Washington poises to host Southern Indiana Labor Day
A eight member committee from the Southern Indiana Labor Association visited Kington to gauge facilities for the annual Labor Day celebration. Mayor McCarty hosted lunch and officials at City Hall as talks focused on Washington hosting the event, potentially drawing about 40 000 southern Indiana residents. A final decision will be made next Sunday in Arthur, Indiana.
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Southern Indiana Labor ‘Association
Kington
John W McCarty
McCarty
Eastside Park
Washington
Neeton
Arthur
Ind
Indiana
Shoals Youth John Dunlap Dies Suddenly at 21
John Dunlap, 21, of near Shoals, nephew of Mrs. James Stone of Washington, died Saturday night at about 6:30 from pneumonia following tonsillitis and quinsey. He had been ill several days but was up Friday and Saturday before worsening. Survived by parents William L. Dunlap, four sisters, two brothers. Funeral at Shoals Methodist Church with Knights of Pythias in charge. burial in Shoals cemetery.
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John Dunlap
Shoals
James Stone
Washington
Wm. L. Dunlap
Martin County Road
Tow ship Wyoming towed Nautilus toward Queenstown Ireland
Aboard 8S 8, Independence Hall at Sea on June 15 a misadventure occurred mid relief as the U S battleship Wyoming responded, took the Nautilus in tow and moved toward Queenstown Ireland at five knots.
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Independence Hall
U. S
Wyoming
Queenstown
Ireland
Hoover's Train Speeds Toward Indiana Today
President Hoover travels aboard the Special Train through West Virginia and Kentucky toward Indianapolis to address Indiana Republicans. He will dedicate the Harding tomb at Marion, review G A R veterans at Columbus, then dedicate Lincoln’s tomb at Springfield. The trip covers about 2300 miles with a large Republican turnout at a 6:30 p m dinner.
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Hoover
West Virginia
Kentucky
Indianapolis
Indiana
Young Republicans
Washington
Mr. Hoover
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Indiana Republican Editorial Association
Harding
Marion
Ohio
G. A. R. Veterans
Columbus
Abraham Lincoln
Springfield
Back yard display of roses frames a quiet town scene
A fence along N E Third Street blooms with pink roses creating a pretty view while a nearby farmer from the Epsom area predicts good crops but notes a grain shortage. An auto stalls townbound traffic with three new tires tied to its bumper as sunburn cases rise and a white dressed student waits at Meridian and Walnut, while a man in a touring car struggles with a puncture and swears amid heat.
Thief Steals Pay Telephone From Filling Station
Damaged OCR fragment reports a burglary at a filling station with a stolen pay telephone. A suspect or witness mentions a mockingbird in the neighborhood, and a time note references 2 o'clock in the morning. No full details or names are clear.
Catherine Lamb Taken by Death in Arkansas Visit
Mrs. Catherine Emma Lamb 40 of Rector Ark died Sunday at 1 20 am in Daviess county hospital from acute myocarditis after pneumonia illness. She arrived May 26 for a Washington visit with Gus Neighbors family. Born May 20 1891 she married Luther in 1908. Survived by husband and children, plus three sisters and one brother including Ethel Waddle. Burial in Rector after services in Washington.
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Catherine Emma Lamb
Rector
Ark
Gus
Daviess County Hospital
Lamb
Washington
Kellar
Prof Joseph Comments on Baby Gender Trends
Vienna expert Professor Joseph notes that boys predominate in hard times while girls lead in times of plenty. The statement discusses demographic shifts and gender patterns in infancy tied to economic conditions.
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Joseph
Vienna
Forme of declare city papers are bad
Fragmentary OCR quotes a 15 June editorial meeting criticizing metropolitan newspapers as enemies of republican government. The piece mentions alleged affiliations and mocks coverage of crime, decadence, and social vice, with references to highball culture and moral depravity.
