Potential New Coal Strike Looms in Pennsylvania
Reported call by John Mitchell for a joint miners and operators convention in Hazleton on March 1 sparks talk of a fresh anthracite strike. Operators deny any union recognition and note Mitchell’s absence in Washington. Delegates in Indianapolis debated separate wage scales due to differing field conditions.
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Eral
Mitchell
Washington
Federation of Labor Executive Council
Wiilson
Pennsylvania
Indianapolis
Debs and Hanrahan Visited Indianapolis Quietly Last Week
Labor leader Eugene V. Debs spent three days in Indianapolis staying in an Illinois street hotel without visitors. John J. Hanrahan, first vice president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, also traveled through the city and met local leaders about wage increase plans under consideration by the Big Four firemen.
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Eugene V. Debs
Indianapolis
John J. Hanrahan
Big Four
St Louis Exposition Bill Passes House big approval
Washington Feb 18 The St Louis exposition bill appropriating 30 million dollars passed the House by a 391 to 41 vote at 1 30. The measure calls for a 5 million dollar grant to the project.
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Washington
Reform School for 12 Year Old John Gorman in Court Row
John Gorman twelve was sent to reform school from criminal court for attempting to steal junk. Companions Wilbur Newburg and Steward Donnelly in trouble, father tearfully pleaded as he sent him away. Belfast exile failed, boy returned home.
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John Gorman
Reform School
Criminal Court
Wilbur Newburg
Stew
Ard Donnelly
John
Gorman
Belfast
Ireland
Morgan and Rockefeller Reach Vast Industrial Control
New York reports that J. Pierpont Morgan and John D. Rockefeller, after absorbing the steel trust, wield about 3 billion dollars in assets and provide work for about two million people. They control extensive gas and coal lands, marking Morgan as a premier financier.
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Gan
John D. Rockefeller
Steel Trust
Esti
Massive U S Steel and Resource Arsenal Listing
A summary style tally enumerates vast industrial assets including land holdings, ore and mineral lands, docks, miles of railroads, rolling stock, ships, quarries, coke ovens, furnaces, and numerous steel mills and related facilities. The dense ledger-like list outlines heavy capital in land, energy, and manufacturing capacity.
Cincinnati salesman jailed eight hours over shoplifting scheme
Jacob Emden was fined and jailed eight hours on Monday for stealing goods from Selig's store. He and a Wasson's employee hat a scheme to move stolen goods between Wasson's and Selig's to dodge suspicion. Emden, a Cincinnati salesman, was released to return home Monday evening to resume work Tuesday.
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Jacob Emden
Selig
Wasson's
Emden
Wasson
Cincinnati
Whitewash accusations sting Mr Taylor in reform inquiry
The joint committee on the Southern reformatory resumed evidence after Monday's session. Attorney-general Taylor says many witnesses have been summoned and rejects claims of whitewashing. Critics argue the panel errs by following court rules and not acting as prosecutors.
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Southern Reformatory
Assembly
Taylor
Weather outlook for Indianapolis area ends Feb 19
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity calls for colder, generally cloudy weather through 8 PM Feb 19. Conditions deteriorate Sunday night and Tuesday with temperatures around the mid 30s.
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Indianapolis
Brass Band Provokes Senate Panel On Reform School Visit
Senator Agnew condemns the two committee members visit to the reform school as a sham inquiry and says the brass band accompanying the delegation undermines the investigation. Attorney Chambers of Miss Keely attended as the panel plans another examination session later in the week.
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Chambers
Miss Keely
Busted Again John Simcox Drunk in Police Court
John Simcox a 75 year old union veteran appeared in Police court as a victim of booze. He walks with a crutch and draws 36 dollars quarterly. Officers found him drunk recently and placed him aboard a Greenfield car with his money tucked away. He faces another three months at Marion soldiers’ home.
