Tragic Train Wreck Ends Lindbergh Trip for Graham Family
Mr and Mrs John Graham of Los Angeles were seriously injured in a Arizona train wreck near agstaff. Mr Graham suffered a broken leg and fractured arm while Mrs Graham, formerly Miss Lottie Foster of Jersey Street, escaped unharmed as the rear coach of the first section collided with the following train. The couple had planned a Washington visit after years away.
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John Graham
Los Angeles
California
Graham
Agstaff, Ariz
Lottie Foster
A. W.foster
Jersey Street
Grahams
Washington
City of Rodents Campaign Moves in Washington
Mr. Graham Way was taken to a Flagstaff hospital for treatment and returned home to Los Angeles the next day. Roy B. Davies, dubbed the Modern Pied Piper, arrives in Washington to lead a rat extermination drive with U S Public Health Service backing. A Chamber of Commerce letter appeals to Washington residents to cooperate in the campaign, citing disease risks and city endorsements. Separately, a jail entry notes charges tied to a poisoning plot and a $445 life insurance policy involving Clifford and Mrs. Walser.
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Roy BE. Davies
Chattanooga
Tenn
Hamelin
Washington
Mr. Davies
United States Public Health Service
Department of Agriculture
Davies
Chamber of Comerce
Ind
People of
Daviess Chemical Company
United States
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Ee Allen
Cyclone Toll Hits Holland Towns In Netherlands
A cyclone sweeping over central Holland injured about twenty people and disrupted communications. Neede and onderwald suffered the worst damage as the storm struck near the Zyder. In Vin cennes, the trial of Gi Hatfield over Nell Anderson’s death proceeds with a jury expected to hear opening statements today and a likely recess, as prosecutors prepare for a death penalty case. The court may adjourn for a noon recess, with further proceedings to follow through Friday.
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Amsterdam
Holland
Neede Op
Derwald
Naid
Zyder
Gi Hatfield
Nell Anderson
Vincennes
Daviess
Martin Test
Miller
Kné
Joseph W. Kimmel
Pkely
Alumni Gather for Washington High Reunion and Dance
Hundreds of Washington high school alumni plan a reunion at the old gym tonight featuring a dance and luncheon served by First Christian Church ladies. Principal C R Hertenstein will present scholarships while Dr. Roscoe Gilmore Stott from Franklin College delivers the keynote.
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Washington High School
H. S
R Fe
Utive
Watts Ward
the First Christian Church
Washington
Roscoe Gilmore Sot
Franklin College
N. W. Carpenter
Christian Eea McIntosh
C.R. Herenstein
Death Takes Former B. and O. Conductor Frank Gill
Frank Gill, 62, retired Baltimore and Ohio conductor, died in East St. Louis Illinois after a three year illness caused by cancer. He worked over thirty years for the B and O and was highly regarded on the St. Louis division. Surviving are four children Mrs E Houck Mrs Margaret Ble Faye and Paul Gill of St Louis. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 30 oclock in Flora.
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Frank Gill
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
St. Louis
E. Houck
Margaret Ble
Faye
Paul Gill
George Godwin
Flora
W. J. Burns in New Corporation
Indianapolis reports that Knox Chevrolet Co of Vincennes with capital stock of 20000 was listed as incorporated yesterday. Herman E. Berny Walter Barr of Jasonville Everett M. Ingleman Vincennes and William J. Berns named as incorporators. Washington confirms W J Berns linked to Homann Berns company but will stay in Washington with no active role in the new enterprise directed by Ingleman.
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Indianapolis
Secretary of States Office
Knox Chevrolet Co
Vincennes
Capital
Herman E. Berny
Walter ©. Barr
Jasonville
Everett M. Ingleman
William J. Berns
Washington
Indiana
W. J. Berns
Homann-Berns Company
Swords Visit Chillicothe Relation Spends Month With Daughter
Mr and Mrs George Swords traveled from Chillicothe to spend time with their daughter John Mendel. The visit marks a family reunion as they stayed for several weeks in the city.
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George Swords Cam
Chillicothe
John Mendel
Odon Woman Submits to Major Operation at County Hospital
Miss Hazel Wallick of Odon underwent a major operation at County Hospital this morning.
