Pennsylvan ia coal export tax sparks Illinois dissent
Illinois opposes a Pennsylvania coal export tax and a Babson report on U S business conditions discusses how New York Pennsylvania Ohio and other states are recovering from the slump. The piece notes sectoral gains in steel coal carpets and textiles with bankers wary of lower interest rates in 1923.
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Roger We ‘Babson
United States
Ehis
New
York
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Ohio
England
Babgan
New .York
Bridgeport
Connecticut
Akron
New York City
Kirchner Hosts Kansas High School Team Dinner in Paris
Chas Kirchner and O W Vande vanter hosted Kansas high school basketball players Tuesday evening in Paris. A three course chicken dinner was served at six. Patriotic decorations and table appointments were used. Also present were Prof. C B Miller Coach A L McCall and Dr H H Maddox. The event fulfilled hosts promise after two Charleston victories on the Kansas floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Kirchner
O. W. Vandevanter
Kansas
Kirchner
C. BE. Miller
A. 8. McCall
H. H. Maddox
Charleston
Fire damages Martinsville home in North Fork area
Fire at the former residence of O. M. Mauk near North Fork West of town occurred about 4 o clock Wednesday. John Sharp was in St. Louis at the time when Mrs. Sharp and children barely escaped. The blaze, blamed on a defective flue, left the home uninhabitable. A sister of deputy sheriff Myler Faunce had her funeral in Casey today after a long illness.
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Martinsville
John Sharp
Real Estate Transfers Listed With Names and Sums
A series of property transfers is recorded including Parker Davison to John E Carpenter 110 acres for 5500 dollars and Frank L Miller to Walter Whitton Casey lot for 1000 dollars. Other transfers include Samuel H Bradley to William H Bradley Auburn lots First National Bank Martinsville to G J Baird Martinsville lot for 1000 dollars and Eliza I Flowers to Wassetth McKenzie Marshall lot for 650 dollars.
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Parker Davison
John E. Carpenter
Frank L. Miller
Walter
Whitton
Casey
Samuel H. Bradley
William H. Bradley
Auburn
National
Bank of
Martinsville
G. J. Baird
George. Crumbo
W. Weir
Nelite
John M. _Hollenbeck
Hattie Gossett
Alvin Shore
Eliza
I. Flowers
Wassetth McKenzie
Marshall
Utah Officials Arrested for Smoking in Public
Ernest Ramésberger Republican national committeeman for Utah, Warar Newhouse of American Smelting and Refining, and J. C. Lynch local capitalist were arrested in Salt Lake City on February 21 charged with violating the state anti cigarette law by smoking cigars in a public place.
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Salt
Lake Ity
Utah
Ernest Ramésberger
Rar Newhouse
American Smelting, and, Refining Company
J. C. Lynch
Westfield News Notes Local Moves and Births
Westfield reports several relocations as Adams and Everett Parker head to Gary Indiana for work. Bert and Mary Melton move to Decatur for railroad jobs. Burton Parker returns from Indianapolis winter stay. Eugene Luthe visits Mattoon for parental time. Finney family to Charleston. Hershel Lewis ships hogs to Indianapolis market. Local couples welcome two newborn girls and a son. Deaths include Mrs. Joel Couley and Roscoe Lowery with services in Charleston and Westfield. Westfield Township high school wins Clark County basketball title at Martinsville.
