Grim hunger stalks miners of Venus Lylvania town
Shapiro telegram from Shenexty Pa dated December eighteenth reports grim want among miners from Trevorton to Mt Carmel. Incomes collapsed with mine shut downs, 4000 left town reduced to 2000, and 7000 idle across the region in midwinter. Pennsylvanian mine employing 1100 expected to close soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanioxty
Trevorton
North Franklin
Traverton
Mt. Carmel
Pennsylvania
Cheeky Indianapolis Man Stirred Up Gossipy Ads
A railroad worker involved in a sensational rumor tale framed as a prank around an Indianapolis man who sought free access to events in Chicago and Paris. The article recounts the social manipulation at the Chicago auditorium opening and a May festival, with the man allegedly posing as a VIP to obtain premier seating and favorable treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hell
Indianapolis
Chicago
Coumrittee
Paris
Boulanger
France
Funeral for Trainmaster Cummins of the O. & W. road
The funeral for Trainmaster Cummins of the Ohio and West Virginia railroad was held at his residence with about 40 O. & W. employees attending. A special train conveyed the body to Charleston Indiana, with a chair car for Mrs Cummins and family. A unique floral design featured a miniature locomotive and tender. Prominent railway officials attended and the survivor was interred beside his child at Crown Hill.
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Cummins
Rondthaler
Union Depot
Charleston
Ind
Wilson
N. Delaware St
Cleveland
First Methodist Church
J. T. Miller
Pan-bandia
W. R. McKean
J. J. McCullough
Crown Bill
Adelphi Academy Fire Causes $75,000 Damage in Brooklyn
A Wednesday morning blaze at the Adelphi academy building in Brooklyn caused about $75,000 in damages. Fire crews reported large smoke and flames, with efforts focused on saving remaining structures. Lee Holtzman was among those noting the incident and assisting afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Adelphi Academy
Guilli s Case Wrangles in Quill Trial Toward Jury
In the Gapen case the wrangling among counsel was mild next to the Quill trial. The state rested its case as warrants were drawn on Quil's payroll and witnesses testified they had not worked for them. Character witnesses testified to Quill's good name. The court adjourned and the jury is to hear Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gapen
Acarcely
Clerk Fanning
Quil
Joseph E. Fawcett
David Fickinger
D.M. Fisher
Uftea
Mitchell
Peele
Juill’s
Taggart
Johnson
Norton
L. N. Walker
Keay
Louisvilla Neshville Railroad
Lucius Tuthill
Marion County
Florida
Sam Parker
Cincinnati
Chas
Atmers
Ausum
J. W . Mass
St. Louis
John Millixen
Icket
Louisville
Allfriend
Global News Fragments Darkly Splice of Events
A scrambled OCR style list reports varied items from around the world including strikes in Berne printers, a missing banker in Philadelphia, church closures in Russia, a British shipwreck off Ireland, political tensions in Central America, mining accidents in Michigan and Minnesota, a father killed by his son in St Louis, and Parnell addressing home rule in Nottingham. Woven through are arrests in Salt Lake City and a German execution in East Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitlist
SY Tuasday
Berne
Lawrence Barrett
Chillicottia
O. Montana
Henry W. Grady
Georgia
Banker Dittman
Philadelphia
Chae
Selner
Toledo
Sunday Herald
Kieff
Russia
Tenby Castle
Boulanger
Guatemala
Honduras
Salvador
Chas, Dorgett
John Bilman
Catlin
Salt Lake City
Armatrong
Bushiri
East Africa
Zanzibar
Osceola
Calumet
Mieb
Ishpéning
Emil Uenther
St. Louis
Berlin
New York
London
John C. Zabriskie
Parnell
Nottingham
Ireland
John Gallapher
Butte
Mont
H. Warte
Gallagher
Gur Store Crowded By Fire Sale Boots Draw Crowds
Morning to night shoppers swarm Gur Store as a fire sale of slightly damaged boots and shoes proves highly popular with bargains near irresistible. The event began today at Billie Sheahouse location on Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gur
Pat
Biullilo Sheahouse
Washington-st
Miners Conference Opens Amid Policy Debate and Wage Talks
President McBride of Ohio explains the meeting aims to shape miner policy and market actions rather than set prices, with delegates from Pennsylvania Ohio West Virginia Kentucky Indiana and Illinois gathering in Columbus. The Clay County strike and Knightville trading issues are discussed, highlighting payment frequencies and storePrice differences as miners weigh how to proceed within a competitive field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Con Miners of Persons
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
Kentucky
Hiincia
Todiana
John McBrida
SUN
Ecale
Operatora
Trigore
Wazea
John B. Roa
Rodt
Watchon
K. of L
Mesa Defacto
Columbus
Clay County
Atrize
Ilinois
Cunningham
Kennedy
Thare
Knightavile
Minera
The Wife at Grand Theatre and Other Stage Notes
The Grand Theatre hosted The Wife a second time with a New York cast under Daniel Frohman. Critics praised the acting and the portrayal of complex motives, while noting patterns of sentiment and infidelity. Also mentioned are agent figures and a local murder case with Judge statements and a condemned man’s final words.
