Disgraceful Fight Prompts Indiana Wide Comment
The Greencastle and Ladoga high school basketball game Friday night drew widespread criticism after Isaac Browning from Greencastle fought a visiting player and then assaulted a newspaper spectator. Browning has been arrested on multiple charges, with officials seeking further action and the team’s other players praised for sportsmanship.
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Greencastle High School
Greencastle
Ladoga High School
Indiana
Isaac Browning
Browning
Heh
Grencastle
Greencastle Boys
Taylor Seavelt nuptials noted in South Bend ceremony
Mr and Mrs E B Taylor of East Washington Street announce the marriage of their son Robert D Taylor to Miss Beulah Seavelt of South Bend. The wedding occurred in South Bend on October 15 with Rev Bert DeWitt Beck, former pastor of Locust Street Church, presiding.
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E. B. Taylor
East Washington Street
Robert D. Taylor
Beulah Seavelt
South Bend
Bert DeWitt Beck
Locust Street
Rotary promotes Hoover drive for European relief
Walter E. Pittsford Indiana Rotary leader forwards International Rotary endorsement of Herbert Hoover campaign to raise 33 million dollars for starving Central European children. Estes Snedecor international president urges December 19 week of relief work with Rotaries and clubs to support European Relief Council. Ten dollars saves one child life until next harvest.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Walter E. Pittsford
Rotary
Indiana
International Rotary
Herbert Hoover
Europe
Estes Snedecor
Portland
Oregon
Rotary Club
United States
European Relief Council
Nouramanta
Servia
Friends America
American Relief Administration
American Red Cross
American Friends Service Committee
Quakers
Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America
Jewish Joint Distribution Committee
Knights of Columbus
Young Men's Christian Association
Young Women's Christian Association
Christmas program and church notes at Wesley Chapel
The Wesley Chapel Sunday school plans a Christmas entertainment next Saturday evening with a tree and Santa Claus. Dinners were enjoyed by Dev Fraley and family with Mr and Mrs Roscoe Hillis. A Sunday school board meeting elected officers for the coming year, to be formally installed in two weeks.
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Santa Claus
Dev . D. Fraley
Lois
Roscoe Hillis
Sunday School Board
Roscoe Hills
Lobdell
Floy Smith
Thelma Lobdell
Minnie Graves
Verda Pickett
Ruth Zeiner
Home Dent
Zimmerman
Mary Lewis
Shelby Padgett
Coal supply relief noted by Indiana operators
The Indiana Bituminous Coal Operators Association reports the domestic coal situation is rapidly improving across Indiana mined territory. The Vandalia Coal Company and Vigo Products Company injunctions reduced out-of-state shipments, directing large coal volumes into Indiana retailers. For the week ending December 11 Indiana received 1737 cars for domestic use versus 1102 cars the week ending November 1, per Indiana Coal Trade Bureau data for the U S Geological Survey.
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Indiana Bituminous Coal Operators Association
Indiana
U. S. District Court
Vandalia Coal Company
Vigo Products Company
State Food and Fuel Commission
Indiana Coal Trade Bureau
U. S. Geological Survey
Boy Drops Match Triggering Tank Blaze in New Albany
In New Albany Indiana on December 19 a 17 year old boy dropped a match into a gasoline tank believed empty. John Lamb Jr caused a large explosion and fire that sent flames 100 feet high and sparked a theater panic. He escaped with non dangerous burns while bystander youths sacrificed coats to smother the blaze. The fire damaged the White House department store and Grand Theatre, causing about 3000 dollars in losses.
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New Albany
Indiana
John Lamb, Jr
Lamb
White House
Grand Theatre
Robbers Take 10000 From Indiana National Bank
Robbers entered the Indiana National Bank in Indianapolis via the skylight on Sunday and stole between 10000 and 15000 from the book vault on the main floor. A watchman was missing, and the theft involved deposits received Saturday afternoon.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Dee
Indiana National Bank
Volney T. Malott
Congress as Talkers Failing to Act in 1920 Debates
The Home Sector quotes Jefferson and contrasts early Virginia legislature with modern Congress. It laments endless debate by lawyers, arguing the national legislature wastes energy, time, and money. It suggests efficient debate could aid swamp drainage, irrigation, education, and veteran support.
