Blood Fights Persist in Herrin as National Guard Returns
Herrin Illinois endures another deadly gunfight Saturday night with four men killed. The incident raises Williamson county killings to thirteen in the past thirteen months amid ongoing tensions tied to historic mining strikes and factional violence. Mayor Anderson promises peace but observers doubt effective law enforcement will follow.
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Herrin
Ill
National Guard
Williamson County
Anderson
Pawer
Rica
Jerrin
Illinois
Herfin
Indiana moves to abolish oil inspection department
Lawmakers consider ending the oil inspection office describing it as a political tool and burdensome. They argue the department has long served no essential function and should be dissolved to save spending.
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Indiana
Drys Prepping for Skirmish on Bill in Indiana
Indianapolis January 26 Drys fortify to press the Indiana Anti-Saloon League bill for codifying dry laws in the statehouse. Second reading in the house expected early this week as wet opponents push amendments. Senate and house see multiple bills advance or die as the legislature enters its fourth week with brisk sessions and heavy committee work.
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Indianapolis
House of Representatives
Tower House
Seventy-Fourth General Assembly
House
Senate
Steele
Knox
Rural Resources
Committee On Finance
Lindley Senate
Guns to Hatred Quiet as Troops Occupy Herrin
Reported in Herrin as troops take control after killings. Thomas and three others were moved to local undertaking establishments for preparation, with an inquest announced. Coroner Hell hinted investigations might start today, echoing a previous Aug. 30 session that followed earlier violence.
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Herrin
Unclear fragmentary civil suit linked to deadly shooting
Fragmentary OCR text reports a civil trial attendance by Deputy Sheriff Thomas as bailiff and describes a shooting across a storefront near a county meeting. Witnesses tie the violence to Shel ton boys and a highway pursuit. A 1878 New Haven telephone exchange note appears amid inconsistent details.
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Thomas
Herrin
Ithomas
Treet
Ie Auhtoni Dous
Jia
Cana
Ora Thomas
Lizenby
Fowler
Gate Tee
Uta Hone
Sih Slaenw
County Board of Supervisors
Iklappela
Uueadiniuiagiadghleaiay
Hid
Shelton
Carl
Earl
Young
Okanville
Gompamions
Warver
Corhes
Sheltans
Unclear OCR text fragment prompts limited summary
The readable text shows fragmented ads or slogans about home building comfort and vehicle themes. No identifiable people, places, dates, or events are present to construct a concrete newspaper item.
Child Falls Fractures Left Collar Bone During Play
DeWight Persinger five years old son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Persinger of Winslow fell while playing Saturday and fractured his left collar bone. The county farm bureau records show opposition to establishment of a superior courting Knox county. Mrs Laily Sullivan funeral held at 2 pm at home 903 New Street with burial in St Johns Cemetery. Ada Roberts widow of Charles Roberts arrived from Indianapolis and funeral at St Linder Catholic church. Charles Condra after hospital care returned home on Lemon Street. John Nugent moved from 618 West Main Street to a relative’s home on McCormick Avenue. Ford coupe of Bill Allen damaged in collision at East Fourth and Main streets. Esther Reeve eight year old daughter of Earl Reeve is ill from pneumonia. Beauty parlor opening arranged at Farris Barber Shop with Miss Ethel Owens managing Miss Owens Indianapolis graduate. Mahogany trees reach full height at 200 years.
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DeWight Persinger
Clarence Persinger
Winslow
Ada Roberts
Charles Roberts
Washington
Indianapolis
Keller ‘& Williams
St."Linder’s Catholic Church
Meade
St. John's Cemetery
John Nugent
West Main Street
McCormick Avenue
Gill's Ambulance
Bill Allen
Fourth
Main Streets
Allen
Farris
Ethel Owens
Marcelling
Miss Owens
Rainbow Beauty
Indianaapolis
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Hugh L.cox & CO
VANE/PIEST
Mb Commercial Telephone Ae Exchange
New Haven, Conn
Lsimp’s. Son Sez
Manencee
Bureau
Knox County
Charles Condra
Lemon Street
Keller & Williams
Esther Reeve
Earl Reeve
Center Street
Iit
Gre Seeenwood
Burch Auto Vee
Ladies’ Union
Laurie
South East Third Street
Bayer Te Bymjela
Preu
Lumbag Rheuma
Bayer
Tipack
Pradecti Handy
Lisutati
Dcluester
Alley
Redl Silk Mills
Idian Philis
Ates
East First and South Streets
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