Split in the Ranks Strikes Weaken Traction Fight
Jan 3 report shows motormen and conductors began a nominal strike at 4 am with some cars running. Union divisions surfaced as National Amalgamated president Mahon repudiated the strike, leaving the traction company with the upper hand. By Jan 8, a second three-car strike waned as many strikers returned to work and federation support was denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priapen Puia
U. P.j
Union Traction Company
Amalgamated Association of Street Railway
Lyceum
Mahon
Amalgamated Association
Poivapenpara
B. P
P. J. Methaire
Oil seen on Ballard farm near Canby post office
A curious oily seep was found on the Ballard farm three miles from West Newton near Canby. Water and oil separated in a bottle shown to State geologist Blazelley, suggesting petroleum like oil though some doubt and fear of a plant between oil and water. Local owners push samples and tests while skeptics accuse gas-boosting schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Newton
Joel Bailard
Canby
Blazelley
Lottie
Ballard Place
Peltehborau
Mising Young Woman Found After Disappearance and Marriage
A letter to Mrs. Alice Powell reveals Edith appears in the city having wed Eugene Strauss against her mother’s wishes. A patrolman later locates Edith staying with Mrs. DeHart on Brookside Ave. Applegate funeral set for Saturday at 2 p.m. from 661 N Meridian St with private burial at Crown Hill. Wholesale grocers schedule a Denison meeting at 1:80 Saturday for traveling salesmen to attend the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook Aide-Ave
Alice Powell
U38
Eastst
Edith
John Pierce
Eugene Strauss
Womd
Ice safety prompts review as canal thaw risks skating crowds
Early Friday temperatures reach 5 F rising to 9 F at noon and 7 F by 2 PM. A W Davis of the water company informs the Board of Safety that canal ice remains unsafe for the number of skaters. The matter is referred to Supt. Colbert. The notice lists numerous residents and families connected to a safety concern, followed by a brief death and marriage license notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Mary Nolting
Fred
Mary Hauck
Jell
Lena Atherton
Chas
Dora Wachsman
Joan
Kate Connors
Henry
Kate Volz
Anna Ford
Anna Ross
Mary Leaveman
Matilda Smith
Nannie Harvey
Wim
Mrs. Beckman
Albert
Grace Hull
Mrs. Smith
Grace Donovan
Emma Lombard
Harriett Washington
Alfred W. Morgan
Hilda Mack
Oliver Mead
Evie Phipps
Wm.Brady
Margaret Mitchell
Fred Nolte
Margeret Marz
Five, More Bodies Found After Explosion
Early Friday two more bodies were recovered from the ring at the scene of Thursday's explosion. Identified is Norman McArthur, foreman of the Excelsior Wire Company. Wreckers face freezing water and extreme cold while debris overhauls continue to determine the final death toll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Dan. B
L. P
L. Ley
Iuxcelsior Tron
Joseph Cavoreck
Friday
Norman McArthur
Excelsior Wire Company
Pugilist Green Smith Strikes Reporter at Grand Hotel
Pugilist Green Smith, angered over spelling of his name, assaulted Walter Rouse and later slapped Royse at the Grand hotel. The incidents, second and fifth clashes with reporters of Jennings County papers, drew public disgust and raised risks of future legal action or harsh consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Smith
Walter Rouse
The
Journal
Greene
Grand Hotel
Royse
Rovse
Jennings County
Louis Ludlow
Tue Bes
Luain
Green
Cheeule
Health board appropriations trimmed as council revises plan
The finance committee reduced the health board request from 25 000 to 15 000 for a nurses home reallocating 10 000 to other items. They approve 15 000 for a north wing 6 000 for a laundry and boiler house 4 500 for engine and laundry equipment and 500 for miscellaneous expenses. Fire department appropriation of 45 025 and 6700 bond sale for these appropriations approved. Attorney general names Charles B Lockhart as second deputy under new fee law, state collects deputy fees with 400 salary and travel expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Board
Niance
Council
Tealth Board
North Wink
Ketcham
Charles B. Lockhart
