Fire destroys Sunnyside mine tipple and coal near tipple
A morning blaze at Sunnyside mine near the Austin Colbert road caused extensive damage to the mine tipple site and nearby coal piles. Investigators suspect spontaneous combustion in slack near the tipple started the fire, discovered at about 4 am by Mrs. Enos Yarbrough. The Washington fire department arrived with a chemical truck, aiding containment. Loss estimated at 2200 dollars. rebuilt structures to be completed within six weeks.
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Pian
Enos Yarbrough
Yarbrough
Washington Fire Department
Sunnyside
Austin Colbert
Petersburg
Maysville
South Washington Coal Company
Caper Behle
Grover Teweil
Lawrence Taylor
Lee Purcell
J. A. Colbert
Tragic Death Ends June Mathis Career in Theater
New York July 27 June Mathis famed screen writer and actress suffered a sudden fatal incident after reportedly shouting I’m dying in a theater last night. She was found in an alley beside the theater and died before medical help could determine a cause. Mathis was known for lectures and works such as Four Horsemen of the Corpse The Raash The Commandments Blood and Sand Turn to the Right and Camille.
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York
Mathis
Judge rules search warrant invalid in Padgett liquor case
Special Judge F A Seal suppressed evidence in the state versus Charles Padgett case after ruling the search warrant misdescribed the property. The warrant named 1009 West South Street, a location not legally established in Washington, leading to exclusion of seized evidence. Fred Dobbyn led the state’s side with Earl Thompson defending Padgett.
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F. A. Seal
Charles * Padgett
Padgett
Westth Street
Gutafie
Herrin
Ecebi
J. A
West South Street
Amd
Seal
Washington
Fred Dobbyn
Earl Thompson
Auto collision injures Mrs Daily in city street crash
Mrs Peter Daily of 212 East Tenth street suffered a bad forehead cut and a severe shock when the car of Ches ter Stepp collided with the Daily vehicle at East Fifth and Hefron streets. The Daily car went onto the lawn, final position near the Cavanaugh grocery. no others injured.
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Peter Daily
East Tenth Street
Chester Stepp
Washington
East Fifth
Hefron Streets
Chautauqua at Plainville August 3006
A four day chautauqua program will be given at Plainville August 3 to 6 with afternoon and evening entertainments. The lineup features Theodore Knox Cohbert, The Wrigleys, a play Applesauce, Jubilee Singers and Frank E. Gordon, and a Misner dramatic program, promising lively performances and varied spectacles.
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Plainville
Minneapolis Symphony
England
Jubilee
Frank E. Gordon
Abraham Lincoln
Misner
Governor Must Resign Demands in Indianapolis News
The Indianapolis News calls for Governor Jackson's resignation citing alleged interference and corruption tied to former offices. The piece references Governor McCray and prosecuting authority, alleging serious wrongdoing and urging action.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indianapolis News
Jackson
Truce Halts New York Subway Strike Temporary Peace
Truce reigns in New York as workers and transit companies suspend the showdown while city efforts to unify the subway systems proceed. Both sides claim victory in the outcome, but underlying issues remain unsettled.
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New York
School Board Approves $50,000 Gym Bond Issue
The city school board, including C E Hayes R L McIntosh and Spencer G efard, voted to issue $50 000 bonds at 4 percent to cover indebtedness on gym property gifted by the Wash a Athletic Association. Miss Barnett resigned as English and athletic instructor. Miss Flick becomes West End principal. The board will reorganize in August with Hugh G smith. In Bicknell Indiana two killed and three ill from mysterious poisoning after eating beets. Fred Oliver Blakely Opal Irene Blakely and family affected.
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C. Be’ Hayes
R.L Mcintosh
Spencer A. Ge Fard
Washa Athletic Association
Miss Barnett
Miss
Bickmell
Ind
Fred Oliver Blakely
Opal Irene Blakely
Fred Blakely
Mr.Blakley
Blakley
Fred Oliver
Opel
Walter Aly
Pote
O'Donnell Sidelined By Foot Infection At Home
Pat O'Donnell, proprietor of the local hardware store, remains at home with an infected foot causing concern among customers. The familiar smiling face is absent from the shop today.
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O'Donnel
Pat O’donnell
O'Donnell
Pat
Becke s investigation into Blakely death at Vincennes
In Vincennes on July 27 Colonel Norman E Beckes opened an inquiry into the death of Blakely after preliminary reports indicate foul play and possible involvement of local parties. Authorities will review testimonies and collect evidence at the scene.
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Vincennes
Ro Washington Undergoes Major Operation at Daviess County Hospital
Ro Washington was admitted for a major operation at the Daviess County Hospital this morning. Hospital officials reported the procedure proceeded without complications and the patient is in stable condition.
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Washington
Daviess County Hospital
Beestorm Drives Ohio Couple Off Kentucky Road
An Ohio tourist and his wife were forced to leave their car on a country road near Lancaster Kentucky when a swarm of bees entered through an open windshield. The insects remained about fifteen minutes before flying into the woods, leaving the couple to drive away nursing stings.
