Three Big Ohs in Philadelphia Crime Drive
Philadelphia plans a 48 hour second drive against crime as public safety director Butter-Tweeter leads raids clamping down on saloons rooms and vice dens while underworld figures vanish. New York police faces charges against inspectors and deputies as Kansas City reports a major crime wave with gangsters bank messengers and bootleggers active.
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Philadelphia
New York
Kanes City
Kani
Wolor
Kansas City
Benk Mesgers
Negro Baridite
Boy Injured by Window Blind Stick Incident
Five year old Bry ald Evans, son of Mr and Mrs Claude Evans, was playing Friday afternoon when he ran with a fall of a window blind stick in his mouth. He tripped and fell, forcing the stick down his throat, causing a large laceration. He was rushed to a local physician for treatment and is expected to recover.
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Monroe City
Ind
Claude Evans
Protest Pe Chinese Govern
In Pékin on January 14 American Minister Schmidtman presented the strongest demands yet to the Chinese government over the attack on the American mission. Missionary Bernhard Hoff died from wounds, while Mrs Kilken remains missing alongside other abducted missionaries. The U.S. State Department seeks guidance on next steps. A reward of 10,600 dollars was offered for Mrs Kilken’s rescue.
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Pékin
China
S¢humnan
Bernhard Hoff
State Department
Wash
Ington
Jultah
Killen
Hom
Hig
Ware
Puresens on Condt ons as Farmer Finds Then Chicago
Chicago January 14 President Coolidge told the Farmers Manufacturers convention that prosperity depends on restoring agriculture. He warned that without broad farm strength no national prosperity. Delegates exceed 700 from across the country. Congressman L. J. Dickinson urged support for wheat export controls and tariff protection to stabilize prices and finance farm relief locally.
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Chicago
United States
Coolidge
Farmer‘Manufacturera
Goolidge
Tinats Manufacturers’ Association
L. J. Dickinson
Algona
Iowa
Dickingon
Éreasa
Wallace
Panic drives franc to record low on Paris market
The French franc plunged to 22.5 per dollar amid panic conditions on January 14 as confidence faltered in French business and securities. Government moves to halt the decline include prosecutions of foreign speculators and urgent efforts by bankers to stabilize markets.
Train Hits Car at Vincennes Injures Ralph Smith
Ralph Smith of Carliale Indiana is hospitalized at Good Samaritan with severe injuries after a B and O train number 230 struck his car at the Lakewood crossing near Vincennes around 3 AM Sunday. His companion Miss Flossie Watson escaped unharmed and says she is a cousin of Smith.
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Gar
Bat Worman
Bincapes Injuries
Vincennes
Ind,Inc
Ralph Smith
Carliale
Ind
Good Samaritan Hospital
Wreckare
Lakewood Crossing
Flossie Watson
Smith
Dr Bryan laid to rest on wedding anniversary
Dr Bryan, aged 43, of Vincennes, died from an accidental gun discharge while cleaning a hunting shotgun after a basketball game. He was buried on his wedding anniversary at 2:40 PM with Masons aiding the service. Survived by widow, daughter Helen, sister, and parents, with active roles in local civic and Indian association groups.
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Charles 8 Bryan
Vincennes
H. H. Bryan
Washington
Serviren
Broadway Street
Winnes
Masons
Severs
Hrgan
Samar Ritan
Attar
Bryand
Theindennea
Fréd Bryan
Chicago
Homer
Ind
Bryan
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Sélect Mates Societies
Oft
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Assoc!tion
Canary Delivers Sunday Address On Second Law Of Nature
Prof P H Canary of Mainville addresses a Washington audience on the Second Law of Nature, urging preservation of moral spiritual and physical strength. The sermon drew praise as the service at the Christian church featured congregational singing led by W B Dillard with Mrs H Tf Befry at the organ. Ed Danbury pleads not guilty to a statutory charge in Mayor McCarty's court. a hotel raid leaves Danbury jailed and Mrs Klutz released on recognizance.
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Washington
Canary
Mainville
Nalure
Wiu B. Dillard
H. Tf. Befry
Christian Church
Tor Er Hopewell
Ed Danpery
McCarty
Danbury
Hite Kluz
Meridian Hotel
Mrs. Klutz
Dinbury
Rev Eubanks Taken Sudden Illness Forces Service Cancellations
Rev Eubanks was taken suddenly ill causing cancellation of Sunday evening services at St John’s Episcopal Church. Bishop J M Pratt and others interrupted plans to travel from Indianapolis to Princeton for morning services and had to return to Evansville, delaying a Washington trip. Conditions of Rev Eubanks were said to be improving.
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St. John's
Episcopal Church
J. M. Pratt
Ces
Indianapolis
E. Eubanks
Frances
Fy Eubanks
Princeton
Eubanks
Wey
Evansville
Washington
Feud over Judge Hutchinson spreads amid Elks raid
Breall Indiana January reports alleging misconduct by Judge Hutchinson trigger grand jury action. Brazil officials and Major Layne faced rumors after a December Elks Club raid on a boker game. Hutchinson defended himself, calling for a full grand jury investigation into the raid and related official acts. The episode prompted claims of political retaliation by Mayor Layne and safety department officials. Charles Hull died in Elgin after illness.
