Robber fights officers at Meridian hotel room
A masked robber, posing as John Williams of Linton Indiana, fought Captain Greenwell and Sheriff Faith in a Meridian hotel room after noon. Bullets flew as the thief escaped from a second story window with a tin coin box while Greenwell, wounded in the finger, fired in pursuit and the chase ended without capture.
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Meridian
Greenwell
Louis Greenwell
Hugh Grah
N. Hubbell
Meridian Hotel
Captain Greenwell
Hub
Mc Hubbell
Commerce Mines
Crovad
Th Street
John Wiliams
Linton
Ind
Hubbell
Deen
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Faith
Captain Greenweil
Buralar
Rebber
Fred
Sheriff Faith
Meridian Street
Main Street
SteUings Blacksmith F Shop
Meridian Streat
Sherif Feith
Sherif Faith
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Hays Chances for Cabinet Post Reported Slipping
Palm Beach January 28 The postmaster generalship once slated for Will Hays appears tied to President elect Harding close allies with indications he may change plans before final cabinet decisions. Harry McDaugherty could receive the post office job, opening the attorney general post for Senator Sutherland of Utah.
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Palm Beach
Fra
Will H. Hays
Presiden
Pep
Harding
Harry Mc Daugherty
Sutherland
Utah
Mrs. John W. Dillard Believed Near Death
John W. Dillard and family were summoned to Indianapolis by the serious illness of Mrs. John W. Dillard. She was taken to a sanatorium in Indianapolis earlier this week and later returned home as her condition grew critical.
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John W. Dillard
Indhimapolis
Dillard
Indianapolis
Hemmopton
Elo McLoughlin
Henry mi Io Remore
Catholic High team heads to Indianapolis for game
The Catholic High School basketball team, led by Captain Ralph Kramer and joined by Father O Hara and Brother Julius, travels to Indianapolis to face Cathedral High School. A Saturday return is possible if the game is scheduled, with entertainment at St Simon's tonight.
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Father O'Hare
Brother Julius
Indianapolis
Brothers of St. John's
St. ‘Simon’s Sym
Paradise,”.inc
George ‘Ade
Catholic High School
Fox drives in Steele Township yield small sale price
A fox caught in Steele Township sold for only four dollars, far less than expected. Auctioneer Frank Cosby handled the sale, with Orvil Truax purchasing the animal for the hospital fund. The district spans Edwardsport road to Fairview church and Plainville to the Washington township line, with an estimated 100 foxes in the area.
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Steele Township
Orvil Truax
Frank ‘Cosby
Reynard
Edwardsport ‘Road
Fairview Church
Epsom
Plainville
Washington Township
Ford Plant Reopens With Restored Steamfitters Team
Detroit reports Ford plant reopened, calling back departed steam fitters foremen and masterwrights. Production to run at about 25 percent capacity with a three day week initially and Monday as the first full day back.
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Pan
Ford
Big
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Interstate committee weighs railroad valuation changes
The Interstate Commerce Committee continues hearings on proposed railroad valuation amendments. Officials expect to report rivers and harbors and army appropriations measures, with votes on February 1 pending.
Will Recommend Postponement of Commission Action
EILHT members of committee to recommend postponement. Deane of Wilt abolishing commission noted in the report.
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EIL
Deane
Wilt
Indecision Presses Indiana Rail Pact as Judiciary Committee Divides
The Indiana judiciary committee proposes an indefinite postponement of the bill to reestablish the public service commission and railroad commission. Eight members join a majority report urging passage only if a front is found, while five back a minority report urging passage. The public session drew about 809 attendees as chair Davis of Jay county and Rep Bayler lead the majori ty, with minority signees from Posey and neighboring counties.
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Jay
Judiciary Committee
State House of Representatives
Public Service Commission
Railroad Commission
Indiana
House
House of Enaientte Uvofi
Ibhrn
Mindiamen
Davis
Bayler
Filbert
Moon
Raifs
Osborn
Dailey
Aghaton
Glvan
Abrams
Cammau
Newman
Barker
Posey County
Reparations Agreement Sparks Allied Negotiations
A January 28 report says any accord on German reparations must be reached promptly or allied talks with France may falter and risk the collapse of postwar settlement.
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Ris
Jan
Trench
Brian Tion
Labor board wage plan and railroads feud outlined
Chicago officials and railway executives discuss wage cuts as a remedy to labor unrest. A petition to the United States railway labor board is planned after a conference with labor and management committees. Public hearing will guide future industrial adjustment.
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Chicago
Fallrowit
Bealee
William Lee
Reway
United States Railway Labor Board
Supreme Court of Railway Capital
Igbor
Missing Woman Reported Safe in Hollywood Case
Los Angeles dispatch says Gladys Witherell, wife of F. Witherell of the Financial Loan & Investment Co., vanished Tuesday from a Hollywood bungalow. A rumor says she is safe as investigators hold private talks, with newspaper men excluded.
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Young
Los Angeles
Cal
F. Witherell
Financial Loan & Investment Company
Gladys
Hollywood
Safety
Army Appropriation Bill Is Reported
The army appropriation bill with a $6 appropriation and a total of $331,274,919 was reported to the committee with details arising from the hearing.
Borah Seeks Report on Suspension of Naval Building
Senator Borah expects a Senate inquiry and Navy briefing on suspending naval construction for six months. He plans a full investigation into the cost and viability of battleships and aircraft carriers, and how junior officers’ views are handled, with Daniels ordering a re survey and public input invited.
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Washington
Fiunnels
Senate Naval
Sen
Borah
Navy
Udala
Lam Glad
Daniels
Tariff Bill Filibuster Continues in Senate
The twelve day Harrisan filibuster against the emergency tariff bill keeps the Senate divided over sugar provisions. Opponents warn of 16 to 20 cent sugar for consumers, while supporters say prices will not exceed 11 to 13 cents briefly, with a year cost to the public around $166.9 million.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Walkovers Fall Hard to Vincennes in Key Basketball Clash
Vincennes dominates Washington High 50 to 7 in a one sided matchup. Downey scores both Washington field goals. Vincennes showcases its strongest team in history and fans expect a big return game in Washington.
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Washington
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Folkerson
Watlhovers
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Washington Boys
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Kixmiller
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GS Sultivan Pub
Swartz and Roof
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Holt
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Stratham
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Ross
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