Daviess County approves bond for new courthouse
County commissioners authorize a $200 bond issue to fund the new courthouse construction. The plan includes a twenty year repayment at 4 percent interest and a $5,000 advance to the architects. Willard O. Bateman, county highway superintendent, to supervise demolition and site clearance as preparations begin. Wyremen crew to start tearing the old courthouse ruins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daviess County Court House
Willard O . Bateman
Court House
Mr. Coughlin Holds Own At Hospital
Mr. Coughlin, seriously injured when struck by a train on Meridian Street Sunday, is reported as “the same” at the hospital. He remains in serious condition with only slight hope for recovery and is not strong enough for planned amputations or leg surgery.
Smith Girl May Seek Privacy in Smith Disappearance
Northampton Massachusetts report on January 24 notes the Smith family hopes their daughter Jane Smith left for privacy and quiet. The missing girl has been gone seven days with no trace. A $10,000 reward is offered as letters to the girl are sent by the family and Governor Al Smith of New York.
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Northampton
Mass
Jances
Smith
St. John‘Smith
Alex Smith
New York
Studebaker Cars on Display at City Auto Showroom
A line of Studebaker cars are on display at the Bureau Auto showroom at the corner East Third and Van Trees. Models shown include the Straight Eight President Commander Regal Sedan Sedan Victoria Erskine club sedan and Erskine regular sedan. Public invited to inspect the current models.
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Studebaker
Bureh
Nold Leaves for Chicago Centary Meeting at Drake
G Wm Nold departed Monday for Chicago to attend the annual centenary event at the Drake Hotel. The schedule lists Tuesday and Wednesday sessions as the meeting continues.
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G. Ww. Nold
Chicago
Drake
Local youth held on serious charge in Charleston jail
Mattoon January 34. John Dora of Washington Indiana and Russell Merrick and Herman Buell, both of Mattoon, were held in Charleston jail today charged with attempting to hold up and rob I. T. Jeffries in Mattoon Illinois.
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Mattoon
Til
John Dora
Washington Ind
Russell
Merrick
Herman Buell
Charleston
I. T. Jeffries
John Kindred De Ed Suey Finds Death After Illness
The obituary notes John Kindred De Ed Suey aged resident of Corastteville died after a brief illness. He was married to Savannah Ferguson the year prior. several children from the first marriage survive. Harley Kindred of Waton is named as a surviving brother. The report mentions his brother was a farmer trapped during winter, reportedly returning home for supper before dying suddenly.
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Sas Oho
Corastteville
Ingo
Eeery
la Yina
Isenogle
Savannah
Ferguson
Kindred
Ore
Dwelling Burns at Wheatland
Wheatland Indiana January 24 fire destroyed a two story dwelling owned by Mrs Wise with no occupants inside. Firefighters fought the flames as the fire rapidly spread through the building and started to threaten nearby homes before crews could remove household belongings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheatland
Ind
Ee Wise
Invalid since birth, Marpe dies in Friedlandeville crash
A 23-year-old woman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John K, who has been an invalid since birth, died in a fatal incident at her Friedlandeville home on Westphalia Road. The event occurred in the afternoon after a bird related accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friedlandeville
Ind
Federal prisoners escape at Detroit jail
Detroit Mich Jan 24 Twenty one federal prisoners escaped from the Wayne county jail in Detroit today. Eight were recaptured within hours as authorities widened the search for others. Detroit police and federal officers coordinate manhunt steps as the incident unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Elwood
Wayne County
Graham Agricultur school to open February
Mr Chambers announced plans for a Graham Agricultural school with live instruction and day and night classes. Joe Larkins of Loogooted will oversee the Graham Agricultural school amid a broader local policy push for education and farming studies.
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Uae
Chambers
Iaelis
Graham
Joe Larkins
Loogooted
Graham Agricultur
Chamin
Ford Flivver Nonstop Flight to Miami From Detroit
Ford pilot Harry Brooks started the Flivver endurance flight from Detroit to Miami with fifty gallons of gasoline and five gallons of oil. He previously ferried Mrs. Lindbergh to Mexico for Christmas. The aircraft reached Chillicothe briefly around 10 30 am at 1500 feet.
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S Ghillicothe
Ohio
Harry Brooks
Ford Motor ‘Company
Piloti
Miami
Florida
Chillicothe
Ford
Detroit
Ford Motor Company
Brooks
Evangeline Lindbergh
Mexico
Charles A. Lindbergh
R. Brook
Tlanta
City Council Grants Loan Amid Tax Uncertainty
City council disallows one claim for 375 dollars and approves a temporary 20000 dollar loan to cover city needs, repayable by July 1, 1928, due to unavailable present-year taxes. Reports cite alley remodel near 41 i Foyt railroad and building removal. contract with Hoover & er for concrete work approved. two building permits delayed. minor repairs at 303 Sq avenue valued at 50 dollars authorized. Douthitt board wood treatment referred to.
