Gaither Well 6000 for 200 Barrels
Oil strike at Gaither farm near Mt Olive in Martin County shows potential output around 200 barrels daily after a successful cleanup following a Thursday shot. Owners expect continued flow. plans form to sink additional wells as activity increases in southern Davieas county and nearby farms.
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Gaither
Mt. Olive
Walter Sargent
Lawrenceville
Martin County
Hartman
Edwards Wells
Daviess County
Gaither Farm
Davieas
Counti’ & Hartman
Milo Singleton
J. W. Parrott
John M. Peek
Wind Damage Drift Report Sweep Through Washington
Reports indicate wind damage drift over damaged wires swept across Washington shortly before 3 o clock this afternoon. Local authorities warn of ongoing outages and urge residents to stay clear of downed lines as crews assess the scene.
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Washington
Finishing Building Of Park Fontan Electric Fountain
The electric fountain at Eastside Park will be completed today and be opened Sunday evening. It features multicolor sparkling water produced by hidden lights, a novel display not seen in nearby parks. Councilman Streeter is credited as the inventor of this attractive fountain.
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Hastelle Park
Ats
Eastside Park
Eastip
Cowncilman Streeter
Washington township pioneer George W. Wright dies at 77
George W. Wright, a leading Washington township resident, died this afternoon near Maysville after a two year illness. Born August 1848, he married Louise Davis in 1873 and leaves one daughter, Mrs. Sam Barnett, of Washington. A lifelong Davie ss County farmer, he was the last of ten siblings and a member of the Milsville Methodist church along with Odd Fellows and Masonic lodges.
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George W. Wright
Washington Township
Maysville
John Wright
Treasury plans district revision to smooth operation
Acting Treasury Secretary Winston announced a plan to revise prohibition districts. The thirteenth district headquartered in Chicago will cover Illinois excluding southern counties of the eastern district, Indiana, and the eastern districts of Wisconsin, with rails expected to be ready for smooth operation from the start.
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Washington
The
Treasury
Winston
Chicago
Illinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
Death of Mrs was a Christian worker and mother from Tr
Mrs was aged fifty two and died at her home in Tr. Daughter of ta, she spent much of her life as a church and lodge worker. She married William Wil and had several children. The obituary notes her kindness and long residence in W. N/A. A political update mentions Lincoln Andrews being named prohibition czar and Coolidge plans for regional directors with salaries of 7500, plus views on coal, tariffs, and Central American policy.
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Hilson
Weil
William Wil
Alice Brown Mayvus Chur
White Lily
Jake Stillwell
al Feved
White House
Iim
Coolidge
United States
Central America
Cunningham Poison Widow Jury Deadlocked In Gary Case
In Point Indiana on July 25 the jury in the Mrs Anna Cunningham poison widow of Gary case remained deadlocked after about twenty four hours of deliberation. Crown Point Indiana also reported the jury in the same case as deadlocked after twenty hours of deliberation with jurors arguing through the night. Cunningham read the bible in her county jail cell as the impasse continued.
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Crown Point
Ind
Anna
Cunningham
Gary
Michigan City Ministers Declare No Objection to Bout
Officers of the Michigan City minister association said they would raise no objection to the boxing bout between Jack Dempsey and Harry Grebb at the Fitz Ford venue. Governor Jackson indicated he would take no notice of the fight unless local ministers or citizens protested.
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Gan City
Ind
Michigan City Minister Association
Ould
Jack Dempt
Harry Grebb
Fitzford
Jackson
Michigan City
County council selects successor after death in Washington
Members of the county council in Boston met this afternoon to elect a successor to Edgar N. Covalt, Washington township’s representative who died recently. They chose Grant Keith, a prominent farmer living north of Washington, for the place. Keith was notified and accepted the office.
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Boston
Edgar NL. Covalt
Washington Township
Grant Keith
Washington
Keith
Hawkins Stays in Jail Pending Appeal in Marion Jail
Hawkins, ex head of Hawkins Mortgage, remains in Marion jail awaiting his appeal to the United States Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago. He was sentenced to fifteen years for fraudulent use of the mails and faced a choice between remaining jailed or entering Leavenworth federal penitentiary. A $50,000 appeal bond was due within twenty days, with the deadline expiring today.
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Indianapolis
Moerti Hawkins
Hawkins Mortgage Company
Marion
United States’ Circuit Court of Appeals
Chicago
Hawkins
Federal ‘Penitentiary
Leavenworth
Kan
Baltzell
Rifian Forces Retreat North in Moroccan Valley
Paris reports Rifian forces withdrawing northward along the Ouergha river valley. The shift calms the capital’s mood, with tribes once backing the Rifians switching to support French troops as the tide of battle turns.
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Paris
Ouergha
Indvices
Morocco
Maine's power mix shifts with waterwheels and turbines
In Maine the source notes that five percent or all power used in manufacturing is developed by waterwheels turbines and motors. The remark highlights reliance on traditional and modern power sources impacting industrial output.
