City Council Wraps Up Four Year Term
City officials prepared to retire January 2 with Mayor Burkart. Retiring councilmen include C. R. Emery J. P. Collins J A Goodale J A Hoadley Pear Pease Eugene Ireland Sherman Day. Senior retirements include Chick Wallace chief among long-serving staff and Charles Wallace in city service two decades. Findley to relocate and continue insurance work.
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Burkart
Fire
C. R. Emery
J. P. Collins
J. A. Goodale
J. A. Hoadley
Pear Pease
Eugene Ireland
Sherman Day
Charles Wallace
Chick
Mr. Wallace
Marvey J. McCord
John T. Abell
Swope
Ross
Marion Weddell
Robert H. Hall
Louis Auffenberg
Harry Findley
Findley
Six sites proposed for Indiana reformatory relocation
United Press reports M. E. Foley secretary of the relocation commission announced six possible sites for the Indiana Reformatory to be moved from Jeffersonville. Proposed locations include Hancock Boone Jennings Madison and Owen counties as the Colgate Company plant will occupy the current site.
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United Press
Indianapolis
Indiana Reformatory
Jeffersonville
Colgate Company
M. E. Foley
The
Relocation Commission
Hancock
Boone
Jennings
Madison
Owen Counties
Winter wheat acreage shrinks from last fall
Washington reports winter wheat sown this fall totals 44,203,000 acres, down 7.2 percent from last fall's 14,847,000. rye sown rises 22.6 percent to 5,184,090 acres with a December 1 condition of 92.2. The notice also mentions a sale and a local social item about Marie Cady visiting Osfrood.
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United Press
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Circuit Court 10 Reconvene After Holidays
Jackson circuit court will reconvene Monday after a Christmas vacation. Judge Cox expects a busy week with many cases set for trial and several new actions filed. Prior work was light with limited business before the break. one case, State vs John Findley, resulted in a $200 fine on guilty plea.
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Jackson
Cox
Brooks
Columbus
Jackson County
John Findley
George Augustine
Five Taken Into Custody In Garbling Card Game Robbery
Five men were detained by Chief J. T. Abell after a reported robbery in which about 100 was allegedly lost in a gambling setting. The alleged victims later denied the claim, and the suspects were released. No charges were filed as prosecutors were absent and the matter awaits the new administration.
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J. T. Abell
Abell
T. Hi. Montgomery
Burkart
Warkart
Claims Hearing for Ogutt County Men Opened in Cleanup Session
The Jackson county group and Scott county veterans are to appear before a cleanup squad to file claims for compensation, back pay, and other war benefits. Sixty men were examined, with Dr. R C Adams joining, as officials say Evansville will handle all future claims with transport paid and full examinations.
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Jackson County
Scott County
R. C. Adams
Louisville
T. Edward McNamara
Evansville
McNamara
United States
Indiana
Cincinnati
South Bend
Indianapolis
Allen
Tips Yellow Taxis Phone 447 Residence 67
A taxi service listing appears with the business name Tips Yellow Taxis and contact details including phone 447 and a residence at 67. Tip Richardson is associated with the listing.
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Tip Richardson
State Board Sets Reassessments for Jackson County
The State Board of Tax Commissioners approved certifying final reassessment figures to the County Auditor. Publicized today, the list shows several increases in personal property valuations while some corporate appraisals remained unchanged. Ten firms are named in the countywide reassessment listing.
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State Board of Tax Commissioners
Jackson County
City Council Last Meeting Hears Burkart Financial Report
Incoming Seymour officials receive best wishes from retiring members. Mayor Burkart presents a four year financial comparison, noting a prior deficit of 2708.53 in the General fund and an outstanding indebtedness of 29000. Fourth ward reports show 1871.28 spent on concrete curbs gutters and dips.
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W. H. Barkley
Henry J. Moritz
C. H. Ahlbrand
James F. Tunley
Burkart
Ireland
Seymour
T“I
Dimmer Headlight Law Sparks Debate Over Penalties
Local motorists discuss a new dimmer headlight law effective December 20 with a grace period to January 1 for lens compliance. Attorneys dispute whether the act has a valid penalty, while some believe the 1917 act’s penalty still applies. Public safety concerns drive support for stricter lighting standards.
