Bootleggers Kill Two U S Marshals in Oklahoma Ambush
U S Marshal I L Boyman of Tulsa and Fred Manning of Dewey were killed when bootleggers ambushed a searching car. W R Mayfield Lenapa city marshal and Rev Lockett deputy marshal of South Coffeyville were mortally wounded. Assassins dumped the victims from the car and fled in a stolen vehicle into the Osage mountains. a pursuing posse hunts them.
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Coffeyville
Kansas
United States
I. L. Boiwman
Tulsa
Okla
Fred Manning
Dewey
W. R. Mayfield
Lenapa
Rev. Lockett
Marshall
South Coffeyville
Osage Mountains
Prac
New York Governor Nomination Moves Stir National Politics
In Washington the push for Oscar Straus as the Progressive gubernatorial nominee shocks party leaders. Democrats weigh behind the scenes moves to counter Straus with figures like Morgenthau or Osborn while Tammany's influence backs Dix. Indiana eyes Judge Dowling as a strong Catholic ally amid shifts.
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Washington
New York
Empire State
Oscar Straus
Roosevelt
Straus
Henry Morgenthau
Charlie Murphy
Dix
Barkis
Osborn
McAdoo
House of Representatives
Indiana
Victor J. Dowling
Murphy
Judge Dowling
Columbus
Union Station Plaza
Overland Agency Secured by Burk Automobile Co
Geo. 8. Pecot, representing the Overland Automobile Company, assigns the agency to Burk Automobile Company of Decatur. The Overland car remains popular with 38 000 units sold this year after doubling plant capacity. Burk Auto reports strong business including Ford sales to Stinson Brothers and Dr Ethridge of Town Creek.
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Pecot
Overland Automobile Company
Burk Automobie Company
Decaturs
Overland
N“Entirre
Burk Automobile Company
Ford
Stinson
The Rosary at the Masonic on Monday
The Rosary will be shown at the Masonic on Monday September 23 in Rowland and Clifford’s production. A modern Garden of Eden tale centers on a rejected suitor who sows jealousy to wreck a marriage. Cast includes Harry Nelson Virginie Lewis Mabel Tiorn Elsie Graham Harry Walker and George J. Clark.
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Rowland
Clifford
Harry Nelson
Virginie Lewis
Mabel Tiorn
Elsie Graham
Hary Walker
Ritchie
Waal
George J
Weather outlook shows increasing clouds and possible showers
Forecast warns of rising cloud cover with a chance of showers late tonight or Saturday.
Wilson forecast to win big in Illinois and New York danger
The report says Wilson will win Illinois by a large majority and is favored nationally, with Chicago leader Roger Sullivan backing the effort. Harmon and anti-Harmon factions unite, Taft state in doubt, while Maryland seems safe for Democrats and New York poses the greatest risk to the party.
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Wilson
Roger Sullivan
Chicago
Ilinois
Ohio
Harmon
Taft
Need for Screens to Fight Malaria in South New Decatur
A reader urges homeowners to screen houses to curb malaria spread, citing 70 percent without screens in South New Decatur and a nearby green pond as disease breeding sites. He compares screening costs to a doctor visit and urges action by renters and owners alike.
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L. & N. Railroad
Seventh Avenue
South New Decatur
Fifth Avenue
Telephone exchange plans stir Decatur officials
City officials and Southern Bell discuss consolidating lines into a single large brick telephone exchange. A new plant would require extensive wiring and poles but could cut rents and salaries, improving service for Decatur and nearby towns. A disputed contract on rates continues with meetings set to resolve terms.
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Southern Bell
Decaturs
American Bell Tele
Ture
Jurg
Decatur
H. E. W. Palmer
Southern Bell Telephone Company
John C. Eyster
Palmer
Decdth
Street Tax Amnesty Push Warns Delinquent Citizens
Mayor Pattest orders a roundup of about 300 residents who owe street tax for the year. Notices warn that grace ends Saturday and nonpayment will incur a $1.10 addition plus the regular $2.60 street tax.
