Dead in Pekin starch plant blast. missing workers feared
Cranes and crews labored at the Corn Products Company starch plant in Pekin Illinois after an explosion. Police reported many missing as millions of debris and water hindered search efforts. Three investigations began as authorities sought the cause and safety lapses amid frigid vigil.
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Thei Iver
Corn Products Company
Yosterday
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Watcrerg
Re Ae Lanton
Thes Company
Oarshal
Lawton
Marshal Gamber
Indiana Senator Ralston Tells Taft Joke About Oath
Washington dispatch reports Senator Ralston of Indiana recalling a New Year reception with Chief Justice Taft. Taft joked about the chief justice swearing in the president, prompting Ralston to admit the humor as a sharp exchange during the holiday gatherings.
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Washington
Senator Ralston
Indiana
Taft
Ralston
Ralsonieh
1924 Wage Agreement Talks Set For Florida Meeting
Cleveland Jan 4 The 1924 wage agreement between coal miners and operators of Ohio western Pennsylvania Indians and Illinois will be negotiated at Jacksonville Florida February 4 1924 it was announced at a joint conference of miners and operators today.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Jacksonville
Fial
Flere
Mysterious Deaths Tie To Local Laborer Case
An unclear report references a laborer identified as Meservey and his widowhood after a fatal incident. The text mentions a person named Bela and a man named Ke oure Tega involved in a troubling scene with insurance and a questioned killer, leaving several questions about the actual events.
Johnson Campaigns Across Ohio for Coolidge Nomination
Senator Hiram Johnson aims to defeat Coolidge in every Ohio precinct after a public meeting in Cleveland. He plans statewide campaigning with state managers to secure Republican endorsements before the convention and offset Coolidge gains.
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Hiram Johnson
Prd
Coolidge
Johnson
Ohio
F Johnson
John
Trains Struck Man Twice. Burial Delayed Hours
Baggage worker T Green is killed when a railroad engine passes over him after the collision on the Elporteld line. The corpse lay on the track until 9:20 PM due to coroner delays. Green leaves a wife, two children and three brothers, member of a local union. Conductor Shadley oversaw the fateful run.
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Jeara
Green
Iik
China
I$ Shadley
Washington
Jo Hel
Anid
Brotherhood of Alway
Democrats Plan Governor Nomination Fight in Indiana
Indianapolis January reports see multiple candidates entering the Democratic race for governor with Dr Carlton McCulloch Walter Cravens and Senator Charles Batt among those active. A state convention is set for June in Tomlinson Hall with campaigns centered in Claypool.
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Ceeph Cravens
Secor
Mtats
Fenetor Bat
Harvey Harmon
Princeton
Arthur Hamrick
Clayton
Hig
Tomlinson Hall
Ind
Toseph M. Cravens
Madison
Tudivan
Wana
Ite
Cbtttenberger
Anderson Collst Bulletin
Fforth
Dle Thera
Caydi
Sambiatin
Spithe
Claypool
Carton. McCunoch
Infianapolis
Rill
Adve
Messadine
Grayenglas
Dégeriet
Girl Convicted of tenancy Ordered to Claremont School
Lorenal Fordyce age 14 daughter of Ira Fordyce of North West Ninth street was convicted in juvenile court this morning and ordered placed in the school for girls at Claremont Ind Stewil be taken to the school tomorrow. Wire Wines tinted to any shade rare fashionable in France.
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Fordyce
Ira Fordyce
North West
Ninth Street
Schoal For
Claremont
Ind
Stewil
France
Cathedral Beats Gibault In Overtime Thriller
The Cathedral basketball team of Indianapolis defeated Gibault High 29 to 21 in overtime. The score was tied 27 27 late, Gibault took the lead on a field goal, Cathedral answered with two quick field goals to secure the win. Cathedral will face St. Saviour's of Washington tonight. Stockholders Meeting notices from Range Co. announce annual meeting for January 8 at the Washington Indiana factory to elect directors and discuss financing and expansion plans for 1924. Only stockholders of record may vote.
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Cathedral
Indianapolis
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Alpre
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Gibbalt
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St. Smvion
Washington
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Ani
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Tranqadt
Atten Ee
Leone
Collision damages sought after truck wrecks in Longfellow area
Zac Morton and Warreg Van and others sue for 1126 damages from a collision on State Highway North West involving a geryléa truck and wagon. The complaint alleges personal injuries to a plaintiff who was disabled for six weeks and seeks 100 for lost wages and 26 for the wagon loss.
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Zac' Morton
Warreg
Phim
Bistewin
Rescue drama ends as body of seaman recovered
A sea disaster near Babylon yesterday claimed the life of Cleaves, one of the seamen in a daring rescue attempt aboard the Electra. Despite hopes some crewmen survived, authorities recovered the body as rescuers continued to search for others swept overboard during the attempt.
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Babylon
Indiana Wing Sets Flight For Around World Flight
Washington January 4 Major General Mason M Patrick head of the Army Air Service designated officers to take part in an around the world flight planned for next September The core team includes Maj Frederick Jaubert and Lt Henry S Hines after training at Chanute Field Illinois amid plans to showcase air power and aviation progress.
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Washington
Ainy
Ger
Mazon M. Patrick
Army’ Air Service
Frederick Ja Ert Pin Siane
Ohio River Flood Reaches Menacing Levels Across Lowlands
Damaging flood in Ohio River region worsens as rivers surge past 27 feet with homes inundated along the banks. Officials warn of rising water, predicting the level to reach 28 feet by noon, marking the highest since 1913. Local communities brace for further impact.
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Pittsburgh
Jywood
Wilers
Ohio
Mossongabéla
Damages Sought in Case Over Path of Woman
The Bloomington court case involves a claim of 4000 damages totaling $5090 against a company in a late 19th century circuit court filing. Plaintiff Mrs. Devis seeks redress with jury deliberations noted and a train incident referenced in Knex County proceedings.
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Bloomington
Tad
Ales
Devis
Kim
Death of Henry Mila in Marion County Kentucky
Henry Mila long time resident of Baty township Daviess County died Monday at age ninety one due to complications from old age. He aided early settlers three miles from Loogootee and married Raghel Shirclite. surviving are his wife two daughters and a son plus many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at St John's Catholic Church with interment in St John Cemetery.
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Barr Township
William
Henry Mila
Howe
Milla
Henry Whitlam
Marion County
Kentucky
Baty Township
Daviess County
Loogoatee
Thomas
Ilingis
R. L.jCarrieo
iMirs
T Downey
Suria Joneg
Barney Iilis
Indianapols
Rand
St. John's
Catholic Church of
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Eluck
St.John's
Pretty Girl Found New Work For Her Sex Work
Mr and Mrs Moigan Rugeel of this city were aboard the BH and O train when it wrecked near Chillicothe Ohio. They were not injured but left in fright.
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Moigan Rugeel
Chillicothe
Unclear OCR Fragment Hints at Local Shooting and Trial
Fragmentary report mentions a shooting involving A Groet and Chaiteu with a detective note on Greer and Mrs Norman. References to hospitals, bullets, and a trial context appear amid garbled names and dates, indicating a crime note with investigative details and public interest.
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