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Breall
Ind
T. W. Hatchison
Clay County Credit Court
Lake
Brazil
Ch County Grand Jury
Utehinon
Jhry
Haal Haun
Hutchison
Elks
Jwaa
Oftyn
Vaunty
James Q. Layne
Béperese
Layne
Anl
Pheir
Tina Sina
Judige Hulebisanvats
Juflie Hilchison
Tanger
Jude Hutchinson
Fomeelf
Will Pear
Are
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Lane P
Sted Heratd
Ase
Hoope
Shdge Hutch i Andia
Hity Council
Family of six lose four lives in auto wreck
Vincennes Indiana reports a tragic crash when a family of six traveling in an Overland touring car was struck by a northbound passenger train near Emison. Claude Whittenmeyer 34 and Lula Whittemeyer 22 with children Helen 20 Mary 15 Charita 9 and infant David months died. The crash occurred as the car tried to cross the track in a fifteen minute delay pursuit. passengers were thrown clear as debris scattered along the right of way. A-town bystander and others narrowly escaped injury amid damaged semaphore tower and station window. The Whittemeyers had adopted a Walker orphan who survived. The family traveled from Edison toward Brugeville to a foster home.
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Ind
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Eimison
Tehorites
Here
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Furmer Ivlingsn
Eminon
Lula Vanmetestenmeyer
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Whittenmeyer
EL M. Karnes
Emison
Bingham
Willa Welfe
Rae 8
Ale
Maickett
Brecauae
Junta Walker
Stra
Without Home
Talat
Jones Held in Bloomfield in Wright Murder Case
Jones remains in Bloomfield jail while Knox County prepares for trial on murder charges in the slaying of Chia M. Wright at Edwardsport. He was moved from Edwardsport to Greene County for venue. Prosecutors expect a high-interest case with testimony from Knox County residents and witnesses subpoenaed.
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Vincennes
Jain
Gheriti
Roy Chambers
Cesury
Sey Smith
William Jones
Ef Neil
Inter
Great Degra
Omar
Chia M. Wright
Edwardsport
Braam
Munner
Greene County
Jones
Edwardspore
Armstrong
Young
Kimmell
Frit ‘Artson
Edwardsport Bank
Jonesi
Ted Artatrous
Knox County
Sanders not to seek re election in surprise move
Washington today rep Sanders announced he would not seek another term in Congress. He said he plans to return to the practice of law and pursue other interests, ending speculation about a bid for re election.
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Rep
Sanders
Washington
Everett
Haute
Efs
British Miners Vote to End Wage Contract
London Jan 14 British miners overwhelmingly voted to end the existing wage agreement. Immediate consequences on ownership, strikes in imperial industry appear likely, with potential action in railways and shops.
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London
Coath
Lancashire
Enness
Atrikhs
Crevist on Nameik to Succeed as National Adjutant
Indianapolis report says the national executive committee of the American Legion confirmed the appointment of Russell G. Crevist on Nameik of Marion Indiana as national adjutant. Crevist on Nameik was named by John R. Quinn national commander.
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Indianapolis
American Legion Today
Russell G. Fpreviston
Marion
Creviston
John R. Quinn
I Io
Farmers Rally To Support Federation In County Meeting
Farmers in Washington County gather for a county meeting to back the federation and discuss co operative efforts. Speakers from local towns outline aims to unite growers, boost markets, and improve pricing in the upcoming season.
Autore Lincoln Kinship Fragment Reveals Odd Tale
A garbled OCR fragment mentions J Lincoln Autore III and an eccentric kinman, with references to Ned and Byri ammned id, Shoup aham Lincoln, and unclear accusations. The text is incomplete and difficult to interpret, offering only scattered names and phrases without clear events or dates.
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Autore
J. Lincoln
K Ned
Byri
Lincoln
Peter
Dollings Officials on Trial Again in Columbus
Fragmented notice from Columbus Ohio reports officials including Sam 14 whildum Benham and Hyjeht Harrisba recident and vid President of the L Pollings. ca on trial or frial status, unclear due to OCR errors.
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Dollings
FRIAL
Columbus
Sam
Benham
Tiarrisba
T L. Pollings. Ca
Woman Struck by Auto Bus in Newcastle
A woman was hit by an auto bus in Newcastle today as witnesses described the scene. Police and medical responders attended the incident. details on injuries or identities were not immediately released.
Tragedy Ties to Poorly Known New York Boxer Death
In New York on January 14 the body of Frankie Jerome a white youth weight boxer was removed to the widow’s home. The young suspect Bud Thylot from Terre Haute Indiana who recently wed is in the Bla class of New York and may be held to answer for the death. The apartment scene shows the youth sleeping peacefully as investigators search for facts.
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New York
Frankie Jerome
Youngstexi
Uis
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