Violence Fears Rise in Pittsburg Steel Strike
Aug 15 report from Pittsburg notes shifts toward potential violence as steel strike tensions grow. Meetings in Wheeling praised for lawfulness while Shaffer warns, Tighe opozitions face challenges in Chicago and Bay View. Mortgage talk on DeWees Wood plant stirs removal fears as mills resume plans and 32,000 idle workers in McKeesport cited.
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Wheeling
Shaffer
DeWeés Wood
Allegheny County
Monessen Hoop
Painter Mill
Pittsburg
Lindsey & McCutcheon
Allegheny
Carnegie Union Mill
Wannergrift
Sheet Steel Company
Wellsville Mills
David Reese
Reese
Vandergrift
Wellsville
Mcieesport
Black
W. DeWees
Wellsville Mills In Operation Amid Strike Reports
Pittsburg August 15. Reports indicate Wellsville mill operations resumed with no advance in the general strike situation. Some Monongahela tin plate plant workers may return Monday but not confirmed. Rival claims of a strike settlement were rejected as false by Secretary John Williams, while the Amalgamated association appears to have solidified action at Wellsville. The Trade Review lists strike impact figures.
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Labor Hall
Chicago
Tighe
Pittsburg
Monongahela Tin-Plate
Pamuted Association
Wellsville
Roa
United States Steel
Shaffer
John Williams
Schwab
Strikes Hit Mills In Pittsburgh Region And Bellaire
Slugging incident at Lind sey McCutcheon farm mill where a nonunion worker was knocked down by a striker. Nonunionists reportedly near deserting the plant as two Painter mills run while McKeesport mills idle. In Bellaire Ohio a strike victory closes down the blast furnace employing 800 men.
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Pittsburg
Lindsey-McCutcheon’s
Painter's
McKeesport
Bellaire
Union leaders visit Joliet as strikers escort
Joliet Illinois August 15 M J Tishe assistant secretary of the amalgamated association and W Davis vice president of district 4 arrived at 11 a.m. They were escorted by a strikers group during a visit amid labor actions.
Small Strike Spread at Bay View Steel Works
Milwaukee August 13 A small strike spreads at the Bay View steel works as more radical union men decide to obey Shaffer s order and the eight inch mill is shut down.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Bay View Steel Works
Shaffer
Storm at Pensacola Wrecks Tracks and Injures Two
A fierce Pensacola storm has raged for two days with 38 mph winds. Navy yard rails washed away, a trestle toppled, and ships denied entry. The schooner Tortugas was towed in Wednesday night after two men were injured by a tow cable, one of whom is expected to die. The storm’s peak is due Thursday afternoon. shipping faces major danger.
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Pensacola
Fla
Navy Yard
Tortugas
Mobile
Apalachicola
Albany floods halt mail as rains swell rivers
In Albany Kentucky on August 15 heavy rains have driven creeks and rivers out of their banks, cutting off mail service. Crop losses from tossed corn in the bottoms are unestimable due to the high waters.
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Albany
Dogberry Row Suit Involving Big Four R ailroad
Dora Wesley sues George Callihan the Big Four railroad and Squire Harry B Stout for 35 dollars claiming board charges. Judgment awarded against Callihan 85 dollars with 17 80 collected. Separate costs of 8 70 3 and 4 sought. Stout awaits higher court ruling on rightful owner of 37.
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Dora Wesley
George Callihan
The
Big Four Railroad
Squire Harry B. Stout
Callihan
Squire Stout
Stout
Clark Leads Mounted Oddfellows Parade Section
Genial Cy Clark plans a mounted oddfellows section for the mid September parade. He estimates 300 to 400 riders from Marion and surrounding counties, not uniformed, and is already making arrangements.
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Cy Clark
Rough Riders
Marion
Bridge union seeks time with Corvell over labor dispute
The Bridge and structural iron workers' union failed to press S He Corvell to resolve tensions about employing experienced labor on the Broad Ripple bridge project. County commissioners tried to settle the dispute but got no concession from Cornell, a Lafayette common council member, suggesting a potential political backlash.
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Bridge and Structural Iron Workers’ Union
S. He. Corvell
Broad Ripple
Cornell
Lafayette
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis and Vicinity
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending 8 p m August 176. Likely rain Thursday night and Friday with temperatures 66 at 7 a m 79 at noon and 85 at 2 p m Generally fair with showers in eastern and southern Indiana rain in Ohio and Kentucky and cloudy Illinois and Michigan
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Indiana
Ohio
Kentucky
Michigan
Rainy Night Swings Across Indiana and Nearby States
Rain fell across central and southeastern Indiana with amounts in Columbus 0.32 inches and Indianapolis 0.706 inches noted. The precipitation covered the lake region to the Ohio valley and extended toward the gulf states while a tropical storm center resided over New Orleans. Weather patterns show broad regional reach with lingering moisture.
