ClaRk Phillips Escapes From Los Angeles Jail
Clara Phillips, convicted in the Alberta Meadows murder, escaped from the Los Angeles equity jail after sawn bars and a rooftop drop. Authorities report a rope likely aided the exit and suspect she fled toward the border while investigation widens to identify possible accomplices or witnesses.
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Los ‘Angeles
Dee
Amour Phillips
Phillips
Iis
Alperta Meadows
Peggy Caffee
Caffee
Peggy
Dennis Manning
Hammer
Clara Phillips
Los Angeles, Nee
Clarra Phillips
Los Angeles
Alberta Meadows
Adams Geiske Wedding Unites Patoka Couples
Miss Elva M. Adams and Lester Geiseke, both prominent in Patoka, wed at 7:45 this morning at the Methodist parsonage with Rev. Davies officiating. Bride is daughter of Homer and Mrs Adams. groom is son of Charles Geiseke. They will resume residence in Patoka after a short wedding trip.
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Elva M. Adams
Lester Geiseke
Patoka
Davies
Homer Adams
Sroom
Charles Geiseke
Gibson County Red Cross Visiting Nurse Fund Drive
Citizens support Gibson county Red Cross fund for the visiting nurse and Anti-Tuberculosis Association. Local canvassers in Princeton plan house to house solicitation with committees named to secure contributions. Half of the funds stay for local needs while the rest supports the national and international disaster relief effort.
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Gipson
Kk Pnvdigh
Red Cross
Anti-Tubarculosis Association
Gibson County
National Fund
Princeton
Operators Present Plan To Settle Coal Disputes
Operators in the coal industry propose a threefold reform to wage negotiations. Each of 15 districts would set its own scales, a federal arbitration board would arbitrate unresolved disputes, and wage agreements would include a flexible scale to foster free competition among districts. The plan seeks to curb a uniform wage policy seen as harming operators and calls for district wage bodies to meet in January 1923 to negotiate new scales by April 1, 1923.
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Chicago
Joint Conference of
United ‘States
United Mine Workers of America
Windiana
Operabakawho
Hearing vs Gibson Livestock Co trial nears completion
Circuit Court proceedings show the Hearing case against the Gibson Livestock Co and related defendants, underway since Monday, nearing completion this afternoon as the trial wraps up.
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Gibson Livestock Co
Divorce suit filed in cruel and inhuman treatment case
Grace Gears filed for divorce against Melvin Gears alleging cruel and inhuman treatment in the current action. Court records show the petition was submitted today seeking separation and related relief.
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Grace Gears
Melvin “Gears
Sheriff Robb Faces Post-Election After Double Homicide
Des Moines reports recounts Polk County Sheriff Will Robb known as a former chaplain, who hanged Weeks and Cross for murder, later losing a congressional race. Robb vows to preach again despite threats and public backlash, urging Universal Loy. He remains a beacon to his supporters while jobless in January.
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Des Moines
Congress
Polk County
Goldier
Winifred
Robb
168 Infantry
Fort
Madigan Penitentiary
Princeton Water Supply Restored After Raindown Dilutes Mineral Waters
Rain-fed inflow to Patoka river mixed with Pike county mineral waters as Consumers' Power Co returns to normal operation after boiler fixes. State health and conservation officials assess preventing future trouble. investigators from the state observatory and health board toured the river up to Winslow with results to be released on return.
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Princeton
Noyomat
Patoka River
Pike County
Consumers’ Power Co
State Board of Health
State Conservation Department
John Cc. Diggs
State Observation Department
L. A. Guepel
State’ Board of Health
Patoka
Winslow
Initiation at Rebekah Lodge on State Street
Fragmented notice reports an initiation at the Rebekah Lodge located on State Street in what seems to be a local event. Details are unclear but the item references a lodge initiation ceremony.
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Rebekah
Community duty urged to buy Christmas Seals now
Stop look listen. The above statements are true if you buy Christmas Seals. They are the means by which the fight is carried on in this county. It is your duty to yourself and the community to help.
