Western strike drive targets Milwaukee and Chicago
Pittsburg reports intensified steel strike activity as leaders push to win Milwaukee and Chicago over their stand. Secret union efforts aim to invade Carnegie mills at Duquesne and Monessen while strike breakers from the south loom. Leaders warn of possible plant shutdowns and calls for armed response if rights are denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Milwaukee
Chicago
Strilers
Carnegie
Carnegie Mills
Duquesne
Amalgamated
Shaffer
Monessen
Tighe
McKeesport
Painter Works
Fort Wayne horseshoers hold Centlivre Park picnic
Soul members of the Fort Wayne Master Horseshoers association hosted its first annual picnic at Centlivre Park drawing 200 to 300 attendees from Huntington county Hoagland Monroeville Logansport Montpelier Bluffton Wabash Columbia City Kendallville and other towns. Numerous stands sold refreshments as Barner's orchestra provided music while raining and muddy track dampened racing but the event continued through the day with dancing on the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Master Horseshoers’ Association
Centlivre Park
Huntington County
Hoagland
Monroeville
Logansport
Montpelier
Bluffton
Wabash
Columbia City
Kendallville
Masters’ Organization
Horseshoers’ Union
the Sentinel
Barner
Great Southern hotel and theater sold at sheriff sale
Columbus Ohio August 17 the Great Southern hotel and theater building was sold at sheriff sale for 250000 to Ralph and Fred Lazarus of this city. The property had been in the hands of a receiver for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Great’ Southern
Ralph
Fred Lazarus
Cleveland Fire Chief Resigns at Mayor's Request
ClevelandOhio August 17. Upon mayoral request fire director H K Hyman tendered his resignation effective immediately. Hyman was appointed by ex Mayor Farley. Mayor Johnson named Police Director Lapp as Hyman's successor. Lapp’s successor has not yet been named.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Johnson
H. K. Hyman
Hyman
Farley
Lapp
Neen Ngmei
Morgan Plan To Tie Steel Works To Capital
Announcement of J. P. Morgan's plan to bring steel workers closer to capital by stock grants and partnership is anticipated amid the strike. Morgan has been away from his office for days and E H Gary declined to comment, saying an official release could compromise plans or delay action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Morgan
Steel Corporation
Morgan
E. H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Vacant Federal Judgship Plans Reveal Indiana Split
Gossip in Indianapolis outlines two schemes to fill the Woods vacancy. One plan assigns Monks to Woods’s seat and places Francis E. Baker and Chipman in Indiana moves, creating two districts North and South with Hawkins and Francis Baker as potential district judges.
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Indianapolis
United States Circuit
William A. Woods
Monks
Judge Woods
Francis E. Baker
John H. Baker
United States District Bench
Indiana
Roscoe O. Hawkins
Roby
Gamstock
Raby
Chipman
Anderson
Durbin
Supreme Bench of
Tujige
Francis B. Baker
Woods
Ros
Republican plan favored for court appointments outlined
Coe O. Hawkins would fill the position with Judge Roby replacing Judge Francis E. Baker and Judge Chipman moving to Roby’s vacated seat. The plan is said to be preferred by leading Republican politicians and reportedly approved at the recent meeting of the Republican state central committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coe O. Hawkins
Judge Roby
Francis E. Baker
Chipman
Roby
Republican State Central Committee
Run Down by Wheelmen Injure Children
A child on South Banna Street was severely injured when struck by a bicycle. Last Friday five year old Lydia Honeck, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Honeck, was run over at Lewis and Morroe streets, suffering facial cuts arm abrasions and body bruses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Szink
South Banna Street
Lydia Honeck
H. P. Honeck
Lewis and Morroe Streets
South Side Mad Dog Scare Grips Broadway Area
A stray dog with unknown owner caused a scare on the south side near Broadway and Savilla Avenue. The animal bit at least three people in a wild chase, later two more were reported bitten. Mrs Gebhardt suffered a slight arm bite and George Engel's son a minor scratch. all injuries considered not serious.
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Broadway
Savilla Avenue
Gebhardt
Indianapolis man sues over wind stacker patents in Whitley
Michael H. Snyder of Indianapolis files in Whitley circuit court for 12500 dollars against James B. Schuman wealthy county resident alleging three year funding of experiments and patenting devices by Snyder. Snyder says Schuman promised 1500 dollars for his half share after five thousand dollar sale, then Schuman closed deal with Indiana Manufacturing company for 25000 dollars. A restraining order bars Schuman from disposing of 20000 dollars in notes and stops payments to the manufacturing company until September 2.
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Columbia City
Ind
Michael H. Snyder
Indianapolis
Whitley
James B. Schuman
Snyder
Schuman
Indiana Manufacturing Company
Adair
Judge Olds
Fort Wayne
A. A. Adams
Carpenter Abraham Hosler Injured In Scaffolding Fall
Abraham Hosler a carpenter living at 431 Lafayette Street was knocked twenty feet to the ground when scaffolding failed at a new house south of the city. He suffered a fractured rib and serious internal injuries.
