Farmers End First Indiana State Meeting With Success
The Farmers Educational and Co operative society of Indiana closed its three day session in Vincennes amid energized meetings and a strong push for state organization. Officers elected include President W W Myers Knox County and Secretary-Treasurer Stanton Johnson Knox County, with next meeting set for August and location to be selected by the executive committee. W W Summers of Daviess County credited for organizing forty two locals in under a year in southern Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Educational and Cooperative Society of
Indiana
IiMnoix
W. W. Myers
Knox County
J. D. Elkins
Davies County
Stanton Johnson
Albert Preston
Pike County
Kent Bradford
Greene County
W. A. Brown
Owen County
Emanuel Brown
Martin County
J. D. Barker
James Wells
J. B. Castro
Gibson County
Vincennes
W.W. W. Summers
Daviess County
Evansville School Day Dances Scorned by Officials
Aley in Evansville denounces after school dances and courting at the high school, saying teachers cannot regulate student conduct. He places responsibility on homes and fathers to curb dances and late socializing, noting mothers who push daughters toward marriage.
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Aley
Evansville
Lst
Gompers Attacks Judge Wright in Court Contempt Case
In Washington, Samuel Gompers denounces Associate Justice Wright as biased and unfit, amid contempt sentencing of Gompers, John Mitchell, and Frank Morrison in the Bucks store case. He says a certiorari and possible habeas corpus petition may seek Supreme Court review and constitutional hearing.
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Gompers
Washington, D. C
Wright
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
District Supreme Court
John Mitchell
Frank Morrison
Federation
Bucks Store
Supreme Court of the United Staes
Mitchell
Washington City
Supreme Court
City appoints new officials after caucus night
In a Friday caucus the newly elected city councilmen and mayor elect McCarty completed the list of city appointments. Hugo O Neall became civil engineer while Lawson Stuckey was named street commissioner amid opposition. Central firemen named were Jacob Sender Charles Brochen and Joshua Williams. Street force includes Frank Kobler Jefferson Smith and Patrick Healy.
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McCarty
Hugo O'Neall
Andrew Reister
Lawson Stuckey
Central
Jacob Sender
Charles Brochen
Joshua Williams
Frank Kobler
Jefferson Smith
Patrick Healy
Stuckey
Fourth Ward
Tug Firm
Smiley & Giller
Hugh O'Neal
Henry Miler
Appointment Sparks Storm Over City Post
The expected appointment faded as claims vanished. Reister, an experienced engineer and city teamster, formed a partnership with T. J. Smiley to handle the work. The street commissioner appointment drew party disapproval, but Stuckey is seen as energetic and capable for the role.
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T. J. Smiley
Reister
Stuckey
Woman Seeks Change on Third Avenue Car
In New York a woman with a baby boarded a Third Avenue streetcar and asked for twenty cents change after dropping a quarter in the fare box. The conductor refused, telling her to go to a Tollhouse for change. She collected fares from passengers on the back platform and paid her way in nickels, each rider smiling as they alighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Third Aveney
Teachers Disband Local Association At Walnut Street Building
Davie County teachers voted to disband the local association after a Saturday meeting at the Walnut Street building. They approved joining either the state or Southwestern associations, which meet annually in Evansville. No officers were chosen for the coming year. Next fall, members may attend Evansville or Indianapolis events.
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Daviess County
Teachers’ Association
Walnut Street
Fall
Teachers Association
State Association
Southwestern Association
Evansville
Committee On
Indianapolis
Indiana Breeder's Bureau Adds Two World Wide Dog Stakes
The Indiana Breeder's Bureau announces two new stakes for dog entries. A Derby open to any dog under two years, $5 fee, and an All-aged Stake open to any age, $5 fee. Conditions follow the Junior Derby. Entries close December 2, announced by secretary John Winston.
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Indiana
John Winston
Bureau
Jacksonville carnival knife murder ends in fatal feud
In Jacksonville on the carnival ground Burt Woods is slain after a quarrel with Jesse Altman who cuts Woods’ throat. John Smith is later killed when Altman is shot by Smith in a suburb fight after Altman wounds Smith. Altman, twice arrested for murder, dies in the exchange.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Burt Woods
John Smith
Jesse Altman
Altman
Smith
Woods
Alman
Death in Cabin in Cowles New Mexico
Harvey W. Johnson age sixteen and five months son of Oscar Johnson of St Louis and vice president of Roberts Johnson and Rand Shoe Co was found dead with a gunshot wound in his Cowles New Mexico cabin. Forest ranger found him and a revolver nearby. relatives claim death was accidental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Harvey W. Johnson
Oscar Johnson
Roberts, Johnson and Rand Shoe Company
Cowles
N. M
Morris
United States Forest
Epperson's Dog Killed By Fast Motorcycle
Linton citizen state mine inspector James Epperson mourns the loss of his dog killed in front of a motorcycle Wednesday night. He is unsure of the cyclist's identity but says the rider was traveling about forty miles an hour with no light. An offer of 150 dollars for the dog had been refused the day before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epperson
Linton
James Epperson
Boy16 Hanged Self Over Football Game Refusal
Des Moines Iowa 16 year old Harold Perkins hanged himself in his bedroom yesterday afternoon after being refused permission to attend a football game. His neck broke when he jumped from a chair, and his aunt was expected to find him and cut him down before death occurred.
