Miners Fight Widens as West Virginia Strike Spreads
Ohio operators press WV fields to curb coal flow amid growing stoppages. Ratchford reports 1,500 Illinois miners quit, prices soar to 1.60 per ton, and Kansas plans a state convention to join the walkout. Debs pledges labor support as WV aides await Pittsburgh talks.
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Columbus
Ohio
West Virginia
Ratchford
Pittsburg
Danville
National
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Chicago
Ine
Neaney
Kansas
Pennsylvania
Lake Front
Flerrick
Herrick
J. J. Roby
Dillonvale
Eugene V. Debs
Virginia
Wheeling
W. Va
Huntington
Norfolk & Western
United Mine Workers
Miners Step Up Walkout as Sullivan District Goes Out
In Haute Indiana on July 12 a large strike expanded as about eight hundred Sullivan district miners quit Sunday night. Authorities promise to maintain order while awaiting the Pittsburgh conference outcome and assess prospects for victory.
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Illinois
Springfield
Sangamon County
Stearn
Pittsburg
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Board of Arbitration
There
Haute
Ind
Sullivan District
Dickson and Talbott Lose Cleveland Franchise Bid
Dickson and Talbott see their hopes for a Cleveland major league franchise fade after the Sunday baseball battle. They still hold an option on the Indianapolis club and await John Brush's return for new plans. If Cleveland cannot be secured, they will pursue another major league opportunity.
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Cleveland Baseball Club
Dickson &Talbott
Cleveland
Talbott
Robisons
Dickson & Talbott
Indianapolis
Census returns to Indianapolis after Paris posting
Samuel E Mares reports his Paris census post now filled by Uncle Jack Gowdy. He returns to Indianapolis Sunday and says his four year life in the French capital was fine and the people there were pleasant. He spent Sunday night at the Sentinel offices and will devote his time to the paper.
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Samuel E. Mares
Paris
United States
Jack Gowdy
Indianapolis
Ories
The
Sentinel
A Shot at Fairbank in Second Presbyterian Sermon
Rev J A Milburn denounces Fairbank beer garden from the pulpit at Second Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis. He warns that public drinking corrupts character, challenges church members frequenting such venues, and urges Protest against resort and similar establishments. He likens it to a satanic influence on youth.
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Fairbank
Tron
Illinois St
J. A. Milburn
Second Presbyterian Church
Christian Church
Indianano
Protest Against Protection Affects National Card Company
Farry New and other prominent citizens telegraphed Senator Fairbanks in Washington protesting a 20 cent tax on playing cards. They warn it could close the National Card Company of Indianapolis, which employs 200 people, concluding we are for protection but not for annihilation.
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Farry New
Fairbanks
Washington
National Card Company
Indianapolis
Social events and engagements around Brenneke's and Central Ave church
A dance at Brenneke's Tuesday night features Miss Lucia and Mr. Alexander Holliday. Miss Elizabeth Eberhardt presents a company Thursday afternoon for Mrs. W. L. Taylor of Kansas City. Grace May and Walstead Ritter marry Wednesday evening at Central Ave M. E. church. A trolley party for Evalyn Evans and Gertrude Mills is planned Monday night from Crawfordsville. Mrs. T. L. Winterrowd hosts a card club gathering Monday for Mrs. Coke Alexander soon moving to Evansville. Wednesday morning Mrs. Winterrowd will host informal calls for Mrs. Alexander from 10 to 12.
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Brenneke
Lucia
Alexander Holliday
Elizabeth Eberhardt
W. L. Taylor
Kansas City
Grace May
Walstead Ritter
Central-ave. M
Evalyn Evans
Gertrude Mills
Crawfordsville
T. L. Winterrowd
Coke Alexander
Evansville
Secret accusation follows violent crime in Sunday row
Sam Benedict, a laborer, faces grand jury on charges of attempted serious case and seduction after allegedly abusing 14 year old Dora Thompson for two years. In a confrontation with John Hearn over a public safety item, Benedict fired a shot injuring Hearn, then hid the item. Benedict and Hearn were jailed. Hearn freed on assault charge, Benedict held on public safety and seduction counts. Dora Thompson disclosed details to Judge Cox.
