Samuel Gompers Dies in San Antonio at 4:05 AM
Samuel Gompers, veteran labor leader and longtime AFL president, died in San Antonio at 4:05 this morning after a relapse. He had campaigned for the Democratic ticket in 1904 and spoke in Linton at the Air Dome on the spot now bearing the Daily Citizen office name. The federation announced burial in Sleepy Hollow cemetery, N Y, and the leadership name change follows his death with Frank Morrison as acting head until the next federation session.
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San Antonio
Linton
Samuel Gompers
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Airdome
Daily Citizen
Linternational News Service
Texas
Victor
Chester I. Wright
Givens
Junior High Defeats Midland Basketeers in Lopsided Game
In a local junior high gym last night the home team dominated Midland Basketeers. After a tight 8 8 tie, the half ended 17 to 10. Sloan and Poe fed White for quick scores as the second half extended the visitors’ slump. Wauchop led Midland, while Blackburn and Wright starred for the locals.
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Poe
White
Blackburn
Wright
Wauchop
City Teachers Triumph Over Stockton Township In Senior High Game
Burris refereed a fair contest as the city teachers beat Stockton township by 14 to 5. Jamison led scoring for the city, with Morgan Pope McCoy and Weaver supporting. Lenning Spence Strong Azbell and Clayton starred for the township. The match drew strong pupil attendance and praised sportsmanship.
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Pope
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Strong
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Clayton
Burris
Three Bandits Hold Up Payroll Clerk in Indiana
Three bandits robbed the payroll clerk of the Indiana Lamp Company in Connersville Indiana and escaped with six thousand dollars. Local authorities pursued leads but no arrests were reported by press time.
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International News Service
Connersville
Ind
Indiana Lamp Company
United States Holds Firm on German Reparations Position
The United States has sent a note to Great Britain stating it makes no concessions to British arguments against American participation in German reparations on a pro rata basis. The stance was officially learned today in Washington.
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International News Service
Washington
United States
Great Britain
Heated Senate clash over postal pay rise veto
The administration proposed raising second class postage to fund postal employee pay. The Senate heatedly debated the move and blocked a new bid to postpone voting on President Coolidge's veto to January 8. Senators Reed and Dill opposed the postponement, accusing it of subterfuge to block the veto override.
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Listhernational News Service
Washington
Senate
Coolidge
Senaors Reed
Missouri
Dill
Bitter struggle over child labor amendment rocks states
Washington dispatch details fierce battle over the 20th amendment enabling Congress to limit and regulate labor of under 18s. Three states reject it Louisiana North Carolina Georgia while Massachusetts votes against in referendum and Arkansas endorses ratification. Remaining states are described as undecided on the crucial issue of federal authority.
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Washington
Congress
Louisiana
North Carolina
Georgia
Massachusetts
Ong State
Arkansas
Rehearsal Underway for G1 School Play Come Out of the Kitchen
Work on the Svitamard play Come Out of the Kitchen, based on Alice Duer Miller, proceeds in the high school auditorium for a January 9 performance. The plot follows four financially pressed southern aristocrats renting their mansion to a vacationing guest amid staff troubles and social tensions.
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Alice Duer Miller
Europe
Olivia
Jane
Ellen
Mrs. Fulkerson
Crane
Fesl
Linton Library Kids Win Essay Prizes in Book Week
During Children's Book Week the Linton public library awarded prizes for essays on My Favorite Books My Favorite Book Character and The Care of Books. Winners from junior high Dustin McDonald Lloyd Hirth and Della May Wakefield with Edith Watson Estelle Journey and Frances Hester from the Main building. Edith Watson and Della May Wakefield judged best. Watson’s and Wakefield’s essays published here.
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Linton Public
Fragmented quote on diamonds and imitation wording
The text imitates a claim of diamond purity weight and sparkle matching genuine stones. It references Le Ruy Blas and uses misspelled phrases to mimic propaganda or satire about duped impressions and perfecting lintudion.
Alpha D Haig Elected President Of Bank
Bloomfield papers report the Bloomfield State bank reorganizes after the death of president William M. Haig. Alpha D. Haig, formerly cashier and brother of the late president, becomes president with Cyrus E. Davis as vice president and Pearl Edwards Haig as director. The bank’s board also includes Frank L. Burke and Cyrus L. Slinkard of Indianapolis.
