Wreck at Medora Kills Three Injures Two
Two Baltimore and Ohio engines derailed near Medora causing seventeen loaded cars to leave the track. Three men died and two were seriously injured, with crews from Cincinnati and Washington called to clear debris and detour passenger trains.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
North Vernon
Medora
Cauick Dispatch
Washington
Cincinnati
Downing
Harding
Schneck Memorial Hospital
Hill
McCulley
Voss Mortuary
Siefker
Hustedt
Asher Gardner
The
Gardner Fam
Linemen Evacuate Cars Before Medora Wreck Save Lives
Two Western Union company cars occupied by linemen were moved from the Baltimore & Ohio passing track at Medora to Brownstown hours before a wreck. The relocation occurred at the D rail where debris packed highest, saving the lives of the men inside the cars.
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Western Union
Medora
Brownstown
Western Union Company
Baltimore & Ohio
Funeral set for Hugo Siefker after Medora wreck
The funeral for Hugo Siefker, killed in the Medora wreck early today, will be Friday afternoon. Short services from his Indianapolis avenue home precede services at Evangelical Lutheran Church conducted by Rev. E. H. Eggers. Burial will be at Riverview cemetery. Siefker was a noted engineer for the company and his loss saddens many in the city.
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Hugo Siefker
Medora
Indianapolis Avenue
Evangelical Lutheran Church
E. H. Eggers
Riverview Cemetery
Brownstown Teacher Hurt After Fall Into Open Cellar
Miss Eimma Garis, a Brownstown schoolteacher, was severely injured Tuesday when she slipped into an open cellar at her home. She remains about the same today, according to hospital and family updates.
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Eimma Garis
Brownstown
Miss Garis
Cooperation Lines Up To Keep Baltimore and Ohio Terminal
Businessmen and railroad workers in Seymour unite at a city building meeting to preserve the Baltimore and Ohio freight terminal. Leaders stress shared city welfare, clear past misunderstandings, and plan further talks with the line’s general manager.
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Seymour
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Baltimore & Ohio
Washington
Claude W. Carter
Frank S. Gilbert
Thomas Gudgel
John James
Poperty
Ast
W. L. Johnson
C. D. Billings
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
United States Chamber of Commerce
Moving Pictures at Shields High School
Shields High School hosts two film showings on Wednesday at 2 00 and 7 00 PM showcasing Little Sun set and The Season for Children Admission is 10 and 20 cents.
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Shields High School
Wheat harvest in Jackson county to begin early next week
The wheat crop is maturing quickly across Jackson county with early sown grain turning copper in color. Farmers expect harvest by week’s end and by June 25 much of the crop in shock though yields vary. some fields are thick while others are light and threshed amounts may be limited.
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Jackson County
Wheat Crop Forecast for 1921 Total 829,000,000 Bushels
Washington reports the Department of Agriculture estimates the 1921 wheat crop at 829 million bushels, up from 757 million in 1920. Winter wheat totals 578 million with 3. to 5 percent higher acreage, while spring wheat reaches 251 million with 93.4 percent condition. winter acreage 3% higher at 18,023,000 acres and 77.9 percent condition.
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United Press
Washington
Department of Agriculture Today
Former Local Resident Dies in Los Angeles
Edward Pettermann of this city reports the death of his father Adam Pettermann in Los Angeles California at 10 p m Tuesday night He was seventy years old He ran a tailoring business here before moving to California years ago He underwent a serious operation about two years ago and did not fully recover He leaves a widow four children Albert Pettermann of Los Angeles Mrs Lillian Schernberger New Port Ky Alma Pettermann and Edward Pettermann all of this city and four granddaughters Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
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Ily
Gardner House
Cingeinnati
Washington
Division
Pennsylvania Lines
Monon
New Albany
Mitchell
Mr. Siefker
This City
Indiana
William Sielker
Hill
8. D. Hill
McCulley
Chester Riley
Marie
Seymour
Mildred
Indianapolis
Claude
Francis
Raymond
Camp Knox
George T. Manuel
Jackson County
Medora
Edward Pettermann
Adam Pettermann
Los Angeles
Cal
Pettermann
California
Albert Pettermann
Lillian Schernberger
New Port
Alma Pettermann
Manager form of government loses in Michigan City vote
In Michigan City the proposed city manager plan was voted down 2472 to 2242, as six Indiana cities held special elections on adopting the manager system. The plan was also defeated in Anderson Kokomo New Albany Muncie and Princeton, with Marion and Connersville having earlier rejected it.
