Sunday Movie War In Seymour Across State Law Clash
Seymour eyes a Sunday showing of The Ten Commandments at Princess Theater as Mayor Miles vows to arrest violators and ministers oppose the plan. Theater owner Zuber says no charge will be made and argues moral value. opponents fear a Sunday movie precedent amid state law prohibitions.
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Seymour
W. O. Zuber
Princess Theater
C. E. Miles
Miles
Zuber
Indianapolis
Shelbyville
Fire Chief Otto Completes Basement Inspection in Seymour
Fire Chief Otto completed a multi day inspection of business basement areas in Seymour to cut fire risks from crowded paper and combustibles. He found overall good conditions but noted ten to twelve spots needing attention and plans to re check and ensure cleanup.
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Otto
Seymour
Passage of Haugen Farm Bill Expected Next Week
Senator McNary of Oregon says the senate will pass the Maugen farm relief bill early next week. Farm bloc leaders favor a compromise with a revolving fund smaller than 250 million while keeping the equalization fee principle.
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Haugen
Washington
Senate
McNary
Oregon
Tip's Yellow Taxi Ad Promo Mention
Local taxi service listing presents Tip Richardson as operator with phone number 447 and residence 67, offering around‑the‑clock availability.
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Tip Richardson
Helen Wills Rushed To Paris Hospital
American tennis champion Helen Wills was rushed to a Paris hospital for an operation after canceling a match with the Hotland champion. Doctors feared appendicitis and said immediate surgery was necessary.
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Helen Wills
Paris
Bryant 15 Held On 1500 Dollar Bond
Simeon Bryant 102 East Brown street was arrested after a chase from Indianapolis avenue for transporting and possessing intoxicating liquor in two shopping bags. His wife Lena and daughter Elsie Bryant face similar charges. no bond for them. Hearing set for June 14. Bryant fought Chief Misch, breaking a jug later kept as evidence.
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Simeon Bryant
East Brown Street
Indianapolis Avenue
Bryant
Lena Bryant
Elsie Bryant
S. B. Lowe
William A Misch
Misch
Logan Sargent
Sargent
Miss Bryant
Limestone Men Assert Building Is On Boom
United Press reports a nationwide survey by the Indiana Limestone Quarrymen's Association shows building outlay in the first five months near three billion dollars with about half spent on homes. The rise is linked to higher living standards, wages, suburb growth, and car-driven mobility, with notable school building activity and New York leading in permits among twenty cities.
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United Press
Chicago
Indiana Limestone Quarrymen’s Association
New York
Detroit
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
Cleveland
San Francisco
Boston
St. Louis
Baltimore
Houston
Seattle
Pittsburgh
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Atlanta
Buffalo
Dallas
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Local Delegates Return From State Democratic Convention
Jackson county delegates report a smooth state convention in Tomlinson-hail Indianapolis with only five full ballots needed to name the ticket. Albert Stump leads the long term senatorial slate as differences on platform were settled in the resolutions committee and the pro prohibition dispute stayed out.
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Jackson County
Tomlinson
Indianapolis
Harry Hobbs Miller
Ivan Love
Oscar B. Abel
Tom Honan
P. Eisner
Collen Barnes
QO. O. Swails
Seymour
Dave Fitzgibbon
Sparksville
Henry Alldredge
Wallonia
Wiliam Wacker
Jeremiah Payne
Brownstown
Symuel Fish
Norman Station
Frank Svifres
Crothersville
Lyman Gruber
James Luckey
Charles Luckey
Redding Township
Ralph Denny
Freetown
Resolutions Committee
Albert Stump
Seymour Reports May Fire Loss Totals 1659
Fire Chief Charles Otto reports Seymour’s May fire loss at 1659 dollars with most covered by insurance. Seven fire calls were answered in May and there were two false alarms. The value of buildings and contents threatened over the 30 days was 11925 dollars, with insurance on this property at 6665 dollars.
