Fourteen Jackson County youths seek Camp Knox training spot
Fourteen Jackson County boys have applied for admission to the Citizen's Military Training Camp for the Fifth Corps at Camp Knox Kentucky July 21 to August 20. County quota is five with hearings for possible overflow from other counties and the final list to be announced after June 25.
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Jackson County
Fifth Corps
Camp Knox
Kentucky
Harry B. Henderson
Harry Lucas
Kenneth Williams
Seth Shields
Wilson Holman
Clark Smith
Byron Zaring
John Enos
Charles MeOsker
Brownstown
Samuel Isaacs
Fred Albertson
Wallonia
Albert Rose
Foy Thompson
Temple Jenkins
Cortland
Donald Rich
Crothersville
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Ind
Ohio
Indiana
West Virginia
Marvelous Act Secured for Legion Celebration
George R. McLaughlin announces two July 4 performances at Shields Park featuring Rollo the daredevil skater. He will perform a high speed 118 foot incline back somersault. Cost to the American Legion runs to several hundred dollars. Two silver loving cups for auto industry and floral parade winners are on display at Kamman jewelry. The parade is expected to be a highlight and Seymour and Jackson County preparations are complete for a day of pleasure.
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George R. McLaughlin
American Legion
Rollo
Shields Park
Kamman
Seymour
Jackson County
Body of Overseas Man Arrives for Pleasant Grove Burial
The body of Fred Allman, a World War I soldier of Jackson county, arrived this morning en route to Pleasant Grove for burial. He died in France October 16 1918 from double pneumonia after two months there. He left Jackson county June 26 1918 for Camp Sherman then sailed overseas with Company E 334th Infantry. He was 27, married to Flossie Weddell, and survived by a widow, a six year old son Clarence, his parents, four sisters and six brothers.
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Fred Allman
France
Pleasant Grove
Jackson County
Young Allman
Camp Sherman
334Th
Infantry
Allman
Flossie Weddell
Clarence
Philip Allman
Fred Lucas
Matt Fleetwood
City
Philip
Edward
Samuel
Morton
William
Ezra
Ice man at Columbus fined for short weighing
A jury of three men and three women convicted Jasper Wright, driver for the Sanitary Ice Company, in Columbus city court of defrauding Bartholomew hospital by delivering short weight ice. Wright was fined 10 dollars plus costs after evidence showed 365 pounds delivered versus 700 pounds charged. The trial marked Bartholomew county's first jury with women jurors.
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Jasper Wright
Sanitary Ice Company
Columbus
Bartholomew County Hospital
Wright
John Schofield
City
Bartholomew County
Yardmaster Fires Engine At North Vernon
Due to a shortage of firemen at the Baltimore & Ohio roundhouse in North Vernon L B Thompson fired an engine to this city Friday afternoon. He was relieved by Lee Mize a fireman. Officials at North Vernon have struggled to find sufficient men since moving the terminal here as many workers spend leisure time in Seymour.
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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
North Vernon
L. B. Thompson
Lee Mize
Seymour
Majestic Lowers Admission Prices for Regular Shows
The Majestic announces reduced gate prices for regular screenings to five to ten cents across shows, tax paid. Example dates list titles such as Lahoma and Burning Daylight with varied discounted rates, while special features and vaudeville remain excluded from the cut.
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Majestic
Camping Season Opens Near White River Banks
The annual summer camping season nears as the bass closed season ends June 16. Cabins along the river are in high demand and many camps already prepared. fishing enthusiasts anticipate strong sport and renewed stocking efforts. Families increasingly join camping parties across a hundred mile radius to enjoy tents, gear, and angling.
Chautauqua Committee Sets Plans for August Event
The 1921 chautauqua committee met Friday at the Chamber of Commerce to map duties for Shields Park shows August 3 to 11. John A. Shields leads as general chair, with C. H. Weithoff advertising chair, Jay C. Smith publicity head, and other committee chiefs arranging their parts.
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Shields Park
Chamber of Commerce
John A. Shields
C. H. Weithoff
Jay C. Smith
M. W. Steinwedel
Fred Baron
Fred Able
Jack Frost
T. A. Mott
Amundsen Rescued After Arctic Drift Plan
Capt. R. Amundsen, famed Arctic explorer, has been rescued at East Cape Siberia after years of attempting to freeze his ship into ice to drift over the North Pole. He left Alaska last fall to endure seven years in the North Seas to test ice currents.
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San Francisco
R. Amundsen
Artic Explorer
East Cape
Siberia
Amundsen
Alaska
North Seas
North Pole
Shoes Shined. Ladies and Gentlemen Get Your Sunday Shine
The brief item notes a Sunday shine event at the First National outlet behind the 118d locale inviting ladies and gentlemen to visit for polishing or showcasing footwear.
Higher license fees for trucks in Indiana new trailer scales
Indiana adopts higher motor vehicle license rates from the recent legislature. Pleasure cars 40 hp and under 50 hp pay 20 dollars yearly, 50 hp and above 30 dollars. Trucks see varied increases by tonnage with caps including no trucks over 7.5 tons allowed. Trailer licenses also rise beyond half-car basis. Licenses expire December 31, with mid year purchases prorated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
McCray
Heat Reaches 94 Degrees Before Heavy Shower
Government thermometer at Woodstock Gardens records 94 degrees this afternoon, matching Thursday’s high and marking a peak for the season. Harvest workers say the heat was nearly unbearable, though a cooling breeze followed the afternoon rain.
