Traction Route Fight Focuses on Main Street Ten Year Plan
C B Hunt proposes using Main Street for ten years as an alternative to the Glen freight route in Terre Haute. Council members and residents oppose Glen usage, favoring Main Street or North Twentieth Street routes, with a public nuisance suit threatened if Glen is used.
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Terre Haute
Indianapolis and Western
Dayton and Western
Board of Works
C. B. Hunt
Outlook Committee
Citizens
East Main Street
North Twentieth Street
Wilfred
Jessup
Hunt
Peyton and Western Traction Company
Ohio Electric Traction Company
Macy
Randolph
Dayton and Western Company
Glen
Traction Company
Fifth Street
Fifth
Seventh
Ft. Wayne Avenue
Main Street
Main Streets
Twenty-third Street
North Twenty-Third Street
Agreement Reached Averts Railroad Strike Involving Penn Lines
Washington dispatch reports a successful conference among the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers the Pennsylvania lines west and the Interstate Commerce Commission Board of Mediation. Gen Mgr Peck and the Brotherhood board accepted the board proposed terms. The pact requires the General Manager to convene promptly with the committee to settle substantiated issues and waive questions about any pending appeals.
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Washington
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Pennsylvania Lines
Board of Mediation
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mgr. Peck
Board of Assessment
Brotherhood
Plea Agreements Hit Rebating Case in Richmond
In Richmond Virginia on December 4 the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad and W R Johnson and Co pleaded guilty to rebating before Judge Waddill. The railroad was fined $9000 and Johnson and Co $4500.
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American Press Dispatch
Richmond
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
W. R. Johnson and Co
Waddill
Johnson and Co
Believed Soo City Foundered Off Newfoundland Coast
St Johns Newfoundland dispatch reports the steamer Soo City en route from Chicago to Texas likely foundered in a Gulf of St. Lawrence blizzard with all hands lost. Wreckage was recovered near Cape Ray and the ship carried a crew of twenty eight.
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St. Johns
N. F
Soo City
Chicago
Texas
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Newfoundland
Cape Ray
Last institute of term for Boston and Wayne townships
A term end institute meeting for the teachers of Boston and Wayne townships will be held today at the office of the county superintendent.
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Boston
Wayne Townships
Odd Fellows Elect Officers for Ensuing Year
Whitewater lodge of Odd Fellows elected officers for the coming year. Appointive posts to be announced after installation. Elected officials include Noble Grand R. E. Bryson Vice Grand George Ryder Secretary Lawrence Handley Treasurer Ed Neff Trustee George Bishop.
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Whitewater Lodge of Odd Fellows
Noble Grand
R. E. Bryson
George Ryder
Lawrence Handley
Ed Neff
George Bishop
Police Board Meats on Routine Department Matters
The police board met last evening and approved department conditions. No action was taken on adding an officer to patrol half of the West Side.
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West Side
Handley Reappointed District Deputy for Odd Fellows Lodge
Lawrence Handley secretary of Whitewater Lodge of Odd Fellows is re appointed district deputy by Grand Master Keene. He received the commission Thursday and this marks his fourth appointment after an unusually good record in this office.
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Lawrence Handley
Whitewater Lodge of Odd Fellows
Keene
Handley
Injured Fire Official Rambles From City Alarm
Assistant fire chief Charles Sinex was run over by a hook and ladder wagon as it left the city building to answer a呼 alarm at William McGee's residence on South Fourteenth Street. He suffered severe bruising to the left leg but no fractures and was taken home by city ambulance. The incident occurred when Sinex attempted to unhook a harness support and his clothing caught on the wagon causing him to fall under it.
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William McGee
South Fourteenth Street
Charles Sinex
Ninth Street
Mr. Sinex
Revolution spreads in San Salvador under Alfaro
A revolution begun in San Salvador under former vice president Alfaro has captured three cities. The report from Managua on December 4 notes the movement's rapid advance and the rebels' control of key urban centers.
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Managua
Nic
San Salvado
Alfaro
November Fire Loss Report at Richmond
The Richmond fire department logged 19 alarms in November with one major conflagration causing 100 dollars in damage to the C. and W. Kramer Saw Mill. Other blazes caused losses from 50 cents to 25 dollars, totaling 172.50. The month matched usual run volume but totaled losses were much lower than average.
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Richmond
C. & W. Kramer
Miller
Kellar Case 15 Continued Then Again
The state v Sherman Kellar murder case is expected to be continued due to the Martin v Chitwood will contest case extending into next week. Kellar, a Black defendant, may be defended by Louisville counsel hired by his family. Earlier, a guilty plea was considered with life imprisonment as the likely punishment. A special venire of 20 jurors is provisioned if regular jurors are unavailable.
