Belgium Debt Moratorium Discussion Reaches Plymouth
President Coolidge faces decision on Belgian debt terms as Mellon and Senator Smoot present options. Belgian representatives reject similar terms used with England and propose a ten year moratorium with no principal payments. Administration will weigh feasibility and likely support from allied nations in shaping settlement.
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Plymouth
Coolidge
Retary
Treasury
Mellon
Senator Smoot
Utah
England
SS Ey
di Ai
Grand jury to hear Hance killings and Paris fraud case
In Indiana and neighboring reports, Coroner Kilgore will present the Ben and Mary Hance murder inquiry to the Delaware grand jury. Charles Wolfe faces potential charges. Anderson is a principal suspect. In Warren County, McCray’s fraud saga stirs mixed public reaction with victims demanding punishment. Indiana police push tougher penalties for violators while enforcing speed limits and bright lights rules.
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Muncie
Ind
George
Andergom
Gerald Chapman
Delaware
Een Grand
Kilgore
Ben
Mary Hance
Prince
Anderson
Hance
Charles
Wolfe
Booker
Middletown
Vince
Evie
Randolph
Ewampe
Florida
Jail Break at Brownstown Ends in Manhunt
Three prisoners escaped from Jackson County jail in Brownstown Indiana last night Clyde Haulk 19 Arm Hall 19 and Clarence Stout 22 broke jail bars and walked out while Sheriff Snead and his family were away. Haulk Hall held for larceny Stout charged with forgery and another prisoner refused to join in the escape.
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Brownstown
Ind
Jackson
Clyde Haulk
Arm Hall
Clarence Stout
Snead
F S
Haulk
Hall
Stout
Aged Man Killed in Auto Collision Near State Line
Albert Borradsile, 72, died in a Richmond hospital from injuries after his car was struck by an interurban east of the Ohio state line. The accident occurred near the city during the day.
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Richmond
Ind
Albert Borradsile
Ohio State Line
Tractor overturns kill Cecil Cross near Brownstown
In Brownstown Indiana on August 17 26 year old Cecil Cross died when his tractor overturned on a hillside nearby. The accident occurred during routine farming activity and prompted local authorities to investigate the cause of the crash.
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Brownstown
Ind
Cecil Cross
Here
Indiana to appoint new state highway garage superintendent
Governor Jackson will support the highway commission in naming a successor to Harvey Shafer who resigned. Shafer sent his letter from Florida where he was on vacation. Three candidates are under consideration: H. D. McClelland, Robert Humes, and William Hamilton.
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Indianapolis
Jackson
State Highway Commission
Harvey Shafer
Shafer
Commission
Florida
Schafer
H. D. McClelland
Robert Humes
State Motor Police
William Hamilton
Man Arrest Follows Liquor Raid at Manor Depart
Samuel Lamy Jr., who escaped officers, led a liquor raid at Manor Depart last week and was arrested at his home in Bicknell Saturday.
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Samuel Lamy, Jr
Manor
Bicknell
Second Threat From Dutch Anderson Sparks Police Hunt
Columbus Ohio officials report a second threat letter from "Dutch" Anderson, tied to the Gerald Chapman case. Detective William King received the note in Columbus after earlier Toledo dispatches, signaling Anderson may be hiding in Cleveland as authorities intensify the search.
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Columbus. O
George
Anderson
Pal Hi Chapman
Ef Ben Hance
Muncie
Ind
William King
Colonial Hotel
Ieland
King
Reginal Forsythe
Chapman
Toledo
Columbus
Cleveland, O
Arrest of Geo Coleman for unlawful liquor possession
Walter Sullivan, police captain, arrested Geo Coleman of 1612 Smootave on Sunday afternoon for unlawful liquor possession and took him to jail to await affidavit filing. Sullivan entered Coleman’s home after seeing two men exit, seized burning paper from a stove and recovered about a half pint of white mule.
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Geo. Coleman
Smootave
Walter 8Livan
Dobbyn
Sullivan
Coleman
Cars in Collision on Petersburg Road
Farmers of Washington on the Petersburg road reported a collision at about 10 o clock last night. Kelly’s Ford was traveling south while the other car’s direction is unclear. The front part of the Ford was damaged and the fender left wheel and axles were affected, with Washington’s damaged Chevrolet sent to Alliance garage for repairs.
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Washington
Petersburg
Kelly
Ford
Eliance
Chevashington
Collision injures Mrs Thompson near Winslow
Petersburg August 17 Mrs Sarah Thompson riding with Mrs William Kinder was severely hurt when their car collided with a vehicle driven by Ivan Corn on the highway near Aweeste last night. Corn's car entered the highway from a side road causing the crash and serious injuries.
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Petersburg
Sarah Thompson
Winslow
William Kinder c
Ivan Corn
Stenhighway
Aweeste
E Corn
Badly Damr
Corn
Stricklin Liquor Trial Hurdled By Low Alcohol Claim
Vincennes Indiana August 17 The trial of James Stricklin on a prohibition charge faced doubt after tests showed the dispensed liquid did not contain even one half of one percent alcohol. Judge O F Fidlar appeared late and testified the analysis failed to show alcohol to the legal maximum, leading to the defense motion to dismiss.
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Vincennes, Ind
James Stricklin
Stricklin
Volstead
Marshall Chauncey Carr
Wheatland
O. F. Fidilar
Fidlar
Rice Planting Condemned In Indiana Rivers
Warsaw Indiana August 17 Burke Geeks former Warsaw resident Irving Mississippi condemned the practice of planting rice seed in Indiana Isles and rivers as food for migratory birds. Mississippi communities seek state aid to clear streams of rice plants now spreading rapidly as noxious weeds.