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Miasbar
Blican
Aaeet
Ker
Uncle of Mrs. Harry Weiker Summoned Dies in Vincennes
William Massey of Vincennes, an uncle of Mrs. Harry Weiker of Northwest First Street, died Saturday after a several week illness. The funeral was held today at 1 o'clock in Vincennes. Surviving Massey are six children and a sister: Clyde Massey of Indianapolis, Mrs. Clyde Miley of Indianapolis, Ira Massey, Wm. Williams, Helen Massey, and Mrs. Etta Ala of Torreur. The sister is Bee.
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Harry Weiker
William Massey
Vincennes
Northwest First Street
Mr. Massey
Clyde
Indianapolis
Clyde Miley
Ira Massey
S. Wm. Williams
Helen Massey
Etta Ala
Torreur
Bee
Miss Keith Improving After Operation
Miss Pearl éith of Sug arland road underwent an operation for Sematicine last week and is improving nicely.
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Pearl Éith
Sugarland Road
Watson to Run Again in 1932
Indiana Senator James E. Watson announced he would seek renomination in 1932. He spoke at the opening of the State Republican Editorial Association meeting, asserting President Hoover’s renomination was certain.
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Indianapolis
United States
James E. Watson
Indiana
State Republican Editorial Association
Watson
Herbert Hoover
Local Christians head to Louisville for national gathering
Washington residents join a five day North American Christian conference in Lexington Kentucky from June 17 to 21. Rev J E Henshaw of First Christian church will preside Thursday morning. Judge M S Hastings will lead a devotional on Peace Thursday evening. Featured talks include The Personality of God by Arthur Holmes The Basis of Christian Unity by J L Fisher Christ and Christian Young People by T K Smith The Second Coming of Christ by J H O Smith and other speakers. Thousands expected to attend.
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Washington
Conference of Christians
Lexington
J. E. Henshaw
First Christian Church of Washington
M. S. Hastings
God
Arthur ‘Holmes
Philadelphia
J. L. Fisher
Pittsburgh
T. K. Smith
Columbus
Ind
Frank Woods Captures 35 Pound Turtle Near Tom's Hill
Frank Woods hauled in a 35 pound turtle at the retard near Tom's Hill Sunday. The giant catch ranks among the largest ever seen in the territory, marking a remarkable local wildlife moment.
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Frank Woods
Turtle
Tom's Hill
Tickets Given Auto Drivers Without Lights
Four members of the state police in Washington Saturday night checked motorists for insufficient lights. Lt John Hamilton and Ptlm Day Hinkle and Franklin led the effort with Sheriff John Bowman Deputy Harry Sheley and city Ptlm Jones. Officers issued tickets and logged license numbers as drivers were ordered to fix lights and report back. Garages were kept busy late.
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Washington
John Hamilton
Day
Hinkle
Franklin
John Bowman
Harry Sheley
Jones
Fifth
Walnut
Two From Here To Graduate At U. O.
Urbana Champaign June 15 All records will be shattered here Tuesday afternoon when President Harry Woodburn Chase confers degrees on University of Illinois graduates at the 60th annual commencement. Including the degrees conferred Saturday by the Chicago departments the number will exceed more than 2300 some 200 more than ever have been granted by the University at one time. The list includes two from Washington and a total of 79 from Indiana. Those from this territory to receive degrees are as follows George W. Cohee B. S 1210 East Walnut street Beatrice Mc Intosh B. S
German Invents Alarm Clock That Controls Electric Light
A German inventor develops an alarm clock that activates an electric light when it rings. The device pairs timekeeping with a signaling function, promising a wake up aided by visual illumination.
Indianapolis to Welcome Pres Hoover
Indianapolis prepares for President Hoover visit with a special eight‑car train arriving this afternoon from Ohio. Boy Scouts form a guard of honor along the route to the governor's mansion where the president, his wife and son will stay tonight after a dinner and, tomorrow, a private breakfast for the two families.
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Hoo- TT
Allan
State Line
Ohio
Indianapolis
Governor's Mansion
Lesilie
Steamship Disaster Off France Kills Many Aboard
A storm sank the excursion steamer St Philbert off the Loire mouth near Saint Nazaire. About 350 bodies, including many women and children, washed ashore on beaches from Pornic to Frome tine. Only seven survivors reported as tugs searched for more. authorities cited passenger panic and rough seas rather than overloading as the cause.
