Fire Sixes Damage at Joe Seng Grocery Mill and Center
Fire caused heavy damage to the Joe Seng grocery store at Mill and Center when a shed fire spread to the building. Estimated losses range from 3000 to 3500 dollars with stock and fixtures damaged by water and smoke. Fire Chief Gates cited wet weather for the difficulty and the fire alarm system functioned inconsistently. insurance partially covers the losses, while a prior robbery had stock held up weeks earlier.
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Joe Sengocery
Mill and Center Treats Honey
Remea
West End
Gates
Seng
Will Stock Lake at Park with Bass
The state department of conservation will stock Eastside Park Lake with bass following a formal letter from George N. Mannafield, superintendent of fisheries. Mayor McCurdy requested the stocking, and the plan includes photos of the lake. About 4,000 bass fingerlings were released in 1916, with many escaping over the pillway or being caught by anglers, aiming to make the lake a popular spot for local anglers.
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Tha Lake
Eestside Park
State Department of Conservation
Major McCurty
George N. Mannffeld
I¢Partment of Fisheries
Gane
Mctarty
Mannafield
Te Lake
Eastside
Isaac
Walton
Bank Robbery By Five Negroes Stuns Kansas City
Five armed bandits ambushed two messengers at the Main Street bank in Kansas City Missouri, securing 7420 in cash. The robbers struck near the bank’s front door as guards moved cash from the First National Bank toward the street. Police pursuit ongoing.
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Kansas City
Main Street
First National Bank
Tkindits
Attrattie
Fire at Gas Products plant threats car carbide stock
Explosion at the Gas Products Company plant threatened several cars loaded with carbide. Fire crews curbed the blaze with water as workers rushed to the scene. Residents near the plant reported shaken houses and an urgent evacuation.
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Criprale
Shank to Deliver Keynote Address in February
Indiana gubernatorial candidate Shank plans a formal keynote talk about February in or near Evansville or Princeton. Campaign manager Penrod announced he will address Rotary and Kiwanis clubs at Evansville near Tuesday and in Princeton Wednesday. He will spend most of next week in the first congressional district.
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Indianapolb
Jan
Shank
Republic
Will Giliver
No Intimation on Arraignment of Governor McCray
Indianhpelld Jan 1 Attorneys for Governor McCray announced actions planned for his arraignment in criminal court on charges including embezzlement and fraudulent checks Fifteen indictments are pending against McCray and options include quashing indictments changing venue or entering a guilty plea for the governor.
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McCray
John Ruckleshaus
Atthrneya
James W. Noel
Martin Hussand
Jim Jot Hyas
Buckleshouse& Ryan
Clareness W. Nichols
Eph
Nichols
County to Buy More Road Machinery
County commissioners plan to buy three tractors three-trailers and nine trucks for gravel road repair Bid openings set for Tuesday February 5 at 2 pm Bids may be for all machines or individual lots Separate bids to be received March 4 for construction of a brick garage on county grounds Estimated garage cost listed as $500 Plans and specs available at auditor’s offsite office.
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Board of County Commissioners
Vnl
Testimony Brings Additional Charge in Runyon Trial
Indianapolis Jan 17 testimony opened in the Hercules Runyon case charging liquor transport. Runyon says he worked for Tony Mitchell across multiple residences aiding a major alcohol running gang. Sheriff Parley Granter urges a court affidavit against Mitchell, implicating both men in organized crime. An additional manhunt note and parole list follow with county names and incidents. Oscar Keith funeral services announce at Seale church with burial at Pielavis cemetery.
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Indianapolis
Hercules Runyon
Clinton
Tony Mitchell
Collins
Claude Worley
Mitchell
Ruigdt
Spider
Sheriff Seow KLAN Leader Fights For Power
Marion January 11 state troops with rifled drill surrounded the court house as Sheriff George Galligan and Glenn Young of the Ku Klux Klan joined in clashes described as riot conditions Williamson County. Young’s attorney said Young would not go and troops would stay through next summer if needed. Barrs and saloons faced injunctions in Washington to padlock establishments where liquor was found following federal action.
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Marion
George ‘Galligan
Glenn Young
Sugramady
Williamson County
Galligan
Princeton Shops to Spend $125,000 on Modern Railroad Facility
Princeton Indiana plans to invest about 125000 in improving the railroad shop grounds. The project includes a new coach repair department, a western extension, a western end building, a modern wash house, and a concrete grade floor to create a brighter, more efficient facility. Additional improvements may follow early this year and through next year as part of the overall modernization effort.
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Princeton
Indaa
Cinelvarn
Middlewest
Ardigary
Johnson undaunted by audience sisses in Philadelphia
Minnesota senator John Johnson arrived in Washington to press his opposition to the Mellon plan. Yesterday he faced heckling from about seven hundred bankers at a Pennsylvania bankers association meeting as he defended his stance and urged continuation of the fight against the plan.
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Philadelphia
Mase No Johisin
Minnesota
Washington
Pennsyvania Bankers’ Association
Mellon
Johnson
Indiana G O P Bages Coolidge In State
A fragmented report notes Indiana Republicans rally behind Coolidge. Washington telegrams indicate Willam M. Butler and others support the President while a statement from the Indiana GOP was expected later today.
