Local crops show mixed results as county bids noted
Warmer weather improves fruit prospects with apples and peaches set well. Pastures and track crops show gains while some rye fields and timothy suffer worm damage. Four road contracts awarded by county commissioners include Steele Hoss road for 12762. Alfordsville area bids total 11120 and 12050.40. Walla road to Adam G. Brown for 13999, linking Ardorfaville to the Loowotee road. Brown led a coalition planning early construction and fund sales to finish before winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaines
Hoss Road
Steele Township
Al-Afusselman
Fipenor
Washington
Steele
Walla Road
Alfordaville
Alffordsville Loowootee
Fi Ia
Brown
Fonds
LICKSKILLET ITEMS AT SEWING CIRCLE MEETING
At a Bloompeton Star sewing circle gathering yesterday a pastorate member faced church discipline for selling too much dry goods and Jamaica ginger. Deacon Fishsack was named committee chair to repair cracks in the church hall floor before winter. Zeb Hawkins visited Indiana to attend the Centennial celebration while proudly displaying new attire and a Pageant badge. Doc McFadden notes few mumps in town as Uncle Johnny Spruceby recalls a mule incident and teases about another kick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloompeton Star
Sewing Circle
Fl Hacronh
Jamaica
Private Henninger Answers Naval Call at Kingston
Private Robert G. Henninger of Kingston has qualified for service, signaling readiness for duty aboard the battleship assignment and aligning with ongoing naval enlistments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert G. Henninger
Kington
Unclear fragment hints at corpse disposal by reform school
Fragmentary text describes bodies stored in vats marked with numbers and sent to medical institutions. References a Jeffersonville reform school, a man dying, a woman too poor to claim a body, a World War I soldier, and a secret service agent investigating shipment to Fort Benjamin Harrison. The tone is morgue-like and mystery shaded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ge- Froea and There Are A Few Women. A Drt Tima Oxo
Atste Reformatory
Jefersonville
Fia
Reladyéa
Secret Service
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Reformatory
Senator Robert M. La Follette Undergoes Gallbladder Surgery
Rochester Minn June 8 Senator Robert M. La Follette of Wisconsin underwent gall bladder removal at St Marys hospital yesterday. Doctors say he is out of danger though the operation was more serious than anticipated and he is reported improving under Dr Mayos care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Minn
Robert BM. Ia Follette
Wiseconsin
St. Mary's Hospital
Mayo
Working Girls Buy Fur Coats On Installment Plans
Chicago reports show many working girls buy fur coats on installment plans, with average prices in the hundreds. Stores often require cash or monthly payments, some purchases aided by parents, while others rely on deferred plans lasting several months. The trend is influenced by high prices of other coats and the desire for now or never purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Bie
Shis
Furrlere
Businessman Dead in Bloomfeld Visit
Alonzo Hedford a Bloomfeld businessman who ran a laundry died while visiting relatives at Williams near here. He became ill during the visit and passed away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hedford
Jane
Alonzo
Bloomfeld
Williams
Senate advances advance suffrage act in heated debate
Baton Rouge report notes the senate passed the federal amendment to the third reading after a heated debate. It moves to final action Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Ras Jone
Senate
Phureday
Magee confession claims ignite Cleveland trial cover
In Cincinnati, June, John Hescher, president of Cera Magne, testifies in U.S. district court about Lee Magee and a National League suit. He alleges Magee received possible bonuses under a 1920 contract after meeting with Chicago club officials on February 5. The matter centers on a payout claim and legal action seeks recovery of 92,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Preas
Cincinnati
Ohio
John Hescher
Cera Magne
Lee Mages
Gee
Chicago
The Ninth Infantry in World War I Frontline Action
The text chronicles the Ninth Infantry Regiment from March 1913 deployment through multiple French fronts in 1914 1915 and 1916. It notes battles near Paris and in the Chateau Thierrant area and the Argonne, detailing heavy casualties including killed wounded missing. It mentions Croix de guerre honors and later replacements and assignments in St Mihiel and Blane Yonty district actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ps Party
Tip Eames
Chatean Arly
Paris
Andina
Chateau
Fotssas
Pat Dear
Pth
St. Mibiel
Connog Niporiver
Chaiyshe
Francs
Ain
Hardigie
Fragmentary Notes From Sunday Visit and Trials
Fragmented OCR text lists names and vague events including visits by Mrs Martha Hattery and Mrs Will Tay, with Edith and Martha Tay, a trial of William H Ayers, and mention of Dr Charlier and a Chicago venue. The garbled lines reference families, social visits, jailings, and a Terra Migs location without coherent dates or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaekier
Abs
Wrandfath
Ackler
Ea. Frank
Will Tay
Martha Hattery
Ming Edith Ath
Martha Tayior
Hatty
Susie
Adeline Jeer
William
Ayers
Terra
Wea
Drs. Charlier
ABH Worm Invading Indiana Fields Report
Report notes an ABH worm invasion across 1 inch in southern Indiana fields. Mentions Army IR in France. Local ag authorities investigate the unusual pest shift affecting crops and soil health. Further field surveys planned to determine scale and control options.
