Roads Closed by High Water on Vincennes and Edwardsport
Flooding from Hooded White River closed the Vincennes and Edwardsport roads to travel. Water swept deep enough to swamp a wagon and stranded three automobiles on a concrete spillway. The article also covers city council discussions on Hastings & Allen claim for legal services and J G Alten turbine contract with a Milwaukee firm for an electric light plant.
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Vincennes
Edwardsport
White River
Hastings & Alten
Ocigck
J. G. Alten
Weaee Ee
Milwaukee
Afley
Hastings & Allen
Hays
Streeter
Allen
Last Republican Council Meeting Before Democratic Handover
Investigation notes a $150 allowed fee plus reimbursed fare and hotel costs for Mr. Allen’s Milwaukee trip. The meeting approved two petitions including a L F Potts garage gasoline tank on West Walnut street and an arc light for Washington Ave. and 38 East Eleventh Street area.
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Ronnet
Allen
Milwaukee
Republican Council
Claine
L. F. Potts
West Walnut Street
Washington Avenue
East Eleventh Street
Fox and Wolf Drive Near Washington Thursday
Farmers of Veale and southern Washington township plan a fox and wolf drive on D H Ricks farm to cover the Waite river forks area. Lines start at 8:30 and 9 am with many locals in charge. pelts sold for charity. no dogs or guns allowed. open to all residents.
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Veale
Washington Township
D. H.ricks
Asel Colbert
Waite
Ines
Troy
Maysville
Nes
Jack Lillie
Clarence Hayes
Hugh Lett
Hayden Fields
Jobo Wood
Elmer Stuckey
Adam Wonders
Tom Singleton
Mr. Free
Berger
Zed Veale
Frank Enimilek
J. Smith
Teen Sweethearts Die After Strychnine Marriage Plan
In Passage New Jersey two teens Thomas Brands 18 and Matilda Rist 17 died from strychnine poisoning after deciding to wed through death. Their motive was lack of money to marry, as they believed their souls would unite in eternity. They had been Sweethearts over a year and worked in a mill and a factory respectively.
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Passage
N. J
Thamas Brands
Matilda Rist
Thomas
Matihda
Matilda
Ife
Ma' Lida
Muncie Industries to Resume Higher Production
Three Muncie industries will raise output from 25 percent to 75 percent capacity with the new year and expect full operation within six weeks. Several other manufacturers will hire new workers in January. Old employees and dependents to receive preference.
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Muncie, Ind
Muncie
Republicans Prepare Attack on Hughes Over Four Power Pact
Washington December 27 Republicans in the Senate consider a direct attack on Secretary Hughes over his interpretation of the four power Pacific treaty. Critics say it would entangle the United States, linking Japan to Streisand's guarantee of territorial integrity and recalling opposition to the League of Nations covenant.
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Washington
Secreary
Hughes
Japan
Streals
United States
Hey J
Wattige
Ali Hughes
League
Train Hits Car Kill Couple Near Sanborn
Mr and Mrs. A C Ashley of Oak town were killed when a northbound Vandalia passenger train struck their Ford sedan at a crossing near Sanborn. Mr Ashley died instantly. Mrs Ashley died minutes later. The crash occurred south of Fendhorn depot as Mrs Williamson, daughter of the couple, looked on and ran to the scene.
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A.C. Ashtey
Oaktown
Sanborn
Ashley
Fendhorn
C. Williamson
Mrs. Ashley
Horse Missed Bridge. Young Man Hurt in Crash
Liner Meade son of James Meade of Morrison township suffered 67 scalp lacerations needing eight stitches after his horse ran off a bridge south of Glendale last week. The dark night forced Meade to guide the animal. another vehicle later struck the horse and buggy, worsening the harness.
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Liner Meade
James Meade
Norrison
Glendale
Meade
Mendé
Bugsy
Deaths Reach Across Cities Involving McCormick and Baisley
Obituaries note George McCormick of Washington and Denver Post history, dying after heart attack in Denver. Surviving relatives include brothers and sisters and a Denver marriage, with details about family ties and burial plans. Roy L. Baisley, railroad conductor, dies in Seymour with widow and two daughters.
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George McCormick
Aptive
Washington
Inver
Colo
Homb
Denver
Darogenea
McCormick
William
Charles
Clay McCormick
L. F. Corning
Lucy Cochet
City
Roll Callendar
Little Rock
Ark
Roy Baisley
Roy L. Baisley
Baltimore & Ohliq
Seymour
Seymoour
World Armament Conference Talks in Washington
Informal negotiations for a new world armament conference proceed quietly in Washington. Delegates consider limiting battleship armaments while postponement in Paris and cabinet meetings influence the Hughes plan as five powers debate submarine issues.
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Weekington
Washington
Waite House
Gener
Todey
Tomorow
Fraard
Paris
Hughes
Griament
Ndt
Believe Robbers Gang Has Been Broken Up
East St. Louis reports arrest of eight men as police believe they broke up a robbers gang that stole about 15000 to 15900 in a string of bank and payroll heists across central and southern Illinois. Six men identified as participants in the Dupo State-Hants robbery and the Inka State Bank hold up, with two more tied to other 1900s era robberies.
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East St. Louis
Ilinois
Inka
Former Resident Ezra Alexander Killed in St Louis
News from here reports the sudden death of Ezra Alexander twenty six formerly of Washington who left ten years ago. The telegram states he was killed in St Louis with no details given. He was a son of Oscar Alexander who lived on West Sixteenth street during his time here.
