First Ballot Victory for Curtis in Republican Nominating
Kansas City June 16 Republican leaders pledged to back Senator Charles Curtis of Kansas for vice president on the first ballot at the convention opening. Curtis was widely acceptable and seen as the likely nominee as Pennsylvania and New York planned to cast 90 votes for Curtis, with delegations of smaller strength lining up behind.
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Kansas City
Charles Curtis
Kansas
Curtis
Hineup
Semen Ong
Wees
Pennsylvan Thy
New York
Herbert Hoover
Essay Contest Winners Am Heritage Flag Day Observed
Jean Connerley won the Elks essay contest on What the American Flag Means with Charles Kidwell second and Mary Kell third. At the Flag Day exercises the winners read their essays as Judge Hastings praised America's growth and the nation’s democratic ideals over 151 years, urging Old Glory to keep waving.
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Jean Connerley
East van Trees Street
Elks Lodge
Charles Kidwell
Mary Kell
Elks Home
M. 8. Hastings
United States
Hastings
President Coolidge Visits Superior Wisconsin
In Superior Wisconsin on June 15 President Calvin Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge were greeted with an enthusiastic, courteous welcome as the presidential party arrived. The visit came amid notes of celebration and small tributes, with acknowledgments of Herbert Hoover’s nomination and formal messages exchanged regarding commerce.
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Superior
Wis
Wisconsin
Calvin Coolidge
Merce
Coolidge
Zimmer
Christiaigon
Minnesota
Hoover Nomination Signals Shift to Machine Age Candidate
Kansas City June 1 Hoover of California won the Republican presidential nomination on the first ballot with 837 votes. Frank Lowden trailed with 74, a decisive move reflecting a fresh, industrial age figure trusted to guide the nation. The convention acknowledged Hoover after intense campaigns and scrutiny, aided by Warre of Pennsylvania whose large expenditures excluded him from the senate.
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Kansas City
Republican Party
Herbert
Hoover
California
Politadti
Bas Pleke
Spo
Bret
Frank
Lowé Almoly
Big Est Opp
Coolidge
Hoovers
Severe storm hits Mobile encampment
A severe storm battered a Mobile encampment causing damage and disruption. Weather officials warned residents to seek shelter as strong winds and heavy rain affected the area. Local authorities began assessments and urged caution for evacuees and volunteers on site.
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Mobile
Death of Da View resident Eugene Donahue at 68
Eugene Donahue aged 68 of Da Views County died at home after a prolonged illness. She married James Donahue and was preceded in death by him after 36 years of marriage. Survived by four children Arthur Newland Ella Ge Elizabeth Donahue Jin Donahue, all of Washington. sister Mary Beene of St. Louis. Funeral services at St Simon's Catholic Church Saturday at 9 a.m. with burial in St. He later notes indicate she was a member of St. Catholic Church.
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Eugene Donahue
Daviews County
Ae Street
Yesterternoont
St. Simon’s Catholics
James Donahue
Gee
Union
Hoover outlines Republican principles in new era speech
Herbert Hoover, newly nominated Republican candidate for president, sent a message from Washington to Senator Moses outlining party principles. He calls for a new era with constant study, stresses moral and material advancement, promotes individual initiative, foreign commerce, and development of national resources to benefit all Americans.
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Kansas City
Herbert Hoover
Washington
Moses
Hoover
America
Mail robbery leader captured after gun battle
Chicago reports Charles Slimpy Cleaver, leader of the Evergreen Park mail robbery gang, captured in a swamp near Park suburb after a hour long gun battle with detectives using machine guns and ambush tactics. Companion Joe Farina also injured. Lt. Andrew Barry wounded. Three fugitives from Wheaton jail remain at large.
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Chicago
Charles Slimpy" Cleaver
Evergreen Park
Park
Thesr
Joe Farina
Sam
Andrew Barry
Cleaver
Wheaton
Death notices Sister of Mrs John W Thompson dies
Word of the death of Mrs. Anos Kazeck sister of Mrs. John W Thompson of Washington was received here today. Mrs Kazeck died at her home in California after a long illness. Several decades she had lived in Washington as a beehive farmer and was well known in the local community.
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Anos Kazeck
John W. Thompson
Washington
Kazeck
California
Tod
Washngton
Davi
Workmen Dismantle House at 6B 2 Lot Owned by James Gill
Workmen are busy dismantling an old house located on 6B 2 lot owned by James Gill on East VauTrees Street. The activity focuses on clearing the structure as part of property work and possible redevelopment.
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James Gill
East VauTrees Street
Indicted man in first degree murder case
Carl Conn was shot to death Sunday night in Pot County. The indictment cites the suspect tied to the shooting and local officials report federal charges amid ongoing jail proceedings.
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Peg
Carl
Conn
Harold Wallick Returns Home After Minor Injury
Harold Wallick, recovering from a minor injury, left the hospital today and returned to his home, ending several days of recovery.
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Harold Wallick
Gabla
Andy Turn
Fifth Ward Reds to Play Wheatland Merchants Sunday
The Fifth Ward Reds prepare for a Sunday game at Allen Field against Wheatland Merchants. Reds lineup includes Pay, Sullivan, Mooney, Bies, Fol land, Hedrick, and J, with attention to batteries and gaps in the roster.
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Fifth Ward Reds
Wheatsa
Wheatland Merchants
Allen Field
Sullivan
Reds
R i
Mooney
Bies
Folland
Hedrick
Wordy Sonora note on Reno Sarde and rabbit litter
In Sonora a note mentions Reno Sarde at their home and caring for a litter of jack rabbits. It notes nursing a small amount of tens and mothering twig siblings.
