Kentucky transient McGeorge fined and jailed on theft charge
News says Robert T. McGeorge, a Kentucky transient, was fined five dollars and costs and sentenced to 90 days on the state penal farm after being charged with receiving stolen goods. Police say he tried to sell two hats and a coat reported missing from the Sheley residence. He pleaded not guilty and a trial was set for Saturday at 9. He remained jailed awaiting trial.
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McGeorge
Robert T. McGeorge
Kentucky
Two Men Shot in Field Near Town After Train Arrival
Two men, Ferguson and Wright, both 25, were shot while leaving railroad property to reach a highway near a melon patch. They claimed a passing train hours earlier led to the incident as they were struck by gunfire. Ferguson was hospitalized with eye and facial injuries while Wright received medical care for facial wounds.
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Wright
Saitamo
Ferguson
Mt.omae
Dei
Foul ball shatters windshield at Sunday baseball game
A foul ball at a local Oak Grove baseball game on Sunday afternoon smashed a windshield. The impact caused shattered glass, with witnesses noting the ball struck the east-facing pane as fans described the event. No injuries reported.
Japanese Bomb Langfang Barracks in Chinese Crisis
Japanese planes bombed Chinese barracks at Langfang killing hundreds of soldiers and civilians. Fighting spread from Peiping as Japan presses to drive the 37th Chinese division from the area. Special trains carry wartime supplies toward Tientsin as Tokyo warns of further military action midweek.
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Langfang
Tokyo -Threa
Peiping
Chiang i-She
Io Peiping
Toyot
Pensianghai
Japan
Tientsin
Ty Gee
Jehol
Bedford Golfers Defeat Locals In Rain Delayed Match
Bedford golfers defeated local players in a Sunday tournament at Bedford by 40 percent to 17. Fred Wampler of Bedford posted the low 18 hole score 70 while John Simpson of Washington was second at 75. Play was delayed over an hour due to heavy rain.
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Bedford
Fred Wampler
John Simpson
Washington
Prisoner Guilty For Petit Larceny In Washington Case
Herbert Milburn was found guilty at city court on Saturday for petit larceny involving a water melon from the William Moore farm west of Washington. He was fined five dollars plus costs. a misprint earlier inflamed the report.
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Wm. Moore Farm
Washington
Herbert Milburn
Miss Thelma Davis Receives Department Promotion
Miss Thelma Davis daughter of Mrs Wm Sellers is promoted to supervisor over a department. Several other office workers remain under her supervision. She plans a vacation next.
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Thelma Davis
Rs. Wmi
Sellers
Earr
Yreieln
Miss Davis
Teacher Takes Two Boys to 4-H Camp
L B Kimmel a vocational agriculture teacher led Junior Ragsdale and Joe Morgan both 4 H Club members from Veale township to the State Conservation Camp at Mick Creek State Park. The trip accompanied by the boys follows involvement with Purdue University programs.
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L.B. Kimmel
Washington
Junior Ragsdale
Joe Morgan
Veale Township
Mick Creek
Purdue Uni
Ollie Wells Found Guilty in Justice Court
A jury in justice of peace court found Ollie Wells guilty and fined him 50. Justice Earnest L. Raney presided at the proceedings.
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Ollie Wells
Justice of Peace Court
Eae Ee
Agetuakhina Ty
Earnest L. Raney
Odon Man Fined for Intoxication
An Odon man was fined after being found intoxicated. Court records show the incident required 16 tugs as part of the enforcement details.
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Odon
Radio Strike Threat Looms With US Stations Tie Up
New York July 26 radio officials and union leaders clash over demands as a general strike threat spreads. An alleged bootleg record fuels talks of impasse and a possible nationwide stoppage set for August 14 if no settlement is reached.
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New York
INS
United States
Fadio
Knights of Columbus Plan Tuesday Night Outing
Knights of Columbus outline complete plans for an all day basket picnic set for Sunday August 8th. Tuesday night at 8 o clock a discussion will finalize arrangements. District Deputy John A. of Loogootee will attend Tuesday night. The Lecturer's committee has a novel contest planned for the meeting.
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Knights of Columbus
Club Nesl
John A Ef Loogootee
Mittee
Governor Townsend to Deliver Address in Minnesota
Governor Townsend plans an address in Minnesota with M. Clifford Townsend noted as a key figure. The Minnesota Bureau and farming secretary mention preparations as speeches are selected, including an item dated July 26 and references to a secretary’s note on priorities.
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Harp Ind
M. Clifford Townsend
Papanens
Minnesota 1 Bureau
Iecoenacla Farm
Tee
Govino
Merce
Four Armed Bandits Rob Bank of $4000 in Providence Heist
Four armed men robbed the Bank of the Industrial Trust in Providence this afternoon, escaping with between 4000 and 5000 dollars. Police pursued but details of pursuit are incomplete. Witnesses describe the suspects as wearing masks and driving away in a stolen automobile.
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Providence
R. I
Washington Boy Makes The Grade In Big City
Joseph C. Wallace left Sugarland to seek his fortune in Chicago. He rose from errand boy to executive and was named President of the Chicago Photo-Engravers Association. He credits hard work, social grace, and strong associates for his success as he visits Washington and recalls home. He is father to three and grandfather to two.
