Coolidge Addresses Congress Endorsing World Court
President Coolidge signals support for a permanent World Court of Justice while opposing League of Nations covenant. He urges restraint on foreign entanglements, defends tariff policy, and calls for railroad reform, expanded coast guard, budget discipline, and strengthened army and navy. He notes debt concerns and Russia relations, and stresses domestic welfare and prohibition enforcement.
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League of Nations
Court of Justice
Senate
Hague Tribunal
World Court of Justice
Russia
Congress
Great Britain
Principles of government and national policy outlined
The speaker emphasizes personal responsibility over government reliance, urges steadfast federal support to build character and virtue, and discusses immigration limits, veteran care, coal reform, reorganization, agriculture recovery, Muscle Shoals disposal, roads and reforestation, and Monroe Doctrine leadership. He calls for selective immigration, strong public health laws, and a global civic role.
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Minnesota
North Dakota
Senate
Better Measure of His Own
A quaint dialogue from the Boston Transcript shows Tommy asking his mother to let the cook prepare his lunch. She replies it’s no trouble and keeps smiling, while he concedes the cook might have a better appetite than his mother.
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Tommy
Boston Transcript
Point of Cure in History of Man
Quote from E. Chapin noting that when devils grow insufferable they reach the point of cure in human history. The fragment reflects a moralizing observation on reform and consequence.
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Chapin
SQUIBS on camels ages and urban sight limitations
Notes on camel ages reaching a century and the prevalence of short sightedness in cities versus the countryside. mentions Chilean wooden heel manufacture rising in importance and Madagascar graphite producers improving quality over increasing quantity.
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Chile
Madagascar
When He Hit His Thumb in a Odd Neighbor Exchange
A neighbor conversation unfolds as Jones injures his thumb while arguing over a carpet and floor placement with Stiffkins remarking on the carpet's origin from their move. The exchange highlights a petty domestic dispute over furnishings.
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Stiffkins
Jones
Critics fire at churches over aging membership
A Nashville lumberman asks if a critic’s remark that churches are “dominated by a lot of old hens” targets lay members, challenging the stereotype and seeking clarity on who is being described.
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Nashville Southern Lumberman
Hoosier Protor Club Signs Placed by Lions Near Anderson
Two hundred road marking signs sent by the Hoosier protor club will be placed on highways near Anderson by members of the Anderson Lions club. A general store dance hall and residences were destroyed by fire in Otis Laporte county with a loss of nearly $15,000.
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Hoosier Protor Club
Anderson
Anderson Lions Club
Otis
Laporte County
Fox Captured During Hunt Near Tampico
Louis Otte and William Wayman caught a fox while hunting in the vicinity of Tampico, fifteen miles southeast of Seymour.
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Louis Otte
William Wayman
Tampico
Seymour
Indianapolis Mayor Lew Shank to speak at Anderson Rotary
Mayor Lew Shank of Indianapolis accepted an invitation to address the Anderson Rotary Club at a luncheon on December 11.
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Lew Shank
Indianapolis
Anderson Rotary Club
Northeastern Indiana Agricultural group elects officers
O F Johnston reelected chairman of the Northeastern Indiana Agricultural association and A C Brouse of Kendalville named secretary. Huntington county jail reports first empty cell since last June as Peter Joy released on bond. Catholic drive reaches its $575000 goal for a Fort Wayne community center and girls home. Orion Peed announces mayoral bid in Petersburg. John H Burton, 72, killed by a Pennsylvania train in Logansport. Jenkins brothers win grand champion boar and sows at Chicago livestock show.
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O. F. Johnston
Northeastern Indiana Agricultural Association
A. C. Brouse
Kendalville
Huntington County
Peter Joy
Fort Wayne
Trio member in Lieferman murder gets life sentence
The third member of the bandit trio that killed Otto Lieferman at Terre Haute on September 19 received a life sentence at Sullivan after William Goings pleaded guilty to first degree murder before Judge Walter F. Wood.
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Otto Lieferman
Terre Haute
Sullivan
William Goings
Walter F. Wood
Boy 14 in Huntington Enlists in Navy, Heads for Cuba
Fred Bowen son of Mr and Mrs L M Bowen of Huntington writes that he has joined the navy and is en route to Cuba. He is only fourteen years old.
