Blaine Petitions Senate Over Cannon Contempt Charge
Senator James Blaine charged the Senate lobby committee with neglecting its duty and moved to cite Bishop James Cannon Jr. for contempt after Cannon refused to answer questions about anti Smith activities in 1928. The vote was deferred as a full committee meeting was arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
James J. Blaine
Wisconin
Senate Lobby Committee
James Cannon, Jr
Senate
Blaine
Caraway
Cannon
Confidence in Passage of Smoot-Hawley Tariff Bill
Washington reports two Pennsylvania senators Reed and Grundy would vote for the tariff bill, boosting confidence for its passage at a scheduled 2 p.m. vote. Reed cited business quieting benefits, Grundy planned further remarks to detail his stance, as Republican leaders promise unplayed options to secure the conference report.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
David A. Reed
Joseph R. Grundy
Senate
David Reed
Joseph Grundy
Grundy
Reed
Senator Grundy
Apears
Prisoners Refuse Road Work In Richmond Jail
Richmond Indiana June 13 county jail prisoners decline the invitation of the county highway commissioner to aid in road building. The refusal stems from an established prison court where men elect officials and enforce rules with guards, asserting that forcing work would deprive family men of jobs. Under Indiana law prisoners cannot be compelled to work on highways without their own free will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
Petersburg Woman Hospital Patient In Major Operation
Mrs Hosea Masters of Petersburg underwent a major operation at Daviess County Hospital on Wednesday night. The patient was admitted to Peters burg Woman Hospital for the procedure and is listed in stable condition.
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Petersburg Woman Hospital
Hosea Masters
Petersburg
RED 4
Daviess. Com. Pl
SHIP'S CAPTAIN REFUSES BLAME FOR CRASH
Boston June 12 Captain Archie Brooks of the steamer Fairfax refuses to hold himself or his officers responsible for the collision that sank the oil tanker Pinthis off Scituate Tuesday night with 47 lives lost. He testified before the federal court of inquiry saying there was nothing he could have done to avoid the crash. Brooks denied neglect and said distress signals were not limited to the Merchants and Miners code. He also said he did not summon the coast guard cutter Tampa as it would have been of no use.
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Fairfax
Scituate
Federal
Charles Lyons
U. S. Steamboat Inspecions Service
Brooks
Merchants and Miners Line
Coast Guard
Tampa
War veteran seeks fiddle returned after pawn sale
Terre Haute Indiana June 12 Civil War veteran William Pedigo testified he offered his shoes and four dimes to repair his old fiddle. Richard LeMasters repaired it then pawned it to an unknown buyer. Pedigo asked Vigo circuit court Judge John P. Jeffries to return the violin, valued over $100, and the court ordered the instrument recovered and returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
William Pedigo
Vigo
Pedigo
Richard LeMasters
Circuit Court
John P. Jeffries
LeMasters
Abe Nebin
New Insurance Agent Appointed in Daviess County
Arthur Hobbs former local gasoline agent announces he has accepted a plan as district agent for State Automobile Insurance Company with headquarters in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Hobbs
Daviess County
State Automobile Insurance Company
Indianapolis
Ma Sunshine To Give Party For Children
Mi Sunshine hosts a children's party at Eastside park on Saturday. The well known figure will attend in person wearing a bright red rose, as local kids and families from across the city attend to meet her. A $3 prize will go to the child whose suggested name for her mythical airplane is chosen, and a $2 prize to the child with the most nonduplicated poem clippings brought to the party.
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Mi Sunshine
Eastside Park
Satlittle
Ma Sunshine
Iman
Washington
Democrat
The
Don Overton Appointed to Shoals School Board
Shoals Indiana June 12 The town board appointed Don Overton to the Shoals school board to replace Frank E. Gilkinson whose term ends August 1. Overton is superintendent of the local part of Hinder Manufacturing and is described as well qualified. Other board members are Claude M. Day and Arthur M. Mollet.
Reappoint Dickey as P. M. at Shoals
Shoals Ind June 12 Postmaster C M Dickey received a telegram from Senator Arthur R Robinson confirming his nomination for reappointment as postmaster at Shoals. This marks Dickey's third four year term. first appointed March 1922 and then reappointed March 1926.
