Two youths captured in Pike County robbery of Peters Brothers store
Sheriff Hugh G Faith and Captain Louia Greenwell captured two young men near Clark's station on the Big Four line after they hid merchandise valued around $1,000 stolen from Peters Brothers store. The loot included silk shirts suits silk lined clothing and footwear. Names cited include Frank Stratton and Ralph B Reynolds. The prisoners led officers to the stolen goods and admitted involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh G. Faith
Louia Greenwell
Washington Police
Pike
Peinonera
Othel
Schafer ‘Brothers
Pat Peters
Clark's
Sheriff Faith
Petersburg
Washington
Captain Greenwell
Louis
Bheriff Faith
Min Mita
Faith
Blaeiasnan
Pike County
Draken County
Prigonere
Frank Stratton
Axe Seventeen
Nashville
Tenn
Ralph B.reynolda
Washington Avenue
Indianapolis
Mg. Faith
Oller
New Head of G A R in Indianapolis Named
William A. Ketcham of Indianapolis was elected semimaster-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic at the closing business session of the 54th annual reunion in Indianapolis. The city for the next year was left to the national administration.
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Indianapolia
Tad
Wiliam A
Batchelor Jury Chosen in Valparaiso Bank Killing Case
In Valparaiso Indiana on September 24 a jury was selected to try Thomas Batchelor and three co defendants accused in the death of Herman Decker cashier of the Tablornton Bank during a holdup last year Clarence Darrow of Chicago assists the defense in the trial proceedings
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Valparaiso
Ind
Thomas Batchelor
Herman Decker
Cashler
Tablerton
Haldun
Kote Triad
Clarence Darrow
Chicago
Farmer Hangs Self Near Narmanda Farm
Ora Hil figoup-age forty three, a farmer near Narmanda, was found dead Thursday hanging from a hay fork. His wife discovered the body. He had been in ill health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipton
Ind
Ora
West Virginians Pledge Support to Sen Harding
West Virginia delegations visited Senator Harding on his front porch in Marion Ohio pledging support for the Republican nominee. The visitors traveled mainly by motor to hear his address and show backing for the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Marion
Ohip
West Virginli
Harding
Delegation Urges Support for Senator Harding in Indiana
Twelfth district Republicans from Fort Wayne and Marion task force led by Mary G. Renae meets Senator Harding to press public questions and gauge support for his four year agenda. Attending are L K Thompson Noble Clyde Ward LaFRange Frank Rowley Byron Somers W G Louder and John Burnsworth, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FT. Wayne
Ind
Ted Er Marry G. Renae
Twith
Hogan
Leonard wWoote
Tutoyem
Benales
Harding
L. K. Thompson
Noble County
Clyde A. Ward
Laffrange
Frank B. Rowley
Steuben County
Byron H. Somers
Allen County
UW. G Louder
DeKalb County
Joh C
Burnsworth
Whitley County
Fruit crop rotting in Michigan after bumper harvest
Chicago reports half a million dollars value of fruit rotting in Berrien county Michigan over five years. Experts say peaches pears apples plums and cantaloupes worth from 1 to 10 million are dumped or fed to hogs. Causes cited include car shortages, heat, and overpromotion by commission men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Berrien County
Michigan
Chicago Daily News
Commission
Stripes Case Ties Publication to National Committee Claims
In Washington style testimony reveals Joseph J Heffernan and Mrs Parks discuss a stock arrangement involving the Stars and Stripes weekly, tied to the Republican national committee. Citations touch on control by leaders, labor law amendments, and plans by Leslie M Shaw to visit Washington on October 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
Jp. C
Ainnd Stripes
Cepublican National Gemiminee
Acc
Stars and Stripes Phishing Company
Senaté
Fiess
Congress
JE. M. Parks
W. D. Jami
Parks
National Committee
Republicen
Denmahted
Edie
Theodore Roosevelty Jr
Amijem Legion
Keith Bone
Afi
Charles Guipur Dead near Guthrie
The record notes the death of Charles Guipur near Guthrie, a well known figure in the county, with details indicating his residence at the home of Michael Cuthrie and references to his wife. The text is damaged and partially illegible but marks a local obituary notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bes Guthrie
Miher
Michnag Cuthrie
Her
Mr. Ginhply
Sey
Charles Toby
Linton
Wilthans
Hobety
Perel
Childrey
Local Board Advances Public Works Measure
A city council moves forward with an ordinance related to public works projects. Officials discuss the plan at a recent meeting and outline steps for citizen participation and project oversight.
