Lineman Shocked At Top Of Pole On East Fifth Street
Frank Wright a Central Union Telephone lineman was severely shocked around 7 30 this morning after contact with a hot wire while working atop a pole at East Fifth and Van Frees streets Ottis Payne fellow worker assisted Wright in freeing himself and was severely shocked Payne aided Wright with safety gear and a ladder Wright suffered burns to both hands and left foot and remained conscious after being lowered to the ground Fire brigade and company men responded Wright was revived and showed signs of recovery later in the day
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wright
Central Union Telephone Company
Bert
East Fifth
van Frees
Ottis Payne
Wright
Jean Barchyud
Shee
Teleyhons Company
Wrixt
William Swords
Right
Oltis Taye
Dedger Payne
Ated
New York Christmas Crime Wave Kills Two Wounds Two
A Christmas crime spree in New York leaves two dead and two wounded as bandits clash with police. Nelsay Levy is killed in the Bronx after a hold up at a United Cigar store. Detectives are wounded entering the store and attempting arrests. Other victims include shopkeeper Sottili and patron Phin Honeywood. A diner at a Bowery restaurant is robbed of jewelry.
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New York
Nelsay Levy
Posen
Otonfederates
Sottili
Wy Baddits
Phin Honeywood
Earl of Devon
Innely
N. J
Rebiers
Bowery District
Deaths Prune Girt dewalt Worthy Dant
Six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Leadant of Mitheren avenue died after diphtheria and heart paralysis. Burial Sunday evening at Steines Cemetery, north of Looguater, with ground frozen from recent frost.
Christmas Baskets Help Sixty Washington Families
The Associated Charities distributed sixty baskets of provisions to sixty families in Washington this Christmas afternoon, the largest number in the organization's history. Funds for the baskets came from annual drives and local contributions, with contents including bread, potatoes, coffee, sugar, tomatoes, beans, oranges, jelly, candy, and flour. Additional baskets were sent by individuals expressing a desire to provide Christmas dinners for certain households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weaahington
Prince
Gil de Wes
Chiri- Fhie Ties
Oh de
Prize Winners In Regional Poster Contest
Lester Kage of rural fence 1 and Wesington senior won first prize ten aby in the Catel and Kauffman poster contest this afternoon. Karl Helin of Odon took seven hundred five dollars and the second prize and ten dollar prize. Gus Wasgone, Pipher, Hamerling, Burris, and Egan Smith from Washington were among the winners listed with judges J. T. Harris and Gene Krew assessing entries.
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Lester Kage
Wesington
Hteshlemul
Aby
Catel & Kauffman
Oeiners
Karl Helin
Odon
Gus Wasgone Washington
I. Pipher
Washington
George Hamerling
Vinehinginn
Lloyd. Burris
Egan
Santa at Elk Lodge Delivers Christmas Cheer to Washington
In a Christmas drive at the Elk home in Washington a group called the Elks hosted a Santa event for every child. Volunteers distributed treats and gifts, aiming to ensure no child goes without. The lodge, formed by dedicated members, organized the event as a community effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Claus
Washington
Christ of
Luse Wall Games
Hughes Proposal Sails Submarine Policy Debates
Fragmented report notes Senator and British officials debating a new submarine program. It discusses tonnage targets, Allied limits, and potential shifts in emplacements and orders. Mentions France, Japan, and U S positions with figures around 21 500 tons and 20 228 tons as possible benchmarks.
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Senay Ibitan
Shate Tanggiees Idee
Ter Ent
Britain
Fraser
Staly
Aqso
Japan
America
Hulbhert
Gaday
France
England Threatens Special Rights Over French Demands
A fragmentary World War era report notes Great Britain reserving rights if France presses, amid submarine tonnage debates. French proposals include 40,000 tons of E boats, with 91,000 tons cited. The dialogue centers on armament limits as talks proceed before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washingtons
Great
Flooding Impacts Rural Routes In County
Weather observer notes inches of rain fell yesterday as creeks and rivers rose across the county. Routes two and five were blocked by high water, stranding residents and delaying mail delivery to the southern areas. Reports indicate widespread overflow with rivers rising rapidly and additional rainfall likely to determine if further evacuations occur.
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Washington Tod
Ray Jones
Cere
Tome
Chile
Tod “Ni
Seats Sell Out for Plainville Merchants Game at Local Gym
Fans frustrated as reserve seats snapped up Friday morning leaving only a few for the high school bout next Tuesday night between Plainville Independents and the Washington Merchants. Officials deny a rush depleting seats but indicate a record crowd is expected. Olney High beat Washington 27 26 in a prior tilt. Washington led 11 7 at halftime but faded in the second half. Vincennes Y. plans a Milwaukee Marquette game next Wednesday. Vincennes 33 Martinsville 16. Brighton fire blocks part of town. Brighton business district damaged as wires go down.