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United Press
Commission
Muncie
Ind
Muneie
Community Service Drive to Be Continued
The Seymour Community Service Association extends the fund drive led by Mrs. Harry M Miller. It aims to raise $1,000 for community service work and invites un-solicited donors to contribute via Mrs Miller or the Chamber of Commerce.
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Harry M. Miller
Seymour Community Service Association
Defendant in Rooster Case Acquitted by Jury
The state charged Virgil Tucker with killing a rooster valued at $2.00 owned by Mrs. Louisa Gerkensmeyer. In city court this morning a jury found him not guilty after brief deliberation. Prosecutor was T. H. Montgomery. defense attorney was H. A. Barnes.
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Virgil Tucker
Louisa Gerkensmeyer
T. H. Montgomery
A. Barnes
Concealed Weapon Charge Fines Issued
Police in Tipton arrest Robert Russell and Andy Hudson after a revolver is found on Russell. Russell pleads guilty before Mayor Burkart and is fined $11. Hudson is released. The incident occurred along Fast Tipton street Tuesday night as officers investigated two suspicious men.
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Tipton Street
Robert Russell
Andy Hudson
Carlisle
Ind
Russell
Burkart
Hudson
A Night in Dixie Land Minstrel at Park Mission
A minstrel program titled A Night in Dixie Land was slated for Thursday night at Park Mission on June 9. The event listing notes attendance and venue details for local residents.
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Dixie Land
Park Mission
Suitcase Stolen From Baltimore and Ohio Station
A. H. Jackson of Ewing reported Tuesday night the theft of a suitcase with clothing and valuables left briefly at the Baltimore and Ohio station. He returned after about five minutes to find the bag missing. No clues were found. police suspect a thief in the station.
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A. H. Jackson
Ewing
Jackson
Baltimore & Ohio
Farmers Co operative Elevator Meeting Called
A general meeting of stock holders at the City Building Friday June 10 at 8 00 p m will hear the board report on achievements for the Co operative Elevator Co All farmers interested are urged to attend W H Booth President
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Cooperative Elevator Co
W. H. Booth
Obregon seeks U S recognition before treaty deal
President Obregon of Mexico aims to win American recognition prior to any treaty with the United States. Negotiations continue in Mexico City with George T. Summerlin as the U S envoy. Secretary Hughes emphasizes safeguarding American property claims and immediate cordial relations.
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United Press
Washington
Obregon
Mexico
United States
Hughes
Pueblo Battles Flood Recovery Amid Heavy Casualties
Pueblo Colorado braces for a long cleanup after Arkansas River floods. The death toll reaches 45 in local morgues with 27 more reported in valley towns. Railroads repair levee breaches while relief trains and supplies arrive from Denver and Fort Worth.
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United Press
Pueblo
Colo
Arkansas
Denver
Fort “Am Houston
Texas
The
Ity
Hert, Kentucky G O P Leader, Dies in Washington
Washington June 8 The body of A T Hert Republican leader and national committeeman from Kentucky heads home on a special car after he died suddenly in Washington while talking with friends about the national committee meeting. Messages of condolence came from President Harding and cabinet members to Mrs Hert.
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Washington
Kentucky
United Press
A. T. Hert
Hert
National
Kentue
National Committee
Harding
Cabinet Bers
Tip's Yellow Taxis Advertisement Highlight
An old time taxi service notice for Tip Richardson offers rides anytime, anywhere with contact options phone 447 and residence 67. The short classified style emphasizes readily available transport services.
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Tip
Tip Richardson
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Donald Burt
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Leroy Lovett
Lovett
Virgil Decker
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