Asphalt Trust Dominates Hanna Street Pavement Bids
Fort Wayne bids on Hanna Street pavements reveal the Asphalt Trust using specifications to block brick contractors from contracts. The Board of Public Works sets a 20 percent bond requirement and bids show asphalt laying at higher efficiency, prompting concern over fair competition and future paving policy.
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Asphalt Trust
Fort Warne
Vanuna
Fort Wayne
Saxton
Board of Public Works
Ineiunee
de Melenn
Specifeationn
Melita
Corerste
Wandant
Brivk
Deick
Triwl
Leo Aiacena
Thalt
Moelleving and Company
Poranton
Trou
Nalianshit
Adelph Dethelmer and Company
Ner
Hines
Wastern Adphale Company
Trint+ dad
Piteh
Nap
Hanna Street
Hagna
Bricken Superior Ag
Contenetar C.k.meellering
President Havemeyer to quit sugar trust
New York June 3 reports say President Havemeyer will resign from the American Sugar Refining Co. and be succeeded by W. R. ous of Boxton. Havemeyer has not been widely believed to resign, seen as the most experienced sugar refiner, and directors may declare an extra share dividend.
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Havemeyer
Sugar Trust
New York
Havemeyjer
W. R. Ous
Boxton
Muvemeyer
Arid
Franchise Shifts to Wheeling Amid Turbulent Conference
President Meyer and Western association directors authorize transferring the Grant Raphis franchise to Wheeling. Wheeling plans to field eleven players for a match against Marion, with Denton remaining. Conference actions began in Marion with Meyer granted full power to act in ensuing discussions.
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Marion
Ind
Meyer
Western Association
H. C. Richards
Wheeling
W. Va
Dteyer
Grant Raphis
Denton
Zeman Gee
Western roads merge as Morgan Hill Harriman pact nears
New York reports a major consolidation among Morgan Hill Harriman interests over Western roads. A Pacific to Mississippi alignment is described as nearing settlement, with factions of the Northern Pacific Great Northern and Union Pacific involved. Details hint at a broad interlocking deal shaping control from Chicago to the Pacific Coast and across western routes.
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New York
Pressomorrow
Pacific Coast
Abe Morgan
Harrigan Party
Union
Dan Broperty
Tha Kahn
Hateltent
Amd
Snd
Chlea
Thie
Machinists Meet President O Connell at Toronto
The nine hour spa convention of the International Association of Machinists opened in Toronto with about 500 delegates. Mayor Howland welcomed visitors as the union seeks strike strategy and wage adjustments. O Connell urged reforms to limit strikes and promote pace and fairness in labor, urging a broader plan for the industry.
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Toronto
Ont
International Association of Machinists
Howland
Ure City
Lodge
Hayley
Tey
Arand
Jowize
Nts
Aioli
Ile Teaversity
Kenora
Parade Schedule and Route for Local Celebration
A noisy notice describes a parade and circus route with performances at 2 PM and 7:30 PM. It lists streets including West Main, Broadway, Lafayette, Jefferson, and Van Buren, and notes no elephants or calliopes and a smooth parade past Toledo yesterday. The event moves to Kalamazoo tomorrow morning with a safe, family friendly program.
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Fred Wiigiter
Bn Advan
Wallace
Toledo
Papo
McCulloch
Man Bron Street
Easly
van Hure
Main
Murehion
Columbia
Bates
Jefferson
Lafayette
Nouth
Holm ‘Weatt Calhoun
Superior
Vin Buren
Elty
Kalamazan
Temorrow
Senator Beveridge in Russia visit begins in St Petersburg
United States Senator Albert J Beveridge of Indiana arrives in St Petersburg for a week long look at Russian industrial and commercial conditions. He meets ambassador Charlemagne Tower secretary of state and consul general Holloway and plans to visit Moscow Yekaterinburg and Siberia while continuing study of Russo American relations. Jeremiah Curtin revisits the city and a new series on Napoleon is announced.
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ST. Petersburg
United States
Albert J. Beverlize
Indiana
Aritik
Charlevagne Tower
Pigree
Holloway
Guarry
M.A. Rostein
Moscow
Yulea Valley
Fit Iron Works
Yekaterrinenburg
Beveridge
Siberia
America
Jeremiah Curtin
Siete Kewiex
John Sobiseki
Breukewles
Napoteon
National Suffrage Convention Divides Over Social Evil Regulation
Minneapolis June 4 delegates at the National Suffrage Association convention pledge five thousand dollars for reform work next year. Debate on social evil regulation features Rev Anna Shaw and Anthony, with strong opposition to state control. a committee will report to the medical convention.
