Heat wave retreats as midwest cools after record heat
Washington and Indianapolis report near to record highs with 97 degrees and up to 100 in places. Forecasters warn of continued heat through the day before cooling showers spread from Minnesota to Wisconsin and Iowa. The first heat prostration in East Chicago is reported as Peter Grippean, 43, dies.
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Washington
Abe
Chicago
Chicago Weather Bureau
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Iowa
Ilinois
Ohio
Middle- Mississippi
Missouri
Indianapolis
Indiana
U.S. Weather Bureau
Calumet
Peter Grippean
Father's Day Observed Sunday Brings Old Family Tribute
Tomorrow marks the third Sunday in June and the ninth national observance of Father's Day. The anniversary began twenty one years ago inspired by Mrs. Bruce Dodd of Spokane Washington. The day honors fathers as providers and leaders with families planning demonstrations of esteem amid many claimants for its creation.
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Bruce Dodd
Spokane
Washington
Tornado Strikes Three States Causes Widespread Damage
Thunderstorms with tornado intensity winds relieve a four day heat wave but leave one dead and about 260000 dollars in damage across Minnesota Iowa and Wisconsin. Albert Lea North Branch Watertown Mankato Cambridge Elk River and Twin Cities report extensive property and farm damage plus power outages and broken lines.
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St. Paul
Minn
John Smithi Ng
Hayfield
Pons
Minnesota
Iowa
Wisconsin
Albert Lea
North Branch
Watertown
Mankato
Harland
Qwantonna
Twin Cities
Farmers Produce Company
Cambridge
Ruch City
Elk City
Albertville
Isanti
Elk River
Twin Lakes
Combe
Daviess County Prepares for Big Peach Crop
Washington June 20 The Interstate Commerce Commission considers an application requesting a 15 percent increase for a 94 peach crop shipment. Railroads face a 15 day deadline to justify whether the requested rate hike applies and to note any exceptions. Carries must state within 15 days if international rates are involved.
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Washington
Inrorerce Commission i
Mexican-born youth to die in electric chair Thursday
Ignacio Saragoza, a 6 year old native of Mexico City, Michigan City resident, was convicted of murdering a police officer on February and sentenced by the LaPorte County Circuit Court to die in the electric chair at 12:01 Thursday morning. Prosecutor Russel D. Harrison of Indianapolis failed to commit the judgment, and Gov. Harris G. Leslie refused to request a stay.
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Bélis
Ignacio Saragoza
Michigan City
Eléctric State
Mexico
LaPorte ¢& Pynty
Russel
D. Harrison
Indianapoly
Harris G. Leslie
Prisoners Held After Kentucky Arrests and Fruit Growers Meet
Two Indiana reformatory officers John McCafferty and Sheriff John Bowman returned from Greenville Kentucky with Doss Coghill an escaped inmate. Coghill will be held until Monday when Hubert Stone will be brought back for a violator sentence. Daviess County fruit growers planned a market framework at the court house to handle berries fruit and melons. Federal inspector J H Dickerson urged standard varieties proper sizing labeling marketing and high quality No 1 fruit to attract buyers and prevent overproduction.
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John
He McCafferty
Indiana Reformatory
Gheriff
John Bowman
Greenville
Reformatory
Kentucky
Coghill Grill
Daviess County
Bo Commissioners Room
Court House
Washington
U. S
S. H. Burton
Robert Barber
J. H. Dickerson
Federal Inspection Service
Department of Agriculture
Hem bree Funeral Services Today
Services for Frank A. Hem bree, local retired barber who died Thursday night were to be held this afternoon at 4 o'clock at the residence, 12 N. E. First street. Burial followed in Oak Grove cemetery.
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Frank A. Hembree
N. E
First Street
Oak Grove
Absent minded youths and a danger misperception
Two youths strolling downtown carry a three foot water moccasin captured at the lake. One lad insists the reptile is not dangerous while a young woman drives to breakfast then walks to work. A playful portrayal of forgetfulness and a quirky scene.
Sparrow Chases Food In Alley Wind Carries Prize
A sparrow darts through a narrow alley pursuing a tiny food fragment blown along by the wind. After a brisk chase, the bird seizes the morsel, a small moment of persistence rewarded.