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Thomas Jeferson
Gen. Washington
Virginia
Franklin
Congress
We Should Move Dolly says she can pay debts
A dialogue from an Edinburgh Scotsman excerpt shows a new girl named Dolly learning to manage debts. A teacher explains sums owed to a butcher bootmaker milkman coal merchant and a future plan to move. Dolly confidently responds with resolve.
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Dolly
Edinburgh
What Will You Do Xmas For Starving Europe Children
Hoover urges Americans to donate to a $35 million relief fund for 1.5 million Central European children. The plan prioritizes food and medicines, with Christmas as a key fundraising moment. Eight organizations cooperate to avoid duplication, and every dollar goes to aid.
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Europe
Coupon Wake and Dift to State Treasurer Offer
Read the notice urging holders to present a coupon and deliver it to the banker or remit directly to S. Kiser the State Treasurer. Meyer Kiser Bank located at 136 E Washington Street Indianapolis Indiana serves as the collection point.
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S. Kiser
Meyer-Kiser Bank
E. Washington Street
Indianapolis
Indiana
Hog Prices Steady to 25 Cents Higher at Open
Indianapolis receipts show hogs steady to 25 cents higher at market open with prices for heavy hogs $9 to $9.50, lights $9 to $10, pigs $10.25, sows $8, cattle steady, calves 60 cents lower, sheep and lambs steady to strong, best native lambs $9.50 with a western fed lamb lot at $10.50.
Indiana Tuberculosis Association targets early case finding in 1920
The Indiana Tuberculosis Association plans a nationwide effort to locate TB cases early, aiming to save up to nine of ten patients. President G C Johnson and secretary Murray A Auerbach announced a Christmas Seal Sale to fund extended clinics with a state clinician and medical consultation staff for exams and treatment guidance.
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Indiana Tuberculosis Association
G. C. Johnson
Evansville
Murray A. Auerbach
Indiana
Auerbach
Case Eall Just Where It Started in Putnam Circuit
Huffman and Proctor, sued for damages over a Bainbridge to New Maysville road auto collision last summer. The jury found both at fault equally and each must pay own damages, ending the case where it began with mutual blame.
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Jacob Huffman
Enoc Proctor
Putnam
Enoch Proctor
Bainbridge
New Maysville Road
Huffman
Proctor
Ford Car Driven by Bud Knauer Overturns on Jackson Street
Bud Knauer of this city narrowly escaped serious injury when his Ford overturned Sunday afternoon on North Jackson Street just north of the Money railroad tracks. A broken axle caused loss of control as the car backed down the hill and struck the side of a house at Mrs. Tim Murphy’s home, demolishing the top and badly damaging the vehicle. Knauer escaped serious injuries.
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Bud” Knauer
Jackson Street
Knauer
Tim Murphy
Mr. Knauer
Christmas Goods Sale At Ricketts The Jeweler
Ricketts the Jeweler advertises a big Christmas sale for the rest of the week on jewelry and gift items.
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Ricketts the Jeweler
Thieves Break Into Selig Cloak and Suit House
In Indianapolis on December 20 thieves entered the Selig Cloak and Suit House at 20 22 West Washington Street through the front door and stole thousands of dollars in fur coats. Herbert Selig estimates the loss at 11000 after breaking glass cases on the third floor and attempting to open a heavy safe without success. The night watchman James M. Brothers reported leaving around 5 40 a m. Police suspect the entry occurred shortly after.
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Indianapolis
Selig
West
Washington Street
Herbert Selig
People’s Outfitting Company
James M. Brothers
Senate Avenue
Seligs
Pretty Girl Bandit and Pearl Revolver Commit Daylight Holdups
A girl with a pearl handled revolver staged three daylight robberies in Chicago's North Side. She pretended to be lost, directed victims to doors, then forced them inside and tied them to beds. Two men and a girl were arrested but denied involvement.
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Chicago
North Side
Roachdale Rout Beats Bainbridge 48 to 15 In Hoosier Contest
Roachdale, Ind. scored its tenth win of the season last night defeating Bainbridge 48 to 15. At halftime Roachdale led 23 to 9 as Carpentier and Hedge anchored a stout defense to close the game.
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Roachdale
Ind
Bainbridge Five
Carpentier
Hedge
Charley Crodian Plans Move From Bainbridge to Roachdale Farm
Charley Crodian of Bainbridge was in Greencastle today and will move soon back to his farm on Roachdale Rural Route No. 1.
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Charley Crodian
Bainbridge
Greencastle
Mr. Crodian
Hig Farm
Roachdale
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European Relief Committee
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