Washington to host 1932 Labor Day celebration
100 delegates voted to stage the 1932 Labor Day gathering in Washington Indiana. The event could draw 25 000 to 40 000 people with city facilities, park space, parking for 5 000 to 10 000 cars, and a morning parade. Committees led by W A Wallace and J Curran set plans for entertainment, finance, speakers, bands, and concessions with a July 3 meeting in Winslow for final arrangements.
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Washington
Eastside Park
Washington Labor Unions
Chamber of Commerce
Daviess County Farm Bureau Organization
Southern Indiana Labor Day Association
John W. McCarty
City of Washington
Charles A. Kidwell
A. O. Arthur
County Farm Bureau
W. A. Wallace
Louis Nugent
Wallace
Winslow
Princeton
Ww.ua
Dr. J. Curran
J. Younginger
L. Austin
C. J. Shanks
Earry Bray
Charlies Pickett
Insurgents Killed By Marine Patrol In Nicaragua Fight
Three insurgents were killed and four wounded in a 15 minute battle with a United States marine patrol near San Ramon in northeast Managua. The Americans suffered no casualties and captured arms and clothing. The clash occurred on a Saturday.
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Managua
Nicaragua
United States Marine Patrol
Alfredo Rivas
San Ramon
Mrs Burkhardt Called To Hazelton For Ill Father In Law
Mrs P M Burkhardt of Dowrey avenue was called to Hazelton today due to the serious illness of her father in law Amos Burkhardt. Miss Dorothy A Doyle of Montgomery left today for Mante to attend Ball State Teachers college this summer.
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P. M. Burkhardt
Dow- Rey" Avenue
Hazelton
Amos Burkhardt
Dorothy . A. Doyle
Montgomery
Manete
Ball State Teachers College
Suma
John L Lewis calls miners in conference
Indianapolis June 20 representatives of the coal mining industry of Indiana and Illinois will meet June 22 to determine whether a joint conference of mine operators and workers shall be assembled to negotiate the call. John L Lewis president Mine Workers of America said the informal conference aims to aid wage contract talks. joint meetings previously failed and state governors intervened without result. The message went to Indiana and Illinois coal operators associations with delegates named. Springfield Ill June 20 United Press reports Lewis called a conference for a joint wage contract surprising Illinois district union leaders awaiting confirmation after consultations.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Illinois
John L. Lewis
Mine Workers of America
Tyewis
Indiana Coal Operators’ Association
Illinois Coal Operators’ Association
Springfield
Ill
United Press
Ind
United Mine Workers of America
Indianapo&l
John H. Walker
Illinois District Union
Plainville man’s car stolen found abandoned
The Ford touring car of W.H. Ritter of Plainville was stolen from N.BE Second street late Saturday. It was found abandoned on George street Sunday, undamaged. Ritter reported nothing missing except a few er astema he had bought left in the car before it was hozen. Binder twine, tools and other articles were not molested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.h.ritter
Plainville
N.be. Second Street
George’ Street
Mr. Ritter
Park Committee Buys Broadcaster For Eastside Park
The park committee of the city council purchased the sound system of Victor Potts to amplify radio programs and speeches at Eastside Park. It will be dedicated Tuesday night by rebroadcasting the Sharkey Schmeling prize fight for public entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Potts
Eastside Park
Minor operations performed today
Roberta and Jean Spaulding of 1600 Memorial Street underwent minor operations at a local hospital today.
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Roberta
Jean Spaulding
Memorial Eee
Plans for star Mail route between Washington and Odon
Indianapolis official Karns outlined plans to launch a star Mail route from Washington to Plainville Mora and Odon starting next Monday. The Big Four Railroad intends to end local gasoline train service and replace it with a passenger and freight shuttle. The route would use No. 133 southbound from Washington and No. 132 northbound from Washington, with limited baggage and freight cars to replace the gasoline trains. Karns seeks a temporary contract lasting six to eight weeks starting July 1, to run the mail service on this route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oti& K. Karns
Indianapolis
Clert
The
Railways Mail Service
Washington
Plainville
iEmora
Odon
Big Fi
Ali
Karns
Washington 11
Fressenger
Tempo
Fragmentary Night Notice Finds Shattered Clues
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a late night paste and cha with reck ing. It references an amount of 1 and gests. No clear names, places, or events are readable. The text is incomplete and cannot establish a definite news item.
Mrs. Lee Pur on Maysville Road and County Hospital Notice
Fragmentary OCR item references Mrs Lee Pur Maysville road Four railroad and county hospital Gillanobular. The readable text provides no clear event or action to report.
