Search for Lingle murder deepens in Chicago
State's Attorney John A. Swanson and chief investigator Pat Roche launched a third secret probe into the Alfred J. Lingle assassination as Chicago reorganizes the police department and readies a rapid grand jury inquiry. Deputy Commissioner John Alcock assumes temporary control, rescinds transfer orders, and the "secret six" crime crushers seek a larger membership amid reform pressures.
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Chicago
John A. Swanson
Pat Roche
Alfred J. Lingle
Chicago Tribune
Tribune
Wm. R. Russell
John Alcock
Association of Commerce
Normoyle
Criminal Court
Lingle
Alcock
Police Department
Russell
Milwaukee Boy Saves Four From Drifting Boat
A 4 year old, Donald Aiken of Milwaukee, swam to assist as the Mary Margaret struck a rock off Grant Point. He reached the disabled boat amid rough 45 degree seas and pulled four others to shore before collapsing exhausted. Captain Philip Eagles organized volunteers and Coast Guard aid as Ambrose Stump tried first to reach the vessel.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Donald Aiken
Lake Michigan
Liday
Grant Point
Philip ‘Eagles
Aiken
Queen Mary Rides in State for King George’s Birthday
Queen Mary of Great Britain appears with Prince George and Princess Mary at the Trooping of the Colour ceremony celebrating King George’s 65th birthday in London. The scene shows the royal family amid the colorful pageantry as the nation marks the monarch’s milestone.
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London
Mary of
Great Britain
Prince George
Princess Mary
King George
May county herd records show top milk producers
Daviess County Herd Improvement Association lists May results. C T Allen leads with 10 cows producing 729 pounds milk and 36.2 pounds butter fat. W A Williams & Son second at 686 milk and 35.9 fat. Atchley and Bowman third with 641 milk and 33.1 fat. Star of Sugar Grove owned by Claude Aikman tops individual cows at 1435 milk and 68.9 fat, Desco Newton second at 1488 milk and 68.4 fat. Association average 543 milk and 26.9 fat from 232 cows, 60 percent over 1 pound fat daily.
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Daviess County
C. T. Allen
Atchley and Bowman
Desco Newton
N. L. Utterback
FO D Difloti
R. D. Alford
Star of
Sugar Grove
Claude Aikman
Association
S. G
Minnie
Rue
Morris Wise Taken by Death in Local Notice
Morris Wise, 71, former local resident, died at 10 last night of heart disease after two weeks of illness. Born in Daviess County in October 1852, he lived here early, later relocating to Missouri and Arkansas. Surviving: son George Wise of Esthol Ark. two sisters visiting here. Funeral Thursday at 10 a.m. at Weols Creek ne. Atchley & Bowman, Bessie, 63.2.
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Morris Wise
Mr. Wise
Daviess County
Mr.Wise
Missouri
Arkansas
George Wise
Esthol
Ark
Clara Carnahan
Wise
Mary Godwin
Grand Avenue
Cesk
Weols Creek
Prize Winners Get Awards In The Democrat Visit
Little Miss Fern Kelsey of Raglesville accompanied by Mrs Gayle Pruit collected a cash reward for naming Ma Sunshine's me p The Golden Beauty at a children's party held at Bests An extra visitor Gladfred Skovagaard of this area also received a $2 prize for saving Ma Sunshine numbers and bringing clippings from The Democrat The twelve year old expressed gratitude as acclaim followed her effort
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Fern Kelsey Raglesville
Gayle Pruit
Democrat
Ma Sunshine
Gayle
Washingto
Prn
Crat
Lfred Skovagaard
The
Sucess
Hoover signs Smoot Hawley tariff into law
Washington June 17 President Hoover signed the Smoot Hawley tariff bill today making it law. It raises duties at all ports of entry and goes into effect at midnight. The measure, 18 months in the making, was crafted by Reed Smoot and Willis Hawley with Treasury instructions sent to customs inspectors. Opponents vow to wage a campaign against the tariff in upcoming elections.
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Washington
Hoover
Smoot Hawley
Congress
House
Senate Contrerees
Reed Smoot
Senate Finance Committee
Willis Hawley
Ways and Means Committee
Treasury Department
Heawit
Senate to Vote Monday on London Naval Treaty
Washington June 47 The senate foreign relations committee agreed to vote next Monday on its report to the senate regarding the London naval treaty. The committee had defeated 43 to 4 a motion to postpone further action until President Hoover permits Secretary of State Stimson to deliver secret papers on the negotiations.