Dairy Firms Fight Evidence On Telephone Ties In Milk Suit
In Indianapolis on December 6 a defense attorney pressed to admit telephone communications among dairy firms as evidence in the state milk trust case. Bell Telephone Co managers reported their call records were destroyed, while an Indianapolis accountant tried to show price‑setting secrecy. Sugar Creek Creamery and Central States officials testified they faced strong pressure to join price fixes.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Telephone
Bell. Telephone, Co
Muncie
Prankfort
Lesh
Sugar Creek Creamery Co
Central States Co
Indiana
Ling
Bond Issues Totaling 108100 Set for Five Roads in Gibson County
Indiana officials announced a December 18 hearing in Princeton to consider bond issues totaling 108100 for five Gibson county road projects. The plan includes 28000 for the William Chappell Road and funds designated for the Frank Englehart road among others.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Dees
Gibson ‘ ‘County
Princeton
State
Frank Englehart
William
Chappell-Road
Conference delegates push for freedom of Dardanelles passage
Amibaissador Richard Child reports amid calls to conserve delegates. America seeks shipping rights and freedom for merchant and war vessels. Allies agree to close Turkey-Russia rifts and unite on Dardanelles fate with conditional strait freedom for warships if Turkey blocks fortifications.
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Lauzanne
Dee G. Amibaissador
Richard Child
America
Dardenelles
Poth
Turkey
Bury
Arrest for Dip Net Use Reported in Local Run
A terse chronicle notes an arrest for using a dip net during a fishing run. Witnesses describe a group observe the event as a vehicle drove away with fish observed in the stream. Details remain unclear while authorities investigate the incident.
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Albert
Shabert
Wass
Alis
Democrats Hold Narrow Edge in Regional Meeting
In Owensville and Princeton area names Douglas Jesse Thompson Dunlap Fisch r Thomp son Fthson appear among Democrats with one exception for Mr. Douglas. The report lists several individuals across Fort Heuskn and Somerville in a party roster.
Tuberculosis Death Rates in 1921 Registration Area
The 1921 tuberculosis death rate in the U S registration area fell to 84 states showing their lowest rates except Utah. The area recorded 84. per 100 000 in 1921 versus 114.2 in 1920 with about 88 000 deaths. Estimated countrywide deaths were 107 000 to 109 000 with adjusted rates 89 7 per 100 000 and crude 140 2 per 100 000.
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United States Department of Commerce
United ‘States
Utah
United States
First cold wave brings hard coal famine to homes
Reports from the fuel distributor and Weather bureau indicate a broad cold spell spreading from the Midwest to the Atlantic seaboard. The upheaval tightens heat shortages as households face shortages of coal and colder conditions across several interior points this winter.
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Washington
Midwest
Weather Bureau
Atlantic ‘Seaboard
Two pilots killed in Fokker aircraft crash formation
Report states Major Gearhart guided the Fokker plane during a formation flight when steering gear failed. The aircraft veered toward the ground, causing two officers to be killed as spectators watched the accident unfold.
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Avhiew ‘Aypur
Gromia
Fokker
Gearhart
Eli
Rotary Club Event Delights Ladies At Hotel Kida
Tuesday evening at 6:30 Rotary members entertained their ladies at Hotel Kida dining room with a dinner and entertainment. A. B. Radcliff and Robt. A. Woods led the program with music by pupils and a short store review for Gibson county Red Cross efforts presented by Edith Ross and county nurse. Rev. Gyuwk Harrimen spoke on the meaning of Rory. the evening was enjoyed by all.
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Rotary
Nellie
Young
Alvan Lievienya
Gibson County
Great Lakes Storm Endangers Vessels and Crews
Reports from maritime circles say the Steamer W. H. Sawyer and two barges, laden with lumber, are overdue amid one of the worst December storms in Great Lakes history. Also missing are two other steamers as a 60 mile blizzard rages, threatening crew safety and navigation.
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W. H. Sawyer
Great’ Lakes
Sawyer
Sayer
Peace Echoes Across Washington D C Amid War Reflections
Fragmentary wartime caption recalls peace sentiments in Washington D C. The brief text hints at reflections on the United States, its soldiers, and a desire for peace amid conflict.
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Washingto
Pat
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