Scale Committee Battle Over Miner Wages In Indianapolis
The Nilinoia Operators deny collusion with other district operators as the Joint Real Committee begins a contentious session in Indianapolis. Miners press for wage increases, flat seven cent differential, and unified scales, while operators argue against parity and new terms avoiding collapse of the existing system.
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Indianapolis
Ind
W. H. Haskins
Pine Run
Scroggs
Witneis
Cresentials
Mitenel
Herman Jost
Titanis
Pan Psina
Indiana
Mitfof
Priday
Merger scheme aims to own Indiana coal interests
Indianapolis January 31 A major merging proposal seeks to consolidate Indiana coal operations into a single company with absolute ownership. The plan covers over thirty five million dollars of mining assets, plus rail lines and coal cars to prevent mine shutdowns. A. S. Ogie F Smith Talle and George Seifer lead the effort with multiple options held on large mines in Sullivan County and other districts.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiar
A. S. Ogie
F Smith Talle
Terre Haute
George Seifer
Sullivan County
Larest
Pittsburg Faces Heavy Rains Cause Coal Shakeup
Pittsburg expected river rise to 32 feet at headwater points after heavy rains and thaws. Officials estimate at least 4,100,000 bushels of coal will be shipped during the high water period.
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Pittsburg
Pittsborg
Revenue law amendment aims at coal mine assessments
Springfield Til January 30 a DIN will be introduced in the legislature to strike the coal mine exemption from assessment on total stock by the state board of equalization. Guthrie Oklahoma January 30 the Blackwell Bridging Southwest railroad property from O Keane Oklahoma to Vernon Texas will be turned over to the Frisco system February. New franchise bi
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Springfield
Til
State Board of Equization
Frisco System
Guthrie
Okla
Blackwell, Brid. & Southwestern Railroad
O’keane
Oklahoma
Vernon
Tex
Senate Debates Philippine court records and statehood bill
Congress debates Philippine military court proceedings as Mr Rawlins demands war department disclosure. The Senate also discusses statehood, Indian appropriation, and bankrupcy act amendments amid sharp exchanges and adjournments. House action progresses on Indian funding with contentious speeches.
Wollinois College Celebration at Jacksonville Endowment Gift
The Jacksonville event marked an endowment of $200000 and affiliation with the University of Chicago. William Rainey Harper delivered the principal address with Friday speakers including President Harper Gov Yates W J Bryan and Judge Carter among others.
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Jacksonville
Minnots College
University of Chicago
William Rainey Harper
Harper
Yates
W. J. Bryan
Judge Carter
Brigadier General Henry T. Allen Named Philippine Constabulary Chief
Capt. Henry T. Allen of the Sixth Cavalry was detailed as chief of the Philippine constabulary with the rank of brigadier general. He has led the force since its organization in July 1991.
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Washington
Henry T. Allen
Sixth Cavalry
Philippine Constabulary
Reenitaliin sees million-dollar donation reported
A clipped and garbled newspaper note describes a Rockefeller contribution of 100000 dollars yearly to pensions, with reference to ren teation and Washington January context.
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Washington
Jan
John D. Rockefeller
Allies reject Bowen plan for equal treatment of Venezuela claims
Washington reports that the allied powers rejected Minister Bowen's proposal to grant the same treatment to all nations with claims against Venezuela as the blockading powers. A compromise plan would temporarily allocate 20 percent of Puerto Cabello and La Guayra customs to Britain Germany and Italy before equal sharing resumes. Caracas says Venezuela seeks equal treatment for all creditor nations in Europe and the Americas.
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Washington
Bowen
Venezuela
Great Britain
Germany
Italy
Alles
United States
Puerto Cabello
Ia Guayra
France
Caracas
Castro
Europe
America
Ex Secretary Long in Critical Condition in Boston Hospital
Former secretary of the navy John P. Long lies critically ill at St Margaret's hospital in Boston. Three physicians attend him as family members stay at bedside. Recent reports show improved outlook and a hopeful trend in his condition.
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Roston
Gary
John PY. Long
Navy
McKinley
Roosevelt
St. Margaret's Hospital
Boston
Long
Eulogies Proclaimed for Senator McMillan by House
Washington February 2 The house met at noon Sunday to pronounce eulogies for Michigan state Senator McMillan. Speakers included Corliss W A Smith Hamilton S W Smith Gardner and Henry C Smith of Michigan Babcock of Wisconsin and Burton of Ohio. At 1 35 PM the house adjourned as a further mark of respect.
