Publicity Spurs Change of Venue in Gibson Bootlegging Case
A motion for change of venue in the Joseph Summers bootlegging case filed by Oscar Lanphar argues pretrial publicity tainted the def endant's right to a fair trial. The motion cites newspaper coverage portraying the trial as a sporting event and notes the use of a woman jury the first time in Gibson County.
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Gibson Countie
Nesapapers
Joseph Summers
Oscar Lanphar
Wiliam Summers
Morris
Gibson County
Sigins
Presidice
John Q. A. Goodman
Felice
James H. Guthrie
D. J. Viewers
Los
Shriff
Virgil W. Compton
Attoray
al Smith
WLC
Paivadant
Gibson Coun
Tames ET
Gautvie
Do J. Flowers
Virgil W.W. Compton
Chie A. Smith
Te Trays
Clean-Up Squad Handles War Veterans Claims
The cleanup squad processed hundreds of claims from veterans, with five main claimants. Members toured Princeton and prepared to move to Evansville, praised for efficient work and proper claimant hearings in Gilson county. The effort earned compliments for fast processing and Red Cross support.
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Mugen
Gibson Cody
Bureata
Oakland City
Princeton
San
Evansville
Exeofoar
Fabson County
Red Cross
Appeal for Reducing Coal Prices Amid Winter Shortage
Secretary Hoover, for President Harding, plans a nationwide appeal to governors mayors manufacturers and labor leaders to follow emergency national conference recommendations to cut coal prices. The goal is to prevent a coal shortage and famine prices as winter factories face rising costs and low output.
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Washington, D.C
Hoover
Jlarding
National Conference
Mr. Hoover
President Harding Calls Nation to Armistice Day Prayer
On October 1 President Harding issued a proclamation urging two minutes of silent prayer at noon on Armistice Day November 11. The address urges all patriotic citizens to pause, honor unknown soldiers, and display the flag from sunrise to sunset at public buildings and military posts worldwide.
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Washington
Harding
Arlington National Cemetery
Ermy
Navy
Laterine Corps
New Library Board Members Named in Prince ton
The Board of Education of Prince ton elected new members to the library board to succeed Mrs. Jasper Davison and Thomas R. Paxton. The new members are Mrs. Mary S. Welborn and Mrs. Wy Stott.
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Board of Education of
Princeton
Lbrary
Jasper Davison
Thomas R. Paxton
Mary
Welborn
Weather brief shows warmer south central tonight
Fair tonight with warmer readings in the south and central portions. Sunday will bring increasing cloudiness as a mild spell continues.
Almanac Day Sunrise and Sunset Times
Sun rises in the morning and sets in the evening with times listed for the day. The schedule notes sunrise at 4 45 and sunset at 5.
Temperature forecast for today with frost mention
The report notes a high and low temperature for today with a slight frost observation. Details are limited due to fragmented text.
Weather forecast notes mild temps and clouds
The day will reach a high near 60 and a low around 41 with partly cloudy skies. Light winds are expected and no precipitation is forecast.
Yankees Clinch American Pennant in Doubleheader Victory
At Polo Grounds New York the Yankees clinched the American league pennant by defeating the Phillies 6 to 3 in the first game of a doubleheader. Carl Mays pitched underhand for the win as the team celebrated by tossing hats and congratulating teammates.
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United Pro
Polo Grounds
York
Oct. i
New York Yankees
Giants
Philadelphia
Yankees
Hiner Miller
Dosar Galloway
Balke
Carl Mays
Yanks
Packers Ask Heavy Damages In War Contract Suit
Swift & Co. leads a wave of lawsuits filed in federal court seeking about 1.5 million dollars for claimed losses on a 1 million pound bacon contract with war-time delivery deemed unnecessary after the armistice. More suits are expected to push total claims toward 10 million dollars.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Swift & Co
Farmers Picnic Speakers Secured for Gibson County Event
Mrs. Charles Sewell of Ottebein Indiana will be principal woman speaker at the Gibson county farmers picnic to be held at the fair grounds two weeks from today on Saturday October 15 Virgil Mood county agricultural agent and general chairman announced Charles G Brown president of the state farmers federation had already been named as principal speaker James Gwaltney district president Poseyville will also attend A parade with three or four bands is planned according to Alonzo Morrison of the farmers organization
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Charles Sewell
Ottebein
Ind
Gibson County
Fair Grounds
Virgil Mood
Sewell
Middle West
Charles G. Brown
State Farmers Federation
James Gwaltney
Poseyville
Alonzo 12. Morrison
The
Farmers Organization
Notable visits span towns this weekend
Prof. ff. WooStott motored to Gloomington today to visit relatives. Tester H. Tichenor, C. Fred Kerr, John D. Bass and A. K R. Tucker are spending the week end in Louisville.
