Gasoline Price War Shrinks to 13 Cents in Midwest
Gasoline sold at 12.9 to 13 cents per gallon across several states amid a price war. In Minnesota Winona and nearby towns report multiple cuts from 20.9 cents, while Sioux Falls announces a one cent drop statewide except in Sioux Falls. Sioux Falls dealers cite a falling spot market as the cause and deny state price pressure.
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Winona
Minn
Burlington
Sioux Fall
S. D
Sioux Falls
J. H. Cumbow
South Dakota
Strawberries Hit Petersburg Market In Record Size
Petersburg farmers report giant berries with circumferences near seven inches and fruit so large that ten to twelve fill a quart box. Early berries are mostly sold out, with later fruit arriving much larger. Blackberries also show a large crop this season.
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Pétersburg
Indane
Johnson
Petersburg
Huntington grand jury probes Roanoke Interurban wreck
The Huntington county grand jury in special session investigates the Roanoke Interurban wreck that killed five. Witness K. V. Hollingsworth, mate on the Wabash flyer, testifies first, followed by train dispatcher f K Crowl. Reports blame the east bound special crew and cite failure of the Indiana Service Corporation to enforce rules as a contributory cause.
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Huntington
Ind
Huntington County Grand Jury
Roanoke
K. V. Hollingsworth
Grand
F K. Crowl
east bouin _special
Corpor ‘Good
India
Service Corporation
Petersburg Jewelry Store Robbed in Early Morning
Petersburg June 17 robbers pried open Wars rose at the George Whitaker jewelry store and stole three trays of gold watches rings and other pieces. The break in was not found until 8:30 when workers noted a broken window and attempts to open the iron safe failed. Fingerprints on the window panes were photographed. loss estimated at about 1000. Whitaker and family were away for a week’s vacation in Connersville awaiting invoice on return.
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Petersburg
George Whitaker
Whitaker
Smith
Josie Whitaker
Connersville
Premier Bids $2.87 For Vincennes Street Paving
In Vincennes Indiana bids for North Eleventh Street paving were opened with Premier Construction Company submitting a single bid of 2.87 for asphalt and other materials. The final award and details followed inspection considerations as the street project moves forward. Britton James Porter, a pool hall owner, narrowly avoided danger after spotting a black cat atop a ladder and Friday the thirteenth.
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Vincennés
Ind
Eleventh Street
St. Clair
Britton
James Porter
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