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Indiana
Columbus
Cambridge City
Indianapolis
Lake Region
Ohio Valley
Gulf States
New Orleans
Prof McDiarmid Dead in Cincinnati Telegram
Prof. Hugh McDiarmid of Hiram College Ohio died after a telegram received Thursday. He was a well known educator in the Christian church and a familiar figure in Ohio and Cincinnati circles.
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Cincinnati
Hugh McDiarmid
Hiram College
Wiram
Christian Church
New pianos and up at Wulschaer’e sale
Teed your horse Janes’ Duatiess Oats, a fragmentary note, mentions pianos and oats with vendor name Wulschaer’e. Likely an odd classified line or ad snippet showing goods for sale or barter in a historical notice.
Maguire emerges as potential Democratic mayoral candidate
Charles Maguire has had his name certified as a Democratic mayoral candidate by Chairman Fanning amid a plan to unite party supporters and withdraw Holtzman and Bell. Maguire, a former Board of Works member and noted campaigner, leads a broad petition bloc and stands amid anti machine and Taggart era ties as Moore gains momentum with nightly campaign meetings.
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Charles Maguire
Chairman Fanning
Holtzman and Bell
Maguire
Moore
J. E. Christian
Taggart
C. Schrader
Bell
Charles Garrard
Holtzman
C. W. Bridges
W. W. Sperber
Henry Russe
J. J. Appel
Russell
Holt
William F. Moore
Indiana-ave
Lock St
Virginia Ave
Stevens Jr
Barney Kelly
Monon President Opposes $1000 Toll Rise Per Mile
W H McDoel president of the Monon railroad told Indiana State tax board that a $1000 a mile hike in main track assessment is unfair. He noted rising taxes, limited earnings, and that the road has no terminals, while costs and crop failures threaten future earnings. He traced Monon history from 40 years in Indiana and argued for a lower rate to reflect actual costs. The governor invited him to lunch and board members debated rail assessments amid broader tax concerns.
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W. H. McDoel
Monon Railroad
State Tax Board
McCool
Indiana
New England
State Line
Warren County
Wabash
Great Western
McDoel
Michigan City
Monon
New Albany
Louisville
McDeet
Hart
Fle
A. J. O'Reilly
W. G. Irwin
Greenwood
Irwin
Democratic race for police judge unsettled after Daly pullout
Luke Walpole, a blind justice, is likely to seek the police judge post as Democratic managers scramble after Daly withdraws. Henry C. Cox is certified for the judgeship while Edward Little wavers and Frank Baker declines. A dark horse may be nominated at the last moment to appeal to Catholic voters.
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Luke Walpole
Henry C. Cox
Edward Little
Frank Baker
Daly
Mayor Taggart Misses Sanity Trust Hearing
Mayor Taggart failed to appear before Marion County Medical Society sanity trust committee on Wednesday night. He says a late letter redirected him to Dr Denson's office, not Dr Morrison's, and he arrived before nine but found no one there. He remains unsure why his attendance was requested and promises to appear if summoned again.
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Taggart
Insanity Trust
Marion County, Medical Society
Marion. Medical Society Insanity Trust
Dr. Morrison
Grand Hotel
Friends cry foul over Holtzman name in Appel bid
Close associates allege Holtzman name was used to block Appel’s candidacy. They accuse Polster the saloon keeper and Kissel the policy king of promoting a Holtzman boom. Holtzman reportedly told friends his name should not be used. Appel’s name was certified to Chairman Fanning while anti Appel forces formed the Holtzman petition. Kissel and Maguire carried the petition to Fanning who allegedly refused to hold Holtzman’s petition briefly.
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Holtzman
Appel
Charles Polster
Billie” Kissel
Fanning
anti-Appel
Kissel
Billy” Maguire
Grossart Declines Mayor Run in Indianapolis Brewery City
Fred Grossart city manager of an Indianapolis brewing firm announces he will not seek the mayor's office. He thanks friends and supporters while ruling out a candidacy and expressing appreciation for the backing he received.
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Fred Grossart
The
Indianapolis Brewing Company
Allen Chapel A M church trustees file articles at state house
The Allen chapel M E church of Indianapolis filed articles at the state house on Thursday. Trustees listed include Ward Brewer Thomas Ashley Robert Lamont Robert Alexander Ely Coleman James Bryant and Charles Green.
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Allen Chapel
Church of Indianapolis
State House
Town Talk and local police court slips
John Whitacre accuses Cora E of cursing him and untruths. William Smith and Eugene Levy are discharged while Alexander Yancey pays a $5 fine for loitering in police court. Detectives report jewelry selling at Brighton Beach under false pretenses. Oscar Moon and Jacob Hufner are arrested for loitering and throwing stones. police link them to the bungalow gang, though they claim playful cobs were being tossed.
