Brooks murder trials and electrocution claim total near $2500
Jackson county officials project about 2500 dollars in costs from the Brooks murder case and related trials of Ben Brooks his father Sylvester and two brothers Henry and Lyman. The 1921 Amazona Montgomery slaying spurred trials and a $50 state prison execution claim sent to Jackson county for payment.
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Ben Brooks
Sylvester Brooks
Henry
Lyman
Jackson County
Amazona B. Montgomery
Montgomery
Indiana State Prison
Brooks
Bartholomew Circuit Court
Columbus
Indiana State
Michigan City
Hacker & Jones
Jackson County Council
Brookses
Jennings County
Indiana Reformatory
Jeffersonville
Bartholomew County
Lads Charged With Theft Bound Over To Court
Lloyd Murphy aged eighteen and Frank Lane of Zelma Lawrence county were bound over to the Jackson county circuit court after pleading guilty to breaking into two stores at Norman Station. They admitted theft of watches knives razors shoes and cash from EF Cummings and John Norman on multiple entries. They were found in Indianapolis on vagrancy charges and later transported to Browns town for plea and further proceedings.
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Norman Station
Lloyd Murphy
Frank Lane
Zelma
Lawrence County
Jackson County
EF. C. Cummings
John Norman
Indianapolis
Brownstown
Bedford
Tip's Yellow Taxis Adverts Condensed
An advertising blurb for Tip's Yellow Taxis announces service "Any time, anywhere" with contact phone 447 and residence at 67, attributed to Tip Richardson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tip Richardson
Call for Indiana coal miners strike threatens statewide action
United Mine Workers district vice-president T S Roberts says a strike for December 10 will be asked in Indiana except Brazil block field. Many operators refuse to deduct $4 from wages, while President Hessler warned a statewide strike of about 30,000 miners if the cut is not checked off by December 10.
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United Press
Terre Haute
Ind
Indiana
Brazil Block
T. S. Roberts
United Mine Workers
Hessler
Chicago Conference of Miners
Christmas Seal Sale Starts in Jackson County
The Christmas Seals fund drive opens in Jackson County to fight tuberculosis. Rev. F. M. Moore is county chairman, with schoolchildren distributing seals sold at one cent each. Local basketball teams pledge to donate one cent per admission, boosting funds for the public health nurse department and Red Cross efforts. sales end January 1.
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Jackson County
F. M. Moore
Brownstown
Indiana Tuberculosis Association
Moore
Public
Red Cross Chapter
Warrants Issued After Brownstown Basketball Altercation
Warrants were issued for Herbert Brock of Brownstown and John L. Sprague of Freetown following an altercation at a Brownstown basketball game. Brock faces assault and battery against Deputy Sheriff Glenn Thompson while Sprague is charged with intoxication and profanity, per Deputy Prosecuting Attorney F W Wesner.
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Brownstown
F. W. Wesner
Herbert Brock
John L. Sprague
Freetown
Brock
Glenn Thompson
Sprague
Taxi Service Ad Aimed for Immediate Availability
Classified listing offers taxi service with 24 hour availability and instant dispatch. Contact J P Clements at Main 340 for prompt transportation and personalized rides.
Legion Posts Seek Jackson County War Fund as Memorial
In Columbus Bartholomew circuit court Judge John Donaker ruled that Seymour Post No 89 and Camp Jackson Post Brownstown are proper parties in a suit over the Jackson County United War Work fund about 15000 dollars raised in World War I. The Legion seeks to keep the money in Jackson County for a memorial or local projects rather than turning it over to the national campaign fund.
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Columbus
Bartholomew
John Donaker
Jackson County
American Legion
Seymour
Camp Jackson
Brownstown
Jackson County Fund
United War Work Campaign Fund
Bartholomew County
National Treasury
New York
Nathan Kanufman
Jackson
Jackson Circuit Court
United War Work Campaign
Frank C. Ayers
Indianapolis
Bartholomew Circuit Court
Jackson County American Legion
O. O. Swails
Legion
Swails
Congress
American Legion of
United States
George McLaughlin
Sey
Stores to Keep Open Evenings Oclock Each Night
Local shops announce extended hours staying open each night, with many outlets remaining open into the late evening to accommodate after-work shoppers. Evening service includes broader merchandise availability and updated hours across the district.
Expect America to Assume Lead Allied Premiers
Merchants plan longer hours for Christmas season starting December 12 with 8 pm closings next week. Beginning December 18 stores stay open longer each night if trade justifies. After Christmas 6 pm closings resume. Arthur Bartlett led the merchants meeting of the Chamber of Commerce.
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Arthur Bartlett
Chamber of Commerce
Burns Uncovers Subtle Methods Of Radical Campaign
William Burns head of the FBI testifies before the House appropriations committee that the Communist Internationale based in Moscow is funding a nationwide push through social clubs unions and women’s groups to undermine the US government and establish a proletarian dictatorship. He warns that disillusionment with radicalism’s spread follows the coal and rail strikes and the Herrin mine massacre.
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United Press
Washington
Communist Internationale
Moscow
Russia
United States
William Burns
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Burns
House
Communists Internationale
Red
Herrin, NL
Communist Party
Pictures at Lutheran Club River's End Screening Tonight
The Lutheran Club presents First National Production Rivers End showing tonight at 7 45. Admission is 10 cents with a 15 cent option.
