Violence and unrest erupt as Homestead strike widens
In Homestead Pa a tense scene unfolds as non union workers are expected within 24 hours while militiamen guard the Carnegie mills. Strikers and authorities clash over court orders and job talks amid talk of compulsory arbitration and Pinkerton ban.
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Hammstrap
Amalgamated Association
Congressional Committee
Washington
Finch
Homstead
Camp Black
Eplange
Amos Stewart
Burgess McLuckie
Carnegie
HomeEstrEap
Homestead
Carnegie Company
Amills
Ngstown
P.N
HonmxsTean
Dreisj
Carnegie Mills
Secretary Foster backs Russia accord on monetary talks
News from the capital reports official assurances of Russia's consent to join the international monetary conference while the US ponders representatives, with Senator Jones, Senator Allison, Henry Canon and Gen. Francis A Walker likely to serve. Spooner may be chairman only if Hobart declines. A humorous note narrates Corrigan joking about a crime scare and a reporter fleeing after a mock highway robbery tale.
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Epooner
Hobart
Wasumnecux
Foster
Russia
United States
Senator Jones
Nevada
Senator Allison
Iowa
Henry W. Cannon
New York
Francis A. Walker
Boston
Why They Killed Baby in Trier Tex June 15
Emma Jackson and Lela Layton households reported three children ages 3 and 8 playing when the youngest was fat. The two older children struck the infant with a plow handle and mutilated the body with a plow-share to view its insides. In Spience ER lightning struck James Wills and Annie and Mary Conner, killing the first two and injuring the latter. Several barns burned during the storm. Its concentrated curative or makes Ayer s Garsaparilla the best blood purifier.
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Baby
Trier
Tex
Emma Jackson
Lela Layton
Spience
Jas. Wills
Annie
Mary Conner
Ayer
Omaha Leaves Western League Ending Season Soon
The Western League faces collapse as Omaha drops out citing losses. Indianapolis clings on hoping to finish the season, while Kansas City proposes a four club plan with Columbus Toledo and Indianapolis. If that plan fails, Indianapolis could face mounting losses tied to Ohio Street lease and player contracts running through the rest of the year.
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Western Baseball League
Omaha
Vitliams
Joliet, Ir
Indianapolis
Golt
Williams
Columbus
Kansas City
Toledo
Ohio St
THAT KIETELL CASE Motion for New Trial Next Monday
William Wittell's attorneys pursue a new trial with a motion to be argued before Acting-judge Spaan next Monday. The Sun reporter verified Spaan's involvement and noted Wittell remains in Marion county jail awaiting further action. Supporters like Simeon Coy press for avenues to counter the jury verdict amid public sympathy. John Bryan recalls Wittell's Civil War service on Gen. Kirby Smith's staff and calls the sentence unjust in the extreme.
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Spaan
William Wittell
Sun
John M. Duncan
Marion County
Kittell
Simeon Coy
Coy
Johnny Reb
John Bryan
Lew Wallace
Tom Sux
Kirby Smith
Murdered by His Clerk in Quilty Tragedy at Atlanta
In Floyd county a store owner J. Stephens confronts clerk L. C. Wilkinson after discovering suspected affair with his wife. Stephens shoots Wilkinson after a confrontation, Wilkinson returns fire, both men fatally wounded and a scandalous letter is revealed posthumously.
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Atlanta
J. #. Stephens
Stephens
Floyd County
L. C. Wilkson
Wilkson
Murder in Lyons Suburb Over Jealous Taunt
In Lyons suburb Curcaco on Friday morning Fred Hahnshot killed Henry Alkine a well known citizen after Alkine taunted him about loving an old woman. Hahnshot was arrested shortly after.
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Curcaco
Lyons
Fred Hahnshot
Henry Alkine
Alkine
Pleasing Fight Over Old Wayne Insurance Fraud Allegations
Secretary C C Gilmore of Old Wayne life insurance rebuts a Rough Notes article accusing the firm of fraudulent transactions. He calls the piece a sneaking trick by a sharp attorney and defends the company’s policy and accounting practices, claiming its records show assets and paid claims in good order over eleven years.
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Gilmore
C. C. Gilmore
Old Wayne Life Insurance Company
Tum Sun
Rough ‘Notes
Old Wayne Company
Rough Notes
Insurance Department
Indiana
Democrats to Name New State Ticket Candidate Next Week
Tom Taggart states the vacancy for Judge New on the state ticket will be filled next week with a call for a special state committee meeting likely Wednesday or Thursday. Possible nominees include Zeaner Brownstown Corbeley Madison and Hackney Shelbyville. The campaign opens soon as the party unites and gains Republican defections.
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Sun
Tom Taggart
State Democratic Committee
Judge New
State Committee
Zeaner
Leavenworth
Burrel
Brownstown
Corbeley
Madison
Hackney
Shelbyville
Hugh Fay Dead on Sea Voyage From Liverpool
It is reported that Hugh Fay of the Barry and Fay team died at sea aboard the steamer Wisconsin which sailed from Liverpool July 2. Fay had been feeble for a long time but recently regained strength for a wedding trip before his passing. Gov Whitcomb’s Body to Be Moved to Crown Hill Cemetery for interment between Gov Morton and Gov Hendricks. secretary Matthews arranging the transfer from Greenlawn.
