50 Shots Fired in Strike Riot at Franklin and Madison
Chicago April 29 The first serious outbreak in the teamsters strike saw 50 shots exchanged between nonunion colored drivers and strikers at Franklin and Madison streets. Five men were seriously wounded and several others injured as police and patrols clashed with rioters. Fort Sheridan troops were ordered to report for guard duty amid labor unrest.
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Ecrippsay Rae Press Assocsalon
Chicago
Teamsters
Franklin and
Madison Sts
Madisonsts
Marshall
Fred
Shea
Wiliam Brawy
Mudisimat
Satdinrs
Fort Sheridan
Sub-Treasury
Chicago labor war prompts signed Sun statements
Frederick W. Job of the Employers' Association of Chicago argues unions have harmed business and employment. He cites the Teamsters' union as a dominant force pressuring merchants and officials, with strikes at Montgomery Ward & Co. and a call to destroy what he calls the industrial tyrant of labor unionism. The piece presents both sides issuing statements to The Sun.
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Chicago
THE
SUN
Frederick W. Job
Employers' Association OF Chicago
Hicago
Employers’ Association of
Chicara
Coumtry
Civicife
Teamstera
Bexam
Montgomery, Ward & Co
Gliberate' By Cornelius P Shea General President of ILT
A Chicago labor dispute rhetoric outlines threats of strike by garment workers against Montgomery Ward Co and others. It asserts unions demand reinstatement of onion cutters and tailors, responsiveness from employers, and readiness to step up action across firms if workers face collective punishment. The message frames a closed shop conflict and calls for unity to defend workers’ jobs.
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Cornelius P. Shea
International Brothers Muud Lic Teamsters
Chicago
Federation of Taber
Montgomery Ward & Co
Conract
Employers’ Association
Ward & Co
Bem
Topoe
Opposition to Bookwalter Splits City Politics
Rumors swirl over Bookwalter's Republican bid as opposition groups in Wirat Senn Third and Highth wards push for withdrawal to preserve party harmony. A three-man committee from each ward plans to confront Bookwalter with warnings that her candidacy could derail the ticket, while Ninth ward leaders express strong doubts about his electability.
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Chatlag A. Rogewal
Wirat
Senn
Laxtely Linn
Vetera
Benkwalter
Linkwalter
Reland
Summer Schedule for Broad Ripple Car Service
The Broad Ripple car will run on a summer schedule starting Sunday. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sundays it runs every 39 minutes and on weekdays every 4 minutes from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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Broad Ripple
Huns
Diamond Imperial and Jeweler at Monument Place
A local jeweler advertises expert diamond and jewelry services with fourteen years of experience and a promise of no unsatisfactory sales. Includes contact references Kruse Deventer and Stegemeler Brve, along with steam heating estimates and miscellaneous local business mentions.
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Loweat
Kruse & Deventer
J. P
Mullally
Dismond
Alter
Federal troops ready for service amid Chicago strike
Secretary of War Taft orders Col. Duggan to deliver grods to depots as four hundred regulars at Fort Sheridan stand ready. Officials plan to spread the strike’s impact on yards and money transport. Teamsters president Mr Shea, an Indianapolis leader, works from Chicago to retire the strike, with his Boston-based family and Indianapolis roots noted.
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Fort Sheridan
Secretary OF War
Taft
Chicago
Rhea
Teamsters
Cometing Po Shea
Shea
Basten
Fle Olf Hone
le IW
Internationas
Fils
Neonent
Boston
Indianapolis
Fifty Die In Laredo Cyclone Destroys Town
A cyclone devastated Laredo in Webb County on the Rio Grande border. The town was wiped out and communications to the region were cut as a telegraph operator at Sanchez reported widespread destruction and numerous fatalities.
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Fcripps Mare Press Association
TIN
Laredo
Masonic Temple Deaths Verdict Blames Lack of Police Presence
Coroner’s verdict links four deaths at the Cooper panic to a staged entertainment by a physician vendor in the Marion County Masonic Temple. Police presence cited as preventative. chief and building officials questioned. stairway deemed lawful but fatal crowding occurred as attendees descended with tickets.
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Tutewiler
Newsboys
Cooper
Howell
Kruger
Eld
Titewiler
Alasonic Temple
Unwell
Impertas Brandy ‘Vie
Masonic Temple
State of
Indiana
Marion County
H.R. Tutewesy
Sai
Lord Poland
Herman Schreigert
Raward Mar- Tisrey
Homer Williamson
Ana Neara
Lever
Masénie
Masénie Temple, Where Ney
LT. Comper
Wardner Nickens Sentenced for Robbery Plot
Wardner Nickens, colored, was found guiltily in the criminal court Saturday for attempting with Charles Reeps to rob the residence of Reeps' parents. He was sentenced to six months in the workhouse.
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Wardner Nickens
Charles Reeps
Arrests Grow Over Horse Cruelty and Wagon Driver Case
A newspaper note reports Shimine Omjeor and Frank Woksen connected to cruelty cases. A horse tied to a wagon stood on the street for hours and grew weak. Tex Haga, the wagon driver, was charged but discharged since he did not own the animal. An earlier case involved a man with barrel animals pulling a heavy traction engine. the driver and owner were slated for court after officers pursued proper charges.
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Shimine Omjeor
Frank Woksen
Witsne
Saya
Tex Haga
Cnue
Wilson
Wilson Tare
Local youths charged in cigarette paper case
Samuel Hosman and Samuel Lardus, both youths aged 17 and 20, were arrested by Patrolmen Largh and Anderson on Friday for intertering and saving cigarette papers. Hosman faced a charge in police court for living away papers. Lardus received a $1 fine and costs. The two boys said they travel yearly and came to join the circle.
