Giant $50 Million Window Glass Merger Planned in Indiana
A merger plan aims to unite American Window Glass and American Machine, forming a $50 million enterprise to consolidate Indiana glass operations. Key figures include George Perkins of Co-operative Widow Glass. meeting set for April 14 in Plymouth to discuss combining the two companies and their patents. The plan faces doubts over the machine’s success and potential worker displacement as talks proceed.
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Indiana
George Perkins
Co-operative
Widow Glass Company
Governor's
Wusinean
Pyllsburg
American Window Klar Company
American Machine Company
Window Glass Company
Stad
Perkins
Foraker’s Glowing Tribute and 1904 GOP Preview
Senator Foraker of Ohio discusses Theodore Roosevelt as likely 1904 Republican nominee and Beveridge as a possible running mate. He predicts a western man for VP and notes platform focus on tariff, sound money, and Philippine policy. He leaves for Ohio after Nashville talks.
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Aswfille
Tuam
Daily News
Senator Foraker
Ohio
Theodore Hoosevelt
Beveridge
Indiana
Nashville
Kerr
Roosevelt
Lkely
Ameri can Telephone and Telegraph Files Capital Increase
Albany April report shows American Telephone and Telegraph Company of New York filing with the secretary of state to raise its capital from 150 million to 250 million dollars. The move appears aimed at uniting Western Union Postal and Bell telephone entities into one company.
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Albany, N.Y
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
New York
Secretary of State
Thies
Western Union, Postal
Be Telephone
Gold Found in Cellar Loot. Reward Paid
In Helena Mont on Saturday a plumber unearthed three chests containing about 15 000 and 14 000 in gold. Mrs McCormick, who retrieved the coins, rewarded the finder with one dollar. The origin of the treasure remains a mystery after years in the ground. Greece Will Not Mix In. Constantinople April 4. The sultan’s letter to the Greek king says Greece will stay neutral if war breaks out between Turkey and Bulgaria. Evangelist Kerr to Speak on The Strong Man at Meridians M E church Sunday at 3 30.
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Mont
McCormick
Greece
Constantinople
Vom Minelen
Athens
Naw
Varkey
Bulwarn
Grece
Evangelist Kerr
M. E. Church
Bern
Shiloh
Tadint
Louisville
Kentucky
Indiana
Hesekiah Smart
Joige Siford
W. E. Hunter
Marlon County
Alexander
Rufus Cantrell
Alford
Tria
Liner advertisements on the ninth page
On the ninth page new liner advertisements appear offering travel jobs and small loans, with chores and housework needed. Listings include carpenters, envelope addressing, furnished rooms, domestic help, cooks, wash women, waiters, house cleaning, nurses, and a boy to care for a horse.
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Garpentére
Biustion
Mail Service Deterioration Sparking London Protest
London merchants protest poor Atlantic mail service claiming delays worsen by steamship combine influence. Sir John Longwith seeks explanation from the postmaster general as the US to UK mail flow grows irregular with ships from New York arriving late and rumors of port favoritism.
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London
Sir John Longwith
Sir John
Amerie
United States
New York
BaldockChildren Custody Case Heard By Circuit Judge Allen
Circuit judge Allen heard evidence Saturday morning in a case brought by William Baldock against his wife Nannie seeking placement of their two young children with the Board of Children's Guardians. The Baldocks previously faced a divorce suit by Mrs Baldock, and Judge Allen denied the decree. W H Calvert, then Hendricks county deputy clerk, issued the 1880 marriage license.
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Allen
William Baldock
Nannie
Board of Children’s Guardiang
Srs. Baldock
Baldocks
Baldock
W. H. Calvert
Circuit Court
Hendricks County
Weather Chaos Delays Irish Rail Service in April Strong Storm
A storm swept across Ireland and New York area routes causing heavy rain and sudden changes in travel schedules. Forecasters note a wet spell with gusty winds disrupting trains and road conditions, prompting precautions for passengers and crews.
England rejects home rule for Ireland says government
London April The Gakoce bureau reports that the government plans to pursue home rule measures later while denying readiness for immediate Irish self governance. The dispatch notes economic policy aims to safeguard stability as the primary tool against rising separatist pressure.
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London
Gakoce Bawihy
Heme
Shamrock JT Set for May Ocean Voyage to America
Glasgow reports Sir Thomas confident Shamrock JT will return with the cup. Tiny Lipton’s Cup hunter sails in May, fitted for a transatlantic voyage to America. Details promise a jury rig and readiness for the cup defense amid wary buildup.
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Glasgow
Ste Tiny Lipton
Shamrock JT
Southermy Waiters
Vacat Erin
America
Tom Anid
Saothss Uda
One More Strike Hits Hurdside and Sterling Mines
In April, the Hurdside valley and Sterling collieries idled as drivers and leaders went on strike after the Reading company refused to adopt a fair ground eight hour workday. The action reflects labor tensions amid requests for shorter shifts and better conditions.
