Democratic backlash against emergency tariff measure in Senate
The Democratic steering committee reports opposition to an emergency tariff plan aimed at restricting imports of farming commodities including wool and wheat. Senator Simmons of North Carolina and the finance committee say the bill is not an emergency measure and seek to cut support for various imported goods to curb price declines.
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Washington
Sepate Democrate
Jane
House
Action Want
Senate
Bony, Simmons
North
Carolina
Ant
Simona
United States
Fight for Washington postmaster jobs heats up in county race
In Daviess county and beyond Republicans vie for the Washington postmaster position with $2,800 yearly pay and other county offices in play. Front runners include Major Hank Snider praised for WWI service and Legion backing, while candidates such as Frank McGeehee, B. Forsythe, John T. Harris, Dr. Charles Stone, and W. B. Allen circulate, amid party pressure on Congressman Bland to influence appointments.
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Daviess County
Pny
Washington
Odon
Elners
Plainville
Montgomery
Bland
Ing
Frank McGehkee
Hank Seider
B. E
American Legion
Snider
Congressman Bland
C. G. Serrit
The
Herald
John T. Harris
Charles Btone
Ant W. B.allen
Br. B. C. Chattin
Crime Wave Reappears With Hold Up Murder
In New York on December 20 a renewed crime wave brought a day and night murder and robbery. Two assailants entered Sedman's Mission on the downtown waterfront, held up clerk James Russell who was shot and killed as he resisted. They robbed the cash box of 200 dollars and escaped.
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New York
Ben-Dite
Sedman
James Russell
Harding Aims to Scrap League In Mind
Marion Ohio dispatch reports President Harding considering scrapping the League in mind and adopting a resolution urging tonnat peace, signaling a shift in postwar international policy.
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Harding
League
Doctor Edward Rumley Convicted in Publication Case
Doctor Edward Rumley was convicted and sentenced to imprisonment in an Alianth prison case. Attorneys Walter Kenken and Robert Lindheim represented the defense. the exact year and day are unclear in the text. Rumley formerly lived in Utvecht at Ba porte, Indiana.
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Alianth
Tog i
Walter ‘Kenken
Robert Lindheim
Setanasaty
Ima
Rumley
Utvecht
Ba* Porte
Ind
Harding plan for world association calls for court and congress
The proposal envisions an international court to enforce a revived code of international law and an annual or regular meeting of delegates to tackle problems beyond the court’s jurisdiction. Germany and others discuss a world conference to organize this association as part of the tentative program under President-elect Harding.
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Germany
Yeggs Strike Indianapolis Bank for Large Sum
A two story bank on Pennsylvania and Virginia avenues suffered a bold robbery. Thieves reportedly removed between 6000 and 15000 dollars from a book vault after failing to force the main vault. Police await a precise tally after a Saturday night caper at the Indianapolis National Bank.
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Indianapolis
Bec
Yegginen
Yauti
Inginna National Bank
Frank’ N
Pennsylvania
Virginia ‘Avenues
Carnera
Atr
Selis
Dlesk
Four charged in murder of rich peach grower in Georgia
In Maton Georgia on December 20 authorities charged four members of prominent peach growing families with poisoning Fred Shepard known as the millionaire peach king. The defendants include the widow Pauline Elmer sister in law Annie Cults and Ernest Hopson with a former husband’s son, amid testimony of a planned murder styled as a Borgia plot.
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Maton
Fred Shepard
Peach King
Sounth
Matthews
Pauline Elmer
Tous
Henry
Ernest Hopson
Marriege
Annie
Elmer Sicsetes
Paula
Shepard
Borgia
Alayer
Polaca
Indiana Wheat and Apple Crops Show Mixed Conditions
A long state agricultural report notes a 9.03 lakh acre wheat area in two years with a 16 percent rise in some counties but a 13 percent drop from 1918. Dry weather, variable soil, and labor shortages hinder recovery, while apples and other crops face shipping and orchard losses amid favorable but uneven conditions.
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Indiana
Campaign to Fight Tuberculosis in Dayless County
The Dayless county campaign to sell 6000 dollar in Christ mas Seals raises funds for anti tuberculosis work. Miss Stanton, county nurse, reports early money spent and plans to hire a permanent nurse, with Elks and local groups promoting sales and health education through schools and communities.
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Kk Srevaiont
Daviess County
Bo Si
Christayas
Tanti-Tobercutash Sbeioly
Ixibotind Cambaigns
Nore
Rad’ Cross
Ead
Thsey
Ile
Camaera Ligikibured
Apone
Stele
National
Lporeantaze Dua
Cuberculogla Association
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Detgher
State Bank
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Stanton
Democrat
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Miss Stanton
Iinieters
Washington
Elks Lodge
Ue de Bogard
Tor
Epsom
Qty
R.N. Tirey
Jamoa E. Gilley
Southside
Mist Jones
Constantine promises to be a good king for Greece
King Constantine returns to the throne and pledges to work hard for the good of Greece. He expresses gratitude for the unanimous call to return after three difficult years abroad and vows to dedicate himself to advancing the rights and interests of the Hellenic people and to stabilizing relations with the Allied powers.
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Constantine
Athenie
Constan
Sorfa
Bond For Mrs Hammon Ardihore Ohls Dec 20
County attorney says Clara Hammon faces charge of killing multimillionaire oil king and politician Jake Yeaton. Attorneys reveal efforts to release bond and discuss pending case details in Ardihore local court.
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Hamnon
Ardihore
Ohls
Attornny Russell Brown
Clara
Jake Ye
Night Open Stores Prompt Late Shopping
Fragmentary text notes night openings and late shopping hours for the Christmas season. It mentions stores staying open after dark to help people finish Christmas shopping, urging customers to shop in the evening rather than the morning. The passage is garbled but centers on extended hours and consumer activity.
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of Fe
Christman
Tris
Trade in futures accused as gambling
Washington reports a large volume of futures trading described as gambling that wastes resources and should be halted by Congress. The Federal Trade Commission told President Wilson the body lacks power to curb foreign wheat imports and urged a government ceiling on centralized buying agencies to guard farmers against price manipulation.
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Washington
Fedgal Tradé Commission
Pres. Wilson
Hoe Bay
Tiwan
United States
Tess Azenctos
Indiana Coal Prices to Be Revised by State Commission
Indianapolis December 20 The Indiana coal price list set by the state coal and food commission may be lowered as the market declines. Commission chairman Jesue Eschbach suggested new mine prices will fall with the opac market but did not specify figures. County officials planned year end meetings to discuss gravel road repairs and other county business.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
State Special Coal and Food
Commission
Eschbach
Lookout for Forage Check Waier Warns Merchants
A warning letter targets Northern Tay towns about a female check forger named Ruth Steele who has used forged and stolen checks drawn on the Alexandria bank. She rented a furnished Monicle suburb home with two young men and a maid, posing as a wealthy socialite while passing about 700 dollars in worthless checks. Authorities urge merchants to identify and stop her as she may operate under aliases previously seen in Indianapolis Louisville and likely other cities.
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Amdiana
Tay
Tilapa
Acglefer
Bias Yuttetta
Ali Monede
Ruth Steele
Alexandria ‘Bank
Alexararia
Aldgate
Alexanders Bank
Sue
Mon¢le Suburt
Indy
Sfarty
Yndin- Sapolis
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