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Minneapolis
Jaine
National Suffrage Association
St. Pant
Anna Shaw
Philadelphia
Kiwe
Mity Shaw
Awathe
Dvar
Siloh
Ming
Anthony Troved
Stu
Mya
Chaplain Cutt
Annt Shaw
Rachael Fonter Aybory
Allee Shaw Blackwell
Minis
Mina Anthony
Catt
Wiee Ann Otha Dslegatend
Seuita Presidente Mae
Francosrida
Af Alahani
Congress
Terre Haute Street Railway Strike Opens With Mass Walkout
A wide city strike by Terre Haute street railway workers shuts down service after the company allegedly discharged dozens of employees at the Brazil plant for prior wage issues. The walkout follows a previously settled agreement and broad claims of bad faith by management.
Rev Fleming Aggests as Westminster pastor selection
The Westminster Presbyterian Church announced candidate Rev K Fleming of Hammond Indiana as the leading contender for the pulpit. Fleming, a Wheaton Theological Seminary graduate, has preached in Pennsylvania Illinois and Wisconsin and now plans to assume duties around May 22 after a brief stay in Wisconsin at his cottage.
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Westmin‘idice Presbyterian
K. Fleming
Hammond
Ind
Fleming
Annanimaud Gall
Piarafug
myAn
Hime Manélswaa
Idkymatordte
Wheaton ‘Theological Seminary
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Tlinois
Presbyterian Chiarch
Vataaratso
Manimond
Plans for New Air Plant in Cleveland Water Works
The water works trustees and the water works committee met last night with Mr. Lehman B. Holt of Cleveland, an expert engineer, to obtain an opinion on securing water. The board was impressed by his outlook as he outlined plans for a plant to be located at the north side station. Work will begin next week as bids are requested for hollers and compressors, with options for bidding separately or together. Mr. Miller, formerly of Fort Wayne, noted that his father was a master car builder for the Pennsylvania company and left the area in 1868.
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Water Works Trustees
North Side
Dids
Hollers and
Compresaore
Nollers
Rom Weldors
Mrail
Fort Wayne
Pennsylvania Company
Bold Hold-Up on Elwood Street Ends With Two Captured
In New Castle Pa two highwaymen in a daylight robbery seized a quarry owner's satchel containing about 2100 dollars. A gunfight with pursuing residents wounded one robber. another escaped with 1740 dollars. One man fled toward the river. authorities report the trio spoke little.
Encampment of Militia Planned for Internal Training
Military units including four infantry regiments three field batteries and nine companies will assemble for internal training tests July 20 to 27 under orders from Adjutant General Ward. The gathering will unite threats of the state force to practice maneuvers and readiness.
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Capa We F
Banke
C.C., Meyer
Mauve
Adjt
Jann BR. Ward
Ens
Tally Zand
Tole Fet
Enga Ama Mont
Mrs McKinley Unchanged in Washington Reading
In Washington Mrs McKinley shows no change in health and remains under medical care. Doctor Rixey and others report vitals stable with no new signs of illness as observers await further updates.
Strike of Machinists Shakes Newport News Yard
In Newport News Virginia machinists strike over a shorter day, halting work at Pry Dock company yards. Supervisors refuse concessions, with some workers preparing to join. Chicago reporters note 1,600 strikers and organized pickets, while SAGINAW Michigan reports Pare Metra workers on a 10 hour day with 2 hour pay cut.
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Newport Newe
Pry Dock Company
Valro
Big Boat Race Across Lake Erie Headsed by Tashmoo
Cleveland witnesses a big boat race tomorrow as the White Star steamer Tashmoo faces the steamer Cleveland from Buffalo. The race runs nearly ninety miles between Cleveland and Buffalo harbor, with both cities lined with spectators and ships ready to ferry excursionists to view the event. Wagers run high as bets on the race flood in.
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Cleveland
James
White Star Line
Tashmoe
Buffalo Cranal
Erie
Gleveland
Enfe
Erch
Claveland
Praggin
Havine
Lakefrie
Mons
Lie
Eancese
Salvation Army denies merger talks with rival group
Commander Booth Tucker of the Salvation Army stated there is no truth to reports that negotiations are underway to amalgamate with the Volunteer movement. He asked the Associated Press to announce that there is absolutely no proposal, secret or otherwise, for any union between the two organizations.
