Washington Letters on Coal Strike and Roosevelt Plans
Washington letters report the Anthracite Coal Strike Commission awards a 10 percent wage raise from April and a 1 percent rise for each 4 cent coal price increase, with a conciliation committee and protections for back wages. It notes Panama canal work estimates, labor needs, and the president’s Cuba policy delays. Roosevelt plans a westward trip through Yellowstone, Saint Louis, and the Pacific coast, with Grand Army of the Republic ceremonies and a Chicago visit causing political tension. A war department note warns on Pekin legation defenses and calls for stronger American protective measures abroad.
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Yellowstone Park
Park
Yellowstone
Roosevelt
Saint Louis
Saint Louis Exposition
Pacific Coast
Cnneyenne
Wyoming
Washington
Legislation on Auto Use Aims at Teamsters and Roads
A new automobile law targets road users and teamsters. It requires drivers to signal when a team may halt, mandates passing etiquette for rear approaches, and demands large initials of the owner on the back of the vehicle with penalties for violations.
Graduation Examination at Public School
The graduation exam was held at the public school building last Saturday with thirty pupils writing for high school honors.
Township Assessor Prepares for Property Appraisals
Township assessor M. B. Kline plans the annual personal property evaluation and the quadrennial real estate census to start next Wednesday April 1 and finish within sixty days.
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M. B. Kline
Clerks at Goshen Post Office to receive raise
The Go shen post office will raise the salaries of five clerks after July 1. Guy Boulton will see his pay rise from 800 to 960 dollars per year. He lived with his parents here years ago and is well known in the area.
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Goshen
Guy Boulton
It is Different Now
It is different now as readers seek value in ads and advertisers present their offers clearly. Newspapers are read widely by buying people who want to know what is for sale.
Not Far Distant Town Election Urges Honest Candidates
The author urges voters to cast party aside and support men known in the community for honesty and businesslike conduct. They emphasize that party success is unimportant compared with efficient, economical management of municipal affairs for taxpayers.
Worms Killing Sheep Reported in Tipton County
Sheep men in Tipton County report many sheep dying from a worm that clings to the wool and burrows into the head through the ears. Infected adults die within days after showing loss of appetite and thirst, while young sheep appear immune.
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Tipton County
Belling Party Mistakenly Serenades Long-Married Couple
Mr and Mrs Abe Priser laughed at a belting party that gathered at their home last week to serenade Albert Beeber and wife the newlyweds. The guests learned the couple were actually twenty eight years married and halted the performance before dawn.
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Geranading
Albert Beeber
Wakeful child cured by stomach and liver tablets
The two year old daughter of Mr. P. L. McPherson of Harrisburg Pa had insomnia due to stomach trouble. After taking half a Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets the child slept through the night. Two boxes are claimed to have permanently cured her and she is now well. Sold by C. Rager.
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P. L. McPherson
Tenth St
Harrisburg
Chamberlain
C. Rager
Reception for Seniors at Miss Stout’s Home
A Saturday evening social honoring the Seniors took place at Miss Mary Stout’s home. Guests included Misses Toa Leckrone Mable Martindae Cora Werrick Hazel Oldfather Ella Stickel Rath Babcock and Mesers Roy Haines Edward Skinner Harry Brows Walter Kemper Harley Roger Howard Tillman Ray Henderson Alepaugh Harvey Hamman. Music games conversation and refreshmentsFollowed by return home after an enjoyable evening.
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Mary Stout
Toa Leckrone
Mable Martindae
Cora Werrick
Hazel Oldfather
Ella Stickel
Rath Babcock
Roy Haines
State Encampment of G A R at Anderson Annual Meeting
The State Encampment of the G A R will be held in Anderson Indiana on Tuesday May 12 followed by May 13 and May 14. Delegates and veterans gather for three days of sessions programs and ceremonies in downtown Anderson.
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Indiana Department
Grand Army of the Republic
Women's Relief Corps
Anderson
Thomas Stewart
W. T. Dorbin
Indiana
Attractively Colored Easter Cover for April Issue
Conkey's Home Journal reveals an appealing Easter egg cover for April. The magazine gains notice for its colorful poster covers and adds eight pages this month. TheApril number opens with five short stories followed by several special articles.
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Conkey’s Home Journal
Colora
Flinch Party at Burdge Home Delights Guests
Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Burdge hosted a flinch party for twenty eight at their Poplar and Sycamore Streets home. The prize peanut hunt crowned Mrs. Belle Rantz first and Walter Tridle the booby prize. Out of town guests included Mr. Douglas and Miss Zoe De Armond of Wabash Ind Nora Richardson of Rean Miss W H Davis of Mentone and Homer Baker of Fort Wayne.
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S. B. Burdge
Poplar
Sycamore
Belle Rantz
Walter Tridle
Mr. Douglas
Zoe De-Armond
Wabash
Misa
Nora Richardson
Rean
W. H. Davis
Mentone
Homer Baker
Fort Wayne
Tours Across the Continent by Nickel Plate Train
A travel note describes a continental tour by the Nickel Plate steam service. It highlights the comfort of onboard amenities and the broad reach of its routes across major regions.
Obituary of Ovanda E Bright 1832 1903
Ovanda E Bright born June 29 1832 died March 17 1903 aged 70 years 8 months 18 days. She married Thomas Ball at age 16 and had one child. She joined the M E church in 1856 and remained devoted. She leaves a husband a daughter Mrs Mattle Bebee of Mentone nine grandchildren five great grandchildren and many friends. Farewell dear mother rest in peace.
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Ovanda E. Bright
Thomas Ball
Chhild
M. E. Church
Mra Mattle ‘Bebee
Mentone
Farewell Sermons at Local Church Next Sunday
Readable text notes farewell sermons to be held at the church next Sunday with services announced. Details are limited but indicate a formal farewell event led by church officials.
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Congress
Washington, DC
Callong Congress
Senate
William Michael Byrne
United States
Clavaere
Dr. Cram
Charleston
8. C
Chicago
War Department
Pekin
Germany
Automobile Law
Mrs
Abe Priser
Anderson, Ind
Syracuse
Stout & Son
Just
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