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Lee
Maysville Road
Gillanobular
Alabama man arrested on intoxication charge
Ben Park of Alabama was arrested here Saturday evening and held on a charge of intoxication. He was to be arraigned today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Park
Alabama
Federal tax bill takes effect tomorrow with phased dates
Federal tax law goes into effect soon with some provisions starting July 1 or July 6. Banks will track checks and charge two cents per check. light companies collect a three percent levy. mortgages transfers and deeds taxed at transfer. Oil firms raise gasoline prices by 1.1 cents to cover new federal motor fuel tax.
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Iight
Farm Bureau
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Shear Luck Try Your Great Fun and Profitable Contest
A contest offers first to third prizes for assembling and decorating twelve printed subjects. The prize depends on neatness and correctness. Participants are urged to cut out pieces, name them, and keep all cutouts until the end. A prominent Washington figure once a cowboy is highlighted, with guidance to tell friends and join for cash rewards.
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Pries
Democrats Gather in Capital Tonight at Eight
Democrats converge in the capital for a gathering set to begin at eight o clock. The event brings party members and supporters together in a show of unity and planning for upcoming activities.
Democrats Weigh Short Platform At Convention
Chicago dispatch reports Jouett Shouse urging a brief platform of about 300 words and seeking permission to publish it. He wants economic questions more prominent in the resolution committee while avoiding the prohibition issue. Roosevelt forces claim 691 votes pre roll call and expect to reach 770 or more. Smith and anti-Roosevelt allies prepare to rally favorite sons.
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United Press
Chicago
Jouett Shouse
Democratic National Executive Committee
Shou
Shouse
Resolution Committee
Roosevelt
York
Forday
James Farley
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Farley
Alfred E. Smith
James A. Farley
Sourvelt
Democratic ‘National
Copveaiall
Smith-Raskob
Democratic Party
Platform Tentatively Drawn Up For Indiana Fi Approval Tuesday
Democrats gather for the state convention to draft a platform and select candidates for 1932. A strong repeal of the eighteenth amendment is urged by multiple factions, with proposals aligning to or diverging from the GOP stance. McNutt's influence looms as party leaders push a temperance plank while seeking unity at Cable Tabernacle tomorrow.
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Delé
Paul V. McNutt
United States
Frank McHale
Logansport
Reed
McNutt
R. Earl
Frank Mayr Jr
M T
John Free Kolgomo
Meee Posey
Terrera
Indianapolis
Ind
Claypool
Cable Tabernacle
Indiana
Noppartisan
Perry McCarty
Paoli
Samuel ‘Trabue
Rushville
Resolutions Committee
Ee McNutt
Frank
Indiana University Law School
W. Plank
Miss Jewel Franklin Leaves Terre Haute for ISU Summer
Miss Jewel Franklin departed Terre Haute this morning to attend Indiana State College this summer. She will study there and join campus activities, pursuing courses and experiences aligned with her academic goals.
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Jewel Franklin
Terre Haute
Indiana State College
Samuel Adams Dies After Long Illness at 77
Samuel T. Adams, 77, longtime Washington resident, died Sunday at his Cosby road home after a two year illness. Born April 27, 1855 in Ripley County Indiana, he married Isabelle Walter in 1894 and had one child. He farmed in Davis County after moving there in 1905 and was a Woodmen of the World member. Survived by widow, one sister, and a sister in law, the family funeral is set for Tuesday at Myers residence with Rev J Luther Stone, burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. James A. Gills & Sons directing.
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Samuel T. Adams
Washington
Cosby Road
Oak Grove
Mr. Adams
Ripley County
Indiana
Samuél
Catherine
Moor) Adams
Isabelle
Prs Walter
Daviess County
Woodmen of the World
Arnold Myers
Mary Morris
Bridgeport
Ind
Anna French
Osgood
Myers
Troy Road
J. Luther Stone
Oak Grove Cemetery
James A. Gills & Sons
Vincennes Pastor Speaks at Bethel Church
The Epworth and Junior Leagues of the Washington Methodist will meet at Bethel Church Tuesday evening June 21 at 7 45. Rev A M Brown of Vincennes district president will deliver the address and is described as an interesting speaker promising a good evening of entertainment for all attendees. Public invited.
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Epworth
Washington Methodist Credit
Bethel Chuch
A. M. Brown
Vincennes
Brown
Plainville Woman Arrested Saturday in Fraudulent Check Case
Plainville resident Mary te of Plainville was taken into custody Saturday by Sheriff Ed Rankin and released to Vigo county sheriff to be transported to Terre Haute to answer fraudulent check charges. The case centers on alleged check fraud linked to the Plainville area.
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Ed Rankin
Vigo County
Terre Haute
Mary Te
Plainville
Appropriation Aids Local Farmers Meeting Planned
The 12 Federal Land Banks program is to aid Daviess County Farm Loan Association borrowers by deferring interest payments. Directors urge members to attend Friday June 24 at 9 a.m. in the courthouse, where Jessie M. Ankle of the Federal Land Bank will attend with important news.
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Congress
Daviess County
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Bethel
Federal Land Bank
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