Cloudburst tragedy rocks Hamilton family in Iowa
Floyd Russell, 42, shot dead after setting his home ablaze and killing his mother, brother, sister, and five children aged from four months to years. Mortgage pressures and heat drove him to murder suicide pace as victims lay scattered. one child fled to a neighbor during the first volley.
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Disarmament Note Handed to Germans Amid Tensions
A draft disarmament note circulated to the German government signals allied warnings of possible consequences if Germany fails to fulfill terms. It references plans to end general conscription and strip security police of military powers, while nationalist groups protest the accord.
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Streetcars Schedule Update Announced Saturday Run
James P Adkins of the light plant announces that streetcars will run on schedule this Saturday with City officials confirming service continuity despite earlier delays.
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Washington Chautauqua Week Plans and Weather Update
Washington Chautauqua slated for June 27 to July 1 with Mutuehihanteh Association arranging five days of concerts lectures and pageants. Officers: E Hayes president Frank McGehee vice president Paul Smiley secretary Charles Cochran treasurer. Weather records show 97 degrees and 95 degree days, affecting crops and wells in several counties. reports of drought and dry conditions across Vincennes Indianapolis and Loogootee.
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Accidentally Shot by Brother Aged 12 in Acme
In Seymour on June 4 Emma Laraway, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Laraway of Acme, lies in critical condition from a rifle wound fired by her 12 year old brother Arthur. The family reports she has been semi conscious since the accident. Grave concern remains.
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Sixty Witnesses Planned for Hawkins Trial
Indianapolis June report states sixty witnesses, including Mervyn Elliott and John Welborn, will be called in the Hawkins case. The defense aims to discredit the state by questioning a nurse and alleging a quack income, while Hawkins remains jailed in Marion County awaiting bond approval.
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Marion County
Gerald Chapman Gets a Reprieve in Hartford Case
In Hartford Connecticut on June 4 Gov Trumbull issued a reprieve for Gerald Chapman known as a bandit. The reprieve extends until December as the case moves on appeal with State's Attorney Alcorn seeking delay. The petition cites that the non appeal court may hear the case before the new date.
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Heat wave death toll rises as drought and storms lash middle west
United Press reports a blistering heat wave kills 68, with 25 more deaths in 24 hours and 43 so far this week. A devastating cloudburst hits western Iowa and eastern Nebraska after a wind storm, causing $1,000,000 in crop and farm building damage in Sioux City and Blair.
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Shanghai Crisis Eases as Foreign Defenders Hold
Shanghai reports optimism amid panel riots and martial law. Foreign defenders including Americans and British guard the international sector with strong supplies and tightened patrols. British cruisers arrived with 600 troops to screen the area as the weather office notes no relief in sight and Indianapolis records a 91 for the year. Vincennes reports a 96 degree afternoon.
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Commission To Probe Cause Of Collision Near Indianapolis
A commission is appointed to investigate the cause of a collision near Indianapolis involving a southbound car. Early speculation suggested a mechanical failure or human error, with investigators focusing on tracing the sequence of events. Details remain limited as inquiries continue.
Driest Spring in Indianapolis History Reported
Rainfall across Indiana has fallen far below normal with Indianapolis recording a historically dry spring. The period through June shows May as the driest since 1911, total precipitation far under the 3.92 inch normal, with ongoing drought impacts expected. Local meteorologists note 7.43 inches year to date versus the 17.31 inch norm.
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Insurance rates and guidance amid financial shifts
Fragmented OCR text references insurance rates, prediction, and financial guidance, mentioning Hedtaney and the American context. Key entities and concrete terms are unclear due to garbled source.
Wayne Hardware vice president dies after car crash
Bert Wiynd June 4 Charles E. per 43 vice president and general manager of Wayne Hardware Company was fatally injured in a automobile crash. He was unconscious when picked up and died ten minutes after reaching the hospital.
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Henry Krupp to Join Volk Store as Clerk
Henry Krupp, longtime clerk at Bellman Clothing, owned by Curry & Dunn, will start work at the L. W. Volk store next Monday. His position at Curry & Dunn will be filled by Ruby A in Fall. A West Vancouver incident was reported with an accidental fall during work hours.
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Water plant faces danger as drought drains supply
Dixon of the municipal water plant at Linton warned the city council that water levels are dangerously low due to extended drought. A committee was named to investigate and two emergency wells may be dug at the plant as backup. The English Channel is 150 miles wide at its greatest breadth.
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Linton
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Two Bandits Loot Bank After Binding Cashier
Two bandits robbed a bank, binding the cashier while authorities say the cash was secured and the vault remained intact. Police searched for suspects as workers recounted the tense heist and the lone employee sheltered behind counters.
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Bedford Ind June 4 Cassius O'
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Ter. Bedford
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Deacon McCormick's Beach Stock Near Par and Rising
Local report notes Deacon McCormick's beach stock lifted as visitors use the popular west fork site for sun and wading. The sandy area is described as safe for swimming with shallow water and no strong hazards, drawing crowds amid heat and recent heavy rainfall in May through July.
Christian Pastor at Linton Resigns to Focus on Writing
The Rev. St. John Halstead, pastor of the Christian church in Linton Indiana, has resigned effective at the end of the church fiscal year. He plans to devote full time to writing and publishing religious books, authoring twelve titles and nearing completion of another set for September first. His works have been purchased by more than 8,000 ministers and are sold nationwide and abroad. He will relocate to Edgewood Place in Terre Haute in the fall.
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Terre Haute
County underworld crackdown linked to new suburban road move
A leaked report describes a drastic countywide crackdown tied to a metropolitan road project outside city limits. Officials portray the plan as the most drastic cleanup yet in the county, with federal guidance and a high profile law movement implying sweeping actions against the Evansville area’s criminal elements.
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Auditor Walter Quits After Two Years in Blackford County
Indianapolis June 4 After serving more than two years as auditor of Blackford County Walter today faces an election contest suit. The Danube River in Europe runs about 1800 miles.
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Fifth Day of Excessive Heat Wave Impacts Cities
June 4 Ahiengo reports the fifth day of a severe heat wave gripping the region. Weather warnings mention heat illness risks as major cities experience high temperatures and heat-related disruptions continue. Local officials urge residents to stay hydrated and seek shade.
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Conly
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Poison Widow of Gary Indicted for Murders by Poison
The Lake County grand jury indicted Cunningham, known as Poison Widow of Gary, on charges of killing three of her children with poison. She reportedly confessed to the murders earlier.
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Lake County
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