Rebel outrages mark Mexican operations across the country
Zapatista bands raid Valle de Javo and nearby towns seizing valuables as residents flee to hills. Durango and Durango area towns report looting and burning after clashes with federal garrisons. Washington approves arming American ranchers along the border due to security concerns with Mexico.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Zapatistas
Valle de Javo
San Juan del Rio
Durango
Cheche Campos
Limen
Bene
Zapata
Juchitepec
United States
Senor Lascursin
Washington
War Department
Steever
Hermosillo
Sonora
Dems Plan Complete Tariff Revision In Special Session
Washington December 7 Oscar W Underwood chairman of the house ways and means committee outlines a full tariff revision in the coming special session. Hearings will begin in January and by April the committee will have schedules ready to send to the house. He said the scope would cover everything from agate to zine.
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Washington
Congress
Oscar W. Underwood
House
Ways and Means
Underwood
Burglars Try Friday Night Break-Ins Across Bedford Stores
Three attempted burglaries hit Bedford Friday night with only one successful entry netting about twenty cents. George W. Hay clothing store, Harbaugh & Schooley bicycle shop, and Kessler Five and Ten faced forced doors though iron bars and broken glass failed to yield major loot. Bloodhounds traced trails through multiple blocks, then lost the scent near a residence after two circuits.
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Bedford
Harbaugh & Schooley
Hay
Kessler
Owens Blood Hounds
Harbaugh & Schooley Place
C. L. Baker
Derrick Runner Injured at Hoosier Quarry
Marion Hicks, a derrick runner at the Hoosier quarry in Oolitic, was seriously injured Friday while scabbling the end of a stone on a car. He slipped, fell, and struck his cheek on a trail, causing two deep bone exposed gashes. A physician treated him.
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Marion Hicks
Hoosier
Oolitic
Revival Meeting At Church Of Christ On West 12th Street
A revival began last Sunday at the Church of Christ on West 12th Street led by Elder Jesse Love, a Tennessee pastor of the old school. The services are drawing attention and are expected to continue until December 23.
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Church of Christ
West 12Th Street
Jesse Love
Tennessee
Old School
Knight praises Chico home as finest Northern California country
A letter from W. W. Knight, formerly of this city and longtime local business, notes he is traveling for a San Francisco paint house but is greatly pleased with his Chico residence, which he deems the finest country in Northern California.
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W. Knight
San Francisco
Cal
Chico
California
Indoor Picnic Celebrates Local Grand Army Post
The E C Newland Post No 134 and its Women's Relief Corps hosted an indoor picnic at the post hall with 50 members present. Officers were elected, a noon feast was served, and an afternoon program featured readings, music, and patriotic addresses by J D Alexander and J R Fessler.
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E. C. Newland Post No
Woman’s Relief
J. D. Alexander
Bloomfield
John R. Fesler
Indianapolis
Emma Still
Georgia Malott
Elizabeth Withman
Lucille Lockman
Rachel Box
Joseph Gardner
Adj
John R. Fessler
L L. R. Leonard
Owensburg
America
Auto Line to Oolitic Aims Four Daily Trips
Bedford and Oolitic men form a company to run an auto passenger line between this city and Politic using a twenty passenger Avery auto truck with a street car body. Capital stock is about 10090 dollars, with first trip planned January 1 and four trips daily. The auto will handle picnics and river-bound parties and may replace earlier failed proposals.
Struck on Head Injures Southeastern Line Worker
Fred England, an employe of the extra gang of the Southeastern Line, was injured Saturday near this city while shoveling with several men. A companion accidentally struck him on the head with a shovel, creating an ugly wound. Dr. Morrill Simpson administered care.
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Fred England
England
Morrill Simpson
Underwood to appoint two Jackson county deputy prosecutors
The Seymour Republican reports John H. Underwood plans to appoint two deputies, one in Seymour and one in Brownstown, to handle Jackson county business. Citizens expect firm law enforcement against gambling and violations of the “blind tiger” law, with Underwood known for shutting down illegal operations in Lawrence county.
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Jackson County
John H. Underwood
Seymour
Underwood
Lawrence County
Promised Mitchell Postoffice Tie Ends With Denial
Joe Dilley is named congressman Cox's replacement for the Mitchell postoffice after reports that William Ewing was promised the job but rejected. The switch sparks scramble across the river and stirs strong sentiment among Democratic ranks.
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Cox
William Ewing
Mitchell Postoffice
Unloaded Revolver Injury Slams Goens Boy at Pool Room
Edward Goens sixteen year old son of Rufus Goens was shot in the right hand Friday night at 10 o'clock while inspecting an unloaded revolver said to belong to a friend. The bullet shattered the index finger bone and the injury is described as serious.
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Edward Goens
Rufus Goens
West Side
Kiddoo at Harvard Provokes Embarrassed Classroom Rivalry
Harvard students play a law school originated game called Kiddoo where a player points at a passing woman and shouts the word. If deemed attractive, she earns ten points. fifty points wins the round. One player named Rags earned bad points and faced a sharp rebuke after misjudging a veiled woman.
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Harvard University
Oil Stove Fire At Howard Fagan Home
A blaze from an oil stove at the home of Howard Fagan Saturday at 11:45 prompted a call to the fire department. Mrs. Fagan doused the flames with a bucket of water before the hose truck arrived, staining the woodwork but causing little damage and no injuries.
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Howard Fagan
Ramsey Freed After Bond for Eggs Theft
Fred Ramsey charged in Mayor Fields' court with larceny for stealing a case of eggs from a freight car in the Monon yards Friday night. He posted $200 bond for appearance on Wednesday December 11 and was released from jail. Ramsey says he bought the eggs from a tramp.
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Fred Ramsey
Fields
Monon
Ramsey
Automobile Turns Over on Fill at Furst Mill
Large auto owned by Carl Furst overturned an embankment at the Furst Mill Friday afternoon. The car rolled onto its side after the brake loosened on the incline, causing body damage. Mrs. William Benzel of South Street is critically ill. Bernard Reath traveled to Louisville that evening for several days.
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Carl Furst
Furst Mill
William Benzel
South Street
Local Teamster Killed by Falling Log in Jeffersontown
James Henry Vaughan fifty five a teamster of Jeffersontown was crushed by a log at Tucker Station while loading logs for the Southern Railway Company. He died twenty minutes later at the store of R B Tyler & Co. Coroner Duncan ordered an inquest for next week. Vaughan had lived in Jeffersontown about a year, moving from near Bedford Indiana.
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Jeffersontown
Vaughan
Louisville Times
James Henry Vaughan
Tucker Station
Duncan
Myers & Blankenbaker
Southern Railway Company
R. B. Tyler & Co
L. A. Blankenbaker
William F. Stuckey
Jefferson County
Bedfore
Ind
Boy who took relative's money nearly escapes accident
A city boy accused of taking money from a relative near the city had a narrow escape when walking away. Police recovered most of the seventeen dollars seized from under a bed. Authorities opted not to prosecute and gave the boy another chance.
Wives of Clan Fraser Stage Surprise Party
The Scottish Clan Fraser wives and lady friends held a surprise gathering Friday evening at their hall. Seventy members attended enjoying readings and Scottish songs with sandwiches fruit candy and tea. Joseph Anthony, a local stone cutter, plans to travel to Italy to visit relatives until spring.
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Joseph Anthony
Italy
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