Pike County Telephone hearing closes as bonds sought
A hearing before Indiana Public Utilities Commissioner Clark, in this city, weighed the value of Pike County Telephone holdings to justify issuing 70000 in bonds. Manager Webb testified the out of county assets were worth 113000 with 1250 monthly income, and total stock wealth near two million dollars. Witnesses for both sides argued over two-system proposals and potential rate effects while noting existing notes and futures.
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Clark
Indiana Public Utilities Commission
Indianapolis
B. & O. Southwestern
Pike County Telehone Company
Pike County
Daviess County
Washington Exchange
Webb
Glark
Mattingly
New Postmaster Nominations in Montgomery District
Congressman Cullop recommends James Kennedy for Montgomery postmaster to replace Law Weimer. Other fourth class recommendations include Levi J. Drake at Fairbanks, Oscar M. Farley at Wheatland, W. T. Bricker at Burns City, and William Charmichael at Harrodsburg.
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Cullopps
James
Kennedy
Montgomery
Law Weimer
Fairbanks
Levi J. Drake
Wheatland
Oscar M. Farley
Burns City
W. T. Bricker
Harrodsburg
William Charmichael
Bond Sues Grant Bond Sues Granted in Indiana Public Utilities
The Indiana Public Utilities Commission revisits a bond dispute involving United Telephone Company and related parties. Officials place UKB on record regarding obligations and financial requirements tied to the case. The matter centers on regulatory bonding and the company’s compliance status.
Pike County Telephone bonds approved for 70000 with 50000 available now
Indiana public utilities commission approves a 70000 bond issue for Pike County Telephone with 50000 available immediately to meet existing obligations and extend service while 20000 more may be floated later. President E. K. Spencer says 50000 will cover notes and plant work as construction proceeds. Work on the new system advances with poles being set and offices nearing installation.
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Walter G. Kidwell
Hyatt House
George Gilliatt
Hveryman
Pike Company
Claude Sanders
Daniel Rutter
Pike
Hugh F. O'Neall
M. G. O’neall
Ew Company
Resport
Petersburg
O. M. Vance
John W. ‘Dillard
Bell Company
William Beck
Cannelburz
Charles F. Keith
Pike Comany
L. H. Stuckey
August Boules
John Daily
William L. Hart
John" ‘Dosch
Real Estate
Counscilman
Soeth
Indiana Public Utilities Commission
Pike County Telephone Company
Flau21
E. K. Spencer
C. H. Webb
Indianapois
Spencer
the Herald
Commission
Washington
Judrey Clark
Webb
East Eleventh
Walnut
Meridian Street
Tharp 18 Pleaded in Suit Over Iuka Station Fall
Col C L Tharp returned from Sullivan after a week pursuing a suit by William F Gardner of Vincennes for 10000 against B & O Southwestern for damages from a fall at the Iuka Illinois station. Tharp, representing the railroad, won a verdict for the plaintiff for 600 after a heated contest and offer to compromise.
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Col
Clot K.tharp
Sullivan
Hey
William F. Gardner
Vincennes
Southwestern
Gardner
Iuka
Illinois
Tharp
Sprinkler System Planned for Windher Company Building
The article describes an automatic sprinkler setup using five unit plugs set to different temperature triggers to flood areas as needed. About 1,500 sprinkler heads will be installed across the building with selective activation per fire location. General Fire Extinguishing Co of Providence holds the contract and aims to speed installation due to limited current protection.
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General
Providence
R. I
Windher
Sigantic
Hincher Manufacturing
Hinder J
Brewing Along the Banks of River White
A Knox County community faces ongoing tension as riverbank developments and local politics stir debate. Residents urge cautious planning while officials push for projects along the White River.
Bridge Repair Sparks County Legal Battle Over Shared Costs
Daviess county commissioners move to repair the White River bridge north-west of Vincennes amid threats of a lawsuit with Knox county. If Knox refuses to pay its share, Daviess may construct and recover costs under 1913 bridge laws, with attorney fees for the plaintiff. Commissioner Hartigan objects to Knox funding for a privately aided structure.
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John Hartigan
Knox County
White River
Washington-Vincennes
Daviess
Knox County Bucks
Hartigan
Elks Lodge Members Seek New Recruits in West Baden Trip
Prominent Elks of the local lodge led by Matt Kelly and others traveled by car to West Baden and French Lick to recruit new members for the Washington Lodge of the B P O Elks. They stopped in Trinity Springs for supper and continued to the Valley, with many locals showing interest in joining.
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Cal Lodge
Elkis
Kelly
West Baden
French Lick
Modern Woodmen vote shifts rate to Indianapolis at Toledo convention
At the triennial Modern Woodmen of America session in Toledo Ohio the Indianapolis rate was substituted for the Chicago rate in by laws. Insurgents failed to reduce head officers salaries as their proposal to cut pay by about half was defeated 20014 to 120%.
