Rum runners jailed after Lincoln wreck near Union town
Three Indianapolis men, Joe Shea Albert Sumner and George Lewis, were jailed after a wrecked Lincoln touring car and a Chrysler with a bullet hole were found near the Kriete garage. Four gallons of alcohol and firearms were seized. Deputies say the story of transferring liquor from the Lincoln to the truck is untrustworthy, with the wreck cited as the likely cause.
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Sneed
Meredith Stewart
Joe Shea
Albert Sumner
George Lewis
Indianapolis
Kate O'Leary
Kriete
Uniontown
Stewart
Sumner
Chrysler
Lincoln
Lett Nominated for Post Office Postmaster
President Coolidge re appoints Seymour postmaster Lett. Lett’s name appears on the nomination list sent to the Senate, as reported by United Press this afternoon.
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Lett
President Coolidge
Senate
Man Injured In Auto Collision Near Second And Pine
John Ulm 13, shipping clerk, was fatally injured in a street collision near Second and Pine when a car driven by L L Bartlett of Evansville Supply struck him as he pushed a hand cart. Ulm was taken to Schneck Memorial Hospital in semi conscious condition with internal chest injuries and bruises. Bartlett stopped to assist, stating he did not see Ulm and that another car may have been following him.
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John Uln
St. Louis Avenue
Schneck Memorial Hospital
Second and
Pine Streets
Mr. Ulm
L. L. Bartlett
Evansville Supply Company
Bartlett
Ulm
Girnessle-Mercer Printing Company
Hlm
Wineinger Jailed After Alleged Non Support and Assault
Mancil Wineinger remained in city jail after his wife Hester filed affidavits charging non support and assault. He pleaded not guilty at a mayoral arraignment with trial set for next Monday. Bond was fixed at 1000 dollars after his Saturday arrest. his attorney indicated a possible jury trial. The couple married last January and Mrs. Wineinger works at the Hagdstey hotel.
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Mancil Wineinger
Hester Wineinger
Miles
Wineinger
Wineingers
Jane
Hagdesty Hotel
Firemen Twice Called To Fettig Home Blaze
Firemen were twice summoned to the Fettig residence at 217 West Sixth Street to safeguard property as a flue fire overheated and scorched wallpaper while timber smoked. Firemen believe decades of soot buildup fueled a difficult blaze. earlier, a small goof blaze was extinguished at James Tunley’s in the same block.
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Philip J. Fettig
West Sixth Street
James Tunley
Christmas Bazaar at Trinity Church Basement
A Christmas bazaar and supper fill the Trinity Church basement on Thursday December 9. The event features ecafe Teria items and Christmas candy for attendees to enjoy and purchase.
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Trinity Church
GOUNGIL PASSES NEW ORDINANCE ON EXCAVATIONS
City council passes first reading of an ordinance to assign clearer responsibility for utility companies and street excavations. The measure requires anyone planning an excavation in a street or alley to obtain prior approval, with continued coverage noted on page 5. Also notices of a Dec 11 church food sale by First Methodist and a Baptist Choir rehearsal after prayer meeting.
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First Methodist Church
Burkart Building
Farmer Rescued After Second Suicide Attempt
Spencer Harrell a farmer near Dodd school tried to hang himself Sunday and again this morning slashed his abdomen with a razor while 40 feet up in a barn rope failed to cut off his breathing. Neighbors cut him down and he is reported not seriously injured.
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Spencer Harrell
Dodd School
Mr. Harrell
Rotary Luncheon Features Rev J C Stoddard Address
Rev J C Stoddard of St Paul Congregational spoke to Seymour Rotary on pressing problems of modern life at the Elks Home luncheon. City Welfare Association rep Mrs J Moeller outlined monthly programs and appealed for funds as winter increases demand. Ward chairmen and a central board supervise charity work, with emphasis on need-based aid.
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J.C. Stoddard
St. Paul Congregational Church
Seymour
J. Moeller
City Welfare Association
Thade
John Hauenschild
Third Ward
Rotary
James H. Kiste Die at 70 East of Seymour
James H. Kiste, 70, died Monday morning at his home four miles east of the city from dropsy. He came to Jackson County from Hamilton County in 1914 and has lived there since. Survived by his wife, four sons Fred LeRoy Otto and Percy Wiste, and a daughter Mrs Harvey Smith of Noblesville. Body to be taken to Noblesville for burial Tuesday afternoon.
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James HH. Kiste
Kiste
Jackson County
Hamilton County
Noblesville
Fred
LeRoy
Otto
Percy Wiste
Harvey Smith
Congress Today Hears Coolidge Message and Debates Resolutions
Congress meets in joint session with the House to hear President Coolidge. Debates Walsh resolution for Gould Briber TM inquiry and introduces new bills. Steering committee outlines farm program. Irrigation committee considers Colorado River project. Appropriation committee completes treasury post office bill.
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House
Coolidge
Walsh
Gould
Colorado
Treasury Post
Negro Minstrel and Play at Easting School
Community notice for Easting Consolidated School event on the evening of Wednesday December 8. Admission 25 and 10 cents. Buses depart the library at 7 15. Includes food sales and a quoted title line.
