McLin commits suicide in Reeve township
Thomas A McLin, 59, a farmer of Reeve Township, hanged himself Sunday night using a home made rope. Sheriff Bowman found the body in an orchard near his home after being alerted by family. He had a history of mental distress and had threatened self harm years earlier. Surviving family includes wife Elizabeth Peach, two marriages, and children Edgar MeLin, Stanley Lee, Fevor Harrison, Frank McLin, and Mrs Ellen Willis. Funeral arrangements pending with Elwood Williams in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. McLin
Reeve Township
McLin
Bowman
George
Hannah
Inley) MeLin
Elwood Williams
Mein
Mrs Edith Fox Sentenced in Daviess Court for Child Neglect
Edith Fox 39 mother of nine was found guilty in Daviess circuit court of art charges including child neglect and contributing to delinquency. She was fined 100 dollars and sentenced to 90 days in the women's state prison. The trial featured her daughters Agnes 9 and Thelm 13 as key witnesses. Five younger children may be placed in county care or an Orphans' home, while two sons await transfer to Indiana institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Fox
Daviess
Art
Fox
Agnes
Hastings
GOOD BY CORN CROP IF NO RAIN IS AVAILABLE
Daviess County faces major crop damage if rain does not arrive this week. Corn and soybeans show heat stress with leaves twisting and turning brown. Tomato vines thin and barren, pastures dry, and dairy farmers fear shortages of roughage next winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daviess County
Crowe Ile
Barber Family Obituary Recalls June 1926 Auditor Death
The obituary notes W Barber who died in June 1926 while serving as county auditor. It mentions his marriage to Mrs Barber and seven surviving children. Services are set for Bethel church with James A in charge. many relatives including Mrs Washington and Mrs Veale are listed among the survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barber
Ator
Pasington
James A
Thare
Washington
FourYearOld Hit By Car Sunday Evening
Bobbie Jones four of West Washington suffered serious injuries when struck by a mobile driven by James Gilley of 243 West Fourth Street Sunday at about six. He struck the child who darted from behind a parked car causing the driver to crash into a ditch. the car overturned but occupants were uninjured. The child was taken home and treated by Dr. Hollingsworth. a severe head wound left him unconscious for hours with no broken bones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobbie Jones
Weat
Washington
Suni
Mobile
James &Ley
EB. ‘Hollingswor
Ofsician
Gilley
West Washington
Heat Wave Records Smother Cities as Temps Top 102
The heat wave pushed temperatures above 100 across multiple states with Chicago and Cleveland hitting all time July highs. Death toll from heat and related drownings rose to nearly 170 as winds shifted cooling fronts moved in from the northwest. Relief was forecast to spread from the Ohio Valley toward the Atlantic coast by tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Batiphy
Loweplanes
Washington
Hio Valley
Atlantic
Dixie
Oklahoma
Peissouri
Illinois
Whetlantic
Cleveland
Menum
Nebraste
Picnic Sunday Grand Success At St Martins
The St Martins picnic drew a large crowd despite heat and dust and lasted late. Gross proceeds reached just over 1400 dollars with expenses to be deducted before profit. Rev Co W pastor and Rev Burkart along with the congregation express hearty thanks to all attendees and supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Martins
Co. W
Burkart
Bank Robbers Escape from Olney Jail
Three men, Harry 24, Edie Myers 26, and unken 25 from Cincinnati, escaped from Olney jail late Saturday night after being forced to drive by Ginder 28 and Edward Menke 28. They walked into Terre Haute after their car was ejected, claiming aid from friends during the jailbreak while armed and well supplied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre
Delbert Rice
Marshall
Ill
Olney Bank
Liberty
Cording
Harry
Edie Myers
Unken
Cincin
Ohio
Ginder
Edwar Menke
Olney
Terre Haute
Six Die as Airplane Crashes Near Graves End
London July 1 Six persons die when an airplane crashes near Graves End Meopham Green between Graves End and Chatham on the Thames The dead include two pilots and four passengers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Gravesend
Meopham Green
Chathan
Thames
K C Members To Loogootee Tonight
Morbert J. Drew district officer of the Knights of Columbus announced that about thirty local members will travel to Loogootee tonight for the installation of officers. The ceremony will be led by Mr. and members wishing to attend are told to meet at the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morbert J. Drew
The
Knights of Columbus
Loogootee
Counel
Louis and Robin soar: feats in early powered flight
They logged a historic ascent aboard the "Greater St Louis" during a 420 year wind calk. The two aviators demonstrated endurance and aeronautical progress as the era's technology advanced.