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John Simcox
John
Marion
Nelson accused of fundraising to pass county surveyor bill
Lawyer Nelson called the talk around his alleged fundraising for House bill No. 201 a matter of rumor while critics say the measure would grant Nelson a large salary and force surveyors to contribute. Letters from the surveyors association urge contributions as the bill progresses through the legislature. Opponents question the bill’s path and potential conflicts with county duties.
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Nelson
County
Surveyors’ Association
Bill 18 Killed in House Amid Graft Allegations
The House defeated the bill by 41 to 26, killing the epileptic village bill amid graft accusations. The measure, sought by Cox and aimed near Columbus, faced GOP resistance led by Boss Kealing with some Democrats absent during the vote.
Indianapolis must buy St. Clair Park to keep it intact
Indianapolis lost in early opposition to locating a governor's mansion at St. Clair Park. Marion county representatives pushed to preserve the park, amending a bill to require Indianapolis to buy the park if the state can not keep it intact. The amendment survived to engrossment despite attempts to shrink funding and strike the enacting clause.
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Indianapolis
ST. Clair Park
Ways and Means Committee
Meridian St
St. Clair-st
Marion County Representatives
McKinley Seeks 150000 Army for Philippines Push
Washington dispatch reports President McKinley aims to raise a standing army to 150000 with 100000 now authorized and a possible 50000 more after a new session. He cites health concerns from extended Orient service and seeks rapid mobilization unless Philippine policy shifts.
McGregor Strength Sparks Walter Ring Bets
Villagers worried by McGregor's strength as the Pookwalter ring guesses the number of men wearing his pictures. A man Monday said George Elliott, rattled by Saturday's events, offered to bet 316 that McGregor is not nominated.
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John McGregor
George Elliott
McGregor
Trust bill encounter at the house reading
McCarty's anti trust bill faced a second reading amid clerical blunders. The measure had been killed last week. The speaker joked about printing costs, and Whitcomb of Marion called the bill a curiosity.
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Whitcomb
Marion
Big Steve Rowan the Chicago Police Bodyguard Dies
Chicago on February 18 reports the death of Stephen Rowan known as Big Steve, Mayor Harrison's bodyguard. On the force since 1874 he earned a $27000 salary and never made an arrest. His nickname stems from a long joke about his slow pace and banana throwing.
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Chicago
Big Steve’ Rowan
Harrison
Rowan
Ruckelshaus Pledges Courage Under Probe T
Public prosecutor Ruckelshaus said he would subpoena any witness to convict lottery agents. He claimed he knew nothing of a reporter's hidden motives and defended his policy of pursuing law violations, while addressing reporters, lawyers, court staff, and Judge Alford.
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SUN
Alford
Royal Hammer
Indiana
Ruckelshaus
Morgan Summoned by Commission Over Anthracite Prices
New York February 18 The Industrial Committee appointed by President McKinley met to probe anthracite combines and a steel consolidation. Chairman Phillips said Morgan will testify after J Pierpont Morgan agreed. J I Childs of the New York Ontario & Western testified that his line buys coal from mines and lends to Elkhill. prices rise 2 percent last year due to supply and demand, with no price agreements among coal firms.
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New York
McKinley
Phillips
J. Pierpont Morgan
J. I. Childs
New York, Ontario &Western Railway
Elkhill Coal Company
Small Jokers and Milk Theft Charge Involving Four Boys
Four boys Harry Myers Herbert Brisbin Thos Barnabor and Walter Beckler are held at the police station. Alvie Frazier claims the boys stole milk from his wagon and diluted it with lime water at Love Bros mill. Case set for February 20.
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Harry Myers
W. Walnutst
Herbert Brisbin
Thos. Barnabor
Maxwell-st
Walter Beckler
W. Merrill-st
Alvie Frazier
Bismarck-st
Love Bros
Cotton Milla
Frazier
Letter Carriers Grand Ball Promises Record Attendance
The event will be held Monday evening in Tomlinson hall with 1000 expected in the grand march led by the postmaster and Mrs. J. F. Poe, president of the letter carriers ladies auxiliary.
