Restoration of Liquor Favored in House Talk
The House Judiciary Committee opened hearings on prohibition repeal and modification. Grahem led a push for hearings, five lawmakers were summoned to explain proposals. Liggett accused wholesale corruption and state governments, saying repeal is needed to curb racketeering and protect citizens’ rights to petition. The hearing aims to aid enforcement without undermining Hoover’s policies.
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House
Judiciary. Com
Grahem
Graham
Imind
Congress
Hoover
Lawnforcement Commission
Walter W. Liggett
House Judiciary Committee
Liggett
Jmittee
Aged resident of county dies at home
Mrs. Anna Katherine Mangin aged 76 a native of Alsace Lorraine France died early today at home of her daughter Mrs George Rankel 1826 East Van Trees street She had been ill two years after strokes on December 2 1927 and December 26 Last year She and her family came to America from Lorraine to New Albany and later Washington Four surviving children Mrs Barbara Rankel Mrs Anna C Howard Rosa K Rogs and Nicholas C Mangin all of Washington Funeral at St Marys Catholic church Friday at 9 Burial in St Johns cemetery Ed Keller in charge
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Anna Katherine Mangin
Alsace Lorraine
France
George Rankel
East van Trees Street
Mangin
St. Mary's Church
Rankel
Barbara Rankel
Anna C. Howard
Rosa K. ‘Rogs
Nicholas C. Mangin
Washington
St Mary’s Catholic Church
St. John’s Cemetery
Ed Keller
Rotary Blues Plan Meeting at West Baden
Rotary officials announce a two day West Baden conference with a banquet program featuring entertainment from Burton Offices of Indianapolis and speakers including Daniel Bebster Ohern and William Hodges. Governor and district leaders will address topics on education peace vocational service and Rotary roles. A reception for ladies and a Governor's Ball are planned with prizes and a revue show led by Otis Mitchell.
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Frank
Burton
Indianapolis
Daniel Bebster Ohern
Oklahoma
Rotary International
Ohern
Johns Hometo
Phi
B Mawr Hersity
Univy of Ok- Fortune Oil Company
William — Ae Spencer
Hilladale
Midh
Rotary
Dennise
Colgate Theological Seminary
E Sorbonne
Paris
Spencer
Bryan
Steed
Henry Lester Smith
School of Education
Indiana University
Jesse B. Fields
Bloomington
America
Shoemaker
Chicago
United States
Linton Triads
Scrapping Navy Ships Questioned in Commons Debate
In the House of Commons a question asserted that Britain has no plan to scrap the Nelson or Rodney battleships. The Nelson and Rodney at 33 400 and 38 900 tons are larger than US ships. The debate covered possible US scrapping or Britain altering ship types to balance navies.
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Admiralty
House of Commons
United States
Britain
Old Opera House Nights and Local Talent Then and Now
A vivid reminiscence recalls the old Opera House as a lively venue hosting Wax Works led by Hyatt and Jerry Levings slipping into Babes in the Woods Ike Parsons as Madame Jarley and a church shocked by a low dress and wig. A Broom Stick Brigade drills girls with brooms for rifles and Botts Hall hosted fundraisers with tableaux and red lights for Queen Esther’s oratorio.
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Iso
Renee
Hyatt
Jerry Levings
Ike Parsons
Madame Jarley
Fletcher Horrall
Third Suspect in Theft Held in Indianapolis Case
Indianapolis February 12. A confession was obtained from Henry Schekels, 19, of Indianapolis, who was arrested at his home to say he was with Roscoe Arsons, 19, and Jose Faccone, 7, in Terre Haute yesterday. Parsons was killed and Farr injured slightly in a battle with police after they had held up a Terre Haute filling station. Schekels and Burrway possessed large caliber revolvers.
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Indianapolis
Henry Schekels
Roscoe Arsons
Jose Faccone
Pope XI Celebrates Eighth Anniversary in Sistine Chapel
Vatican City February 12 Pope XI marked his eighth coronation anniversary with an imposing Mass in the Sistine Chapel. Cardinal Sincero officiated the ceremony as senior dignitaries from major states filled the chapel and the clergy observed the solemn rite amid Italian government acts of support.
