Grocer Norris Threatens to Close Town on Sundays
A grocer named Norris threatens to close his store and force Sunday closures across Washington. He accuses clerks of blocking trade and vows to punish Sunday sellers by ending open shops including drug stores, bakeries, and livery stables. The dispute stems from his refusal to sign a closing agreement with local clerks.
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Prietor
Btere
Mair
Meridian Street
Washington
Norris
Norris. Prasma
Amusements School for Scandal at the Opera House
William Owen and J. W. McConnell present Sheridan’s School for Scandal at the Opera House next Saturday. The revival features new scenery furniture and period costumes, aiming for a lavish production with elaborate stage craft and a distinguished cast.
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William Owen
J. Wi. McConnell
Opera House
Sheridan
School For Scandal
Charles Burface
Miners Face Uncertain Vote as Strike Threat Looms
Reports from Tenre Heute Indiana suggest the miners convention may push for a settlement or a strike over the shooter question in Clinton field. Operators resist adjusting terms while wage gains promise a small rise. Total vote by locals and overall mine turnout will decide the action, with Evansville district seen as pivotal.
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Tenre Heute
Ind
Central Labor Union
Clinton Field
Evansville
Indiana
Miners Face Decision as Indiana Strike Vote Nears
The Terre Haute Express reports doubt on acceptance of the operators’ ultimatum by Indiana miners. Clinton field locals reportedly voted for accepting the ultimatum. others in Linton and Evansville districts show mixed support with a convention pending to decide on striking versus honoring last year’s accord.
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Terre Haute Express
the Express
Clinton Field
Clinton
Indianapolis
Terre Haute
Linton Field
Evansville
Indiana
Miners and Operators Likely to Settle After Vote
Joshua Evans, local miners' representative, returns to Terre Haute to hear the official miners vote at a convention. A joint conference of miners' delegates and operators will follow, with a settlement likely after the vote is heard.
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Joshua Evans
Terre Haute
T O
Strike Forecast for Miners and Operators Draws Mixed Reactions
The Call expects a strike Tuesday to satisfy both sides as mine locals and operators push for action. Locals hold ample funds, but market conditions anger operators. A long strike could deplete local treasury reserves and boost operator markets while workers outside face backlash from both sides. Ww. M. Moss in the Linton Gall.
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M. Moss
Linton Gall
Seven More Conversions At Burat Baptist Church Revival
Rev W E Neill led revival at Burat Baptist Church resulting in seven conversions and church additions, bringing four day total to fifteen. He preached on Heaven and led a children's meeting explaining Christ's letters. Evening sermon produced six more conversions and additions. services continue daily at 2:30 and 7:30 with plans for women's prayer meeting and a large children’s gathering.
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Burat Baptist Church
W.E. Neill
Evangeliat Neill
Court resumes as judge presides over trials in Shoals
Circuit Court Judge Houghton returns from Shoals to resume court. The Hendriz versus Waddle Fitch case on the B and U road damage begins trial. Alfred Heavenridge granted divorce from Sadie Heavenridge with two year remarriage ban. Johnson versus Broy ends with finding for plaintiff and judgment of 885.95 plus costs. Dreachler versus Wing ton yields judgment for plaintiff of 2123 plus costs.
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Houghton
Sod
Sarah EB. Hendriz
Knox County
Waddle & Fitch
Alfred L. Heavenridge
Sadie Heavenridge
Wm. C. Johnson
Wm. L. Broy
Marriage Licenses and Civic Notice From Vincennes
Alonzo Callaway Sadie E Waggoner John We Allegrea Rose L Summers James Mallett Sadie M Brucer Thomas H Adams postmaster Vincennes urges state purchase of the old territorial capitol frame building for relocation to public park to inspire interest before likely demolition The Indianapolis News reports 2000 from Yomtargart aided Miers and Davis races highlighting perceived political ingratitude in the Second district Bloomfield News notes upcoming millinery show Thursday Friday Saturday by Shorts Sisters
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Alonzo Callaway
Sadie E. Waggoner
John We. Allegrea
Rose
L. Summers
James Mallett
Sadie M. Brucer
Thomas H. Adams
Vincennes
Indianapolis News
Indiana University Coach Killed By Mis thrown Hammer
Bruce Loghridge of Roann Indiana, a member of the Indiana University track team, died after a hammer struck him on the forehead at Male High School athletic grounds. The hammer was thrown by J R Horne Indiana University coach during a practice session. Loghridge, employed as track coach at Male High, died within an hour at Norton infirmary.
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Louisville
Bruce Loghridge
Horne
Lockridge
Horng
Rhan
Norton
Becks Mourn Loss of Bright Child to Spinal Meningitis
Mr and Mrs Josephi Beck mourn the death of their bright little daughter who died at noon today from spinal meningitis. Her loss is described as a great blow to her grieving parents.
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Josephi Beck
Thomas Fairchilds Dead After Short Illness
Washington man Thomas Fairchilds died Sunday in Chicago after a brief illness. at forty he was son of John Fairchilds a former watchman at the Washington National Bank. He traveled with Sells Brothers and Robinsons circuses and married a snake charmer. He leaves his mother Mrs John Fairchilds and brother Kirk Fairchilds, with his father and another brother Seth recently deceased. Remains expected tonight and funeral to be held at the family residence.
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Thomas Fairchilds
Washington
Robinsons Circus
Chicago
Mr. Fairchilds
John Fairchilds
Washington National Bask
Will Vankees
Will Dale
Sellsrothers Circus
Sells Brog. Circus
Robinsons
Snake Charmer
Robinson Circus
Herron Street
Kirk Fairchilds
Cincinnati
Seth
Railroad Men And Local Workers Travel To Cincinnati
Engineer W A Borders and Fireman Ed Myers departed for Cincinnati today. Sam Reddicks is laid up with a badly mashed hand. Paul Simpson, a local telegraph operator, had been with a Southern road at Leesville for months and expects to return home tonight to visit his parents.
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W. A. Borders
Ed Myers
Cincinnati
Sam Reddicks
Paul Simpson
Leesville
Dun
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Indiana University
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