Passes Bill Raises U5 Pensions Amid Senate Action
Washington April 24. A reform bill increasing civil war veteran pensions to $50 monthly and widows' pensions to $334 monthly passed the House and awaits Senate conference action. The measure aims to meet rising costs and provide aid as government support evolves. Local notes report Vincennes health concerns and Bloomington swimming results, with community schools and teachers' federation seeking quarantine enforcement.
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Griffan
Washington, D.C
Senate
Zoos
Suit against Kansas City Star for 2.5 million damages
In Kansas City a defamation suit seeks 2.5 million dollars against the Kansas City Star over reports tied to the 1919 death of Thomas Swope. Dr. St. Clark Hyde filed the action in federal court, alleging publication harmed his reputation in connection with the case surrounding the philanthropist’s death.
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Kansas City. Mo
Kansas City Star
Elrout Court
St. Clark ‘Hyde
Thomas
Swope
Kansas City
Man killed by wife in Mine Physician's home note says suicide
April 21 report from Rave wood says 19 year old wife of Br. KL Klock died at his house, where he served as a mine physician. The note found by Klock states the plan and implies self harm, with a fatal incident at the residence.
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Mihi
Klock
Rave Wood
Dean Pir
Palmer moves to recover funds from alleged fraud
Washington reports on April 6, 2024 that Palmer stated the Department of Justice is probing alleged fraud in wartime contracts. He cites unverified transactions in the millions and says questionnaire vouchers led to withheld payments. The department claims the schemes involved numerous impersonations and concealed payments, totaling about $4.28 million, with funds locked in a restricted area for months.
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Palmer
Washington
Department of Justice
Rantrica Nat
Paymenta
Armenia Declares Independence From Soviet Union
On July 21, Armenia formally proclaimed independence from the Soviet Union, marking a significant step in the dissolution of the USSR and the emergence of Armenia as a sovereign state recognized by the United States and other nations.
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America
Washington
Armenia
Warships on Way to Menient Waters Washington
Two warships of the Public Meet Tart night here on their way to protect Agierinans and ine teresis.
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Warshtes
Washington
International and Local Sports and Civic Notes Mixed
The report covers varied items from the AP: the Yachting association's meeting in Vermitting Oaten, regatta dates in Erie, USA sports plans for Chicago, and a peace ceremonY in Winnipeg. It notes Marshall Wilder entering Olympic trials for the American team, Canadian Indian pipe ceremony at Lower Fort Garry, Sidney Fuzuenan as Northwestern captain, Max Theyford as swimming captain, stadium expansion in St Paul, Franklin College building plans and a parolee back to prison in Danville.
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Interhike Yachting Association
Vermitting Oaten
Erie
At-M-Lasel
Club F
Manhattan
Kas
Marshall P. Wilder
Chicago
Sidney Fuzuenan
Northwestern University
Leiden
Max Theyford
Renator dures BL Watson named interim chair of GOP
Indianapolis April 22. Renator dures BL Watson will be temporary chairman of the Republican state committee while plans are made for the May 12 meeting in Indianapolis to choose a temporary chair and arrange dates for the committee’s next actions. Police report from the scene.
Escaped Prisoners Still At Large After Bold Baltimore Train Escape
Ting Seder and Kin Whigg eluded capture today as authorities track two Baltimore to Newport men. Sheriff Faith and Jef Allen announce no Petersburg sighting yet. A southern carrier confirms one suspect headed south, while Kin and Seyler are detained in Newport for riding trains. Flora Nuther t reports the men sought are the fugitives.
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Ting Seder
Rank Whigg
Baltimore
Newport
Ralbery
Jef Allen
Faith Revelv
Petersburg
South
Seyler
Kin
Flora
Mine Owners Win $200000 Damages in UMWA Case
In Fort Smith Arkansas on April 22 a federal court awarded Pennsylvania Mining Co 140000 in damages against district 2h United Mine Workers of America and local mine workers bodies across three Kansas counties. The open shop Jamestown Arkansas mine faced a six year operation with a 1915 strike linked to alleged conspiracies to ruin the company. The verdict will aggregate toward a total of 500000 under Sheri Tan art guidelines as explained by the court.
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Fort Smith, Ark
Pennsylvania Mining Company
Wilde Outclasses Battling Murray in Camden
Wilde, British heavyweight, outboxed Battling Murray of Philadelphia in eight rounds at Camden. Commissioner John S. Smith of the New Jersey Boxing Commission stopped the contest in the last round.
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Camden
N. J
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Murray
Philadelphia
John S. Smith
New Jersey Boxing, Commission
Lightning Strikes Barn At Fay ette. One Horse Killed
During a thunderstorm in Bedford Indiana on April 21 a bolt struck D M Flinn s barn near Fayette killing one horse and injuring several others with one severely hurt. The front end of the barn was damaged.
