Workman Drowned After Fall From Bridge Scaffold
A Big Four railway bridge project over White River at Plummer station left three men on a scaffold when a supporting wire failed. Michael Masters drowned after being swept under a drift and not found nearby, while Earl and Claud McIntyre escaped to shore. Masters was from the east. the McIntyres are local. All three were Walsh Construction employees. Rescue efforts continue as high river levels hinder search operations.
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Michael Masters
Earl
Claud McIntyre
White River
Plummer Station
Big Four
McIntyre
Masters
Walsh Construction Company
Fitpatrick
Fitzpatrick
Muncie Graft Case Grips City Officials
In Indianapolis on December 8 federal court heard testimony on a broad graft system tied to Muncie city and Delaware County officials. The Muncie conspiracy trial implicates Horace G. Murphy former prosecutor, W A McClellan city judge, and Clarence Benadum, with many defendants charged and witnesses detailing the alleged scheme.
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Black
Murphy
Thomas Hiatt
Muncie
Hiatt
Tim Owens
E. W. Swain
McClellan
Indianapolis
Delaware
Ind
Horace G. Murphy
W. A. McClellan
Clarence Benadum
Detroit Windsor Bridge Would Feature World Longest Span
Detroit Michigan December 8 plans for a new international suspension bridge to link Detroit and Windsor show a record span of 1802 feet, surpassing Quebec’s cantilever. The double deck design carries streetcars, autos, pedestrians on top and passenger freight trains below. Construction could start next spring with upper deck ready in four years and lower deck two years later. The bridge weighs 107000 tons with eight cables, two towers at 380 feet, and a 97 foot highway width. Completion ends train ferries once and for all.
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Detroit
Mich
Windsor
Quebec
Canda
United States
Detroit River
Michigan Central Tunnel
Representative Flood Dies in Virginia on Dec 8
Washington dispatch reports Representative Flood Democrat of Virginia died today at age 60 shock to Congress as trauma and official condolences poured in from colleagues and leaders.
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Washington
Representative Flood
Virginia
Illinois Miners Seek Probe of Farrington Actions
Illinois miners appeal to John L. Lewis urging criminal prosecutions against state President Frank Farrington and allied officers. They claim secession from the United Mine Workers of America and denounce district 12 funds, demanding accounting for expenses tied to suppressing a wildcat strike and for aiding Kansas miners. Local 418 cites illegitimate assessments and calls for safeguarding District 12 assets.
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Ind
Lewis
Kansas
Springfield, II
United Mine Workers of America
Frank Farrington
John L. Lewis
Springfield
Illinois
District 12
Peoria
Aken
International
International Union
Board Holds $2 Million for General Purposes
A ballot item notes the board now has over two million dollars available for general uses, reducing or removing the need for additional assessments. The statement frames the financial position and implies flexibility in planning and spending without new levies.
Man Missing Twenty Years Returns to Claim Estate
Anderson Ind Dec 8 Frank Mowrer aged 60 who had been missing for twenty years and legally declared dead by Madison county courts appeared alive in Anderson and claimed his share of the estate of his late foster sister Elizabeth Pence widow of banker John W Pense. Pence died seven years ago and left bequest to Mowrer while the interest on 5000 dollars was to go to his nephew John Rogers and niece Effie Rogers of Newcastle upon Mowrer's death.
Witnesses Stress Defense in Arthur Burch Murder Case
In Los Angeles December reports show Mrs. Mary Bailiff Mrs. W L Wilson and E W Cummins described as surprise witnesses in the Arthur G C Burch murder trial of J Belton Kennedy Their testimony suggested possible further dramatic evidence ahead Bailiff testified of a meeting with Madelynne Obenchain at a beauty parlor where Obenchain allegedly said Kennedy would soon pass out Wilson a beauty parlor owner identified postcards Obenchain allegedly sent mentioning Kennedy and This is his last chance
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Los Angeles
Cal
Arthur GC. Burch
J. Belton Kennedy
Mary A. Bailiff
W. L. Wilson
E. W. Cummins
Burch
President greets Babe Ruth in White House visit
December 8 Babe Ruth shakes hands with President Harding as crowds press to greet the baseball icon. The exchange with the president hints at Judge Landis and public curiosity. George Herman Ruth visits the executive office, with many onlookers craning to see him, while officials including Hughes and general Diaz attend in nearby rooms.
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Washington
Babe Ruth
Harding
Judge Landis
Babe
George Herman
Hughes
Diaz
Riots Rock Chicago Packing Districts In Violent Clash
Chaos at the stock yards as police clash with strike sympathizers leaving one dead and many injured. Reinforcements restore order while packers seek an injunction against pickets amid claims of intimidation and reduced output across large and small plants.
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Chicago
Four Big Powers Ready For Mutual Pledge On Disputes
Washington reports four nations United States Great Britain Japan and France near final agreement on a four power Pacific pledge to avoid war during disputes. The plan excludes China and Pacific fortifications. President Harding voiced optimism that talks will exceed hopes as Tokyo delays on naval reductions loom.
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Washington
Pacific
United States
Great Britain
Japan
France
London
Tokyo
Pacific Islands
Hawaii
China
Charles E. Hughes
Hughes Salfour
Kate
Harding
Tokio
Shantungy
Weather Report Cloudy Tonight With FrigidSouth Tonight
A cloudy night continues across the region with slightly colder air in the south portion tonight. Frigid conditions are expected to settle in Friday morning, bringing cooler temperatures and light winds across southern areas.
Mrs Kiroff Found Guilty of Manslaughter
Martinsville Ind December 8 Mrs Nellie Kiroff on trial for murder was found guilty of manslaughter by the jury after several days of testimony in the case involving her slain husband.
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Martinsville
Ind
Dee
Nellie Kiroff
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Pres. Farrington
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Arthur Burch
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