Sherman Shot in Prohibition Raid Near Vincennes Bridge
Fisherman Harry Halbert was shot in the shoulder during a raid on a camp near the Vincennes road Knox county side of the river. Prohibition Officer Crowe Sheriff Chambers and deputies led the operation locating seventy quarts of home brew. Halbert attempted to flee by skiff and was wounded as officers fired to stop him. He was arrested after being subdued in the river.
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Joe Hodgesong
Ington
Harry Halbert
Vincennes Road
Knox County
Halbert
Crowe
Chambers
Smith
Carr
Wheatland
Stolen car found on East Walnut with damage
Overland touring car owned by Miss Honora McEvilly was found damaged on East Walnut near East Fifth Street between Main and Saguth. Left fenders damaged radiator hole and broken light. McEvilly reported the car at 7:30 PM after witnesses saw it parked and an unidentified person used it for a ride. She suspects a hit from a large truck.
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MccEvilly Uie
Miss McEvilly
Grays Schedule Season Notes and Team Confidence
Fragmented text outlines the Grays filling out their schedule and aims for a strong season. Mentions Billie and Chaney, hints at lineup confidence and expectations, and references fielder Suegoss. Details are unclear but suggest optimism for performance and improvement.
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Billie i Wa
Chaney
Suegoss
Billie
Final Plans For Shepherd Trial Echoes Leopold Loeb Case
Preparations wrapped up today for the Shepherd million dollar germ murder trial to open Monday in criminal court. William Stewart, chief defense attorney, outlined his strategy claiming persecution by Chief Justice Olson of the Nepal court and alleging a will-related motive connected to the McClintock guardians. The state will argue Shepherd sent typhoid germs to Billie McClintock after the youth left a fortune to Shepherds.
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Cricago
William Stewart
Shephard
Olson
Nepal
Shepherd
McClintock
Billie McClintock
Shepherds
William Baker Dies at 91 in Indiana County
William Baker aged 91 died after general debility at his Odon Indiana home. Born in Daviess County he spent most of his life there, lived in Cornettsville and moved to Odon two years ago. Survived by eight children two from first marriage Ada Lemey Dana Indiana and Mattie Werndon Washington. His first wife Mary Jane Williams died in 1890s and he remarried Martha Alice Weeks in 1900. Civil War veteran served fifteen months in Company G 42nd Regiment. Member of Odon Methodist Episcopal Church.
Washington township assesses gains in 1926 valuation totals
Township assessor Viré Gil Grannan reports higher lands and improvements and personal property values in Washington township for 1926. Lands and improvements rise to 4 711 340 from 4 602 955, a 108 394 gain. Personal property totals grow to 688 585 from 676 645. City of Washington valuations also rise with lands and improvements at 5 113 770 vs 4 894 506, a 219 265 gain. Personal property in the city dips to 1 562 075 from 1 606 225. Polls in the township fall to 537 from 563. city polls rise to 1 545 from 1 507.
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Washington Township
Virégil Grannan
City of
Washington
Elks Set Initiation After McDonald Orchestra Show
The Elks will hold an initiation tonight at 10 after the McDonald orchestra vaudeville at the OES Theatre in Portland Indiana. Three candidates from Portland will be inducted by the officers, followed by an Elks lodge room entertainment from 10:30 to 12:60.
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The
Elks
McDonald Orchestra
Oes Theatre
Portland Indiana
Tland
Grand
the Elks
Washington
Woman's body found floating in creek in Indianapolis
Mary Flannery wife of Thomas Flannery inspector of the city board of health was found dead early today in Prods et Run creek. The coroner began an investigation into the death after her body was recovered and the husband reported her missing upon waking.
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Idianapolis
Mary Flannery
Thomas Flannery
Ety Board of Health
Prodset Run Creek
Explosion Aboard Italian Steamer Adige
Washington reports an explosion and fire injured several crew members aboard the Italian steamer Adige while anchored off Hampton Roads Virginia. The number of injured and damage extent were not provided in the message.
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Washington
St Ay
Hampton Roads
French Outpost Relieved After Two Week Siege
Rabat May 16 French troops relieved the Ouelez outpost encircled by Riffian tribesmen for over two weeks after sharp fighting. Reinforcements rushed to aid the Moorish line on the eastern flank while the center remained unchanged per an official communique.
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Rabat
Morocco
Ouelez
Examiners reject railroad route through Daviess
In a report to the etiom today recommended the application of the Rockport & Chicago to extend 0.84 miles be denied. Examiners hold that the railroad is not necessary.