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Westfield Harry. Adams
Everett Parker
Gary
Ind
Bert Melton
Decatur
Indianapolis
W. H. Strader
Boebel
Melford Strader
Herman Waters
Elmer Luther
Dona Jean
Frank Lewis
H. C. Walker
Charleston
Joel Couley
Westfield
Christian Church
Len Ralston
California
Ralston
Roscoe Lowery
Westsfield
Methodist Church
B. B. Petty
Maple Hill
Westfield Township
Martinsville
Four Hurt as Car Hits Train at National Highway Crossing
Herbert Gormong aged 65 and his wife Hettie were seriously injured when his car struck a train engine on the Big Four crossing at National highway. Passenger Charles Armstrong and Della Smith suffered severe bruises. The Gormongs were taken to a Terre Haute hospital. other family members remained uninjured. The train was backing away from the station and Gormong said he did not see the engine until it was too late to stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Gormong
Youngstown
Hettie Gormong
Gormong
Big Four
Charles Armstrong
Della Smith
Merchants Expand Window Displays at Brandenstein Bros
Brandenstein Bros. yesterday changed their front display by replacing two small windows with two large glass windows. The modification creates much better display space for advertising.
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Brandenstein’ ‘Bros
Fire damages James Dunn residence roof
Fire destroys the roof of James Dunn's residence with little other damage reported Monday. The blaze caused significant roof loss but limited interior harm. Authorities investigated the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Dunn
James Dest Resi
Marshall Township High to Present The Charm School
Marshall Township High School's Junior TM class will stage The Charm School at the Pythian Theatre on March 13 and 14. The school notes the play marks the first time the production is acted locally, with Donald Howell as Austin Bevans and Miss Mary Cole reading the boarding school character.
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Marshall Township- High
Pythian Theatre
More High
It Igan
Donald Howell
Livestock Men Plan Future Cooperative Farm Work
Clark county farm bureau holds a Wednesday meeting at the courthouse with about 200 farmers, aiming to boost livestock and dairy farming via a Producers Commission Firm in Indianapolis. A Martinsville banquet followed, with plans for another meeting March 5 at the English Hotel in Indianapolis.
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Clark County
Indianapolis
D. L. Swanson
Scott Meiks
Fide
V. Vahiman
E I. Pilchard
Ford Nibble at Muscle Shoals Fails to Hook
Washington dispatch reports Congress backing Muscle Shoals despite critics calling it watchful waiting. Ford’s push for the project revived Niagara comparisons as debates over cost and value continued amid stalled development and government exposure. A Springfield bonus decision meanwhile stalls with two justices disqualified.
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FORD
Muscle Shoals
J. H. Jones
Washington, D. C
Congress
South
Niagara
Tennessee River
Henry Ford
Detroit
United States
Casey to Hold Soybean and Sweet Clover Day
An all day program at Casey township high school on March 8 features forenoon talks on soybeans led by Hackleman from the university and an afternoon session on sweet clover with Dr. Baurer of the university. Local men participate and a seed exchange is planned. Women have a special program with Miss Weldon, university specialist, in two sessions. A daily meeting will be held the night of March 8 at Martinsville community high school.
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Casey Township
Community High School
Martinsville
Marshall Girl Weds in Louisiana Quiet Ceremony
Miss Mary Isabelle Mitchell married Mr. W. D. Goode in a quiet Thursday evening ceremony at the Presbyterian pastor's study in Lake Charles Louisiana. Rev Hines officiated. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs R J Mitchell of Margaret Place, wore navy poiret twill. The couple left for Texas on their honeymoon and will reside at 21 0 June Avenue Nergeret Place in St. Charles Louisiana.
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Mary Isabelle Mitchell
W. D. Goode
Presbyterian Church
Edu Goode
Ernest ‘Anderson
Rev. Hines
Presbyterian’ Church
Houston
Galveston
Texas
Lake Charles
Byrn
Marshall
Arbor and Bird Days Set by Governor Small
Governor Small designated Friday, April 13, and Friday, October 26 as Arbor and Bird days. The proclamation sets these days for state observance and related activities.
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Finois By
Card of Thanks for Rev. Hiram Huston Deceased
The friends and relatives of Rev. Hiram Huston express their thanks to all who were kind and helpful during their hour of sorrow.
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Hiram Huston
Collier Sentenced to 1 to 14 Years for Check Forgery
Harlin Collier was sentenced by Judge Partlow in Paris circuit court to 1 to 14 years in Chester penitentiary after pleading guilty to check forgery. Sheriff Turner had captured Collier here as he carried out check schemes among Marshall merchants.
