Harding Cabinet Drawn Into Row Over Teapot Dome Scandal
Washington reports reveal President Harding and top cabinet members debated leasing federal oil reserves to private interests. Senator Walsh read a letter alleging full cabinet approval, tying Fall and Harding to policy and signaling resignation pressure against Navy and attorney general figures amid Teapot Dome fallout.
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Washington
Harding
Tey Dome
Walsh
Montana
Secretary of the Interior
Senate
Doom Tongh
Fall
Harding l
Deaths and Notices From a Twentieth Century County Ledger
Obituaries list Mrs. Rachael C. Brittain dying at her daughter’s home on St. John’s cemetery road with burial planned in Lemons Chapel. Born 1837 in Harrison County Indiana, she lived much of her life in Dubois County. Surviving relatives include children across several states. funeral arrangements follow. Additional notice: Maude Canolty, 21, of Alfordsville, dies unexpectedly from tuberculosis at her home. sister Myrtle and mother afflicted. services set for Alfordsville. Other minor local items report police activity in the west end and a fragmented talk on world chemistry and governance, ending with a literary quotation.
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Rachael C. Brittain
Homer C. Wineinger
St. John's Cemetery
Dubais County
Lemons Chapel
Brittain
John Columbus Brittain
Harrison County
Tadiana
Pdubois
Wirginger
Chivetty
Robert S. Cooper
Velpen
Mary J. Walls
California
Elpridge E. and
A. Lincoln Brittain
Korn V. Kirkland
Jacknan
Tenn
Venita
Okla
George Russell Brittain
Arkansas
James A. Brittain
Indianapotle
Wineinger
John, Brittain
Washington
Maude Canolty
Thames Canolty
Alfordarille
Canolry
Alfordsville
Myrtle
Miss Canolly
Ozro
Rex
Helen
Ruth
Dorothy
Jordaville
Alfordestile
Orelook
Ace
February 1 Jurors Drawn for Court Term
Jury commissioners ML F. Burke and J. E. Waller met with clerk EB Per shing to draw petit and grand jurors for February term. Grand jurors listed include Levi HL Arrison Wests John W. Coabey Elmore Elijah McGuiry and Bogard with Judge M. S. Hastives presiding. term begins next Monday morning.
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F. Burke
J. E. Waller
Pershing
M. 5
Levi HL Arrison
Wests
John W.coabey
Elmore
Elijan
McGuiry
Bogard
Whiskey Loot At Hammond Distillery Disturbed Raid
Prohibition investigators probe a Hammond Indiana incident where gunmen looted a distillery warehouse valued at about 100000 dollars. Three watchmen were overpowered and forced to drink liquor while intruders fled with 60 barrels of whiskey. James Brownlie leads northern Indiana Prohibition inquiry.
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Hammond
Juhi
Comony
Finsty
Dtehaen
James Brownle
Thdiana
Controversy over Sunday theater ordinance in Washington
In Washington a council push to adopt a Sunday show ordinance sparks intense debate. Supporters say it aligns with state law while opponents warn of costly litigation. A packed chamber faces a tense vote as Mayor and council members weigh the plan amid divided public opinion.
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Cbqiel
Indiana
Washington
Conuett
Alowid
Gound
Reeve
Couneilaan
Toyf Agnous
Pay Respects to Blast Victims
Eighteen hundred deluges to the United One Workers Convention bowed it lent tribute for miners who perished in the mine explosions at Johnston, Cle, and Stunkton last week. District organizations of the United Mine Workers are giving monetary aid to the families of the victims.
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United One
Capyrentiont
Johnston Cle
Stunkton
Annaungen Wit
United Mine Workers
Muanetal
Man Fatally Hit By Car On South Main Street
Harry Bulns, 26, of Bicknell Indiana, was fatally injured Saturday when struck by a car driven by John Sterling on South Main Street. Witnesses said the man attempted to cross and stopped in the vehicle’s path. The driver applied brakes but could not avoid striking him, leaving Bulns with severe head injuries and a crushed ankle. Stites, who is single, lives with his parents on a farm south of Bjebeell.
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Bicknell
Ind
Jne
Harry Bulns
Gafutoniodite
John Sterling
Jin South Main
Stites
Aaron Ww
Bjeboell
Shubert Theater Treasures Loss in First Show Receipts
In Kansas City Missouri on January 23 two bandits robbed Rowe H Brainard treasurer of the Shubert theater of 3500 receipts from the first performance of Bailey in Kane's Giz. The incident occurred today as the show opened, with investigators examining the theater and seeking witnesses.
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Bkansga
tTywo
Banfists
Wbld
Rowe H. Brainard
Shubert Theater
ly_oday
Ig Kanes Giz
Woman Induced to Wear Clothes After Incident
A deranged woman, Roberson, who had threatened to burn two children and herself, calmed after being restrained and will be transported to Evansville for treatment tomorrow. Neighbors were alerted by police, and the case involved improvised clothing removal from the children and a fire incident at the home.
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Mrinceton
Fartes Roberson
Sergama
Roberson
Woman's Department
Wage Question May Cause Fight at Convention
Indianapolis January 28 wage row erupts within the United Mine Workers over pay scale for a two year period. President Lewis defends continuing the current wage contract despite strong rank and file demand for a raise. The wage issue will be a key topic as the convention considers policy and seats, with reports that the labor faction may push for a floor vote and a public report on the matter.
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Indianapolis
Dilie Thes
Cwlled
Juha TL. Lewis
Rational
Crossing Crash Fatal to Four in Indiana
Four people died yesterday in a grade crossing crash near Hirammond Indiana. Victims include Helvrice Benur 28 with two children an infant and Robert Patterson 18 of Moliny Illinois. A woman in the ambulance was believed fatally injured. Two other children were moderately hurt and a man Tre noted as Michael was treated at the hospital.