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Bedford
Ind
Dor Jing
Fayette
Varying tasks in daily home management urged
A historical bulletin discusses practical household routines and water use, stressing planning to reduce waste. It notes seasonal work at Punto University and extension programs, with hints of wages, chores, and daily cleaning tasks such as dishes and laundry.
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Lynch
Bealthier
Pau el
Dinette Hana
Lim Bulletin
Punto University
Hove
Unclear text from presbytery meeting report
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Jana Presby and a spring meeting of a presbytery at Vincent with references to attendees and an Indian context, but the text is garbled and names and details are unreadable.
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Dalesnies
Vincent
Delegates Named for General Assembly Meeting
Delegates elected to the general assembly meeting in Philadelphia May 24 include Mey H A Hytoen of Evansville and A Kistler of Vinernnes to represent the clergy. Mundy of Olivet Church Evansville and J C Chaney of Sullivan will represent the laity.
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General Assembly
Phiadelphia
Mey
H. A. Hytoen
Evansville
Fev
A. Kistler
Vinernnes
T. 2. Mundy
Olivet Church
Evanstille
J.C. Chaney
Sullivan
Mixty Our Mark to Feature at Local Playhouse
A misread snippet mentions Mary Pickfords in a grand production with Ernest Stellings and a large supply of markers. It notes playhouse showings on Tuesday and Wednesday May 3 and 4 with readers urged to obtain markers by asking at the library.
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Othe
Bland Population Fort Minow Allment
Washington report details an unverified incident at Gar Weld hospital on a Wednesday afternoon. Aimed at restoring health, a patient reportedly rests comfortably after a prior operation with family observers awaiting further updates.
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Ovenr KE
Gar- Weld Hospital
Take Down Wand Plunge In New Vor Market
The report notes a drastic fall in ether market activity with word of several price reversals and a drop in several key points. Analysts fear further losses as trading slows and liquidity tightens, with notable declines in late sessions and unsettled expectations for near term recovery.
Cedar Creek bids to aid in fever outbreak
In Cedar Creek Nebraska on April 22 authorities report Mare Tribe and Frederick Ls MIDiner announce they will aid and combat a fever outbreak. Local readers are urged to heed official guidance as medical teams coordinate response efforts.
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Vesciatesd Press
Cedar Creek
Neb
Frederick Ls
Midiner
Gages
Viretedeal Iperts
Fey
State unit musters out as new protection plans emerge
Seurheen Indiana becomes owner of military protection as plans for future organization hinge on government action. Ay Piret infquiney reports ware mtige offered at Evansrilble by Ma. Jones. The last remaining state military unit may be mustered out by April 4, with future organization depending on legislation.
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Seurheen
Indiana
Ay Piret
Evansrilble
Ma. Jones
Delay Arraignment Of Indicted Meine Min In Indianapolis
Indicted individuals and operators linked to a fatal incident last November faced an arraignment delay. The United States court scheduled the event in Indianapolis for May 4 instead of May 1. Authorities cite scheduling conflicts and procedural adjustments as reasons for the postponement.
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Meine Min
Indianapolies
United States
Taianapolis
Strike Action Fades as Leader Signals No Immediate Move
In Chicago Yardmen's strike tension eased as John Griston, head of the Chicago Yardmen's Association, announced no immediate action to end the walkout. Griston was freed from jail after arrest on alleged violations of the Levertal law. In Indianapolis improvements in railroad yard conditions were noted with plans to mobilize forces yet no firm change, while Detroit reported a partial plant shutdown at Ford due to raw material shortages affecting 30,000 workers.
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Indianapolis
Franklin College
Franklin
New World Movement
The
Northern Baptists
Qty Associated Press
Ind
Chicago Yardmens’ Association
Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
Ford Motor Company
Pempiere
Borah to Speak in Washington for Californian’s Candidacy
Indiana report notes Senator Borah of Idaho plans to speak in Washington on April 20 in support of Hiram Johnson’s Republican presidential bid. Peruvian dispatches: Herbert A Feader, four, found hanging from a tree on the Wabash river bank near Logansport. The boy had drowned earlier after a river accident two months ago. Citizens searched the river for weeks.
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Borah
Ldsho
Hiram Johnson
Wil
Washington
Accordlinac
Indienopolis
Peru
Ind
Herbert A Feader
Wabashi
Jogeth Osborn
Weetington rail line loop plan and survey notes
A damaged OCR fragment describes Weetington rail line plans including a loop, surveys, and right-of-way aims. It mentions companies ready to survey, abandoning tracks, and a passenger station needing later development. The text references Washington and shippers potentially opposing or accepting the route changes.
