Greatest River Flood in Years Predicted Near White River
Farmers along the west fork report the White River rising rapidly with rain continuing. Predictions warn the peak may occur next week as high water floods roads, ponds, and wheat fields threatening hundreds of acres and delaying corn planting plans. Local forecasts expect cooler days after a few showers, with persistent risk of damage to crops and livelihoods.
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White River
Magavine
John G. Bhanke
Tinile
So’cock
Mayazille
White River Bridge
Burris
Edwardeyor Road
Pidiaville
Steele
A. B. Tirrell
W. L Jackson
Hicks
Asuch Norge Ag
H. B Lockridge
Knights of Shed
Elmer E. Hastings
D'Pond
Holder
Petersburg gambling fined in Pike County court
Harry Hollen, proprietor of the Hollen Dive Company in Petersburg, Ind, was tried in Pike county court for running a gambling house and fined 100 dollars plus costs. Claude Robinson, employed at the establishment, was fined 50 dollars plus costs. Judge Elyse vows to stamp out gambling with no favors.
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Petersburg
Ind
Harry Hollen
Hollen ‘Dive Company
Pike Credit Court
Claude Robinson
Elyse
Pike County
GAUCUS OW FINANCE IN VAIN
Washington report notes House members failed to reach agreement on a plan for closing the budget gap. The session adjourned at 11 o clock without a binding result and with no immediate consensus on a path forward.
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Gaucus
Wrency Tépsalalom
Washington
Who Will Be Janipor Commission Keeps the Advised
A garbled report from Jasper May 7 outlines political moves involving Commissioners Killian Malet and William. It notes plans to visit the courthouse, discuss visibility of placing candidates, and potential public events with George and others. Mentions forthcoming decisions in the next three to four days and possible Washington trip without opposition.
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Tedlan
Louis
Switzerland
Jia Liuhy
George
Mir
Hig
Jasper
Diderjet
Washington
Cox
Architect Scott Morr Meets May 45 City Repair Board
The fragment indicates architect Scott Morr and a city repair board meeting set for May 1945. It references inspections, planning, and possible repairs at a Brow building site. Details are incomplete but imply a formal review of construction or renovation needs by city authorities.
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Scott Morr
Nid
Polis Architent
Yale
Mattingly Lectures As Senator Reveals Views
A garbled report notes Matt ingly lectures as Senator Hern Malfinghington, from Vincennes University in Indiana. The fragment suggests discussion of the subject, possible stance on temperance and support from students, highlighting a broad reputation and lecture setting.
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Hern Malfinghington
Vincennes
Universit
Indiana
Sion
Martinghy
Lightning strike injures inventor in Seymour Indiana
A mysterious lightning incident at Seymour left an inventor injured after a bolt struck near his shelter. He and an associate were burned and rushed to hospital as a government expert investigates.
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Seymour
Ind
John
Orchard Gets Heprieve in Idaho Protest
A fragment hints at a delay or reprieve involving Orchard and events in Bélse Idaho and Gooding on a Wednesday, with names like Larry appearing in an unclear protest or legal context.
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Bélse, Idaho
Gooding
Larry
Prospects for Edwardsport Bridge Move Forward
Daviess and Knox counties coordinate on a west fork White River bridge near Edwardsport with officials expecting an official nod though site access may delay work due to high water. Knox plans a Saturday site visit with Daviess invited, weather and creek levels could push the trip back. Gravel road plans in Harrison Township advance as Frank Jean commits Vincennes gravel and local banks arrange financing. county improvement bonds face selling challenges across counties, with Steele township bonds unsold despite dealer interest.
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Rnot County
White River
Edwardagort
Daviess County
Kinlox
Daviese County
Knox County
Alte
Harrison Township
Vincennes
Jean
Hood
Steele Township
Sermons from Shakespeare to Feature Bloomington Talk
A lecture on Pether Vaughan's "Sermons from Shakespeare" is planned for Tuesday evening. Bloomington Methodists announce plans to erect two stone dolifs at a cost of $60,000 as part of their church property upgrades.
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Imre
Lazaey
Ingersoll
Pether Vaughan
Tageday
Shakespeare
Bloomington
Tegard
Hopkins Delegate to Supreme Camp at Peoria
George E. Hopkins of this city is named a delegate from Todlona to the Modern Woodmen of America supreme camp at Peoria Illinois in June. W K Penrod of Looquatee and A M Johnson of Vincennes join as Second district delegates led by State Deputy Voltx. Delegates chosen at a Terra Haute meeting. state meeting adjourned to meet next year in Kokomo. C A Osborne of Indianapolis elected state consul and E S Strack of New Albany state clerk. Officers named: George Parker banker Anderson advisor B J Crawford South Bend escort Charles Stelsberger Canneton Gentry J W Smith Poseyville chaplain Rev Hurlby Jackson Seymour. Session praised as the state organization’s most successful. Endorsed leadership changes and tuberculosis plan. head camp at Peoria next month urged expansion of a state tuberculosis institution.
