Labor and Steel Trust Fight Expands Across Nation
Aug 9 191? reports a legal drive by the Knights of Labor and the American Anti Trust League to force action under the Sherman Act Attorney General Knox faces a mandamus to compel prosecution. New York August 29 reports street trust officials indifferent to Simon Burns arbitration proposal. Pittsburgh August 29 notes Shaffer favors federal state laws to organize iron steel and tin workers but doubts court action to compel arbitration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Knights” “of Labor
American Anti- Trust ‘League
Steel ‘Trust
Knox
Commission
Endeavoor
Pittsburg
Shaffer
Amalgamated Association of ‘Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
Knights of ‘Labor
Federation of Labor
Riot plans at Fairview park halted by cooler heads
An inside account says a group of about fifty young colored men planned a riot at Fairview park next Sunday, armed with revolvers and ready to rally to any insult. Older, respected black leaders advised restraint and discouraged action to avoid harming the wrong person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview Park
Standard Oil Trust Faces Interstate Commerce Critique
A Government committee report released in Washington reviews transportation trends since 1900. Witnesses cite railroad overcapitalization and discriminatory pricing including underbilling by Standard Oil refineries to secure lower rates, with European freight costs used for comparison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Industrial Committee
Congress
Schiff
Banking ‘House
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
New York
Wroodlock
Wall Street Jour
Great Consolidated Railroad Interests
Annal
Profs
Ripley
Parsons
Massachusetts
State Railroad Commission
Europe
Chicago
United States
Prussia
Prof
Standard Oil Company
A Bitter Dose for a LYNCHER
In Wetumpka Alabama on August 29 a jury found George Howard a prominent farmer guilty of murder in the first degree for helping lynch Robert White a Black man and sentenced him to life imprisonment Howard testified about the lynching and implicated twelve others six more were under arrest and the remaining six had left the state
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wetumpka
Ala
George Howard
Robert White
Howard
Ex Governor Busiel Found Dead in Laconia
Ex Governor Charles A. Busiel of Laconia was found dead in his home in Laconia at 8 a.m. Thursday. He had retired in his usual health Wednesday night and was 59 years old. Mrs. Busiel discovered him after calling him to breakfast. He had been a staunch Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weirs
N. Y
Laconia
Funeral of Mary Henderson Follows Attack and Murder
In Warreneburg Missouri a coroner's verdict says Willis Francis murdered Mary Henderson. A mob forced Joe Briscoe and Emmet Davenport to talk under a rope threat, Davenport revealing a coal bank hideout before investigators ended the search. The crowd also seized $14 believed sent to the fugitive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Briscoe
Emmet Davenport
Francis
Davenport
Sultan in hot water over Franco Turkish rupture talk
Sultan in Constantinople is anxious and indecisive over a possible rupture with France. He blames Munir Bey the Turkish ambassador to France for advice that Debreysse and Constans were not backing demands on ports. He also vents anger at the Ottoman bank for failing to raise funds needed to honor promises to the French ambassador.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
France
Munir Bey
M. . Debcayse
M. Constans
Hoey Arrest Rumor Draws Laugh From Phoenix Dispatch
A Phoenix dispatch ties William Hoey, collector at Nogales, to a conspiracy over smuggling Chinese. The report claims he blamed political enemies and Beveridge support, prompting laughter from Senator Beveridge’s aide who doubts Hoey’s involvement. Pulque reference noted.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Win
Hoey
William Hoey
Nogales
Arizona
Beveridge
Indiana
Roberts
Senator Peveridge
Huey
Eapy
Driscoll Found Guilty in Winchester Slaying Case
In Muncie an Indiana jury convicts Walter Driscoll in the Walter J. Driscoll trial for shooting and killing Minnie McCall near Winchester. The defendant, who faced a potential razor threat from the victim, receives a reform school sentence due to age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
Gery
Walter Driscoll
Winchester
Jof
Minnie
McCall
Thursda Driscoll
Driscoll
McCall -Wom
De‘fense
Snakes Found Under Pillow In Dublin Farmhouse
Newton Hodgin, a farmer in the south eastern part of Wayne county, awoke to find a five foot black snake beneath his pillow and another of similar length under the pillow. He killed both, believing they crawled in through an open window during the day and hid under the bedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Hodgin
