Indiana Orders Block Systems by July 1909
The Indiana Railroad Commission orders steam railroads with annual operation income of seven thousand five hundred dollars per mile to install an approved block system by July 1 1909. The commission cites wreck investigations at Sanders and Fowler and urges early compliance and consultation with inspectors to select the safest system fitting business needs.
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The
Railroad Commission of Indiana As
Indiana
Generalsembly
Railroad Commission
Local Jottings A mix of city life and colorful notes
Mayor Bookwalter may return from the lakes soon as the city plans a city hall site. Street dress was cool for last night’s lawn fetes and summer social events. Various officials, labor topics, and social notices fill the page including civic chatter, church events, and local travels among residents and workers.
Lumber Barons in Small Panic Over Local Market
A heated, sprawling report from Indianapolis notes a sharp drop in lumber prices across grades amid a federal anti trust probe. Builders warn of summer slack while suppliers push for winter stock, fearing further price shifts and car shortages.
Resolutions of Respect for Arles Girton
Members of Capital City lodge No 7 Knights of Pythias held memorial resolutions in Castle hall. Arles Girton served as master of the exchequer for 12 years and was praised for his long life dedication, absence of grudges, and-kind memories.
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Arles Girton
Capital City
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
E. Chiost
Girton
75 Years in Hoosierdom Pioneer Moses McGaughey Dies
Moses McGaughey a Marion county pioneer dies at his Irving home aged 75 death due to senility. He had lived in the county over 50 years and was a lifelong resident of Irving engaged in farming in Grant county. The funeral was private at New Bethel Wednesday afternoon. GRANT H. CLAY M D DENTIST for 14 years with New York Dental Bureau now located 108 N Delaware Opp Tomlinson hall Indianapolis
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Moses McGaughey
Marion County
Irving Monday
Inn
Rron County
New
Grant H. Clay
M. D
New York Dental Bureau
N. Delaware
Tomlinson Hall
Indianapolis
Habeas Corpus Sought for Baty Hornady from Julietta Asylum
Sane men claim in superior court that Baty Hornady, 3%, is confined unjustly at Julietta asylum. Hornady asserts he is sane and that his detention was orchestrated by others aiming to minimize his expenditures. He is valued at $6,000. probate judge Merle N. A. Walker declared him insane months ago.
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Baty Hornady
Julietta Insane Asylum
Hornady
Ment
Merle N. A. Walker
The Sun’s Telegraph News Service Intact
The Sun reports telegraph news service remains unimpaired by the union strike. United Press operators nationwide keep to work, while other Indianapolis papers suffer. The Sun claims exclusive access to world events via telegraph and urges readers to stay tuned.
Picnic of State Court of Honor Draws Indiana Delegations
Supreme Officers to attend as the Great Indiana State Court of Honor hosts its annual picnic at Fairview Park. Members from surrounding towns travel by Illinoisst Crown Hill and Fairview park cars, with committees from Indiana courts greeting guests. A full program features speeches by Supreme Chancellor Hereford and Recorder Robinson, contests for silk banners, tug of war, numerous races, a Shelbyville baseball game, sundry district court prizes, officer reports, and a band concert by the Indianapolis Military Band.
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Crown Hill
Fairview Park
Union of Traction Terminal
Indiana Courts
Court of Honor
Indiana
Supreme
A. MH. Hereford
W. E. Robinson
Shelbyville
District Court
Indianapolis
Indianapols Military Band
Tieup 18 Complete With Telegraphers' Action Nationwide
United Press reports Deputy President Percy Thomas of the United Commercial Telegraphers ordered all operators east of Pittsburg and every Canadian office to stop work at once. Secretary Mc Inerny said the strike spread instantly and the tie up is now complete nationwide.
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United Press
New York
Percy Thomas
United Commercial Telegraphers
Pittsburg
Canada
Fighting in Korea as Japanese advance on Kanghwa Island
Desperate fighting rages inland between Korean forces and Japanese detachments sent to disarm them. Heavy overall losses are reported by both sides. Kanghwa Island at the Han River mouth fell to the Japanese after a two day battle, with Korean casualties around 40 dead and hundreds wounded, while Japanese losses were about 12 killed and 30 wounded.
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Seoul
Korea
Kangwha
Han River
United States Weather Forecast and Local Ad Snippet
Fair tonight and Wednesday. Sunrise 4 65. Sunset 6 45. 7 a m to 2 p m. New springs listed. Wulschner's Three Rooms Furnished complete worth 175 dollars for 125 dollars at The People's Outfitting Co.
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The
People’s Outfitting Co
Governor Commutes Lord Barrington to Life Imprisonment
St Louis August 13 Gov Folk commuted the death sentence of Lord Seymour Barrington to life imprisonment for the murder of J J McCann committed years ago.