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Deg Moines
Harold Perkins
Ahm
Seventeen month old child of Dr Anderson dies
The seventeen month old child of Dr. Anderson of Odon died Saturday morning.
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Odon
Chhld
Eid
Supreme Court Faces Key Indiana Local Option Ruling
Indianapolis November 29 The fate of Indiana county local option law rests with five Supreme Court justices. Rumors point to a December 6 decision. The complainant backed by the Association of Indiana Brewery argues for regulation. state officials and Anti-saloon League leaders defend the law, while justices reportedly diverge on constitutionality and may issue a narrow majority or a split opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana Supreme Court
Supreme Court
State Capitol
Noblesville
Ferdinand Winter
George Saints
Indiana Bar
Association of Indiana Brewery
Indiana
Bingham
R. C. Minton
Anti-saloon League of
J. Frank Hanly
Samuel Artman
Lebanon
Nis
Statehouse
Appellate Court
Enquirer Representaive
Horses Cremated in Livery Stable Fire
A Kansas City blaze last night destroyed a livery stable and cremated 140 horses. Among the losses were Lord Galant and Bicarbonate, noted high class driving horses that had won ribbons at shows.
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Kansas City
Lord Galant
Pitiful Condition Highlights Evansville Mother and Baby
Mrs Sally Graper forty years old lay ill at home for a week with no doctor or help after her husband died. She gave birth to a child on Wednesday and was found by Humane Officer Springer in a dilapidated room with no coal food or bed coverings. A nurse was sent by Associated Charities and proper aid provided. both mother and baby are expected to recover.
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Evansville
Ald
Sally Graper
Springer
Associated Charities
Graper
Local travels and visits noted in Glendale and surrounding areas
Ex Trustee and Mrs Alfred FlHs visit Indianapolis relatives. Berry Ward of Indianapolis quail hunts. Mrs Anne Heard and daughter of Washington visit Frank Ward. Thomas Swanagan of Oklahoma City visiting relatives. J F Steen building at Hratt. Mrs Austin Russell travels to Covington for Nelson White child funeral. Union church to employ Rev T W Wells from Monroe City monthly for a year. E E Forrythe of Washington visits McCafferty family. F Robinson and family visit William Houston. J D Horrall of Arkansas on business. C C Pride of Iowa visits brother William Pride. Roll Conley of Seymour returns home after visiting relatives and hunting. Ark Davis and family move to James Steen farm. Steen relocates to Washington.
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Glendale
Alfred Fl Hs
Indianapolis
Berry Ward
Tnnianapolis
Anne Heard
Washington
Frank Ward
Thomas Swanagan
Oklahoma City
J. F. Steen
Hratt
Austin Russell
Covington
Nelson White
Union Church
T. W. Wells
Monroe City
E. E. Forrythe
J. H. McCafferty
F. Robinson
William Houston
J. D. Horrall
Arkansa
C. C. Pride
Iowa
William Pride
Roll Conley
Seymour
Ark Davis
James FR. Steen
Mr. Steen ‘Naying
Jealous Lover Shot Then Poisoned In West Plains Tragedy
In West Plains Missouri on November 29 Marnie A Payne fatally shot her sweetheart Everett Benn after jealousy over a visiting Texas girl. Payne then drank carbolic acid and died before help arrived. Benn was found critically injured and unable to speak.
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West Plains
Margie A. Payne Les
Everett Benn
Nelson
Benn
Miss Payne Hadeen
Texas
Weather Outlook Echoes Old Timers Memory
The article recalls past seasons and notes an unusually mild late November in southern Indiana. It states merchants faced poor weather but residents enjoyed dry days, warns that harsher weather will come, and urges preparedness by paying coal men and securing winter clothing.
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In- Wana
Mine Fire Threatens Summit Mine Near Linton
Fire broke out early Sunday at the Summit mine one mile west of Linton and has burned since, threatening the entire mine and adjacent property. About 150 workers fought the blaze as 260 men were employed, with damage estimated at 20000 dollars.
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Linton
Summit
Tia
No change in rates denied by railroad
Baltimore reports the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad denied any plan to restore a three cent a mile passenger rate in West Virginia. The company said no such action has been taken or contemplated.
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Baltimore
Baltimore and Iohio Railroad
West
Lure of gold Ends in Death on James Peak Prospect
The body of Capt. R. M. Smith, 68, was found at Arrow, Colorado, after he went to James Peak two weeks ago to prospect for gold. The missing prospector had sought gold along the Wabash route and was last heard from near Arrow.
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RY. Wabash
R.M. Smith
Arrow
Col
James Peak
Goki
Prominent Wabash Businessman Remembered
A notable Wabash merchant and longtime pillar of the community has been mentioned posthumously. He was the brother in law of E. L. Bechtel, a respected local trader, reflecting his prominent social and business ties in the town.
