Memorial building proposed for county World War veterans
A joint meeting of the American Legion and the War Mothers in Washington county at the Christian church discussed a memorial building. Attendees near 300 heard speeches by local leaders and agreed to pursue a community house with gymnasium and pool to serve all residents and honor veterans. Committees were named to study plans and secure funding.
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American ‘Legion
War Mothers
J. W. McCarty
Benjamin Clawson
L. L. Whesell
Bmre
Rose Nugent
Seal
Washington
Legion
Lewis
Wer
War Mothal
Thames
Christian Church
Walk-Overs Clash With Salem Independents In Road Trip
The Walk-Overs, an independent basketball team, depart Salem for tonight’s game with the Salem Independents. They schedule Brownstown Independents for Wednesday and Vincennes M C A for Thursday. Players are tense about the Vincennes game, fearing a loss to the bench and sparking strong emotions ahead of the key clash.
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Salem
Brownstown Independents
Wintennes ¥. M. C. A
Parieon
Vincennes
Gasoline Prices Dip After Indiana Oil Company Cut
Chicago readers report gasoline fell for the first time since the war after the Standard Oil Company of Indiana announced a two cent a gallon price cut and kerosene down three cents. Officials attributed the drop to a crude oil price reduction from 3.60 to 3.00 per barrel.
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Chicago
Standard Oil Company of Indiana
Barre
ALL HE WANTED WAS TO BE LEFT ALONE
Indianapolis January 25 Nine year old Jakie Toledo a news boy faced juvenile court for delinquency selling newspapers without a permit He told the judge if left alone he would get by The boy described himself as a merchant in periodicals and was sent to White's Institution Previously he spoke of the biblical David in a juvenile Sunday school scene.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Jakle Toledo
Jakie
White
David
David Kiog
Allied commission to study Austria rehabilitation formed
Paria January 21 a commission by the allied supreme council was formed to determine steps for Austria’s rehabilitation. France Great Britain and Italy named representatives to assess the Austrian situation and report before the council adjourns.
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Paria
Austria
Inter Allel Supreme Council
France
Great Britain
Italy
Paris
Supreme Council
League of Nations
Harding
Association of Nations
Farn Products For Year 1920 Reported Declines
Washington Missouri dispatch notes the Bureau of Crop Estimates shows American farm products for 1920 valued at 19.856 billion dollars, down from the previous year. Declines include corn and oranges with losses totaling tens of millions, while animal values fell by 237 million overall with cattle hogs swine and dairy products among the hardest hit.
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Washington, MO
Dan
Bureau of Crop Estimates
Fire Threatens New Haven Business District
A major blaze in New Haven Connecticut damaged more than a million dollars after exploding in the basement of a story department store. The building was a total loss and two watchmen reported hearing an explosion before flames shot up the elevator shaft.
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New Haven
Conn
Story Department
Beying
Voucher Declared Proper by Bethlehem Steel Director
New York Jan 25 President E K Grace of Bethlehem Steel testified before Congress that a $260000 items voucher found on docks was a proper charge. He denied the voucher covered Schwab personal expenses or ship construction charges and stood by its propriety as charged to a company director.
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York
E. K. “Grace
Bethlehem Steel Co
Congression Committee
Haping
Heen
Charlie MM. Schwab
Schwab
Dathienel
Senate Passes Federal Livestock Commission Bill in Washington
In a 46 to 3 vote the Senate approved a livestock reform bill creating a federal three member livestock commission to regulate packers, stock yards and related agencies. The measure faces House action with a special committee busily expediting action in the present session.
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Washington, D. C
Ate Tate
Goewi
Congress
Senate
Agriculture Committee
Kenyon-Kendzisk
Commission.er
Agen Cea
Thave Stock Commission
Pomerone
Ohio
Wadsworth
New York
Pitman
Nevada
Dhill
Economic Outlook Brightens After Depression Says Banker
New York January 25 George Roberts vice president of National City Bank and noted economist said the danger point in the industrial depression has passed and conditions will improve. He noted that worst mood is over and retailers began buying again with reduced stocks and growing merchant confidence.
