Flood Waters Rise As Rain Lashes City
Heavy rains last night pushed rivers toward flood stages, threatening a severe flood. Water flooded southeast neighborhoods, sewers failed, and streets from Race to Seminary were inundated. A collapsed sewer on Gibson Street caused cave ins near Fowler home, with risk of further damage.
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Wiere
Race
Ohio Street
Raece
Seminary
Stout Street
Stormont Avenue
Gibson Street
Poe
Fowler
South Dibson Street
Indiana Flood Threat Eases But Regions Face Rising Rivers
In Indiana a frost forecast and fair weather may prevent widespread flooding statewide. Gov ernment meteorologist J. H. Armington says the lower state will flood in places with already swollen streams. Five inches of rain in four days around Vincennes has rivers near the banks and out of their channels while White River at Indianapolis remains safe.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
J. H. Armington
Vincennes
Floods Hit Western Indiana Towns and Roads
Floodwaters inundate the western Indiana Lowlands with the Wabash River above flood stage at 16 feet and Lafayette river at three feet over crest. Rain persists with warnings issued though a freeze may halt the rise. roads are blocked as water covers highways and flooding spans Bluffton areas.
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Baidiana
Wertherman Morey
Lafayette
Bluffton
Wabash River Rises to 20.1 Feet at Mt Carmel
Special report from Mt Carmel shows the Wabash River rising nearly one foot Thursday night reaching 20.1 feet. Officials say the level may pass the old record of 24.5 feet as reports from upstream stress the crest could be higher.
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MT. Carmel HL
Uiat Point
Stresin
White River Flood Threatens Indiana Farmlands
The east and west forks of the White River surged beyond banks in southern Indiana. Worthington’s west fork climbed three inches an hour amid heavy rains last night, threatening thousands of acres of farmland as rivers flood the lowlands.
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Washtangton
Tad
Oth
White River
Indiana
Worthington
Prepare for Trouble in West Virginia
Charleston dispatch reports state police enroute to posts across fields as strike tensions rise. Non union workers reportedly ignore calls to join. open shop miners push production. walkouts planned in Mingo County and Pike County Kentucky. Kanawha operators to offer a 36 percent wage cut for union workers on an open shop basis.
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Charleston
W. Va
Naiion
Mingo County
Pike County
Kanawha Operaiators
Police Patrol Rivers In Motor Boats In Flooded Fort Wayne
Floodwaters on Maumee St. Joseph and St. Marys rivers prompt Fort Wayne police to patrol in motor boats to aid residents in Lakeside Spy Run and Nebraska as basements flood and Baltes Avenue areas floodwater rises from recent rains.
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Wayne
Ind
Maumee
St. Joseph
St. Mary's
L Lakeside
Spy Run
Nebraska
Bloomingdale
Lakeside
Baltes Avenue
Divorce cases filed in Gibson Circuit Court
The Gibson Circuit Court saw two new divorce filings this afternoon. The first, Bessie Cook vs Fol, accuses failure to provide and notes the defendant is a habitual drunkard, seeking restoration of her maiden name. The second, Wilhite vs Wilhite, alleges cruel treatment and prompting a divorce.
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Cook
Gibsomweircuit
Nani
Ssessie Spershal
Family reunion after 35 years reaches city
John Kegsler, his son, and sister Mrs. Pete Bholiver of Macond Sax kaehewian Cmiarda arrived in the city to visit cousin Joe Kunkle and family. The gathering marks the first meeting with Alon Whinkie in 35 years since he was 12.
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John Kegsler
Pete Bholiver
Macond
Saxkaehewian
Cmiarda
Joe Kunkle
Alon Whinkie
Jail birds escape during Lawrenceville jail delivery
A jail delivery at Lawrenceville, VL, ended with inmates breaking out of the outer cars and fleeing. An old Ford touring car was found abandoned near the jail, and authorities suspect outside inmates aided by sawed jail bars.
