Recount Confirms Wessel Victory in Grassy Fork Trustee Race
Grassy Fork township trustees contest ends with county commissioners upholding F Henry Wessel Republican by two votes over Samuel Garriott Farmers Party. Recount finds ballots valid and margins unchanged. dispute centered on voter legitimacy and schoolhouse location. Garriott had pressed suit to have his candidacy recognized.
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Grassy Fork
F. Henry Wessel
Samuel L. Garriot
Farmers Party
James A. Cox
Jackson Circuit Court
August Bobb
Washington Township
D. F E. Bedel
Vernon Township
Jason Waskom
Grassy Fork Township
Frank L. Schornick
Way
Wessell
O. H. Montgomery
J. Ross Robertson
Garriott
Grass Fork Township
Election Board
Madalynne Obenchain Freed After Kennedy Murder Case
Madalynne Obenchain is released in Los Angeles after five juries failed to reach a verdict on her involvement with Arthur Burch in the midnight murder of broker J Belton Kennedy. District Attorney Lee Woolwine moved to dismiss the case. Burch faces insanity charges and awaits a hearing. Obenchain plans to leave the area and avoid Ralph Obenchain, while her former husband had aided then withdrawn from her defense.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Madalynne Obenchain
Arthur Bureh
Lee Woolwine
Woolwine
J. Belton Kennedy
Shenk
Burch
Mrs. Obenchain
Ralph Obenchain
Obenchain
Madalynne
Tip's Yellow Taxis Service Ad
Advertisement for Tip's Yellow Taxis offering 24 hour service with phone 447 and residence at 67 Tip Richardson.
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Tip
Tip Richardson
City weighs new hose truck with pumper option
The council considers upgrading fire equipment after hose truck failures. Chief Jerrell orders high test gasoline to improve starts and reliability. Six major manufacturers plan presentations on a larger pumper style to carry more hose and ensure sufficient pressure.
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L. E. Jennings
Board of Safety
Melvin Jerrell
M. I. Jackson Dead Former City Resident
Word arrived of the death of M. I. Jackson a Civil War veteran and former city resident who died in Indianapolis where he had lived. J. W. Hustedt ambulance undertaker traveled to arrange return of the body. funeral at Central Christian church at 2 PM Wednesday conducted by Rev. W. T. Mullins. burial in the city.
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M. I. Jackson
Indianapolis
J. W. Hustedt
Central Christian Church
W. T. Mullins
Bazaar and Food Sale by Lutheran Ladies Society
The Young Ladies Society of the Lutheran church hosts a fancy work and food sale at the Lutheran club on Thursday December 7 at 8 00. Proceeds support church activities.
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Young Ladies Society of the
Lutheran Church
Lutheran Club
Taxi Service Ad Trumps Clock of City Streets
Advertisement for taxi service run by J. P. Clements offering 24 hour availability with contact at Main 340. The brief line invites riders to call any time and any place for pickups.
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J. P. Clements
Seymour Country Club Organized Plans Move Ahead
An enthusiastic Rotary Club meeting formed a committee and aims to establish a Seymour country club with golf tennis and social facilities. Over forty signaled intent to join as charter members, with plans to reach fifty and secure grounds between Woodstock and Riverview Cemetery via Blish estate negotiations. A caretaker and housekeeper will manage year round operations.
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Rotary Club
Jackson Township
Brownstown
Columbus
North Vernon
Blish
Woodstock
Riverview Cemetery
Lynn Faulkeoner, Jr
Paul Rainier
John L. Blish
T. N. Montgomery
FE. P. Elsner
Progressive Bloc Marks Time Ahead of Harding Message
Washington dispatch reports that Congress and its farm and railroad blocs weigh concessions on ship subsidies and farm credits. President Harding delays his legislative message to allow party factions to gauge how far progressive proposals will move on subsidies, credits, and rail reform.
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United Press
Washington
Congress
Harding
Federal Reserve System
White House
Formal Approval of Rail Transfer
Southeastern Railroad receives formal approval to transfer rail operations to a new owner. officials cite regulatory clearance and financial audits completed in prior months. The move affects service routes and staffing, with implementation slated for the coming quarter.
Railway deal tied to Indiana line expansion
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul to control the Terre Haute and Southeastern Railways by lease and stock purchase. Terre Haute issued 713000 in five percent gold bonds to reimburse St Paul. St Paul to assume lease liabilities. The action facilitates a Chicago to Indiana coalfield corridor and quarries freight, with possible Cincinnati connection rumors. Also Dublin reports on Tim Healy’s appointment as governor general, Irish insurgents, and Free State preparations.
