Indiana Bell seeks rate rise on fair valuation
Indianapolis, Sept. 15. Indiana Bell filed a petition with the state public service commission seeking higher rates tied to a new valuation. The company estimates the increase would yield about half a million dollars yearly, with city residents and businesses bearing a substantial share. Hearing on valuation begins Sept. 28, with experts working on a figure possibly ranging from $37 to $48 million.
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Indianapoli
Indiana Bell Telephone Company
State Public Service Comision
Commission
Telephone ‘Company
Curtis Rottger
The
Indiana Bell
Indianapolis
Rottger
Public Service Commission
City Election Campaigns Begin With 60 Day Voter Polls
Washington political groups embark on a 60 day voter poll ahead of the November city election. The poll stresses legal residence requirements for voters. Women largely participate, and those entitled to vote need not be registered but must prove legal residence per law: US one year, Indiana six months, township sixty days, precinct thirty days.
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Washington
United States
Indiana
Princeton Teen Describes Suicide Attempt Amid Domestic Troubles
Mrs Della Zimmerman 14 of between Oakland City and Petersburg is hospitalized in critical condition after shooting her calf with a double barreled shotgun. She is weakened by blood loss and may require amputation. The incident follows domestic strife. she married seven months ago to a 17 year old laborer who says she threatened his life after a quarrel.
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Princeton
Della Zimmerman
Fredzimpo
Oaklandity
Petersburg
Methodist
Colbert Brothers Win Prizes at Indiana State Fair
T E Colbert and Harold Colbert of Veale township were among the prize winners at the Indiana State Fair. Their exhibit of ten ears of Reid’s base ves freee in the a county, Nichlas ’sain and their exhibit fourm the Seine ear class was awarded third prize. These were the only gin the Colbert boys had at the f
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Harold Colbert
Veale Township
Reid
Nichlas ‘Sain
Colbert
City adopts 1926 budget and Montgomery aid gesture
The City Council approved a 1926 city budget with a $1.16 tax levy and projected expenditures of $88,258.19. Montgomery citizens thanked Washington for fire relief and offered to cover its firefighting costs, suggesting Montgomery buy local pumps and hose. Mayor McCarty urged caution about cross‑city calls, and Montgomery plans to reimburse Washington if possible. Treasurer reports for July and August were presented, showing receipts and balances. A resolution concerning the Clark sewer project was read.
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Charles Enkoff
Hart
Daniel Carlin
Montgomery
City of
Washington
Committee of
City of Washington
Barr Township
McCarty
Marather
Bacon
Clark 4
West Hefron
Police Round Up Orientals in New York Chinatown
In New York Chinatown on Sept 15 feral agents and city detectives arrested 450 Orientals as Chinese leaders signing a peace compact prompted the action. More than 100 were held for further examination. The treaty followed hours of conference and telegrams to tong headquarters signaling a peace reached.
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New York
Chinatown
Mt To Tong
Madden injured in fall at St Michaels farm silo
Michael Madden a former Daviess county surveyor was injured yesterday afternoon at his home near St Michaels while filling a silo. He fell from about twelve feet after a ladder rung broke, breaking three ribs and injuring his shoulder. The injuries are not considered serious by Dr. W C McKittrick.
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Michael Madden
Daviess County
St. Michaels
Madden
W. C. McKittrick
Boys to Run City at Seymour Saturday
Boy Scouts will manage city affairs in Seymour for three hours on Saturday September 26. City officials will be selected from scout ranks to serve during the period.
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Seymour
U.S. Likely to Recognize Soviet, Says Japanese Envoy
Tokyo reports Japanese ambassador Tanaka predicts Washington will follow Tokyo and recognize the Soviet government. He says Moscow seeks American capital and that full Soviet state control will pave the way for U.S. recognition amid rising Russia–America trade traffic.
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United Press
Moscow
Russia
United States
Japan
Tanaka
America
Local Repair Man Bills and Charges Ledger
A fragment lists charges for barn repairs and other work. Charles A. Boston billed $500, Mary Dale on East South Street for minimum repairs $75, Mary Dale listed again for repairs $140, and M. L. Steinghart on Campbell Avenue for repairs $250.
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Charles A. Boston
Mary Dale
East South Street
Campbell Avenue
Death of Mrs Ida Neiswanger in Portlan Oregon
Sad news arrives of Mrs Ida Neiswanger wife of the late John Neiswanger who died of abdominal cancer at her daughter’s home in Port land Oregon. The Neiswanger family long lived near Daviess county moving to Washington about ten years ago after her husband’s death. She leaves two sons one daughter three brothers and two sisters the funeral is planned in Grandview Washington.
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zSad
Ida Neiswanger
John Neiswanger
Portlana
Ore
Neiswanger
Daviess County
Ing
Pani
Washington
Grandview
Wash
Four Men Held for Murder of Gray Couple
Edwardsville Illinois September 15 Four men were held in jail today in connection with the brutal murder of Mr and Mrs John Gray whose charred bodies were found in the ruins of their automobile The four men were associated with Gray in the conduct of a road house near Edwardsville.
