Nugent Charged With Embezzlement and Record Defacing
Thomas Nugent former county auditor faces six embezzlement counts and two record defacing charges at the next circuit court term. He was arrested by Sheriff Harmon in Hinota and posted bond. Eight affidavits detail alleged thefts from school funds and improper handling of county records during and after Nugent’s term, including misappropriations totaling at least 1,100 dollars and various altered records.
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Thomas Nugent
Daviess County
Nugent
Harmon
Hinota
Bond
T. MM
J. E. Pershing
Thomas MM
Wespeed
Yunst Nic Bright
Dulentiy
Arthiud Dillon
Rommon School
Stepp
Jonathan Allen
Pace
Mme Neeley
Nee Lesian
San
Dtenben
W. Steyr
Fatal Malady Baffles 70s Physician Cause
A dead man, Guy Anderson, whose age and details resemble a 1970s medical mystery, died after a rapid disease progression. Doctors failed to halt the illness or reverse the deterioration, with a train incident noted in connection to the death and ongoing uncertainty about the exact diagnosis.
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Guy Anderson
Couple Quietly Wed Surprise Friends Thursday Night
EW Colbert and Miss Addie Cochran surprised their friends as they were quietly married Thursday night. The groom and bride, Mr. and Mrs. Colbert, are described in the account as small town figures of note within the community.
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EW Colbert
Addie Cochran
Marriage of Rev J We Darby union shocks Veale families
Thursday night at 8 30 o clock Rev J We Darby wed Miss Colbert at North East Third Street Unaccompanied ceremony surprised friends Then the couple drove to their new home west of Washington on the Maysville road The bride is daughter of Frank Cochran Colbert son of Friend B Colbert a local high school graduate and teacher now starting in farming The union links two prominent Veale township families with many Southern region friends
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J. We Darby
Third
Mr. Darby
59Ington
Maysville
Veale
Colbert
Frank Cochrane
B. Colbert
Lolea
Cunback
Engine Buried Near Blue Hole Delays Recovery Efforts
A broken tackle and heavy chains failed to free a submerged engine at the strand end of the railroad track. Divers work to uncover the wreck while officials estimate the engine remains buried under stones. The local rail line will be abandoned temporarily as recovery plans hinge on water exposure and further digging. City divers and officials from Bh and O Railroad Company monitor the site as searchers expect to locate the missing men’s bodies.
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Bel
Ree
Blie Hole
Jenet
Thor
Tehirse Ternooan
Reeses
St. Louis
Daniel Williard
Bh & O
Davie
Indiananelig
Louisville
Medora
i+ spert
Beever Named Administrator of Estate of Reeve
Annie A Beever was appointed administrator of the estate of her husband Elnora Reeve who died recently. A bond of 4400 dollars was filed with the county clerk to qualify as administrator. The filing notes Ema Beever aged eighteen and a minor.
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Annie A. Beever
Elnora
Mas Aled
Tele County
Ema
Beever
Pat
Min
Wilson backs color line in federal offices
Washington April 11 President Wilson says the question of appointing negroes to southern federal offices does not bother him and he will not draw the color line. Mrs Stella M H oftman and Mrs Alice Foster moved from East First street to the old Clark homestead at Eat Second and Herron streets which they recently purchased.
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Washinngton
South
Woodrow Wilson
Wilko
Colo .T
Stella M. Hoftuann
Alice Foster
Orth East First Street
Clark Homestead
Eat
Second and
Herron Streets
Bridge plans renew in Vincennes visit to discuss Waite river link
A regional gathering in Vincennes brings Jers and two dozen Washington men to press for constructing bridges across Waite river at Elnora and Camp Manning, linking Daviess and Knox counties. Local leaders from Knox and surrounding towns attend to align resolutions and push relief efforts as floods ease.
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Lamp Manning
Daviess
Knox Counties
Vincennes
Nnitamobiles
Waite
Elnora
Camp Mainning
Camp Manning
Te Elnora
Knox County
Washington-Vincennes Ridge
Mainess County
Edwardsport Bridge
Reng Vamis
Gibson County allocates 1750 for flood relief
In a special session the Gibson County council appropriated 1750 dollars to the poor funds of several townships for flood relief work. The sum was divided among the townships to support relief efforts following the flood.
