Auto Holdups Rob Salesman Near Wheatland
E. L. Pittenger of East Liverpool Ohio was held up on State Highway No 5 west of Wheatland by two masked men who robbed him of money and his watch. He fled to Washington sought aid from Mayor McCarty and continued toward Louisville. Pittenger, a World War veteran, sold auto accessories with ads painted on his yellow car. The incident sparked a false rumor about county detectives being captured and strung up, which was denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Pittenger
Broadway
Liverpool
Ohio
Wheatland
Pittenger
Washington
McCarty
Louisville
France
Daviess County Detective Association
Knox County
Growing New Nose Feeds Skin From Chest
In Bicknell Indiana on September 24 Joe Trunko, a Clinton miner with seven children, lost his nose after being shot at work. Dr. W T Coughlin of St Louis grafted skin and attached a chest feeder to grow a new nose. A rib graft will form the nasal bridge and another nose is expected within a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bicknell
Ind
Joe Trunko
Clinton
Joe
W. T. Coughlin
St. Louis
Trunko
Fall Festival Opens Tuesday at St Simon Hall
The fall festival at St Simon hall begins Tuesday night and runs Wednesday and Thursday with the largest event in years. Elaborate preparations include splendid music and extensive booths. New amusements will be provided and crowds are expected for the grand opening.
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St. Simon Hall
Two U S Flyers Killed In Balloon Race Crash
American Lieutenants Olmstead and Chaptaw died when the S-6 balloon was struck by lightning over Nilesterrood Holland during the Gordon Bennett cup event. The disaster followed a night storm that halted postponement plans and damaged another Belgian balloon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Lieuts. Olmstead
Choptaw
Nilesterrood
Holland
Olmstead
Indianapolis
Chaptaw
Brussels
PRESSING COOLIDGE TO CALL AN EXTRA SESSION CONGRESS
Washington Sep 24 President Coolidge faced a heated debate among American farmers over an immediate extra session of Congress to aid agriculture Some urged action now while others warned against rushing into a session He favors no move until a concrete remedy is agreed Cabinet likely to meet Tuesday with Wallace report on possible measures for aid amid mounting pressure from lawmakers
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Coolidge
Washington
Congress
Wallace
Tce
Grand Jury Recommended In Mrs Stokes Bribery Case
Chicago September reports Assistant State's Attorney Warthon urged submitting charges against Mrs Helen Stokes to the grand jury after witnesses testified that her millionaire husband paid underworld figures to claim she lived at the Everleigh Club. Witnesses confessed after hours of examination that affidavits were false and that they received money from Stokes pay-off man.
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Chicago
Warthen
Helen Stokes
Everleigh Club
Everleigh
Warthon
Stokes
Baby Taken From Mother Tries Suicide After State Home Tie
In Muncie Indiana on September 24 Mrs Jebse McCafferty twenty two is in serious condition at a local hospital after she swallowed a quantity of poison powders and was found unconscious on an uptown street. Her infant son had been taken from her and placed in a state home.
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Muncie
Ind
Jebse McCafferty
Walton Warns Against Crowds at Oklahoma Capitol
Oklahoma City reports warn against assembling more than two people at the Capitol where impeachment proceedings against Gov. Walton are set to begin. Walton says he has handed crowd control to the Adjutant General and signals continued martial law if troops run short.
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Gov
Walton
States Capitol
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Capitol
Th Capitol
Markham
Hudson Seemed to Enjoy His Last Ride
Berry Hudson the slayer of W. M. Gilley was escorted to the state prison at Michigan City for life imprisonment. Deputy Sheriff C. E. Myers and Charles Rhodes reported Hudson showed no remorse and appeared to enjoy the trip, laughing along the auto ride home after the transfer last week.
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Berry Hudson
W. M. Gilley
Lfe
C. E. Myers
Gharles Rhodes
Hudson
Michigan City
Beaver protection campaign spans Alaska until November 16 1924
A conservation effort has been launched across Alaska to curb beaver killing and protect wildlife. The campaign runs through November 16, 1924, signaling strong state support for preserving beaver populations.
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Alaska
Aged Man Dead After Auto Crash In Shoals
Samuel Templin age 71 died at Daviess county hospital after being struck by Frank Gilkison Buick roadster on State Highway No 5 near James Carlin home. Injury and pneumonia caused death. coroner holds inquest. Templin had stayed at Wedding farm and had no close relatives except brothers in Tennessee and Oregon. Funeral plans await notification.
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Samuel Templin
Frank Gilkison
Shoals
James Carlin
Daviess County
Templin
Carlin
Gilkinson
Hudson
Barr Township
William Templin
Tennessee
Oregon
Coolidge States Policy on International Affairs and Farmers
President Coolidge in his first public speech since taking office outlined his stance on two key issues. He urged that America stay uncommitted and self-reliant while each nation must determine its own destiny. He cautioned against transferring the farmer relief question to Congress as pressure mounts and said the world is leaning more on moral force than on force.
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Washington
Coolidge
America
Congress
Churches Plan Revival Meetings Across Washington
The Ministerial association of Washington plans simultaneous revival services in all Protestant churches. Each minister will lead his meeting per his own approach. This union plan has not been tried locally before, unlike prior single-church campaigns or the Bulgin event.
