Fight For Speaker Opens 68th Congress Amid Rebuilding After Catastrophe
Washington report on the first hours of the 68th Congress describes a fierce House battle over Speaker Gillett’s reelection. Progressive bloc led by La Follette weighs a potential deadlock as Senate reorganizational tensions loom and officials prepare for a tense session.
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Washington
Dee
Congress
Natal
House
Wade
Lakoblette
Wisconsin
Gillett
Garerett Egg
Gillet
Wes
Ba Faeing
Gsth
Io Heen
Priotuises Teo
Senate
Giminins
Willian
Tiler Page
South Bend Man Shot In Chicago Booze Argument
South Bend man identified as Andrew Hennings shot in Chicago after a dispute with friend Sigurd Sandegren over religion and alcohol. Witnesses say the two men argued for hours before a firearm was discharged, wounding Sandegren and injuring Hennings. Mrs. Hennings learned of the incident by a phone call and traveled to Chicago to learn more.
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South Bend
Chicago
Dorake
Lake Shere
Andreas Sandegren
Sigurd Noodienubiss
Sigurd Noodienubiss Superiscendent of the Seowth Bend
Soath Bend
Inez Tentings
Ransheph Street
Daasyppereus Wottud
Pawavant
Sandegren
Bastlak
Andrew
Hospital Payments Move to Hospital Building
The Goshen hospital building fund campaign office is moved from city hall to the hospital proper allowing subscribers to make payments there.
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Hospttal
Goshen Hospital Building Fund
Bhospital
Citiens
Farm residence destroyed by fire in rural blaze
A fire completely destroyed a farm residence amid related blazes near Clinton and Tadley. Seven nearby outbuildings were damaged while the occupants escaped, and the family received temporary housing as investigators consider cause and insurance coverage. Local fire units responded and crews worked to control the flames.
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Woodshend
Clinton Swaishop
Ub Tadley
Millerstaure
Bau
Piailes
Mies
Short Will Filed for Probate in Local Court
The will of Jebe Mc Beever, dated November 16 1922 and witnessed by Albert Rensberger and Ames Kaser, was filed in the circuit court clerk’s office for probate. It bequeaths all property, personal and real, to wife Josephine S Hoover.
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Jebe Mc Beever
Circuit Court
Dinen
Albert Rensberger
Ames Kaser
Gesben
John M. Hoover
Josephine S. Hoover
Two Men Injured in So. Bend Auto Crash
In South Bend at about 2:20 PM, Clarence Albright and Clarence Al Shelly sustained serious injuries when their Frankett touring car collided with a Ford coupe driven by William Woerner and John Kreig. Woerner and Kreig were uninjured. The Albright car reportedly rolled over twice after the impact.
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Bend
South Bend
Albright
Fewett
Clarence AL Shelly
Willian Woerner
John Kreig
Hoerner
Kreig
Ulpright
Bennet, 75, Dies After Auto Crash in Sheredan
Robert Wo Bennet, a 75 year old retired farmer from Sheredan, was killed Sunday when an automobile struck him. The vehicle was driven by G2 Wo Me Penal of Anderson, according to police reports.
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Sheredan
Ind
Robert Wo Bennet
Anderson
Fatal Ohio Car Crash Kills Five. Driver and Passenger Die
Costhoston report states Willard Richeson aged 46 and Mrs Abraban Buckmaster aged 43, along with Buckmaster’s three year old daughter, died instantly when a car carrying fourteen people overturned over an embankment near Costhocton. Five others were seriously injured and hospitalized.
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Costhocton
Ohio
Willard Richeson
Abraban
Buckmaster
137 Bodies Taken From Flood in Bergamo Valley
In Bergamo Italy authorities report 137 bodies recovered as flood waters from Glene Lake released by a dike collapse inundated a 50 square mile area. Troops and rescue parties search for thousands left homeless, with whole villages wiped out.