Sautern
Mwayne County
Reverend Montetomean Reconciles Factions at Newlight Church
African missionary Rev George Montetomean unites two warring factions in the Newlight church at Munele. He led a lecture series in the old church and proposed a plan for reconciliation. A new minister is expected to be welcomed to heal the rift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Montetomean
Newlight Church
Munele
Schwab Must Weigh Arbitration Plan for Steel Strike
President Shaffer of the Amalgamated Association favors arbitration if the steel trust agrees to a committee. Burns of the Glass Workers Union proposes arbitrators including Archbishop Ireland Bishop Potter and Seth Low. Schwab at the helm must act, arbi tration agreed on could end the strike with workers returning on old terms pending the panel's decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Shaffer
Amalgamated
Associa~tion
Steel Trust
Burns
Glass-Workers’ Union
Archbishop Ireland
Potter
Seth Low
Schwab
Trust
Assault on mother leads to arrests in Dublin area
In Dublin Indiana Fred Hines 18 of Fayette county is charged with assaulting his mother and his father is arrested for allegedly not intervening. Neighbors report the mother had only cracked corn to eat for a week and once stayed at the Eastern insane hospital. Also from Columbus Indiana Denny Lindsay owner’s son and Miss Emma Kitzinger daughter of wealthy Germans wed after an attempted elopement was foiled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Ind
Fred Hines
Fayette’ County
Columbus
Indi
Denny Lindsay
Belvedere Hotel
Emma Kitzinger
No Antitrust Suit in Indiana Now
Indiana moves away from anti trust action as Lew Wallace Jr. and Ohio official Monnett discuss possible enforcement. With a large steel strike looming, authorities see settlement as likely and outside interference as unwise while thousands of strikers and families face uncertainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Lew Wallace, Jr
Monnett
Ohio
Big Steel Trust
Wallace
National conference of dunkards opens at Winona
The report lists diverse Indiana items from Wells County half tomato crop forecasts to unseasonable rain in Noble township. It notes arrests for petit larceny by women in Terre Haute, editorial changes in Brazil and Shelbyville papers, factory resumption plans in Muncie, and crop damage warnings across counties.
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Wells
Terre’ Haute
Noble Township
Shelby County
Big Concerns Pay Fees for Indiana Corporate Entries
Foreign corporations complying with Indiana law include Central Union Telephone Co of Mets with 6 963 000 stock paying on 1 740 750 invested in Indiana. Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Co of Kentucky paying on 8201 732. G H Hammond Packing Co of Michigan paying on 432 140. Mosier Safe Co of New York paying on 10 000. Keeley Brewing Co of Illinois paying on 10 000. Indiana Drilling Co of Wabash with 6 000. Jonesboro Lighting Co with 16 000. Royal Window Glass Co of Fowlerton Grant County with 30 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Union Telephone Company
Mets
Indiana
Walter Hill
Indianapolis
Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company of
Kentucky
Chas. A. Hunter
Evansville
G.H. Hammond Packing Company
Michigan
Mosier Safe Company
New York
Zinc and Lead Company
West Virginia
Keeley Brewing Company
Ilinois
Fort Wayne
Indiana Drilling Company
Wabash
Jonesboro
Royal Window Glass Company
Fowlerton
Grant County
Surprise Wedding Ties Gould and Lucas in Private Ceremony
Thomas Gould and Miss Elizabeth Lucas quietly wed Thursday afternoon at the bride’s home in Columbus with only immediate family present. Gould, a noted Indianapolis singer and Philharmonic Club member, will reside in Indianapolis after the ceremony, held due to the bride’s father Capt. Wm. J. Lucas’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Clay Gould
Indianapolis
Elizabeth” Lucas
Wm. J. Lucas
Columbus
Gould
Philharmonic Club
Misg Lucas
Fish Jumped In the Boat Record Catch on Susquehanna
Bernard and Jos Holden and friends return from a Susquehanna fishing trip with 18 large black bass leaping into the boat. The catch is described as a remarkable, possibly record breaking occurrence for accommodating fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bernard
Jos
Holden
Susquehanna
Whitesboro Eviction Triggered by Armed Men Visit
In Fort Worth Texas on August 29 a group of about fifty armed white men reportedly visited every Black resident in Whitesboro and ordered them to leave the county. The move prompted some residents to flee and others to prepare departures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Tex