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Princeton
Ind
Flood Damage in Shoals Report by Longcote Tribune
Carlos TL McCarty reports severe flood damage in Shoals. Twenty nine residences were completely swept away or ruined, nineteen more toppled from foundations and many wrecked, about twenty remaining on foundations damaged from one hundred to five hundred dollars each. One hundred fifteen to one hundred twenty families vacated homes and many lost belongings as every factory in town closed.
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Carlos TL McCarty
Longcote
Tribune
Birthday Party Honoring James Burrig
A birthday gathering was held Thursday night at West Whird Street home for James Harris. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Clarrisy and family, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Denson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Burr, Mr. and Mrs. Dae Burris, Mr. and Mrs. Car Denson and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. George Bright, Mr. and Mrs. John Trosper and daughter, Mrs. Alph Wise and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Albright, Mrs. McConny Hi. Robinson, Edna Robinson, Mrs. John Burris, William McConn, Mrs. Way, and Mrs. Walter Robinson. The evening featured games, music, and light refreshments.
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James Harris
West Whird Street
Reltives
Mra
Frink Clarrisy
Charles Denson
Carl Willams
Louis Burr
Dae Burris
Car Denson
John Morgan
George Bright
John Trosper
Alph Wise
Lester Albright
MecConny
Hi. Robinson
Edna Robinson
John Burris
William McConn
Way
Walter Robinson
Lechner Dies Filing City Clerk Nomination
Fred Lechner a 27 year old Democrat candidate for city clerk in Evansville Indiana collapsed and died while filing his nomination papers. He was single.
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Lechner
Falls Dead
Evansville
Ind
Fred Lechner
Flood disrupts rail service between Louisville and Cincinnati
Rail line between Louisville and Cincinnati is cut by flood damage. Passengers are conveyed by alternative routes via Lawrenceburg and Cincinnati as repairs are planned. The railway notes water and road holds impacted by the flood, with safety measures in place for travelers.
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Ndlinapd 12
Ginelmatt
Lawrencebture
Cincinnati
To Banquet Convicts Recognition for Work in Indiana
A mistyped item describes a April ceremony honoring convicts for work at a flood relief effort. It mentions a Sunday event with chicken, oranges, apples, candy, sponge cakes, and a feast organized by local women, aiming to raise funds and celebrate services.
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Ersonville
Ind
He State
Olle
Gips Enters Convent For Brother's Sins Atonement
A reader fragment reports that Gips will enter a convent to atone for her brother's confessed crimes. The piece notes spectators present for a judge's hearing and references prior pleas of guilty by the brother and another involved party. Detective murder case details are hinted within the fragment.
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Gips
Ahich
Si 4
Kersten
Web
Detective
Ransom of Two Men in Barr Township Home
two men entered Pe ter Heagan s Barr township home and ransacked rooms one night. Their identities and motive remain unclear as police investigate the incident and neighboring residents report no sightings or further disturbances.
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Peter Heagan
Barr Township
Feagans
Peagan
Vader Donneathe
Hetheen
Paducah Board of Sye Drenches Protest Flood Report
The Paducah board reports city flood impacts with high water, refugees, and relief efforts. A camp near the city, housing about 1,000 people, is supported by citizens. Officials note no loss of life or property. water levels recede as repairs begin and health risks are monitored.
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Beer el
Ajodtizens
Orster
Perted Thare
Hys. Wells
Beard
Trad
Euckres Held By St Simon’s Guild in Ozana City
A large audience attended the St Simon’s Godality event in Ozana City rooms on Thursday. In the afternoon a souvenir was awarded to Miss Katla Smith and to Mrs John Ty Hatria in the evening. Proceeds from the casebre will fund the boys’ new school.
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St. Simon's
Ozanam Clity
Faursday
John
Katla Smith
John Ty Hatria
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