Striking McKeesport Tube Workers Forge Front in Standoff
In McKeesport the National Tube strike grows tense as 2,000 plus picketers guard the mill complex. Reports say 800 to 1,000 workers had returned last week but only a few this morning, with deputies and crowds blocking entrances and trains. Amalgamated officials seek terms, while the steel mills prepare to reopen.
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Pittsburg
McKeesport
McKeegport
National Tube Company
Demmier
Duquesne
Mystery at Amalgamated HQ After Board Conference
Pittsburg report notes lingering air of mystery at Amalgamated headquarters as the general executive board meeting concluded last week.
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Pittsburg
General Executive Board
A Few Return at Bay View
Thirty five Amalgamated association men returned to work at the Illinois steel mills in Bay View Milwaukee. Others are expected to return in a few days as two mills began operations. Pickets named workers. mechanical department nearly full. J. D. Hickey and J. F. Cooper returned after visiting President Shaffer in Pittsburg.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Amalgamated Association
Illinois Steel Mills
Bay View
Steel Company
Twelve Inch
Rail
J. D. Hickey
J. F. Cooper
Pittsburg
Shaffer
Insanity Proceedings Delay Eva Plenderson Case
Several witnesses must be brought before the commission delaying Eva Plenderson insanity proceedings. Various court actions are noted including arrests for prostitution, venue changes, and judgments in civil cases.
Updike Denies Move at Evergreen Hotel Site
Proprietor Updike announces continued operation of the Evergreen hotel on Superior Street, despite reports of a board pill removal and ongoing changes at the property.
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Updike
Evergreen Hotel
Superior Street
Plot to Assassinate Governor Yates In Illinois
In Springfield a gray haired woman posing as a traveling saleswoman gained access to the governor's private secretary Major Robbins and claimed plans to kill Governor Yates on his return from the Pan American exposition. Robbins doubts the woman is sane. A January letter from Bridgeport warned of harming Yates's daughters if a ransom was not paid, which was ignored.
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Springfield
Ill
State House
Max
Maj
Walter
Robbins
Yates
Central Union Station
Bridgeport
Trades and Labor Council Adopts McKinley Assassination Resolutions
At a large meeting the Trades and Labor council endorsed anti anarchist legislation and denounced the attempted murder of President McKinley. They expressed hope for the president’s recovery and supported interurban road entry into the city, with further resolutions to be drafted by a committee chaired by President Baker.
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Trades and Labor Council
President McKinley
United States
William McKinley
Baker
Textile Workers’ Union No. 155
Milwaukee Building Trades Council
Schlitz Brewing Company
Committee On Ways and Means
Five Die as Mixed Train Delivers Fatal Wreck in North Dakota
In Jamestown North Dakota a wreck in the Northern Pacific yard killed five men and injured six. Victims include John T. Galley from Clear Water Kansas and BR. D. Vickers with other victims named from Iowa Ontario and Illinois. The collision involved a mixed freight and two passenger cars and an engine. Air brakes reportedly failed, officials say.
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Jamestown
N. D
Northern Pacific
John T. Galley
Clear Water
Kas
BR. D. Vickers
Chicago
H. J. Kirkpatrick
Elden
Iowa
Robert Glenny
Cayuga
Ont
Louis Hammond
Woodman
Wis
Frank Howard
South Bend
Ind
Singer Sewing Machine Works
P. C. Kauk
Lehigh
A. Steinart
C. B. Perry
Grinnell
Town
BE. C. Long
Glenham
Miss Jennie Rhine Returns From Larwill Visit
Miss Jennie Rhine has returned from Larwill where she has been visiting friends.
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Jennie Rhine
Larwill
Oldest Civil War veteran leads Fort Wayne encampment sendoff
Fort Wayne veterans paraded toward Cleveland for the Grand Army of the Republic encampment with about 220 train tickets. John H. Reed, 102, the oldest survivor, rode the special train and recalled Civil War days and battles with Sherman, sharing wry humor and reflections on age and family.
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Fort Wayne
Cleveland
Grand Army of the Republic
Fort Wayne Boys In Blue
Ohio City
Sion S. Bass
Anthony Wayne
John Porter
Geneva
Grand Rapids
Indiana Road
Pennsylvania
John H. Reed
Adams County
Decatur
124Th Ohio Infantry
Fourth Army Corps
Shiloh
Missionary Ridge
Sherman
Joe Hooker
Reed
Sentinel
Veteran’s parting words praise simple pleasures of life
A veteran’s farewell line reflects on staying cheerful and content. He cheerfully notes that as long as a man can smoke tobacco and enjoy occasional liquor, there is no reason to feel old.
