Linton Telephone Merger Hearing Held in Indianapolis
Public hearing on Indiana Bell’s petition to merge the Home Telephone of Linton into itself occurred in Indianapolis before Samuel R. Artman of the Public Service Commission. The Linton stock is owned by Central Union, a Bell subsidiary under AT&T. Commissioners questioned whether merger would raise rates or improve service as the city gave notice but remained unrepresented.
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Indiana Bell Telephone Company
Home Telephone Company
Indianapolis
Samuel R. Artman
Public Service Commission
Linton Company
Central Union Telephone Company
Bell Company
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Indiana Delegates Open GOP Meeting Amid Klan Dispute
The Indiana GOP convention opened with a dispute after a statement endorsing Senator James E. Watson allegedly from the Ku Klux Klan circulated but was denied by Klan leader Dr. H. W. Evans. Watson disavowed ties to the Klan and urged abstention from any link. Clyde A. Walb chaired the delegation session as Watson, Ralph Todd, and Albert J. Beveridge took key committee roles. Harry S. New named vice president. Joseph Kealing reelected national committeeman.
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James E. Watson
Indianas
H. W. Evans
Ku Klux Klan
Milton Elrod
Klan
Evans
Watson
Wason
Clyde A. Walb
Indiana
Ralph Todd
Albert J. Beveridge
Harry S. New
Joseph Kealing
Th.dianapolis
Guy Davis III In Grave Condition at Evansville Marine Hospital
Friends report Guy Davis III, a World War I veteran who was gassed, is gravely ill at Evansville Marine Hospital No 8. He recently traveled there for tonsil surgery. His father Ben M Davis, aged 80, was summoned Sunday as the seriousness of his condition was confirmed, with cousin Beldan Davis accompanying the father to Evansville.
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Guy Davis
Marine Hospital
Evansville
U. S. Marine Hospital No
If Napoleon smoked a pipe his restlessness cured
A quirky line claiming Napoleon Bonaparte would not conquer Europe if he smoked a pipe for restlessness, presenting it as a humorous remedy or thought experiment rather than a historical assertion.
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Napoleon Bonaparte
Europe
Indiana Dry Goods Dealers Convene Annual Convention
The tenth annual Indiana Retail Dry Goods association convention will be held at the Lincoln hotel in Indianapolis on June 17 and 18. The program emphasizes discussion over speeches to tackle trade and store problems shaped by late spring weather and new issues facing dry goods and ready-to-wear dealers. Merchants from across the state are invited whether or not they are members.
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Indiana Retail Dry Goods Association
Lincoln Hotel
Indianapolis
Local Chautauqua Committee Meet at Public Library
The committee will gather tomorrow evening at 7 30 in the public library to discuss business of importance. All members are urged to attend.
Russell A Boles to Teach Instruments in Wright Theatre
Russell A Boles announces he will teach Saxophone Clarinet Cornet Trombone Violin Mandolin Banjo Guitar Ukulele and more at the Wright theatre every Wednesday morning starting May 14. He offers decades of teaching experience and public service oriented instruction. Those seeking lessons may leave pay and address at Columbian Music Store or call at the theatre each Wednesday morning.
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Wright Theatre
Columbian Music Tore
Scott Expect Home After Terre Haute Wedding
Robert A. Scott and his new bride are due home tonight from Chicago where they traveled after their marriage in Terre Haute last Thursday.
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Robert A. Scott
Chicago
Terre Haute
Bland May Arrives to Deliver Elks Flag Day Address
Judge Oscar El Bland arrives from Washington D C tonight to deliver the flag-day address at the Elks home next Sunday.
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Oscar el. Bland
Elks’ Home
Washington, D. C
Afraid of Him Causes People to Shake Him When Pleasing
A brief note observes that when a man openly strives to please everyone, others react by shaking him, revealing social mockery of overextending effort to satisfy all. The remark underscores human crowd behavior toward perceived insincerity.
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Society Brand
Styleplus
Rhodenbeck Bros
Outfitters
Linnen Voile Gingham
Voile
Cushing
Froeschke’s Shoe Store
the Wright
Buck Jones
Big Dan
Linton Telephone
Jackie Coogan
Circus
BIG G. O. P
Guy Davis III
Evansville Marine Hospital
Jackie
Toby Tyler
James Otis
Eddie Cline
Sol Lesser
Bill Patton
Chas Criss
South Main Street
Ross Green
O. P. Miller
St. N. W
Russell A. Boles
Thixtun
Nat. Bank
Scott
Bland
Him
Our
Haldon Beasley
Doctor OF Chiropractic
Palmer School
N. Main St
Young Men’s
Percales, Madras
Linton, Indiana
Linton Harness Co
Terhune
Auto Top
Silvertown Cord
U. S
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
Linton Gas & Coke CO
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