Protest Over Exclusion of Negroes From Carnegie Library
The Mt. Vernon Indiana Negro community protests possible exclusion from the new Carnegie library. They argue public funds from Black taxpayers support a building where they would lack full access. They contend city state or federal governments cannot fund segregation and note no action has been taken by library trustees yet.
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Mt. Vernon
Ind
Carnegie Library
Carnegie
Court House
Stories of Pail Life and a Fish Dinner Prank
A fragmented local tale recounts Billy Sims buying a four pound fish and being lured to Geo Webster's restaurant where a prank unfolds. He is coaxed to a table with companions amid a strong fish odor as a staged surprise unfolds, ending with Billy fainting.
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Billy Sims
Inman's
Odo ‘Journal
Boone
Billy
Geo. Webster’s
Bit
Dan Hayes
George: Anderson
Dan Abraham
Zibe
Webster
John York
Opera House Presents Cronies Tonight in City
Play presented by John B. Wills and the Wills Company at the Opera House tonight under manager Horrall brothers. Cronies returns in a popular comedy with a large audience after the long open house era beginning January 4, 1599. Clarence Bollan, Walter Hopkins and Cave Smith face play restrictions for insufficient credits, with football eligibility tied to spring work.
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Spink
Opers
Perth
Wills & Collies
John’ B. Wills
Wills Caplady Company
Howl
Opera
Clarence Bollan
Walter Hopkins
Cave Smith
Vincennes
Mhey
Fire destroys Bar Town residence insured loss recovered
A one story five room house on Washington Street in Bar Town burned to the ground this afternoon after escaping a flocking rumor and is believed caused by a defective fuse. Insurance fully covered the loss. Robert Simmons of the Washington street railway company was associated with the incident.
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Robert Simmons
Washington Street Railway Company
Tip
Bar Town
Pittsburg Post
Senior Class Notes on Exams and Projects
Missule Carnahan visited. The Senior class took an English Literature exam Wednesday morning. A physics quiz was held Friday and students worked on chemistry salts and write ups. The nageimset exercises drew about 140 visitors on Friday February 28 with the class. some pupils must complete remaining work or do extra credit.
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Missule Carnahan
Safire
Nageimset
Monay
Pridakg
Ave
Personal notices from Lee Vincennes and local visitors
John Doyle from Lee gootec visited today while Frank Greed came from Vincennes last night. A J Dant bought a new delivery wagon. Frank Wallage stopped in from Whestland on business. Miss Anns Overbay is in the city visiting friends on the south side.
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Frank Wallage
Whestland
Miss Anns
Young People Attend Vinecen to Honor Ethel Purcell
Miss Laure Karr, Gene Wibston, Ella Bosenbacher, Flora Cox, Jed Markle, John Coatello, and Ray visit Vincennes this afternoon to attend a party hosted by Mr and Mrs Royal Purcell honoring their daughter Miss Ethel. A large crowd is invited and the young locals plan to return Saturday after the Big 4 meet.
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Laure Karr
Gene Wibston
Ella Bosenbacher
Flora
Cox
Jed Markle
John Coatello
Rayman
Vinecennas
Royal Purcell
Ethel
Willle
Hom
The Welsh Rabbit and Other Old Tales
A fragmented reminiscence blends folklore and satire as the speaker contrasts aged witches with modern fashion while recounting adventures fighting beasts. The piece shifts to a humorous account of Cain and Abel and ends with a drifting, imperfect memory fragment.
Suit Over Passenger Injury From Streetcar Incident
Mrs Eliza DuBois of Viecotd sues Citizens Railway Co for damages claiming injuries when alighting a streetcar. She alleges the car started negligently throwing her to the ground and crippling her. The article mixes miscellaneous anecdotes and quotes from period publications.
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Eliza DuBois
Viecotd
Citizens’ Railway Company
Little Locals and Classified Fragments
Short classifieds list rental seeks a ROO with bath apply Mrs. Mary E Healy corner 5th and Flora streets Wanted good teamsters apply at mts TT office Lost five dollar bills found at city office Bed 1434 Masonic Charity Lodge No 30 A B will meet May 13 at 8 o clock for work Masonic notes officer names Uorito Co H Yense W M Henry Aimar Yecy.
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Roo
Bath
Mary E. Healy
Aship Road
Mts TT
Masonic—Charity
Moatgr Manan Aamran
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Biri
Jaundar
Hugh
Cox & Co
Rew
GEO
N. Engert
J. Beitman
Seal Strom
John B. Wills
Moon
Atudi
Jena
Tor
Toi
John Doyle
Leegootec
Frank Greed
A. J. Dant
Miss Ethel Purcell
Tye
Walsh
Pai Hye
St. Louis
Cain
Abel
Finny
Darling
Stree
Belen Alway
Lippincott’s Magazine
Chia
Uorito
H. Yense
Yec'y
J. Lamb's
E. Main St
Mein St
THE
Hatfield: & Palmer CO
Electra Penns
Vania
Hatfield & Palmer CO
I Jepson
Shrebe
K. F. Hunnemeyer
Armer
Iain
Serelari Ree
Taylor
the PapeHanger
Washington, Ind
Norris Bros
Kiefer, Saarins Fine Pines
Irgan
Daviess County
Txt Gagette
Hoosier
Gabi
Fat Iigadau
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