Chained bolts strike workers during Kentucky-ave storm
A severe electrical storm Wednesday at Olaf Olsen's belt and machine works on Kentucky avenue shocked machinists Charles Linn and Joseph Maudlin. Linn, struck near a planing machine, recovered after medical care at home. Maudlin, staggered by the shock, is under Dr. Jameson's care with probable recovery. A boy named Fred King drowned in the Washington street run. several local lines and the telegraph exchange suffered temporary disturbances.
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Blackwell
Chas. Linn
Olaf Olsen
Belt and Machine Works
Kentucky-ave
Kimberlin
Fepeat
Linn
Charles Blackwell
Dr. Manker
Kregela & Whiteetf
Lian
Huron St
Blackwall
Joseph Mauchin
Burford’s
Spring St
Hast
New York-sts
Maudlin
P. H. Jameson
Pogue
Washington-st. North
Freddie King
North-st
Michigan St
Col
Ajax
Indianapolis
Herod and Sullivan
No. 8S House
E.washington St
Western Union Telegraph Office
Crawfordsville
Wappenhaas
Signal Service Office
Var
Two Boys Drowned In City Flooding Rampage
Wordless torrent over Pegues Run follows heavy rains and a cloudburst near Brightwood. Flooding washed out foundations and damaged property from Market Street to the Dickson storage yard. A boy named Hol Echols is missing after slipping into the swollen stream. Praddie King’s body was not found as rescue efforts continued.
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Pegue
Rai
Brightwood
Atlas Works
Washingtou St
Market St
E. Market
Dickson Storage Company
Brighswood
Praddie King
Whass
Sox
Girton
Michigan St
Aarge
Desi’e Coal
Washington St
Hol
Echols
Meekerst
Kentucky's Vote Counts in Statewide Election
ScuImsville Kentucky August 19 The official gubernatorial result lists Brown Democrat Craft 142168 Wood Republican 116087 Erwin People's 25261 Harris Prohibition 3291 For Constitution 212420 Against 74581
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Kentucky
ScuImsville
Brown
Craft
Wood
Erwin
People’s
Harris
Prohibition
Drunk Sailor Dies After Fall on Alert
Omnalaski reports that next week the Alkai will be sent to Sitka with revenue prizes and witnesses for a conviction. Richard Thompson, quarter-gunner on the Alert, fell while intoxicated and was killed. The White Star Teutonic arrived from Liverpool in 5 days 16 hours 31 minutes, fastest time on record.
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Washington
Omnalaski
Sitka
Richard Thompson
New York
Teutonic
Liverpool
Wheat market drift and Germany tax news
Grain markets were steady with wheat holding its level as reports cited Germany’s finance minister suspending import wheat duties for three months and Russia planning export taxes. Analysts warned of higher prices ahead as the sentiment pointed to cautious trading and potential Thursday shifts.
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Clarence Johnson
Germany
Russia
I Hate to Throw it Away Carpet Seeks Buyer via The Sun
An old carpet is offered for sale through The Sun’s popular classified lines. The notice urges readers to find a purchaser, presenting a quick option for disposal and a potential bargain.
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the Sun
Journal to Cut Price to Create Cheaper Republican Paper
The Indianapolis Journal plans a subscription reduction aimed at Republicans unable to afford daily copies. Internal debate centers on price and timing with details to follow via cable from Harry New in London. plans expect a Now start date, with editor Steele acknowledging a five cent paper era has passed.
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Indianapolis
Harry 5
New
Jobn C. New
Eoitor Harry
Harry New
Cable
Apie
Tue UN
Metropolis
Sun
Steele
Journal
Etvet Bia
Wedding Tour Begets Tales of Marceau the Photographer
The piece tracks Marceau of Marceau & Power, famed for Venus photos in Chili and a stint at Dudley Observatory. Now married to Mrs. Fiske of Fresno during a Santa Cruz encampment, he tours the East and hints at a France venture. Also notes Saratoga results with Forefinger, Watterson, Lord Harry and others.
