Washington Rotary Plans Big World Fair At St Louis Convention
Washington Rotary Club gears up for major advertising during the International convention of Rotary Clubs in St Louis June 14 to 22. Art Nehf will pitch for Washington at a Giants vs Nationals game June 20, with 3,000 visiting seats, hotel HQ at Marquette, and special trains for locals attending the big event.
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Washington
St. Lois
Momberg
Oversu
Unik
Indiana
Art Neat
Missouri Athletic Club
Noble Jones
First National Bank of St. Louis
pSnikey
Art
Coorini
New York Giants
St. Louis Natonals
Art Nehf
Iofarian
Ty Bus
Bowmans
Wither
Convedtiin
Winguin
St. Deuid
Arthur Alendoday
Mason
St. Loui Wasefall Club
Washington Rotary Cink
Vpceonies
Bedford
Seymour
Mitchell
Rotary Elah
AL Wiese Pease
M. F. Yarke
Seaples Bank
al Hupke
Ikill
Marquette
St. Lewis
Norning
Marquette Hotel
Geox
Washinston
St. Bowls
Wanderral
Clind
Dupan
Tia
Spain
Anslend
Freie
Burtagiel
South Aneiy
Ind
Smiley Trin
Illinois Boss 10 Meet With Smith And Tom Taggart
Illinois political scene heats as Governor AL Smith of New York plans to attend a Chicago conference with Tom Taggart and Smith supporters. The event, to be held in June, could elevate Smith as a potential presidential candidate amid Democratic tensions. Heenan also aims to join, signaling a major Midwest power bloc aligning with Smith and Taggart.
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Illinois
Smith
Tom Taggart
Cicago
Pice
Govarhor AL Smith
New York
Democrate Rivtlatas
George Brennan
Hon Uek
Sf Tinole
Heenan
Lik
Tom
Middle West
Tie Fae
United Press
Chicago
Chisco i HK
Newark
Three Die in Ruhr Valley Across Disturbances
Varis June 12 reports two German and one French corporal killed in the Ruhr valley amid four explosions on rail lines. A French sentinel was shot on his post and a German civilian reportedly slain by French troops in the security zone. Another death occurred at Dortmund from wounds after French forces fired on 35 people during a curfew.
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Varis
Ruhr
Fouwin
Fire in Capital Building Triggers 2000 Panic in Chicago
In Chicago a fire at the Capital building, formerly the Masonic Temple, caused panic among more than 2000 people including 250 women as smoke and flames spread through top floors. Elevator crews guided cars to safety while hundreds of Knights Templar and theater crowds fled as water cascaded from upper levels.
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Chicago
Capital
Masonic Temple
Cae
Knights Templer
Uosual Jelice
Ha Prem
Tverpome Sy Ames
Bids For Fire Department Pumper Trucks Range Wide
Bids submitted in a local call for fire dept pumper trucks show prices from 4,500 up to 12,500. Several firms presented models with 750 gpm cylinder trucks and 500 to 1500 gallon capacities. Ohio and New York manufacturers listed, with configurations including single and triple combination pumpers and varied engine horsepower.
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Chi Bil
Afiffon
Cuuinaer Foga
Fe Robinson
Uaete
Ginfk Company
Aarons-Fox Fire
Fe Stulz
Wawine Canyon
Wheat Harvest Hit By Heavy Damage In Recent Rain
Report notes heavy damage to wheat in Knox and Cencoun area as recent rain and winds wounded crops. Farmers express concern about harvest viability this season, with some heads beginning to bow and fields showing significant loss ahead of expected yield. Local observers, including John Rooney, assess impact and potential adjustments.
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Biavere
Rooney Finds Son Aboard. Family Heads to Illinois
An aged report notes Rooney locating his son, who has boarded to travel from New York to Kankakee Illinois. Father plans to reunite with relatives in Chicago and stay a few days. baby weighs just over four pounds at birth.
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Hooney
Kankakee
Harry
Three Victims Die in Drowning Tragedy at Hy Servieq
Three victims, Harry Mi, Githa, and another, drowned near West Baden. Funeral services planned at the West Baden township church with W Baden High assisting. Victims include 18 year old student Mis2 Young Moore, among others, in a tragic incident reported in local records.
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Harry Mi
Githa
Hyservieq
West Baden
Walter White
Principihe
W. Baden
Young Moore
Eel
City Council approves West Seventh Street paving plan
City council confirms street improvement policy by granting a West Seventh Street resurfacing petition and adopting four project resolutions. Bids for asphalt and Kentucky rock asphalt paving are reviewed, with L. Beard Construction and other firms submitting estimates. Some residents oppose tearing up existing bricks while plans for Walnut, Meridian, and East Second Streets proceed. A committee explores assessments for ornamental lighting along Main Street and Nankinson, with hearings set for June 30 and remonstrances over the paving program to be heard.