Potter housing debate and sunlight in London tenements
John J. Hynes, president of the Amalgamated Sheet Metal Workers' International Alliance, told the American Federation of Labor after his visit to the British Trade Union Congress last September that east side housing plans aim to provide more daylight than existing London tenements, highlighting worker housing concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter
London
John J.hynes
Amalgamated Sheet Metal Workers’ Internations Alliance
Federattion of Labor
British Trade Union Congress
Washington to Hold Chautauqua This Summer
A long awaited Washington chautauqua is planned for August at Eastside park if arrangements finish. An independent group from Minot controls talent selection, with local volunteers to help organize. A Friday city hall meeting will elect officers and finalize plans, inviting citizens to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eastside Park
Athletic Park
Northeast Third Street
Regpath
Choutauyjuas
Minols
Washington Citixens
James A. G11
CE. Hagan
Edward A. Keller
Charles F. Cochran
F_ O. Fornwald
A. J. Biddinger
L. F Hameraly
H. J. Lindeman
Rami Boyd
Ezra Mattinly
Hush L. Coz_ Frank McGehee
George W. Boner
B. Allen
N. W. Beltman
Oral ©. Chapman
Lawrence N. Risch
Alvin EM
George A. ‘Faith
Edward C. ‘Arch
A. D. McCoy
C. W. Drie
PF. A. Hastines
William H. Kiefer
J. Hearghaltzer
W. Hi. Brasfield
J. C. Allen
Elmer FE. Hastites
Hen Alten
Arthur H. Greenwood
Ralph XN. Tirev
R.M. Sinney
T. F. Spink
J W. Dorby
K. McWilliams
Virgil
Thomason
A. C. Wire
Yenne
Ronaldeon
William A. Jochum
Hn W. Dillard
le Whetsetl
el Ma M, Jones
Burrix
Bert Ste‘Cafferty
A. W. Allen
Charien B. Cunni
Man Killed Instantly in Texas Electric Shock
Telegram from Wichita Falls Texas reports W C Melton, an electrician, killed instantly by accidental electric shock. The body will be sent to Cole County Greene for the inquest. His brother Bert Melton and mother Rea Sides are named in the message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Matton
Het Celpt
Wichita! Falls
Teyas
Robbery Strikes Two Main Street Stores In Ohio County
Burglars broke into Aston Jol Hardware on Main Street and Myers and Williamson Jewelry and Hardware, taking watches knives and assorted items valued in the hundreds to almost a thousand dollars. Window pried, stock thoroughly rummaged, drawers emptied. No clues left and the heist discovered next morning. Police investigate possible connection between the two robberies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aston Jol
Main Street
Ohoo
Jerome DeMotte
Wasingss House
Bose
Myers & Mo Williama
Penkerton Pushes Film Crime Ban At Convention
Detroit June 9. William A Pinkerton urged strict censorship of motion pictures and magazine illustrations to curb crime. He spoke at the International Police Chiefs Association convention opening here. He also favored restoration of the whipping post and stronger criminal penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
William A. Pinkerton
International Police Chief's Association
Steveral
Pinkerton
Assesia One Sri Rankieg Polar Story
A fragmented OCR item mentions Assesia One and Sri ranking related to polar topics with unclear context. It provides few readable names and suggests a brief note rather than a full report. Further readable details are needed to form a precise summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Assesia
Democratic Platform 70 Supports Versailles Treaty Ratification
A Democratic platform plank endorsing ratification of the Versailles Peace Treaty was announced by Homer B. Cummings, chairing the Democratic National Committee, with arrival in Chicago. Senator Henry Cabot Lodge was elected permanent chairman of the Republican convention and keynote speaker, while the ballot count favored James D. Beveridge, Medill McCormick, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apsocistedl
Ban Francisco
Chicago
Henry Crhot Lodge
Massachusetts
