Earthquake Kills Dozens as Tokyo Shakes Collapse
Cable reports from Washington say fifty people were killed in the Tokyo quake with damage centered near Odaware and Kawasaki. The three minute tremor disrupted rail and power, sparked small fires, and left Yokohama and surrounding areas reporting fatalities and injuries.
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Washington, D. C
Tokyo
Hama
Jefferson Caffery
Japan
Chigasaki
Hiroe
Tatsutaro
Mt. Tanzawa
Pakin
Ching
Jan
Jon
Fred
Yokohama
Osaka
Ura
Jerome's mother speaks as boxing tragedy unfolds
In New York on January, Frankie Jerome’s mother declines blame as boxer George Jerome dies in the ring. Taylor Jerome vows he will not return to fighting, saying he will quit the sport for good after the incident.
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Jerome
Taylor
New York
Frankie Jerome
George Jerome
Wét
Frankie
Aday
Laborites Hear King's Message in Science Lab
London reports the ceremonial opening of Parliament with King George delivering the throne speech. About 200 MPs are anticipated to push toward government formation as Ramsay MacDonald is expected to become prime minister within days.
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King
London
Great Britain
King George
Ramsay
MacDonald
Ap Bence
Sullivan Post Plans Night Raid Campaign to Enroll 300 Members
Sullivan Post No. 139 of the American Legion announces a nighttime raid campaign to enroll about 300 new members. The effort targets service veterans across locales including Indiana Illinois and California with aims tied to regional posts and legal value of services at home.
Fire Losses Reported At Frelossfor Year 1923
At Monday's council meeting a report detailed a fire year of 1923 with 104 calls, 30 via the Gamewell system and rest by telephone. Total property involved valued at 485 360 with building loss 280 750 and contents loss 204 000. Several smaller fires included a major cable store blaze. Four were false alarms and four were extinguished by automobile responders.
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Pires
Pladdd
Counciil
Reaglyad Rover
Washington
Stone Quarry Fire Damages Indiana Plant
Greencastle Ind Jan 11 fire at a Midwest plant destroyed part of a stone quarry operation. Estimated loss about 50 000 with the plant outside city limits and without water supply. Officials offered no definite cause for the blaze, though the building was described as fireproof.
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Greencastle
Ind
Midwest
Six Young Bandits Escape With Large Take
Six young bandits escaped with 26850 after holding up a Weel Side Savings Trust Company in the business district. Two customers were robbed during the robbery in St Louis Missouri on January unknown date. Police reported four bandits fled. two were scared away and two captured.
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Holt Up Seo
Rasplayes
Anit
St. Louis Munk
St Louis
Jan
FES
Satings & Trust Company
France to raise taxes by twenty percent in fiscal reform
Paris reports a sweeping program to boost finances through a 20 percent tax rise and harsh economy measures in public services as part of a broad financial adjustment. The plan seeks to realign subsidies and bonuses and tighten budget items across government departments amid economic strain.
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Paris
Inanciaj
Iursdey
Navides
City council borrows funds for Washington Street Railway purchase
The council approved an ordinance to borrow 15000 to buy Washington Street Railway property. Bond details set denomination and interest, with a public sale planned after two weeks. Projects include street paving and curb grafting on North West First, East Fifth, and other streets, with costs listed and contractors paid from bonds and certificates. A second reading was anticipated amid a quiet meeting and a looming auditorium event.
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Connell
Washington Street Railway Company
Wen
Thy
Public Service Commission of Indiziua Hag
Erdizandés
Connel
McGormick Ayo
Walnuceuwot
McCoomm
East Fifth Street
North West
Ea Neons
FT. Houlihad
L. Beard
Tevet Iuip
East Wifth Street
Reward & Cay
Jouist
L. P. Beard Company
Washington
Phebe
Henry Deitz
Mninor
Vincenhesseen
Anstey Dahlgeni
A. J. Blasinger
Globe
Tel
Bessie Brown
Pan American Freight Growth Prompts Rail Investment Debate
At the Farmers Manufacturers convention in Markham, Central Railroad president warned that freight will rise about 8 to 14 percent and passenger traffic 2 percent over the next decade. He and banker Haneck W. Seaman of Glaten Iowa urged faster inland and Pacific access via canals to reduce transportation inequality in the Middle West.
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Chicago
Pan
Markham
Tilinoils Central Railroad
Middle West
Haneck W. Seaman
Cjlaten
Iowa
Adjusted Compensation Plan Debate Broadens National Push
Indianapolis leaders and American Legion committees announced a nationwide campaign to explain how adjusted compensation costs will be funded. The effort aims to clarify vesting details and address concerns about meeting future obligations. Legon chairmen said materials will be distributed in every state to inform residents.
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Indianapolis
Ind
United States
Leother
Milon
Legion
Sheriff asks recall of state troops amid unrest
Sheriff Gal Lygan of Willameon County asks Governor Smallen to withdraw state troops stationed locally to quell disturbances tied to Ku Klux Klan activity. The move follows growing threats and renewed calls for order.
