The Fire Demon Threat to U S Wealth and Losses
Benjamin R. Inman, chief of the State Marshal department and former State Senator, warns that fire causes over a billion dollars in annual losses in the United States. He urges individual responsibility and carefulness by business leaders to reduce damage, noting half of losses come from buildings and contents and half from forest fires. He calls for coordinated prevention and a national effort to cut losses to a minimum.
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Rotary ' N Kiwanis
Elka Ome
Benj. R. Inma
State Marshal Department
State Senacor
United States
Thorld
Watlage
Evere
Washington
Americas
America
River Bridges Contract Signed Near Washington
Contracts signed for bridge work over the White River on U S Route 50 west of Washington. The project involves two bridges and sets the stage for construction funding and timeline details. Authorities confirm bids were awarded and work is to proceed under state oversight.
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White River
Washington
Three Believed Dead In Oil Plant Blast At East Braintree
A triple explosion and fire at the Citys refining company plant in East Braintree Massachusetts killed Henry Ford of Chelmsford at Quincy hospital and the night supervisor Grant Chase 38 and Wallace Minot 18. A missing worker is believed dead. About 100 workers faced danger as three 10000 gallon tanks blew, causing 600000 dollars in damage. Police suspect a gasket fault let cold air mix with hot gas.
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East Braintree
Mass
Service Refining Company
Henry Ford
Chelmsford
Quincy City Hospital
Grant Chase
Wallace Minot
Ruina
Braintree
Frank Ford
Trial Opens Over Amarillo Murder in Family Love Triangle
Ex Judge R H Hamilton goes on trial for the murder of Tom Walton, a college student and Theresa Hamiltons husband to be. The case centers on a forbidden marriage leading to tragedy, with Amarillo communities funding prosecution and two outside law firms aiding the district attorney.
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NEA Service
Amarillo
Tex
Texas
R. H. Hamilton
Téxas
Tom Walton
Theresa
Hamilton
Young Walton
Pi Hotel
Judge Hamilton
Ed W. Thomerson
Lare
Howard Payni
Mary Pickford
Walton
Theresa Hamilton
University of Texas, At
Austin
Jon
RK. H. Hamilton
Thomerson
Distr
Principals in Texas Court Drama
A Texas court drama centers on a romance dating from Thanksgiving between Theresa and her partner. Theresa says her father learned of the relationship in January and indicated he would not object to their marriage or union.
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Theresa
Belcher Infant Dies After Short Illness
Lee Roy Belcher three months old of Brookville died Tuesday after a two day illness. Funeral at St Simons Catholic church Thursday at 2 PM with burial in St John’s cemetery. Survived by parents Roy and Mary Belcher and sisters Eleanor Louise and May Lenora. Ed Keller in charge of arrangements.
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Lee Roy
Roy Belcher
Brookville
Park
St. Simons Catholic Church
St. John’s Cemetery
Eleanor Louise
May Lenora
Mary Wilson
Ed Keller
Youths Held for Chicken Stealing in Madison Township
Garland and Perry Ketchem, 13 and 15, sons of a farmer living east of Odon, Madison township, were arrested and held on charges of chicken stealing. They allegedly admitted thefts at several homes over the past months, with proceeds used for groceries and clothing. Arraignment in juvenile court will occur soon.
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Garland
Perry Ketchem
Odon
Madison Township
John Bowman
Fire destroys four Griffin, Indiana buildings
Griffin Indiana June 5 flames of unknown origin leveled a community hall restaurant grocery store and filling station causing about 30000 in damage. Griffin had previously suffered a 1925 tornado that leveled much of the town as winds fanned by a breeze posed threats to nearby structures.
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Griffin
Ind
Schiten
Mrs McLemore in The Local Hospital Chronicle
Sam McLemore of Wash appears in a local hospital tale centering on Mrs M Lemoress. The brief item notes hospital care and the social scene surrounding the family.
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Sam McLemore
Wash
Defiant Woman Faces Gallows In Swamp Murder Case
Valparaiso Indiana June 5 Mrs Catherine Cassler once poised and defiant now faces a murder charge in the swamp killing of Miss Sa Soutar a nickname butterfly girl. Her 3,000 bond son a material witness rests as investigators secure a writ of habeas corpus to prevent his release during inquiry.
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Valparaiso
Ind
Catherine Cassler
Wea
Mise Sa Soutar
Iebeas Corpes
Cassler
Special Train to Arrive Thursday in Washington
Louisville Board of Trade special train will arrive at 11 oclock tomorrow morning and depart at 12. It departs Vincennes at 10 30 and arrives in Washington from Vincennes. Local citizens urged to meet at Third and Main at 10 45 to join a parade to the depot for a welcome by John Hastings and Mayor McCarty at the Indiana theatre.
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Louisville Board of Trade
Washington
Vincennes
Third
Main
Louisville
Indiana Theatre
John Hastings
McCarty
Juvenile Court Hears Boy's Case in Springfield
In Springfield Illinois on June 5 the juvenile court heard the case of Jimmy Harrison a nine year old boy involved as a player with two children whose future rests with the judge today.
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Springfield
Ill
Jimmy Harrison
Kettery will filed for probate in county court
The will of the late Charles H Kettery has been filed for probate with the county clerk. The deceased left his entire estate to his wife Harriett and named her executrix. The will was made September 19 1928 and was witnessed by A M Williams and Arthur McCormick.