Dozens Stop at Main Street Fountains for Ice Cold Water
Dozens of people gather at Main Street to partake in the city provided ice cold water, praising the refreshing drink as a grand and glorious offering from the city.
Unexpected Parade of Chats on Main Street
A young man hurried along the street this morning hoping to speak with a friend but found only a familiar poll parrot calling hello. A local business owner endured the heat at night and rose early to go fishing around three. The early bird failed to catch any fish.
Washington Posts Highest Official Temperature Yesterday
Washington reported the day’s highest official temperature, a record noted but not bemoaned as worth preserving. The report treats the figure as a curiosity rather than a point of lasting importance.
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Washington
Young lovers in a confectionery share weather chat
A boy and girl sit close in a confectionery speaking in low whispers about the weather. A laborer nearby says he plans to seek a cool shady spot tomorrow.
Typewriter stolen from Dr Burress’s office
Robbers noon today entered Dr B O Burress’s office in the Knights of Columbus building at Main and East Fourth street and carried away a new $46 typewriter. Police investigate as reports link the theft to a well organized local gang responsible for other recent city thefts.
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B. O. Burress
Knights of Columbus
Main
East Fourth Street
Dr. Burress
E. B. Smoot
State Bank
East Third
Dr. Smoot
Wheatland Home Destroyed by Fire
Elmer Mattingly's five room Wheatland house burned around 3 this morning while the family was away on a fishing trip. The origin of the blaze remains unknown and the fire consumed the entire residence with no contents saved. insurance reportedly covered the dwelling.
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Elmer Mattingly
Wheatland
Warl Mattingly
Troy Road
Mattingly
Tornado Tour Destroys Towns Across Iowa and Minnesota
Mason City Iowa June 20 reports describe a tornado path through southern Minnesota and northern Iowa. Wire service notes the funnel caused extensive damage and one man was killed overnight as heat wave fueled the storm.
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Mason City
Iowa
Minnesota
Ruth Nichols May Take Off Sunday
New York reports Ruth Nichols a society girl and record holding flyer may depart Bennett Airport on Sunday for the first leg of her planned trans Atlantic solo flight.
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New York
Ruth Nichols
Bennett Airport
Funeral rites for Michael Zinkan held at St Patrick's
Funeral services for Michael Zinkan of Reeve township were conducted this morning at 9 at St Patrick's Catholic Church in Corning with burial in the adjacent cemetery.
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Michael Zinkan
Reeve Township
St Patrick's Catholic Church
Corning
Gun battle at private party leaves a man dead
Authorities described a shooting at a private garage party near Morgan where Exner was killed or wounded and deputy Giebler shot several others. Exner had previously captured a kidnapper last year, tying him to Betty Ann Foster’s case in Vapa, Indiana.
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Ert
Aathinnease
Morgan
Exner
Giebler
Investi
Lorean
Exfame
Betty Ann Foster
Vaparaiso
Ind
Wis
Pary
Hamand Chevrolet Insures Employees With Group Life Plan
The Hamand Chevrolet Company, a Washington andsgiragaten area sales and service agency for Chevrolet, has adopted group life insurance for its 21 employees. Each employee receives 1000 in life insurance with a disability clause. premiums split between employee and employer. Insurance provided by Missouri State Life Insurance Company of St. Louis, through Buzan Hastings and Peoples National Company, general agents for the territory. Wood C. Smith, manager, cites strong public reception and notes Chevrolet operates the largest sales and service organization in Daviess and Martin counties. The move aims to reward loyalty and offer low-cost life coverage to workers.
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Hamand Chevrolet Company
Washington
Sgiragaten
Lance
Missouri State Life
Is Insurance Company
St. Lou
Buzan & Hastings
Peoples National Company
Wood C. Smith
Homann-Chévrolet Company
Chevrolet
Daviess
Martin
Reom
Solemn Mass Broadcast from New Orleans Planned
A solemn mass will be broadcast over Station WWIL in New Orleans at 10 o'clock Sunday morning. The four Sac a Heart brothers, missionaries, are featured. three local residents are among the group of teachers. Local boys now among the brothers have taught elsewhere.
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WWIL
New Orleans
Washington
Sunnyside shaft accident claims owner’s life
A Sunnyside cook shaft incident killed the owner, with burial arrangements made for Colbert family members. The incident involved the owner and family details remain pending.
