Navy F action on aviation ends dispute over air arm
Washington reports Secretary Wilbur defending the Navy's air service as an integral fleet arm. He rejects Col. William Mitchell's charges and dismisses calls for an independent air force, urging continued Navy control and efficient operation within the fleet structure.
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Washington
William ‘Mitchell
Navy
Secretary of the Navy
Wilwil
Special Aircraft Board
United States’ Navy
Wilbur
suSmi
Mitchell
Navy Air Corps
McNamara Blackmail Case Goes to Jury in Labor War
Indianapolis Sep 22 John J McNamara leader of the ironworkers union was convicted in criminal court on a blackmail charge tied to pressuring nonunion workers at the Elks Club building. The defense warned juries bear responsibility for crime as the case goes to the jury after terrorizing claims.
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Indianapolis
Ind
John J. McNamara
New Elks’ Club
McNamara
Iron Wrkers Union
Inman
John J.mcnamara
Ironworkers’ Union
Apolis
Kentakias
Biks’ Club
Pocahontas Social Meeting Advised for Tomorrow Night
The Pocahontas group calls all members to attend a meeting tomorrow night at the Red en's hall for a social event and entertainment.
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Reden's
One‑third of Sweden’s farm lands powered by electricity
Swedish agricultural report notes one third of farmland operated with electric power. Officials cite rising access to grid wiring and rural electrification schemes accelerating farm modernization and productivity. Farmers’ groups push for expanded lines, subsidies, and rural grid reliability improvements.
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Sweden
Live Woman Thrust Into Blazing Furnace Allegation Emerges
In New York a woman was thrust into a burning kiln room and survived. Police say George Symuk, a man connected to Poleskie, confessed to the crime after a pursuit and confrontation with an officer. The sensational case centers on alleged murder involvement and a dramatic chase.
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New York
George ‘Symuk
Poleskie
Bridge plan changes for White River route on State Road 28
In Rogers a meeting discussed altering the approach to the new bridge over White River on State Road 28. Local figures Allen, Cox, and Hastings led the session as the highway commission seeks to adjust road location to align with railroad changes and remove grade crossings. The commission has contracts for the original plan but aims to secure right of way quickly now that changes are anticipated.
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White River
Rogers
On Allen
H. Kb. Cox
Elmer Hastings
For Railway Company
Sang Hook
Highway Commission
Teg Bridge
Thief Breaks Into Vance Home Takes Watches and Cash
A thief entered through an unlocked kitchen window at 1302 Van Trees street, stealing three gold watches valued at 106 dollars, 15 dollars in cash, and a Swiss Elgin wristwatch. Mrs Bateman and Miss Vance lost purses and money. fingerprints and footprints were found, but no suspect yet.
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George Vance
van Trees Street
Boe Ageveri
Charles Bateman
Rhea Vance
Miss Vance
Miss Vane
Mrs. Bateman
Police raid two sites last night in Ips night
City police raided the art club in the Hyatt hate building on east Main street Ips night but no signs of law violation were found. A home on South Washington was also raided with no violations discovered. Officers Captain Walter Lulli Fred Rhodes and Henry Burkh led the raids.
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Art Club
Hyatt Hate
East Main Street
South Washington
Walter Lulli
Fred Rhodes
Henry Burkh
Willard Everhart Hard Luck Tale From Seymour Route
Willard JN Everhart a rural carrier from Seymour faced a rough day after taking his wife to a Ken doctor. A derailment caused a three hour delay and he returned with little rest. His coon dog was missing.
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Willard JN. Everhart
Seymour
Ken
Two Youths Kidnap Millionaire Gambler
Chicago report states Harry Belford known as Hickory Slim, a millionaire gambler, was kidnapped by two well dressed bandits while driving home with Mrs Belford. They forced Belford to drive toward a theater after stopping the car. Mrs Belford threw her jewels to the floor and the abductors demanded Belford be taken with them.
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Chicago
Harry ‘‘Hickory Slim” Belford
Hawthorne
Obituary: Elmer S Brock Dies At 59 In Washington
Elmer S Brock aged 59 died at his home on Axtel avenue at 4 this morning after a several months illness due to paralysis. He moved to Washington four years ago from Evansville, born in Pike county. Survived by wife Effie Morgan two children Frank Brock of Hammond Indiana and another in Kansas, his mother Mrs Margaret Brock, and funeral Thursday at Velpin Methodist church with burial in Velpin cemetery.
