Indiana coal mines face extended closures and price rises
From a Terre Haute Express dispatch and statements by sea coal operators the Indiana mines are expected to stay closed beyond ten days. Operators insist the long shutdown costs them little compared with miners demands and plan to run other mines at full capacity. A 20 percent coal price hike is expected April first due to interstate conference agreements and higher freight rates.
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Indiana
Ohio
Illinois
Michigan
Indianapolis
Terre Haute ‘Express. Co
Devilish Bloomington Daily Star mocks preachers edition
A Bloomington Indiana newspaper parodies the Sheldon Topeka Capital edition under the title Coming My Way. It scolds churches and preachers as fools while lampooning modern worship bands and operatic choirs. The humor features Satan's Salutatory and titles like The Devil's Quantics Box, with H J Eltus's editorials evident.
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Bloomington
Idd
Star
Sheldon
Topeka
Jesus
Angel
Ingerpoll
H. J. ¥Eletus
Evory
Census work costs millions with vast staff planned
The census program re estimates a nine million dollar cost with 800 supervisors and 50 000 enumerators. Applicants average five per post with testing. Enumerators must fill schedules, count about 1 500 people in June, and submit daily reports. By September urban populations will be known.
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Jumerater
Washington
District of Columbia
New York
Chicago
Post Office Notice on Proper Stamp Placement
The article reports Mr Madden issuing instructions to senders about placing stamps in the upper right corner of envelopes or wrappers to avoid delays and clerks’ complaints. Delayed or overlooked mail stamped elsewhere may not be held responsible.
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Madden
Mall
Heponsibiel
Fox
Commercial Tribune
Cinelpnatt
Raglesville Community Notes and Veep Election Ticket
Edwin Clark joins regular arly and Clara Myers returns from Indianapolis. Miss Ward Myers teaches spring term. Large crowd attends Republican convention. a quarrel left Brant badly pounded by Herndon. Squire Pate settles. Prof. Fulkerson visits from Washington. Miss Belle Garten visits Shiloh area. Adie Stout wed James Utterback of Green County. couple to live there. Anna Hattery in Odon. Mrs. Cons Miller home from visit near Epsom. Ragleville GOP convenes at Ven Buren, nominates Henry Sefrit for Trustee, George Coyle for Assessor, Charles Hattery for Constable, road supervisors list, and advisory board including Evans Rosenberry and Beauley.
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Clara Myers
Indianapolis
Ward Myers
Walter, Evans
Oliver
Belle Garten
Shiloh
Adie Stout
James Utterback
Green County
A Die Smith
U. B. Church
Utterback
Cons. Miller
Epsom
Julius Smith Ealled
Ven Buren Towneship
Ragieaville
Henry Sefrit
George Coyle
Conalabie
Charles Hattery
Daniel Dickins
Thos. Myers
M. Hartwell
H. H. Evans
Josish Rosenberry
John Beauley
jury unable to reach verdict in State vs Wilfred E Harris
The jury in State versus Wilfred E Harris failed to agree on the charge of practicing illegal license. Eight jurors favored conviction while four favored acquittal after about five hours of deliberation. Harris will face another trial on April 11, Princeton News.
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Wilfred E. . Harris
Barris
Princeton News
Washington closes deal for Graham electric plant purchase
Washington buys the Graham electric light plant for 74000 with a 10000 franchise value left to run three years. HM Geiger handled the sale, profiting from taxpayers. Also noted are meetings held by Rev Dr Bainsford and mention of the late Congressman Alfred C Hatnier's probate showing about 10000 in property.
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Washington
Graham Electric Light
Graham
HM. Geiger
Seymour Republican
Alfred C. Hatnier
Philadelphia
Fake Telegrams Expose Bogus Chicago Rep Arrested in Petersburg
George Sachs of Cincinnati a traveling salesman for Dernberger Manufacturing Co. was arrested in Petersburg on charges of obtaining $100 by forged telegrams. He admitted knowing Gus Frank and forging messages signed by the Chicago firm to induce endorsement of a $100 check. Police later found $85.83 on him and he was arraigned on forgery charges.
