Franklin faces water service cut threat over $11000 bill
Franklin Indiana reels from a dispute with Interstate Public Service over more than $11,000 owed for water. The company refuses talks, threatening to cut off fire pressure at noon Thursday unless paid. Mayor Hougham seeks injunction to stop cuts until court resolves merits. city contends supply was inadequate in parts of the period.
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Interstate Public Service Company
Harry C. Hougham
E. Vanarsdel
Interstate Company
Hougham
Vanarsdel
Johnson Circuit Court
Government control of coal production proposal in senate
Senator Borah from Idaho pushed a bill in the senate to place coal mines under government control via a United States coal commission and federal power to regulate strikes. The measure, called the first step toward nationalization or federal regulation, was referred to the education and labor committee which Borah chairs, with plans for quick committee action.
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Washington
Senate
Borah
Idaho
United States Coal Commission
Committee of Education and Labor
Mine workers return from Indianapolis
Terre Haute July 26 The executive board of District No 11 United Mine Workers of America returns from Indianapolis after a conference with Governor McCray. They reiterate refusal to meet operators in a state conference, demand a joint interstate conference for four central states, and warn state troops could aggravate conditions. President Hessler did not accompany the group.
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McCray
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United Mine Workers of America
Indianapolis
Davis Jones
Indiana
John Hessler
T. S. Roberts
Roy Hirschfield
Harold A. Henderson
Harvey Cartwright
W. D. VanHorn
C. C. Webster
R. S. Fess
J. H. Perry
Hessler
Jones
Mr. Jones
Wolves Claim Another Toll in Shoals County
In Shoals Indiana two more wolves were killed or captured as local men collect bounties. Charles Tolbert shot a large female last week and a half grown whelp Monday morning, while Laban Williams captured a half grown whelp near Willow Valley. Now six wolves have been accounted for in two weeks amid reports of many still at large for those pursuing the sport.
Dreamland lineup tonight and tomorrow at Dreamland
Dreamland Tonight presents Told at Twilight starring Baby Marie Osborne and Ruth Roland in White Eagle plus Cupid's Registered Guide set in the Maine woods at 10 and 20 cents. Tomorrow Rose of the West appears and Saturday features The Heart of a Texan with Neal Hart.
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Baby Marie Osborne
Ruth Roland
Maine Woods
Neal Hart
Sneezing Tradition Supposed to Predict Death
An ancient view tied sneezing to death, with Jewish folklore saying it warned of doom until Jacob requested a kinder fate. Since then sneezing between words becomes viewed as lucky, a shift credited to divine blessing.
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Jacob
Heen
Antonighe
House Plant Care Tip: Trim Dead Branches For Health
When branches of a house plant begin to die, cap them off to preserve the plant’s form and encourage healthier growth. This practice helps maintain the plant’s overall shape and vigor.
Pastor Bailey Extends Call At Worthington Church
Rev. Harry J. Bailey has accepted a unanimous call to preach at the local Baptist church for another year. Serving since before Franklin college graduation, he led growth in membership and activities, including a successful vacation Bible school that closed Friday.
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Worthington
Harry J. Bailey
Franklin College
Spanish Doctors Poorly Paid and Overworked
Spanish physicians receive low wages and are expected to serve the poorer classes without charge. The note highlights financial strain and professional duty amid limited remuneration and rising demands.
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Spain
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