Two More Arrested In Rum Car Wreck Convoy Probe
Investigators question ownership of a Linco touring car wrecked near the Kriete garage as Brownstown authorities hold five men tied to the crash and liquor shipments. Three suspects from Indianapolis were seized at a Kriete home while handling a Chrysler with alcohol and a rifle, and two others were nabbed in an Auburn car between Brownstown and Seymour. Police report the wreck occurred about 9 am, the Lincoln loaded with alcohol, and statements from the Chrysler occupants conflicted yet indicated liquor transfer from the wrecked vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humes
Indianapolis
Brownstown
Kriete
U. S. Road 31
Chrysler
Lincoln
Louisville
U. S
Take Harrell to Cragmont Hospital Sanity Questioned
Spencer Harrell, a farmer near the Dodd school, attempted suicide by hanging Sunday afternoon and mutilated himself with a razor Tuesday morning. He was deemed insane and taken to Cragmont hospital in Madison by Sheriff Sherman Sneed. his condition is not serious and he is described as a former inmate.
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Spencer Harrell
Dodd School
Cragmont Hospital
Madison
Sherman Sneed
Ilis
Ile
Art Needlecraft Shop Xmas Gifts Ad
Xmas gifts and novelties stamp ed art goods in all lines embossed Xmas cards for one dollar Mrs KE Edmondson dlld frictional ad notes an needlecraft shop offering tinted cards and stamp ed art items with a fixed price and vendor name
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Xmas
D. M.C. Floss
Ke, Edmondson
Christmas Bazaar at Trinity Church Basement
Christmas bazaar and cafe supper with candy treats slated for Thursday December 9 in the Trinity Church basement. Local volunteers organize the event to raise funds and provide fellowship for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Church
Watch Saves Man's Life When Mule Kicks
Marshall Lucas, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Lucas, in Acme neighborhood, was kicked in the breast by a fractious mule while being led to water. A glancing blow struck a watch he carried, believed to have checked the force of the blow and saved his life.
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Marshall Lucas
Fred Lucas
Acme
Jesse Isaacs
Salem lad oello steer for 4125 sale m rating
A Salem youth sold his Aberdeen Angus steer at the Junior Livestock Show in Cleveland for 4,125 dollars at 3.75 per pound, a world record price for beer. Wyatt Gibbons, 16, Salem, Ind., bought by Jimmy McCrea of Ohio Provision Co. The grand champion beat Chicago’s 3.65 per pound record. auctioneer was Fred Reppert. The reserve champion sold for 1,175 dollars to Hughes Commission Co. Indiana’s delegation left Cleveland with cups, prizes, and ribbons. Gibbons also earned five cups, and his sister Alga won one for best steer. Keith Elsbury and Charles Bolon won dog calling contests, each receiving 20 dollars.
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Salem
Cleveland
Jimmy McCrea
Ohio Provision Company
Wyatt Gibbons
Ind
Chicago
Fred Reppert
Decatur
Neal Talbott
Green, C
Hughes Commission Company
Indiana
Ceveland
Alga
Keith Elsbury
Greenfield
Wineinger Bonded After Non-Support Arrest
Mancil Wineinger was released on a $1,000 bond after jai custody for non support. He was arrested Saturday and re arrest on Sunday following an accusation by his wife of intoxication and assault. He is to appear in Mayor Miles court Monday.
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Mancil Wineinger
Jai
Bheingy
A. Th Rade
Wineinger
Miles
Majestic Special Teases The Pool Stage Production
The Pool, a stage show, will be featured tomorrow’s matinee and night performances. Every minister and church member should see this picture as it explores the ecclesiastical side of parish and mission work.
Knights of Pythias Meeting Reveals Medora County Meet Plans
The Knights of Pythias called a meeting for 7 p.m. Thursday to discuss attendance at the Medora county meeting. All members urged to bring war songs, urging a strong showing and good crowd, as reported by T. R. Cartey of KOR. & S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medora
T. R. Cartey, Kor. & S
Seymour National Bank distributes 1926 Christmas Club checks
About 650 members of the Seymour National Bank’s 1926 Christmas Savings Club received checks totaling 15 509. The bank reports high continuation rates and strong interest in the 1927 Club, noting plans for a larger membership as distributions boost holiday buying and early gift purchases. The Jackson County Loan Trust issued over 12 000 in savings checks, bringing two banks’ total near 27 500 in a week.
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Seymour National Bark
Seymour National Bank
W. M. Whitson
Jackson County Loan & Trust Company
Pals First At Princess Theatre Praised As Fine Picture
The Princess Theatre shows Pals First today and tomorrow. Viewers are told there is nothing like Pals First in the world of pictures.