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George Bachs
Petersburg
Frep Bactltt
Chicago
Borger " Manufacturing Co
Frank
Sachs
Cincinnati
Sacha
Sol Frank
Prank
Bache
Hyatt House
Perry Chappell
Sadie
Pétersburg
Mr. Frank
Hache
Carlos
Handburg Fof
Democratic Townships Nominate Candidates at Conventions
Breule Barr and Veale townships held conventions on Saturday and named officers. In Barr Township Trustee William Mullen and Assessor Thomas Gough Jr. head a slate with an advisory board including Raphael Thompson and others. Steele Township lists James K. P. Adsessor BL Booker as Trustee James K.P. Adsessor etc. Veale Township names Trustee William Ay Beudder and Assessor Lee Osman with an advisory board including John B. Ennis and Wm. Sutherland. Prosperity notes shop payrolls for March exceed twenty thousand dollars, with activity up from February as April 1 remains busy.
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Breule
Barr
Veale
Barr Township
William Mullen
Thos Gough
Raphael Thompson
Andrew J. Cunningham
Thos. Morrison
Joseph Spe
J. C. McCracken
Ai Nolan
Geb. Godteé
Steele
Veale Township
Ay Beudder
Lee Osman
John B. Ennis
Wm. Sutherland
Bankruptcy Discharge Petition Filed in Indianapolis Court
The court orders a hearing on April 10 1900 for the petition of Riljeh B Tomer in bankruptcy. Notice to creditors to appear at the district court in Indianapolis and show cause why discharge should not be granted. Clerk mails notices to known creditors. Witness John H Baket, clerk, in Indianapolis on March 19, 1900.
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Riljeh
Tomer
Marc Bat
Isdianapolm
John H. Bakegt
Marco
Butler
Bankruptcy discharge petition heard in Indiana district court
The court orders a hearing on the bankruptcy discharge for Wyatt A. Mefarlen on April 10, 1900, at Indianapolis, Indiana, and requires publication of notice in the Gazette and mailing of copies to all known creditors. The clerk must mail copies of the petition and order to creditors at their residences. The notice is issued by Judge John H. Baker and Clerk Noble C. Burien.
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Heo Nelawang
Bon
Yistrier
Fo Wadinu
BBC the Dame
Oneae E Taree Os Ita
Washin
Thakcon
Wyatt A. Mefarlen
Indiana
Ss. i
Indlagsel
Kaid
Oinelo
Waahington
John B. Gak
Ioanid
Pistol Writed Fires Four Shots in Street Fight
In a confrontation on West South Street colored men John Johnson and Cottee clashed after a dispute over furniture. Cottee fired four shots at Johnson and then, as Chief of Police Call arrived, pointed two pistols at the officer before being restrained. Cottee is charged with shooting with intent to kill.
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Mellow
John Johnson
Weat South Streat
Johnson
Cotes
Cottee
Job Obop
Walnut
Mien
John
Ins
Bie
Petition for Bankruptcy Discharge Hearings Set in Indiana District
Court schedules a hearing on March 10 for James Ward Tin, bankrupt, in the Indiana district. Creditors and interested parties are notified by mail and Gazette publication to show cause why discharge should not be granted. Judge Buds presides. clerk mails notices to all known creditors.
Petition for Discharge in Indiana Bankruptcy Case
The court orders no hearing on the petition for discharge to be held April in Indianapolis. Notice is to be published in a district newspaper and mailed to known creditors and interested parties. The clerk will send notices to creditors at their stated addresses. The document bears the seal of Judge John H. Ri and date March 39 AD 1100.
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Tidiana
Indsarolises
Gyld
Uwice
John H. Ri
Odjxbupolis
Nowle C BuTeRn
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Edwin Clark
Arly
Osteopathian Harris
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Gus Frank
Stadle
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Booker
John Faust
Athon
Osborne
Thomas O ‘Brign
Galtess
Pop
Burt Harbstrita
W H. Dilion
Herald
Jann Jennsor
Joseph Pabian
Saunders County
James, Ward, Tin
Indlong
Lagdigangpolls
Cours
Sual-Sond
John H. Buds Nile
Chey i Andpolla
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Wendt
St. Louis
Omaha
Star Butte
Helena
Portland
Omary
Salt Lake
Rani Thle Ratte
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