Greeks Concentrate Troops on Bulgarian Front
Athens reports Greek forces massed on the Bulgarian frontier amid threats of invasion if demands are unmet. An ultimatum targets Bulgarian authorities over assassinations tied to Greek civilians ordered home by a 1913 mixed claims commission. Greek divisions moved to the border as tensions rise in the volatile Balkans.
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Athens
Greece
Balkan
Ies
Mixed Claims Commission
Bulgaria
Balkans
League of Nations
Strickland Brothers Arrested in Wheatland Liquor Raid
James Strickland of Wheatland was arrested Sunday evening by Wheat marshal Chauncey Carr and jailed in Vincennes on liquor law violations. His brother Charles, three miles west, was picked up the night before and jailed in Knox county. Fifty gallons of fermenting home brew and 75 to 80 bottles were found at James’s home, while 60 gallons were seized at Charles’s residence in a prior raid.
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James Strickland
Wheatland
Chauncey Carr
Wheatand
Vincennes
Charles Strickland
Knox County
Marshal Carr
Uniformed Rank K of P Encampment Report
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Uniformed Rank K of P encampment with unclear details. Mentions Fiat rat Knights of, Pete Nois and Indiana od, but specifics and outcomes are not readable.
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Bers
Fiat Rat Knights
Pete Nois
Indiana
Clemency actions in Indiana parole board today
Indiana Governor Jackson approved clemency appeals after a July hearing. 136 petitions were heard, with one month of clemency actions approved and other cases continued or denied. notable pardon for Mrs Rae Krauss after nearly 21 years for murder. Several life sentences commuted to 16 and 13 years. fines allowed in installments for Thomas Lester Hames. Others denied include Clarence Jones, Samuel Hull, David Ward, and Leonard for various crimes.
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Jackson
O'Neal
Rae Krauss
Hartford City
Marion’ County
Thomas Lester Hames
Knox County
Vermillion County
Clarence Jones
Gibson County
Samuel Hull
David Ward
Leonard
Selected To Play Leading Feminine Role In Movie
The city reader Miss Dorcas Gross writer of Mr and Mrs Ferd Seth Street is chosen for the leading feminine role in a new comedy to be shot in Hollywood. Interior and exterior scenes will be filmed at the Grand theatre stage tomorrow and Thursday. Wednesday afternoon the wreck scene will be staged with Dadaist assistance. The producer promises a huge success once finished, claiming favorable conditions. Read the Democrat for updates on this project.
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Missi Dorcas Gross
Mrs. Ferdseth
Hollywood
Grand Theatre
Ile
Dada Ist
Boy of 2 Survives Wreck That Killed Family
In Joliet on August 3 a two year old, George Schwartz, survived a weekend auto crash that killed his father John Schwartz 32 and mother Pearl 29, and his brother Lee 7. George was slightly hurt as officials report three others dead and fourteen injured in Indiana.
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Ir Jolie
George Schwartz
Indianapolis
John Schwartz
Pearl
Lee
George
Indiana
Read Men at Vincennes Explore Bridges in Indiana Trip
John Williams, director, and others connected with the state highway department stopped at Vincennes to view the Hamilton bridge and the Wabash bridge at Vincennes.
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Vincennes
John Wiliams
State High- Lick
Haziton Bridge
Wabaeh Bridge
Hayes Reduced by Prohibition Change
In Washington on August 3 the prohibition enforcement shift announced by the Treasury directs Commissioner Hayne to a subordinate role as new dry regime methods begin September 1. The four year long directorship ends as enforcement duties transition to treasury department orders for the upcoming changes.
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Igton
Fadergl
Hayne
Treasury Department
Mrs Davis Resigns From Grand Hotel Post
Mrs Cora Davis longtime manager of the Grand hotel in Vincennes has resigned and returned to her Sullivan home.
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Rs. Davis
Cora Davis
Grand Hotel
Vincennes
Sullivan
Motive Sought in Teacher’s Death As Cistern Clue Surfaces
Coroner Schilling reported finding the teacher Mrs Cyra Stallman dead upright in a cistern near her sister Mrs Anna Seaman. Vital organs were ported, amid letters from the K K K group. Officials denied the letters.
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Cyra -Stallman
Anna ‘Seaman
Schilling
Ward and Frey Elected to Board of Directors
J Watts Ward was named to the board of directors in a late Saturday caucus. O C Frey, recently resigning as cashier, will become cashier on Sept 1. Ward has served as assistant cashier at the State Bank for two years and Frey is returning from Vincennes after resigning his previous post.