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Pattest
Judge Warns Witnesses as Court Fines Absentee
Judge Thos W Wert of the Law and Equity court fined T A Sheets one dollar plus costs for failing to appear to testify in the Lindaman prohibition case. Wert warned all summoned witnesses to attend or face strict enforcement. The Lindaman case awaits jury verdict, while Benjamin Garth was fined fifty dollars for failure to support his wife and Anderson Chamber was acquitted of public drunkenness.
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Fred Lindaman
Sheet
Wert
Lindaman
Benjamin Garth
Anderson Chamber
Five White Men Caught in Raid on Crap Game
Chief Davidson investigated a craps game upstairs at the Fourth Avenue and Sixth Street corner after overhearing voices. Participants iT. M. Gordon, W. H. Headerick, John Turney, Jim Wilson and John Ladd pleaded guilty to gaming and paid fines totaling 11 dollars and 60 cents.
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Sixth Street
Davidson
M. Gordon
W. H. Headerick
John Turney
Jim Wilson
John Ladd
Thieves Loot Johnson Street Residence Last Night
Sneak thieves entered the home of Mr and Mrs W A Rogers on Johnson Street between Fourth and Fifth Avenue between 8 and 9 PM while they were away. They stole two pocket books containing small sums as the couple found the front door open and lights off upon return. A light coat, watch and chain hung in the hall were left untouched.
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W. A. Rogers
Johnson Street
Fourth
Fifth Avenue
Mrs. Rogers
Mr. Rogers
Roosevelt Defends Recall and Denounces Third Term
Denver report on Col. Roosevelt speaking in Colorado as he backs presidential recall and criticizes nonconsecutive third terms. He argues recall strengthens public accountability while maintaining conscience, noting voters decide in primaries and condemns third term talk as a bugaboo.
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William Jennings Bryan
Colorado
Pueblo
Col. Bryan
Roosevelt
Col. Roosevelt
Striking Mountaineer Clash Leaves Several Hurt
In Charleston West Virginia September 20 a militia patrol fired on skirting men aiming to ignite a $20000 battle. One man died another wounded three burned and two fired on each other fatally. Bloodhounds assist militia in the South Carbon district amid ongoing guerilla strike actions.
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Charleston
W. Va
South Carbon
Jury Turns Him Loose In Contempt Case Over Injunction
Jerry Tarpey a soft drink dealer faced contempt charges in the Law and Equity Court for allegedly violating a restraining injunction on stock and fixtures. The case, first of its kind for Decatur soft drink dealers, questioned Tarpey’s sale of his business on Sept 2 before the injunction, and he was acquitted after proving the sale.
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Law and Equity Court
Jerry Tarpey
Law and Equity
Decaturs
Tarpey
Funeral of Miss Sarah Cooper Turner Today
The funeral for Miss Sarah Cooper Turner who died yesterday at Key Place near Austinville was held this afternoon. Interment followed at the City cemetery. She left behind grieving parents and other relatives. the news of her passing was a shock to friends.
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Sarah Cooper Turner
W. A. Turner
Key Place
Austinville
Begu
Shep
Italians Kill Turks and Bury Them Near Dorna
United Press reports in Rome that Italians killed thirty four Turks and buried four near Dorna. Gen Reisen announced today. The chaotic action reflects ongoing hostilities with casualties on both sides amid military operations in the region.
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United Press
Rome
Hallans
Dorna
Reisen
Reading Details May Follow If He Wishes
A fragment suggests Mr. may review specifics by referring to a provided source. The note implies optional reading and self directed access to safety related information.
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Meadoo Osborn
Morganthau
Burmauto CO
Secures
Agency For Overland
the Masonic
Maryland
West Virginia
McGraw
Watson
J. P. Cotton
New Decatur
T. A. Sheets
Thos. W. Wert
Chief Davidson
Sout Town
Fourth Avenue
Bryan
Denver
Colo
Col. Roose
Velt
Mt Allee
Harriman
West Virgin
Jere Tarpey
Judge Wert
Sarah Cooper
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