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Hesday
Sunnyside
Cook
Conson
Colbert
Minister admits hanging hoax in church revival
Dallas June 20 Rev B P Brown a 30 year old Baptist minister confessed to his congregation that his sensational tale of being lynched at the church was a hoax. He described how he entered the church taped his mouth and hanged himself before changing his mind and that police found him alive.
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Dallas
Texas
B. P. Brown
Brown
Rosalie Masters Cut on Foot by Glass
In Odon Indiana on June 20 Rosalie Masters the young daughter of Mrs Tom Stout sustained a deep gash in her foot from stepping on a broken bottle barefoot. The cut bled heavily and received medical care with expected rapid recovery barring complications.
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Odon
Ind
Rosalie Masters
Tom Stout
Majestic Refrigerators Displayed at Johnson's Music Co
An advertisement in today's Democrat highlights Majestic electric refrigerators on display at Johnson's Music Company. Four five and seven cubic foot models are shown and an easy payment plan is available with purchase. Each unit comes with a three year guarantee.
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Democrat
Majestic
Johnson’ Music Company
Gary Bank Closes Doors in Gary Indiana
Indianapolis June 20 The First State Bank of Gary was closed today with Thomas Barr deputy state banking commissioner in charge. Frozen assets were blamed for the closing.
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Indianapolis
First State Bank of
Gary
Thomas Barr
Bodies pulled from quarry pool in Lima murder case
The bodies of Earl Truesdale and Thelma Woods were recovered from a quarry pool near Lima after disappearing from a Memorial Day dance. Truesdale, 20, and Woods, 17, were believed murdered. both were weighted with rocks and tied at the waist. A caretaker near the quarry was arrested.
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Lima
Ohio
Earl Truesdale
Thelma Woods
Truesdale
Miss Woods
Mrs Bedford-Jones Seeks Custody Of Children
Evansville June 20 1 Mrs Helen Bedford-Jones wife of novelist Henry Bedford-Jones filed in superior court for custody of their three children Helen Nancy Jane and Henry Jr The petition argues the father not fit as guardian The children are with the novelist in California having been placed in his care after the divorce
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Evansville
Helen Bedford-Jones
Henry Bedford-Jones
Helen
Nancy Jane
Henry, Jr
California
Plymouth man sentenced in Christmas slaying case
Plymouth Indiana June 20 Hargis Salyers pleaded guilty to a man slaughter charge in the death of 20 year old Paul Scheiman and drew a sentence of one to ten years. Simon Dryer convicted of murder chose not to appeal and received two to twenty one years. Joseph Whitney charged as an accessory after the fact was placed on probation.
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Indiana
Dickenson
Plymouth
Ind
Hargis Salyers
Paul Scheiman
Eve
Simon Dryer
Joseph Whitney
Wheat Harvesting Set to Begin Across County Soon
County tour suggests hundreds of acres will reach harvest readiness shortly. Expected yields appear strong this summer with estimates of 15 to 35 bushels per acre in several areas.
Greys Meet Taswell White Sox Tomorrow
The Washington Greys host Taswell White Sox on Sunday at home as they bolster their squad with new signings Aper and McClellan, both top players in national pastime. Management also implemented updates to stay current with the times.
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Washington Greys
Indiana
Taswell White Sox
Greys
Aper
McClellan
Agencies promote relief effort amid wartime welfare plan
Four agencies named by an acting committee chairman to organize emergency and employment relief through local chapters. The relief effort will be coordinated by a committee with plans to locate towns and carry on welfare work under government guidance.
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Ter
Fred C. Federal Gol Loe
Ittee
Ent
Democrat Force Gets Cherry Treat
William n ter, proprietor of a local nursery, reported strong demand for his red cherries. Baxter noted he has shipped nearly all his stock to consumers in Terre Haute, with color and quality driving sales.
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William N Ter
Baxter
Ers -Gerre Haute Consum
Boy and younger brother with gun fatal incident
Fragment of a news item describes a fatal shooting involving a boy and his younger brother. The text mentions a boy named Hyace, aged 14, and another boy, Ryan, aged 10, with reference to a Knox area and an accidental shooting. Details are incomplete due to OCR damage.
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Jack
Hyace
Knox
I Ryan
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