Voters to decide on city electric plant plan
Unanimous adjourned council action places decision on remodeling the municipal light plant or building a new one near Purépakt Products in Come merelal addition to a May 4 special election. The declaratory resolution urges a new $315,000 plant at Rastnide site with modern brick structure and lake water cooling, arguing current engines are old, insufficient, and expansion is needed.
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Munisipal
Purépakt Products Company
Come
Merelal
Worhington
LMI
W. F. Axtell
Ben Joseph I. Gordon
Preeluet A
al West Eidgehool
George C. Brown
West End
Dire Station
Harney Chasial
Souths
Propos
Iran
Seymour B and C clerks choose yearlong uniforms
In SkyMour Indiana on April 15 clerks at the Baltimore and Ohio railroad offices and roundhouse begin a walkout. All male employees from chief dispatcher to young women enlist in a strike to protest uniforms and cheaper materials. The federation votes 135 to 0 backing the action as workers plan to join other city protests.
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Clacton
Strike Hits Coal Mines Across Districts
Reported Thursday, eighty four point six nine percent of the mines in the district idle due to a rail strike. Linton leads with thirty three idle mines and a loss of 22 thousand 748 tons across coal fields. Bleknell Clinton Terre Haute Brazil Petersburg and Sullivan fields report significant idling and tonnage losses, with portions of the district showing the largest single day idle totals since the strike began.
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Torre Tlane Distri
Petersburg
Sullivan Theld
K Mlnes
Brazil
Renin Lov Petra
Unusually Heavy Demand for Reed Seed This Spring
Farmers report strong demand for reed seed amid rising wheat prices and winterkill. The county foresees a weaker wheat crop and potential market strain as farmers with extra feed face shortages. Prices quoted at a bushel, while some local sales indicate losses and market volatility. Wheat damage from winter kill and white grubs complicate crop prospects this year.
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Vfarmers
Inss
Coal Field Development Ties Pike Knox County to Indianapolis railroad
A fragmented 19th century note reports the Uuphant Johnson company leasing thousands of acres of coal land near Knox and Pike counties. It notes coal drilling across White River and potential railroad extensions from Briggville to Vandylia to reach southern Pike County holdings, with several firms leasing land west of the city and southern Pike County acres being acquired.
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Brugpyille
Vaondylia
Bie Roa
Eliy
Railroad labor board forms temporary leadership in Washington
In Washington on April 16 a railroad labor board meeting elected Henry Hunt former Cincinnati mayor as a representative and G Wallace Hunger as secretary. The wage dispute is to be submitted to the board with a plan to resume negotiations. The bipartisan panel aims to settle the entire wage issue and continues talks tomorrow.
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Uy Associated
Washington, D.C
Henry Hunt
Cincinatti
G. Wallace Hunger
Thlevity
Flanger
Thingers
Tomerrow
Go to Jail Threat Against Government by Railroad Unions
John Grovon president of the Chicago Yardhmens association and Reading president of the United Freightmen Union, described as two outlaw railway unions, announced their plan to attack the government by moving to impeach the Leader in a conspiracy charge.
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Wim
Ny Associated Press
Chicago
John Grovon
Chicago Yardhmens’ Afsociation
Andi
Reading
Linlted Fighientense Association
Uglg
Jashon the
Rovernment
Police Chief Reminds of April 14 Shooting Anniversary
Chief of Police Allen recalls dates and warns reporters that April 14 marks the Sun shooting anniversary, not the start of the Stttredtie or J Sumter event, underscoring memory on important happenings.
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Allen
Sun
Sttredtie
J . Sumter
Frenchwoman Boulinic Condemned by Court Martial
Laurie Boulinic was condemned to death by a 2nd court martial for denouncing a French soldier, Michael Amedee, to the Germans in 1914. She was executed half an hour before a pardon order reached the German officers who had held him.
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Associated Press
Marseilles
Laurie Boulinic
Michael Amedee
Rodgers and Baker Marriage Licenses Reported
Marriage licenses list Earl James Rodgers age 24 of Reeve township to Sara Baker of the same township. Lawrence Byrer age 22 of Bogard township to Maton.
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A Rodgers
Baker
Earl James Rodgers
Reeve Township
Sara Baker
Tler-Eaton
Lawrence Byrer
Bogard - Township
Sarat Bhp “Maton
Bogard- Township
Indiana club annual meeting hosts speakers and delegates
Delegates from state clubs gather for the Indiana Islandtrope Women’s clubs annual meeting. Mrs. Be, presiding, will speak and organize events. Officers include Madden and Brooks with committees for registration and program. The district assembly encompasses several counties and features remarks by notable figures at the convention.
