Miners massacre trial widens as witnesses recount Herrin horror
Marion Illinois December witnesses recount brutal mob killings in the Herrin massacre trial. Prosecutors press charges against five accused mob members while defense lawyers appear unperturbed awaiting the state's case. Witnesses describe shootings and shell confiscations at Clark and McDowell accounts. Shaffer testifies about a store raid for guns and ammunition, refusing to sell until urged by local figures.
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Coal Belt & Electric Railway
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Shaffner
Italy in near civil conflict sparks clashes across regions
Rome reports guerrilla activity resurging as fascists clash with opponents in various parts of Italy. Bombs and skirmishes disrupt streets amid mounting tension. No casualties confirmed in the brief notice.
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Wanted a Fourth Wife for Princeton Spinisters
A quirky 19th century advertisement seeks a college graduate wife to manage domestic duties, obey, and speak on call. The male narrator, Oscar Nob, insists on docility, no snoring, and no curtain lectures, offering correspondence but no postage and references from former wives.
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Oscar Woo and the Col. URLs of the Press in Bluffton
In Bluffton Indiana on December 21 a harsh exchange over Oscar Woo’s four marriages is aired. The wealthy 63 year old warns editors that one must publish or lose his future political support while another editor risks a black eye.
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Oscar
British Peeress Marries Cigar Merchant’s Helper Amid Social Shifts
London reports a romance akin to She Stoops to Conquer as Alexandra Knollys, daughter of a king’s secretary, wed Rich Checkley, a cigar merchant’s assistant. The union, noted for breaking rigid prewar social barriers, reflects changing marriage norms among the British elite.
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Checkey
Taxes distributed from December receipts in Gibson County
A report by the Gibson County auditor and county treasurer shows December taxes collected totaling 583 266.92. The report, prepared for forwarding to Indianapolis for approval, lists distributions to Columbia Township, Patton, White River Township, Montgomery Township, Barton Township, Center Township, Union Township, City of Princeton, Princeton School, Owensville, Oakland City, Galland City, Gallatin Branch, Francisco, Hazleton, Patoka, and Haubstadt with specific allocations to each.
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Highway Engineer Inspects Route 20 Traffic
H C Offutt division engineer of the state highway commission visited the city to inspect route No 20 from Jasper to Princeton via Winslow and Oakland City. He noted heavy traffic on the Oakland City to Princeton segment and said winter work would keep the road in shape for trade while securing stone and gravel to ease maintenance during high traffic periods. The improvement would speed the passage of coal from local fields to Princeton and western Gibson County.
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Oakland City Journal
Harding to grant pardons for Christmas gifts
President Harding plans Christmas pardons for a number of federal prisoners. Officials say the clemency will favor those who are eligible by serving their terms, while political prisoners likely are excluded.
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Judgment Awarded For Plaintiff Against Roecia Dr
Court records show a judgment of 1200 dollars entered against Roecia Dr in favor of the plaintiff. The amount is specified as one thousand two hundred dollars with no additional conditions stated in the fragment.
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Indiana Weather Outlook and Temperature Details
The Indiana forecast notes tonight and Friday warming trends with higher temps in the eastern areas on Friday. Wednesday records include a high near 83 and a low around 37 with partly cloudy skies. Today’s sunrise is 7 03 and sunset around 6 15.
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William Weese Fined for Assault in Circuit Court
Special Judge Thomas Duican heard the case against William Weese charged with assault and battery. The defendant pleaded guilty and the court moved to determine the extent of punishment, with testimony noting knife cuts and injuries during the alleged incident at an Emerson Street address.
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Ered Martin
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Gonrt Isdax
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Hollywood Hoards Santa Like Stocking Full of Gifts
Reading through a garbled page, the piece notes Will Hays and Hollywood figures amid Christmas references. It mentions Witt Hiley’s influence, a Robets item, and an indictment probe touching mail misuse, plus a National Education Association project using film industry assets.
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Disrupted OCR Phrase Makes Fragmentary Postal Report
Fragmentary text cites postal figures and parcels with mixed numbers and place names. It references Chicago on Monday and Christmas packages, plus totals like 6 587 806 pieces and 4910.5 tons, but OCR errors obscure full meaning.
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Algo
Osaka
Doctors decree divine Sarah give up stage
In a health related setback, authorities or medical advice prompt Sarah to retire from the stage. The notice notes a decline in health and recommends stepping back from public performance.
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Sarah
Secret session verdicts hit Bias war crimes trials
The supreme secret session today heard guilt cases under the Versailles treaty. General officers like Gallwitz and Von Below were named among those with closed proceedings. Witnesses testified but sessions remained private. hundreds of cases linger. The list includes ex Crown Prince Rupprecht, accused of deportations during the war.
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Christmas rush grips shoppers this week
Merchants report brisk pre holiday trade with stocks thinning daily. Shoppers seek best items as stores deck halls in Christmastide colors and artful displays.
World’s Fair College Rep Entertains at Hepresta Lod
A college representative from the World’s Fair College performed at Hepresta Lod with noted participant Andy Dew. The event featured ak Dellesheta at With de BX and included pecs toms 2 and oR ravzil as part of the program.
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