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Vatican City
Vatican
Pope XI
Sistine Chapel
Jessie Garrison Sentenced To 1 Day In County Jail
Jessie Garrison was fined 20 dollars and sentenced to serve one day in the county jail by the court today.
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Jessie Garrison
Illness Delays Planned Washington Visit by Dr Clarence True Wilson
A telegram reports that Dr Clarence True Wilson cannot travel to Washington for two addresses next Sunday due to acute arthritis. His right arm is in a plaster, and the doctor advises remaining in Oregon. He expresses regret and promises to visit at his first opportunity.
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AL. Martin
Clarence True Wilson
Washington
Washi
Oregon
Merschou Receives Evaluation Outlook Shaped by Smiles
Merschou, a steorotyper for The Democrat, today wore a broad smile while receiving the evaluation of his many efforts. The scene reflected a sense of pride and anticipation as he considers the implications for his future work.
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Merschou
The
Democrat
Unclear Fragment Finds Mrs Mary Riney in Phoenix
A partial OCR fragment reports Mrs Mary Riney of Blockade Phoenix Arizona about a serious ailment. The text is incomplete, lacks dates or specific details, and cannot confirm full context or outcome.
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Mary Riney
Ft Phoenix, Ariz
Lincoln program feature of session at Kiwanis Club
A Lincoln program feature was held by the Kiwanis Club at the Bluebird Conference Center. The event commemorated Clyde Burch with remarks by Prof. Hy Reaps and Abra.
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Lincoln
Kiwanis
Inmer
Bluebir
Clyde Burch
Hy Reaps
Sr & i Pn Abra
Communication to Wilkins Fat Hindered in Antarctic Flights
Buenos Aires reports efforts to contact Australian explorer Captain Sir Hubert Wilkins and his party by Trans Radio Camp have failed. A whaling ship Tornquist near South Georgia Island confirmed no contact from Deception Island.
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Buenos Aires
Sir Hubert Wilkins
Antarctic
Tornquist
South Georgia Island
Wilkins
Deception Islan
Foundation to Build New Wesley Center at Purdue Campus
Lafayette Indiana February 12 Wesley Foundation Westayette proposes a 250000 dollar building near the Purdue University campus to promote Methodist unity and provide religious facilities for students. It was said donation conferences would raise funds to finance the project.
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Lafayette
Ind
Wesley Foundation
Westayette
Purdue Uni
Indiane M. EB
Esiuaaene
Local figures attend Indian game event overseas visit
Local residents including Mr and Mrs Alvin Padgettt Mrs L H O Donnell Mrs Will Kiefer William Fisaipan and O Neal are listed as attendees for an upcoming event involving Indians and Ore. The note outlines participation or travel plans though details are fragmented and regional names are uncertain.
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Alvin Padgettt
L. H. O'Donnell
Will Kiefer
William Fisaipan
Home Talent Show Planned at St Marys Auditorium
A home talent musical revue is planned for Tuesday and Wednesday February 26 at St Marys auditorium. Six acts feature popular local entertainers with stage and lighting effects, drawing on hit numbers from recent stage and screen. About 100 people will appear in the cast, each act distinct for variety.
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St. Mary's Auditorium
Mrs O Bryan taken by death in Plainville
Ress O Bryan aged 77 widow of Thomas O Bryan of Plainville died yesterday afternoon after a nine day illness. She was born in August 1852 to Emily Jones and an earlier union and spent most of her life in Plainville. Survived by five children Sarah Ihle Nellie McK John W O Bryan Eugene O Bryan and Pearl O Bryan at home with many brothers and sisters. Member of Plainville United Brethren church. Funeral at 2 pm Thursday at Ville A B church with W Brown in charge. burial in Plainville cemetery.
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Ress O'Bryan
Thomas O’bryn Plainville
O'Bryan
Strokeress
Emily (Jones
Vicon
Union
Sarah E. Ihle
Lase
Ark
Nellie Mck
John W. O’ Bryan
Pladhville
Eugene O'Bryan
Ee Grove
Ind
Pearl O’bryan
Darrius Burch
Christopher Burch
Plainville
Wik Burch
Oswego
Kan
Miletus Drew
Cincinnati
Sarah Bartley
Indianapoli
William Burch
Newberry
Tde Nickless
Midland
Bow’hurch
Contested divorce case heard in Greene County court
In Daviess circuit today a contested divorce case was heard with Fereto Grounds as plaintiff and Emmanuel Grounds as defendant. A large crowd attended the proceedings as the case, tied to local venues, progressed in the Greene County venue.
