Local ministers resign and accept other charges in Indiana
Two Linton pastors resign as of January 1925. Rev A R Fledderjohann leaves Saron Reformed for Zion Reformed in Decatur, Ind. Rev E C Corts departs First Christian in Linton for First Christian in Sheridan, Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton
A. R. Fledderjohann
Saron
Saton’s Reformed
Ind
Zion Reformed
Decatur
A. Rh. Fledderjohann
Zion Reformed People
First Christian Church of
Dr. Cauble
Wilson
Harding
Christ
Corts
First Christian Church
Sheridan
Neal Hanger Dies at 61 in Terre Haute Home
Cornelius Neal Hanger, known locally as Neal, died at his Terre Haute home at 5:30 this morning after two years of illness. He was a former agent for the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul and Southern Indiana railroads, served on the Linton city council, and later worked with Walter Bledsoe & Co. He leaves a widow, six children, and was active in Elks and Masons. Funeral arrangements set for Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. with Elks in charge. burial at Highland Lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius Hanger
Neal” Hanger
Terre Haute
Hanger
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Southern
Indiana
Linton
Walter Bledsoe & Co
Carl Hanger
Logansport
Otto H. Hanger
Parke Hanger
Bert Bennett
Lansing
Mich
Earl Roberts
Detroit
Mary Mildred
Elks
Masonic Lodges
The
Highland Lawn
Britain May Take Hand in Moroccan Crisis
London reports indicate Britain may intervene in the Moroccan situation after the Alcazar Riob outbreak. Tangier rights and British influence are seen as at risk amid renewed tribal aggression and press emphasis on a revolt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Uhinternational News Service
London
Alcazar Riber
Tangiers
Made Sure of Death Hangs Self After Wounding Wife
Stefan Matz of White Stone shot his wife four times on Saturday night and then committed suicide by tying a rope to a tree limb, drinking poison, stabbing himself, and hanging from a stone wall. Mrs Matz, separated for years, survived with slight injuries after the altercation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Stefan Matz
White Stone
Matz
Santa Claus May Provide Gifts For Postal Employes
Washington December 15 A $68 000 000 postal pay rise to grant wage advances for post office workers will begin with public hearings within ten days Senator Sterling North Dakota Republican announced The plan follows Postmaster General New's recommendations targeting second and third class mail parcel post postal insurance money orders registered letters special deliveries and C O D service
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Linternational News Service
Washington
Sterling
Republican
North Dakota
Geneal New
Ship Tonnage Declines in Waterborne Trade
Washington reports that the combined import and export tonnage for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1924, was slightly below the prior year. Export tonnage reached 49,200,000 tons in 1923 while imports totaled 42,670,000 tons, a 7 percent drop. Six states exceeded 5,000,000 tons. New York led in ocean and Great Lakes trades, with Texas and Louisiana second and third, followed by Pennsylvania, California, and Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
Shipping Board
Research Bureau
New York
Great Lakes
Texas
Louisiana
Pennsylvania
California
Maryland
Davis Held High Federal Posts Before Secession
Jefferson Davis served in the U.S. Congress as a representative, as secretary of war, and as United States senator before the southern states left the Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Davis
Confederacy
Congress
War
United States
Wooden check paid after being deposited at bank
D. J. Powell, a carpenter from Sullivan, sent in a wooden pine block stamped as a check for 19.80 to Ed Curtis. Curtis cashed it and was paid the amount, while Powell will receive the wooden check back with his other checks when the bank statement balances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoples State Bank
D. J. Powell
Sullivan
Daily Times
Ed Curtis
Curtis
Powell
Polishing Mirrors Uses Tea Leaves for Polishing
An old method suggests pouring boiling water over used tea leaves and straining off the quid to make an excellent mirror polish. The practice uses simple household materials to achieve a bright finish on reflective surfaces.
Finns Learn New Methods In Farming Tools
Finlanders have learned to use plows with tractors but have done little harrowing or cultivating with marine power.
Convict Escape Shocks Lebanon After Guard Overpowered
William J. Bishop, a September murder convict awaiting a new trial motion, overpowered a guard and escaped Lebanon county jail. A quick posse pursued, with Bishop at large today as state police spread the description through Pennsylvania. Local authorities searched the city and suburbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
William J. Bishop
Enos Robb
Palmyra
Lebanon County
Bishop
Pennsylvania
Nine Grades of Admirals in the British Navy
A brief note states there are nine distinct grades of admirals in the British navy. The text outlines a hierarchical structure ranging from junior flag ranks to the highest admiral rank, reflecting naval command seniority.
Fidler Sees Senate Confirmation as Christmas Gift
Harry L. Fidler of Indianapolis is confirmed by the Senate for reappointment to the federal board of vocational education. Back pay of nearly 3000 dollars is awarded, ending a recess appointment dating from June when the controller general said confirmation was needed for full pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harry L. Fidler
Indianapolis
Santa Claus
Senate
Federal Board of Vocational Education
Fidler
Crazed with drink man wrecks home in Richmond
John Atkins father of fifteen in Richmond Indiana is jailed on charges of shooting with intent to kill and malicious destruction of property after wrecking the interior of Omar Young’s home and firing a shotgun at Young who dodged the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
John Atkins
Atkins
Omar Young
Young
Tribute to Woodrow Wilson in Private Washington Ceremony
In a solemn private ceremony at the Capitol, friends and foes paid tribute to Woodrow Wilson. The event drew justices, senators, diplomats, and relatives as Dr. Edwin Alderman spoke on Wilson as student, teacher and crusader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Supreme Court
S” Street
Edwin A. Alderman
University of Virginia
Wholesale prices rise one half percent in November
Washington December 15 The department of labor reports wholesale prices averaged slightly higher in November by one half of one percent over October with gains across several commodity groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bervici
Washington
Department of Labor
Shredder Fatality Claims Greene County Youth
Wilfred Ellis a 23 year old Greene County resident died after his arm was torn by a corn shredder at a Beech Creek township home. He was rushed to Freeman city hospital where a Bloomfield surgeon amputated the arm but overwhelming blood loss and shock led to his death yesterday afternoon. Funeral services were planned at his late home in Solsberry probably Wednesday.
