Charity event in Indianapolis raises funds and hopes for peace
A charity concert at 644 Welles Temple on December 28 features Brown's Vi n Ronresgerchestra with proceeds for a charity feed. In Indianapolis a failed attempt to rob a mail truck occurred near the Indiana Daily Times, as two men tried to stop Ray McGinnis who sped away with the loaded Christmas mail, avoiding gunfire.
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Welles Temple Tesday
Shenisuch’s
Sada Shan Ensley
Indianapolis
Indiana Baily Times
Ray McGinnis
McGinnis
Christmas Day News Print Delayed To Friday Night
The Saturday December 25 Daily Democrat will be printed Friday night and delivered early Saturday morning. All news and ads for Saturday’s issue must be in the office by Friday evening. Mrs J J Shryock has returned from Indianapolis with daughter Mrs Reid Culmer and family headed to California to settle there.
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Daily Democrat
J. J. Shryock
Indianapolis
Reid Culmer
Culmer
California
Indiana Coal Output Rises Sharply in 1920 report details increased production
Indiana coal production climbed nearly 28 percent in the year ending September 30, 1920, reaching 30,415,675 tons from 23,859,562 tons. The report by state mine inspector Cairy Littlejohn notes 221 major mines and 344 small mines operated, with 16,469,300 tons consumed in state and 9,946,560 tons shipped out.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Cairy Littlejohn
Littlejohn
Littlejohn Jis
Mr. Litteljohn
Clara Smith Lamon Heads Home Amid Ardmore Welcome
Ardmore, Oklahoma crowds awaited Clara Smith Lamon as she neared home after being linked to the death of Jake L. Hamon, a noted millionaire and politician. Spectators planned to meet her at the station and many anticipated a custody handoff en route to the city.
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United Press
Ardmore
Okla
Clara Smith Lamon
Jake L. Hamon
Taft Talks With Harding on Nations Program
Former President William H Taft met with President-elect Harding in Marion Ohio discussing concrete proposals for the associates of nations program. Taft is a leading cabinet speculation and potential Supreme Court vacancy candidate. Advisers expect a decision today on his role in the new administration and the feasibility of an international arms limitation agreement.
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United Frees
Marion, O
William H. Taft
Harding Lere
Taft
Supreme Court
Harding
Association of Nations
Fire destroys apartment house and two adjoining homes
Fire in Springfield Illinois last night wiped out an apartment building and two neighboring houses, causing an estimated $150000 loss and leaving many residents homeless including numerous children.
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Springfield
Ill
President Wilson Keeps Debs Pardon Policy
President Wilson has not altered his stance on pardoning Eugene v. Debs. A prior report said he would not grant clemency because Debs allegedly violated national laws. Herbert Martin of Oakland City visited Washington on business.
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United Press
Washington
Wilson
Eugene v. Debs
Debs
Herbert Martin
Oakland City
Princeton High School Football Letterees Receive Honors
The Princeton high school dismissed for Christmas holidays after exercises where the 1920 football squad received letters. Forrest Gabbert chosen captain of the 1921 eleven by the letter men, list includes Harold Webster George Funk Glenn Miller Earl Combs and others. A 14 piece orchestra performed under Miss Curry, Latin class songs, a talk on Christmas Spirit, readings and musical numbers followed.
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Princeton High School
Forrest Gabbert
Harold Webster
George Funk
Glenn Miller
Earl Combs
John Harmon
Lawrence Ziliak
Vivian Lanman
Robert Parrett
Luther Small
Robert Endicott
Clifford Haley
Leland Trippet
C. Boren
D. Graham
Charles Scull
Trains Detoured After Big Four Wreck In Petersburg
In Petersburg Indiana on December 24 a Big Four freight train derailed at Main Street. Five cars wrecked and 110 feet of track torn up due to softened roadbed from heavy rain. No injuries reported though traffic remained detoured through Friday morning.
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Petersburg
Ind
Big Four
Main Street
State Plans Wardens Network to Fight Forest Fires
A bill by the Indiana Department of Conservation would create a statewide network of fire wardens. The state would be divided into districts and sub districts with district township and county deputies authorized to make arrests to prevent fires from stubble and forests, whether accidental or malicious.
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United Press
Washington
Indiana
Department of Conservation
Stubbie
Closed season on ducks geese rabbits dates stated
The Daily Democrat quotes Richard Lieber director of the Department of Conservation approving a hunting season schedule. Wild ducks and geese may be hunted until December 31 while rabbits remain open until January 10. After January 10 the season is closed on all game.
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Daiy Democrat
Richard Lieber
Department of Conservation
Rome Blockaded as Fiume Crisis Grows
Italian troops sealed off Rome in response to Gabriel D Annunzio s hold on Fiume. The blockade aimed to conserve scarce food for fighters, foreigners faced three day evacuation, bread cards were removed, a curfew was imposed, and shops closed early.
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Presa
Rome
Italy
Gabriel D’annunzio
Fiume
Gabriel D' Annunzio
Aged couple awaits arrival of neice for Christmas
An elderly couple at the Southern station awaits the westbound train bringing their niece Eunice Westmedard and family from near Winslow. The reunion includes the niece now 23 with two young children, signaling a joyous Christmas at the Justice home near Vincennes. Brothers and sister hope to reunite too, promising a brighter holiday.
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Daily Democrat
Neice
Winslow
Vincennes
Farmers Push Extended Credit to Foreign Nations
A. L. Bradford reports that American Farm Bureau Federation president D. R. Howard urged Congress to extend credit to foreign nations in need of American exports. Howard, speaking before Senate banking and agricultural committees, claimed 1,500 farmers support aid to Germany France Austria or Russia with priority purchases and bond-backed repayment. He cited potential exports of 50 million bushels of wheat and corn plus wool as surpluses ready for sale.