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Elmer S. Brock
Axtel Avenue
Mr. Brock
Washington
Evansville
Pike County
William S
Margaret Brock
Effie Morgan
Frank Brock
Hammond
Ind
Kansas
Velpin Methodist Church
Velpin
Mitchell Leaves San Antonio for Washington Inquiry
Col. William Mitchell will depart San Antonio this afternoon by car for Washington to testify Monday before the special board investigating the aircraft inquiry. Orders directing Mitchell to report were issued by Maj. Gen. Hinds, commander of the Eighth Corps Area.
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San Antonio
Tex
William Mitchell
Washington
Special Board of Investigation
Mitchell
Hinds
Suspect Fraud in Getting Gas Refunds
Indianapolis Sept 22 Louis Bowman state auditor ordered Charles Benjamin field auditor to investigate charges that fraudulent means are being used to obtain gasoline refund money.
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Indianapolis
Louis Bowman
Charles Benjamin
Robert J. Sullivan Dies at 48 in Vincennes Home
Robert J. Sullivan long associated with the Vincennes Commercial as circulation and advertising manager, later in the restaurant business, died at his Vincennes home Sunday after a week of illness. He was 48.
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Robert J. Sullivan
Vincennes
Sullivan
Willington Patrons Protest Local Telephone Rate Rise
Patrons of Bell Telephone in Willington oppose a proposed rate increase. The Willington Business Men’s Association formally records opposition and will present remonstrances to the Public Service Commission. Mayor McCarty calls the proposed rise exorbitant and urges local residents to fight higher charges.
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Bell Telephone Company
Willington
Public Service
Business Men’s Associ&t
Association
Didol Authorize
Are Nice
Public’ Service Commission
McCarty
Indianapolis
Lect of Health
Remonstrance Rejected on Walter Haig Road Bond
State tax board ruled no jurisdiction over a bond issue of 2139 for Walter Haig Road in Madison township, as under 5000. Construction proceeds per auditor's office.
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Ax Board
State Tax Board
Madison
Walter Haig
President Denies O Connor Resignation Amid Ship Sale Push
Washington September 22 President Coolidge denied reports he pressed the resignation of Chair O Connor of the United States Acting in the conflict over the Fleet Corporation. He said he did not seek to accelerate the sale of government ships and had no comment on conduct of the office.
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Washington
Coolidge
O’connor
The
United
E Fleet Corporation
White House
Child Loses Arm In Water Pump Incident
In Decker Indiana on Monday afternoon a 20 month old, son of Lloyd Crawford of the Yates farm, was badly mangled when he became caught in a water pump jack. The left arm was amputated above the elbow at Good Samaritan hospital.
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Decker
Ind
Lloyd Crawford
Yates Farm
Good Samaritan Hospital
Nes
Faust radio play airs across stations in 1940s schedule
A radio listing notes Today’s Best Radio airing Faust on WRC in Washington at 10 p.m. EDST and on WRGZ Atlantic City at 3205 p.m. EDST. A musical travelogue program Across the seven seas is also listed.
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Atlantic City
Faust
Nectady
WRC
Washington
Convicts Revolt in London. 21 Die in Clash
In London on September 22 a prison revolt left 20 convicts and one warder dead after guards pursued rebels. Authorities report the uprising was sharply resisted and quashed with fatalities on both sides.
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Roe
Penny Store Managers to Attend Two Day Meeting in St Louis
Scott manager of a J C Penny Co store will travel to St Louis Thursday for a two day conference at the Hotel Jefferson. Speakers include E C Sams president J M McDonald district manager R L Whitmar advertising manager W M Bui employment manager and Mitchell from the personal department. The managers will stay in St Louis to shop for holiday and spring while forty New York buyers remain.
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S. Scott
J. C. Penny Company
St. Louis
Hotel
Jefferson
E. C. Sams
J. M. McDonald
R. L Whitmar
W.M. Bui
Oo . Mitchell
Oda
New York
Investigate Strength of Vincennes Bridge
Indianapolis Sept 22 A thorough investigation to determine the strength of the Wabash river bridge at Vincennes was begun by the highway commission to make the structure safe for winter. John D Williams director chief engineer was ordered to Vincennes to assist. Reports say the old bridge grows more dangerous daily. Plans for a new bridge are being drawn by Illinois engineers, with Indiana to share the cost. Preliminary plans have federal War Department approval.
