Snowbound Midwest and Great Lakes Hit With Deep Drifts
Severe blizzard conditions paralyzed several states from Indiana to Wisconsin. Winds drove drifts six to twelve feet, delaying plow crews and closing Kosciusko County schools. Chicago opened main highways for through traffic with 20 000 extra workers aiding transit lines. Motorists faced marooning and 15 000 cars dug out. further snow kept falling.
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Indiana
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Chicago
Apendiane
Nean
Illinois
Missouri
Iowa
Northwest
Chicago Motor Club
Higbay
Sky Cane
Atewciey
Enne Foyes
Warsaw
Yhd
Kosciusko
House Passes Bill On Embezzlement
Indianapolis March 9 The House passed by 76 to 11 the Raber Slenker senate bill fixing embezzlement penalties. It sets two to one years for under two thousand dollars and five to fifty years for over two thousand with higher penalties in certain cases.
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Indianapolis
House
Raber-Slenker Senate
Chambers
Senate
March Weather and Icy Streets Disrupt Daily Life
Cars slide on slick pavements as pedestrians dodge ice encrusted sidewalks. Authorities warn of continued hazards while town spares time for preparations for the state basketball tournament. White River and Prairie Creek run muddy after weekend rain and snow. Several train riders are jailed for trespass on railroad property amid the unsettled weather. Birds seek shelter from the northwesterly chill as residents clear ice from walkways.
Professor Dies in Wreck Near Martinsville Indiana
Lafaytte Ind March 9 Professor Underwood a 47 year old extension worker in the Purdue University farm management department was killed in an auto wreck on State Road 27 near Martinsville yesterday Officials said he swerved to avoid a snowdrift the car skidded and crashed into a car driven by Shard Cook of Indianapolis Underwood had been at Purdue since August arriving from Washington State University He had also served in county agent work in South Dakota and Minnesota
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Lafaydbte
Ind
Underwood
Orker
Purdue University Farm Management
Martinsville E
Bloomington
Shard Cook
Indianapolis
Inderwood
Purdue
Washington State University
South Dakota
Minnesota
Petersburg Bank Bandits Sentenced in Indiana
Petersburg Indiana March 9 McCrillus Harper 33 and Lester Chareh 32 pleaded guilty to robbing the People's Loan and Trust Company January 23 of 3280 and were sentenced to ten years in Indiana state prison by Judge John L Sumner. Alvin Elkins charged with the same crime had trial set for April 29 with bond fixed at 25000.
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Petersburg
Ind
McCrillus ‘Harper
Lester Chareh
People’s Loan and Trust Company
Indiana State
John L. Sumner’ Formns
Alvin Elkins
Elkins
ASK RECEIVER FOR 6 STORES
Shelbyville Ind March 9 A suit seeking a receiver for the National 5 and 10 cent stores in Indiana and Illinois was filed in Shelbyville court by Russell D Stevens of Shelbyville a director vice president district manager and stockholder. He says the company is losing honey and suffered about 13000 in 1930 five of six stores were operating at a bus and one store was closed at Washington Ind due to financial conditions. Assets not listed liabilities given as 33000 all figures subject to court filing.
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Shelbyville
Ind
Indiana
Shelbyvire
Russell D. Stevens
Stevens
Washington, Ind
Democratic House Fails to Pass Bill in Indianapolis
The Democratic House refused to override the governor's veto of a bill legalizing payment for ex Witutes for construction and movement of free gravel roads bridges. Bas Floyd pone oe.
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Indianapolis
Democratic House Today
Bas Floyd Pone
Norval Baker Taken By Death
Elnora Indiana March 9 Norval Baker 83 longtime resident of Elnora died Sunday afternoon at 1 30 after an illness of about three days with influenza and a heart condition Surviving widow four children Vora of St Louis Emerit of Elnora Mrs Carrie Chestnut of Westphalia and Aden of Terre Haute Ora a twin brother Vora died five years ago There are four and seven grandchildren and great grandchildren Also survived by Itkman Haker
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Elnora
Ind
Norval Baker
Uenza
Agger Ried Ou
Vora
St. Louis
Emerit
Carrie Chestnut
Westphalia
Aden
Terre Haute
Ora
Fulton
Kan
Itkman Haker
Jury hears evidence in case of Aishe will dispute
The jury is hearing evidence in a case involving the estate of Daniel Aishe. Albert M. Aishe files a cross-claim seeking compensation for services rendered during the deceased’s life. The trial proceeds in Dhiness’ court as jurors review the challenged will and related charges.
Recognition of Lewis Accepted by Insurgent Union Decree
A decree accepted today by counsel for the insurgent union is to be entered by Judge Harry Edwards in Dixon. The order grants autonomy to Illinois, with the conference noted as the context for the agreement. The details reference Springfield and international involvement in March.