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Bergamo
Italy
Bergaumo
Glene Lake
Dezzo
Corna
Bueggio
Elkhart Home Robbed in Dr Hann Residence
Robbery at the home of Dr. M. F. Hann in Elkhart occurred while family members were away. Thief took about $50 in jewelry and $15 in cash.
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M. FE. Hann
Eikhart
Nash Six sport roadster purchased by Harris Whiteman
Harris Whiteman has purchased a Nash Six sport roadster, adding a new vehicle to his list of possessions. The deal confirms Whiteman as the buyer of the compact sports car from Nash Roadster Co.
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NASH
Harris Whiteman
Valuation on Railroads Stands Refused Review
The Interstate Commerce Commission refused to reconsider its physical valuation of U S railroads. Petitions led by the National Conference on Valuation of American Railroads and Senator La Follette were dismissed. The panel said it is practically impossible to determine original costs and early expenditures for old railroad properties.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
National Conference On Valuation of
la Follette
Wisconsin
Chicago
Parish granted divorce from first wife Christine A
Cal vin R. Parish of South Bend Indiana was granted a divorce from his first wife Christine A whom he married in 1881. She deserted him 19 years later and was thought dead. In 1906 Parish married Eldora Sharp and was remarried after the trial.
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South Bend. Ind
Calvin R. Parish
Christine A
Sin
Parish
Eldora Sharp
Laymen Pick Bible Instructor for City Grade Schools
City ministers and two laymen from each church convene at the public library auditorium tonight to select a Bible instructor for the city grade schools. The meeting aims to finalize the appointment and outline duties for the role.
Suit Filed Here Against South Bend Plow Co Receiver
Lillian Perley sues South Bend Chilled Plow Co. for a receiver in circuit court here on a change of venue from St. Joseph superior court No. 1. The action marks a transfer of venue to this jurisdiction.
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Lillian Perley
South Bend Chilled Plow Co
St. Joseph Superior Court No. 1
Union township farm bureau meeting postponed
The Union township farm bureau meeting scheduled for Thursday December 6 at the Union Center school house is moved to Wednesday December 12.
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Union Township Farm Bureau
Union Center
Tuttday Weather Clears Northeast Portion Today
Brief weather bulletin notes passage of a weather front moving northeast, clearing Tuttday area today. No injuries reported. local officials urge caution for residual slick spots on untreated roads.
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Idyee
Raineer Eee
Tuttday Ras Mer
Pinchot Outlines Plan for Coal Regulation Compact
Governor Pinchot released details of a proposed compact among anthracite consuming states to regulate the coal industry. The plan would declare coal business a public utility in ratifying states and create a joint commission to oversee regulation if the federal government does not ratify. A Pennsylvania coal commission would also be formed with broad investigative and regulatory powers.
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Harrisburg
IA. P
Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Coal Commission
Joint Commission
State Public Service Commission
Abandon Plan For Revival In Goshen
The Goshen revival plan with Rev. Milford H. Lyon of Winona Lake was dropped after several churches refused endorsement. A mass meeting was canceled as unanimity could not be reached.
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Goshen
Milford H. Lyon
Winona Lake
Golden Rule Sunday Observed in Goshen Churches
Sacrificial eating in behalf of Near East sufferers was observed in Goshen yesterday. Ministers in most churches referenced the day. Contributions for Near East relief are being received at all Goshen banks.
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Near East
Goshen
Enactment to Enforce Dog Tax Bill Next Year
The last legislature enacted a personal property dog tax bill to be enforced in 1925. Dogs over three months old statewide are personal property and taxed at true cash value like other property. The act preserves existing dog tax collection laws and grants dogs the same protection as personal property.
Speeding fines set in local and Elkhart courts
H H Ording Jerome Schaefer and Arthur Kistner each fined 12 for speeding in Justice Whistler's court Saturday. Jc Alberts and Harry Redman of Chicago jailed for speeding and driving without licenses. each fined 11 on each charge after pleading guilty in Elkhart court.
