Mine Operators Stand Pat in Check-Off Fight
The Bituminous Operators' association votes to maintain the check-off system, signaling a likely strike in District 11. Sullivan County mines largely idle except for a few dependent shafts. Vandalia Coal Co may follow the ban, threatening a broad stoppage and delaying settlement.
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Mine Operators’ Association
Eleventh
Sullivan County
Terre Haute
Mine Workers’ Union
District No. 11
Vandalia Coal Company
Coajurny
Jackson Hill
W. D. van. Horn
Kolsem
Operators’ Association
Phil Penna
Vandalia
Vandalia Company
Penna
Operators' Association Solidarity After Night Vote
The operators' association remains united following last night's vote. A few members favored allowing the check-off, but those in support dwindled to two or three as the meeting concluded.
Miller to become district evangelist for six counties
Rev. Melnette Miller, recently resigning as pastor, will fill the church pulpit this month. On September 1 he leaves to work in a district covering Sullivan Greene Knox Daviess Lawrence and Martin counties to strengthen old churches and organize new ones. Mrs Miller will enroll at Valparaiso university for a special course.
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Melnette Miller
Christian Church
Sullivan
Greene
Knox
Daviess
Lawrence
Martin
Miller
Fourth Annual Chautauqua Opens at Merom Bluffs
The Fourth Annual Merom Bluffs Chautauqua opens with Foster's Band and Old Southland Sextette. Rev. Lichliter and Rev. Stockdale as platform managers. Lectures by Prof Wm A Colledge and Rev M H Lichliter, plus concerts by the chautauqua band, feature the first sessions. Tents nearly full, program includes illustrated lectures and musical entertainments nightly.
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Colledge
Frank B. Lane
Chautauqua Band
Old Southland Sextette
Chautauqua
Old Southland
Wm. A. Colledge
Sandy
Frank Burnett Lane
Helen Swift
Chicago
Eda H. McCollister
Seaton
Camera Club
Bluffs
Parker Stockdale
Frank Dixon
Leopold Spots
Dixon
Ufter
Mack
Cutter
Foster
Seaton Indian Club
Melllyard Hamilton Lichliter
Southland
Ing. Concer
Prohibition Candidate Speaks Here In Indiana 1909 Campaign
Sumner W. Haynes, Prohibition candidate for Indiana governor, spoke at the courthouse condemning the Republican party while accusing Democrats of hijacking the liquor issue. The piece questions Prohibitionists’ consistency and argues they cannot achieve temperance by opposing gradual regulation and local option measures.
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Sumner W. Haynes
Indiana
Times
Haynes
Republican Party
Mr. Haynes
Democratic Party
Thomas Taggart
Crawford Fairbanks
Prohibitionists
Corner Stone Laid for New Presbyterian Church
The corner stone of the new Presbyterian church in the city was laid on Thursday afternoon with exercises attended by a large, diverse crowd. Addresses were given by Rev. Sammis Dr. Grim Rev. Murphy Rev. Miller and others.
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New Presbyterian Church
Sammis
Grim
Murphy
Miller
Town Board Urged to Act on Water and Fire Protection
The Sullivan town board faces an urgent water and fire protection issue after the McCammon block fire. Volunteers are hampered by low water pressure and lack of organized leadership, despite recent equipment additions. Immediate action to secure well water in Busseron bottom and establish a clear fire department structure is urged to prevent further losses.
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Sullivan
McCammon
Busseron Bottom
Chautauqua Week Schedule Features Music Lectures
The program lists daily concerts lectures and club activities led by Melliyar Hamilton Lichliter and Parker Stockdale. Highlights include Chautauqua Band performances Old Southland Sextette and lectures on The New Theology and The Battle of Gettysburg.
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Melliyar Hamilton Lichliter
Miss Swift
Seaton Indian Club
Miss McCollister
Camera Club
Chautauqua
Old Southland
Parker Stockdale
Meeting Camera Club
MclIllyar H. Lichliter
the New Theology
Chautauqua Band
General. Pickett
Gettysburg
Col. Geo. W. Bain
Kentucky
Culla J. Wayhinger
Big Jim the monster rattler terrorizes Indiana farm country
In Sullivan County Indiana locals report a 10 foot rattlesnake named Big Jim has appeared near Knox County, after years in Illinois. William Thompson and son spied the snake mobbing coops, consuming pullets, as neighbors plan a snake hunt early next week amid ongoing farm thefts and rumors of the famed creature.
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Sullivan County
Indianapolis News
Big Jim
Sullivan
Ind
Illinois
Wabash River
Knox County
Indiana
Snake Rock
Mr. Thompson
Thompson
Well death of Marshall Saucerman in California
Marshall Saucerman age 22 son of Mr and Mrs Levi Saucer man of Cass township was killed in a well at Long Beach California Thursday morning. The body was shipped home for burial reaching Sullivan last night. He had gone west for health with sister Amanda. It is believed the ground caved in while he dug the well.
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Marshall Saucerman
Levi Saucerman
Cass Township
Long Beach
Cal
Sullivan
Amanda
Second Number of Fair Saturday Afternoon Event
The Peoples' Saturday fair will feature a second number with an exceptional prize lineup. Prof Kendrick will perform a high ascent and parachute leap as the afternoon's main attraction, promising a trip to the clouds and a money winning program for attendees.
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Kendrick
Farmets
Sullivan Water Supply Crisis Forces Curtailment
Sullivan faces a water famine as Busseron Creek levels fall and the town board bans hydrant sprinkling and large water use to preserve fire protection. Earlier measures limited sprinkling to two hours daily, but rain failed to improve the supply, prompting further restrictions.
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Sullivan
Busseron Creek
Republican County Convention Set for Saturday at Colonnade Theatre
Sullivan county Republican convention to nominate a prosecuting attorney will be held Saturday afternoon at the Colonnade Theatre. Attorney General James H. Bingham will give the main address on local option by counties. After the county gathering, the judicial convention for Sullivan and Greene counties follows with delegates listed by township.
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Sullivan County
Colonnade
James H. Bingham
Indiana
Bingham
Sullivan
Greene
Union
Hamilton Township
W. F. Wood
Alonzo Owens
Dirrelle Chaney
Haddon Township
John W. Cooper
Edley W. Rogers
Cass
Theo Jones
George Miller
Gill
J S. Daugherty
Charles Dodds
Turman
Wm. H. Huff
Jacob Houpt
Fairbanks
George Smock O
M. Chambers
Curry
R. A. Baldridge
Kemp Asbury
Jackson Township
William Brock
L. D. Sink
Sunday Heat Tops Year as Sullivan Endures Record Temps
Sunday proved the hottest day of the year with shade readings at 104 degrees. Residents stayed indoors to beat the heat as thermometers far exceeded expectations and no higher record could be confirmed.
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Sullivan
Bootlegging Arrest Reported at Palmersburg
Tim Anderson of Terre Haute was arrested at the old settlers' meetings in Palmersburg last Wednesday on a bootlegging charge. He was described as having a wiry build and a full head of hair. authorities say he attempted to flee but was detected and jailed locally.
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Tim Anderson
Terre Haute
Old Settlers
Palmersburg
Anderson
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PROHI
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Hymera
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Ture
My Neighbor and I
Seaton Indian Entertainment
Mgr
Mellyar H. Lichliter
Arthur K. Peck
Yellowstone National Park
Mellyar
Hurley Bros. Quartet
Gertrude
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