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Fred Bowen
L. M. Bowen
Huntington
Cuba
Forward Whistle Placement Could Save Lives and Costs
Prof. Arthur L. Foley of Indiana University at Bloomington proposes moving locomotive whistles forward and tuning to a single high pitch. He claims this adaptation could save many lives and reduce railroad coal bills by about $5,000,000.
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Arthur L. Foley
Indiana University At
Bloomington
Contractors to Build Houses for Lockkeepers at Dam No 47
Contractors will start work in a few days on two concrete and brick houses for lockkeepers at government dam No 47 on the Ohio river near Newburg. The dam project advances quickly though work may pause for high water or cold weather before completion. The American Window Glass factory at Hartford City will host a dinner on December 15 to celebrate a record in glass output for the plant’s capacity.
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Shipping Board
Marioue
Mississippi
Colorado
Great Lakes
Gulf of Mexico
St. Lawrence River
Canada
Congress
Muscle Shoals
Government Dam No. 47
Ohio River
Newburg
American Window Glass
Hartford City
Officers Elected by Eastern Star in English Meeting
The Order of the Eastern Star held its meeting in English election of officers for the ensuing year. Worthy Matron Mrs A N Bobbitt and Worthy Patron Mrs H W Mack were chosen with other officers including Associate Matron Mrs Leonard Cummins, Secretary Mrs Charles T Brown, Treasurer Mrs Ernest L Leasor, Conductress Miss Selah M Austin, and Associate Conductress Mrs Joseph M Patton.
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Order of the Eastern Star
A. N. Bobbitt
H. W. Mack
Leonard Cummins
Charles T. Brown
Ernest L. Leasor
Selah M. Austin
Joseph M. Patton
New Officers Elected at James Emmet Post G A R Meeting
At Wabash the James Emmet post G A R elected 1924 officers. Post commander Daniel Jackson leads. senior vice John Coe. junior vice Samuel J. Payne. chaplain T C McClure. surgeon Isaac Needham. quartermaster A F Ebbinghouse. officer of the day J C Waite. officer of the guard August Seamans.
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James Emmet
Wabash
Daniel Jackson
John Coe
Samuel J. Payne
T. C. McClure
Isaac Needham
A. F. Ebbinghouse
J. C. Waite
August Seamans
Indiana Odd Fellows elect new grand officers in Indianapolis
Charles O. Thomas of Bloomington was chosen grand master and Joseph G. Long of Logansport named grand warden at the Indiana grand lodge session in Indianapolis.
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Charles O. Thomas
Bloomington
Indiana Grand Lodge
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Indianapolis
Joseph G. Long
Logansport
Louisville Cement gives service buttons to Milltown workers
The Louisville Cement company at Milltown awarded service buttons to employees at the Community house. The badges covered ranges from five years to thirty five years of service.
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Louisville Cement Company
Milltown
Trinity Methodist church dedicated at Seymour by Detroit bishop
The Trinity Methodist congregation held a formal dedication in Seymour with Bishop Theodore S. Henderson of the Detroit area presiding. Dixie Bee Line between Terre Haute and Sullivan shows 18% miles recently paved and opened to traffic. A. L. Laubscher named superintendent of Vanderburgh County infirmary in Evansville replacing Al Schaefer who recently resigned.
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Church of the Trinity Methodist
Seymour
Theodore S. Henderson
Detroit Area
Terre Haute
Sullivan
A. L. Laubscher
Vanderburg County Infirmary
Evansville
al Schaefer
Man Dies After Drinking Acid in Indiana Undertaking Parlor
Boulton Wilson, eighty four, of Indianapo Hs, chose his coffin then drank two ounces of acid at J. C. Wilson’s undertaking establishment and died shortly after.
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Boulton Wilson
Indianapo Hs
J. C. Wilson
County Agent Reports Widespread Chicken Cholera Disease
Veterinarians in Logansport report frequent calls to diagnose a disease resembling cholera that is decimating flocks. C. J. Newby, state highway engineer, says the French Lick trail segment from Otter Creek to Sargent Creek bridges is now completed.
