Washery Reopens Under Guard After Strike Clash
Warnke brothers washery in Duryea Pa resumes operations under armed coal and iron police and ten deputies after a clash between police and strikers. Union officials urge restraint as workers gather nearby without incident. In Lansford Pa the return of Brig Gen Gobin and staff to Shenandoah sparks local anger over troop deployment amid recent shooting.
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Duryea
Warnke Brothers
Coal and Iron
Coal and Iron Police
United Mine Workers’ Union
Lansford
Gobin
Shenandoah
Manila Park
Gerhare
Gompert
Sharpe
Eclectic Medical College Endorses Dr Henry Long for State Board
At a Tuesday meeting Eclectic Medical College faculty endorsed Dr Henry Long as the candidate for the vacant State Medical Board seat. The new member must be a Democrat and an eclectic and would join a board composed of two allopathic doctors one homeopath one eclectic and one physio medical physician. Dr Long is reported to have 41 years of practice and is the oldest eclectic in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eclectic Medical College
Henry Long
State Medical Board
Long
Indianapolis
Royal salute fatal aboard Victoria in Portsmouth
A gun fired during the king’s arrival to greet the shah of Persia exploded early. A seaman was blown through a port-hole into the sea and is missing, while another lost a thumb. The incident occurred on the Victoria in Portsmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Eng
Persia
Victoria
Muncie Faces Gas Shortage Next Winter
Muncie will lack natural gas as a fuel next winter unless vendors can be forced to supply it under their franchise. Neither the Muncie Gas Company nor the Heat Light and Power Company has enough gas for domestic use, and both have passed chances to secure gas from other firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie, Ind
Muncie
Double wedding at St John’s Lutheran church
In Vincennes Indiana on August 20 a double wedding drew wide interest at St John’s Lutheran church. Rev Bruno E Poch of London England married Elizabeth W Kretzman and Rev Martin Kretzman Jr wed Elizabeth Wessell. Rev Martin Kretzman Sr performed the ceremonies. He is the father of the brides and groom.
Actor George Middletown Found Sleeping on New York Stoop
The 67 year old Geo W Middletown, once the ghost in Booths Hamlet and who supported Mary Anderson and Joseph Jefferson, was found asleep on a Forty first Street stoop. He claimed homelessness and was jailed on vagrancy charges.
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New York
Geo. W. Middletown
Booth
Hamlet
Mary Anderson
Joseph Jefferson
Gates Gets Another Job In Colorado Fuel Case
Denver August 20 The judge’s decision adverse to John W Gates leaves the Colorado fuel matter in statu quo. A directors meeting is set for Wednesday afternoon and Gates is expected to apply to the state court for a writ delaying action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
Riner
John W. Gates
Colorado
Gates
Buck son killed in Philippines ambush
Blucfton Indiana resident J M Buck learns his son Carl 21 is dead from ambush while on courier duty in the Philippines. He was struck by four bullets and died almost instantly on July 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blucfton
Ind
J. M. Buck
Carl
Philippines
Death by Own Action of D F Leavitt in Missouri
David F. Leavitt treasurer of the Episcopal diocese of Missouri died Monday night from carbolic acid intake. The coffee broker suffered business troubles and ill health, which are cited as the causes of the deed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
David F. Leavitt
Episcopal Diocese of
Missouri
Leavitt
Indiana Rain Relieves Drought Improving Crops
Telegraph reports to the weather bureau show recent rains in southwestern Indiana greatly easing drought and lifting crop conditions. Other parts of the state also report excellent conditions.
