Senator Edwards Accused of $3800 Whisky Bribe
In Jersey City on January 20, Senator Edward Edwards faced allegations he received $3800 for delivering one hundred cases of Scotch whisky. Treasury agent Lionel Wilson testified Edwards headed the bootlegging ring and arranged a whiskey deal with bootlegger William Griffin. The case centers on Edwards and ten Weehawken policemen and two civilians amid defense objections.
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Jersey City
M. J
Edward
Edwards
New Jersey
Weehawken
Lidnél Wilson
Treasury Department
Wal- Bon
Fox drive planned in Steele township Saturday
The southeastern corner of Steele township hosts a second fox drive this Saturday starting at 9 15 after a lunar eclipse. Captains remain the same with two added per line. Jones farm near Eli Petty home hosts the roundup with lunches by the Hainville Parent-Teacher Association. Proceeds go to charity and L Hildreth operates as general manager. info via Preshleys or the Plainville pool hall.
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Steele Township
Il Ig
Norning
Parent-Teacher Association of
Hainville
Jones Farm
Eli Petty
Re. L. Hildreth
Preshley
Plainville
Washington Businessmen to Charter Train for Vincennes Game
Washington Business Men's Association votes strong support for high school basketball and plans a chartered special train to Vincennes for the Washington Vincennes game on February 6. They seek 260 travelers, with 400–500 seats requested by the high school principal and city officials unsure of exact seating. Officials also organize election officers and directors, discuss monthly Community Sales, and plan a banquet for business and professional members, date to be set by new officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
Washington Business Men's Association
Business’ Men's Association
Vincennes
A. C. Fulkerson
Vncennes
Washington
Uae
Robert Beder
O. ¢. Frey
L. B. Boston
F. B. Fornwald
Rolla ,Gines
N. W. Beitman
GC. A. Kidwell
H. K.cox
F. H. Gross
Proposes Superior Court for Knox County
Indhlinapolis Jan 22. Bills introduced in both house and senate create a Knox county superior court. Representative Willis and Senator Easton backed the measure to establish the new court and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indhlinapolis
House
Senate
Willis
Easton
Knox County
Woman's club plans home care demonstration and poultry program
The upcoming woman’s program features a home care demonstration showing proper sick room care with an all natural hair patient, including hair care and bed making. A 100 plus item display covers cooking, ice cream making in a vacuum freezer, and sick room dishes. The event runs 10 45 to 12 and includes a later talk Lightening the burden of the lame Maker at the church. Poultry demos at the Grand opera house follow with Miss Anette Beatle from Purdue leading the sessions. Beadle is noted for county club teaching.
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Wugh. Lett
Jine
Sre
Purdee
Christian Church
Beadlel
Worthington
Washington hosts short course sees record turnout
In Washington this morning the three day short course opened with enthusiasm and attendance far surpassing expectations. Purdue specialists demonstrated poultry feeding and dairying, while Miss Eleanor Aikman spoke on intelligent shopping. An evening program at the Methodist church features performances from local students. The Mercure de France notes the paper operates by personal interview or mail.
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Washington
Ely
Vance Hardwear Company
Sean
Purdue
Grand Pera
Gannon
Aeun
Ouse
Vance
Methodist Church
Washington High School Orchestra
Eleanor Aikman
Ruth Aikman
Wilma Allen
Court Hayes
Haskell
Eleanor Aikimiin
Aiartet
William H. Bacon
Rebavis
Bert Reed
Junior Potts
Blilie Krupp
J. W. Fetting
Night driving dangers slow speeds on wet streets
Several workers with cars found corners required slow speeds as wet conditions caused skid risks. One driver, J of Killion, smushed a front wheel turning from Meridian onto Hirned Avenue. a Ford lost a right rear wheel after skidding into the curb near Harned Avenue. Louis Foy’s car also skidded into the curb trying to stop after a corner turn.
