Harding Proposes Action to Restore Normalcy in US
President Harding today outlined a definite program to return the United States to normalcy. He urged Congress to enact a permanent tariff, support cooperative market plans for farmers, promote labor peace via an industrial court, and speed up reclamation and other reforms while stressing that America cannot “save” other nations alone. He called for balanced budgets, economic efficiency, and measures to aid soldiers, debt settlement, and allied policies. He warned against imposing self-damaging burdens in trying to aid the world.
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Washington, D C
Harding
Congress
United States
America
Utima
Arrival of Danathter brings joy to Truetove family
Mr and Mrs Victor Truetove welcomed a baby boy born Saturday at Daviess County Hospital. The newborn weighed pounds and adds joy to the family in this local birth announcement.
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Thady ‘Danathter
Victor Truetove
Baly Efighter
Daviess County Hospital
Decker Murder Trial Confusion Delays Key Witness
In Columbia City Indiana December 6 the state star witness, private detective Clayton Merrell, faltered under cross examination. His testimony about Virgil Decker and the alleged conspiracy with Fred and Cal Decker to collect $24000 faced contradictions from Virgil Decker’s earlier trial while Mrs Decker pressed about life insurance as Lovett’s body was examined.
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Columbia City
Ind
Fred Decker
Leroy Lovett
Clayton Merrell
Elkhart
Virgil Decker
Fred
Merrell
Virgil Deckar
Virgil
Cal
Lovett
Lydia Decker
Goshen
Bourbon
Samuel Lovett
Mra. Packer
J Merrell
Mra. Decker
Patoka Bank Robbery Foiled by Girls and Posse Capture
In Patoka Indiana a bank bandit named Lee Carl, 33, entered the Patoka National Bank, demanded cash, and fled with 872 dollars after forcing the president and cashier into a vault. Two young women, Daphne Smith and Mineva Bingham, spotted the crime and alerted authorities. A posse tracked Carl to nearby fields, he was captured after a brief exchange of gunfire and injuries from buckshot. Nearly all the stolen money was recovered except 131 dollars. A separate note announces the birth of a baby boy to Mr. and Mrs. Marila Deltz.
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Princeton
Ind
Lee Carl
National Bank
Patola
Here
William F. Harrett
Ecashier
B. E. Pields
Osshier
Carl
Daphne
Smith
Minerva Bingham
Seafnz
Busy Washington officials faced paper burden and worn staff
Government workers typing speeches and records, papers overflowing, strained mail systems, and high paper costs spark concern. Citizens overheard complaints about public notices and taxes. The era’s administration reels from tangled paperwork and staffing strains amid national duties.
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Elst
Elst Iaceking Publicity. the Sb Wate
Askei
Merchants to Host Denver Tigers in Big City Game
Denver team arrives tomorrow for a marquee event in Denver Colorado. The Merchants secured a large hall and high ticket prices to cover the expense of bringing the Tigers and their star players Debbie THY Squareathe Talfore Naylee and Burris. Reserved seats are limited and tickets go on sale at a local drugstore Monday.
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Merchant Oil
Denver
Tigers
Colorado
le Uane
Debbie Thy
Talfore Naylee
New
Yorn Naeem
Richmond
Ind
Independents
St. Paul Red
Wings
Burris
Strangth
Witloms Drugeqtore
Bus line proposal links three counties via Vincennes and Bicknell
James Gentry of Bicknell plans a regular bus line connecting three counties with twelve buses. Route would run through Vincennes Bruceville Bicknell Wheatland and pass Lawrenceville and Washington. Service to carry passengers and parcels with a repair station at Bicknell and a $30000 company capitalization.
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James Gentry
Bicknell 5
Ninole
Lawrenceville
Washington
Ind
Vincennes
Bruceville
Bicknall
Wheatland
Planta
Bicknell
Gentry
London approves Irish Free State plan amid Downing Street talks
London reports a late hour deal between Britain and Sinn Fein confirming a Irish Free State within the empire framework. King George expressed joy and congratulated the premier, while Birkenhead outlined a dominion style government with a boundary commission if needed. Parliament remains to vote on terms and a general election is anticipated.
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London
Britain
Downing
Belfast
Ulater
Horne
George
API
Birmingham
Eng
de Land
Sinn
Fein
Pras
Ulster
Birkenhead
Downing Street
Japan Accepts Naval Ratio Amid Arms Conference Drift
Tokyo reports indicate Japan approved a 6-5-3 naval ratio as part of a diplomatic advisory council decision. The United Press cites reliable informants as noting Japan’s reply to the arms agreement and naval parity appears to hinge on scrapping certain ships. Washington dispatches confirm a suspended arms meeting and Japan’s stance on concessions and alliance balance.