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United Press
ST. Louis
Gov. Folk Today
Seymour Barrington
Barrington
J. J. McCann
Bold Zaragossa Jail Break Free 24 Murderers
24 convicts escaped Zaragossa prison in broad daylight over a dramatic mutiny. The escape involved overpowering wardens and occurred today, with all inmates identified as murderers.
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United Pree
Madrid
Zaragossa
Foreman Seized by Explosion at Fertilizer Plant
John M. Benner, foreman for ED Rauh and sons, suffered two broken ribs after a dynamite charge exploded while fertilizer was dislodged for shipment near Union stockyards. He shielded others, was nearly suffocated under 50 tons of debris, and was hospitalized at City hospital. He lives at 1517 W Louisiana St.
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John M. Benner
ED. Rauh and Sons
Union Stockyards
Way
Benner
City Hospital
Louisiana St
Incorporations Filed for C Williams and Commercial Realty
Tuesday filings show The C. Williams company of Greenfield with 19001 capital stock and directors Charles Williams George W Williams Edward B Williams Otis Hudeleon all of Knightstown. The Commercial Realty company of Evansville with 10000 capital stock and directors Gustav A Hartmetz Frank Endress and Fred L Hisgen, all of Evansville.
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C. Williams
Greenfield
Charles Williams
George W. Williams
Edward B. Williams
Otis Hudeleon
Knightstown
Commercial Realty Company
Evansville
Capital
Gustav A. Hartmetz
Frank Endress
Fred L. Hisgen
Lost Diamonds From Stocking
Mrs Vandusen loses 200 in cash and rings valued at 8 000 from a silk stocking pierced by a hole on State street. She and her two sons, after visiting Lake Shore station, discover the stocking torn and the treasure gone. An ad offers 00 for return.
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Robert J. Vandusen
State St
Park View Sanitarium Treatment Rooms for sale
Park View Sanitarium offers four furnished rooms valued at 228 dollars, now available for 156 dollars. Dr L T Leach of New York and California connected with treatment of cancer skin uterine and rectal diseases.
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Park View
L. T. Leach
New York
Local Operators Join the Strike Across Cities
Local operators join the strike as union telegraphers leave their keys in many cities. Railway operators threaten to aid commercial men, and it is declared that the tieup is general in the United States.
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United States
Telegram Strike Shuts Indiana Offices Momentarily
In Indianapolis nearly all union telegraphers at Western Union and Postal Telegraph walked out at noon Tuesday under an order believed from national headquarters. About 30 to 40 Western Union and 15 Postal Telegraph workers quit, while offices remained open to serve the public. Supt. Wallick expected 35 Western Union operators to return by night. Police dispersed crowds at the Postal office, and three non union members aided manager F. W. Samuels. An Associated Press operator quit Evansville, was offered a job in Indianapolis but declined, and one non union worker was used in an Indianapolis newspaper office before being discharged.
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National
Union
Indianapolis
Western Union and
Postal Telegraph
Supt. Wallick
Western Union Company
Indiana
Western Union
Evansville
Associated Press
Postal
Indianapolis Telegraphers Near Strike Mood Affects Railways
Indianapolis railway telegraphers push toward strike amid pay complaints and solidarity with striking commercial telegraphers. Five of six Associated Press operators at Indianapolis quit Monday night, widely welcomed by the Central Labor Union while United Press operators remain at work.
O R T MAY JOIN STRIKE IN RAIL TELEGRAPHERS WALKOUT
Chicago August 18 The Order of Railway Telegraphers may strike, threatening to halt nearly all rail lines. President Perham pressed leaders for moderation while ultimata to Northwestern and other lines warned against commercial messages. United Press Hearst services faced constraints and the Postal office reported few operators on duty amid tensions with the Associated Press.
Telegraphers Strike Expands Nationwide With Confidence of End Not Near
Telegraphers at Indianapolis began a noon strike on Tuesday and spreads to other cities as Secretary McInerny of New York declares a complete countrywide tie-up imminent. A general strike order is anticipated in Chicago on Wednesday while the Railway Telegraphers threaten to strike if roads move commercial messages. Labor Commissioner Neill in Chicago does not expect a swift resolution. Associated Press telegraphers are out, while United Press operators refrain, citing their eight hour day wages. The Chicago executive board deems strikes legal nationwide.
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Assembly
General Assembly
Chas B. Riley
United States
The
Sun
Telegraph
United Press
Indianapolis
Associated Press
McInerny
Telegraphers
New York
Chicago
U. S
Neill
Unclear Night at Work Ends Without Headquarters Order
Workers waited Monday night for an expected nationwide directive to cease operations but no such order arrived from national headquarters, leaving employees in limbo as their shift continued.
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National Headquarters
President Roosevelt Uninconvened by Telegraphers Strike
Oyster Bay Aug 18 President Roosevelt has not been inconvenienced by the telegraphers strike. A direct wire links his office with Washington. Several messages bearing on the strike arrived at Sagamore Hill today but were sent to Commissioner Neill for action.
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Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Washington
Sagamore Hill
Neill
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