Administration Settles Coal Strike in West Virginia
The government conciliation commission under Secretary Wilson brokered a settlement in the Kanawha coal fields. Operators will recognize the union via the check-off system, with wage questions to be handled by a later commission. The conflict, marked by deaths and property loss, prompted Senate investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanawaha
West Virginia
Wilson
Department of Labor
United States Senate
Secretary of Labor
Washington
Steel Makers Optimistic About Trade Outlook
A New York conference of leading steel industry figures reports optimistic forecasts. A F Houston expects Septem ber to start substantial trade expansion with large pig iron purchases, while W F Thomas predicts midsummer or early fall improvement. Judge Elbert H. Gary says the U S steel sector remains on a path to prosperity if prudent management continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
A. F. Houston
Luken’s Iron & Steel Company
Coatesville
W. F. Thomas
Briar Hill Steel Company
Youngstown
Ohio
United States
Elbert H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Bright Prospects for Western Railways and Farm Output
Managers of rail systems west of the Mississippi predict strong growth in farm and orchard production. They cite higher car demand to move agricultural tonnage, boosting cash flow to farmers and fueling national prosperity. Optimism centers on steady supplies and potential farm purchasing power as output remains robust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi River
Canada Line
Gulf
Mexican
Transportation Growth Drives Rail Supplies Surge
The Washington Post notes demand for more men and cars, increased motive power, and broader steel rail and material inputs fueling transportation expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Rain and lightning touch Maple Hill area events
The report notes rain with hail and lightning causing damage. Commencement at Pleasant Hill drew a large crowd with graduates Roxie Payne Minnie Garrett and Lee Brown speaking. A horse owned by Wm Wells was struck by lightning Friday evening. Various local visits and gatherings documented with families and neighbors noted across Maple Hill and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Hill
Pleasant Hill
Roxie Payne
Minnie Garrett
Lee Brown
Wm. Wells
James Dillinger
Paul Thomas
Joel Thomas
Carey Dillinger
John Dillinger
Emmett Hancock
Indianapolis
Bro
Elmore
Long Branch
Lola Bradfield
Edna Johnson
Terre Haute
Emma Bradfield
Clinton
Ind
Mary Marshal
Lovie
John Gardner
James Layman
Charles
Amno
Kenneth Dillinger
James Dilinger
F'Severa
Lena
Goddard
Rogers
Garrett
Notice of Bond Sale for Marion School Township
Otto E. Rector, trustee of Marion School Township, Putnam County Indiana, announces a sale of bonds totaling 2500 dollars. The sale is set for July 25 1914 at 2 30 p m in the schoolhouse Fillmore Indiana with bids sealed and accompanied by a certified check. Bonds are 4 percent interest and mature from July 1915 to July 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mario
Putnam County
Indiana
Fillmore
Marion
Marion Township
Otto E. Rector
Marion School
St Wkly
Local Social News and Community Updates in Russellville Area
Arthur Wood of Illinois visited with Hayden Wood last Sunday. Several locals attended a Russellville chautauqua and a Dunkard Church baptizing. New Overland cars bought by Oren Perkins and Farrow Brothers Jr. Epworth League meeting set for July 7 at Mrs Simpson McGaunn’s home. Zoe Wood has measles. Robert White painting the O'Dell home. Friday storm caused trees to fall and corn damage.
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Simpson McGaunn
Sarah Cross
Lebanon
Zoe Wood
Robert White
Russellville
Bruce O'Dell
Clinton Falls Basket Dinner At Dunkard Church
A well attended basket dinner drew residents to the Dunkard church. Social visits noted include Mrs Eli Boswell and Hes ter Boswell and the Newgent sisters calling on Mrs Newton Wells. Several young ladies visited Miss Thelma Slavens and others spent time with Mrs Spencer near Portland.
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Clinton Falls
Dunkard
Eli Boswell
Hester
Martha
Sarah Newgent
Newton Wells
Hallie Watts
Blanche Miller
Mildred Gorham
Callie Vermillion
Gertrude Boswell
Alma Irwin
Thelma Slavens
Sadie Burk
Er Spencer
Portland
Ira Thomas
Eula Staggs
Ernest Martin Named Postmaster of San Bernardino
Word arrived of President Wilson appointing Ernest Martin, San Bernardino newspaper man, as postmaster for the first class office serving about 20 000 people. Senate confirmation followed at once and he will assume duties after transfer details are completed. Born November 1 1874 at Cloverdale his family includes brothers Niles and Harry.