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Woodstock Gardens
Important stockholders meeting of Revere Motor Car
A very important meeting of stockholders of the Revere Motor Car Corporation will be held Tuesday evening June 21 at 7 30 oclock in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. All stockholders are urged to be present.
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Revere Motor Car Corporation
Chamber of Commerce
Boryne
Treasury report may show balance for year ending June 30
United Press reports Treasury figures indicate ordinary disbursements around 5.07 billion and income near 5.5 billion for the year ending June 30 1921, suggesting a small surplus after a busy wartime period. Major outlays include interest on war debt 860 million railroad payments 729 million war department 988 million and navy 610 million. Executive proper at White House offices totals 633 622 15.
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United Press
Washington
Treasury Department
Mellon
Curgo
War Department
Navy
White House
Mrs Hustedt Seriously Injured in East Second Street Fall
Mrs. C. H. Hustedt, 81, sustained a fracture of the right hip and a broken arm in a fall at her East Second street home Friday night. She could not recall the exact cause but investigators believe a trip and fall occurred. She was taken to her daughter Mrs. George Bender on North Ewing street.
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C. H. Hustedt
East Second Street
Reds and Commercials Face Off at Athletic Park Sunday
Seymour Reds clash with Scottsburg Commercials Sunday afternoon at Athletic Park. Virgil Voyles will pitch for Seymour as fans are urged to watch a fast game.
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Seymour Reds
Scottsburg
Athletic Park
Virgil Voyles
Reds
Mandates Future in World Council Split
Geneva reports tentative settling of Mesopotamian and Yap mandates in favor of the United States. The League council demands U S consent for mandates and aims to finalize arrangements before the September assembly. Dr Gaston Da Cunha notes the U S has not replied to discuss mandates.
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United Press
Geneva
United States
League of Nations Council
Gaston da Cunha
Viscount Ishii
Japan
League
Sptember
League Assembly
Herbert Fisher
Great Britain
Prohibition Debate Splits on Volstead Amendments in House
Washington June 18. Dinwiddie a dry worker and former Anti-Saloon League official urged delaying industrial alcohol provisions and concentrating on banning beer. Wheeler disagreed as both testified to the house rules committee amid brewing opposition and chemists warning against medicinal substitutes enforcement changes. The committee indicated it would not rush a rule to pass Volstead's measure and allow amendments. The Palmer ruling faces renewed pressure from brewers seeking medicinal beer. The first section of the supplement prohibits beer prescriptions.
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E. C. Dinwiddie
Anti-Saloon League
Wayne Wheeler
Dinwiddie
Wheeler
Volstead
House Rules Committee
American Chemical Society
Rules Committee
Prohibition Commissioner
Palmer
Adjustment of Allied Debt Will Reduce Taxes
Washington reports that permanent adjustment of allied debt will cut US taxes by about 4 to 5 dollars per person annually. It aims to free government funds to retire upcoming war obligations while funding loan interest from allies who defaulted on payments. The plan, discussed at a cabinet meeting, targets reducing the annual burden on 105 million taxpayers.
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United Press
Washington
U. S
Harding
Two Great Fortunes United by a Marriage
Miss Lolita Ogden Armour and John J. Mitchell wed in a simple Chicago ceremony at Mellody Farm Lake Forest. Bishop Herbert Page officiated. The couple to honeymoon briefly before returning to Chicago to establish their home amid a stream of gifts from charitable supporters.
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Lolita Ogden Armour
John J. Mitchell
Chicago
United Arena
America
Packer
Mellody Farm
Lake Forest
Herbert Page
Spokane
Washington
Mitchells
Ten Drivers Start In 225 Mile Race At Uniontown
United Press report from Uniontown Pa on June 18 notes ten drivers began a 225 mile grind for the Universal trophy at the world speedway. Roscoe Sarles led early after Eddie Hearne chased close behind with engine trouble sidelining Ralph Mulford. The field includes Hearne Milton Murphy Miller Pullen Sarles Vail Ellingboe Thiel Soule Alley.
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United Presa
Uniontown
Ralph Mulford
Roscoe Sarles
Eddie Hearne
Tommy Milton
Jim Murphy
Eddie Miller
Eddie Pullen
Ira Vail
Jules Ellingboe
Johnny Thiel
Johnny Soule
Tom Alley
Curtiss Airplane Co Fire Causes Major Loss
An explosion of gasoline at Curtiss Airplane Company northwest field near Minneapolis ignited a fire before noon. Two airplanes, a hangar, two sheds, several motors and spare wings, plus company offices and records were destroyed. Loss estimated over $125,000. Backfire allegedly started the blaze.
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United Areas
Minneapolis
Curtiss Airplane Company
Tip's Yellow Taxis Ad Contact Details
Classified brief for Tip Richardson advertising taxi service with phone 447 and residence 67 promising service anytime anywhere.
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Tip
Tip Richardson
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Revere Stockholders
Treasury Report
Cal
Baseball
U. 6
League of Nations
Cil
UF Dry Workers
Prohibition
Volstead Law
General Counsel
Curtiss Airplane CO
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