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Newspaper

Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1923

Page

5

Hudson Shooting Trial Looms In Local Circuit Court

In this week’s circuit court session Samuel Bonham and son Charles pleaded guilty to liquor law violations and received $100 fines, costs, and 60 day penal farm sentences. Fred Barnes admitted burglarizing Stein’s department store and drew 2 to 14 years with disfranchisement. Bat Goodman and others face trial for shooting Woots Hudson.

Samuel Bonham Charles Jasonville Ray Fred Barnes Brand Larce Y Yeaterday van Buskirk Barnes Stein’s Lyons Charles Foster Foster Paul Way Midland Bat Good- Ynan Horse Thief Detective Association

Harding Memorial Drive Gathers Support in Greene County

David R. Scott Greene county chairman of the Harding Memorial association announces a campaign for contributions to fund a memorial to the late President Harding. Thomas Taggart urges all Americans to donate, Indiana and Hoosiers urged to respond promptly through banks or the Daily Citizen office.

David R. Scott Greene County Harding ‘Memorial Association United States Harding Thomas Taggart Indiana

Herrings and Radio Use Afloat Off Swedish Coast

The text notes herrings if they could would bless the radio used by fishermen off the Swedish coast to follow fish and bring boats home sooner with full hulls.

Young Giants Dominate Naked Eye Star Views

Most naked eye stars are young giant stars whose immense size makes them appear brighter than the numerous older, denser, smaller stars. This explains why the sky seems filled with brilliant young giants rather than the fainter ancient suns.

On His Honor in a World of Oaths and Letters

A witty note from the Richmond Times Dispatch echoes the enduring belief in honor as a mailman’s vow. The line riffs on a husband’s claim that a mailed letter remains in his pocket, a timeless joke about trust and conscientious deception.

Richmond Times-Dispatch

The New Song Echoes Across Ages

A brief verse reflects how the same tune travels differently with age, heard as melody in youth and later identified by name as time and memory grow. The passage contrasts early instinctive recognition with eventual formal naming.

Dance Floor Dilemma Sparks Local Cynic Reflections

A Nashville Tennesseean columnist quotes a local cynic who admits confusion and hesitation on the dance floor. The remarks reveal unease about timing, movement, and social expectations during dances. The piece captures streetwise humor and regional character in brief social observation.

Nashville

We Are The Foolish Past We Think We Grow

A reflective piece recalls past mistakes and questions whether we have fully moved beyond them. It weighs memory against present behavior and asks for ongoing self scrutiny.

Four Fehrman Boys Die in Lost River Farm House Fire

Four Fehrman brothers Wilbert Peter Harold died in a Lost River township farmhouse fire. The family had moved in the day before. a defective flue is suspected as the cause. The fire occurred last night and all four boys were asleep in an upstairs room.

International News Service Loogootie Ind William Fehrman Lost River Township Herman Wilbert Peter Harold Fehrman

Woman, 65, Perishes in Fire Blast at Flat Home

Mrs. Mary Long, 65, is burned to death when a two story flat building is destroyed by fire in San Francisco. Her son William A. Long is pulled from the blaze unconscious by a brother.

International News Service San Francisco Mary Long William A. Long

Senate confirms two ambassadors to Luxembourg and the Netherlands

The senate confirmed the presidential appointments of Henry P. Fletcher of Pennsylvania as minister to Luxembourg and Richard M. Tobin of California as minister to the Netherlands this afternoon.

International Washington Senate Henry P. Fletcher Pennsylvania Luxemburg Richard M. Tobin California Netherlands

Past Haunts Him In Bold Words From Miss Primtey

In the Cleveland Leader a remark by Miss Primtey about a man with a past draws awe while Miss Speedson notes his rapid pace, suggesting his past will soon catch up with him as the town watches.

Primtey

Insurgent bloc blocks Senate on commerce panel vote

Insurgent progressives again hold the balance of power as they bolt on the fourth ballot in the fight for the Interstate Commerce Commission chair. Democrats briefly gain the lead as Brookhart Frazier Johnson Shipstead vote for Smith while Howell Norris and Ladd back La Follette, delaying a final choice.

International News Service Washington

Publicity Director Cuneo Found Dead in Washington Home

Sherman A. Cuneo publicity director of the treasury department prohibition unit died at his Washington residence from carbon monoxide poisoning traced to a water heater. He hailed from Sandusky Ohio.

