Hope Gone For Those In Shaft At Overton Mine
In Birmingham Alabama rescuers searched the Overton number two mine after a gas explosion left up to sixty miners feared dead. By dawn twenty two bodies were recovered while officials estimated thirty six to thirty nine more remained. The mine, a gaseous pit using electric lights, had modern safety devices and the cause was not yet known. Relatives waited in bitter cold as crews labored through debris. Nearby reports note artillery fire at Tianjin from Peking toward a train carrying Americans including the widow of a former U.S. minister. she, along with other passengers, escaped unharmed.
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Birmingham
Ala
Overton Number Two
Alabama ¥Uel & Iron Company
Overton
Peking
China
Tien Tsin
Calhoun
Chicago
Bedford Secured to Open Season
Prin Hertenstein announced Bedford is set to visit Washington for the opening game next season on October 29 with a return at Bedford on December 3. The "Stone Cutters" arrival required about thirty days of negotiations. Washington officials hope Bedford’s presence draws big crowds and may host an invitational tournament including Vincennes Mitchell and Bedford with Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prin. Hertenstein
Bedford
Washington
Hertenstein
Vincennes
Mitchell
Man beaten and robbed after giving ride on Indiana highway
Howard Carlock of Edinburg, 25, is hospitalized in Seymour with a scalp wound after a stranger he picked up along the edge of town knocked him unconscious, stole 102 dollars, and burned his auto after driving off a Crane Hill cliff. Sheriff and deputy pursue a vague description as investigators fear a robbery gone violent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour
Ind
Howard Carlock
Kedinburg
Sehneck Memorial Hospital
Garlock
Edinburg
Bedford
Crane’s Hill
Warren Skinner
Earl Skinner
Carlock
Sherman Sheed
Jackson County
Simpson LB. Lowe
Farm Bureau Banquet Plans Set For Dec 17
Officers of the Daviess County Farm Bureau finalize details for the annual banquet to be held Thursday December 17 at the Jefferson consolidated school near South Washington. Dinner to be served by the local Parent Teachers association with W H Settle of Indiana Farm Supply wilson stock company as entertainer. Rotary clubs and local businessmen invited. ticket 75 cents. children under 2 served separately for 40 cents. First half of 1925 membership drive underway with upcoming meetings in Madison Veale and Harrison townships led by C B Mumaw Clarence Chattin and Austin Arthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daviess County Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Jefferson Consolidated School
South Washington
Parent-Teachers’ Association
W. H. Settle
Bi Cape of the
Indiana Farm
Sut Ip. Co. Wilson
Stock Commission
Compa Ti
Rotary
Washington
Veale
Madison
Harrison
C. B. Mumaw
Clarence Chattin
Austin Arthur
Recount Under Way for Fifth Ward Council Race
In circuit court Judge M B Hastings reviews the Fifth Ward recount from the November 3 election. Republican Ben F Dillin, defeated by one vote, charges eleven residents with illegal ballots. a woman accused of double voting is later dropped. Contested ballots could decide the tie, potentially shifting council control to Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Ward
Circuit Court
M. 8. Hastings
Luther Fleener
Ben F. Dillin
Dillin
Freener
Fleener
Missing barge Altandra adrift off Florida coast
Tampa reports 20 federal men in Evansville raids as coast guard and search units extend the hunt for the missing barge Altandra. The vessel with 22 crew members has been adrift since last Sunday amid wind and current off the Florida coast. An aeroplane, several tugs, and patrols join the search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Fla
Gulf
Florida
Coast Guard
Guilty by Jury James Greek Found Not Guilty
James Greek, living on the Harned farm west of Hyatt's Station, was found not guilty by a circuit court jury of possessing an illegal liquor still. The trial began Thursday with jurors deliberating overnight, two holding out for conviction before the verdict at 9 39 this morning. Greek claimed non-ownership and lack of knowledge about the still and loft location. He has not yet been sentenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Greek
Harned Farm
Hyatt
Greek
Hig S
Open State Road to Bedford Saturday