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Ing City Treasur
John I Ag
Clark
Tom Hanks
Oxdon
Front
I Foyt
Louis T. Godtee
Dan Rutter
Bell Telephone Cong
Washington
Nct
Hoover & Er
Scbble
Hopewell & Hopewell
Sq Avenue
Douthitt Toot
Main Street
Awarding of Corn Exhibit Prizes Friday
Friday morning three sessions will judge the exhibits and at 11 o clock award prizes. Prizes will also be made at the same time. At 2 o clock Friday afternoon Mr Lux will discuss the corn borer its progress in this and other states. About 100 insects will be discussed by Mr Lux alongside results of kin testing and related topics. A farm bureau member will follow with an address after Mr Olbert's talk. The corn show will run through Saturday with remaining display pieces.
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Ming
Wux
I. Ll. Copia
Farm Bureau
Olbert
Hickman Faces Day of Trial as Chamber Leader Elected
William H. Chambers was elected president of the Washington Chamber of Commerce, succeeding Ben Allen. Chambers pledged no political or religious favoritism and promised to boost the community, outlining a slate including Ralph G. Hastings as secretary and J. Watts Ward as treasurer. The vote followed a regular meeting with a modest attendance and plans for six sessions in the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberts
Washington
Chamber of Commerce
Chambers
Atlanta
Robert Graham
Nessell
Tenenee
Ben Allen
Ralph G. Hastings
J. Watts
Ward
Hugh K
Mercantile
Ed. Corcoran
Afacturer
Claude Aikman
Aulture
J. H. Shipp
Educational
A.J. Wise
I-43
Hastings
Professional
C. G. Stevens
Transportation
Jack Holliday
L. H. O'Donnell
Gross
J. E. ‘Walter
Scott
Roll
Gines
Ewart Beck
J. Watts Ward
Alien
Spainhour
Indiana
Ia Naw
Nex
Moby Iust
Opening of Murder Trial to Begin Wednesday
Los Angeles faces a sensational murder case as Ian Hickman stands trial for forgery, kidnapping, and murder. The defendant, once presenting as the bold Fox, is described as egotistical and blusterous, with police detailing his obsession over power and crime. The court awaits with spectators finding it hard to recognize the young man who allegedly dumped a murdered girl’s body at her father’s feet.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Ian
Ian Parker
Hickman
E Fox
Jak
Community Church Meeting Promotes Holy Ghost Sermon
Public invitation extended for evening service at the church. The preacher will address the topic "Sinning Against the Holy Ghost" and tonight's sermon continues a planned series. Attendees urged to join the worship and stay for the Shallness program afterward.
Meredit h Case Tappenice in Dubois Questioned
The Wh. P. Meredith case raises questions as authorities in Dubois consider countermeasures in a disputed matter. Local officials weigh legal steps and potential actions amid unclear details and historic contention.
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Wh. P. Meredith
Dubois
Hospitalization Report From Ba Keller Ambit
A fragment notes Mrs. Kramer submitting to a morning hospital visit after an incident on Sout fide avenue. Unclear details imply an urban health event with local implications. Further readable context is limited and no additional names beyond Mrs. Kramer are confirmed.
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Kramer
Flying Co Seeks 94500 Government Loan for Atlantic Air Service
Washington January 24 1940 Trans Oceanicania outlined plans to use airplane carriers for a four day passenger service across the North Atlantic seeking a 94500 government loan and securing Wilberg mail carrying rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wiberg
Trans+Oceanicania today
Unite States
North Atlantic
Chicago concert review questions classical music popularity
The Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra performed here last night with only one in five of its pieces drawing any real audience appeal. The critic suggests that classical music’s lack of popularity rests largely with the genre itself and its presentation rather than the performers.
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Chicago
Henri Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra
Marines Kill Fighting Peons Near Granada
Managua report says three of four drunken peons attacked Marine Sgt Crowell and Navy Pharmacist’s Mate L F Newton as they attempted to quell a machete fight. The two Americans were forced to kill three in self defense near Granada on Sunday.
