Controversies in Coal Fields Near Crisis
In Haute Indiana on June 16 a meeting of District No 11 scale committee, Workers of America and board members discussed a proposed three year basic scale plan. Miners split in support, with strong opposition from strip miners to a $4 scale. A provisional agreement kept the old $6.10 scale for now, with strip miners awaiting miners' convention to ratify any new contract.
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Haute
Ind
Aga Group
Mette
Pation ‘Workers of America
John Suttle
Bank bandit hanged self in Blackford County jail
Hart City Indiana reports a bank bandit hanged himself in his Blackford county jail cell using a belt. The man linked to Chicago gang raids on July 8 and October 2 last year, with $21,700 stolen in two robberies, was part of a well organized ring tied to Ira Barton. Barton is serving a 21 year sentence and other gang members remain imprisoned.
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Hart
D City
Ind
James
Brett
Ron
Blackford County
Barrett
Chicago
Montpelier
Mpenarehis
Kidta
Ira Barton
Barton
Claude Y
Shoals
Loogootee
Daviess
Tharp
M R
Hubert Day
Coman
Harley Dustin
Martin County
State Po
Robert Yount
Fort, Ky
Frankfort
Kentucky
Day
Yount
Sens
Depen
Kirkland Denied Early Release From Reform School
Virgil Kirkland serving a ten year term at the reform school for the death of Arlene Draves had his bid for early release denied by the board of trustees. The petition was denied based on the minimum term requirement.
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Virgil Kirkland
Reformatory
Arlene Draves
Board of Trustees
Dehis
Greene Lashley Taken By Death In Indiana
Greene Lashley 60, farmer, died Thursday night after a brief illness with combined fevers. Born March 72, he was a lifelong farmer and longtime Jersey resident, survived by widow Margaret and three children, Roy Jackman Indianapolis, William Lashley Washington Township, Kate H Williams Washington, plus five grandchildren and two brothers Charles Lashley Barr Township and George Lashley Angton Township. Services at 2:30 PM at the residence with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.
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Greené S Lashley
Pith County
Jersey
Lashley
William Ity
Hedrick) Lashley
Maragret
Roy Jackman
Indianapolis
William H. Lashley
Washington Township
Kate H. Williame
Washinon
Rén
Mr. Lashley
Charles Lashley
Barr Township
George Lashley
Angton Township
President Machado Escapes Assassins In Havana
Havana police thwart a plot by three youths to assassinate President Machado by planting a bomb along his planned route. The device was discovered seconds before he would have reached the site. The president halted and greeted the three detained youths after learning of the failed plan.
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Havana
Machado
Heidt Guests With Copples Then Leave for Huntington
Mr and Mrs Heidt of Chicago visited Mr and Mrs A J Copple on Wednesday and Thursday. They departed for Huntington today.
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Mrs. Heidt
Chicago
A. J. Copple
Huntington
Bold Philadelphia raid nets $200000 in daylight heist
Philadelphia June 10 two or more men staged a bold daytime robbery at the Girard Bank or Girard building, stealing about $200000. Police hunted suspects as the city reeled from the audacious crime and officials urged prompt recovery of the funds.
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Philadelphia
Scripps Howard Papers Split on 1928 Hoover Smith Support
A 1928 Scripps Howard editorial critiques both Hoover and Roosevelt and shifts support to Alfred E. Smith. It argues Smith possesses qualities the country needs and accuses Hoover of backing tariff measures despite instinct against them, while Roosevelt is faulted for cautious behavior amid Tammany Hall revelations.
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Scripps-Howard
Hoover
Alfred E. Smith
Roosevelt
Smith
Mr. Hoover
Gov
New York City
Delegates Split on Governor Nomination in Daviess County
Local Republican delegates at the fifth ballot nominated Raymond S. Springer with 12 voting for him while two delegates supported Edgar D. Bush. The report notes Lamb of Steele Lord and proxy influence, with a plan to distribute votes among candidates. Delegates attended the convention in Indianapolis.
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Daviess
Nominion
Raymond S. Springer
Springer
Edgar D. Bush
Viess County
Lamb
Steele Lord
Mr. Lamb
Haing
Fronat
Will. Manship
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Funeral Visit Ties Bedford Family to City
The Me ntosh family of Washington attends the funeral at a big home in Indianapolis this morning. Mrs Chester Queen and her children from Bedford are visiting with her parents, Mr and Mrs James A Burris of Southeast First street for an indefinite stay.