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George E. Hopkins
Todlona
Woodmen of America
Feora
Hitnois
Mr. Hopkins
W. K. Penrod
Looquatee
A. M. Johnson
Vincennes
Voltx
Terra Haute
Kokolo
C. A. Osborne
Indianapolis
Strack
New Albany
George 3. Parker
Anderson
B. J
Crawford
South Bend
Charles Stelsberger
Cannelton
Gentry
J. W. Smith
Poseyville
Hurlby Jackson
Seymour
Peoria
Baseball game report with scattered player names and errors
Fragmented recap notes a baseball game with Brooklyn and New York teams, incomplete player mentions, double plays, and umpire notes. Several misread names and stray phrases appear, including references to Benita, Connell, and Stein, plus scattered score hints and unclear situational details. The garbled text suggests a late edition summary with numerous OCR errors and placeholder words.
Treasurer reports spring tax take and bond sales plan
Figures from Treasurer Godwin's office show the spring tax collection totaling 1169 1649 with current tax receipts 9166 470 14 delinquencies 2 634 66 and miscellaneous 211 89. County depositories earn interest 136 756 36 while bonds for road expansion in Steele township await sale to The Wild Company at near par with funds drawn as needed for construction and a transcript re check in Indianapolis.
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Godwin
County Maloney
Sam More
Treagerer
Gale
Steele
Township
J. F. Wild
Steele Township
Heud Company
Indianapolis
Wild
Smallpox Reported in Four Towns in Knox County
Four Knox County towns Bruceville Bicknell Edwardsport and Freplandville report smallpox cases prompting quarantine efforts The outbreak spread after a young man visited Bicknell from Edwardsport despite known exposure He returned home and was placed under quarantine by deputy health officer Dr Reeves Officials warn of possible additional cases in coming days
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Knox County
Freplandville
Bruceville
Bicknell
Edwardsport
Pr. Reeves
Pla
Receiver gains judgment against bank president in Seymour
Deenr Brooke as receiver of Peoples State Bank Brownstown secured judgment for Hugh A. Burrell totalling 1737.94 after Burrell, president, wrecked the bank and fled two days before its closure. The property Burrell left may be levied, creditors have received only about 40 cents on the dollar, with more payments possible. Also noted, Adam Stopes fined five dollars for having a fish net in his possession. Stopes resides near the H and I bridge over the east fork of the Hyer. Deputies Henoha and Fitzserrid made the arrest.
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Burral
Mays
Adam Stropes
Squire Kellam
Stopes
Hyer
Henoha
Fitsgerrid
Rev J L Shroyer and regional church movements
The Rev J L Shroyer former Plainville Methodist pastor pending study at Garratt Biblical Institute Evanston Il returns from summer preaching in western Wisconsin and will resume studies at Garrrett Institute. Coroner inquiry in Rapshaw case yields verdict of murder by unknown parties. Police census reports Washington population 39 403 up 9 912 from last year with 21 920 whites and 97 488 Negroes.
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J. L. Shroyer
Methodist
Plainville
Garratt Biblical Institute
Evanston
Il Nolg
Tamitland
Wiscanaln
Gurdett J Pnatitute
Rapshaw
Washington
Death of Mr Humphrey Reported After Wounds
A historical brief reports Mr. Humphrey died in the afternoon following wounds believed serious. The item references Seymour and a train accident context, with notes on presumed recovery before the death. The passage is fragmented but indicates a fatal outcome and contemporary confusion surrounding the incident.
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Washington
Seymour
Humphrey
Fernal
Drift Against Bridge Reported Amid Swollen Creek
A report notes commissioners investigated a drift obstructing the White Gow bridge near Taylor Lyons Dy Prairie Creek. Officers could not reach sight of the obstruction and planned a formal inquiry. The incident involved local officials and a waterway boggy area near the bridge.
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White Gow Bridge
Dani
Wing
Kutter
Bein
Bad on Railroads Trains Delayed by Washouts
Western trains run behind schedule while eastern lines face heavy delays due to washouts. A detour near Tredton requires a new bridge after a washout destroyed the existing one. By afternoon the western trains are being strengthened and expected to meet tomorrow's timetable.
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Dai
Almor
Tian Ont
Vantage Point Memo on Washington Realms and Summer Return
A fragmented note discusses Washington plans and a vantage to manage, mentioning summer movement and a return. It references Moore and Mitchell in a business context with unclear actions and locations.
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Moore
Washington
Palmer Bride Gone at West Pal Bridge Repair
Fragmentary OCR notes report a bridge on the Pal Prairie creel Gay thay road gave way on Wednesday. Repairs planned but text incomplete. final bridge reconstruction mentioned. No clear names or dates beyond Wednesday.
Gary Steel Company eyes Monroe County estate venture
Bloomington Indiana May 4 that the Gary Steel Company is preparing to enter Monroe County to develop a venture. The company has an option to purchase notes at funds and plans to employ about 1,000 men. The report notes the firm’s intent to operate rapidly and establish operations near Brinesville with plans to ship stone to Gary.
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Bloomington
Ind
Gary, Steel Company Ia
Monroe County
Bilnesville Ig
W. R. Gardine
Oedon
M. J. Carma
Sreile
Cub
Btinesville
Ompany
Gary
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