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Wilson
Ernest Martin
San Bernardino
California
Senate
Martin
Henry B. Martin
Niles
Harry Martin
Cloverdale
J. L. Randel
Headache and Nervousness Cured by Chamberlain Tablets
Mrs. Richard Olp of Spencerport New York says Chamberlain's Tablets cured her headache and nervousness and restored her health. For sale by dealers.
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Chamberlain
Richard Olp
Spencerport
N. Y
McGAUGHEY Physician and Surgeon Advertisement
Dr McGaughey, physician and surgeon, lists office at Evane Block No 24 on Jackson Street and residence at Bloomington and Seminary streets with office and residence phone numbers 327 and 339 respectively.
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V. M. McGaughey
Bloomington
Seminary Streets
Jackson Street
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement In Danville Notice
Local plea urges timely action for back pain and kidney symptoms. Testimonial from Mrs. Coffin of Danville credits Doan's Kidney Pills with instant relief and health improvement after trial. Price 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y.
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Dean
Greencastle
Quiet title suit filed in Putnam Circuit Court 1914
Isaac Herbert sues David Swartz et al to quiet title to real estate. The complaint notes non residency of defendants and warns they must appear on September 7, 1914, or the case will proceed in their absence. Clerk Arthur J. Hamrick signs the notice. Attorneys: Allee, James & Allee. Four-week publication to June 19.
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State of
Indiana
Putnam County
Putnam Circuit Court
Isaac Herbert
David Swartz
Allee
James & Allee
John Ferguson
Jeremiah Skelton
William Skelton
Jeremiah
William Jenkins
Court House
Greencastle
Sale of Putnam County Road Bonds Offered
Notice from Treasurer H H Runyan of Putnam County Indiana to sell twenty gravel road bonds from J J Roach et al Madison township five other road issues totaling 6 120 to 12 500 and 2 840 with dates July 6 1914 and first due May 15 1916 at 4 percent interest sealed bids due by noon July 6 in Green Castle Indiana at the county treasurer office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County
Indiana
Greencastle
J. J. Roach
Madison Township
S. A. Hazelett
Greencastle Township
James Ingram
Warren Township
A. H. Ham
Floyd Township
R. C. Sutherlin
Clinton Township
Clinton
Russell
Court House
H. H. Runyan
Notice of Administration in Putnam County Indiana
Notice of Administration appointed by the Judge of the Circuit Court Putnam County Indiana administrators of the estate of Lucius Dobbs deceased. Estate supposed to be solvent dated June 26 1914 Otto Dobbs George A Dobbs Administrators with will annexed. Allee James Allee Attys Weekly July 3. Notice is given that the...
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Circuit Court
Putnam County
State of Indiana
Lucius Dobbs
Indiana
Otto Dobbs
George A. Dobbs
Allee
James
Boston Honors Terre Haute Orator at Bunker Hill Day
Claude G. Bowers was the principal speaker at Boston’s Bunker Hill Day banquet receiving a long ovation from about 500 attendees. The event featured remarks by Mayor Curley and Representative Murray with Bowers praised as a rising national figure and thanked as a product of Terre Haute.
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Claude G. Bowers
Boston
Terre Haute
Bunker Hill
Murray
Massachusetts
Bowers
Curley
Gallivan
Charlestown
Sullivan
Urley
Fifth Infantry
State Armory
Bunker Hill Street
Washington
Senator Kern
American wheat production costs abroad and effects on migration
A United States Department bulletin notes Saskatchewan commission findings on wheat production costs in Canada. It reports 1909–1913 price declines for Saskatchewan wheat and farm-level costs of 55 cents per bushel on the farm and 62 cents fob. It suggests economic strain may drive American farmers to seek certificates to move household effects back to the U S.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Canada
Saskatchewan
United States
Grain Commission
Squirrels Open Season Proclaimed Amid Rainy Opening
The hunting date for squirrels arrives on July 1 allowing legal hunting. Many hunters planned this morning but rain kept many at home while others braved the weather. Reports indicate a fair number of squirrels in the woods this year.
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the Herald
Greencastle, Ind
Charles J. Arnold
Eiditor
Herald-Democrat Publishing Company
Steel Makers
Tems
DR. O. FP. Overstreet
Bence Building
South Vine Street
Lowe Brothers
Arthur J. Hamrick
Allee, James & Allee
Pacific Coast
Midland Trail
Australia
Fenwick Reed
Washington Township
Lueteke
Golden Rod Pony Farm
G. Fenwick Reed, Jr
EL Washington
Trick Brothers
R. B. Arnold
C.H. Cook
G. B. Williams
Indiana and
Columbia Sts
Harris
Brazil
Corner
Washington Sts
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