Greensburg Defeated by Fast Den Zares in Tight Battle
Greensburg fell 23 to 19 to the Denmare Club of Indianapolis in a tightly contested game. Slaughter led Indianapolis with six field goals and one foul, as Greensburg fought hard but missed key opportunities late in the fourth. The Legion faces a hard holiday schedule with games at Greenwood on the 29th and the Pair O Dice club the next night.
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Joe Welsh Post
Denmare
Greensburg
Legion
Indianapolis
Cen Zares
Goddess of Chance
Slaughter
den. Zares
Indiana
Ernstine and
Conn
Columbus
Central Normal
Low
Wilson
Batesville
Buell
Greetsburg
Husky
O’ Dice Club
O’ Dice
McCoy
Capt
Overman
Schreiber
Tally
Hotz
Ernstine
Indiana Fire Losses for Year Reported at $7.14 Million
Indiana closed its fiscal year ending September 30 with fire losses totaling 7,135,857 from 5,155 fires. The state fire marshal's office released the figures showing an average cost per fire of about 1,384.25 and detailing the year's blaze activity.
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Indiana
H. H. Friedley
Abraham Lincoln play by English author to close Chicago run
The English play Abraham Lincoln by John Drinkwater ends a three month run at the Blackstone theatre Chicago and moves to Boston. An all English cast has drawn great notice with praise from John F. Russell among others.
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Abraham Lincoln
John Drinkwater
Blackstone Theatre
Chicago
Boston
John F. Russell
Sure Criminals With Operation Jackson
In Jackson Michigan the State Prison buys an X ray skull photograph machine to assess whether surgery can cure criminal tendencies. If a skull presses on the brain an operation may be done by Detroit surgeons in the prison hospital. Prison judges may be asked to grant release if the operation appears to save the prisoner.
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Jackson, Mich
Michigan State Penitentiary
Detroit
Harry L. Hulburt
University Offers Free Tuition to Fifth Division Soldiers
The University of South Carolina, led by its president and board, offers free tuition to Fifth Division soldiers who qualify for courses in Columbia. Soldiers are excused from duty to attend, commuting daily from camp by trolley, with Army pay of at least $30 monthly. Major General John I. Hines endorses the opportunity as a strong incentive for bright, industrious recruits with a high school background.
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United States Army
Colege
War Department
University of South Carolina
John I. Hines
Bank guards train with 50 foot revolver range in Detroit
Detroit savings bank employees led by president William Livingstone will undergo weekly revolver practice. A 50 foot range atop a 20 story building has been set up for male staff and plans exist to train women employees in firearms later as protection against robbery.
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Detroit
Mich
William Livingstone
Father and Son Celebrate Birthday at Sandcreek Home
Obadiah Martin will turn 65 on December 25 and his son Ottis shares the birthday. They will host a family celebration at their home near Sandcreek church on Saturday.
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Obadiah Martin
Ottis
Sandcreek Church
Local Shoppers From Springhill and Westport Visit Town
Ms. Clarence Linville and Mrs. Adam Meek of near Springhill spent the day here shopping. B. F. Gaston of Westport was in town on business today.
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Clarence Linville
Adam Meek
Near Springhill
B. F. Gaston
Westport
FourYearOld Survives House Fire Near Muliroy
Ruth Thomas aged four was found engulfed in flames in the front room at Clyde Thomas's home four and a half miles west of Muliroy. Her mother pulled her from the fire using a rug, saving her life as hair and clothing suffered severe scorching.
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Clyde Thomas
Muliroy
Ruth
Legislative Feast 10 to Be Held Soon in Indianapolis
Farmers who are legislators are being asked to donate hogs and sheep for a grand barbecue at the state fairgrounds during the first week of the general assembly session. Rep. Charles Kares and Rep. Harry E. Rowbottom of Evansville lead pledges, with Kares favoring pork over beef for barbecue quality.
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Indianapolis
General Assembly
Charles Kares
Evansville
Harry E. Rowbottom
Rowbottom
Rep. Rowbottom
Kares
Autoist Samuel Lindsay pledges never to drive again
Samuel O Lindsay principal of Oakland school Lafayette pledges to stop driving after his car crashed into a limo near Ninth and South streets killing Mrs Geo Lucas of Columbus Indiana. Grand jury returned no indictment after inquiry and Lucas testified. The pledge was made voluntarily.
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Lafayette
Ind
Samuel O. Lindsay
Oakland
Lindsay
Ninth
South Streets
Geo Lucas
Columbus
George Lucas
Lindsay Fever
Little Giants Rout Westport Eighths In Curtain-Raiser
The Little Giants defeated Westport 8th grade by 25 to 2 in the curtain-raiser to the Legion-Den Zare game at the Y. Miller connected on several long shots and led the visitors to the win.
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Little Giants
Westport
Miller
Indiana Weather Turns Colder With Snow Likely
The forecast says rain will change to snow in Indiana with much colder conditions tonight and Thursday. Expect cloudy skies, flurries in the northern part, and fresh to strong west and northwest winds.
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Indiana
Part
Philadelphia Lawyers Read Santa Claus Letters
A reader notes deciphering a Santa Claus letter with unclear symbols and asks Philadelphia lawyers to interpret it. The attempt references machine interpretation and suggests nonsensical codes like Dts- and 200:3.