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Indianapolis
Vincennes
Highway Commission
Oith
John D. Williams
State House
Illinois
Vintennes
Highway Engineers of
Indiana Commission
Indiana
Federal War Department
Prohibition Chief Shifts Focus to Big Supply Sources
Indianapolis Sept 22 Prohibition enforcement in Indiana will target the large sources of supply first A R Harris newly appointed district administrator said he would rigidly enforce the law but focus on big fellows He urged warrants be supported by affidavits and warned homes will not be raided without good cause The transfer of papers to Harris from Bert C Morgan was to be completed as informal talks continue among lawyers and brewers on enforcement and policy trends with the anti saloon league weighing in on Volstead act application.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
A. R. Harris
Harris
A Harris
Bert C. Morgan
Wheeler
Brewers’ Association
Ursday
Modifican
Country's Largest Brewers Fight Plan Now
A report from York details a compromise plan affecting prohibition laws as the biggest brewers in the United States oppose urgent action. The United Press was advised that no work toward a new plan will proceed at this time.
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York
United States
United Press
Massive blaze sweeps Tia Juana block in Mexico
Tia Juana Mexico September 22 fire started in the kitchen of the Veron Club at a local resort and swept an entire block causing damage estimated at one million dollars. The blaze ranks among the most disastrous in local history.
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Tia Juana
Mexico
Vérnon Club
Baseball Scores From National and American Leagues
National League results show Chicago defeats Brooklyn six to zero and Philadelphia edges Pittsburgh six in six innings. American League games include Chicago beating New York in game one by six to eleven and a St Louis start with Detroit at Boston early. Cleveland and Washington play a two inning non-score fray.
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Brooklyn
Chicago
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
New York
St. Louis
Detroi
Boston
Detroit
Cleveland
Washington
Infant son of Eaton family dies at Corntaville
William A. Eaton infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Eaton of Corntaville died this morning at 6 o clock. Burial held this afternoon in the Cornettsville cemetery.
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Eaton
William
Arthur Eaton
Corntaville
Cornettsville
Crushed by Mule at Somerville Coal Mine
Lee Bush of Somerville coal mine was crushed yesterday when caught by a mine mule. Three ribs were broken and injuries extend to the shoulders. He is listed in dangerous condition.
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Lee Bush
Somerville
Lamps and buffalo perplex early global trade note
The report notes that the United States and Canada together produce half of the world's electric lamp output. It adds an odd comparison about the orient water buffalo capable of pulling a load heavier than a standard cart, illustrating unusual cross-cultural references in early trade commentary.
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United States
Canada
Senator Ralston Ordered to Bed in Illness
Indianapolis Sept 22 United States Senator Samuel M Ralston was reported in serious condition from Bright s disease at his home near Indianapolis today Physicians ordered the senator to bed Sunday for complete relaxation This marked his first time to consent to stay in bed though he has been afflicted earlier with a less serious form of the illness
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Washington
Naval Aviation
United States
Moffett
Navy Air Head
Special Aircraft Board
Willam Mitchell
Indianapolis
Samuel M. Ralston
Terre Haute Aldehyde Plant Fire After Four-Hour Battle
Terre Haute Ind Sept 22 Fire at the Aldehyde plant of the Commercial Solvent company required four hours of strenuous effort by the fire department. The blaze damaged tanks and pipes, burned the roof away and caused about 30000 in damage. Firefighters fought stubbornly as walls began to cave in.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Commercial Solvent Company
Tear bombs used to force Toluca slayer from field
In Toluca Illinois a posse of over 50 men, chasing Joseph Stimas, 60, believed trapped in a north Toluca corn field, prepares to use tear bombs to flush him out. Stimas is wanted for the murder of Sheriff O Litchfield and a local resident. Footprints show he is barefoot and wearing only underwear, with his clothing found at his home.
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Toluca
Joseph Stimas
O Litchfield
Marshal County
John Id
Toluea
P Stimas
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