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Grand Jury
Police Court
Will
Benedict
Andrew Busey
John Hearn
Husey
Dora Thompson
Eusey
Musey
Hearn
Hoe
Itearn
Grand
Dora
Thompson
Cox
Weather and events forecast for Indianapolis area brief
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity through 8 p m Tuesday predicts fair and warmer conditions with Monday night and Tuesday temperatures rising. Monday noon temperature reported as 70 degrees. Entertainment notes announce re engagement of Kittie Leslie and Frank Hall at Kissel's garden with daily afternoon and evening performances and a Ladies orchestra concert. A market note mentions music melons and roasting eels for sale. A patent news item cites William T. Slider and a fire hose carrier device. Freight activity fell after the Fourth of July with 18 183 cars handled last week. Community notices include Acton park assembly moving day for cottagers and transport to the park. A Fletcher Place church sermon defended today as mild compared with ancient Greek revelries.
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Kittie Leslie
Frank Hall
Kissel’s Garden
William T. Slider
Cornell Ave
Indianapolis
Acton Park Assembly
Big Four
Roberts
Fletcher-place Methodist Church
Murder at Deathbed Lark: Men At Large In Death Case
Elba Ivory also known as James Elba lies near death from a pistol wound believed to be fired by George Car on June 17 in Elba’s home at Brinkman and Rural streets. Car and Robert Gohegan were jailed for concealed weapons, later released on bond after assault charges. Police fear a miscarriage of justice as Car and Gohegan remain at large. Ivory’s condition worsens and an ante mortem statement proved impossible.
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Brinkman
George Car
Ivory
Car
Barlow
Brayton
Stewart
Gohegan
Lvory
Tvory
Genegan
Unpaid Candy and Soda Bill in Craig Estate Report
Mary A. Craig executrix files estate report showing net candy store assets of 2703.10 with 370 in outstanding accounts. Indiana Trust Co. appointed administrator. Debtors include 8.10 for candy and soda water to Mrs Benjamin Harrison. Mrs Hartman dies at 9. funeral set for Tuesday.
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Mary A. Craig
John A. Craig
Indiana Trust Company
Indianapolis
Benjamin Harrison
Modoc company forms with capital stock of five thousand
The Modoc natural gas and oil company is incorporated Monday with capital stock of $5,000. The Greensburg wheel company files articles of incorporation with $25,000 capital. Directors for the first year are named. The state treasurer distributes $115,000 in school funds, Marion county contributing more than it received, affecting the apportionment. Also notes about street improvements and civic actions intersperse the report.
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Modoc Natural Gas and Oil Company
Minnesota
Leonard-sts
Cottage-ave
Wright-st
Merrill-st
Taft
New Jersey-st
Board of Public Works
Hope-st
Beech
Willow-st
Board of Park Assessors
Edwin F. Doles
Chas. B. Feisleman
Peter Sindlinger
Jos. L. Feibleman
Marion County
Sensational Evidence in Benham Murder Trial at Batavia
Testimony from Frank Klein, the accused wife killer’s former coachman, alleges Benham loved May Wiard and planned for “future use.” He described a ring Benham bought for Wiard and a fatal Christmas illness incident. Benham allegedly showed indifference to his wife’s collapse and implied a $3,000 motive if she died.
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Batavia, N. Y
Batavia
N. Y
Benham
Frank Klein
Klein Sware
May Wiard
Klein
Wiard
Boy tied by reform school chaplain sparks inquiry
Supt. Colbert investigates alleged inhumanity at Indiana reform school after Chaplain Cox ordered a 14 year old boy bound by wrists and ankles with a towel. The youth cried out, was untied by bicycle patrolman Wallace and taken to the station. Cox seeks custody. authorities await findings of officer Orlopp.
