Farmers' Equity Union Expands National Reach
P L national vice president of the union of managers in Chicago reports plans to handle det here. The Farmers' Equity union Bottswald ranks among the largest farm organizations in the country with around five million dollars in business. The group claims savings returned to farmers in the millions. It also serves farmers through substantial yearly contributions and runs a Denver company with coal mines shipping to farmers and operating elevators to sell to farmers west of the Mississippi.
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Union O ‘Pianager
Chicago
Farmers’ Equity Union
Bottswald
Eee Smion
Denver
Sakd
Themers
Mmi
Auto runs over embankment injuring one man at Bedford
A car carrying C Greenia, Burl Mecattions and John McCarty of Bedford ran over an embankment near a culvert. Greenia sustained a broken left chest hatch a deep cut on the right cheek and cuts on the right hand from a broken windshield. The other two occupants escaped injury.
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Bedford
Ind
C. Greeniea
John McCarty
Greenia
Nobel Peace Prize to Be Awarded to President Wilson
The Associated Press reports the Nobel Peace Prize will be conferred on President Wilson on December 10 in Copenhagen. The prize carries about 46 000 francs, one fifth of the award’s value, funded by the late Alfred Nobel. Roosevelt and Root were previously honored Americans.
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Associated Press
Copenhagen
Wison
United Sites
B. Nobel
Treodore Roosevelt
Police Quiz Labor Union Leader After Explosion
A blast shattered the front porch of Pitrello's home, awakening the neighborhood in heavy fog. Police later detained the head of a local labor union for questioning as investigators seek a motive and suspect in the early morning explosion.
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Associated Press
Tragic Scalding Death of Bicknell Youth Everett Ring
Everett Matthew Ring, age fifteen, died after a severe burn from scalding water at home on Coal Street. Pneumonia followed the burn as doctors and family endured a sorrowful vigil. he died at 2 PM with loved ones at his side. His father worked in the American No. 1 mine, and the family had recently moved to Bicknell from Aliceville three years ago.
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Bicknell Newe
Coal Street
Otto Hing
Littl
Wilson
Bodby
Everett
Matthew Ring
Aliceville
Bicknell
Eva
Sheywan
McCullough Heads Knights of Pythias for New Term
A Knights of Pythias meeting led by McCullough elected to install new officers in January. The attendance was enthusiastic and the first meeting of the term will announce the officer slate.
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McCullough
Knights
Pythias
Mumlays
Pkthaggrgan
Kaighia
Ape
Schancellor
Re-elected trustees and guards named in local slate
J. B. Ketchem as Master-at-Arms and Charlies Fyffe as Guard are listed alongside Warren Thomas as Guard and George Ward as Trustee, with O. M. Vande noted in the re-election slate. The fragment records the positions held and confirms renewed terms.
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J. B. Ketchem
Arma
Charlies Fyffe
Warren Thomas
Ower
George Ward
O. M
Vande
Court grants new trial in Gullick versus Snyder case
Judge Ogden in Daviess circuit court grants a motion for a new trial in the suit of Hattie C. Gullick against the estate of Harley R. Snyder, Petersburg banker and contractor. Gullick, who had won $17,500 at the last term, claimed more than $23,000 for nursing and housekeeping services. Arguments on the motion were heard today.
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Hattie C. Gullick
Harley R. Snyder
Petersburg
Ogden
Daviess
Independents to Clash Tonight in Local Showdown
Wheatley Independents travel to face the local Independents in a fast contest at St. Simons gym. Wheatland, noted for a quick team, has defeated Newberry twice and arranged a $300 purse with Monroe City. Star players include Weaver Prather and H. Nicholson. Game at eight, per Manager Downey.
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Wheatley Independents
Wheatland
Newberry
Monroe City
Wheathind
Weaver
Prather
H. Nicholson
St. Simons
Coal production and taxes rise in Pennsylvania fields, 1919 figures show
A census bureau summary reports Pennsylvania coal fields produced 212 million tons in 1919 with Wye Bernice, Schuylkill, and Lehigh districts contributing 43.9, 28.3, and 11.0 million tons respectively. Industry taxes, rents, and invested capital also show notable increases from 1909 to 1919.
