Indiana Senators Convene on Tax Refunding Referendum
At a conference in Indiana legislators including C. A. Bainum Vincennes and others discussed a bill to require a referendum before issuing bonds. Beardsley explained the proposal citing current law mortgaging property at 12 to 14 percent value. Politically, no party matters were addressed.
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C. A. Bainum
Vincennes
Robert L. Moorehead
Arthur A. Baxter
Charles J.buchanan
Indishapo- Ha
M. Southworth
West Lafayette
J. Venroe
Muncie
William Swain
Pendleton
A. H. Beardsley
Elk
Beardsley
Confessed Counterfeiter Lived in Bicknell During Stay
Westphalia man Charles Schwebbe pleaded guilty in Cincinnati to counterfeiting. While in Bicknell he roomed at Samuel Knowles North Main Seventh Street boarding house. Neighbors recall odd behavior and curiosity about printing, electrotyping, and studio materials.
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Bicknell Daily News
Charles Schwebbe
Westphalia
Cincinnati
Bicknell
Samuel Knowles
North Main
Seventh Street
Schwebbe
Schwalbe
Knowles_home
H B. Kepley
The
Bicknell News
Mr. Kepley
Regari
Sir Kepley
Echwebbe
Buber
Milny
Germany
Army Transports for Sale by Government
Philadelphia December report announces sale of four old army transports Meade Crook Kilpatrick and Warren. Bids are being received as Hog Island ships deliver three new transports to replace aging craft. Meade once City of Berlin and used in training. Kilpatrick Warren and Crook built late 1800s and praised for service.
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Philadelphia
Hog Island
Army Transport Service
Meade, Crook, Kilpatrick
Warren
Navy
Hoy Island
Hos Island
Meade
Atlantic
City of Berlin
Crook
Kilpatrick
Indiana cities consider commission form of government
Indianapolis reports a proposal to adopt the commission or council-manager form for Indiana city governments. The bill, already in early campaign, aims to gain legislative support next session. The Commercial Secretaries organization backs the plan and named a spokesman to promote it.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
ML ‘Ho
Sigtlis Board of Trust
Unclear fragmentary text from historical page
A readable fragment references bishops and religious terms with scattered names and times. content is incomplete and lacks coherent events or identifiable subjects.
Crosier Heritage Ties Bishops To Illinois History
A relic crosier from France arrived in 1834 and was presented to Bishop Brute, beginning a line of bishops who used the same ceremonial staff. The later crosier for Bishop Chartrand, heavier and brass with a gold plating, stayed stored for its historic value.
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Icesnes
Ind
Sted Yusef
Rev
Chartrand
France
Brute
Michigan
Ales
Francis Sias Chartrand
India
Chartrands
Toy
Filipinos Again Asking Freedom in Afterwar Report
Washington reports Governor Harrison notes renewed demand for independence in the Philippines due to postwar political activity and economic disruption. He praises the islanders’ political capacity shown in July 1919 naval elections while flagging irregularities and urging equal suffrage.
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Washington
Philippine Islands
Henri Burton Harrison
Philippines
Senator Lodge backs New stay in Senate
In Washington on December 2, Senator Lodge of Massachusetts, Republican leader, urged Senator New of Indiana to refuse a cabinet post. Lodge argued New’s greatest usefulness to the country and the upcoming administration lies in continued Senate service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senor Lodge
Massachusetts
Reublican
Senator New
Republican
Indiana
Harding
Lodge
Proner's Confession Clears Murder Mystery
Philadelphia scene outlines a confession by Peter K. Treadway to killing Henry T. Peirce. Marie Phillips and Moss implicated. J A Moss fled to Pittsburgh while Marie Phillips and Treadway were held in Wheeling. Fugitives face murder warrants as police outline the slaying details and the quartet's attempted alibi.
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Philadelphia
Peter K. Breadway
Wlice
Henry T. Peirce
S Geent
Marie “Boot
Hillips
Suc Rogers
J. A. Moss
Menon
al Smith
Mciey
Treadway
Smith
Wheeling
W. Va
Moss
Pittsburg
Mitch
Mariun Elliott
Mouss
Marie Phillips
al Tree
Peires
Elrce
Readway
Peirce
Ana
Not to Block Wage Increase in Anthracite
Washington December 2. A conference opened on wage increases in the anthracite coal industry beyond the seventeen point raise awarded by the federal commission. Secretary Wilson refused to intervene with changes the joint scale committee might make to the award, implying miners could receive higher pay if operators consent. The statement interprets President Wilson’s letter on revising the federal wage award and comes from the conference with the joint scale committee representing operators and miners.