Monon Cuts Shop Force in Lafayette Ind
Tul letins posted at all Monon railroad shops in Lafayette announce a 5 percent reduction in the working force beginning Thursday September 8. The retrenchment policy follows nationwide cuts started after the Pennsylvania Railroad reduced shop staff. The reduced force affects shop workers, while yard and traffic employees remain unchanged at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
Tulletins
Monon
Pennsylvania
Capitalist found dead sealed in cellar box in Los Angeles
Detective uncovers the body of Charles De la Los Angeles, missing since August 19, buried in earth inside a hermetically sealed box at 75 Catalina Street. Police call the discovery the most brutal murder in city history. Private detective Avery located the corpse while Denton’s attorney watched. Former tenants sought. Denton linked to a shooting that claimed his life.
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Angeles
Cali
Dso i
Charles de la Los Angeles
Catalina
Thureday
Eddy
Denton
Neat Avery
Judge Avery
Fin
Frances
Ing
Phoenix
Ariz
Avery
Armistice proposal sparks Polish timetable shift
Reporters note Polish hesitation as the government negotiates terms with the Soviet bloc. Officials suggest an armistice framework could be accepted within ten days, while discussions around Adolph Gni and inauguration plans surface amid tense deliberations.
May hold up strike in Britain after talks with premier
London reports an official statement says miners' executives will urge the union convention to suspend the strike notices for one week. The move follows further conferences with Prime Minister George as miners prepare to meet mine owners to discuss demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Liew George
Train Kills Renee Ryan Near Fremont Crossing
Renee Ryan age 33 a farmer from near Fremont Indiana was killed when his car was struck by a New York Central train at a grade crossing north of Fort Wayne Fremont witnesses said he tried to beat the train to the crossing but failed the collision occurred in the afternoon leaving the driver dead at the scene and the investigation continuing
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FT. Wayne
Ind
Renee Ryan
Fremont
Wee
New York Central Railroad
Ryan
Nam
Huerta Shows Improvement. Appendicitis Operation Not Planned
Physicians treating provisional President Huerta said he was considerably improved yesterday and after consultation decided that an appendicitis operation would be unnecessary for now. A later report stated such an operation could be performed if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Presa
Mexico City
Huerta
Memorial Monument Pages Recount War Mothers
Fragmentary OCR reads memorial item referencing War Mothers and a monument honoring veterans, with unclear place or date details. The readable context indicates a dedication notice or tribute segment in a local paper.
90 Year Old Counterfeiter Sentenced in New York Court
Wil smith alias Robert Blossom a 90 year old counterfeiter was sentenced to one year in federal prison after pleading guilty He said he passed bad money to avoid jail claiming he would be well treated there in the case heard in the United States district court in San Francisco or nearby jurisdiction
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associa
Francisco
Wilmith
Robert Blossom
United States
Smithj
Lord Mayor Maggrey of Corkwaglin in poor health
A bulletin from the Irish League reports Lord Mayor Maggrey of Corkwaglin is very ill after a bad night. The update notes his condition is serious though no definitive cause is given and the city awaits further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggrey
Corkwaglin
Brixhaus
Paris minister accepts full post in Millerand cabinet
Paris reports that George Leygue, minister in the Clemenceau cabinet, has accepted a full post under President Millerand in the new government. The announcement confirms Leygue’s role and outlines his duties in the ongoing administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associatedl Press
Paris
Georgen Leyguex
Ine
Clemencean
Mi P-T
Millerand
Hea
Fothes Clerk Escapes Vault With Ten Thousand Dollars
A clerk named Fothes allegedly escaped from a bank vault with about $10,000 in bonds and cash. The incident is under investigation as authorities review security footage and statements from witnesses.
