Fire at Atlantic Refining plant traps air for grim blaze
At Pittsburgh June 16 a massive blaze at the Atlantic Refining Lawrenceville plant sent 6 oil tanks exploding and burning high into the air. Dense smoke and heat hindered rescue as workers feared trapped Atemen amid the inferno. Firemen battled the raging fire as more tanks ruptured, causing extensive damage and threatening spread to nearby yards.
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Pittsburgh
Lawrenceville
Atlantic Refining Company
Ogue Birates
Murphy Boy In Critical Condition After Surgeons Find Reversed Organs
Clarence Murphy ten-year-old of Reeve loenship underwent an emergency operation at Davies County Hospital Thursday evening. By this afternoon his condition remained very low and not good. Surgeons discovered the appendix ruptured and found the Murphy internal organs reversed, a rare anatomical condition.
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Clarence Murphy
Reeve Loenship Hay
Daviess County
Murphy
Oklahoma Flood Levels Ease After Week of High Waters
Oklahoma City reports flood waters began to recede today after a week of menace. The flood, driven by swollen streams in Kansas and Oklahoma, damaged thousands of dollars in property and inundated low land farms and homes.
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Oklahoma
Uley
Kansas
Local Knights to State Conclave in Indiana
The state conclave of Denver Templars will be held next Tuesday to Thursday at Winona Lake Indiana. Washington Commandery members plan to attend in large delegation led by Frank McGehee and family Glyde B Kellar Dr T F Spink B L Hatfield Charles F Cochran Robert Beck and Elster Miss Doris Beck and Arthur Rogers are definite attendees others may join later.
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Rcalgntal
Templars
Winona Lake
Ind
Washington Commandery
Amogths
Frank McGehee
Glyde B. Kellar
T. F. Spink
B. L. Hatfield
Charles F. Cochran
Robert Beck
Elster
Misa Doris Beck
Arthur Rogers
Objections filed against Mont Romery fire high school bonds
A remonstrance signed by about 14 residents of Bare township contests a $75,000 bond issue to build a fire high school in Mont Romery. Objections include wrong site location, higher taxes, and dubious economics. A hearing is set for June 22 at the courthouse. bonds advertised for sale June 29. The remonstrance will be reviewed by the state board of tax commissioners. A separate note mentions a track flying tractor used to haul silver ore in northern Ontario.
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Mont- Romery
Ay Wilar
Renerval
Glownslip
Awiltor
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Court House
Flavian A. Sealie
Premier Construction Moves Steam Shovel to VanTrees Street
BEGIN DIGGING MONDAY The Premier construction company moved its big steam shovel to East Fifteenth and VanTrees streets this afternoon to prepare for excavation on VanTrees street for the new asphalt pavement project starting Monday morning.
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East Fifteenth
VanTrees Streets
VanTrees Street
Bulgarian premier Stamboulisky slain by own followers
Fugitive Bulgarian premier Alexander Stamboulisky surrendered to peasant forces after fleeing Sofia. He was killed shortly after by bullets fired by the peasants he sought to recruit, ending his bid to regain power following the overthrow. His escape, disguise as a wool merchant, and arrest at Gelsk are noted in the report.
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Fantom
Judas
Jesus
Alexander Stamboulisky
Bulgaria
Stamberibeky Befbe
Thuae
Bim
Tam
Boulisky
Sofig
Gelsk
First Wheat Harvest Under Way In Davie County
J W Rust begins binder operations in a sandy Davie County field on the Apraw road. He is believed to be the first in the county to cut wheat using the Big Ten or Blaney phosphate variety. Threshing starts in about two weeks as weather and conditions permit.
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Daviews
J. W. Rust
Rust
Salt
Daviess County
Simul
W. J. Berns
Bayless County
Moose 10 Take In Initiation At Lodge
The Loyal Order of Moose prepares for a large initiation this Sunday at their lodge quarters in the Peoples' bank building. Fifty seven candidates are listed with visitors from nearby lodges expected. the initiation will be conducted by the team from the near age. T. J. Mahoni, state supervisory agr of the lodge, organized the class under a special dispensation opening the charter. the charter will be closed following the initiation.