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J. Watts
O. C. Frey
Washington
Ae ‘Ward
Frey
Iecord Jhouse
Vincennes
Ward
State’ Bank
Witness Swears Out Affidavit in Revolver Case
Fragmentary police notes describe a witness saying he was struck by a revolver butt while in Cannelburg. The statement includes sworn testimony and references a formal affidavit against Neha mv.
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Cannelburg
Peerappara
Neha mv
Harrison Tax Levy Report From Har Township
Tesis McCafferty, trustee of Har township, publishes in today’s Democrat the next year budget showing $13,031 needed. The proposed tax levy rises to $1.69 per poll, with $1 on each necary item.
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Harrison
Tesis McCafferty
Hartownship
Democrat
Pretty Lawn Contest Closes Tuesday With Judges Tour
The city beautification contest sponsored by Mayor J. W. McCarty ends Tuesday as judges visit Washington. More than 40 entrants updated their lawns today while 43 residents had entered by 2 PM. Judges John Mr. Grayson Thomas Browning and Merle Abbott will tour starting at 9 AM, dine with Mayor McCarty at Meredith Hotel, then continue inspecting if needed. Prizes await those deemed to have the prettiest lawns.
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J. W. McCarty
John Mr. Grayson
Vincennes
Thomas AH. Browning
Loogootee
Merle Abbott
Bedford
Washington
McCarty
Meredith Hotel
Rockville farmer seeks tax relief on aging farm
Joseph Moore, a farmer from Rock Township in Bartholomew County, has repeatedly appealed to the state board of tax commissioners for a reduction in his farm assessment over six years. His first appeal dates to 1919 and has only now received approval after long delays.
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State Board of Tax Commoners
Standard Oil Declares 6 2/3 Cents Dividend in Indiana
Directors of the Standard Oil Company of Indiana to day declared a cash dividend of 62 2/3 cents on each share of capital stock. The announcement came from Chicago as the board met to approve the payout.
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Standard Oil
Chicago
Standard Oil Company of Indiana
Business Men's Association Meeting Announces City Hall Session
The Business Men's Association will hold its regular meeting tonight at 7:45 at City Hall. Members urged for good attendance.
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Business Men's Association
Lewis waits for Warriner reply to miners demands
Atlantic City Aug 3 The shadow of a strike in the anthracite coal fields grows as John L Lewis awaiting Samuel Warriner reply at a conference. A wage contract expiring August 30 looms with likely break up if talks fail. Pinchot of Pennsylvania plans to seek arbitration if discussions collapse. Operators in a state meeting accuse miners of causing deadlock and label their stance stubborn and arbitrary.
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Atlantic City
N. J
John L. Lewis
Samuel Warriner
Lewis
Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Eee
Harrisburg
Vincennes Woman Burned to Death in Westport Fire
A Vincennes woman died after an oil can, misused on a morning fire at the Ranch home in Westport, exploded. Mrs Rauch’s clothing burned away and she died at noon from burns. investigators consider gasoline as the likely culprit amid a house blaze and melted pewter dish.
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Rauch
J Shot in Booze Raid at Mitchell
Ralph Eversole of Mitchell was jailed in Lawrence County after a home raid on August day ended with his wife and two others wounded by gunfire. Mitchell police chief George McKinney and Patrolman Harry Chess led the operation. A tip later located liquor in a nearby vacant lot and Eversole was arrested as he attempted to enter a vehicle, then shot occurred during a confrontation inside the house.
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Bedford
Ind
Ralph Eversole
Af Mitchell
Lawrence County
George McKinney
Mitchell
Harry Chess
Evernove
Eversole
Auto
New Oil Well Produces Five Barrels An Hour
The Frank E Gaither farm oil well at Veale township began pumping Saturday noon and rose from one barrel per hour to five barrels per hour by Sunday, yielding about 120 barrels daily. Three new steel tanks were erected on Edwards farm to store the oil before transport to a tank car on the B and O line.
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Frank E. Gaither
Veale
Edwards Farm
Gaither
Perjury Charge Ties to Snyder Liquor Case Evidence
In Vincennes Louis Cook, 20, and Floyd Steele, 16, were jailed on perjury charges after affidavits sworn to in a liquor sale case involving Ollie Snyder were used at Snyder's trial. The men testified against the firm’s stand, triggering the jail sentence.
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Ollie Snyder
Snyder
Louis Cook
Floyd Steele
Vincennes
Wheatland man Charles Strickland faces liquor sale charge
Charles Strickland of Wheatland was arraigned for selling liquor and was held in court on Saturday. Trial is scheduled for Tuesday with bond set at $1,000.
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Charles Strickland
Wheatland
Ford Coupes Stolen in Consecutive Vincennes Nights
Cars driven away on successive nights in Vincennes. Henry’s coupe disappeared Saturday night and John Allison’s vehicle was taken the following night. Authorities ask residents to report suspicious activity and provide details to police.