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Colbert
Chaplain Cox
Indiana Reform School For
Charles Victor Greenwell
Charles Greenwell
Ash St
Reform School
Reformatory
Cox
Wallace
Mr. Cox
Sint. Colbert
Auditor to Inspect Interlocking Switch Dispute at Lafayette
The state auditor will travel to Lafayette on Tuesday to review an interlocking switch stall, with the L E B and W, WWa bash, Monon, and Big Four railroads involved. Bertha Lindsey alarmed Sunday when she jumped from a moving Irvineton car on E Washington St, injuring her head and possibly internal damage.
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Auditor of State
Lafayette
Wwabash
Monon
Big Four
Bertha Lindsey
Irvineton
E. Washington St
City
Bridge Cracked Under Indiana Ave. Bridge Over Fall Creek
The street repairs foreman reports the middle pier is cracked and in a dangerous condition. Another heavy rain could cause failure. The city engineer is ordered to investigate the structural danger for the fall Creek crossing.
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Board of Public Works
Indiana Ave
Fall Creek
WIRE WHISPERS AND GLOBAL MOVES IN BRIEF
Republicans plan campaign kickoff in Ohio on September 20. German emperor injured in the eye on his yacht deck while Sunday. Ross county finds uncover mound builders village remains the most valuable yet found. Christian Endeavorers in San Francisco vote to meet in Nashville next year. A convention move aims for London in three years. Frisco delegates head home as gathering winds down. Body believed to be Christian Joerdins found in Columbus six years ago. wife mourned, but new evidence says he lives in Boston and corpse was John Orth. Investigation will proceed to pursue bigamy charges.
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Ohio
Germany
Ross County
San Francisco
Nashville
London
Christian Joerdins
Columbus
Boston
John ‘Orth
Arbitrate or War Fears Rise Over Japan Hawaii Row
Washington reports Hawaii offers arbitration on the immigration dispute with Japan but Tokyo rejects the idea and readiness to settle through diplomacy fades. Officials foresee the matter going to the State Department as mounting tensions push toward a possible war prompted by competing claims on annexation and immigration. The New York Herald echoes threat of war, urging decisive action to curb Mongolian influence in Hawaii.
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Japan
United States
New York
the Herald
Hawaii
Phe Jierard
United States Navy
Herald
State board of tax commissioners session opens new year
Gov. Mount presides as ex officio board president with Buskirk joining to replace Capt. Allen of Fort Wayne. Auditor of state, secretary of state, and Commissioner Walker also serve. A. O. Reser of Lafayette named official stenographer. Board expects reduced local levies and higher personal property assessments while reviewing county boards of review. Van Vorhis seeks more state tax appeals. Rain and cooler weather noted after Sunday shower. crops aided and crops saved lives by cooler temperatures.
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State Board of Tax Commissioners
Gov. Mount
Buskirk
Mount
Capt. Allen
Frankfort
Walker
A. O. Reser
Lafayette
E. O. Hawkins
Chicago & West Michigan Road
Indiana & Iowa
Sullivan
VanYoorhis
VanvVorhis
Street Railroad Company
Indianapolis Gas Company
Water Works Company
Asphalt Remonstrance On Street Roadbed In New Jersey Street
A remonstrance from property owners along New Jersey Street from Sixteenth to Nineteenth Street against an asphalt roadway improvement was ruled by the Board of Public Works on Monday, with final action on the improvement resolution pending.
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Nirteenth-st
Board of Public Works
You can't keep Indianapolis flat in the lead
A fragmented, noisy line collage suggests a sports and advertising notice mix. It mentions Indianapolis, baseball, beer, home brewing, a telephone number, and various merchants such as a tailor named Dust Jones. The readable pieces hint at a past era style classified page with ad snippets and local sports references.
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Indianapolis
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