Five Miners Stay in Pits After New York Car Crash
Five occupants of a New York car on Road 1 near Washington were bruised in a mishap four miles east of town. The vehicle skidded into a creek line near the Web farm and was towed to Homan Chevrolet for repairs. Passengers included Mr and Mrs Reed of Perry N Y W R Reig Marion Buck and Martha Grierson. The group was traveling west to California to attend the Olympic games.
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New York
Washington
Homan Chevrolet
Assessments in Daviess County show large drop in value
Auditor Rollie M Moren completed the June abstract showing total local assessed valuation at 16175445 with 1630445 mortgage exemptions and 66 soldiers exemption subtracted to 15479000. State assessment to be added could bring total near 19000000 below 1931 value. Next week hearings set for county appeals by state tax board. budgets for next year being drafted to fit current valuation and tax constraints.
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Rollie M. Moren
Daviess County
State Tax Board
Moren
Atoe
Board of Review
O. K
Humbaugh Rites Planned Friday In Sullivan County
August Humbaugh age 63 of Freelandville area died Tuesday night after a lingering illness. He was born on the family farm, a respected farmer with five children and surviving siblings S H Humbaugh and Mrs Anna Huffman. Funeral set for 2 PM Friday at Free Union.
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August Humbaugh
Freelandville
Sullivan County
Mr. Humbaugh
Mr Humbaugh
Henry Humbaugh
Germany
Ernest Humbaugh
Tennessee
Bethel Frang
Bicknell
Nora, Guthrie
Carl Strickmeyer
Frank Jensen
Cincinnati
S. H. Humbaugh
Plainville
Anna Huffman
Monroe City
Free
Mr. Leends
Lawence County
Joseph
Arnett Lemonds
Rites Couty
Elnora
M Matterah Ann Elkins
de Kristy
Pistariite
Claugi
Petersburg Woman Hospital Patient Case
Mrs. Adam Falls of Peters Burg underwent a major operation at the Petersburg Woman Hospital, reflecting a notable medical procedure performed locally.
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Petersburg Woman Hospital
Adam Falls
Peters Burg
Two Gangsters Slain by Gang in Martinsville and Chicago
In Martinsville Indiana July 21 Julé Maicuutt a 56 year old restaurant proprietor killed himself after a long illness and recent troubles. In Chicago two gang figures Berrell, vice president of the International Teamsters, and his bodyguard William Marx were shot dead outside a nearby building in a machine gun attack once tied to the Valentine’s Day era.
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Martinsville
Ind
Maicuutt
Bus Aget
Sored Cripple
Enit
Chicago
Chi Union
He Berrell
International Teamsters Union
William Marx
Meets With Favor At Greenwood Market Sponsor
The Producers Market at East Main Street, backed by Greenwood & Co., is praised as a needed boost to the city’s business life. Organizers aim to foster wholesale and retail trade, drawing trucks from distant points to absorb surplus from local producers, with funds likely spent in Washington. The market runs daily except Sundays from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Greenwood & Co
East Main Street
Concensus
Washington
Gasoline Fire After Illinois Central Train Wreck Near Brown County
Bloomington Indiana July 21 Approximately sixty thousand gallons of gasoline valued at 12000 and a car of asphalt were destroyed when an Illinois Central freight train wrecked yesterday near Treve, Brown county fifteen miles northeast of Kre. Seven cars jumped the track. No one was reported injured though fire and smoke were sighted for miles along the line to Indianapolis.
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Bloomington
Ind
Illinois Central
Veterans and Legion plan Linton picnic and fish fry
The Spanish War Veterans and American Legion in Linton are organizing a large picnic and fish fry at Linton City Park on Sunday July 24. Two notable speakers have been secured for the afternoon, and members from Washington have been invited to attend.
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Veterans
American Legion
Linton
Washington
New Post R. C. Little Appointed District Representative
R C Little is named district representative for Liggett and Myer Tobacco with Vincennes as headquarters. C W Wynn of Indianapolis visited Vincennes on Monday to appoint Little, who will oversee Gibson Knox Sullivan Daviess and Pike counties.
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R. C. Little
Liggett and Myerts
Hastings elected president of Graken Farms Airport & Track Assoc
At the annual stockholders meeting held in Graham Farms offices Ralph G. Hastings was elected president for the coming year. Ben Allen became vice president Leo Hoefling was named secretary and treasurer. Directors named were Hugh L. Cox L. H. O'Donnell George and John Kretz. An earlier meeting had decided not to hold annual races this year.