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Logansport
C. J. Newby
State Highway Commission
French Lick Trail
Koonville
Otter Creek Bridge
Sargent Creek Bridge
Sheriff named Clinton county chairman for Harding memorial drive
Harry Sheridan, a referee in bankruptcy, is selected as Clinton county chairman for the Harding Memorial association drive. Gilbert Adams, Frankfort attorney, is named assistant chairman. Sheridan plans to organize each township.
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Harry Sheridan
Clinton County
Harding Memorial Association
Gilbert Adams
Frankfort
Sheridan
Sheriff-elect Bowyer Names County Officials in Logansport
Walter Bowyer who takes office January 1 as sheriff selects C. R. Kahler former railroad conductor as deputy sheriff. Bruce Vaughn of Royal Center chosen for turnkey of the county jail.
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Walter Bowyer
Logansport
C. R. Kahler
Bruce Vaughn
Royal Center
Dedication of First Baptist Church at Anderson
More than 1,000 attended the formal dedication with representatives from across Indiana. Dr. Carlos M. Dinsmore of Indianapolis delivered the dedicatory sermon as superintendent of Indiana Baptists.
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First Baptist Church
Anderson
Indiana
Carlos M. Dinsmore
Indianapolis
The
Baptist Church In
Red Cross Roll Call Totals $1193 For Delta Tau Sorority
Delta Tau sorority at Wabash led by Mrs. Eva B Rohbock completes the annual Red Cross roll call raising 1193 dollars and 70 cents. Fifty cents of each subscription goes to national headquarters, the rest funds local service along with other donations.
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Red Cross
Delta Tau Sorority
Eva B. Rohbock
Wabash
Drainage districts organized in Indiana 1920 to 1922
Public ditches established under state drainage laws in 20 Indiana counties encompass over 128000 acres with projected expenditures above 1048000 dollars. The figures come from the U S Department of Agriculture Division of Agricultural Engineering in 1923.
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Indiana
Division of Agricultural Engineering
United States Department of Agriculture
Legion post Greensburg elects officers led by Zoller
Officers elected by Joe Welsh post No. 129 of the American Legion at Greensburg include commander Karl H. Zoller adjutant Robert G. Haas senior vice commander Dyar Wood junior vice commander C W Bartholomew treasurer Arthur J Fuchtman sergeant at arms Ross Reed chaplain Sanford Starks and Ira Miller on the executive committee.
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Joe Welsh
American Legion
Greensburg
Karl H. Zoller
Robert G. Haas
Dyar Wood
C. W. Bartholomew
Arthur J. Fuchtman
Ross Reed
Sanford Starks
Ira Miller
Huntington Pure Bred Livestock Complex to be Sold
The Huntington Pure Bred Livestock and Agricultural Association plans to sell the livestock pavilion and adjacent real estate to meet liabilities. The board decided to equidate after finding the venture unprofitable under current farming conditions. Liabilities totaled 16500 while assets reached 18000.
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Huntington Pure Bred Live Stock and Agricultural Association
Indiana Grange leader Newsom returns from Pittsburgh meeting
Jesse Newsom a Bartholomew County farmer and master of the Indiana State Grange returns to Columbus from Pittsburgh where he attended the national Grange annual meeting. He denies reports of splits among grangers but says state masters’ remarks indicate a pessimistic mood nationwide.
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Jesse Newsom
Indiana State Grange
Columbus
Pittsburgh
National Grange
Newsom
Bank closure leads to grand jury indictments in Danville
Hendricks county grand jury indicts North Salem bank staff after the July closure. Joseph B. Fleese assistant cashier Charles W. Davis president and Miss Lottle Davis bookkeeper are arrested and released on bond.
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Hendricks County Grand Jury
North Salem Bank
Danville
Joseph B. Fleese
Charles W. Davis
Miss Lottle Davis
Campaign fundraiser presented by George Stephens in Hartford City
A subscription fund totaling nearly 1500 dollars was presented by Evynagelist George Stephens of Winom Lake to complete a six weeks campaign in Hartford City.
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George Stephens
Winom
Lake
Hartford City
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