Indianapolis, Ind. Dec 11 Work on the new bridge and road south of Bedford may allow traffic over the old bridge by Saturday December 12. The weekly traffic bulletin lists detours and conditions for routes No 5 No 41 No 10 with several sections closed for paving and resurfacing in multiple towns. Federal raids in Evansville dec 11 result in 39 arrests in dry cleanup with others to be taken. raids target bootleg joints and private homes as part of a statewide crackdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Bedford
White River
State Highway Commission
State Highway Department
Vincennes
Washington
French Lick
Paoli
New Albany
West Baden
Palmyra
Greenville
Shoals
Mitchell
Willow Valley Hill
Evansville
Terre Haute
Attica
Dyer
Chicago
Bruceville
Oaktown
Carlisle
Paxton
Lyford
Veedersburg
Mecca
Princeton
Roy
Austin Hugt
Ingram Reid
Dnd
Ciry
Indiana
George Winkler
United States
Grand Jury
Death of Mrs. Sarah E Canary at 74 in city home
Mrs. Sarah E Canary 74 died at 6 35 am after a five day illness from brain hemorrhage and paralysis. Born December 8 1851 in Martin county she lived with daughter Myrtle Cleve land at 1208 McCormick Ave. Survived by William Canary and Myrtle Cleve land plus siblings Henry Hensbee Caroline Inshot Enna Cochran and Margaret Fox. Funeral Sunday at 1 30 pm at United Brethren Church with burial in local cemetery.
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Hous
Sarah E. Canary
Myrtle Cleveland
McCormick Avenue
Canary
Martin County
United Brethren Church
William Canary
West van Trees Street
Henry Hensbee
Caroline Nshot
Alfordsville
Enna Cochran
Vinoceans
Margaret Fox
Looral
United Brethren
Prohibition Seen Critical Until Public Education Advances
Detroit on December 11 reports Rev. Charles Stelzie of New York stating prohibition cannot take effect until the public accepts the dry laws. He called the prohibition situation critical and unsatisfactory to everyone but bootleggers at a Council of Churches meeting. Funeral services for Johnnie Rainey, who died in an automobile crash on West Van Street, will be held Saturday at 9 in the morning at St. Mary's Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Charles Stelzie
New York
Council of Churches
Johnnie Rainey
West Vantreet
Oplock
St. Mary's
Paralysis Fatal to Susan Sellers in Washington
Mrs Susan Jane Sellers long time Washington resident died at her East Walnut Street home after a paralytic stroke suffered Tuesday evening. Born April 14 1839 in Taylor county Kentucky she married twice first to William T Bright then to Moses Sellers. Survived by five children and one brother she was active in church and loved by neighbors. Funeral Saturday at 1 30 pm at the residence with burial in Walnut Hill cemetery Odon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Jane Sellers
Washington
East Walnut Street
Taylor County
Kentucky
William T. Bright
Indiana
Bright
Moses Sellers
Terre Haute
Anna O'Brian
Epsom
F. C. Robinson
Indianapolis
Minnie and
Netta Sellers
George Coyle
Odon
Walnut Hill” Cemetery
State Road 5 Completion Reported
State highway Five between Shoals and West Baden is finished and crews begin moving construction machinery to other sites. Willow Valley hill on state road 41 remains open for cars despite ongoing surface work. Superintendent Hugh King says the hill will stay usable though rough until resurfacing completes with limestone. sandstone cover has been rolled with steam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoals
West Baden
Willow Valley Hill
Hugh King
King
Another Motion in Stephenson's Behalf in Indiana
Attorneys for D. J. Stephenson, serving a life sentence in Michigan City, prepared a motion to set aside his Hamilton County conviction. The motion and a new trial request will be offered in Noblesville today or tomorrow, with Stephenson to be brought back from Michigan City for arguments before Judge Sparks in Rushville tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Stephenson
Michigan City
Hamilton County
Noblesville
Sparks
Rushville
Ladies Auxiliary Knights of St John Elects Officers
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Knights of St John elected officers for the coming year at the K of C hall. Names include President Miss Lottie Dosch First Vice Mrs Clara Faust Second Vice Mrs Mary Sum Third Vice Mrs Mary Hooten Treasurer Mrs Roy Schlotter Messenger Mrs Ocie Mangin Sentinel Mrs Anna Denson Guard Margaret Schwandler Trustees Mrs Mayme Kramer Mrs Mattie Raymann Miss Marie Dosch. Also noted is a future national conven tion trip to Cedar Point San 7So in same 1926 Miss Lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of St. John