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John Whitacre
Cora E
William Smith
Eugene Levy
Alexander Yancey
Brighton’ Beach
Oscar Moon
Jacob Hufner
Warships Sent to Panam a to Protect Americans
The United States State Department will send two warships to Panama to safeguard American interests. The Iowa will operate on one side of the isthmus and the Machias on the opposite side to land troops if needed. The Machias sailed from Norfolk. Reports from Jamaica say fighting near Panama and Colon favors insurgents, with rebels advancing and committing atrocities as civilians flee Colon.
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Wingston
Jamaica
Panama
Colon
Darien
Venezuelan Colombian Battle Details Reported
New York dispatch August 15 reports the July 8 clash at Las Pilar, Parada, and Pirineos lasting 26 hours. Colombian forces retreated after heavy losses estimated around 1,100 dead on each side, with unnamed Venezuelan officers among the casualties. The invaders used 28 regiments and allied artillery, while rebels reportedly number two thousand in strength.
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Iren
Resengy
Aaret
Explosion planned to open San Francisco bay rock
In San Francisco on August 13 a major underwater explosion was scheduled to remove Arch rock in the bay. Thirty tons of nitrogelatin will be used on two acres of rock beneath the surface, detonated by electricity. The prior blast with eight tons created a large water and mud upheaval.
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Arch Rock
San Francisco Bay
Bert Feibleman Sustains Towns Best Dressed Man Title
The Eleven Oclock Toast reports Bert Feibleman upheld his record as best dressed at the Elks annual Milwaukee convention. A Dubuque rival nearly overtook him, but Feibleman’s standout vest and two bright neckties secured victory. J To Fannington, supreme exalted ruler of the order, is noted in the piece.
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The
Elks
Bert Feibleman
Milwaukee
Dubuque
Bert
Booms J
Fannington
Orion
The Indian's Best Friend Says Government Helps
W H Lester, on the Dawes land appraisal commission in Indian territory for nine months, decries Indian welfare. He accuses government aid of enabling laziness and disease among Indians and argues white farmers would yield more value.
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Indian Territory
Uncle Sam
Love Nugget Ends in Columbus Mayor Office Wedding
Nancy Finnell, 16, wed Joseph Brinkman, 24, a Klondiker from St. Louis, after five year pledge to marry if he struck it rich. He retrieved her from Delaware's girls industrial school with President Milliken’s aid, and they left for the Klondike at noon.
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Columbus, CO
Mayors Office
Nancy Finnell
Joseph Brinkman
Brinkman
Nancy
Girls’ Industrial School
Milliken
Board of Trustees
Delaware
Irlondike
St. Louis
German American Democratic Club to Meet at Kellars Hall
The German American democratic club will hold its regular meeting Thursday night at Kellars hall on Washington street. Refreshments will be on tap.
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Democratic Club
Kellars’ Hall
BE. Washington St
Pan American contest offers chances for many youths
One boy has reached success in the Sun's Pan American contest. Others are close to success. Still others may, even now, enter the contest, and also achieve success. Read the offer and go to work.
Mob Seeks Keys To Jail In Alabama Night Standoff
At Tuscaloosa on a Thursday, an unknown mob entered the jail while the sheriff slept and demanded the keys to Henry Pratt, a Black man held for assaulting Sallie live. The sheriff watched and, after a tense standoff, produced a double barreled shotgun and warned the mob they would have to kill him to seize the keys. The mob withdrew and the keys were later found hidden under the sheriff’s bed.
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Henry Pratt
Sallie Ilive
Cl. Lew
Cts Hee
Militia Called Out in Charlotte New York
Militia responded after a telegram from Ger Arcaeck instructed placing all troops at Cheriot under Sheriff Wallace to guard Will A Funroe. Two hundred men moved to the jail as Leiynch Munroy faced criminal assault charges. Lov ing, a mob member, was arrested and warrants issued for others involved. A 11 year old victim, Mrs va Martin, identified the suspect Joe.
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Loving
Joe
Va Martin
Two Molders fatally burned in Mansfield furnace blast
An explosion of a metal furnace at the Ohio works on Thursday left Molders Cook and Herman Walthers badly burned. They are not expected to survive. Cook is married with a family.
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Mansfield
Ohio Works
Cook
Herman Walthers
Diamond merchant activates stock after grand buying trip
J. C. Line, the diamond merchant of N. Meridian, returned home from his annual purchasing trip abroad. He is now busy grading a large stock of rubies emeralds and sapphires bought overseas.
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J. C. Line
N. Meridian Sr
J. Mullally Jeweler Ad Promotes Diamonds In Store
An advertisement by J. Mullally, jeweler of 2S Monument Place, promotes selling goods after the first sale and asserts first class diamonds and jewelry with no misrepresentation.
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J. P. Mullally
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Grossart
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State Department
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Las Pillar
Parada
Pirineos
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Klondike
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Ala
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Cheriot
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