Old Fashioned White Christmas May Be In Store
Weather forecasters hinted at rain turning to snow for Friday as Jackson county nears Christmas shopping climax. Merchants report strong stock levels and late buyers find good gift assortments. Seymour stores remain open tonight and tomorrow, with closures set for Saturday. Post office activity has spread over a longer period, and December business is expected to exceed last year by about $500 as parcels are mailed earlier.
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Jackson County
Santa Claus
Seymour
H. Lett
M. Lett
Holtman Wins Loving Cup in Interfraternity Bowling
Pur due University student Leland Holtman won the 6 inch silver loving cup as high point man in the inter fraternity bowling contest. His final average was 151 pins per game. Phi Gamma Delta beat ATO by 19 pins to claim the trophy with Riegel Lehman and Holtman on the victorious team.
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Leland Holtman
Purdue University
Phi Gamma Delta
Riegel
Lehman
Ilehman
Auction of Rudolph Valentino effects yields about 70000
Hollywood December 23 The Valentino estate auction shows limited demand for items once tied to the star. Art treasures horses autos and other property sold for about 70000, not including real estate. Bertram Masses portrait sold for 150 Pola Negri did not bid. Albert Guglielmi bought jewelry valued at 100000.
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Hollywood
Calif
Rudolph Valentino
George 8. Ullman
Terese Werner
Pola Negri
Valentino
Albert Guglielmi
Probe Plane Crash In Mid Air Fatal To 4
United Press reports a mid air collision near Chanute Field in Rantoul Illinois killed four army officers. Capt Harold G Foster and three lieutenants Henry W Kunkel Albert J Clayton Ralph L Lauter died from the crash. The collision occurred at 550 feet altitude two miles from Chanute Field. Three died instantly the fourth died minutes later.
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Rantoul
Til
Chanute Field
Court Adjourns for Christmas Break in Jackson Circuit
The December term in Jackson circuit court ended its first week with various actions completed before adjournment for Christmas. Court will reconvene Monday to resume routine matters, possibly shortened by New Year's Day. State v Farmer Helton listed among actions on violation charges.
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Jackson
State
Farmer Helton
Woman Nearly Gored To Death In Auto Accident Near Scottsburg
A Kissel touring car traveling from Florida wrecked near Scottsburg. Mr and Mrs Ci Jd Young of Mansfield Ohio were badly hurt when the vehicle overturned and pinned Mrs Young under the steering wheel. Brownstown resident J F Lee helped lift the car and rescue her before others arrived. Mrs Young suffered severe back and shoulder injuries and facial cuts.
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Florida
Scottsburg
Ci Jd, Young
Mansfield
Ohio
Senator King calls for probe into Mosul oil field irregularities
Senator King demands a formal investigation into alleged irregularities tied to the Mosul oil field in Asiatic Turkey, seeking accountability and answers regarding the conduct and sources of funding related to the operation.
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King
Mosul
Asiatic
Turkey
FLIERS REST AT TAMPICO DURING SA SOUTH AMERICA FLIGHT
Pan American flyers rest at Tampico Mexico on December 23 before the third leg of a 20000 mile flight around South America. After 2 hours 23 minutes in the air the amphibian planes landed at Tuas teca field at 5 05 pm. From Point Isabel the leg covered 253 miles amid a cheering crowd of about 5000. Major H A Dargue said the trip was without incident.
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Tampico
Mexico
South America
Tuasteca Petroleum Company
Point Isabel
United States
H. A. Dargue
Wisconsin Hurls Late 3-Pointer Rally To Edge Marquette
In Milwaukee on December 22 Wisconsin captain Ralph Merkle sparked a 6-0 run in the final eight seconds as the Badgers overcame a 26-23 Marquette lead to win 29-26.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Marquette
Ralph Merkle
University of Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Why Not Buy The Best Radios From Hancock Co
Esihel H. Hancock Music Co advertises Famous Stewart Warner and Atwater Kent radios. The copy promotes quality sets and urges readers to purchase the finest receivers available.