Whitesboro
Bethlehem Steel Gains Absolute Control of Armor Plate
Philadelphia August reports that through the Bethlehem steel company the United States steel trust now fully controls the nation’s armor plate output, consolidating power over this defense material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Bethlehem Steel Company
United States
Steel Trust
Cottingham Seeks Help After Illness in Arkansas Visit
Cottingham traveled to Washington County Arkansas to visit his sister and fell ill with flux. He grew very weak and moved to Lockland Ark seeking medical aid. The notice lists Cobbity in Tor aale by drug agents as the remedy offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ds ‘Cottingham
Washington County
Arkansas
Chamberlain
Ana
Mr. Cottingvan
Peruna Endorsement From Garland Leader
Chas. F. Jenkins, veteran Garland councilman, praises Peruna as a scientifically prepared medicine that cures catarrh and purifies the blood. He says it acts promptly and permanently, likening it to a physician’s prescription, and notes readers who try it gain faith in its efficacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Jenkins
Mr. Jenkins
Peruna endorsement from Congressman and workers
Letter excerpts praise Peruna as a catarrh remedy and blood purifier. Congressman H W Ogden of Benton La commends it as a fine tonic. F W Radtke of Philadelphia reports relief after four bottles, noting improved throat comfort and work ability. Dr Hartman offers free medical advice via The Hartman Sanitarium Columbus O.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peruna
Ita
Jenkins
America
Ogden
H. W. Ogden
Benton
Mintzer Street
Philadelphia
Sawyer
F. W. Radtke
Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Trolley Experiment On D V Line Likely Delayed
The d and v railroad trolley trial seems unlikely to start immediately. The Pennsylvania road is equipping 19 miles between Springfield and Xenia Ohio to test the system first before any Indiana deployment. If Ohio proves successful, the Indianapolis and Western will likely follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis & Martinsville Electric Railway
Pennsylvania Road
Springfield
Xenia
Indiana
Ohio
Object lesson in US progress from 1844 to 1901 rail travel
The excerpt contrasts Albany to Buffalo travel in 1844 with 1901 Empire State Express times and fares, noting 383 mile route by rail later 305 miles with six hours four minutes. It describes candle lighting to gas and electricity, sleeping cars, dining and parlor cars, observation cars, and the broader achievement of transportation firms signaling national growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Albany
Buffalo
Empire State Express
Niagara Falls
Syracuse
Oswegon Canal
Erie
New York Central
Ee .Adirondack
The Sun Promises Results In Sale Column
A Sun newspaper sale column guarantees results under its heading. The note emphasizes the trusted role of The Sun in linking buyers with sellers and delivering quick outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SUN
THE
Madison and Return Train Schedule Notice
A brief notice states a $1.25 Madison and Return trip departing Indianapolis at 7 30 a m and returning from Madison at 6 pm on Sunday. Readers are told to view page seven for the small liner advertisements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Indianapolis
Indiana Dental College Sees Patients Daily
The Indiana Dental College at 8 W Cor Delaware and Chlo receives patients from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for all kinds of dental work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Dental College
Delaware and
Chlo
You Will Find Them Interesting
A note points readers to page seven for small liner advertisements found there.
Gogebic Lake Hotel Vacation Getaway Advertised
A Sun classified notice promotes the Gogebic Lake Hotel open for summer travel via Chicago and North Western Railway. Visitors reach the lake next morning for fishing and lodging with low excursion rates and an illustrated booklet available for two cents from W B Kniskern, Chicago. Also mentions vacant room rentals and a Pittsburgh steel mill trust opposition note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gogebic Lake
Chicago & Northwestern R'y
W. ‘B _Kniskern
Chicago
Family fears furrier Julius Wohlfield aboard wrecked steamer Islander
The family of Julius Wohlfield a furrier at 1 percent W Washington Street fears he was a passenger on the steamer Islander which was wrecked and no word has reached them for weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Wohlfield
Washington St
Islander
Chicago Markets Mixed as Wheat and Corn Slip