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Martin Vs. Chitwood
Sherman Kellar
Kellar
William Thornton
Louisville
Whites to Meet Yellows in Earlham College Gym
Next Monday evening the Whites and Yellows will play a basketball game in the Earlham College gymnasium. Both teams are composed of student body members. A series may be played to decide supremacy.
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Earlham College
Congress hears famous men at mining congress session
In Pittsburg the American mining congress opens its third day with record attendance of mine owners, experts, and officials. Senator Charles Dick of Ohio argues federal mining laws are unconstitutional and urges scientific investigations into explosives and safety conditions. West Virginia geologist I C White warns of coal shortages threats to Pittsburg and surrounding regions.
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Pittsburg
American Mining Congress
Garfield
Charles Dick
Ohio
Congress
I. C. White
West Virginia
Big Sandy
Kentucky
Kanawha
Mr. White
Allegheny
Pennsylvania
Netherlands Warships Stage Coasts Demonstration Against Venezuela
Three Dutch warships the Jacob Van Heemskerk Frie sland and Gelderland demonstrated off the Venezuelan coast from Puerto Cable to La Graira at 3000 yards. They head toward Maracaibo for a similar display as a blockade preparation. Caracas and Willemstad reports note a sinking of the Lady Kensington and an inquiry into the seizure of her cargo of live stock and vegetables.
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Willemstad
Jacob van Heemskerk
Friesland
Gelderland
Venezuela
Puerto Cable
la Graira
Maracaibo
St. Vincent
British West Indies
Jewett
Carupano
Trinidad
Margarita
Lady Kensington
Washington
Holland
Venezusia
Netherlands
Venezueam
Castro
St Pauls Lutheran appoints new school officers
St Pauls Lutheran Sunday school with 500 plus members elected new officers led by Ed Hasemeier as superintendent and William Kienker as first assistant. Anna Schultz heads primary. John Klute serves as secretary and treasurer. Mrs. Conrad Huber leads the circulating library. Mrs Ed Crivel directs Home Club. Wilbur Hasemeier directs the orchestra.
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St. Paul’s
Lecture by Dr Cathell on Lincoln Delights Richmond Audience
Dr J Everist Cathell delivered a brilliant lecture on Lincoln to a representative Coliseum audience in Richmond last evening. Judge D W Comstock introduced him and praised the Y M C A work as Cathell opened with a dramatic life story and sharp humor. The talk covered Lincoln life and era with anecdotes and a dramatic recounting of a boy Lincoln's role in freeing his father and a personal interview with the President, drawing frequent applause.
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Lincoln
Watson Denies Bear Rushville Legal Partnership Claim
Rushville Indiana December 4 Congress man James E Watson denies reports he planned a law partnership with Judge James E Plety of Terre Haute. He calls the statement false and says it arose on a recent trip to Terre Haute.
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Rushville
Ind
James E. Watson
James E. Plety
Terre Haute
Watson
Terre
Hau
Change Approved for City Postal Force Leader
The appointment of Lawrence Handley as city delivery superintendent received approval from First Assistant Postmaster General Grandfield. The change has already shown improved service and efficiency.
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Lawrence Handley
Grandfield
Wife seeks annulment in cousin marriage case
Blanche Howell aged 18 sues to annul her marriage to Jesse Raymond Howell aged 19 claiming their relation as first cousins. Attorneys Study and Study filed the suit in circuit court. Hearing set for December 15. Howell is a printer and well known in the city. The couple wed in Kentucky a few months ago.
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Blanche Howell
Jesse Raymond Howell
Howell
Kentucky
Dwyer Upsets Paulson In New Phillips Wrestling Vaudeville
The New Phillips hosted a wrestling bout paired with vaudeville last night. Dwyer of the Illinois Athletic Club won the first two falls, adding crowd-pleasing juggling and balancing feats to a successful mixed program. Paulson fought hard despite a 25 pound disadvantage. This premiere aims to launch a series of similar events by manager Murray.
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Phillips
Murrray
Juggler
Balancer
Richmond
Dwyer
Illinois Athletic Club
Paulson
Murray
Shively Pursues U.S. Senate Bid in Indiana
Indianapolis December 4 B F Shively of South Bend visited Governor elect Marshall and Marion county lawmakers but did not discuss the senatorship He plans outreach to all Democratic legislators and expects votes from districts beyond his own He doubted any Speaker election coalitions affect the U S Senate race
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Indianapolis
B. F. Shively
South Bend
United States
Marshall
Shively
Marion County
Democratic State Committee
Pirates beat Richmonds in league with strong scoring
In last night’s City Alleys bowling league the Pirates won both games and took the first and third games from the Richmonds. Hunt posted 205 for the Pirates while King of the Richmonds totaled 207. All scores mentioned are strong.