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Sonora
Reno
Sarde
Hoover Telegrams Welcome Nomination in Washington and Curtis Congratulates
In Washington on June 15 Secretary of Commerce Hoover sent thanks to President Coolidge for a telegram congratulating his nomination. In Kansas City on June 15 Senator Curtis telegraphed congratulations to Lee Hoover and pledged support for the ticket in November. He said he would exert every effort for the success of both Hoover and the party.
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Washington
Secretary of Commerce
Hoover
President Coolidge
Kansas City
Curtis
Lee Hoover
Curtig
Auction manager seeks more articles to sell
Joe Nikirk, manager of the Community Auction Sales, asks Washington and De Viesse county residents to call with lists of art to sell at the upcoming over sale Saturday afternoon. Anything offered may be sold.
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Joe Nikirk
Washington and Deviess County
Lost and Found Near Toledo A Curious Cat Sale Tale
In Toledo Ohio on June 15 4Her man Woodbury of Monroe Michigan reports losing his cat only to find it later offered for sale. A stranger extolled a used cat at the curb and then vanished when Woodbury tried to buy it again, prompting talk of a sale being recorded between purchases.
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Toledo
Ohio
Local Resident Admitted for Operation at Daviess County Hospital
Mrs. Ella Sterling of Ogden Street was admitted to Daviess County Hospital today for an operation described as gall ductitis. Doctors planned to perform the procedure in the near term.
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Ella Sterling
Ogden Street
Daviess County Hospital
Pgsst
Elks Convene in Miami Next Month for National Meet
Greeting to Elks as they gather in Miami Florida for the national convention. The item highlights Miss Miami 1928 Helen Briggs and notes her as a featured or notable participant in the event.
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Order of Elks
Miami
Fla
Helen ‘Briggs
Miam
Altar Society to Meet Tonight for Rosary in Memory
The Altar Society will gather at the home at 7 30 tonight to recite the rosary in memory of a departed member, honoring the deceased with prayers and reflection.
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Altar Society
Tientsin streets covered with dead after occupation
London reports soldiers and looting erupt in Tientsin following nationalist occupation. Army dead lie in the streets and river as armed men are disarmed and many are killed amid street fights and chaos.
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London
Tientsin
The
Daily Mail
Dispatch
Big Industrial Fire in Chicago Destroys Plant
Chicago on June 15 reported a major industrial fire at the Philip Collner company two story frame and brick building. Seventy fire squads battled the blaze threatening nearby dwellings as lumber building supplies and explosives were stored in the square block plant.
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Collner Company
Chicago
Philip Collner Company
Millionaire Oil Man Benny Blackmer Indicted
Denver, June 15 Benny M Blackmer multimillionaire oil man was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of making irregular tax returns following tax liens totaling 3 93 855 on Blackmer’s Denver and New York properties filed by federal authorities.
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Denver
Colo
Benny M. Blackmer
Blackmer
New York
Fedal
Williams Returns Home After Hospital Stay
C Williams, recently recovering from an operation at Daviess county hospital, returns to his home in Huron today.
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C. Williams
Daviess County Hospital
Huron
Theatre bomber stands trial in Hammond Indiana
The state opened evidence to convict William Klethege, leasee of the State Theatre in Hammond, of bombing the $1.75 million venue last November. Prosecutors said the theatre loss of $45,000 in four months spurred the act, while the defense hinted at a frame-up plot and alleged threatening letters.
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Hammond
Ind
Wm. Klethege
Kiethege
Home Laundry Sold to Fornwald and Baker
Announcement states Harry Fornwald and Zari Baker have purchased the Home Laundry at 307 West Mainz Street from W. C. Moren, who operated it for several years. The new owners, with prior laundry experience, plan to continue business policies.
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Harry Fornwald
Zari Baker
West Mainz Street
W. C. Moren
Mr. Fornwald
Mr. Baker
Practice meet set for Sunday at Allison-Barber track
A practice track meet will be held Sunday afternoon at the Allison-Barber race track. These meets will occur every Sunday until the Fourth of July, when the schedule ends.
Child killed when automobile crashes near Noblesville
Noblesville Indiana June 15 A four year old son of E W Sayers of Kokomo was killed when an unidentified driver struck a machine driven by Sayers near the city.
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Noblesville
Ind
E. W. Sayers
Kokomo
Sayers
Six Injured In Separate Accidents At John Street
Five people were injured in an automobile crash at John Street and State Highway 57 with no serious injuries reported. In a second wreck on the Troy road, Lawson H. Stuckey received two severe gashes requiring five stitches after his car left the road when the front wheels locked and the vehicle went into a ditch.
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John Street
B. &. Foust
Willie Horral Wils
Sidney Greenwell
Joe Greenwell
Clarence Killion
Plainville
Killion
Lawson H. Stuckey
Stuckey
Here
Troy Road
Ex Drainage Head Sued For Shortage
Noblesville Ind June 15 A suit filed in the Hamilton County Circuit Court seeks 19000 from Will F Davis and his bondsmen over alleged excess sums collected during his tenure as superintendent of the Cicero Creek drain project aimed at draining several thousand acres in northern Hamilton county and adjacent areas.
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Noblesville
Ind
William Robinson
Frankfort
Circuit Court
Will F. Davis
Davis
Cicero Creek
Hamilton
Fragmentary social note mentions income and crowd size
Incomplete text references sin and a crowd of about 4500 people and ex income of gery Poser Hg ot, leaving unclear context or identifiable facts.
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Gery Poser
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Capital
Mexico City
Spirit of
Advange Party
Panion
Timillionaire Oil
Hammond Theatre
Fornwald
Baker
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