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Mongay
West Weald West Tenth
East Seventh Treet
Walnut Street
Bonford Road
Kentucky
L. Beard Construction Pany
North Meridian
Premier Constructs Company
Trinidad
Asptadt, Ioilot Y Branc
L. PP
Beard Vanst
Keptuc Yuck Paphalt
Weet Walner Street
Edith Cottingham
Council Adp
Aml
Weet First Street
Shinateret
Meridian Street
Main
Ratteond
Meridian
Wat Hirst Street
Story Wealth Initie
East Second
Hawking Creek
East Fifth Street
Center
Corporation
Zed Morton
Main Street
Hat First
Atreets
Ot Vabeo
Ferry
Bacon
Reeve
Nankinson
Mcridian
East Secon Street
West Secund
MOFW and Men on 35 Railroads Seek $36 Million Raise
A historical report details a request by maintenance of way workers and the movement of 35 railroads to gain a total wage increase of 36 million dollars annually. The discussion involves the United States Railroad and a board, debating wage scales and increments for different crafts and positions.
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Totelnig
Myzhaekeil
Unites States Railroad Abor Board
Mlove Chait
Seriqui
Woon
Mae
Chiesku
Siltwauken & St. Paul
Family en route to ElNora in wreck in Indiana
Five people traveling to Brazil Elbe Indiana were in a crash when a Twin Pass touring car left the road and rolled in mud. Hiram, the driver, escaped. a boy suffered serious back injuries and possible broken ribs. Neighbors used their weight to free the car.
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Elnora
Indianapolis
Farmer
Luiroy
Brazil
Rowiy
Farnet Serips
Ric
Farmers face losses as rain delays harvest and wheat falters
The article notes ongoing heavy rains hindering harvest, with wheat unlikely to rise again. It cites thousands of dollars at stake for farmers and the dire financial impact during the harvest period.
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Lear
Farmer, Sixty, Hangs Self on Farm After Ill Health
Umble City, Tat., June 14. William Haas, aged about 60, was found hanging from a tree on a farm nearby yesterday. He had been in ill health for some time and was believed to have committed suicide.
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Umbla City
Tat
William Haas
Heeen
One License Handles Two Cars in City Case
Janes Calloway, the last candidate, faced charges after police said one Ford license plate was used on two autos and attached to his son’s vehicle Lizzie. Mayor McCarty to hear the case this afternoon. City sewer and drainage work discussed, including north east Fourth Street, south Meridian Street, and new sidewalks across the city. Council to prepare a list of walls and proposed ward projects for next meeting.
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Janes Calloway
Ford
Lizzie
McCarty
Syanpre
Sullivan
Meridian Street
Thom
Lille
Sach
Wet weather halts spring farming in Davios County
The county endures continued rain that dampens farmer spirits and stalls spring work. Flooded river bottom fields idle again, hindering corn planting and weed control. Some replanted areas face late maturing crops. overall, prolonged wet conditions threaten yields and timing, with June planting risk and widespread soil saturation.
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Davioas
Bulgarian rebels threaten Bulgarian government in upheaval
In Athens and Belgrade reports claim Bulgarian and Macedonian bands have penetrated into Sofia, terrorizing the capital as a counter revolution unfolds. Peasant leaders, supported by Stam boulinsky forces, threaten to topple the new government while King Boris faces possible removal amid a rising movement set to seize control.
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Athens
Sofa
Bélgrade
Jdne
Safid
Stamboulinsky
Ravetael Nary
Pasant
Bulgaria
Bugcessful
Boris
Hig
Striboulinsky
Fisher resigns as speedway head amid new plans
Fisher, famed for tire and automobile racing, resigns as speedway head after a board vote. James Allidon confirms the move at a special meeting. Plans for a 500 mile race next May are under formulation with nine entries already listed. The speedway plant and venue will not be abandoned, officials emphasize.
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Fisher
James Allidon
Board of Diréetoire
Nhe
Allison
Speedway
Indianapolis
Defer Election for School Trustee Postponed by Council
City Council Monday night postponed the school trustee election of the four successors. The term of office for Dr. Rro liey, president, is near complete. The council reported the delay is due to a near even split between two months and members.
Permits Issued for New Construction and Repairs
City council on Monday night issued permits for repairs and remodeling at several residences and for new work including private garages. Notable items include Lavelle Spatto residence estimated cost 3300, J P Baths Bain Farms repairs 2061, J c Dil repalpag20, A H Patt repairs 75, Ida Butte repairs 404, William A Curtis estate repairs, Thombs Freends repairs 150, Jo Shanks garage 375, Faith residence East Main 4000, Rhisiol Mattingly tannies 30, William J Winterbot garage 200, Halsey repairs 175, Kidd 4 room dwelling and addition to lecee P Herr repairs 70, Vamee Stone 54 000, Jami Mapp.
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Buffalig
Lavelle
Spatto
J.P. Baths
Bain Farms
Ei. Ist
J. c. Dil
A. H. Patt
Ida
Butte
Wiliam A Curtis
Thombs’.Freends
Kidd
Lecee P. Herr
Vamee
Troom
Merididd Street
Jami Mapp
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