War clerks rally as rail wage talks await board action
In Chicago April 26, 36,000 railroad clerks and freight handlers halted strikes to await the railroad labor board ruling on demand for wage increases. Laredo reports a fire destroying the International foot bridge linking Mexico and the United States. Constantinople notes five hundred French troops wiped out in the Urta evacuation. Turtle Lake murder believed robbery motive. seven Wolf family members and a farm hand killed with a halberd-like weapon and shotgun. Authorities report several crews continue inquiries.
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Constantinople
Urta
Turtle Lake
N. D
Jacob Wolf
Wolfs
Marriage licenses for multiple couples listed in brief notice
Jerseal list shows Leonard Jeroy Malerry Warhiovtur and Haitie B Zollars both of Washington aged 25, Morgan-Wall-Herts Rustoe Morganaville and Hazel Glenn Wallace both of Washington aged 24, plus J dimes C Smout aged 26 of Washington and Mary Belle Johnson aged 22 of Washington.
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Maberry - Zollars
Leonard ‘ Jeroy Malerry
Warhiovtur
Haitie B. Zollars
Washington
Morgan - Wall — Herts Rustoe Morganaville
Hazel Glenn Wallace
Fmgot - Johnson J Dimes
Six Epsom graduates to take up teaching
Dr Sherman Davis of Indiana University spoke on The Social Value of the High School at the Epsom High School exercises held Saturday night. Six graduates received diplomas, led by principal Dr H Carwr, with Iva Greenwood and Donald Keller among others, while four already hold teaching licenses.
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Sherman Davis
Indiana Ultversity
Epsim
Margaret Osmion
Rogert Ritter
Oden Orchestra
Lhreeseteise
Epsom
Washington Binderhogl
Ceqior
Uamlet Allen
Washington
Fuibiah School
Washington School Art League Exhibition Opens in Gymnasium
The Washington High School gymnasium has been transformed into an art gallery for the annual Washington School Art League show. About eighty paintings in water color and pastel fill the walls while Howard Allen's pupil orchestra provides music. Miss Mae Hoh warns of pictures and May Theroan will judge. The show runs daily until 5 PM with free admission. Reception committees for today and tomorrow include Mrs. Jo Wollida, Mrs. Elmer Kastings, Mrs. Jeane Swartz, Mrs. Stymer Howard, and others.
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Washington School Art League
Jo Wollida
Elmer Kastings
Jeane Swartz
Stymer Howard
Ezra Mittingly
Dh Senne
John J. Winston
Gertrade Evany
Americans Lead World in Ice Cream Consumption
Washington April 1. A department of agriculture report shows Americans produced 311 60 14 quarts of ice cream commercially in 1419 and vast quantities in freezers. Data also cover dairy outputs including butter 69 055 2YR pounds cheese 404 5 R2S 2e pounds and milk products evaporated condensed and powdered 2, Woa.¢ 114,268 pounds.
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Assoriated Press
Washington
Fifth Fifth Artillery Celebrating Anniversary
The 61st Division unit at Camp Zachary Taylor marks its 45th anniversary as an American Army artillery organization. Originating in 1776 from Alexander Hamilton the New York Provincial artillery company, it served in every war and became the first American artillery unit to fire on German forces in World War I.
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Uby Aspiiated Press
Louisville
Faith Field Artilery
BS AW
Camp Zacher
Indiana Division Freight Office Acknowledges Overseer J Seyhour
An Indiana Division Freight Office notice confirms J Seyhour appointed by A Jama, Superintendent of the division of the Baltimore and.
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Indiana
Kreight
Seyhour J
A. Jama
Division of the
Baltimore
Central States Gas to Install $70,000 Water Gas Machine
Wingenes Company and Central States Gas move to install a $70,000 water gas machine in Vincennes to overcome coal shortages affecting Kentucky field coal supplies. The plant will convert oil and water into gas, with expected general benefit. Officials say fuel will be secured from the fuels of Gelda.
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Wingennes Company Pn
Vikcennes
Kentucky
Pulte
Central States Gas Company
Ate
Hluais
Gelda
Fraternal Eagles Initiate About Seventy Five in Vincennes
Approximately seventy five candidates were initiated by the Fraternal Order of Eagles at Vincennes Sunday afternoon. The class included members from Washington Vincennes and Bicknell with a joint initiation planned. The ritual work concluded after the Washington delegation arrived by special train car. A banquet followed and later another initiation is planned in Washington or Bicknell.