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Tomlinson Hall
J. F. Poe
The
Letter Carriers Ladies’ Auxiliary
Honest John Wingate backs Thompson tax dodging bill
The Thompson tax dodging bill now in the house draws banker support and opposition. Volney Malott is named as its drafter with Thompson denying authorship. Lawyers, politicians, and the state tax board are cited with pledges of backing or opposition as the bill aims to limit tax enforcement on banks.
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John” Wingate
Thompson
State Tax Board
Wingate
Hugh Dougherty
Bluffton
Woman Faces Two Divorce Suits In Dual Counsel
Louise filed a divorce in circuit court against Albert Brewer hiring Attorney Dickey. She later joined Groninger & Groninger and opened a second suit in superior court alleging the same grounds. Judge Leathers ruled the Dickey case could not be dismissed without Groningers consent. they were summoned to explain how Dickey represented the same client. Two divorces remain pending, a first in the record.
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Leathers
Groningers
Dickey
Groninger fears case backlog in criminal court
Taylor Groninger fears druggist cases in Squire Smock's liquor law prosecutions cannot be ready in criminal court. Prosecutor Ruck elshaus warns they must be set or dropped from the docket. Groninger cites witness August Wilmoth's unreliability and says he may try one or two cases to see if he can proceed.
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Taylor Groninger
Squire Smock
Ruckelshaus
Groninger
August Wilmoth
Woman Yanked Back Into Court Over Rowdy Behavior
Maggie Dolby, a familiar figure in police court for a decade, was brought in by Officers Hagerty and Baumfuhrer after a Saturday night arrest at 326 West Chesapeake Street. She cursed during transport, disrupted a Pentecostal meeting the next day, and in court refused to testify claiming her clothes were unfit. Judge Daly imposed 50 dollars and costs and ten days in jail.
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Baumfuhrer
Chesapeake St
Gregoire
Durbin Eyes Change in Women Prison Board of Managers
State legislation seeks to replace the current three member women board at Miss Keely's prison with a governor appointed two women and a man. Gov Durbin supports reform to end perceived scandals and "clean out the institution" before his term begins. James pushes for a quick committee report and favors a three member board if needed.
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Woman’s Prison
Girls’ Reformatory
James
Stubborn Stillwell Votes Against Amendment Change on Fish Laws
The senate spent the morning debating fish and game laws with Senator Stillwell voting no on an amendment after saying the fish commissioner urged the opposite. Training methods for hunting dogs and the impact of blank cartridges were discussed. The bill allows hunting on uncultivated ground without owner consent but bans it within 40 rods of cultivated land. Several sportsmen in the senate showed interest despite dull public viewing.
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Stillwell
Fish Commis
Senate
Fires in City and Court Actions Highlight Local News
A Sunday morning fire damaged Hugh Ward’s kitchen at 618 North New Jersey Street. In circuit court Herman Lauter sues the street car company for a horse and wagon loss. Dr W B Craig, a veterinarian, was kicked by a horse at Wood’s livery stable. Elizabeth Adams sold part of Parke avenue and Twelfth street for 11000. Claude Thornton, 27, 2003 College avenue, declared insane. A copper kettle theft at last Saturday cost Ernest Lynch 25 and Ben Cooper 30 days. Bishop Francis called for Lent observance and Ash Wednesday and Good Friday feasting. Indian medical college deeded 160 acres near Marion to E L Goldthwaite with annual 1000 payment. William Brown aka Jerobin Keller arrested for horse and buggy theft. detectives Morgan Asch and Officer Watson located him at Mt Jackson. case sent to grand jury.
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Herman Lauter
W. B. Craig
Wood
Elizabeth B. Adams
Carrie M. Nordyke
Parke Ave
Twelfth St
Claude M. Thornton
College Ave
Ernest Lynch
Ben Cooper
Francis
Episcopal Church
Indian Medical College
E. L. Goldthwaite
Marion
Lomaz
William Brown
Jeroblin Keller
Charles Reis
Morgan
Asch
Watson
Mt. Jackson
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Union Trust Company
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