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Oun
Canférgne
Eqanty
Am. Madden
Thad Straii
Tino Peathing Toe Tey
Eldetion
Sienmbey Debe
Avifrens
Trumpler
Mesd BR
Miflonietier
Eau Vite
Ehiareb
Dinhor
Chris Vend
Mies Macheleinsgh
Pere Viatin
Curtin
Hoadrea
Chofrmmae Bles
Londen
Thei Dee Farsin
Greece
Maviess
Sellbyan
Knox
Owen
Monroe
J.C Brooks
Alice Peta
Dj Yieds
Anna H. Gibson
Sullivan
Mt . Madden
Jara Carin
J. C
Millroe
Wea
Clay Bear
Mabganairs
F E. Rebingan
Ogs
Weer Hatfielj
J. i
Alvin Padsons
L. J. Read
Cede
Anup
Gitsan
Mentorship Hurdles Bill Referred to Panel
A drafted measure seeks child welfare provisions and new safeguards. The proposal, attributed to Vicery Mentor, addresses coinage and related costs, and was sent to the Irie Paring committee for consideration.
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Diay Hotrgeduerd
Irie Paring
Ambiguous Historic Notice From Ashington Archive
Fragmentary OCR notes from Ashington dated April 4 reference treasury matters and a President Wilhon, with garbled names and terms. The readable elements point to a financial or treasurer context, though specifics are unclear. Entities include Ashington and President Wilhon. details are too damaged to confirm actions or outcomes.
Sonora to Appeal for Recognition Amid Revolt Leader’s Claim
Sonora plans to appeal for recognition regarding an inquiry into the mage here yer nelseq Mirask, a leader of a revoliariat movement by Car ent.of Qlexteo, as reported from STA in Sonora on April 17.
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Sta, Sonora
Sonora
Nelseq Mirask
Carent
Qlexteo
Unclear fragment hints at Dr Pate Schwa in apartment
Fragmentary text mentions Dr Pate Schwa and an apartment scene with references to internal matters and wartime context. Details are garbled, but the readable parts point to a personal note about location and people connected to Dr Pate Schwa.
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Pate Schwa
Wrights
Complaint cites mistreatment at Putnamville prison
Indianapolis April 17. McNulty former Indianapolis jail keeper claims harsh, filthy, and cruel conditions at Putnamville state farm jail. Federal court and Marion County grand jury investigate alleged violations. Guards accused of beating prisoners and bending rules. inspector Tarkington to review farm operations.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Putnamville
Dara
Tr. J. N. Hurty
Smard
Charles
Mel Nulty
Ma Tinn
Marion County Grant
McNulty
McNolty
Tarkington
Battle Farm
Edegehorne
Ward
fireLee
Centennial Pageant and Trials At Washington University
April events mark Centennial observances at Washington University with speeches and a parade. The pageant includes university leaders, students, and notable figures, while a criminal case unfolds in nearby Kendall where George Sclavinner and Joseph Readall face murder charges tied to a Washington incident. Local coverage notes the procession, dignitaries, and the ongoing trial in Madison County court.
Impeachment Move Opens in House Committee
In Washington on April 1 a resolution to impeach Assistant Secretary Past of the Interior Department was opened for debate with Rep Hock Kansas author saying the prima facie case must be completed. the measure was introduced late yesterday as members plan to present. New York April 17 thousands of recruits rally behind General Overall in a campaign against high clothing costs, with the march spreading from the south to the east for decisive battles.
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Washingston
J. C
Ixdor Department
Datayers
Hock
Repub- Neat
Kansana
Tal
New - York
New York
Ballot listings reveal candidates for primary election
Arrangements for the primary ballot were completed Friday afternoon. The ballots will include the names of Crothlidaesta and others with and without opposition. The text lists many names and factions, including state and local candidates, with references to committees, parties, and election details. The passage also contains extended obituaries and notices of deaths and funeral arrangements for several individuals.
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Ballate
Crothlidetesa
Botani
Larne
Jo Staal
Beth
Minnie
Peng Sheen
Waiter Eagleer
County voters weigh charge with high-stakes tax plan
A disputed county referendum drives attention to taxes and public services. Officials push for a property levy while opponents warn of rising costs and reduced local programs. Authorities emphasize accountability and the need to fund schools and roads amid competing financial claims.
Fragmented OCR Note on Local Event
Incoherent OCR text appears to reference multiple names and times but lacks clear context or readable details. No distinct persons, places, or events can be reliably identified to form a proper news item or card teaser.
Fragmented OCR reads like cryptic notice in town page
Jumbled text fragment mentions streets, warnings, and torments tied to a local area. Several place names and phrases appear garbled, suggesting an incomplete public notice or classified item.
Bicknell Coalland Mining Official Indicted in Federal Case
Thomas Thy Avera, president of the Bicknell Coalland Mining Company, was indicted by the federal grand jury and appeared before U S Commissioner Chrils G Stigke for $10,000 bond to await trial in federal court on April 11.
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Vexcmines
Thomas Thy Avera
Bicknell Coalland Mining Company
Rave Od
United States
Chrils G. Stigke
All Birmingham Wins in Crusade
In Birmingham on April 11 officials bankers darters and merchants wore denims while women wore calico and gingham dresses. Prices already lowered in some places as the crusade moves forward.
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Associated Press
Birmingham
Alg
Martinsville firm links with Southern Indiana Power for current
The Martinsville Gas and Electric Company has signed a contract with Southern Indiana Power to receive electricity from Southern Indiana’s central plant at Edwardeport, linking local utility services and securing supply.
