Longtime Knox County Educator W. W. Carter Dies in Florida
W. W. Carter a Daviess native and former Knox County superintendent of schools died in Palatka Florida at 1 30 pm Thursday of the heart attack He had served as Bicknell superintendent in 1914 and taught at Bloomfield later teaching in Coral Gables and Palatka Survivors include his wife Flossie two sons Herbert of Elnora Ind four sisters and other relatives Funeral services and burial will be held in Florida with his daughter Mary Marjorie and Doris May listed among survivors.
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W. W. Carter
Daviess
Knox County
Palatka
Fla
George
Ppg
Bicknell
Bloomfield
Knox
Coral Gables
Palat
Flossie
Herbert
Elnora
Ind
Florida
Carter
Mary
Marjorie
Doris May
D. Herbert Carter
Lula Myers
Alice Carter
Plainville
Herschell ‘Landreth
Orleans
Florence Hyatt
Washington
Local wage rules spark debate over 35 hour limit
A fragmented note discusses federal wage policy and potential changes to enforce a 35 hour workweek. The text references interstate authority, employment slack, and broader labor impacts, but the readable fragments provide only partial context and names.
Illness and Bond Settlement In Misappropriation Case
McGlasson, who had vanished, reappeared in Petersburg as authorities disclosed a bond covering 3000 dollars was posted by The Fidelity and Casualty Bond Company. An exam of the treasurer’s books showed a shortage of 5561 dollars, later increased by 300 dollars, with former treasurer Whitman denying knowledge of the deficiency. McGlasson had been ill for weeks, traveled to Evansville and Oakland City before returning to Petersburg. He indicated where to find him if needed and planned to visit relatives in Oakland City with a daughter.
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Evansville
Oakland City
Ind
Petersburg
McGlasson
Hig ‘Bonding Company
Fidelity and ‘Casualty Bond Company
Allen Corn
Wag
Cord
Clark Whitman
Whitman
Tas
Shefffe
Cleve Goodman
Bob Grannon Receives West Point Cadet Appointment
Local athlete Bob Grannon has been named a freshman cadet at West Point and will report for duty on July 1. He recently passed examinations and is enrolled as a cadet, returning to the academy after arrangements were finalized.
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Bob Grannon
West Point Military Academy
Grannon
Giskton
Sea Eiaily
Awa
Two Loogootee Cases Settled in Circuit Court
In Loogootee, a friendly agreement ended two wage claims by former police officers Winfield Abel and Andrew O Maley. The suits, moved from Martin circuit court, will pay Abel 219.67 dollars and O Maley 199.43 dollars in full settlement against the City of Loogootee.
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City of Loogootee
Winfield Abel
Andrew O O’ Maley
Martin Circuit Court
Abel
O’marey
Loogootee
Factory Rep to Demonstrate at Tom Daily Store
Robert Rawls factory representative of the Perfection Oil Stove Company will be here for a demonstration at the Tom Daily Furniture store located at 18 East Main Street all day Saturday.
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Robert Rawls
The
Perfection Oil Stove Company
Tom Daily Furniture
E. Main Street
Dr George Willeford Hurt In Full
Word was received this morning that Dr George W Willeford formerly of Washington but at present a resident of Indian...
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DR. Willeford
George W. Willeford
Washington
Unclear box score fragment from American St. Louis Chicago game
Fragmented sports box showing partial inning by inning scores for American St. Louis and Chicago with scattered player initials and team abbreviations. Incomplete data, unable to confirm final result or full lineup.
Heirs settle Ash estate after guardian’s evidence
Judge Gilkison ruled in Evansville court that the guardian Dilley and attorney J G Allen provided sufficient proof of heirship for Mr Ash’s approximately $10 000 estate. A split group of heirs from Kansas Missouri and Oklahoma contested, seeking birth certificates from western heirs. The affair traces to Civil War veteran Ash who died months ago after 50 years in Evansville Insane Hospital.
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Gadi
Wennmasa Beire
Ash
Gilkison
the Guardian
Kansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Wheatland
Evansville Insane Hospital
Kenner K. Endl
Joplin
Western
S Ash
Louise Ash Kirby
Daviess County
Daviess Knox Counties
Former Local Resident Dies in Indianapolis
Mary Summitt Sharpless, 96, of Spatghapella, widow of Harold C. Sharpless, died at home at 10 PM. Ill for two years, cause of death not yet known. Born in Ashington township October 1880s to Albert and Hannah (Hoffman) Summitt. married Mr. Sharpless.
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Mary Summitt Sharpless
Harold C. Sharpless
Spatghapella
Sharpless
Ashington Township
Tor
Albert and
Hennah (Hoffman) Summitt
Twins Kidnapped in Boston Disturbance Report
A six year old twin boy and another child were grabbed in Dorchester today as two men jumped from a car and abducted them near Saber Street. Police seek suspects, description unclear, investigation ongoing.
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Dorchester
Saber
Harold Panico
Aged Resident Dies in Elnora
An elderly resident, Mrs. Owens aged 80, widow of Robert Owens, died at 10 a.m. in Elnora. Funeral arrangements follow, with survivors including children and other relatives. The obituary notes her late husband and mentions her California origins and final resting plans.
