Robbery at Internal Revenue Stamps Vault Reported
A vault inside the federal building housing revenue stamps was dynamited by a bandit crew. About half a million in small denomination stamps were stolen along with $1 7500 in other items. Investigators suspect an Evansville Indianapolis gang linked to recent stamp robberies. Police expect arrests soon as agents pursue the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
Department Iine
Federal
Indianapolis
Ind
St. Paul
Evansville
Indiana Primary Ballot Authority Questioned
The text alleges that secretary Tumulty granted permission and that national committee members were authorized to act. It references Indianapolis reports and unnamed sources claiming personal authorization for ballot changes regarding the Indiana primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indianapolis
National Committee
Trapped Trollly Car Fire Injures Dozens Near Wilmette
A northbound Chicago and Milwaukee trolley derailed after leaving the rails and struck a tree and telegraph poles, overturning and catching fire. Thirty passengers were injured with some reported to be in critical condition as firemen and responders battled the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wilmette
Sone
Chicago & Milwaukee ‘Electric Railway
Uncle Joe Cannon Predicts Republican Victory in 1920
Washington report from January 7 notes Uncle Joe Cannon, aged 80, saying the Republican candidate is likely to win the presidency this year regardless of action on the Persian matter. He was at the White House on a personal matter and briefly interacted with the president, shake hands amid a press crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Joe Cannon
White House
Joe
Germany Seeks Separate Peace With Japan and Russia
Count Okuma, Japan’s premier, told interviewers that Germany has made overtures to both Japan and Russia for separate peace. The Tokio correspondent attributed Germany’s desire to finish conflicts separately to acute financial difficulties impacting Berlin.
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Okuma
Japan
Russia
London
Count Okuma
Germany
Marriage Licenses Signed In Oakland City
J Harrison and J Bryant along with Winslow are listed for marriage to Addie Kinzeman, age 21, in Oakland City. The notice records names and location of the license issuance.
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Harrison
J. ‘Bryant
Winslow
Addie Kinzeman
Oakland
City
Preach At Gospel Mission by Mr ra John Boyles
A readable fragment notes a Gospel Mission sermon by Mr ra John Boyles from Oak and City. The brief item highlights a church event and its speaker in a local religious column.
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Ra John, Boyles
of Oak and City
Explosion Felt Over Wide Area After Tank Incident
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an explosion associated with a tank incident. References mention a school, children, and several Erred phrases. The report notes the blast was felt for about 30 miles, with detection extending south toward Vincennes.
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Jae
Vincennes
Dardenelles Campaign Faces Possible Official Inquiry
London reports say General Hamilton's inquiry may probe the Gallipoli setback. General Stotford calls for an immediate government investigation of the Suvla Bay failure as the Pall Mall Gazette notes. Cabinet opinion grows critical amid labor opposition to conscription and debates in Parliament.
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London
Dardenelles
Hamilton
Stotford
War Office
Suvla Bay
Pall Mall Gazette
National Labor Congress
Dardenielles
Transfer Case Before Jury in Byrne City Ordinance Violation
The case of John Byrne charged with violation of a city ordinance, arising from a transfer dispute, proceeds on appeal. Trial history and court procedures are noted as the matter moves toward a Thursday session.
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John Byrne
Byrne
Way ‘Court
Two Nations Settlement Referred In Brief Note
A terse notice references a settlement between two nations with no further subject details. The fragment emphasizes a country pairing and administrative action without names dates or locations.
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