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Maplon
Gal- Lygan
Willameon County
Smallen
Wheat Growers Form Association in Indiana Meeting
A meeting of southern Indiana wheat growers is set for Tuesday January 22 at 10 am in Ving Hall Evaieylle. F C Lowden chairman of the National Wheat Growers Committee and Herman Steen author of Stean's Marketing will speak with WH Settle of the Indiana Farm Bureau also present. Davies County should send at least 110 delegates and arrangements may include auto trips with county offices handling delegation logistics.
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Indiana
Evaieylle
Tues Way
Exgayyrner
Trnols
F. C. Lowden
National Wheat Grossers Committee
Hernan Steen
Stean
Pres
WH Settle
Tidiana Farm Bureau
Indianals
Jury not yet obtained in Dollings case in Columbus
In Columbus Ohio on January 15 final efforts to obtain a jury in federal court to try William G Benham and Dwight Harrison officials of the R L Dollings company began today. Eleven voters were sworn in when the session began.
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Columbus
Ohio
Willam G. Benham
Dwight Harrison
R. L. Dallings Company
Ferdinand Bank Sues Governor in Indiana Suit
The Ferdinand State Bank of Ferdinand Indiana filed suit in Newton Circuit Court against Governor McGmy and H A Reinhart Co seeking 4600 dollars. The snippet also mentions Lapland women and a tall height anecdote about Jessy.
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Kentland
Ind
Bockmand State Bank of
Ferdinand
McGmy
H. A. Reinhart & Co
Newton
Lapland
Jessy
Indiana high school basketball seeks sectional regional finals
The Indiana High School Athletic Association announced the 1924 sectional and regional venues for the state tournament. Sections held January 29 and March, with 32 sections hosting 16 teams per region and a total of 43 centers. Regions March 7, with centers including Anderson, Greenfield, Muncie, Vincennes, and Indianapolis venues. Greene County, Washington, and Lyons noted as strong entries with Vincennes seen as a top challenger.
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Washington
Wabi
Vjnvonmes
Aus
Hans
Chad
Andi
Lyons
Nut
Bana University
Lyony
Rsaent
Greene County
Anderson
Arehuy L
Trestet
Indiana High School
Ahletic Association
Ammenia
Lndigna
Earlham Richmond
Purdue University jFaylatte
Indianapolis
Michigan
Indio
Muncie
Newcastle
North Mien TD
Portland
Pike
Riehhahville
Seveth Bend
SaipIuutre
Ehester
Peru
Pit Onty
Wali
County Teas Wenies
Indiana
Brazil
Franklin
Land City
75 Autos Burned in $100,000 Fire Morning Blaze
Fire swept a two story Lomobiledpore structure destroying 75 autos including Ford and Lincoln models. Gasoline in storage fueled the blaze which spread rapidly through the building, threatening adjacent units before fire crews gained control. The Princeton Department Zik reports flames confined to the blaze site with extensive damage and two stories of the structure fatally affected.
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Ford
Princeton
Democrats Meet in City to Pick Convention Site
A Democratic committee in Washington, D.C. met to choose a convention city and discuss party finances. Officials reviewed estimates on preventing a 460,000 deficit and debated guarantees from New York, Chicago, St. Louis, and San Francisco for coverage of expenses.
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Washington
Sgn
Tha
Thoosa
Trang
New York
Chicago
St. Louisi
San Francot
Deths Veaneigay Lee Frquels St Legg dies at home
Veaneigay Lee Frquels St Legg died early June at the home of his nephew J. E. Wright on Dewey Avenue after a long illness. He was a longtime resident in the county, survived by one sister and a brother, and was active in local fraternal groups. Funeral services were held at the First Christian Church followed by burial in Fairview Cemetery with military honors.
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Rawford Lee
Joh
Kee
Cartie
Suneral Bervices Bef Be Held There At Ty A
Bryzan
Hroadghay
Masons
Knight Templars
Jon
Asa
Howe
Cristian Churth
Fairview Cemetery
Legion
Onora
Fra Kapps
Buster
Mra
Willags
G. Jones
Drs
Boyd
Funk
Stewart
Ram ‘Sey
Heldrary
Prather
Pu Me
Certified Seed Doubles Yield Report
In the report on seed yields the figures show a range from 75 to 90 bushels per unit with an average increase around 45 units. The text is garbled but indicates measurement of seed performance across trials and mentions certified seed and doubles.
Jasper College Boys Rough Play Report
A fragmented summary reports Jasper High boys game action with rough play and hard tackling, describing a comeback effort and defensive pushes. Names and details are garbled, but the piece notes a late surge and a close score as the team battled their opponents.
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Odaware
Keduso
Aviation Bureau
Kawasaki
Takide
United Press
Ah Gsaka du Sot
Sweden
Hie
Biryhleth
Thael
Alien Syston
Espa
France
Java
Mul Street
Auwer
Gual
Walmck Shrout
Jens
A . Presinet
Ninois
Sowie Rivered
Wheat Growers
Dollings
Ferdinand Bank
Baker I
JTY
B. C. Jones
Pheodare
Gmipatty
Byron Tandy Motor Company
Jof Princeton
Nan Place
Deths
Wil
Jasper College Boys
Catholi
Jasp Jasper High Ansider
Buard
Gedre Krenp
Eholia
Gal
Vancentiaa
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