No. 2 Cent Fare Law Fails as Prohibition Push Fades
Indiana house kills the high license bill amid a heated clash as proponents urge liquor licensing reforms. Legislators debate amendments, newspapers report a flood of telegrams from supporters and opponents, and Representative Fitch leads the fight against the bill while Morton pushes a constitutional amendment for state prohibition.
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Ville
Infliana
Lear
Fitch
Delaware County
Fme
Morton
Woman found dead in Vincennes ditch after fall or foul play
Three local boys discovered the body of Phoeba Tewell in a Vincennes ditch near Hart Street Bridge. Coroner and police investigated foul play versus accidental death as the husband was detained and relatives questioned. Autopsy found no clear violence beyond minor injuries.
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Bins
Phoeba Tewell
Mer ® Bughand
Thomas Towell
Vincennes
Hart Street
Font Play
Goldner
Van Trees hurt in fall near Fir Street
Thomas Van Trees, aged ten, of Daviess County, Indiana, slipped on the pavement near Fir Street and was carried to his home by neighbors. The boy’s hip fracture and age raise fears the injury may be permanent, with several months of confinement ahead. The incident occurred about 8 o’clock this morning near the north side of Fir Street.
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Thomas van Trees
Daviess County
Washington
Mr. van Treeg
Firat
Bea
Ivan Trees
Ford School marks George Washington birthday celebration
George Washington birthday anniversary observed at the Ford school house on Friday with declamations. Arthur Mills Grace and Oral Palmer performed on the phonograph. A number of visitors attended. Mr. Cox is the teacher.
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George Washington
Ford School
Arthur Mills
Grace
Oral Palmer
Mr. Cox
Festival at Maysville Church Draws Large Crowd
A large crowd attended the festival at the Maysville Methodist Church on Friday. Ice cream cake lemonade and oysters were served. Total receipts amounted to 70 dollars.
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Maysville M. E
Hawkins Returns Home From West After California Trip
A. P. Hawkins returns from California where he spent time recovering health. He reports feeling fine and looks well, with a noticeable weight gain described as surplus flesh. Hawkins will not return to Washington until July.
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A. P. Hawkins
California
Thaw Trial Back in Session With New Alibi Testimony
sensational Thaw trial resumes as Jerome aims to prove Evelyn Nesbit Thaw was in Canada when the alleged incident occurred. prosecutors may call McKim & White associates to testify. rumors say $300000 may be settled on Nesbit by Thaw's mother for her life story upon verdict. Meantime Harry Thaw’s wife Evelyn meets her husband in prison as guards loosen rules for a brief, emotional reunion.
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New York
Jerome
Bra
Bvelyn Thaw
White
Canada
Miss Nesbit
McKim, Mead & White
Stanford White
Canadi
Avelyn
Nesbit Thaw
Harry K. Thaw
Evelyn Neabit Thaw
Thaw
Hasbahhd
Correctiona Cogray
Harry Thaw
Tower Watchman Suicide Near Cincinnati Tower
Charles W. Snook, a long time watchman at the B. & C. Southwestern and N. & W. junction tower in Bond Hill, a Cincinnati suburb, shot himself Friday while on duty after years of grueling shift work and solitary hours in the tower. He recently confided to his sweetheart and family about the night spent in the tower and his loneliness amid constant switching and whistling.
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Charles W. Snook
B. & C. Southwestern
Bond Hill
Cincionati
Ioshing
Mystery at the Dock Ends in Death
A distorted report tells of a man named Snook found dead at a dock. The tower door was broken, trainmen saw a body on the beach, and a bullet wound in the forehead sealed the fate. Investigators probe the night’s events to determine motive and suspects.
Bedtime Socials Tie In Classy Chats With Ms Cambro
In a colonial style social scene, Beri of Classical Crib met with Ms Cambro at Hyatt The News, drawing genteel conversations and local admiration among attendees. The gathering showcased refined manners, whispered networks, and the era’s characteristic courtesy.
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Beri
Classical Crib
Ms. Cambro
Hyatt
Washington Era Themed Ladies Club Event
Mrs Chmerdu Hyath hosted a Friday evening ieotontad party with colonial decor. Members wore vintage gowns, showcased wedding dresses, and posed by Washington portraits. Contests featured Washington life items and revolutionary couplets while refreshments followed. The Monday Afternoon Club met for patriotic talks on George and Martha Washington.
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Chmerdu Hyath
Hyatt
Bunting
Washington
Lfe
Mra
J. M. Douglass
Harry Byatt
Bow
Byanal
A. B. Bmccoy
Mias Franke Bonlam
Jatrly
Ipia G. Shanks
Mia
Gibsoh
Kansas City
Bherry Lee
Colonial
Lin
Mra T. A. Aakley
West Main Street
Gardiner
George
Martha
Hibs
Riley
Old Glory
Clock peddler hawks eight-day clock to local youth
A clock peddler tried to sell a fancy eight day windup clock to a local boy this week. The boy questioned the seller’s claim and the peddler vanished after expatiating on the clock’s merits.
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Pat
Dynamite blows hit Sandford Indiana stores and church
Dynamite destroyed two merchandise shops and a church in Sandford Indiana early this morning. Losses are estimated at about two thousand dollars for one store and about one thousand five hundred for another, with the church contents blown out. Police from Terre Haute arrived to investigate and one man, James McParnell, was arrested and jailed.
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Steile & Johnson
San Reese
Sandford
Indiana
Terre Haute
Sickla & Jahon
James MecPaonnel
Terri Hante
Jalli
City Court Hauls Charles Shutts to Circuit Court
Charles Shutts was hauled over to the circuit court on a charge of bastardy, brought by Elizabeth Brady.
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Charles Shutts
Elizabeth Brady
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