Marion union backs no more protests at Gemmer and Sweeper works
At a Tuesday meeting in Marion Indiana union men decided to discontinue further demonstrations against Gemmer engine works and National Sweeper Works. E J Collins district machinists organizer said the fight could take a year or more while workers are reassured and kept employed. Burke and Matter of Glass Deck plan to keep plants running as long as they deem fit.
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Marion
Ind
Itsas
Gemmer
City
BF. Burke
E. J. Collins
Machinists’ Union
Matter
Burke
Watches of railroad men must keep precise time
W A Winn of Brightwool argues railroad watches must be accurate as a regulator for the Big Four Tread. He notes some watches vary from one to five seconds daily, while others stay within two seconds. He stresses all watches should be wound and checked daily to ensure reliable performance.
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W. A. Winn
Brightwool
Winn
Indiana Trotter Taylor Tops Money Winnings This Year
Jom Taylor the Indiana trotter leads earnings with 11251 in purse money this season, likely the top among trotters with Billy Buck a possible rival after a recent sale. Elastic Folster heads pacers with over 7000, another Indiana horse over 000. A State fair executive committee meeting for final fair preparations will be held Thursday at 9 am in the agricultural committee room at the state house.
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Jom Taylor
Indiana
Billy Buck
B. E. Smathers
Big Buck
Elastic Folster
Horace
State House
Thursdas
Heavy Loss for Brooklyn Real Estate Investor
Aug 19 Tod Sload once a famed figure in Brooklyn realty plans, investments of about 15000 in suburban properties, later failed to meet obligations. His holdings were sold under foreclosure in the real estate exchange, bringing 6300.
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New York
Tod Sload
Jonker
Brooklyn
Old Veterans Avoid the Stone Pile at Marion Workhouse
Col Shaw, head of the Marion county workhouse, notes few elderly veterans enter the stone pile area and many stay for light work. He explains their service duties defense of the country shapes their current condition more than personal choice.
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Col. Shaw
Marion County
Rook
Sam Supurintendent
Entonel
Not Guilty in Wabash Slaughter Case
In Wabash Indiana Cassius Burlsworth faced a preliminary hearing over a fatal incident involving George Garner. The charge of manslaughter was dismissed as the case moved toward different charges amid conflicting testimony.
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Wabash
Ind
Cassius Burlsworth
George Garner
Garner
Insson
Bursworth
Abel
Mane
Oldfield Wile Race At Kokomo In Auto Tournament
Barney Oldfield and Tom Cooper arrive with manager G D Stewart to prepare for the state automobile tournament at Kokomo Driving Park. Three local factories will enter machines, with advance ticket sales strong as the Ells lodge backs the event.
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Kokomo
Tod
Barney Oldfield
Tom Cooper
G. D. Stewart
Ells
Cho Kil
Leo George Beckman seven of 16 Marlowe Avenue was killed when he fell from a moving car near Falview and Senate Avenues. The child was seated near 12th Street when he slid from the seat and was struck beneath the wheels. Skull fracture and multiple injuries caused death before an ambulance reached the scene. His mother, just recovering from illness, was distressed by the tragedy.
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Leo George Beckman
Marlowe-ave
Falview
Senate-ave
Wreo
Bhy Street
Bervana
Murder Charge Placed Against Young Widow in Dixon Case
The trial of Martha Dinson, accused of poisoning her elderly husband Napoleon Dixon to obtain his money, opened with jurors selected. Marshal Dixon and Lou Larson testified they believed the husband had been poisoned and that Mrs. Dinson hoped to gain his property. Over ten witnesses testified as sensational details emerged.
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Napoleon Dixon
Dixon
Latino
Valy
Dison
James L Meyers Arrested for 20 Year Old Indiana Murder
James L Meyers alias Lewis was arrested in Darlington Indiana on an indictment from November 7 1876 for the murder of Branson Sloan about twenty years earlier. He had traveled from Tennessee and was recognized immediately. He admits the killing but claims it was in self defense.
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Crawfordsville
Ind
James L. Meyers
Lewis
Darlington
Branson Sloan
Heyas
Ternnessee
Bat
Big reward may be offered for cashier in New Holland
In New Holland on August 19 the county may offer a large reward for John K. Brown, former cashier of the Union Bank, whose alleged stealing is said to total about 160000 dollars.
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New Holland
John K. Brown
Union Bank
Cleveland Tragedy Ends in Double Death
In Cleveland a woman, Marthe Faehenrich, was shot by her companion who then killed himself. The body remains unidentified. A German waiter named Leutbacher was connected. he had warned her against leaving him and had threatened her. He visited the place, was refused, and then the fatal shooting occurred. A handkerchief marked C. J. W and a gold ring bearing ELD tts Minen were found at the scene.
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Cleveland
Marthe Faehenrich
Axim
Leutbacher
Mise Fuetinrieh
Ths
Woman wins fist in farm dispute at Indianapolis
Aug 19 Indianapolis Bus Company worker, led by John Patterson, tried to barge a pipe across Mrs. Mary Doctor’s small farm. After Mrs. Doctor objected, he struck her and was knocked down. The employee was fired. the case ended amid a local uproar. At Winona Lake, Rev Edward J Davies died suddenly at prayer, leaving a widow and family.
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Winona Lake
Ind
Edward J. Davies
First Presbyterian Church
Teottmeth
Bod
Childs Becomes Slugger With Toledo Team
Pete Childs, a second baseman, has emerged as a standout with the Toledo club. Critics note his strong hitting, steady fielding, and improved form since joining under manager Strobel.
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Childs
Toledo
Pete’t Childs
Childe
George Teheau
Strobel
Postmaster in Ohio Declared Insane Amid Financial Shortfall
Hang by his toes antics at the Gallipolis post office reveal J Vale 73 of Cheshire Ohio detained for insanity after weeks of erratic behavior. He was appointed in 187 by President McKin ey. Bondsmen placed Homer Clark in charge while authorities investigate a roughly 60 short account.
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Gallipolis
J. Vale
Cheshire
Here
Turrday
McKin Iey
Homer Clark
uMee
Cole
Frightful Accidents Reported At Indiana And England
In Indiana four year old Fred Phillips fell from a pole onto live wires and dropped forty feet. He was crushed but physicians say he had been electrocuted before the fall. In England jockey Lea Kremplin shot himself amid few engagements, ending his life.
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Frankfort
Ind
Fred Phillips
Tve
Leakull
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