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Indiana
Agreement Predicted in Irish Talks After Lloyd George Comments
London dispatch reports a looming pact between De Valera and Griffith factions in Dublin. An Irish affairs spokesman predicted the Anglo Irish treaty would be ratified when the Dail Eireann reconvenes on January 3.
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London
de Valera
Griffith
Dublin
Lloyd George
Dail Eireann
Automobile Licenses at Cooper's Garage
Apply for automobile licenses through Guy M. Cooper Notary public at Cooper's Garage. Phone 226 11% d.
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Guy M. Cooper
Notary Public
Cooper's
Governor Len Small Ordered to Stand Trial in Embezzlement Case
In Waukegan Illinois on December 20 Judge Claire Edwards of Lake County Circuit Court ruled that Governor Len Small must face trial on charges of embezzlement of state funds and conspiracy. Co defendant Verne Curtis of Grant Park Ranker will join the trial set to begin January 9 after weeks of legal wrangling between prosecution and defense.
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United Press
Waukegan
Ills
Len Small
Verne
Curtis
Grant Park Ranker
Wil
Claire ©. Edwards
Lake County
Britain and France Strain Over Submarine Pact Proposals
At the arms conference the British delegate Balfour warned of possible conflict with France over submarine and auxiliary craft limits. The long friendship between Britain and France is strained as France suspicions grow about its naval program while Britain and the United States seek limits. The Root resolution on U boat warfare faces adoption, and a capital ships restraint aims to curb submarine arms race.
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Washington
France
England
Arthur J. Balfour
Balfour
Britain
Great Britain
United States
Japan
Hughes
Planned 300 Million Cut in Army and Navy Funds
Washington reports a likely cut of about 300 million in army and navy appropriations for the next fiscal year under plans drafted by leading Republican figures in the House. Conference sets battleship ratios for the five naval powers and debates limits on auxiliary craft. France and Italy have expressed concern over the eight-gun, ten-thousand-ton proposal.
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United Press
Washington
Congress
House
France
Italy
Seymour Independents Meet Hayden In Hayden Contest
Seymour Independents travel to Hayden for a basketball game against Hayden. Officials call game at eight o clock. Seymour lineup includes Snow at center Boyles and Keach at forwards Brackemyre and James at guards with substitutes Banta Smith and Hamilton. A dance follows the game.
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Seymour Independents
Hayden
Seymour
Snow
Boyles
Keach
Brackemyre
James
Banta
Smith
Hamilton
Baptist Choir Admonition Urges Members to Attend Sunday
The notice reminds Baptist Choir members there is no rehearsal this week and urges all to be in their places this Sunday for services or performance.
P Colabuono Sale Starts Fresh Oyster Offer
P Colabuono announces a sale with fresh oysters available at Kelley's Lunch Stand contact number 296 for orders and pickup.
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Kelley
Business Revival Expected in 1922
Lawrence Martin reports from Washington that G. W. P. Harding, governor of the Federal Reserve Board, predicts a 1922 business revival leading to a new era of prosperity. He notes improving financial conditions, cycles in business, andProjection of recovery after a period of liquidation and stagnation.
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Washington
United States
G. W. P. Harding
Federal Reserve Board
Harding
Peru man confesses to murder of wife in cellar
Joseph Flitcraft of Peru Ind confesses to killing his wife Margaret Flitcraft by battering her with a lump of coal on Christmas afternoon. The mutilated body was found in a cellar opening with hands tied and face wrapped in clothes. Fannie Flitcraft sister to the victim swore out a first degree murder affidavit. Judge Albert Ward expected to convene a grand jury.
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United Press
Peru
Ind
Fannie Flitcraft
Joseph Flitcraft
Margaret Flitcraft
Fannie
Joseph
Albert Ward
Qa Grand Jury
Flitcraft
P Colabuone Shoe Sale Now Ongoing
Local shoe shop advertises clearance with prices from 9 cents for selected sizes and styles. Footwear including athletic and casual options subject to stock availability and size range.
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Jennings County
P. Colabuoyo
Bald
Marie Cady
Osfrood
Wilson
Circuit Court
Ogutt County
General Pershing
Adrienne Maver
Mits Financial Review
Alty
Illinois
Edwards
ARMY
NAVY
P. Colabuono
Fed
Eral Reserve Board
Lawrence Martin
United Pess
Margaret Hopewell
Notary Publid
Hopewell’s Garage
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