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Springfield
Ee L. Bent International
Uy Im
A .A
Harry Edwards
Dixon
Ilinois A
Fede i Rigan
Local Police Report Brief On Alleged Incident
A local police report cites an alleged incident involving a business and a pint of unclear substance. Officials provided few details, but records indicate a response and ongoing investigation.
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Idk
Eresh
Hoover Returns to Washington After Visit to Son
President Hoover arrived in Washington at 7 05 p m after visiting his son Her Jr at Ashe s. The trip marked a brief return to the capital with coverage of the president's movements and schedule during the day.
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Hoover
Washington
Her Jr
Ashe 'S
Storm Dampens British Seas and French Flood Reach
A storm battered Britain and France causing busy rescue efforts as vessels sheltered and a 16 foot flood peak occurred in France. A man died from cold in a Boston burb area while a 52 ton craft named Julia was tentatively logged with a registry number on a Plum Island coast guard worksheet.
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Rthq
Macedonia
Burb
France
Brok
Julia
Coast Guards
Plum Island
Boston
Sal BO
Market Under Fire Impends Over Alleged Love Market
Los Angeles police investigate an alleged love market exploiting young girls for gay parties with wealthy patrons. William Jobelman, a Pantages case witness, is held after a card index of 100 girls is found. Ohlive Clark Day, charged as an accessory, appears as Dorothy Clark in a 1922 assault suit against actor Herbert Rawlinson, later dismissed.
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Los Angeles
William *Jobelman
Pantages
Ohlive Clark Day
Dorothy Clark
Miss Day
Herbert Rawlinson
Officials named for regional basketball tournament
In search of officials to work the regional games of the annual state school basketball tournament Sunday, candidates ready from the office of A. Livester, Indiana School Athletic Association commissioners. Regional: Henry Goell of Indianapolis and Irvin Springer of Evansville. Evansville berth: Birch E. Bayh of Haute and C. D. Manhart of Petersburg.
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A. Livester
Ndijana
Schooll Athletic Association
Missiners
Sideuheas
Henry Goell
Indianapolis
Irvin Springer
Evansyrsville
Evansville
Birch E. Bayh
Haute
C. D. Manhart
Petersburg
Senate Refuses to Concur in Fort Wayne School Board Bill
Indianapolis March 9 The senate refused to concur in a house amendment to the Hartzell Williams bill allowing the mayor to appoint a five member Fort Wayne school board The house amendment proposed appointing at least three members from a seven member board The fight centers on who selects the members and the size of the panel.
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Indianapolis
Senate
House
Hartzell-Williams
Fort Wayne
Bind Six Get 300 In Money In Larceny Hold Up
Lawrenceville Illinois March 9 two masked men entered John Lynch grocery and restaurant after 1 pm bound and gagged five customers and the proprietor. They escaped in a victim’s new coupe with 300 dollars. They also robbed Chester Glover and Ruth Ry! of cash.
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Lawrenceville
John Lynch
Chester Glover
Glover
Lynch
Rebig
Ruth
Pneumonia Takes Local Laborer Herman Padgett at 44
Herman D Padgett a 44 year old machinist helper at the B and O shops died Saturday at 3 PM at his home 1709 Me avenue after a three day illness from pneumonia He left work three days before his death eight children survive plus his widow He was born August 7 1886 in Martin County educated there and resided in Washington 14 years He belonged to St Simon Catholic Church Modern Woodmen lodge and Machinist Helpers Union Funeral at St Simon's Tuesday 9 AM burial in nearby cemetery Surviving relatives include parents wife eight children brothers and sisters and several in Martin County Indianapolis Wash and Champaign IL The Holy Name Society will visit the home to recite prayers
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Herman ‘D. Padgett
Me— Avenue
Mr. Padgett
Martin County
George
Carole
Bramble) Padgett
Elva Matngly
Padgett
Washington
St. Simon’s Catholic Church
E Modern Woodmen Lodge
E Machinist Helpers Union
T. Simon’s
Burial & Lowing
Bn’s
Keller
Neral
Lian
Zella
Edward
Camilla
Brett
Bernard
Betty
Donald
Walstine
Hospital Patient Mrs John Undergoes Operation
A hospital patient named Mrs John underwent an operation. Details about the procedure, date, and outcome are not provided in the readable text.
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Mrs. John
C M T C Quota Over Subscribed Ends Daviess Halt
Lt Col F L Stider, in charge of applications for C M I T C work in Daviess county, has received word from headquarters to halt work in this area. The notice indicates an over subscribed quota and orders the suspension of further activities locally. The development affects applicants awaiting consideration and local offices coordinating the program.
