Joseph Holmes recounts night of plant riot and strike fears
Joseph Holmes describes his experience at the Light Heat and Power plant riot after refusing to work amid protests. He says Charles Clark led the crowd that attacked him, leaving him with head injuries and signaling the broader trouble and the disputed end of the dispute. Holmes denies being a strike breaker and explains his belief the issue was resolved before he returned to work.
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Brett
Holbes
Charles Clark
Clark
Holmes
Spat Costs $1000 in South Bend Incident
South Bend report from June 3 notes a dispute resulting in about $1,000 in damage or loss. The short item provides few specifics beyond the monetary figure and location.
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South Bend
Ind
Awful Revenge of a Syrian Workman
Charles Joseph a Syrian foundry worker at a car factory poured molten iron on Nepham Sam his enmity dated deed in Michigan City Indiana June 3 The iron burned from Sam s back to his heels stripping clothing and skin He was taken to a hospital with uncertain chances of recovery
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Charles Joseph
Meteor Passage Over TulL City Seen By Many
Reports describe a bright light near 8 30 p m followed by a long white streak across the sky seen in TulL City. Observers in Shelbyville and Indianapolis also witnessed the event with fragments appearing after the burn out.
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Shelbyville
Indianapolis
PAY HELD UP NO MONEY FOR REGISTRATION
County commissioners meeting postponed payment of bills from the registration inspectors until the July session. Unclear statute and conflicting attorney general opinion cited. Board decides to seek further light before settling, awaiting clarified duties and guidance.
Hull Chosen School Trustee Tie Resolved by Mayor
Two candidates, C. EM J. McFarlan and Cc. C. Hull, faced a tie for school trustee last night. Mayor Hawkins cast the deciding vote to appoint McFarlan, praised for years of efficient service, while Hull entered the race by proxy and would serve if elected.
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Hawkins
Messrs. C. EM. J. McFarlan
Cc. C. Hull
MecFarlan
Hull
Commercial Club
McWarlan
Death 10 Whites Six Hundred Refugees Arrive at Santiago
Refugees from Lamaya report that about 600 negros entered Santiago shouting Death to the whites. They looted and burned stores as rebels seized Lamaya. American naval officers visited La Maya after rebels withdrew. Looting and burning near Santiago continues amid growing alarm and talks of intervention.
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Santiago
Cuba
Lamaya
Guantamamo
Chamber of Commerce
Greeks Apologize for Flag Incident in Shelbyville Store
William and Thomas Mehos Greek candy store owners issued a public apology via the local press for displaying the Greek flag with stripes above their business. A sailor named Brode Hawkins witnessed the incident and there is reference to the American flag.
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Shelbyville
Ind
William and Thomas Mehos
Brode Hawkins
Five Die in Malt Gas Pit Near Cincinnati
Five people perished in a dairy malt pit at Lick Run near Cincinnati when gases from fermented malt suffocated them. Jacob Sachs owner of the dairy fell in first, followed by Joseph Niehoff who tried to rescue him, then Mrs Annie Esplage, Mrs Koester, and Robert Atkinson. Fireman Harry tried to assist but was rendered unconscious.
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Cincinnati
Lick Run
Jacob Sachs
Joseph Niehoff
Annie Esplage
Koester
Robert Atkinson
Sachs
Harris murder trial testimony reviewed in Rushville
Special to the News from Rushville May 4 details in the Harris murder case. The last defense witness Mrs. Benson testified briefly before the State’s argument. Jury focus widens on unusual elements including an alleged cyanide purchase and revolver inquiry linked to a potential motive. The court session ends with unresolved questions and expected further proceedings tomorrow.
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Rushville
Harris
Benson
James
Connersville
Bartine Found Not Guilty Over Saloon Partition Rule
The jury acquitted Bartine after deliberations ending with a six o'clock verdict. Judge Gray’s instructions explained a licensed saloon may abandon part of its premises for another lawful business only if the division is complete and fully separated from the sale area. The case centered on a Nicholson law issue about partitions in saloon rooms.
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Bartine
Hall
Gray
Indiana
Pen
OgRe
Alther
He Lost A Fortune By Being A Crook
Cleveland mourns a probate case where Frank Meeker forfeited a 100000 estate share after a codicil barred him from the fortune. The uncle Rufus C. Meeker left 100000 to kin but Meeker’s burglary conviction led to his loss of a 33000 inheritance portion.
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Cleveland, O
Frank Meeker
Cleveland
Rufus C. Meeker
Meeker
Ohio Penitentiary
Senator Williams Calls Bath House Expense a Waste
Senator John Sharp Williams of Mississippi urged removing the Senate bath house to free space for documents. He argued it costs six dollars to bathe a senator and suggested moving baths to the basement, noting the space is already appropriated and public scrutiny grows.
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Washington
Senate
John Sharp Williams
Mississippi
Williams
Evansville Boys Drown After Raft Capsizes
In Evansville Indiana on May 3 Esra Hayes fourteen and Henry Tornateo nine drowned when a raft overheated and tipped into a pond. A bystander tried to aid the youths but the danger was too great.
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Evansville
Ind
Esra Hayes
Henry Tornateo
Ae Saltordy
Legally Dead Woman Recovers Her Money in Shelbyville
Mia Lotta Young Walker, once declared legally dead in a Fort Worth Texas absence, returns to Shelbyville Indiana as the Circuit Court resolves her financial claim and recovers her money after years of unclarified status.
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Shelbyville
Ind
Mia
Lotta Young Walker
Fort Wort
Texas
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Jseph Holmes
Light, Heat & Power Plant
Joseph Holmes
Mr. Holmes
Michigan City
Nepham Sam
Sam
Tull City
Pay
Eral
CC. Hull
C. E. J. McFarlan
Mr. McFarlan
Mr. Hull
Bill Ore
Phardly
Isity
Lrize
John Chene
Behal
Paul
MR. Bartine
United States
Bhelbyville
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