Eliot Bisley Fined for Use of Fish Seine
Eliot Bisley, former Republican county commissioner, was arrested for illegal possession of a seine and illegal catching of fish after wardens raided sei ning activity in the Maysville old bed of White River. He pleaded guilty and paid a $47 fine after being arraigned in Washington. The incident also noted the confiscation of a 150 foot seine and multiple items on the bank. President Hoover and party arrived at Springfield Illinois for the Lincoln memorial rededication, greeting by Gov. Emerson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maysville
White River
Lieut
Corbin
Additn
Eliot Bissey
Republican
Seinor
Washington
Justice of Peace
J. F. Charles
Bissey
Springfield
Hoover
Dr J T Hedrick Dies Suddenly At Home
Dr J T Hedrick aged about 89 died suddenly Tuesday at his home in Reeve township after a hemorrhagic stroke. Funeral set for Thursday at 10 a m at Old Union church with Emil Norris in charge. Surviving are widow Ida E Hedrick son Dean Hedrick four grandchildren and two great grandchildren, brother Jake Hedrick and sister Mrs Mary Cane Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anya
al Hemor
Goroner W.O. McKittrick
Ida E. Hedrick
Mad
Dean Hedrick
Reeve Township
Jake Hedrick
Kpox County
Mary
Cane Cullivan
Old Union Church
Emil Norris
You'd Smile Too as Left Leg Fractured Mine Plunge
A man died after falling into a sump water filled mine shaft when the water broke loose. The incident left him with a fractured left leg before he plunged into the depths. Investigators described the scene as dangerous and ongoing.
Stephenson Plea Hearing Set for Habeas Corpus
Michigan City June 17 hearing on D C Stephenson plea to obtain freedom from Indiana prison will be before Judge Harry Crumpacker in superior court. Six allegations cite unconstitutional sentence and denial of fair trial, with change of venue sought due to Crumpacker as potential witness. Stephenson argues indictment void and lack of jurisdiction by Hamilton circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan City
D.C
Madge Oberholtzer
Indianapolis
Hamilton
Stephenson
LaPorte Circuit Court
Crumpacker
Chicago
al’ Capone
Chicagd
Capone
Gulty
Campigh
Fedal
Jam H. Wilkerson
Federal
Leavenworth
Kaw
Postpone Vote on School Board Action Delayed
Disjointed notes show a county health official and Dr. Osmon speaking at an afternoon meeting about postponing action on school board appointments. County officers were referenced with names Osmon McCracken and Bedford, indicating a delay in filling a board position during yesterday’s session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osmo
O. M. McCracken
Bedford
Defich Jumps Eight Million Treasury Crisis
June 10 reports show the federal deficit leaping eight million dollars as of June quarter end. June 15 returns indicate total receipts of 11,948,411 while the balance due to federal reserve notes remains in focus as agents rush deadline payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve
Tagapayers
Capone as good as in prison belief in Chicago
A report recounts the Colbert mining accident at the Sunnyside mine where a 100-foot fall was mitigated by water. Colbert, about 52, lived near Washington, and with Jebie and Lawrence Taylor owned the mine. He was born September 20, 1878 in Washington township. Continues on page 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Taylor
Sunnyside
Colbert
Taylor
Mr. Taylor
Democrat
Washington
Jebie
Mr. Colbert
Daviess County
Washington Township
John M. and
Sarah A. (Gray
Drouth Threatens Northwest Crops As Rain Delays
Washington dispatch reports drought tightening its grip on Northwest states with heavy May and June losses in wheat and spring crops. Rain is needed soon. the South also grows dry though not as severely. Weather Bureau forecaster J B Kincer warns subsoil remains depleted and three to four weeks of sun could worsen the situation. Senators Walsh and Caraway call for a special Congressional session to address the drought crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
South
J. B. Kincer
Weather Bureau
Congress
Atlantic
Ohio
Mississippi
Kincer
Walsh
Montana
Caraway
Arkansas
Loogootee Woman Undergoes Operation at Indianapolis
Mrs. B. A. Ackerman of Loogootee wife of the prominent Loogootee doctor and sister of Mrs. Bain Farris of this city underwent an operation for gallstone this morning at St Vincent's Hospital in Indianapolis. She was reported resting well afterward. Mr. Ackerman and Lowell Farris accompanied her and were at the hospital during the procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Ackerman
Lootee
Bain Farris
St. Vincent's
Indianapolis
Mr. Ackerman
Lowell Farris
Mrs. Ackerman
. Fractured Scene Captured On City Street
. Patchwork of odd vignettes from a busy day includes girls clinging to a car after a swim party at Bastside Park water dripping from their suits, a man at a filling station asking for fuel to take his girl for a ride, a talking parrot, two barbers, girls in sport pajamas, and a misprinted sign reading cheesefish all reflecting everyday life and public mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bastside Park
Railroads Seek 15 Percent Rate Hike Nationwide
Washington June 17 rail roads of the United States unanimously petitioned the interstate commerce commission for a 15 percent increase in all freight rates and charges. They warn the emergency threatens financial resources and service capacity while noting returns on investments at 2.24 percent, fragile bonds, truck and bus competition, and wage costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Clinton fugitive arrested at T. H. Terre Haute
