Residence Fire Destroys Landsomy House in Shoals
Fire at the Landsomy residence of G. P. Yeppe at Sixth and High streets in Shoals destroyed the upper floor after flames were seen about 9 am. A new roof had just been placed. water and chemical streams limited spread. Most belongings removed with small losses. insurance will cover but most items replaced. Civ War Veteran Dead in Shoals. George C. Crawshaw, longtime insurance agent and Civil War veteran, died at his west side home after years of illness related to age. He was born in England.
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Herald Shoals
Landsomy
G. P. Yeppe
Sixth
Igh Streets
Bulding
Shoals
George C. Crawshaw
Ely
England
Henge
Washington High Dominates South Central Association Meet
Washington High won the South Central Association track and field meet at Bedford, tallying 32 points to top Martinsville Sullivan Ledford and Bloomington. Joela Coan won the reading contest, Robert Thompson placed second in oratory, and Washington’s relay won though not counting for points. State records were set by a Washington athlete, with further strong showings by Williams Burris and Lis ki n in multiple events. The Kennedy newsstand exhibition featured cups and medals, and the 1921 association contests are slated for Martinsville.
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Washington
South Central Association
Bedford
Martinsville
Sullivan
Bloowington
Joela Coan
Rold
Diack
Robert Thompson
Ledford
Bloomington
Losin
the &St Ward
Heldmert
Williams
Tine
Tskin
Mile Foy
Iret
Toveord
Harris
Burris
Byram
Liskin
Rust
Tinwate
Kennedy
Martinaville
League budget of expenses up to July reported
Washington May 1 The budget of expenses of the League operations from its origin up to July 1 will total about 1 250 000 dollars. Figures will be presented to the League council at its Rome meeting. Direct salaries are the heaviest item. Indirect costs cover missions and inquiry commissions to Russia.
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Washington
League Piations
League Council
Rome
Ledgua
Russia
President Wilson warns against Lodge reservations in Versailles treaty
President Wilson spoke to a White House crowd in Washington and via telegram to Oregon Democrats, urging failure of Senate Lodge reservations. He said true Americanism means leading the world and honoring promises to ratify the Versailles treaty without weakening it. The message followed a request from G E Hamaker of Portland asking if candidates pledged to ratify the treaty without Lodge reservations are important for the May 21 primary.
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Ted Ygor l
Portland
Ore
Multnomeh
Hays Made Elder in Sullivan Church
Jad Sullivan May r Will W W Hays chairman of the republican national committee was ordained an elder in the Presbyterian church of Sullivan Sunday. He has taught a boys class in Sunday school for over fifteen years. Arn Hays succeeds to his late father John Hays who served as an elder for thirty years. The old nation ceremonies were impressive and the church was filled to overflowing.
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Sullivan, Jad
May R
Will W W. Hays
Republican National Committee
Sullivan
Hays
Beim
Arn Haye
John Hays
Whisky in Demand Prompts Whisky Prescription Probe
From Louisville May 14 1941 testimony before U S Commissioner Stonefield Henry S Mager special investigator for the government described that two Lewinville physicians wrote fifteen hundred forty one prescriptions for whisky since January 16. He said the Myiar was prescribed for many diseases on occasions to pose as a general panacea. The hearings aim to decide whether to revoke their prescribing permits.
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Associated Press
Louisvillle
Lewinville
United States
Stonefield
Henry
Mager
Tree Aims to Save Constitution Elm in Corydos Report
The Kentucky Department of Conservation seeks to save the historic Constitution Elm in Corydos. Officials note the ancient tree has been attacked by insects, while it stands as the site where papers declared a sovereign state were once signed beneath its expanding branches.
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Indianapolis
Ky Department of Conservation
Corydos
Man kills wife then kills self in Maryland county
On May 14 at Snyders Landing near Sharpsburg James Metger shot and killed Mrs Kate Rowe at her home and then killed himself. Metger, fifty years old, was infatuated with Mrs Rowe, wife of William Rowe aged fifty four.
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Mageustown
James Metger
Kate Rowe Hiere
Snyders Landing
Sharpsburg
Howe
Wiliamy Rowe
Bryan Delegates Return wave at Nebraska primary
Nebraska primary returns show 11 of 16 delegates to the Democratic National Convention were chosen by Bryan aligned groups. The May U official results indicate strong Bryan influence in Nebraska’s delegate slate to the national convention.
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Lincoln
Nel
Nebraska
W. J. Bryan
Mail service expansion eyed for transcontinental routes
Col. J. A. Jordan, head of mail service extensions, travels to Cheyenne Salt Lake City Reno and San Francisco to inspect fields and predict that New York to San Francisco service will begin by September. An overhaul will start in four weeks, he said.
