Payroll bandits steal 4500 cash in bold TV payroll heist
A violent daylight robbery in Cleveland and Springfield ends with two executives killed and $4500 stolen from a payroll shipment. Suspects used two cars causing a crash before fleeing as witnesses describe a swift gunfight. Local reports tie the Cleveland scene to a wider spate of bandit activity and a separate bank raid in Springfield with $60,000 in Liberty bonds recovered after a fatal shootout.
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George Fenner
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Springfeld
Peoples’ Bank
Jett
Chicago
Joseph
Penrose Blocks Bonus Legislation in Senate
Pennsylvania Senator Penrose, chair of the Senate Finance Committee, effectively killed prospects for emergency or bonus legislation. He returned to Washington to insist tariff and revenue issues be examined together before any action.
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Washington
Seu- Pehtuna
Pennsylvania
Senate Finance
Cow Green
Penrose
Weehington
Vincennes Triumphs Over Bloomington In Local Hoops Clash
Vincennes high school edged Bloomington 20 to 15 at the Junior High School gym last night before a large crowd. Vincennes led 10 5 at halftime and maintained the advantage through steady defense and key baskets from Ulery and J Baker.
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Boyz
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Wampler
Spengler
Dilery
Krauger Baker
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Walter Nicholson
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Myche McClintock
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Stores to Close on New Year’s Day in Washington
The article notes Washington stores will close at noon New Year’s Day and urges early shopping. The post office and banks will observe the day with only one morning delivery and no rural route deliveries. Barber shops will be closed all day.
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Washinson
Tomer
Democrat
Post Ofice
Banke
61 Persons Lynched in 1920 Records Show Regional Variations
The Tuskegee Institute compiled data showing 61 lynchings in 1920. Of these, 63 were black victims and 2 white. 46 occurred in the South and 14 in the North or West. Eighteen or about one third of victims were charged with rape or related crimes. three were burned to death. States listed include Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Texas, North Carolina, Ohio, and more.
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Department of Records and Research
Tuskegee Institute
Fred Oven
Skier
Enard
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Arkansas
California
Florida
Guerpia
Wingds
Kansas
Kentucky
Minnesota
Minstapita
Missouri
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Ohio
Oklahoma
South Carpatina
Texas
Virginia
West Virginia
Baby Degernett Dies After Fled From Home
Three weeks old Gegernett girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Degernett, fled Friday morning from Walnut Street home near KGL. Burial planned for Saturday at Hawkins Cemetery at 2 PM.
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John Degernett
KGL Weat
Walnut Street
Hawkins’ Cemetery
Navy disarmament urged to curb warship buildup
A message argues that America must lead a world naval conference in Washington to curb armaments and push for disarmament. It claims the United States alone has the resources to expand warship fleets and restore balance, with Britain and Japan as other major powers.
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America
United States
League of Eva
Arrorica
Base Arerte
Balance of
Polver
United
Germany denies coercion in pushing reparations talks
Berlin officials rejected claims that Germany used a big stick to pressure for favorable reparations terms. The government insisted the foreign minister did not threaten a breakdown of peace talks or force disarmament to influence decisions.
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Der
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Lawrence County Doctors Pay Fines
Local prosecutor Gow collects fines from about 30 to 40 doctors in Lawrence County for failing to promptly report births. All physicians except one were fined, with Gow taking five dollars from each case, and some doctors were fined in multiple instances.
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Lawrence County
B. Gow
Christua
France poised to join disarmament talks amid German pistols cache
Paris December 31 France will be asked to join a broad disarmament conference after German arsenals are emptied of concealed pistols. French officials said Paris would participate in a general disarmament scheme once Germany releases its hidden weapons. The move, seen as easing taxation burdens, would involve federal states pressing Germany to halt armament.
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Henry Woop
United Press
Paris
France
LA Meh
Develonmie
Germany
Pistole
Fis
Epidemic Quarantine Discussed Across Indiana Mills
Chicago reports an epidemic outbreak with numerous gas infections in Hadiond and nearby steel centers. Dr Teegarden of East Chicago and Hammond authorities plan to meet on possibly shutting down steel mills to curb the spread.