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Hiranmrmond
Ind
Aoner Ohers
Starkad Tay
Helvrice Benur
Ono
Robert Patterson
Moliny
Werekdl
Nancy Beholp
Mihamond
Sodium fluoride for cockroaches
Lafayette Ind January 24 The Home Economics section of Purse university Farmers Short Course discussed home insect control. Entomology officials explained a simple effective preventer using sodium fluoride a white powder sold by druggists. It is scattered on shelves baseboards behind sinks and other roach harborage sites ending infestations.
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Lafayette
Ind
C. BR
Cleveland
Decision Bars Branch Banks Across Jurisdiction
A high court ruling blocks branch banking operations amid disputes over interbank access. The decision affects multiple institutions and outlines the legal boundaries for regional branch activities. Key parties include law firms assisting the banks and the state treasury agency enforcing the ruling. The case appears tied to an appeal and ongoing litigation with substantial implications for local financial markets.
Serious Coastline Accident Leaves Child Seriously Hurt
A coastal mishap seriously injures a small girl who was struck by a drifting vehicle wire and a telephone pole. The collapse left her with a severed wrist and a head injury reported in a brief local notice from Marion Tud.
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Marion
Oppose Selection of George Christian
Fragmentary report indicates opposition to George B. Christian for a top federal post. Mentions President Coolidge considering nominating Christian and Senator La Follette weighing the nomination. Dialog hints at political maneuvering at the time.
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George Christian
Washington, Dam
Alliuek
George B. Christian
Train wreck kills one in Guatemala accord near Dutta
A collision between a passenger train and a freight train near Guatemala Loday left one person dead and several others injured. Fireman on the freight train was killed in the crash. Rescue operations and investigations followed the incident as authorities assessed the damage.
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Dutta
Tex
Dan
Guerto Loday
Record Cold Grips Montreal and New York
Extreme cold swept Montreal and New York with temperatures plunging to 23 degrees below zero in parts of Canada and the United States. Seven deaths were attributed to the freeze including Stephen Seajor found frozen in his shop.
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Montreal
Canada
Mercor
New York
Ion
Mt. Ree
Stephen Seajor
Doltings Fraud Case Reopened In Federal Court
Columbus Ohio January 28 the Dol lings fraud case reopened as Leignt Harrison and William Benhagaa return to court facing charges of using the mails in connection with their man as heads of the defunct R Dotlings Usent brokerage. Hearings delayed a week due to Benkyn sickness will be continued as government witnesses are examined with 47 witnesses summoned by the district attorney.
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Columbus
Dollings
Leignt Harrison
Wiliam Benhagaa
R. Dotlings
Usent
Compa
Benkyn
Auriye
Bodies recovered from Barides Tucker mine explosion
Shankton Pa scene recounts that all but two of the 38 miners trapped by the Barides Tucker mine blast have been recovered. Fifty men were in the mine when the explosion occurred.救 aid came from John Rice of Starford. Three escaped. casualties total two. Miss Bernice Harrington of Washington will broadcast from station KYW Chicago Tuesday night.
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Tofal
Bermice Harringtone
Washington
KYW
Chicago
Ashington
Lincoln Murder Confession Rumor Sparks City Turmoil
A fragmentary report from the era suggests a murder case involving a man named Lincoln and a suspect named Warren Lingosin. Police investigate a possible confession, with contradictory details about victims and locations, including Lincoln city and Wise county, amid claims of a staged affair and lingering wounds.
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Warren J. Lingosin
Cosby Jusi
Gouk County
Whe
Wise
Atuiday
Fiat Carr
Lincoln
Annell
Severe Cold Grips Northern Greece Amid Fatal Frost
Reports from Athens describe extreme cold with temperatures around minus 20 degrees. The harsh weather has caused numerous deaths and trapping of travelers in mountain passes as snow and ice hamper movement. Local authorities warn of continuing cold through the region.
Gas Explosion Kills Five and Wounds Five
Five people died and five were injured in a gas explosion that rocked several blocks Sunday morning. Four blasts shattered homes and damaged windows and wires as residents reported loud detonations and a strong odor of gas. Emergency crews rushed to the scene to aid victims and secure the area.
Gas explosion kills fifteen in Manville area blast
A gas explosion damaged two family cottages near Manville injuring and killing residents. Police report indicates a leak caused the blast. investigators search the wreckage as officials assess the incident and determine the cause.
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Benjamin F. Hormot
Madison
Milton H. Fitzgerald
Veste
Bernard Giody
Harrison
Stephen H. Burton
Ea. C. Ferguson
Calbert C. Brown
Reaye
Thomas K. Ash
van Buren
Patric J. Doyle
Barr
Harvey Byrer
Sruce
Chandier
Steele
Elmer J. Farris
William A. Alsman
Neilson Norton
Reave
Whlton P. Brown
Charles J. Bevans
Watkin
Denby
Althrppy
Daugherty
LaFollutte
Walah
Coolidge
Rep
Garrett
Tennessee
Crise
Rachael, Brittain
West End
Gambuda
Cowes
Mes
Butlerd
South West Second Street
Ilness
Glatlon
Nott
John Galeworthy
Daviess Circuit Court
Neg Monitly
TIE Itein Council
Harvey Hikes
Mats New Romance
Agnes. Truebeart
Truebeart
Trueheart
Leabia Laurence Trumheart
Mra
Cauminat
Lewis
Rani
Franklin
Guhpot
Mtatea
Lanbaum
Louis
Vrraster
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Aitarpey
Lagleashire Coal
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Manville
Hergy Acre
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