Daviess County Trustees Face Superintendent Vote
In Daviess County ten township trustees, five Democrats and five Republicans, meet next Monday to elect a new county superintendent of schools. Debate centers on party unity and which candidate, James E. Gite or Carter, can unite trustees and win the post amid factional tensions within the Republican camp.
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Gre Soment
Daviess County
Anty
James E. Gite
Seul
Carter
Su Ro
Mate Myers
Ming
Five Republics
Robbery at Chicago Jewelers and Local City Contracts Awarded
Federal court seeks to secure $50,000 bond from Detroit Surety Company related to University stadium builders Blooming. Bandits robbed a jewelry store on Dearborn Street of $15,000 worth of jewels with threats and violence. City council awarded concrete sidewalk and sewer contracts in Beck Bryant’s addition and Clark Ayres subdivision. Flora Street sewer hearing set. paving completed on Grand Avenue and West Walnut Street. financial report shows a remaining balance.
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Dianapolis
Ey University
Lont
Detroit Surety Company
Beds Steel Instruction Company
Ont University Stadium
Bloom
N. i. Ry
Ovioh Gastinan
Chicago
Dearborn Street
Rhookerge
Beck & Bryant
Warren Routt
Virgil Grantan
Grantan
Flora Street
B.T. Gootee
Grand Avenue
Walnut Street
Seine
Ah Wen
Ageotagt L
Inne
Ae T
Remembrance Day Program Scheduled in Court House Yard
The event will be carried by the soldiers and sailors movement in the courthouse yard with Frank Gitkison of Shea delivering the address. Exercises open at 4 10 a m and city business houses will close from 9 30 until noon. Participants include the G A B the Lasses Circle of the G A K the Spanish American Veterans World War veterans War Mothers and civic organizations.
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Court House Yard
Frank Gitkison
Shea
Sss
SSCCC
Summer school to offer Walnut Street pupils work plan
A notice from the superintendent announces a summer school session for Walnut Street pupils. If enough interest exists, sessions will run this year with Missace McCafferty coordinating studies and gas-related science work for fourth grade pupils. If enrollment is sufficient, another teacher may be added.
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Teo
Jake
Paenee Call
Ace McCafferty
Engasedy Vare
Ne High
Officers Find 250 Gallon Still in Plymouth
Plymouth Indiana May 26 War rants issued for arrest of two men tied to a gang. Police found fifteen gallons of mash and a tanning gun at the scene. Early yesterday, Dan Gushman, 41, listed as a gang member, was detained.
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Plymouth
Ind
Dan Gushman
Greenwood Sentenced to Leavenworth Prison
Reported May 2 indicates thirteen prisoners, including Edwin V. Greenwood of Washington Abd, were sent to the penitentiary at Leavenworth Kansas for two years for escaping from the mails, under guard of U S Marshals.
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Ras
Baltzell
Losivenworth
Kan
Leavenworth
T United States
Eewin iV. Greenwood
Washington
Toward Levee Bids Announced for Two Contracts
Bids for the construction of the Sharger et al levee are to be received at Hast f pe Tehneh office by June 25. Bids cover two earthworks contracts totaling 9 918 cubic yards and 2 717.8 cubic yards. Bidders must file a bond equal to twice their bid with proper sureties in the county court. Plans and specifications are on file with the clerk.
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Hast
Apph
Daviess
Eire
Demand for Sunday dances spreads through Warsaw area
In nearby Indiana tensions rise as Warsaw ministerial and county officials adopt resolutions urging closing of dance halls on Sunday nights. Sheriff Milo M. warns that liquor influence near one hall could trigger enforcement, with four couples affected as authorities act.
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Soéras Down
Kosciusko Ene
Sunew
Ind
Veomans Christian
Warsawa
Erance Vinona
Milo M
Liquok Iftomn
Jury Tampering Questioned in May Trial Outcome
Fragmentary text indicates a May juror issue and tampering concerns affecting a trial. No clear names or locations are readable, but references suggest a judicial inquiry or caution on verdict integrity. Further readable details are needed to specify parties, court, or dates.
Polar explorers Amundsen Ellsworth feared missing at sea
Oslo reports no word on Captain Roald Amundsen Lincoln Ellsworth and companions since their polar flight. Officials fear misfortune from stormy weather near Spitzbergen with rescue unlikely until contact is reestablished. If grounded they may attempt a Greenland ski trek toward safety in June.
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Oslo
Norway
Roald Amundset
Lincoln Ellsworth
Greenland
Seoptemente Newa
Negro Denies Role in White Woman's Murder Trial
John Shaw testifies in his own defense in Indianapolis denying any connection to the murder of white woman Helen Welchel last November. He faces a second trial after a prior death sentence was ordered by the state supreme court.
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Eec. Ind
John ‘Thomas Shaw
Helen “Hager
Welchel
Indianapolis
Indianapols
Evansville Moone Dry Crusade Leads WCTU Headline
The Evansville Moone Dry Crusade heads a WCTU note with a May 26 reference. Efforts to recruit attorneys and church leadership appear in a letter signed by a local Christian leader as part of the campaign. The piece mentions an unlucky 13th and a transfer to postal authorities for investigation.
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Attorrs
Escens
Mant Payne
Aby Christian
Leopold undergoes surgery amid murder case turmoil
Nathan Leopold, tied to the Rob murder, underwent a surgical procedure as the case presses on. His companion also reportedly fell ill and was granted a temporary respite from proceedings, leaving prosecutors exploring next steps.