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Washington
McMillan
Michigan
Messrs. Corliss
W. A. Smith
Hamilton
S. W. Smith
Gardner
Henry C. Smith
Babcock
Wisconsin
Burton
Ohio
Milner ask to be relieved of South Africa posts
London February 2 The Morning Advertiser reports Lord Milner has asked to be relieved of his duties as governor of the Transvaal and Orange River colonies and high commissioner of South Africa.
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Lord Milner
London
Morning
Advertiser
Transvaal
Orange River
South Africa
Capt R P Hobson Resigns From Navy Post
Washington reports Captain Richmond P Hobson has submitted his resignation as a constructor in the navy after seeking retirement for some time. The examining board found him fit for duty. Gen Miles dined with King Edward at Windsor Castle with the Prince and Princess of Wales among the party. The King was said to be in good health. The Week's Business Failures list totals 230 in the United States for the week ending January 29, up from 75¢ last week and 303 the year prior.
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Washington
Senate
Rawlins
Secretary of War
Philippines
Rawlid
Augus Fin
Taois
Beveridge
Proctor
Cornelius M. Bramwell
Father Augustin
Lodge
Aldrich
House
Burten
Shermar
Mtr
Tihaurin
Mercedse
Hard Call
Parten
Patterson
Dem. Tenn
Afr. Reid
Dem. Ark
Jan. S
Congress
Payne
Mrc Cannon
Inter
South
Friends of
Maryland
Charles Carrell
John Hanson
National Capitol
Coslic
R. P. Hobson
Richmond
P. Hobson
Navy
Miles
Edward
London
Windsor Castle
Prince and Princess. of Wales
Baward
Ares
United
States
The Divine Certainties Sermon on Gods Promises
A preacher argues that all God’s promises in Christ are yes and Amen and cannot fail. He uses stars, moon, sun, Abraham, and heroes of faith to show God’s word endures while earthly things pass away. The piece urges steadfast faith, preparation, and reliance on divine assurances fulfilled in Jesus.
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A. N. Kellogg
Chicago
Abraham
Paul
Storg
The Stepping Stones of God's Promises Faithful Path
A devotional sermon uses stepping stones as a metaphor for God's promises. Believers must fix their eyes on the promises and plant their feet upon them from salvation to eternal life. Jesus embodies this trust from Bethlehem to Heaven, demonstrating joy rooted in divine assurances.
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Christ Jesus
City of God
Jesus
Jesus Christ
Alway
Bethlehem
God
Heavenly City
Earth
Heaven
Praise and Prayer in the Christian Life
The author urges praise as a constant prayer ingredient, thanking God for His nature and perfections beyond blessing to creatures. He warns that a numb heart may thaw through praise, awakening warmth and active prayer as spring streams thaw icy prisons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Mf
Goulburn
Sunday Baseball Bill Moves Through Indiana House
Indiana lawmakers debate and advance a Sunday baseball bill allowing games after 2 p m in cities with clubs. The measure, backed by the American Association and Central League, faces swift Senate action amid ministerial opposition. A separate anti-ripper law gains governor’s signature.
Indiana Republican Editorial association elects officers
Indianapolis Ind Jan 31 The Indiana Republican Editorial association adjourned after naming President Charles W Stivers Liberty first vice president A W Tracy Hartford City second vice president T J Brooks Bedford secretary W S Montgomery Greenfield treasurer J A Lingle Paoli and executive committee F T Singleton Martinsville J D Hogate Danville EG A Remy Seymour Delegates to National Editorial association WW H Craig Noblesville S N Cragan Lebanon T J Brooks Bedford A P Keesling Logansport Co W Stivers Liberty George B Lockwood Indianapolis J A Kemp Salem
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana Republican Editorial Association
Charles W. Stivers
Liberty
A. W. Tracy
Hartford City
T. J. Brooks
Bedford
W. S. Montgomery
Greenfield
J. A. Lingle
Paoli
F. T. Singleton
Martinsville
J. D. Hogate
Danville
EG. A. Remy
Bedford church to dedicate new Sunday school room
The First Methodist Episcopal church in Bedford Indiana will dedicate and open its new Sunday school room and parsonage this Sunday. The addition cost 18000 dollars, bringing the total church cost to 45000 dollars.
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Bedford
Ind
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Indiana stockmen favor farming and stock raising bill
At the Purdue University meeting of the stockmen's convention in Lafayette Indiana on Thursday a bill titled An act to encourage a more intelligent understanding of the principles of farming and stock raising was drafted for presentation to the state legislature.
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Lafayette
Ind
Purdue University
State wins verdict against Southern Railway for delayed trains
Jasper Ind January 29 The jury in Indiana's first case against the Southern Railway Co returned a verdict for the plaintiff for 4500 in penalties for the company failing to be let in the arrival of its trains.
