Voter Letter Prompts Debate on City Electric Plant Leadership
A citizen writes to a local paper urging independence from party lines in council decisions on the city electric light plant. He recalls supporting Republican candidates in the last city election, while urging Democrats to consider a change in administration. He notes prior allies voting with Democrats and reflects on governance style and accountability.
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Debated Currency Policy and City Light Plant Ownership
A citizen argues against selling the city light plant and criticizes large bankers. He suggests JP Morgan and the Big Four manipulate financial policy for own gain and questions the urgency of government actions. He claims many Republicans oppose selling the plant, while officials show poor business judgment.
Change in Butcher Shop Ownership in Henry Stumpp & Sisters
The Misses Margaret and Laura Stumpp sell their interest in the Henry Stumpp & Sisters butcher shop to their brother Henry Dennis. Bohnert returns to Gilmore at noon after spending several days here.
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One Sided Bigknell Grid Victory At Washington
Washington scored eleven touchdowns in a lopsided win as Ford and Ford’s teammates dominated the game. Edmandsor, Reagan and Oliphant are mentioned among local figures. a Salvation Army Thanksgiving drive and school events fill out a busy community report.
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Teachers Convene in Washington for Annual Meeting
The thirteenth annual meeting of the Daviess County Teachers Association opened at the Init Street School with good attendance. Rev. Davidson conducted devotional exercises and William Young introduced the first speaker, Raney, Montego schools principal, who gave an excellent talk on the life and duties of a good teacher.
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Bicknell Schools
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Laundries Raise Prices In City
The two city laundries boosted prices across services. Plain shirts and ironing now cost 12 to 14 cents, barbie coats see a rise to 15 cents, and work performed including pressing and fronting has increased. Shave prices at local barbers may reflect the higher laundry costs.
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Rail Commission Sues Southern Indiana over Car Allotment
The Indiana railroad commission and the Interstate Commerce Commission file a second complaint against the Southern Indiana Railroad Company alleging discriminatory car allocation to coal mines. The 590 daily coal car capacity, 1,835,469 tons in the year to June 30 1907, and 77.62 percent interstate traffic are cited. Car distribution favors mines, with thirteen times too many cars assigned per mine and long reliance on returned cars.
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Shoved Pistol in Negro's Face Incident Report
A report describes an early hour confrontation where an assailant shoved a pistol at a Black man and, during the struggle, took something noted as K1 with a strange word fragment. The account includes unclear identifiers and location details.
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Strange Negro Averted Gunpoint Robbery In Meridian Street Incident
Charles Schickedantz, a veteran gardener, reported a man described as a strange yellow negro who threatened him with a pistol near a south Meridian saloon before daylight. The assailant, who carried a small valise, backed off after Schickedantz shouted and police were alerted. Officers have continued observing a suspected man seen in the area in recent mornings.
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John Buckley Fined in City Court for Loud Saloon Disorder
John Buckley, a saloon keeper on Third Street, was tried by a city court jury and fined $10 for a disturbance at his establishment. Miss Beg Pip Stater, previously in St. Louis, becomes stenographer in the estate office of O. W. Deckard. Flora Tid Ho, a Deckard employee, has left for Linton to work.
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Indiana Prohibition Meeting Shapes 1912 Effort
Indianapolis report notes a November meeting at the board of trade to blend Prohibition and Anti-Galoon aims in Indiana. Promoters tied to WWCTU seek cordial ties while differing on speed to a constitutional prohibition. Also covered are court reversals on Plack’s $950 payout and a license revocation ruling affecting teachers. Brazil mayor Roy Shattuck enters GOP lieutenant governor race.
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Reister Fatally Shot in Hunting Accident Near Linton
Philip Reister of the north side reports his son Reed Reister was shot in a hunting accident near Linton on Thursday. A close range shot severely damaged his eye, with initial reports of total blindness then later hints he could see again, while the physician considered the firelight unlikely to be the cause. Reed Reister worked in the Linton factory and had lived in the town all his years.
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Wise Wallace to Return as City Night Policeman
Wise Wallace, recently appointed patrolman, resigns and will be succeeded by Aang as night policeman. Wallace will resume his old duties Saturday night.
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