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F. L. Stider
Daviess County
Iias
Murder trial hinges on tissue evidence in Arlene case
Maserai March 9. The trial of Virgil Kirkland revolves around contested tissue tests from Arlene's body. Prosecutor John Underwood pressed Dr. Joseph Springer for any admission that no internal injuries were found, while the defense argues the examinations negate allegations of force.
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Maserai
Wer
Virgil Kirkland
Het
Joseph Springer
John Underwood
Hieland
Danditil
Dia
Joseph Bickner
Springer
Core Funeral Held for Daviess Leader in Odon
Sunday service at Odon Christian church led by Rev. J E B Henshaw with Washington Masonic lodge in charge honored the late state representative who died Friday night in Indianapolis of pneumonia. Attendees included Indianapolis house and senate members, Congressman Arthur H Greenwood, and local Masonic lodges. Burial followed at Walnut Hills cemetery in Odon.
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Henshaw
Odon
Elnora
Daviess County
Walnut Hills
Plans to Wed Youth Fifteen in London Society
A London paper reports Valerie French, daughter of the late Earl Ypres, is expected to announce her engagement to Lord Brougham and Vaux, a fifteen year old British peer. The couple’s anticipated match comes amid reports of a fortune estimated at five million dollars linked to the family. The engagement news highlights aristocratic alliances in high society.
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Valerie French
Cone
Earl Ypres
Lord Brougham
Vaux
London
Lord Bronam
Ultimatum Stalemate in Indiana Senate Budget Fight
Indianapolis March 9 Democrats deliver an ultimatum to Senate Republicans to restore 12.5 million in highway funds to the general fund or face a possible deadlock and extra session. Debate centers on shifting 13.6 million from highway to general fund as Republicans clash with Democrats over budget and fiscal strategy.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Highway Commission
Walter H. Chambers
Senate
77Th General Assembly
Highway Department
General Fund
Walter H. Chaimbers
Democrat
Newcastle
James J. Nejdl
Whiting
Nejdl
Alonzo H. Lindley
Kingman
Chambers
Thorlie W. Druley
Boston
House
Floyd du. Gar
Poultry Meetings To Be Held In County
First series of poultry meetings to be held in the county with discussions on feeding and management. Attendees include Charles Sate in Washinile Township, John Sanford in Ea Township, Hi Armetrong and Ed Myers in March, and others such as Congreve, Pershing, and Chas Turk scheduling talks from March 12 to March 17 at various local homes.
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Ton
Rpt Oblunee
Ed Myers
Chas. Turk
Aise Pershing
Tesday
Bi Ur
John Himerickhouse
Seven Trainriders Arrested in Morning Confusion
Seven train riders were arrested yesterday morning and held on charges. Police officer Henry Price reported the group, including Ce Rigehart, 23, of Salem Indiana, Eureka New York born, Canton Ohio, Thomas C Evans, 32 Prideale, George Sanders, 45, Gordon Hirsch, and D. Phelps, 41, of Kansas. Each was fined for the alleged offense.
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Ufity
Henry. Price
Ce- HE Rigehart
Salem
Ind
Rero
Eureka
N. Y
D. Rer
Canton
Thomas C.evans
Pride Ale
George Sanders
Kansas
Pan Phelps
Gordon Hirsch
Revival Postponed By Rev G G Postponement Notice
A revival event led by Rev G G is postponed this evening and rescheduled for March.
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G. G
Wirts and Torr Guests Sunday in Bicknell
Mr and Mrs R E Wirts and Mr and Mrs Ross Torr hosted guests Sunday in Bicknell with extended family present and casual conversation about daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Wirts
Ah ‘Burup
Ross Torr
Bicknell
Shoals Reports Fear of Scarlet Fever Epidemic
Public notices in Shoals warn residents of threats of a scarlet fever epidemic. Officials say health authorities are monitoring the situation and urging vigilance though details remain limited.
Mischler Returns Home After Hospital Stay
Richard Mischler son of Mr and Mrs Walter Mischler of 16 West Pearl Street was removed from the hospital to his home in a Keller ambulance yesterday afternoon.
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Richard Mischler
Walter Mischler
West Pearl Street
Hig
Keller
Coaches In Auto Accident Near Newberry
Robert Downey, coach of the St. Simon Cardinals, and Leo O'Neill, coach of the Epsom Salts, escaped unhurt when their car skidded into a ditch north of Newberry while traveling to Bloomington for a basketball game.
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Robert Downey
St. Simon Cardinals
Leo O'Neill
Epsom Salts
Newberry
Bloomington
Mrs Charles G Moore Improves After Illness
Mrs Charles G Moore of Jersey Street who had been ill is reported improving.
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Charles G. Moore
Jersey Street
Camels Deliver Meals Across 50 Cent Mile Desert Ride
Camels carried a hotel piece meal across a 50¢ mile desert to an oasis in North Africa recently. Each camel bore about 200 pounds.
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Africa
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