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Maine
Judge Hines to Rule on Motion Wednesday
Nipaleevills Ind July 25 Judge Hines announced he would rule next Wednesday on motions to reopen bail for D C Stephen s Earl Kienck and Earl Gentry accused of murder in the deaths of Madge Oberholtzer. The defense pressed to reopen hearings while Judge Hines noted the motion fell within his session. Eph Inmann and other defense areas attended the hearing.
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Nipaleevills
Hi E
Hamilton County
Ackers Ordered to Turn in Books by Judge Cliffe
Chicago July 25 The big five packers were ordered by Federal Judge Cliffe to turn their books and records over to the secretary of agriculture. The judge said providing the records does not violate constitutional rights and that the documents are needed to aid an investigation into alleged violations of federal laws.
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Chicago
Packers
Cliffe
Secretary of Agriculture
Saturday's Best Radio Features Listed by Stations
A snapshot of broadcast listings shows WJZ New York airing the Philharmonic at 8:15 p.m. EDST, WCX Detroit presenting the Detroit Symphony at 8 p.m., WEAF New York with U S Army program at 8:45 p.m. EDST, WLS Chicago offering late evening music until 1 a.m. CDST, and other stations such as WRO Washington WGY Schenectady WGR Buffalo WFFA Dallas and BST Detroit featuring various musical programs and times on a Saturday schedule.
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WJZ
New York
WRO
Washington
WGY
Schenectady
New York Philharmonic Orchestra
Low- Wcx
Detroit
Détro& Symphony Orchestra
WEAF
U. S. Army
WGR
Buffalo
D. C
Motion Picture Men Arrive in Washington for Casting
Local press notes that a film crew with a real plot and multiple comedies has arrived in the city. The company plans to cast five leading roles and reveal the selected candidates with their names and photos in the Democrat next Monday.
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Motion
Washington
Gram
The
Democrat
Lowery Shown Punishment For Driving While Intoxicated
Heber Lowery was fined 130 dollars and sentenced to ninety days in jail with driving privileges suspended after a drunken driving incident near Fifth Street and the Cabej home. He bumped another vehicle during the escape and was halted by Mayor McCarty.
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Heber Lowery
Mayor McCarty
Fifth Street
Lowery
Cabej
Dimmed lights cause three way collision on Fifth Street
In a three vehicle crash on Fifth Street last night James Calloway and Mr Conway collided with a parked truck. Calloway approached from the south while Conway came from the north. the unlit truck rear of the vehicle blocked sight lines and contributed to the impact. Mrs Calloway sustained finger injuries as her seat was thrown forward.
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James Calloway
Fifth Street
Treet
Mr.Conway
Calloway
Blocking Coal Shipments Threatened by Labor Leaders
London July 26 measures to stop all coal transport were discussed if British miners are locked out on July 31. A special committee of the Trades Union Congress met with railroad and sailors unions. The executive building trades committee pledged support to the miners. A council of action may be formed to marshal the 6,000,000 union workers. The Archbishop of Canterbury urged nationwide prayers for guidance as the likelihood of a historic industrial strike loomed.
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London
Trades Union Congress
Trades On Union Congress
Council of Action
Indictments Against 160 Furniture Makers in Sherman Law Case
Chicago reports the return of indictments charging conspiracy to violate the Sherman Act. The second group targets 160 furniture manufacturers and individuals in the bedroom and dining room sectors. Prosecutors accuse defendants of unlawful restraint and agreement to restrain trade to hinder competition. Many previously indicted pleaded guilty and paid fines.
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Chicago
Furnivereen
Unusually brisk canning at Plainville factory drives local job boom
Plainville Canning Company reports daily output of no less than 43,000 No. 2 cans with 1,600 workers across five plants including Plainville Eladra and Vicen. By week’s end beans will dwindle as tomato season starts. All beans come from Daviess County farms and are processed locally.
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Plainville Canning Company
J. E. Ralston
Plainville
Eladra
Vicen
Ralston
Plainville Company
Daviess County
Day Officials Facing Charges in Prohibition Plot
Chicago reports that Major Perry Owen, federal prohibition director, and predecessor Raph Stone were indicted by a federal grand jury along with seven others on charges of conspiring to extort from sacramental wine dealers. Authorities say more than $1,000,000 was involved in illegal wine sales.
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Chicago
Perry Owen
Prohibition
Raph Stone
Owen
Stone
Seventeen Sentenced to Death in Bulgaria
Vienna reports seventeen persons were sentenced to death today in Bulgaria amid a government crackdown after the Sofia cathedral bombing. Ten thousand witnesses are to be summoned for trials of 900 people accused of conspiracy against the government.
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Vienna
Bulgaria
Sofia
Collision Flares Over A Wheel Torn Off In City Intersection
The cars of Ralph Haig and Mrs Merle Shakes collided at the intersection of Seventeenth and Walnut streets. Haig traveled north on Seventeenth while Mrs Shakes moved east on Walnut. One wheel was torn off Haigs car and Shake s vehicle suffered damage.
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Ralph Haig
Merle Shakes
Seventeenth
Walnut Streets
Haig
Mrs. Shakes
Wal- But
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