Coal conference opens as operators pledge strong turnout
Cleveland, Aug 7. A coal peace conference opened with strong expectations of success as Thomas Maher asserted sufficient tonnage is represented. Operators in Ohio and others discussed via long distance calls and hinted the four state meeting could expand if outside operators join, with about 69,000,000 of 207,000,000 tons represented from Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Illinois.
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Central Field
Cleveland
Indiana
Thomas Maher
Ohio
United Press
Central
Pennsylvania
Auto Crash Kills Carmi Man Near New Harmony
Eli Siekman age 55 a former New Harmony resident from Carmi Illinois died instantly when his car overturned on the Mt. Vernon New Harmony road four miles below New Harmony. Driver Ellis injured two others and two women bruised. Coroner ruled accidental death.
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Eli Siekman
Carmi IL
New Harmony
Mt. Vernon
Sickman
William Filis
Carmi
Ellis
Carolyn Waite
Els
Siekman
Elis
Samuel FE. Daryis
Vernon
Chicago Car Strike Ends After Six Day Halt
Chicago workers on the surface and elevated railways voted 9 022 to 5 086 to accept a ten cent an hour wage cut and return to work ending a six day citywide shutdown. Early trains resumed as autos and steam roads maintained mobility for millions. Mrs. Sam Borab returns home from New Burnside Kentucky accompanied by her mother Mrs. M. M. Sheerer.
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Chicago
Surface
Elevated
Joop
Sam Borab
New Burnside, Yi
M. M. Sheerer
Miss Uariet Poe Goes Home to Franklin for Vacation
Miss Uariet Poe left yesterday for her home in Franklin Indiana where she will spend her vacation with her parents.
Harding proposes new settlement plan to end rail strike
President Harding outlines a plan to refer the seniority dispute to the Railway Labor Board and asks striking workers to return to work pending the decision. He also urges rail executives to reinstate workers while the tribunal decides the seniority issues, with shopmen leaders signaling cautious favor.
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Washington
Harding
Rail Labor Board
Warding
Bert Jewell
White House
Jewell
Dynamite Under Cushion Kills Sullivan Man
In Sullivan Indiana John Everhart aged 54 died after stepping on his car starter triggering an explosion and fire. Elmer Hale aged 30, a miner, is jailed in the case with authorities suspect dynamite placed under the front seat cushion. Hale denies involvement and Everhart had recent court fines for misconduct with Hale’s wife.
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Sullivan
Ind
John Everhart
Elmer Hale
Everhart
Hale
Weather Summary for August Sixth
Generally fair followed by showers tomorrow with a high near 90 and a low around 61. Clear night, and a late year reading shows a high of 84 and a low of 72 with partly cloudy skies. Yesterday's temperature reached 94 at 2 PM. Sunset is 6:35 and sunrise tomorrow is 4:59. Burto n.
Battery Homecoming Delights Crowd in Indiana Town
TD Battery 129th Field Artillery Indiana National Guard arrived by special train after two weeks at Camp Knox Kentucky. Guardsmen paraded to the public square amid cheering crowds and praise for their orderly detrainment and sharp appearance. Major Fishback commended Captain Watt's Princeton unit after the final parade, with drills planned tonight at 7:30 in uniform.
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TD Battery
129Th Field Artillery
Indiana
National Guard
Camp Knox
189Th Field Artillery
Louisville
Princeton
Evansville
Mt. Vernon
Huntingburg
Watt
Princeto
John 8. Fishback
Indianapolis
Fishback
Petersburg Auto Races End Amid Heavy Crashes and Wins
A large crowd witnessed multiple crashes at Petersburg auto races. Essex 18 driven by Sweden of Louisville won heat one in 19:31, while Carl Knowles of Vincennes broke a leg after going through the home stretch fence. Several drivers were injured, including Dr. Austin Logan and Clyde Sneden, with cars wrecked and one gas tank leak causing further retirements.
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Essex Number 18
Robert Elkins
Elkins
Clyde Sneden
Louisville
Brown
Terre Haute
Austin Logan
Sweden
Carl Knowles
Vincennes
Earl Warrick
Covington
Ind
Pitman
Clinton
Princeton Chamber Publishes Informative Street Signaling Folder
The Princeton chamber of commerce issued a folder promoting Princeton and providing motorists with traffic law guidance. It includes illustrated minute directions for signaling turns and stopping and outlines the city’s advantages and needs.
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Princeton Chamber of Commerce
Princeton
Switchman Hurt In Southern Yard Accident
Percy Finney a switchman for the Southern, residing at 714 South Seminary Street, was injured Sunday when knocked from a side ladder of a car in the Southern yards. He hung on the car and failed to see a string of cars on an adjoining track did not clear, bruising his body but not seriously hurt.