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Odon
Hazel Wallick
Flooded Route Between Washington and Vincennes Reopened
Traffic between Washington and Vincennes was hampered by high water early this morning as Water stood over State Highway 50. Spillways showed water three inches above running boards. The flood area between P preth creek and the river gradually receded with the river falling slowly. District Highway Superintendent H. C. Offutt reported the river peaked at sixty feet over the road last night and was higher then than today, but by morning was largely clear of overflow.
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Washington
Vicennes
Pete
Pigitte Creek
H. C. Offutt
State Highways
Self Os Angeles. June 2y Lygo in hospital after poisoning
The report notes Lygo a former beauty from Batt in Los Angeles was hospitalized after an attempted self harm. Details mention a poison and a prior career as a Folies girl. A related line references Goodall who died in Ohio, and a 1921 entry about joining a group or show.
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Os Angeles
Calif
Frank Shar Ks Undergoes Minor Tonsil Operation
Frank Shar Ks underwent a minor operation for the removal of his tonsils at the hospital today.
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Frank Shar Ks
Two Girls Die in Wilkes Barre Crime Near East Boston Mine
Bodies of two young girls with bullet wounds were found on a deserted road near the East Boston mine settlement, identified as Jennie Monaca and Edith Fonzo of Wilkes Barre. Police say signs of a violent struggle and torn clothing, with an automobile linked to Pittston resident Carmel Marraneca, who claims the car was stolen. The 2:10 watch stop noted among the victims’ wristwatches.
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Wilkes” ‘Barres
East Boston
Jennie Monaca
Edith Fonzo
Wilkes Barre
Pittson
Carmel Marranea
Pittston
Marraneca
Repo
Eease
Circus man cuts throat and dies at rooming house
Bloomington Indiana June 2 Ernest Floyd Hill 25 a longtime John Robinson circus employee died by his own action in a rooming house The man cut his throat with a peculiar sound and Hill was found near his door Local authorities reported no immediate cause or motive available at press time
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Bloomington
Ind
Ernest Floyd Hill
John Robinson
Hill
Boxer Killed In Fight Last Night In Kansas City
A coroner's jury will decide if lightweight champion Sammy Mandell should be held after opponent Steve Adams died from a second round knockout. Adams, from Chicago, sustained a broken neck and died shortly after. Relatives are notified as officials review potential action.
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Kansas City
Sammy Mandell
Steve Adams
Chicago
Mandell
Adams
A. J. Melliott
Ney
Lapel Bank Bandit Suspects Captured in Madison County
Elkwood Indiana June 2 Eli Robert Goodnight 27 of Elwood a prisoner in Madison jail at Anderson charged with participation in the hold up of the Lapel bank last Saturday Goodnight is said to have confessed his part in the holdup in which he and Howard Wood 25 of Elwood escaped with 31000 in cash Goodnight named Wood as his companion police said The first word on identity came from an unnamed Elwood boy who told police Wood proposed to take part in the robbery Chief of police Parsons and two patrolmen visited Lapel and the descriptions given by the cashier matched Wood and Goodnight Goodnight was arrested when he returned to his home in Elwood and Wood has not yet been arrested Miss Stella Rouse teacher at Washington high school will leave for Hammonton to begin a summer vacation.
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Ora Hatf
Nell Anderson
Vincennes
Ae Ai
Hatfield
Joe Leermount
Tik Hetfield
Hatt
Nettie Davidson
Wfe
Anna Brown
Nell
William Brown
Elmer Brown
Vance Funk
Moore
Buddy
Elkwood
Eli Robert Goodnight
Elwood
Madison
Anderson
Bank of Lapel
Goodnight
Howard Wood
Wood
Merger plan for major railroads presented to ICC
Washington reports detail a proposed unification of New York Central, Michigan Central, and three other lines into a single system. Ralph H. Molster argued the plan benefits the public, while minority shareholders fear inadequate protections and potential detachment of smaller lines. The combined network would cover about 10 760 miles under one corporate unit.
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Washington
New York Central
Chicago & St.Louis
Michigan Central Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ralph H. Molster
Pulat
Waa
Meister
Feachbi
Montgomery Man Under Neck Graft Operation
F M White of Montgomery underwent surgery this morning at the local hospital for a graft on his neck.
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F. M. White
Montgomery
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