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Bam
Samuel Hoseman
Samuel Lardus
Largh
Andersnn
Charend
Hossman War
Judes Thamay
Whallon
Lardus
Enmiry
Larduy
Logsman
Suit Over Damages From Train Wreck Injury
Thompson alleges his wife Lille was injured when she fell into a hole at Nowbys crossing after a collision involving Indianapolis and Martinaville Traction Company cars. He seeks forty dollars in damages for her medical costs and suffering.
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Thompson A Pelhaw
Indianapelin & Martinaville Traction Company
Thompen
Lille
Nowby's Crossing
Whitley
Hell
Wife seeks increased alimony from divorced husband
Mrs Nelle McHugh seeks higher child support from Thomany Mewell, a railway engineer, arguing the daughter Ermagene is older and needs more funds. She asks the court to raise the monthly allotment from 8 to 20 dollars, noting the ex-husband earns substantially more in recent months.
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Nelle McHugh
Jane
Thomany
Hak
Superior
Vpart
Chile
Ermagene
Ugh
Ed Sheeran’s Juvenile Case Noted for Suspended Sentence
In a juvenile case, an 18 year old named Ed Sheeran was found guilty of smoking cigarettes after reportedly distributing papers related to royalty. His sentence was suspended for good behavior and he was released on probation. The report notes a lenient outcome tied to his conduct and the court’s ruling.
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Ed Sheeran
Wiana Redarm School For
Spe- Judee Vo
Lotkwond
Cygaratt
Charles Ave
Aveta Hey
Une Sualge
Taken to Prison After Conviction
Marry Perk, convicted in a crime dual court, was taken to Michiganity on Saturday by Deputy Blcriff More Buss. The incident followed confusion after his conviction and the subsequent breakup of a recent case.
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Marry Perk
Michiganity
Anon
Blcriff More Buss
St iv
Deri Jn
Weather forecast for Magee unclear and incomplete
Forecast text is fragmented and hard to parse but indicates a message about weather in Magee with mentions of fall day, Saturday and Sunday, and subfreezing temperatures. The readable items are insufficient to identify exact dates or conditions.
Two Games Promised At Capital City Park
The TM Ys aermeniy and the Allottars will host two games on Sunday at Capital City park. The Tuxedoes meet the frat team in the opening bout and Hamilton Reserves play the B team in the second. Summer and McAfee will handle pitching duties for the B squad.
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TM Ys Aermeniy
Allottars
Tuxedoes
Hamilton
McAfee
Park Opening Marks Indianapolis German Park Ceremony
The Indianapolis German park will be formally opened on Sunday May 7. The amusement piece is very popular and liberally patronized.
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Indianapolis
Scent cigar touted as best in the city
NAT C WILLS presents Scent cigar as the best in the city. GWW Ertel distributor.
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Nat. C. Wills
GWW
Erlel
Father Steals William Kirk Held to Grand Jury
William Kirk, 64 Merrill St, faces grand jury on theft charge. In police court, five youth witnesses testified against him as part of a case involving a stove company pig iron theft. Jury heard from several youths, including Jacob Gromeman, with Mir information leading to Kirk’s indictment.
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William Kirk
Youngeters
Merrill ST
Clem Pleming
Kentucky-Ave
Jacob Gromeman
TR. Mi
Whallon
Kirk
Crand Durphan
Grossman
Some @ s
Nat
Holmes
Manning
Simon
Lawrence Fleming
Ray Wolf
Charles Kirk
Stove Company
Fleming
Abarius Kirk
William Hirk
Mia Miner
Elfer Kirk
Salvation Army Opens Industrial Store at Fountain Square
The Salvation Army opened an industrial proms store at Fountain Square this Saturday, with Captain John Allen in charge. The state army branch will run the industrial department and distribute donated clothing to the needy at a nominal cost, aiding those unable to pay.
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Fountein Square
Salvation Army
Finsion John Allen
The
Army
Tos Army
Manly Heads to Cleveland for Indiana Center Speech
Governor dL Frank Manly travels to Cleveland to speak at the annual Indiana Whians event. The gathering, hosted by prominent ex-Indiians, invites the Indiana governor to address the elite audience.
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Hanly
Dl Frank Manly
Cleveland
Indiana
Train Wreck Kills Five and Burns Four Cars Near Greenwill
A special train returning from Columbia, led by Robert C. Ogden, wrecked near here on Saturday. The wreck killed five and burned four of ten cars, with victims including F. C. Tope, Fred Hines, John Little, Will Cummins, and two unidentified persons. Injured notable names include Prof. Henry W. Farnum of Yale, Mrs. Farnum, Mrs. J. A. Throp, Br. St. Clair McKelway, Bishop W. N. McVickar, Capt. John K. McCoy, W. C. Kershaw, dining car conductors CL Wilco and Wt. Johns, and former Mayor Seth Low. A separate arrest: William Hobbs, charged with possessing a slot machine.
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Robert C. Ogden
Columbia
F. C." Tope
Fred Hines
John Little
Will Cummins
Robert M. Ogden
Henry WW. Farnum
Yale
Pennsylvania Railroad
W. C. Kershaw
Jersey City
CL .B. Wilco
Ty Vt. Rohns
J. R. Hunter
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Thompson R. Bell Sues Traction Company
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