Colored patrons sue over denied opera seats for damages
Miss Frances K Fossett and Burke A Mabrey sue Knox circuit court seeking 5000 each for injury and humiliation after being refused admission to a Land of Dollars performance at the Old Post theater. They allege seat denial occurred despite prepaid tickets and reserved seat coupons in view of about a thousand spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances K. Fossett
Vincennes
Burke A. Mabrey
Knox
Kara Kendall
Old Post
Plan to ease financial stringency eyed in Congress
Washington dispatch reports Congressman Cha of Feney will propose a plan to ease the financial stringency by resembling the postal savings banks scheme. The proposal doubts the treasury would dump government balances into New York banks and then turn them to Wall Street, with funds slated for circulation.
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Washington Dispatch
Cha
Feney
New
Fe York City
Secre Oitary Cortelyou
New York City
Carl Wood Candidate for Fourth District Chair
Carl E. Wood of Seymour, former floor leader of the Democratic minority in the state senate, announces candidacy for chairman of the fourth congressional district.
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Carl E. Wood
Seymour
Knights of Pythias roll call and talks held
The annual roll call of the Knights of Pythias was held Tuesday evening. A smoker followed the roll call and speeches were made by Judge Houghton Josiah G Allen Dr George L Parr and others.
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The
Knights of Pythias
Houghton
Josiah G. Allen
George L. Parr
Attempted Robbery at Wheatland Merchant Home
Miners payday sparked an attempted break in at Mr. Gommer's home. Two men fired upon fleeing intruders after a glass break at the Commer residence during a passing B and O Southwestern freight train. Neither was hit. the suspects escaped. Louzh traveled to Vincennes this afternoon.
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Wheatland
Gommer
Domer
Add
Commer
Early Morning Church Wedding Witnessed at St Marys
The St Marys church ceremony joined Shepard and Miss Laura Stumpp in a morning service with Rev. Pat Butler officiating. The bride’s family and relatives gathered at 8 o clock, followed by an evening reception at the couple’s home. The write up notes additional local nuptials and upcoming marriages in the community.
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Shepard
Laura Stumpp
ST. Mary 'S
Charles
Patter Torbeck
Ray Stone
Shefardsg
Josephine Hiaimp
Urs. iShepard
Vres
Bryan Volunteers raise factions at Grand hotel meeting
Indianapolis reports a group forming The Bryan Volunteers led by J Rir and followers to organize Indiana Democrats against Taggart. Henry Wartuin, Kent, Ladkay and Baird chosen leaders plan county clubs to boost Bryan and weaken Taggart. Separate note: appellate court allows state action versus gambling in French Lick West Baden holdings. John W Kern to raise funds for a Democratic daily in Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis
J. Rirby Rikk
Lafayette
Grand Hotel
Bryan
Taggart
National Committee
Takwart
Risk
Bryant
Henry Wartuin
Lt .Kent
Brookston
J. T. ‘Ladkay
Oxford
Baird
Frankfort
F. W. McGaughey
Attica
Kirby Risk
Dogen
Tad
John W. Kern
Kern
Democratic National Committee
Indiana
Thomas Taggart
Taggert
Charity Mission elects new officers. Williams ill
The Charity Mission met Tuesday afternoon and elected Mrs J W Newland president and Mrs L D Hovey secretary. Hiram Williams left for Ragieville at noon to spend a few days with relatives. He is recovering from a severe typhoid fever attack and looks poorly. Mr and Mrs John H Ketchem and Miss Carrie Moore went to Elno ya at noon to visit relatives.
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The
Charity Mission
J. W. Newland
Mrg. L. D. Hovey
Hiram Williams
Hiram I. Willams
John H. Ketchem
Carrie ‘Moore
Elnoya
Suit for Deed Execution in Complex Land Case
A complex suit to compel the execution of deeds features Lavinia Warley and Thomas Barley as heirs of Thompson, with Latvinia Scott and others seeking back the twenty acres and alleging a trust. The case traces a 1904 land purchase, disputed transfers, and charges of default and improvident conveyance amid family heirs and court action, plus a Thanksgiving service note.
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William T. Scotti
Latvinia Scott
Lavina Warley
Thomas Barley
Jess Zed
Lawrence Thompson
Palth& Faith
Beott
Tyie
Ann. Thompson
Scott Thompson
Lavina Anley
Jesse
Thompson
Widows recall losses as ar mat tows loom
Two widows spoke of hardship and sorrow in grief stricken tones. One recalls her husband’s sudden death a week after a salary raise, while the other notes a plow that could have been greater and says little else. Postmaster Pershing of Elnora visited the city today. Elmore township Republicans split between Taylor and Watson on the governorship, with little local talk.
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Pershing
Perghings
Elnora
Elmore Township
Taylor
Watson
Football Tomorrow Aime At Bicknell Eleven In Local Clash
Tomorrow rivalry feature pairs Washington boys against Bicknell eleven at Athletic Park Third Street. Local team has improved since a scoreless Bunson match and aims for a decisive win over Knox County rivals. Large crowd expected if weather cooperates with officials listed. Meanwhile local scenes show Mrs James Aikman visiting in Linton and Roy Courtney at Elnora.