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Percy Finney
The
Southern
South Seminary Street
County to Open Bids for Ten Miles of Road Improvements
County commissioners will open bids Wednesday for about ten and a half miles of road work under the county unit law. Six road systems include 3,702 feet of concrete, 6,690 feet tarvia in Oakland City, and nearly one mile of asphalt with 9,296 feet tarvia in Owensville. Additional projects cover G. Ht. Emerson in Montgomery, W. Barnett in Center and Columbia, John P. Thomas in White River, and Charles Sidle in Union townships. A 1,200-foot White River segment links Hazleton to the new highway bridge and tarvia will be used there.
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Oakland City
Owensville
G. Ht
Emerson
Montgomery Township
W. ©. Barnett
Center
Columbia
John
Thomas
White River
Charles Sidle
Union
White River Township
Hazleton
Dedication of New Christian Church Draws Thousands
Mr and Mrs A C Bailey and guests from Mt Carmel TL attended dedication services for a new Christian church. About three to four thousand people gathered for a pleasing program. The First Methodist church canceled Sunday services to allow elders to attend the new church. The facility cost about 100000 and over 62000 was subscribed within an hour at the medicinal exercises.
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A. C. Bailey
William Wiseman
Mt. Carmel
New Christian Church
First Methodist Church
Death of Mrs Mary Pierce in Princeton
Mrs Mary Pierce wife of Nathan Pierce died this afternoon at 612 South St Mont street from complications of goiter. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. She leaves husband four sons Robert George Harrison Pierce and Charlie Utley all of Princeton. Mrs Chas Willis and Mr and Mrs F Th Metzger were visitors Sunday.
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Mary Pierce
Nathan Pierce
Stormont Street
Robert
George
Harrison Pierce
Charlies' Utley
Princeton
Chas. Willis
Carmel
Coal mining resumes under martial law in Brazil Indiana
Guards strengthen lines as state begins large scale mining in the martial law area. About 30 workers sheltered by troops with 200 more expected, aiming to produce 18,000 tons monthly from Mines 3 and 9. Strikers plan demonstrations to sway railroad crews from transporting nonunion coal. Major General Tyndall monitors radicals at Linton and Jasonville with a brink threat label.
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Brazil
Ind
Tyndall
McCray
Indianapolis
Terre Haute
Linton
Jasonville
Roads Report Improves Despite Shopmen Strike
Indianapolis dispatch notes growing railroad recovery as shop forces increase and efficiency nears normal across Big Four Cincinnati Indianapolis and Western lines. Officials report no schedule changes though some striker activity limits returns, with hiring ongoing and injunctions not pursued. The United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees leaders say they are waiting on Washington talks.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Henry R. Doty
D. F. Mullen
Big Four
M. W. Hynes
Cincinnati, Indianapolis & Western Railroad
Pierce J. Landers
Indianapolis Union Railway
Sanders
Joseph Denton
Beech
Grove
The
United Brotherhood
Washington
Baby Girl Born at South Seminary Home
Mrs Frank Pace and BB Mrs Pace celebrate the birth of a ten pound baby girl today at their home in South Seminary. The child is named Martha-Maxizie.
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Frank Pace
South Seminary
Pirk
Peén
Martha - Maxizie
Thirty Seven Die In Missouri Pacific Rail Crash
Formal inquiry into the Sulphur Springs wreck began as witnesses from both trains testified. An engineer failed to heed a block signal, sending train four into train 22 and killing 37 with about 138 injured. the collision scattered bodies along the embankment and city blocks.
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Missouri
Pacific
John Cannon
Glaise Creek
Mississippi
Fort Worth
Texas
St. Louis
Cannon
Matt Crenn
Glenn
Edwin Tinsley
Sulphur Springs
Cliff Cave
Here
Desoto
W. W. Hull
Strike ballots sent to Big Four telegraphers and station staff
In Indianapolis on August 7 the Big Four workers vote on a walkout over wage cuts and conditions. Edward J. Wheelan sent 1500 ballots to telegraphers station agents and related staff. He expects a yes vote after negotiations collapsed and no labor board submission. Results due in a week.
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Indianapolis
Edward J. Wheelan
Wheelan
Labor Board
Collision damages cars on State and Race streets
A crash Sunday at State and Race streets left two cars damaged. Thad S. Nash reported to police that his car suffered a right rear fender and hub cap damage while Mrs. John Brown’s vehicle had a damaged front fender tire and front axle.
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John Brown
Thad S. Nash
Nash
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