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Voton
D. C
Pennsylvania
Census Bureau
Insylvania
Wye- Bernice Basin
Schuylkill
Lehigh
Wing-Bernice Basin
Lehirh
Election of Officers at Farm Bureau Federation Meeting
At Indianapolis on December 8 delegates focused on electing officers to close the American Farm Bureau Federation convention. Incumbent JA Howard was expected to win reelection as president, while rivals for vice president included John G Brown of the Indiana Federation and Howard Leonard of the Illinois Agricultural Association.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
American Farm Bureau Feder Gon
JA. Howard
John G. Brown
Indiana Federation
Howard Leonard
Jurcha. 11
Illinois Agricultural Association
War Costs to America Exceed 24 Billion Dollars
Secretary Houston reported the net cost of the war to the United States at 24.01 billion dollars after deductions for foreign loans and other outlays. Government expenditures excluding postal disbursements totaled 34.38 billion, with loaned sums to foreign governments subtracted. A separate note showed the American peace commission spent about 1.651 million from December 1, 1918, to December 4, 1996, with net payouts and exchange gains affecting the final figure.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
U.S
Houston
Treasury
Forels
American Peace Commission
Senate
Pres. Wilson
Decline in Indiana Narcotic Traffic Reported
A Indiana state report notes a drop in narcotic prescriptions and addicts, praising compliance by druggists and the system, while claiming whisky traffic and high standards at drug stores coincide with reduced narcotic abuse.
Hon Tamers Lose Arm In Circus Accident
Paul Kaugtisian a Greek boner with Robinson circus suffered severe arm injuries after a lion attack during animal shows in Mobfie ns. He was sent to St Edward's hospital for treatment and possible amputation as blood loss and infection threatened his life. Des Sarkisian, involved in a battle axe act, also appeared in the incident with no listed relatives in the United States.
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Albany
Ind
Paul ‘Kaugtisian
Robinson Circus
Mobfiens
St. Edward's Ce L
Representative introduces bill to probe US relations with Halt and migrant republic
Representative from Indiana introduces a measure to investigate relations between the United States and a halt and migrant republic, focusing on conduct by the American side.
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Tarrington
Dec
Representive Land
Rep
Ind
Sention
United States
Halt
Milgrant Republic
Deodor Finds Boy Sick and Homeless
In Brendt on Indiana Dee boy Billy Ilfinggton aged 13 is ill with typhoid and homeless. A physician in the city took him from the Wabash bottoms west of Brendt on to a local hospital then to Princeton for a potential home. The boy's father is dead and his mother’s whereabouts are unknown.
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Brendton
Ind
Dee
Billy Ilfinggton
Methodist
Wabash Bottoms
Ate Teo Place
Mt. Carmel
Princeton
Highwayman Offers To Give $10 To Penniless Victim
In Steubenville Ohio Daniel Cabel a pottery worker told police a robber held him up while walking home last night and offered to give him ten dollars after learning he was penniless. Cabel was too astonished to accept the money.
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Associated Press
Steubenville
Ohio
Deco
Daniel Cabel
Cabrel
Deer season accidents mark Michigan hunt record
By the Associated Press WGHTON Mich Dec 8 The deer hunting season in Michigan produced more accidents than in recent years with several fatalities and many injuries The brief ten day period saw heavy deer slaughter while efforts to close the season drew support as officials noted fewer accidents than in prior years despite high hunting activity
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Associated Press
Wghton
Mich
Upinsula
Michigan
Release Alfordsville Man Arrested as Peeping Tom
Marion Hedrick a 41 year old from Alfordsville was arrested Sunday night on Fairground avenue on suspicions of being a peeping tom after a complaint from Sixth and Harrison streets. He was released when no evidence appeared and told to leave the city. He promised to depart and was escorted to the union depot for the first train but chose to walk out of town instead. Hedrick claimed employment with the bridge company and carried $17.89.
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Vincennes
Sixth
Harrison
Porter
Hedrick
Fairground Avenue
Jordan
Mabel Speer Case Moves to Federal Grand Jury
In UNSVILLE Indiana on December 5 a post office inspector left for Indianapolis to attend federal grand jury sessions. He will present several cases from the district, including the Mitt matter, to be heard by the grand jury.
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Unsville
Ind
Postonce
Indianapolis
Federal Grand
Mitt
Petersburg Resident Is Dead Rebut
A preliminary hearing in O¢ py before United Commissioner Charles Hurmon addressed a Petersburg resident death case. The incident involves teacher Birdteye and others linked to poisoned chocolates and a rival, with references to Mick Mattie Hardin and Byker. The matter proceeded toward a Federal grand jury.
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Iled Speer
Birdteye
Mick Mattie Hardin
Charlea Hurmon
Miss Byker
Federal Grand Jury
Sunday observance debate rages in Indiana papers
Fort Wayne News and Evansville Courier contrast views on blue law Sunday restrictions. They warn sweeping proscriptions risk backlash to prohibition goals and urge respecting public sentiment while allowing local choice for worship and recreation on the Lord's Day.
