US Recognition Of Russia Edges Closer
Washington notes that a Japanese Russian treaty signed in Pekin isolates the United States as the sole major power not recognizing the Soviet government. Japan gains oil and coal concessions, aiding preparations for potential Pacific conflict. President Coolidge may appoint a commission to negotiate with Moscow next summer.
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Russia
Pekin
United States
Japan
Pacific
Coolidge
Moscow
Berlin
Bar
China
Far East
Ward Slated for Elliott's Post in Indiana Politics
A Republican state chairman indicates Ward is slated for Elliott's post in Indiana. Reports also say Thomas Slick of South Bend may be named as the second Indiana district judge under the Hickey bill.
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Miami County
Iti
Thomas Slick
South Bend
Indiana
Hickey
George Gallagher Dies in Cincinnati at 76
Former Washington citizen George Gallagher died today in Cincinnati at age 76 due to general debility. James Mattingly, a shop operator above Van Trees drug store, received word of his death and informed local residents. Gallagher, born and raised in Washington, moved to Cincinnati thirty years ago and had lived there since, having married Fannie Sage about fifteen years ago.
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Washington
Cincinnati
James Mattingly
Taltor
van- Trees
George Gallagher
Sinc
Fannie Sage
Mr. Gallagher
Tax Smokers to Pay Education Costs in Texas
Governor Ma Ferguson proposes a new tax on cigars and cigarettes to fund public school education. She vows to press the measure despite opposition and to enforce the law, aiming to keep the state dry as part of her education funding plan.
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Austin
Tex
Ma" Ferguson
Texas
Wagon destroyed by train injures farmer in Columbus
Columbus Ind Jan 22 Edward Clark 60 a farmer escaped with slight injuries after a farm wagon he drove was demolished by a passenger train. Clark was hurled about fifty feet but only lightly hurt.
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Columbus Ind
Edward Clark
Farmer
Braiggs
Clark
Wisconsin Board Announces Regent Selection
A Wisconsin board announces the selection of a resident for a university regent position. The notice references legal procedures and the governor's role in confirming the appointment.
Eclipse Warnings Prompt Local Preparations in Two Cities
In Marshall Michigan Mayor Ed Greenfield urges farmers to light chicken houses during the eclipse to keep hens in nests and directs city engineers to light streets if darkness falls. In Chicago officials order lights on citywide to reduce crime and traffic risks during the solar eclipse.
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Marshall
Mich
Ed Greenfield
Chicago
Smoky Glasses and Eclipse Prep Amid Cloudy Forecast
Residents in Washington and surrounding areas gather improvised viewing lenses from broken glass and old tele scopes to watch the sun’s shadow. Forecasters warn a cloudy sky may reduce views, with peak eclipse near 8:10 a.m. local time and totality below 100 percent in the region.
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Washington
Theortheastern
United States
Washington, D. C
Probe on Immorality at City Dances Sparks Cleanup
Chicago city council opens inquiry into alleged immorality and drunkenness by high school youths at public dances. Alderman Adam Kiewitz led a tour of twenty halls finding many teens dancing in an immoral manner with liquor present.
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Chicago
Adam Kiewitz
Mysterious nurse tied to McClintock case emerges
A nurse Estelle Gehling enters the McClintock death case as evidence. Letters to Gehling from William Shepherd, guardian of William McClintock, indicate a friendship and will be introduced at next month’s inquest, according to Chief Justice Olson.
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Chicago
Estelle Gehling
McClintock
Miss Gehling
William Shepherd
William McClintock
Olson
McClintoc
Cateria
Shepherd
Wrigley's Son to Be New President
Chicago reports Philip Wrigley will soon helm the $35,000,000 chewing gum business of his father William Wrigley. His election to the presidency is scheduled for the next stockholders meeting.