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Pirates
Richmonds
Hunt
Rolles
King
Films Advertising in The Richmond Morning News This Week
Local cinema ads list titles and showtimes featured in The Richmond Morning News this week. Promotions highlight upcoming releases, theater locations, ticket prices, and special screenings for audiences in Richmond.
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Richmond Morning News
Busy Indiana merchants and firms listed in city directory
A compilation of numerous business names across sectors including hardware, jewelry, furniture, banking, real estate, theatre, and services. Entries feature firms such as Romey Furniture, First National Bank, Palace Amusement, Gennett Theatre, Beech Hoosier stores, and Richmond Athletic Association, reflecting a comprehensive local listings snapshot.
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Th & Co
Long Bros. Allen & Co
Ball & Peltz
Boston
Dye & Price
Hadley Bros
Pilgrim. Bros
George Brehm
Harsh Coal Co
Friedgen & Co
J. A. Walls
Ratliff
Globe Credit, Co
Hall
Gennett Theatre
Business College
Peel’s Dye Works
Neff & Nusbaum
Henry F. Kampe
Indiana Loan Co
Bee Hive
Hoosier
Sam
Fred
Hatter
Minck Brewing Co
Richmond Loan Co
George Schwegman
Tones Hardware Co
C. T. Price & Sons
Romey Furniture Co
First National Bank
Elwood Morris & Co
Chas, Feltman
United Coal Yards Co
Hackman & Klehroth
Nicholson
New Phillips Theatre
J. Will Mount & Sons
Parsons
Moorman’s
Palace Amusement Co
Woodhurst
Geo. H. Knollenberg Co
Light, Heat & Power Co
H. C. Bullerdick & Sons
E. Q. Dickinson
W. N. Johnson
Independent Ice & Fuel Co
Rosenbloom, Buntin & Co
Richmond Athletic Association
Religious services and speakers at area churches
The region hosts Rev E C Harris of Gunther India at First English Lutheran. Rhoda Temple improvements praised. First Church of Christ Scientist notes God the Only Cause and Creator. B Y P U address at First Baptist by F Earle McKracken. Lord's Supper observed. Earlham Heights Presbyterian hosts T J Graham. United Brethren holds communion and quarterly conference with R Roberts sermon. Grace M E outlines Whence Fullness of Joy and The Wedding Garment. Second Presbyterian quotes Addison Parker and Elbert Russell with Harris speaking at Second English Lutheran. Mission Band meets at 3 pm.
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the Universalist
Rhoda Temple
E. C. Harris
Gunther
India
General Synod of the
Lutheran Church
English Lutheran Church
First Church of Christ, Scientist
F. Earle McKracken
First Baptist Church
T. J. Graham
Earlham Heights
United Brethren Church
Roberts
Grace M. E
Addison Parker
Second Presbyterian Church
Elbert Russell
Howard Dill Improves Water Works in Indianapolis
Howard Dill, superintendent of the Water Works Company, has been in Indianapolis for three weeks courting attention for a strong improvement effort.
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Howard Dill
The
Water Works Company
Indianapolis
Interurban express service to operate via local traction lines
The United States Express Company to locate at 402 Main Street and later in the Colonial Building with E M Campfield remodeling. Dayton and Western Traction and Terre Haute Indiana East ern Traction to handle express after December 15. Two interurban lines view future special cars and limited staff while transfers occur.
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Dayton and Western Traction Company
Terre Haute, Indianapolis and Eastern Traction Company
United States Express Company
Main Street
Colonial Building
E. M. Campfield
Alex Gordon
The
Adams
Pennsylvania Lines
Pacific
United States Company
Indiana
Ohio
Illinois
Express
Two Fraternal Tribes Elect Officers for Next Year
Osceola Tribe No. 15 and Hokendauqua Tribe No. 196 of Red Men elected officers. Hokendauque Lodge elected Ora Harrell and Charles Bell as principal officers with Clif Haworth and Bruce Kennedy serving as senior and junior Sagamore, among others. Osceola Lodge named Charles Ashenfelter Prophet John Baker Sadie William Cooper and other posts. One new member and one reinstatement were recorded.
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Osceola Tribe No
Hokendauqua Tribe
Hokendauque Lodge
Profit
Ora Harrell
J. W. Towle
Wampum
C. G. Genn
James Haworth
Osceola Lodge
Prophet
Charles Ashenfelter
Sadie
John Baker
Sagamore
William. Cooper
Mme. Lloyd
William Spaulding
Wam
William Hungerford
Fred Knight
B- Ri Bond
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Council
ODD Fellows Elect
Police Board
Chas. Sinex
Day
ST. Paul's
DR. Cathell
U. B
United States Concern
Osceola
Hokendauqua
Scott ‘Winte
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