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Washingtop
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Hoover
State Stimson
Road work uncovers coal seam near Petersburg
Worth Construction crews cutting through a bluff one mile north of Petersburg on State Highway 61 report a solid coal seam three feet thick at about 30 feet depth. The main vein has been revealed for over 160 feet along the new roadway, with rock overburden noted.
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Petersburg
Junge 17
Worth Construction Company
Lincoln Memorial
Cio i
Saal Wis
Missing Men Rumored Kidnapped by Lake Erie Pirates
Toledo dispatch reports eight men missing since Sunday are believed kidnapped by a pirate flotilla from Cleveland. Armed men led by coast guardsmen allegedly moved toward islands off Point Pelee, splitting into four groups to converge near a rendezvous.
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Toledo
Ohio
Cleveland
Lake Erie
Point Pelee
New Bridge to Replace Old Franklin Street Structure
LaPorte county council approves a 200000 bond issue to replace the Franklin street bridge over the harbor at Michigan City. The new bridge will carry traffic to Lake Michigan beaches, routing vehicles away from the existing span.
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Laporte
Ind
Franklin Street
Michigan City
LaPorte County Council
Lake Michigan
Death of Local Cyclist Sparks Motion to Probe
A motor vehicle collision about seven miles east left cyclist Myers with fatal brain concussion. Found by a motorist, he was taken to Reid Memorial hospital where he died. Coroner recalls a prior motorcycle crash with a fractured skull two years earlier. Parents survive.
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Here
Myers
Natiopel Roa
Reid Memorial Hospital
Vincennes to Limit Parking on Main Street
Vincennes police chief Thomas M. Martin announces strict enforcement of the 10 minute parking ban on Main Street starting today. Officers will ticket overtime parkers and seize cars after citation, with owners allowed to reclaim at police headquarters. The edict targets repeated abuses of the unlimited parking privilege and promises no exceptions.
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Vincennes
Ind
Main Street
Thomas M. Martin
Martin
Raskob Gives $100,000 for Warm Springs Fund
New York June 17. A $100,000 gift from John J. Raskob chairman of the Democratic national committee was announced by the Georgia Warm Springs Foundation. The drive seeks $1,250,000 to enlarge patient accommodations at Warm Springs where Governor Franklin D Roosevelt has been a patient intermittently for several years. Former Governor Alfred E Smith is on the finance committee.
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New York
John J. Raskob
Democratic National Committee
Georgia Warm Springs Foundation
Warm Springs
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Alfrid E. Smith
Offer Accepted To Build White River Scout Camp
Bloomington Ind June 17 An anonymous Martinsville millionaire accepted a proposal to buy land and cover costs for a permanent Boy Scout camp for the White River council. The site will be between Martinsville and Bloomington with an estimated cost of 20000 dollars.
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Bloomington
Ind
Martinsville
White River
Prohibition Agent Killed in Goldsboro Gun Battle
In Goldsboro North Carolina on June 17 federal prohibition agent P L Princhum was shot to death during a chase of an alleged liquor laden car inside the city. Agent HM V Andrews was wounded and two suspects fled after a crash into a tree following the fatal shooting as the gun battle ended.
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Goldsboro
N.C
Prohibition
P. L. ‘Princhum
HM. V. Andrews
Dru
Flinchum
Court orders sale of Somerville Mines by General Fuel
In Princeton Indiana on June 17 the circuit court ordered the sale of Somerville Mines One and Two by General Fuel at 10 A M Thursday June 24. Ogie of Indianapolis is receiver for the organization.
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Princeton
Ind
Somerville Mines
Girlcreigh Admits Thefts In Indiana Confession
Vincennes Indiana June 7 A child eight years Rosie Tislow confession ends three weeks of police inquiry. She admitted entering nearly a dozen homes taking sums from a small amount to 21 dollars. Daughter of a man serving burglary, she lives in a one room Oklahoma shack with mother and three younger children. She planned the burglaries, knocking at doors and asking for a drink of water.
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Vincennes
Ind
Rosie Tislow
Oklahoma
Brock and Schlee Start Record Flight
Brock and Schlee begin a cross continental flight from Jacksonville Florida toward the east under clear skies. An official N A A timer notes the takeoff at around 1 a m local time. The pilots are William Ink and Edward F Schlee flying a Lockheed plane.
