Bank Bandits Were Identified In Indiana Shootout
Authorities said the gang linked to bank burglaries in Lyons Indiana and nearby towns was questioned after a deputy sheriff shot two bandits near Reer Indiana. Floyd Bown age 21 of Terre Haute was killed. companion Earl Spencer age 23 of Franklin remained in critical condition. Homer Adkisson, cashier, positively identified the two men as Bown and Spencer.
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Ind
Sheri Harold B. Cobb
Frankin
Floyd Bow
Terre Haute
Irven Bowen
Bowen
Earl Spener
Franklin
Greenastie
Pen
Homer Adkisson
Lair Bank
Wen and
Spencer
Law Will Take Course In Day OfficERs Gase
International Falls Minn June 11 Apparent calm returns after threats tied to border customs agent Emmett J White named as the person responsible for Henry Virkula death A coroner s jury ruled Buckshot caused the death and Mrs Virkula testified the shot shattered her car window White apologized saying he did his duty and claimed to have a wife and children though records show he has no children
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International Falls
Minn
Henry Virkula
Big Falls
Emmett J. White
Border Customs
Virkula
White
Five Dead in Wake of Storm in Two States
Tornadoes swept central Minnesota and northern Wisconsin killing at least five. Three unidentified died near Cokata, two at Kingston, with others injured near Ashland and Ladysmith. Victims include Henry Wournos and Gustave Wantija. Elmer Bergren 30 of Cokata severely hurt. Storms, hail, and rain caused extensive farm and building damage.
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St. Paul
Minn
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Cokata
Kingston
Ashland
Ladysmith
Wis
Henry Wournos
Gustave Wantija
North Dakota
Swan Lake
Elmer Bergren
Petersburg Levee Case to Be Heard July 15
Petersburg judges set July 15 for a local court hearing on the White River levee project petitioned by Thomas Bennington and 56 residents. The lengthy matter traces to 1922 with appeals reaching the Indiana Supreme Court and involves estimates of 813,656 in benefits and 36,167 in damages for a 27.29 mile levee.
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White River
Carl
Daviess County
Thomas Bennington
Plainville
Prairie Creek
Big Four Railroad
Ed Faith
Joseph V. Hershey
Knox County
Milton H. Wilson
Michael T. Madden
Aeces
Smothers Creek
Big Four
William D. Curl
Supreme Court Rules
Indiana Supreme Court
Curl
William J. Shanks
Sweden Plane Reverses Hold on Greenland Flight
Reykjavik on June 11 reports the Sverige seaplane made a third takeoff attempt for a flight to Greenland. Each departure attempt yielded favorable weather, but the plane reversed course twice, while Icelandic guidance and Greenland bases showed solid progress toward the objective.
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Reykjavik
Iceland
Sweden
Greenland
Obituary Notice for Wisabeth Heavenridge in Washington
Wisabeth Heavenridge of Washington died at home this morning after a long illness. Her funeral arrangements will be announced at a later time and she will be laid to rest with a son, Alfred, at the family plot north of the school on State Road. She was the widow of a local resident who died years ago. Surviving relatives were not fully listed in the readable text.
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Wisabeth Heavenridge
Washington
Frankis
Wedan
Alfred
State Road
i@gon Heavenridge
Mrs Bohn Jones of Glendale Under Emergency Operation
Mrs Bohn Jones of Glendale is undergoing an emergency major operation at the hospital today. Authorities report the procedure is ongoing and no further details are available at this time.
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Bohn. Jones
Glendale
G A R VETS WEARY AT CONVENTION IN MARTINSVILLE
Martinsville Indiana June 11 veterans in the G A R convention here today held business sessions after long activities. Plans for the annual parade tomorrow and Thursday election were discussed. Three candidates for state commander are Charles E Hale Logansport F M McNair Martinsville and Phil W Brown Frankfort with strong interest.
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Martinsville
Ind
G. A. R. Veterans
Charves E.hale
Logansport
F.M. McNair
Phil W. Brown
Frank
Piggle Wiggle Store Coming to This Location
A new Piggle Wiggle store is planned for this site with renovations underway. The com is renting the space and preparing it for the arrival of the new firm, aiming to open soon.
Mrs Henry Pilkined to Bed Illness Confines Home
Mrs Henry Pilkined to Bed is reported very ill and confined to her home at 128 East.
O’Donnell Plans Modern Improvements on Main Street
L H O Donnell announces extensive improvements at the Main Street area in southern Indiana to create a modern hardware store. The project, starting in early August, includes wall cases and display tables, keeping the store open during a three week rearrangement and moving the office to the northeast corner of the building.
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L. H. O'Donnell
Indiana
O'Donnell
Third Street
Father’s Day Observance Mentioned for June's Third Sunday
The article urges remembering fathers as mothers are honored on Mother's Day. It notes Father's Day falls on the third Sunday in June, proclaimed for such recognition. Local merchants are advised to stock men’s apparel and gifts in celebration of the day.
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Dad
Merchai
Democrats to Name New City Chairman
Democratic leaders move to name a new city chairman as party officials finalize selection plans amid evolving local leadership. The process emphasizes unity and preparation for upcoming civic duties and elections.
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New City
Chicago Damaged by Rain Storm
A rain storm hit Chicago causing damage to several yachts and buildings along the shoreline. Winds reached up to fifty miles per hour, with debris and power outages reported across the city.