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Tex Sun
Mr. Marceau
Fortisce
San Francisco
Gov. Markham
Marceau
Louis Bass
Dudley Observatory
Auburn
WN. C
Chili
Venus
Naval Observatory
Wethington
Cincinnati
Covington
Fiske
Fresno
Santa Cruz
France
State of California
Notable Society Notes From The Capital
Mrs Gen Grant favors large ear diamonds while the coming Congress brings Mr Bailey of Texas as the youngest member at 30 Miss Mabel Cahill earns high praise as Americas top lawn tennis player Mrs Douglas wife of the physician who tended Grant has a treasury department post Her husband remains poor and ill Chief Justice Fuller introduces a new Fuller daughter Miss May Fuller returns from Berlin to join Washington society
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Gen. Grant
Congress
Bailey
Texas
Mabel Cahill
America
Douglas
Treasury
Washington
No Strike in Sight Denied by Kennedy and Laundry Workers
President Kennedy rejects any claim he signaled a strike amid laundry workers debates. Capital laundry manager Hastings and others say no strike is planned, many workers may stay late but unions and employers anticipate calm settlement tonight. The Sun spoke with Kennedy, Hastings, Krauss, and Cox about conditions and possible protest.
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Kennedy
Central Labor Union
Sun
Bri
Hastings
Capital Laundry
Paul Krauss
Elas
Kepnady
Grueils
Merober
Hin
Shooting Scrimmage Over Rift at Cypress Street
Joe Alexander fired on Geo James after a domestic dispute near the Jeszo Adsme brickyard, injuring James and wounding a Sun reporter. James fled after Alexander returned fire. Justice Smock will handle the case. James lived near Cypress Street. no serious injury reported.
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Joe Alexander
Geo James
Hannah Warden
Justice Smock
Geo. Janes
James
Jeszo Adsme
Towwn
Jos Alexander
Dames
Alexender
Jones
Tintba
Alexander
Alexander Grant Feelike
Justice
SUN
Cypressst
Picnic Train Debacle Frays Indiana Sunday Schoolers
In Bloomington and other cities, about 150 Sunday school travelers from Oakland bound for Bethany park faced rain and full fare when their reduced-rate plans failed. The group, awaiting a Big Four or L and W service, watched the train depart as refunds or discounts were not honored. Meanwhile a Monon freight conductor, Walter Ferguson of New Albany, died after a wreck. Cardinal Gibbons to invest Archbishop KatzEr, and James D. Butt predicts a Blaine nomination could carry West Virginia.
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Indiana
Union Depot
Oakland
Bethany Park
Bethany
Bloomington
Walter Ferguson
Monon
New Albany
Bankers Rally To Fight State Tax Board Ruling
The Indiana state board of equalization orders bankers to reveal books prompting a mass gathering in Indianapolis. Over 160 bankers and attorneys converge at A. C. Harris for strategy with plans to take the fight to supreme and federal courts if needed. The mood shifts to a potential compromise as the group debates tactics and fees.
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State Board of Equalization
A. C. Harris
State House
Capitol
Smith
Warbie Hall
Stith
Shockney
Chicago
Magee
Logansport
J. C. Parker
Danville
State Board
Atlanta
State Bankers’ Association
Malott
Indianapolis
Dy Malott
Public Works approves contracts and bonds for city paving
The Board of Public Works approved contracts and bonds for alley paving on Michigan to Illinois and Tennessee streets with the Western paving company. Bond amounts reach 14000 dollars for Tennessee street paving. Gansberg and Ronay’s Seventh Street sewer bond was accepted and Harrison Street improvements extended to September 10. Petitions seek street lights and water mains. actions on petitions deferred. In Covington Kentucky a Franklin County Indiana treasurer and Nina Burris wed in a quiet ceremony after license and minister arrived.
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R.P
Harrison-st
Wallez-st
Morris-st
Sanders-at
Sanders-st
Shelby-st
Wast-st
Corporation
Talbott Ave
Covineron
Indiana
Robert D. Templeton
Franklin County
Ind
Nina Burris
Brookville
Dy. Averdick
Salmon Cages Packed On Columbia River This Season
Plenty of salmon trade notes 414000 cages filled on the Columbia River this season. Authorities say the supply will cover demand even if Alaska delivers less.
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New York
Columbia River
Alaska
Tennessee Congressman Houck Forecasts 10000 Vote Win
Washington reports Congressman Houck of Tennessee predicts he will be returned by a 10,000 vote majority.
