Ten day lay off for employes of Southern shops
The Southern Railway shops in the region will close December 21 through December 31 for a holiday lay off. About sixty eight workers are to be laid off indefinitely, with 63 at the main shops and 7 at East St. Louis. Most workers will return January 2, keeping older staff levels and wartime employment proximity.
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Southern
Central
Washington, D.C
Southern Railway
Carmen
East St. Louis
Gas Franchise Sought For Francisco Gas Supply
Claude Thompson visited Francisco yesterday to pursue a franchise for piping gas from a well drilled on the Adams farm east of town. A heavy gas flow at 410 feet depth 45 feet into the sand could supply business houses homes and industry in Francisco for a long time.
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Francisco
Ind
Claude Thompson
Adams Farm
Princeton firm to install phone alarm boxes for fire safety
The Princeton Telephone company plans to set up phone systems in fire alarm boxes to serve fire protection. The system, long contemplated, is expected to be in service soon.
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Princeton Telephone Company
Atlantic Pacific highway near Fairfield completed
The last concrete slabs were laid on the Atlantic Pacific highway near Fairfield and the road is complete to that city. It will be opened to the public within a week or ten days, with only a short gap left just north of Wayne City to be finished next year. The section will be kept in good condition.
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Mount Vernon
Dee
Fairfield
Skillet Fork
Wayne City
Dance Hall Sheik Charged With Murder in Grand Rapids
Oscar Anderson, 23, known as a cake eater and modern sheik, is charged with murdering his partner Genevieve Cimek, 17, after a dance hall outing. The mother died after hearing the news. a double funeral followed. Anderson faces trial for the homicide.
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Oscar Anderson
Sheik
Tragedy at Wallaceburg Farmhouse Fire Claims Seven Lives
In a Wallaceburg Ontario residence a family tragedy cost two women and five children their lives. Firefighters report most fatalities found in the kitchen near the door as the roof collapsed, suggesting a desperate bid to escape.
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Wallacebur
Smothers
Girl Fatally Wounded In Accidental Revolver Incident
In Brazil Indiana Susie Mishler 17 was shot in the abdomen when a revolver in the hands of Albert Johnson 17 of Clinton was discharged at her home as they prepared to go to a basketball game. Johnson feared locals would assault him and was locked up after the tragedy though the girl had little chance of recovery.
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Brazil
Ind
Dec
Susie Mishler
Albert Johnson
Clinton
Johnson
Welcome for McDonald London Arrival Draws Cheers
Ramsey MacDonald arrived from Wales to cheers from thousands who hailed him as key to winning heavy labor votes. The scene in London reflected public support for the new prime minister and his leadership.
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London
Pec
Ramsey McDonald
Wales
Baldwin Ministry Beaten Amid Resignation Rumors
London reports Prime Minister Baldwin will consult colleagues this weekend to decide when to present resignation. The exact timing for the Conservative government to step down remains unsettled as the crisis continues.
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London
Dec. S
Baldwin
Indiana Forecast Sees Rain Likely Weekend
Unsettled weekend with probable rain Saturday night or Sunday. Temperatures little changed near 57 high and mid thirties low. Today at 6 am 51 with sunset 4 30 and sunrise 6 54.
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Indiana
Hazleton Officers Elected for 1923 in Wazleton
Hazleton chapter 0. E. of Hazleton elected officers for 1923 on December 12. Names include Worthy Matron Eunice Trippett, Worthy Patron H N Weir, Associate Matron Girthel Mason, Secretary Mrs. Fred Steelman, Treasurer Mrs. T T Thorne, Conductress Mrs. Eugene Boyer, Associate Conductresses Flo Arthur and Mrs. David Arthur.
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Wazleton
Ind
Hazleton
Eunice Trippett
H. N. Weir
Girthel
Fred Steelman
T. T. Thorne
Eugene Boyer
Flo Arthur
Automobile Makers See Record Year Ahead in 1924
Three leading manufacturers told United Press that federal tax reductions likely and optimistic demand will lift 1924 output to or beyond 1928, the industry's best year to date. The Detroit report notes high expectations for a revival following tax policy changes.
