Giant airplane arrives for city visit and parachute jump
Col Reg Robbins piloted the tri motor Ford plane to Washington from Princeton arriving about 11:30 this morning. George Babcock and Charles Hardin motored ahead to prepare a runway while crowds gathered to watch the large craft fly from the Graham Farm east of the city. Babcock will perform a parachute drop from about 3 000 feet later this afternoon, with tickets sold for riders at 2 50 for adults and 1 25 for children.
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Reg Robbins
Washington
Graham Farm
Robbins
Nick Greener
Princeton
Washingon
Howe
George ‘Babcock
Charles Hardin
Babcock
Plate
Henry Nordheim
Dwight McCracken
Dionne
Donald Ellis
Fred McGuire
Leo Hoefling
Col. Robbins
Evansville
James Newland Injured in Fall Near East Fourth Street
A ten year old boy named James Newland was severely injured after falling from a tree in a street play area near East Fourth and Vanies streets. He suffered a brain concussion and facial injuries, was unconscious overnight, and remained semi conscious today under Dr. B C Burress care.
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B. C. Burress
Indicted men arraigned in Hastings court on embezzlement charges
Eight men were arraigned before Judge M. S. Hastings on embezzlement indictments and entered not guilty pleas. Bonds were set for appearance on the first day of the term for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Waggoner
Eigh
M. S. Hastings
Thas Court
Tria
Two Seriously Hurt In Crash of Auto Truck
A head on collision three miles south of Lebanon on U S Road 52 left two members of a Negro vaudeville team injured. Clifford Jones 27 of Chicago unconscious in Lebanon hospital and Elma Turner 19 of Chicago seriously injured as a firework laden truck burned. The truck driven by Wm Myers of Cincinnati escaped injury. Hundreds gathered to watch the aerial explosions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Clifford Jones
Chicago
Wm. Myers
Cincinnati
Federal Court to Hear Civil Suits in Terre Haute
Terre Haute Indiana May 2 Hearing of 18 civil suits will occur in the Southern District federal court here beginning June 9 after criminal cases open the session. Three suits pursue insurance claims tied to the death of D Maple former trust officer of Peoples National Bank Sul au. Maple was found shot in the head near the bank January 16 and insurers contend death was self-inflicted. claims have been denied pending outcome of the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Federal
Southern Cane District
Eag
Gar D. Maple
of the Peoples National Bank & Trust Company
Sulau
Smiths Visit Chillicothe Family This Weekend
Harry Ss. Smith of Chillicothe is spending the weekend here with Mrs. Smith and their daughter, visiting relatives and enjoying local events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Ss. Smith
Chillicothe
Mrs. Smith
Farmer Hurt When Dragged Under Cultivator
Louis Fowler a farmer on the Thomas Elvis road was dragged beneath a cultivator yesterday afternoon when frightened horses bolted while he repaired the implement. He suffered a jagged cut under the right eye needing four stitches plus bruises and minor injuries. Dr E E Hollingsworth treated him at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Fowler
Thomas Elvis Road
E. E. Hollingsworth
Freak of nature on Isenogle Farm
Adam Isenogle a Tarr township farmer reported an extraordinary event at The Democrat office. A gift produced four red pigs on May 18 and on May 26 another pig born, black and white in color.
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Adam Isenogle
Tarr Township
Democrat
Marion Nixon Held Up On Train Near Los Angeles
Three passengers on the Santa Fe Chief were robbed after departing Los Angeles for the east. Actress Marion Nixon and her husband Edward Hillman suffered the largest losses, totaling about 11 075 dollars in cash and jewels.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Santa Fe
East
Marion Nixon
Edward Hillman
New Richman Private Bank Closed by State Authority
Indianapolis May 29 The Corn Exchange Bank a private institution of New Richman Montgomery county was closed by the state banking department today on request of directors. Directors said stock owners planned stock transfers. Under banking laws stock owners in private banks are liable for deficits.