Cuban insurgents near Havana spark war fears
The Cuban insurgents are within three miles of Havana as reports spread of the conflict. The Lexow committee begins a probe into Pittsburg affairs while Rev. Brother Romuald, a leading Catholic figure, dies in Prince George's County Maryland. Lazard Freres orders one million dollars in gold bars to ship to Europe. Pratt Letchworth foundry in Buffalo shuts down, displacing about six hundred workers. London papers condemn a state department document on the Venezuela dispute. Mrs Alva Vanderbilt, recently divorced, reportedly engaged to Oliver Belmont, also divorced. Northwestern Miller’s Association reorganizes in Milwaukee. Taist Krause Co withdraws from the old combine and is not in the new group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Pittsburg
Lexow Committee
Brother Romuald
Prince George's County
Maryland
Lazard
To Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Remedy
Cure your cold quickly with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund if it fails to cure. Also available LemonTonic Laxative and energy boosting Svets products. Frank Butts at 133 Indiana Ave offers telephone 1791 for orders and inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Butts
Indiana Ave
Notorious jewel thief and forger tied to Adams Express case
A Pinkerton letter and photograph link Charles A. Hardin Ketcham alias others to the Adams Express robbery and a long criminal record. Born in Louisville, he is linked to forged endorsements, stolen jewelry, and multiple aliases. His wife Minnie Brown is a shoplifter and lives in fear of him amid threats to kill. A boiler blast at Manchester caused deaths and injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Ketcham
Charles A. Vardin
Dick Wilson
Slardin
Ketchnam
Otardin
Possesston
CPHE
Adams Express Company
Colbert
Pinkerton National Detective Agency
Chicago
Charles A. Tardin
Henderson
Adams Company
Indianapolis
Wilson
Hardin
Charles A. Ketham
Louisville
Tom Bligh
Asie
Hie
Chicago & Alton Railroad Company
Kansas City
Ele
Wells-Fargo
Nashville
Minnie Brown
Sherman on tax and revenue policy in Senate debate
The senate heard Mr. Sherman oppose the bond plan and defend revenue sufficiency through current expenditures and debt repayment. He attacked the presidents tariff stance, praised the McKinley act, and warned that tariff changes could worsen deficits and currency stability. The session also set Tuesday for reporting bond and tariff bills, and a House resolution urged Bowler’s impeachment for refusing to pay the sugar bounty.
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Wasutyatox
U. P
Senate
Sherman
Congress
Venezuelan Commission
United States
Die
Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
Snerman
House of Representatives
Mir
Morrill
Finance Committee
House
Hoar
Judiciary Committee
Boamner
Widow Mary Lee Found Dead Near Marion Farm
A Marion Ohio dispatch reports the body of Mary Lee a 32 year old widow was found Friday concealed under a corn crib near her country home. She had drawn a $700 back pension after her husband’s death and police suspect murder for the money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columpus
U. P
Marion
Mary Lee
Leaky Cisterns and Pumps at Factory Prices
Leaky cisterns and pumps priced at $1.50. Includes a variety of items labeled as 4 L butts and 134 indiund-age with contact via Phone 17h.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cieanea
Cox
Western Town Blames Fire Ravages Creston Iowa
A Blazing outbreak in Creston Iowa 8 000 residents on the O B Q road began 9 30 am in Morton Bannister Co furniture store with ex celsior in the basement The fire fed by a northeast wind destroyed Summit hotel a drug store Cotton Black grocery Independent American newspaper and Bee hive store by 11 o clock it continued to spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent American
Bee Tive
Defeat of Dr Jameson Reported by Colonial Office
Cable dispatches from London claim Dr Jameson defeated with heavy losses and to face Boer court martial while his followers are imprisoned. Scotch Bick Watch at Mafeking threatens to fire on advancing British South Africa Company forces from Bulawayo. Emperor congratulates Paul Kruger for defending independence and peace without foreign aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxpon
