Ku Klux Klan Meeting Denied Court Room Use
A dispute over using the county courthouse court room for a Ku Klux Klan meeting in Washington follows reports of anti Klux propaganda. Judge Hastings refused consent, the county board faced a decision, and Mayor McCarty instructed police to block any Klan or anti Klan gathering to prevent racial tension.
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County Court House
Welshington
Ind
Hastings
Ruayn Fort
Ku Klux Klan
Ku Klux Klum
Board of County Commissioners
Dan Horrall
Rome
W Uri
Wil ‘Court House
Whililittun
Mair
Thorless County
Bial
Ku Kluk Klan
Ie McCarty
Poz Live Force
Ku King Klan
McCarty
Ithla
Washington
Local notices from Mt Carmel and Vincennes area
Community updates note Mrs Weldon Davis improving at home after flu. Mrs Helen Zinkan back home after a week’s illness. W. C. Camp Real Estate lists schedule for bus service between Washington and Vincennes with new departure times. Georgia Reeve’s daughter has taken a stenographer role in Indianapolis. County court in Mt Carmel reports gambling raid suspects named, with names uncertain. Local chatter mentions India coal store prices and Argentina pine markets data.
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Mt Carmel
Ill
Frank Hal
Chartie George
Tel Woods
Charles Baker
Verm Aubis
Oakland
St. Carmel
Battle over reform and charges at reform school arena
A stormy session in Lake County saw Representative Allikreh read letters from Garyhord McCray to Abu O'Neil about waste at the reform school and reward for work charges. O'Neil disputed the claims, saying only waste is burned and workers earned $41 daily, while others contested the work availability amid party caucus tensions.
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Findlandpolis
Ted
Sentaa
Alernoon
Lake County
Garyhord McCray
Abu O'Nei
Trdfund Reformatory
O'Neil
Butnam County
Tig Burling
Reformatory
Labor unrest cited in Berlin and German territories
Fragmented report notes labor disturbances in Berlin and German territories including Munich and Hamburg. Government labor councils reportedly formed in similarity to Soviet models while French forces continue occupation efforts in Elberfeld amid advancing troops and administrative changes.
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Berlin
Muenchen-Glatbavh
Rheyssovernmennt Wis
Tha
Elberfeld
Bisecmn
Petersburg Pike County seeks 11 mile road boost
A February petition to Pike County Commissioners requests an eleven mile county road from Petersburg to Otwell along the Jasper highway. Citizens from Otwell Algiers and Alford urge a connected improved route to Jasper, hoping to secure better county roads for local farms and towns.
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Petersburg
Pike County Commissioriers
Joy
Bore
Jasper
Presbyterians Vote on Pastor Selection in May
The Presbytery meeting discusses electing a pastor at the Westminster church. Wayne Simpson resigned recently, and William J. Thistle of Cairo, Illinois preached last Sunday. The congregational vote is to occur after the board acts on each ballot under church law.
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Westminster
Roke Byterlap Ghaet
Vucenpu
I Simpson
Willian J. Thistle
Cairo
Catholics Will Play Plainville Catholic Five
Catholics prepare to face Plainville High after a season of setbacks and injuries. Key players Bicknell Sandborn and Fritschin have struggled against Plainville this year while restocked by Seal Dally and Smith. The game promises a chance for revenge on their home floor.
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Plainville High
Plainvill Clay
Bicknell
Sandboro
Frilchlin
Plainville
Fige
Plataville
Sandborn
Fritcheon
Plataville Clan
Seal
Dally
Smith
Washington
Wheatland Boy Hue Fall Incident Report
A fragmentary report notes a Wheatland boy named Hue who fell in fall from an unspecified location. The crease of the text mentions a Lee Willany and a Lee Williams as related persons, with references to origins at Wheauiena or Wheauiena area and patrial parentage involving Peree Mas. The brief item hints at family connections and an origin story without full details.