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Bicknell
Athletic Park
Third Street
Washington Boys
Knox County
Washington
Olphint
Poyope Fowler 'Beitman
C. Horn Buteare
Grigsby Allen
Ey Hargis Pensinger
J. Wampler Boyd
Bunting
Edmondgon
Prather Tharps
R. Horn Wington
E. Wampler Ford
Powers
Bankbury
Institutes
Colbert and
Peek
Orphans to Feast as City Sends Turkeys and Cranberries
The Saigon mien of the city chipped in to purchase turkeys and cranberries for orphans. The gesture follows a customary practice to help the home feed the children and brighten their tomorrow, a morale boost for the least fortunate in the community.
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United States
Joint Meeting Called for Pike and Dub County Democrats
The Democratic central committees of Pike and Dub counties plan a joint meeting in Huntingdon between December 16 and 21 to discuss rules for Democratic primary elections. Tensions rise as John L. Bretz of Jasper challenges Judge Ely of Petersburg, expected to clash at the session.
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Democratic Central ‘Committee
Pike County
Democratic Central Committee
Dub County
Huntingdore
John L. Bretz
Jasper
Ely
Petersburg
State Railroad Commission Orders Unattended Crossings Stopped
The state railroad commission rules that locomotive engineers and interurban motormen must stop trains or cars at all track crossings outside city or town limits where crossings lack a switchman or a legally recognized mechanical safety device. The decision sets a statewide safety requirement.
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State Railroad Commission
Eastern Stars Visit Inspires Local Chapter Inspection
Mrs. Nellie Goodland, grand worthy matron of the state lodge, was in the city Tuesday evening to inspect the local Chapter. After the inspection, a lunch was served.
Thanksgiving Services At Local Baptist And St John Churches
Union services planned at the Baptist church tomorrow at 10 a m with Rev J M Douglass preaching and a collection for the worthy poor St John Church will hold Thanksgiving services at 10 a m in its own church.
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St. John’s
Local debate on electric light petition and council actions
A fragmented letter lays out criticism of the council over an electric light petition and cites alleged law violations. It quotes a Republican politician and laments the defeat of a petition backed by voters, calling for accountability amid partisan rhetoric.
Surprise Visit Brings Groceries to St Simon's Sisters
The Alarnae of St. Simon's and a large group of ladies from the congregation visited the academy to share an hour of fellowship and donate substantial groceries and provisions for the sisters.
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St. Simon's
I the Academy
Seymour youth dies after fence climbing accident
Irvin Schneck aged 21 of Seymour, grandson of former Senator Louis Schreck, shot himself while climbing a fence yesterday evening. He sustained a wound from which he died later. He was the son of Mrs. Sophia Schneck.
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Irvin Schneck
Seymour
Ure
Louis Schreck
Sophia Schneck
Miss Lett Married in Enid Oklahoma to Oscar Spohrer
Miss Ethel Lett formerly of Davis County married Oscar Spohrer at Enid Oklahoma not Thursday. She is the daughter of Mrs John McCafferty with whom she went to Oklahoma about eight years ago.
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Ethel Lett
Daviess County
Oscar Spohrer
Enid
Oklahoma
John McCafferty
Hastings to Honor Elmer G. Hastings as Brand Master
The Odd Fellows in Hastings plan a reception next Tuesday evening for Elmer G. Hastings who was recently named Brand Master of the Indiana lodge. The event recognizes his recent appointment and honors his service.
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Odd Fellows
Elmer Ge
Imp. Hastings
Brand Mactér
Indiana Lodge
Meridian and Main Street Store Closed After Debt Agreement
The general merchandise store of J Rich in Willeford building on Meridian and Main streets closed by agreement with an Indianapolis supply house to which the proprietor was suddenly indebted. Mr Igh has been in business about a year. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea is advertised as restoring appetite and health. 35 cents. Tea or Tablets. Slinger’s Pharmacy.
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J. Rich
Willeford Buifain
Meridian
Main Atreetsy
Indianapolis
Igh
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Sjngeman's
Miners Protest Cash Payments as Vandalia Mines Idle
Vandalia Coal Company faces widespread strike as miners refuse checks, leaving 13 to 15 hundred idle across nine Linton mines. Six of nine Vandalia mines are closed while pay rolls for half the month total 115000 dollars with half paid by checks.
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Vandalia Coal Company
Vandalia
Vandalia 4 ‘Company
Market quotations from grain and livestock markets
Indianapolis Grain and Livestock price listings show Wheat No 2 ree solt less, No 3 mixed, Corn No 3 mixed, Hay prices for Clover and Timothy, Cattle and Hogs ranges. Cincinnati and Chicago markets list No 2 red wheat, oats and cattle, hogs and sheep price ranges. Mrs Richard McDonald and her child visit Plainville to see grandfather John Evans. Mr McDonald will join tomorrow.
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Indianapolle Grain and Livestec
Timothy
Flores
Cincinnati
Chicago
Richard McDonald
Child
Plainville
John Evans
McDonald
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