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Charles H. Kettery
Harriett
A. M. Williams
Arthur McCormick
Evansville Man Located After Be Widespread Search
Evansville Ind June 5 A L Donaldson inspector for a sewer concern and former state board of accounts agent under indictment for a sewer contract conspiracy has been located. The Evansville Press reported he was found in a mining village near Be newspaper there within the west area of Evansville.
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Evansville
Ind
A. L. Donaldson
State Board of Accounts
Evansville Press
Sound Equipment At Local Theater
Alvin Spainhour, local manager of Indiana Theatre, said the first Vita-Phone talking pictures would be shown as soon as equipment is ready for a perfect showing. He noted Vitaphone is about 40 to 50 percent more advanced than Movietone, promising a more natural voice on screen. The theater plans a larger screen, eight feet longer and four feet wider than the old one, to accommodate the new sound system.
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Indiana Theatre
Alvin Spainhour
Indiana
Everett case charges Purdue pays athletes
In Frankfort Indiana on June 5 a court sues Purdue University athletic leaders alleging misconduct in the Hoosier program. The complaint names coach and a Purdue official, with references to an alleged improper benefit scheme involving a professional entity.
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Everett Case
Purdue
Trial Heard In Hodapp Neighbor Murder Case
In ustown Indiana in June a trial began related to the murder of Hodapp, a neighbor. The defendant, Mrs. eite, faced charges connected with the killing and is described in early proceedings.
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Ustown
Ind
Hodapp
Eite
Increased Rates for Vincennes Court Order
Indianapolis June 5 A federal court order from the Chicago circuit court of appeals requires immediate increased water rates in Vincennes Indiana. Excess charges over commission rates will be impounded for refund if the Supreme Court reverses. Judge Baltzell upheld the commission valuation of 725000 while Vincennes Water Company sought 1032000. The commission must base rates on the higher value pending final decision.
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Indianapolis
U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals of
Chicago
Vincennes
Ind
U. S. Supreme Court
Robert C. Baltzell
Public Service Commission
Vincennes Water Company
Williams will probate with specific bequests and broad remainder
Joseph S. Williams left Rosa 500 dollars, Maggie Myers 100 dollars, Benjamin Williams 50 dollars, Bethany Christian church trustees 25 dollars, with the remainder to Ephraim Williams Mamie Jones Nora Clark and Roy Williams. Ephraim Williams named executor. will dated March 9 1929.
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Joseph S. Williams
Williams
Rosa
Maggie Myrers
Benjamin Williams
Bethany Christian Church
Ephriam Williams
Mamie Jones
Nora Clark
Roy Williams
Twenty Trapped By Lava Flow At Vesuvius Eruption
Naples Italy June 5 Twenty students were trapped by a lava flow as they viewed Mt Vesuvius eruption from close range. Several were injured while fleeing as flames rose to about 1500 feet early this morning in what officials called the most dramatic eruption since 79 A D destroying Pompeii and Herculaneum.
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Naples
Italy
Pompei
Herculeaneum
Salvation Army Drive Underway at B&O Shops
The Salvation Army begins a fund drive to support relief work with solicitors targeting B and O Railway Company employees to sign a pledge of any amount. Captain Ellis notes the local shops have not been visited in this way before today.
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Salvation Army
Ellis
Mrs. A. C. Fulkerson Returns Home
Mrs. A C Fulkerson who was in an Indianapolis hospital for several weeks was to be returned home this afternoon in the Gill ambulance. She is recovering well from an operation at Indianapolis. Her home is 701 G and E Second Street.
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A. C. Fulkerson
Indianapolis
Gill Ambulance
Fulkerson
G&. E. Second Street
Plainville youth hospital patient undergoes minor operation
Rex Morgan of Plainville underwent a minor operation today at the hospital.
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Plainville Youth Hospital
Rex Morgan
Plainville
Hoover Forces Victory on Farm Aid Plan
Washington June 5 The debenture plan backed by President Hoover and administration leaders in both houses was dropped from the farm relief bill by final conference action. Senate conferees sided with the house to abandon the plan by a 3 to 2 vote, rebranding the measure as the agricultural market act.
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Washington
Hoover
House
Senate
McNary
Capper
Kansas
Ranadell
Louisiana
Norris
Nebraska
Smith
South Carolina
Propos Oral Farm Board
Eastside Park to Officially Open Next Sunday
Eastside Park will officially open next Sunday per park committee announcement. A large crowd is expected. no formal program, but a band is planned for afternoon and evening events as grounds and facilities are prepared for many visitors.
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Eastside Park
Indiana School Population Gains Reported by State Office
Enumeration totals released today show Indiana’s school population ages 6 to 21 rising by 4 594 across the state. The total Hoosier population in that range is 866 908, with county gains totaling 11 326 countered by a 6 732 drop in other counties. Daviess county records a 7975 count and a loss of 121.
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Roy P. Wishart
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Daviess
Indianapolis Man Wins Derby Pool
Indianapolis June 5 Arthur held the lucky $1 ticket on Trigo the horse that won the derby races at Epsom Downs netting him $84 750.
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Indianapolis
Arthur
Trigo
Epsom Downs
Doris Hicks Aged Four Daughter Thelma
Four year old Doris Hicks is identified as the daughter of Thelma, with fragmentary text indicating a family notice context in a local newspaper snippet.
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Doris Hicks
Daught Thelma 3
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Purdue University
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Kellogg
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