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Abraham Hosler
Lafayette Street
Hosler
Rev Norris Officiates Mare and Zimmer Nuptials
Yesterday afternoon at 2 30 United Church Rev H I Norris officiated the marriage of Miss Myrtle Stahl and Cyrus Zimmer. Mr and Mrs Zimmer departed for their new life together after the ceremony.
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H. I. Norris
Myrtle Stahl
Cyrus Zimmer
Mrs. Zimmer
Parliament Ends First Edward Reign Prorogued
London reports Parliament closed and prorogued after King Edward VII's speech. The royal commissioners wore peers robes as the speech praised Britain’s relations, noted South Africa operations, and lauded the Cornwall and York visit.
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London
Parliament
Black Rod
Michael Bidulph
Commons
House of Lords
Earl Halsbury
Duke of Marlborough
Lord Ashbourne
Earl of Kintore
Earl Waldegrave
Great Britain
China
South Africa
Duke of Cornwall and York
House of Commons
Edward VII
Prorogation Sparks British Press with Finance Focus
London reports react to parliament's prorogation highlighting financial policy and ministerial authority. Critics like Pall Mall Gazette Times Standard Statist accuse government bungling in war and finance and fault Sir Michael Hicks Beach for ignorance of finance.
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London
Pall Mall Gazette
Times
Standard
House of Commons
Balfour
Michael Hicks- Beach
United States
France
Sir Michael Hicks-Beach
Great Britain
Result Desirable in Taku Fort Protocol Question
Washington August 17 Commissioner Breckhill has not reported to the state department on destroying the Taku forts. If press advices are correct ministers have failed to include this provision in their protogal the result will be in line with the government desires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Breckhill
State Department
Taku
Thig
Government doubts on razing Taku forts in protocol
The government expressed doubt about the advisability of razing the Taku and other forts and has consistently opposed including it in the protocol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taku
New Way to Catch Fish Proposed by W B Mead
New York millionaire W B Mead plans to blind fish with Yale submarine electric light to draw them to the surface for netting. Four 75 foot boats will sail to the Pacific slope using independent electric plants with Yale professors backing the theory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
W. B. Mead
New York
Pacific
Yale Zoological
Yale
Catholic Sisters Arrive by Special Train for St Augustine Visit
About fifty sisters from the Order of the Sisters of Providence arrived in the city last Friday on a special Lake Erie train attached car and were guests over night at St Augustine academy before continuing their journey.
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Order of the Sisters of Providence
City
Lake Erie
St. Augustine Academy
Party departs for Michigan and local academy openings
About twenty-five of the party left today for Michigan where they are stationed and the rest remained in Fort Wayne. Fifteen members of the order have been appointed to the new academy of St. Patrick's parish in this city which will open in a few weeks. There are twenty-two sisters at St. Augustine academy.
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Michigan
Fort Wayne
Order
Academy
St. Patrick’s Parish
St. Augustine Academy
Home Telephone digs tunnels to lay underground wires
This morning workers from the Home Telephone company began tunneling from the new building toward the center of Clinton street to lay underground ground wires. A similar line will be extended to Court street once this work finishes. The tunnels will accommodate fifty five ducts. Construction on the new building continues rapidly.
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Home Telephone Company
The
Telephone Company
Clinton Street
Court Street
Saloon Owner Files Voluntary Bankruptcy Petition
John C. Figel, owner of the saloon and grocery at 54 Wells Street, filed for voluntary bankruptcy. He lists liabilities of 12 309.94 and assets of 6 657.74. Leonard Bros. represent him as attorneys.
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John C. Figel
Wells Street
Leonard Bros
Discuss Divorce Laws at State Commission Conference
Denver reports that on August 20 the state commission held a conference to discuss divorce laws and potential reforms. Officials and lawyers participated to review current statutes and evaluate possible changes affecting grounds, custody, and alimony.
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Denver
Conference of the State Commission
American Bar Association Convention Opens In Denver
Delegates and ministers discuss uniform laws and divine statutes as prominent lawyers arrive for the twenty fourth annual convention of the American Bar Association in Denver with talks on decree provisions and legislative intent.
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Denver
American Bar Association
Local Lines Report on injuries, birthdays, enlistments
John Cordway, shot through the lung, is improving at Lake township. George Gump, honored guest for his seventy sixth birthday in Perry township. James Krumlauf James Cunningham and Allen Farmer enlisted Friday at Arcade recruiting HQ. A son, Frent Price, was born to Prof James Price of Scott Avenue and Fort Wayne faculty.
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John Cordway
Lake Township
George Gump
Alien County
Perry Township
James Krumlauf
James Cunningham
Allen Farmer
Uncle Sam
James Price
Scott Avenue
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Wheeling
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the Horseshoers
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Eral
Wheelman
South Side
Edward
Africa
NEW Catholic Teachers
Pierce
Golden Medical
Chas
Hunwick
Lenox, Macomb Co
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Dr. Pierce
Ella Quick
Cass City
Tuscola Co
Common Sense Medical Adviser
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