Arrest of Harper Bould Oyrer on attempted sexual assault
Frank Harper, an elderly man, was arrested Tuesday and held on $500 bond after a preliminary examination in police court Wednesday for attempting to assault a 14 year old child of John Bynum of 571 Shelby Street. The father testified he heard a muffled sound from the rear shed, found Harper exposing himself and attempting to silence the child, and pursued him with a revolver before Turner Officer Tisber intervened.
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Flarper
Eborgun
Tisber
Tha East
Woodburn
Hastman
Basion County Medical Society
Damen Sago
M. PB. Ballard
Bishop Weaver
A. B. Church
Strinacele
Washington St
Irvington
Cara
James Shearer
Delaware and
Court Sts
Robdad
John H. Myiover
Louisville
al. Meyers
Philadelphia
Terre Haute
Mra
Dr. Bageart
Kipesa
Pall
Prasbyteriiso Mission
Werylend St
Henry Burgess
Hevey
Reform School
Orlando Marina
Brooklyn
N.Y
Elisa Viola May
J. J. Brown
Woodruff Place
Will
Greensboro
Togeday
Lyburn
Join Canander
Pannaylyanigat
W. A. Reading
Roy Willey
Jobo Brady
Lynn Brady
Citizens’ Street Railway
Shaffer
Jasper Brady
Fred Hutchinson
Ernest Fisher
Denny
Fisher
Ida Adams
Chatha E. Adams
Barber
Connereville
Chosen Friende
Bates House
Morsa
Michigan
Harburt Sporting Association
Harlburt
Porter County
College Cornery Manufacturing Company
Central Gan Company
Washington Township
Hamilton County
Evans Woolen
Jerediah Vankoningham
Murdered Woman Found in Woods Near Here
A well dressed young woman’s body was discovered in the woods near town. She had been brutally murdered. A man, previously in a divorce case before Judge Walker, now leads daily KMmett in charge. Gaynor, once indicted for embezzlement, evaded arrest after a sharp court rebuke.
