Crescent Lodge Forms Independent Military Company In Strike
Wheeling West Virginia August reports Crescent lodge of the amalgamated association deciding to form an independent military company among members. A unanimous resolution establishes a strictly military basis not under state or national control to protect property during strikes, arguing manufacturers and employees share interests.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Crescent Lodge
Amalgamated Association
Morgan Billions Dollar Trus Declares War on Unionism
Pittsburg dispatch reports the United States Steel Corporation vows a long, total conflict with the Amalgamated Association. President Shaffer says all union workers will be drawn into the strike. no quarter will be given and no peace meetings will be sought. The nationwide impact could affect 409,020 employees and prompt a general strike.
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Amalgamated Association
America
Shaffer
United States Steel Corporation
Tnited States Steel Corporation
American Federation of Labor
Wellsville
Steel
Philips Nouse
Quiet Wellsville Riots Spark Striker Desertions
In Wellsville Ohio on August 5, police report a large arrest of about 24 rioters at Harry Phillips house leading to a peaceful Sunday. Seven more strikers abandoned the agitation by Monday and returned to work, leaving about eight men still at the mills.
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Wellsville
Harry Phillips
Agiution
Miners Meeting Likely Won't Decide Strike
The United Mine Workers board in Chicago at the Stevenson building will stay through the week to discuss routine business with no clear move toward a miners strike. Secretary Wilson says a sympathy walkout with steel workers is unlikely but possible, while contracts with operators limit action for months. Pratt City, Ala. board member William R. Fairley notes routine matters, and officials from the Miners Coal Operators Association in Chicago and St. Louis also attend without revealing aims.
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National Board of the
United Mine Workers of America
Mine Workers
Stevenson Building
Mitchell
Wilson
United Mine Workers
Unionists Pledge to Aid Striking Amalgamated Members
The American Federation of Labor with 1,259,000 members pledged to assist the Amalgamated Association against annihilation. President Gompers approved the pledge, renewed by Frank Morrison at a secret meeting. Plans for federation support depend on steel workers actions and a potential broad strike this week.
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Washington
American Federation of Labor
Amalgamated Association
Frank Morrison
Federation
Shaffer
Trust
Labor Leaders Ready to Help in War Against the Trust
In Pittsburg, August 5, labor organizations nationwide pledge support for strikers against the steel trust. Glass Workers' president Simon Burns condemns Morgan for not settling the steel workers' strike and promises aid to the amalgamated. Pattern Makers' League chief L. R. Thomas vows full assistance, referencing a St. Louis metal trades meeting.
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Trust
Pittsburg
Giant Trust
Simon Burns
Glassworkers’ Association
Morgan
Knights of Labor Back Steel Workers With Aid
J N Ross on the Knights of Labor executive board expressed strong sympathy for steel workers. He said the union would provide practical aid and support before and after the strike, defending laborers right to unionize against big trusts.
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Shaffer
J. N. Ross
Knights of Labor
Hare
Dowager Empress Frederick Dies in Cronburg
The Dowager empress Frederick died at 4 15 p m Monday in Cronburg. Kaiser Wilhelm was at her bedside with the Crown Prince present. It is reported King Edward will leave Cowes for Cronburg immediately.
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Frederick
Cronburg
Kaiser Wilhelm
Crown Prince Wilhelm
Edward
Cowes
Pan American trip entry extended to October 23
The Sun extends the Pan American delegation contest deadline from September 53 to October 23 to boost participant numbers for Indiana boys and girls and other groups. Early entries show strong response, with a girl securing 272 subscribers and another 19 on the first day.
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Indiana
State House Gossip and Local Incident Report
State statistician’s office stenographer Lizzie Williams was badly cut on the head after a delayed streetcar stop while returning from Cincinnati. Her Benton county home is listed as Fowler. In Indianapolis, rail and gas companies seek tax board hearing on first assessments, with Aug 1 hearings for streetcar and gas firms. Adjutant General Ward notes militia from several cities to Buffalo Indiana day Sept 14 with about 500 men. Senator Fairbanks expected to speak at Buffalo event.
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Lizzie Williams
State Statistician’s Office
Walnut-st
Cincinnati
Walnuce-st
Fowler
Benton County
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
Broad Ripple Traction Company
Indianapolis Gas Company
Indianapolis Union Railway Company
State Tax Board
Street Railway
Ward
Indianapolis
Greenfield
Lebanon
Verre Haute
Martinsville
Monticello
Tsuffalo
Indiana
Fairbanks
Buffalo
Weather prophets mock the forecast as townsfolk weigh rain
A crowd of Marion and Hendricks county residents, officials, and residents offer quirky weather guesses. Predictions range from wet to dry with remarks from city engineers, foresters, farmers, and a local statistician. The gathering captures mixed opinions on rain and heat ahead of August.
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H. E. Negley
Supt.-of-parks
Cortroller Dunn
Charles Maguire
Old Settlers
Marion
Hendricks
Albert Sahm
Wdna Castor
Eri. D. Clark
George N. Bingham
Bank closes as arrest made in Andrews forgery case
In Andrews, Indiana, the Commercial Bank closed Saturday noon and J. M. Jery was arrested on forgery charges after O. M. Packard of the Capital National Bank initiated the case. Key, bound over in 6000 dollars, allegedly forged two notes to obtain funds, with Capital National Bank confirming suspicions upon review.