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Chicago
Philip Wrigley
William Wrigley
Philip
Stockhiders
Believed dead but man returns home in Indiana
James Blair was reported dead in Hartford City after his body was found on a brush pile. Blair returned home yesterday to be greeted by relatives and friends who had mourned him, noting the death reports were exaggerated.
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Hartford City
Ind
Mark ‘Twain
James Blair
Blair
Jon
Roman Choir's Visit Outstanding Success
Washington welcomed the Roman Choir in a grand concert at the opera house with Maestro Negri directing. The ensemble, featuring Italian and Latin sacred, operatic, and Neapolitan numbers, drew visitors from nearby cities and earned standing applause for its balanced voices and refined performances.
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Washington
Shear
Olen Hgar
Evry
Roman Fascificas
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St. Mary the Major
St. Peter's
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Guido Guidi
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Rome
Pagliarani
Lasterini
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Hold Ellingson Girl Mentality Case Opens
San Francisco January 22 Dorothy Ellingson a 15 year old jazz delinquent stood trial for murder of her mother. Her attorneys petition to move the case to juvenile court seeking clemency claiming the girl is mentally deficient and not entirely responsible for any crime.
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San Francisco
Dorothy Allingson
Heay
Kern Wins Jackson County Treasurer Recount
Seymour Ind day 820 Cass Kern Republican was declared elected treasurer of Jackson county in the last election by a seventeen vote margin over Allen Swope Democrat after a recount in circuit court. Official returns show Swope with a thirteen vote majority. The contest by Kern has persisted for a week. Kern was known as the Klan candidate. Other Democratic candidates in the county were elected. Rubies sapphires garnets and turquoises are largely stump material.
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Seymour
Cass Kern
Jackson County
Allen Swope
Noice James A. Cox
Swope
Kern
Rotary and Farming Leaders Forge Community Ties
John Ni Dyer of Vincennes told Rotarians and farmers at a luncheon that unity between farmers and business men is essential for the community and their interests. He recalled wartime price stresses, urging cooperation as the key to future prosperity. Purdue instructor George Frier and pianist duo Miss Marie Chandler and Miss Crystal Morris shared brief remarks and songs to precede talks.
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John Ni Dyer
Vincennes
Iene
Mhee Eal
Baptist
Dyer
George Frier
Purdue
Washington
Marie Chandler
Crystal Morris
Fire damages Gregory home on North Meridian street
Fire this morning caused about 8300 in damage to Charles Gregory’s residence on North Meridian. The attic blaze spread to the roof due to a probable defective flue. Firefighters fought smoke and used time to ventilate the attic as water damage spread through ceilings and plaster.
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Charles Gregory
North Meridian Street
Purine at Bu Petition Sparks School Filing Controversy
A fragment discusses a petition involving Levi Bru and numerous school patrons over the filing of a draft by several girls and their four children, with an affidavit referenced.
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Levi Bru
Stuents
al Fo Davit
Speedway Bills Face House Action Amid Morals Debate
Reports from Indianapolis show the legislature debating bills on speedway measures and park purchases. Representatives from Warsaw and Columbia City discuss funding, park creation, and a 1925 26 levy while the morals committee reports a recommendation aligning with party measures.
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Speedway
Indianapolis
Bai
Warsaw
Columbia City
Washington public schools close first semester
The text notes the close of the first semester for Washington public schools, with pupils preparing to receive grade cards and promotions between grades. The second semester begins Monday, January 26, and enrollment eligibility is described for six year olds before April.
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W Galington
Ince
Oil Prices Rise in Indiana and West Amid Market Bounce
A brief notice reports gas and oil price upticks across Indiana and several western states as markets show a bounce. The report highlights higher oil costs and regional movement in energy markets.
Jury deliberations in Jersey City trial reheard
Fragmentary legal notes indicate jury deliberations in a Jersey City trial involving policemen and a defendant named Jim Mocke. The text references a grand jury reply and potential restitution or bond amounts, with unclear details and mangled phrases.
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Jersey City
N. J
Bates
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