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H. H. Ording
Jerome Schaefer
Arthur Kistner
Justice Whistler
J.c. Alberts
Harry Redman
Chicago
Elkhart
Ciff
Hartman Suit Seeks Divorce and Child Custody
Floyd Hartman of Elkhart files in superior court for divorce from Emma Hartman alleging cruelty and seeking custody of their three children. The couple married October 25, 1912 and separated three weeks ago.
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Floyd Hartman
Elkhart
Superior Court
Emma Hartman
Two Teens Taken to Chicago for Ford Theft Trial
George Perks and William Ladder both 16 were arrested in Elkhart for stealing a Ford touring car in Chicago and have been taken back to the city for trial.
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Chicago
George Perks
William Ladder
Elkhart
Seven transients lodged in city hall basement Saturday night
Seven transients were given lodging in the basement of the city hall here Saturday night.
Gasoline Prices Cut Two Cents In South Bend And Mishawaka
Standard Oil cuts gasoline prices in South Bend and Mishawaka with service station rates dropping from 16.4 to 14.4 cents per gallon and tank wagons from 14.4 to 12.4 cents. Goshen prices stay at 16.4 cents at service stations and 14.4 from tank wagons.
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South Bend
Mishawaka
Standard Oil Company
Tn Goshen
Democrats See Promise in 1924 Congressional Session
Washington reports the opening of the sixty-eighth Congress with Democrats optimistic about gains over the Republicans. The piece notes intra party splits among Republicans, potential crossovers in the Senate, and Democratic leaders pledging tax cuts and debt reduction while aiming for nonpartisan tax and tariff policy.
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House
Senate
Garrett
Tennessee
Congress
Harding
Indiana Governor McCray Bonded in Eight Indictments
Indiana Governor Warren T. McCray was served warrants and bound over for arraignment on eight indictments by the Marion county grand jury. Bond of 25000 was posted by twelve local men. He faces charges of embezzlement larceny forgery obtaining money by false statement and issuance of fraudulent checks. Arraignment set for early January.
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Indianapolis
A.n
Warren T. McCray
Marion County Grand Jury
Governo
Phen Walcott
James W. Noel
George Barnard
Fred Robinson
A. M. Glossbrenner
Bernard Griffey
L. G. Rothschild
R. L. Moorhead
George Montgomery
A. P P. Conklin
Henry I. Campbell
Arthur R. Robinson
Marion County Criminal Court
Charles W. Moores
Clarence W. Nichols
Harry C. Sheridan
Federal Court
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Clyde A. Walb
Forty Die in Nunnery Mine Cage Disaster
Sheffield reports that forty miners were killed when cages fell to the bottom after a rope broke at the Nunnery coal mine. About 176 men were in cages at the time, with many others injured.
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Sheffield
England
Mrs Helen Elliott Dies In Pasadena
Mrs Helen Elliott Brown Elliott widow of Thomas Elliott and former Goshen resident died Nov 27 at her Pasadena California home after years there. She helped found Indiana Colony Pasadena and moved to California about 1870. Daughter of Ebenezer Brown Elkhart county pioneer she came from Penn Yan New York in 1832 with her parents. Survived by one son one daughter six granddaughters and one grandson.
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Helen Brown-Elliott
Thomas Elliott
Goshen
Pasadena
Calif
N. Y
Brown
Goshen Democrat
Penn Yan
C. 8. Hascall
J. P. Hawke
FE. W. H. Ellis
F. P. Abbott
A. C. Loomis
Farmers Short Course Arrangements in Jefferson Theatre
Plans set for the Farmers Short Course February 1937 at the Jefferson theatre. Lectures will be held with live stock judging at the Albert Rading for the ladies to attend at the Reformed church, details unclear in the fragment.
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Albert Rading
Nare
Ee Reformed Church
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