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Newspaper

Brook Reporter

Location

Brook, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1921

Page

7

Wreck Toll Rises as 43 Bodies Found in Indiana Crash

Indiana authorities report 43 victims recovered from the wreck near Chesterton after a New York Central locomotive collided with a Michigan Central train at a crossing. Rescue teams cleared tracks, and investigators focus on block signaling systems at Niles and Porter to determine fault. Names of identified dead include residents of Michigan City and Chicago areas, with officials from Indiana and Michigan Central scrutinizing signal operations and train movements.

Vorier Ind Chesterton Yereck New York Central Michigan Central Gegins eThe Michiana Central Niles Division Lowe Block Greminh Niles Michigan City Chicago Whtel Porter Hmsted Indiana Indiana Public Commissioners Hanger Eysten Michigan Emma Bevier Augustr Mich Peter Cain Regina Saskatchewan Gordon Campbell Revelstoke B. C T.Y. Campbell Pearl Cavanaugh Lee Justich Collins London Ont Justin Collins Londton Karl Deland Rikhart Firerain Arthur G. Eckman Enehr C. W. Engler Detroit Richard Eva June Campbell M. Giddings Kirkby Wye H. Goldstein HL Galdstein Ghddings Louis Beck Jack Gon Claude Johnson Elkhart New York Central Train Barnhart Kroner Feed Leggett Samuel Tivingston McCray Mic Sarah’ ‘Moas Montreal

Bonus Bill Reported Cost to Government

Washington reports the bonus bill would cost about 1.5 billion dollars in cash or 5.25 billion dollars in instalments. Senator McCumber said he would try to pass it this session but warned it might move to a special session. The measure postpones bonuses, cites treasury deficits near 1 billion, and argues immediate payment would strain funds.

Washington McCumber Senate McClumber Finance Committee

Local Names and Addresses Incomplete List

An OCR fragment lists several individuals and places including Esther Louise Miller, A. Matthews Muskoda Wisconsin, Mrs McCray Chicazay J.L. Elkhart Indiana, Mes J.L. Muller Elkhart Indiana, Mes Fred Schwier Michigan City, infant of Mrs Schwier, Mrs Skulph Lee Michigan City, Addison Yau Riper Michigan City, Mrs Addison Van Wiper Michigan City, Waol er Detroit.

Esther Louise Miller A. Matthews Muskoda McCray Chicazay J. L. Onller Elkhart Ind J. L. Muller Fred Schwier Michigan City Schwier Cree Skulph Lee Michign City Addison Yau Riper Addison van Wiper Waoler Detroit

Dalton True Bills In Chicago Grand Jury Case

William Dalton and his brothers face grand jury action in Chicago after a pivotal afternoon session. The case involves a seventeen year old clerk who embezzled 772 000 in bonds from Northern Trust, with attorney Guenther signaling a mental deficiency plea. Dalton’s trial likely set soon as Guenther outlines his defense after speaking with his client at detention home.

Chicago William Dalton Els Guenther Northern Trust Company Duhon

Greece blocks inquiry on Sevres treaty changes

London reports Greece refuses to back an inquiry into conditions in Thrace and Smyrna before any Sevres treaty alterations. Premier Kalogeropoulou, leader of the Greek delegation, received Athens telegram as mass meetings in Athens Piraeus and Smyrna passed resolutions pledging Greece to sacrifice blood in defense of its sacred Sevres rights.

London Greece Smyrna Sevres Kalogeropoulou Athens Piraeus

Decrease in Rail Earnings Across Decades

Washington reports railroads earned 62,204,421 in 1920 versus 516,200,000 in 1911. Interstate Commerce Commission data show expenses at 2.09 percent of operating revenues, down from 5.2 percent in 1919. For 1919, railway operating revenues reached 4,0? over 4.0 billion.

Washington United States Interstate Commerce Commission

Bride of 16 Found Dead in Kentucky Family Feud Case

CMeage March 1. Mrs Katherine Sumenok sixteen year old bride of Theodore Sumenok was found strangled to death in her home at 1526 West Fourteenth street. Her murder is believed by the local peace to be the outcome of a Kentucky family feud. Her hands and feet were loosely placed in her mouth and she had been garrotted with a narrow rope.

Cmeage Katherine Sumenok Theodore Sumenok West Fourteenth Street

Rock Falls Doctor Killed by Rock Fall at Peabody Mine

Report from Eldorado states Dr. J. B. McKee died when neck broken by rock fall at Peabody Mine No.1 on March 1. Investigators and officials from Kille and Rock Falls confirm accident.

Rock Falls Eldorado, TL J. B. McKee Peabody Mine No

Houston Seeks Guidance On Delayed Treasury Papers

Washington reports reveal Secretary Houston has not submitted foreign loan documents to the Senate Judiciary Committee. He redirected papers to Secretary Colby to decide public interest release. Senators Reed Nelson Kellogg and Shields pressed for prompt production and argued the delay shields incoming administration.

Washington Vue Treasury Houston Judiciary Committee Colby Mae Pulitic Davis Senate Nicholas Kelley the Treasury Reed Kenlny Pipers Nelson Hongy Secretary of the Treasury Kefley Need Kellogg Minnesota Celby Shields Tennessee Treasury Department

Extension of Farm Loan Act Reaches Porto Rico and D C

President Wilson approved a measure extending provisions of the federal farm loan act to Porto Rico and Washington March unspecified. The act broadens eligibility and support for farmers in these areas under federal loan programs.