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The
Ministerial Association of
Washington
Evangelist Bulgin
Joe McCord Promoted to Head of Capital Stock Division
Joe McCord, formerly internal revenue collector for the district with headquarters in Vincennes, has been promoted to head of the capital stock division of the internal revenue department in Indianapolis. The district smiles at the recognition. Successor not yet announced.
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Joe McCord
Vincennes
Capital Stock
Internal Revenue Department
Indianapolis
McCord
Germans Called On To Give Up Resistance
Berlin reports that Chancellor Stresemann urged an unconditional capitulation to France by Ruhr and Rhineland defense groups. He indicated many Germans may be allowed to return home once the government makes the official decision public.
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Berlin
Ruhr
Rhineland
France
Dld
Youth Dragged Over Road Injures Alfordsville Teacher
Ralph Ginder a 19 year old school teacher of Reeve township Alfordsville was badly injured in a runaway accident Saturday on the road into Alfordsville. He was dragged along the rocky road surface for about 75 yards and suffered severe cuts and lacerations to his face and shoulders. He was taken to Davies County Hospital where Dr Hang treated him and his condition was later listed as satisfactory though scars are expected.
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Ralph Ginder
Alfordsville
Davies County
Alfordsvn
Ginder
Hang
Gindergis
Reeve Township
Shepard and Sheley Serve as Witnesses in Liquor Case
Marion Shepard and Lester Batley local constables served as witnesses at Vince Anes last week against Claude Tatum and John Schelmer charged with liquor violations. Both men were found guilty and a man named 7 Hach received fines of 109 dollars and costs with suspended sentence. The raids at 2 Vincoynes months earlier involved Washington men assisting. Big John Barney on State Highway 5 west of Wheatland was also convicted for liquor law violations at Vincend.
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Marion Shepard
Lester Batley
Vince Anes
Claude Tatum
John Schelmer
Hachman
Constabiles
Vincoynes
Washington
Big John" Barney
Wheatland
Vincend Fc
Bulgarian forces suffer heavy losses as unrest spreads
Bulgarian government forces report 700 dead and over 4000 wounded in attacks by agrarian insurgents. Southern and northeastern Bulgaria see rapid ground loss while the king dissolves the chamber and calls elections within two months. An unconfirmed dispatch claims Plevna has fallen and the red flag raised amid continued fighting. Serbian movement on the frontier allegedly speeds invasion plans and coal region occupation.
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Athens
Bulgaria
Sofia
Chamber of Deputies
Agrarians
Plevna
Malonika
Revenue Men After Sequestered Money
Internal revenue agents are expected to appear in Daviess County between October 1 and February 1 to locate sequestered funds and collect delinquent taxes. Crews will cover manufacturing, mercantile, professions, and other lines, aiming to uncover millions in unpaid taxes across the state and nation.
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Internal Revenue
Daviess County
M. Burt Thurman
Internal Revenue Collector
Revenue Department
Internal Revenue Department
Indiana
Uchida Removed After Socialist's Murder
Tokyo reports Viscaunt Uchida relieved as chief of administration of martial law in quake zones after the shooting of Osugi the Japanese socialist. Osugi slain by an army lieutenant who testified at court martial he acted on orders from superiors.
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Tokyo
Japan
Viscaunt Uchida
Chiek
Osugi
Leutenant
Names of More Motor Law Violators Reported
A larger list of alleged motor traffic violators has been turned over to the prosecuting attorney. Mayor said the police will continue to file affidavits and prepare cases. The first list had thirty two persons and more are expected to appear in court after affidavits are filed.
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McCarty
Wreckage Spreads as Forelle Missing Near Kenosha
Bits of wreckage drift in Lake Michigan near Kenosha signal the loss of the fruit vessel Forelle. Reports note a new Australian tomato weevil found in the south raises fears of a growing agricultural threat if not promptly suppressed.
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Milwaukee
Wisc
Lake Michigan
Kenosha
South
United States
Death Comes to 20 Year Old After Arm Ground by Gears
Thomas Albright, 20, died at Daviess county Hospital from a gas bacillus infection after his left arm was crushed in a steam traction engine gear. The accident occurred near Shoals while he stood on a board and the board slipped. Amputation followed and infection developed, with delay in hospital transfer contributing to the outcome. His father, John Albright, was present at his death. Albright was single and born last June.
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Thomas Albright
Daviess County Hospital
Allbright
Abright
Martin County
John Allbright
Wasi
Albright
Girl Emma Dixon Found Dead After Missing Visit
Emma Dixon a 15 year old Brieboro schoolgirl vanished Sept 11 after stopping at a dairy to send milk home. Her body was found in a roadside clump near Millville, N J nine days later. local officials seek a suspect as the community reels from the alleged sex crime and murder.
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Millvilla
N. J
Emma Dixon
Brieboro
Thomas Dixon
Brickboro
Davis Grifman
Roscoe
Emma
Millville High School
Benjamin Dixon
Millville
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Olm
Stead
United
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Chaptan
Buffalo
Lieut
Worthington
Mrs. Stokes
Okla
Oklahoma
Tulsa
J. M. Smitherman
Smitheran
Gilkison
C. H. Holter
Joe M’cord
Stressemann
Mat
Shepard and
Sheley
Uchida
New York
Thomas Allbright
Ola
Terre Haute
Sheppard Brothers
William Goings
Terra Hate
William ‘Goings
Clarence
Floyd Sheppard
Otto ‘Liefferman
Crawfordsville
Arthur Wan
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