Elimination of State Offices Opposed in Indiana
Indianapolis figures by Charles Kettleborough of the legislative reference bureau argue against removing state offices or boards. They claim taxes would rise, most departments spend more than they take in, and state government in 1921 collected 7 million and spent 4 million, with the rest turned to state institutions.
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United Press
Indianapolis
Charles Kettleborough
Legislative Reference Bureau
Kettleborough
State Highway Commission
Bazaar and Food Sale by Lutheran Ladies Society
The Young Ladies Society of the Lutheran church will host a fancy work and food sale at the Lutheran club on Thursday December 7 at 8 00 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Ladies Society of the
Lutheran Church
Lutheran Club
Shop Early For Christmas Before Noon
Fourteen days remain before December 25 as neighbors bring home parcels and place items away for delivery. The message urges early shopping to avoid the rush, noting many are buying now and saving for later delivery.
Cold Wave Causes Fuel Shortage Panic in New York
New York reports a severe coal shortage as hundreds queue at yards amid a winter cold wave. Governor Miller and Fuel Administrator Woodin call a statewide conference in Albany to address profiteering and supply gaps. Thousands face imminent fuel shortfalls with many homes short of coal.
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New York
Miller
Woodin
Albany
Wooding
Clemenceau and Wilson Fail to Reconcile on Big Policies
Washington December 7 Georges Clemenceau visits Woodrow Wilson but the two wartime leaders fail to align on European policy or the league of nations. Clemenceau repeats a stance favoring limited alliances while Wilson pushes for U.S. reentry to Europe. The meeting is described as affectionate but unfruitful. Clemenceau to Speak at White House luncheon tomorrow and deliver final remarks with Lyceum group.
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Harvey
Lyceum Club
Europe
United States
Brussels
Berlin
Washington
Raymond Poincare
France
London
Poincare
Germany
Richard Washburn Child
Lauzanne
Georges Clemenceau
Woodrow Wilson
United Press
Wilson
Clemenceau
Paris
League of Nations
America
Peace moves raise hope for Turkish accord at Lausanne
At Lausanne on December 7, delegates report near settlement of the Dardanelles question and a likely path to resolve the Ottoman debt and capitulations. Turkish reactions are said to be generally favorable with American support easing concessions. Optimism grows as Turkish and Russian replies are awaited and allied plan details are explained to Turkish delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lauzanne
Dardanelles
America
Turkey
Al’s Minstrels Tickets On Sale At Multiple Local Shops
Notice lists numerous outlets selling tickets for Al's Minstrel show. Stores include Carter Collins Bacon Electric Stein wedel Feder mann Jones Kamman Mix Confectionary Gates Son Steinker's Meat Market Kroeger Steinkamp Cigar Fosgate Hotel Jonas Hotel B T Furniture Newkirk Barber Cordes Hardware. Seating and performance details not provided.
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Carter- Collins
Bacon Electric Shop
Steinwedel Clothing Company
Federmann’s
Jones’ Pharmacy
G. F. Kamman
Mix Confectionary
F. H. Gates and Son
Steinker’s
Kroegers Grocery
Steinkamp’s
Fosgate
Jonas
B-T
Newkirk
Cordes Hardware Co
Amoma Entertainment Night at the Church
An Amoma entertainment program combines music readings and pantomime at the church Friday evening at 7 45 with pi fai performances and other acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amoma Entertainment
Four Children Die in Chicago Fire at Fudack Home
A December Chicago blaze at Joseph Fudack's cottage killed four children and left four others badly burned. A kerosene lamp left burning near an open window caused the fire as wind blew a curtain into the lamp. Michael Budack, 16, woke the family. the father alerted neighbors after escaping through a window. Firemen found three children dead in a room. the mother, unconscious with Baby Eva, died soon after rescue.
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Chicago
Joseph Fudack
Michael Budack
Eva
Couple Killed in Interurban Collision Near Huntington
Two people died when an automobile carrying Ross B. Merley age 35 and his wife 37 collided with an interurban car at a highway crossing Tuesday night near Huntington. Mrs. Merley was the daughter of Elmer Beasley who married Miss Lollie Mains of this city years ago.
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Ross B. Merley
Huntington
Merley
Elmer Beasley
Lollie Mains
American Legion Notice for Seymour Post 89 Meeting
The Seymour Post 89 American Legion holds its regular meeting on Friday December 8. This is the last meeting of the year with much important business to be transacted. All members should attend. Dod W N Everheart adjutant.
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Seymour Post
Dod W.N. Everheart
Adj
Nashville man visits Werning couple on Wednesday
J. P. Lawrence of Nashville Tennessee spent Wednesday as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Werning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Lawrence
Nashville, Tenn
Henry Werning
New Line of Colorful Scarf Sets Arrives
Etna B Haas announces a new line of scarf sets in all colors with prices ranging from 3 to 5 dollars. Customers are invited to visit and view the collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etna B. Haas
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Lawrence County Boys
Tip’s Yellow Taxis
J. P. Clements
U. S
Allied Premiers
Communist International
United
Clemenceau and
Ean Situation
Lauzanne Con
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