Porto Rico Washington

Gored to Death by Bull in Coleman Wisconsin

Ernest Porter a farmhand was gored to death by a bull on March 1 near Coleman Wisconsin. The incident occurred on the farm where Porter worked prompting an investigation by local authorities.

Coleman Wis Ernest Porter

Six Irish Rebels Shot in Cork Executions Reported

Six Irishmen condemned for levying war against crown forces were executed in Cork after appeals for clemency by the Cork corporation. They were killed in batches of five at fifteen minute intervals. A Dublin dispatch says Gen Sir Nevil Macready was ambushed a fortnight ago and still bears a shoulder wound, though confirmation remains uncertain.

Cork Ireland Cork Corporation Dublin Nevil Macready

Trade improvement seen in Seventh District report

Chicago reports encouraging gains in business industry and finance from the February survey by the Seventh Federal Reserve District Bank. Unemployment in Chicago is under 100000, with 1300 workers resuming employment. In Cleveland notices announced the reopening of New York Central locomotive repair shops at Cullinwood, with more than 100 men returning to work tomorrow.

Chicago Marcel Seventh Federal Reserve District Bank Cleveland New York Central Cullinwood

Haywood Plea in IWW Case Seeks Supreme Court Review

William Haywood and 78 IWW members convicted in Chicago 1918 seek Supreme Court review of their trials. The petition argues federal search warrants were invalid and evidence obtained was therefore inadmissible.

Washington Wiliam DO Haywood Industrial Workers of the World Chicago Supreme Court

Burlington & Quincy Stock Dividend Authorized

The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad to issue a stock dividend of 60 million dollars to capitalize Property paid for out of earnings. The commission denied a 50 million dollar bond issue.

Washington Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company Interstate Commerce Commission

Moffett Replaces Craven as Aviation Director at Great Lakes

Washington reports Captain T. T. Craven relieved of duty as director of naval aviation and ordered to command the battleship South Carolina. He is succeeded by Captain William A. Moffet, wartime commander, at the Great Lakes naval training station.

Washington T. T. Craven South Carol William A. Moffet Great Lakes

Supreme Court voids Lever Act section four

The Supreme Court ruled section four of the Lever Act unconstitutional, voiding prosecutions of food profiteers. Chief Justice White delivered the decision, with all justices concurring, in the Cohen Grocery case from St. Louis. The court found no clear standard of guilt and warned against administrators setting their own profit standards.

Washington United States Supreme Court Congress White L. Cohen Grocery Company St. Louis Cohen Company Growers Company Department of Justice Supreme Court Este

Delay Spanish Don's Case In Milwaukee District Court

Paul Paulther of Highland Park Tennessee and Charlotte Franzen divorced wife of the UW chief decorator were arrested for living together under assumed names at a local hotel. Their cases were continued for one week with bonds set at $1,000 each. En route to court Rutherford assaulted Detective Rowan Moran, leaving a ring imprint.

Milwaukee Paul Pauther Highland Park Mra Charlotte Franzen University of Wisconsin

Meat stock in storage falls in United States

On February 1 meat and lard stocks in the United States were about 250 million pounds below the level of the previous year. The Institute of American Meat Packers issued the statement noting total stocks at 1,040,298,000 pounds. Fire claims three Perlah family members in M’Gregor Texas. Mike Markum and two children, aged four and six, perished when their home burned.

Chicago United States Institute of American Meat Packers Perlah M'Gregor Tex Mre Mike Markum

Couldn't Get Out

A fragment from a stage dialogue shows Arthur lamenting about a long married life while Amy lashes out with a sharper line about rheumatism, revealing intimate domestic tensions and worn communication between the couple.

Arthur Tun Amy Ioral

Dream for Catarrh Opens Up Nostrils

An advertisement promises quick relief from nasal congestion and catarrh. It urges using Fly's Cream Balm, a fragrant antiseptic preparation, applied inside the nostrils to soothe inflamed mucous membranes and restore easy breathing. The snail bottle is sold by druggists and offers instant relief.

Ask Something Hardl Why are these calld silver onions

Farm Life notes a rural quip explaining why silver onions are called so. The piece jokes that they come in sets and are forible use, reflecting lighthearted farm humor.

Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Liver Remedy Ad

A vintage medicine advertisement promises purity and safety for Kilmer Swamp Root. It claims the product is scientifically compounded from vegetable herbs and free of habit forming drugs. The ad urges readers to request a sample by mailing ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co. in Binghamton, New York.

Kil Y'S Swamp Dr. Kilmer Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton N. Y Battle

January Grist A Little Banter On Bills Approaching

In a January grist of talks a passer asks how things are coming. The reply notes that bills are arriving thick and fast, reflecting a brisk legislative pace.

St. Jacobs Ointment Marketed For Back Pain Relief

Local ad promises instant relief from backache lumbago and stiffness with St Jacobs Oil rubbing on the back. It claims the product is harmless and does not irritate skin and can make back pain disappear after a single use. Also asserts kidneys do not cause backache and promotes small bottle at drug stores.

St. Jacobs

Why did Washington cross the Del aware

Fragmented text presents quips and stray lines about historical questions and dubious health claims. It mentions Washington crossing the Delaware and a punchline about Atlantic City, plus unrelated notes about blood, health cleansing products, and a bonsai of metaphorical phrases. The overall read is a mosaic of incomplete, miscellaneous sentences.

Washington Delaware Atlantic City

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