Aither well may be drilled in tomorrow
Five delays since last Friday slowed work at the Aither oil site with four halted jobs and a final hole setback. Pred Hartman, in charge, said drilling would resume and be finished tomorrow after filling the hole. First oil sand reached at 974 feet. hole went bad near Gos foot, delaying the project. Hartman expects field activity to continue through the summer in Veale township and Dayiese county, with potential multiple wells boosting local interest.
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Pred Hartman
Hartman
Veale
Gaither Farm
Dayiese
Beverage war starts in west Des Moines
June 26 reports a brewing dispute involving Daniel Bilener of Manitowoc Wisconsin brewing, bootlegging near beer in Iowa. The tale references Wisconsin Brewery products entering Iowa markets and related legal tensions.
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Des Moines
Laws
Daniel Bilener
Manitowoc
Wis
Wiscon
Lowa
Five Nations Hunt Flyers Search Spanish Air Loss
Madrid reports a multinational search for missing Spanish aviators Ramon Farnco and three companions. Great Britain Italy France and Portugal joined Spain in a wide hunt, deploying naval and air resources east of Portugal and the Azores for the jet seaplane incident recovery.
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Madrid
Spain
der Ramon Farnco
Spa
Great Britain
Italy
France
Portugal
Azores
Lagie from Wheatland Released After Support Payment
John Lagie was arrested by Sheriff Bowman for failure to provide for his wife and children near Odon. He was released this morning after paying the amounts due to Lagie and the children.
London Labour Move Toward Soviet Trade Pact
The British Labour Party signals steps to fulfill a campaign pledge by resuming diplomatic and trade relations with the Soviet government, aiming to restore ties and broaden economic engagement. The move reflects a shift in postwar policy as London seeks practical cooperation with Moscow.
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London
England
British Labor Party
Odon Boy Submits to Minor Operation
Richard Hayes of Oden, son of a local resident, undergoes a minor operation as reported in the community note. The brief item records a health event affecting a young local resident and notes the family’s involvement.
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Odon Boy
Richard Hayes
Oden
Sugar hearings open as many enter protest
Washington, June 26. Sugar growers and manufacturers from Porto Rico to the mainland push for a three cents a pound sugar rate as a challenge to the 2.20 cent present rate. A lengthy list of witnesses seeks to be heard, signaling a major tariff fight. Industry groups push propaganda to sway the Senate subcommittee, though hearings may duplicate House Ways and Means procedures.
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Washington
Extreet Sean
Porto Rica
Phildel Can Antarase Cient Snesie
Day
Senate
Reed Smoot
House
Ways and Means Committee
Kaolin Book in Demand Across Lawrence and Nearby Counties
Demand surges for the 1919 Kaolin of Indiana by Dr. W W Logan, issued by the state conservation department. The 125 page volume covers kaolin use in alum cake, pottery and refractories with 42 plates, priced at 25 cents as production cost.
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Lawrence
Indiana
W. W. Logan
State Conservation Department
Logan
Prosecutor prosecutions drop last year amid fewer cases
There were 1,376 fewer crime prosecutions last year, dropping from 1,821 to 18,443. However, cases increased.
Fragmentary notice from a meeting record
The readable portions indicate a lodge gathering with a verdict and upcoming elections for officers next Tuesday night. Refreshments are expected, and a degree may be conducted.
Gandits Hold Up Attendant at Vincennes Refining Station
A robbery occurred at a Vincennes refining station around six last night. The assailants, two men, escaped in a Studebaker with about $30 in cash. Attendant Gilbert, supervising the station, reported a tense scene and brief exchange before the money vanished.
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Vincennes
Gilbert
Coroner Sits In Office Amid Ongoing Inquiry
A coroner remains in his office as investigators pursue unclear leads. The brief note records steady workflow and no immediate public statements from officials.
