Linton District Basket Tourney Marks a Lively Final
The Linton district tournament of the Wabash Valley Basketball Association closed with a strong turnout and solid receipts. Lyons defeated Pleasantville 45 to 23 to earn a Terre Haute final berth, while Normal routed S H S 27 to 11. Local officials credited Prof. Ashcraft for the success and noted large Saturday crowds and a 6 o clock Elks banquet for visiting teams.
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Farewell Sermon for Rev Fledderjohann Highlights Benevolence
A large crowd gathered at the Reformed church for Rev A R Fledderjohann's farewell sermon on So Teach Us to Number Our Days That We May Apply Our Hearts Unto Wisdom. The benevolence reports show steady giving from 1921 to 1924 totaling $3,183.06 plus missionary dues and church improvements including parsonage remodel plans for $4,500. The Fledderjohanns depart tomorrow for Decatur Indiana to begin new field work.
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Indianapolis
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Decatur
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Highwayman Uses Gun to Extract Promises of Money
Pink Pierson held up motorists at gunpoint near Jasonville promising to donate funds in lumps, claiming to be a millionaire. He took license numbers and gave his name and promise in return. Sheriff Jervin Ray arrested Pierson and said he would be sent to Evansville hospital for the insane.
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Jervin Ray
Evansville
Still Fighting Over Stone Appointment
The Senate renewed the fight to block the elevation of Attorney General Stone to the Supreme Court in a closed session this afternoon in Washington.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Senate
Cold Wave Grips Indiana With Subzero North Tonight
Government meteorologist says Indiana will see below zero temperatures in northern counties tonight as a Canadian cold snap moves south from Winnipeg. Relief expected by Wednesday after one of the warmest nights of the month.
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International News Service
Indianapolis
Indiana
Canada
Winnipeg
Old Boreas
Well Known Farmer Frank Reed Dies at 64
Frank Reed, 64, a respected farmer living three miles southeast of town, died this morning after a three week illness from Bright s disease. He is survived by his wife Emma and two sons Earl and Roscoe, both at home. Funeral arrangements were not finalized but expected Wednesday with details to follow.
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Reed
Emma
Earl
Roscoe
Budget Committee Delays Report Seeks Public Opinion
Indianapolis January 26 The budget advisory committee delays its report and asks for public opinion on proposed spending measures delaying formal recommendations while evaluating fiscal options. The committee intends to gather feedback before finalizing its guidance to state legislators.
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Legislative Budget Committee
Indiana Road Aid Debate Delayed for AG Opinion
A legislative committee postponed action while Attorney General Gilliam considers if Indiana would lose federal road aid if highway funds are moved to the general revenue. An official opinion was promised for tomorrow.
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Listen Dearie opens at Grand Theatre with Doris Clifford
The new musical comedy Listen Dearie featuring Doris Clifford and Fat Hill opens tonight at the Grand for a four day run. The twenty member company promises a clean, lively show and includes connect with the Brother screen version of Olwen Davis power drama Her Marriage Vow. Monte Blue and Beverly Bayne head the picture cast, with Jim Finlayson in Hot Heels. Notre Dame Stanford football picture shown previously will be included. A complete bill change is planned for next Wednesday.
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Fat Hill
Grand Theatre
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May reopen murder case over Dorothy Ellingson confession
Coroner Leland in San Francisco says he may reopen the Mrs. Annie Ellingson murder case, noting the daughter Dorothy's sixteen year old confession may be repudiated and that real facts have not been brought out.
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Leland
Annie Ellingson
Dorothy
Speedway rum runner explodes off Seattle coast
The gasoline schooner Speedway, a Canadian rum runner, blew up near Seattle early today. The steamer Manulanio rescued 14 crew members, and the vessel carried a million dollar liquor cargo.
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Bryan calls for debt cancellation to save world peace
William Jennings Bryan urged President Coolidge that world war debts are poisonous and must be canceled to prevent a second war. He argued moral leadership by the United States and that world peace is worth more than the twelve billion dollars owed by the Allies.
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International News Service
Washington
United States
William Jennings Bryan
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Coolidge
Jefferson G. Jackson Dies at Son's Home in Aurora
Jefferson G. Jackson, 84 years old, died Saturday at 5 a m at the home of his son Dr John Jackson in Aurora Ind He suffered a stroke years ago and had lived in Pleasantville before moving to Aurora He was a civil war veteran His wife died in 1900 He leaves one son several grandchildren and other relatives Funeral services will be held Monday at 10 a m at the Pleasantville Methodist church with burial in Pleasantville cemetery.
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Methodist Church
Egyptians protest proposal to form Sudanese defense force
Ziwar Pasha the Egyptian premier sent a note to Lord Allenby the English high commissioner protesting a plan to create a Sudanese defense force to replace withdrawn Egyptian units. The note asserted that the ties binding Egypt and Sudan cannot be broken.
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International News Service
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Young Vigo County Leader Aims at Terre Haute Mayor
Miss Daisie Valentine president of the Vigo county council announces candidacy for Terre Haute mayor in May primaries. She may run on an independent or Democratic ticket. She says she may not win but will enjoy the run and notes she spent $7.50 to win a council seat.
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Terre Haute
Daisie Valentine
Vigo County
Miss Valentine
Mistaken identity in Linton man’s arrest
Troy A. Ham of Linton, local representative for Wilbur-Johnson Co. of Indianapolis, was mistaken for George Talkington after a 32 caliber revolver was found. Ham spent about a day in jail for alleged carrying concealed weapons after being identified in error.
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Indianapolis
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Wilbur-Johnson Co
East Michigan Street
George Talkington
Talkington
Troy
Durance Vile
Auto Bandits Face Death Penalty In Senate Action
Indiana senate passes mortgage exemption up to 2000 dollars to aid farmers while debating alleged erroneous statistics. A separate bill proposes the death penalty for automobile bandits who rob banks. The chamber also designates December 11 as Indiana day.
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International News Service
Indianapolis
State Tax Board
Lambert
Columbus
Senate
Indiana
Comic opera bus war threatened between Indiana and Ohio
Indianapolis Jan 26 A resolution by Senator Rowland H Hill calls Ohio arrests of Indiana truck drivers an unfriendly act and urges retaliation on Ohio chauffeurs The measure declares Ohio authorities actions violate the interstate commerce clause of the federal constitution
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Indiana
Ohio
Rowland H. Hill
Carthage
Town Tackles Excess Barking and Loose Dogs
Citizens complain about large numbers of barking dogs roaming the streets and chasing cars. The piece urges well-mannered dogs that know when to stay quiet and behave in public spaces.
Inquest Opens in Herrin After Latest Outbreak
Coroner Beil opened an inquest in Herrin Illinois into the deaths of Klan leader S Glenn Young deputy sheriff Thomas Ed Forbes and Omer Warren following a Saturday night clash. National Guard patrols keep the city quiet as anti Klan and Klansmen clash over the probe and grand jury timing.
Herrin Clashes End in Four Die as Militia Reasserts Control
Illinois townsfolk see four men killed in a pistol battle between Klansmen and antiKlan factions in Herrin. Mayor Anderson predicts the violence will end with the deaths of leaders S Glenn Young Ora Thomas and others. Militia patrolled streets as order returned.
Germany bans warlike material production for friends
London January 26 Germany has forbidden the manufacture of warlike material even for friendly nations, the foreign office announced.
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International News Service
London
Germany
Foreign Office
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