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Graken Farms Airport & Track Association
Graham |Farms
Peoples ‘National Bank
Ralph G. Hastings
Ben Allen
Vcted
Leo Hoefling
Hugh L. Cox
L. H. O'Donnell
George
John Kretz
City Struggles With Heat Pressuring 100 Degree Mark
Indianapolis reports a heat wave driving temperatures above 100 as the city reached 101 by 3 PM and awaited another rise. Forecasters predicted gradual cooling tonight into Friday with 97 expected in the city and possible higher readings elsewhere. State highs included 102 at Vincennes and Wheatfield.
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C. C. Feagans
Indianapolis
J. H. Armington
U. S
Indiana
Indiana session passes measures on roads and tax shifts
Lawmakers pushed bills transferring road bonds to county units, extending Barrett law payments, and optional attendance officers while a house plan would move half the gasoline tax and auto fees to counties. A memorial levy faced rejection despite contracts, and Elroy’s Wm. Lemonds, 78, died after months of illness, with services set Friday. A prohibition bill printing delay and a health board abolition proposal highlighted the day’s actions.
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State Board of Tax Commissioners
Senate
House
State Highway Commission
Indiana’ World War Memorial Commission
Ways and Means Committee
Indianapolis
James M. Ogden
Delph McKesson
Oecen
Bateman Funeral in Washington State
The note describes Wesday Bateman’s funeral arrangements, with arrival in Washington Friday afternoon and burial at Oak Grove Cemetery. Jamegi A. Gill & Sons photographed the funeral. Bateman, born in March in a county, spent much of his life in Plainville and Prenti, Washington, aged 21.
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Coe
Plainville
Prenti
Alleged Abductor of Indiana Banker Held in New York
New York detectives arrested Richard Mueller after he allegedly abducted Frank Johnson, president of the First National Bank of South Bend, on September 4, 1929, forcing a $16,000 ransom. Mueller, a 25 year old fugitive, broke jail while awaiting trial in Indiana.
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New York
Richard Mueller
South Bend
Indiana
Mueller
Frank Johnson
First National Bank of
Triad
Leader of Death Watch to Campaign Leader of Death Watch
Washington July 21 Roy W Robertson leader of the death watch picket at the capital last week said today he probably would start his 500 bee within 48 hours on a polit barn storming tour of thent bee to campaign for bonus legislation Robertson's food oply was practically exhausted and he was awaiting the result of police ef forts to obtain provisions.
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Washington
Roy W. Robertson
Capital
Robertson
Wealthy Woman Slain by Gardener at Menlo Park Estate
The body of Alice C. Spencer, 45, widow of Franklin M. Spencer, was found in the servatus quartress of her Menlo Park estate. Authorities report the head gardener John Jano, who had tended the grounds for eight years, confessed or is linked to the discovery as the investigation unfolds.
State Senate OKs cap on local and state taxes
Indianapolis July 21 Indiana senate passed a bill capping township taxes at 1.50 and state tax at 15 cents per 100 of taxables. Ninety of forty seven opposed. Move to house raises about 8.7 million needed or cut state expenses. Supporters say it would lower government costs and provide an appeal safety measure.
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Sandie
Hoosier
Wesley Williams
Everett King
Sheriff Williams
Harry G. Leslie
Indianapolis
Indiana Senate
Gny Township
House
Friends of
State Schools Levy Doomed
Indiana senate moves to second reading a house passed bill to suspend the two cent higher education levy, generating $1,000,000 annually, for two years. The funds support Purdue University and the normal schools at Terre Haute and Muncie.
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Indianapolis
Indiana Senate
House
Purdue
Indiana
Terre Haute
Muncie
Senate Debate Over Highway Commission and Public Utilities
Senators argued in July about the State Highway Commission ownership of public utilities. Democratic members pressed a resolution criticizing the commission and its employees while attorneys and officials weighed proposed cuts and policy positions.
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Roy
Senate
State Highway Commission
Venti
Pee Ncename Commission
Sanantihe Sion
Aged Colbert Suffers Light Heat Stroke at Home
Sphiram Colbert father of Captain Sim Colbertt of the local police force is recovering today from a slight heat stroke suffered yesterday at his home south of Washington. He ran a high temperature for several hours yesterday but was reported improving this morning.
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Sphiram Colbert
Sim Colbertt
Washington
Mr. Colbert
Beil Clothing Store Widow Funeral Notice in Newark
The Beil clothing store mourns Mrs Beltm r who died in Newark New Jersey. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the local shop.
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Beltm@r
Newark
Funeral services for Mrs Louis Lam held at St Simon
Funeral services for Mrs Louis Lam were held this morning at 9 o'clock at St Simon Catholic Church with burial in John Cemetery. Firman Lion, Roy and Harry Hanto will leave camping.
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Firman
Lion
Roy
Harry Hanto
Bank Closes At Dugger Ind
Sullivan Ind July 2 The state bank Acts safeguard measures as a local bank at Dugger Indiana shuts its doors under state supervision.
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Dugger
Ind
Sullivan
State Bank
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