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Weather Bureau
Indiana
Dr. Fowler’s Extract Fights Infant Ills in Ad Claim
An old advertisement touts Dr. Fowler’s Extract of Wild Strawberry as a remedy for infant ailments. It claims success against infant cholera and dysentery risks and promotes the product as a reliable tonic for babies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fowler
Bargains in Upright Pianos at Baldwins
Bargains in upright pianos, slightly used, are offered by Baldwin's with savings on consoles and spinet models. The store highlights value and compact size for homes seeking quality instruments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin's
Seeley a Defaulter Rebuilds Wealth After Prison
Samuel Seeley once cashier at the National Shoe and Leather Bank in Brooklyn, implicated in a $350,000 theft with depositor Baker who drowned. Seeley served a long prison term, later mined west and now reportedly worth $1,000,000 after leaving prison. He recently returned to Brooklyn to reconnect with old friends.
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New York
Samuel Seeley
Brooklyn
Seeley
National Shoe and Leather Bank
Baker
Lets Be Friends Knife Attack at Nanticoke Colliery
A stabbing affray at Nanticoke colliery in Luzerne County after a striker was ejected from a stockade. He returned and offered friendship, then stabbed a guard. Another guard intervened, lost several fingers, and possible amputation looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Nanticoke
Remains of Captain Killed in Sea Horror Arrive
The lumber schooner Fred J Wood has reached Honolulu from Astoria with the body of Captain J J Jacobson killed July 30 by a Japanese cabin boy aboard the same vessel. Jacobson’s killer is on trial in Honolulu and the cook is held as an accessory.
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Cisco
Fred J. Wood
Astoria
J. J. Jacobson
President Roosevelt Plans New England Trip After Oyster Bay Luncheon
In Oyster Bay Albert Shaw editor Cecil A. Lyon and Fred Nolls joined President Roosevelt for a luncheon. The president is catching up on routine work before a New England trip. He departs Friday at about 10 on the yacht Syliph to New Haven where a special train awaits. The party includes Secretary Cortelyou and aides Latta Weaver.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Albert Shaw
Review of Reviews
Cecil A. Lyon
Republican State Committee of Texas
Fred Nolls
New York
Roosevelt
New England
Syliph
New Haven
Conn
Cortelyou
Latta and Weaver
Shaw Curbs Gambling by Treasury Clerks
Secretary Shaw orders discipline for gamblers in the Treasury Department. He transfers a high earner from currency work to a $1000 post and moves three poker players to lower paid roles to limit gaming and protect families. He plans to continue strict enforcement beyond his tenure.
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Washington
Shaw
The
Treasury
New England
Pills At Popular Prices: Medical Alliance Of America Incorporates
The Medical Alliance of America has incorporated in Indiana offering bargain rate medical coverage. Annual family plans cost 10 to 25 dollars with access to any chosen physician. A city canvass records patients per doctor, then doctors are invited to join. the group originated in Canada with H. C. Barron as Indiana agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medical Alliance of America
Indiana
Canada
H. C. Barron
Pythians Adjourn After Statute Change and Appointments
The supreme lodge of Pythians in San Francisco adjourned after a three-session meeting. Members voted to cut the supreme tribunal from five to three, ending the current tribunal’s term immediately. The supreme chancellor may appoint a new board, with John Alexander of Leesburg Virginia Tully Scott of Cripple Creek and John F Hilcher of Minneapolis named. A $40,000 two year budget was adopted.
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San Francisco
Supreme Lodge of Pythians
Supreme Tribunal
W. J. Kennedy
John Alexander
Leesburg
Tully Scott
Cripple Creek
John F. Hilcher
Minneapolis
Man Under Influence Rules Galveston As Disorderly King
Gale Smith aged 40, intoxicated, seized control of Galveston Indiana. He chased merchants from stores and threatened townspeople with a revolver. He demanded a 25 cent daily advance from his contractor, then whipped the contractor and struck him with a club. Attempts to arrest him failed and he telephoned Logansport for assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Ind
Gale Smith
Contrable
Logansport
Gas service ending in Kokomo after September
Pittsburg Plate-glass Company informs patrons of its Kokomo natural gas plant that it will discontinue gas supply after Sept. 1. The company’s mains serve the southeastern Kokomo area and the withdrawal is expected to reduce property values in that district.
