Indiana Moves to Curb Outrageous Coal Prices and Sets Sessions
Indiana officials consider extraordinary session in August to push federal action on coal pricing and distribution. Governor Goodrich hints at Washington visit as state seeks to store coal for winter and counter alleged price hoax amid public service commission reports of shortages and rising costs.
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Indianapolis
Congress
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Indiana
Goodrich
Indiana Public Service Commission
Council of National Defenses
Public Service Commission
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Secretary of State Resigns to Enlist for Training Camp
Ed Jackson resigns as secretary of state to enter the second officers reserve corps training camp at Fort Benjamin Harrison. The resignation would take effect August 27 if he is accepted, with Pliny W. Wolford likely to succeed him if appointment is made.
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Goodrich
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Newcastle
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Mr. Jackson
Indiana appoints Felker oil supervisor and Democrat deputies
State geologist Edward Barrett appoints A H Felker as oil supervisor with a slate of Democratic deputies statewide including George Goetz in South Bend and W B Flynn in Michigan City as Indiana plans a state forestry board and groundwork for conservation efforts.
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A. H. Felker
Lebanon
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Barrett
Indiana
Goodrich
South Bend
George Goetz
Michigan City
W. B. Flynn
Hammond
C. Swain
Log
Apsport
John Riley
Garrett
F. N. Peick
Laporte
W. W. Hans
Angola
W. W. Morley
Indiana commission grants temporary relief to Munete Klee
The Indiana public service commission acted on a petition from Munete Klee the Company of Munene for higher electric rates due to coal cost. The panel did not grant the requested fifteen thousandths mill charge per kilowatt but provided temporary relief to the company amid rising operation costs.
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Munete Klee
Company
Muneie
Ecoul
C. B. Munete
Oil Inspectors Expanded as Caldwell Announces Appointments
Marion Caldwell appointed by Gov Goodrich to head state oil supervision announces additional deputy inspectors. Offices to open in the state Capitol House of Representatives with tiling ongoing. Democratic inspectors named by Edward Barrett have not qualified yet amid party feuding over appointing power. Lieut Col Crawford calls for applicants under thirty one for second officers reserve camp noting draft age preference only when qualifications match.
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Terre Haute
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Goodrich
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Secretary of State
Edward Barrett
Democratic State Organization
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Crawford
Offcer
War Department
Bear Claw Indian Rancher Rescued by Rain Then Freeed
Antlers Oklahoma Bear Claw, a respected Indian ranch owner, was narrowly saved when a downpour dampened the rope bandits used to hang him. The rain stretched the cord and allowed him to reach ground and escape. Bear Claw, famed for fending off rustlers, has survived multiple close calls with bears and panthers using a tomahawk and rifle. He refuses money, prefers simple dress, and remains wary of appearances.
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Bear. Claw
Bear Claw
Jack Fork Mountains
Bear
ONLY WIFE AS ESCORT KEEPS HIM FROM JAIL
Emporia Kansas blacksmith Harvey William must stay in sight of his wife or serve three months in jail after being paroled by police judge J A J Rice. He may travel from shop to home only with his wife approval. Williams agreed to the parole terms.
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Emporia
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Tlarvey William
Williams
J. A. J. Rice
Will County Marriage Inquiry Seeks Spouse Details
A resident identified as W. A. Montgomery asked the Will County clerk for the name of his wife whom he married in February 1912, and for the marriage date and time. The inquiry was directed to county authorities for records.
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Chicago
Will County
W. A. Montgomery
Thirteen Getaway Catastrophe In Youngstown Street Theft
A garbled report describes a purse snatching in Youngstown Ohio. The attacker fled on foot after the theft and a struggle was noted, with unclear further details due to damaged text.
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Youngstown
Society Cannibal She Calls Hubby in Divorce Suit
Chicago actress Helen Raymond alias Mrs. Perry files for divorce from R J Perry claiming he is a society cannibal who lives on friends. She says their six week marriage began in Buffalo after meeting in St Louis, with borrowed jewels and empty promises of luxury.
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Helen Raymond
R. J. Perry
Buffalo
Exaanibal
Miss Raymond
Perry
St. Louis
COP BALKS AT NURSE'S JOB
Detroit police Patrolman William Cable responds to a call about a baby left with a nurse by tenants planning a party. He declines babysitting duties, quipping he has done many tasks but refuses to babysit the child. The tale highlights the officer's reluctance and humor.
