Labor Day Celebration Demonstrates City Unity and Parades
Labor Day activities unfold with the Central Labor Union coordinating a full day of events. A parade forms at the courthouse, then moves through Walkut Street to Main and Meridian before heading to the fair grounds for concerts, speeches, a baby contest, rough riding exhibitions, and fireworks.
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Tobacco sales violator arrests and grand jury awaits
Prominent Equity Society members in Lexington are jailed after being charged with violating tobacco selling laws. Grover and a partner face grand jury action for their share in a crop tied to illegal tobacco schemes. Separately, Chicago Democrats press political outreach as Mack and Lamb confer at party HQ.
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Fires Ravage Homes In Rome Neighborhood, Local Families Affected
In Boxtown area of Rome a series of four arson style blazes destroyed a residence owned by a local man. Fire department crews extinguished the last flare after hours of effort, leaving investigators to determine motive and suspect details.
Died in Loogootee Klapper hotel widow dies in fire
The wife of George Smith who ran the Klapper hotel in Loogootee died at home Sunday after a fire started by a spark from a stove or lamp on the overhead bridge area. The blaze occurred Sunday and injured none else.
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Roberta Roberts Shot On Board Walk In Wild Tale
A conflicted report claims Charles Roberts was shot on a boardwalk during a chair pushing incident. A physician questions timing and weapon mechanics while witnesses dispute which shot caused the chair wound and whether a separate attempted robbery occurred amid chaotic testimony.
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Labor Quotes From Poets On Work And Rest
A compilation of lines from Carlyle Dekker Goldsmith Hood and Kingsley praising labor and toil. The excerpt pairs authors with reflections on labor as conquest rest and moral duty, noting labor as sustenance and character formation across eras.
Lively Week Ahead With Local Political and Civic Events
County commissioners and county council meet this week with a two day AOH convention and closing oratory. Democratic governor candidate Thomas R Marshall visits Friday while Republican James E Watson speaks Saturday. McCrea infant dies near Swanpond with funeral at St Marys Barr township. Post office closes at 1. Washington marks workingman celebration with attire and Carmestenes closing today.
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Local Notices and Weekend Happenings Across Princeton
The Carnegie library is closed today and a A O Y H dance draws a large young crowd. George B McWilliams buys a Buick. Mrs James Ramey returns from Toledo after attending the G A R encampment. A burglar robs Hedfern and Mattingly’s office of 95 dollars. Socialist speakers promise wealth transfer if their party gains power. Catholics plan a Cole man Grove picn ic September 23 with Rev J F Stanton leading. Grand Theater reopens with Willard Matthews vaudeville duo at the Abr dome. Princeton city’s west side linked to Vincinnes university club legacy.
Wright Flies 15 Miles Near Le Mans In Loud Flight
Wilbur Wright, the American aeronaut, flew 14 to 20 miles in about 19 minutes at Le Mans France on September 6. He demonstrated precise control with numerous evolutions before a gust of wind forced a safe landing. No injuries occurred though a previous August accident had damaged the machine. Wright planned to resume flights soon as officials praised his performance. Bryan speaks of Evansville Thursday.
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Some Fine Fixtures for Boston Store Ordered
Fixtures have been ordered for the Boston store and are expected from Grand Rapids Michigan soon. The order includes a ladies cloak and suit cabinet showcases for both the old and new store rooms as Boston continues to grow.
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Harrison township meeting names trustees and assessor
Democrats of Harrison township held a Glendale schoolhouse convention on Saturday afternoon. Patrick Molloy chaired the gathering which nominated Ed Ward for township trustee and John Chirciff for assessor by acclamation.
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Billy Sunday Pays Copyright Price for His Sermons
Evangelist Billy Sunday, once a Chicago baseball figure, paid 3600 to copyright sermons printed by a Decatur country printer. The court action followed Sunday’s attempt to halt publication after sermons were collected into a book and sold widely in the West.
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Riot erupts as police quell Japanese civilian mob
A large group of Japanese civilians and associates clashed with British police in Shagebai after the arrest of a Japanese officer for an assault. Fierce fighting followed until police fired revolver rounds to disperse the rioters and restore order.
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Lawson M Traylor Dies of Dropsy In County Home
Lawson M Traylor aged about fifty seven died Sunday at 12 08 at the home of his brother in law Thomas Burns near Shopond after a long illness with dropsy and consumption. He was born in Pike County near Petersburg and lived there most of his life. Surviving are his four children Elmer Omer and Ettle Traylor of Pike County and Mrs Thomas Burne of this county. The body will be taken to Petersburg for funeral services.
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Indiana in Danger Warns of GOP Prospects
A New York dispatch cites confidential Republican reports forecasting Indiana leaning toward Republicans. If elections were held now, the Democratic ticket might win by about 16 000 votes. Some Republican managers expect a Democratic Senate if conditions don’t improve. Corruption graft in local offices is cited as a main Republican weakness.
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Fatal Fourth of July toll tops prior years in US
Chicago reporters note the Fourth of July celebrations across the United States this year caused 623 deaths and numerous injuries. The Journal of the American Medical Association reports casualties are up about ten from last year and lists 157 more names than 1906 in its six year tally.
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Veterans Civil War reunion planned at Ebenezer Church
Thursday September 16 the Civil War veterans and friends will hold a reunion at Ebenezer Church south of the city. Organizer P. A. Palmer reports active preparations while urging attendees to prepare for the event and enjoy the day with fellow veterans.
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Gambler Insults Injured Negro After Side Show Bet
An old Negro gambler visited a side show tent and risked all he had, losing his money to a sharp gambler. The keeper taunted him as the man begged for change, then the gambler pocketed $200, spat on him, and called him an old monkey before ejecting him. The man left with only 35 cents of experience.
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