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Indianapolis
Corn Exchange Bank
New Richman
Montgomery County
State Banking Department
Corn Cost Data From Indiana Five Acre Club Records
Records from 382 Indiana farms in 1939 show average cost per acre of 24.16 dollars and 30.3 cents per bushel for corn. The report notes costs declined since 1927 and 1928 due to efficiency, fertility practices, and land values. Higher yields reduce per bushel costs, with 107.5 bushels per acre costing 29.48 dollars per acre in 1929, while smaller yields around 53.38 bushels cost 23.60 per acre. The study emphasizes that good Indiana land farmed by skilled growers using crop rotations and sound methods yields lower per-bushel costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indiana Corn Growers’ Association
M. 0. Pence
Purdue University
Corn Club
Woodmen Meet in Boonville Plans 40th Anniversary
A Woodmen of the World district meeting convened last night in Boonville with a six Washington delegation. The session set plans for the 40th anniversary celebration to be held in Washington on August 17. Committees were named to organize the event, with Evansville district chairman Mr. Fisher presiding and W. E. Cady in attendance. Washington representatives included L. H. Stuckey Alfred Shepard Ian Dennis Ed Messig Mr. Stater and Mayor John W. McQuarty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen of the World
Boonville
Washington
L. H. Stuckey
Alfred Shepard
Ian Dennis
Ed Mssig
Stater
John W. McQuarty
Whisman Will Filed for Probate in Daviess Court
The late Sylvester A. Whisman of Elnora has had his will filed for probate in the Daviess circuit court. Bequests to five children total varied from 1,350 to 2,500 dollars with specific gifts to Ella, Joe, Harry, Lucy, and Mary Helen Whitman. A 500 dollar bequest to a tobacco-free boy known as L. D. Whitman is to be paid by the five siblings equally, with the remainder of the estate divided equally among them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvester A. Whisman
Elnora
Daviess Circuit Court
Ella Whisman Melsheimer
Joe Whisman
Harry Whisman
Lucy Whitman Lee
Mary Helen Whitman
L. D. Whitman
Hoover Vetoes Pension Bill Back To Congress
President Hoover sent back to Congress a Senate pension bill that would create a new basis for pensions to Spanish American War veterans marking a second disapproval. The action came in Washington on May 29 as Hoover rejected the measure again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hoover
Congress
Senate
Michigan Governor Fred W Green Quits Politics
Lansing May 29 Fred W Green governor of Michigan announced his retirement from politics to return to private business He had been serving his second term and was expected to challenge Senator James Couzens for the Republican nomination for United States Senate The move ends a long political career in state and national affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Mich
Fred W. Green
Michigan
Ehbter
Green
James Couzens
United States For
Gangsters Carry Out Vengeance Mission in Chicago
Chicago on May 29 reports gangsters executed a vengeance ride ending in a dark northside alley where they shot an unidentified victim. A gunman was captured by two night watchmen as the getaway car sped away. the arrested suspect was Sam Hunt, 27, linked to Capone liquor syndicate activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Sam Hunt
Capone Liquor Syndicate
W. H. S. Alumni Banquet Honors 1930 Seniors
Last night at the community gymnasium the W H S Alumni Banquet honored the 1930 class. Officers elected for the coming year are Helm Spink president Zack Perkins vice president Violet Waggoner secretary treasurer Charles Yarbrouse chairman of the executive committee. Dr Roy Smiley led the initation and Miss Elizabeth Smith directed entertainment with a tap dance by Virginia Wright Elinor Aikman and solos by Helen Spalding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Gymnasium
W. H
W. H. S. Alumni Association
Roy
Senate House In Agreement About Tariff
Washington May 29 Conferees reached an agreement on the Smoot Hawley tariff flexible provision abandoning most tariff commission reforms The latest draft received private presidential endorsement and Smoot said he would return the bill to the Senate for debate Democrats argued over authority while the plan keeps power balanced between president and tariff commission The Republican strategy aimed to pressure for swift enactment before adjournment Tuesday's ruling by Vice President Curtis and Barkley contention referenced
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Washington
House
Senate
Smoot-Hawley
Tariff Commission
Hoover
Curtis
White House
Smoot
Barkley
Kentucky
Smoothe
Clear and Cool for 500 Mile Memorial Day Race
Indianapolis on Memorial Day May 29 reports a forecast of clear and cool weather for the 500 mile auto race. The United States Weather Bureau predicts conditions favorable for high speeds and crowd comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
United States Weather Bureau
Guests fete relatives from three towns in Illinois
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Keith entertain with relatives from Carbondale and Marion Illinois. Guests include Miss Gladys Compton of Marion and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Poole with Roy Rendleman of Anna.
