Flag mutilation arrest over shooting at school flag
Raymond Vick, telegraph operator at Fleming B and O blockhouse, was arrested on a charge of shooting through a flag over Conlogue school. Nine bullet holes observed. Judd, who fought Vick, pled guilty to assault and battery and was fined. Trial set for Tuesday. Vick released on cash bond and denies the accusation.
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Raymond Vick
Fleming
Conlogue
Frank Lemp
Busié
Redding Township
Fisg
F. W. Wesner
George Judd
Pleming
Vick
Thes
Judd
Seymour Republican
Indiana Audubon urges federal protection for migratory birds
The Indiana Audubon Society urges Indiana lawmakers to back a senate-passed bill mandating federal protection for migratory birds. Etta S. Wilson warns of near extinction of pigeons and egret, cites declines across states, and argues protection reduces costs and preserves nature.
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Indiana
Senate
Korbly
Etta S. Wilson
Congress Avenue
Indianapolis
Simplicity Wanted as White House Social Life Changes
The Press and Seymour Democrat reflect on President Wilson’s veto of the inaugural ball and call for reduced pomp at the White House. They praise restraint, directness, and hospitality, noting social excesss in Washington, with Marshall’s hotel apartments signaling prioritization of duties over grand receptions. The Indiana Audubon Society secretary adds a personal note on public service and outreach.
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Indiana
Ohio
Hlindig
Michigan
Florida
Nebraska
Connecticut
Oklahoma
Montana
Wilson
White House
National Capital
McKinley
National
College of Nations
Washington
Muncie Press
Rep
Washington, D.C
Elect Marshall
Marshall
Seymour
Dem
Indiana Audubon Society
Wildcat Killed Near Paoli After Treed by Dog
A wildcat about twenty pounds and three feet six inches long, dark gray with no tail stripe, was killed near Paoli by J. A. Wilson a few nights ago after being treed by a dog. January.
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J. A. Wilson
Paoli
Jod
Alleged cruelty case against William Allman in Hamilton township
Callious Vayeeem Alleged Sexmour Indiana January 31. William Allman a Hamilton township farmer is charged with malicious mayhem for torturing his three year old stepson. He allegedly burned feet on a hot stove tied a rope and suspended him in cold water whipped him frightened him with a whip and struck him near the ear. He waives preliminary hearing and is bound over to circuit court on $500 bond.
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William Allman
Hamilton Township
Jennings County
Allman
Police Court Plea Deals and Fines in Local Sessions
Otis Criner pled guilty to intoxication and paid a dollar plus costs. Roy Freeman was discharged on a public indecency charge. Edward Coulter and Anna Beasley pled not guilty to intoxication with Coulter’s case set for Feb 5 and Beasley scheduled for 4 PM Saturday. Beasley later sought to change her plea.
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Otis Criner
Roy Freeman
Edward Coulter
Anna Beasley
Night Life In A Day In Town On Saturday Square
A Bloomington Star account describes a bustling Saturday night on the public square with a diverse crowd from highbrow to Bucktown and Maple Heights. Families, laborers, and revelers mingle as shops close and nightlife ends around midnight when police intervene to remove intoxicated individuals.
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Bucktown
Maple Heights
Bloomington Star
Indiana AG clarifies truancy age range under law
Attorney General Honan ruled that children must attend school from ages seven through fourteen inclusive, meaning they must stay in school until the end of their fourteenth year. The interpretation challenges prior practice of allowing early withdrawal at start of the fourteenth year. John J. Walsh will review the ruling and its impact on child labor enforcement.
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Honan
Charles A. Greathouse
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Indiana
John J. Walsh
Indiana Falls
Reed Bridwell Relocation and Long Absence Noted
Mr and Mrs Reed Bridwell moved today from South H street to rooms in the Richard Roberts residence on North M street. Lowry Brannum of IHingis visits relatives at Springville after an absence from Lawrences county since 1862.