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Saint Nazaire
France
St. 7
Oliver
Jeg
Bay‘of Biscay
Loire River
St. Philbert
Hich
Pornic
Fromentine
Aged couple escapes arrow fire near Elks Club
An elderly couple fled their home on Byron Ad memorial avenue as a blaze damaged the premises near the Elks Club late Sunday. Police found a sedan abandoned near the public school. investigators suspect joy riders. Local reports indicate the fire caused minimal injuries and the home suffered smoke damage.
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Byron Admorial Avenue
Elks Club
Indiana Democrat Editorialists Meet in Chicago
The Indiana Democrat Editorial association plans a summer meeting in Chicago June 25 to 27 with speakers including Senator James Hamilton Lewis and local editors. The event features address sessions, a banquet on June 26, and remarks by President Broddecker, with notable figures Jerome Dailies and Charles Pettijgiea among speakers. Meanwhile, a fire endangered the McCracken home and nearby property in West Washington, with the elderly couple escaping and minor injuries reported.
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Gary
Chicago
Indiana Democrat@ Editorial association
United States
James Hamilton Lewis
Broddecker
The
Democrat Editorial Association
Line Generating Company
T Wives
One
Tribune
Paget
Charles de P. C. Pettijgiea
Indianapolis
Fottom
Thomas 4 . Hendricks
Indiana State Mediate Association
John E.allen
Liggtype News
Scheerer
Indiana League of Jerome Dailies
Joseph A. Cermak
Chris
Néllie Ross
Wyoming
Redhecker
Ft. Wayne
Democraticig$tate
Edward P
State Board of “Ee
Clarence Sgjiiion
Univers
Don
Alvigc
Danville
Indiana Alumni Elect Trustees And Council Leader
Judge Oral L. Wildermuth of Gary was re elected Alumni trustee of Indiana University defeating three rivals including Mrs Mindwell Crampton Wilson Del phi William M Alsop Vincennes and Dean L Barmhart Goshen in the annual Alumni vote John S Hastings of Washington Ind was named president of the Alumni council as the Bloomington gathering concluded the balloting on June 15.
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Bloomington
Oral L. Wildermuth
Gary
Indiana University
Mindwell Crampton Wilson
Delphi
William M. Alsop
Vincennes
Dean L. Barmrhart
Goshen
John
Washington
Ind
Waterfall Power Potential in Brazil Cited
A source notes that Brazil could derive at least 60 million horsepower from hydroelectric plants at the important water falls, suggesting vast energy potential beyond current usage.
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Brazil
Thieves Steal From Shell Station Gift Box
Police were told last night that thieves pried open a window at the Shell station on Salnut and East Fifth streets and stole a small amount of money from a 3$ box in the telephone area. The attendant reported the incident this morning to officers.
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Shell
Salnut
East Fifth Streets
Miss Jeageines Item Missing Resident Address
Miss Jeageines of 304 S E Seventh underwent a brief medical evaluation as part of a local health district report. Further details are unavailable in the fragment.
Twelve Die in Indiana Violence Toll
United Press reports over a weekend in Indiana ended a string of auto fatalities as violence numbers rose. auto deaths include Mrs. Barr of Michigan near South Bend and Carl Beeman near Mishawaka, plus others from Lafayette Knox Rockville and Thorntown. A drowning near Logansport and a stabbing in a dance hall are listed among fatalities with two suicides noted.
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United Press
Indiana
United Press Today
Jason Barr
Jackson
Mich
South Bend
Carl Beeman
Three Rivers
Mishawaka
C. C. Brear
Romney
Lafayette
Warren Chapman
Knox
Wanatah
John Pollak
Attica
Rockville
Robert C. Youkey
Thomas Hart
Thorntown
Richard Renkenberger
Wabash
Logansport
George Baxter
Seymian
Macmir $1
Rochester
James Eeray
Bootville
Improving Nicely Mrs Yeager Returns Home
Mrs Yeager of 707 North West First Street recuperates after a major operation. After more than a week in hospital she is now at home and able to receive callers.
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Wm. Yeager
N. Ww
First Street
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