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Edwardsville
John Gray
Gray
Ambiguous Note on Anderson and Chapman Homicide Case
Fragmentary OCR hints at an investigation involving Anderson and Gerald Chapman. Authorities mention Anderson wanted in Indiana for a murder linked to Chapman’s death, with unclear rest of details and timing.
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Anderson
Gerald Chapman
Gal
Chapman
Pardon Petition Not Yet Filed For Former Governor McCray
Washington reports none of the pardon application for former governor McCray has reached the department of justice, though the president wishes to proceed. At the house, officials say Mr Coolidge is inclined to act but no formal submission has been made. Also noted is the funeral announcement for James R. Stead with services at 2:30 p.m. at Union Church and burial in the adjoining cemetery.
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Washington
McCray
Department of Justice
Fedent Coolidge
A House
James R. Stead
Union Church
Judge Hastings Overrules City Suit Dismissal Motion
Judge Hastings overruled the motion by the city of Washington to dismiss the suit to enjoin Memorial avenue payments. Alvin Padgett, remonstrators’ attorney, argued the motion based on city court proceedings. The ruling delays the case to a later date for further consideration.
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Hastings
City of
Washington
Memorial Avenue
Alvin Padgett
Absolution for Youthful Accessory in Easter 1922 Murder
Mt Vernon Indiana September 15 Narley Boyd White who served two years in Michigan City prison for the Easter 1922 murder of Peter Schmitt a Point township farmer seeks to clear Coy Gilland accused youthful accessory of involvement. White asserts Gilland had nothing to do with the crime for which he is serving a life sentence. Gilland was later convicted by a Bovey circuit court jury.
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Mt. ‘Vernon
Ind
Indiana
Michigan City
Narley Boyd White
Peter Schmitt
Point Township
Coy Gilland
White
Sehmitt
Schmitt
H. F. Clements
Gilland
Bovey
Wen
Air developments shaping aviation policy in Washington
Washington September 2 Air mail expansion and aviation policy dominate government actions as Hoover plans to present aviation data to Coolidge inquiry. Post Office accepts bids for eight air mail routes covering twenty eight cities and 4600 miles, to be leased to private firms with additional lines planned.
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Washington
Natron
Shenandoah
Coolidge
Commerce Hoover
Post Office Department
New
United Press Today
Two Women Tarred and Feathered in Jacksonville
In Jacksonville Florida two white women were tarred and feathered by about 150 men while walking to the city prison farm where they had been sentenced to 30 days for a disorderly conduct charge. They served less than two weeks, were taken to a secluded spot, then returned to the city and left in an automobile on a downtown street before being housed nearby to clean and dress.
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Jacksonville
Fla
City
Changes in Daviess county churches at Jeffersonville conference
At Glendale J A Cottrell moved to Indian Springs and J E Harbin to Glendale. Odon sees Rev Miles go to Illinois conference, Homer Manuel to Odon. C S Whitted to Elnora replacing L L Johnson. Also P S May to Fountain Street Indianapolis R A Ragsdale to coacher Place Indianapolis W M Rader to College Corner Euphrates Barrett to Arlington John Ragle to Freedom H H Allen to aes je gevaere Reid to Rising Sun G A Smith to Seymour.
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Daviess County
Jeffersonville
Methodist Episcopal Church
Glendale
J. A. Cottrell
Indian Springs
J. E. Harbin
Odon
Mr. Miles
Illinois
Homer Manuel
Whitted
Elnora
L. L. Johnson
Asbury Church
Sullivan Man Found Dead in Improvised Gallows
William Lund, 58, a stock buyer, was found dead by suicide in his son in law's Sullivan garage Saturday and buried Monday. The reason for the act is not known.
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Sullivan
William Lund
Lund
Rabid dog scare grows in Dubois County
A dog believed rabid killed a pony, a mule, two geese and a dog in Columbia and eastern Dubois township yesterday. The owner Joe Treadway, bitten by his own dog two days earlier, sought treatment at West Baden hospital. No effort to stamp out the mad dog situation was reported.
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Te Pre- Dubois County
Columbia Township
Joe Treadway
West Baden Hospital
Leg bruised in accident on Jefferson Street
Ed Taylor of Jefferson Street suffered a badly bruised leg yesterday afternoon while hauling gravel from White River. He stepped on double trees and the wagon wheel passed over his leg below the knee. The wagon, loaded with about 6,000 pounds, bore down on the limb but no bones were broken.
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Ed Taylor
Jefferson Street
White River
New York Democrats Flocking To Polls
New York voters faced a tight mayoral primary with turnout expected from 40 to 75 percent as bitter divisions between Hyne and State Senator Jimmie shape the race. The result could decide the city’s political future in a highly contested election season.
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New York
Sistory
Achation
Bac
Jimmie
Beers Seized as No Storage Found for Shipment
In Hammond Indiana on September 15 federal agents seized a two carload shipment of beer headed to Lawtodian of the federal tale. Officials reported no storage space available and indicated the seizure followed administrative action. No injuries or further details given.
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Hammond
Ind
Indiane Habe
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