Water crisis in Princeton improves as Patoka rises
Water conditions in Princeton show improvement with higher Patoka river levels bringing better quality. A boiler leak at the water station was repaired and no further danger is expected. The state health department recommends lime to soften acidity while Dam Winslow dredging increases fresh water.
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Princeton
Patoka
Consumers Power Co
Winslow
State Health Department
L. A. Geupel
Water and Sewage Department
State Board of Health
Genel
City Health Board
Daily Democrat Recalls Offer of Fordson Press Aid
The Daily Democrat notes a generous offer from Byron Toney of Toney Motor Co. to run the presses with a Fordson if power failed at the light plant. The paper logs Tuesday as the day power was adequate, while Monday required strenuous effort to get the press moving.
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Daily Democrat
Byron Toney
Toney Motor Co
The
Democrat
Born to Ernests Wilhite a daughter Avanell
Ar and Mrs Ernest Wilhite announce the birth of a seven pound daughter born this morning at their Fry Branch home. Mother and baby are doing well. Born to Mr and Mrs Clarence Dines a pair of twins a boy and a girl born this afternoon at 1 o clock at 725 South Seminary.
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Ernest
Wilhite
Fry Branch
Avanell
Sirs
Clarence
Dines
Seminary
Farm Wanted for Sale Ad in Daily Democrat
Wanted advertising blurb invites farm owners to place Want ads in the Daily Democrat Want column. Readers are urged to list property to speed sales and attract rural buyers through the farm section.
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Democrat Farm
Strike appears certain over checkoff system
Terre Haute Indiana December discussions mark a possible strike as Mine operators of the Indiana association reject the United Mine Workers checkoff of $4. Secretary Aphil Penk says operators will not authorize the deduction and will back a walkout if the demand stands. John Hessler district president urges compliance and threatens action after December 13 as the last checkoff date.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Dec
Indiana
United Mine Workers
Mide
Aphil Penk
Anegn
John Hessler
Boy Charged After Playmate Killed in Accidental Gun Incident
In Lansing a 12 year old, Herman Wolffe, died of gunshot wounds from a gun held by Walter Schultz, 13. Walter says the shot was accidental. other boys accuse him of aiming at them. A coroner's jury will meet Saturday to review the case. Walter is on probation for theft prior to the incident.
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Lansing
Herman Wolffe
Walter Schultz
Walter
Wolffe
Hammond
Ind
Evansville Chamber Speaker Also Leads Kiwanis Election
Evansville secretary J. S. Johnson of the Evansville chamber of commerce will be the principal speaker at the Kiwanis Club dinner on Wednesday evening. The event will also include the regular election of officers for the coming year.
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J. $. Johnson
Evansville
Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis
County Commissioners Hear Petitions On Fords Claims
County commissioners today heard petitions concerning claims filed by Ash Script and others. Officials reviewed the matter and noted documents already on file.
Metropolitan Opera Star Gerry Barrar's Farewell Noted
New York telegram recalls Gerry Barrar relinquishing her 15 year run as Metropolitan Opera leading lady amid mixed applause and media speculation. The piece hints at a possible revival of her stage presence and mentions rumored successor Lou Tellegen and public curiosity over her future plans.
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New York
aMrie Oe
Ompias
Geraldine Barrar
Gasiy
Metropolitan
Princeton reads license ordinance for horse and motor vehicles
The Princeton city council discussed a proposed license ordinance covering commercial horse drawn and motor vehicles. It sets annual fees from 3.50 for one horse wagons to 15 for taxicabs and 10 for funeral cars, with various rates by vehicle type and tonnage.
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Princeton
Ita
Clemency Denied for Two Prisoners in State Case
ERT ANE APOLAS Ind Dec 5 Gov McCray refused clemency to two Gibson county prisoners in state institutions on recommendation of the pardon board. The men are John Frakes sentenced April 12 1922 to 1 to 5 years for petit larceny and Gilbert Falls sentenced March 23 1921 to 2 to 14 years for grand larceny.
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Apolas
Ind
McCray
Gibsons County
John Frakes
Petit Lareeny
Gilbert Falls
Praia? Lareeny
Guerrilla clashes erupt as rebels clash near Dublin
Reports from Free State Dublin say insurgents resumed guerrilla warfare on the eve of state establishment. Sixty rebels ambushed Free State forces near Cork, heavy fire and casualties reported as troops pursued through woods and countryside toward Dublin.
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Dublin
Ireland
Free State
Frees
Orrégdar, Corp
Lesberste
Otfort
Local Red Cross Effort Lists Committees and Leaders
A garbled summary notes a Red Cross canvassing effort with lists of committees and names including a general chairman and club leaders. It mentions a business section and a county club chair, with fragments indicating contributions and governance.
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Geo. Pres
Rotary
Walter
Alub
Chas
Dibson
Virgil
Moo
Mhured
County Exhibit Rules Open to Gibson County Residents
The article outlines sections of rules for a county show. Section five restricts entries to Gibson County residents who have never won a prize. Section three permits participation by any boy or girl aged 10 to 18 from any county. The aim is a spirited corn show with many exhibits and donors.
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Gibson
Remiui
Water flows over dam near Winslow
Unclear report notes water released causes river rise of about one inch. Officials inspect flow between water station and dam while lawyers discuss health implications and possible dam destruction.
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Morgan
Vetiween
Uater
Whig -Dam
Local Motor Licensing Procedures At Princeton Branch
The Princeton branch outlines steps for title certificates and license tags. Applicants must present titles when seeking licenses and transfers, with chauffeur license rules limiting under 18s. Duplicate certificates available via branch certificate card and bond requirements apply for lost titles.
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U Tai
Rollin Maxam
Princeton
Will. Assne
Leense
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Peggy Hopkins
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Kister
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