Striking machinists push to strip police powers
The Washington city council debated a petition asking revocation of police powers granted to three Southwestern railway officers. Alvin Padgett presented the document detailing alleged failures to preserve peace and improper conduct. Mayor McCarty indicated the council's previous practices allowed police powers, and a committee was appointed to review the petition and charges while preserving due process for all involved.
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Southwestern Railroad
Alvin Padgett
Tnred
William Waldmin
Merle Meredith
Herb Buean
Msebipiats
Mavhinia
Ahapa
City of Washington
William Wainman
Merbert Buzen
Herbert Meredith
Indiana
Washington
Fred Hgeer
Frak Elkins
Frank Elkins
Fred Heger
Thor Ough
Wallon
Indi
Willam Wainman
Jesta Rugan
Herbert Mel Aith
City of
McCarty
Connall
Southwestern Railway
Peti
Alvig-Padgett
Butal Chae
Mary Shittey
Heshalf
Daughters of the American Revolution
New South
Georgey Lashley
George Wilson
Wilson
Main Street
East Second Street
McKernan & Denyer
Downspout Ordinance Adopted for Citywide Compliance
An ordinance requiring all downspouts to discharge underground to divert water from streets was adopted unanimously and takes effect last Saturday. Officials aim to enforce it as a cleanup measure with penalties for noncompliance. Local contractors and residents are urged to prepare for mandatory changes and ensure proper installation.
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Metin
Setchen
Figih
Pleventh
Connensia
McCafferty Pring Co
Rawerloan Sten Landes
AL Kell
Sun Jewell Steele Peut
Sid Hurt
Charles So Gregory
Boa Ward
Little Girl Dies On Operating Table
A Bloomington physician’s office in Bloomingdale treats a little girl named Nellie Woomington who died on the operating table during an attempted tonsil removal. The child, suffering from tonsil trouble, was brought in by her mother for surgery. The procedure began but the child fainted and died shortly after the operation started.
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BrawaeCeon
Nellie Woomington
Bloomington
Two Men Up Trial On Pillage Charge
Monday night by Night Petrotian Wykoff and a charge of intrusion placed against him. He pleaded not guilty and his trial was set for four o'clock. Me had been arraigned in the district court against Bagil Laugier for a case involving a squad. McKeivy filed against Bagil Laugier. Detmnon wetted his route to the restaurant of Henry Sebngk on East Second Street seeking a claim Mekelvy owed about eighty cents. George E. McKelyy was arrested.
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Petrotian Wykoff
Nat Guilay
SOL
Atiernenn
McKeivy
Cn Aflje Marl
Bagil Laugier
Ase Ganlt
Tory
MeHlvselaine
Detmnion
Hige
Henry Sebngk
East Second Street
Mekelvy
Byron Foster Improves After Injury Plunge
Hyron Foster, who was kicked Monday morning, shows improvement today and expects to be out in a couple of weeks if peritonitis does not develop. Medical staff note his body is very sore and there was concern of internal injury earlier.
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Hyron Foster
Bridge Across White River Debate Draws Local Crowd
About 800 residents from Daviess and Knox counties and county commissioners gathered on the Knox County side to push for a new bridge over White River near Plainville. Advocates claim an $11,990 structure would boost farmers and shippers by connecting railways, though some Plainville merchants fear a loss of trade to Edwardsport. A large fish fry accompanied speeches, including a keynote by Congressman Wepion.
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Daviess
Knox Counties
Knox County
White River
Plain‘Vile
Edwardsport
Conntivn
Steele Township
Plainville
Edwards
Tel
Canpress
TROOPS READY FOR STRIKE RIOTERS AT GRAND TRUNK
South Bend and Montreal report Grand Trunk strike tensions with troops guarding trains and facilities. Mayor Koetz demands Pinkertons removed, officials assume control, and trains resume with armed guards amid threats of further clashes. Officials say arbitration is not planned, focus on protection and normal service may return.
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Grand Trunk
Sveiputers
Gurlaers
Penulog
Alltharlles
Charles R Calvert
Marshall
Charles L. Koetz
South Beach
Ind
Grand Trunk Railroad
Chicago
Montreal
Walmmen
Board of ‘ Generiiation
Miners oppose compromise terms in Illinois dispute
Springfield July 28 miners from Minoly and surrounding districts condemn President Lewie of the United Mine Workers and other leaders over the Indian spolls dispute. They plan to mail letters statewide, vote on the proposed compromise, and demand changes including higher shotfirers pay and uniform wages, opposing track payments and low miner wages.