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Harlin Collier
Partlow
Paris
Chester
Turner
Collier
Marshall
Community Notes From West York and Surrounding Towns
A long list of local visits and family events from West York and nearby areas. Residents including Earl Wood of Louisville and William Holmes of Indianapolis stop by relatives and old friends. Funeral attendance for Mrs. Will Hand of Terre Haute is noted along with several local visitors and birthday dinner at Mrs. Aaron Reynolds.
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James Lindley
Robinson
Earl Wood
Louisville
Carrie Nidey
William Holmes
Indianapolis
Amanda Burner
Advance
Dollie Buckner
J. N. Lindley
Marshall
Merrick Cox
Fred Guyer
Vermilion Grove
Thelma
R. L. Bell
Paris
Will Hand
Terre Haute
Hand
Ella Hand
Albert Guyer
Ira Hand
Guy Hand
Alma Evans
Harry Bennett
Richard
Gaze
Clem Beal
Elvina Layton
Rodney Bell
F. Seymour
Aaron Reynolds
D. D. Reynolds
Palestine
Emma Moore
Harper Reynolds
Ernest Buckner
Portersville
Samuel Cullop
Marriage Licenses Issued to Casey and Martinsville Couples
Virgil Simpson aged 24 and Fern Barr aged 24 of Casey. Harold W. Claypool 21 of Marshall to Irene Combs 22 of Martinsville. Russell Clough 26 of Martinsville to Santha Mobley 23 of Hume. Frank Young 33 of Terre Haute to Mettie Oder 30 of Terre Haute.
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Virgil Simpson
Casey
Fern
Barr
Harold W. Claypool
Marshall
Irene Combs
Martinsville
Russell Clough
Martinsvile
Santha Mobley
Hume
Frank Young
Terre Haute
Mettie Oder
Topsy Turvy Car Skids Into Ditch Near Terre Haute
Four men including Frank Machlan and Clay Wallace were riding from Terre Haute Saturday night when their car skidded on slick pavement, rolled over in a ditch but left all occupants unharmed.
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Frank Machlan
Farmer Williams
Clay Wallace
Fred Cork
Terre Haute
Eastern Illinois District Basketball Tournament in Paris Gym
The Eastern Illinois District Basketball Tournament will be held in the Paris high school gym on March 1 to 3. Schedule lists morning and evening games including Casey versus Arcola, Hindsboro versus Ashmore, Charleston versus Paris, and more across Friday and Saturday rounds to determine final standings.
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Paris High School
Casey
Arcola
Hindsboro
Ashmore
Charleston
Paris
Westfield
Newman
Charleston T. C
Marshall
Chrisman
Kansas
P. m
Martinsville
Oakland
Metcalf
Hume
Persey
Seminal
Road debate fuels Illinois legislature over bonds and police power
Springfield reports a tense session as lawmakers discuss hard roads waterways and highway police. Delegations from the Albion Charleston route press for road construction bonds while the senate hears bitter clashes over a state police bill with industry leaders and labor voices split on enforcement and the Herrin riots.
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Springfield
Illinois
C. P. and
St. L
Roads Committee of the House
Shanahan
Senate
Mills
Virginia
Senator Dunlap
Champaign County
Victor Olander
Ilinois
Dayton
Colorado
Royal Nz Allen
Chicago ‘Motor Clubd
Ez Crabtree
Mllinois Bankers Association
EL Cy Hedrick
Minois Manufacturers Association
Frank A. McCarthy
Yabor
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Geage
Ric Babson
Babyon
Kansas Journal
Clayton
Marshall ‘Township High ‘School
Hearti Manager of Producers Says
Jones
Super
Ill
State Supreme Court
Cartwright
Louisiana
Mickie
West
Romeo
Joe
Henne
Rage West York
M. BE. Church
Seymour Hurst
34Th
Albion-Charleston
Capitol
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