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Lawrenceville
Clothing plant expansion eyed amid factory plans
The Marx and Haas Clothing Factory at Mr Camapel plans to enlarge its operations. Manager Philip Fishni says the plant now employs about 250 women and may increase output to 500 if market conditions justify the move.
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Marx & Haas
Camapel
Philip Fishni
Grave murder discovery in Posey County near Paul Maier Farm
A grave is found two or three days old on the Paul Maier farm along the dine road in Posey County Point township. The hole measures six feet long and three feet wide with signs of digging, back water surrounding the spot, and skiff prints indicating recent activity near the site.
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Posey County
Paul Maier
Dine
Teacher Elsie Miller Jey Injured In Vincennes Crash
Wet pavements caused automobiles to skid leading to a late Tuesday crash in Vincennes. Miss Elsie Miller Jey, a Decummsel school teacher, suffered a severely wrenched digek find sother nite as a big auto driven by George Farrell hit a car driven by Mrs. J E. A. Marple at a street intersection. Witnesses say both drivers tried to avoid the collision.
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Vincennes
Elsie Mil Jey
Decummsel School
Miller
George Farrell
J E. A. Marple
Doctors Debate Parentage of Twin Siblings’ Heir
In Chicago, doctors clash over whether Franty Blazek is Rosa Blazek’s son or the offspring of both deceased Siamese twins. Probate court will decide which parentage affects a $100,000 estate. Rosalia and Josefa Blazek were world famous for their conjoined birth.
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Chicago
Epprher
Tharp
Rosa
Josefa Blazek
Benjamin Beakstone
Ffranty
W. T. Briges
Ranty
Josefa
Pice
Caeuha
Slovakia
Vrants
Fortane
Frank
Drr. Breakstone
Fey
Josse Rose
Mindy Sisters
Newport
Oriza
Maddien
Doddieu
Helen
Judith
North Carolina
Millie
Christine
Roselia
Josepha
Miner Narrow Escape in Bruceville Mine
Fat Fielder, a machine man from Vincennes, narrowly escaped death after a coal fall struck his head and shoulders at the Bruceville Mine. The injury was stopped when the coal hit the machine, likely saving his life.
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Fat Fielder
Vincennes
Bruceville
Fielder
Speeding Fine Charged In City Court Case
Hiden Evans of Winslow appeared before Mayor Niemelier and pled guilty to speeding in city limits and driving with a monster open condition. He was fined 14 dollars on each charge, total 40 dollars, paid to his father. Affidavits mention a crash that killed Charles Paul Hick near Francisco.
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Hiden Evans
Winslow
Niemelier
Evans
Buttdmint Auing Dadgel
South Main Street
Evais
Charles Paul Hick
Arthur
Pike County
Fraucisca
Poliiek
Ira Coleman
Ralph McDonald
Myansville
Main Street
Troy
Pettinger
Trollick
Ireland becomes a free state under British empire
The Trish Tree state formed with King George granting royal assent and the house of lords approving the peace treaty. Ireland will be a free state within the British commonwealth but civil war tensions rise from De Valera followers, threatening unity beyond six counties.
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London
George
House of Lords
Action of Commons
Ireland
Trelane
Toister
Eamon de Valera
Tragic creek death of Mildred Meagher sparks inquiry
A fragmentary report notes the death of seven year old Mildred Meagher found clinging to a tree by a creek near Crawfordsville. Witnesses describe children tossing tin cans as the bark collapsed, pulling them into the current. local families Willian Mengber and Gordon are mentioned in the chaotic account.
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Crawfordsville
Mildred Meagher
Gordon
Suri
Willian Mengber
Baltwell and Baltzell Appoint Dale as New Partner
The law firm Baltwell and Baltzell announces that on April dist A Dale will become a member of the firm by will change. The notice signals a formal partnership development within the firm.
