President Coolidge Embarks for Havana Conference
President Coolidge aboard the special train reached Jacksonville at dawn for the Havana Pan-American Conference. He started with a breakfast of Florida strawberries and bacon before meeting American delegates and Latin American participants. In Washington, the Senate received a request for 475000 dollars for extra air navigation facilities for the coming year.
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Coolidge
Jacksonvil
Pia
Havana
Florida
Washington
Dan
Senate
Coolidge Heads to Key West Through Smyrna Band Welcome
In Smyrna Florida a band and group of school children greeted President Coolidge as the friendship saga carrying the chief executive passed through town shortly before 11 am en route to Key West today.
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Smyrna
Fla
Coolidge
Key West
Chrysler team falls to Edwardsport 47 to 37
Edwardsport defeated the Chryslers 47 to 37 in a ward game played last night. The up county boys led throughout the contest as the Chrysler squad struggled to close the gap.
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Chryslers
Edwardsport
Wardsport
Wage Dispute Hearing Set for January 20
Chicago January 14 wage dispute to be heard January 20 before federal Judge George A. ter. The case concerns wage increases granted by the arbitration board in Denver emb 17. The award approved raises of 30 cents per day for road service and 45 cents per day for yard service.
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Chicago
Brotherhood
George A
Ter
Denver
Rockefeller Aid Planned for Calumet District
Indianapolis report says the Rockefeller Foundation will provide financial help to Calumet region to construct wage disposal plants. Dr. Wm. F. King, state commissioner, and Dr. Farrell, head of the foundation health division, discussed the plan at a conference.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Calumet
Rocke- Leen ‘Foundation
Wm. F. King
Stat
Farrell
Foundation
Vance Funeral to Be Held Sunday
Funeral services for John M. Vance will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Methodist church. Rev. Martin in charge. The Odd Fellows will participate in the full ceremonial services.
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John M. Vance
Methodist Church
Martin
Odd Fellows
Manhunt Spreads in South California for Audrey Clark Attacker
A statewide search intensifies for the kidnapper and assailant who abducted 11 year old Audrey Clark in southern California. Police describe a slovenly man involved in the late yesterday attack and disappearance, prompting renewed public alerts.
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South
California
Edward Hickman
Aspoeses
Audrey Clark
Mrs. Ben Ritter Sent Home From Hospital
Mrs. Ben Ritter was discharged from the hospital and sent to the home of John Ritter in South Wash. Afternoon report notes the move was orderly with Mrs. Ritter resting comfortably at her relative’s residence.
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Mrs. Ben Ritter
Ben Ritter
John Ritter
Spring comes as snake is killed near the spring
In a nearby area residents report an unusually large snake killed this morning near a spring like avenue. The incident highlights warm early season conditions that have brought snakes and other wildlife to the area. Authorities say the event underscores signs of spring in the locality.
Marine plane on last leg sighted near Cozumel Island
Boston report says a Marine Corps plane on a nonstop flight from Miami to Managua was sighted at 11:20 today over Cozumel Island off Teatan coast. Tropical Radio reports received indicate the sighting by a station in the area.
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Boston
Mass
Marine Corps
Miami
Fla
Managua
Nicaragua
Cozumel Island
Tropical” Dio Company
Plane to fly 1100 miles to Managua in ten hours
A Mac rine corps plane departed Miami at 6 30 a m for a nonstop flight to Managua Nicaragua. Major L M Bourte, commander of the tri motored Fokker, aims to cover about 1100 miles in ten hours. The monoplane will be used in marine activities against rebel general Sandiho.
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Miami
Fla
Macrine Corps
Managua
Nicaragua
L. M. Bourte
Fokker
Nic
Sandiho
Fpating
Washington, D.C
Marine
Inc Nickens
J. F. Plachta
Louis Bourne, Jr
Solin
Belcher
Sanidino
Ex-Judge Yaple Sentenced After Guilty Plea
Former Lassen County Superior Court judge Yaple, 51, was arrested on a charge of embezzlement after a farmer Charles Grosvenor accused him of taking 3500 dollars. Yaple pleaded guilty within thirty minutes and received a two to fourteen year sentence, then was taken to prison.