Building World's Largest Airship
New York December 22 The ZR 2 formerly the R 38 is being built in England for the U S Navy and will be flown to the United States in late May or early June 1921 The airship could travel nonstop from England to southern California if it continues on its maiden voyage The ship is almost one third larger and more powerful with double the cruising range of the R 34 which crossed the Atlantic in 1919
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New York
United States Navy
England
United States
Naval Aviation Department
Washington
Manufacturers’ Aircraft Association
New Jersey
Pacific
Atlantic Ocean
Long Island
California
Indianapolis Sees Drop in Bank and Dry Goods Robberies
Extraordinary police vigilance and citizen alertness reduced criminal activity in Indianapolis from Sunday’s bank and Selig Dry Goods heists. Night reports show no major crimes, with only one purse snatching and a few minor burglaries, plus another holdup Monday night.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana National Bank
Selig Dry Goods Company
Cryptic Masons Elect Officers for 1921
Greensburg Council No 74, R and S Masons, elected C L Ryan as High Priest, I M Newton Tichenour as Deputy, D M O M Stedman as Master of Council, Robt Woodfill as Treasurer, Ira G Rigby as Recorder, Sherman Brown as Captain of Guard, Rimstidt as Conductor, Frank D Bird as Steward, William Best as Sentinel. Installation set for January 18 with next year’s slate awaiting work and upcoming Blue Lodge F C degree tonight and Eastern Star work tomorrow.
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Greensburg
R. & S. Masons
C. L. Ryan
I. M
Blue Lodge
Christian Evangelist J W Coombs Dies At Danville
Rev J W Coombs 73 well known Christian evangelist died in Danville after a long career. Born in Boone County he led Central Normal School as president and wrote several books. He became an evangelist in 1885 and in 35 years drew 14080 souls to Christ. Survived by a widow and a daughter. a past meeting was held at Westport.
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J. W. Coombs
Christian Church
Danville
Boone County
Central Normal School
Muncie Judge and Former Shelbyville Resident
Judge William A. Thompson of Muncie, asked to resign, is a former Shelbyville resident who practiced law briefly in Greensburg and was a friend of Joshua Pool. His mother S. J. Thompson lives in Shelbyville. At 80 he remains vigorous and capable.
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William A. Thompson
Muncie
Shelbyville
Greensburg
Joshua Pool
S. J. Thompson
Judge Thompson
Lloyd George calls for U S join to make League of Nations progress
In a Commons luncheon with British and Dominion delegates, Prime Minister David Lloyd George urged full representation in the League of Nations and expressed hope the United States would join, saying progress hinges on all nations being represented.
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London
David Lloyd George
House of Commons
League of Nations Assembly
Geneva
Lloyd George
United States
Arbuckle Trips to Indianapolis for 1921 Oldsmobile
E. E. Arbuckle traveled to Indianapolis today to acquire a 1921 model Oldsmobile and will bring it back for inspection. An official announcement of the new car will appear in the News in a few days.
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E. E. Arbuckle
Indianapolis
Hope Vote Defeats Light Plant Purchase Proposal
The Hope electors rejected buying the local light plant from Pulse and Porter by 123 to 31. Voter turnout was light and interest low, tied to objections over higher rates approved earlier by the public service commission.
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Pulse and
Porter
Public Service Commission
Greensburg News Christmas Cheer Fund Nears 270
The Greensburg News Christmas Cheer Fund closes with nearly 270 in cash raised. Many donations followed including Bank contributions, sororities and individuals. The effort aims to ensure every child in the city receives something this season.
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Greensburg News
Decatur County Corn Show Backed by Business Groups
The Decatur county corn show will take place at the Y. M. C. A. on December 29 and 30, 1920, under the Decatur county corn growers association. The Greensburg Business Men's Association provides a substantial cash donation to boost the event, with strong support also from the Farmers' Association and individual donors, promising a highly successful exhibition with many exhibits and premiums.
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Decatur County
Decatur County Corn Growers Association
Greensburg Business Men’s Association
Farmers’ Association
Decatur County Corn Grower’s Association
Teacher Mrs Burney Humphrey Returns to Sit Up
Mrs Burney Humphrey a Kingston primary teacher confined near Clarksburg for five weeks was able to sit up briefly yesterday and is recovering at home.
Bandits Stage Bold Bank Robbery in Carlisle
Two masked bandits robbed the People's State Bank in Carlisle Indiana at 3 PM taking from $600 to $800. Ezra Latshaw, the 36 year old bookkeeper, was wounded in the abdomen but not seriously. bandits escaped in a parked automobile after a gun battle with residents.
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Carlisle
Ind
People’s State Bank
Ezra Latshaw
Latshaw
Sullivan
Louis K. Kixmiller
Albert Wiggs
Miss Vaneta Lockhart
Frank Ridgeway
Edley W. Rogers
Kixmiller
Perry Wolfe
Wolfe
Automobiles Plunge From Icy Bridge Embankment
Mr and Mrs Willis Ketner of Hope escaped injury when their car skidded on an icy Hawcreek bridge abutment in Columbus Ind and slid a twenty foot embankment into the water. The car rolled over but the occupants were not trapped and suffered only minor injuries.
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Columbus
Ind
Willis Ketner
Hope
Twenty-fifth Street
Hawcreek
Lawsuit filed over money due in Milroy circuit court
Richard Farlow sues Joel B. Richey Annie Richey Harry Richey Clifford Myers The Milroy Bank and First National Bank of Milroy in a money due complaint. Writs of attachment have been issued in the case.
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Richard Farlow
Joel B. Richey
Annie Richey
Harry Richey
Clifford Myers
Milroy Bank
First National Bank of Milroy
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King’s Herald
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J. A
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Ear Atlee
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J. M. Hornang
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Peoples State Bank
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