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Warsaw
Ind
Indiana
Burke
Irvings
Mississippi
Cook
DeBruler Civil War veteran dies in Vincennes
A. B. DeBruler aged 83, long-time Vincennes resident and Civil War veteran from Knox county, died at his Vincennes home. Born in Pike county, he lived in Vincennes for 45 years. The Indiana state tax board will fix the 1926 tax rate during the week of March 21, per chairman John Brown.
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A. B. DeBruler
Vincennes
Ind
A. & DeBruler
Pike County
Mr. DeBruler
Knox County
Indianapolis
State
John Brown
Kempton-Dunn in Serious Condition After Onfield Kick
The incident left Kempton-Dunnett in serious condition after a player kicked him in the head while attempting to catch the ball during the game. Medical staff transported him for urgent evaluation as teammates and officials halted play.
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Kempton
Charles Dunm
Train collision in town claims Ohio man aged 80
A late news brief reports a railroad collision with an engine in the vicinity. Garmens Roe of Ohio died here today at the age of 80, marking a fatality in the incident.
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Ngea Iston
Garde
Garmens Roe
Ohio
Pardon Decision Delayed for Warren T. McCray
Indianapolis reports no action on McCray pardon until late this week as district attorney Cavins indicates. The dispatch notes confusion over a drowning in Gary Indiana and mentions Hammond residents and graves, with unclear ages and details.
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Indianapolis
Warren T. McCray
Alexander Cavins
Morgan buried in simple Glen Cove ceremony
In Glen Cove a burial ceremony honored P. Morgan, described as simple yet dignified, marking the passing of a resident whose quiet life reflected the town’s humble character.
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Glen Cove
L. L
P. Morgan
Girl struck by car on McCullough road near Mai and East Fourth
Eight-year-old Mamie Arnold living on McCullough road suffered minor back bruises after being struck by an automobile Saturday afternoon near Mai and East Fourth streets. One wheel rolled over her body before the car stopped. She was taken to the hospital for examination and later returned home. The driver's name was not known.
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Mamie
Arnold
McCullough Road
Mai
East Fourth
Ree
Ae Sob
Election of officers and Washington team at weekly Eagle Gun shoot
The Eagle Gun club plans its regular weekly shoot tomorrow at 2 30 PM with officer elections to take part of the time. A Washington team will also compete Thursday afternoon. All members are urged to attend and participate as events proceed.
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Washington
Woman Falls Into Hive of Bees Near Calhoun
Mrs. J. P. Ellis of Calhoun Kentucky was injured when she climbed a tree on the Livermore road to pick fruit and fell, landing among a swarm of bees. The accident occurred late Friday afternoon.
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Calhoun, Ky
J. P. Ellis
Livermore Road
Auburn car company declares 100 percent dividend
Auburn Indiana August 117 A dividend of 100 percent on each share of par value 25 was declared today by the Auburn automobile company.
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Auburn
Ind
The
Auburn Automobile Company
Royal Welcome For Prince Of Wales In Buenos Aires
The Prince of Wales arrived this afternoon in Buenos Aires and was greeted by a city ready to honor him with rare hospitality. The scene reflected a formal public welcome as the royal party toured the capital.
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Buenos Ayres
Prince of Wales
Tip Proves Fruitless In Indianapolis Mystery
Police hunted for Dutch Anderson a known double murderer from Muncie after a tip led four motorcycle cops and three detectives to a suspected hideout. The search ended without trace of Anderson or any suspect named Dereon.
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Indianapolis
Bee hive accident ends with rescue after fall
Mrs Ellis fell from a tree and was stung by bees covering her body. A C Harrison, local merchant, Mrs Ellis's son Coke ley, and William M Cox, Harrison's nephew, arrived shortly after and rescued her from the illness that followed.
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A. C. Harrison
Mrs. Ellis
Cokeley
Wiliam M. Cox
Baltimore and Ohio shops shut five days for maintenance
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad shops will close for a five day period beginning August 25, affecting an estimated 575 workers. Operations resume Monday August 31 with employees returning to regular jobs.
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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Missouri resident Mord Harrison dies after long DC stay
Mord Harrison, once of Daviess county and long resident of Washington, Missouri, died at his home in Jett after living in the area about thirty years. He was about seventy seven years old and well remembered in Washington and Daviess county.
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Mord
M. K. Harrison
Daviess County
Washington
Mrs Rhodes Undergoes Eye Surgery At St Ig Hospital
Mrs Charles Rhodes underwent an eye operation focusing on the optic nerves at a Saint Ignatius hospital today. The procedure was performed to address an eye condition affecting her vision and prognosis is pending further tests.
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Charles Rhodes
Optic Merves
St. Ig
Oil Sand Drilling Nears Sand Layer Depth
Weit-partner Weis Holding Up Fine as drillers expect to reach the sand layer around 915 feet this afternoon after resuming work this morning. The Gaither well held up, having produced about 75 barrels per day for two days after cleaning and 70 on the third day, per authoritative reports.
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Singleton Weit
Weis
Gaither
Trial date for Rose Floerke v Blunk postponed
The trial for Mrs. Rose Floerke against Mrs. Blunk on a charge of threatening her life was postponed until tomorrow morning due to one attorney failing to appear. Both parties reside on McCormick Avenue.
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Rose Floerke
Local residents undergo operations at Daviess clinic
Afra Carrico Arthur Keith Curran Newton from near Glendale and Hazel Esther Doyle Mrs Martha McMurray from this city underwent minor and major operations at the Daviess Sappet this morning and Sunday, noting the local medical activity.
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Afra Carrico
Arthur Keith
Curran Newton
Glendale
Hazel and
Esther Doyle
Martha McMurrry
The
Daviess
Sappet
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