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Prof
Ff. WooStott
Gloomington
Tester H. Tichenor
C. Fred Kerr
John D. Bass
A. K R. Tucker
Louisville
Fire Engulfs Sinclair Oil Tank on Brown Street
A blaze erupted at 3 30 pm in the Sinclair refining company oil tank on Brown Street. Early indications suggest the fire may prove serious as the Democrat goes to press.
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Sinclair Refining Company
Brown Street
Democrat
Strike Vote Sent Out by Union Packers
A strike vote among packing house workers is set for next Saturday to decide if they will press for union recognition. The unions claim the open shop policy since September 35 left the organization without full employee backing. About 200,000 workers in the industry in the Chicago area are affected.
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Woested
Chicago
Dennis Lane
MS Ara
Arbuckle staged reception at Studio amid press crowd
Report claims the welcome for comedian Roscoe Arbuckle at his Hollywood bungalow was staged with hired extras. The arrival stoked debate among film people as supporters and detractors clashed over the death of Virginia Rappe while Arbuckle remained home, guarded by friends.
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Virginia Rappe
Mine officials arraigned on manslaughter charges after fatal explosion
Circuit Court in Fran Francisco heard BP Hackett and Charles Wilder of the Big Four mine arraigned before Judge Raltzell on manslaughter charges linked to the Pepenary 16 explosion that killed four men. Bond set at 2000. trials scheduled for November term. Indictments tied to Sare vs. Andrew Spence case. Spence fined Friday as court reserved judgment.
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J. Hackett
Charles Wilder
Francisco Avere
Raltzell
Avere
Bond
Ane
Drew
Spence
Railroad Men Hear Guidance on Strike Vote
A meeting at Red Men’s hall brought together four railway brotherhood members to hear a national representative named Horn advise against any wage or strike action until official orders arrive. The national group plans more talks nationwide urging workers to exhaust all adjustment efforts first. Local sentiment aligns with awaiting official orders before any strike move.
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Red Men's Hall
National Organization
Horn
Old River Days Recalled From River Pioneers Tales
A reminiscence of river life after the Civil War recounts cub pilots learning the stream and veteran river gamblers from Rockport to New Orleans. It follows Chambers of Shawneetown through flatboat beginnings to river work, gambling profits, and a churn making venture with a brass railed wagon and a clever agent.
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Cub
Veansarly
Chambers
Shawneetown
Poe
Ohio
Mississipi Stovers
Louisville
Oilers
Spencer County
Indiana
Rockport
New Orleans
Chrisney
Nation wide coal strike looms as miners push wage demands
Indianapolis Oct 1 Indications of a nationwide coal strike formed at the miners convention as delegates voted to ignore the international executive board and use every means to resist wage cuts in Colorado mines. They deferred wage demands until February and authorized delaying tactics to avoid showing their hand before the operators conference next March.
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Indianapolis
Ind
International Executive Board
Colorado
Lewis
Ten Thousand Miners Idle in Kansas Strike Wave
Ten thousand miners in southern Kansas are idle in a protest over the arrest of Alexander Howatt and August Dorby district union chiefs. The rift between Kansas insurgents and the international union widens as a Pittsburgh local telegraphs a recall to William Mullikin, delegate to the Indianapolis convention, for voting with Lewis on the test ballot.
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Columbus
Kan
Kansas
Alexander Howatt
New Gravel Pit Opening on Mitchell Farm Northeast of Princeton
State highway officials plan a new gravel pit on Dr. J R Mitchell farm north of Princeton with tests to determine quantity and quality. A steam shovel may be installed in spring if test results justify it, and gravel will be used for roads radiating from Princeton while the Dixie Bee Line improvements aim for better winter conditions.
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Dixie Bee Line
J. R. Mitchell
Princeon
Earl Smith
State Highway Commission
Princeton
Dixie Bee
Smith
Indiana
Highway Commission
C & FE
Gibson County
Big Hill
Marriage License Troubles Reported in Merre Hautedl
Anson Van Gilder and Ella Vi May of Merre Hautedl obtained a marriage license after difficulties meeting legal requirements. The bride claimed divorce but failed to provide a decree. officials issued the license pending sending the decree from Terre Haute. Clint James Sutton and Clara Bentley of Fransville also received licenses today.
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Anson van Gilder
Ella Vi-May
Merre
Riggs Couple Back From Columbus Motor Trip
Mr and Mrs T H Riggs and Mr and Mrs Fred Riggs have returned home after visiting Columbus Indiana where they called on Dr and Mrs J Will Prall and other friends during the trip.
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T. H. Riggs
Fred Riggs
Columbus
Ind
J. Will. Prall
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