Fox Chasers Gathering Draws State Officials to Daviess County
Washington and Daviess county push fox chaser events as the Daviess County Fox Association hosts a week long meeting. Harry G. Leslie leads speakers with a Wednesday October 16 address at 3 pm, joined by a party of prominent men and state officials. Inman of Indianapolis set for Thursday, races and numerous awards mark the program. Park facilities, campgrounds, electrical service, water, and lake enhance the gathering as locals anticipate a large turnout and extended camping.
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Quakes Cause Great Alarm in New Zealand
Wellington reports flood of tremors with 21 shocks in eight hours sparking evacuations across Murchison district and inland settlements. Dispatches note damaged slopes, fallen trees, and disrupted supply lines as South Island towns brace for aftershocks and continued danger.
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Wellington
Murchison
London
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Daily Telegraph Today
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Mt. Stevens
Westport
Drownings and Auto Accidents Cause the Most Deaths
United Press reports violence claimed thirteen lives in Indiana over the weekend, mostly from drownings and automobile accidents. Roy Pifer of Metamora Ohio died when his car crashed after a tire blew at Huntington track. Flora Mills died in a car crash near Hart. Orman Stainbrook, 17, drowned in Shelbyville. William Cushion, 9, drowned at Fort Wayne. Edward Lancaster, 24, drowned in a stone quarry near Muncie. Anthony Calabro, 21 months, scalded to death in South Bend. Walter Butler, 41, committed suicide in Martinaville by gas. Jeanne Hubbard, 31, killed in an Evansville-area auto collision. George H Dryden, 39, farmer, died in a field accident near Madison. John Bin, 14, drowned in a lagoon near Hammond. Andrew Larson, 74, killed near Plymouth by a car strike. Dog killed in the lightning near a swimming scene.
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Indiana
Roy Pifer
Metamora
Ohio
Huntington Track
Flora Mills
Khart
Orman Stainbrook
Shelbyville
Fort Wayne
Cushion
Edward Lancaster
Muncie
Anthony Calabro
Uth Bend
Walter Butler
Martinaville
Evansville
Ammond
Jeanne Hubbard
George H. Dryden
Ouse
John bin
Detroit
Mich
Hammond
Andrew Larson
Farmer
Plymouth
Unclear storm winds hit outskirts near Washington
A heavy wind and rain swept the area around 1 30 reports indicate a thunderstorm moving in from the southeast. The sudden storm uprooted trees damaged an orchard and caused debris to fly as residents watched the sky clear shortly after.
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Washington
Prince George Event Promotes New Electric Ranges
James P. Dent announces a demonstration of modern electric ranges at the high school gymnasium today at o clock. Mr Adk mentions a domestic expert from Monarch will be on site Tuesday at 2 in the afternoon.
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Adk Ted
Local Woman on Program at Indiana Tuberculosis Conference
The regional tuberculosis conference of Indiana will be held in Evansville on June 28 at the YWCA. A full program includes talks by Mrs. H. H. Marshall, Mrs. J. C. Beadles, Martha Peters, and Amy B. Sims. Dr. Eve J. Buxton, Dr. C. A. Hartley, and Dr. Paul D. Crim will address topics on health agencies, county health programs, and tuberculosis as a medical problem. Luncheon features Jim Hawkins' Health Yarn by Pearl Blasing.
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Evansville
Indiana
Second and Vine Streets
H. H. Marshall
Vanderburgh County
T. B. Association
Daviess County Association
T. B.martha Peters
Gibson County
Foundation For Nursing Service
Amy B. Sims
Indiana Tuberulosis Association
Jim Hawkins
Pearl Blasing
Eve J. Buxton
Rockport
C. A. Hartley
Paul D. Crim
Ard
Cannelton
Purdue Alumni Meet Here June 30
Purdue alumni gather in Eastside for a June 30 meeting. Students and attendees are invited to attend the event and participate in activities.
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Purdue
Mrs Bayes Returns to Chicago After Visit
Mrs. T. W. Bayes has returned to Chicago following a visit here with her mother Mrs. Mitta Kauffman.
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T. W. Bayes
Chicago
Mitta Kauffman
Death comes for Rosa May Myers at 51 in Raglesville
Rosa May Myers died Sunday afternoon at 2 30 after a two month illness from dropsy. Born July 28 1877 in Daviess county she lived most of her life in the northeast county area. She was the daughter of Rezia and Peeba Overton and married Allen K Myers September 24 1899. Survived by husband, three children George Maria Gene and Wilma, and four brothers J A Overton Fred Overton William Overton and Elmer Overton. Funeral at Eaglesville Methodist church Tuesday at 10 30 with burial in the local cemetery.
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Allen K. Myers
Raglesville
Myers
Daviess County
Rezia
Peeba
Chestnut) Overton
George
Maria Gene
Wilma
J. A. Overton
Fred Overton
Odon
William Overton
Terre Haute
Elmer Overton
Plainville
Eaglesville Methodist Church
Sam Sturgeon Fined Ten Dollars and Costs
Sam Sturgeon arrested yesterday afternoon at West Seventeenth and Walnut streets and charged with information. This afternoon he pleaded guilty and was fined ten dollars and costs. He will serve forty days in jail in default of payment.