Sewer Trial in Evansville Details Graft Allegations
In Evansville Indiana the sewer contract graft case continues in circuit court. A city witness testifies about contractor failures and alleged irregularities including lean concrete mixtures and straw in concrete. The case centers on improper expenses and misused funds related to sewer construction.
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Evansville
Ind
$250000 Suit Continues In Chicago Court
Chicago June 26 Life held no more glamor for Ann Livingston after she learned her wedding with Franklin Harding a millionaire oil burner manufacturer had been cancelled. She testified the ceremony was called off and framed her claim around a prenuptial agreement dispute while the case against the 62 year old Chicago inventor proceeds.
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Chicago
Ann Livingston
Franklin
Harding
Hama
Livingston
Fruit Growers to Gather Saturday in Washington City Hall
A meeting of the Daviess county fruit growers will be held Saturday at 7 30 p m in the Washington City Hall. Topics include brown rot, peach market prospects, and plans for a July 11 field day with Purdue University expert F C Gaylord to assist farmers with orchard problems.
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Daviess Panty Fruit Growers
City Hall of
Washington
F. C. Gaylord
Purdue University
Daviess County
Tax system blamed as tax delinquencies rise in Indiana
Indiana farmers face a 5.28 percent tax rate on the hundred dollars with rising delinquencies and bankruptcies. Lewis Taylor of the Indiana Farm Bureau warns the tax burden is crushing, as meetings through July and August discuss budgets and waste. Officials seek to minimize expenditures while fighting unfunded state transportation remnants.
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Indiana K. Bureau News
Lewis ‘Taylor
Indiana Fargi Bureau Federation
Tax and Legislative Department
Indiana
Taylor
Nusbaum
Indiana Tagpay Associators
State Board of
Baptist Brotherhood Meeting Friday Night at Edwardsport
Baptist Brotherhood will convene Friday night at Edwardsport with a social hour from 6 to 7 and banquet at 7. Rev. A. A. Conn of Seymour is named as principal speaker. local church cars depart between 5:30 and 6 o'clock.
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Baptist Brotherhood
Edwardsport
A. A. Conn
Seymour
Baptist Church
Grand Jury Probe Hinted For Lake County Politics
South Bend Indiana reports a federal grand jury investigation into alleged political fraud and illegal voting in Lake County during the 1928 presidential election. U S district attorney Oliver Loomis disclosed talks in Calumet region on Tuesday and Wednesday about information he deemed important though not to be disclosed.
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South Bend
Ind
Lake County
U. S
Oliver M. Loomis
Oe Loomis
Calumet
Man Shot by Terre Haute Officer in June Incident
Indianapolis June 6 Louis A. Fendler was shot in the leg by Terre Haute police officer James Cronin when he attempted to flee. Fendler, wanted in Terre Haute for contempt of court and neglect of his wife and two children, was arrested here Tuesday and given a continuance.
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Indianapolis
Louis A. Fendler
James Cronis
Terre Haute
Fendler
Uigolo Cronin
Supreme Court decision clarified in DC Stephenson appeal
Indianapolis reports that the supreme court handed down the final ruling in the DC Stephenson matter. Coram nobis arguments were cited as paving the path to the decision, with the court noting that the petition faced certain predicaments.
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Indianapolis
Saene
Supreme Court
Stephenson
Forty four miners entombed in sea mine disaster
In Tokio on June 26 an underwater coal mine on the Watsushime Archipelago collapsed as seawater surged, trapping forty four miners beneath the seabed. Rescue teams scrambled to reach the workers as authorities declared a priority response.
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Tokio
Japan
Watsushime Archipelago
Council approves anti war treaty today
The council today approved an anti war treaty marking a formal commitment to pacifism and international diplomacy, with officials citing reduced conflict risk and strengthened global cooperation.
Panic Response Sparks Over One Man in Chicago
In Chicago on June 26 a crowd of about five hundred communicants created a loud scene after a single man triggered widespread panic. Police intervened to restore order as worshippers evacuated from the hall and local officials assessed the incident.
