Joseph Disser Victim of Heat on Farm in Barr Township
Joseph Disser aged 76 died from heat while working in fields near Loogootee Indiana on Friday afternoon. The heat wave sent temperatures near 101 degrees. He left his binder and sank unconscious, dying about 6 pm after a doctor was summoned. Survived by wife Zinkan and three children Kyben Christiana and others. Funeral at St. Peter’s Montgomery with burial in St. Peter’s cemetery.
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Barr Township
Joseph
Diesel
Loogootee
Disser
Here
Loogooteene
Yesteray
Washington
Ontgomery
Cannerburg
Dieser
Ce Zinkan
Kyben
Ee Oe Christiana
Biso
John Disger
Montgomery
Patrick Disger
St. Louis
John Montees
Ne Smith
Indianapolis
Jess Alberty
Joel
Gaint
St. Peter's Cemetery
City Swelters Under Record Heat In Midwest
Chicago and the Midwest endured extreme heat with temperatures near 100 degrees as a new record soared to 101 by Friday afternoon and 98 reported elsewhere. Forecasters warned of a prolonged heat wave with little relief and no rain expected before early next week.
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Chicago
Midwest
Drowning of Nine Year Old Ham in Asheville
Tommy Ham nine son of Mr and Mrs T D Ham of Asheville N C drowned last Thursday funeral held in Asheville according to local relatives Washington residents were formerly from there.
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Tommy Ham
T. D. Ham
Asheville
N. C
Washington
Poison Probe Continues In Greenfield Murder Mystery
Greenfield Indiana June 27 the Greenfield poison murder probe shifted back here with Boone county officials planning interviews of picnic attendees. They aim to re enact the Lebanon picnic to determine if strychnine was placed in sandwiches and to review statements from Virginia and Alice Jean Simmons and the Simmons family. Horace Jackson recalled a bitter sandwich but denied using toothpicks as a distinguishing method. Lois Jackson testified three toothpicks made her ill. Coroner Owsley of Lebanon leads the probe expected to finish today while local Water Company talks with New York experts continue for a tentative agreement on a regional water plan.
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Greenfield
Ind
Lebanon
Boone County
Virginia
Alice Jean Simmons
John W. Simmons
Horace Jackson
Lois Jackson
Owsley
Roine
New York
la Testes
Comers Ks
Mr. Howe
Neral Management
York
Post and Gatty Continue Trip Across Asia and Russia
Vladivostok to Blagovestschensk reports show Wiley Post and Harold Gatty landing in mud at Blagovestschensk en route from Irkutsk. The Winnie Mae, delayed by the field mishap, planned to resume flight as they race toward New York, aiming to complete a near world circumnavigation after flying about 8,750 miles of the 15,000 mile journey. The record voyage drew a large reception in the Atlantic crossing sequence and stirred hopes of a successful completion.
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Vladivostok
Russia
Winnie Mae
Wiley Post
Harold Gatty
Blagovestschensk
Irkutsk
Gheenwich
Post
Gatty
Ain
New York
Blagovesthy
Denmark
Liberty N
Major operation performed on Pauline Farris in Daviess County
Pauline Farris of North Fourth Street underwent a major operation at Daviess County Hospital this morning. The appendectomy was successful, according to officials.
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Pauline Farris
N. E. Pourth Street
Daviess Coma
Balti more & Ohio R R May 1931 finances decline
Operating revenue for May 1931 reached 13 950 408 dollars, down from 19 230 278 in May 1930. May 1931 expenses fell to 10 659 756 dollars from 13 937 081, leaving net revenue of 2 284 368 versus 4 091 228 a year earlier. First five months of 1931 show declines in both revenue and expenses, with nine month net income at 8 445 346 compared to 14 029 178 in 1930, a drop of 5 583 832.
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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Two Boy Scout Congils Merge For This Area
At a joint meeting for White River and Lost River Councils in Bloomington on Wednesday June 24 a merger vote formed one council. It will cover 3717 square miles with 186233 population, start with 46 troops and 1106 scouts supervised by 360 men.