Community Christmas Tree Assured by Lions Club Luncheon
Seymour will host its community Christmas tree again this year after announcement at the Lions Club weekly luncheon. Rev W S Mullins said the Protestant Union will sponsor with civic group help. Mrs C J Moeller and Mrs John Hauenschild praised the Seymour Welfare Association and urged club support for local charity. The matter was referred to the board after brief remarks, with individual club cooperation to be arranged. Guests included Roscoe Iancoeck and H W Moody, navy sailor and local plant superintendent.
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Lions Club
Seymour
W. 2. Mullins
C. J. Moeller
John Hauenschild
Jesse Bell
Mstel Il
Hancock
Roscoe Iancoeck
Tlancock
U.S. Navy
H. W. Moody
Indianapolis Pump & Tube Company
Davis Calls for Stricter Immigration Rules and Labor Harmony
Secretary of Labor James J. Davis, presenting his annual report to the President, urged further immigration restrictions to protect American workers and ease burdens on women in mills. He argued higher wages shorter hours and good conditions boost production and world market competitiveness, stressing America’s wealth is built on domestic production and demand.
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Washington
James J. Davis
America
Funeral Rites for J Ralph Duncan in Vallonia
J Ralph Duncan native of this county died from injuries after a traction wreck near Chicago. His body arrived home to Grassy Fork township and funeral services were set for Thursday at Vallonia Christian Church. Burial followed at Vallonia Cemetery. Duncan, born December 23 1889, leaves wife Jessie Holmes and two sons Richard and Ralph. He was survived by three brothers and two sisters and was a member of the Masonic and Pythian orders.
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J. Ralph Duncan
Chicago
J. W. Danean
Grassy Fork Township
Vallonia Christian Church
Vallonia
Duncan
Tle
This County
Jessie Holmes
Brownstown
Richard
Ralph
Arthur
Indianapolis
Gail
Decatur
Virgil
Jed Gresham
Erie
John Manse
Wallonia
Dresses Eight New Models Reduced for Xmas Sale
Mrs. C F Edmondson, representative, announces price reductions on eight new dress models for Christmas sale including lingerie negligee and hosiery with greatly reduced prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.F Sdmondson
Food Sale by First Methodist Church Ladies
A food sale hosted by the ladies of First Methodist Church will be held at the Burkart building on Saturday December 11. Proceeds support church activities and community outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Burkart Building
Dod
Food and Candy Sale at Burkart Building
Loyal Devoir Society sponsors a food and candy sale at the Burkart building on East Second Street on December 18 with schedule details noted as 18 15 16 17d.
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Burkart Building
East Second Street
Loyal Devoir Society
Arraignment Set For Fall and Sinclair on Dec 17
Washington a court panel will arraign former Interior Secretary Albert B. Fall and magnate Harry F. Sinclair on conspiracy charges related to the Teapot Dome oil reserve. Justice Bailey fixed December 17 for pleas with trial likely around January 15. Ki L Doheny attended with a sling as witnesses praised his public spirit. Charles Denby, former secretary of the navy, testified at the hearing.
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Washington
Albert B. Fall
Harry F. Sinclair
Teapot Naval Oil Reserve
Ki. L. Doheny
Fall
Sinclair
Jennings Bailey
Columbia Supreme Court
KE. L. Doheny
Charles Denby
Doheny Oil Conspiracy Trial Nears End With Surprises
In Washington on December 8 prosecutors and defense hope to finish testimony in the Doheny oil conspiracy case against Doheny and former Interior Secretary Albert B Fall. The defense plans one or two surprises for a youthful jury as the case nears conclusion. John McCormick may not testify about Doheny’s reputation due to a postponement. Robinson testified about the War scare story to influence leases and cited giving Denby similar information.
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Washington
EK L
Doheny
Fall-Doheny
Robinson
Pearl Harbor
Denby
ULM IS FIGHTING PNEUMONIA
John Ulm remained in Sehneck Memorial Hospital after a severe crash at Second and Pine streets. He battles pneumonia with little change in condition, though resting easier under a special nurse. no visitors allowed in the room.
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John Ulm
Sehneck Memorial Hospital
Ulm
Second and
Pine Streets
Mardi Gras Night at the Majestic
Mardi Gras night at the Majestic invites masked participants for a music filled evening. Adults will award prizes as attendees are urged to join in singing and celebration.
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the Majestic
Baptist Choir Rehearsal After Prayer Meeting
Choir members of a Baptist church will meet for rehearsal Wednesday night following the prayer meeting. The brief notice invites attendees and notes the session aims to prepare music for upcoming services.
