Accidents mar hot Sunday as several wrecks occur
A string of car crashes near Washington and Longpol es left multiple injured but none seriously hurt. In one collision a Studebaker driven by William H. Andrews met an Essex with five Vincennes women, all left with cuts and bruises. Miss Nef McArthur suffered the worst injuries after being ejected into mud from the bridge. George Smith's car overturned near Plainville during baptizing rites, engine failure causing a backslide into a tree and spill of occupants. A Dodge struck a pole on the State highway causing severe arm wounds to a young man. bystanders helped as motorists paused to view the damage.
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Longpoles
Studebaker
William H. Andrews
McCormick
Loogoater
Dr. Strange
Andrews S
Miss Nef) McArthur
Wilkerson Poster Service Company
Vincennes
Hart
Misa Blanche Hagleton
Prudential Insurance Co
Robinson
Alfred. Daugherty
George Smith
United Brethren
Ralph Jillon
Plainville
Lbs
Smith
Ste Alde
Daugherty
Daugherty Were Mr. and Mrs. Smillaha Son Robert and Clara Sturgill
River Bridge
Dodge
I. Eb
Penny Ignores Railroad Labor Board Actions in Chicago
June 25 Chicago report states a Pennsylvania based company ignored a reprimand from the United States Railroad Labor Board and completed more elections for employee representatives. The road announced that shop crafts and miscellaneous forces fields remain active, with Michigan data cited and a 76.4 percent figure referenced.
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Chicago
United States Railroad Labor Board
Courtship Letter Praises Aid After Near Drowning
A communication received states Mr Courtney thanked Bert Williams for swift assistance that helped prevent a tragedy during a near drowning incident. Mr Courtney conveyed appreciation before leaving for Inington, with details of the rescue not yet available.
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I San
Whitch
N. D. Courtney
Courtney War
Williams
Bun
Courtney
Bert Williams
Daviess County Farmers Harvest Wheat Amid Labor Shortage
Daviess County farmers push ahead with wheat harvest despite severe labor shortages. County Agent Berna hag reports farmers rely on regular labor as wages elsewhere draw workers away. Purdue University extension notes statewide farm labor scarcity with local groups offering help, warning that rapid grain ripening may lower yield and quality.
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Daviess County
Berna Hag
Purdue University
R Te
Purdue
Nce
Drowns in Wabash River Near Bloomington Noted
In Vincennes Indiana Lloyd Rice about 19 of Indianapolis drowned Sunday afternoon while swimming in the Wabash River below the rolling mill. Rice could not swim and waded into deep water where he disappeared. The body was recovered by Peckerson with assistance. The incident remains under investigation and awaiting further details from authorities.
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Vincennes
Ind
Lloyd Rice
Indianapolis
Wabash
Rice
Water Works Company
Albert
Frigk
Jody
Heat Wave Turbulence Across Midwest and Northeast
June reports from Indianapolis Chicago Detroit St Louis Milwaukee and New York detail continued heat wave conditions with multiple heat related deaths and drownings. The Weather Bureau warned the worst is passing by Tuesday night as temperatures hover in the 90s and above.
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Indianapolis
Chicago
Kansas Harvest Under Urgent Labor Demand
In Kansas City Missouri on June 25, twenty thousand hands are at work harvesting the wheat crop. The labor bureau director says available labor will meet immediate farmer needs, though heavy rains slowed southern harvesting. Grain across Kansas ripens almost simultaneously and swift action is required to prevent spoilage.
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Kansaga City
Kansas
United States Labor Bureau
Tipe
Dempsey Gibbons Bout Seeks Final Prize Financing
Great Falls Mont June 25 Promoters of the Dempsey Gibbons championship bout seek a financial backer to fund the final 409000 installment. With training underway for the July 4 Shelby fight, promoters hope a benefactor will advance funds to complete the prize and ensure the show proceeds.
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Great Falls
Mont
Jack Dempsey
Tommy Gibbons
Fm Shelby
Dempsey
May Postpone Coast to Coast Flight
Mineola July 2. The aviator does not intend to attempt his cross continental flight for another two weeks. After a plane is assembled to the pilot’s satisfaction he will make two or three test flights.
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Mineola
Bunset
Mavue Handy
Dissolution of Cabel 8 Kash Co Units to Reform as Individual
Mrs. Elva B. Cabel moves to dissolve the old Cabel & Kaufman Mercantile Co in circuit court with Judge Hastings appointing a receiver. She plans to operate as an individual, owning all common stock and most preferred stock, and will open a new store in the Washington hotel building on East Third Street next week. The firm previously conducted business in two ground floor rooms now being used again.