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Stewart Warner
Atwater Kent
Esihel H. Hancock Music Co
Santa Claus Delivers for the People's Grocery Tomorrow
The notice says Santa Claus will deliver for the People’s Grocery tomorrow and provides contact by phone 170 for arrangements.
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Santa Claus
People’s Grocery
Justice Bailey Denies Quash Motion in Teapot Dome Case
Judge Jennings Bailey denies the Sinclair and Fall motion to quash the Teapot Dome conspiracy indictment and sets February 2 for trial. The defendants plead not guilty as attorneys sought delay. proceedings note prior indictments and a prior quash due to an unauthorized agent in the grand jury room.
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Washington
Jennings Bailey
Sinclair Fall
Teapot Dome
Bailey
Harry F. Sinclair
Albert B. Fall
Sinclair
Fall
Justice Bailey
Thomas F. Leahy
F All
District of Columbian
E. L. Doheny
Elk Hills
Wall
Baptist Choir Notice Rehearsal This Evening
The Baptist Choir announces rehearsal tonight at 7:30. Page reference d23:1.
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Baptist Choir
Danger Lurks In Christmas Trees Warns Fire Chief
Fire Chief Charles Otto warns that electrical Christmas tree lighting, though safer than candles, creates new fire risks from defective wiring and lighting arrangements. He urges merchants and citizens to use precautionary measures and keep basements clear of waste and inflammable materials during the holiday season.
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Charles Otto
Otto
Seymour
Two New Probes Spark Senate Investigations
Washington reports two looming senatorial inquiries rivaling the 1923 24 oil probes. Both focus on foreign affairs with one targeting Mosul in Asiatic Turkey and oil interests, the other on alien property. The oil Mosul inquiry has already been adopted by the Senate.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Mosul
Asiatic
Turkey
Pat McDermott Denies Canton Publisher Murder Plot
Canton Ohio December 23 Pat McDermott defends himself against the electric chair by accusing accuser Steve Kascholk of plotting the murder of Canton publisher Don R Mellett. He says he warned Mellett of a death plot and telephoned the home twice with warnings while denying conspiracy with Ben Rudner and Louis Mazer.
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Canton
Ohio
Pat McDermott
Steve Kascholk
Don R. Mellett
Underworld
Mellett
McDermott
Ben Rudner
Louis Mazer
Pat
Debonaire
AL President in Spotlight Over Baseball Scandal
The American League president faced intense scrutiny amid a baseball scandal and was expected to issue a formal statement. The action centers on league leadership and ongoing investigations into the case.
House Sees Low Chance of Extra Congressional Session
Washington reports little likelihood of an extra session. House Majority Leader Tilson says if funds bills move quickly the chamber could adjourn about a week before March 4. Eleven money bills remain and a farm relief bill seems unlikely amid farm groups backing reapportionment debates.
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Washington
House
Congress
Senate
Tilson
War and Commerce
Agriculture Committee
New Radio Models Spotlight Stewart Warner and Atwater Kent
Ratio Fans showcases new radio models including Stewart Warner and Atwater Kent as Estel Hl. Hancock Music Co. promotes comparison shopping before purchase.
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Stewart Warner
Atwater Kent
Estel Hl. Hancock Music Co
Christmas Day No Issue for Seymour Daily Tribune
The Seymour Daily Tribune will not publish on Christmas Day. Notices usually appearing on Saturdays must be submitted by 9 o clock Friday morning. Carriers will complete weekly collection Friday so they may enjoy the holiday.
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Seymour Daily Tribune
Tribune
Woman Hurt in Traffic Accident Near Bee Hive Corner
Mrs. R. A. Cox sustained bruises after a collision or near-miss at Second and Chestnut streets Wednesday evening. H. V. Byrer, manager of Murphy variety store, drove a Ford roadster and took her home. injuries described as not serious.
