Widow and five children seek aid after miner husband dies
Emma Rankin, widow with five children Ralph and Gladys, arrived in Washington in a dilapidated wagon from Lyons Greene County seeking work. In a bare South Street room she endures cold with improvised straw insulation. Local merchants and reporters donated food, fuel, and clothing. she hopes to find work in Washington while fearing police action as she struggles to feed her family.
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South Street
Thira
Fourth Streets
Emma Ran- Xin
Ralph
Gladys
Washington
Tever All Lyons
Greene County
McGueey
Sith & Goolee
Badling Street
Champion Golf Player’s Wife Takes Own Life in St Louis
Lilburn G McNair reports his wife Mrs McNair a prominent social figure and golf champion killed herself at home Monday after months of illness and plans for an eastern health resort. Police say he left home around nine, found her dead, details from McNair and his brother are incomplete.
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St. Louie
Lilburn G. McNair
Moonang St
Nair
alyNai
Pompeian Massage Cream Promises Clear Skin Remedy
Advertises Pompeian Massage Cream as best for removing grease and shine and cleansing pores, claiming it cures blackheads and pimples. Mentions gentle usage and price around 56 cents per jar.
Woman Shoots Self After Finding Revolver In Home
Mrs McNair, 34, mother of two, was found dead by asphyxiation after retiring to her room with a revolver discovered in the house. The incident followed a night of sleeplessness and family unrest as authorities investigate the circumstances.
Mayor offers sober pledge to curb bar visits in Pringe Ton
Major C W Benton of Pringe Ton announces a reform plan for repeat drinkers before police court. Those charged with habitual drunkenness may be granted a ninety day oath to avoid saloons and drink, in exchange for fines being remitted if they sign. Amos initially refuses but later agrees to the pledge.
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Princeton
C. W. Benton
Mort Amos
Amos
Benton
Policemen Uniforms Awarded for Louisville Police
The board of public safety in Louisville awarded the contract for summer police uniforms. About 300 suits will be furnished at 14.75 dollars each, including coats vests and pants. Delivery is set as needed for department members.
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Board of Public Safety of Louisville
Bedford Barber Nathie Minn Confined By Peculiar Accident
Nathie Minn a Bedford barber is confined to his home after a peculiar accident. A playful slap on the back caused sudden acute pain that forced him to quit work. No skin injury is visible and the physicians cannot explain the pain.
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Nathie Minn
Bedford
Carnahan Manufacturing buys lumber in Mississippi trip
M J Carnahan L C Brooks and Charles Farrell of Toogootec traveled 46 Mississippi miles to purchase fifteen car loads of yellow pine lumber for the Carnahan Manufacturing Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Carnahan
L. C. Brooks
Charles Farrell
Toogootec
Mississippi
Carnahan Maiufactining Company
Funeral for infant of Mrs Norris held this afternoon
The funeral of the infant child of Mrs Richard Norris was held this afternoon. Virgil Emerson Bowers and Elizabeth B Fettiz were noted among attendees in the brief notice.
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Richard Norris
Virgil Emerson Bowers
Elizabeth B. Fettiz
Crooke Company to Gravel Prat El on to Rold Roads
Crooke Company plans gravel work on township roads to improve travel routes and maintenance. Project aims to harden surfaces and extend road life with targeted repairs and new topping. Local officials emphasize safety and traffic flow during construction. Targets include main routes within the township boundaries.
Gravel road deals near Elliston pits in Madison county
Albertson and Hare own Elliston gravel pits bought for road projects. Crooke & Co propose supplying gravel for a 25 mile unraved road system in Washington township and the city. The deal is being considered but not closed as commissioners plan new bridges and appoint a white engineer.
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Harry MM. Crooke
J. M. Winklepleck
Madison Township
Elliston
George M. Albertson
Orleans
William Hare
J. Albertson
aMlbertson
Orange
Lawaudee
Martin
Commissioners’ Court
Mattison Township
Vauety
Pireas
Billy Brown
Drown
Sleaninis
Brown’ Fitch
Kutch
Bechtel Andalters
Anderson Ayers Called Desperate Mental Distress Described
An elderly Black man in the eastern part of the city shows signs of mental derangement. He believes all his former friends have deserted him and seeks medical aid for his condition this morning.
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Anderson Avers
Isi
Dro
Southern Railway Tunnel Near French Lick Springs Progressing
A long tunnel project by Southern Railway near French Lick Springs is rapidly progressing. The extension from Jasper to French Lick Springs is planned to connect the springs directly, with work advancing on the line’s new branch.