Fire destroys Salt Lake City offices of Oregon Short Line
A two story brick building at 212 to 222 Southwest Temple street housing the Oregon Short Line Railway offices burned today. The Mines and Smelter company basement fire triggered a dynamite explosion that blew out a wall and severely injured four firefighters. Assistant Chief McCarthy injured. civil engineer records and Salt Lake and Los Angeles extension plans lost. Estimated loss about 250000.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Temple Street
Oregon Short Line Railway Company
McCarthy
Short Lime Railway
Salt Lake and
Los Angeles
Bryan denunciations of anarchy urge punishment for assassin
In Buffalo on September 10 William J. Bryan telegraphed that free governments can be overthrown but not reformed by killers. He warned that the assassin and any conspirators deserve punishment to deter anarchists and reinforce law through the people.
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Buffalo
William J. Bryan
Avery
Fort Wayne girl Kaiser in Hamilton custody case
Ernit Kaiser, a Fort Wayne resident long linked to suicide attempts across Indiana and Kentucky, is described by Hamilton Ohio judge Edward A. Jones as insane. Sheriff Stout seeks authority to transfer her from Hamilton to Fort Wayne for guardianship.
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Ernit Kaiser
Fort Wayne
Sito
Indiana
Kentucky
Sherif Stour
Edward A. Jones
Hamilton
Ind
Young Men's Christiza «Association of Hansitton
Judge Jones
Charles Kaiser
Hoagland Avenue
Stout
Covington
Mountains Sink From Sight In Northern Japan
Vancouver reports from Igusa district that a mountain over 500 feet high and forty acres in area vanished after August earthquakes. Thunder rumbled on August 19 as villagers gathered and found level ground where the hill stood, its top remaining at ground level, likely due to subterranean volcanic action.
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Vancouver
B. C
Tartar
Japan
Igusa
Kolwayama
Phoenix lodge aids nation with McKinley sorrow
Phoenix lodge No. 101 of Fort Wayne expresses deep sorrow over President William McKinley’s shooting. The Knights of Pythias pledge heartfelt sympathy to McKinley and his wife and hope for his speedy recovery and a nation free from anarchism.
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Phoenix Lodge No. 101
Knights of Pythias
H. F. France
M. T. Stokes
W. A. Lichtenwalter
Charles S. Kiser
Adam Mbody
Fort Wayne
William McHinley
Phoenix Ledge
William McKinley
Farmer reports missing watch and razor tied to ex-soldier
Herman Schuman of Lima road reports to police that his former hired man William Hitchcock, a Philippine veteran, eloped with his watch and a razor while Schuman was in the city. Hitchcock had previous discharge record in police court.
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Herman Schuman
Lima
William Hitchcock
William
Philippines
Marriage Announcements List of Couples Presenting Names
Edwin Koch and Della Hendrick son Charles E. Toler and Minnie Bea ver Frederick E. Mensing and Frances Co. Gibson Louis Guillaume and Mary Guil laume Albert M. Shaw and Jessie M. Mc Allister Thomas J. Leonard and Calista Vaughn Uriah K. Blackburn and Mary E. Oehler Frank X. Mohr and Hortense Mac Connell George G. Kellner and Belvie G. Scutchi Andrew Lamley and Nellie M. Res seau John W. Barnhouse and Martha Huffman Franklin J. Federspiel and Jessie Perry Charles Reaeser and Anna LaFever
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Thomas J. Leonard
Calista Vaughn
Uriah K. Blackburn
Mary E. Oehler
Frank X. Mohr
Hortense MacConnell
George G. Kellner
Belvie G. Scutchi
John W. Barnhouse
Martha Huffman
Franklin J. Federspiel
Jessie Perry
Charles Reaeser
Anna LaFever
Infant ill at home as doctors meet for surgical case
The infant son of Rev. and Mrs. L. J. Metschman is reported quite ill. Dr. W. H. Myers joined Dr. Bacon in Montpelier for consultation on an important surgical case yesterday evening. The note also mentions guests Mattie Miller of Fort Wayne and Harry Monroe of Saginaw, who attended a St. Charles dinner. Several men including M Frosch A Siebold H Bischoff J Meyer George Stiegmeyer William Werling Fred Huesner and Louis Rehm left for St. Louis to resume Lutheran seminary studies after vacation.
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L. J. Metschman
W. H. Myers
Montpelier
Bacon
Toledo Bee
Mattie Miller
Fort Wayne
Harry Monroe
Saginaw
Mich
St. Charles
M. Frosch
A. Siebold
H. Bischoff
Wayne Barber Shop Seeks Farmers for Haircuts
Fort Wayne Indiana advertisement invites every farmer in northern Indiana to visit Wayne barber shop on West Columbia Street. Nine first class barbers welcome patrons. Local marketing copy emphasizes speed and service in a rural trade area.
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Indiana
Wayne
West Columbia St
Fort Wayne
Ind
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Bluffton Road
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