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New York
George Roberts
National City Bank
Bater Sanuery
Primary Law and State Reforms Stir Indiana Legislature
Lawmakers debate expanding or repealing the primary law as a flurry of measures moves through the Indiana legislature. Budget issues and a slate of bills, including tax, police, and agriculture topics, fill the session with debates on reorganizing state offices and duties. Lieutenant Governor Branch suggests using idle funds by empowering the treasurer of state rather than creating new boards or commissions. The potential move of the auto license bureau to the treasurer’s office is discussed within constitutional limits.
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Senate
Rank and Fife
Sean
Public Service Commission
Boxing Commission
Steta Board of Agriculture
Guv. Branch
Branch
Treasurer of State
Auditor of
State
Auto License Bureau
Secretary of State
Deaths of Mrs Charles Stone and Mrs Sarah Bacon
Mrs Charles Stone dies after two weeks of nervous exhaustion at 3 o clock this morning. Survived by husband Dr Charles W. Stone, two sisters, two brothers. funeral at 10 30 Thursday at First M E church, burial in Spencer. Mrs Sarah C. Bacon, 79, dies at home of daughter Mrs Coan after arteriosclerosis. Survived by children and grandchildren. funeral Thursday at Baptist church Bethel cemetery.
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Washington
Charles Stone
Spencer
Sarah C. Bacon
PB. Coan
East Walnut
Mta
Bacon
Warrick County
Bacondé
Shere
the Baptist’ S
Bethel Cemetery
Former pastor Kyle in custody over large robbery case
Taken to East St Louis, Kyle, ex pastor of Mt Vernon church, is alleged to confess involvement in an $185,000 robbery. Inspectors report he will be arraigned today before Commissioner Hooker. The item notes his custody status and pending legal steps.
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Asp
Lois
Jai
Guy’ Kyle
Pirat M. KL
Mt. Vernonti
Kyle
Arraigne Etore Comimissionér
Hooker Pro
Teeth marks on pocketbook tied to Parsons trial
Harlan Ky January 25. Marked pocketbook found near the Pine Mountain trail linked by prosecutors to the Lora Parsons murder. Dr H C Winns, former state veterinarian, denies the bite marks are his teeth. Jury heard details as the case unfolds with disputed evidence on the missing pocketbook.
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Harlan, Ky
H. C. Winnes
Orrias
Lora Parsons
Lara Parsons
Pine Mountain Trail
Winns
Boxing bill provokes split in Indiana House
Indianapolis January 25 members of the house of representatives clash over a bill authorizing fifteen round boxing bouts. Representative Sherwood supports the measure backed by the American Legion and sporting groups while reform factions resist. The bill would create an athletic commission with governor appointed members, licensing boxing matches with a $1 500 yearly salary for each commissioner and a paid secretary.
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Indianapolis
House of
Gizaa
Sherwood
Linton
American Legion
Rherwood
Pai
Indiana considers commission form of city government
A bill to let Tadiano celtics vote on adopting either the commission or commission-manager system moves in the Indiana House. Representative James M. Knapp of Wayne proposes the measure amid interest from Anderson Kokomo and Richmond. The plan requires a 10 percent petition to trigger a special election and calls for nonpartisan ballots with rotated names and a three-day clause before ordinances take effect.
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Etty
House of
Ho Aguae
Knapp
A. R. Hatton
Western Reserve University
Clevefend
Teminaéres Sree
Citica
Felarmins
Wolla
Oicare
Laree
Common Council
Mys
Spme
Ite
Sitic
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Wim Bo
Basketall
Baiten- Gaden
Mars
Allied Supreme Councils
Investi Pate
The
Democrat
Mondey
Gertrude Bergman
North Vernon
Reliance Manufacturing Company
Miss Bergman
Save Department Store
Read
Bethlehem Steel Company
Stanning
Banker
Sarah C. Hacon
East St. Louis
Ecuador
Houta
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