Recovery of dues to B and O relief sought by 169
Seymour Indiana reports suits filed in Jackson circuit court by 169 ex employees to recover dues paid to the B&O Railroad relief department. Plaintiffs from Indiana Division cities seek $50 to $480 each, with thirty-one more actions ready. Cases hinge on by law interpretations and prior court rulings on compulsory membership and wage deductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph O. Carson
Indianapolis
John C. Brahaman
Brownstown
Frank L. Sthornick
Jackson
Branaman
B. & O. Hailroad
Jayhheon County
Supreme Court
Charlen Th Hagan
Lailread
Asus
Kh Hagan
Tus
Depertmut
Juett
Evening worship services with biblical lesson
The notice describes a sermon topic drawn from a biblical tale about famine and deliverance. It states that two women hid a covenant and that God’s prophet El Jak relayed God’s message. It mentions lepers outside the city, the Assyrian siege, and the city’s eventual relief, inviting all to attend services at 7 30 in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iernea
Alory
Kim
Eljak
Orrow
Argentine Delegate Withdrawn Amid Commission Amendments
Geneva December reports the league assembly refusing to affiliate with the Argentine delegate who withdrew Saturday. The body voted unanimously on proposed amendments for the 1921 assembly, with Argentine demands and Canadian attempts to strike or amend article ten. The delegation was reportedly altered as a result of the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
League of Ions Assembly
Ich
Commission
Memorial Service Held For Deceased Lodge Member
Private services were held in the Hikn homes lodge room to tributes honoring a deceased member. Officers planned the memorial arrangement led by B. C. Faith as mourners extended respects to fellow brothers and the living. Members listed include W. Cal Nort, Edward Erkstein, Gaillee, Robert Hussell, John Mattingly, Signor, Joner, Jackson, Metherson, Will Houraa, and others.
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Hiks
Elka Jail
Tributa
Lodaa
B.C. Faith
Faith
Mrembert
Val
Naglog
Garted Brothers
Locial Hodge
W. Cal- Nort
Bs Mekernan
Jee Mag
Clery T. Kinsberg
Joswall
Marx
Eugent 3Dmith
John Taruthers
Part
Roan Woseu
Charles F. Lehrens
iMartin
Whi HW
Ketter
Martin ‘Alin
Corn Husking Record Claims and County Meeting Report
Walter R. Petty announces a corn husking record challenge citing 163 bushels in ten hours and 209 bushels in quick time, while a Paine ezlor farm claim is noted. The Washington Democrat item is followed by a county commissioners session brief mentioning actions and odd commentary.
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Washington Democrat
Paine Ezlor
Orm
Nix
Walter R. Petty
Senate debate on administration and Harding address
Fragmentary OCR notes show a Senate session where leaders urged cooperation and discussed recognizing President Harding. The scene mentions Marshall, applause, and a platform speech, with references to the administration and calls to speak before the Senate.
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Mt ‘Senate
Hind
Sena- Yepubjichn
Sen
Harding Bahl
Senate
Harvice
Marshall
Harding
Marshall Piesa
Ghiar
Eplause
Arove
Appland
Congress Plans Four Billion Dollar War Mobilization
A century old article outlines Congress approval of a multi billion war financing package. It details appropriations for military operations, rail and naval support, and debt management. The report notes Secretary of the Navy Daniels and wartime fiscal measures to fund the United States’ broader war effort.
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Japan
Colombia
Repate Campaign Fund
Unclear fragment hints at large sum of 255000000
A garbled line references a large monetary figure 255 million in connection to an event or transaction, but no clear subject, date, or entities are identifiable from the readable text.
Fragmentary Note on Early Legislation and Reforms
The text references early congressional introductions including immigration, Johnson era measures, and the Volstead bill. It mentions the judiciary committee, war-related reforms, farm price declines, and references to German views and the American League amid political debate.