Orenntzay Tlan
Lodge
Temi Worary
Wat Wil
Janire
Abert
Beveridee
Tadiana
Medill McCormick
Reves
William Barnes, Jr
Neg
York
County farmers dispose at association sale
Forty head of cattle and ten teams were offered at a Knox County sale. Prices ranged with bulls around 447 dollars average, cows about 420, and individual figures cited for various animals. Buyers were scarce but bidding remained active on several lots as cattle owners from Vincennes and nearby areas showcased animals including Cyprys Avalanche and other named stock. The sale featured multiple consignments from C M Makstat and Austin Tormey among others with various buyers from Washington and Fort Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pavifss
Associatunn
Ehirry Canis
Vincennes
Knox County
Toberauais
Usg
Sentiv’ Milne
We. Pleasant
Lia
Ind
John W. Weaver
Bluse
Cyprus
England
Bridehart
Suitan
Rein Cerrling
Jock Lille
Wanhinetin
Sald
Reehanon
Ana
Fimn
Veara Ald
Tork Lillie
We Vom Jamson
Fort Wayne
Ing
Minnie Dale
Olf Redent
Austin Torme
Daylight freight congestion improves on wharfs
Fragmentary report notes ongoing congestion concerns at the wharfs with authorities delaying further action. The exact date and parties involved are unclear in the text.
Dale Elected Inspector and Director of Indiana Poster Advertising
William Dale of the Dale Poster Advertising company was elected director of the Indiana Poster Advertising association at the closing session of the convention in Indianapolis Tuesday. Twelve other directors were elected at the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale
William Dale
Dale Poster Advertising Company
Indison
Indianapolis
Wedding of Lackridee Ream Welling in Washington
Miss Vivion EB Ream, sister of Mr McCatty, married at home of Mr and Mrs Wi OW Retary. The Rev T J Shenson presided at Westminster church as the couple departed for Monticello where Mr Torkridge serves the Unflung ... Bride known for civic and library work, previously Librarian of Taragerte Meente Larapy on Pern Rorfed the World War. G M Ream of Winneaneliy attended the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackridee Ream
Washington
Wi OW
Retary
Ens Flore Street
Vivion
EB. Ream
McCatty
Rast & Lackrites
T. J. Shenson
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Tackridge
Monticello
Torkridge
Hiehwatr
Pern
Cepelen
Jervis
Brestan
Pers
G.M. Ream
Winneaneliy
Mystery of a Lost Identity in Greene County Ledger
A fragmentary column recounts a mystery linked to Greene County registration officers and a man named Joe M. Goolman. The tale mentions a vanished ownership record, a cash sum, and a rumor of a recovered identity tied to local figures such as Me Kramer and Hat Leen. The piece hints at a forgotten Army site and a broader investigation arc surrounding an old registration case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samlinten
Heer
Kramer
Washington
WM. Gemlman
Greene County
Joe M. Goolman
Finton Goodivan
Vor
Mar Arete
Man Held On Charge Of Larceny Involving Tire Firm
Herschel Lemons, about nineteen, and Finorn enter pleas of not guilty to charges of larceny arising from alleged theft at the Mackler & Hievey tire firm in Elnora. The case, heard by Justice J. C. Sheley, returns to court Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steiing
Mackler & Hievey
Elnora
Herschel Lemons
Sincie
Finorn
Man props 19 800 feet and claims new recon ran
Lieutenant Ave laga reportedly set a new world record for parachute descent at 19 800 feet near San Antonio after flying from 1 Flying Field. The prior mark was 15 000 feet, held by another aviator, with details murky in the damaged copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ran Antonio
Terns
Jan Rerond Lient
John P. Wilson Mharlotte
N.C
New World
Avelaga
Bia
Lawyer Robison Denies Charge Referred to Coidisti