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Jasper
Ind
State of
Indiana
The
Southern Railway Co
Clark Loses To Head In Live Pigeon Championship
In Peru Indiana Hugh Clark of Wabash and James L Head of Peru competed in a 60 live pigeon contest Head defeated Clark by 48 to 46 A Hendricks Memorial Library Hanover Indiana notes a $25000 gift from Mrs Thomas Henrices of Indianapolis to Hanover Colleges announced by President D W Fisher.
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Peru
Ind
Hugh Clark
Wabash
Indiana
James L Head
Clark
Head
A. Hendricks
Hanover
DW. Fisher
Thomas Henirices
Indianapolis
Four Die in Eckart Packing Co Explosion at Fort Wayne
An explosion at the Eckart Packing Co plant in Fort Wayne Indiana killed four men and critically injured others. Names of the dead include John Foltz Red Matthews Henry Piepenbrink Conrad Miller. The blast caused extensive structural damage and fire with ammonia fumes amid rescue efforts.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Eckart Packing Co
John Foltz
Red" Matthews
Plymouth
Henry Piepenbrink
Conrad Miller
John Vorst
William Kintz
John Kolbach
Clem Keiler
Fortz
Matthews, Miller
Piepenbrink
National Mexic an War Veterans to Meet in Indianapolis
Officers of the National Association of Mexican War Veterans met in Indianapolis to plan the national convention set for September 16 and 17. President H O gden of Cincinnati and Secretary J C Carlton of Bedford led about a dozen officers as Indiana hosts issued a state convention call and named committees.
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Indianapolis
Ind
National Association of
The Shot-Firing Bill in Indiana Legislature
Indianapolis January 31 The Indiana miners have not asked for withdrawal of the shot-firing bill. Representative Reeve who introduced it said the miners had not indicated withdrawal. The house committee plans to report the bill for passage and Democrats have made it a caucus measure. Indications are the bill will pass.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Reeve
House
Supreme Court decision on garnisheed wages
The Indiana Supreme Court held that when a railroad employee's wages are garnisheed in Kentucky or another foreign jurisdiction and the company, after defense, is compelled to pay the employee's debt, it cannot later be required to pay the debt amount to the employee.
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Supreme Court
Gov Durbin signals action on Lafayette police charges
In Lafayette Indiana on January 29 Gov. Durbin told the Lafayette Preachers association he would act on charges against the Lafayette police commissioners after the legislature ends if the preachers present direct charges supported by affidavits.
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Vafayette
Ind
Durbin
Lafayette Preachers’ Association
Lafayette Police
Indiana Dry Goods Association Formed in State
Dry goods merchants in Indiana organize the Indiana Dry Goods association. Officers named include President George A. Robertson of South Bend, Vice President M. H. Snorf of North Manchester, Secretary F. B. Gold baIl of Marion, and Treasurer Myron Ives of Delphi.
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South Bend
Ind
Indiana Dry Goods
Indiana Dry Goods Association
George A. Robertson
M. H. Snorf
North Manchester
F. B. Goldbail
Marion
Myron Ives
Delphi
Death of Charles E Scoville in Indianapolis
Charles E Scoville president of the State Wholesale Grocers association died Thursday at the home of his son in law Dr. W N Wishard after several weeks illness. He was 65 years old and a prominent Evansville wholesale grocer.
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Charles E. Scoville
Indianapolis
Ind
Charles E Scoville
State
W. N. Wishard
Great Religious Revival Sweeps Upland Town
A religious revival fills Upland Indiana with protracted meetings at the Friends United Brethren and Methodist churches. Worshipers crowded into services as demand for admission exceeds seating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upland
Ind
Friends, United Brethren
Methodist
Engineer Titus Dies After Wrecks In Past Years
Terre Haute Indiana January 30 Engineer Titus of the Chicago and Eastern Illinois railroad died Thursday from injuries suffered in a wreck Tuesday. He had survived several wrecks in recent years in which others were killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titus
Terre Haute
Ind
Chicago & Fastern
Illinois
Two Killed by a Train in Indiana Deduction
In Thorntown Indiana on January 30 Benjamin Gil Ham and A M Christman were riding to a funeral in a buggy when a Vandalia special train struck them at Darlington killing both men.
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Thorntown
Ind
Benj. Gil Ham
A. M. Christman
Darlington
Forgery Charge Ties To St. Louis Draft Case
A report from Newton alleges a forgery involving a notable citizen's name on a $1,600 draft. The case is linked to a January repair request in St. Louis and Laporte Indiana, with the suspect Elias Newton named in connection to the incident.
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St. Louis
Laporte
Ind
Elias
Newton
Élay
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