Clinton fugitive Joe Lepii was arrested in Terre Haute Indiana after indictment in the Joe Traum liquor conspiracy case. He was arraigned yesterday and held in Indianapolis on liquor law charges along with Jennie Lepri and Angeles Ghidotte who pleaded not guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Joe Lepii
Clinton
Joe Traum
Indianapolis
Lepri
Jennie Lepri
Angeles Ghidotte
U. S
Frank Holmes
Captain Hawks Tries For Another Record Flight
Cap t Hawks returns to London after a round trip from England to Rome and back totaling about 1800 miles. He flew from 531 a m to 558 p m with a Rome luncheon break and set speed records on both legs. Hawks aims to make England Rome and back in time for dinner in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irport
England
Frank Hawks
Rome
Italy
Chfme
Hawks
London
Fruit Men Hear Speaker At Daviess County Meeting
Daviess county fruit growers will hear J. Dickerson, supervisor of the federal inspection service, speak on wholesale marketing packing and shipping at the court house Friday night at 7 30. He will discuss handling and pricing of No 1 fruit for the season while peach thinning continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daviess County
H&vein
Hollie
J. . Dickerson
Dhig
Dickerson
Federal
Department # Agriculture
Headqus
Indianapolis
Indianapolis plans bid to host 1932 Republican convention
Indianapolis GOP leaders moved to secure the 1932 national Republican convention. Spurred by the earlier success of the Republican Editorial Association dinner, they pressed for votes from Cleveland and Chicago to back Indianapolis as the host city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Republican Editorial Association
Cleveland
San
Chicago
Walsh Boy Breaks Arm After Falling From Tree
Eight year old Gerald Walsh son of Mr and Mrs Henry Walsh on State Road 57 north of Washington fractured his right arm at about 3 o clock today after falling from a tree at home. He was taken to Dr W O Trick's office for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Walsh
Henry Walsh
Washington
W. O. Trick
Wreck Fatalities Reported in Indiana Car Crash
Madison Ind June 17 Ruth Maxwell 19 daughter of Samuel Maxwell near Madison died yesterday in Milan hospital of injuries from a wreck Sunday when the car she rode with her sister Eleanor struck an abutment at a stone quarry near Versailles Eleanor is in serious condition with deep cuts and facial bruises A tire blew out and the car wrecked
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Madison
Ind
Ruth Maxwell
Samuel Maxwell
Milan
Eleanor
Versailles
Ranger Girls to Play Odon Tuesday at 4 PM
The Ranger Girls, a top women’s baseball team, travel to Odon to face the Odon White Sox on Tuesday June 23. First baseman Mabe from Blanchard, Indiana is highlighted as a strong player. A large crowd is expected to attend.
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Ranger Girls
Odon
Odon White Sox
Mabe
Blanchard
Ind
Elnora Store Burglarized for Clothing and Shoes
Thieves entered the A. A. Irwin clothing store in Elnora overnight, taking eight men’s suits, several pairs of shoes, work shirts, hose, and ties. Entry was by prying the facing and damaging the lock. Sheriff John Bowman reported the loss to the owners this morning after a clerk opened the shop. The store sits on Main Street next to the Elnora post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Irwin Clothing Stor
Elnora
John Bowman
Irwin
Main Street
Game Wardens Seize 90-Foot Trammel Net At White River
On May 27 in Maysville old bed of White River two men were arrested for possession of a 90 foot trammel net Virgil Figgs of Terre Haute pleaded not guilty and faces trial in Vincennes with Squire Smith Wilbert Armes of Wheatland pled guilty and paid an $18 50 fine Others escaped The net was confiscated and destroyed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maysville
White River
Virgil Figgs
Tesre Haute
Vincennes
Squire Smith
Wilbert Armes
Wheatland
Bond issue sought by Vincennes Water Company
The Vincennes Water Company filed with the Public Service Commission seeking authority to issue bonds totaling 56000. The funds would reimburse the company treasury after it was drained by last year's improvements and additions to the water system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Public Service Commission
Vincennes Water Company
Miss Mary Riffil Returns To Home From Operation
Miss Mary Riffil of 106 Harned Avenue has recovered enough to return to her home after an operation at the local hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Riffil
Harned Avenue
Hospi
Murder charges filed in two men linked to fatal day
In Indere county June 17 two men, Hubert Biggs and Joseph Hos, were to face murder charges connected to a fatal shooting during a robbery at a refreshment stand near Burnett. Authorities say the suspects intended to kill during the incident that left one dead.
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Ind
Shes
Hubert Biggs
Joseph Hos
Burnett
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Mr. Hoover
Lincoln Memorial
Eliot Bisley
Springfield, Ill
J.T. Hedrick
Alfred Charles
Alves
San Antonio
Tex
Harry Crumpacker
Defich
Treasury
George Taylor
Behle
Maxim Gorki
Gorki
Moscow Literary Sitet
Russia
Ain
Nature Grand
Polly Parrot
Walnut Street
United States Railroad of
L. C. CG
T. H
Capt. Hawks
J. E. Dickerso Wholesale
King, Packa Shipping
Walsh Boy
A. A. Irwin Clothing Store
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