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Newspaper
Clinton Plaindealer
Location
Clinton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1906
Page
1
The Clintonian accuses city council members of illegal acts and dishonesty while the Plaindealer is accused of publishing an unauthorized ordinance. The dispute centers on what the council and newspapers have publicly claimed about city governance and accountability.
Sheriff Stephens and Policeman Harrison nabbed Sherman Chunn and his kin after a pursuit through Needmore area. Chunn resisted arrest and a struggle occurred as Mrs Blackburn attacked the sheriff with a knife. Harrison shot Cluny Chunn with a 32 caliber revolver to prevent escape.
Clinton union men held a mass meeting at the opera house with candidates Holliday Reinbolt and Bowers present. Holliday defended past records and eight hour law support while opposing ship subsidies. Reinbolt outlined socialist aims for wages and public ownership. Bowers criticized trusts and pledged to back measures curbing them amid audience questions.
Advanced pupils of Prof McFall present a Thursday evening recital at the Presbyterian church on October 18 with Miss Stanfield violinist Miss Campbell vocalist and Mr Hampson pianist of Terre Haute assisting. Admission is 25 cents with part of net proceeds to the church.
The editorial page recounts Mayor D. C. Johnson steering a bill to finance committee and later passage. It disputes the treasurer’s report overdrawn funds and defends the police rules pamphlets printed at no cost. A separate sewer incident involves Jesse Robertson and Chunn with injuries and legal actions against the Blackburns. Harry Whetsel visited Newport earlier in the week.
Superintendent C. C. Conemax reports total first month enrollment 830 with last year 960, expected to pass 1000 this year. Attendance fell due to diphtheria but most students are in school this week. Grammar grades show strong departmental work, music and drawing progress, high school enrollment projected at least 120, library facilities need donations, visitors welcome.
The Clinton Uniform Rank of P will depart Sunday for New Orleans to participate in the vig mest. Scheduled travelers include Captain Ferguson Wilson Brothers Charles Potter George Kline Joe Reed Kent Beye eridge Pearl Sears Roy Black and John James.
Squire Ruby reports docket fees for the three months ending September 30 1906 totaling 46 dollars 50 cents This amount exceeds any prior three month total shown by the docket clerk and marks a record high for the office.
Stuttard was thrown from his bicycle on loose ground a short distance this side of Coxville when a gun incident caused him to lose control and dislocate his shoulder.
Lon Kennedy purchases a half interest in the barber shop owned by Miller and Shelby as they retire from the business.
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