Chicago price report shows wheat down 4 cents with September at 69 44 to 68 c, December at 1 %G illie. Corn loses 1/2 cent to 53 4 58 c for May, oats off, provisions rise with January pork at 15.50 to 15.35, lard 8.85 to 8.15, ribs 7.92 to 7.35 per hundred, eggs 14 lic, butter various grades up to 20c, cheese markets steady with full creams near 94 94c and Swiss drum at 8 9c. Poultry and other eggs show mixed gains and declines across several items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Nmburger
New
City Grain Market Wheat and Corn Prices Steady
Wheat stays steady with No 2 red 68 14 cents and August 68 4 cents. Corn shows varied white and mixed grades from No 1 white 30 cents to No 4 white mixed 52 54 cents. Oats steady with No 2 white 31 and No 3 white 37 14 cents. Hay prices listed for timothy and inspections tallied for multiple car counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hay Secrres
Timothy
Hay
Receipts and Quotations at the Union Stock Yards
At the Union Stock Yards Indianapolis August 29 cattle receipts 800 with light shipments. Quotations cover good to prime export steers 1,850 to 1,600 lbs average. fat to medium export and butcher steers. good to prime heifers. fair to good cows. prime to fancy export cows. calves, bulls, and other categories with varied prices. Hogs receipts 2,500 with quotations for good to choice heavy to lightweights. Sheep receipts 400 with prices for good to choice and common to medium. Horses: Blair Baker horse company sale yielded about 150 head sold. buyers included G W Watson for cavalry service in the U S Army and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Stock Yards
Union Stockyards
Indianapolis
Blair- Baker Horse Company
G. W. Watson
Campbell & Reed
St. Louis
I. Gregory
Lafayetse
DeVilleiroe He Ni Pek Jones Case In St Louis
A damaged OCR fragment from St Louis mentions De Villeir oe and Pek Jones in a local case. It includes unclear names and a possible legal or civil action with no specific dates or outcomes readable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deviller Oe
Pek Jones
Str Louis
Hog Receipts At Interstate Stock Yards Indianapolis
At the Interstate Stock Yards in Indianapolis on August 29 hog receipts totaled about 700 head with around 600 shipments. Quotations varied with good to choice assorted hogs selling around 6.40 to 6.30 per hundredweight for medium and heavy weights. Common to good lightweights brought lower bids in the same range, with roughs noted in the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Stock Yards
Interstate Stock
Dianapolis
Prices on poultry vegetables and groceries in local market
The listing shows turkey hens, young toms, fowls, ducks, and eggs with per pound prices. Numerous cheese and coffee varieties with per pound and package prices, along with butters, sugars, salts, flour, spices, beans, molasses, and produce items including cabbage onions oranges lemons and peaches with unit prices. Also listed are coal and coke, drugs and chemicals with listed prices.
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Java
Iec
Rio
Santos
Golden Santos
Prime Santos
Ariosz
Lion
Jersey
Caracas
Columbia A
Windsor
Ridgeway
Phoenix Aa
Empire A
Ideal Golden
Ridgewood
New Orleans
Ync
Louisiana
Carolina
California
Kingan price list items for ham bacon lard and sausage
Provisions from Kingan and Co list various meats with prices per hundred pounds and per barrel. Items include hams sugar cured and boiled versions, bacon clear sides and bellies, shoulder Reliable, lard Indiana and Reliable, pickled pork Fancy boneless pig and family packs, fresh pork sausage Mink bulk and Frankfurts, fresh pork loins hams roasts and spare ribs, leaf lard, fresh beef tenderloins and loin butts, plus oysters and fish prices from New York counts.
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Kingan & Co
Indiana
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Simon Burns
Standard Oil Trust
Alabama
PEN
Busiel
Sultan
Bill Jest
Young
Tnd
Albert ‘McGowan
al i
Ben
Arid Sala
Tre
Lew. Wallace, Jr
Winona
Louis Holtman
Brazil
Ball Brothers
Frankfort City
Mary~Curtis
Salvation Army
Illinois
Terre Haute
Taylor
Emma Sullivan
Wabash River
Edna Williams
Wabash, Ind
Fred Howard
Lakeview ‘Hotel
St. Joseph, Mich
Wabash Bridge
Ed Newlin
Russiaville
North Dakota
Frankfort
W. B. Conkey Printing Plant
Hammond
Albert Camp
George Matthews
Matthews
Savilla Powell
Peru
John H. Hensler
Trousseau
Henaler
Madison, Street-Car Company
A. H
John Meranda
Christian Church of
Center
Howard County
Thomas Gould
Elizabeth Lucas
Tee
F. ‘Jenkins
Garland
Woodmen: of America
Aurora
Beacon Office
Chas. F. Jenkins
A Gcomparison
Pennsylvania Lines
del Etec & Steel Mill
Steubenvill
City Grain Market
Josbing
Croceries
Jackson
Reen County
Blossburg
Tom Boft Nut Cou
Goap
Castile
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