Ed Auberry Held as Harned Theft Suspect
Ed Auberry a 35 year old resident of Washington was taken into custody by Sheriff Ed Rankin on charges of breaking into and robbing Mrs F M Harneds south side home in February. He admitted being in the car with Roy Spaulding and Harley Summers at the time. Summers is a fugitive and Spaulding has been sentenced to state prison for robbery of a local store. Auberry will be arraigned for plea when produced in court.
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Ed Auberry
Washinga
Ed Rankin
F. M. Harned
Auberry
Sullivan
Colbert
Rankin
Sheley
Roy Spaulding
Spaulding
Harley Summers
Summers
Washington
Bell Company Employees Awarded Theodore N. Vail Medals
Two Bell System workers receive Theodore N. Vail Memorial Medals for noteworthy public service in 1931. James J. Geagan of Boston and Richard G. Olson of Buffalo are honored. each medal is silver with a $250 cash prize.
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Bell System
Theodore N. Vail
James J. Geagan
Boston
Mass
New England Telephone and Telegraph Co
Richard G. Olson
Buffalo
N. Y
New York Telephone Co
Return from motor trip to Southland
Mr and Mrs Wood Smith and Mr and Mrs Gus Boules returned Tuesday night from a 1700 mile motor trip that took them through much of the southland. At Atlanta the party had an interesting chat with Harry Chambers formerly of this city.
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Wood Smith
Gus Boules
Southland
Atlanta
Harry Chambers
Witnesses Describe City Scene and Fire Smoke At Downtown
City residents report a large downtown fire with heavy smoke and scattered observations from a citizen and gardener. Reports note streetcars, labor celebrations, geraniums on the city hall lawn, and workmen trimming hedges near the athletics field as diverse daily life continues amid the incident.
Alimony Awarded in Los Angeles Suit
Chaffee Earl, 24, son of the late Edwin T. Earl, former Los Angeles publisher, was ordered to pay his estranged wife Alice Earl $650 a month alimony during her separate maintenance suit. The couple’s funds, once $3,500,000, have dwindled to $194,354, as shown at the Los Angeles hearing where Mrs Earl is pictured in court.
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Chaffee Earl
Edwin T. Earl
Los Angeles
Alice ‘Bunch Earl
Washington, Ind
Two men sentenced in Miley store theft case
Two men Emmett Jerry and Roy Spaulding were sentenced to three to ten years each after pleading guilty to second degree burglary in Miley store theft. Laverne Utt and Eva Henton, both 25 and 29, were released on their own recognizance until September term after admitting involvement.
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Miley Stovery
Emmett Jerry
Bicknell
Roy Spaulding
Washington
Laverne Utt
Eva Henyon
New
Hastings
Description of Kidnap Suspect in Lindbergh Case Revealed
Hopewell New Jersey June 1 Col Norman Schwartzkopf sues to reveal a detailed description of John the alleged kidnapper supplied by Dr John F Condon. The profile notes age 80 to 83 height 5 feet 9 inches athletic build speaks with Scandinavian or German accent 150 to 160 pounds light complexion with light hair sharp eyes wide set eyes high forehead and last seen wearing a crown hat a long black overcoat of light fabric and black shoes.
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Hopewell
N. J
Norman Schwartzkopf
Jon
John F. Condon
Lindbergh
John
Contract let for Plainville paving in Indiana
Indianapolis Ind June 1 a 10.2 mile paving contract on Road 57 from Washington to Plainville was let today by the highway commission to Renfro Construction Company Lafayette Indiana
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Indianapolis
Ind
Washington
Plainville
The
Highway Commission
Renfro Construction Company
Lafayette
Flood Threat Looms as River Levee Breaks Near Blythe
Widespread flood danger grows as a river levee breach releases swirls of water miles north of Blythe, forcing hundreds to flee. An estimated 500 people and 100 men struggled to reach safety while levee work continued for ten hours. The valley could drop ten to four feet, endangering 20 000 acres of alfalfa and cotton and threatening livestock. Blythe, with 1000 residents, sits on higher ground and appears safe. A rancher with three children led family escapes to the south, while refugees abandoned possessions and cattle. A drowned family member was reported while crossing a lake on horseback amid rising waters. Dozens of families prepared to flee as the Colorado River rose.
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Blythe
Colorado
Tligt
Houghtecht Lake
Indiana Farm Bureau Moves to New Offices Near State House
The Indiana Farm Bureau Inc will relocate its offices to new quarters near the state house in Indianapolis. The Old Trail building at the southwest corner of Washington Street and Senate Avenue will house the fifth and sixth floors as the federation’s headquarters. The move aims to provide more convenient space for about 150 personnel and streamline bureau operations.