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Greene County
Freeman City Hospital
Solsberry
Wilfred Ellis
Young Ellis
Beech Creek Township
Ellis
Bloomfield
Hoosier Chickens Quarantined in New York
Frankfort Ind December 15 local chicken raisers shipping to New York markets faced quarantine of Indiana and seven other midwest states over a pestilential disease just discovered. Thousands of dollars will be lost in the region amid the disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Ind
New York
Indiana
Middle West
Stole Man's Chickens Now To Work For Him
Orville Dillman an eighteen year old Twelve Mile youth will work for Sid Flynn the Peru farmer who reported Dillman’s theft of forty one chickens. Dillman admitted stealing to buy a $50 car and to fund movie-going with a sixteen year old sweetheart. Flynn obtained custody by neighbors' petition and Dillman will be supervised while serving a one day jail term and facing the prospect of labor time to repay the thefts.
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Logansport
Ind
Dee
Orville Dillman
Dillman
Peru
Sid Flynn
Gompers Funeral Set for Thursday in New York City
Funeral services for Samuel Gompers will be held at the Elks lodge on West Forty third street at 10 a m Thursday. Rabbi Stephen A Wise will conduct the religious rites and James Duncan first vice president of the American Federation of Labor will deliver the address. The lodge service will follow the Elks ritual and the graveside Masonry rite will be observed at Sleepy Hollow cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Samuel Gompers
Elks Lodge
West Fortythird Street
Hugh Frayne
Stephen A. Wise
James Duncan
American Federation of Labor
Elks
Sleepy Hollow
Radio set for Shenandoah proves long range tests
An improved radio set designed for the air cruiser Shenandoah is receiving messages over 6000 miles. Naval officers at Quantico report the set, built for short range on eighty eight meters, picked up stations in England and France and ships near the equator, with two New Zealand stations heard aboard the airship.
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Washington
Shenandoah
Naval
Quantico
England
France
Equator
New Zealand
Tax Evasion Losses Revealed By Senate Committee
The Senate special committee on the internal revenue bureau reports millions in tax losses. The chairman Senator Couzens cites corporate tax assessment abuses including amortization claims washed gates of stock and wartime facility commitments.
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NWS Servici
Washington
Senate Special Committee
Internal Revenue Bureau
James Cousens
Michigan
Couzens
US Steel $21 Million Revision Unearthed by Senate Panel
Washington December 15 Senate committee led by Senator Conzens revealed an alleged $21 000 000 revision by the United States Steel corporation uncovered during investigations of the internal revenue bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linternational News Servici
Washington
United States Steel Corporation
Senate
Internal Revenue Bureau
Conzens
Treasury aims to revive silver dollar as Christmas gift
The Treasury Department plans to reintroduce the standard silver dollar by distributing millions of new uncirculated 1924 peace dollars through Federal Reserve banks to branch banks. Banks will promote the coins as desirable Christmas gifts while noting paper money’s shorter life.
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Washington
Dee
Iir
Treasury Department
Federal Reserve
Treasury
Plain Doctors to Decide Insanity in Poison Trial
In Mt. Vernon Newfoundland, Mrs. Elsie Sweeting testifies as prosecutors spar over insanity claims for Lawrence M. Hight, former Ina clerk, amid defense push for Alzheimer's as a factor. Local doctors, alienists from Chicago and St. Louis, and the preacher's confession shape a high profile murder case, with jokes about mules and tiddlywinks punctuating courtroom tensions.
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International News Service
MT. Vernon
Elsie Sweeting
Chicago
Mt, Vernon
Lawrence M. Hight
Ina
Hight
Elsie Sweetin
Wilford Sweetin
Thompson
Lawrence
Coroner-Elect Dr Millikan Killed in Indiana Train Crash
Whitestown Indiana December 16 Dr H W Millikan coroner elect of Boone County on the Republican ticket and a prominent local physician was killed yesterday when his car was struck by a Big Four passenger train at a crossing A box car on a siding obstructed his view and his auto drove into the path of the on rushing train
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitestown
Ind
H. W. Millikan
Boone County
Canary Molting and Care Guidelines
The text explains canaries molt timing with adults renewing feathers late each year and juveniles shedding body plumage after fledging while retaining first wing and tail feathers for a year. It cautions that canaries become dull during molt and should be disturbed as little as possible.
Homes and Happiness Slogan Sparks Builder Debate
A fragment suggests a slogan about home building for happiness linked to a housing movement. It mentions Mrs. Waughin White and a Mrs. Waughin White related note, reflecting an old community discussion on home ownership and progress.
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Ubn
Waughin White
Hard to Take Good Advice
A fragmented note discusses how following advice can be hard yet worthwhile. The text paradoxically questions who among many should heed instruction and how personal teaching impacts choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enslur
Inine
Shy Kgaponre
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E. C. Corts
Christian and Saron Reformed
Rev
Fledderjohann
Christian Church
Neal’ Hanger
Indi
Ana
Davis
Shredder Aguident
N. Y
Gompers
New York City
Uncle Sam
Jingle Bella
Billy
Rev. Lawrence. M
Nelson M
Layman
Nn Sigantty
Alzhemer
St. Louis
Canaries
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