Mine guards blamed for trouble in Cabin Creek strike
Witnesses told the Senate mine investigating committee that mine guards aided transportation men and kept prices high at company stores. Elizabeth Fish testified guards forced her to wade Paint Creek under rifle threat. Workman said guards aimed to keep out union organizers and that company stores charged higher prices for food. He also claimed guards remained on duty after the strike and described check weighing practices at cabins Creek mines.
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National News Association
Charleston
W. Va
Senate
Elizabeth Fish
Paint Creek
Holly Grove
Quinn Briggs
Stringer
Muklow
E. L. Workman
Cabin Creek
Workman
Attorney Knight
Union
Oregon and Arkansas rate cases ruled for state by court
The Oregon rates cases brought by the Oregon Railway and Navigation Company and the Southern Pacific Railway were decided in favor of the state by the supreme court. The court also upheld the Arkansas railroad rate. The two cent passenger law of West Virginia was upheld in a Chesapeake and Ohio case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Orgon
Oregon Railway and Navigation Company
Southern Pacific Railway
Supreme Court
West Virginia
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
Smart summer dressing and the ad-reading habit
The author praises warm weather know-how and contrasts discomfort with cool contentment. Readers can learn up-to-date summer fashion tricks by studying daily Palladium advertisements, which offer practical guidance and a potential payoff for those who follow them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palladium
Richmond in Heat Wave Hitting Farmers and Ponds
Richmond sweltered under a heat wave with temperatures near 90 degrees at the govern ment station and 91 at Palladium office. Farmers say crops grow under the sun while a rain is welcome but not needed. Bathing pond crowds seek relief as forecasters expect hot weather to continue.
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Richmond
Government Station
Palladium
Wayne County
Glen Miller
Sol
Colleen Bent
Allen Chapel
Ilinois
Indiana
Helped to obtain woman's suffrage in Illinois
Mrs. James Morrisson, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Dudley Foulke and former Rich mond resident, was linked with the organization that secured Illinois suffrage last week. She returned to Chicago from the capital and missed the parade because she had her six month old Reeves, whose smiles reportedly aided the lobby alongside his mother’s earnest pleas for Illinois mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Morrisson
William Dudley Foulke
Richmond
Illinois
Morrisson
Chicago
Reeves
Arrangements for Visit Completed for Anderson Tourist Club
The Tourist club of Anderson will arrive in Richmond tomorrow. They will go to Glen Miller in the morning, dine at Hotel Westcott at noon, and tour Richmond by car at 2 30 pm before returning to Pennsylvania Station for the journey back to Anderson.
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Anderson
Richmond
Glen Miller
Westcott
Pennsylvania Station
City Council Set for Heated Vote Over School Board Race
Richmond faces a tense city council session as the fight for the expiring term of Dr. M F Johnston escalates with charges anticipated. Candidacy clashes involve George Seidel and Johnston allies oppose, while councilmen Williams Engelbert Bartel discuss alleged improper purchases and authority questions amid illness sidelining Harry Kauffman.
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City Board of Education
Richmond
M. F. Johnston
Johnston
Friends
George Seidel
Dr. Johnston
Oscar Williams
H.H. Engelbert
Will Bartel
Charles O. Williams
Williams
Engelbert
Bartel
Councilmanic Committee On Public Schools
Lee B. Nusbaum
Nusbaum
Charles W. Jordan
Fourth Ward
Board of Public Works
Harry Kauffman
May report shows city light plant profit of 3920.86
Superintendent Nimrod Johnson filed the May report for the city light plant. Total receipts were 8,969.43 with light and power at 7,464.29 and other sources 1,505.14. Operating expenses 3,684.32. sinking fund 2,512.89. building and equipment 660.00. Net cash excess 3,920.86. Balance in municipal fund 61,247.06. sinking fund balance 21,279.28.
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Nimrod Johnson
City Light Plant
Weather outlook sunshine and mild days ahead
The state and local area warn of continued warmth with probably fair weather tonight and into Tuesday. Highs will remain comfortable with light winds and dry conditions across the region. Overnight lows are expected to be mild with clear skies.