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Lamapolis
Washington
Indianapolis
Mentosh
Thip
Chester Queen
Bedford
City
James A. Burris
Southeast
First Street
Hastings Kinship Ties Highlight Indiana Republican Meet
At the Indiana Republican state convention in Indianapolis Judge M G Hastings E Hastings John s Hastings and Ralph stings joined Daniel O Hastings of Delaware as related attendees. The event resembled an impromptu Hastings family reunion with Daniel O Hastings delivering the keynote, while Thomas Harris of Washington, Indiana watched the opening session as a former county official accompanied the delegation.
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Indianapolis
M. Ss. Hastings
E. Hastings
John S. Hastings
Ralph Stings
United States
Daniel O. Hastings
Dalammare
Delaware
M. G. Hastings
Hem
Puzzle Paths Challenge Reveals June Winners
The fifth puzzle of the DEMOCRAT series outlines placement rules for paths and scores. Readers may enter by mail or in person, with judges tallying results and announcing winners on June 17 at Wal Be sepia.
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Shane
Wal
Sepia
Troop 10 Boy Celebration at Eastside Park
Troop 10 plans a Washington Day celebration at Eastside Park with scouting demonstrations contests and games to show patriotism. Scoutmaster John Barber and assistant lead Roy ce Kenneth Hill organize patrols as invited scouts from nearby towns join the crowd. They will march at 10 30 a m with contests from 1 30 p m including first aid signaling camping compass race knot tying tug of war and more. Public entertainment is promised and all are invited.
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Washington
Eastside Park
John Barber
Junior Hactler
Royce
Kenneth Hill
Main Reet
Setting Stage for National Convention
Republican leaders push toward renomination of the Hoover Curtis ticket and a resubmission of the prohibition plank at the upcoming national convention. Curtis expected to be renominated for vice president as party factions debate the platform and the selection of a new national committee chair. Regarded as Hoover’s key political ally, Postmaster General Walter F Brown is favored to take the top party post, while efforts to secure a strong fundraising and public support package continue amid internal debates.
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Raymond Clapper
United Press
Chicago
Holover-Curtis
Congress
Coolidge
Curtis
National Committee
Simeon D. Fess
Walter F. Brown
Hoover
Predent Hoover
Naneeds
Taiser
Bonus Army camps under strain in Washington siege
Washington health officials flag severe conditions at Anacostia and Camp Meigs as about 7,000 troops crowd in. Veterans police guard arrivals from agitators while officials seek separation posts Fort Foote and Simon Camp. Typhoid fever risk noted. officials urge sanitation as commissions push relief.
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Washington, D. C
Bonus Army
Bonus Camp
Anacostia Park
Army
Cleveland
New York City
James G. Cumming
Health Department
China
Pelham Glassford
Fort Foote
Potomac
District of Columbia
William C. Fowler
Anacostia
Camp Simms
National Guard
Camp Meigs
Washington
Walter W. Waters
Fowler
Glassford
Louise Baker Granted Divorce in Hartford Custody Granted
Mrs Louise Baker was granted a divorce from Geo C Baker in Hartford Connecticut today. Custody of their two children was awarded to Mrs Baker. Dr and Mrs E Long of Shoals were present at the proceedings.
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Louise Baker
Geo C. Baker
Mrs. E. Long
Ot Shoals
Petitioners Seek Court Action Over Fire Marshal Order
A petition filed late Thursday by local insurer Alfred Hogston seeks to revoke a fire marshal order concerning a West Main Street property. The case follows a prior blaze two years ago and unresolved orders to remove a damaged residence from the real estate. The petitioners appeal the marshal’s ruling and ask the court to intervene.
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A&a
Wmrt
Alfred Hogston
Abs
West Main
Etitioter
Heck
Coolidge Stays Against Votes On Prohibition States
Plymonth Vermont reports President Coolidge remains opposed to campaigning for prohibition repeal. He reiterates his stance that his public sales policy on prohibition has not changed and should not be influenced by votes.
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Plymonth, Vt
Coolidge
Mrs arl Kremp and Charles Gill Tour Indiana Gils
Mrs arl Kremp and Charles Gill motored to Indiana Gils today for a day trip.
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Arl Kremp
Charles Gill
Indianao Gils
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