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Managua
Nicaragua
United States
Granada
Sgt
Crowell
Marine Corps
L. F. Newton
U.S. Navy
Newton
Girl Found Unconscious After Disappearance Near Home
Nancy Davison, 16, adopted daughter of Mr and Mrs Stephen Putney, was found today in a semi conscious state with a crushed skull on a floor step near her Richmond home. Police were unable to identify a cause as she had been missing all night. The Putney family owns the Putney Shoe Company, a large wholesale firm.
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Richmond
Nancy Davison
Stephen Putney
Putney Shoe Company
Walsh Amendment Proposes Narrowing State Commerce Scope
Senator Walsh of Montana offers an amendment in Washington that would limit state commerce investigations and reduce regulatory power. The proposal aims to exempt certain activities from inquiry and tighten the reach of state authorities.
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Washington
Walsh
Montana
Teapot Dome Hearing Delayed Until Afternoon Session
Washington January 24 The Teapot Dome hearing resumes this forenoon and will continue until 2 p m with members of the Bat... lands yet to testify this afternoon. Everhart, son in law of the secretary, is among those expected to be ready to testify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of Interior
Washington
Bate
Vitacing
M. ‘T. Everhart
Fier
Area Fas
Banks Honor Dividend Checks In Kokomo Action
Banks here today began honoring checks for a total of 120000 dollars in the 20 percent payment. Local banks included in the move. The announcement noted the distribution supports holders of dividend certificates and follows prior rounds of disbursement.
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Kokomo
Thd
Jani
Packing Company Declared Insolvent in Bluffton
Bluffton Indiana January 24 The Merchants Packing Company of Bluffton was declared insolvent by Judge Hamilton after a receivership petition by stockholder L F Harriton Assets totaled 60000 and liabilities 19000. A. 3 a was named overseer and creditors given until March 15 to file claims.
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Bluffton, Inf
Merchants Packing Company of
Bluffton
Hamilton
L. F. Harriton, &Stockholder
Births reported for three families in local area
Birth notices list Mrs Sybvester Dis ser at 905 New Street welcoming a daughter born Monday. Don McCafferty or Daviess county hospital reported a son. Mick Harner of Vincennes road welcomed a daughter and a son born recently.
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tTo
Sybvester
Isaac Hardin Dies in West Funeral Notice
Isaac Hardin former noted figure at Gordon dies in the West. Surviving relatives include Laura Hardin and children Har ae Howard Joe Hardin of Nebraska two Mrs. Mary Lena Gordon Neb and Mrs. Miffigan Wilson of mora and a brother Scott Hardin of Whorn.
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Laura Hardin
Harae Howard
Joe Hardin
Nebraska
Mary Lena
Gordon
Neb
Miffigan ‘Wilson
Mora
Scott Hardin
Wlhorn
Ohio youth fatally hurt in accident near Michigan City
Michigan City Ind Jan 24. LB Dix 23 of Kent Ohio died after being struck by an automobile on the Dunes highway four miles west of here. The accident occurred as the youth attempted to cross the road, authorities reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan City
Ind
Dix
Kent
Ohio
Dunes
Here
Oaktown Man Dies After Illness At 78
Oaktown records show John Lewis Sims, age 73, died after a long illness. Funeral services are pending in Oaktown for Sims, a resident noted for his family ties to local residents including his daughter Esner.
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Oaktown
John Lewis Sims
Esner, Fomr
Abe Sania
Thief Loots Oaktown Cafe and Lunch Room
Thieves gained entry through a rear window at the Sam Orndroff filling station and cafe on Railroad Street in Oaktown Indiana. They looted the cash register and fled, the exact amount not disclosed. Police investigate the break in as residents report the loss of cash from the register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oaktown
Ind
Sam Orndroff
Neighbors Report Fire Alarm Sparks Wheatland Home Rescue
Neighbors rushed to the Wheatland residence as a small roof fire broke out and neighbors quickly contained the blaze. Fire crews arrived and helped extinguish remaining flames, preventing further damage to the home and nearby properties.
Spinal Meningitis Halts Mine Meeting in Denver
Denver January meeting of miners was halted by an outbreak of spinal meningitis. Details are sparse as officials canceled sessions and urged caution while health officials investigate the incident.
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Walter Reed Hosgital
MR. Coughlin
John Kindred DE ED Suey
Angerer
Summers
Jose
Florida City
Eet
Harry Brook
Lgl
Gréen ‘Ity
Ick
Peter Lux
Corn
W. H. Chambers Commerce
William H.chambers
Washington Chamber of Commerce
Hen Ajlen
Aes Ene
Flying CO
U. S
Senator Walsh
Teapot Dome
Packing Company
Isaac Hardin
West
Nota
Thief
Neighbors
SAVE
Denver, Colo
Gpiagiti
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