Old E. and J. R. R. Bonds Destroyed in Furnace
Evansville Indiana September 25 bones valued at 1 303 000 were destroyed in the furnace of the Old State National Bank. The bonds were original securities of the Evansville and Indiana Railway when built and have been superseded by new issues after the road’s reorganization. The bank was depository for both old and new bonds. The burning cancels the oldest and makes the new issue valid. A report will be made to federal court and the Interstate Commerce Commission per law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville Ind
Tate National Bank
Frank FL. Wilson
Evansville &Indiacnous
Natonal Bank
Ixayo
Trust Company in Boston Closed by State Officer
The Cosmopolitan Savings and Banking Company of Boston closed by order of Bank Commissioner Joseph Allen at 9 o'clock this morning. No reason was given and officials declined to comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Associated Press
Masn
Cos Mopolitan Future Company
Jozeph
Allen
New Pastor Named for Beulah A M E in Washington
The Rev William M Kelley was assigned to Beulah A M E Church in Washington by the annual A M E conference just adjourned at Richmond. He will preach his first sermon there tomorrow. Kelley moves from Lyle Station charge and succeeds Rev J Lt Tolbert who was transferred to Lyle Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Kelley
Beulah A. M. E
A. M.E
Richmond
Mr. Kelly
Washington
Lyle Station
Bryan urges federal monopoly to curb alcohol leaks
William Jennings Bryan told the International Congress against Alcoholism that enforcement of the eighteenth amendment would require the government to seize all alcohol stocks in any form and to declare a monopoly on alcohol manufacture, as a step to prevent leaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William Jennings Bryan
le Atnight
International Congress Against
Harding Leads Narrow Win In Local Democratic Primary
Voters at the Colonial Theatre in Bicknell report late returns with Harding ahead of his Democratic opponent. Straw remits show 800 for one candidate and 250 for another, while totals indicate a close race with 212 in favor of an opposing slate and 644 against suffrage in another tally.
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Bicknell
Shaw
Harding
Jin
Briday
Auffrage
Youthful Petersburg store robbers convicted in Pike County court
Two youths captured by Sheriff Faith and Captain Greenwell were found guilty in Pike County Circuit Court at Petersburg. Each was sentenced to 1 to 14 years in the Indiana Reformatory at Jeffersonville. One suspect used a fictitious name. their families live near Petersburg and Fort Wayne. The robbery at Schaefer Brothers store left merchandise valued at about 700 dollars missing and later recovered and returned to owners. Reeves confessed. he alleged others involved but did not name them.
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Petersburg
Rohinessy
Thubalny
Faith
Paes Greenwell
Pike County
Tetersburg
Indiana
Jeffersonville
Taroy Heever
Fone
Shizens
Hve
Hurstinhurs
Claliain
Ralph B. Reynolds
Dudapolis
Reeves
Erie
Huefer Bronhers
Eevee
Chicago
Confederatex
Schaefer
Sandborn Woman Files Divorce Petition After Alleged Cruelty
Jieten Pahmeter of Sandborn sues Dr. Mahmeter in Knox circuit court for divorce claiming cruelty and inhuman treatment. She seeks alimony of 60031 a year for child support and 5 091 alimony, plus 7800 cash inherited from her father, alleging he squandered funds and harmed her reputation while earning about 49000 annually and owning property valued at 2080. She contends he harmed her peace of mind with insults and false accusations.
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Vinernnecs
Jieten Pahmeter
Sandborn
Knox Circuit
Mahmeter
Nfox
Plainti
Lero
Malicioua
R. McGinnis
Sandhorn
Prohibition credited with saving two billion dollars
Washington September 27 Prohibition was credited with producing a payment of two billion dollars for the motion in the last year by Governor Millkin of Maine in addressing the closing session tonight of the Fifteenth International congress against root something. He declared three outstanding results of prohibition are the saving of about two billion dollars waste in expenditure a tremendous increase in the efficiency of labor and a startling decline in crime with its attendant poverty and wretchedness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Millkin
Maine
Fifteenth International Congress
Root Lam
Balloon lands near Birmingham after cross country drift
In Muncie Indiana residents spoke with a man in a balloon described as a St Louis bound craft from Atlanta that faded into the night over the area. Eyewitnesses reported the envelope about 300 feet above ground with a visible hanger light. The pilot claimed the balloon started in Birmingham and the craft drifted northeast as it neared an attempted landing.
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Muncie
Ind
Louis v
Ballooon
Sala
Birmingham
Mattingly jailed over unpaid payments in court note
Samuel Mattingly was sent to jail due to an attachment writ after a September 27 circumstantial court session on a complaint. Rose Be Mattingly, described as former wife, alleges failure to make payments. clerk of the court noted proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel. Mattingly
Rose Be
Mattingly
Makments
Brother of William E Roby Dies of Injuries
The brother of William E Roby died from injuries sustained in a recent incident. The report notes the occurrence near Linton and references family members and burial wishes. Details about the cause and circumstances are unclear due to damaged text.
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William E. Roby
Silent on European Mission Emerges From New York Note
A scrambled New York note describes a European mission with terse remarks from Mr. Specht and Mr. Teer on the absence of U S leaders. It mentions ships, a sinking threat, and unclear references to events surrounding a presidential dispute.