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Dec
United Press
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Gnoat
Washington
Japan
Naval
Raaporala
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Will
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Admira
Rand
Meat Prices Rise on Second Day of Walkout
Chicago December 6 meat prices jumped on the second day of the packers strike. Company officials kept saying only a few men had quit, but pork and other grades rose three to four cents a pound amid the labor action.
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Chicago
Fingerprints Taken in School Pen Theft Probe
Leonburg Indiana December 6 authorities collected prints from all 89 local pupils after twelve fountain pens disappeared from a school room. The thief left dirty fingerprints on the window frame as clues in the investigation.
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Leonburg
Ind
Rame
Insurance covers rain or snow for big Washington film week
The Grand theater issued insurance for rain or snow covering three days of a major film exhibition titled Pre 4, Hornemetr of the Apocalypse. Guy Hammitt, manager, notes this protects against weather losses during Wednesday to Friday events. The policy was written by the firm Bazat & Hastings.
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the Grand Theater
Guy D
Hammitt
Hornemetr
Washington
Grm
Buzat & Hastings
Indiana Power Co Buys Wheatland Plant in Indiana
The Public Service Commission approved the Wheatland Light Company plant sale to Indiana Power Company. The commission stated the deal would lower electric rates for Wheatland residents and reduce street fights in town. Elnora meets Bicknell in a Wednesday basketball clash at Bicknell.
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Indiana Power CO
Public Service Chantlsdion
Wheat- Yand Light Company
Stannard Coal Company
Indiana Power Company
Public Service Commission
Road Superintendent Applicants Seek Board Approval
The county road superintendent selection heated up as applicants Sleva Stalcup of Elwnship Kinmore Namanjol Washington township and Robert Jane of ME Washington appeared before the board of commissioners Monday. Incumbent Stalcup faced competition. the board reportedly delayed appointment amid ongoing dispute.
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Namanjol
Washington
Robert Jane
Stalcup
Methodists Triumph In Hard Fought Victory Over Presbyterians
A high school gym clash saw the Methodists edge the Presbyterians 11 to 6 in a tense game. The Presbyterian start strong with early baskets, but the Methodists rallied with teamwork and key passes to pull ahead. The late game featured a referee moment and stout defense as the Methodist juniors and Presbyterian seniors prepare for next matches.
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Methodist
Presbyterians
Methodists
Methodistag
Presbyteriang
Sulowly
Mac Vancéj
Walt
U. Bis
Mathodiel' S
Knights of Pythias County Meeting Set for Monday
The Knights of Pythias plan a county meeting Monday with five lodges from Daviess invited. Representatives will discuss candidates for the third rank as the event proceeds. The Waadtogtoj lodge will present the ark and the Plain lodge will participate.
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Knights OF Pythias
Pythias
Incoming Democratic administration names city appointments
The incoming administration announced official appointments to take effect January 2 under the new mayor and council. Key appointees include John H. Spencer as city attorney, William H. Neal as chief of police, Emanuel Gates in the department, and other board and staff selections announced at the Democratic headquarters.
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John
W. McCarty
John H. Spencer
William H. Neal
Emanuel Gates
Aulet
Sartment
Lowe T. Gootee
Henry Herr
R. . Mitchell
W.C
Board of Health
Ve Council
Sullivan
Captaresol
Wes Browden
Silas
Democratic
Mem- Ugnt
Spanish War Veterans Elect New Officers for Year
United Spanish War Veterans Feith R. Wykef Camp at the GA R Post room in court hove elected and appointed officers for the next year. Commander Firman Piewe ae ADIee Sr vice commander Edward White junior vice commander Clay MecCormick officer of the day Hugh Latt officer of guard Herschel Spalmour trustee three years Ray M. Smith adjutant Wm A Belcher quartermaster Frank Weber chaplain S Cox historian Bert O Chatten surgeon Dr C J Burris sergeant major Charles Moore color sergeant Batthem Bee Briile color sergeant Roy E Grastham musician Prentis Burkhart.
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Court Hove
Feith R. Wykef
Nala
Firman
Pielewe Ae Adiee Sr
Edwar White
Ice Comander
Clay MecCormick
Das
Hugh Latt
Herahel Spalmour
Ray M. Smith
A. Belcher
Frank Weber
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Bert O. Chatten
C. J. Burris
Charles Moore
Seargeant—batthew ' Bee Briile
Roy E. Grastham
Musiciat
Prentis Burkhart
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