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Lancaster
Here
Ohio
Bot's Father Not Yet Located Amid Search Efforts
Text shows incomplete report noting bot's father not yet located. Authorities and family unnamed continue efforts to locate missing young man, with mentions of individuals linked to the case and ongoing travel by investigators. Further details are obscured by OCR errors.
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William— Aes
Miller
Settle Talks Valuation Move for Farm Tax Relief
Indianapolis July 27 William H Settle president of the Farm Bureau says the 203 373 095 reduction in farm land valuations marks progress for tax fairness and government savings The plan aims for broader relief through local cooperation a statewide campaign and future revaluations under a new tax law and potential income tax adoption.
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Indianapolis
Indiana Board of Tax Commissioners
William H. Settle
Farm Bureau
State Tax Board
Tax Board
Indiana
Deliveries of 1927 Wheat Growers’ Bids Improve
In Indianapolis on July 27, deliveries to the Central States Soft Wheat Growers Association and Farm Bureau pool reached 457000 bushels by July 26, down from 670000 last year but viewed as favorable due to lighter southern yields. Early deliveries advance as harvesting moves north, narrowing the gap from last season.
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Indianapolis
Central States
Soft Wheat Growers’ Association
Farm Bureau Wheat Pool
Henry Waggoner Transferred to Madison Hospital
Henry Waggoner, formerly a patient at Daviess county hospital, was moved by Will Ambulance to the B&O depot and then placed on an early morning train to Madison to enter a hospital there.
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Henry Waggoner
Daviess County Hospital
Madison
Dodge-Dealer Reshuffle Moves Agencies in Washington
Bruce C. Kixmiller Inc purchased from Roy H. Scoble Inc the Dodge Brothers agency for this territory. The new agency will relocate to 7 West Main. John W. Greenwood moves to Main Street space. Kixmiller, a veteran Dodge dealer, has grown his network to Vincennes Bloomington and other Indiana towns. Ralph Wampler named to run the local agency. new four cylinder Dodge model to be displayed next week with a formal showroom opening planned. Scoble takes over the Paige agency in the corner of East Second and South streets.
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Bruce C. Kixmiller
Bicknell
Vincennes
Lawrenceville
Dodge Brothers
Roy H. Scoble
Paige
East Second
South Streets
Plans Submitted for Remodeling of K of C Building
Plans were submitted at a Knights of Columbus meeting to remodel the second floor of the K of C building. Trustees John T. Harris Frank Denver and Henry Vollmer hold the plans. Bids will be received in three weeks and contracts awarded, with work beginning shortly after.
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K. of C
Knights of Columbus
John T. Harris
Frank Denver
Henry Vollmer
Ready for Winter in the North for WACATS Soldiers
Seattle readers report the Wom cats of the Washington Alaska Military Cable and Telegraph Service stocking provisions for another winter in the north. They anticipate being cut off from the outside world during the coming season.
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Seattle
Wash
Womcats
Washington- Alaska Military Cable and Telegraph Service
Chamber of Commerce Dinner Honors A J Wedeking Speaker
A J Wedeking of Dale Ind a highway commissioner will be honor guest and principal speaker at a Chamber of Commerce dinner Thursday evening at Westminster Presbyterian church starting 6:30. Ro- members expected to attend.
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A. J. Wedeking
Dale
Ind
State Highway Commission
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Mine Workers Stand Pat on Ohio Strike
Indianapolis based International headquarters says Mine Workers will continue to stand pat on the Ohio coal mine strike. President John L. Lewis unavailable for comment and not seen in the city since last week. Officials deny reports of talks with Lee Hall of Columbus. Lewis reportedly spent the weekend in Springfield Illinois and left Monday. no clarity on location thereafter. The union maintains its policy of leaving Ohio to district offices of the mine union.
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Indianapolis
United Mines
Ohio
International
John L. Lewis
Lee Hall
Columbus
Lewis
Springfield
Ill
Pittsburgh
Temporary arrangement echoed in Geneva talks
London reports outline a temporary arrangement for cruiser building, with Foreign Secretary Sir Austin Chamberlain stating Britain cannot accept a fixed principle. He said detailed naval limits proposals could not be given, aiming to clear misunderstandings as British delegates return to Geneva to pursue negotiations with the cabinet in view of developments.
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London
Austin Chamberlain
House of Commons
Ite
Britain
Austins
Coolidge
Austin Chamberlain Sai
Geneva
Police hunt for ax killer in South Bend
South Bend police comb the city for an ex killer after Arthur Kare a 52 year old rooming house keeper was fatally wounded yesterday afternoon. Kare’s almost lifeless body was found late last night and he died at a hospital. One suspect is being held as investigators seek motive for the crime.
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South Bend
Arthur Kare
Kare
Florence accepts post at Old Mobile Agency
Miss Florence, a member of the Washa high school graduating class of 1927, has accepted a position with the Old Mobile Agency as office assistant.
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Florence
Washa High School
Mobile Agency
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