Heat Deaths Prompt Warning as City Endures Record Heat
Four heat prostrations in two days raise toll as Washington bakes under a 99 degree peak. Theodore Wallace, EB Brothers, and a shop worker succumbed to the heat while performing outdoor tasks yesterday, with cooling showers providing limited relief. Resting at home, they face illness and time off work amid an oppressive, humid afternoon.
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Washington
Theodore Wallace
George Street
Routt’s
See- Seaton
West Walut Etreeet
Clear and cooler for July Fourth weather outlook
A weather forecast predicts cooler conditions for Independence Day with lighter winds and pleasant temperatures across the area. The advisory notes dry weather with no significant rain expected and outdoor plans largely unaffected.
Hawkins Lawyers Plan to Appeal in Indiana Case
Indianapolis July 3 Attorneys for Morton S Hawkins former president of the Hawkins Mortgage Company of Portland Indiana prepared to take the fight for Hawkins freedom to the United States circuit court of appeals Judge Baltzell will sentence Hawkins at 2 o clock Monday afternoon for fraudulent use of the mails Jacob Denny chief defense attorney announced a motion for a new trial writs of error and supersedeas would be filed Hawkins was found guilty late yesterday by a jury in federal court after less than ten minutes
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Indianapolis
Morton S. Hawkins
Hawkins’ Mortgage Company
Portland
Ind
Hawkins
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Baltzell
Jacob Denny
Hawking
Barbers Strike Sparks Close-Princeon Shops Clash
Reported barbers strike at Princeton area shops amid union violations and intrusion into a meeting. A display of safety razors appeared in a local drug store window as Santa Barbara tremors disrupt the area. Four shop buildings under repair are mentioned with injuries to workers reported.
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Princeon Seae Supply Company
Dec
Morin
Goo
Grand Theatre to Feature Summer Film Program
A fragmentary notice indicates the Grand Theatre plans a summer program with movies as a public diversion during hot weather. The text mentions a joint venture or schedule in July and potential events for voters at polls. The readable portion signals a cinema location serving residents seeking entertainment.
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Ayener
Novies
Wahinens
Peat Inercnté
Scopes Case Bailes Contested Move To Federal Court
In Dayton and Nashville a legal clash over transferring the Scopes trial to federal court sparks arguments from defense attorneys. Judge Godsey argues the shift is impossible, while others say sensational public interest presses for broader venue. President Coolidge urges European covenants for mutual security and urges leadership in peace through international cooperation.
Spears Named Coach at Minnesota State University
Morgantown West Virginia July 3 Dr C W Spears longtime head football coach at West Virginia University today accepted the position as coach at the University of Minnesota. He leaves immediately to assume new duties at Minnesota.
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Morgantown
W. Va
C. W. Spears
West Virginia University
E Aimilar
University of Minnesota
Spears
Court rules with defense in trial in Noblesville
In Noblesville Indiana Dari Gentry is set for trial Monday in Hamilton circuit court charged with murder. The defense pushed for separate trials while the state sought to place a different defendant first. A drawn out scheduling clash followed as attorneys argue which case opens the court’s calendar. Washington meanwhile reports looming coal miner strike threats as operators and miners clash over wage scales and union strength. Government observers monitor potential fuel shortages for next winter as non union pits reopen at lower wages.
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Hamilton
Mites
Madge Oberholtter
Ate Hines
Pete Y Gebers
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Gentry
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Khenek
Washington
Yation
Esa
West Virginia
American Destroyer Sent to Aid Missionaries
London dispatches report an American destroyer was sent to Young Kong China after a launch carrying American missionaries failed to return to Hong Kong. The note cites anxiety over the missionaries and says a naval watch by four British and four French warships is ongoing at Canton.
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Young Kong
China
Hong Kong
Canton
Handbag Found. Police Seek Owner in Vincennes Case
A handbag found yesterday by Frank Grove along Vinces nes Road west of Wheatland near Washington contains a label reading Elisabeth J Whart Chicago Illinois but Vincennes Indiana. Grove says the bag fell from a large sedan as it approached Washington. Police are making all efforts to locate the owner.
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Grove
Vincennes
Wheatland
Elisabeth J. Whart
Chicago
Indiana
Washington
Delivers First Car Wheat To Cincinnati
The Spink Milling company of Washington delivered the first carload of wheat to Cincinnati today. The load came via the local elevator on Wednesday and Thursday, with Ed Hayes buying wheat to fill a special car. A price of 1.55 dollars per bushel was paid to Mr. Allen for the first load as Cincinnati dealers arranged delayed market deliveries. Washington mills keep open late to receive grain as it arrives from farmers in the district.
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Ed Hayes
Spink Millin Company
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Far Allen, Jr
Two Murderers Face Electric Chair After Confessions
July 3 marks a grim verdict as two men confess to killing two others. The accused await execution in the electric chair, with prosecutors pushing for swift justice and a high-profile case drawing citywide attention.
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Blackberry Harvest Boosts Crop Amid Market Hike
Unclear OCR fragment notes a heavy wild blackberry crop this year with indications of market price around forty cents. Mentions effort needed to harvest and travel distances to pick sites.
Stock and Grain Broker Dean Onu Vin Company Fails
The Dean Onu Vin company, a stock and grain broker, has failed. Chicago Title & Trust company was named receiver. The firm’s total liabilities are estimated at 30 million dollars.
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Chicago
Dean’ Onuvin
Chicago Stock Exchange
E Chicago Title & Trust Company
St. John's Episcopal Church Reopens at Walnut and East Sixth
The first services at the relocated St. John's Episcopal Church will be held Sunday evening at the new Walnut and East Sixth Street location. The move marks a reopening after the church’s transfer to the new site.
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St. John's Episcopal Church
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East Sixth. Street
Wee
Held for Murder in Washington Co
Indianapolis July 3 John Hennessey former Marion county coroner deputy was held in city prison awaiting Salem authorities to take him to Washington county for murder charge in the death of Henry Edwards 60 whose body was found last May in the Blue River near Salem A sighting of his automobile stalled near the river helped trigger the investigation The funeral of Ralph Stears was held today at the East Oak Street home with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery
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Indianapolis
John Henneweey
Marion County Coroner's Office
Salem
Ind
Washington County
Hennessey
Henry Edwards
Indianapole
Blue River
Ralph Stears
East Oak Street
Oak Grove Cemetery
Cabinet approves funding of debt plan in France
Paris reports the cabinet approved debt funding measures after an all-night session in the chamber of deputies. The move to consolidate France's debts is described as aided by the budget program adopted by deputies.
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Paris
United States
France
Chamber of Deputies
Steel Box Explosion Huh Edwarsport Man Hurt
Edwardspor t resident Mr Curry a pump er at the power plant suffered a facial injury when a steel box exploded at the site. Doctors applied ice and planned X rays to assess possible cheekbone damage.
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Edwardsport
Yoly
Calendar Confusion Forces Early Saturday Shopping
The calendar mislabels Friday as Saturday causing all regular Saturday chores and shopping to be moved up four days. Washington and nearby towns will close for the day with only Gray stores, confectioners, restaurants, and essentials operating. Mercants adjust schedules recalling a brief week end as safety precautions guide Fourth of July observances.
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Gray
Meneela Nader Cannes
Saftey
Nee
Nelson
Abel Gogo
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