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Greene County
Agas
Daviess Circuit
Fereto
Emmanuel
Haitians Hold Manifestation in Port au Prince
In Port au Prince Haiti a crowd gathered in front of the Cathedral after mass to recall December bloodshed. Authorities dispersed a street eel stand and speakers denounced military presence aided by American machine guns as Haiti faced ongoing unrest and arrests.
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Port Au Price
Haiti
Aux Cayes
Indiana editor chosen as compromise by Senators Watson and Robinson
Edward E. Neal of Noblesville, editor and ex president of the Indiana Republican Editorial Association, was selected by Senators Watson and Robinson as a compromise candidate for the Indiana revenue post. The vote followed discussions in Washington, D.C. and indicated a shift toward bipartisan agreement.
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Washington, D. C. Co
Edward £. Neal
Noblesville
Indiana Republican Editorial Association
Igto
Collector of Internal Revenue
Indiana
Watson and Robinson
Powe i
Indiana Sena
Naval tonnage apportionment debated at London meet
At the five power naval conference in London on February 12 delegates, meeting as a committee of the whole, discussed how naval tonnage should be allocated among nations. They reviewed a sub committee report on limiting ships by global tonnage or category strength, seeking a compromise between methods. British spokesmen said experts had agreed on some points but four remained for decision by the committee.
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London
England
Decisiod
Raid on Soviet Trade Office in Munich Probed
Twelve policemen raided the Soviet trade action office in Munich today and seized files. The trade commissioner was released. officials said the correspondence involved a proposed sale of explosives by the Soviet government to German firms. Homes of the bureau’s employees were searched.
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Munich
Germany
County and State Roads Im proving
The condition of county and state roads is improving rapidly but travel restrictions remain in force. A three ton gross limit is held on unpaved state roads as a precaution. If favorable weather continues, it is thought all bans can be lifted.
Retailers Hold Large Meeting at Elks Home
At the Washi t Bureau annual gathering independent retailers from all business branches in Wa pa attended a dinner at the Elks home. Ben Tall spoke on home owned and chain stores with demonstrations of items bought in Washington and emphasized patronizing home bakeries to sustain local employment. An organization for independent merchants was formed with Reichs—erdschmitt chosen to lead.
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Washi It Bureau
Chi
Wapa
Elks
Bentall
Washington
Anderschmitt
Epworth ue Mid-Winter Institute at Merst Church
The Epworth ue mid winter institute will be held at Merst Church on the 21st, 22nd, and 23rd with sessions Friday evening through Sunday afternoon. The program features include an address by J. M. Walker and talks by Pr. C. W. Whitman and Z. F. McGuire with Miss Lela Lee as manager. Faculty include CC. A. McCul and Rev. S. L. Martin among others. sessions promise strong attendance and useful program content for leaguers.
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the Epworth Ue
Merst Church
Ing
J. M. Walker
Keller Mortuary Publicity Plan Described In Local Story
A city mortuary, Keller Mortuary, is featured in a local report detailing its up-to-date facilities and a recent publicity plan. The piece notes completion of a layout by Mr. Keller several months ago as part of the mortuary’s promotional effort.
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Keller Mortuary
Keller
Major operation planned for tomorrow in the region
A major procedure is scheduled to take place tomorrow, amid medical and logistical preparations. Local officials have not released further details, but hospital leaders confirm the operation targets a high‑risk case and involves regional specialists.
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Rotary Blues
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Hollis
Long Island
Edwin Gfudre
Hattiesburg
Miss
William H. Gillgtt
Aine
Tex
Lockridge Barn
Botts Hall
Queen Esther
Pope
Foundation
CHUR
O’bryan
Jeanette
Maplewood
N. J
Dartmouth College
Hanover
N. H
Earl Spaulding
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