Renew Efforts for Local Railroad Renewals
Indianapolis Oct 26 A petition for a further hearing on Owensboro Rockport and Chicago railroad company request to establish a line between Owensboro Kentucky and Elnora Indiana was presented to the public service commission. It notes changes from an electric to steam line and altered financing plans after prior ICC objections and state hearings. No date set.
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Indianapolis
Owensboro, Rockport& Chicago Railroad Company
Owensboro
Elnora
Mnd
Public Service Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Indiana Public Service Commission
Indiana
State Commission
Saturday Night Crash Damages Greek Ford Near Montgomery
James Greek of Hyatt's Station faced a dangerous Saturday night on State Road 6 when he ditched his touring car to avoid a front car. A wrecker towed the vehicle to Washington after steering gear damage. While being moved a reckless driver struck Greek, flipping the car into a ditch and causing extensive damage. The other driver fled the scene. identity unknown.
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James Greek
Washington
J. F. McGuire
Montgomery
Greek
Hyatt’s
Community Sales Day Tomorrow Set In Washington
Washington's monthly community sales day opens as volunteers list desired items and dealers offer reduced prices. A large turnout of shoppers is expected as the event begins new season shopping.
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Washington
Nhon
Ttation
Aly
Boy Scouts Lead Service at First Christian Church
A church pageant featured three scout troops presenting a service at the First Christian Church. Scout leaders and boys carried two flags, led opening prayers, readings, and a sermon linking the Scout Laws to Christian ideals. Pastor Lett spoke on daily good turns and the integration of scouting values with faith.
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Lett Bases
The
Boy Scouts
First Christian Church
Ray
Met
Ragsdale
Rober McIntosh
Bradford
Ous
Mr. Lett
Boy See
America
Christ
Four killed in attack near the barn in nation
A fragmentary report indicates four people were killed and several injured near a barn in an unspecified locality. The text mentions United States navy personnel and a possible plan to improve security, but details are unclear.
Accident kills hopes for recovery of Little Rob Miller
In Plainville a hunting accident injures eleven year old Robert Lawyer, son of Fred Lawyer, who was struck by a .32 caliber rifle in a farmyard incident. He was taken to a hospital in Daviess County and then moved to Plainville for better care. Doctors considered his condition very grave.
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Robert
Fred
Plainville
Robert Miller
Miller
Hanting
Thie
Daviess
Milter Boys
Bland Lamb
Sawyer
Samb
Lawy Miller Alt Lint
Lad
Swann
Securities reform boosts Indiana disallowances in 1925
The state security commission reports rising rejections since the 1925 measure. In the first five months, securities rejected total 1.264 million, versus 2.259 million for the entire prior fiscal year. The new law shifts liability away from near-market securities, changing previous handling.
Greenwood to Spear at the Grand Theater
Chairman John H. Spencer completes plans for a citizens meeting at the Grand theater next Thursday night. Congressman Greenwood will headline with Spencer and other speakers, plus a Swede program of songs by Washington vocalists. Also reports deaths and hospital transfers in Olney.
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John H. Spencer
Grand Theater
Spencer
Congressman Greenie
Washington
Ing
Greece and Bulgaria Face League Council Action in Macedonia
The League of Nations council in Paris gave Greece 24 hours to withdraw troops from occupied Macedonian frontier areas. Bulgarian Minister Marfott and Greek Minister Carapanec accepted the decision. A military investigating committee will study the incident. In Sofia a Greek offensive continued, with artillery bombardment and frontier advances. Five killed, ten wounded, many refugees, scarce shelter, and fear of epidemic spread amid harsh conditions.
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Paris
League of Nations Council
Greece
Marfott
Bulgaria
Carapanec
Sofia
Goumeli
League of Nations
Struma
Youth Sentenced for Robbing Grandfather
Indianapolis Oct 26 Charles Scott 21 of Eaglestown Ind was sentenced in criminal court to ten to twenty one years in the state reformatory on his plea of guilty to robbing his own grandfather The grandfather Howard Scott died a few days after the robbery and the grandson was indicted for murder for striking his grandfather The murder charges were dropped for lack of evidence.