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Detroit
Charlotte Avenue
William Cable
Cable
Romuaneec
Tongue Slitting Rooster Sparks Fine in Portland
In Portland Oregon John Wilcox age 68 paid 25 dollars after cutting the neighbor's rooster tongue to stop crowing. The Portland Humane Society secured the fine and peace for the neighborhood.
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Portland
Ore
John Wilcox
Portland Humane Society
Poisoned water blamed for horse deaths in Gault Colorado
A Colorado community faces livestock losses as horses die from poisoned water. Farmer H. E. Bone, owner of 0 acres, loses his only team as investigators identify poisoned rat poison in a well. The case details remain unclear but point to water contamination.
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Gault
Colo
H. E. Bone
Sidewalks and Cold Germs From Dr Nevins Urge Convex Draining
In Good Health Martin Nevins argues sidewalks influence grip epidemics and lung disease. He says germs in the air invade when health is off balance and wet flat sidewalks harbor outbreaks. He urges convex, elevated sidewalks to improve drainage and reduce infections.
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Martin Nevins
Mr. Nevins
Mind-wandering harms progress and productivity
The Arkansas Democrat argues mind wandering wastes time by chaining memories and diverting attention from tasks. It praises useful daydreams like inventors envisioning practical advances but says mind wandering should be relegated to the scrap heap.
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Arkansas
Lone rider recalls Kentucky road ordeal and glow bottle escape
An Aetlon writer recounts a dangerous midnight drive in Kentucky mountains. A cow caused a crash, but he saved the party by catching lightning bugs in bottles from lunch boxes, tying them to the car and guiding the group to safety while a glow could be seen 800 feet ahead.
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Kentucky
Seven Tones Of Egyptian Scale In Ancient Priesthood
A discussion links seven tones of the Egyptian scale to the seven planetary bodies Sun Moon Mercury Saturn Jupiter Mars and Venus and ties the musical system to days of the week and old gods. The text notes the veil of Egypt remains lifted only partially and traces how mystic ideas influenced modern music and instruments including the harp and orchestra.
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Jupiter
Mars
Venus
Egypt
Tilted Block of Earth's Crust Shapes El Salvador Fact
The fragment describes El Salvador as a small republic with 1.7 million people over 7 645 square miles and hints at seismic activity. It uses vivid imagery of crust shifts, sinking houses, and awakening volcanoes to imply natural disasters and volcanic danger.
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el Salvador
Records Will Aid Breeder Dairyman Must Answer Questions
The piece outlines key questions for dairy breeders selling herd sires and registered cows. It stresses the value of registration status and lineage, asking about the sire dam and granddam records, advance registry daughters, and proved sons to justify higher prices amid competition and feed costs.
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By . W. Wing, JR
Missouri Agricultural Course
Valuable Hints for Dairy Calves Rearing and Development
H H Pales from a Angren Farm St. Paul warns dairy calves mismanagement harms growth. Avoid overfeeding or underfeeding and sudden milk type changes. Ensure clean feeding, proper ventilation, regular feeding times, and adequate water. Train calves in stanchions, feed grain, prevent cross-suckling and foam from separators.
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H. H. Pales
aNgrEt
Milkroom Essential in Dairy Instructed by Tomson
W E Tomson a dairy husbandry instructor at Kansas State Agricultural College says a milkroom is a necessity at all times and especially in warm weather. He urges tight screening and sanitary conditions to keep milk cool and free from spoilage caused by bacteria when temperatures exceed five degrees.
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W. E. Tomson
Kansas State Agricultural College
Mr. Tomson
Good Treatment for Colic in Calves
Calf colic stems from improper feed for the developing stomach or feeding at odd hours. Signs include violent abdominal pains, restlessness, constant kicking, and prostration. Relief is urgent. standard drenching treatment uses turpentine and raw linseed oil every two hours.
Feeding timing for cows after freshening in dairy herds
Farmers note cows reach peak milk yield about four to five weeks after freshening. The article discusses management practices to sustain production, including monitoring feed quality and adjusting rations for individual cows, aiming to maximize milk output during early lactation.
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