Cullen Barnes Named 1927 County Attorney
The board of commissioners appointed Cullen B. Barnes county attorney for the coming year replacing Thos. TL. Brana man who served well. Barnes, a young attorney, is expected to give full satisfaction in his new post. The board’s final session will be December 22 to finish the year’s work and the county council will meet then to handle any overdrawn funds.
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Board of Commissioners
Cullen B. Barnes
Thos. TL. Branaman
Barnes
William McKinley obituary details long-time senator’s death
United States Senator William B. McKinley died aged 70 after prostatic cancer. Funeral set for Friday at First Presbyterian Church in Champaign. He served in the House from 1904 to 1920 and in the Senate since 1921, rising from a $4.50 a week clerk to a leading Midwest transportation figure and notable donor, with philanthropy totaling about ten million dollars in recent years. His body to be moved to Champaign from Martinsville, Indiana.
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Martinsville
Ind
United States
William B. Melxinley
Champaign
McKinley
First Presbyterian Church
Congress
Senate
Smith Likely To Fill Vacancy in Senate
Springfield reports Frank L. Smith, senate elect, will likely be appointed to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Senator Mel Winley. Governor Len Small has not commented, but officials expect Smith to be chosen.
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Springfield
Frank L. Smith
Senate
Mel Winley
State House
Len Small
Smith
Eagles' Dance at Columbus with Schiierer's Orchestra
The Eagles invite their families and guests to a music dance on Thursday December 9 from 8 p.m. to midnight at Columbus venue. Members may obtain guest cards from the committee or secretary. Christmas books and holiday items available at Wilde's Grocery.
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Schiierer
Columbus
Two Dry Agents Sit On Guns A Week Till Hunger Forces Rum Ship To Land
Two American prohibition officers guarded a captured rum schooner off Puerto Mexico for a week, starving crew and deadlock over the vessel Arsenel. Agents J B Mathews and T L Handley stood watch on guns and ammunition after disarming the crew, until the captain brought the ship to port to avoid starvation. The tale, reported by J J Sparks, acting American consul, follows the schooner’s seizure in the Gulf and separation from cutters in a storm.
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Puerto
Mexico
Dec. S
United Press
J. J. Sparks
Arsenel
J. B. Mathews
Mexico Recognizes Nicaragua Liberal Regime Amid U S Action
Mexico extends formal recognition to the liberal Nicaraguan government led by Sacasa, announced by Secretary Saenz after Sacasa requested it. Mediz Bolio is named acting minister and already in Nicaragua to engage with the Sacasa authorities. American comments were not available, and surprise grew at the rapid move following Sacasa’s arrival at Puerto Cabezas.
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Mexico City
Sacasa
United States
Saenz
Mediz Bolio
Nicaragua
Mexico
Bolio
Puerto Cabezas
Garner Tax Plan To Be Introduced In House
Washington reports a Democratic tax reduction plan led by Rep. Gardner of Texas will be filed in the House. It calls to cut the corporation tax from 6 1/2 to 4 1/2 percent and repeal automobile, amusement, club dues and produce stamp taxes. Total permanent revenue cuts are 335 million dollars, with 250 million from the corporate tax and larger dollars from the repeals. The measure has solid Democratic support and follows talks between Senate and House leaders. Treasury projections show a surplus of at least 500 million by year end, supporting the proposed cuts.
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Washington
Rep
Gardner
Dem
Tex
Ways’ and Means
Ways and Means Committee
House
Senate
Treasury
Garner
S F Krebs Dead in Louisville Obituary
Sebastian F Krebs aged sixty four died suddenly Sunday night in Louisville at 1145 p m Funeral services were held at his residence Bardstown Road and Fredericks Lane and interment was in Cave Hill Cemetery He was a piano tuner of some reputation with regular visits to Seymour and his friends here are shocked by his death.
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Louisville
Sebastian F. Krebs
Bardstown Road
Frederick's Lane
Cave Hill Cemetery
Krebs
Tie
Seymour
B P C E Lunch and Smoker Event Notice
A Wednesday December gathering titled B P C E Lunch and Smoker will be held at the Elks Home. Attendees are invited for a social luncheon and smoker event with details shown in the local notice.
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Elks Home
Weather Record Notes River Stage at 1 Foot 7 Inches
A river stage measured at 1 ft 7 in above the low water mark is recorded, indicating water levels for the period. The brief entry notes the stage without additional context such as date, location, or forecast, serving as a single data point in the weather log.
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Harrell
Cragmont
Salem Lad
Majestic Special
Knights of Pythias
Christmas Savings Department
Princess Theatre
Davis
Teapot Dome
Secretary of Navy
John McCormick
Cullen Barnes
Mainley
Illinois
Wilde's
U.S. Action
Diaz
Uncle
S. F. Krebbs
Riley Goble
Lotal Weather Observer
Seymour Water Co
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