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Indiana Farm Bureau, Inc
State House
Indianapolis
Washinton Seet
Senate Avenue
House
Pow
Indiana
Rm Horena
Lemcke
Unclear state audit statement referenced in fragment
Fragmentary text cites a state auditor and a comparison of May year figures with the previous year. No coherent names, places, or concrete actions are discernible from the garbled material. Further readable context is required to produce a proper summary.
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Williamma
Labor Day Celebration Planned for Washington
A union and business leaders meeting at City Hall outlined steps to secure the Labor Day celebration for Washington. Delegates will vote next Sunday at Princeton to decide which city hosts the event, with strong local support and anticipated attendance over 25 000 people if Washington wins the bid.
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Securin
Washington
Brinceton
Princeton
eSington
George H. Krempp
Chamber, ‘Commerce
Joning
Kentucky Mob Hangs Bomb Suspect in Princeton Jail
Six cars carried outlaws seized Walter Merrick from a Princeton jail cell on June 1. They bound jailer Curtis Jones and hung Merrick from a tree after removing him at midnight. Merrick faced charges linked to a store bombing on February 8.
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Princeton
Jones
Merrick
Washington Democrat Birthday Anniversary Chronicle
The Washington Democrat marks its birthday as a long running daily begun June 1 1886 by Stephen S Belding and Samuel B Boyd. It started on East Third Street south of the Wilson Building and has since moved to a new Democrat building and added typesetting machines continuing as a county oldest publication.
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Washington Democrat
Stephen 5. Belding
Samuel B. Boyd
East Third Street
Wilson Building
Daviess County
Democrat
Northing
Dow
Semeleidd
Bonds and coupons being paid today
Street bonds and coupons were being paid today by the city clerk, totaling 7 187 69 up to 2 o clock. Holders took them to the treasury for processing then returned to the city clerk for payment. The clerk completed many bonds and coupons to be paid later, including some by local banks that had not arrived by 2 o'clock.
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Corety
Shoals Girl Undergoes Major Operation
Pauline Goller of Shoals underwent a major operation at the local hospital this afternoon.
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Shoals
Pauline Goller
Mayor Tours Hospital After Illness In City
In a tense period the mayor, weakened by illness and siege, completed a key signing task and is reported improving rapidly after hospital care. Friends in Washington and the city note his return to near normal activity, including brief automobile outings as strength returns.
Indiana Farmers Face Poor May Rainfall and Drought
In Indiana May brought scant rainfall with only 3.36 inches recorded, far from the earlier 3.89 inch target. The dry spell threatens soil moisture for crops, and extended rain is needed to restore field conditions across the state.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Leslie Calls Special Meet by Legislature
The state legislature prepares a special session on July 7 to address the end situation after months of stalemate. Governor Chalad refused to call the session without a tax relief program, while legislators pledged not to consider anything but tax relief.
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Etand Chaladernor
Pleas of Guilty In April Division Court Report
The April term of Vi viess circuit court closed with six second degree robbery pleas and others on fighting liquor charges. Deputy Sheriff Harry Sheley summarized sentences that may place some defendants in state institutions, while officials praised yearly conviction records. Washington news recounts a tax bill push through the Senate after House conference talks and a tense six to thirteen hour session ending with substantial budget implications and tax measures amid President Hoover's appeal.
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di Viess
Harry Sheley
Washington,d. C
House Today
Senate
House
Hoover
Con
Knox County Suit Seeks 10000 for Death in Auto Crash
A damage suit for 10000 filed in Knox County alleges a car collision killed George Bottles. The plaintiff names Raf Sparenberg and Sarah Sparenberg as defendants claiming wrongful death from the wreck.
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Knox County
George Bottles
Raf
Sarah Sparenberg
Credit Bureau Held Regular Meeting at Meredith Hotel
The monthly Credit Bureau meeting was held Tuesday night at the Meredith Hotel with dinner at 6.00 PM for 35 members. W. H. Kennedy, president, presided. committee members named were Cooper, John Sinnott, and Gines.
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Credit Bureau
Meredith
W. H. Kennedy
Ing
Cooper
John. Sinnott
Gines
Unemployed Man Beats Two Contractors in Benton
A local report notes an unemployed man in Benton, Illinois, publicly clashed with two contracting workers. The scene involved Jupe, his assistant, Thomes King, and visitor Mrs. Cartoll of Chi. Mrs. Cherles Borders and family were also mentioned visiting town.
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T. A? Cartoll ‘of
Ter
Cherles Borders
Commencement at St Simon's Tonight in Auditorium
The school will hold a commencement ceremony tonight at the St Simon's auditorium with doors opening at 7 30. Music will begin at 8 15 or thereabout. Mrs C Peek visited a friend in Onsen and TL Torseey.
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ST. Simon’s
St. Simon Auditorium
St. Simon
iMusic
Mrs. C. ©. Peek
Torseey
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