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Lee Willany
Peree
Mas
Wheauiena
Lee Ae
Jesso Williams
Dissension rises as Indiana legislature debates reformatory funding
In Indianapolis on February 8 the legislature fights over state finances. The senate Democratic minority threatens to walk out while Republicans seek unity on Governor McCray’s $2,000,000 reformatory request. Talks of a compromise call for about $1,400,000 as GOP dissenters weaken the majority.
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House
Auadore
McCray
Cnet
Aegucus
Sever
Torset
Shade House
Bagag
Gotuschalk
Gottarchalk
Mixty-Keren
Shaffer Ud Thomas
Bickhot
Tinggold
Imoecrne
Quorum Standoff Delays House Session in Indiana
Democratic and Republican members sparred over quorum as enough lawmakers returned to reconvene the Indiana House after a walkout. Absentees were pursued by doorkeepers while debates over a state reformatory appropriation surfaced, with Gov McCray proposing 2.1 million and opponents pushing for 1.5 million.
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Smith
Madingapelts
Gemo- Vrais
Lyrrabes
Lvwse
Atate
Amendiente Pateod
Hendleton
Ralston Democratic Editors Formalize Presidential Boom
Indianapolis February 19 Officials launched an unofficial Ralston for president boom at the annual mid winter meeting of the Democratic editors association. The favorable reception softens past editorials and hints at a 1934 nomination effort amid party chatter.
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Indianapolis
Ralston
Dainth Blaze
Flames Destroy Met Home At Albright's
The farm home of James Kolth near Albright's was destroyed by fire today, causing an estimated loss of 8500 to 5700 dollars. Only a few pieces of furniture remain, and the cause is unknown. Mrs Keith and her husband were away, returning to find the blaze had gained headway. Neighbors could not enter to save belongings. The home was a log frame dwelling. Mrs Kvitt, formerly Mrs Perrine, was a resident.
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James Kolth
Albright
Keith
Oscar Keith
Plainville
Kvitt
Mudred Perrine
Perrie
Fire damages Wheatland restaurant roof in early morning blaze
Firefighters battled a blaze on the roof of a Wheatland restaurant early Tuesday morning after sparks fell onto the structure. The fire was noticed around 7 o clock, drawing a crowd as firefighters worked to extinguish it. Damages were reported at ten dollars prior to control.
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Wheatland
Gregory Yeataurant
Predicts British debt payment within ten years
Washington reports Rep. Burton of Ohio told the House Ways and Means Committee that Britain will likely honor its 6 billion dollar debt to the United States within ten years by exploiting the low interest rates of the first decade. Burton, a member of the American debt mission, cited Britain’s effort to gain a favorable rate and the stalled Senate debate as factors shaping this forecast. Harrison denounced President Harding, broadening the attack to the Senate and urging decisive action over prolonged debate.
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Washington
Orun
Britain
United States
Rep
Burton
Ohio
To Ag Ways and Means
Great Britain
House
Hardhlz
Ae Harrison
Harding
Senate
Celila
Harrisons
Henee
Lita Governament
Another Heir to the British Throne Reported
A chaotic early bulletin reports the birth of a baby to Britain's Princess Ira and Viscount Lascelles. King George and Queen Nary are said to be paying respects as the royal family announces the infant’s birth and notes the child is two days old.
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Britain
Ira
Vodka Production Surges as Russia Reopens Markets
Moscow reports 100 factories in Russia producing vodka, many near Petrograd, focused on high alcohol content beverage. Plants run engines around 40 horsepower, turning out strong liquor aimed at rapid tax revenue post wet policy shift. Government aims to fund education and public needs through vodka taxes.
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Moscow
Petrograd
Huseia
Vadka
Cohol
Petrograd Oli
Russia
Dial Feet Measure Confusion At Court
A readable fragment shows custodian Dan Horrill discussing measurements on the court. The note mentions six feet in diameter and a seven foot length for a “bit hand” while noting public interest. The garbled text suggests confusion over dial sizes and public perception.
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Gern Dan Horrill
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