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Cleveland
Booth Tucker
Salvation Army
Aneher
Associated Press
Lavo
Seven Candidates for Trustees Named After Tragic Death
Seven candidates selected to fill the late Jon D. Walk’s trustee seat after his suicide, with Cobb son of Major J. B. Cobb and Elkhart Lowhthip among the contenders. The vote to choose successors followed the Wednesday death by hanging.
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Comion
Ind
George
Cobb
J. B. Cobb
Elkhart Lowhthip
Jon D. Walk
Actor shoots lover in Sedalia tragedy at home
Edward Fore Shay of Kanaag City, actor and assistant manager of a theatrical company, tonight shot and killed Miss Bawl Stokes an actress living at 8 Lak Sedalia MI with whom he was deeply in love. He was arrested.
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Edward Foreshay
Kanaag City
Ba WL Stokes
Sedalia
Tove
Meas
Now District Attorney and Wishard's Cabinet Changes
Joseph G. Bealing becomes district attorney at 3 AM in Indianapolis with oath administered by Clerk Noble C. Butler. Jesse J. LaFollette remains as assistant. Clarence W. Nichols to close office. Albert W. Wishard retires and John Jolingen may gain clemency in a Columbus case. Wishard had urged Johnson’s pardon after a long term for embezzling state funds.
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Indianapolis
Joseph GB. Bealing
Sobie
Noble C. Butler
United States Court
Jesse J. M. LaFollette
Portland
Clarence W. Nichols
Albert W. Wighard
Judge Baker
The
Revenue Department
Wishard
Washington
Hts
John Jolingen
Loganeport National Bank
Columbus. Q
A. W. Wishard
oMiew
Wis
Department of Justice
Weeh- Iyeton
Johnson
Judee Baker
Postmasters Salaries Cut and Hikes Across States
June 1 Washington announces adjusted presidential postmaster salaries. Notable changes include Princeton rising to 4106, Portland to 5106, Remington to 1300, Onhagt er to 2000, Booncer to 700, Ballina to 1900, Summitville to 1300, Upland to 400, Vevay to 1200, Wabedis to 2000, Warren to 1000, Waterloo to 1400, Worst Dinten to 1200, Whit ink to 1400, Williama port to 1400.
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Washington
Phenceton
Portland
Remington
Onhagter
Booncer
Stine
Ballina
Summitville
Tipos
Upland
Vevay
Wabedis
Warren
Waterloo
Whit
Williaraeport
Preacher Captures Fugitiva in Alabama Reward
A farmer in Jefferson County, Alabama, reports Jim Whitecotton wanted in Sandee county Texas for abetting William Jyone. Whitecotton was captured in Jalil, Alabama, with a $300 reward offered. William Atkens Cumberland Presbyterian minister helped plan the manhunt. an attempted capture occurred in the mountains but ended without bloodshed.
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Birmingham
Ala
Tuntatillo
Jim Whitecotton
Sandee Clnto County
Taxus
Whitcotton
Remsen Elected President of Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore June 3. At a meeting of trustees of Johns Hopkins University Tra Remsen Ph D LL D professor of chemistry since 1876 was elected president, succeeding Dr Daniel C Giman who resigned. He will assume duties Sept 1 and will continue leading the chemical laboratory.
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Baltimore
Use
Jong Hopkins University
Tra Remsen
Ph. di
Johns Hopkins University
Maivoralty
Daniel C. Giman
Prof. Remsen
Ila
Chemical Laboratory
Senator Mlaurin Will Not Resign Message From McLaurie
In Washington D C June 2 Governor Sweeney received a letter from Senator McLaurie stating he will not resign his United States Senate seat. He pledges to continue to serve the state to the best of his ability for the peace, prosperity and happiness of the people.
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Columbia
D. C
Sweeney
McLaurie
United States
DITCHING CONTRACT AWARDED FOR COOK DITCH
June 3 report states Commissioner Plambuck will award the consolidation contract for the Cook ditch to Wille & Bon of Minola contractors, covering Laporte and Porter counties. The project is expected to cost about 42,000 dollars and involve a canal yard effort.
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Laporte, Tail
Plambuck Hae
Cook Ditch
Laporte
Porter Counties
Wille & Bon
Wminola
Ebie
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Brazil
Newport News
Marquette
Terre Haute
Jude
Terreante Street Railway Company
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Gotoelock
Ube
Breall
Dr. Leeper
Weatminster Church
New Castle
Paime
Boris
Vahong
Mrs. M'Kinley
Dr. Rixey
Mra. McRunney
Jang
Saginaw
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Ree Bor
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Kealing
A Wishart
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Johns Hopking University
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