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Elva B. Cabel
Cabel & Kauftman Mercantile Co
Daviess County
Leaps From Elevated Train Injures Passengers
A Brooklyn elevated train car leaped from its tracks and plunged thirty feet to the street this afternoon, injuring several passengers. Police declared none were fatally hurt as crowds sought relief from the heat. In Albion, Michigan, ten people were injured when a man ran into a street car and a fall caused a crash into a building.
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New York
Brook
Acena
T. Ay
Rothry emblem Presented to Neliff by Washington Caston
In a display the Rothry emblem was presented to Nelif by Washington Caston during a scene featuring the Hukh cox store. The readable fragments describe a parade of displays and a likely public viewing of the emblem and its bearer.
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Rothry
Nelif
Washington
rans jj + caston
Tornado Damage Reported in Hettinger North Dakota
A rough North Dakota tornado damaged Hettinger and surrounding areas. Reports from Aberdeen note heavy destruction in Adams County with downed air lines and damaged railroad facilities amid storm commotion.
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North Dakota
St. Paul, Minn
Hettlnger
Aberdeen
Adama
Hettinger
Booze-Laden Ships Stand Off Shore
Report from New York on fourteen vessels close to shore carrying vast liquor stocks from the West Indies and Europe. Coast Guard cutter Manhattan traced the operation during a four day cruise. Nearly fifty boats involved in illicit shipments. Shipside liquor valued at $6.5 million with bootleggers holding about $16.8 million in stock.
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New York
Champaign
Branty
West Indies
Europe
United States
Internaonal Amugeling
New Jersey
Tirmer
Capes
United 88
Coast Guard
Manhattan
Rivera Park arrest leads to gambling crackdown in county
Jack Farris, owner of Rivera Park near White River, arrested on prohibition charge as Sunday dancing halted. A raid by Detectives Shepard and Shaw uncovered a large crap game with 50 participants near Petersburg. Thirty five men at the park face future prosecutions while Farris is jailed in Vincennes. Prosecution follows the park closure.
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Jack Farris
Rivera Park
Washington
White River
Petersburg
Igri
Jon Shepard
Daviess County Detective' S Association
Mr. Shaw
Shepard
Rivera
Farrie
Shaw
Farris
Vincennes
Ward
Pika County
Pike County
Tiel
Detectives Association
Rivera' Park
Buncay
Harding Warns Prohibition Stays Despite Enforcement Scandal
President Harding spoke in Denver on June 25 about prohibition enforcement amid a federal probe and indictments of former officials. He warned against efforts to repeal or weaken the Volstead Act, urging law abiding Americans to uphold the laws and criticizing lax states and officials who fail to enforce them. He emphasized the need for stronger enforcement, not modification, and urged nationwide conformity to the prohibition laws.
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Denver
Harding
Thittia
Bropatine
Choses Farm Work Instead of Jail in Knox County
A Knox County case reports a defendant choosing farm work over jail due to a labor shortage. The court fined $5 plus costs after a May arrest for intoxication, marking a third offense, with a brief stay to perform agricultural harvest duties amid mounting farm labor needs.
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Vincen Lad
Ind
Olter
Boing
Yail
Knox
Facing Unclear Terms, Local Officials Review
Unclear OCR fragment hints at civic or legal review as officials assess terminology and definitions. Readers are kept informed of ongoing discussions and potential actions affecting community procedures.
New York Customs Seize Beer Wine Liquor Vessels
June 25 reports say Cunard Line ships were seized by customs for liquor carried beyond the 1 mile limit. Crews resisted sealing as acts of disobedience. Officials warn further actions against vessels with contraband liquor. Prime Minister Baldwin notes no grounds for British protest over U S breaking seals in territorial waters.
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York
Cass
Cunard
Beron- Me
Olstead
Don
Stanldwin
Set Commons
Fran
United States
Tragic Ohio River shooting ends in deaths near town
In Ville, Kentucky, a man identified as Wil Hamamelatee allegedly shot his daughter Marie 15 then killed himself after a confrontation by the river. Three others were wounded including Thomas Rey 18 Charles Etter and Gertrude Frances. A respondent, Mamoiater Fred More, remains sought by authorities.
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Sville
Wil” Hitaamelatee
Marie
Connelly
Hpimeelf
Ohio
Thomas Rey
Charles Etter
Gertrude Francise
Fred
Zinsme
Affidavits Filed in Police Court Prompt Neighbor Dispute
Affidavits filed in city court arise from a neighborly clash between the Riley and Flannery families. Hearings will be set by Mayor McCarty on Thursday at ALD clock. Mary Riley faces a charge of provocation related to an incident on June 24. CyfHé White is charged with assault and battery.
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Flannery
McCarty
Mary Riley
Nelle Flannery
CyfHé White
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