Riots at Kern Coal mine curb operations in Vigo County
In Terre Haute on June 10 a mob of about 100 striking workers forced entry at the Kern Coal Co mine in East Hulman Street. Three people were injured, including spectator Robert Weatherman, as deputies struggled to contain the crowd and manager Harry Kern resisted shutting the plant. Guards were posted overnight to protect the mine and county officials, while union issues and pay details surfaced in the dispute.
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Terre Haute
Kern Coal Company
Opera
Harry Kerns
Karns
East Hulman Street
Harry Kern
Black Betty
George Storms
Richard Lister
Arp
Kern
Rose Orphang Home
Indiana State Normal School
Local Union Ordered to Discipline Members Working at Kern Mine
A dispatch asserts some Kern mine workers resumed coal production against strike policy. It directs the local union to immediately discipline members producing coal to uphold striker solidarity and protect the strike's interests, urging prompt action.
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Kern
Secret mining talks under way in New York today
In New York, June 10, leaders John L. Lewis and Philip Murray with miners officials and mine operators’ reps hold secret conferences aimed at ending a ten week miners strike. Government officials may attend as part of the discussions. In Washington, the Senate labor committee plans a probe into price fixing in bituminous coal if Hoover cannot show price reductions or restraint.
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New York
John L. Lewis
Philip Murray
Lewis
Washington
Hoover
Senate Labor Committee
Daugherty
Walsh
Borah
Cruel Treatment Top Reason for Indiana Divorces
Indianapolis June 10. The 1921 Indiana legislative reference bureau report shows cruel treatment leading causes for 6,570 divorces last year with 2,168 cases where wives were cruelly treated and 768 where husbands were. Abandonment followed, with 781 women and 550 men abandoned. Adultery ranked third while 37,061 licenses were issued overall.
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Indianapolis
Indiana Public Legislative Reference Bureau
Bureau
Opposition to Ditch in Greene County Townships
About 100 remonstrances against the Morgan ditch in Stafford and Washington townships were filed in Greene circuit court as of Thursday afternoon. Remonstrators cite excessive cost and say the proposed improvement will be too expensive. The contract has not yet been let.
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Bloomfield
Stafford
Washington
Greene Circuit Court
M. G. Messick
Unhappy couples seeking release in Greene Circuit Court
Greene County reports list civil cases disposed in circuit court during the week. Dismissals, note actions, divorces, partitions, and foreclosures are noted for numerous parties including Sands vs Sands, Fowle vs Hays, Jamison vs White, Humphreys divorce, and multiple company and partnership disputes.
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Bloomfield
Jennie Sands
George Sands
Amanda MM. Gudgeon
Inman H. Fowle
Lloyd Hays
Joseph I. Hays
Alice Jamison
Mack White
C. B. Collins, Jr
Elbert Ragle
New Home Furniture Co
William C. Miller
Legal Notices: Divorces and Injunctions Listed
Joseph Mullins vs Lettie Mullins and Ethel McWhorton vs Charles McWhorter and Flora Noel vs Paul Noel appear among divorces. Also named is Joseph T Sharrys and Winfield Van Deventer regarding an injunction.
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Joseph T. Sharr
Winfield van Deventer
Joseph Mullins
Lettie E. Mullins
Ethel McWhorton
Charles MeWhorter
Flora Noel
Paul Noel
Fire damages Huffman Bros mine north of Petersburg
Fire of unknown origin destroyed the Huffman Coal mine three miles east of Petersburg on the Petersburg and Washington road. The blaze began in the engine room and spread to the blacksmith shop and mule barn. the tipple was saved by wind. Loss is $3,000 with no insurance. four weeks to reopen. Huffman Brothers seek help to identify responsible parties.
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Petersburg
Ind
Huffman
Washington Road
Huffman Brothers
Old Father Time Crimps Linton Nationals in Heartbreak Loss
The Linton Nationals were routed by the American Legion 17 to 2 at Haseman park. Veterans Perkins, Shearn, Keene, Thomas Morgan and Warner led a Legion onslaught after a tight third inning as the old club faded. Batteries Williams Prudhome Butts James for the Nationals. Trinkle Robinson Perkins Veach for the Legion.
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Linton National Baseball Club
Linton
Haseman Park
American Legion
Legion
Perkins
Shearn
Keene
Thomas Morgan
Warner
Nationals
Williams, Prudhome
Butts and James
Trinkle
Robinson, Perkins and Veach
Shady Beach Opens To Public Tomorrow
Shady Beach welcomes the public tomorrow with multiple auto parties planned for the opening event.
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Shady Beach
Shady Beach Opening Promises Amusements and Auto Ads
Autom to advertise limited prices for Dodge touring at 65 dollars and Baby Overland 45 dollars. The promos will be electrically lighted with benches swings and refreshment stands on site. Bathing suits for rent and ample amusements. Shady Beach aims to attract thousands this summer opening day with many automobile parties from city and county towns expected.
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Daily Citizen
Greater Linton Club Keeps Working on Park Project
Jerry Clayton of the Greater Linton Club reports a fine turnout for park work at A and Main streets south. Today billboard removal and earthwork for flower beds proceed while city engineer John Boudousque oversees landscaping. merchants donate swings and benches. minor sunburn and blisters noted among volunteers.
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Aone
Jerry Clayton
Greater Linton
Fourth of July plans by Frank Courtney Post in Haseman’s grave area
Frank Courtney Post of the American Legion begins preliminary arrangements for a large Fourth of July celebration at Haseman's grave with the Lexie Smith amusement outfit already secured and many attractions to follow in a forthcoming program notice.
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Frank Courtney Post
American Legion
Haseman
Lexie Smith
Senator Borah Pushes Inquiry Into Coal Prices
Senator Borah pledged a congressional inquiry into coal price fixing after a conference with Secretary Hoover. The talks centered on maximum price plans and anti profiteering measures, with Borah signaling support if price controls curb consumer costs and prevent price manipulation by operators and retailers.
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Hoover
Borah
National Retail Coal Merchants’ Association
New Gasoline Station to Open on A Street and Third
A new gasoline station at the corner of A Street and Third Street Northeast will be modern and complete with driveways from both streets. An underground supply tank is to be installed in the current excavation, and promoters hope to have the plant operating within forty five days.
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Vigo County
John Hessler
Union
Robert Weatherman
Tator
H. H. Correll
Theodore Richardson
Tipple
Kerns
United Mine Workers of America
H. F. Schmidt
South Seventh Street
Weather Report
Senate
Weir
Harry Ol’ Boy
Canada
USAYS
Ings
Mary E. Gillette
Cass Terhune
Dolphin Shepherd
Lizzie Shepherd
John Stiner
Humphreys
Mattie Humphreys
Ray A. Humphreys
Max Stein
Farmers Trest and Savings Bank
Kokomo
Floyd W. Barstown
Bert C. Hall
Linton Motor Sales
Henry Heitman
Floyd W. Barstow
Ottis Bolinger
Alfred Bridwell
Layton
Siffle
Huffman Bros
Brilliant Baseball Club
White
Greater Linton Club
Federal
Bora
Ference
Congressional
Senator Borah
Idaho
Department of Commerce
Commerce
Secretary Hoover
Mr. Hoover
Third Street
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Mnrouble Wink Yhou
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