Factory Strikes Heighten Tension with Non Union Labor
The strike fallout shows two workers dismissed as incompetent and locked out as the company plans to operate independently from the union if forced to import labor from the east. Non union men are being boarded and guarded at the factory while strikers board trains to deter arrivals, a plan that has drawn heightened concern. Separately, Rev T H C Beal has patented a fifth wheel for vehicles featuring a ball bearing design that could transform carriage manufacture.
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Rey
T. H.C. Beal
Parachute Fail Causes 200 Foot Fall At Bourbon
In Bourbon Indiana a balloon ascent ended in disaster when a dangling rope snagged a top house, tearing loose the parachute and sending Prof Baugher plunging into a crowd. One spectator injured and feared dead. the event occurred Saturday afternoon as the crowd watched.
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Prof. Baugher
Incendiary crimes and deaths across Indiana towns
A sprawling Indiana snippet reports arson terror in Lost Creek Vigo County, a fatal swing accident in Richmond, drownings in Cannelton, a gas explosion rescue in East Germantown, and multiple court actions and public notices. It notes political hints in Indianapolis, a 66th Indiana reunion in Orleans, and a surge in coal land values near Linton.
Perry Heath heralded as rising Hoosier star in Elkshorn view
Aug 21 Washington dispatch notes Perry Heath, Indiana first assistant postmaster general, lauded by the National Elkshorn for shaping postal service to Cuba, Porto Rico, Hawaii and the Philippines. His rural delivery rollout and executive capacity are praised, with speculation he may succeed Senator Fairbanks or be named postmaster general if McKinley seeks a second term.
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Elkshorn
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Cuba
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Philippines
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Charles W. Fairbanks
McKina
New Parcel Delivery Firm Aims Rapid National Network
A convention at Haglish's hotel gathers representatives from major U S cities to discuss a new parcel forwarding firm backed by about 3 million dollars. The plan is cheap systematic delivery with agency expansion from large cities to smaller towns, linking remote areas from pole to pole, while denying any trust purposes.
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Haglish's
United States
North Pole
Amtarctic Ocean
Republicans Split on Next Congress and Single Gold Standard
In a Washington interview Rep. Babcock of Wisconsin said the next congress would pass a measure for an absolute single gold standard. Several GOP colleagues doubt passage of a retirement clause for greenbacks, with Judge Gibson of Tennessee and Col. Hepburn of Iowa expressing skepticism about enough votes.
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Babcock
Wisconsin
Republican Congressional Committee
Gibson
Tennessee
Col. Hepburn
Iowa
Belmont backs Bryan as Western presidential candidate
O H P Belmont, speaking in Saratoga on a Sunday night, declares the Democratic nominee must come from the west and be popular, able to arouse enthusiasm, and stand firmly on Democratic principles to counter the Republican campaign fund and patronage. He says these requisites are supplied by Bryan.
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Bryan
Brother shoots brother during deer hunt in Adirondack area
Ralph Hills Robbins 17 of Warren Massachusetts was killed instantly near an Adirondack camp when his brother William Robbins Passaic New Jersey school instructor fired at what he mistook for a deer. The two brothers separated while hunting and were returning at dusk when the fatal shot occurred.
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Utica
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Rulph Hills
Robbins
Warren
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Passaic
N. J
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Sempléton Company Mount Lookout Fire Burns Wyoming Breaker
A fire Monday morning at the Sempléton company's Mount Lookout breaker near Wyoming damaged equipment and halted operations. No injuries reported as crews contained the blaze and investigated the cause.
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Semplé Iton Company
Mount Lookout
Wyoming
Losses and Employment Affected by Insurance Case
The report notes a loss of £125,066 and termination of three employees. Property was insured for $95,000, with the event under investigation and implications for coverage and liability.
Elephant Rampages Through Pearl's Circus Town
The elephant Charlie attacked keeper James Mackey wounding him with three broken ribs and escaped into the city. It roamed the park lake and streets spraying water mud and debris at bystanders before wandering into vineyards. After two hours the animal was captured.
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Charlie
Pearl
James Mackey
Taggart Headed for Renomination As City Convention Planned
Democratic city convention set for Saturday at 10 a m in Tomlinson hall with 666 delegates, one for every 30 mayoral votes last election. Mayor Taggart expected to seek renomination. Cotter remains a potential challenger. Candidates for city clerk include Stuckmeyer Geckler Moran Broughton Willhoff. police judge contenders are Daily Little Brown Schmitts Haughey Durham. Six councilmen at large will be chosen. Stuckmeyer declines canvassing for renomination.
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Harry Moran
Guy Broughton
Lawrence Willhoff
Wm. C. Daily
Edward Little
Harry Brown
Wm. H. Schmitts
Jas. W. Haughey
F. C. Durham
Stuckmeyer
Prisoners at Fort Sheridan Fail Escape Plot
Chicago dispatch reports fort authorities shaken by prisoners at Fort Sheridan possessing the key to the post magazine and concealing razors knives and cartridges in cells. Officials say evidence points to a coordinated escape plot led by Private J W Miller whose attempted breakout triggered a weekend search.
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J.W. Miller
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Selection of ten school commissioners named by local committees
The joint Commercial club and Citizens' educational association committee chose ten men for school commissioner posts. David M. Geeting was not named despite noted fitness. Chairman Thomas C. Day explained arguments about fairness to candidates already canvassing and ensuring equal opportunity.
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Citizens’ Educational Association
Thomas C. Day
Goss
Dr Klicks Pocket Nose Inhaler Ad in Dayton 1888
A 1888 Dayton advertisement promotes Dr Klicks Pocket Nose Inhaler as a cure for hay fever and catarrh, claiming relief for throat troubles bronchitis and coughs. The testimonial from Chas F Gray endorses the product and local druggists or mail order sales are listed with price. The Dr H C Klick Medicine Co Cincinnati is the maker and offers free doctor advice by mail.
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Dr. H. C. Klick Medicine Co
E. Stnst
Cincinnati
Cement walk contracts awarded by Board of Works
The Board of Works awarded multiple contracts Monday for cement walks and gravel roadways. Projects include Ash Street from Massachusetts to Thirteenth and New York Street from Oriental to Arsenal, with bidders Percy Tall John Moore and Henry Maag receiving amounts ranging from 58 to 121 cents per linear foot. New resolutions call for further gravel roadway and cement walks on St Paul Street and Capitol Avenue.
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Ray
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First Alley
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Vermont
Meridian
Capitol
Warren-Schaarf Asphalt Paving Company
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English-ave
Capitol-ave
Georgia
Lead Mining Reward Found in Chaffee County
C H Smith of Marietta Ohio, after 22 years searching, uncovered 1200 feet of shallow lead in Chaffee County. Assays range from 16 to 165 ounces of gold per ton in the surface deposit, marking a long pursuit rewarded near Denver.
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Coel
C. H. Smith
Marietta, O
Chaffee County
Pennsylvania Lines Announces Detroit Area Excursions
Northern Michigan trips listed for Aug 31 Sept 2 and Sept 6 from Indianapolis to Petoskey Traverse City Mackinac Island with through sleepers and coaches. Fares shown 10 and 11 dollars with return limit sixty days. Tickets sold for all trains. Sleeper accommodations reserved.
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Indianapolis
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