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Laura
Dee
Spi
Vanfenberg
Illinoia St
Dailey Kmmett
We ‘S
Aberapnor
Walker
Hea
Wilbur EF. Browder
Richmond
Langenberg
Weathers Puts Up Fight Over A. B. Cole Title
John Weathers pursued abstractor A. B. Cole around the court house Tuesday. Cole prepared an abstract of the title to property Weathers owns and included a judgment for costs in a Mary J. case against a different John Weathers. The elder Weathers cannot clear the record as the case is ten years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Weathers
A. B. Cole
Cole
Weathers
Mary J
President Harrison Narrowly Escapes in Carriage Accident
Report notes President Harrison's close call when his horse bolted and wrecked the buggy. Robert Neville intervened to free the president as the animal struggled. Other items mention extradition treaty sent to the senate and opposition to Judge Brawner's confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leedom
Alecander Silcctt
Europe
Senate
Harrison
Judge Brawer
Harrigson
Robert Neville
C. M. C. Amstett
Treasury
Pennsylvania
Franklin B. Gowen
Mollie Maguires
Gan
Gowen
Wormley’s
Detectiva Lindon
Jury Secures Trial After Forty Talesmen Challenged
On Tuesday noon a jury was secured in the jail trial after 40 talesmen were challenged, nearly half peremptorily. Clerk Famiing of the county commissioners' court faced extensive examination about certifying payrolls, with defense objections throughout. The courtroom drew a large crowd, leaving standing room scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Famiing
Why Entier Was Appointed
Washington December 17. Congressman Frank Sayler of Chicago states that Puller was appointed at the solicitation of Mr Cleveland whose chum at Wells college was Fuller's daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Entier
Wasringron
Frank Sayler
Chicago
Puller
Cleveland
Wells College
Fuller
Holiday Jewelry Sale Promises Lowest Prices
Bargain jewelry ad touts low prices with festive appeal. It highlights discounts on items for holiday presents and claims the store offers the cheapest options. The copy is dense with misspellings but centers on attracting shoppers to a sale.
Grin influenza spreads as Russian influenza stated
New York reports a surge of cases called Kerchoo or gripa with doctors noting rapid spread. Dr Le llmann says six patients with Russian influenza at 135 E 46th St and warns of possible epidemic if cases rise. Quinine spray and internal doses proposed. symptoms include sudden vertigo extreme fever headaches joint pains chest pressure and catarrh with rapid recovery in some.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles H. Lellmann
Hea
Lellman
Cyrus Molson
Molson
Lehmann
Attord
Deriu
Lodge of Sortro 1 to observe death of Justus Rathbone
Indianapolis lodge members met at Castle Hall to plan memorial services and a lodge of sorrow for the late Justus Rathbone. A public service is set for Tomlinson Fall on Sunday afternoon January 5 with addresses and music, possibly featuring Gen Ward of Newark as the principal speaker.
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Ring i. of P
Indianapolis
Castle Hall
Justus WH
Rathbone
Founda
Tomlinson Fall
Gen. Ward
Newark
N. J
Gibbons and Cushing boxing match ends with injury
Austin Gibbons and Mike Cushing weighed lightweights in Queensbury bout for 1600 dollars. In round 23 Cushing broke his wrist and was KO’d next round. Earlier, Gibbons prevailed amid rough action on Wednesday morning. A separate report notes Thomas Benum escorted Frank Harper at gunpoint near Shelby Street to Prospect Street engine house. Harper denies assault charges claiming a frame.
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Austin Gibbous Hanocks
Stanmoorp
Conn
Dec
Austin Gibbons
Mike Cushing
Queensbury
Golaside
Cushing
Weaver Announces Shift to Labor Party Alignment
Gen Weaver, renowned greenbacker, declares Jeff the democratic party will align with the labor party and work under this new affiliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Rer
Mader
Maryns
Weaver
Greenballar
Jeff
Democratic Party
Labor Party
Scarlet fever closes Shelbyville schools before holidays
Scarlet fever prompted the Shelbyville school board to shutter all schools ahead of scheduled holidays. Mrs. Arthur Labelle was seriously injured at her Marion residence when a stone was hurled at her door by an unknown assailant. Fort Wayne’s new waterworks pumping engine meets maximum capacity but wastes excess daily output, while veterans’ group Fort Wayne Sons of Veterans marks its first anniversary. Rumors place Commander Grifin and Walter Book at the event amid new uniforms, and Book reportedly plans to praise Billy Stewart for a decisive victory in the “only marcel gorda” bout against the bull pup.