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Steele Township
Fang
Lee
Merch‘ants
Moony Lord
Plainville
Washington Merchants
Sily
Olney High School
Washington High School
Fridz,alent
Olney
Wash Ington
Washington Boys
Olney Independents
Downey An Burris
Burris
Jessuppe
Marquette
Vincennes Y
Milwaukee
Vincennes
Martinsville
Vincennes High School
Wealthy motorist kidnappings shock Chicago during blizzard
In Chicago a Christmas night crime spree climaxed with two kidnappings of wealthy motorists. Arthur Buth, an inventor visiting relatives, was seized, beaten, robbed, and left chained to his car in a blizzard near Madison Street. He reached a hospital conscious but in critical condition. A second abduction involved John McRae, his wife, and Johny Allen with a fourth unidentified man. The group were robbed of cash and valuables after a street ambush by five bandits, then dumped near their hotel.
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Chicago
Duslest
State
Madison
Arthur Buth
Des Mottigs, Jr
John McRae
Johny Allen
McRae
Allen
Walle
Flood warnings dispatched to river regions in Indiana
Flood warnings were issued as a cold front moved through Indiana. The White River at Columbus and Seymour, and Fall Creek and White River near Indianapolis, were rising with the east fork expected to overflow. Rail lines and roadbeds were washed out near Marshfield and Ft. Ritner from heavy rains. Residents in northern parts faced rain and rising rivers but danger to towns remained limited.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Weather Bureau
Asajeral
Columbus
Seymour
Indianapois
Fall Creek
White River
Stearby
Cipeesban
Pennsylvania
Marshfield
Texellon
Baltimore & Ohia
Ft. Ritner
Lawrence County
Wabashevel
Gata
Court Finds for Ra Brown in Prairie Creek Contract Case
Judge J W Ogden of the Fifth Circuit Court rules in favor of Ra Brown against William J Shawls over the Prairie Creek drainage contract. Brown awarded 3500 dollars, plus 180 from funds in Shanks’ possession to cover expenses. Shanks to pay 50 dollars to Arthur Greenwood and Edgar T Laughlin for attorney fees. Case centers on the proper construction of part 3 of the Prairie Creek ditch.
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J. W. Ogden
Fincircuit
Ft. A
Tiwan
Shanks
Arthur Greenwood
Edgar T. Laughlin
Prairie Creek Ditch
Letter from R P Cunningham in Indianavolls News
A brief published letter by R P Cunningham appears in Indianavolls News. It presents views likely reflecting local concerns and civic perspectives.
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R. P Cunningham
The
Indianavolls
Newa
Washington campaign echoes in city electon row
In the last campaign a dispute surfaces over legal services billed to the city of Washington Indiana. The issue ties to a prior electrical sight plant project and a turbine purchase. Allegations claim Mr Allen's role predates his mayoral bid, with officials weighing the implications for campaign integrity.
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Washington
Adda
Woodrow Wilpon
Natlods
Tors Pt
Cunningham
Kl Cgginaign
Beer Metheearate
Hastings & Allen
Ind
Allen
Milwaukes
Fop UW
Herald
Andidate
Raisterblae
McPherson
Completion of the plant prompts swift offer of help
The report notes an unnamed speaker stating willingness to do anything to finish the plant. His offer of maintenance was accepted immediately and he began work on the subject. The article hints the claim will beCreel discussed at the Bear of Council meeting Monday.
Midnight Masses to Commemorate Jesus Births
Catholic churches plan elaborate Christmas services with midnight masses at 12 o clock. St Marys and St Simons will feature organists Hertha Smeltzer and a new choir. ceremonies include celebrants and deacons from local parishes and college, with additional masses at 8 and 9:30.
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St Mary‘a
St. Simon's
C. .W. Burkart
John T. O'Hare
Iidophouse Rapp
St Josaph College
Aal
Louis McCriscken
Father Happ
Strander Speaker At Short Course In Indiana Farm Event
The Farmers Short Course in Indiana features talks on soybeans profits, legume use, phosphate sources, and marketing strategies. J W A Ostrander chairs the Soy Bean Growers core-belt association advocating more legumes and less corn for 1922. The course runs January 3 to 5 with lectures on soybeans lime and phosphate. admission is free. The Hincher Manufacturing Co distributes Christmas baskets to workers.
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Posaldy
Indiana
Farm Bureau
Hligols
Iowa
Missouri
Kansas
J. W. A. Ostrander
Aoclloisation
Halpf
Haaversly Store Ad Praises Christmas Cigar Offer
A Haaversly store advertisement notes Christmas is near and praises the advertising efforts. The text humorously claims without drugs or power rocks the earth would be solid, reflecting the era’s quirky phrasing and promotional style.
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Eugene Debs
Wastin
Theinds
Inmedisaek
Jordan
Sid Vilay
Oliver
Christias
Dee Wall
Tersched
Astromuiner
Christmas
Santa
Elk
Hughes
U.S
England
Gest Partok
Brighton
Ill
Alton
Here
Ohio
Rivner
RA Brown
Sequaltoan
Jesus
Strander
W. A Ostrander
Cory Hielt Soy Hean Growers Awan
Hincher Manfacturing Company
Democrat Fores
Nervier
Erner Company
Ebner [Ce & Cold Storage Company
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