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Ezra Alexander
Washington
Alexander
St. Louis
Bis
Oscar Alexander
West Sixteenth Street
Will Fight for Release of Howat In Topeka Case
Topeka Kan December 2 The lawyers for Alexander Howat ousted Kansas president seek habeas corpus to free him from Columbus jail arguing the Kansas industrial court law under which Howat and Dorby were jailed for six months for striking is unconstitutional The petition aims to test the Kansas law in federal court The Howat case ends a two year struggle against the industrial court with past hostilities influencing the public mood
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Topeka. Kan
Alexander Jowatt
Kansas
Columbus van Aled
Ullronega
Kas Tas
Kansas Law
Howat
Egyptian revolt grows as Zaghlul’s widow leads uprising
In Cairo a nationalist banner rises as Medomeé Zagh ol, widow of Zaghlul Pasha, assumes leadership after his ouster by British forces. British troops engage rebels while police stations face attack. Five are killed and four wounded in yesterday’s assault.
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Cairo
Egypt
Joan of Arc
Medomeé Zagh Ol
Zaghinl Pasha
Wadneslay
Cairé
Slight concessions in new instructions to French delegates
Paris reports that the trench government approved fresh instructions for the French arms delegation. The changes are seen as minor but indicate possible modifications to the submarine stance while France insists on adequate undersea protection and reliable authorities confirming continued submarine policy.
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Paris
Zebingt
France
Francissatill
Opposition grows to Indiana electric merger plan
Indianapolis December 27 broadside against the Indiana Electric Company merger of seven Hoosier utilities into an 18 million dollar combine. Kokomo attorney Fred Bates Johnson filed a brief with the public service commission arguing the income would be taxed under current rates to sustain 7 percent depreciation. Johnson joins others asserting the merger would raise rates in the affected cities.
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Indanapolis
Fred
Indiana Electric Corpo Irattad
Hoosier
Fred Bates Johnson
Kokomo
Public Service Commission
Ircome
Ina
Mclient
Johnson
Ning
Ingersoll and Brother Bankrupt Petition Filed
New York Det 27. Robert J Ingersoll & Bro., the name behind the dollar watch, faces involuntary bankruptcy in federal court. Banks National City Bank Chase National Bank and Mith Hathaway Folds & Co claim up to 200 400 each. Liabilities reach 3 009 099 with assets at 2 900 000. Alleged bankruptcy stems from inability to meet maturing obligations. A receiver was appointed.
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New York
Robert J. Ingersoll & Bro
National City Bank
Chase National Bank
Mith. Hathaway, Folds & Co
Ingersoll Company
Init
Italy and Russia Sign a New Trade Treaty
Rome reports Italy and Russia sign a treaty for the resumption of commercial relations, with a general economic agreement to follow. The pact aims to restore diplomatic ties and foresees mutual abstention from hostilities, propaganda, boycotts, and blockades. An accompanying Ukrainian treaty mirrors the terms.
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Rome
Dee
Iitaly
Russia
Mary
Rusala
Orpheum Theater Cashier Robbed of $2000 at Wayne
A bandit duo robbed the Orpheum Theater cashier of 2000 dollars at Wayne Indiana on December 27 noon. The cashier was knocked unconscious by a blow to the head before the thieves fled. Police arrived within minutes but the culprits escaped.
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Wayne
Ind
Orpheum
Indiaos
Thievea J
White River Forks Rise as Flood Conditions Persist
Both east and west forks of the White River continued rising with the west fork starting a second crest Monday afternoon. The east fork is expected to exceed previous flood levels as heavier rains fell in its basin. At Maysville water exceeded banks and blocked the Washington Vincennes Road with six cars stranded. the Baltimore and Ohio line faces potential damage as the west fork threatens the rail embankment.
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White River
Billatop
Maysville
Washington-Vincennes Road
Baltimore & Ohi
iFailroad
Elks Host Christmas Party For Local Children
The Elks Lodge distributed gifts and treats to 271 children on Christmas Day at the home, with Santa Claus delivering candy apples and oranges. A decorated tree lined the hall as Firman Kodarmel chaired the event, joined by Roy Semble and others.
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Washington
Lodge
Santa Claus
Firman Kodarmel
Roy Semble
Itoscon
Pipes
Harry Bray
Wootton Thorp
Harry Urey
Ne Seata Cleus
Plainville Faces Merchant Team Tonight In Key County Clash
Daviess county basketball fans await a sharp showdown at the high school gym as Plainville Independents meet the Washington Merchants. Plainville brings a fast squad and boasts they can beat the Merchants, while Merchants aim to prove their top status. Reserved seats sold out quickly amid strong local support.
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Daviess County
Washington Merchants
Pream
Plainville Independents
Plainvilla
Plainville
Deview County
Marchants
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Winterbottom
McPherson
Couneilman Gil
Aen
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J. G Men
Hine
Washington Herald Pritter
Gettluser
Amfilwaukee
Herald
Alien
Atu
Ume
Oped
the Herald
Ausuet
FOX and Wolf Drive
Muncie Industries
England
Buckingham Palace
G.O.P
Mr. Ant
C. Ashtey
Sandborn
Tra Lutes
Elizabeth
Oak Grove Cemetery
Lutes
May Carnahan
Elizabeth Carnatag
St.louis
Ceylon
Pompey
Hollehol Thers
Swae & Ban
Bradthalder
Elor
BIG Electric
Ingersoll Co
Italy
Fear River
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