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Detroit
Dec
United Press
Princeton Quota Finances Bridge Dedication In Gibson County
Princeton Advertising club funds cover Hazleton bridge dedication expenses and $200 for Princeton's share. The $300,000 project, part of the Dixie Bee Line celebration, will be a holiday for observers but business should continue. Weather permitting, the bridge dedication aims to be a major Gibson county event.
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Princeton
Dixie Bee Line Association
Hazleton Bridge
Indiana
Terre Haute
Vigo County
Evansville
Vanderburg County
Gibson
Knox
Hazleton
Patoka
Gibson County
Princeton Advertising Club
Commerce Taylor
Advertising Club
Chamber of Commerce
Fatal auto crash near Vincennes claims two locals
John Lovell was killed and Frank Boyles seriously injured when their car overturned in a ditch while racing another vehicle on the route from Washington to Vincennes Indiana. The incident occurred this morning as the men, residents of Vincennes, were en route from Washington.
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Vincennes
Ind
John Lovell
Frank Boyles
Washington
President Victory Clubs Expanding in Indiana
National Democratic Chairman Cordell Hull oversees six thousand Victory Clubs nationwide and appoints local presidents. Earl M. Miller is named Princeton county treasurer and will organize the Princeton Patoka township club for Gibson County, with other Gibson posts to follow as assignments are made. Citizens are asked to notify The Daily Democrat of new appointees.
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United States
Indiana
Earl M. Miller
Trinceton
Miller
Princeton
Patoka Township
Gibson County
Daily Democrat
Evans Resigns as Marion County Prosecutor In Indianapolis
William Parker Evans resigns as Marion county prosecuting attorney to Governor McCray, citing conflict with indictments against McCray. Evans, McCray’s son in law, says he resigns not over merit but to avoid responsibility for the cases.
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Indianapolis
William Parker Evans
Marion County
McCray
Evans
Knox County Prisoner Confesses in Coalmont Bank Robbery
Prosecutor Young announced a Knox county jail confession detailing the Coalmont bank robbery weeks ago in Vincennes Indiana. The raid netted $4,400 with $1,400 taken by the two entry men and $3,000 divided among five others. The confessor's identity was not disclosed.
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Vincenxes
Ind
Young
Knox County
Coalmont
Woman Bank Robber Holds Up Fostoria Clerks
A well dressed woman about 25 to 30 years walked into the Ohio Savings and Loan bank in Fostoria Ohio and robbed two girl clerks of about 2000 dollars before vanishing. The manager had not yet arrived.
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Fostoria
Ohio
Ohio Savings and Loan Bank
Southeast Region Visitors and Local Updates
Mr and Mrs George Dickmeyer of Haubstadt visited Ott Harbison and family Sunday. Albert Hasselbrink and family spent Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Fred Hasselbrink. Henry Subling is reported sick at his home southeast of town. Derwood Townsend, once confined by a foot injury, is again able to attend school.
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George Dickmeyer
Haubstadt
Ott Harbison
Albert Hasselbrink
Fred Hasselbrink
Henry Subling
Derwood Townsend
Bonus Enactment Seen Despite Tax Disputes
Washington reports show Congress nearly united on passing a bonus law though tax reforms split party lines. Leaders expect lower income cuts and amusement tax abolition in the next program as Chairman Green vows steady work on tax legislation.
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Green
Wars and Means Committee
Revival Attends Princeton Churches Draw Large Crowds
Princeton hosts active revival season with multiple churches reporting rising attendance and many professions of faith. At General Baptist church six youths altar calls. United Brethren notes 37 convertions. First Baptist features Evangelists Hoskins and Klein. First M E holds strong close with songs and sermons. schedule includes Sunday services and a cantata Joseph Monday night.
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Princeton
General Baptist Church
Lamb of God
Evangelist Earls
First Baptist Church
Evangelist Hoskins
Jesus
Hoskins
Thomas
M. E
Prof
I Litchfield
Holy
Evangelist Klein
Joseph
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Princeton Evening News
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Agenevieve Cimek
M’donald
Hazleton News
David Arthur
J. J. Thomas
Rhoda Decker
Columbus Morrison
Danville
Chas. G. Taylor
White River
President Victory Club
CH. Hull
National Democratic Victory Organization
National Democratic
Cordell Hull
Congress
Coolidge
Tain
U. B. Church
M. E. Church
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