Mall Boy Struck and Killed by Auto in Wednesday Tragedy
Elmer Corbin six, son of Virgil and Mrs. Corbin, died after being struck by Lem Harbaugh’s auto near 5th Street and Lincoln Avenue. Witnesses say the driver slowed and no blame attaches to him. Coroner’s examination expected. funeral Friday at 2 from the family home.
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Elmer
Virgil Corbin
Lem Harbaugh
5Th Street
Lincoln Avenue
Harbaugh
Oolitic
Max Harbaugh
Hinery
Pearson
Green Hill
Pension to Be Given to Western Union Employees
A bulletin from President Theo N. Vail explains a permanent pension plan for Western Union employees starting January 1, 1915. It covers pensions based on years of service, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, and a beneficiary fund, with detailed eligibility by age and tenure, plus death benefits for dependents.
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J. R. Sample
Western Union Telegraph Office
Western Union
Theo N. Vail
Wilsons Victory Sparks Filipino Protests and Independence Hope
The Globe Democrat notes Manila crowds of about 10 000 cheering Wilson and Aguinaldo with banners for immediate independence. It argues most Filipinos oppose independence and warns that islanders lack governance, risking anarchy if US withdrawal occurs. It questions how Wilson will respond and cautions against withdrawal as cruelty to islanders.
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Wilson
United States
Globe Democrat
Manila
Princeton
Seagirt
Aguinaldo
McCombs
McAdoo
Philippines
Congress
Leyte
Isla
Japan
Germany
Russia
Baugh Case in Justice Iseminger Court Continued
Charles Baugh charged with child desertion in Justice Iseminger's court has been continued until Monday afternoon at 2. Baugh was arrested in Spencer after an affidavit was filed. George Webster, who had been in the country for several days, has returned home.
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Charles Baugh
Iseminger
Baugh
Spencer
George Webster
Presbyterian Church Ladies Sale Of Fancy Work
The ladies of the Presbyterian church plan a Thanksgiving sale of fancy work, eatables, and confectionery at Mrs. C. H. Emery's home this Saturday afternoon and evening. Light refreshments will be served.
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the Presbyterian Church
C. H. Emery
Alleged Threat by Man in Pending Domestic Case
A man faces alleged threats against his wife as part of an unresolved case. Authorities note the matter is pending with no final disposition yet.
Brown Release Follows Suspected Mental Break in Bloomington
Brown appeared deranged after a protracted spree and was jailed briefly before a suspended sentence was granted. Police believe his condition stemmed from his drinking, with his wife citing fear of the home. Meanwhile Frank Licks of Lehigh Valley Cement toured Monroe County seeking a site for a potential million dollar plant, joined by Charles Springer, secretary of Bloomington Commercial Club.
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S Brown
Tih Street
Brown
Fotn
Ig Ten
Alvis
Frank Licks
Lehigh Valley Cement Company
Philadelphia
Bloomington
Monroe County
Hicks
Charles Springer
Kicks
Vic
St. Louis
Bedford
Washington Couple Quietly Wed In Surprise Ceremony
Raymond G. Smith of Bedford and Miss Mary Martin of this city were quietly married at 12 39 o clock today by Rev S A Hayworth at his East Third street home. The couple will reside in Bedford and Mr Smith works as a telephone lineman.
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Mary Martin
George W. Martin
East Herron Street
S. A. Hayworth
East Third Street
Raymond G. Smith
Bedford
Washington Democrat
Wouldn't Suit Butler
Congressman Cullop proposes electing postmasters by the people to break up political machines and relieve federal appointment power. He notes elections would need safeguards akin to a regular election or primary to ensure satisfaction. Washington Democrat.
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Cullop
Washington Democrat
Funeral Held for EightYearOld in Harrodsburg
The 8 year old son of Theodore Fields died at home in Harrodsburg and funeral services were conducted from the family residence this forenoon with G W Murphy presiding.
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Isider G. W. Murphy
Harrodsburg
Theodore Fields
Fourth Annual Korn Karnival Opens at Wilson’s
The Fourth Annual Korn Karnival and Vegetable contest opened Wednesday in Wilson's department store. Country visitors and town residents crowd the exhibits showing corn, turnips, beets, onions, potatoes, melons, peppers, beans, oats, wheat, millet, and many fruits. Prizes will be awarded this afternoon with a one week display ending Saturday evening.
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Wilson’s
W. HH. Brim
Grimes
Jonathan
Bell Flower
Huntsman
York Imperial
Mr. Brim
Charles Thomas
California
George Vantayle
Springville
Harry J. Campbell
John Harvey
W. J Brim
Heltonville
Duncan and Hawkins
A. J. Weddle
Roy Ragsdale Charles Thomas
John Bright
Alis Watherine Stipp
No Court Day As Judge Swails Returns To City
Lawrence Circuit Court had no docket today and Judge Orin O Swails will not return until Saturday when the court will reopen. One divorce granted Wednesday afternoon as William H Charles was separated from Addie Charles, the husband as plaintiff. Affidavits filed direct in circuit court Wednesday in cases of Elisha Johnson charged with petit larceny and Carl Bailey of Mitchell charged with wife desertion.
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Lawrence
Orin O. Swails
William H. Charles
Addie Charles
Elisha Johnson
Carl Bailey
Mitchell
Mitchell Couple Wed by Mayor in County Clerk Office
Homer Bass and Miss Nora Tyree of Mitchell were married Thursday at 11 in the county clerk's office by Mayor Albert J. Fields. They will reside in Mitchell.
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Homer. Bass
Nora Tyree
Mitchell
Albert J. Fields
Scalded Baby Injures Arm In Coffee Spill
Emery Fitzpatrick of South H Street reports his eight months old son Robert suffered a serious scald to the left arm after the infant pulled over a cup of boiling coffee Wednesday afternoon.
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Robert
Emery Fitzpatrick
South H Street
Brakeman Cut by Tin At Water Tank Near Campbellsburg
Charles Henriott of New Albany a Monon brakeman had the side of his face badly cut Thursday near Campbellsburg. A piece of tin on a water crane struck him as he leaned from the engine window. The wound was sewn by Dr. A J McDonald and he guided his train to Bloomington after the injury.
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Giles
Oolittc
Harbaugh
Box
Charles Henriott
New Albany
Monon
Campbellsburg
A. J. McDonald
Bloomington
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