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Yaple
Nes County Superior Court
Charled W. Grosvenor
Grosvenor
Spl Wood
Radio licenses May stand to March 1
Acting chairman E C Sykes told the federal radio commission that current licenses and allocations should stand until March 1. Transfers and allocations planned for tomorrow are delayed due to Senate delays causing a lack of quorum among three of the four commissioners.
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Washington
Panese E. C. Sykes
Federal Radio Commission
Sykes
Senate
Navy recounts futile salvage of S-4 crew at board
Rear Admiral Frank H. Brumby testified before the naval board in Boston, describing the navy’s heroic but futile efforts to rescue the crew of the sunken submarine S-4. He said he assumes responsibility for salvage actions and to recover the men.
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Boston
Mags
Navy
Naval Board of
Aaa
Admirl Frank H. Brumby
Brumby
Epsom Beats Montgomery 28 to 21 in Tight Tilt
The Epsom Independents defeated Montgomery on Montgomery’s floor 28 to 21. In a preliminary game, the Epsom squad beat St. Marys Independents 66 to 22. Washington Bluebirds defeated another dependent team from Epsom.
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Epsom High
Montgomery
Epsom Independents
St. Mary’s
Washington Bluebirds
Epsom
Hospital to Home Transfer for Frank Billings
Frank Billings was discharged from Daviess county hospital to the home of Ralph Godwin on East Van Trees Street this morning in the Gil ambulance.
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Frank Billings
Daviess County Hospital
Ralph Godwin
van Trees Street
Gil
Jackson Trial Fee Agreement Reached in Indiana Case
Indianapolis January 1 state counsel and Gov Ed Jackson along with two ex defendants agreed to proceed at 9 30 a m Tuesday in the Jackson conspiracy case. Judge Charles M McCabe and Judge James A Collins preside as the group outlines the plan for the trial involving Warren McCray and former governor aides.
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Indianapolis
Edackson
Steed
Tiat
Jackson
Cial
Charles M. McCabe
James A. Collins
Py Partie
Robert J.mars
andeorge V._ Coffin
Cader
Warren McCray
Hunts Fox but Animal Gets in Car and Waits
In Middletown Connecticut Joseph Barnett on West Mountain parked his car near woods and started to hunt a fox. The fox approached, but instead of fleeing, it hopped into the front seat and sat there, calmly waiting as Barnett watched. The remarkable scene drew attention from locals.
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Fox
Animal
Middletown
Conn
Joseph Barnett
Westmountain
Construction for Patl University Second Semester Opening
The project is nearing readiness for the second semester opening next Monday. Superintendent agent Ken Haskins announced that addition aligns with the senior building. Basement and first floor house rooms, study, recitation, and rest rooms, with telecommunication rooms on sale sites.
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Superiite
Modi Ken
Haskins
Friday Unlucky for Local Young Cook
A fragment reports a Friday misfortune for a local young man or woman in Washington, noting a short time after a meal that an incident occurred involving a note and meat being involved. The text is garbled but suggests a domestic mishap or accident tied to food and a personal encounter. Names, dates, and precise details are unreadable.
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Washington
West” End
West End Truck Responds to Call
An incident near West End drew a response from the fire department this afternoon. Details remain limited as crews secured the area and investigated the scene.
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West End
Ir Department
Motorcycle Rider Killed in Collision
A motorcycle rider identified as 39 year old Brbell died from injuries after a collision on a city street. Police and emergency crews responded to the Thursday incident and are investigating the crash factors.
FLIERS NEAR ENDURANCE FLIGHT RECORD BREAKING
Clarence Chamberlin and Roger Williams pursued a world sustained flight record from Mitchell Field. After about 45 hours in the air the Bellanca continued over Long Island despite fuel issues and impaired flying students aboard as the attempt stretched toward 50 hours.