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Congress
Sunda
The
Fort Wayne News
Indiana
Federal Department of Justice
Lord’s Day Alliance
Fort Wayne
Evansville
Courier
William T. Manning
Trinity Church
New York
Manning
Smokeless Dustless Cities Predicted By Scientist
Dr Charles A Botamets, electrical wizard of Schenectady, forecasts future cities free of smoke and dust. Speaking at the Balk Curved Neighborhood club in Philadelphia, he described a modern metropolis overwhelmed by electricity and transport, envisioning a cleaner urban era.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Charles A. Btotamets
Schenectady
Erike
Bud
Dréstpininetz
Irish Republic President DeValera in British Press Note
The Associated Press from London reports that discussions consider DeValera, labeled as president of the Irish republic, and Britain's stance toward American rent and Anglo-American ties. The fragmentary text mentions the House of Commons and British reactions to developments involving Ireland and the United States.
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Associated Press
London
United .States
Actividea
Amexica
Emanor DeValera
Andres
Bopit Jin
House of Commons
Socialist Riot in Chicago Over London Russia Critique
A 3,000 strong socialist meeting in Chicago erupted into disorder after Meyer London criticised the Russian Soviet government. Police arrived as chairs broke and decorations were torn, with London praised then sharply challenged for questioning Lenin and Soviet policy.
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Chicago
Meyer London
New York
London
Caliam
Lenine
Russia
Conntrol
Two Wills Filed In Daviess County Clerk Office
The estate of Walliams Stewart is probated after his death at the county hospital. The will names Ledin Haw kink as beneficiary and appoints an executrix with authority to act. Witnesses Ralph Stenne and A F Greenwood signed on November 28 this year. Another will executed March 11 with witnesses S F Myers and Ezra Mattingty listed.
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Walliams
Stewget
Darter
Velenin
Ledin Hawkink
Ralph Stenne
A. F. Greenwood
Stewart Eftesi
Leroy Wallace
Wallace
Mir Wallace
S. F. Myers
Ezra” Matting Ty
Trench of Bayonet Memorial Preserved For French Soldiers
The Trench of Bayonet memorial is to honor French soldiers who died at Verdun and other battles. George F. Randolf and his sisters funded and organized the dedication, with French leaders including President Poincare and Marshal Petain attending the ceremony.
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LEY the Assocupedd Press
Verdun
Renehs
Bert
Smmd
Beilale
Xny
Etpad
Hix
George F. Randoff
Bye
Wis
France
Wang
Shand
Mile Fevind
Anhassitor Wallhesula
Marshals Pooh
Petain
General Mangin Ae
Two Men Detained in Kuhen Murder Probe
In Evansville Indiana two men believed connected to the Dennis Kuhen disappearance and murder are arrested on robbery charges in Jasper County. George Murphy and W M Goodman of Grafton West Virginia are being investigated as possible suspects after being found with a stolen car and a 38 caliber gun. Kokomo officials seek to identify the vehicle used.
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Evansville
Het
Dennis Kuhen
Dasper
Dobos County
George Murphy
W. M. Goodan
Grafton
West Va
Fridence Polit Tn
Snew
Elverfeld
Dubois County
Ehrerit Aml Jasper
Talen
Kokoro
Rahen
Kokomo
Stolen EVansville man tied to murder probe
Police say Walter Westfall, tied to a Vernon County case, was held briefly at headquarters before release as investigation centers on Kuhen, a taxi driver. Westfall faces possible charges as detectives pursue links to the Rahen murder case with local authorities reviewing evidence and coroner reports.
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Walter
Vost
Columbia
Is Kuhen
Wrick County
Nat Youngblood
Brera
Westfall
Betas
Ochate
Ionecenon Hiss
Rahen Murdes
Police Blame In Clarence Carter Death Probe
Investigators question police handling after the death of Clarence Carter alias Elbert in a Tennessee county. Authorities say Carter died after exposure in police custody and questions arise about his hospital transfer and the officer involved.
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Clarence Carter
Charles B. Poner
Vana
Rhgin
Erseakcayrtes
Elbert
Fane
Carter
Entifg
Tyeaer
Priser
Ternggéssee
Offiektl
Governor Cox Aids Willis in Unexpired Term
The report describes Governor Cox assisting Willis in securing votes and support for an unexpired term. Details mention Cox’s Vienna trip and Willis’s candidacy efforts ahead of the Harding administration. The piece notes transportation delays and a tense political climate during the alliance.
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Pre Manning
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Daviess County
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Paltee
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Taldy
Walter Weed
Eservder
Cox
the Cole
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Frank B. Wilis
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