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Order of Moose
Peoples’ Bank
Aage
T. J. Mahoni
Whcch
Noted Speaker Next Friday Night At First Baptist
The Ministerial Association of Washington presents Clinton N. Howard known as The Little Giant to speak at First Baptist Church Friday night June 24 at 8 o clock. The address titled The Next Tireat Word Event focuses on war less world and a united nation. Pulpit leaders bid for a large turnout with Roosevelt, Billy Sunday, William J. Bryan and other prominent figures backing Howard.
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Ministerial Association of
Washington
Clinton N. Howard
First Baptist Church
Howard Ie
Pte Roosevelt
Billy Sunny William J. Bryan
Trial of Walter Hays Postponed to October Term
Illness of defense attorney Hiram McCormick delays the Martin circuit court case against Walter Hays former cashier of White River bank of Loogootee for embezzlement. Trial, previously set for June 30, postponed until October term due to his illness. state objects none.
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Hiram McCormick
Walter Hays
White River
Indiana theater plans upgrade with new organ and seats
Harry Vanderspitz 3 7 Palmer of the Tyd ane theater plans to go to Chicago to buy a pipe organ and new equipment for the Indiana Typ Indiana jx to be renovated during the summer. The organ will be installed and operated by an expert. In Chicago Vanderspitz Schmidt and Palmer will purchase a few seats for the Liberty theater in Washington, a steel-construction venue to seat 1,000 people.
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Harry Vanderspitz
Palmer
Wfil &O
Chicago
Liberty Theater
Washington
Silateel Construction
Bloomington
Worth
Ralston Seen as Possible Presidential Ticket Choice
United Biosystems correspondent reports Ralston of Indiana being urged for the presidential slot with Samuel Ralston as candidate for president and Royal Copeland of New York as possible running mate. Copeland would resign his Senate seat to become Senate president. Eastern leaders favor Copeland. New York Governor Smith powers not seeking higher national status.
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Royal Moland
New York
T. B. Scorn
United Biosystam
Franch Vick
Ind
Samuel Or Ralston
Indianas
Royal ML Copeland
Ralston
Copeland
Empire State
Dart
Congress
Smith
Cheriak Am
Wall Street Firm Kneth Nachodangi Bankrupt After 70 Years
New York Pee 16. Announcement of the failure of Kneth Nachodangi, a long standing Wall Street sales brokerage housed in business for seventy years. The bankruptcy petition shows the firm owed over 11 million dollars. A firm representative said creditors are protected as a receiver is appointed, noting an honorable seventy year career.
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New York
Pee
Kneath, Nachodangi
New York Stock Exchange
Wall Street
New York Stock’ Exchange
Oven
Shelby Pays 100000 to Save Dempsey Gibbone Fight
Shelby Mont June 16 citizens raised 100000 50 to 100050 to make the second payment on the guarantee for the Dempsey Gibbone heavyweight championship fight. Oil men bankers and other citizens contributed to keep the dream alive as matchmaker Mike Collins announced funds were found and would be sent to Jack Kearuk manager.
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Shelby
Mont
Jack Dempsey
Mike Collins
Jack Kearuk
Johenpion
Open air supervised playgrounds planned for Monday
Washington children and youth will enjoy summer activities under a program directed by Harry Huster, with Kiwanis and Rotary volunteers assisting. The summer playgrounds will operate at Southside, Walnut Street, West End, Allen Field, and other sites, with schedules posted by Mr. Hunter. Contests and equipment purchases are planned as the program expands and local supporters donate to maintenance.