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Kokomo, Ind
Pittsburg
Ice Trust Formed to Control Conneaut Lake Trade
Franklin Pa August 20 The People's Pure Ice Company capitalized at 350000 has been organized to control ice output at Conneaut Lake Pa and to manage the retail trade in the region The plants at Conneaut Lake and nearby cities will be purchased for this purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
People’s Pure Ice Company
Conneaut Lake
Lawn fete at Assumption church grounds set for three nights
A lawn fete will be given Thursday Friday and Saturday nights on the lawn of the Assumption church in West Indianapolis. The affair was arranged by Father Weber and great interest is being taken throughout West Indianapolis.
30000 Jews to Depart Roumania for U S in August
A large migration of Roumanian Jews is planned this month with thirty thousand people set to leave for New York Chicago San Francisco Philadelphia and Cleveland seeking new opportunities and safety abroad.
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Bucharest
America
Roumania
New York
Chicago
San Francisco
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Beveridge Invitation For Michigan Campaign Open
The Michigan Republican Committee asks Congressman Smith to invite Senator Beveridge to open the Michigan campaign in Grand Rapids on September 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Republican Committee
Smith
Senator Beveridge
Michigan
Grand Rapids
Consul Pin a Smuggler
Washington dispatch reports Yang Wei Pin Chinese consul to Hawaii guilty of opium smuggling. In May 1901 an attaché delivered consular trunks from the Doric containing opium to two merchants. Yang has returned to China and is unlikely to come back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George S. Carter
Yang Wei Pin
Hawaii
Doric
Yang
China
Coroner's Inquest Opens on Minnie Mitchell Death
Chicago coroner's jury resumes inquiry into Minnie Mitchell death. A father, William Mitchell, admits he cannot identify the body found in the weeds and had buried the remains as his daughter based on clothing. The panel hopes to conclude the inquiry today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Minnie Mitchell
Wm. Mitchell
Multiple town briefs report wage demands and incidents across states
Chicago packing houses seek a 10 percent wage increase. Dover pledges Roosevelt support for 2004. St Paul reports a bogus mint raid nets $500. Pittsburg fears 50 000 jobs lost to fuel famine. Saratoga gambler Butch Thompson dies from injuries in a fiery run away crash worth 500 000. Salina man drowns four children and fatally shoots himself. Neenah nine injured in Wis Central wreck and will recover. New York Croker, nephew of Dick, suspended as chief.
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Dover
Del
Rooosevelt
ST. Paul
Pittsburg
Saratoga
N. Y
Butch” Thompson
Salina
Kan
Joseph Anderson
Neenah
Wis
New York
Edward Croker
Park Board Tests 10 Road Plan for Kew Bridge Crossing
The Lafayette & Indianapolis Rapid Railway may need a new White River bridge at Thirtieth Street to cross Riverside Park. Park Superintendent Power argues a city franchise plus park access is needed and a larger bridge would also serve Indianapolis Street Car Company routes. The board may compel the railroad to fund the bridge, or the line could reroute along the Lafayette Pike to Emmerichville to join an Indianapolis street car extension.
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Lafayette & Indianapols Rapid Railway Company
Park Board
Riverside Park
White River
Supt. Power
Mr. Power
Thirtieth St
Indianapolis Street Car Company
Railroaad
Lafayette Pike
Emmerichville
Indianapolis
Markets Here and Elsewhere Stocks and Bonds
New York market opened steady with U S Steel strong on Morgan's return. Pacific Mail showed strength amid rumors of concessions to minority stockholders by Southern Pacific. Detroit, Southern Railway advanced on consolidation talk. Inside crowd reportedly lifting Manhattan. Noon quotes include Louisville & Nashville 158 1 2, Pennsylvania 160, Erie 40, B and O 110, Colorado fuel 83 3 4, U S Steel 41 1 4, and 474100 shares traded.