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Springfield
Lewie
United Mine Workers of America
Minoly
Oloer
Williamson
Franklin County
Saline County
Iljinole Jewand
Postoffice Patron Questions Postmaster Claims
A local reader challenges newspaper claims of rising post office prosperity and carrier pay raises. He notes delayed morning mail delivery after Postmaster Faith changed carrier routes, affecting timely responses and business operations. The letter asks for factual clarification on post office performance and staff salaries.
Post Office Strain Sparks Call for Faster Mail Service
High Rogers reports a local post office strain as carriers are overworked and routes shortened to save stamps and cards. He notes attempts by the Business Men's Association and city officials to support manufacturing, while merchants voice mixed reactions to mail-order competition and downtown shoe trade. The piece highlights frustration with delivery times and calls for improved service.
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Focas
Plry
Washington
Washington Age
High Rogers
Knee Gap Fractured in Wrestling Bout
Langootee entigel Leo Walker sustained a fractured kneecap during a wrestling match with Frank Larkin before the Knights of Columbus club rooms. Walker was transported home, treated by Dr. G W Boner, and an urban surgeon arrived after a delay due to a wreck on the interurban line to perform surgery and apply a splint.
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Frank Larkin
Knights of Columbus
Walker
G. W.' Boner
Boner
Louisville
Jr. Boner
Pictures Shown in Spite of Mayor's Protest at Champaign
Against Mayor Tucker's warnings, leading members of Champaign's Women’s Christian Temperance Union and the Champaign Law Enforcement League watched the Jerries-Johnson prize fight film at the Walker Opera House. Lawyers advised proceeding. police and sheriff refused to halt the exhibition. The event drew Champaign's social elite and their spouses.
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Ith
Tay
Tucker
Women's Christian Temperance Une Son
Champaign Law Enforcement League
Jerries-Johnson Yrize
Lin Kahl
Walker ‘Opera House
Kahl
A. UC. KeBerio
Keller
Mario Peters
Champaign 'Eoounty
Country Club
Boy Frazier Hurt by Mule Kick in Street Scene
A six year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Joao Baushir of Loogootee, was severely injured Saturday after a mule colt kicked him in the mouth. He was playing along the sidewalk near home when the animal kicked him, knocking out five teeth and cutting a gash.
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Joao Baushir
Loogootee
House Fire Burns Mrs Stewart and Family in Accident
Mrs Howard Stewart suffered extensive burns when gasoline ignited in the kitchen as a gas burner flame flared up. The blaze spread to clothing and the dining room, quickly extinguished by neighbor John Feigans. A physician treated Mrs Stewart from elbows down. central fire department extinguished remaining flames.
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Howard Stewart
Stewart
Vincennes City Council Hears Rail Yard Relocation Question
Vincennes officials met in regular session at City Hall to consider a resolution aimed at forcing railroads to move freight yards away from the corporate limits. The discussion followed a recent meeting with community leaders and focused on cross-street traffic and city growth.
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Vincennes Commierelul
Ity
Jclt
Andy Becker
Corbon Street
Southwestern
Wreck Delays Train On B and C Southwestern Near Cold Springs
Seymour Republican reports a broken wheel under the tender caused a minor wreck on the eastbound freight train No. 12 of the B and C Southwestern near Cold Springs. The accident delayed service for hours Sunday but no injuries were recorded as the wrecking crew cleared the track by noon.
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Seymour
Tyaffe
B. & C. Southwestern
Cold Springs
Seymour Wes
Oratory a Gift Not an Acquisition, Politician Says
A proud politician quotes that oratory is a gift not an acquisition. The matter-of-fact chairman responds that they are not blaming him, noting he does his best yet. The exchange reflects a tone of candid self appraisal amid political discussion.
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Sid
Five travelers from the city to Michigan on touring car
A party of five including Fro bere Ray Graham Miss Gene Winston and Mrs John L Winston with Miss Byrd Hack started for Michigan in a touring car owned by Revert Graham. They visit Ziba Graham at Conway Michigan and expect to be away about two weeks.
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Frobere
Ray Graham
Gene Winston
John’ L. Winston
Byrd Hack
Vioyennes
Michigan
Revert Graham
Addies
Ziba Graham
Conway
Not many Watches or Clocks in Arabia
In contrast to slow-moving regions, people in Arabia rise and act by the clock. Breakfast, travel, and work tasks follow precise times. The text urges interest in watch accuracy and offers pointers for correct timekeeping.
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Arabia
Nancy Hart Fales Breaks Hip at Home
Mrs. Nancy Hart mother of Jaraoa Hart, longtime vote engineer at Ehhops, fell at her north efdlon street home and broke her hip. At seventy seven, her age complicates recovery as she remains unable to walk unaided. The incident raises concerns about her physical condition and future mobility.
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Jaraoa Hart
Ehhops
Efdlon
Conditia
Mer
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