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Washington
Harry Huster
Exhaote
Hagel Brooks
Elizabeth Kibdy
Daey Brooks
H. B. Hunter
Allen Finid
Southside
Walnut Street
Andrew Dilloh
Woodlawn Ball Park
Bag
Hunter
Fis
Walnut Streat
Weat End All Park
Allen Field
Lastsida Park
Dunter
Allen
Robert Hoc
Myers
Redskin Conclave Holds District Convention Today
Members of the Independent Order of Red Men and the Pochontas lodge gathered for their annual convention in the city. Sessions were held in the judge’s room and included a supper in the basement of a Methodist church. A snake trail parade was planned through the business district with degrees conferred after supper.
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Independent Order of Red
Iudge
Fogeech
Kupper
Boom in City Building Reaches Unprecedented Scale
The city experiences a immense building boom with homes rising everywhere and broad street layouts in progress. Shortages of skilled tradesmen slow completion while hotels and boarding houses fill as residents and visitors seek shelter amid rapid growth.
Trial ordered for Farmers State Bank damages case
Kendalins, June 16. Re trial of D. I Bapehinkny against the Farmers State Bank of Albion ordered in Noble county court after a 19 hour jury deliberation failed to reach a verdict. Albion bank sued for damages from unregistered bonds. Bonds involved amount to about 2800 dollars. Depositors warned that insurance coverage limited. Case to be tried again in October.
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Kendalins
Tod
Bani of Albion
Clrewit
II Loan
Albion Bank
Baok
Ape
Ranke
Indiana
Aviator Abandons Test Flight Near Philadelphia
Lieutenant Maughan abandoned a proposed non stop trans continental night flight starting at dawn. His crashed airplane near Philadelphia yesterday was wreckage hauled away by wagons. the aviator was unhurt and plans for a second test flight remain uncertain.
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Philadelphia
Mio
Maughan
Yeterday
Jin Wagats
British Plan for Reparations Talks Reported in Washington
The British government, cited as informed, outlines two reparations proposals. One seeks direct U.S. involvement on a common basis, the other favors summoning an international conference with leading nations acting as creditors.
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Washington
Great Britain
Bring! Cn
Elected leaders named at city democratic committee meeting
Li McIntosh was elected county chairman at a city hall meeting to succeed Spencer who resigned. Marie McBride was chosen as chairman to replace Miss Alice Neal. Spencer offered regrets, noting he could not continue party work, while Rolf Sperber praised the committee and predicted democratic gains in 1924.
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Li McIntosh
Helrman
Democratic Central
Citys Hall
I H. ‘Spencer
Marie McBride
Alice "Neal
Spencer
Ad Sh
Thaukel
Rolf Sperber
Committeeny A
Benator Ralston
Aig
Deshecrats Fm
O'Neatl
Baty
Successo
McIntosh
Flappers Hold Up Auto Party on Money Road
Indianapolis, Ind. June 16 Two named bandits and two male accomplices held up an automobile party of four men on a money road near the city outskirts and robbed them of 500 in cash and jewelry. The criminals drove alongside and forced the car to stop. the victims were searched and valuables were taken. Police were alerted that the bandits were fashionably dressed. A separate report notes a monument to a tree standing in a field in Madison county Towg honoring the Iowa apple Delictdlid.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Hangits
Uriver
Polies
Noisy Local Shooting Tension Ends in Arrest
Police arrested a suspect after a shooting at a residence led to the discovery of two bodies and a pistol found in a bedroom closet. Officers arrived and found a person injured and another deceased in an adjoining room, with bloodstained clothing noted.
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Shane
Po- Mes
Alleway
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TE Corclave
Ontario
Stamboulisky
Veen
J. W. Rust Farm
Order of Moosee
Charles N. Howad
Hays
Wall ST
Redskins
Tyweni
Howes
Tasnis
Inbank ST
Ts Dikernine Bank
Dingler
Ww. Ayers
G. L A
B. of L. EB
Seat. Maughan
Pet
Sultersra
Economia Ingrnbill
League of Ration
Mintosh Eter
ATOEM
Will
H. Spencer
Marie Bride
Charman
Chi
Madison County
Towg
Avery
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