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RROM
Martinsville Gas & Electric Company
Martinsville
Southern Indiana Fower Company
Edwardeport
No Decision Returned On Booze
A garbled report discusses alcohol policy and ongoing legal or regulatory actions. It mentions officials, dates, and places in a damaged OCR text, with scattered names and numbers that hint at council or court proceedings but without clear outcomes. The fragmentary text references Syria, Rosaries, and various names, leaving the main event unresolved.
Unclear wartime notice with mixed fragments
Fragments describe a wartime operation involving American and Polish forces. Text includes scattered references to April, orders, and travel cards, but readable details and coherent events are missing. The article presents garbled OCR lines rather than a clear report.
Framed Text Seems Lost in Translation
A garbled OCR snippet shows unclear names and places, mentioning a president, crops, Wark, Franthbne Saiki, and Teer Ww Nae. The damaged lines hint at a Frost tail and a resequenced wording but provide no coherent event or concrete facts to summarize.
Relate and Sean Shome Essthoved Flames
A fragmented report describes an incident near LWinatiane involving Vireenrnieas Ulande and a struggle on a vehicle. It mentions Vik Wate and a machine throwing someone, with references to an Averlgml car wax and other garbled details from the scene.
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Vireenrnieas
Ulande
Bledy
Lwinatiane
Government market for bonds to raise Liberty bonds
Fragmented OCR text discusses bond markets with mentions of officials and market effects. It references Secretary Houston and a general expectation of a beneficial effect on markets, though the passage is garbled and hard to parse for precise actions or dates.
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Hareldise
Houston Snoment
ScHda
Leend Pward
Blizzard Sweeps Broad Region With Snow Storm
Blizzard spread from Montana into Idaho Utah and western states from Colorado to Nebraska and Iowa with eastern reach into Wyoming and South Dakota, Nebraska and Minnesota. The storm began Saturday and continued into Sunday, bringing heavy snow and gusty winds across several states.
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Liner
Colo
Ateven Western Tales
Montanaty
Re- Wirth
Smon
Idaho
Utah
New Mexico
Arizona
Cardsie
Wyoming
South Kikuta
Nebraskaslowa
Igansag
Johnson Dur Ded States April 29 Meessvb Ine
New York April 19 William Johnson, well known probabilist advocate, will arrive from Liverpool on the steamship New York April 32. He will immediately to Columbus, O., where a reception has been planned for him.
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Johnson
New York
William
Pissbooty Johnson
Liverpool
Colugybus
Elsworth O DTE Father of Noted Athlete Dies in Washington
Elsworth O DTE, longtime resident of Washington and former Walnut Street, died April 18 at his home in Benceville King County. He was 52 and father of Rim er Q Oilphant, a Purdue and West Point athlete. Survived by widow and three other children. The Oilphant family moved from Lincoln to Washington, then to Think ward area where his first wife died.
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Eea Ood
Ind
Gearae Sclavinner
Age Iene
Washington
Dhe Cnredser
Joseph Readall
Fiyty-Ersht
Murely
Resen
Josiph
Kendall
Vinlene Stravandier
Daxen
Anderson
Judee Penne
Faetory
Jeublaw
Kising
Wasttigion
Mibedien 5
Agere
Maree
Ural
Vance
Dumler
Uivdis
Fis Progress Wits
Omar Qh F. Cetin
Henry Hake
Cepa
BTN
Tov Nieto
Pitamme
Roel
Enos
Erie
Wak Jington
Peter Bacdees
Mdelislitresy
Flynn
Thomas
Crarg
Willow Ba
Toh Dames
Martha
Bridsot
Yilieth
Marie
Louis
Kawe
Apd Candley
Brotier
Tang
Phip Elvan
Jacob Mages
Andy the Wiese
Dohoana
Catheret
Barre
Aml
Shellie
Dias Ondersy Ile
Shington
Simons Chur
Holy Name
Mielacks
Evelyn
Jevne Blaveux
Elizabeth Dagley
Mrn
Plizabesh
A. A. Greenwood
Elvora
James Daglay
Dies Tyy
Greenwood
Richard
Greenwand
Elnora
Elisha
Reister
Sina ‘Aller
Lintoiy
Darescan
Lam
Paomous
Midyrorth Orphant
Walnut
Benceville
King County
Ouphane
Att Wan
Rimer Q
Ouphant
Purdue
West Point
Whip
Lowea
Glen
Oilphant
Lintols
Kitnx Equity
Sie
Walnut’ Street
Think Ward
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Iners” Federation
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Ashington
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Dias Ie
Wilhon
Fiegico
Apronersn
Koutleggoet
Papaled Préanér
Agaeied Teese
Itacyoeh Diheaia Universite Oy
Anton Fe
Notre Gramie
Gorda
Weil Te Sryen
Triton
Furans
AE Thon
SSD
Max County
Walder
Maine
Apeel
Ps Geen
New Reyes
Mov Chen
Dante Gard Sather
Ratigs
Muaneeer
Saale
AP Preme
KEN
VOC
SEITE
Syria
Svein Peti
Rosaries
Abel
Sean Shome Essthov
Ctaise
Rleves Westlin
Ellsworth O Dte
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