Record Heat Grips Indiana Chicago and East Coast Cities
Across Indiana and nearby states on June 16 the heat shattered records. Loganport Marion Terre Haute Evansville and Bloomington reported 95 to 106 degrees with several towns experiencing record highs. Chicago and New York also suffered intense heat with readings near 100 degrees and widespread heat prostration. Authorities noted no major outages though several deaths occurred in some cities due to heat.
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Marion
Ind
James
EL Hood
Terre Haute
I. Verre Haute
Evansville
Chicago
The
Cincinnati
Phiradelphia
Watered stock testimony fills sugar inquiry floor
Witnesses from Denver and Washington described attempts to influence sugar policy and the printing of a public document. Hiram Gave of Denver testified about salary and duties at Weston Sugar, recounting a dinner with Senator Bristow and urging the standard of duties. The committee examined who ordered the pamphlet Sugar at a Glance and how it appeared, with government printing officials saying they had no record of such an order.
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Pega 1
Etenifeld
Congress
Hiry A. Austin
Trman G. Palmer
Washington
United States
Senate
Austin
Palmer
Government Printing Office
Renewal of strike in West Virginia continues in Charleston
Testimony before the joint committee highlights Baldwin Feltz agents driving anti union campaigns on Cabin and Paint creeks. Feltz cites armed guards, secret operatives, and lists of organizers as tools to prevent United Mine Workers activity. Witnesses detail guards' role in the unrest, while doctors describe cabin creek health and guard effects.
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Feltz
Paint
Cabin Creeks
Cabin Creek
Paint Creek
Socral Service
United Mine Workers
Ime
Seymour Stedman
Mr. Stedman
Mr. Feltz
Baldwin-pltz
Martina
Felt
Nelda
Crecka
Caramittas
Tta
Aesson
Eldes
Swanson
Kenyon
T. L. Felt
Secret Service
Hasteirl Botora
Senator Swanson
D' Korneya
Washington
Charleston
Paul T. Paulson
United Mine Workng
Jonas
Cabin Creete
Mn Cowherd
Len Calvin
Gaard
Holly Grove
Dik Yan
Quinn Morton
United Mine Workers of America
CG. A. Ray
Consolidated Coal Company
Cabin Crock
Jonn Fawkett
Fort Wayne Hosts Grand Veterans Reunion Activities
Fort Wayne welcomed the tenth reunion of Spanish war veterans and the fourteenth annual 147th Indiana volunteers gathering. Delegates arrived from Muncie Tarra Koutu Evanaville, with 500 attendees by evening. Officers were elected, and Hartwig and Smith were contenders. Delegates enjoyed city tours, theater, and hospitality from the Commercial Club as Fort Wayne prepares for the 1914 meeting.
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Fort Wayne
Indiana
Sesamony
Empress Theatre
Muncie
Tarra Koutu
Evanaville
Crowda
147Th Indiana Volunteers
Military Order of the Serpent
Soldier Boys
Dale- Bates
Anthony and Baltes
Court House
Odeon ‘Hall
West Main Street
Tarra Haute
Willie
F. Rawke
C. W. Lawson
Jasonville
Swansville
Erre Haute
August C. Hart
Fire Marshal files first arson charge
Indianapolis June 16 the frat man faces arson charges from the state fire marshal. William France a Brazil miner is accused of setting fire to his mother in law Mrs Phoebe Sims house early Tuesday morning. France was reportedly arrested for drunkenness June 1 but investigation led to an arson affidavit filed by Deputy Fire Marshal Roger W Wallace. France and his wife had separated, she staying with her mother amid threats to burn the house.
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Indianapolis
Ara Mershal
Whliamn
France
Brazil
Franca
Mra
Phoede Sims
Tony
Roger W. Wallace
Jimmy Ward Afraid of the 13 Jinx
Aviator Jimmy Ward slipped into Fort Wayne and vanished before heading to Chicago. He planned several flights at Huntington on Friday the 13th but canceled due to strong winds. Ward reportedly said he did not fear the jinx and would fly again.
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Jimmy Ward
Fort Wayne
Chicago
Jimmy
Ington
Fisherman Hilgemann’s Lake Catch Stirs Largo Resort
Prosecutor Harry H Hilgemann and brother long engaged in fishing at Largo George. He wrestled a 4.75 pound monster bass, nearly dragged overboard before boating help arrived. Another witness claims sighting the impressive catch. Local notes include a social gift event and a shoe sale advertisement from Walk-Over Boot Shop.
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Harry H. Hilgemann
Largo George
Seasan
Wayne Climax
Mr. Hilgemann
de Vie Tilgunton
Gentry's Shows Arrive In Fort Wayne In Morning Parade
Residents prepare for Gentry's traveling show arriving from Mang field Ohio at about 6 am. A parade is planned along Walton Avenue after the cage openings at the show. Parents and youngsters expected to attend, with typical town turnout and local arrangements for viewing and arrival.
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Fort Wayne
Pennsylvania
Mang
Field
Walton Avenue
Iida
Bursts Blood Vessel After Scuffle In Indiana Town
In Birriffotox Indiana a young woman, Mise Churn Montz of Stockoresk township, suffered a burst blood vessel in the head after a friendly scuffle. She has been unconscious for over twenty four days and is totally paralyzed, with conditions described as grave as she remained in hospital. Her mother Mrs Marys Montz is recorded as her guardian.
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Short Uno
Mora
Charles Macquen Sac True Patriot Leader Flag Incident
President Charles McCuthoek of Hamilton National Park celebrated a personal flag event at his home on the traction line. A silken flag attached to a pole on Mr. McCullough's terrace was mistaken by passengers as a protective display, with attempts to remove it noted in the report.
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Charles McCuthoek
Hamilton National Park
Vara
MeCulleeh
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