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Washington
Houck
Tennessee
Fresh Foreign Facts Paragraph Snapshot
Ten killed in a Prussian Poland railroad wreck. Gen Barrillas of Guatemala stirs revolt. British and French ships saluted at Ville Franche. A holy coat fraud claim at Argentinel. Forty drowned by a cloud burst at Botzen. Czars opposes rye export ban. Census puts population of the Harmatic islands at 96 080. Annexation to the United States discussed. Brussels socialist convention stormy. two Italian delegates arrested. A Spanish anarchist refused a seat.
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Poland
Barrillas
Guatemala
Ville Franche
Argentinel
Treves
Botzen
Austria
Czar
Ukase
Haradian Islands
United States
Brussels
Great Celebration Honors Molly Stareh Hugby in Beggincron
Beggincron VI Aug 19. The town bursts with excitement as 80 600 visitors arrive for a civic celebration. A living arch at Main and North streets, 100 young ladies in patriotic dress, and a grand parade lead to a noon monument ceremony with President Harrison in attendance and a patriotic address.
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North-sts
Wm. L. Greanless
Julius Jestey
John A
Harrison
Edmunds and
Morrill
Grant
Powers
Maj
Ainsworth
Alger
Carr
Warner
Annsell
Massachusetts
Paige
Vermont
Tuttle
New Hampshire
Gov
EB. J. Phelps
London
Prescott
Blaine becomes rallying cry at Pennsylvania Republican convention
Harrisburg August 19 The Republican convention elected Harry M. Hall of Mercer county as temporary chairman. Hall's speech stirred enthusiasm by invoking James G. Blaine as the party's presidential candidate. The keynote emphasized protection an honest dollar and reciprocity. The governor's guards report mutiny charges with court martial results pending next Tuesday and pay withheld during encampment week.
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Pennsylvania
Harrisnora
Harry M. Hall
Mercer County
Hall
James G. Blaine
Ling
Scott
Cincinnati-Led Baseball Associations Shakeup At Springfield
The era ends as Cincinnati is dropped from the association while Milwaukee gains power. W F Murphy of New York paces cycle record in Springfield on pneumatic tire. Dolan vanishes from Columbus, likely joining the league after a fine for careless play. Mike Mooney to meet Andy Bowen for a $1000 clash. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised as energizing summer weariness.
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Cincinnati
Milwaukee
Tuesay
Saratoga
Racine
Primrose
Pessara
Carroll
Minneapolis
Lincoln
Darling
Boyle
St. Louis
Morris Park
Loantaka
Tammany
Rey del Rey
Stockton
Schuylkill
Celia
Mike Mooney
Andy Bowen
Springfield
Mass
W. F. Murphy
New York
Dolan
Columbus
Louisville
Davies
Grim
Stivetts
Boston
Baltimore
Griffith
Haddock
Murphy
Healy
Robinson
Buckley
Ewing
Bennett
Clarkson
Chicago
Pittsburg
Gumbert
Merritt
Galvin
Miller
Cleveland
Viau
Zimmer
Rhines
Keenan
Association
Queen City
Kramer
Boason
Strike of Trainmen Halts Line Across Territory
The L B and W railroad is largely shut down by a broad strike with 250 workers affected. Manager Bradbury, General Superintendent Hill, and Lafayette headquarters figure in the stalled talks. Freight is blocked, overtime pay looms, and passenger service continues in limited fashion as crews refuse overwork.
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Bradbury
Generalsupt
Hill
Brown
Peoria
Lafayette
Federation of
Muncie
Laporte
Michigan City
Chicago
Montreal
Sun
G&o
Privileged Banana Peddlers Roil City Streets and Elections
A chaotic report describes banana peddlers clogging Washington Street forcing arrests for violating city ordinances while public opinion shifts on Nolan versus Hollorban in the council race. The piece notes rising insolence among peddlers and mixed views on political influence and polling outcomes.
Fireworks and debts shake Johnson Tallman firm in New York
Debts amount to 100000 dollars while assets reach 150000 dollars in the Johnson Tallman & Co. fireworks and toys business in New York. The note mentions a failure on Tuesday and hints at financial distress for the company.
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Harry S. New
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Gold Dollar
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Feene Ih
Ashington
James D. Butt
West Virginia
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Bpeatures OF Sporting Life
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