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Chicago
MacDonald visit to Washington eyed by British press
June reports from London and Ottawa indicate Britain weighs a personal talk between Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald and President Hoover in Washington to discuss naval disarmament. London papers praise the idea as key to mending US Britain ties while Ottawa notes Premier King was told of possible attendance.
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Washington
Ramsay MacDonald
Great Britain
White House
London
Terest
United Press High Authority
Dawes
Dowe
MacDonald
England
Minis
Hoover
The
Daily Herald
Laborisf
Ottawa
Canada
King
House Commons
Ramsay Mac Donald
Evans Re elected to Ten School Board Seats
Clarence Evans was re elected to serve a second term on the city school board after a unanimous council vote. A resolution on the death of John H. Spencer, former city attorney, was adopted. The street commissioner was ordered to mow weeds in the city cemetery. An ordinance allowing the fire department to respond to calls from nearby manufacturing plants was passed. An injunction copy on State Road 50 route through Washington was read and filed. The American Legion was granted permission to hold a carnival near Eastside Park in late June without a license fee. Building permits: J P McEvilly repair of a garage for 50 dollars. Webster Lumber Company frame warehouse east of the Big Four railroad for 400 dollars. D J Woods porch at 1709 Vincennes avenue for 100 dollars. Fred Dobbyn move two houses from West Ven Trees street to Walnutpee Sixth streets. Mayor McCarty noted poor weed and sidewalk conditions on several streets including Sycamore, South Seventh, and Grand avenues.
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Clarence Evans
Evans
John H. Spencer
Washington
Annie Harned
American Legion
Eastside Park
J. P. McEvilly
Harned Avenue
Webster Lumber Company
D. J. Woods
Vincennes Avenue
Fred Dobbyn
Hospital death report with funeral arrangements pending
An outline fragment notes a death last night at a hospital and mentions a funeral era with arrangements not yet set. Names, places, and fuller details are unavailable in the readable text.
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Pital
Rotary Club Ladies Night Adds Music and Dance
Thursday night Rotary Club gears up for Ladies Night at Simons Auditorium. Ben Clawson secretary says each member may invite many guests but at least one must be his wife or sweetheart. Imported singers and a famous traveler appear followed by dancing in oiling boots and time dances.
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Rotary Club
J. Simons Auditorium
Ben Clawson
Ben
Henry Ford
Loogootee Man Fined In Vincennes Reckless Driving Case
In Vincennes Indiana June 11 Tom Dillon of Loogootee was driving a load of junk down Fairground street when a car behind him honked and could not pass. Dillon refused to move aside and was fined five dollars plus costs in City Court. The other driver was Police Chief Martin.
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Vincennes
Ind
Tom Dillon
Farmers
Fairground Pen
Dillon
Martin
Johnny Johnson and Orchestra Return for Washington Dance
Malcolm Johnny Johnson and his orchestra return to Washington for a July 1 dance at St Simon’s auditorium under Knights of Columbus. After a hit engagement, they will perform before moving on to Atlantic City. the show is a nostalgia-filled reappearance with 50 cent admission and balcony seating.
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Malcolm
Johnny” Johnson
Washington
St. Simon's Auditorium
Knights of Columbus
Johnny
Hotel Jefferson
St. Louis
Steel Pier
Atlantic City
Death of Mrs Josie Hyatt Jansen Reported in Sana Home
Word was received today of the death of Mrs Josie Hyatt Jansen granddaughter of the late John Hyatt of this city. Death occurred at the home in Sana following illness.
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Josie Hyatt Jansen
John Hyatt
Sana
Grand jury begins probe of Mishawaka death case
South Bend Ind June 11 a grand jury investigation into the road house murder of Edward J Blankett Mishawaka politician started today by states attorney Harry Taylor Evidence was expected to show Marvin Cramer a former Terre Haute plasterer one of three held in the killing on manslaughter charges was wounded in the gunfight that ended Blankett s death
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South Bend
Ind
Road House
Edward J. Blankett
Mishawaka
Harry Taylor
Marvin Cramer
Terre Haute
Blankert
Cars Damaged In Accident At Stop Light Intersection
William Graber and Clarence Joyce drove into a crash at the Walnut and East Fifth streets intersection. Both cars sustained minor damage as police investigated the stop light crossroads yesterday afternoon.
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William Graber
Clarence Joyce
Walnut
East Fifth Streets
Graber
Joyce
Fifth Street
Fifth
Plan rigid drive on flow of liquor in Detroit
Detroit authorities announce a major prohibition drive aimed at stopping liquor flow from bordering districts. With arrangements completed, federal agents await enforcement from other districts before launching the damming operation along the border.
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Detroit
Mich
Notorious gunman slain by officer in Cincinnati
Cincinnati June 11 George "Fat" Wrassman, a notorious gunman and racketeer wanted in connection with several gang murders, was shot to death in a gun fight with Detective Joseph Schaefer in Cincinnati today.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
George “Fat” Wrassman
Torioiy
Joseph Schaefer
Miss Eliza Hyatt Named Principal of Walnut Street School
Miss Eliza Hyatt longtime Washington public schools teacher and former West End building principal was named principal of the Walnut street school to succeed O M McCracken who recently was elected county schools superintendent.
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Eliza Hyatt
Washington Public Schools
West End
Walnut Street
O. M. McCracken
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Celand
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O’donnell
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Vist
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City Council
McCarty
Sycamore Street
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Grand Avenue
Loogootee
Johnny Johnson and Orchestra
St. Simon’s Auditorium
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