International Washington Sherman A. Cuneo Prohibition Unit Treasury Department Sandusky Ohio

Insurgents Near Mexico City Grow Revolt

Rebel forces seize the liner Coahuila at Manzanillo port in a dispatch noting insurgent gains near the capital. Two additional states reportedly join the rebel cause as garrison at Tampico deserts to join the insurgent army.

Coahuila Mexican Navigation Company Mexican Revolutionary Forces Manzanillo Marine Department The Chamber of Commerce

Republican National Convention Set for Cleveland in 1924

The Republican national committee chose Cleveland to host the 1924 convention during the week of June 20. Cleveland received 39 votes to 10 for San Francisco and 1 for Des Moines. Officers and speakers hailed party doctrine at a post banquet as memorials to the late President Harding were prepared. The main debate centered on reapportionment reducing southern delegates by 23 votes while some states gained seats, proposing 1,036 votes overall versus 984 previously.

International News Servich Washington Cleveland National Committee San Francisco Des Moines Adams

Mexican Rebel Leader Assumes Government Command

Adolfo de Huerta telegraphed the Mexican consul in New York that he has assumed command of the government and the consul will take orders from him. Revolt spreads as Aguscalientes and Guanajuato rise with 3 forces advancing on Mexico City. insurgents reported within 20 miles of the capital. Tampico garrison joins the revolution. advance guard reaches Limón Plaza near Oriental amid exchanges with Obregon forces.

International Eservice Washington Adolfo de Huerta New York City Manuel‘ Tellez San Antonio Texas Aguscalientes Guanajato Mexico City Estrada Guadalajara Vera Cruz Figueroa Sanchez Pueblo Nacaxa Tlaxcala Mexico

Americans Honored by France in St. Aignan Monument

Ambassador Myron T. Herrick lauded the American people for selfless resolve in supporting Europe as he unveiled a monument to American soldiers at St. Aignan. French officials stressed the significance of the depot's role, noting more than half a million U.S. servicemen passed through.

Paris Myron T. Herrick St. Aignan

Sunday Theatres Face Ban In Washington Indiana

Washington Indiana plans to prohibit Sunday movies and theatres following pressure from the Washington Ministerial Association. City attorney John H. Spencer began drafting the ordinance, with a council meeting set for December 24 to consider it. The measure would forbid Sunday screenings and theater operations in the city.

Washington, Ind John HH. Spencer Washington Ministerial Association

Teacher's Highest Work Highlighted in Self-Control Lessons

A public school program emphasizes beginnings of self-control as a pivotal part of early education, arguing it ranks above standard lessons in shaping student development.

Philosophers Identify Core Human Desire for Public Attention

Philosophers suggest the primal urge behind most desires is the craving for public attention. The claim highlights social visibility as a driving force in behavior and culture.

Where Brains Are in Facing Difficulties

A concise note on brains and courage helping overcome difficulties to achieve success, emphasizing that persistence and intellect lead to accomplishment.

The Beginner Me

The fragment hints at youth, ambition, and achievement. It suggests a perspective on growth and personal progress without clear events or names.

Ty Sha Golace

Incomplete sentence fragment from city hospital report

Fragmentary OCR text references a city hospital and recovery context without clear subjects or events. The line lacks verifiable names, dates, places, or outcomes to form a full local news item.

Principal Garfield-High Claims Noted Undefeated Title

The year’s top pupil from Garfield High School remains undefeated and is announced as the title holder. Principal statement confirms the achievement of the school and student in this season.

Principa Garfield - High

Also Mentioned on This Page

Circuit Court OF Local Interest Samuel Bonham Hudson Shooting C. A. Schroader Co William Fox Annett Gunn John. Hayes, Hayes Pearl Hilligas Calvin Hunt Pearl Hunt G. A. Seelen and Co Clarence B .Collins Charles Collins Sullivan County Adon Hunter Allen Hunter Mary E. Hunter Acton Hunter Laura E. Slough Frederick E. Slough Laura Jean Win van Deventer Bloomfield Trust Co H. F. Donagher Fidelity and Deposit Co. of Maryland William Radcliffe William L. Slinkard Adan Slobenski Andrew Barron John A. Gaskill Henry Stinebaugh Nicholas E. Hickam Walter E. Williams Horace Carrico Pearl Carrico Thomas Francis Dona Francis the Fish Tire Co Elza EK. Evans William’ Fehrman Death BY Christ U. S. Senate Tampico Insurgent Army Didja Jack Evelyn Herrick Internatio Louis Sone Pee “Atte Ing Vity Hospital Ey Om
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