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Washington
Jha
Willam M. Butler
Pren. Coolidge
Guna
Coolidge
Washington Terrific Trip Sets Up Big Weekend Clash
Washington prepares for a two day road swing to Evansville and Princeton with Central of Evansville and Princeton as tough tests. Coach Punter aims for a 79 win pace and two more scalps to reach the 1923-24 mark, as locals push the Old Gold and Black toward success on the road. Washington seeks to rebound from losses and prove the Bulldogs can handle strong southern Indiana opposition.
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Central
Evansville
Prisceton
Pitceton
Punter
Howpever
Washington
Indiana
iEvansville
Prinueton
Evansy
Evansvill
Hunter
Princeton
Ho Tuaim
Ritenton
Vincennes
Lyons
Winslow
Bone
Mart in Circuit Court Under Way in Shoals Indiana
Shoals Ind Jan 31 The Martin Circuit Court term opened with Judge Hastings of Washington presiding. Elmer Harging installed as clerk, new deputy Miss Porter, and Miss Matie Vonderischmitt aiding in the clerk's office. Prosecutor from Washington attends for a strike case. Key trials include the Meaineron township Eldellon case and the State versus Walter Hays slated for Monday. A $500 gift from the Rockietley Foundation to Iberia University’s medical college is noted. Former Spanish cabinet ministers faced post rector operations constraints.
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Lo Ne Porter
Meaineron
Eldellon
Pek
Aind
Walter
Hays
Rescuers Race To Reach Sunken Submarine
Rescuers aided by divers and naval units intensified efforts to reach a British submarine sunk near a port after an explosion. Reports state 43 crew members were missing as rescuers searched the wreck and seabed for survivors while weather and sea conditions hindered operations.
Death of Shoals business leader Thomas Allbright
Thomas Allbrighty, a prominent Shoals and Martin County businessman, died Wednesday afternoon at about age 55. A native of the county, he originated the cash poultry business in Shoals and was renowned as a respected civic figure. He was the son of Thomas Allbright, Sr., who first came to the area.
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Shoals
M Allbrighti
Martin County
Body Identified Mars Speery Case In London Report
A body found in London is believed to be that of Speery, an American aviator who disappeared last month while attempting a famous flight. Police report the victim bears lash marks and is connected to prior law enforcement suspicions.
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Speery
London
Lawrepresporrs
Lane
Bagiish
Lashore
Banish Simmons and Clarke From Ku Klux Klan Declared
Fragmentary text reports a proclamation against Simmons and Clarke within a Klan context. Mentions Alianta, GD, Evans, and a sniper note with irregular names and garbled phrases. Public records or notices appear incomplete and lack clear facts or dates.
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Ty Maeperiel Wald
Alianta
Gaa
Simmons
Teuadee
Chirke
Akere
Dan
the Evans
Diel Wieard
Clarke
Three Dead in Three Days From White Mule
Indianapolis reports a third death in as many days linked to poisoned liquor. A man identified as Abe Town City, Lima, resigns as university football coach as officials confirm leadership changes.
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Indianapolis
Jan Lf
Ford
Abe
Lima
University of
Floyd County Bank Declares 1 Percent Stock Dividend
Stockholders of the Floyd Bounty bank vote to increase capital stock from 50,000 to 100,000 dollars and declare a 1 percent stock dividend. Dividend distribution awaits approval by the state bank examiner. The bank began with 25,000 dollars and was later raised to 8,000.
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Albacgy
Tage
Floyd Bounty Bank
Fbank
Floyd County
Damage fears amid typhoid epidemic in Fort Wayne
Fragmentary reports indicate an epidemic may cause extensive damage and prompt legal motions as officials prepare filings. Six weeks of contamination fears grip the East Side, with discussions of negligence linking city water to industrial systems and impacts on dozens of families.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Bom
Wayne
Veterans Bureau Reorganized to Be Ready for Work
The Veterans Bureau has been reorganized with Major H Under, named to head the board, as administrative changes take effect January 15. The shift in fee decision chiefs and potential clerical reassignment aim to free the director for policy duties amid Senate committee criticism and a six-member board setup to handle detailed planning and operations.
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United Y
Washington, States
Veter
Gener Nes
Bordax
annoiAeda
Hines
Pbs
Senate
Lost initial wave floods Brae Coast
Distant reports describe a tidal surge inundating the Brae coast. Wreckage and damaged vessels are noted as scientists warn of ongoing dangers. Multiple ships unaccounted for and several disabled craft hinder rescue efforts.
Indiana Democrats Gather for Two-Thirds Rule Debate
In Indianapolis activity centers on the two-thirds vote proposal as a presidential possibility. Samuel Halstans and allies press for abolition of a rule while opponents argue the measure would shape the nomination process. Delegates head to a Washington committee meeting to discuss the matter.
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Indianapolis
Aga
Bénater Samuel My Halstans
Veneer Plant Fire Forces Nearby Families to Flee
A fire at a veneer plant in January swept quickly through the district, endangering homes near the plant. Flames spread to several blocks, damaging roofs and packing houses as crews battled the blaze for hours. Ten people were injured, and a nearby passenger railway service was disrupted during the emergency.
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Phiesing Wenel ’ Company
Fes
Paasenger
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