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Elnora
Roosevelt Reveals Huge Expenditures
In a public disclosure, President Roosevelt outlines unprecedented government spending. The report notes substantial sums across agencies, with emphasis on defense and infrastructure programs. Data figures and affected departments are highlighted, signaling a major shift in fiscal policy.
Bedford Driver Arrested After Local Accident
Bedford resident Sho bert Pace, 40, was jailed on drunken driving charges after a collision west of VanTrees. McCafferty’s car suffered notable left-side damage. Pace fled the scene northbound from the filling station. A girl involved appeared before Mayor McPherson and pleaded guilty, fined $1 plus costs.
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Bedford Cuty
Shobert Pace
Yantrees
McCafferty
VanTrees
Pace
McPherson
Court orders foreclosure in Yger case over debt
In Circuit Court notes the case of Corporation versus Véra Yger concludes with an order of foreclosure. Evidence presented supports a deficit of 2289.14 dollars. Judgment details include an OK for foreclosure to recover the amount.
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Overs ‘Corporation
Véra Yger
Rest in Comfort at St Vincent's Hospital Tod ay
Report notes that an individual was rest ing comfortably at St Vincent hospital this afternoon in Tidesolis.
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St Vincent's Hospital
Daviess County Horse and Mule Show Results
County assessor John Sims reports changes in livestock units across townships. Barr led horse gains with 43, Elmore 27, Reeve 6, and Steele 35, while Madison saw mule ownership rise to 50. Several townships, including Boyd and Harrison, posted losses. totals for horses and mules are summarized with values and increases.
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Madison Township
Rey
Barr
Elmore
Reeve
Steele
Boy
Harrison
Madison
Veale
van Buren
Washington
John Sims
Fishermen and civic leaders host county fish fry program
A St Marys dining room gathering organized by the Davie County Fish and Forest Protective Association featured speakers including Rue Macdean ACami McPhariih, Charles Sims, and Ralph Gant. Kenneth Meem praised club activity while noting state impact. discussions covered park development, land use, and regional progress across Indiana counties.
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Buch
Oringigal
Daviess County
Forest Protective Associaton
St. Mary's Dining Room
Denhersy
Rue Mahdean
A.C. Kami McPhariih
Avittary
Elnora A
Kenneth Meen
The
Artment
State Department
Daviess
Washington and
Daviess Cé
Anes
Guthermullet Persternoon
Kunkel
Nm Kekaleit
Martin County
Carl Gray
Petersburg
Pike
Truce in Spain Reported Impossible by Loyalist Leader
British and French mediation attempts to halt fighting in Spain faltered as Loyalist Premier Negrin declared no mediation possible. Rebel leader Francisco Franco’s cooperation, aided by Italian volunteers, was said to be indispensable, while Rome dismissed recall of foreign fighters as impossible.
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Spain
Paniar
Francisco Franco
London
Paris
Negrin
Rome
540 Miners Sit Strike Over Work Division
Gillespie May reports that 540 miners began a sit down strike at the Wilsonville mine owned by Superior Gas Company. President Tron Olanie says the executive board of the Progressive Miners union will meet to discuss the dispute over sharing the work after workers were denied access at Superior No 1 in Eagerville which was closed for repairs. If unresolved within a week the strike could affect 500 employees at nearby mines.
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Gillespie
Tron Olanie
Progressive Miners Union
Ernogon
Wilsonville
Surior Gas Company
Asp
Wook
Superior No. 1
Eagerville
Pittsburgh Voted for Union Amid Turbulent Bargaining
A garbled report indicates Pittsburgh preferred union action amid collective bargaining tensions. It mentions board offices and a disputed race or event with unclear figures, suggesting a labor dispute context and ongoing negotiations at a local level.
Remembering the 1913 Daviess County Flood Disaster
The 1913 flood began March 20 with daily rain for a month totaling 104 inches. By March 24 heavy rain flooded sections of the city, cutting traffic and submerging homes near the C and EL railroad depot to six to seven feet. Rescue crews worked as waterways rose along West Main Street and the bottoms, with boats carried to doorways and residents fleeing to higher spots. Trains faltered as water filled tracks and depots, while the river and creeks overflowed, prompting widespread alarms and emergency efforts.
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Daviess County
Emanuel
Gates
Miles Meg
J. H. Akers
West Main Street
Riley Woods
Wood
Eysouth West
Ccs
Terre
Haute
West
Watert
Velers
Itine 4
Westport Votes on Incorporation in Illinois County
Vincennes Ind May 21 Residents of Westport rural area opposite Vincennes in Illinois will decide on incorporating a two mile section as an incorporated village. Judge Phil Lewis set Saturday June 5 as the election date with voting from two to five pm at the township town hall. Election judges named Royal Laakman Frank O Neal, with M S Duester and Carl Lockhart to supervise the ballot.
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Vincennes
Ind
Resi
Betivee
Royal Laakman
Frank O'Neal
Duester
Carl Lockhart
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de Shong
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Indianapolis
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Roosevelt
Mrs. Noble
Td Dinah Ip
Taeda Fasheen
Bedford
al Hich Gaee
Circuit Court
Daviess Co
Aspesso
Mikoti
1 Lok Gt
Wilsonville Group
Ozaniceres
Pittsburgh
T&p
Westport
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