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Bloomfield
Bloomfield State Bank
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Alpha D. Haig
Alf
Pearl Edwards
Haig
Mack Haig
Leland Barclay
Emison
Knox County
Barclay
Agnes Crosman
Cyrus E. Davis
Pearl Edwards Haig
Frank L. Burke
Cyrus L. Slinkard
Indianapolis
Marcus W. Shryer
Oscar W. Shryer
Mrs. J B Bailey Dies at 2 30 A.M. in Lin ton Home
Mrs. James B. Bailey 65 8 died at her Fifth street residence after heart trouble. Survived by husband two daughters Lelia Neff and Mary Bailey and two sons Everard Bailey and Mary Bailey. Funeral at Mt Nebo U B church conducted by Rev Nathan Fouts. Burial at Mt Nebo.
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James B. Bailey
Fifth Street
Lelia Neff
Newberry
John Geddes
Bloomfield
Everard Bailey
Bedford
Mary Bailey
James Anderson
Langdon Lester
Near Bloomfield
Mt. Nebo
Odon
Nathan Fouts
Bailey
Miners to Decide Between Hessler and Lawton in February Election
United Mine Workers of America faces a second election in February to determine president as Hessler and Lawton lead the race amid district bylaw contests. Mitch maintains strong secretary treasurer support while others split votes across 66 locals. Balancing board seats and other officer races loom as workers await final tallies.
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International News Service
Indianapolis
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Terre Haute
William Mitch
John Hessler
Tyler G. Lawson
Bicknell
Harry Lentz
Tyler G. Lawton
Harvey Cartwright
T. S. Roberts
Cartwright
Dave Jones
International Board
W. D. VanHorn
C. C. (Buck
Web‘ster
Mr. Mitch
John J. Rice
John Foge
E. H. McGinnis
Linton Drops Game to Bloomington on Bloomington Floor
Linton high school fell 48 to 28 to Bloomington on Bloomington’s floor. Linton led early and battled hard in the opening half, but Bloomington pulled away after Blackburn fouled out and Anderson also left the game.
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Linton
Anderson
Hixson
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Blomington
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Geiger
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Neal
Cordell
Rader
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Secon
Rovals
Linton High School
College Town
Law's Wrath Turns to Elsie Sweetin in Arsenic Case
Mount Vernon Illinois reports prosecuting attorney Frank G. Thompson grilling Mrs. Elsie Sweetin over alleged arsenic poisonings that killed her husband Wilford and two others. Witnesses describe warnings from relatives about gossip linking Sweetin with Pastor Lawrence M. Hight as exhumations reveal arsenic in the victims.
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Frank G. Thompson
Elsie Sweetin
Wilford
Frances Fisher
Elsie
Pastor Hight
Lawrence M. Hight
Sweetin
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Hisie
Bonnie
Ina
Elgie
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Hight
Caution urged for holiday window decorators nationwide
A bulletin from the state fire marshal warns holiday window and store decorators about electrical and inflammable risks after a Sioux City fire caused by cotton batting snow in a department store display. It urges consulting the city electrical inspector and fire chief to ensure safe, well lit displays without impairing visual appeal.
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Sioux City
Bitter struggle over AFL leadership after Gompers death
Washington, Dec. 13. A bitter fight over the American Federation of Labor leadership followed the death of Samuel Gompers in San Antonio. Under the constitution, Frank Morrison automatically stands for the presidency, but must convene the executive council within six days to designate the interim head until the next convention.
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International News Service
San Antonio
Texas
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Federation Information Bureau
Federation
Matthew Woll
Photo Engravers Union
Washington
Samuel Gompers
Tex
Bicknell Merchant In Bankruptcy Court
Creditors petition filed in federal court in Indianapolis yesterday against Leo Friedman of Bicknell Indiana. Named creditors include Nathan Pautt Co of Cincinnati Louisville Furnishing Co of Louisville Ky and Cluett Peabody Co of Cincinnati. Claims total 66 dollars.
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Leo Friedman
Bicknell
Ind
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