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Rockport
Chicago
Derby Belated Start At Churchill Downs
Belated Derby start noted as Earl Laider of Yankee Bakery and Mrs Luder depart in a Flying Lexington toward Churchill Downs. speculation swirled whether they would reach in time for the famous race as friends anticipate the event with a stream of cars along Washington Avenue overnight.
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Earl Laider
Yankee Bakery
Derby
Luder
Lexington
Churchill
Washington
Churchhill Downs
Leader
Derby Day Attracts Record Crowd In Louisville
May 16 Louisville KY 100000 fans expected for the fifty first Kentucky Derby as the largest and most colorful gathering in turf history crowds packed the track before post time twenty five high bred entries remain in the books the weather forecast clear and betting heavy as Louisana Derby favorite leads the field toward the post.
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Li Hieritto
Louisville
Enlistment Drive Seeks Men for Marine Corps
Officials in Chicago announce a recruitment drive seeking men aged 19 to 35 and over 65 inches tall. Eligible applicants must visit the postmaster for enlistment details and orders to report to the Marine Barracks at Parris Island, South Carolina, at government expense.
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United State
Chicago
Marine Barracks
Parris Island
South Carolina
Exhibition tests Stromberg carburetor mileage gains
In Springfield Illinois an exhibition will prove the Stromberg carburetor improves mileage across several cars. Tests claim mileage increases range from 22 to 49 percent as four cars including a Ford and a Chevrolet are run to compare gasoline use.
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Pmiberg
Stromberg
Springfield
Ill
Chief Clerk Appointment Ties Seen in Estate News
May 188g ties of chief clerk and estate newspapers in ng. His appointment didn t item to mote the fact that i relatives here. BakWin s schooling began Good Hope nd he lived in and n o time when he was.
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BakWin
Plots Against The Periment Revealed In Brief
Fragments indicate accusations of plots and condemnation with references to a likely hanging near a location described as periment. The text is fragmented but points to a punitive action tied to a crime or rebellion. Details remain unclear due to damaged wording and missing context.
Vincennes Leads Sectional Meet at Washington Field
Vincennes tops the sectional track meet at Washington Field with a two point edge. Lintop and Bicknell performances cited. Bicknell takes titles in the 220 and the 440 in a tight scoring day.
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Atha
Vincennes
T Washington
Stdod
Tecnes
Lintop
Bicknell
Helps in Crest Fire Battle
A brief aid response aided Wisconsin residents in a Crest fire battle amid limited details from a May 1916 report. The piece notes light assistance and ongoing efforts to control the blaze affecting local roads and property.
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Wisconsin
Fire Fatalities Reported In City Home Blaze
A house fire claimed two lives including Mrs. Henrietta Den art and a child on early morning hours. Investigators described severe damage to the residence, with neighbors recalling a crowded dwelling and limited exit routes. Authorities have opened a case and will await autopsy results.
Glass Company Loses 75000 In Midnight Fire
In Terre Haute Indiana Chief Miller reported a $75000 fire loss from a midnight blaze that destroyed one glass house at the Root Glass Company plant, indicating extensive damage to the facility and operations.
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Glass Company
Getre Haute
Ind
Miller
Root Glass Company
Huntington Packing Company Plant Fire Causes 75000 Damage
A Huntington Indiana early today fire destroyed a large portion of the Huntington Packing Company plant with about 75000 dollars in losses. Firemen battled the blaze but could not prevent extensive damage to lard and other supplies. Miss Wallace mentioned in local notices, while the Bell Teles carried a list of Miss Rachael Wallace in an unrelated item.
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Huntington
Ind
Huntington Packing Company
Wallace
The
Bell Teles
Rachael
Railroads brace for business gains in 1925
President R M H Ashton notes traffic in 1925 likely up 1.4 percent over 1923 and 4.1 percent over 1924, with revenue per equalized car at or above prior years. Convention reports say railroads operate efficiently but yield inadequate returns, yet Ashton is optimistic as the first eighteen weeks show a $468 increase in revenue.
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R. MH. Ashton
Ashtom
Indictments Over Picketing at Open Shop Mines
Fairmount Washington May 46 two blanket indictments returned by the grand jury charging 142 striking miners with attempting to intimidate workers at open shop mines. Indictments rest on ruling that more than three pickets is unlawful and tantamount to intimidation. Among those arrested were Attorney Knapp a United Mine Workers representative and Pat Buckley brother of Mayor Buckley.
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Fairmount
Punty Grand Jury
Mpany
Attorney Knapp
United Mine Workers
Pat. Buckley
Buckley
Indiana convention to be held in Ston and Otha Boy to lead
The Christian church prepares for the eighty fifth Indiana convention with sessions on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday. Otha Boy is named to chair the event as organizers promise one of the best conventions in the church's Indiana history.