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Brock
Schlee
Jacksonville
Fla
William 5Nk
Edward F. Schlee
Obituary: Local woman dies after brief illness
A Loogootee resident aged 68 died following a short illness with complications. Born in Daviess County near St. Marys, she was married in May to her late husband, leaving five surviving children including Ward Jones and Hershell Somers. Surviving siblings and other relatives listed. Funeral services at St John’s Church in Loogootee with viewing beforehand.
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Tewets
Loogootee
Marin Daviess Coun
St. Mary's Church
Charles Brougrs
Mntgomery
Walter Chers
Washington
Harverd Chris
Fire causes minor roof damage at Gilliatt home
Fire departments rushed to the residence of George Gilliatt at 408 East South Street after a telephone report around 6 yesterday afternoon. A roof fire produced slight damage and was quickly contained with no injuries reported.
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Gilliatt
George Gilliatt
East South Street
HCE Last Night Scene On North Meridian Reported
A fragment notes an incident on North Meridian with mention of an investigation and a failed attempt at re securing evidence or action. The sparse text lacks clear entities or outcomes beyond the location and a status described as failed.
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Hce
North Meridian
Investi
Woman Named Marie Delaney Recovering After Hospital Visit
A woman identified as Marie Delaney of 411 G Street underwent a major medical procedure at the local hospital this morning. The report notes her health status as stable and ongoing recovery in the hospital ward.
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Mise
Marie Delaney
G. E
Xth Street
Violin Recovered for Terre Haute Man After Court Action
In Terre Haute Indiana on June 4 William Pedigo, once accused of stealing a historic violin, regained possession of the instrument after pawn brokers Lemasters and Anne Lebin located the artifact and returned it under orders from Judge John Jefferies. The court had warned of prosecution for conversion of property, ending the dispute.
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Terre Haute
Ind
William Pedigo
Lemasters
Anne Lebin
John Jefferies
Tourists Hurt In Wreck Near Shoals
Mr and Mrs Max Brooklyn of New York were injured in an automobile accident about 4 miles east of Shoals while returning home from a trip west. Their car plunged over a embankment after a fire blew out, leaving them with minor injuries. They were hospitalized, with Mrs Brooklyn held for shock and Mr Brooklyn treated for cuts and bruises.
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Max
Brooklyn
Shoals
Asch
Daviess County
START WORK ON NE AIRPORT RACE TRACK PROGRESS
Construction begins on the Graham Farms site as Mer Construction Co moves grading and foundation work for the new airport and race track. Workmen are on site, with crews advancing on the project location amid official progress updates.
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Graham Farms
Mer
Day Emergency: Violet Carnahan Rushed to Hospital
Emergency operation report states Violet Carnahan was taken from 407 Fourth Street to Williams Ambulance after being removed from her home. The incident occurred this afternoon and involved major medical response.
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Violet Carnahan
Thaley Gaither
Fourth Street
Williams Ambulance
Bloodhounds Used by Posse in Bowling Green Burglary Raid
Sheriff Thomas and 17 bloodhounds led a daytime search for burglars who raided three Bowling Green stores while residents slept. The trio of shops were ransacked and stock left in disarray. Post office entry reported but no confirmation of items taken. Posse belief points to a bandit gang using trucks to haul loot.
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Bowling Green
Ind
Thomas TH
Tiffes
Brasil
Hotel Guest Leaps From 16th Floor In Chicago
Chicago June 17 A man registered at a YMCA hotel as J H Morgan of New York City leaped from the 16th story to his death. His body was found on the cobblestone pavement below.
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Chicago
J. H. Morgan
New York City
Cobri
Wao
Gasoline Pump Break-In Near Longfellow School
A vandal shut off a gasoline pump at the McCracken filling station near Longfellow school last night but did not siphon any fuel. The incident was reported to police investigators who tracked a break-in at Gomanda Weeks ago in which a small amount of gasoline was taken.
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McCracken
Longfellow School
Gomanda
Mrs Desco Newton and Baby Return Home
Mrs Desco Newton and her baby were moved from Deviess County Hospital to their Bedford Road home late yesterday an ambulance was summoned for the transfer.
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Mrs. Desco Newton
Baby
Desco Newton
Deviess County Hospital
Bedford Road
Ahill
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