Dedication planned for new United Church building
The United Congregation of United Brethren on Walnut Street is completing remodeling of its red brick church and will hold the first Sunday services in the new structure. Dedication exercises are set for August 16 with Rev. I. Melver delivering the keynote address. preparations emphasize a first class program and infrastructure ready for active use.
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YT Co
United
Ephareh
Melver
Neine
Out
Dayton
H. H. Fout
Inpis
Mara
Acne
Dell Ak
Cone
Walnut Street
Miners and operators in deadlock over wage demands
Janitte City report says miners head Joho Wis claims anthracite operators refuse any wage increase plan. Atlantic City dispatch notes operators stand against granting higher costs and warn of a strike risk as talks stall after three weeks. British union support said to be promised to American miners.
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Janitte City
N J
Joho Wis
Fional
Miner Workers
Atlantic City
N. J
London
Notable Vincennes Resident Passes After Stroke
The obituary notes the death of a longtime Vincennes resident, who moved with her family to Washington in 1889. Survived by her husband and a sister, she was held in high regard within a wide circle. She suffered a stroke and died after a final night of prayer and devotion at St. worship.
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Gene
McCormick
Washington
Vincennes
Thomas Walsh
Gred
Baltiey
Rairoad
Entrants sought for two reel Hollywood comedy drama
The Democrat invites hundreds of hopefuls to apply for leading roles in the two reel comedy drama 2 Day in Hollywood with submissions due by midnight Saturday. Director emphasizes fitness moral readiness and ability to perform varied emotions and actions on cue. Filming starts Monday with L B E Mathersty’s home as exterior backdrop and Hatfield stores providing interiors at Grand theater. Exterior shoots include a 1:30 pm Wednesday auto wreck on East Third and Walnut. Girls urged to apply and read the Democrat tomorrow.
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Hollywood
the Democrat
L. BE
Mathersty
Hatfield
Grand Theater
East Third
Walnut Streets
Fire destroys Lace home in West Linton
A residence in West Linton inhabited by ACY Lace burned yesterday causing about 2000 dollars in damage. No insurance coverage was found. Fire officials reported the blaze started within the dwelling and caused significant damage before being controlled. Local authorities are investigating the fire’s origin and cause.
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ACY. Lace
West Linton
Fiscal year 1925 payroll figures reported by United Nike
Fragmentary OCR notes show figures for the year ending June 30 1925. It lists 24 wage earners 23 who may be foremen 4 joiners and 133 distributed items. The text is garbled and lacks clear context or destinations.
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Toy
William P. Te Ee Jomeae
Nike
Mt Vernon teen stands six eight after growth spurt
A July report from Mt. Vernon notes a 17 year old youth reaches six feet eight inches, with observers testifying to a slight growth spur t adding quarters of an inch to his stature. The piece highlights his tall frame and mentions a local agenda item or event connected to Wallace and city affairs.
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Mt. Vernon
k-Wallace
Eireus
Truce Delays Strike Of British Miners
London July 1 Premier Baldwin announced in the House of Commons a provisional settlement of the coal dispute. Owners suspended for two weeks their lockout notices due to midnight. Miners leaders ordered men to stay at Baldwin port while the proviso is subject to confirmation by mine workers nationwide. The pause ends the strike threat and eases a potential coal shortage crisis.
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London
Baldswin
House of Commons
England
Evansville Man Attacks Ruling On Highway Specs
Evansville resident George Donaldson attacked a state highway commission ruling contending it blocks better road work. He urged court action against the commission for not approving Marion county road specifications, arguing the rule yields a system of shoddy roads across Indiana.
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Jianapolis
State Highway Commission
George Donaldson
Evansville
George Schmidt
Marity
Donaldson
Marion County
Highway Commission
Man Held For Burglary In Religious Baptism Incident
In Jackson County the suspect remains in jail on a $5,000 bond after an October term appearance in the circuit court. Sheriff Sherman led a sermon at the Christian church where Everhart expressed wishes. a baptismal service drew a crowd and Everhart received a Bible before returning to cell. Police say Everhart implicated a clerk in the robbery and the city court case followed.
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Sherman
F. A. Decket
Everhart
the _Christian church
Evetia
Gur
Amg
Ayn
Effectiveness of dry laws to be tested in Gary Indiana
In Gary Indiana on July 3 a test of the comparative effectiveness of federal prohibition and Indiana's new bone dry law was in prospect today in the case of I Newton Perry, a millionaireChicago.
