Former Mitchell Mayor John Stipp Dies After Long Illness
John B. Stipp aged 55 former mayor and city official of Mitchell died Friday at his home after a lingering heart illness. He served on the City Council and as mayor for years and was known as an efficient city executive. He left a widow Marie Adams and three children with one daughter surviving. Suspect holdup victim Joe Keane in Mitchell remained at large as two youths were briefly detained on train and released after failing to match description.
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John B. Stipp
M Street
Mr. Slipp
Southeastern Xvtation
Toe. Stipp
Ele
Marie Adams
Bedford
Sailie Shoulty
Charles
Swood
Edward
City
William Stipp
Mitchell
Elmer McKnight
Eien Lee
Shawswick
Joe Hobbs
Erie
Joe Keane
Keane
Lailaing
Lstap
Raymond Meckler
Leslie Hendricks
West Baden
Ligister
Put
Sousa Band Arrives for Washington Grand Matinee
Palmer Amusement Company negotiates with John Philip Sousa band for an April 20 concert at the Grand in Washington. The group demands a 3676.76 guarantee for an afternoon show. night performance offers are declined. Palmer aims to fill the Grand with a strong matinee to satisfy local music lovers.
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John Philip Sousa Band
Washington
Exposition
San Francisco
Sousa
Wired &H
Palmer Company
L. H. O'Donnell
Washington Folk
Washington, Ind
Herald
Four Monroe county youths sent to Jeffersonville reformatory
Four young men from Monroe county, aged over 22, were moved to the Jeffersonville reformatory by Sheriff Jones to begin prison terms from one to eight years. Charlies Good and three Stinesville residents were convicted of thefts including chickens and whiskey from a Monon car.
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Monroe County
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Charlies Good
William Jacobs
Ernest Taylor
Charles Hight
Jeffersonville
Jones
Good
Stinesville
Bloomington
Protectionist policy spurs diverse U S industries growth
An editorial from Leslie's Weekly cites how tariffs on tin plate citrus fruit onions sugar hardware shoes hats jewelry and other goods spurred major U S production. It notes California prune and walnut crops and cites Florida Texas Louisiana and Rhode Island as growing centers under protectionist policies.
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Florida
Cuba
Spain
Texas
Bermuda
Louisiana
California
Colorado
Michigan
United S States
California Fruit Development Board
Santa Clara Valley
St. Louis
New England
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Leslie
Henderson Found Guilty Of Receiving Stolen Goods
Frank Henderson was found guilty of knowingly receiving stolen goods, with the jury returning their verdict after four hours of deliberation. He remains in sheriff custody as defense counsel prepare a motion for new trial. The case involved hides reportedly stolen from the Seig and Seis slaughter house east of the city.
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Frank Henderson
Henderson
Reformatory
Seig & Seis
Forms of plebian criticism color New York talk
The article records widespread plebian remarks criticizing Wilson and Democrats, urging a Republican return. It quotes casual expressions from subway to ships, clubs to hotels, noting distrust of professors and business as well as tariff and navy decisions. It cites common views that Republicans are the country’s only hope and mocks Bryan and tariff policy.
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Middle West
Far West
Wilson
Washington
New York Sun
Family thanks for kindness after father's death
Acknowledgment from Wm O Younger B F Younger and R L Younger thanks friends neighbors for acts of sympathy during their father’s illness and death and for floral offerings. Harold Johnson moves to Washington Indiana for a shop position. Mrs Charles Watkins on Fourteenth Street recovered enough to sit up after surgery at City Hospital.
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Charles Watkins
Fourteenth Street
City Hospital
Indian Creek Township Residents Plan Petition to Commissioners
Some residents of Indian Creek Township intend to petition county commissioners seeking a compromise on local matters. The effort aims to address neighborhood concerns and secure a formal hearing.
Indian Creek Township Reconsideration Petition Circulates
Residents of the recently abolished Indian Creek Township plan to petition the Board of Commissioners at the next session to overturn the abolition order. Proposals to resolve the dispute include building two new schoolhouses, one at Williams and another at Fayetteville, though the latter plan remains contentious.