Southern Indiana wastelands mapped by state forester
Indianapolis June 12 Aerial maps of wastelands in Southern Indiana have been prepared for field examinations. Ralph Wilcox state forester directed by Richard Lieber conservation director oversaw flights over Clark county state forest Brown county game preserve and several other counties. Photos captured eroded idle land and timbered areas ravaged by fires.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Ralph Wilcox
Richard Lieber
Conservation Department
Clark County State Forest
Brown County Game, Preserve
Monroe
Lawrence
Orange
Crawford
Perry
Harrison
Evansville Woman Sentenced to Jail for Contempt
Evansville Indiana June 12 Judge Bock jailed Viola Elster for contempt after she refused to move when arrested for appearing in court to answer a stee charge. An ambulance was summoned and she was carried in on a stretcher to the judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Bock
Viola Elster
Miss Elster
Levee Work Planned Along White River in Indiana
Mt. Vernon Indiana June 12 an earth concrete levee capable of holding a 30 foot water stage will be built along the White river near here Contracts will be let August 1 city officials announced The project will enhance flood protection and involve a substantial construction effort under city supervision
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Mt. Vernon
Ind
White River
United States Exports False Teeth Sets in Surprise Trade
The United States shipped a batch of false teeth sets abroad in a surprising export move. Officials did not disclose destination or exact quantity, but industry sources noted potential demand in overseas markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Broadcast Tonight of Sharkey Schmeling Heavyweight Fight
The heavyweight clash between Jack Sharkey and Max Schmeling at Yankee Stadium in New York is to be broadcast tonight on a network of stations. The bout starts at 8:00 pm local time, with Graham McNamee opening at 7:30 pm. Signals will reach Germany and other foreign countries via shortwave, with German language commentary.
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Jack Sharkey
Max Schmeling
Yankee Stadium
New York City
Graham McNamee
Germany
Newcastle to Hold Meeting for 1931 G A R Encampment
Wabash Indiana June 12 Newcastle chosen as the 1931 encampment site for the Grand Army of the Republic after a recount of the first ballot demanded by 13th district delegates. Balloting among commanders showed a close race with Isaac Austin Noblesville A N McNair Martinsville and Thomas Ream Indianapolis. Mrs Kate Taylor Bedford elected president of the Womens Relief Corps.
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Wabash
Ind
Newcastle
Grand Army of the Republic
Dele
Marion
Anderson
Isaac Austin
Noblesville
A. N McNair
Martinsville
Thomas Ream
Indianapolis
Kate Taylor
Bedford
Womens Relief Corps
Clinton Man Target Today of Testimony
Clinton merchant Mario Bonacorsi, operator of a Clinton general store, faced testimony from government witnesses as the fourth day of the adjourned spring term session for the Southern Indiana district opened. He is among 31 defendants charged with conspiracy to violate federal prohibition laws. Witnesses detailed Bonacorsi receiving 128 carloads of corn sugar in 1929 and bank records of loans tied to liquor operations. Sheriff George L. Winkler provided character testimony for Roy Wright, a former prohibition agent on trial, before resuming government evidence.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Mario Bonacorsi
Clinton
Indiana
Boracorsi
George ‘R. Jeffry
Chicago & Eastern Ilinois Railroad
Bonacorsi
George L. Winkler
Marion County
Roy Wright
Indianapolis
Vaccination urged for all summer vacationists
The Indiana State Medical Association issued a bulletin advising vaccination against typhoid fever for all travelers and even those staying at home. It notes immunity lasts around three years, highlights a 20 year control improvement reducing cases from over 50,000 to under 10,000 annually, and urges precautions for every vacation form.
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Tionist
Indiana State Medical Association
Europe
Road 57 Treated In Plainville Elnora
The first application of cold asphalt surface treatment has been completed on the Plainville and Elnora sections of Road 67. Within three days, at the present rate, surface work will begin Wheatland and the report indicated. The second application will begin soon after the assigned sections of the state highway are finished.
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Plainvile
Elnora
Wheatland
Jasper Woman Undergoes Major Operation at County Hospital
Mrs. Hugo Kunkel of 749 West Sixth Street Jasper was admitted for a major operation at Davies County Hospital this morning.
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Hugo Kunkel
West Sixth Street
Jasper
Daviess County Hospital
Mrs Russell Sanders Attends Psi Upsilon Convention in Vincennes
Mrs Russell Sanders and her houseguest Mrs C L Starrof a traveled to Vincennes to attend the Psi Ote convention today, continuing local social engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Sanders
C.L. Starrof A
Vincennes
Definite plans set for Democratic campaign meeting in Bedford
Indianapolis dispatch says definite campaign plans will be discussed at a joint meeting of party nominees and the state committee during the Democratic Association's summer outing in Bedford on June 20 and 21. Peters, state chairman, issued invitations to Democratic mayors, state and congressional candidates, editors, and several hundred attendees expected. Arrangements are handled by BE. B. Grove of Bedford, the third district Democratic nominee for representative.
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Paign
Democratic Association
Bedford
Peters
BE. B. Grove
Netes
Pol Fetta
Big Four Seeks to Abandon Agency Station
The Big Four railway petitions the Public Service Commission to convert the Rogers station near White River south of Washington from an agency to a neon agency station. A public hearing is set at Washington city hall at 1 o clock on July 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Four Railway Company
Public Service Commission
Rogers
White River
Washington
City Hall
Local youths entertain friends at late night gathering
Douglas Rader Frank Thompson Tim Shaffiebarger and Jack Harding of Elnora were the contests of friends here last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Rader
Frank Thompson
Tim Shaffiebarger
Jack Harding
Elnora
Odon Lad Breaks Left Elbow In Fall
Tommy Bowman seven year old son of Dr and Mrs Sidney Bowman of Odon suffered a fracture of the left elbow after tripping over a water hose while playing in the yard. X rays were taken at Otten and Dr H C Wadsworth treated him with gas and splints applied to the arm.