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Seymour
Charles Otto
British battleship Resolution sails to Egypt amid crisis
Malta June 4 reports a British battleship named Resolution moving from the Mediterranean base toward Egypt as nationalist victory sparks a political crisis. Officials say additional ships will likely not be dispatched despite the danger level.
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Egypt
Malta
Mediterranean
Freetown Banker Tells Fish Story on Self And Son
A Freetown bank cashier C Hayes and his son fish at night with Fred Brock teacher. A stranger with a flashlight claims to be a game warden investigating the Hayes catch as law enforcement closes in.
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Freetown
Self
C. Hr. Hayes
Freetown Bank
Mr. Hayes
Fred Brock
Hayes
Mr. Brock
Mr Hayes
Heart balm granted by jury in Medora suit
Mrs. Hattie Stratton awarded $500 damages by a Medora jury in a two day case against Mrs. Ann Esham for alienation of her husband William Stratton. The verdict came after an all night deliberation. Stratton sought $15,000 damages.
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Hattie Stratton
Ann Esham
William Stratton
Medora
Greensburg Theater Manager Cleared Of Sunday Laws Charge
James A. Bailey, manager of the Strand theater in Greensburg, was cleared by a jury late Thursday afternoon of violating Sunday laws by operating his theater on Sunday May 30.
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James A. Bailey
Strand Theater
Greensburg
Coolidge Authors Summer Arrival at White House Lawn Party
President Coolidge appeared for the first time in summer attire on the White House lawn as he welcomed 2,000 disabled veterans and their nurses with Mrs. Coolidge at his side. Her georgette dress and green hat complemented the occasion.
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Wshlington
President Coolidge
Primary Probe Committee Debates Action Plan
Washington June 4 The special senate committee set to probe primary election contests discussed its course of action. Senator Reed of Missouri, a national figure in inquiries, chairs as hearings begin after Senate adjournment, with Pennsylvania planned for first and Missouri next in line.
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Washington
Senate
United States
Reed
Missouri
Indiana described as natural east west traffic path
The text states Indiana as a natural conduit for east west traffic with the Great Lakes to the north and mountains and rivers to the south forming a natural channel.
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Indiana
United States
Primary Election Costs Reported in Jackson County
Primary election costs in Jackson County totaled 1023 1 0 2 3 dollars as reports filed with County Clerk Virgil Fountain showed. Eight candidates filed final expenditure reports on closing day. 125 total aspirants documented campaign spending, while advisory board members and precinct committeemen faced no filing requirements due to salaries below 100 dollars.
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Jackson County
Virgil Fountain
George A. Montgomery
Redding Township
Raymond Kitz
Hamilton Township
Benjamin W. Noell
Jackson Township
Frank H. Lemp
James A. Martin
Owen Township
Clifford Cornett
Virgil Able
Republican County Central Committee
Premier Bartel Resigns After Polish Revolution
Berlin reports confirm the resignation of Premier Bartel of Poland and his cabinet. Bartel formed a government after Marshal Josef Pilsudski led a revolution three weeks earlier in Warsaw.
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Berlin
Premnier Bartel
Poland
Warsaw
Bartel
Josef Pilsudski
Knights Gather for Memorial Service at First M E Church
All Knights meet at Castle Hall at 10 a.m. Sunday June 6 to attend a Memorial service at First M E Church. Sojourning Knights are cordially invited to join T R Carter K R and 5 15d.
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Castle Hall
Sir Knights Requested at Armory for Memorial Service
All members of Success Co. No 76 MD EP are asked to assemble at the Armory in full uniform at 1:00 AM Sunday June 6 1926 to attend memorial services at First MFE Church. Recorder W B Russell.
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Success Co. No. 76
M.D. E.P
Armory
First M. FE
W. B. Russell
Peoples Grocery Produce Sale Listing
New corn green beans peas spinach carrots tomatoes sweet potatoes cucumbers head lettuce cantaloupes fancy strawberries winesap apples grapefruit and more from Peoples Grocery. Phone 170. It appears to be a brief ad listing assorted produce and contact.