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Hurdside
Sterling
Reading Company
Hun
Reward Raised to Five Thousand for Openhym Info
In New York on April 9 Adolph Openhym millionaire silt merchant disappeared Monday and authorities boosted the reward from two thousand to five thousand for information on his whereabouts.
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New York
Adolph Openhym
Roosevelts Milwaukee Visit Sparks Political Fever
President Roosevelt urged mercy from local committees during a Milwaukee stop on a rough trip. He spoke at events in La Crosse and Milwaukee, thanking Mayor Rose for rushing from Tucson to welcome him. The crowd faced tense moments as the president warned of harsh press scrutiny if mercy fails.
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Rooseveltsi
la Wroas
Milwaukee
Splite
Priday
Snaman
Myeself
Comatt
Miyor Rose
Tucson
Kame
Rome
Arrested man Charles Wilson may be at large after escape
Charles Wilson, arrested last July for stealing chickens in Franklin township, failed to appear for trial and his bond was forfeited. Sam Farr and Mary Jess presided. Wilson is believed to be somewhere in the gas belt area, with efforts planned to locate him.
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Charles Wilson
Franklin Township
Colinty Nal
Sam Farr
Mary Jess
Wilson
Hha
Governor Staff Told to Drink Nothing Stronger Than Mountain Dew
A quirky 1900s era memo outlines humorous rules for Indiana governor staff during a visit to Shiloh and a planned dedication in Kentucky. The guidance covers manners, drinking limits, behavior on transport, and saluting etiquette intended to keep order and avoid embarrassing incidents among officials and guests.
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Indianapolis
Ptatt
Teague Gets New Job After Punishment
Louis Teague 158 West street, fined for drunkenness, went home from police court and argued with his wife. She says he struck her in the mouth and pushed her by a kitchen appliance. He was arrested by bicycle patrol. Teague blamed fatigue from hard work for drinking and received a 45 fine plus costs and ten days in the workhouse.
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Louis Teague
West St
Whallon
Teague War
Deadly Indiana windstorm leaves two dead
One of the worst windstorms in ten years swept southern Indiana, killing a 19 year old and injuring others. Oscar Cummins, west of Alexandria, was fatally injured by a falling tree while rescuing a daughter. several homes and buildings were destroyed or damaged, mills and schools suffered, and total damage neared 100000 dollars.
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Oscar Cummins
Alexandria
Cummins
Uo Chitaren
Tie
Engileh
George Cunningham
Bricka
Mra
Ally
Oakland City
Ytag
Uscl Vty
Tel Ingtan
Sehoqkybu
Washington
Smoot
Washingtoie Soy Christian Church
David Keplay
Hurg
Nam
Tucker
Witeaty
Winds and Storm Damages Across States
A broad wind and snow storm lashed Michigan and nearby states on Friday causing scattered damage. Buildings toppled, roofs torn, crops ruined, and transportation disrupted as crews assess losses across Detroit Lima Versailles Paducah Lancaster and Lancaster Wy. Weather worsened from rain to sleet in places with reports of damaged farms and fallen trees.
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Mich
Michigan
Lake Trafffic
Lima
Pee
Oudefel- al
Wyatte
Versailles
Anthony Behobert
Coun Lancaster
Cotelass
Hecking Valley Railway
Lancaster
Boyelsin
Wei
Carly Eniden
Waiting on bricklayers strike stalls talks and planned walkout
Bricklayers seek a 20 percent raise or five cents an hour more than the 59 cents offered by contractors. Meetings have stalled progress with no overtures expected until after a Sunday union gathering. If no agreement is reached, a general strike is planned Monday morning. Also notes forecast for Indianapolis and updates on grand jury composition and ongoing trials.
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Charlee
Mr. Pierson
Dave
Unuers
George Hockett
Tinners’ Union
Sr. Hockett
Victory for Trainmen in Wabash Strike Settlement
St Louis April 1 With exception of a pension issue the Wabash railroad agrees with its firemen and conductors on wages. The settlement provides a 16 percent raise in freight pay and 12 percent in passenger service. Changes in rules are said to align with competitors, though difficulties in reaching a satisfactory settlement are anticipated.
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ST. Touis
Colored Man Hugged a Woman on Capitol Avenue
Grace Tucker of 342 N Senate Avenue was assaulted by a Black man on Capitol Avenue as she walked home. She screamed and ran. Morgan and Simon witnessed the scene. The man, Green Baldwin, was arrested after protests of his innocence. A medical examination and school notices follow.
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Grace Tucker
Senate-ave
Green Baldwin
Bald
Miss Tucker
Capitol Ave
Morgan
Simon
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