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Wabash
E. L. Bechtel
Contractors Meet Organizes Indiana Public Improvement Association
Indiana road contractors from across the state met at the Denison hotel and formed the Indiana Public Improvement Association to sue to test contract validity for gravel roads and the status of bonds totaling over 2 million dollars. Some bonds have been issued without work, others with partial work. the group argues bonds are valid only proportional to work completed when the law was struck down by the supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Navy
Denison
Indiana Public Improvement Assoc!tion
Supreme Court
Wireless telephone test shows clear signal across Delaware Bay
The Collins wireless system conducted a test between two Delaware River docks with 100 yards separation. Participants included A E Harvey city engineer and Charles Evans president Atlantic City National Bank. Test reported a complete success with audible signals across the water and potential air mast use.
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Philadelphia
Collins Wireless
A. E. Harvey
Charles Evans
Atlantic City National Bank
A. C. Loewenjelm Kopp
Copenhagen
George M. Davis
Newark
Uncle Al Ackerman Visits Washington for Kiwanis Banquet
Albert T. Ackerman ex postmaster of Loogootee and now county commissioner and telephone magnate toured Washington during a Kiwanis banquet. He has kept busy with business road construction and factory scouting while overseeing Loogootee's municipal lines.
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Uncle AL
Albert T. Ackerman
Loogootee
Gas City
Washington
Martin County
Preacher Calls Church to Tackle Social Problems
In a sermon at old Trinity Church Rev. Dr. William Manning urged the church to address tuberculosis child labor and the white slave traffic while affirming faith and loyalty to the Bible.
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New York
William Manning
Old Trinte Church
Agar Sentenced for Embezzlement in Texas Escape Case
Prifecton reports H E Agar was sentenced to two to four teen years on embezzlement charges after being linked to a drowning death plot to flee victims of grain swindles. He was captured at San Benito Texas.
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Agar
Prifecton
H. E. Agar
Bomusi
San Benito
Tex
Fulkerson Denies Crawfordsville Challenge
A. O. Fulkerson the high school football coach writes to the Indianapolis News to dispel Crawfordsville’s claim that Washington would not play them. Washington still holds a strong claim to the state's championship.
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Fulkerson
Indianapolis News
A. O. Fulkerson
Crawfordsville
Washington
Denver Mint to reopen with gold bullion on hand
The Denver mint, shuttered last July due to gold coin surplus, will reopen at the start of the year with 18 million to 20 million dollars in gold bullion on hand to be coined into small denomination money.
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Wile
Denver
Denver Mint
Captain Leming Hosts Thanksgiving Dinner at Porteraville
Captain John G. Leming entertained twenty five guests at his home near Porteraville for Thanksgiving. The event reflected the generous hospitality of the jovial captain.
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Leming
John G. Leming
Porteraville
Shooting tragedy during hunt in Duluth
Duluth Minn November 29 Ole Moe mistook his brother Alfred Moe for a deer and fatally shot him while hunting. The incident follows a prior accident in which Ole Moe killed Richard Jen toft years ago during a hunt.
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Duluth
Minn
Ole Moe
Alfred Moe
Richard Jentoft
Miss Emmick Hosts Vealey Dinner Hosts Twenty-Five
Miss Fannie Emmick entertained twenty five guests at her Vealey township home on Thursday. Miss Bessie Wallace of Wheatland and Mrs Jank Clements were among the visitors from out of tag county.
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Miss Emmick
Fannie Emmick
Vealey Township
Bessie Wallace
Wheatland
Jank Clements
Tag County
Missing Wife Prompts Evansville Police Appeal
Evansville on November 29 reports Harry Bow en a Rockport farmer asked local police to locate his wife who has been missing from home for several days.
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Evansville
Harry Bowen
Rockport
Pleasant December Weekend Draws City Outdoors
Residents enjoyed record warmth with 70 degree sun and 43 degree morning as crowds flocked to the new city park and the Matthew Kelly home site. Knights of Columbus visitors and local sightseers joined large church crowds amid signs of springlike activity and mild winter forecasts.
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Matthew Kelly
First Street
Knights ‘of Columbus
Fulkerson to Retire as Local High School Coach
A O Fulkerson announces retirement from active athletics duty after years guiding the LC squad. He cites workload and sacrifices, insisting he will not return as coach. Profess or Yenne is named as the likely successor if still on faculty next year amid board considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulkerson
A. O. Fulkerson
Mr. Fulkerson
Yenne
Iikely
Genoal
Runtikely
Sanitation Talk Sparks Controversy Over Hookworm Causes
Washington November 29 Advancing sanitation and laxatives as hooks for preventing hookworm Dr Charles W Stiles warned University Club members that southern churches and rural schools should be exterminated He argued most rural schools and churches are a disgrace and impede primitive sanitary measures He tied the disease to racial mixing and blamed southern institutions for its spread
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Washington
Charles W. Stiles
John D. Rockefeller
University Club of Washington
Stiles
Tiles
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Knights of Columbus
Olney
Brinz- Linz
St. Simons Church
Evansille
Armory Rink
St. Simons
St. Marys Pariques
Henry Gers
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