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Indianapolis
Chicago
Woodmen of American
Order
Toledo
Ohio
Bridge Repair Efforts Push to Fix Dangerous Knox Structure
Officials report the Knox bridge will be repaired or replaced immediately. The plan may use travel road crews to do the work and seek funding from Hartigan and local farmers who would donate stock for the project. If Knox commissioners refuse, a court suit will follow to compel action.
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Hartigan
Knox
Kennedy & Ragsdale Lunch Room Robbery Attempt
For a second time in three months, robbers tried to break into the Kennedy and Ragsdale lunch room early Sunday. Entry was gained at the rear door but nothing was reported missing as the business opened for the day.
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Kennedy & Ragsdale
Gileiatt 18 Seeks Young Man After Suspected Stolen Rig
George Gilllatt liveryman says a young man hired a rig to Veales Creek on Tuesday afternoon and vanished. The horse returned by about 1 am Wednesday, showing it had been driven all night. Police may arrest a suspect.
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George Gillatt
Gilliatt
Veales Creek
Gillatt
GillNatt
Infant Daughter of Dr Spink Dips After Illness
The ten month old daughter of Dr T F Spink Elizabeth W died Sunday night after a brief illness. Funeral services set for 2 20 Tuesday afternoon from the residence with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.
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T. F. Spink
Elizabeth W
Reeldynce
Surlal
Oak Grove Cemetery
Richard Neal Guilty of Assault With Intent to Murder
Washington youth Richard Neal was found guilty of assault and battery with intent to murder Alfred M. Shephard a street car motorman by Mayor McCarty at a city court preliminary hearing. Neal bound over to the circuit court in 200 dollars. Peterson arrested with Neal was acquitted on the same charge but pleaded guilty to another care and paid a one dollar fine. Neal allegedly threw a whisky bottle at Shephard after a dispute.
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Richard Neal
Washington
Alfred M. Shephard
McCarty
Uugh
Peterson
Neal
Shephard
Railroad Men Optimistic About Surplus Cars Decline
Railroad men report a slight drop in surplus rolling stock but totals remain high. June 15 surplus reached 252,994 cars, with reductions mainly in the Central Freight association area. trunkline territory still shows gains. Total car shortage was 609 on June 15, 770 on June 1, and 199 on unspecified prior dates, signaling a hopeful turn toward prosperity albeit slow.
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American Railway Association
Central Freight Association
Ohio
Nebraska
Wyoming
Trunkine
TIS
Terre Haute duo buys corner drug store in Odon
M B Ulrich and M H Palmer of Terre Haute have purchased the corner drug store at Odon from F L Bly.
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M. B. Ulrich
M. H. Palmer
Terre Haute
Odon
FL Bly. Ee
Veterinary Convicted in Espionage Case
A veterinary case report reveals a conviction tied to espionage charges. Authorities indicate the defendant faced trial under state security statutes and was sentenced following a jury verdict.
Sheriff Returns with Unflinching Wolfe After Transport
Sheriff George W. Harman said Dr. Daniel Wolfe the Washington veterinarian convicted of conspiracy to arson and fraud displayed unusual nerve during transfer to Indiana state prison. Wolfe remained calm and sociable, joking with officers and planning to set a record, while Harman noted no breakdown or prisoner details.
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Daniel iV. Wolfe
Avashington
Indiana
George W. Harman
Michigan City
Weife
Marke
Harman
Wolfe
Dr. Wolfe
Mr. Harman
Plainville Car Tumbles Over Creek with No Injuries
A Plainville party Henry Heibecker and two sons with Frank Proctor rode west of town. Near O'Malley bridge over Smothers creek the car failed a curve and plunged ten feet into the water. It rolled end over end but all four occupants stayed in their seats and escaped unharmed.
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Daviess County
Plainville
Henry Heibecker
Frank Proctor
O'Malley
Smothers Creek
Heibecker
Holder Leaves Troy for Washington Vacation Return in Ten Days
Curtis W. Holder of Allen & Wheeler heads to his old home in Washington for a vacation and plans to return to Troy in about ten days. He praises Washington state noting no other Washington compares, and suggests a strong welcome if the city appreciates good advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami Union
Troy
Ohio
Curtis W. Holder
Allen & Wheeler Company
Washington
Holder
Tonsils Removed After Monday Operation
Mrs. Arthur Drury underwent a tonsil removal operation Monday. Dr. A. A. Rang performed the procedure, assisted by Dr. H. C. Wadsworth.
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Arthur Drury
A. A. Rang
H. C. Wadsworth
William Merry Taken for Liver Abscess Treatment
William Merry of East Van Tre Street was taken to Lescher-Bowlers Sanitarium in Vincennes Sunday for treatment. An incision revealed he is suffering from an abscess of the liver.
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William Merry
East van Tre Street
Lescher-Bowlers Sanitarium
Vincennes
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Madden
Matt Kelly
Alvin Padgett
Hugh O'Donnell
Ed McCafferty
Charley Gardiner
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Elks’ Lodge
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Hincher Plant Protection
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