Fire Destroys Part Of East Third Street Church
Fire severely damages the church near East Third and William streets. Firemen battled the blaze for about two hours, starting near the pulpit area and consuming the floor, pews, organ, and piano. Matthew Burke alerted crews to the danger at his nearby home, preventing greater loss. The furnace draft likely overheated, feeding the flames until containment.
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East Third
William Streets
Matthew Burke
Burke
Railway earnings and expenses 1927 vs 1926 report
The Baltimore and Ohio road reports a decline in operating revenue from 1926 to 1927 with gross operating revenue dropping to 678 510 and 1927 net operating income totaling 44 917 227 after tax and adjustments. Net railway earnings for year 1927 reach 17 873 883 with December 1927 net at 1 177 480, reflecting reductions in expenses and taxes versus 1926 figures.
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Baltimore & Ohid
Morris Plan Bank to Open in Washington
Morris Plan Bank will open as a branch in Washington with capital of 190000, offering time loans and thrift incentives. Owned by Evansville citizens since 1916, it does not rely on local banks and requires no real estate as collateral. The Royal manager Brown announced the opening once fixtures are secured, using the Graham Florist Shop room temporarily.
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Nh Bak
Ville Morris
Morris Plan Company
Evansville
Brown
Graham Florsts
New Peoples Bank
Graham Green House
Obituary Notice for Samuel Ada in Kansas County
Samuel Ada died recently with burial on Monday in a local Kansas county area. The deceased left a moral will and definite arrangements were to be decided. he is survived by Cora Leigh and a widow. Also surviving are two brothers, John Adams, and other relatives in pox county.
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Mn Adams
Cora Leigh
Iso
John Adams
Pox
Kansas
Briggs Family Engagement Reported In Detroit Chief's Daughter
Detroit General Motors executive is linked to a Briggs Co. family engagement. The Detroit connect surfaced as the Briggs daughter arrived in Miami aboard her father’s yacht, with plans unfolding amid social announcements and high society chatter.
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Engage Briggs
the Briggs
Detroit
T. Fisher
Etroit
General Motors
Briggs
Miami
Fla
Mids
Senate panel stalls Walsh power trust probe vote
Washington January 28 The interstate commerce committee halted action on the Walsh resolution for a senate investigation of the power trust due to a heavy storm. Only five members attended as Chairman Watson set a Monday vote. The panel unanimously supported investigations into the soil coal industry and the Brookhart motion on motion picture control. Hearings on Tedderahra commissioner nominations will start once Walsh resolution moves forward next week.
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Walsh
Senate
Power Trust
Watson
Brookhart
Tederah Ra
Chest Mystery Solved Report and Trial Notes
Report details a chest of keepsakes belonging to Mrs. Miller of Grand Rapids Michigan after the deaths of her parents in separate accidents. The narrative moves through courtroom peremptory challenges, judge’s rulings, and a juror’s reactions as the trial progresses with discussions of insanity and capital punishment. The article also notes overall age concerns of the jury and magistrate decisions on seating.
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Cate
Pauli “Miller
Grand Rapids
Mich
Miller
Mothier
Clinton
Grandpe
Canal
Remus Hero To Prison Guard In Ohio
George Remus once a Cincinnati bootlegger was committed to the state hospital for the criminally insane in Ohio after his wife’s murder. Yesterday he saved a hospital guard from a giant patient by leaping in and beating the attacker.
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Ohio
George Remus
Cinemas
State Hospital
Remms
Noted Spanish Author Dies in France at 58
Blazéo Ibanez, famed for elevating Rudolph mime to a world figure, died in France on January 28 after a complication of exhaustion diabetes and bronchial pneumonia. He faced exile from Spain due to his opposition to King Alfonso and the dictatorship.
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France
Blazéo Ibanez
Rudolph Mime
Spain
Alfonso
de Vepie Ibanez
Burrell Brothers Fined by Mayor McCarthy
Burrell Brothers were arraigned before Mayor McCarthy this morning and pled guilty to a rare assault case in Sea Haven. Fined and costs imposed.
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Burrell Brothers
McArty
Dr Boner Forms New Partnership with Dr C G Stoll
Dr Boner forms a new professional partnership with Dr C G Stoll, a Illinois licensed physician. The joint practice aims to expand patient services and credentials, reflecting ongoing medical collaborations in the region.
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DR. Boner
Mrs M Cafferty Removed to Home On Main Street
Woman identified as Mrs M Cafferty is reported moved to a home at 4 Main Street. The brief item notes the relocation and mentions individuals connected to the home in terse, early 20th century newspaper style.
John McFertfy Returning Prisoner Details In Washington
Unclear OCR text references John McCapfert y returning prisoner from a reformatory in Washington and an escaped inmate Noah McDaniel. The fragment mentions jail, state facility, and inmate movements with damaged names and phrases.
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John H. M Ferty
Stephenson Hospitalized in Indiana Prison Case
Michigan City report notes Indiana's J Stephenson in hospital care at state prison convalescent ward. Officials say condition not serious though he has been there some time. Judge Harry Crumpacker indicated Stephenson was not too ill to attend court recently.
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Michigan City
Cc. Stephenson
Indiana
Atate
J . Stephenson
Harry Crumpacker
Hoar
New Swine Stock Brought to Count Hershel Coades Oversees
Hershel Coades of Washington Daviess County introduces new swine stock from Trowbridge and Troyer of Earville Indiana. The herd aims to improve ton-litter production and enhance his farm’s swine lineup in the contest.
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Hershel Coades
Washington
BR. 1
Daviess Ty
Jackson Bribery Trial Delayed to February 8
Indianapolis February 28 A delay in Ed Jackson's bribery trial was approved by Prosecutor William H. Remy and defense attorneys. The trial now begins Tuesday February 7, shifting from the original date.
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Andianapolis
Ed Jackson
William H. Remy
Wiginal
Bright Sun Promises Relief From Cold Front
Milanapolis January 28 U S Weather Bureau forecaster J H Armington predicted warmer weather after a frigid night. Residents at Rayshan apartments fled to the streets as heat from a furnace caused dense smoke filling rooms during the zero degree cold snap.
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Milanapolis
Indiana
J. H. Armington
U. S
Gilliam Asks More Questions in Klan Suit
Indianapolis Jan 28 Additional questions filed in Marion circuit court seek details from Realm of Indiana K K K officers in Attorney General Gilliam s suit to remove the order from the state The questions allege Klan funds from Indiana aided in efforts to prevent unseating U S Senator Earle B Mayfield of Texas in the senate contest and seek to transfer the state charter into Gilliam s control.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Arthur L. Gilliam
U. S
Earle B. Mayfield
Texas
Marion Circuit Court
Gilliam
Bargain Sales at Fort Ben Halted
Postmaster announces halt to bargain sales at Fort Ben Harrison. Fragmentary OCR shows references to Port Benjamin and winter pricing at sixty cents, with unclear continuation of sale details and dates. Official action likely suspends discounted merchandise events at the fort.
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Fort Ben
Benjamin ‘Harrison
Ind
Harrison
Post Offic
Army New
High Officials in Contempt of Court in Texas Case
Federal court holds several Texas officials in contempt related to Southern Pacific lines. The order requires appearance and compliance with court directives as part of ongoing railroad dispute proceedings. Local authorities and involved agencies were urged to cooperate and provide documents by a set deadline.
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Texas
Southern Pacific Lines
Throether
Agosta Is Released After Habeas Corpus Writ
A writ of habeas corpus leads to the release of Agosta from jail. No further details provided on charges or location in the available text.
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Agosta
Haves
Segn
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