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French Lick Springs
jSouthern Railway
Jasper
French
Lick Spring
Tunnel Underway Near Springs Amid Fiesta Night Crowd
A tunnel is in process of construction near the springs and is planned to be 2500 feet long with potential extension to 25 miles. A large crowd attended a fiestas night organized by young women from St. Simon's and St. Mary's churches, despite an incidental shower.
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Louisville
Uyan
St. Simon's
St. Mary's
Eldridge Promoted to Special Claim Agent for Frisco railroad
E. & I, agent Eldridge promoted to Special Claim Agent of the Frisco railroad’s E.7 division with headquarters in Lashdle street station Chicago. Long service noted with BE. & T. H. and E. & I. over fifteen years, with offices in Evansville.
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I. M. Blaridge
B & Lj
Evans, Ville
Pis
Frisco Railroad
Lashdle Street
Chicago
Eldridge
Jonal
Tthe
Formal strike order prepared by United Mine Workers
Official action to be issued by the United Mine Workers of America before the current executive session adjourns instructing secretary-treasurer W. S. Wilson to prepare a formal strike order effective April 1 to avoid reconvening the board. In a separate note, Mrs. Gustave Neighbord died in St. Louis after a surgical operation. she was well known locally.
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United Mine Workers of America
W. S. Wilson
Gustave Neighbord
St. Louis
Shey
Hepe
Pringeton City Faces Franchise Terms Fight
A fragmented note suggests Pringeton officials are pressed by the Independent Telephone Company over franchise terms, with residents warned they must comply or risk service disruption. The unclear text mentions city counts and living requirements amid ongoing franchise negotiations.
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Pringeton
Rare 500-dollar books part of Heber Bishop jade collection
In Chicago Frederick H. Hild guards two 500-dollar livres sets from a 101-volume New York catalogue of Heber Bishop jade riches. The works, 124 pounds, 570 pages, 300 pen sketches and 150 color plates, cover a century poise of luxury, bound in red leather. Four copies go to public libraries, museums, kings and emperors. The Met Museum holds the jade collection bequest, now housed in a special room. The piece notes a gas pricing reform in Logansport and savings-bank deposits in Prussia rising over ten years.
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Chicago
Frederick H. Hild
New York
Heber R. Bishop
Bishop
England
Squeen
Holland
Germany
Russia
Japan
China
George ‘Kunz
Headenly of Sciences
Hidep
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Third Trial in Haughton Insurance Suit Under Way
The administrator of George A. Haughton’s estate pursues claims against Iowa Life Insurance, American, and Aetna in Sullivan circuit court. This third trial concerns a $5,000 policy with Iowa Life, alleging fraud in medical disclosure. Previous trials occurred in Princeton and this venue, with rulings on changes of venue and related appeals.
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Haughton
Lowa Life ‘Insurance
Princéton
Ing
Aetna
Sullivan
Bach
Supreme Court
George A. Haugtton
Life Insurance Company
City Council weighs sale of municipal electric plant
Linton council meets to decide selling the electric light plant costing 355 000 dollars. A committee of two councilmen and two citizens is to investigate its profitability before any decision. A party has offered 515 080 dollars for the plant and a special meeting may be held this week to finalize plans.
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Linton
Sone Party
TAPT'S ESTIMATE REDUCED Fortifications appropriation trimmed by committee
Washington Feb 6 The house committee on appropriations reduced the fortifications appropriation for 1907 to 4,838,993. The 1906 total was 6,747,339 and War Department estimates for 1907 amounted to 8,953,112. The article notes the reduction and compares prior totals.
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Washington
House
War Department
Roosevelt denial of grant to Hartford City triplets parents
President Roosevelt denies a $100 grant to James F Hunt and wife of Hartford City parents of newborn triplets born January 4 1906. The family had planned naming the children Teddy Alice and Ruth. The record notes the unusual birth in Blackford County and identifies the boy’s distinguishing features.
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Roosevelt
James F. Hunt
Hartford City
Teddy
Aliee
Raith
Blackford County
Arrested fragmentary notice from West Baden to Louisville
A garbled telegram from West Baden Ind sent to undertaker D I Bax in Louisville states George Archer will arrive Monday to claim Henry Archer's body found in the river there. The message is incomplete and the date or burial plans remain unclear. The Bax undertaking firm will keep the body until further word is received.
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West Baden
Ind
D. i Bax
Louisville
George
Henry Archer
Archer
Bax
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