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Board of Commissioners
Indian Creek Township
Old Township
Williams
Oes
Fayetteville
Howe Pefoce Oefensive Ias
Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus Cars Set for Spring Refitting
Hagenbeck-Wallace show owners Idd Ballard and C. J. Corey visited the Cannerburg railroad switch to inspect stored cars slated for repainting and refurnishing in local shops ahead of the April circus season. The outfit plans about $100,000 in new outfitting, with much spent on animals including elephants, lions, leopards, tigers, pumas, wolves and hyenas. General manager Corey recently returned from Europe with large animals. several shipments arrived at Carthage near Cincinnati.
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C. J. Corey
Cannerburg
Washington Herald
Billboard
C. E. Corry
Carthage
Cincinnati
England
Zoologtical Arena Company
Kansas City
Scott Raezor
Southeast Line Cutting and Job Reductions Reported
H. E. Walker, foreman of the Southeastern Bridge gang, states crews are repairing local yards as the road reduces operating staff to cut expenses. Last Saturday the House Carpenter gang was laid off. on Saturday another Nott Bridge gang No. 2 will be cut, leaving Walker’s men and three more from gang No. 2 to follow.
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H. E. Walker
Southheastern Bridge Gang
Auto Owners to Procure License Tags by March First
City officials warn that many cars lack current license numbers for the year and will not accept delays. To allow for tag delivery, proof of sent funds to the Secretary of State is accepted as an excuse until March 1. After that date any car without a state license tag will be fined.
Draft horse trade halted by war impacts imports
The outbreak of war ends most imports of pure bred draft horses into the United States, with a limited exception from England. U S breeders expect no decline in quality as American draft horses prove their strength, citing bulletin No 61% detailing breeds like Belgian Percheron Clydesdale and Shire.
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England
United States
America
Scotland
United States Department of Agriculture
Farmer's Bulletin
Lafayette Courier
Suit Filed For 10000 By Edward Coulter Against Power Co
Edward Coulter filed a lawsuit seeking 10000 in damages from the Southern Indiana Power Company and the C. T. H. S. E. railway company. He alleges being thrown from a bridge approach injuring his hip and kidney and breaking three ribs after copper wire on the roadside frightened his horses. He claims the power company left dangerous wires and the railroad failed to build proper guards at the approaches.
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Ed Coulter
Underwood & Underwood
Southern Indiana Power Company
C. Tr. H. & S. E. Railway Company
Southern Indiana Powers Company
C. T, YW
S. J. Railway Company
Skaters Wake Mgr Skaters Wake Mgr
Children roller skating on the sidewalks near the courthouse disturb court proceedings. Officials consider action to stop the nuisance and curb the disruption.
Birth and long life of John Younger in Bedford County
John Younger born July 18 1830 to Lewis and Nancy Younger. He settled near Bedford at age two and lived in the county for eighty two years. Married twice Mary A Ragsdale and later Kitty Ramsay, father of four then two children. Lifelong Church of Christ member died Feb 1 1915. .
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John Younger
Lewis
Nancy (Cross) Younger
Bedford
Mary. A. Ragsdale
Church of Christ
D. A. Younger
Marital transfers listed for Indiana Springs Zelma area
Thomas Stultz of Indian Springs to May McDonald of Avoca. James D Cummings of Zelma to Lena Ciming s of Zelma.
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Thomas Stultz
Indian Springs
May McDonald
Avoca
James D Cummings
Zelma
Lena Cinemings
Valentines Day social for Methodist Bible classes observed
The First Methodist Annex hosted a Valentine themed social for the Men’s and Women’s Bible classes on Feb 11. About 250 attendees enjoyed decorations of red and white hearts, Cupid pictures, and a Lincoln portrait. Mrs. Fred Strout welcomed guests, praised attendance, and stressed the social value of church work.
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Lincoln
Fred Strout
Yenng
Brooks
Mabie
John AL Rowesupon
Scho
Carrie Gowen
Ugmgss
Willie
Meus
Bo G. Beiriger
Keti Tehes
Imiss
Williany Lamb Civil War veteran dies in Bartlettsville
Williany Lamb of Bartlettsville, a Civil War veteran, died Friday morning. Funeral services were held Sunday from Bartlettsville with survivors including his wife and one son Joseph. Several local residents are mentioned with health and personal matters in this brief notice.
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Willinga Lamb
Barrettavills
Joseph
Bartlettsville
Thuriat
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