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Peoples Grocery
Attempt to Bomb U S Chancery in Uruguay Reported
Washington dispatch says a blast hit the American legation chancery building in Montevideo Uruguay at eight this morning. No injuries reported and details to follow from American Minister Grant-Smith.
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Washington
Chancery
Montevide
Urguay
State Department
Grant Smith
Grant-Smith
Filibuster Ends as Rivers and Harbors Measure Passes
After a 13 hour session the House approved the $36 million rivers and harbors bill in committee of the whole. Ohio Michigan and Wisconsin opposed the Illinois waterway item arguing 8250 cubic feet per second diverted into the Chicago canal would threaten shipping water levels and lakefront property.
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Washington
Great Lakes
Mississippi
Ilinois
Ohio
Michigan
Wisconsin
Chicago Drainage Canal
Lake Front
Senate waits on French action for war debt pact
Washington reports the Senate will delay action on the 4.025 billion dollar French war debt settlement until after French parliament approves the agreement. Senator Reed Smoot notes that courtesy to the debtor nation requires France’s acceptance before final ratification. The House ratified the settlement 236 to 111, and the Senate Finance Committee faces a likely bitter fight when the measure is reported.
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Washington
Senate
Reed Smoot
Utah
American Debt Funding Commission
France
House
Administration
Senate Finance Committee
Mr and Mrs Swails Visit Indianapolis on Thursday
Mr. and Mrs. C. Swails spent Thursday in Indianapolis, sharing a brief outing in the city and returning home the same day.
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Mrs. C. ©. Swails
Indianapolis
Crothersville July Fourth to Feature Airplane Rides
The Crothersville Fourth of July celebration at the old fairgrounds near state road No. 1 will include airplane rides for five dollars each, with Lt. Stokely of Kokomo likely providing the planes and showcasing stunt exhibitions. Concession rights were opened for bidding after George Applegate was named sales director.
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Crothersville
Old Fair Grounds
State Road No. 1
Business Men's Advertising Club
Stokely
Kokomo
Reg Crawford
George Applegate
John Weddle
Gun Battles in Ram Violations Take Big Toll
General Andrews warns forces against overuse of firearms as Ram violations trigger deadly gun battles. The report notes mounting casualties and calls for restraint to prevent further losses amid ongoing security operations.
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Andrews
Senate panel to consider Walsh report on Coolidge order
A judiciary committee session reviewed a subcommittee report by Sen. Thomas J. Walsh finding Coolidge's agent order to be harmless in legal significance and mostly a policy expression. The panel noted minor objections and tabled a final decision until tomorrow during a closed session in Washington.
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Washington
Coolidge
Judiciary Committee
Senate
Thomas J. Walsh
Dem
Montana
Prohibition Enforcement Casualties Reach High Toll
Washington reports 140 fatalities since prohibition began as federal agents battle bootleggers moonshiners and rum runners. Dry Czar Andrews orders officers to use firearms only in self defense. Forty nine prohibition officers killed in line of duty and 92 others resisting arrest slain. Two dry officers killed this year.
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Washington
United Press
Andrews
Prohibition
wets Decide To Fight Over Prohibition Enforcement
United Press reports that wets in Congress abandon cooperation with the administration and will resist enforcement policy. Senators Edge and Bruce announce that the Goff enforcement bill won’t pass this session, and no filibuster is planned though full discussion may occur if brought up. A judiciary sub committee meets to assess the legality of the executive order.
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Washington
Congress
Edge
New Jersey
Senate
Nethloc
Bruce
Maryland
Coolidge
Andrews
United Press
Tam
Sam
Special Judiciary
Weather records report from Seymour station
Riley Goble, official local weather observer at the Seymour Water Company pump station, lists temperatures with a max of 66 and a min of 51, rainfall 09, and river stage 1 ft 5 in above the low water mark.
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Riley Goble
The
Seymour Water Company
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