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Order of Eagles
Vincennes
Washington
Bicknell
Texicoing
Washington Dele- Gatto
Vincennes Aeche
Atent and Mebers
Washington Atric
Chamber of Commerce to lead national production drive
In Atlantic City the United States Chamber of Commerce approved a plan to take charge of American efforts in philanthropic and patriotic work. A standing committee on American ideas would finance and disburse funds under board rules. The eighth annual conference opened to discuss methods to boost production through new machinery, reduced waste, and distribution efficiency with input from labor capital and agriculture.
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Assorciated Press
Atlantic City
United States Chamber of Commerce
Ky Associated Press
Washington
United States
Attorney Rollinson Cleared of Overcharging Charge
Charles W. Rollinson an attorney was found not guilty of overcharging a client by the city court in Indianapolis. Special Judge Charles A. Cox presided as Rollinson was discharged after a hearing that extended into the afternoon. He had been arrested following an affidavit by Harry Parsons proprietor of a garage alleging Rollinson obtained money through false representations about his ability to secure Parsons’ discharge on drug charges.
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Charles W. Rollinson
Ty Charles A. Cox
Thdianapolis
Rollinson
Harry Parsons
Indianapolis City
Brig
Parson
Stulin
Ruhr Zone Tension and Italian-Slav Negotiations Update
AP dispatch reports German delegation head Goettert presenting a note to Premier Miller claiming additional troops altered the Ruhr district and urging restraint. Separately, Italian and Yugoslav leaders seek to keep the Adriatic question in negotiation, with Foreign Minister urging continued talks.
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Teddy
Foreign Office
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SAN Rfo
Anrik
Preiiq Im
Italy
Frombitel F
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Llow
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Itala
Explosion and Fire Destroy Schafer Saddlery Plant
Two workers were fatally injured in a blaze that destroyed the Schafer saddlery company plant in Decatur Indiana. A flyman was killed by a falling concrete piece, and a wagonman on the second floor was swept by debris as flames and an explosion tore through the building. The blast is believed to have caused the fire and spread to adjacent area.
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AP. Wayne
Schafer Saddlery ‘Company
Decatur
Ind
Une
Walter Noack
George Neeners Preniv
Fire damages farms and several buildings in April blaze
A fire destroyed and badly damaged barns and other structures in a rural area between Liberty recut and Spruce streets, with several dwellings affected. An employee of the grain company cited three small days as the probable cause, estimating losses between 50 and 75 dollars.
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Grain Company
New sugar price hike announced by Anterivan Sugar
NEW YORK April 26 The Anterivan Sugar Refining Company announced it had advanced the price for refined sugar from seventeen and one half cents a pound to nineteen and a half cents, consuming the market shift amid broader market moves.
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Asencia
New York
Anterivan Sugar R Fuing Company
Indiana Briefs Highlight Court Case and Local News
Noblesville suits over possession of a husband’s body. Indianapolis figures in a Hamilton circuit court case. Other items include Horace Murphy linked to a Georgia prison case and a list of state education and agriculture notes from Indianapolis and Lafayette with school meals and livestock measures. Bloominton notes golfer Jose Pintos plans to enter the university tournament with a silver cup for the winner.
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Noblesville
Lenora Harnes
Indianapolis
Hamilton
Russell Barnes
Eva Darrel
Barney
Bloomington
Jose Pintos
Islinda
Hitinns
University Here
Phitos
Poznan Renames Streets After War Settlement
Poznan in Poland undergoes many changes after a long period under German rule being known as Posen. The peace conference return of Poznan to Poland prompts renaming of Berliner Strasse to a new Polish designation and adjustments to other principal thoroughfares.
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Associated Press
Poznan
Poland
Poznek
Posen
Ovary Street
Berliner Strasse
Destruction and Evacuation in Poznan Amid 1793-1800s Turmoil
Fragmentary report describes the center of Poznan once called Wilhelm Platz now renamed Liberty Place after a night of clashes on December 27, 1YTX. German residents fled en masse, many born there, as Polish authorities tore down remnants of imperial symbols and a Wilhelm Platz landmark. German officials noted shifting control and mass departures to areas like HoyA, with Germans abandoning positions and properties during a period of escalating hostility and reorganization.
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Wilhelm Plate
Frederick III
Wilhelm Platz
Mirther
Govalle
Mar Wight
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Verity
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Pestiona Wader
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Ueden
Gert
Fy Pogmin
Train wreck near Creight state test scene
A disjointed OCR fragment describes a train wreck near Creight with a wrecked car and onlookers. The narrative references a bridge, a flooded area, and an attempted siding maneuver that failed to prevent a collision. It mentions the West end of a bridge and observers reacting to the unexpected event.