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Sam Sturgeon
West Seventeenth
Walnut Streets
Coram Nobis Writ Sought By Man In Indiana
Terre Haute Ind June 24 Counsel for George Gulser 56 serving 2 to 21 year term for manslaughter today was to ask for a writ of coram nobis in circuit court. The action mirrors a tactic used recently by D C Stephenson to seek release from prison. Its purpose is to gain relief from a judgment or conviction.
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Ind
George Gulser
Indiana
D. C. Stephenson
Indiana Kian Dragon
Petersburg Man Undergoes Minor Hospital Operation
J. G. Wilhite of Petersburg underwent a minor operation at the local hospital today.
Four Spanish aviators missing after Cartagena takeoff
Ferrol Spain June 24 four Spanish destroyers the Alcedo de Velasco Laszaga and Sanchez searched the Atlantic for aviators who left Cartagena 67 hours earlier seeking the United States. Despite reports of possible landing on Azores islands fear grows they are lost at sea. The Spanish government and several geoplanes the destroyers and a Portuguese gunboat hunt the missing plane. A steamer reportedly saw a flare 1400 miles east of New York raising hope the plane signaled for help.
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Remon
Franco Ghee Ee
United States
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Cartagena
Spain
Azores
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Buffalo Bridge
New York
Tickets Put On Sale Today For Dance And Concert
Admission tickets for the dance and concert by Johnny Johnson and his band under the Knights of Colupt go on sale today. Tickets are available at the Johnson Migle store with arrangements similar to prior engagements and a strong turnout expected.
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Ruth Meade Hospitalized After Minor Operation
Ruth Meade aged about 40 underwent a minor operation at the local hospital today. Mr and Mrs Charlies Head of Petersburg were among the guests visiting friends in Washington on Sunday.
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Charlies
Petersburg
Washington Sundey
Former Prohi Agent Indicted in Multiple Cases
South Bend June 24 United States Marshal O Hall and deputies served warrants in the Fort Wayne district to arrest more than 100 men named in grand jury indictments. Conrad Bivin Bloomington Ind former ace of the prohibition department in South Bend is named in a liquor conspiracy case. He was indicted in both South Bend and Fort Wayne conspiracies. Richard McGreevy and Huntington residents face charges of evading bankruptcy assets and postal law violations and were due to accept capture and post bond.
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Fort Wayne
Trigay
Ured
Conrad Bivin
Bloomington
Ind
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Ace
Prohibition Department
Bivin
Richard McGreevy
Huntington
Fear Europe Faces Peril Warned By German Foreign Minister
Berlin June 24 Gustave Stresemann German foreign minister, speaking in the Reichstag, warned that Europe is in danger. He spoke in a weak voice leaning on a chair, outlining his treaty proposal and stressing urgent measures to avert crisis.
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Berlin
Gustave Stresemann
Germany
Reichstag
Rain This Afternoon Brings Brief Weather Relief
The rain this afternoon offered short relief from the heat for farmers and residents. the relief was temporary, with conditions remaining unsettled and forecasts indicating limited precipitation ahead.
Dedication of New Church in Washington
Yesterday the new church was dedicated, a fine addition to Washington's places of worship. The congregation is congratulated for making its erection possible. Rev. Cable of Indianapolis conducted the dedication services.
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Washington
Rev. Cable
Indianapolis
Improvements on Second Floor Masonic Home Completed
The second floor of the Masonic home has undergone extensive upgrades. The west room becomes a social room, the club room moves to the east room, and the layout now connects the kitchen to the social area. The floor is sanded, stained, and waxed, furniture rebuilt, a women's rest room added, an electric orthophonic Victrola installed, and pool and billiard tables relocated to the last room.
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Masonic Home
Order
Tunney Denies Breach of Promise Charges
Bridgeport Connecticut June 24 retired heavyweight champion Tunney through his counsel filed a general denial to breach of promise charges brought by Catherine King Fogarty and filed a cross complaint alleging twice he received valuable consideration to have the charges dropped. The answer, filed in county court by Otto Homer v. Curing, states Tunney gave cash to the woman on two occasions prior to a second engagement, to prevent renewal of the charges.
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Ne - Tunney
Benial
Atherine King Fogarty
Ade
Tunney
Otto Homer
Curings
Funeral services held for Garland Burkhart at Oak Hill Cemetery
Garland Burkhart one day old son of Ett and Winnie Burkhart of 410 George Street died Saturday. Funeral services were held Sunday at 9 30 a m with Elwood Williams in charge. Burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery. Parents and two brothers Morris and Max survive.
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Byett
Winnie Eaton Burkart
George Street
Oakan Cemetery
Elwood Williams
Morris
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