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White River Council
Lost River Council
Bloomington
Boy Scouts of America
Lost River
Lawrence
Orange
Martin
Daviess
Bedford
Washington
Mitchell
French Lick
Paoli
Loogootee
Orleans
West Baden
Qualitic
Shoals
Odon
C.M. Finnell
Chicago
R. Currie
H. H. Purkhiser
Areli Jones
Oolitic
Martin McConnell
Stanley Chrisier
0. C. Roberts
Mr. Purkhiser
Denbo
Raymond Stout
W. C. Ellis
Limer Busan
Louis Becovitz
F. H. Austin
W. ©. Sullivan
Mr. Currie
Arthur Lowe
E. W. Fitch
Dennis Freeman
Worthington
Currie
Purchiser
Arthur Allen
Mr. McConnell
Tragic boxing death shocks Vincennes crowd
Lawrence Connell an 18 year old Terre Haute fighter died after a fifth round knockout at a Vincennes ring. He collapsed after the bout and died at Good Samaritan Hospital with reports of brain hemorrhages and concussion. An autopsy was planned to determine the cause.
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Vincennes
Ind
Lawrence
Larry
Connell
Terre Haute Bower
Good Samaritan Tal
Lawrenceville
O'Donnell
O'Gonnell
Cehnes
Shuppert
Mnell
Initiation for K C S at Jasper by Knights of Columbus
Jasper Council Knights of Columbus will host the thirteenth district Sunday for initiation. District Deputy Harry Kitchin and his Richmond, Indiana team will exemplify the degrees. In the heat the usual lunch will be held after the initiatory work. A large crowd from Washington is expected.
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Jasper Council Knights of Columbus
Harry Kitchin
Richmond
Ind
Washington
Herron Family Visit to Evansville Spends Day Here
Mr and Mrs W A Herron and daughter Barbara Jean of Evansville spent Friday here with Mrs Wm Sellers and family Barbara Jean remained for several days visit noting the extended stay of the guest in town.
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W. A. Herron
Barbara Jean
Evansville
Treasury toSeek Broad Trade Embargo Against Soviet Russia
Washington reports the U S treasury plans a sweeping embargo on all imports from Soviet Russia effective next January under tariff provisions ban on products from indentured labor The move would mark the most drastic action of its kind in recent history and hinges on interpreting Russian labor as forced labor The plan follows a United Press dispatch detailing the proposed policy shift and its basis in tariff law and labor conditions in Russia.
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Washington
U. S. Treasury
Russia
United Press
Treasury
G A R Hosts Ladies Candy Night at Mrs Home
The G A R group hosted a women’s gathering at a home on East Walnut Street marking a community social event. Local attendees included Mrs with details listing a 30 East Walnut Street address for the meeting.
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East Walnut Street
Twelve Die From Heat Wave in Indiana
United Press reports twelve deaths across Indiana due to a record heat wave over two days. Drowning accounted for six fatalities in rivers and lakes. others died from heat prostration or heat-related illness. Notables include youths Zeddy Cox and Irene Stites and elderly residents like Francis Bennett and Charles Whitehead. The weather bureau warned no relief soon as temperatures exceeded 100 in several towns.
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United Press
Indiana
U. S
Indianapolis
William Morris
Evansville
Zeddy Cox
White River
Irene Stites
Clinton
Wabash River
James Kulow
Kokomo
Samuel R. Parms
Argos
Francis Bennett
Walton Lake
Terre Haute
Laura Stewart
Sullivan
F. Achenbach
Nobiesville
Sinclair Station Robbed Last Night at Meridian
Burglars pried open the front door of the Sinclair filling station at Meridian and South streets. They took pennies from a peanut machine, five gallons of motor oil from the basement, and 10 gallons of gasoline from the tanks. Owner Henry Thombleson reported the break to police this morning.
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Sinclair
Meridian
South Streets
Henry Thombleson
Denial Clears Rumor Of Soeder Youth Death
Relatives and neighbors of Clif ford Soeder 17 son of Mike Soeder of St Joseph county say no death occurred. They report he is alive and working on the farm this afternoon debunking rumors sparked by heat illness claims.
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Clifford Soeder
Mike Soeder
St. Joseph
Wheat Harvest Moves Rapidly Across Daviess County
The wheat harvest is nearing completion with most fields expected finished within two to three days. Oats cutting is under way in several areas while farmers also tend to corn with timely rains and hot weather boosting growth. No widespread damage from dry spells yet.
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Daviess
Expect Big Crowd At Baseball Game Tomorrow
A large crowd is expected to attend the baseball game here tomorrow afternoon between the Grays and the Brazil team. The Grays defeated the Brazils last Sunday and the Brazil team requested a return match seeking revenge. Both sides have been strengthened for a more exciting rematch.
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Grays
Brazil
Greys
Brazils
Minor Operation Performed Today
John Essig of 210 N B 15th street underwent a minor operation at the local hospital today.