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Arthur Keith
Glen Rendleman
Carbondale, Hil
Gladys” Compton
Marion,” Til
Roy Poole
Roy Rendleman
Anna, Til
Graf Zeppelin Weather Delay Near Brazil and Havana
Havana May 29 Graf Zeppelin en route from Pernambuco to Havana reported rough weather last night with conditions improved today No position given as Dr Hugo Eckener slept after strenuous work The dirigible was about 500 miles north northeast of Para on the Brazilian coast at 4 am according to Mackay Radio The seap arc message added position near Trinidad Island in the West Indies and near 5 35 north 46 west
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Havana
Cuba
Graf Zeppelin
Pernambuco
Hugo Eckener
New York
Para
Brazil
Mackay Radio Company
Seve
Pérnambuco
Lee
Trinidad Island
West Indies
Frank Gilkinson Engages in City Enterprise Today
Frank Gilkinson of Indianapolis was in the city today to conduct business and meet with local officials about ongoing enterprise initiatives. He discussed potential investments and explored opportunities to expand in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gilkinson
Indianapolis
Odon Resident Elizabeth McNeely Dies at 77
Elizabeth McNeely of Odon died at Freeman City Hospital in Linton at 8 30 PM from apoplexy after several weeks of declining health. She was 77, born April 14 1855, wife of Wm McNeely. She had two Harris children Bert Harris of Lpitz City and John Harris of Dugger from her first marriage. Surviving are John of California Mollie Rose? of Ellensburg Charles McNeely of Hot Springs Ark Florence Reynolds of Martinsville Bernice McNeely of Denver and Ethel Jones of Kingston. Funeral at Prairie Chapel church near Lyons Friday.
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Elizabeth McNeely
Odon
Freeman City Hospital
Linton
McNeely
Wm. McNeely
Mr. Harris
Bert Harris
Lpitz City
John Harris
Dugger
John
California
Molitesae
Elletsville
Charles McNeely
Hot Springs
Ark
Florence Reynolds
Martinsville
Bernice McNeely
Denver
Ethel Jones
Kington
Prairie Chappet Church
Lyons
Firemen Respond to Two Alarms at Factory and Home
Local firemen responded to two alarms yesterday. The Central department was called to the Canning Factory where a tree burned around 1 o clock yesterday afternoon. The West End department was sent to the home of Earl Trees at 710 West Way to a garage fire that caused minor damage.
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Central
Canning
West End
Earl
West Way
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Jacob
William J. O'Connor
Buffalo
N. Y
James Newland
Lakehurst
N. J
Virginia Capes
Lebanon Hospital
Walter Williams
Ray Keith
Earl Horrall
Raymond Conley
Bernard Gross
Marion Hoover
Plainville
John F. White
T. Montguanes
John H. Germer
Washington Township
Board of ‘Accounts
John Eggoner
Keith
Torrall
Coney
Hite
White
Keith Horr
Conley
Joss
Montgome
John Bowman
Harry Sheley
Edgar D. Maple
Sullivan
Yesterdy
Ben Ondon
New York City
Isenogle Farm
NEW Richmond Bank
Hoover Vases
W. HS
Helm Spink
Zeppelin
DEAT
Linton Hospital
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