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Washington
An- Cite
Lee Mary Wilson
Department of Law
Wilson
Fed Commission
Fede Commission
Int Ycale
Crs
Railroad Cuts Shop Force at Princeton
Princeton Clarion News reports a reduction in the railroad shop workforce on December 6 with cuts across departments. The layoff affects the track and mechanics sections, with about $19,000 per year in savings noted as part of a broader retrenchment plan affecting the Southern railroad system.
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Foutheen
Princeton
Princeton Clarion News
Treck
Conference to probe farm issues and federal steps
In RFSSBURG Pennsylvania a conference plans inquiry into farm concerns and federal actions. Governor Harding of Iowa proposed a committee including state representatives to report back before the council meets and prior to congressional action this month.
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Rfssburg
W. L. Harding
Iowa
Mrolina, Holcomb
Connecticer
Louisiana
Goodtad
Congress
Washington, D. C
Sen. Hitchcock
Nebraska
Harding
Federal Reserve Board
Hitchco
Farmers Face No Profit Says Indiana Importer at Convention
Hinapolis December 2 Farmers are unable to show a profit due to declining prices for farm products, says George P Wagner head of the Indiana Implement Association at the opening session of the annual convention in Lower P farm Pace. He notes high supplies and labor, a deplaced purchasing power, and expects prices to fall further during the flowering season.
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Hinapolis
George P. Wagdent
Indiana Impleers Association
Wagner
Hib Blemnination onors Miners Heroes
On a hillside above the Monongahela river near Pittsburg lights illuminate the district to honor miners who served in World War I. A memorial beacon bears the names of 150 miners from local mines including Gallatin Sunny Side and other nearby pits.
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The
Associated Press
Monongahela
Pitts
John Richardson
Aide
Furever
Richardson
Gallatin
Ad Sunny Side
Water supply debate and county campaign report
The article discusses a proposed Griffy creek water system to relieve drought in the city, including dam construction, costs, and expert review. It notes public anxiety, political controversy, and plans approved by engineers, plus a county central committee campaign report filed with the county clerk listing expenditures and contributors.
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Dee
Knowles Engineers
Johns
Griffy Creek
Plana
County Central Committee
J. E
Indiana
Fe Fund
Fragmented OCR lists campaign donations and a treasurer note
The readable portion shows several donors with amounts such as William Rust 50 and Charles Baker 103.13 and Joseph A. Ryan 360, plus miscellaneous contributions. It mentions Mrs Seren Beal as treasurer of the Democratic Woman's County committee, who did not receive or expect any kidney-related report details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilman
Asien
William Rust
Owen
Allison
Charles Baker
Joseph A. Ryan
Frank
Seren Beal
Democratic “Woman's County
Blaze Destroys 3 Tons of Bat Baled Straw Plant Fire in Indiana
Fire at a Ft Wayne corrugated paper box plant in Vincennes destroyed 3 400 tons of straw and a 31 500 shed. Wind hindered efforts to save the building and its contents. Loss estimated at 45 000 dollars with insurance covering the blaze. Plant owner is Stephen B. Fleming of Ft Wayne.
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Vincennes
Ind
Wayne
Stephen B. Fleming
Ft. Wayne
Wayne Knitting Mills Strike Over Bonus Suspension
About two hundred of Wayne Knitting Mills 3000 workers in Fort Wayne Ind protested Wednesday by walking out to demand restoration of profit sharing bonuses that had been paid previously. The company had announced a change to the compensation plan several weeks earlier without cutting regular wage scales.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Nec
Wayne Knitting MiNs
Associated Press
Huntington
Clifton
BE. C. Reed
Cag Reed
Supper at Church Opens Doctors Meeting in Duncass County
The Duncass County Medical Society holds its annual meeting tonight at 6 o clock at Westminister Presbyterian Church with a supper for members. President Dr Ho Yenne delivers the annual address followed by Dr W Witleford Dr J W Strange of Loogootee and Rev Virgi Thompson. Officers will be elected.