In Marion county superior court Judge Solon 3 Carter heard a charge against Indianapo lis attorney Charles W Rollerson that he referred the charge made by Dr Faye Kasrick of Gary to a coidisti committee. Robison denied the accusation as he testified in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solon 3. Carter
Superior Court
Marion County
Charles W. Rollinson
Prisoner in Galloping Pursuit Faces Questioning
Deputy Sheriff Myers questions Pounder and an accomplice about stealing a motor vehicle near Clemens Michigan. Pounder admits plan and travel on freight trains, leading to arrest and a possible forthcoming treaty with authorities. Pounder and another suspect remain in jail as detectives continue investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shettee Biengs
A. E. Myers
Willem J. Pounder
Mirblean
Monroe
Michigan
Pounder
Ohie
Myers
Ion
Leary
Myere
Alice
Clemens
Turbulent Texas Town Elects New Regime
In June residents of a Texas town voted to replace the mayor and council as a new administration took control. The old leader, now alien to the town, was replaced amid a campaign focusing on street improvements and tax collection. Women voters aided the shift with clear majorities, often by about twenty votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winten
Jnwer
Hattie Adkinson
Mayer
Miaraial
Coliseum
Chicago
Massachusetts
New England
Convention Hall
Tito
Graham Lincoln
Remarkable Recount of Nineteenth Century Convention Scenes
A Chicago report recalls the 60 year old Republican National Convention in Chicago. It notes delegates walking long distances, special railroad rates, hotel prices, and grand Wigwam decor. Descriptions cover cannon salutes, crowded galleries, and the era’s election rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Century of Republican National Conventions Shaped by Cities
A cleaned summary notes a long sequence of Republican national conventions housed in major cities such as Philadelphia Chicago Baltimore Minneapolis and St Louis. It lists notable ticket pairs from various years including Lincoln Hamlin Grant Colfax Garfield Arthur McKinley Roosevelt Fairbanks Taft Sherman and Hughes, highlighting the role of geography in nominating history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Philadelphia
Mires Hoes
Baltimore
Minny Goalte
St. Louis
Cincinnati
John C. Preemont
W. L. Dayton
Hicago
Abraham “Lincoln
Monnibat Hamlin
John A. Logan
Chiraen
Benjamin Hastison
Lee P. Morton
Minneapolis
Benjamin Herrison
Whitslow
St. Louie
Willam Shkleley
G_ A
Hobart
Willam McKinley
Thendora Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt l
Charles W.fairbanks
Chiraco
Willam Howard
Sherman
Bank Bandits Lock Vault at Waves National Bank
Masked bandits entered the Waves National Bank ten miles from Pittsburg this morning and locked the vault. They escaped in the aftermath as authorities investigate the Hayes area robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Pittsburg
Waves National
Hayes
Opposition to freight rate hearings weakens in ICC session
Washington dispatch reports opposition to general freight rate increases by railroads weakened as hearing resumed before the Interstate Commerce Commission. W. E. Lami, chairman of the shippers' committee, said he would forego detailed information from carriers while Cotterill of Atlanta and a league representative announced plans to press questions on all evidence with Nessen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
W.E. Lami
Cotterill
Atlanta
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Deasons
Fishsack
Perkins
Brown County
Zeb Hawkins
Indienspolla
Csmo
Doc McFadden
Johnny Spruceby
Johnny
Business Man
Advance Suffrage Act
Magee
Sapyat
Clige
Shires
Agnes Hack
Inviana
France
WISE
Texas
Penkerton
Mocratic
Vresailles Prace Pace
Fonday
Civoftela
Sam
Cbr Agkariate
Hia
Coidisti
wWarrior
RIING
Prack
Garvest
Deverter
Wills Sanson
Railroad of
Antgefatad
Galveston
United States Navy
Kerl Myer
Manson
Mvaps
New York
Hat City
Washington, D. Wy
Trillanapalls
City
Great Lakes
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