Boys With Guns Society Faces Double Dilemma In Chicago
A Chicago Boys With Guns Society wrestles with a red haired 15 year old named Warner Varney who earned five Merit badges, two school reports show absences, and a deadly incident at a school window after acquiring a loaded gun. His father wanted him to discard it, yet Warner kept it for a thrill. The piece links a shift from theory to practice in youth adventure tools and notes a broader labor mood at Empire Steel where workers accepted a wage cut to weather a downturn, signaling improved cooperation after recent strikes.
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Marner Corry
Chicago
Cany
Varney
Warner
Empire Steel
Britain hints at aiding Germany on reparations
The British foreign office may back steps to reduce Germany’s reparations, raising the odds of relief. A reopening of war debts is likely, and the United States might reconsider its stance on the topic after renewed emphasis on easing European industrial strain.
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Europe
United States
Local obituaries note two deaths in Vincennes area
Mrs Dorcas Reed formerly of the city died this morning at Vincennes. Frank Fitzpatrick died Friday night at the home of his brother John Fitzpatrick five miles northeast of the city on the Cornettsville road.
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Dorcas Reed
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Vincennes
Frank Fitzpatrick
John Fitzpatrick
Cornettsville
Ruby Wirts and Adeline Gharst Plan Indianapolis Visit
Ruby Wirts and Miss Adeline Gharst will motor to Indianapolis Sunday. Miss Gharst will spend a week as guest of her aunt Mrs. Ella Mae Keller during the visit.
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Ruby Wirts
Adeline Gharst
Indianapolis
Miss Gharst
Ella Mae Keller
Local church meeting and officers elected in 1916
Fifteen years ago on Monday June 12 1916 the C W E M of the Christian church met at the Forsythe lawn. Mrs Claude Aikman and Mrs Rollin Bennett hosted. Officers chosen were President Mrs Humphrey May Vice President Mrs Flora Cox Secretary Mrs Will Brown Treasurer Mrs A M Kelso. Warren Lashbrook worker at the shops sustained painful injuries while assisting tear down a gondola car though railroad doctors deem his wounds not serious. Yeggmen visited Plainville Saturday night blowing the safe at A J Standi
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Christian Church
E. E. Forsythe
Claude Aikman
Rollin Bennett
Humphrey May
Flora Cox
Will Brown
A. M. Kelso
Warren Lashbrook
Public column A farmer's prayer
A Martin County farmer writes a satirical prayer calling for change from Hoover era policies. He laments low wheat prices, high costs, and Republican figures Mellon Rockefeller and Hoover, venting about economic struggles and political loyalties while urging restraint and political reform.
Fireworks Rules Issued By State Fire Marshal
The state fire marshal bans several dangerous items and restricts Fourth of July displays. No fireworks may display before June 206 and no delivery before July. Sales to children under 12 are prohibited.
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Alfred Houston
Victory Globe
K. O
Sons of Guns
Shoals Washington wets win by two votes after local option ruling
The court opinion by special judge Fabing Gwin upholds the local option result in Shoals Washington. The tally stands 1,117 wets to 1,115 drys, after adjustments from a hardware store break in at Littell and damage to an office door glass.
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Hand¢Ar
E. & I. Railroad
Fabing
Gwin
Shoals
Washington
W Shington
Impressive setvnt closing of Rev S A Haywe
A historic service marks the closing of Reverend S A Haywe's tenure at the First Baptist Church. Congregation and local officials attended as the ceremony highlighted decades of ministry, community outreach, and spiritual leadership.
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S. A. Haywe
British Ship Sinks After Collision Off Montauk Point
The British ship sank today following a collision with the coast guard destroyer Davis about 50 miles south of Montauk Point New York. CommanderMandant of the coast guard base announced the incident.
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Coast Guard
Davis
Montauk Point
S. I
Jonmandant
Dast Guard
Evanston State Bank Closes Doors Today
Chicago June 12 The Illinois regulator suspended operations at Evanston State Bank prompting a closure. Officials stated reserves and regulatory action led to the temporary halt as customers faced access limits and the bank entered suspension.
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Evanston State Bank
Chicago
Illinois “and Reserves
Manufacturers and dealers urged to cooperate on explosives ban
Authorities appeal to manufacturers and dealers to cooperate in stopping sale and display of named explosives. Officials warn against handling or distributing hazardous materials while noting new communication circuits from London to Berlin and Cologne due to rising traffic.
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London
Berlin
Cologne
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