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Dale Teeing
Louis Field
Louis-Robin
Iger Motor
Washington boy eyes long tree-sit endurance record
Washington's 12 year old Bobbie Fleenor remains up in a tree along State Road as night falls. He has withstood the elements and observers through a long vigil seeking to extend his endurance toward a record, while Howard and Mrs. hd reportedly monitor the ascent from ground level. The goal reaches its 168th hour at noon today, with Indianapolis listed as a distant origin for those tracking the feat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bobbie Fleenor
State Road
Nee
Howard
Thean
Kolb urged for electric chair in Rush county murder case
Greenfield Ind July 21 Two state's attorneys seek the electric chair for George Kolb 56 Rush county farmer charged with murdering his wife Edna Dagler Kolb Albert Stevens Rush county prosecutor closed for the state arguing medical testimony and Kolb's alleged past immorality show motive to collect insurance
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenfield
Ind
Hancock
George Kolb
Rush County
Edna Dagler Kolb
Albert ©. Stevens
Kolb
Laura J Wathen Dies in Vincennes at 74
Relatives in Vincennes report the death of Mrs Laura J Wathen 74 at 12 40 this morning The funeral is set for Thursday morning at the Old Cathedral in Vincennes She was the widow of Harvey Wathen and left many relatives in this city Survived by Albert and Charles Martha Mary and Mrs E V Brouillette A son John is deceased and formerly lived near Grove street and Rotters ville road today
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura J. Wathen
Vincennes
Old Cathedral
Harvey Wathen
Albert
Charles
Martha
Mary
E. V Brouillette
John
Grove Street
Rottersville Road
Death of Indianapolis Girl Davis Armes Child 11 Dies
Word reached here of the death of Dante Armes, 11 year old daughter of James B. Armes of Indianapolis, formerly of this city. The death followed spinal meningitis and burial occurred in Indianapolis the same day. Mrs. August Brochin, sister of Mr. Armes, conveyed the news.
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Dante Armes
James B. Armes
Indianapolis
Gundey
August Brochin
Mr. Armes
Two Industrial Board Cases to Be Heard at Linton Meeting
Terre Haute Indiana July 2 two cases will be aired before the state industrial board when it convenes at a Thursday Charles Manuel versus the United Mining Company and Oscar K Heussin versus the Indiana Coal Company will be heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
State Industrial Board
Charles Manuel
United Mining Company
Oscar K. Heussin
Indiana Coal Company
Nomination of Hines Approved by Senate
Washington July 21 The nomination of Brig Gen Frank T Hines to be director of the administration of veterans affairs was confirmed by the Senate without debate Hines now heads the veterans bureau and was nominated to consolidate it with the old bureau into a single office new consolidated agency thus creating one director for veterans affairs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Frank T. Hines
Administration of Veterans Affairs
Senate
Hines
Veterans. Bureau
Fords Fall to Caldonia in 5-3 Defeat
The Fords lost 5 to 3 at Caldonia after out hitting the upstate team 11 to 8. Miles Sullivan and Kays each had two hits for the locals while O Burke led Caledonia with four plate appearances and two safeties. Next Sunday the Fords face another diamond foe.
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Fords
Cald Fnals
Miles
Sullivan
Kays
O. Burke
Caledonia
Heely
Telephone calls per person in the United States
A historical note states that daily telephone connections totaled 244 calls, averaging one call per two people in the United States, reflecting high communication activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Longtime B and O Engineer M J Toohey Retired
Michael J. Toohey of 300 South Meridian street retires today after thirty five years in Washington yards with a spotless safety record. He began with the O and M in 1888 at Vincennes, moved to shop work, then locomotive fireman in 1895 and engine service in Julton, ending a career noted for accident free operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Michael J. Toohey
South
Meridian Street
Vincennes
Iiington
Todley
Property owner discusses deal amid religious diversity
The text notes Mrs. Helen as owner of a property and mentions a deal discussed today. It references a broad religious landscape with 12 separate faiths in the United States and a statement about 222,000 churches. The fragment provides no clear outcome or dates.
Walter Hack arraigned on serious charge in Wesani court
Walter Hack, 29, arraigned in Wesani court on a serious charge involving the nine year old daughter of Edith Fox. He pleaded not guilty and was held in $2,500 bail awaiting trial. Trial set for Wednesday at 9 in circuit court after his arrest Saturday night by Chief Walter Sullivan. The charge followed the mother's similar case last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nes Fox
Edith Fox
Wesani
Reitt
Hack
Walter Sullivan
Woman Clings to Gangland Code After Kokomo Killing
In Kokomo Indiana on July 21 a Chicago woman, mother of two, clung to the gangland code and refused to provide information to police about the killing of John Pullin 37 by a sheriff's posse Sunday. She faces auto banditry charges tied to her capture with Pullin when he was killed, her handgun drawn and handbag loaded with ammunition for a car arsenal.
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Kokomo
Ind
Becker
Chicago
John Pullin
Pullin
Developments Near in Lingle Murder Case Stir Chicago
Chicago authorities near possible advances in the Lingle murder case as witnesses are summoned for the grand jury. Frank Foster, alleged accessory and Chicago Tribune reporter, faces questioning from State's Attorney John A. Swanson amid intense cross examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lingle
Alfred J. Lingle
Chicago Tribune
Frank Foster
John A. Swanson
Zet
Hing
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Thomas M'Lin
Frank D. Keaton
Motley Flint
Los Angeles
Jett
Roe
F. H
Vercoe
Keaton
William. Ih
Ucbae
Drawsapone
Hany
Bruddidge
Cayione
Wnen
Capone
Cone
Andi
West W . In
Mercury
Feagans
K. C
Indianapélis
Laura Wathen
Linton
M. J. Toohey
Rte
Mra
Helene
Walter Hack
Rerand
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