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Easting Consolidated School
Farm Bureau Opens Campaign in Brownstown Meeting
State worker C Williams opened the Farm Bureau campaign in Brownstown with a countywide gathering of about sixty workers from nine townships. Mrs. C L Lill of Medora was named district women’s director as the drive to recruit women members was outlined. Williams, a Madison County farmer and future county auditor, led discussions and announced Jackson County meetings and canvassing days across two days per township.
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Brownstown
Farm Bureau
C. L. Lill
Medora
C. C. Williams
Madison County
Indiana
Williams
Jackson County
Senate 10 Probe Gould Election
United Press reports Republican leaders planned no bid to block a Democratic push for a bribery inquiry into Arthur R. Gould, sworn in as Maine senator. The Senate adopted the Walsh resolution authorizing the investigation, with Republican leaders Curtis and Gould welcoming the move as the start of the Democratic campaign.
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Washington
Dee. T
Arthur R. Gowd
Maine
Senate
Walsh
Curtis
Gould
Lunch and smoker at Elks Home Wednesday December Sth
A brief notice states a lunch and smoker event hosted by B. P. C. will be held at the Elks Home on Wednesday in December. The exact date is unreadable in the fragmented OCR. Organizers expect attendees from the local club.
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Elks Home
Testimony Planned in Mall Doheny Case by Noted Fish Tenor
The fish tenor is slated to testify for the defense in the Mall Doheny case. His appearance follows earlier motions and court dates, with attorneys seeking to clarify key facts.
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Fish
Mall-Doheny
Doheny Operated Again as Oil Trial Nears End
United Press reports oil magnate Doheny, co-defendant in the oil conspiracy case, was operated on for a carbuncle near the elbow and confined to bed with high fever. His physician’s order delayed defense proceedings though Justice Hoehling adjourned court to allow possible attendance. The defense shifts to personalities as John McCormack the tenor is slated to perform in support of Doheny amid ongoing trial coverage.
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Washington
I Doheny
Doheny
Frank J Hogan
Hogan
Hoehling
Frank J. Hogan
McCormack
Learns Of Winning Corn Prize By Radio
Jamie W. Enos of rural route 8 tuned his radio at the right moment to hear his name announced as winner of a twentieth prize for three ears of corn entered in an Ohio show. He later received a pair of extra fine coveralls by mail. The contest was open to corn growers across the United States.
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Jamie W. Enos
Route 8
Ohio
Nes
United States
Eagles' Dance program details and invitations
An event listing for an Eagles dance on Thursday December 9 from 8 p.m. to midnight. Music by Schiierer's orchestra from Columbus. Open to Eagles members their families and invited guests. Members may obtain guest cards from the committee or secretary.
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Schiierer
Columbus
Response To 2000 Letters Of Christmas Seals Slow
Jackson County Tuberculosis Association reports slow return on 2000 mailed Christmas seals. Dr. O G Salb urges funds by December 24 for local tuberculosis prevention, care, and nursing support. Seals pair with 100 per letter. recipients urged to return to Seymour or mail back seals. Officers include Dr P A Kendall, T A Mott, and Miss Matilda Leblame.
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Jackson County Tuberculosis Association
O. G. Salb
Theassociation
Jackson County
T. A. Mott
Miss
Matilda
Leb‘line
Teacher Hurt In Icy Highway Wreck At Kurtz
Mary Mitchell, a Kurtz school teacher, suffered a dislocated shoulder when her car slid on ice and overturned while en route to school. J E Tanner, a Kurtz faculty member, was a passenger and escaped serious injury. Mitchell purposely steered into an embankment to avoid a worse crash after brakes failed.
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Mary Mitchell
Kurtz Hill
Kurtz
Brownstown
J. E. Tanner
Kurtz Faecnity
Miss Mitchell
Indianapolis Skids to Work
Indianapolis skidded to work today as streets froze under a thin ice film from drizzle. Traffic crawled at five miles per hour while intersections clogged with slow vehicles and pedestrians moved carefully amid foggy skies and continued freezing rain.
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Indianapolis
Ice lays waste to Kansas and Missouri roads
A coating of ice across Western Missouri and most of Kansas caused numerous traffic accidents and injuries on December 7 in Kansas City and surrounding areas. A drizzle that froze throughout the day disrupted transport and some communication due to snapped ice coated wires as temperatures rose this morning.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Kansas
Christmas Card Choices in Seymour Line Up Large Variety
Daily Tribune reports a long line at Seymour for Christmas cards, with designs both engraved and printed still available. Shoppers are urged to pick first, second, and third choices as some designs sell out daily.
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Seymour
Daily Tribune
Hall Orchard Co Offers Apples and Cider at Low Prices
Local listing advertises apples for health with 50 cents per bushel and sweet cider at a noted price. hall orchard co promotes produce with simple pricing and limited details, reflecting a small town agricultural ad.
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Hall Orchard Co
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John Ulm
Hurt Interrally
Goungil
William
B. McKinley
Martinsville
Ind
Hev.d.c
James H. Kiste
Congress Today
Barlow Gift Shop
South Chestnut
ARM Bureau
C. Williams
Votes Today
Joun McCormach
Doheny Operated
TRIAL
AcoTo
T-B
Christmas Greetings
Riley Goble
Seymour Water Co
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