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Shelbyville
Arthur Labelle
Marion
Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne Sons of Veterans
Grifin
Art
Geal Bookwalter
Shorter Work Hours Spark Labor Debate in New York
Dec. 17 New York reports rising agitation for the four hour law with mixed views among workers. Some favor hours reduction but oppose strikes, warning of competition from Europe’s paupers and foreign labor. Indiana forecast: warmer in Indianapolis and vicinity with cloudy skies then fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beghra
New York
New Yoar
Europe
Indiana
Indianapolis
Local notices and incidents in Greenfield area report
A chaotic local digest notes Sago jailed for $75 theft, various court actions and bonds, a new church edifice planned on Rural Street, streetcar service boosts to Irvington, saloon robberies and disappearances, boxing and fights, a Christmas program, a greenfield jail case, and a fire drill at Napa insane hospital with swift evacuation.
Mr GF Dunn Leads Guest Instrumentalist at H Pew Event
Mr GF Dunn of H Pew performs with Brat and Dlerdert as guest instrumentalists in a local event. The scene features notable participation and a lively lineup with emphasis on musical collaboration and venue ambiance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GF. Dunn
H ! Pew Sna Eeah
Brat & Dlerdert
Fatal Wreck Raises Alarm Over Pay Cars and Safety
Reports describe a deadly crash on a rail line where Supt. Wilson and Trainmaster Cummins perished as pay cars derailed. Observers note the accident and early damage to payroll currency, while rail officials debate the pay car practice and inspector duty. City ticket offices push winter resort ads, notably Portland Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monon
Supt. Wilson
Cumming
Covington
Paoria
Portland
Oregon
Union Pacific
Northern Pacific
Aldermen Pass Electric Street Car Charter Amendment
In a special session Monday night the aldermen approved the electric street car amendment to the Citizens' company charter. President Shaifer weighs action on the plant, with strong likelihood electricity to be used on at least one principal line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willshaifer
Citizens’ Company
Shaifer
Raniaki Not Worse Says Reports Misleading
D C December 15 1 The reports that Ran dsil is worse are unfounded. He hopes to begin work after the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raniaki
Wasurscox
D. C
Randsil
Baseball Contracts And League Tactics Stir Chicago News
The piece notes players like Elusman and Rumored signings with Cleveland and Brooklyn, while Dunnie faces local disfavor. It mentions Manassas Burlington Meakim and Ward contracts, a tense player signing pitch, and ongoing Players' League cession with no major progress. The state trust company New York becomes depository for 40000 and Henry Bacon named general counsel. Pittsburg club stays in, Von der Ahn stays out, next meeting in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lake Front
Elusman
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Arthur Irwin
Bostoff
Con
Brooklyn
Pittsburg Brotherhood
Dunlap
Town
Dunnie
Manassas
Burlington
Meakim
Grand Rapids
The
Sun
Hay
Brush
Trig
Ward
Plavera
State Trust Company
New York
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Lee Holtzman
Guill
Toro, O
B.S. Dalton
Elkhart
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Grand Hotel
Central Indiana
Messia
Hare
Dickinson
Graves
Higpine
Christian
Carr
Pringst
Wright
Memscined
Bradbury
la Bonne C. Bradbury
George L. Bradbury
Lake Erie & Western Road
Taylor
Gireek
Nicholas
Joseph Jamas
Sherif Langenberg
John Giblin
Giblin
the News
Progress
President McBride
H. Af Lo Gnieresi
Grakp
Park
Frigk Lindon
Cyctorama
Atlanta
Daniel Frohman
Robert Gray
Jova
Grey
Dack Dexter
Kitty Ives
Robert Gras
Alek
Helen
Hasbard
Nelson Roberts
Mrr. Stanley
Mr Hobers
Kata Lester
Kate Claxton
Murdeveer
Pat Hent
James Abree
Bero Wednesdley
Hust
Altes
Irs
Hunt
Rick Thomas
Pontes
Mesthry
Tee Woods
Sshington
Wales
Liday
Kerchoos
Dotham
Lodge
Sortro 1
Diemorsy
Ratibone
Bfoccht
Thomas Benum
Frank Harper
Shelby St
Prospect St
Harper
Low
Bstreek
Paymaeter Clageatt
Mesere
Laggett
Supt
Fruitmaster Cummins
Mannu Company
Louiseville
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