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Teegarden
Domiprestonfer
Chicago
Hammond
Gary
Indiana Harbor
Indiana
De Valera Returns to Ireland After Absence
Eamon de Valera has returned to Ireland after a year in the United States promoting Sinn Fein bonds and delivering speeches. Secretary Harry Boland announced the homecoming but declined to specify landing details, noting efforts to avoid British apprehension.
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Eamon de Valera
Irlat
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Harry Boland
de Valera
United States
Sinn Fein
Boland
Hoover Receives Legion Backing for Relief Drive
Chicago December 81 The American Legion approves European Relief Council plans to raise 33 020 000 through a national collection to save 3 600 000 starving people in Central Europe. F W Galbraith writes that volunteers bore sacrifices for children of the world regardless of friend or foe.
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Amotifon Legion
Chicago
Allen guesses cabinet members in Harding era talk
J G Allen predicts potential cabinet names in a staged guessing match with A W Allen E B Matting and others. He lists Herbert Hoover as a cabinet candidate and speculates on whether he would become secretary of labor or secretary of interior as the Democratic slate finishes.
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Ralph Hastie
Hasthnger& Alten
J. G. Allen
A. W. Allen
E. B. Magtings
I. G. Alten
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Herbert Hoover
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Labor
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Fear for Golden Voice of Caruso Grips New York
Reports from Caruso’s bedside say he is better after a second operation for pleurisy but friends fear the famed tenor’s operatic career may be near its end. The illness and recent procedures cast doubt on whether the world’s most brilliant tenor can sing again on stage.
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New York
Enrico Caruso
Lieux
Indiana Advances Yearly Resource Reporting Proposal
A proposed Indiana bill would require all natural resource producers and manufacturers to file annual reports with the state conservation department. Reports must detail production and materials sources for the prior year by February 1, with penalties including fines up to $500 for noncompliance. The measure aims to protect and judiciously exploit Indiana’s natural resources.
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Oliz
Operethea
Department of Conservation
Ligermo
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Department’of Conservation
Washington Team Beats Bloomington in Narrow Win
The Washington Independent defeated Bloomington Independent at St Simon's gym Thursday night. Washington, aided by standout players from the home squad, built a large lead as Bloomington struggled with missing key players from their state championship team.
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Bloomington Independents
St Simon's Gym
Teamington
Washington Five
Washington
Biomington
Sixty Millions To Be Squandered Tonight
Washington reports estimate about sixty million dollars will be squandered tonight as New Year celebrations run through theaters hotels dance halls and public venues. Government expects five million in tax receipts from admissions and catalog sales. Prohibition agents note increased liquor withdrawal permits though many drinks will be reclassified as non beverage.
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D. C
Conrumtlon
Agerte
Bond
Hardings Diplomacy Push Foreshadows Naval Pact Plan
Report from Raymond Clapper notes President Harding advocates a conference to study disarmament and a schema for curbing navy expansion. Britain and Japan may join under certain terms, with U S Senate action and Henderson Bill context mentioned as background.
McCray says he will not interfere in state Senate race
Indianapolis December 31 Governor Warren McCray stated he will not interfere in the contest for president pro tempore of the Indiana Senate. Four candidates remain active: Senators Batts France Lake County Nedji Howard Marion counties. McCray’s measures include shifts affecting the tenth congressional district and Rep. Fitteld’s appointment to the legislature.
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Warren McCray
Batts
France
Lake Iqopaty
Howard County
Ihler
Marion County
Nedjt
Tenth Congressional District
McCray
Rep. Fitteld
McGray
Death notice for baby Dosd eta bk and others
The notice reports the death of a baby and mentions Mr and Mrs Harry Strange as well as Mary Miles and Ellen Kennedy. It notes December 30 as the date, the home at 912 North West Eleventh Street, and a burial at a local cemetery.
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Miles Mary
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