K. of C. Hall
Lottie Dosch
Clara Faust
Mary Sum
Mary Hooten
Mary Walters
Flora Kassler
Roy Schlotter
Ocie Mangin
Sentinel
Anna Denson
Margaret Schwandler
Mayme Kramer
Mattie Raymann
Marie Dosch
Evansville
Mresty
Fisg
Emma Baumert
Johanna Walters
National
Cedar Point
San
Lot
Brown Pleads Guilty in Vehicle Taking Case
Ronald Brown, caught Wednesday by Oral Gines stealing the Gines car, pleaded guilty in circuit court. Sentence to be set later. penalty ranges three to five years in prison. Charles Wathen, charged with manufacturing liquor from a raid on his Reeve township home, pleaded not guilty and remained jailed in default of $1,000 bond pending trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Brown
Illinois
Oral Gines
Gines
Charles Wathen
Reeve Township
Hastings
K. O. P. Committee Chooses Lafayette for Home Site
The Knights of Pythias Indiana committee selected Lafayette as the site for the aged and orphans home. A. C. Wise of Washington was on the panel. Land costing 25000 dollars will be purchased and a 200000 dollar fundraising goal set to build the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Wise
Washington
Lafayette
Pythian
Indianapolis
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Indiana
Funeral services for Dr Edward Kendall held Sunday
Funeral services for Dr Edward Kendall a former Washington resident will be conducted Sunday at 2 p m at the Christian church with Rev S S Lappin of Bedford and Rev Harry F Lett assisting Burial will follow at Oak Grove cemetery The body arrives in Washington Saturday noon and will be taken to the Hastings home 700 East Van Trees street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward §. Kendall
Washington
The
Christian Church
S. S. Lappin
Bedford
Harry F. Lett
Oak Grove Cemetery
Paris A. Hastings
East
van Trees Street
Nurses at Methodist Hospital Quit Over 12 Hour Schedule
Indianapolis reporters note that a group of student nurses at the Methodist Hospital quit today in protest of a new twelve hour work schedule. Hospital authorities said patient care will not suffer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Methodist Hospital
Woodmen of the World Elect Officers for 1926
The Woodmen of the World elected officers for 1926 at the Red Men’s hall Thursday evening with P. Co. C. W. A. Rontt as President and a slate including C. C. E. J. Jones A. L. J. Wathen Banker A. J. Morton Clerk A. M. Kelso Escort S. C. Pride Watchman J. A. Rutledge Sentry E. T. Pride Auditor for three years B. W. McClellan. The election was followed by the initiation of two candidates EB. T. Pride and J. A. prone. A social oyster supper was served to many attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Woodmen of the World
Red Men’s Hall
P. Co. C
W. A. Rontt
C. C
E. J. Jones
A. L
J. J. Wathen Banker
Aa. J. Morton
A. M. Kelso
S. C. Pride
J. A. Rutledge
Foreigners Control Panama Air Routes
Major George Strong told the Mitchell court martial that foreign owned airlines control Panama canal airways. He said a French firm has exclusive concessions in Guatemala and a German company holds the best Central America to United States route with bases in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Panama Canal
George Strong
Army General Staff
Mitchell
Strong
Guatemala
Central America
United States
Indiana Defeats Miami In Season Opener On I U Floor
Indiana University opened the basketball season with a 47 to 26 victory over Miami University of Oxford. Jack Winston started at back guard, Krueger led with seven field goals, Beckner added four field goals and two free throws, Robinson hit three, and Spensler scored twice as Indiana's defense stymied the Miami offense. Lester Lee, township trustee, returned from Indianapolis after attending a trustees association meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana University
Miami University
Oxford
Ohio
I. U
Jack Winston
Washington
Krueger
BecRner
Robinson
Spensler
Winston
Capt
Spensier
Indiana
Beckner
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Stone City
Nan
Setfordee
Jefferson
MLDST
Farmer
Score
Death
Susan Sellers
Brown
Wathen
DR. Kendall
M. E. Hospital
Panama
Lester L&e
Trustee’s Association
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