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Tommy
Sidney Bowman
Odon
Otten
H. C. Wadsworth
Man shoots self at wife's grave in Mt Hope Cemetery
Harry Bush, 70, former taxi driver, knelt at his wife's grave Wednesday in Mt Hope Cemetery and fired two bullets into his body. Clarence Sickafoose, caretaker, found a letter in Bush's pocket to an undertaker directing disposition of his remains.
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Huntington
Harry Bush
Mt. Hope
Clarence Sickafoose
Bush
Odon Man Undergoes Major Operation in County Hospital
Lester Richardson of Odon RFD 2 reports a local man underwent a major operation this morning at Daviess County Hospital. No further details released.
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Odon Man
Lester Richardson
Odon
Daviess ‘County Hospital
Five Day Week Voted by B and O Workers
Local craftmen at B and O shops vote 78 to 3 for a five day week ensuring all year labor and avoiding furloughs. Reports say other locals also vote 100 percent for the change.
Weather forecast for Sharkey Schmeling bout at Yankee Stadium
New York June 12 The United States weather bureau forecast fair weather for tonight's Sharkey Schmeling fight at Yankee Stadium. The morning overcast skies indicated no rain and officials expected clear conditions for the bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Weather Bureau
Sharkey
Yankee Stadium
Sting
Sharkey to Meet Schmeling Tonight at Yankee Stadium
New York boxersJack Sharkey weighing 197 pounds for the Schmeling bout at Yankee Stadium tonight. Sharkey arrived early and was weighed by a New York Athletic Commission representative. He left the stadium before Schmeling, so the first in-ring meeting will occur tonight.
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New York
Jack Sharkey
Max Schmeling
Sharkey
Yankee Stadium
N. ¥. Athletic Commission
Schmeling
Rhinoshavioral guard birds warn of danger carries flock
A rhinoceros with very poor eyesight routinely bears a flock of birds on its back. The birds repay by alerting the animal to approaching danger, effectively acting as sentinels for the large grazer.
Gray Leader Elected at 40th Miss Reunion
The Gray forces choose a new leader General Stephens of Coughetta Lacs as commander in chief of the United Confederates at the 40th annual reunion in Mississippi. The general served in Company E Infantry Ta oon Tennessee and fought in a dozen major battles.
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New. Stephens
Coughetta
Lacs
United Confederates
Miss
Ant
Tennessee
Lingle Buried With Honors As Hoodlums Run
Alfred Jake Lingle, Chicago Tribune reporter slain by gunmen, was buried with military honors as police vowed an aggressive crackdown. A funeral procession moved through Garfield Park with an escort of motorcycle cops, while detective units announced sweeping arrests and a united front against the gangs linked to Capone and Moran.
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Chicago
Alfred
Jake” Lingle
U World
Chicago Tribune
Lingle
Star
Garfield Park
Detective Bureau
Wm. F. Russell
Russell
John Stege
New York
Warrine Capone
Moran
Hollywood. Cal
One Fatally Burned in Texas Oil Blaze
Port Arthur Tex June 11 three high pressure oil and gasoline tanks of the Texas Company refineries burned and exploded as firemen fought the flames after a nightlong effort. Burning oil sprayed by blasts injured a dozen employees, one fatally Leonard Hatch dying early today. A score were injured slightly. Physicians said all others would recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Arthur
Tex
Texas Company
Leonard Hatch
Plyah Cians
Doctor Boner Moves Practice to Vincennes Details
Dr George W Boner disclosed he opened offices at 86-18-20 American National Bank building in Vincennes to practice ear nose and throat. The Democrat had said he moved his family, which is not the case. the family remains where they are while a suitable home is found and Dr Brayton Smoot handles the existing business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Vincennes
George W. Boner
American National Bank
Brayton Smoot
Boner
Bandits Hold 15 Guests in Garfield Arms Robbery
In Chicago on June 12 four bandits held 15 guests captive in the Garfield Arms hotel lobby for more than an hour. They robbed them of $1,006 and escaped. One woman collapsed during the ordeal as more guests arrived in the lobby.
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Chicago
Garfield Arms Hotel
West Side
Local residents return from Indiana Democratic state convention
Fr A Seal Alvin Padgett Williane Pitagibbon Joseph Ryan and Mayor John W McCarty are among city figures who attended the Democratic state convention in Indianapolis and have returned home. Arthur Dillon of El Nora Fred Burch of Bogard township of Odon also listed among attendees or locals connected to the event.
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A. Seal
Alvin Padgett
Williane Pitagibbon
Joseph Ryan
John W. McCarty
Arthur Dillon
Elnora
Fred Burch
Bogard Township
Odon
Indianapolis
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Mass
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Dickey
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