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Duncass County Medical Society
Westminister Presbyterian Church
Jury Commissioners Named for Daviess Court Term
Appointment of jury commissioners for the Daviess credit court for 1921 will be made by Judge Ogdon at this term. Incumbents are W. Camp and M. F. Burke. Law requires commissioners of opposite political faith.
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Daviess Credit Court
Ogdon
We. Camp
M. F. Burke
Estate of John Keith Appoints S K Keith as Administrator
Ixane N Keith was appointed administrator of the estate of John Keith in effectutt court on December 2. A bond of 40000 dollars, or double the personalty value, is filed by him to qualify, with the remaining heirs as sureties. The deceased left a widow Mary J Keith and children Hile Banta, Gale Allison, Annie Perkins, Emma Patterson, John Keith, Myra Allison, Thomas Keith, and Opha Keith.
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S K John Keith Ax
Ixane N. Keith
Effeutt Court
Keith
Mary J. Keith
Hile Banta
Oale Allison
Annie Perkins
Emma Patterson
John Keith
Myra Allison
Thomas Keith
Opha Keith
Tanker conversion boosts molasses ships to oil carriers
Seven Inland cargo ships are being converted into tank steamers at Globe Shipbuilding in Baltimore. Two vessels, Kishacquillas and Inspector, have begun service from Gulf ports with strong records, the Kishacquillas carrying 25 670 tons of molasses in a single voyage. Five more ships, Manatawny Catahoula Custana Carrhulle and Cassimir, are receiving bulkheads wash plates and angles to haul crude oil.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Dec
Gulf Porta
Kishacquillas
Matuhzes
Mobile
New Orleans
Commission Functioning Despite Court Order
In Indianapolis forty seven eas of coal were ordered shipped through the Indiana fuel and food commission to various Indiana communities despite a federal court injunction curtailing its powers. Chairman Eychbuchild said the shipments were among the largest daily orders ever sent out by the commission.
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Indianapolis
Indiana Fuel and Food Commission
Indiana
Eychbuchild
Wnonm
Explosion in Terre Haute Kills One Worker
A blast in Terre Haute Indiana fatally injures Etter Terter and injures several others. Rescue crews worked at the scene as a slate fall collapsed after the explosion. Porter and Crewe were among the last to evacuate before the collapse.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Etter Terter
Porter
Crewe
War rumors and fires sweep through cities in December reports
Wire dispatches report London rioting and window smashing in Hillarnecy. Trieste notes Italy’s state of war and travel restrictions. New York account describes a fatal fire on West 57th Street and a mass of mason piles at Broad Street. Indiana thefts and marriages also appear alongside debt, loans, and wheat price movements.
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Associated Presa
Trieste
Italy
Gabriele D’annerizio
New York
Marjoriescomb
West 57Th Wheel
Zi Lescomb
England
Washington Discount Company to Open in County
The Washington Discount corporation formed with 100 900 capital stock, 50 000 common and 50 000 preferred. Ian Kilion to manage, with office at on East Main Street and opening Tuesday December 7. Hugh K. Cox serves as president. other officers include BE. K. Schduth vice president N. W. Beitman treasurer and Dr. Roy D. Smiley secretary. Board includes Ban Allen Boston and George Faith. The firm will handle deferred payment proposals and will not accept deposits. Stock limited to County residents. 140 shares maximum per person. Articles filed with state and county recorder.
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Ian
Ehmer Kallion
Young Busiess
N. W. Beitman
Roy D. Smiley
Bo Boston
George Faith
Davicus County
Secretary of State
Taith
Prisoners Freed In Transit After Improvised Car Cell
Train crew found three passengers warming near a box car fire. The men escaped when the box car end was breached, later recaptured in Washington yards. An affidavit charged unlawful train riding and burning railroad property. arraignment postponed for officer guidance on trespass changes.
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Bers
Thes
Enoke
Mfekeeping
Washington
Hetrie
Oriilr
Malleiaus
Mother of Representative Wood Dies in Indiana
Mrs Matilda Wood mother of Representative Will R. Wood died at her home in Lafayette Indiana of pneumonia. Born Covington Indiana March 22 1840 she was a pioneer settler near Templeton Benton County Beattie Wood is survived by two sisters Mrs Ed Morse of Gierda and Mrs Fred Chancellor of Stockwell Indiana Congressman Wood spoke in Washington during the recent presidential campaign.