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New York
U. S
Morgan
Pacific Mail
Southern Pacific
Detroit Southern
Ilinois Central and Southern Railway
Manhattan
Norfolk & Western
Denver
Gates
Colorado
Evansville & Terre Haute
Louisville & Nashville
Pennsylvania
Erie
Missouri Pacific
St. Paul
U. S. Steel
Wabash
Wall Street Notes Boost Stocks Amid Cautious View
A market wire dispatch from New York reports mixed guidance with a bullish tilt for many rail and utility issues. Investors are urged to buy Cloverleaf, Union Pacific, Wisconsin Central, Great Western, and Pacific Mail while avoiding dead stocks as weather slows corn harvest and speculation grows on Canadian Pacific influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyer & Kiser
New York
New York Central
O. K
Pacific Coast Common
Pacific Mail
Union Pacific
Wisconsin Central
Great Western
Detroit Southern
Gates
Rock Island
Canadian Pacific
Southern Pacific
Louisville
Gould
Manhattan
Indianapolis Union Stockyards Cattle and Hog Receipts
Receipts at the Indianapolis Union Stockyards show 650 cattle and 4,000 hogs on Wednesday. Cattle ranged from light export steers to prime butcher cattle with weights 700 to 1,500 pounds and varying grades. hogs included mixed and heavy packing and good to choice light weights. Sheep and lamb offerings totaled about 600 head with spring lambs and yearlings priced from 4.25 to 5.75 per 100 pounds for stocker and feeder classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ndianapolis Union
Seveyanereranre
Grain market quotes from Toledo area
Wheat prices for cash and September quoted at 72 3 4 percent, December 72 3 4. Corn cash 59 cents, September 54 3 4, December 54 3 4. Oats September 35 cents, December 31 1 4. Rye No 2 at 52 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Titéc
Insanity Declared for Thomas J McKay at Bryan Avenue
Thomas J McKay of 1320 Bryan Ave was declared insane on Wednesday by a court or medical authority, with details not fully visible in the fragment.
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Bryan Ave
Grain Prices and Inspections Reported for Wheat Corn Oats and Hay
Wheat steady with several grades listed, No. 2 red at 66c and No. 3 red at 62 4c. Corn steady with mixed white and yellow grades around 55c to 59c. Oats firmer with No. 2 white at 30c. Hay weaker with New No. 1 Timothy at 11.25 to 11.75. Inspections show multiple cars rejected or unmerchantable across wheat corn hay and mixed lots totaling 5 to 23 cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy
Hay
Prairie
Cattle Hogs and Sheep Prices From Union Stock Yards
Union Stock Yards Illinois reports cattle receipts 22 000 with prime beeves 8 50 to 9 00 and cows 3 90 to 5 40. Hog receipts 26 000 with prices 6 45 to 7 25. Sheep receipts 23 000 with native ewes 3 80 to 4 25 and natives lambs 4 10 to 6 40.
Cattle and Hogs Market Report From East Liberty
East Liberty, Pa. cattle supply light and steady with prices: choice 7.75 to 8.00, prime 7.15 to 7.50, common to fair 4.25 to 4.75, heifers 3.25 to 5.75, cows 3.00 to 5.25. Hog receipts light with higher prime heavy at 7.20 to 7.25, medium 7.15, heavy workers 7.10 to 7.15, pigs 7.00 to 7.10, roughs 5.50 to 6.50. Sheep and lambs supply light with best wethers 4.10 to 4.25, good 3.75 to 4.00, mixed 3.00 to 4.50, choice lambs 5.75 to 6.00, common to good 3.00 to 5.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Liberty
Wheat and grain futures move in Chicago trading
Chicago notes show wheat mixed with gains for September and December contracts. corn climbs with September and December quotes. oats rise for September and December. Provisions for October pork, lard, and ribs edge higher with listed price ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
East Buffalo Live Stock Market Report
East Buffalo New York August 20 cattle receipts none hogs receipts 10 cars market firm to 2 cents higher Yorkers 7.15 to 7.25 mixed 7.25 7.0 heavy 7.25 7.35 rough 5.25 5.75 stags 4.75 5.25 feeders 6.80 7.00 sheep and lambs receipts light market steady at Tuesday's prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Buffalo
N. Y
New York Provisions and Cincinnati Live Stock Prices