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J. A. Jordan
All
Cheyenne
Salt Lake Cary
Tena
San Francisco
New York
Bishop Vincent dies after long service in Alabama
Chicago, May 10. The Reverend Joholtey Vincent, 88, longtime bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, died in his home after a lengthy illness. He had presided over churches in Alabama and New York and earned wide respect for his reforms and leadership.
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Chicago
Joholtey Vincent
Geogsey
Vincent Ak
Thuditoore
Ala
Partsrilie
N.Y
U S Population Rise Evidence Hinted in Census
The article notes the United States population is rising and expected to be revealed in the census. It discusses anticipated increases and the possible implications of a growing populace as projected by early reporting.
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United States
Mt. Sensus
Attempted break in at factory ends with suspect shot
A masked intruder armed with revolvers tried to raid a White Metal factory in Ken, NS. Frederick Racket, vice president, was shot and badly wounded. He lies in hospital under a surgeon's care as authorities believe he will recover. The intruder, armed in both hands, confronted the manufacturer just as he was about to open a safe.
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Ken
Frederick Racket
Atetal
Seom
Itruder
Plane reaches world altitude record with four pilots aboard
Bligentro Gal May 11 Captain Lewoll nf Smith commanded a patrol unit of Purgeay field. The aircraft carrying four pilots and three passengers ascended to 7, j ut feet, then stayed aloft for two hours and forty minutes before crash landing.
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Bligentro
Gal
Bonner dies after paralysis in Vincennes thoughts on public life
Daniel L. Bonner sixty four longtime Vincennes resident died Saturday night at 926 Negrerville Avenue St Louis Missouri from paralysis after illness since last Tuesday. Funeral services will be from Bonner residence Tuesday morning. He was a farmer store owner and traveling salesman known in the Vincennes area as a devout church member and Republican activist. He leaves a widow Mrs Rose Potier and several children.
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Vinenes
Daniel L. Bonnet
Vincennes
Itis Soudh-Law
HauRtas Mg
AL J. Bedton
NeGiverille Avenue
St Louis
Mitch
Kelling
St. Louls
Kairview
Prowe
UN Ce
Christian Ghure
Charee
Bonner Sai Rh Maren
Psu
Ala Marfard
Gram Gounty
Wisconsin
Mall Hay Ile
UCT
Cariote
Thant
McKendrew College
Latanea
Kehool
Alison Praftie
Pacs Mills
Atd
Domier
Blevhiaus Wind
Wiel Lheretning
Hulman and Company
Terre Hlaute
Hoperters
Wi “Knight
Grip
Vourney
Mtr
Bonner
Amd Appomted
Hazelton
Doker
Hye
Abe Hatzelton
Lwouard
Bobner
Rps Christina
Bombe
Poriod
Ila
Cumidgia
Haink
Ace
Enn
Fress
Helyerton
Gurd- Iner
Ie Ingtajs
Mv’ Bano) Was In Aratiperied To Mise Gangion At Pleveland
Ion Jed
Rose Potles
T AU
Navy Chief Urges Bold Actions As War Peak Nears
August 7 1947 on the Pennsylvania flagship the secretary and the president spoke of bold, audacious actions to defeat the German submarine threat. The president criticized progress against the U boats and pledged sacrifice to crush the menace, stating willingness to sacrifice half the navy if needed to win the war.
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Pennsylvania
Baniels
Great Britain
City Council Passes Declaratory Resolution For Electric Light Plan
The Cify Council approved a declaratory resolution from April 14 ordering a special election on an electric light works project. A majority voted in favor, and the ordinance ratifies the declaratory resolution and sets procedures for construction. City Clerk Fred Keeman reported 1067 votes for and 9 against. The April treasurer’s report was approved, warrants issued, and plans discussed for street improvements and opening Eastside Park May 16 for the season.
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Cify Council
Anc
Hiteod
Fred Keeman
Mtul Px-Whleia
Ted Ot Wheelol
Ubcaratury Resentuon
Trentis
Bude Aner
Indiana police officers amid liquor smuggling probe
Evansville chief of police Edgar Schmitt and four captains plus two executives were arrested by federal marshals in Indianapolis on indictments from a grand jury. The men face charges in a Kentucky to Indiana liquor smuggling plot. Captain Andy Friede led the police launch used against Aquor smugglers. detectives James W. Wain and William Fuchs are among those held.
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Associateuccess
Evansvelle
Bud
May
Edgar Schmitt
Federal Grand Jury
Indianapoelis
Geers
Wileky
Ketttucky
Indiana
Andy Friede
Aquor
James W. Wain
William Fuchs
Figures on age of claims complicates Bepley auditor
Abstract from EB E Meade deputy county auditor compiles figures on exemptions from taxation for veterans of Mexican and Civil wars and widows under a new statute. Filings show exemptions not applicable until 1921. Eighty soldiers and seventy five? identities incomplete.