JH Joy Company to Remove Park Tracks
Ten laborers began removing tracks at Glen Miller Park early this morning with picks and shovels. The removal, expected to finish in under three days, ends years of public demand. Tracks will be moved to South Redmond for use in a South Eighth street extension toward N street, with work starting immediately. The park cut may become a road along Twenty third street from Main to North E street. Board of Works has not yet decided on the matter.
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Glen Miller Park
South Redmond
South Eighth Street
N Street
Twenty-third Street
Main Street
North E Street
Board of Works
President Wilson to Read Currency Message in Congress
President Wilson will deliver his currency message in person to Congress, saying the plan will be his but the details are crafted by Senator Owen, Representative Glass, and Secretary McAdoo. He noted there will be one bill with presidential approval and emphasized broader public interest. The currency bill should be completed by Friday.
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National News Association
Washington
Wilson
Congress
White House
Owen
Oklahoma
Representative Glass
Virginia
Powers Ready to Check Outbreak In Constantinople
National News Association reports in Constantinople on June 16 that foreign warship commanders in the Golden Horn warn they will protect the city if a general uprising occurs. Arrests rise after the prior week’s assassination of Grand Vizier Mahmud Shevket Pacha and supporters fear a reactionary bid to restore Abdul Hamid II. Adherents of the old regime exploit turmoil to stir mutiny, while guards monitor the son of former grand vizier Kamil Paşa, held incommunicado after Sunday arrest.
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Constantinople
Golden Horn
Mahmud Shevket Pacha
Kaimil Paeha
County Owes Large Tax Sum to State in June Settlement
The county treasurer records taxes due totaling 451742.23. Of this, 67710.59 will go to the state treasury. State has already received 21500, leaving Wayne County indebted to the state for 46210.69.
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Wayne County
Suit on Account Filed Against Lee F. Eadler
The Jones Hardware Company filed suit today against Lee F. Eadler to collect 8917 and to be due on account.
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Jones Hardware Company
Lee F. Eadler
Belief Lucas Soon To Be Sane Or Not Yet
Dr W L Meisner and Dr T H Davis report after examining Seth Lucas that his mental condition may return to normal soon if treated at the Michigan City colony for criminal insane. They say he currently shows mania or hysteria and cannot yet comprehend the charges to stand trial for murder in the first degree.
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Seth Lucas
W. L. Meisner
T .H. Davis
Lucas
Meister
Meisner
Michigan City
Carnegie Visits War Lord Kaiser in Berlin Celebration
Andrew Carnegie, famed peace advocate, visits Emperor William II during Berlin’s quarter century festivities. Crowds cheer as Carnegie and fellow peace commissioners present an address from 44 peace societies. Kaiser hopes for 25 more years of peace. Carnegie waves to cheering crowds with his wife and daughter Margaret nearby.
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National News Association
Berlin
Andrew Carnegie
William
Europe
Carnegie
Kalger
Germany
Uater-den-Linden
Kaiser
Margaret
Mr Carnegie
City Awaits Draft Franchise for Natural Gas Prospects
Allegheny Gas Company reps visit Richmond to present a draft franchise for natural gas. The piece traces battles over old mains and competing supplies from Logan Gas and Logan interests, noting 40 cent gas as a possible bribe and the need for quick action before winter. City Attorney Bond delays final decision to Tuesday for proper review.
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Light, Hoat and Power Company
Richmond Natural Gas Company
Clem Hooven
Anderson
Hooven
Astoral
Logan Gas and Fuel Corporation
Richmond
Logan Company
State Line
Pitts
United Gas and Electric Company
Light, Heat and Power Company
West Vrginia
Ohio
Indiana
Tenacles
The
L. H. and P. Company
Aruken Gas
L. H. and P
K. C Krick
Moose Lodge and South Side group hold annual picnics
The Moose lodge team hosted a picnic at Bealmview park with members families and friends attending. The South Side Improvement Association also held its annual family picnic yesterday drawing many Bealview and South Richmond residents.
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Moose Lodge
Bealmview Park
South Side
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Wall Street
Great Northwest
Hill
Northwest
Terre Haute
Ind
Cleveland
Weather Bureau
New York
JH Joy
Bill
L. H. & P. Company
Apostle OF Peace
Emperor William
Andy
Empire
Marble Palace
Potedam
Allegheny Gas Company
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