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Vincennes
Henry
John Allison
Robbery at Vincennes: payphone box and home theft reported
A theft in Vincennes involved the pay phone box at Union de pot Vincennes missing $4 and pearl bead strings. During the same night, Mrs. Emma Foust reported money stolen from her home. The incidents occurred Saturday night.
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Union Depot
Vincennes
Emma Foust
Vince
Well rotted manure recommended for lawns with aging caveat
Stable manure is ideal for lawns but should be six months old before use to allow weed seeds to die.
Insecticide Plane Task Turns to Tree Target
An aeroplane used to disperse insecticides aimed at trees, performing a task normally done by different methods. The effort shows a methodical approach to pest control, with the plane delivering chemicals over the targeted area to combat infestations.
Lee escapes jail then recaptured in Knoxville chase
A group led by Lee escaped from a Knoxville jail on a Sunday assaulting a jailer and breaking free. They were pursued through downtown streets and recaptured within thirty minutes. Lee later faced imprisonment terms in Franklin before transfer to Knoxville for robberies totaling fifteen years.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Waddy
Harpl
Lee
Franklin
Foe
Summer 1924 Will Divides Estate Among Five Children
The will of Martha Winterbottom who died last week names five children Thomas E. Winterbottom William J. Winterbottom Jesse F. Winterbottom Daniel D. Winterbottom and Mrs Maude L Johnson each receiving a one sixth share and four grandchildren Mattie Miles William Dosch Mayme Miles and Maude L Dosch each getting one fourth of a sixth The executors are Thomas E and W J Winterbottom The will dated May 20 1924 was witnessed by A C Wise and Levi Gilley. A second will clause from Sarah Ann Walters leaves Wright Clark and Wilson lot 15 to daughter Josephine Walters if she pays $100 to four Walters heirs otherwise the property is sold with proceeds to Josephine.
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Martha Winterbottom
H. C. Johnson
South Meridian Street
Circuit Court
Thomas E
William J
Jesse F
Daniel D. Winterbottom
Maude L. Johnson
Josephine Walters
Charles Walters
Margaret Marrington
Robert E. Walters
Catherine Coward
Petition to Buy Ind Power Company Heard
Indianapolis on August 3 Clyde Jones of the public service commission heard a petition by Interstate Public Service to purchase physical property of the Indiana Power Company. The power company, with a superpower Edwardsport plant and distribution lines across several southwestern counties, is valued at 8.892 million dollars.
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Interstate Public Service Company
Edwardsport
Indianapolis
Clyde Jones
Public Service Commission
Indiana Power Company
Indiana
Brookhart Again Leads in Iowa Senate Recount
Washington August 3 Senator Brookhart leads in the Iowa senate recount with 25 counties counted Brookhart has 105473 votes to Democrat Dave Steck’s 104451 as official counters announce.
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Senator Brookhart
Washington
Brookhart
Senate
Dave Steck
Examine Scott in Chicago Court Case Excerpt
A fragmentary note from Chicago in August states that if Scott is found mentally unbalanced he will be sent to an asylum for criminals. Otherwise he will be hanged.
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Chicago
Essen
Scott
Crim Fncane
Indiana guardsmen at Camp Knox encampment begins
Camp Knox Kentucky August 3 Five Indiana national guardsmen began the two week encampment. The arrival followed special trains bringing the unit to the annual camp. Major General Robert H. in Indianapolis attended the opening activities.
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Indiana
Camp Knox
Indiamai National Guardsaan
Tae
Robert H.” Es
Indianapolie
Vance Hardware Co Makes Voluntary Assignment
The Vance Hardware and Implement Company, a corporation, made a voluntary assignment to Louis L Read of Washington, as trustee, for the store at Vance and Third. Terms of debts and liabilities are not disclosed.
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Vance Hardware and Ment Company
Louis L Read
Washington
W. I
July rainfall and temperatures report for Weshiduien
The July total rainfall was 2.35 inches with 1.20 inches on July 5. Temperature ranged from 99 degrees to 53 degrees. There were twenty-three clear days, per DeLee of Ct C. Feagans, weather observer.
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Weshiduien
DeLee of
Ct C. Feagans
Picnic at St Martin’s draws crowd Wednesday plan to attend
Readers are urged to plan for St Martin's picnic on Wednesday with more than the usual attractions. The notice hints at an extended lineup and invites participation from the community.
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St. Martin's
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Hayes
Prohibition Enforcement
St Bank
Ates Ts Ind
Isoseph Moore
Rocksk Township
Bartholomew Coumay
Business Men's Association Meeting
Warriner
Hes Demands
Vincenes
Sience
IND. Power Company
Vance
VanTrees and
East Third Streets
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