Shenandoah disaster death toll hits fourteen at last
Inbridge Ohio reports confirm Lieutenant E W Sheppard of Washington DC dead, with all missing accounted for after the Shenandoah dirigible crash near Cambridge Ohio. Crews say the ship split in two mid storm, with 13 dead and four unaccounted for initially. survivors and wreckage spread over ten miles as searches continued.
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Shenandoah
E. W. Sheppard
Washington, D. C
Cambridge
Navy
Rafle
Ava. O
I Therenan
Speman
Rosendal
Cambridge, O
Lansdowne
Avé
Sharon
Secor
Labor Day Air Day at Eastside Park Celebration
A Labor Day event at Eastside Park under Federated Crafts of the B. and QO shops. A basket dinner invites all labor craft members and friends. Afternoon concerts by the Citizen band and speeches by Arthur H. Greenwood and Charles Fullerton. Organizing committee includes Charles Fyffe Elmer Russel and Robert Johnson.
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Eastside Park
Federated Crafts
Citizen Band
Arthur H. Greenwood
Charles Fullerton
Machinists’ Union
Charles Fyffe
The
Blacksmiths’ Union
Elmer Russel
Carmen
Robert Johnson
Machinists
Gion
Mrs James W Ramsey dies after long illness
Mrs James W Ramsey aged 75 died at 707 East Main Street after seven months of intestinal cancer. Born in Indiana, she married James Ramsey on August 2, 1874, and had five children, all deceased. A longtime member of Rebekah lodge, Eastern Stars, and First Methodist Church, she survived by her husband and daughter-in-law Mrs James Ramsey of Indianapolis. Funeral Friday at home at 2 o'clock with burial in Grove Cemetery. pallbearers named.
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James W. Ramsey
East Mainstret
Ramsey
Indiana
Mae
Wm. To. Washington
Pssg Dawes
Grove
A. M. Valice
Harvey Sheley
C. O. Wildridge
J. c ‘White
Miard ‘Webber
W. S. Smith
Washton
Chas
Mystery of Lulu Williams Shooting Probed by Local Detectives
Davis Houghland Detective Service hired by Lulu Williams family aids sheriff and chief deputy in a quiet probe of her Aug 5 shooting and her husband Frank Williams disappearance. Authorities, with Sheriff Shelby McDowell, pursue theories including life insurance and a possible third party crime as they sift clues at the Deckergrocery premises.
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Lulu Williams
Ones
Davis-Houghland - Detective’ Service Company
Shelby McDowell
A. 0
Lillierap
Frank ‘Williams
McDowell
Nerve See
Serna
Willams Ted
Cones
Indianapolis
Williams
Hhey
Leonel
Decker — Grocery
Graham Brothers to Operate Dodge Plant Division
Graham Brothers will take over one division of the Hercules plant covering automobile bodies and machine shop operations under a long term contract with Dodge. The other division handles refrigerating machinery. The split aims to expand observed industries with plans outlined by Sears Roebuck & Co. Delegates totaling about 350 attended sessions, officers for the coming year were elected, and next year’s meeting was set for the Second Mt Olive Baptist Church in late August.
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Mich
Graham Hers’ Division
Dodge Brothers
Ander
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Be Corporation
Obgest Industries
Evansville
Graham Brothers
Corporation
Dodge
Mach
Asion
Graham
Brothers
Hercules
Associationess
Modergtof
Ellis
M. Jones
First Baptist Church
Washinon
Hamlet Allen
Samuel’ Miller
Bicknell
Mt. Olive
Washington
German paddler Otto Rich sets world record swim
Otto Rich, noted German paddler, swam solo from Fer Mol in the Baltic Sea to ride a 37 mile distance, establishing a world record. The crossing was unaccompanied as he navigated rough waters.
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Ottorich
Mato
Fermol
Baltic Sea
Bethe Rought
Borg
Missing PB-1 seaplane crew search continues near Hawaii
In early September the PB-1 seaplane disappeared while attempting a San Francisco to Honolulu flight. Lieutenant Commander John Rodgers and four sailors remain missing as navy and coast guard search efforts cover hundreds of square miles of the Pacific near the Hawaiian Islands. Officials maintain some hope despite no trace of the aircraft or crew.
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Naval Beodduattite
Caper Moses
Honolulu
John Rodgers
Navy
Pacific Ocean
Hawaiian Islands
Oakland City Collision Injures Barretts at Grade Crossing
At a grade crossing in Oakland City yesterday a Big Four train struck the Barretts automobile. Mrs. Barrett suffered a broken arm and severe facial injuries, while Ben Barrett and Mr. Barrett sustained minor hurts. The car was dragged and badly damaged as cats on a siding blocked view. B Woods of Oakland City reported the incident. Providence Rhode Island history notes Roger Williams founded the colony in 1636.
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Ben ‘Barrett
Arthur
Oakland City
Early Edition Notice for Monday Publication
The Democrat informs staff that the edition for the Monday holiday must be submitted to the office by noon Saturday to ensure timely printing.
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The
Democrat
Union Genedventana Annual Meeting Held
The annual meeting of the Union Genedventana was held with positive assessments. Attendees discussed organizational goals, standards, and community outreach. The event showcased steady progress and strong participation from members.
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Union _ Genedventana
Eceaeter
14 year old Mary Warren dies after appendicitis operation
Mary V. Warren of Bear Alfordsville died at Daviess County Hospital after an emergency appendicitis operation on August 27. She would have entered high school this year and was a favorite among friends and classmates. she fell ill days before the procedure and showed little improvement.
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Mary V
Frank Warren
Bear Alfordsville
Daviess County Hospital
Clover Raised in Veale Township
The Democrat last week reported an unusual Clover yield in Veale Township. Joe Franklin noted statistics showing Oak Davis cutting 39 bushels and 45 pounds from 35 acres on the William Allison and sow’s bottom farm. Ike Allison gathered 17 bushels from 15 acres. Donald Stuckey sowed 10 acres for about 19 bushels. Franklin on 4 ½ acres yielded 22 pounds but lost about a quarter to a storm. Bees were scarce in the fields, signaling potential poor crop prospects next year.
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Democrat
Joe Franklin
Veale
Veale Township
Franklin
Oak Davis
William Allison
Ike Allison
Donald Stuckey
Mr. Franklin
Bumble
Cenaectae
Hens production drops as molting and heat bite July eggs
County Agent Hamlet Lett reports July egg totals show a decline due to moulting and hot weather. Cooperators numbered 1 through 8 record hens, eggs, and averages with varied results, while a separate note highlights Arthur H. Greenwood as principal speaker at a B Y P U meeting in Ed Wardport and announces the funeral of Mary Alice Berges.
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Hamlet Lett
Cooperator No. 1
Cooperator No
Copper
Raymond
Bere
Green
Migs
Episcopal Church Services Sunday at St John’s
Services will be held Sunday morning at St. John’s Episcopal Church at 10:30 o’clock. Rev. W. A. Burrows, assistant to Bishop Francis of Indianapolis, will be in charge of the services.
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W.A. Burrows
Francis
Tndianapolis
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