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John Essig
N. B. 15Th Street
Eastern Star members gather for Dora Smith funeral
Members of the Order of Eastern Star meet at the Masonic hall at 7:30 PM to escort to Mrs. Dora Smiths home at east Fourth and Wattsut streets for funeral services tonight.
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C. E
The
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Dora Smith
East Fourth
Watzut Streets
Suit Hangs Tale on Mule in Pike County Case
Princeton June 27 a curious suit opens over an $8 bill with a mule as key witness Fred Drieman of Knox County sold a mule Edward McKenney of Pike County for 75 dollars later learned the animal was blind and immobile after a blow to the spine McKenney sued for the money back plus 5 dollars for feed the tale centers on alleged auto strike that damaged the mule’s tail and sight and halted payment
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Princeton
Pike County
Fred Drieman
Knox County
Edward
McKenny
Drieman
McKeney
McKenney
ElNora Girl Dies After Short Illness
Miss Mary Kenge 14, daughter of Mrs. Nettie Wilson of ElNora, died at noon after a brief illness possibly peritonitis. Born April 28, 1914 in Sumner, she lived there a year before moving to ElNora with her mother. Survived by mother, one brother Ira Wilson and two half brothers Claute Thomas and Krates Johnson. father preceded. Funeral plans incomplete.
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Mary Kenge
Nettie Wilson
Elnora
Sumner
Ill
Ira Wilson
Claute Thomas
Krates Johnson
Banks in Los Angeles Rest Amid South American Talks
Washington June 27. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York and private banks show interest in South American fiscal affairs. The White House announced the statement in response to inquiries about potential new credit facilities for data America in the United States.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
White House
Hoover
Data America
United Sta
Standard Oil enters Chicago gas price war with seven cent fuel
Standard Oil Company of Indiana today entered the gasoline price war in the Chicago area by cutting Stanol/ standard blue fuel to seven cents a gallon to meet lower prices posted by other marketers. The move signals intensified competition as firms slash costs to attract customers in a saturated market.
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Chicago
Standard Oil Company of Indiana
Aviators in Spain Revolt at Tableda Field
Unconfirmed reports from Seville say Capt Ramon Franco and aviators at Tableda Field in Seville revolted after Franco was relieved of command. Francois reportedly injured in hospital, continuing political activity despite orders to stop. Franco allegedly refuses to surrender control of the field.
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Madrid
Spain
Tableda
Seville
Ramon Franco
Francois
Franco
Lawrenceville Boy Held on Train Riding Charge
Robert F. Fitterman twelve year old resident of Lawrenceville was held today on charges of train riding after an attempt to hop the west bound National Limited passenger train Bert Jones B&O detective filed the charges Fitterman was arrested yesterday for the attempted ride on the National Limited train in this city
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Robert F. Fitterman
Lawrenceville
Bert Jones
Fitterman
National Limited
G Farms Airport and Track Association Plans Meeting
The G Farms Airport and Track Association will hold a special meeting at offices Sunday morning with committees named. Members include Hugh Cox, Lew Burris, Ben Ul Bausman, Dr. R Kleindorfer, L A Corcoran, W Gey, Rey Allen, Leo Hoefling, and others. The meeting is scheduled for August 12 to 14 to appoint chairs and organize arrangements.
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G Farms Airport & Track Association
Seo Onnell
Hugh Cox
Lew Burris
Ben Alul Bausman
Es & Boyd
Nath Bettman
Ron Smiley
Kleindorfer
Burris
L. A. Corcoran
W. Gey
de W. G
Ttrick
Rey Allen
Leo Hoefling
Arrangement Hoefling
William Fitegibbon
George Cavana
Condition of Mrs Smith Critical After Major Operation
Mrs J P Smith wife of a local grocer residing on E Fourth Street is reported in serious condition at Daviess County Hospital after undergoing a major operation.
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Mrs. Smith
J. P. Smith
E. Fourth Street
Daviess County
Lopgotee Man Hospitalized After Illness Operation
A Lopgootee man, patient at Daviess County hospital, underwent an operation for appendicitis around 9:30 last night. Strawn, noted as a local resident, reported the procedure proceeded without complications.
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Lopgootee Man
Yton Strawn
Irwent
Ae Daviess Couz
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Jackson
Mons
Hayer
Counilmen
New’ York
Russian City
O'Connell
Lee Sullivan
Iun Connell
Doolittle
Army
Cleveland
James H
K. C
Jasper
Soviet
Charles Whitehead
Simeon Cain
Kendallville
Istre Moore
Sinclair Station
Soeder
L. A
Standard Oil CO
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