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Nathan Leo
Robaka
Leopold
Algo
Earthquake in Louisiana Lasts Thirty Seven Minutes
An earthquake lasting 37 minutes was recorded early today near Ev Binaae La providing aid to the vicinity as officials noted the event and its impact on nearby communities.
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Ev Binaae la
Washington Telephone Directory Nears Printing
The Washington telephone directory is closing and will be turned to printers on June 20 under Local Manager F J Huffman. About twenty percent of listings will change due to relocations and new residents. patrons may request changes or add names before June 20 for the August delivery.
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Washington Telephone
F. ‘J. Huffman
Change in Electrical Firm Is Announced
Deal concluded Tuesday as Floyd Madden purchased Liam Brown's stake in Reeve and Brown Electrical. Madden, an longtime employee, stated Brown plans retirement but has three offers under advisement, leaving local residents to lament his departure. Brown, long a Washington resident, is said to be influential in the firm.
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Floyd Madden
Liam Brown
Reeve & Brown
Madden
Brown
Washington
TV broadcast schedule fragment with unclear program list
Fragmentary OCR text lists radio and TV stations such as WGBS New York WGY Schenectady WGR Buffalo WJAR Providence and WPI Philadelphia WCAE Pittsburgh with scattered times and a musician reference, yielding an incomplete program reference and no clear event.
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WGBS
New York
WGY
Schenectady
Buffalo
WJAR
Providence
WPI
Philadelphia
WCAE
Pittsburgh
Frost Damage Runs Into Millions Across Midwest
May 26 1926 frost damages hit crops across Nebraska Kansas Missouri Illinois Indiana and Minnesota. Wheat and corn losses estimated at 25 to 30 percent with fruit crops severely injured prompting late planting and possible need for replanting in several sections. Indiana alone expected losses over 1 million dollars as frost warnings continued.
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Middle West
Lars
Nebraska
Land
Kansas
Missouri
Illinois
Minnesota
Duke
Thieves Strike Sinclair Oil Office Safe Again at Gas Station
In Princeton Indiana on May 26 thieves blew the email safe at the Sinclair Oil Company filling station office. This marked the third robbery of this kind at the same gas station with a noted cash loss of $85.
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Princeton
Ind
Sinclair Oifpany
President of Chicago University Dead
Fragmentary obituary notes the death of the president of Chicago University after multiple operations and medical efforts to save him. The readable text is damaged with garbled phrases and mis-spellings, preventing a clear account of dates or full name.
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Chicago” University
Farmers Near Wars Will Conducted Market Plans
Farmers in Kosciusko County near Warsaw Indiana have taken steps to rent and prepare space to form a summer market. They will divide the room into stalls to display and sell their products during the warmer months.
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Warsaw
Ind
Kosciusko County
Estérem
Eine
Flipper users face city crackdown warns Mayor McCarty
Mayor McCarty issued a warning this afternoon that authorities will apprehend anyone seen using a flipper device. Police ordered to arrest offenders on sight as complaints rise about the disruptive practice across the city.
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McCarty
Miyor McCarty
Army Prepared for Defense Day as July 4 Test Set
Washington May 26 The Secretary and the president announce that the army will hold its defense test on July 4. Orders were sent today to the army to get ready for the defense day exercise.
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Washington
Coolidge
Ie. Army
Vincennes Bridge Co Receives $18,788 Contract
Indianapolis report: State Highway Department awards Vincennes Bridge Co a contract valued at 18,788 for Ocada bridges over Run and Wayne County on State Road 34. The engineer's estimate for both spans was 25,262.
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Vincennes Bridge CO
Indianapolis
Thes Highway
Vincennes Company
Ocada
Ers Run
Wayne County
Theimeer
Thaw, White's Slayer Returns to Broadway After 19 Years
A New York cabaret scene last night saw Harry K. Thew back on Broadway, ending a nineteen year absence. Onlookers, including Tex Guinman, watched as Thew was recognized by aging Broadway regulars and greeted with shocked acclaim.
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Thaw
White
Slayer
Broadway
New York
Tex Guinman
Harry K. Thew
Court Day Returns in McClellan Case
Fragmentary report shows Otto McClellan case returning to court today amid ongoing trial developments. Names and exact charges are obscured by OCR errors, but proceedings appear focused on evidence and potential verdict.
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Tila
Otto
McClellan Acain
Clellan
Vincennes Chamber Sees 335 Members Aiming For 400
The Vincennes Chamber of Commerce reports membership at 335 with a large push planned to reach a goal of 400 members. Organizers note ongoing outreach and recruitment events as they work to expand local business ties.
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Ark
Vincennes
C Meree
Government avoids divorce in pending pact talks
In fragmented statements a Tropes cnet figure asserts the pact will be settled without public divorce. A White House spokesman said the government declines to involve Bu ih Dor teal in the process, emphasizing limited involvement.
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Ingt
Cnet
Fragmentary note of a hazardous incident near Purcell
A garbled OCR fragment describes a tenant reaching Mr Purcell and a sharp brow injury. A poisonous hazard drops from Purcell’s shoulder to the ground. No clear date or location is legible. context suggests a town report note or public notice fragment.
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Mr. Purcell
Mr.Purcell
Investigation of bloodstained car in Petersburg begins
Sheriff Buros has started an investigation after a bloodstained car was found in Petersburg early this morning. A man with two toys was brought to the city but appeared uninjured, while broken components and scattered items were noted near the vehicle.
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Petersburg
Buros
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