Government will pursue coal mine probes despite order
Indianapolis December 6 Government will not abandon prosecution of coal miners and nine owners for alleged invasion of privacy. District Judge A B Anderson directs jurors to focus on routine matters while potential further indictments are considered. Van Nuys declines to elaborate on the court's statement.
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Indianapolia
Dee
Loverack
Gen. Palmer
A. B. Anderson
Ipry
Praderick van Nuys
Congress Ends Sixty-Sixth Session and Hints at Next
Washington December 6 The Sixty sixth Congress closes with Woodrow Wilson’s presidency in view and a flurry of postwar legislation including fourteen appropriation bills. The agenda signals further action on treaty plans with uncertain support and a March or April special session to address reapportionment finance and Volstead enforcement, plus probes of campaign spending.
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Alington
Der
Congress
Jun Agolo
United Suits
Lurding
Bis
Imenet
Senate
Flaril- Ing
Mora oLlidee
Simaker Gillette
Prisddent
Marshall
Martin
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Ole Aesclon
Bs Hose
Uuke
Imain
Prosecution Moves on in 125 Coal Men Conspiracy Case
Authorities proceed with charges against 125 coal workers accused of conspiring to violate the Laver law. The government insists the case remains active as legal actions advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ihe
Wilson's Address to Be in Writing Reported
Washington December 6. Congressional notification committees say President Wilson will deliver his message to Congress in writing. They met at the White House and interpreted the word as meaning no in person appearance tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Congress
Mittee
Washington
Wilesoo
Congressional Notiication
White House
Nol
Elmore School Cases Return To Court In 1917 Saga
The Elmore school cases, ongoing since April 1917, returned to circuit court with special judge W TD Robinson of Evansville presiding. Arguments centered on demurrer and settlement, with three suits remaining against Trustee Farris, his bondsmen, and two against beating and plumbing contractors as the famous Elmore matter continues unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. TD. Robinson
Evansville
Goodrich
Mii
Farris
J. E. Harlan Suffers Paralytic Stroke at Crossing
Early this afternoon J E Harlan at a Baltimore and Ohio crossing on Meridian street was struck with paralysis while signaling a train. He toppled to the brick street and was placed in an ambulance for medical care. The article then shifts to a distant note on railroad expansion, coal lands in Pike county, and plans for a Rhine navigation project with Swiss engineering.
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Jd. EB
Tartan
Baltimora & Obie
Meridian Street
Ios
Samyae -Avenua
Bam
Anf
South Fork
Farias
Aine Pices
Ko Coupty
von. Murh
Paylas
Christmas shopping bustle fills Main Street stores
Shoppers crowd Main Street as holiday decorations go up in shops and windows. Merchants forecast strong demand for gifts for mothers and daughters while offering early selection and courteous service to speed purchases before delivery deadlines.
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Spearanc Es
Praparafon
Avery
Alégan
Atinn
Simpson Company Buys Lumber Yard
Simpson Company completes acquisition of Lynuts Lumber Yard and its hardware operations. The deal includes the yard and related facilities, expanding Simpson Company’s timber and building supply reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson Company
Cunningham
Mannc
Uilaotm
Muk- San InVolco
Lyang Lumber Co
Thes Se Ae Lumber Company
Tapas
Lynuts Company
Dever Decker Rites Held After Fatal Poisoning
Obituary notice from DeLand Florida reports the death of Aline Decker daughter of Henry and Mrs Decker of Vincennes. She died after ingesting poison. service in Vincennes with burial in Bucknell. Survived by three sisters Helen, Miss Shank, and Mrs Lankford and brother Henry Decker Jr.. two year old son Otto. The family plans funeral in Vincennes with final arrangements pending.
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oMinn Aline Dever
Vintonnes Commerehke
Misa Ming Decker
Deustter
Mes
Henry Decker
NI North Eighth Street
DeLand
Florida
Max Decker
Stotaga
University, Florida
Spyturther
W SeedeeLi
Mra
Degkeér
Claude Dacker
Jost
Atlanta
Gaysaroyta
Palinsra
Wadbip
Vince
Vincennes
Berg
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