Tragic triple drowning near Hindostan shocks West Baden
Three teens and a 19 year old man from West Baden die in a river pool near Hindostan four miles southeast of Loogootee. Victims are Harry B. Moore nineteen Alja Snyder fifteen and Githa Stapleton fifteen. Rescue efforts continue as river depth reaches about fifty feet in places.
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West Baden
Hindostan
Loogoatee
Harry B. Moore
Walter Moore
Weat
Filte Stapleton
Av Party
Uatems
Whiel
Harry Line
Teteith
Antilling
Washington
West
Vaden
Strivicn
Boopbey
West Badin
Sigder
Stapleton
Baden
Hoffars Begin Long Journey Across the Midwest
The Miners' Executive Board convenes as Hoffars prepare a cross country trip from Kansas to California, planning to visit Sag Francisco and Chicago en route. They aim to meet families, attend a conference with miners' unions, and discuss unemployment issues amid a regional boom.
Worst Flood In History Sweeps Through Kansas
Historic flood devastates Kansas with waters overflowing rivers and streams across multiple cities. Arkansa City and Winfield report record inundation causing extensive property damage and widespread displacement. Dozens believed drowned or missing as residents seek refuge along floodlines and authorities launch wide search efforts.
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Kansas
Kansas City
Kath
Danya
Arkansas City
Weil
Ameless
Winfield
Wilifield
Rmink Myers Oitlya
Dere
Vet Hortern
Og Portad
Tension Eases as Soviet Note Is Conveyed to London
London reports a definite avertment of danger in Russo British relations after a conciliatory Soviet note to the foreign office. The note requests a conference to discuss difficulties that prompted a sharp British ultimatum, signaling a move toward resolution.
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London
Russia
Iritain
Foreign Office
Slayer Fleeing Bedford Jail After Escape Attempt
Patterson, 18, and William Suttertinl, 88, were involved in a daring jail escape at Bedford Ind as a rope and improvised air hole aided by outsiders. A caller tipped the sheriff, and inmates report a catapult-like tool to enlarge a vent allowed Patterson to descend and flee, though the rope fouled and the escape likely failed.
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Badford
Ind
Dune
Patterson
Abiashal
William Suttertinl
Ain Sole
Third Party Talks Renewed Ahead of July 3 Meeting
June 11 report notes third party discussions to plan a July 3 meeting. Farmer-labor presidential candidate Christensen travels to forecast third party blocs, inviting figures like Wevey Ford and William Rand to form an anti-Wall Street coalition. He stresses aligning with publicans and Democrats on policies, while criticizing financial interests for obscuring real issues including the world court.
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Cheage
Kutdey Christensen
Fartmer
Labor Party
Aer
New York
Expect Release Of Americans Today Amid Chinese Terms
Chinese bandits have accepted terms for release of all foreign prisoners. The State Department was notified by the United States minister in Pekin. One American and other foreigners were freed today after the bandits asked three days to complete enrollment in the Chinese army.
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Chines
Wahinigan
Jung
State Department
United Sbetes
Sebur- Hanah Pekin
Schoeman
Sam Rogers Presses Florida Tax on Intangible Property
Washington man Sam Rogers, long tied to Florida affairs, spoke before the Florida legislature urging a tax on intangible property. The Manatee River Journal notes Rogers returned from Tallahassee where he advocated constitutional amendment 10 for taxing intangible assets.
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Washington
Sam Rogers
Florida
Manatee Hiver Journal
Bradentown
Fla
Col. Hogers
al Irie
Tallahassee
Bulgaria in upheaval as new government tightens grip
Reports from Belgrade describe heavy fighting around Sofia after a bloodless coup that ousted Saintboulinsky allies. Provisional forces, led by officials of the old regime, clash with troops of the new government amid fears of wider Balkan war.
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Persins
Bulgaria
Tomluy
Tt iv
Balkans
Sofia
Belgrade
Chamber of Deputies
Trienity
Stam Lf
Hive
White robed Klansmen at Mifflin funeral spark riot and crowds
A large Ku Klux Klan demonstration disrupted the funeral of Merrit, Gilley, and others at Oak Hill cemetery near Mifflin. White robed participants filled streets and the Methodist church as officers closed roads and attended the burial, while onlookers packed the area.
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Vian
Klux Kian Partles
McMullen
Wabash
Oak
Au&cruwdeil
Dhe
Ceme Ures
Klan Women Meet Near Wheatland in Knox County
About two hundred Ku Klux Klan women gathered at dusk on a Wheatland Washington road field to witness a fiery cross ceremony. The rally featured a twenty five foot cross atop a knoll as members recited Oath to One Country and One God, while autos and a crowd lined the route to the rendezvous.
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Ku Klux Klan
Knox County
Wheatland
Washington Road
Gare
Patty
Knox Cnunty
Enumeration shows Indiana school gains in 814,567 pupils
Indianapolis June 11 complete school enumerating lists today show a total gain of 2000 in the number of pupils and students in Indiana schools over last year. The total this year to 814,567. Twenty-five counties showed gains in the enumeration. One county has yet to report.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Train derailment suspect connected to Washington chase
A damaged OCR fragment notes a derailment incident and a suspect fleeing toward Washington. Police investigation links a dead chemist to the case, with authorities pursuing the individual through railway corridors.
Bible School Enrollment Surges at Baptist Church
The Hea school for study of Bible opens for children up to age 15 at Baptist church attracting 130 attendees, far surpassing expectations. Pastor Ells M. Jones notes demand requires two more teachers and a volunteer from the West End brought ten children. officials seek four more teachers to manage the overflow.
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Baptist Church
M.j Hones
West End
Joms
Deaths Mrs Sarah Frazier a longtime Washington figure
Mrs Sarah Frazier an elderly Black resident of Washington died shortly before noon Sunday at the Stewart home on East Oak Street where she lived with Lydia Stewart. She was 79. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 1 PM at the AME Church, with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.
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Sarah Penzier
Sarah Frazier
Washington
Stewart
East Oak Street
Lydia Stewart
Tee Frazier
Oak Grove
Governor Al Smith Comes To French Lick For Rest
Governor Al Smith of New York visits French Lick this week to unwind at Tom Taggart’s resort. He refrains from declaring candidacy, noting a rest trip while assessing political winds among Indiana Democrats and potential support as a wet candidate if he explores a presidential bid.
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Chicago
AL Smith
New York
Declan Aon
Franch Lick
Tom Taggart
Smyth
Lodiabu Democrats
Aril
Thanegs
Halston
Taggart
Indiana
Statu
Rye
Vintoned
Wageart
Smith
Pennsy R. R. Reports Major Fire Loss
Fire destroyed the Braud street train shed of the Pennsylvania Railroad in Philadelphia early today. Flames reached the heart of the city rail hub as four electric and three steam trains were damaged. Firemen were injured and over twenty people were overcome by smoke while most Philadelphia companies fought to contain the blaze.
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Pennsylvania Railway
Pullman
Philadelphia
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Colin Asty
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