Dan
C. P
Colonial Office
Jameson
London
Scotch Bick Watch Regiment
Mafeking
Bechuanaland
British South Africa Company
Bulawayo
Berni
Jan
Loveland's hotel remark sparks Denison political clash
In Denison a hotel lobby conversa tion caused a misunderstanding over a quip about "price" and selling influence. Senator Loveland, Lassell Seeds, Auditor Hart and Mr Emmons faced Lt. Duvall, with Chairman Gowdy present. Rhody Ship and Mr Leeds defused the situation by explaining the joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loveland
Lassell Seeds
Hart
Mr. Emmons
Denison
Duvall
Gowdy
Leeds
Uumions
Mr Gowdy
Rhody Ship
Doctor Hurt After Fall From Moving Vehicle in Talbottave
Dr. A. E. Buchanan attempted to board a moving car at Talbottave and Ninth street Thursday evening. He was thrown to the pavement suffering injuries to the head shoulders and a fractured ankle. He was taken to Cr. J. Buchanan’s home at 952 Delaware street. Dr. Lash expects a rapid recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Buchanan
Talbottave
Ile
Cr. J. Buchanan
Delaware St
Lash
Trilby matinee features Mabel Amter in person
At Saturday matinee of Trilby Mabel Amter will distribute sterling silver to ladies in reserved seats. The piece showcases actors Julia Marlowe Taber and Robert Ta ber, popular Shakesperian artists, who appear all of next week amid social fanfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Marlowe Taber
Robert Taber
Chicago
Melville Stone
H. E H. Nohtsaat
Times-Herald
Philadelphia
Local Shoe Repair Service Delivers by Phone
People's Shoe Mfg and Repairing Co offers pickup and delivery for shoe repairs via telephone at 1605. They promise the best repair work at low prices. Also advertised are Lemon Tonic Laxative large bottles at 50 cents claiming to boost energy appetite and mental clarity.
Citizens Street Railway Trust Failure Rocks Indianapolis
A Philadelphia based Solicitors Loan and Trust Company failed, affecting Indianapolis Citizens street railway bondholders. The firm, trustee for the street railway, collapsed after heavy speculation by director J Ritter. Stock in Citizens street railway plunged from 34 to 26 after the report and ensuing market turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Philadelphia
United Press
J. Ruch Ritter
Ritter
Citizens’ Street Railway
Juittey
Solicitors’ Loan and Trust Company
New York
Tradesmen’s National Bank
Jason
Augustus L. Mason
Citizens’ Street Railway Company
Tum Sun
Street Railroad Company
Verner
Tae Sun
Citizens’ Street Railroad Company
Trust Company
Farmer Shelby Sues Over Hay Wagon Stuck in Gas Trench
In Hancock county, farmer Shelby arrives in Indianapolis with hay. A blocked streetcar line stops movement when a wagon is mired in a new gas main trench. An employee uses a towing motor to free the wagon, but it tips and is damaged. Shelby seeks compensation for wagon and hay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby
Hancock County
Indianapolis
Scenting a Trail at Pet Stock Show Opens Next Week
A large pet stock show opens Monday at Tomlinson Hall featuring 92 poultry breeds plus rats mice rabbits ferrets flying squirrels prairie dogs and ponies. The National Pouter Association meets in Indianapolis with about 20 members bringing roughly ten birds each. A bloodhound contest is set for Wednesday with older dogs four hours and younger dogs one hour of trail work. The treks start at Tomlinson Hall and route through parks and major streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomlinson Hall
National Pouter Association
Indianapolis
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Traction Company
IVS Oil
WOLTH
Pug
Mr. Lockhart
Pinkertoe
Enet Fanapolis
Lawreencre Burn
Ind
Chance & Kruse
Manchester
Cotton Cross
Lawrenceburg
Tom Wade
Ulrich
Tarif
Cleveland
Blames
Creston
Dr. Jameson
Fame
Heine
Hiuried Rem
Harry Morris
the Empire
Harry W. Williams
Braves of Gold
Hopkins’ Transoceanic Star Specialty Company
Street Railway Company
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