Coal price critique urges fair mine-to-consumer cost
Terre Haute discourse by United Mine Workers leader Ed Stewart assigns blame for high coal prices to operators railroads and retailers. He calls for a public investigation by Indiana's Public Service Commission and proposes a fixed pricing structure to ensure fair profit and affordable coal for consumers.
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Terre Haute
Ed Stewart
United Mine Workers of America
Jasonville
Indiana
Public Service Commission
Republicans to Strengthen the Party in 1918 Effort
The Republican National Committee restates headquarters in Washington with James B Reynolds in charge and broad plans to rebuild the party through state cooperation. It notes a balanced two-party system, cites past vote differentials, and predicts a strong, unified push in the 1918 elections with pro gressives aligning with Republicans and no factional split over the Speaker.
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Washington
Republican National Committee
National Capital
James B. Reynolds
New York
Progressive Party
Republican Party
Times
Wilson
Grover Cleveland
Benjamin Harrison
William McKinley
William J. Bryan
Mr. McKinley
Mr. Bryan
Charles E. Hughes
Congress
House of Representatives
Local notes from Oak Grove and surrounding towns
Regular notes report visits and activities around Oak Grove Sullivan Robinson and nearby communities. People mentioned include Ruth Taylor Mayme Severns Helen Run yan Verbena McCarmMon Chas Nalley Jane Bacon Bonnie Douglas and Mrs Kelly. An accident near Merom involved Mr McNabb driving an auto with damage but no injuries. Mrs. Kelly attends the national W C T U meeting in Indianapolis.
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Pres. Hershey
Oak Grove
Ruth Taylor
Palestine
Ill
Mayme Severns
Howard Keisicker
Dayton
Ohio
Helen Runyan
Chas. Nalley
Llate Son
Chicago
Verbena McCarm- Mon
Simonson
Runyan
Severns
Allen's Foot-Ease for the Troops
Demand grows for Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder among troops as hospitals order it to ease hot tired feet. Shake into shoes or use in foot-baths for comfort and easier walking. Available at druggists everywhere for 25c.
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Allen
Visiting relatives highlight Crawford and Davis
Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Crawford of Violet Nebraska are visiting relatives in this city and county. Mrs. G. B. Davis of American Falls Idaho is the guest of relatives here. Mrs. Davis was formerly Miss Lola Drake, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Drake.
President Wilson Proclaims Thanksgiving for November 30
President Woodrow Wilson officially designates Thursday November 30 as a day of national thanksgiving and prayer. The proclamation urges all people to worship and give thanks for peace and prosperity amid world war.
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Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
United States of America
Suit Based on Note In Merom Case Against Parker and Parker
Daniel A. Long former president of Union Christian College at Merom files suit in circuit court on a note to John J Parker of Merom and Olin O Parker of Graysville. Note dated Sept 26 1914 for 1000 dollars at 8 percent interest. Amount claimed due 603 38 plus 60 attorney fees seeks judgment for the total.
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Daniel A. Long
The
Union Christian College At
Merom
John J. Parker
Olin O. Parker
Graysville
Wilson Proclaims Day of Peace and Relief Effort
President Wilson urges national generosity for global war refugees and sufferers. He notes a day of peace and abundance and calls Americans to contribute to relief efforts worldwide. The proclamation is dated November 17, 1916, in Washington.
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United States
City of
Washington
Chicago-Carlisle Coal Co increases stock and directors
The Chicago Carlisle Coal Company of Carlisle redeemed $50,000 preferred stock and raised common stock from $50,000 to $250,000 while expanding the board from three to five directors.
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Chicago-Carlisle Coal Co
Carlisle
Thanksgiving turkey prices at local market rise
Indications show Thanksgiving turkeys will fetch about 32 cents a pound in the local market, signaling modest price levels for consumers this season.
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Tu. M. W
Theodore Roosevelt
Alton B. Parker
William H. Taft
the National Bank
Sullivan
Ind
U. Co. C. Notes
McNabb
Oscar Anderson
John Kelly
Indianapolis
Reath Black
Hutsonville, Ill
Alverta White
Swift
Pride
Hamfatt
Het Sum
Eddie the
Slawyer
Lzrere
Robert Gouckenour
Springer and Gouckenour
New York City
Springer & Goucenour
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