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Joseph C. Wallace
Joe
Sugarland
Iana
Wallace
Wallace- Miller Company
W. Superior St
Chicago
Joe” Wallace
Grimly
Dog
Chicago Photo-Engravers Association
Mr. Wallace
Washington
McNary Adjournment Request Rejected at Capitol
Washington reports show Senator McNary Republican leader failing to win approval for a August 5 adjournment. Administration aides favor an early recess and another session this fall to finish President Roosevelt's legislative program. The plan faced instant opposition from Democrats and Republicans alike across the capital.
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Washington
McNary
Senate
Congress
House
Roosevelt
Tammany Leader James J. Dooling Dies
New York July 26 James J Dooling longtime Tammany Hall leader died today at Belle Harbor Long Island His career spanned New York politics amid Democratic battles and the Copeland Whalen era in the city press report notes his prominence and influence within the party
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New York
INS
James J. Dooling
Bellebor
Long Island
Dooling
York City
Pyal S. Copeland
Grover Whalen
Mattern Denied Flight Permit for North Pole Russia Trip
Washington July 24 6 The commerce department denied Jimmy Mattern permission to fly to Russia via the North Pole The denial notes the flight is temporary and a rehearing may be granted if Mattern proves competent flight and sufficient scientific merit, yielding a possible permit.
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Washington
INS
Commerce Department
Jimmy Mattern
Russia
North Pole
Bureau of Air Commerce
Mat
Substitute measure drafted for Supreme Court bill
A Senate judiciary subcommittee completed a tentative draft of a substitute for President Roosevelt's Supreme Court bill. The substitute, focused on procedural reforms for the minor federal judiciary, will be presented to the full judiciary committee tomorrow morning and is expected to pass without opposition.
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Washington
INS
Senate Judiciary
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Brunete Falls Before Rebels in Madrid Front Fight
London and Madrid dispatches report Brunete utterly demolished as Francoist Insurgents press attacks on Madrid. Rebels suffered casualties amid heavy fighting on the blood soaked western front. thirty thousand rebels involved in the offensive noted.
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London
Brunete
Efor Yagir
Madrid
INS
Francisco Franco
Daviess Students At Purdue Univ
Lafayette Indiana July 26 J WirK of Washington and J Jugent of ElNora among nearly 1150 students registered in the annual summer session of Purdue University Included in the list are students from six foreign countries Central America China Mexico Philippines Islands and Turkey The month of August was set as mulberry moon by a Natchez Indian tribe
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Lafayette
Ind
Camp Plans For 200 Youths At Mirsick Creek State
About 200 boys and girls are set to attend a summer camp at Mirsick Creek State for August 3 to 5. Enrollment includes a broad recreational fee and optional programs. Lt. Col. F. L. Snider leads staff. older girls take archery with E. Russell and Life Saving and Safety with James Watts of the Indiana State Police. A younger group studies Soap Carving with Lyman Foust and Handicraft with Maude Harris. Bo McMillan and others oversee evening activities. camp groups split between Martin and Greene counties for the second night orientation.
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Mirsick Creek State Agust
F. L. Snider
Iss
Russell
Indiana State Teachers College
James Watts
Indiana
Martin County
Greene Jand Mont County
Hospital Notes Of Major Surgeries This Weekend
Mr Reba Fay Grubb at 10 N. E. oi t underwent a major operation Saturday afternoon. Mr Arthur Hicks of French Lick underwent a major operation Saturday afternoon. Darlene Bateman R. R. 3 underwent a major operation. Ward Beaty of West Bader underwent a major operation.
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Reba Fay Grubb
Arthur Hicks
French Lick
Darlene Bateman
Ward Beaty
West Bader
Seed Cleaning Machine Ready For Operation
The portable seed wheat cleaning and treating machine will again serve Daviess County, overseen by County Agent A. M. Bishea. Overhaul updates include tanning mill and separator equipment. last year it cleaned 13,431 bushels, about 45 percent of county seed wheat usage. Demand is expected to be heavy due to rust damage and stinking smut outbreaks. A small toll will cover operating expenses, with applications via the County Agent's office. Operation begins after August 1.
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Daviess
A. M. Bishea
Law Changes Aim to Tighten Personal Holding Companies
Rep Doughton of North Carolina said the committee will not wipe out personal holding companies for tax purposes but will raise rates and modify current law. The Democrat chairman declined to details about the proposed changes.
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Doughton
North Carolina
Daviess County School Fund Receives State Aid
Indianapolis July 26 The common school fund of Daviess County received 192.57 from the semi annual distribution of state funds. State Superintendent Fli Mc Murray announced the total distributions to all counties reached 390982.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Daviens County
Fli; McMurray
Local items highlight Tharp memory and B&O notes
Magazine column recounts Clinton K Tharp life and years with the B&O in Washington. Morison R Waite authoring piece. Includes a photo of Edward H List and Washington notes on bullion transfers to Ft Knox. Mentions B&O team entry in local league and sympathy to Engineer A Morris on a wife’s death.
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Clinton K. Tharp
Morison R Waite
Tharp
Washington
Ind
Cor
McCarthy
Cincinnati
Louisville
Sam
Newshouse
Ft. Knox
Oca
J. Rosi Ik
Gootee
Jensor
Norris City
A. Morris
Ayer
Aecagiat
George Raymann Rites Held Today at St Marys Ice Church
George Raymann rites held today at 9 o clock at St Marys ice church with interment in St Johns cemetery.
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George. Raymann
St. Mary's Ice Church
St. John’s Cemetery
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