Indiana Mines Halt Work Waiting for Official Order
In Terre Haute and surrounding areas no miners returned today awaiting the official order to resume work and bearing the union seal. Reports from Petersburg note Globe Mining Co. opened a strip mine at midnight and began normal production of 35 cars daily. Blakely stated most men should be back by early next week.
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Terre Haute
Petersburg
Globe Mining Co
William Blakely
The
Operators Association
Strike Continues Without Leaders as Miners Return Spasmodically
The United Mine Workers strike presses on without its leaders as miners resume work only in scattered districts. Michigan fully staffed, Indiana Ohio Illinois seeing few returning. Kansas operations complicate the picture. President Wilson urges a just settlement and unity, while a federal commission agenda awaits Attorney General Palmer's return.
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Wilson
United Mine Workers
Indiana
Ohio
Ilinois
Michigan
Kansas
Washington
President Wilson
John L. Lewis
Indianapolis
Woodrow Wilson
Palmer
Messages pour in as miners weigh strike end
United Press reports at miners headquarters in Indianapolis large messages both condemn and praise the previous day’s decision by mine leaders to accept the president’s plan to end the strike. Some messages say yesterday’s meeting lacked proper delegation and a convention may be needed to rescind the order. Officials send out return-to-work orders pending tribunal investigations and plan a convention soon.
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United Press
Indianapolis
Frank Farrington
Illinois
Strike Ends Touches Patoka Miner in Joyful Post Office Scene
In Patoka Indiana a coal miner sobs with happiness at news of the strike end. Town folks quietly depart as he reads the headlines, then shares the glad tidings with his wife and children. Many miners’ families suffer during the strike and await return to work at Princeton mine.
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Patoka
Ind
Dee
Democrat
Tie
Ant
Santa Claus
Princeton
Elks Organize City Wood Drive for Poor Families
About sixteen cords of stove length wood were cut by roughly sixty Elks and volunteers and stored at Cunningham Bros. warehouse for distribution to needy families. Randall Cunningham sustained a foot cut from a slipping ax but was hospitalized briefly. other workers showcased hidden timber skills and several large trees were felled without accident.
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Elks
Cunningham Bros
The
Jend
Randall Cunningham
Mine Operators Face Federal Jury Over Summer Shutdowns
Mine owners must explain to a federal jury why mines were not operated during the summer preceding a strike. Authorities seek a clear account of production stoppages, scheduling decisions, and any safety or economic factors influencing the temporary closure.
Lewis Goes to Washington to Attend AFL Conference
Indianapolis report states the federal grand jury will probe alleged unlawful wartime mine operator activities after the coal strike. Subpoenas summon witnesses for the grand jury convening next Wednesday to examine mine closures and possible antitrust violations. John L. Lewis departs for Washington for a labor federation conference called by Samuel Gompers.
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Indianapolis
Federal Grand Jury
Federal
Special
John L. Lewis
Washington
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
Federation
Princeton Miners Hold Conference About Work Return
No Princeton miners reported for work Thursday morning as Ed Robinson, president of the local, returned from Indianapolis. A coal company manager and the mine committee met to resolve the dispute. Nearby mines resumed operations, with Ayrshire No 4 and Nos 6 and 7 active. Others in Gibson and Pike counties planned to return by week’s end.
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ED. Robinson
Indianapolis
Ayrshire Mines
J. G. Applegath
Princeton Coal Company
Gibson County
Pike
Globe Mining Co
Aryshire
Ayrshire
Belleville
Illinois
Southern Railroad
Big flowing oil well struck at Hazleton Indiana
In Hazleton Indiana on December 11 Alabama Oil Co. president A G Swartz reports No. 9 drilled to 1337 feet struck a large flowing oil well on the lease, seventh producer, with others nearing completion. Operations limited by weather and supplies but planned to continue through winter. Nearby wells and locations noted with activity and a visit from Mrs L K Powell of Huntington WV.
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Hazleton
Ind
Alabama Oil Company
A. G. Swartz
Clarence McRoberts
Clay Township
Davidson
Eg An
Bolyard
Tom Nicholson
Guthrie Invited to Speak at National Music Dealers Convention
G W Guthrie receives an invitation from the president of the National Association of Music Dealers to deliver one opening speech at the upcoming convention in New York. His topic is suggested, and he hopes to attend.
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G. W. Guthrie
Music Dealers Convention
National Association of Music Dealers
New York
Guthrie
Fie
Dinner Party Honoring Mrs Te Pohlmeyer At Home
Mrs Te Pohlmeyer hosted a dinner party for thirty relatives and friends at her north Hart street home to celebrate her birthday. Out-of-town guests included Mrs William Markgraf of Rockport Indiana Mr and Mrs Guy Cloyd of Clinton and Mrs Florence Harper of Oakland City. The day featured social chat and a relaxed gathering.
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Te Pohlmeyer
North Hart Street
Coal mine at Ft Branch resumes partial ops
The Ft Branch Indiana coal mine reopened partially as day shift workers returned to prepare for the digging and loading crews scheduled to start mining Friday. Managers expect normal production by week’s end.
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FT. Branch
Ind
Miners Ready for Five Month Shift in Oakland City
Miners in Oakland City Indiana await official strike settlement with union seal. One worker vows to rise at 5 AM for five months of continuous work, a sentiment echoed by the majority of miners in the field.
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Oakland City
Ind
Democrat
Letters to Santa Remembered by The Democrat Readers
The Democrat urges young writers to honor Santa letters by real requests and not use names of others for jokes. Letters are typically detected and not published, as authors should recall their own past as Santa letter writers and keep festive joy genuine.
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Santa Claus
The
Democrat
Santa
the Democrat
County Meeting Schedule Noted by Chairman
The notice states meetings will be on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p m at the county location. Chairman J Saat and agent Ms Woots are listed in the text.
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Levi’s
Woots
J Saat
Indian Creek Mines Prepare to Resume After Strike Fire
Indian Creek mine is hoisting coal today and the American mine, sealed after the strike. both are poised to resume operations in a few days. The disasters prompted the shutdowns, but recovery actions are underway as the crisis subsides.
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Vincennes
Indian Creek
Mines to Open at Bruceville and Bicknell Tomorrow
Word from Bruceville says the Oliphant Johnson mine will run tomorrow. At Bicknell, two mines are expected to open in the morning.
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Bruceville
Oliphant-Johnson
Bicknell
Special Price Announcement in Today's Ads
Readers are urged to check today’s advertisements for a potential sale and a chance to save on purchases. The notice emphasizes limited time offers and the opportunity to secure discounts on planned buys.
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Stephens
Princeton’s
Michials-Stern
Alva Levi
Farrington
Lewis
Alabama Oil CO
Indian Creek Operates
Bruceville and Bicknell
Shoptaugh’s
Leggins
J. M. Scanton
West Side Square
Kolb
J. G. Pepple
S. Hart Street
Buick Motor Cars
McFetridge
Buick CO
Joyce
North West
Princeton Novelty Works
E. R. Geiselman
W. Broadway
Hudson Ford
Essex Cars
A L Maxwell Co
S. R. Davis
Cash and Carry
Christmas
Him
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