Homestead Striker Rally Fears of March Toward Mills
Homestead Pa July 8. Fevered vigil as armed strikers patrol streets and mills amid rumors of Pinkerton forces. Reports describe a tense dawn to Friday with guards posted, townsfolk preparing for possible violence, three funerals, and officials seeking peace while contending with competing claims about Pinkerton involvement.
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Magnates Session Sets Western League Six Clubs Schedule
In Chicago the Magnates meet as the Western League adopts a six club lineup with Columbus Toledo Minneapolis Kansas City Omaha and Indianapolis remaining while Ft Wayne withdraws. A new 70 game schedule is issued and Milwaukee disbands after players fail to leave town amid financial woes.
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Kittell Verdict Near In Tailoring Theft Case
William Kittell sits with his wife as the trial nears a verdict. Evidence shows goods were taken from Kahn tailoring and deposited in Cincinnati warehouses by Kittell. Jury to decide after strong arguments by both sides. Also notes on the Endeavor Convention and Premier steel strike developments.
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Kittell
Kahn Company
Elam
Kahn Tailoring Company
Cincinnati
Ezekiel & Bern
Cholera Spreads in Russia and Paris Suburbs
Multiple health and political items note cholera cases in western and central Russia and 54 cases with 45 deaths in Paris suburbs. Impure water cited as the cause. Other items mention a tin plate bill passing the House, Silver men blocking action, a Senate move for the world fair date, and tariff discussion.
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Paris
U.S. Senate
Gallinger
Notstuck On Frenzel Be Admit a Hobnobbing With Him
Henry Russe newly elected fourth district school board member defends actions at the last meeting. He disputes Pettijohn and other Republicans criticizing him in The Sun and asserts Frenzel’s reform aims and prudent use of funds. He promises no self-interest and hopes for a better year.
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Sun
Pettijohn
Laat
Tur Sun
John Frenzel
Frenzel
Vonnegut
Local Notes on City Events and Incidents
B F Havens travels to Chicago on fair business while Gov. Chase plans an Old Guard talk in Masonic hall. Police judge Buskirk names Reinhardt acting judge during his absence. Charity ball game for the Fresh Air Mission set for Saturday at Ohio Street grounds. Two companies incorporated Evansville and Clinton county. Paving contract awarded on Susquehanna Street. Hill Side and Ninth Street complaints ordered examined. Railworker James Wilburn fined for assault on Annie Barking. William Flora arrested after a beer fight. release given in court. Three boys fined for vandalism on the commons. State health secretary Metcalf to meet Dr Hibberd to discuss diphtheria outbreak.
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Pearl St
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Annie
Flora
Yandes St
James
William
Daniel Courtney
Rudolph Bradenger
Martin Prescott
Joseph Allison
Justice Daniels
Metcalf
State Health Board
Shelbyville
Ind
L.J. Hackney
Dr. Hibberd
Richmond
Judge Gresham's Smile and the People's Party
The People's Party state leaders denounce Judge Gresham's last minute refusal to accept the nomination for lieutenant governor. Dr J A Houser says it was mistaken identity and Gresham favored the party’s cause before finally declining. They claim Weaver would lead the ticket better, noting Gresham’s weak campaign strength and perception as a Republican and federal office-holder.
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J. A. Houser
Liutenant-Govrnor
Chicago
Gresham
Weaver
South
Sunk in a collision off Plainer Marechal Canrobert sinks
The trans Atlantic steamer Marechal Canrobert collided with the French ironclad Hoche off Plainer. Fifty or more aboard were hurt or lost amid smoke and shock as the steamer, fastened to the ironclad, was cut loose and sank after lurching.
National Execu tive Committee Chosen For GOP Campaign
New York July 8 The Republican campaign leadership selects the executive committee with J S Clarkson Iowa G A Hobart New Jersey Samuel Fessenden Connecticut Henry C Payne Wisconsin R C Kerens Missouri W O Bradley Kentucky W A Sutherland New York J H Manley Maine and John R Tanner Illinois Sutherland a former attorney general candidate is noted. Southerners back Bradley for chair as the post will be filled next week. Gladstone Speaks At Corstorphine
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J. 8
Clarkson
Iowa
G. A. Hobart
New Jersey
Samuel Fessenden
Connecticut
Henry C. Payne
Wisconsin
R. C. Kerens
Missouri
W. O. Bradley
Kentucky
W. A. Sutherland
J. H. Manley
Maine
John R. Tanner
Iinois
Sutherland
Bradley
Hazel Bluff Haunting Tale at Clinton Indiana Estate
Hazel Bluff, a 640 acre Clinton County homestead, famed for its old fashioned white house and 15 rooms, is linked to a ghost story after a coffin mishap decades ago. Locals say a departed tenant’s spirit haunted the place, driving tenants away until renovations by the current owner quieted the haunting. The farm now houses Secretary Claude Matthews, Democratic governor nominee, amid renewed attention.
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Hazel Bluff
Brouslett’s Creek
University Park
Indianapolis
Pike
Indiana
Ae Hazel Bluff Farm
Claude Matthews
Marvelous growth of the organization in a decade
The Christian endeavor society opened its international meeting with over ten thousand delegates. Edwin F. Lee of Brooklyn gave the principal address. Originated in Portland in 1882, it started with 57 members and grew to about 1.5 million in ten years, marking rapid expansion and widespread support.
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Christian Endeavor Society
Edwin F. Lee
Brooklyn
Portland
Francis E. Clarks
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