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Uribe Gs
Knights Pydhlas Stand For The Highest Ideals
The Knights Pyldhlas in Wrelington celebrate decades of service to citizenship and community welfare, honoring foundership in February and pledging loyalty to the United States and Canada. The order, founded in 1977, supports 60,000 members with a lodge insurance program providing $16,000,000 in aid to Pythian families and dependents.
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Order of Kalehts of
Aythdad
Wrelington
Psit
Atte
Jim
Insurance Department of Fine Order
Sideo
Supreme Lodge
Bryan Sans Wome. Wilea Ali Vote Billy Bryan Sans Wome
Jennings Bryan spoke in Indiana on April 27 1885 en route to Ohio to campaign for prohibition. He said women will vote for prohibition and that candidates must win. The report notes his interest in rallying supporters amid the reform efforts.
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Bryan Sans Wome
Wilea
Ali
Bily
Restore Normal Traffic After Disrupted Weekend
A brief AP dispatch notes that authorities worked through the weekend to restore normal traffic flow after a period of disruption. No further details are provided in the fragment.
Rail freight revival depends on stock imports and transit reform
A late report in Economife estimates road shops would take over ten years to restore World traffic with current facilities. Key needs include importing rolling stock and developing transport. The study notes locomotives nearly exhausted at sixteen percent, with nine percent of components in need of repairs, and freight services already reduced. It cites prewar production, Russian shops, and French exes as factors shaping locomotive supply and modernization.
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Nurvay
Chad
Vine Capital Campaign Delegates Decorate Mast with Wings
The Vineennen Capitsagae Vine campaign workers and leaders, including Robert Koei Baretta and others, organize a district outreach across Washington, Vincennes, and Hickwelt. Delegations meet at the table, promoting campaign activities and recruitment while detailing campaign structure and fundraising efforts.
Transcribed Oddities From a Fractured Local Ledger
A garbled OCR fragment lists scattered names and events, mentioning connec tions to a temple and a ceremony schedule. It references individuals and places in a messy montage, with unclear dates and roles, yielding a partial, unreadable record of a meeting or procession placeholder.
Inclina Cities Named for Rotary Mobilisation Trip
Tadheniupoliz RieRnunid pid Fore Wasne will host three mobilisation points for Jaina Rotary to attend the International Rotary convention in Atlantic City. A special train with the Re taFlans from the Indianapolis group departs Union Station at 3:09 PM on June 29. Stops include Bloomington Crawfordsville Evansville Greensburg Frankfort Jeffersonville Lafayette Lebanon Madison New Albany Princeton Rushville Seymour Shelbyville Terre Haute Vincennes Washington.
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RieRnunid
Jaina Rotary
Atlantic Chs
International Rotary
Hooasiers
Jabn N. Dyer
Vincenne
Dyer
RetaFlans
Indianapolis
Uning
Pennsylvania Lines
Sinliginpoli
Republican Ballot Color Confusion Advice At Primary
A noisy public notice warns Republicans to request the genuine Republican ballot on primary day printed on light yellow paper and warns against Democratic ballots printed on white paper. It cites Democratic workers pushing Republicans to request Democratic ballots and notes multiple party contests including presidential preference and governorship.
Leaky river dam repair near Vincennes halts flood risk
A leak in the Wabash River near Vincennes was found Monday when fishermen spotted rising water. About 90 men labored to repair the breach, believed caused by a stoundhag's work, preventing a heavier detent incident.
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Vincennes
Wi Hauss
Ordinance creates city board to curb bombage control
The ordinance establishes a board of control under the mayor and city street commissioner to plant trees along Walynat and nearby streets, with Rotary Club involvement. It authorizes replanting and condemns prior policies, while extending street widening plans and funding for related street and drainage works. The measure also notes a projected municipal plant at Eastside Park and a proposed special election. The mayor and officials discuss gas supply and coal challenges affecting city operations.
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Argauna
B. Walt
Eastaide
Fuston
Duvmnen
Servica
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Iiwus
Te Cam Pow
Tijyor
Rotary Club
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South Side
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Poutjona Ofilarry
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Olin
Eastside Park
Towart
Organization Of—S
Gir
Eastern Coal
Ly . Burch
Massive still found near Hopkinsville with hundreds of gallons of mash
Police and county officers seized a large still used for making moonshine near Hopkinsville Kentucky. The dismantled operation had capacity for about fifty gallons of mash and was located close to a heavily traveled highway. Fire control was maintained as officers continued investigating and no arrests had been reported.
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