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United Press
Washington
Germany
D. R. Howard
American Farm Bureau Federation
Senate Banking and Agricultural Committees
Howard
France
Austria
Russia
Kansas court rules workers receive living wage during shutdowns
United Press reports that the Kansas court of industrial relations has ruled skilled and faithful employees must be carried on payrolls at a living wage during business shutdowns. Supporters praise the fairness of the court, while critics see it as overreach limited to the Kansag flour mills.
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Washington
Kansas Court of Industrial Relations
Kansas Court
Kansas Industrial Court
Kansag
Jury Discharged in Arnstein Theft Trial in Washington
The jury trying Jures Nicky Arnstein and associates on charges of bringing stolen New York securities to Washington failed to reach a verdict and was discharged. Immediately after, Norman Boal, a Washington attorney, was rearrested but later released on bond. Hugh Malone of Patoka appeared in the city.
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Washington
Nicky Arnstein
New York
Norman Boal
Tariff Bill Delayed in Senate Amid House Dispute
In Washington on December 24 the Senate delayed the emergency tariff bill sent from the House. Senator Harrison of Mississippi blocked reading and roll call delaying action until next week. Senator McCumber of North Dakota said hearings would not be held and the bill would not be taken up by the finance committee. Secretary Houston indicated the President would veto the war finance and emergency tariff bills.
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Washington
Senate
Harrison
Dem
Miss
House
McCumber
Rep
N .D
Finance Committee
Houston
The
Treasury
Congress
Gay
Burton's idea to harness Wabash river gains interest
Dr A R Burton, longtime newspaper correspondent, proposed tapping the Wabash upstream from Mount Carmel to supply electricity to Mt Carmel Albion Fairfield and nearby Illinois towns. An Iowa reader from Newport-Gewport asked for information, suggesting promotion of river power plants.
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A. R. Burton
A. W. Worthington
Gewport
Iowa
Wabash River
Mount Carmel
Dr. Burton
Michigan
Wisconsin
Burton
Wabash
Mt. Carmel
Albion
Fairfield
Dlinois
Wife Deserter Arrested in Buckskin Mine Laborer
Sheriff Flowers arrested Andrew J. Patrick aged 46 a coal mine worker at Buckskin on a wife desertion charge based on Terre Haute information. He was returned to Terre Haute by Deputy Sheriff Compton en route to the penal farm with Fred Carey the umbrella mender who was sentenced for stealing three umbrellas from Lehrman Young in South Seminary Street.
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Flowers
Andrew J. Patrick
Buckskin
Terre Haute
Patrick
Terre’ Haute
Compton
Fred Carey
Lehrman Young
South Seminary Street
McKian Summit Man arraigned for intoxication
Jake Schafer of McKian Summit was arraigned in Justice of Peace Morton’s court on intoxication charges. He was fined $2 and costs after a late night arrest at his home by Sheriff Flowers.
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Jake Schafer
McKian Summit
Court of Justice of Peace
Morton
Flowers
Piks Hold Third Annual Charity Ball at Odd Fellows
The Piks host their third annual charity ball on Tuesday night December 28 at the Odd Fellows temple with proceeds benefiting the Elks charity fund.
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Piks
Odd Fellows Temple
The
Elks’ Charity Fund
Mrs Violet Bottoms and Daughter Visit Vincennes Return Home
Mrs Violet Bottoms and her daughter Thelma from Vincennes have finished visiting Abe Bolin and family and returned home today.
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Violet .Bottoms
Thelma
Vincennes
Abe Bolin
Christmas Eve Promises Snow in Princeton
Christmas Eve in Princeton brings anticipation of a white Christmas as grey skies hint at snow. Salvation Army baskets distributed to 84 needy families, with further outreach planned in Francisco and Oakland City. Elks plan a Christmas party for white and colored children, plus orphans from Patoka visit. Local trees and entertainments light the holiday mood.
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Princeton
Salvation Army Corps
Army
Francisco
Oakland City
The
Elks’ Lodge
Children of the Orphans
Patoka
Elks
Christmas entertainment at Fairview church
A Christmas entertainment will be held Sunday morning at 11 o clock at Fairview church. The event is presented by the primary classes of the Sunday school and all are cordially invited.
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The
First Baptist Church
Cunningham Chapel
King Station
Cty
Memorial Methodist Church
Santa Claus
Fairview Church
Young Bandit Brings Candy After Hold-up Arrest
Arthur Sager 19 was arrested in Mt Carmel for allegedly holding up a man with a revolver in Lawrenceville. Police found a twelve pound bag of candy he said he was bringing to his girl. He claimed he did not brandish the gun. The arrest followed the suspect’s worry over not delivering the candy to his girl.
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MT. Carmel
III
Arthur Sager
Lawrenceville
Mrs. G. W. Anderson and Mrs. Ed Phillips Visit Olive Peterson
Mrs. G. W. Anderson and Mrs. Ed Phillips traveled to New Albany and Louisville to visit Mrs. Olive Peterson on their trip today.
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G. W. Anderson
Ed Phillips
New Albany
Louisville
Olive Peterson
Harold Dodd Travels to Evansville for Business
Harold Dodd traveled to Evansville for business matters today. The trip involved meetings with local contacts and potential arrangements with regional partners.
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Harold Dodd
Evansville
Mrs Hodges and children visit Browns Inl for Christmas
Mrs J A Hodges and her children traveled to Browns Inland today to spend Christmas with relatives.
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J. A. Hodges
Browns, Inl
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