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The
Christian Church
Fifth Annual Electric Meter Conference at Purdue
Report notes Lafayette attendance at Purdue University for the fifth annual Electric Meter Conference. About 125 meter men from the star attended the five day meeting which began last Monday and continued through the week.
Storm Brings Rain Hail and Wind Across County
A sudden afternoon storm swept the southeastern corner of the county with rain hail and strong winds. The brief weather event caused no reported damage and left residents noting a sharp shower and scattered hail stones.
Robs Little Girl After Snatching at Market
A youth knocked down a six year old girl from Seymour on Thursday and snatched her from a market area before fleeing. The assailant fled after grabbing a dollar from the scene.
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Hill
Alice Dle Markete
Seymour
Petersburg Bible Class Guests Visit Washington City
The Men's Bible Class of the Presbyterian church of Petersburg will visit Washington Sunday. They will be guests of the Baptist church Men’s Bible Class at Sunday School at 9:15. Judge Sam Ditlon, a noted Sunday School teacher in the region, will accompany the visitors.
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Presbyterian Church of
Petersburg
Washington
The
Baptist Church
Sam Ditlon
North Atlantic ram fleet swept from seas amid 1925 note
From Atlantic City to Nantucket light only eleven ram ships remain as the blockade shrinks to twelve days. Sixty eight vessels began the operation. survivors prepare to go aboard the Pequot under Coast Guard command. A preliminary survey by Lieut Comma Yeanale aboard the Pequot details the wounded ship’s status and the war’s impact.
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Atlantic City
Nantucket
Des
Trina
Miles to be buried at Arlington National Cemetery
Washington May 16 Arlington officials announced plans to bury General A Miles, a famed military figure who died suddenly. The ceremony will honor his contributions to the country as leaders reserve every wit of the military for the event.
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Gen. Miles
Arlington
Washington
Buria
Arlington National
I A. Miles
Famous
Music for Opening of Eastside Park
Eastside park will be formally opened to the public Sunday afternoon with a music program from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 10 pm. The Washington band will perform vocal and instrumental numbers during the event.
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Eastside Park
McCarty
Washington Band
High Winds Strike Tribby and Surrounding Counties
Oklahoma City reports May 16 describe a wide wind and rain storm in Oklahoma that damaged several counties. Tribby near Shawnee was nearly swept away with eighteen buildings destroyed and some injuries from collapsed walls. No confirmed fatalities yet amid scanty reports from the area.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Tribby
Okla
Shawnee
Trib
First Res
Radio highlights from WIZ and WBZ schedules
WIZ and WBZ air late evening programming including staff concert notes and opera broadcasts. Listings mention Verdi's Aida from Boston Opera and Derby details with stations scheduling musical programs from Grand Central Theater.
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WIZ
New York
WIY
Feces
Hall
God- Ludlow
Ilton
Cross Keith - War
WBZ
Springfield
Boston Opera
Acs
Kentucky ’ Derby
Grand Central Theater
Four Plea Faces Six Month Sentence In Federal Case
Indianapolis, Adams and William Cennés pleaded guilty today to an indictment charging violation of tuition laws. They were sentenced to six months in jail. The case was handled in federal court, with prosecutors outlining the charges and the court issuing the term.
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Indianapolis
Adams
William Cennés
Ulrich Held Over Car Theft Case in Daily Bond
Otto Ulrich arrested after police stopped his car and seized twenty gallons of white aura. He posted 1000 bond for Cearance, trial scheduled beyond the next court term. Ulrich waived arraignment, bond set, and his Buick remains impounded with potential sheriff sale if convicted.
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Otto Ulrich
Priddy
fo _isters
Weilbas
J. Earl Thompson
McC
J. G. Allen
M. S. Oengs
Ulrich
Usrich
Eighth Grade Examinations Held Across County
Eighth grade pupils from Washington Epsom Plainville and Ragieeville were taking end-of-term exams today to determine graduation from grade schools. Odon did not hold exams as promotions were given earlier. General Conference observers Mr Avdes and D Astred left Odon for Buffalo to attend the United Brethren Church event for about two weeks.
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Washington
Epsom
Plainville
Ragieeville
Odon
MO. A
Astred
Ot Odon
Buffalo
N. Y
The
United Brethren
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Shepherd Frial
William D. Shepherd
William Baker
Daviess County
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Tudtianapolis Health
C. C. Examiners
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al Landig
Ich
Fincennes
Idlircas
Henrietta Denart
Wheliam J. Losh
United
United Press
Circuit Court
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