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Mitchell Field
Clarence Chamberlin
Ro¢ger Williams
Takite
Mitchell Ges
Roger Williams
Bellanca
Long Island
Martin County Men Sentenced In Liquor Case
Jesse Bledsoe of Loggootee and Roy Gerkin of Natchez received jail terms of 1 and 60 days respectively after federal agents raided their homes on state road 50 near Loggootee Shoals. William Melvin of Shoals faced trial date continued. Harvey Brothers arrested with others, but not arraigned. Sentences to be served in Evansville.
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Loggootee
Jesse Bledsoe
Loggootee and
Shoals
Roy Gerkin
Natchez
Robert Baltzell
William Melvin
Liberty
Bledsoe
Gerkin
Evansville
Harve Brothers
Rebels, Federals clash in Jalisco with heavy casualties
In Jalisco a vigorous engagement between rebel troops and federal forces on Thursday produced numerous casualties. The battle lasted nearly two hours with rebels initiating the attack then retreating as government troops pursued. rebels escaped.
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Mexico
Ity
Jalisco
el Universal
Sunday Services at St John?s Episcopal Church
Sunday services at St. John’s Episcopal Church will be held in the afternoon at 4 o’clock. Rev. Mr. Whittle of Vincennes will be in charge. The public is invited to attend.
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St. John’s Episcopal ‘Church
Whittle
Vincennes
Allan McCafferty Undergoes Major Operation Today
Mre Allan McCafferty was submitted to a major operation at Daviess County Hospital today.
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Allan McCafferty
Daviess County Hospital
District Meeting Opens With Rev Benbo Speaker
The district meeting opened last night at the Tep Methodist church. Benbo of Bridge Til was the speaker. Today’s schedule includes prayer from 8 to 4, with preachment by Rev E G Chy er at 2. Rev J T Myers, district superintendent, will address the youths on The Acid Test of Life. All young people are invited.
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Benbo
Bridge, Til
District Guard
E. G. Chyer
J. T. Myers
Rare Relics Found in Petersburg Pioneers Exhibition
In Petersburg Indiana Thomas W Grubb unearthed a half gill powder gourd with a flax stop inscribed 172 and a 25 bore hand made rifle four foot barrel long. The gun, a gift from gun smith David Schultz to Valentine Grubb, ties to early Indiana homestead claims in Pike County Vincennes. Both items to be shown at Vincennes George Heech Exhibition in 1929.
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Petersburg
Ind
Thomas W. Grubb
David Grubb
Valentine Grubb
David Schultz
Grubb
South Carolina
Indiana
Pike County
Vincennes, Inn
Schultz
Vincenneis
George Eechi
United States
Indiana roads in bad shape prompt detours and slow driving
Indiana highway officials warn that recent thaws have damaged surface roads and prompted load restrictions. Maintenance crews are dragging roads to keep them smooth for the next freeze. Detours opened on several routes near Ft Wayne, Columbus, Knox, Hamlet, Etna Green, Lebanon, Evansville, and Newburg. Traffic should slow on Rd 37 near Grantsburg where earth slides partially fill the roadway.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Sona Ad
Ft. Wayne
Columbus
Knox
Etna Green
Lebanon
Evansville
Newburg
Rantsburg
Sharkey Heeney Fight Ends In Draw At Garden
New York January 14. Tom Heeney and Jack Sharkey met at Madison Square Garden for a twelve round heavyweight bout drawing before about 17 000 fans. Both men pressed for the gold title but could not be separated by the final bell.
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New York
Tom Heeney
Jack
Sharkey
Ney
Madison Square Garden
Indiana colleges glimpse bloomers edict contrasts in era
Indianapolis dispatch recounts 19th century campus rules as examples of strict dress and conduct bans. It cites Indiana Asbury College, DePauw, Whitewater, Spiceland, and Mt Holyoke, noting prohibitions on attire, dancing, gaming, and male visitors, with Mt Holyoke detailing stern daily duties and education requirements.