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EB. E. Meade
Old Indiana Volunteers and Widows Noted in Aged List
An aged list records the 34 All Indiana Volunteers with Kitty MH Perkins of Barr township as oldest widow at eighty eight and Mollie E Gravy of Stgple township as youngest at six. The combined ages of soldiers total 6148 years while the widows sum to 5464 years. Average ages are about 77 for soldiers and 73 for widows, with other senior figures named including Joseph Willey Veale township 81 James Watson Odun 19?84 William RR BakerCornutsville 66 J W Wykott Washington 5? years Patti Mee Mary Shively Madison township 54 years.
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Indiana Volunteers
Kitty MH Perkins
Barr Township
Mollie E. Gravy
Stgple Township
Davies
Joseph Willey
Veale Township
James Watson
Odun
William RR. Baker
Cornutts
Ville
J. W. Wykott
Wasteington
Pitt Mee
Mary Shively
Madison
Townshijyy Sd
Woman seeks Indiana delegate seat in Republican convention
Mrs Anna Siddeticker Carlito v South Bend Ted opened her bid as no candidate for delegate at large to the Republican national convention in Courage. She is the first woman to enter for Indiana and an avowed supporter of Wood for the presidency. Delegates at large for Indiana, four to be chosen, will be selected in the Republican state convention opening here tomorrow.
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Iressa
Indianatolis
Ind
Anna Siddeticker Carlito
South Bend
Ted
Hesigbar
Curage
Indijine
Wood
Inuljana
Infants Die in Sorrowful Home Tragedy
Two infants, Bette Meredith three weeks old and another infant, died after brief illnesses. The case concerns the home of Mr and Mrs Meredith on South Sleridlian Street. The mother was Anna McCay before marriage. Burial arrangements are listed for the infants at Ok trees cemetery referenced in the report.
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Frmesy Meredith
South Sleridlian Street
Bette
Durathon
Anna McCay
Flora
Morgan Ressell
Atlin Street
Wuplak
Gemung
Chicago convention set for June 8 in presidential race
A national Republican convention will convene in Chicago on June 8 to nominate a candidate for president. Warren G. Harding of Ohio was mentioned as a possible permanent chairman. The committee favored Lodge for the platform on the league of nations and peace treaty. Temporary officers and assistants were named, with many former service members among them.
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Atic Aithhog
Chicago
Faree
Cemiogn
Warren G
Ratte
Hiram W. Johnson
Whti
Ar Linal Committee
Senate
Washington City
Laige
Knox
Brandegee
League of ‘Nations
Lodge
Congress
Lafayette B. Gleason
New York
Usatstantay
Porating
Michigan Delegate Invited to Republican National Convention
A fragment notes the only surviving delegate to the Republican National Convention in Chicago for Abraham Lincoln era times was invited to attend as a site honor. The national executive committee planned hearings, with a May opening date, and reports indicated improvements in the venue and planning for the hearing set for May.
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Mich
Chicase
Tsoy
Abraham Lincely
National Executive Committee
Monty Besslon
Bch
Pane
Emigenthin
Hina Hays
Lotter
Entiorse Marshall Pent President Hand Out Salve To Fullerton
Democratic leaders in Indiana district held a love feast the first night of a meeting reorganization. Speeches and discussions hid factional tensions but revealed quarreling over party control for several campaigns. Old votes remain a hot issue as primary election looms.
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Marshall Pent
Fullerton
Auvincennes
Chav
Ndisna
Mower of Wabheneton Dies in Sudden Tragedy
An obituary brief reports the death of Mower Williams of Mustoneton who died suddenly at home. He was related to Ada Kalter and known in Waebleston and Thaviess counties. Funeral arrangements set for Washington state on Decoration Day, with nine sons named including James and Thomas.
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Mis Midissa
Whmims
Motier
pThomis
Aid Pot Williams
iMustoneton
Wersen
Ada Kalter
Werth Dferidian Street
Waebleston
Thaviess Roonty
Penerininns
Wi Fuen
Vincennes Rotarians Prepare for International Rotary Convention Delegation
Vincennes Rotary plans a large delegation to the International Rotary Convention in New Jersey. Twenty persons will travel from Vincennes with Carl Spitner as secretary. The event, centered on the election of a president, will be held June 21 22 and 24, with arrangements for a group from Indiana aboard a Pullman car. A large Indiana turnout is anticipated, including Fort Wayne and Redmond connections.
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Vincennes-Capital
Guiting
John-byer
Atingun City
N. J
Rikfussion
Vincennes
Dyer
International Rotary
Cannes
Poltman
Tai Tho
AL Tadianapoilh
Seabigh
Faclegalion
Ft. Wayne
Redmond Carsey
Indiana
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