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R. A. Cox
Second
Chestnut Streets
Oakland City Coal Price Listing
Oakland City Coal sold at 6.25 per ton by Morgan's with phone contact 538 for orders and inquiries.
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Oakland City Coal
Morgan’s
Seymour Business College Opens Mid-Winter Term
Seymour Business College announces a mid-winter term starting January 8, 1927. The notice lists term start details and enrollment call for prospective students.
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Seymour Business College
Bids Opened For Seymour New Grade School Contracts
Seemingly strong competition emerges as 11 firms bid general construction and eight bid heating and plumbing for Seymour's new grade school. Local bidders include Seymour and Columbus firms plus Indiana named companies. Letting is set for 11 a.m. January 13 with bids due by then.
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Seymour
Columbus
Vahle Construction Company
First National Bank
Shelby Construction Company
Shelbyville
Hege & Company
New Palestine
Chas. A. Pike
Bloomington
Wilkinson
Last Minute Gift Choices at Art Needlecraft Shop
Shop advertises ready to mail gifts labeled Last Minute and Pick up, with remaining selection packed and set for posting as customers depart. Dlt Mrs. C. E. Edmondson.
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C. E. Edmondson
Meeting Notice for Jackson Lodge 146 December 23
Jackson Lodge 146 calls a meeting on Thursday December 23 at 7 30 p m. Work in M M degree followed by lunch. Signed B S Shinness W M.
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Jackson Lodge
B. S. Shinness
W. M
Baltimore Oysters For Christmas At Busy Bee Lunch Room
Orders are now open for Christmas oysters from Busy Bee Lunch Room run by Peter Forway. Call or visit to place your request before the holiday rush.
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Baltimore
Busy Bee
Peter Forway
Carolers Expect Bigger Christmas Outing Friday Evening
A larger turnout of Christmas carolers is expected Friday evening with better weather than last year. Groups from each church will visit homes of congregation members, led by Miss Edna B. Smith, supervisor of public schools, who has appointed a member from each church to direct the caroling starting around 9 30.
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Edna B. Smith
Cobb and Speaker May Head New Major League
A third major league with Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker at its head looms as wealthy backers consider backing a new league after the expulsion of the stars from organized baseball. Steps toward formal formation are said to have been taken and an all out war against the American and National Leagues may come soon.
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Cleveland
Ty Cobb
Tris Speaker
Johnson faces baseball betting scandal uncertainty
Chicago on December 23, Byron Bancroft Johnson, president of the American League, weighs in as Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker are linked to a betting scandal. Johnson has not commented beyond expressing regret that the story broke now while fans largely back Cobb and Speaker against guilt claims.
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Chicago
Byron Bancroft Johnson
Random
Ty Cobb
Tris Speaker
Johnson
Dutch Leonard
Cobb
Speaker
Bullet Fatal To Woman In Siege At Meeney Farm
Miss Beatrice Meeney died in Somerset hospital after an all night siege by state troopers at the Meeney farm in the Jutland Mountain region. Tim and James Meeney and two troopers were injured as troopers used tear gas to end the stand. The brothers Tim and James faced felonious assault charges for confronting the officers.
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Somerville
N. J
Beatrice Meeney
Somerset Hospital
Meeney
Jutland Mountain
Timothy
James
Weather Records From Seymour Water Co Station
Weather report by Riley Goble lists maximum 39 and minimum 33 degrees with .22 inch rainfall. River stage at 1.10 inches above low water mark.
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Riley Goble
Seymour Water Co
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Purdue
United Press
Utes
Harold G. Foster
Henry W. Kunkel
Albert J. Clayton
Scott Field
Belleville
Ill
Ralph L. Lauter
Bolling Field
Washington, D. C
C. J. Young
Brownstown
W. H. King
Pat Testified
Kaschole Olewdon Mellett
M’dermott
Ban Johnson
Woodstock Mills
Down Town Street
H. V. Byrer
NEW City School
Somerville Hospital
Mountain Home
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