Balloon In National Pace Drops Near Richmond
Balloon in national pace drops note near Richmond. The Associated Press reports from Toledo Ohio with dispatches on trains and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Terre Haute Boy Drowns Riding Log on River
An accident at Terre Haute is reported as a boy riding a log into the water drowned after being swept away by currents. Rescue attempts followed but the youth could not be saved.
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Terre Haute
Cummins-Esch Measure Defended by Senator Harding
A large crowd greeted Senator Harding in Altoona Pal as he defended the Cummins Esch measure on his way to Baltimore. He argued the bill would be among the least extensive pieces of legislation for workers.
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Cummins-Esch
Sen. Harding
Altoona
Pal
Senator Hanling
Reputchenan
Baltimore
Federation to supply daily market summaries for Indiana farms
Indiana federation plans a new system to provide county representatives with a daily telegraphic market report from the national Farm Bureau. Reports will be mailed or mimeographed to arrive by early evening, with distribution by 6 o clock. The plan aims for a Oct 1 trial for three months and potential permanent continuation. The effort is tied to broader marketing and membership drives in Indiana counties.
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Nolanapolis
Ing
Ward
Effigore
Indiana Federation of Fagnars
Axidtiatios
Washington
American Farm Bureau
Bureau of Markets
National Organization
Heach Point
Indiana
Chiezge
Cincinnati
Stewarts
D.k. Howard
American Farm Bureau Federation
International Joint Commission
Canada
United States
St. Lawrence'Great ‘Lakes
Mners
Chamber of Commerse
New York
WDRS
J. W. Rabb
Blettsville
Cley
Owen
Sullivan
Monroe
Lawrence
Martin
Daviess
Gréene
Knox
Atafe
Eutey County
Indiana District Population Shifts Hint At Redistricting
Census figures show the Second Indiana district fluctuating in population with 210 004 in 1920 and 207 853 in 1930. The gain or loss across Morgan Owen Sullivan Greene Monroe Knox Daviess Martin counties suggests the district will lose a seat as the House maintains 435 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washingtorx
Indiana
Adogal
Agp
Onar Kl Blind
Bland
Hey
Adilxdler
Annual stock and prize show slated in Daviess County
Premiums are set for the annual stock and prize show to be held in Paogoo on October 13. Leon Abe is promoting the event which is expected to draw many Daviess County residents. Approximately $200 in premiums will be awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paogootre
Leon Abe
Daviess
Daviess Crumty
Tizens
Watkins Campaign Finish Ambitions For 1920 Race
Rev. C Watkins declares a campaign to the finish for the 1920 presidential nomination. He speaks after a prohibition tour, saying he will run regardless of party and believes the campaign will proceed smoothly under enforcement of Volstead, with Harding’s era cited and GOP support expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watkins
Harding
Robber Strikes Homes in Nome After Early Morning Theft
Reported thefts in Nome include a $20 war-related item taken from Harber early morning. A second break-in at the home of George Knight west of Montgomery yielded nothing after Mrs. Knight surprised the intruder. A third incident near Montgomery involved $15 missing from a Sunday family residence. The thief remains unidentified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harber
Mfont
Henke
George Mey Knight
Smfontgomery
Paul Gomery
Fire devastates paving plant in Perth Amboy area
Fire at the Barger Asphalt Paving Company plant near Perth Amboy injures several workers and destroys machinery and asphalt stock. Local fire brigade and emergency crews respond, with investigations and mutual aid from nearby towns. Damages estimated at over a million dollars amid widespread fire response efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
N. J
Barger - ‘Asp Paving
Hege
HEV- Eral Aeres
Nerth
Ambos
Gontrothay
New York
War of words in Polish American league pennant chase
A fragmented report notes a CHICAS Americ meeting at a mission and references a National League series and a pennant chase. It mentions October dates and travel in connection with the league standings and a ninth game, with unclear details about places and participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicas Americ
Mission
May I notte Wap Republican caucus note
Fragmentary OCR mentions an activist figure and a political caucus with unclear details. No clear names, dates, or places are readable to confirm events or outcomes.
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Bedford
Steele
Evansville
Fran Monroe
Lesile M. Shaw
Stone
Lesile M Shaw
Iowa
Leshe M. Shaw
Treasury
the United Stab
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Reace Ryan
Pkins
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Matswiney
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Root
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