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Chicago
Two Vincennes Newspapers Merge Rumors Surface
Unconfirmed reports suggest a merger between two Vincennes papers may proceed. Officials and editors indicate talks continue, with potential changes to branding and coverage.
Capone Begins Battle to Regain Freedom
In Philadelphia on June 26 Alphonse Capone filed a writ of coram nobis in municipal court seeking relief from his no year sentence. The move targets Judge John Walsh, who previously sentenced Capone and bodyguard Cline to prison after a guilty plea to carrying concealed weapons, arguing legal errors in the arraignment and questions over the writ’s applicability. The coram nobis remedy lies within the court that issued the original sentence.
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Iladelphia
Alphonse
John Walsh
Capone
Cline
Lin
Werd
Pennsylvania
Next move should come from Hoover in disarmament talks
British circles in London in June 68 argue the next step toward national disarmament should come from Washington, preferably from President Hoover. They note most action has occurred here and believe greater US government personal involvement would aid the process, despite ambassadors already participating.
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London
England
Washington
Hoover
United States
Funeral Arrangements Set for Local Resident
Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday afternoon at 2 30 at the home of Charles L Anderson located at West and North streets. Burial will follow in Oak Grove cemetery with Rev. Peel presiding. Friends from a distance are expected to arrive for the service.
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Charles L. Anderson
West
North Streets
Oak Grove Cemetery
Rev. Peel
Wanda Cooper Taken by Death
Wanda C. Cooper aged 18 died at Daviess county hospital after a weeklong illness. Born in Washington on April 11 1911 she lived here most of her life and attended local schools before moving to Champaign. Burial at Hawkins cemetery with James A. Gill in charge. survivor include mother Mrs Clyde Saunders and stepfather.
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Wanda C. Cooper
Daviess County Hospital
Miss Cooper
Washington
Champaign
Hawkins Cemetery
James A. Gill
Clyde Saunders
Marble tourney ends in the East
Ocean City New Jersey June 26 Charles Albany of Philadelphia and Milroy White of Olean New York tied for first in elimination matches of the national marble tournament today each having won sixty matches and lost four
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Ocean City
N. J
Charles Albany
Philadelphia
Milroy White
Olean
N. Y
Ralph De Palma Builds Speed Car in Florida Plans
Rumors say veteran racer Ralph DePalma is perfecting a supercharged car in his workshop. Whispers claim the machine aims to surpass Florida speed records once he competes, potentially beating Ray Keech and Sir Henry Segrave.
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Florida
Ray Keech
Henry Sea
MISREAD TRIP REPORT FROM MINNEAPOLIS TO NORTHFIELD
A fragment from Minneapolis dated June 26 notes a travel route between the Twin Cities Hastings and Northfield. The garbled text mentions a trip by air or rail covering about 6,000 feet and references Satsbeaben and aiem ave. with unclear context.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Aiem Ave
Neil
Memorial Marker Placed for D A B R in Indianapolis
A local picture in The Indianapolis Star shows the D. A. B R Memorial on Southeast Second Street erected by the Kite River Chapter of Davies County. The marker stands above the grave of George ash conjectured in the caption.
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Indianapolis Star
D. A. BR
Secondtreet
Kite River
Davies County
George Ash
Roof Fire Ignites At W P Hen Home On Washington Ave
Central fire department responded to an alarm at 1001 Washington avenue this morning. A roof fire caused $15 damage when sparks from the flue set the roof ablaze.
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Central Fire Department
W. P. Hen
Washington Avenue
Resignation Demanded of Fort Wayne Baptist Pastor
In Fort Wayne Indiana June reports indicate a petition signed by a portion of the congregation calling for the resignation of Reverend Akan of the Baptist church. The move arises from disputes within the church leadership and community groups.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Tageo
Akan
Sameenee
Aigety Devs
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