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W. B. Wilson
Capital National Bank
Key
Capital Bank
Atorneys
Huntington
Wilson
Packard
Andrews
Kev
Klenhene
Capital National
Split His Wife's Head With Hatchet
Ada Farley, a Negro woman, was murdered while returning from church in Memphis. Her husband, Farley, claimed two men ambushed them and forced him to drive, but a hatchet found nearby was identified as his. The coroner's inquest placed responsibility on Farley and he was jailed.
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Negro Farley
Ley
Farley
Starving men face death after comrade dies at Nome
The steamer Centennial reports 43 days of hardship in the Good Hope district left George Dean of Canton Ohio dead and Jack Transten and J C Thiery of Davenport Iowa near death at Nome City. Survivors, who lived on snails and goose eggs for two days, roasted the dead comrade’s thigh as help arrived.
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Seattle
Wash
Steamer
Centennial
George Dean
Canton
Jack Transten
J. C. Thiery
Davenport
Death's Door
Nome City
Good Hope
Nome
Agiapuk
Cincinnati Club Denies Sale Negotiations
Ashley Lloyd treasurer of the Cincinnati base ball club says no sale negotiations are pending and W Wesley Schoepf in Pittsburg confirms there is no truth to the report of a potential purchase.
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Cincinnati Reds
Wesley Schoepf
Club
Pittsburg
Admiral Brown denies role on board of inquiry report
City Life notes Admiral Brown states he has no intention of being placed on the Sampson Schley board of inquiry. Senator Fairbanks of the National Day Association announces Indianapolis meeting dates September 10 11 and 12 inviting Secretary of Agriculture Wilson, who cannot attend. P and Goodrich of Winchester is the association secretary.
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Admiral Brown
Sampson-Schley Board of Inquiry
Senator Fairbanks
National Day Association
Indianapolis
Wilson
P. &. Goodrich
Winchester
Creek Vanishes at Miles County Virginia
A creek in Miles county Virginia has disappeared after sinking a 30 mile stretch once a good mountain stream is now a dry bed. Fifteen mills once powered by its flow have been stilled and many households face hardship due to the loss of water.
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Richmond
Miles County
Virginia
Street Car Men Consider Mutual Benefit Association
Indianapolis street railway workers discuss forming a mutual benefit association to provide benefits for accidents illness and death. Support from Labor Commissioner McCormack and anecdotes about unions and promotions highlight wage disputes and calls for higher pay and fair treatment across runs and positions.
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Cincinnati
McGowan
McCormack
N. Pennsylvania St
Babe dies of starvation in court after drunken mother
In Chicago on August 3 the 8 month old child of Mrs Minnie Roebuck died of starvation during a court hearing. Judge Tuthill heard that Roebuck was custodian for the infant and three other children. The couple separated five months earlier as the husband left due to her intemperance. Officers found the children on the verge of starvation after the mother locked them in a monitor three days at a time during sprees.
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Chicago
Minnie Roebuck
Tuthill
Tsumane Society
A C Shortridge Injured in Streetcar Collision
A C Shortridge and his wife were struck by a street car two miles east of Irvington while returning home. He suffered a severe head wound with possible internal injuries. Mrs. Shortridge, who was driving, may have a broken rib. Shortridge was the first principal of Shortridge High School.
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A. C. Shortridge
Shortridge
Tion
Shortridge High School
Bold Robber Steals Entire Stock at Muncie Store
A stranger robbed Wolff clothing store in Muncie on Monday of its entire stock of cuffed shirts and coats valued at about $100. He waited openly while clerks watched, then fled with one clerk’s coat. the man remains at large.
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Mucie, Ind
Wolff Clothing Store
Forecast for Indianapolis and Vicinity for 36 Hours
The forecast covers Indianapolis and nearby areas for the 36 hours ending 8 pm August 6. Expect showers Monday night and Tuesday with temperatures from 66 to 78 as the day progresses. Northern Indiana and Illinois look fair, southern portions may see showers, Ohio and Kentucky fair and warmer, Michigan fair. Rain is possible in the Ohio Valley and central Mississippi valley notes Sunday’s mild, pleasant weather with a high near 81 and a night low around 61.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Illinois
Ohio
Kentucky
Michigan
Mayhbe
Mississippi
Missouri Valley
Telephone your liner advertisement to The Sun
Readers are urged to place liner ads by calling 880 at The Sun office or from any old or new telephone. The notice promises prompt attention to every advertisement.
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the Sun
SUN Office
Keller proposes billboard control and Tuxedo annexation action
The Tuxedo annexation ordinance to council Monday will likely be amended to include all south of Washington Street to the Panhande tracks. Keller backs a billboard ordinance from the Cigarmakers union setting sizes at 100 square feet and minimum clearances. penalties run 5 to 50 dollars per day with removal orders for violations. A separate item seeks fire department funding and gear, but awaits report due to the absence of Harold Megrew.
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Washington St
Lancaster
Weller
Board of Works
West St
Fourteenth St
Council
Keller
Cigarmakers’ Union
Board of Safety
Harold Megrew
Narrow Escape From Death at Market and Delaware Streets
Early morning pedestrians witnessed a young man about 20 years old fall into a fit while crossing in front of an Alabama Street car near Market and Delaware streets. The motorman stopped just in time, the fender touching the epileptic man as bystanders watched in shock.
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Alabama St
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