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Baltwell & Baltzell
Daleby
Fights and Scraps in Old Courtyard Days
A reminiscence recalls a fatal courtyard fight near the courthouse after a postwar Saturday. Hicks killed Strong with a brick and claimed self defense. the incident highlights rough bars and late nineteenth century brawls plus a comic tale of John McIlhenney’s saloon misadventure and violent bravado.
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Princeton
Hicks
Strong
Ficks
Tie
Trishman
John McIlhenney
John
Ed Martins
Railroads Condemned by Commission Over Repair Costs
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that the Pennsylvania and New York Central railroads inflated repair costs by outsourcing work to third parties. The decision supported labor unions alleging plant shutdowns and shifted repairs to affiliated firms during guarantee periods to avoid losses.
Bandits Raid Women's Card Party In Chicago
Thirteen intruders invaded Mrs. Julia Magden's home during a card party, robbing six guests of about $10,000 in cash and jewelry, shooting a roomer who tried to intervene, and escaping after forcing entry. A caller asked about the party's price during the incident.
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Citgcago
Julia Magden
Mirty
French Recognize American Claims on Rhine Occupation Costs
Paris notes that France recognizes the validity of American claims to a share of costs for the army of occupation on the Rhine. The note does not grant priority payments on equal terms with allies. France expresses regret that American troops are being withdrawn from the Rhine.
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Herrick
France
Euch
Rhine
Mother Held in Baby Death Case in Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne Indiana March 81 Mrs Estella Kloepper 91 was arrested today on a charge of poisoning her four month old baby on March percent She denied the charge stating the infant was poisoned while she was at a grocery store She raised the alarm and said she found a scrap of paper near the baby's crib reading A revenge
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Estella Kloepper
Washout at King station halts rail traffic briefly
Heavy rain Friday night caused a washout on the E. & L. T. railway at King station. Trains were diverted around the washout over a siding with little delay, and the damaged track was repaired this morning.
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E. LT
King Station
Wilson Declares Candidacy for Congress in First District
William E F Wilson former county clerk and 1920 Democratic candidate formalized his bid for congressional nomination. He mailed the candidacy declaration after a telephone talk with Judge L N Savage who said Judge Ralph H Roberts decided not to run at the First District Democratic meeting.
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Evansville
Ind
William EF. Wilson
Congress
Wilson
L. N.savage
Rockport
Ralph H. Roberts
Savage
Roberts
Mine Strike Begins Tonight as Miners Prepare to Walk Out
Indianapolis March 31 Coal production will stop at midnight in three fourths of mines and 100000 miners will drop their picks as a new wage contract is sought. President John L. Lewis says 6000 of 7500 US and Canada mines will close with no violence expected. Government efforts to convene a conference are too late.
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Indianapolis
Ind
John L. Lewis
United States
Canada
Lewis
Kansas Industrial Court
Kansas
Southwestern Kentucky
Last Minute Efforts Fail to Halt Coal Strike
Washington March 31 government quarters report fruitless bid to halt the 600000 miner walkout before midnight. Congress urged Harding to summon leaders for 20 days mediation while cabinet planned emergency measures. Secretary Davis stated operators failed to meet contract obligations to a national wage conference before April 1.
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Washington
D. C
Harding
Davis
Portugese Aviators Prep Second Leg of Trans Atlantic Flight
Word from Las Palmas said the Portuguese aviators who finished the first 1000 miles of their flight to Brazil were preparing for the second leg. They planned to fly from the Canary Islands to the Cape Verde Islands before continuing to Brazil.
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Lisbon
Las Palmas
Canary Islands
Brazil
Cape Verde Islands
Canary
Indiana Weather Forecast Summary
Cloudy to night and colder with freezing temps in the north. Saturday looks fair and warmer with a high near 70 and a low around 49. Precipitation noted last night, two inches. The date includes March 30 with earlier highs of 60 and lows of 35. Temperature at 6 a.m. today 46. Sunset 6 12, sunrise 5 36.
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