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Gary
Ind
Indiana
I. Newton Perry
Chi
County Camp Closes After Week of Training
Thirty eight boys and girls from Daviess county returned home with 384 people in camp including instructors. The event closed with a well received program as Knox county brought 241 participants, Greene 73, and Daviess 38, revised from earlier figures. Parents visited Thursday to learn about courses and routines. The camp was declared a big success and left a pleasant memory for all involved.
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Tress
Knox County
Greene County
Washington Kiwanis Guests Attend Vincennes Game
Washington Kiwanis club members and wives totaling about sixty visited Waton park for a baseball game. Vincennes won 8 to 2 as Doc Johnson and Bob Downey pitched for Washington, while Chick Frey and Rev. Lett contributed in the field and outfield play amid a postgame YMCA shower and chicken dinner.
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Kiwanis Club
Waton Park
Doc’ Johnson
University
Vincennes
Buck
Bicknell
the Mask
Johnson
Washington
Doc” Healy
Chick’ Frey
Healy
Bob Jwney
Kiwanis
Alice Boys
Ee Mane
Seatee Ney
Potts
Lett
Mets
Bryan's body rests in Washington at state viewing
William Jennings Bryan lies in state at the Church of the Presidents amid rain somber crowds. Comrades of the Span–Am war guard the bier as thousands view the casket through the night and on the day. Planned prayers psalms and hymns mark the service before burial with taps and a simple grave ceremony.
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Washington
William Jennings Bryan
Pius
Janes
State tax board orders broad real estate assessment increases
Indianapolis July 31 state tax board sent equalization orders to two county boards to receive assessments on real estate and personal property. Land values rose in thirty four counties from 3 to 20 percent with increases in cities and towns also ordered in seventeen counties. A single county reduction was ordered and Union township saw a 1 percent decrease in three areas. City assessments in Suweer were revised. Cannelton in Perry county saw 5 to 100 percent increases. The board reconvenes next Tuesday to act on recommendations expanding total tax valuation by nearly $60 million.
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Indianapolis
State Tax Board
Benton
Delaware Coun
Fountain County
Union County
Su Weer
Cannelton
Perry County
Rum Runners On Lake Erie Panic in Cleveland
Cleveland amid rumors that federal agents secured key evidence on bootlegging on Lake Erie. Officials expect warrants to be issued soon as the crackdown expands.
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Lake Erie
Cleveland
Poisoning suspected in White River deaths near Bedford
George N. Mannfeld of the state conservation department says game wardens found carbide near the White River and an empty carbide can floating in the water. He reports two people were killed by poisoning and the case will be investigated further.
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White River
Bedford
George N. Mannfeld
Fish and Game Division
State Department of Conservation
Emergency operation performed yesterday report
Emergency operation performed yesterday in Fort Benjamin Harrison area involving a boy from the C M T C camp. Mr and Mrs D A McKinney, parents of the lad, were called to Bor t yesterday as the boy underwent an emergency surgery for appendicitis.
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Seenten
Mee
Benjamin Harrison
Benjamin Houps
D. A. McKinney
Bort
Water Company Plans New Well At Tor Thought
Local notes show Loogcote Water seeking authorization to drill a new well at Tor to improve supply. Officials outline project scope and expected impact on local distribution. Community members await details on costs and timelines.
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Loogcote Water Company
Flag at Half Mast for William Jennings Bryan
The city hall flew the flag at half mast today to honor William Jennings Bryan, buried in Arlington National Cemetery. A broken pulley delayed the restoration. Restus Smith climbed the 25 foot pole to replace the rope, and the rope end was secured near the front entrance to reduce tampering.
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William Jennings Bryan
Arlington National Cemetery
Washington City
Restus Smith
Smith
Indianapolis Curfew Returns Tonight For Youths
Indianapolis authorities restore old curfew rules with a night-time order directing police to keep youths under sixteen off the streets after eight o clock. The measure, issued in Indianapolis Ind, sets the curfew and outlines enforcement actions for public safety and order.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Walter Cullivan Visits Glendale on Business Today
Walter Cullivan of Glendale is in the city on business today.
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Walter Cullivan
Glendale
Masonic Temple Event Noted In Louisville Report
A fragment mentions H. Johnson on May 22 and Willem L. Sharp of Sistapis being named deputy grand master at the Masonic temple in Louisville. It also notes Mr. Hammersly attending a party aboard a cruiser train, with limited readable context remaining.
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H. Johnson
Aosa
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