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Lafayette
Ind
Matilda Wood
Wall R. Wood
Usted
Covington
Templeton
Benton County
Wood
Ed Morse
Gierda
Fred Chancellor
Stockwell
Birthday Dinner Honors Birthday Twins at Gammon Home
A Sunday November 28 birthday dinner was hosted by Mr and Mrs Hile Gammon on Petersburg road for Frank and James Abel. Many relatives and friends attended from nearby towns including the Quakenbushes and Gammon families. The gathering featured baskets and a noon meal before departures as the group wished more birthdays to come.
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Hile Gammon
Petersburg
Heror
Sens
Frask
James Abel
Albean
and Mors
Herehel Carmichiel
Yuna
Joel Quakenbush
Phainville
Smiley
William Quakenbush
Bicknell
Ailen Fox
Shoulx
Rachel M Vaueht
Bedford
Ate
Arle Wallace
John Vrewbridge
Loe Guambler
Heary Ennis
William Dubbinx
Joe Abel
League of Nations votes against covenant amendments
The League of Nations assembly rejects amendments to the covenant at this session with one dissenter and orders a committee to study changes before the next assembly. A solemn message thanking President Wilson for mediation between Armenians and Turkish nationalists was proposed to the assembly.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Assembly of the League of Nations
Devia
League of Nations Assembly
Tits Neste
A.J. Belfour
Aritam
Forest
Imrertent Chines
Wilson
League of Nations
Assembly of the League
Paul Higmans
Boy Dragged Under Cart After Church Revival Trip
James Boger twelve year old son of John Boger of Glendale is confined at home with no fracture and bruises after being dragged by a cart. He and Conley Robinson were returning from Ebenezer church when a horse drew aside crossing lines and the cart overturned. Boger was caught beneath the cart and dragged a considerable distance before freeing himself. Dr Lett attended.
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James Boger
John Boger
Glendale
Boger
Conley Robingon
Ebenezer Church
Robinson
Boers
Dr. Lett
Southern Pacific plans new oil firm in Delaware formation
Announcement on Wednesday details creation of a new oil company to be incorporated in Delaware with 3,500,000 authorized shares. Southern Pacific will invest 52.5 million dollars funding the purchase from the Southern Pacific Land and Associated Oil assets. Existing Southern Pacific holders receive rights to purchase shares in the new venture.
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New York
Organdenjoy
Br Kienyn
Southern Jae He Company
Delaware
Nu Par
Southern Pacific Company
Southern If Land Company
Jfor
Eerey
Intid
South‘deo Phetfid Land Company
Associated Oil Company
Southern Pacific
Néty Company
Cahotnia Lands Show Proven Holdings Amid Regain of Demands
Fragmentary report notes about 35 000 of 259 000 acres are proven lands with demands drawn from gate as possible. The text indicates ongoing actions to restore or regather lands previously withdrawn from gate. no dates or clear agencies are provided in the readable portion.
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Cahotnia
New York Transit Opens Data on Subway and Surface Travel
Experts at a transportation meeting released figures showing New York City urban movement includes about 2.8 million daily subway and elevated riders. The study cites 50 percent of commuters using surface transit and 33 percent in rapid transit, with growth projected through 1945 and implications for system expansion.
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New
Tork
Hattan
Chicago
Ritan
Sea of Fifth Avenue
Mananother
Ai@dondon
Cincinnati Social Unit Dissolves Over Funds Shortage
The Cincinnati Social Unit ends after years of charity work due to lack of funds. The project, once run with New York and Philadelphia support, provided health clinics, nursing, and milk drives. The Associated Charities will continue related welfare efforts, transferrring functions to the Infant Welfare and other groups.
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Cincinnati
V Council of Social
United States
York
Philpa
Vasix
Ain
Ysrhonery Council
Brighton
Galvin
Phillips
Philips
Mru
Associatedg
Fragmentary report on Indiana teacher Shanner case in Terre Haute
Fragmented OCR mentions Wendell Shanner and Mrs Ed Bhanter with unclear timeline. The text references teaching in Hook and Nog and a supper event by local clans, plus a Shelby trip and possible service or marriage notes. Names and details are garbled.
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Terre
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