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United Press
Washington
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago, Terre Haute & Southeastern Railway
Terre Haute
Gond
St. Paul
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paw Railroad
St. Paul Company
Indiana
Chicago
Indiana Coalfields
Bedford Stone
St. Veal
Bedford
Symour
St. Paul Road
Cincinnati
Westport
Dublin
Free State
Free
Dail
George
Tim Healy
Ireland
Erin
Healy
Cosgrove
Mulcahey
Union of
North
South Ireland
Clemenceau Seeks U S Aid For France At White House
Georges Clemenceau met with President Harding in the White House for about forty five minutes to urge America to return to playing a major role in European peace and stability. The talks touched on France's plight and possible U S involvement in postwar settlement, with Clemenceau postponing a Versailles meeting with Woodrow Wilson.
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United Press
Washington
Georges Clemenceau
France
Harding
White House
Tiger
America
United States
Europe
Narding
Clemenceau
Britain
Clemeancean
Versailles
Woodrow Wilson
Annual election of officers for Sey mour Post No 59
Notice urges all members of Sey mour Post No 59 American Legion to attend the annual officer election on Tuesday night December 5 at 7 30 o clock. Members urged to be present.
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Seymour Post
American Legion
Soldier on furlough from Fort Benjamin Harrison visits city
Ross Brummett of Company H 11th Infantry is on a ten day furlough from Fort Benjamin Harrison and stopped in this city to visit his mother in Washington. He had previously surrendered after being absent without leave and was cleared of desertion charges after a recent court trial.
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Ross Brummett
Co. H
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Washington
Brummett
Ile
Large public thermometer installed on bank building
A large thermometer was installed on the First National Bank building on Chestnut Street for public use. It is described as very accurate and its readings align with government tested thermometers.
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First National Bank
Chestnut Street
New Zealander Persists for Shaw Autograph
A young New Zealander sought Bernard Shaw's autograph for a collection and received Shaw's playful counsel to burn the collection and sit on the top. The anecdote reflects Shaw's genial humor toward fans and autograph hunts.
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Bernard Shaw
Distinctive Zululand Air Noted by Distant Starlight
The report notes a peculiar air quality in Zululand detectable from seven to eight miles away under starlight, highlighting the unusual atmospheric effect observed from afar.
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Zululand
Worst criminal is described by Shank
Indianapolis December 5 The speeder is the worst criminal we've got More people have been murdered in Indianapolis by speeders than by burglars The law should make speeding a felony instead of a misdemeanor There have been fifty nine killed and many times that number crippled since January first Mayor Lew Shank declares a crusade against speeding motorists He orders speeders arrested charged with speeding and vagrancy held under a five thousand dollar bond Sarah the mayor's wife and political manager is mentioned in the exchange Four motorcycle cops are sent to police headquarters as the mayor insists full police force action
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Indianapolis
Lew Shank
Shank
Sarah
Hammer Murderess Clara Phillips Escapes Los Angeles Jail
The so called hammer murderess Mrs. Clara Phillips, serving ten years to life for the death of Mrs. Alberta Meadows, fled early today from the Los Angeles jail. Three bars were removed from her cell and a ladder was placed outside. An automobile with friends was waiting to speed her toward Mexico. Police organized posses across southern California and immigration officials were alerted.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Clara Phillips
Alberta Meadows
California
Immigration and Customs
Mexico
Phillips
Meadows
Slow progress in Herrin massacre trial delays jury
In Marion Illinois on December 5 the Herrin massacre trial moves slowly as both sides maneuver over voir dire. The state wins a point by dismissing Talesmen for cause, forcing the defense to lead the examination of veniremen. Four jurors are still needed and a new panel may be summoned.
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United Press
Marion
Herrin
Ex-Convicts Held in Garage Slaying Case
A group of four men and a woman are held after an alleged confession tied to the murder of Joe Lanus, a wealthy Chicago automobile dealer found shot in his garage last week. Morris Borgostowski named Larry Hefferman as the shooter in the statement.
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Chicago
Joe Lanus
Morris Borgostowski
Larry Hefferman
December 16 Reminder From First Baptist Church
A note from the First Baptist Church urges readers to remember December 16. Queen Esther Class and the Sunday School program at Furnis Furniture Stoke are mentioned in connection with the event.
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Furnisture Stoke
Queen Esther
First Baptist Sunday School
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M. H. Jackson
Seymour Country Club
Blish Estate
Stock Gardens
Progressive Bloc
Rodosto
Thrace
Southeastern Railroad
Trish
Free State Government
Ernor
Predient
Meet Wilson
Speeder
Hammer
Deress
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