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Mrs. Reed Bridwell
South H Street
Richard Roberts
North M Street
Lowry Brannum
Ihingis
Springville
Lawrences Cownty
Harvester Split May Not Halt Government Suit
The International Harvester Company forms a separate $70 million New Jersey corporation to take over foreign business as the government pursues dissolution. The move, while described as not forced by law, keeps the same controlling group and may aid compliance if a decree is issued. The split does not end the suit, and analysts note tariffs aided the trust’s growth. Indianapolis News.
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International Harvester Company
New Jersey
National Harvester Company
Chicago
International Harvester Corporation
McCormick-Morgan
Harvester Trust
United States
Russia
Canada
France
Sweden
Germany
Indianapolis News
Funeral for Mrs Amanda Coulter Held After Death
The funeral of Mrs Amanda Coulter who died Tuesday afternoon at 2 oclock was held Thursday at 2 oclock from her home on the political road Burial took place at Beech Grove She was 73 and had lived in the city for years Survived by three sons Howard Martin and Charles and a daughter Mrs Eliza Freed
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Amanda Coulter
Politic Road
A&ta
Beech Grove
Duck hunter shoots three on water and three on wing
Columbus Indiana January 31 Former Sheriff John W Philips while duck hunting on White river today killed three ducks on the water with one shot and when the others rose he killed three on the wing with another shot
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Columbus
Ind
John W. Philips
White River
Indian youths fire at boy on county road near Shoals
A number of Martin County Indians shot at eight year old Orville Tranter while he drove along a country road near Shoals. A bullet grazed his forehead. The incident prompted calls for the shooter to face prison time for the alleged recklessness.
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Martin County
Shoals
Orville Tranter
Young Tranter
Bloomington Honors Guests at Bridal Event
Mrs. Harry Russell and Mrs. Beirei ger attended a luncheon in Bloomington hosted by Mrs. Louis Becovitz. An elaborate dinner followed for the bridal party including guests arriving from New York City for the wedding of Mr. D. E. Lyster and Miss Rose Becovitz on Tuesday February 4.
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Harry Russell
Beireiger
Bloomington
Louis Becovitz
Early Evening at First Christian Church with Prof. Martin
A large Sunday crowd at the First Christian church will hear Prof. Martin and the choir perform sacred numbers from 7 to 7:30. Martin will play the Pilgrim's Chorus as a voluntary before the 7:30 preaching service.
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First Christian
Prof. Martin
Martin
Pilgrim’s Chorus
Wrapping Young Fruit Trees Ad Promoted in Paper
Old newspapers offered for wrapping young fruit trees with a simple sale in a Daily Mails Office promotion. A brief local item notes Miss Frances Ramsey recovering from a fractured limb, now mobile in a wheeling chair after holidays.
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Daily Mails
Frances Ramsey
Restraining Order Halts Prize Fight at Linton Opera House
Judge Slinkard was served a restraining order preventing a boxing contest billed as a boxing match between Hugh McGanny and Jack Gorman at the Linton opera house. Prosecutor Rudge filed the affidavit alleging the event is a prize fight in disguise to evade law. Similar alleged bouts have occurred in Linton and Bloomfield opera houses this winter.
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Rudge
Slinkard
Linton Opera House
Hugh McGanny
Jack Gorman
Linton
Bloomfield
Boy Takes Pasteur Treatment For Dog Bite
Bloomington Indiana records say Frank Lampkins and his 12 year old son traveled to Indianapolis for Pasteur treatment after a dog bite from Sheriff Walter Jones’s dog. The dog was killed and its head sent to the state board of health where examination found negro bodies. The boy attends school and his wound is dressed daily by a physician.
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Bloomington
Ind
Frank Lampkins
Indianapolis
Pasteur
Walter Jones
State Board of Health
Local Notes and Life Bits from Bloomington Area
Reverend Bennet recounts a bridge tale of a forgetful minister whose false teeth were found by a clever plan using a chicken. Birth announcement for Jeff Hasket’s son. Real estate transfer: John W. Hudson sells to Kenneth Austin for 3450 dollars. Updates on Samuel Hardin’s return and postal showers with a parcels post twist. Illness of Albert Lovell and social visits from Bloomington guests Leafy Davis and Irene Priest. Bernard C Williams of Bedford visits North Walnut with family. Tate phone mention.
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W. R. Bennet
Marion M. E
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