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Indianapolis
Charles Scott
Eaglestown
Ind
State Reformatory
Howard Scott
Governor to address architects meeting in Lafayette
Governor Jackson and top state officials will address the third annual conference of architects contractors engineers and crafts men in Lafayette Indiana on October 29 Purdue University leads the event and organizers expect it to be the largest in the group’s history.
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Lafayette
Ind
Jackson
Purdue University
Ruling Rebukes Salary Cuts in State Budget Clash
Indianapolis Oct 26 Attorney General Gilliam ruled the state has no authority to cut salaries fixed by law or to dismiss public servants under the budget. The opinion follows salary slashes totaling about 100000 by a legislative committee. The ruling, issued after discussions with Governor Joe Foraker, challenges the committee's economy move and its 50 percent salary reductions.
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Gdin
Indianapolis
Gilliam
Public Service Counr
Joe
Gave & Jackson
eRmittee
Juvenile Crime Ring in Bloomington Reported
Bloomington Indiana reports a police probe into a juvenile crime ring tied to a supposed crime school. Authorities believe many offenses were planned by young offenders under instruction from their teachers, prompting a broad search for the ringleaders.
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Bloomington
Ind
Storm Strikes Pike County Area Killing and Damaging
A severe storm hit Troy Alabama area causing fatalities and widespread damage. Rescue crews report multiple injuries and extensive property destruction as debris and fallen trees disrupt roads and utilities. Authorities warn of continuing danger as cleanup and relief efforts begin.
Former Resident Al Linton Dies in Linton
Cecelia Jane Robinson a former Washington resident died at home in Linton at 6 PM Saturday from heart disease. Aged 27, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Walker, she moved to Linton about fifteen years ago with her parents. Survived by husband Vernon Robinson three children Iris Ellen and Alice and siblings Joe Walker Frank Walker Alva Walker Mrs Cenia Menford Cecil Sims. Funeral held at 10 AM with burial at Pairview Cemetery.
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Cecelia Jane’ Robinson
Washington
Linton
Netris
Robton
Washinton
Williamy Walker
Vernon Robinson
Iris
Ellen
Alice
Joe. Walker
Athens
Ohio
Frank Walker
Alva Walker
Detroit
Cenia Menford
Cecil Sims
Lyons
Pairview
New Use For "Mute" In Illegal Liquor Case In Michigan City
Michigan City Ind Oct 26 A note shows a raid led to Kolancyzk being arraigned before Judge Richter in renit court. The liquor he possessed was said to be used as a rubbing lotion. The charge was dropped after it was proven the mother used the liquor for a rub-down at the time of the raid.
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Michigan City
Ind
Kolancyzk
Renit
Richter
Persian Gulf Disaster Grows Toll and Storm Hit Fleet
Reports from the Persian Gulf say a massive earthquake worsened devastation as 200 fishing vessels were wrecked and revised death tolls estimate up to 7,000 lives lost. The region, including Karachi, faced cascading disaster and mounting casualties.
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Karachi
India
Persian Gulf
Season Ticket Drive Continues Amid Rainy Setbacks
The drive shows fair success but rain hindered solicitors and attendance fees. Tickets remain available at the office, with the season countdown near opener. Carpenters extend gym work to ready the facility for the first game as Coach Friddle eyes a top finish and urges public support.
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Zere
Friddlé
Meeting 10 to Convene in Vincennes This Week
A meeting yesterday afternoon in Vincennes organized the Brotherhood Organization of the Union Baptist Association with about 1000 members. A chicken supper is planned for Priday night with a strong program and many church representatives expected. temporary officers are Charles White president John Sandige secretary Dick Ballard treasurer. The agenda includes supper orchestra three minute talks and a closing address by Dr W P Dearing followed by organization work and business.
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Vincennes
Brotherhood Organization of the
Union Baptist Association
Charles White
John Sandige
Dick Ballard
J. D. Pivcatt
J. G. Allen
F. F. McNaughton
C. W. Cochran
Sidney Carnahan
Sam J. Miller
John Rudolph
Wm. Winkler
W. J. Beth- Roy Draper
Wheese
W. P. ‘Dearing
Planning Corn Show in Putnam County Indiana
Planning for a county corn show in Greencastle Putnam County Indiana on December 19 and 12 is announced by The First National Bank. The event aims to celebrate what is described as this year’s record crop, reflecting the county’s agricultural significance.
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Greencastle
Ind
First National Bank
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