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Weetington Mey Snan
Une
Mudie Angpolia
Pampany
Orton
Washington
Talks On Wage Talks With Operating Lesions Across Industry
Read about ongoing wage negotiations and potential strikes affecting railroad workers, switchmen, and yardmen. News from Cleveland and New York reports union actions, charter activity, and anticipated transfers as workers push for improved pay and conditions, with broader plans for nationwide union participation and potential regulatory stances.
Mystery of Missing Miss Selvage Solved in Indianapolis
Discovery believes to have solved the twenty year old mystery of Carrie T. Selvage who vanished from Indianapolis when a hospital area was later converted. A skeleton found near a work site was identified by relatives as Selvage, who had a nervous breakdown and disappeared while a patient at the hospital. The coroner found no evidence of violence after extensive inquiry.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Carrie T. Selgaze
Atte Diy
Ekeletok
Misa Selvage
Miss Selvage
Automobile record marks set by Tom Billion in Milton
In Milton Florida on Sunday Tom Billion set world automobile records with a sixteen cylinder engine. He covered one kilometer in 14.65 seconds three miles in 1 minute 14.24 seconds four miles in 1 hour 26 minutes 14 seconds and five miles in 2 minutes 0 seconds. Previous Ralph DePalma records were 14.86 for one kilometer and 1 hour 39 minutes 57 seconds for four miles with other marks in half mile and 1 1/2 mile events.
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Daytonna
Fla
Ani
Ais
Tom Billion
Everta
Anil
American Automobilg
Milton
Ralph DePalma
Kiltar
Four saved from plunge after car leaves road in Lafayette
In Lafayette Indiana four persons cheated death when their car ran off River Road and plunged about forty feet down an embankment. A broken spring toppled the engine and left the car frame damaged but all occupants survived.
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Lapayette
Ind
Cape
Norte Elty
Governor Allen Willing To Debate With Gompers
Governor Allen expresses willingness to debate with Gompers in New York. The exchange centers on labor policy and leadership at the federation, with mention of Asse r festeration and industry concerns. Readers are urged to follow further developments from the press coverage.
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Allen Wiling
Gompers
New York
Agel
Fleney
Alber Cand
Haltvangd
Nypaeip Peerdbeah
Girls eke out win in thin season notes
The text appears garbled with fragmented phrases and names. Readable items mention girls and teams with ages and places but no clear event, date, or full names to form a coherent summary. The readable bits suggest a local girls sports note with sparse details.
Birth notices in local paper reveal family ties and names
Fragmentary OCR mentions a birth with names tied to a family, referencing a baby and relatives. The readable segments indicate a typical birth notice format, noting parentage and locality, but many details are obscured.
Fragmented Words Spark Confusion Across Names and Places
A garbled text from an OCR page weaves together scattered phrases about SETI CHIDO Pre Hi Tiss PPS LUTION and a Supreme Court theme. It mentions New Jersey governance and a chaotic array of names, entities, and events, with no clear narrative or complete facts.
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Seti Chido
Lution Ork Poe Uence
Elon
Untitled note on figures and names from 20th century event
Fragmented OCR text presents skewed numbers and names, mentions university teams and Be and SoP. It references a meet and a total around 20 dollars, with garbled phrases about preparations, locations, and people, including potential ties to Oklahoma Sooners and Kentucky culture.
Fractured Opticr Sale Leads to Police Action and Seizures
Police report a staged flea market style sale of fake jewelry and diamonds described as fake teen items and other trinkets. Authorities seized dozens of packages containing wares and noted losses from buyers, with total receipts exceeding $13000 in a Chicago area incident dated April.
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Chicago
Pater
Aid
el Aloe
Nkd Ieee
Seth
Teen Faa
Lina
Seeerah
Pe Patekages
Methodists Tune Toward Des Moines 1s
Indiana Methodists anticipate the general Methodist Episcopal conference at Des Moines opening May 1 for a month of deliberation on church welfare extension and governance. The assembly will have 71 delegates split between clergy and laity, with 42 Indian delegates. Revs J F O Haver and L C Bentley of Vincennes district named ministerial delegates.
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General Methodist Episcopal Conference
Indiana Methodists
Broun
J. F. O'Haver
L. C. Bentley
Vincennes
Indiana
Attack on Irish police barracks by 300 men
Three hundred men attacked the Clonroche police barracks in Ireland early today. rifle and revolver fire was incessant for two hours, with clashes continuing as authorities sought to suppress the disturbance.
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Clonroghe
Ireland
Fragmentary Manitoba and university notes in scattered history
The page records varied items from Manitoba crop yields and farm profits to university salary cuts and law notices. It mentions Manitoba land area and farmer counts, a dismissal of professor salaries in Ohio and Michigan university trends, plus a brief local legal notice concerning Enola Lee Gardner and the Lawrence circuit will probate proceedings.
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