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Killion
South Meridian Street
Hirned Avenue
Me Idian
Louis Foy
Harned Avenue
Foy
Ferguson sworn in first female Texas governor in history
The ceremony in Austin marked Nellie Taylor Ross as the first woman to serve as Texas governor with Chief Justice M Cureton administering the oath. Ma Ferguson took office during a joint session as the new governor, followed by Dallas native Bery Miller sworn in as lieutenant governor.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Nanan
House
M. Cureton
State Supreme Court
Senate
Frguson
Inaugural Ball Brings Texas Visitors and Dance Debate
In Austin on January 2 a large inaugural ball drew hundreds of visitors. The first lady declined to dance, citing not learning the art yet enjoying watching others. Despite opposition to dancing, the night featured concerts and multiple bands with dancing across senate, house, and hotel ballrooms.
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Austin
Texas
Tess
Capitol
Abrona
Daviess County Plans Junior Legislature Assembly
Daviess county schools prepare to elect a junior legislature delegate system under state guidelines. The plan calls for a replica of the state general assembly in Indianapolis from March 23 to 28, with delegates chosen by county boards and high schools.
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Peana
General Assembly
Daviess
H. N. Sherwood
Public Instruction
JF. Gimey
State General Assembly
Ihfianapolis
iGiley
Daviess County
Khox
Sherwood
Ity
Las
Junator
House of Representatives
Senate
Board of Elections
Indianapoli
Gilley
Ulyte
Indiana
State of
Indiane
State Department
State lawmakers voice mixed views on legislative reference bill
Readable fragments show legislators expressing pleasure and concern about a bill related to the legislative reference, with mentions of a junior body and ongoing debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Ry
Cain
Junior Bedy
Crusade Against Pour Booze Gets Under Way
Chicago health authorities launched a vigorous campaign against bootleg liquor after three fatalities raised the city’s toll to fourteen since January 11. Dr Herman Henderson, commissioner of health, issued warnings that poison deaths lurk in every bottle from bootleggers.
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Chicago
Lausad
Olson Mquor
Hermanndéson
Lommissioner
Wardens Move to Return Chapman Robber to Prison
An attempted plan to transport Gerald Chapman a noted robber back to prison faced delays as authorities prepared for the move. Warden staff aimed to secure the transfer from a facility referenced as Chapman’s locale and manage a likely confrontation with escaped or resistant parties.
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Thdianapolly
Ima Ba Fea
Rk Heft
Gerald ‘Ghapman
Bone
United
Staeg
Prin Athrts
Ghapmba
Jon
Macitte Poleman
Fugitives Open Fire as Police Carriers Pursue in County
The report describes two suspects fleeing in a county surveyor’s car after an escape, firing pistols at pursuing officers and at a nearby station, with at least one miss and officers attempting arrest during transit. Names and locations are partially obscured in the text.
Father Held For Murder Of His Son In Milwaukee
Milwaukee authorities hold a father on murder charges after a days long investigation into the death of Roy D son of a wealthy estate valued at about $45 000 The autopsy showed phosphorus poisoning as the cause of death and the motive appeared tied to the family fortune The case centers on Roy the heir and his mother as the estate owner authoritiessaid
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wise
Fea
Hofihld
Eddy
Fils
Roy
Lorenzia Rive Aboard Antilla In New Orleans Scene
Dr Lorenzia Rive, president of the Wisconsin board of control, was arrested in Mexico and later released on demand. He arrived in New Orleans today aboard the steamer Antilla, according to local reports.
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New Orléans
Lal
Wisconsin Board of Con Rol
Mexico
Antilla
Fragmentary note on fording pledge and factional support
A garbled transcription mentions a proposed measure connected to a foundation and factions within a group. It references factions named Benson and Bossertizactl and hints at disagreements within an organization, with unclear context and contested leadership.
Choir to Perform in Grand Theater Washington Concert
Members of a familiar choir scheduled to appear at the Grand Theater on Wednesday in Indiana will arrive in Washington at 7 30 Wednesday morning. Knights of Columbus plans and a Chicago orchestra are involved with a special concert tied to the event.
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Indiana
Washington
Natt Kraemer
Knights of Calumhus
Stners
Bull
Chicago
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ATER
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Hassoa Bal
Sweet Home
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Wardens
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Indtaayotis
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