North Meridian paving terms set by council decision
City council settled material for North Meridian street paving, two favoring rock asphalt and two wheat asphalt, none chosen, leading to a decision to designate rock asphalt. DB Baird Construction to bid $3.42 per sq yd for rock asphalt. sewer plans approved for North East Fourth Street, plus alley paving plans and other street work discussed.
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Meridian Street
Heaarigen
Walnut Street
Budford
DB. Baird Construction
Fourth Street
Hawkins Creek
Maridian
Firat
Maln
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W.H. Underwood
van Tracy
Atnrage
Waat Eleventh Street
Caphalt Streaty
Beck & Bryant
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Sugar Shortage Tied to US Consumption Rise
The world sugar shortage is blamed in part on increased consumption in the United States since the nation...
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United States
Local clubs to host fundraiser game for hospital
Directors announce a charity basketball event honoring Rev. W M Whitsell. Kiwanis and Rotary members will supervise a 2 PM to 6 PM schedule with a 6 PM tipoff. Admission proceeds benefit the hospital, with doors opening promptly at the stated time.
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W. .M. Whitsell
Maimbers
Kiwanis Club
Pital
Fire damages Indianapolis warehouse and records
A blaze at the Indianapolis branch of Williams Peak company caused about 10000 in damage. Firemen faced hindered access due to flammable paints and oils, but a heavy fire wall limited spread to the main warehouse, while water damaged records. cause yet undetermined.
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Indianapolis
Jungs
Dammonapolis
Williams Peak Company
Harding shifts focus from politics to religion in speech
President Harding, traveling through Utah on his tour, emphasizes spiritual revival over economic or social reform. He portrays Christianity as America’s remedy and speaks reverently of God, suggesting a broader nation and world need for religious renewal. The day includes travel from Ogden to Salt Lake City with plans for rest and golf.
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Lawrence Martin
Ankea Presa
Salt Lake City
Utah
Harding
Jsvily
America
Trarding
Ub' Pyadapl
United States
Flaming
Cigar Store Manager Shot by Auto Bandits
Chicago June 26 Peter Stoul, store manager, was probably fatally shot by auto bandits who held up and robbed a cigar shop and a bakery of about $8,000 today. The bandits entered the store and began shooting wounding the manager and panicking fifteen customers. In the other store fourteen men were lined up and robbed of valuable goods.
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Chicago
Peter Stoul
Cilear
Stout
Sfore
Vatualea
Attempted road incident ends in alcohol related crash
Palereburg June 1. William Nant of Princyton and Henry Simpson with Gus Jennings both of Princeton are in a jail here. They attempted to roll over a tree on the state highway between Winslow and Oakland yesterday afternoon. A stick of white mule liquor was involved in the wrecked car.
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Palereburg
William Nant
Princyton
Princeton
Henry Simpson
Gus
Jennings
Thetate
Winslow
Oakland
Trea
Council Votes to Purchase American LaFrance Pumping Engine
A city council meeting recesses for fifteen minutes to decide a purchase of a 300 gallon capacity American LaFrance fire pumper. The mayor supports the purchase amid debate over costs and equipment adequacy, with unanimous consent to proceed after a brief floor discussion and a plan to relocate the fire wagon from Central to the West End.
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Council
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la France
Ring of Council
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Pumper
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Tounell
É Council
West End
Atathin
Unpaid Funds Hold Up Belt Title Fight
Henry L. Farr reports that promoters have not deposited the required $100,000 for the Debipsey-Gil championship bout. Money promised to secure the fight has not been delivered, delaying the event. Officials, managers, and promoters dispute legality and ticket arrangements as they seek to resolve the impasse.
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Henry L. Farr
United Presa
Iby
Mont
Ingrasponse
Drowned man from Indiana buried after funeral services
June 26 Floyd Rice drowned in the Waashir river. Incennes late Sunday held funeral services at his family home. Cremation or burial details follow, memorials planned by relatives.
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Floyd Rices
Waashir
I Incennes
Crown Hill Camete
Skating Club Moves to New West Third Street Rink
Fragmentary OCR suggests skating activity shifting to a new rink at the end of Veatixeee and West Third streets, indicating a venue change for local skaters. Names or dates are unreadable, but the move to a central location is implied.
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Romplanta Miadtiel
Onslaught of wets prompts dry upsurge in Westerville
Westerville Ohio June 26 reports say national anti saloon league officers plan a broad campaign to resist backsliding on prohibition. They aim to readopt strict enforcement in New York and push dry platforms through state legislatures while predicting political consequences for Governor Smith and other leaders.
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Westerville
New York
Anti-Saloda League of
Ameri
H. A. Baker
Lig League
Guv Smith
Baker
Jane Addams Hospitalized in Japan in June reports
Jane Addams, welfare worker at Hull House in Chicago, is confined in a hospital in Japan with general weakness and possible illness. Doctors say recovery is expected, noting she has studied conditions in the Orient recently and may have contracted a sickness during her stay.
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Jane Addams
Japan
Tokle
Jlull House
Chicago
Orient
Grains Rate Raised by Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington June 26 The Interstate Commerce Commission today authorized Fallroads operating in the Rocky Mountain and Pacific coast regions to raise the coarse grain rate. At the same time the commission denied sternlar authority sought by careshin in the western group.
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Washington, J
Interstate Cammerce Commission
Rocky Mountain
Panifte Coast
Careshin
Weatern Group
Not Guilty Plea Entered in County Case Court Action
A garbled report notes Rivera proprietor and Mr Shaw facing charges over intoxicants in a county case. Marion Shepard related to the matter. a trial date was set for Saturday. An attorney was engaged, indicating preparation for further court proceedings.
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Jack Packs
Rivera Park
Wate
White Tiger
Marion Shepard
Atha Daviess ‘County Detective Institation
Shaw
Hae
Heat and storms disrupt Midwest and Northeast travel
Across Indiana Illinois and nearby states heavy rain and heat spiked by high winds disrupted business and daily life. Reports from St Louis Indianapolis and Detroit describe record heat, drownings, and fire disasters as storms moved through Iowa Minnesota and Kansas leaving damage and fatalities in their wake.
Chaotic Aircraft Crash and Robbery Report From Vincennes Newswire
Disjointed ledger of incidents recounts a Vincennes June airfield crash with Plane from Vincennes Aircraft Company, a flight crew, and a fatal impact near Terre Haute. Reports a suspect, a money bag, a sheriff, and wine theft amid gunplay and arrests. Mentions a farmer, a drowning, a wrecked plane, and rescue attempts near Patoka river.
Jasper Youths Thwarted in River Plunge Incident
A passerby report describes two Jasper youths attempting to hurl from a Weir seat into the Patoka River. A pocket watch and belt caused the accident. Lt Fortney sustained facial bruises and eye injury, with fears of possible permanent vision loss.
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Forthey
Tale
Fortney
Man Rescues Woman From Lake Lawrence Drowning Attempt
At Lake Lawrence on a hot Sunday, Courtney plunged in to save a struggling swimmer. He reached the suffocating woman, grasped her and dragged her toward the bank where she revived. He credits quick action, requests readers to learn water safety lessons.
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WilHames
Courtney
al ‘Gourtney
Fia
Tits Williams
Jessona
Ing
Vinigprigate Rave Beasts Spurred by Mysterious Event
A cryptic report describes a wild gathering believed linked to a strange occurrence. Authorities note unusual behavior and emphasize public safety while offering no clear cause or timetable for resolution. Local residents remain curious about the event and its potential implications.
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