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Indiana Asbury Bulletin
DePauw College
Whitewater Presbyterial Academy
Spiceland Academy
Indiana
Mt. Holyoke
Atlantic Monthly
Fearful manhunt for Dorothy assault suspect in Wisconsin episode
Flint Michigan January 14 report says investigators view escape as due to extraordinary resource and intelligence. Traffic patrols swept highways for a stooped fur‑hatted man driving a dilapidated sedan. Suspects numbered fifty or sixty, then released. Dorothy Schneider, 13, described as bashful spectator in an incident that drew broad police and public interest.
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Flint
Mich
Archie Bacon
Dorothy
Wisconsin
East Tiyas
Sheri Green
Funeral services for F. Buchanan set for Monday afternoon
Funeral services for F. Buchanan will be held Monday at 2 o'clock in the afternoon at the residence 209 Northeast Level street with burial in Oak Grove cemetery.
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F. & Buchanan
Dence
Elevel Street
Oak Grove Cemetery
Award Winners in Contest Opening Notes
Indianapolis report lists prize ringers and winners in the American Legion membership renewal contest. Adjuta John H. Kliner of the Indiana department announced results in January 1914.
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Indianapolis
Leion
John H. Kliner
Indidoa Department
Woman Convicted of Manslaughter in Man Slaying
Indianapolis Jan 14 Mrs Ode McQuaid convicted of manslaughter by a jury in the slaying of John Fret during a March quarrel. The verdict follows a heated case as McQuaid faced the charge of murdering the man in a domestic dispute.
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Indianapolis
Ode McQuaid
John Fret
Washington in tow for a naval building project
Washington reports a naval building program underway with the Goolidge leading construction efforts. Details indicate a focus on shipyard expansion and new vessel development, signaling heightened defense readiness amid unspecified funding and timelines.
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Washington
Naval
Green Mound mine employee arraigned on reports charge
Roy Gilliatt, an employee at the Green Mound coal mine, was arraigned today on charges of failure to file tonnage and other reports essential to the annual report for state inspector Thomas Gillespie. He pleaded not guilty, claiming he is not the bookkeeper and not responsible for the reports.
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Roy Gilliatt
Green Mound
Thomas Gillespie
Gilliatt
Wade Family Visit Mentioned in Local Note
A brief society item notes Mrs. R. F. Wade and her son Walter traveled to M, Illinois, this afternoon to visit Mrs. Wade's sister, Mrs. L. B. Johnson.
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R. F. Wade
Walter
M, Ill
Watson rejects control of Indiana Republicans
Indianapolis Jan 14 Senator James B Watson said he does not want to boss Indiana Republicans amid attacks on his leadership. He criticized the governor as under indictment and asserted the state chairman and national committeeman are out of office while the junior senator seeks re election. He added that someone had to take a hand and that it was his duty.
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Indianapolis
James B. Watson
Indiana
New Cold Wave Forecast for Middle West
Chicago reports a new cold wave promised for the middle west with temperatures falling from 50 degrees above freezing at 11 am to ten below zero by Monday. District forecaster Charles Donnell noted January warmth sets a record since 1890.
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Chicago
Middle West
Charles Donnell
Donnell
Escaped Prisoner Taken in Detroit Arrest
An escaped prisoner from Indiana state farm, aged 28, who fled last August, was captured in Detroit Morrison police said. He had served 16 months of a 10 year robbery sentence.
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Detroit
Rison
Seto Ate
Indiana
Morrison
Purdue Armory Damaged by Fire at Lafayette
Fire at Purdue University armory in Lafayette Indiana causes extensive damage. The incident closes the building and disrupts campus operations as investigators assess the scene. No injuries reported, blaze under investigation and authorities urge caution around the affected facility.
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Purdue
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