Indiana Debates Surplus War Material Sales
Indiana officials faced national scrutiny over state highway officials selling surplus federal war material. Governor McCray cited shipments of rails and trucks assigned for road work, with private sale questioned as improper under federal agreements. Director Williams defended the highway commission, saying they accepted all material offered and acted within quota limits.
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Inaugural Theme Frames Raufstyn Campaign for Senate
Former Governor Samuel IM. Raufstyn urges government by the people at a Democratic meeting in Pile county. He vows close contact with voters if elected to the Senate and advocates a proactive foreign policy and strong U S engagement with world markets.
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Sean
Beford
Pile County
Senate
Andlton
White Elephant gifts from federal aid flood Indiana highways
The Indianapolis Times reports the U S Department of Agriculture sent surplus yard equipment to Indiana. Hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of items including a balloon and trench spades were distributed to the state highway commission, unused or ill suited for road work, inflating freight costs and storage burdens.
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State
Indiada
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Thishway Commission
Department of Agriculture
Hylerny
Indianapolis Times
Monumental Works Sold and Reorganized Under Clark
J Clark takes charge of the Washington Monumental Works after a sale to him and partner Mr Hoffmann. The firm, one of the county’s oldest, plans a new building next year and expansion of operations including the automotive business. Mrs Hoffmann has managed since Hoffmann's death.
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Sauld Tha Washington
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Stroeld
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Kelle
John Walsh
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Dili Bapa
Tmerdon Hoffmah
Hoffman
Aftma
Labor Strife in Nationwide Crisis Tests Labor Unity
Fragmentary note outlines a major industrial crisis with labor groups and unions facing a possible railway strike. It emphasizes the need for solidarity against wage pressures and calls for constructive action to avert deep economic harm.
Mayors Court Hears Guilty Plea in Harbor Case
A chaotic morning session saw Sam Pigior and others plead guilty to harboring illegal items in a case tied to Kullat Taylors. Prosecution outlined large-scale involvement and the judge set next steps after preliminary hearings.
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Taylors
Taylor
Wetuesdale
Igber Bupgett
Marie
Meteor displays brilliant arc across Indiana skies
Reports from Vincennes Princeton Mt Carmel Bicknell Evansville Jaspering and Lawrenceville describe a striking meteor event Friday night seen across southern Indiana. Witnesses noted a bluish white flash brightening the moon and a long majestic sweep from east to south, with colorful fiery particles resembling stars.
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Vincennes
Princeton
Mt.armel
Bicknell
Evansville
Hetersburg
Lawrenceville
Unclear Town News From Warsaw Wisconsin Weather Incident
Fragmentary report describes heat and a fire in Warsaw involving Harry Thompson. The text mentions a thermometer around ninety degrees and lightning striking, with confusion over details of an incident and a person’s condition.
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Jukip
Harry Thompson
Harry
Ured
Deaths and local officials named in Knox county records
Hiram A. Foulks a longtime Knox county official died this morning after a career as auditor for sixteen years including eight as deputy and eight as auditor. Sarah Cole died this afternoon at her West Second street home. she had been married twice and was 68. The fragment mentions Mrs Geeautter’s nervous breakdown and references to oil industry testimony and a Wisconsin law note.
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Hiram A. Foulks
Fouk
Knox County
Algg
Sarah Col
Sarah Cole
West Second Street
Whee Alte
Pong
Lul Beal
Thomas Cole
Members of city committee travel to Springfield for inspection
A group including McCormick county surveyor and Shanks civil engineer left Washington Wednesday morning for Springfield to inspect a major roadway expansion. Their trip endured multiple car breakdowns with delays near Terre Haute and Chrisman before reaching Springfield late Thursday night. They stayed in a hotel near the council offices and planned to catch the first train after meeting local officials.
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Elvernment
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Ogan
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Terre Haute
Wilil McCormick
Willan Shanks
Springfield
Bacon
Streeter
Car
William Shanks
Liam McCormick
Bonus Bill Drive Gains Western Senate Backing
Western and inter mountain senators rally to back the McCumber soldier bonus bill and push for daily Senate consideration. The move follows the McNary 35 million reclamation project amendment, seen as added veteran relief, and signals readiness to temporarily delay the tariff and advance bonus legislation.
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Senate
McNary
Oregon
Radio Regulation Bill Targets Large Sending Stations
Washington reports a bill introduced by Representative White of Maine seeks comprehensive government control of radio. It targets large sending stations and individuals with powerful receivers who transmit across state lines, aiming to curb unauthorized listening and broadcasts.
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Washington
Representative White
Maine
Hoover
Hardiney
Movement to reopen Newberry case in Senate chamber
A move to reopen the Newberry case in the Senate gains momentum as insurgents seek new evidence tying Truman to campaign spending in the 1918 Michigan primary. A senator claims additional material was found and may prompt a motion to reconsider the case in the Senate.
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Newberry
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Men acquitted in dynamite case after jury verdict
Thomas Roach and Rose were acquitted by a jury after about forty minutes of deliberation in McCartney court Friday. The trial covered the dynamiting near Blue Holes and testimony stated that Roach and Rose warned others to remove links. Evidence included Rose’s age and a letter from his wife corroborating his absence in Indianapolis. The acquittal suggests charges against Austin Dad Keley and John Bolander may be dismissed.
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Ndianapolis
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Indianapolis
Rosa
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Austin
Keley
John Bolander
Roch
Finger prints only clew to murder of Miss Alice Mallett
Jackson Mich June 10 Fingerprints on blood stained handle of an ax used to murder Miss Alice Mallett at a girls home were sought today as the sole means of identification. Bloodhounds traced a trail into a bog north of the city while suspects were grilled and their prints taken. Robert Brockie, home of Miss Mallett’s mutilated body, remained under police guard as a material witness after the suspect’s disappearance at the same swamp site once used by an escaped convict.
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Jackson
Mich
Anfax
Alice Mallett
Attraih
Iwamit
State Orisons
Identity of charred body remains unsolved at Waverly Beach
Report notes an unidentified charred body found at Waverly Beach in the dunes. Attempts to identify the victim through sales slips and other clues failed. Names connected include Alice Gray Wilson and a Chicago University graduate linked to the region, with theories of foul play and possible moonshine-related suspects.
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Chicago University Ghadu
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