New York markets list pork at 17.50 to 15.75 per unit, lard at 10.67 to 10.74, butter around 19 19 1/2, eggs 20 cents, various cheese and poultry prices. Cincinnati reports cattle receipts 778, prices 5.00 to 6.15 for good to choice. hogs 1,450 with 6.50 to 7.00 range. sheep 3,978 with lambs 4.25 to 6.00 for extra to good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Elgin
Cincinnati
Chicago Market Prices for Dairy and Poultry
Chicago market update lists Butter Creameries at 19 19%4c and dairy prices at 18c. Eggs 154G 16c. Cheese Twins 10% llc to 1044c, Young Americans 10% 11c, Swiss 15 15%4c. Live poultry includes chickens and springs at 12c, turkeys 12c, geese 4.00 to 6.00, ducks 94c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dairies
Young Americas
LLC
Jobbing Trade Prices For Poultry And Dairy
Prices paid by shippers include springs at 10 cents per pound, old turkey hens 3 cents, toms 3 cents, choice turkeys 9 cents, ducks 7 cents, geese 5 cents, eggs fresh limited market, butter 12 to 14 cents, cheese New York full cream 12 to 13 cents, domestic Swiss 16 to 18 cents, brick 15 to 16 cents, Umburger 13 to 14 cents per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hides and Wool Prices Listed in Green Salt and Tallow Range
Prices for hides and wool are cataloged with specifics for green salted hides No 1 and No 2 calf hides and tallow. Wool types include medium wool braid wool burr and unmerchantable wool fine merino and western wool tub washed wool and wagon lots noted with varying price marks.
Flour and Bran Prices Listed in Patent and Winter Varieties
The notice shows winter flour prices at four dollars for new wheat and three fifty for old wheat, patent spring at three ninety to four fifty, low grades at two sixty five, with straight winter old wheat at three fifty and new at three thirty, and bran priced at eighteen dollars.
Market prices for fruits vegetables and staples list
The document lists retail prices for cabbage coconuts oranges lemons onions potatoes beans and other produce. Entries include California Valencia oranges 5.00 per box fancy imported lemons 4.00 per box and assorted prices for greens tubers and fruits with baskets crates and barrels noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Valencia
Indiana
Oyster and seafood prices in New York market listing
The notice lists seafood prices: oysters from New York at 40c per can, S. F. & Co. 38c per can. White fish 10c per lb, trout 9c per lb, pickerel 10c, cat 10c per lb, boneless herring 9c, perch 5c per lb. Clams various small lot prices, frogs at 1.50 to 3.00 per dozen, peeled shrimps $1.20 per gallon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Coffee and sugar price list with assorted goods
A dense price catalog lists coffee varieties and prices, roasted Rio beans, City brand coffees, and sugars with multiple brands and bag sizes. Also included are oats, salt, beans, syrups, and a fragmented line of memos or misreads.
Grocery Price Listing With Varied Produce and Seafood
A garbled OCR price list shows items like blackberries raspberries pineapples string beans lima beans peas and lobsters with varied weights and prices including California standard and miscellaneous entries. Several errors appear in product names weights and figures but the core is a local market price catalog for produce and seafood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Kingan and Company Price List of Meats and Sausages
A detailed price list from Kingan and Company covers hams bacon lard sausage frankfurters and fresh pork and beef items with per pound and bulk pricing including boneless options and various cuts. Contains multiple brand and product listings with percentages and unit costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
tKingan & Co
California
Indiana
A List of Chemicals and Prices From an Old Trade Ledger
An excerpt shows a catalog of chemical substances with assorted prices and units. Items include morphine, opium, quinine, camphor, indigo, carbonate salts, oils, and acids. The entry resembles a merchant price list detailing per ounce, per gallon, and other measures.
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INGS
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