Ohio Governor Urges Use of State Mined Coal
Columbus August 11 Governor A V Donahey declared only 237 of Ohio 1300 coal mines active this year and 22000 of 56000 miners employed. He issued a proclamation urging all residents and industries to burn Ohio mined coal to aid the industry and provide jobs. The governor noted Ohio coal is high quality and cheaper than rivals and that the state buys only Ohio coal. He is burning Ohio coal at the executive mansion as an example. Ohio's annual coal consumption is 70 million tons while this year’s output is projected between 20 and 25 million tons.
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Columbus
Ohio
A. V. Donahey
Ebbett House to Make Way for $9 Million Building
The famous Ebbett House abandoned as a hotel is to be replaced by a modern ten floor structure costing 9,000,000 dollars. A motion picture theatre will be part of the building and the National Press club will occupy the top floor. The Ebbitt stands at Fourteenth and FE streets in Washington's political and shopping district.
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Washington
Ebbett House
National Press Club
Ebbitt
Fe” Streets
Giant alligator garfish killed in Wabash River capture
Evansville Ind Aug 11 a 150 pound alligator garfish six feet two inches long was landed in the Wabash river near Evansville by George Russell. The fish was killed after six bullets from a rifle fired by local barber George Sharp.
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Evansville
Ind
Wabash River
Here
George Russell
George Sharp
Card of Thanks from Stewart Family After Tragic Loss
Acknowledges thanks from Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stewart of Linton for kindness and floral tributes after their small son drowned in Terre Haute on August 6. Funeral held at 320 North Seventeenth Street on Saturday August 8 with Rev Claude Robertson offering comfort.
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Linton
Claude Robertson
Harry Stewart
Stewart
Terre Haute
North Seventeenth Street
Stewarts
Collins Family Reunion At 440 Second Street NW
A happy Collins family reunion gathered Sunday at Mrs. Mary Collins home 440 Second Street Northwest present were Mr and Mrs W H Lantz and children Bill and Mary Ann of Muskogee Oklahoma Mr and Mrs Jack Raines and son Collins of Sullivan Mr and Mrs William Melton and Bill Collins of Detroit and Miss Bertha Collins.
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Collins
Mary Collins
Second Street Northwest
W. H. Lantz
Bill
Mary Ann
Muskogee
Okla
Jack Raines
Sullivan
Wiliam Melton
Bill Collins
Detroit
Bertha Collins
Mout her accidentally shoots wife in Kendallville incident
Mrs. Nicholas Burwell, 38, remains in serious condition with a bullet wound to the head after her 8-year-old son accidentally discharged a revolver in Kendallville Indiana. Police report says determine nature of the accident and locate the weapon. No further details provided.
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Kendallville
Ind
Nicholas Burwell
Alexander
Court docket light in Herrin despite heavy term
Herrin, NL August 11 State's Attorney Arlie C Boswell says the Williamson county court at Marion opened with a heavy docket yet no major criminal case has been filed from Herrin in four months.
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Herrin
Williamson County
Marion
Arlie C. Boswell
Indianapolis Market Summary for Hogs Cattle and Sheep
Indianapolis market data from United Press Dispatch dated Aug 11 shows hog receipts at 9,500 with prices 25 to 40 cents lower. best heavies 13.00 to 13.69. cattle receipts 1,400 with prices steady to lower. steers 8.00 to 13.00. cows and heifers 8.50 to 11.00. sheep receipts 1,000 with market steady. top 8.00 for lambs. calves receipts 1,300 with top 18.00 and bulk 12.50.
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Indianapolis
Europe Faces Freak Weather From Sunspots This Summer
Unusual sun spots disrupt Europe climate with alternating hot spells and cold rainy periods. France endured three brief heat waves since May, followed by showers, while southeastern Europe saw crops scorched in a day before cold, wet weather returned. French astronomer notes exceptionally powerful sunspots that last briefly.
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Paris
Europe
France
Poland
Roumania
Bulgaria
Uncle Joe Cannon Joins Local Church
Danville Tib Aug 11 Uncle Joe Cannon became a member of St James Methodist church here Sunday His wife was an active worker in this congregation until her death The former speaker’s parents were members of the Quaker church at Guilford North Carolina where he was born 89 years ago.
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Danville, Tib
Joe” Cannon
St. James Methodist Church
Guilford
N. C
Pearl valued at $100 found in White River
Russell Tow found a pearl in the White River last week valued at $100. It is in excellent shape and luster. The article notes many small pearls and baroques are being found each week near Shoals, Indiana.
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White River
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