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New Yorks
Barry & Fay
Wisconsin
Liverpool
Fay
Gov. Whitcomb
Matthews
Greenlawn Cemetery
Crown Hill Rcemetery
Morton
Gov. Hendricks
Bold Train Robbery At Adair Station
The Dalton gang halted a Missouri Kansas & Texas passenger train at Adair in Indian Territory 70 miles from Parsons on Thursday and looted the express car. The messenger resisted until dynamite threatened to destroy the car, after which the robbers escaped with an estimated 3000 dollars. a posse pursued but found no trace.
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Kan
Adair
Tadian Territory
Dalton Brothers
Vinita
Cant Kinney
Flora
Capt. Kinney
Mr. Flora
Kinney
Dalton
Oman
Pacific Express Company
City items of local interest and incidents
Friday's notes report a 92 degree heat day and a Woodside picnic July 17 for Sunday school. Fires damaged a shed and a stable with losses listed, while officials and reporters moved through local courts and civic events. Gov. Chase plans Lake Maxinkuckee recreation from July 22 to 30.
Chicago asphalt ring battle over bids and graft probe
A Chicago item details alleged asphalt ring tactics involving the Barber and Western paving companies competing with a third bidder. Andrew Jaicks undercuts others, but the bid is awarded amid graft claims. The writer urges vigilance by newspapers to pressure the Board of Works and Mayor Sullivan over misused contracts and salaries.
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Gang
Barber Company
Warren-Scharf Company
Western Paving Company
Board of Works
Yairen-Scharf Company
Andrew Jaicks
Aldrich
Conduitt
Tir Lcw
Sullivan
N. Delawarest
H—L
Clark
Central Ave
Suicides and accidents mark day in Niagara Falls and beyond
Niagara Falls New York July 15 Noble Kenney about 19 leaped from a bridge and died after washing over the falls leaving a note to his family saying it is all for that woman. Wapasu July 15 George Haden Big Four brakeman Kansas home died from brain hemorrhage after being struck by a broken pin fragment while coupling. Richmond Eastern insane hospital July 15 a privileged patient run over and killed by a Panhandle train per state charity secretary Johnson
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Niagara Fallls
N. Y
Wapasu
George Haden
Kansas
Johnson
State Board of Charities
Smith
Eastern Insane Hospital
Richmond
Late items by Wirg Sir Charles Dilke elected to parliament
The gunboat Vesuvius ran ashore on Friday morning in fog near Hell Gate. At Cumberland Gap Kentucky on Friday Mrs James Lamb and her daughter were assaulted by two men with one firing a likely fatal shot at Mrs Lamb.
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Charles Dilke
Vesuvius
Hell Gate
Cumberland Gap
James Lamb
Walkerton Sensation Testimony Draws Forty Witnesses
In Walker ton a federal trial began Friday amid a town full of spectators. The case centers on an obscene letter claimed by Mrs Jackson to be written by defendant Henderson, who and his witnesses deny, saying Jackson wrote it. Mrs Henderson testified she witnessed a figure at her window while ironing, mentioning a granddaughter. the exchange with attorney Chambers revealed confusion over who is plaintiff or defendant.
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Walkerton
Jackson
Mr. Henderson
Henderson
Attorney Chambers
Seven Toledo Councilmen Indicted For Bribery Solicitations
A special grand jury indicted seven Toledo city council members, four Democrats and three Republicans, on bribery related charges for soliciting bribes from Pluto oil for ordinances aiding crude oil supply. Five were arrested the same night. The scheme allegedly involved 560 dollars per councilman and included hidden surveillance and staged conversations.
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Toledo
Toevo
Combine of
Pluto Oil Company
Pluto Company
Paragon Oil Company
Too Hoy and County Races Stir in September Convention
County chairman Moores of the republican committee says nothing will move before farming district delegates arrive. A September convention is planned with active work to start then. Names in the field include Fred Rush, Mhody Shiel, Tom Quill, Fred Ostermeyer for treasurer. Charles Many, William Grover, George Brannan, Jerry McCarty for sheriff. Al Wishard and Will Rooker for prosecutor. The campaign is shaping up as a heated contest.
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Xce
Moores
Republican Committee
Siw
Fred Rush
Mhody Shiel
Tom Quill
Fred Ostermeyer
Charles Many
William Grover
George
Investigation set against Kuhn defalcation case
An investigation into Kuhn defalcation will proceed with potential criminal action after completion. City officials Abrams and deputy are preparing warrants, while Col Walker remains home delaying accounting. The uncertain finish hinges on the accounting progress and Kuhn's absence from the courthouse.
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Kuhn
Sun
Abrams
Col. Walker
Court House
Early Morning Fire Destroys Barn Behind Doctor Woollen’s Home
At about 3 o'clock Friday, a fierce blaze consumed the barn behind Dr. Woollen's residence at 50 Twelfthst. John Richman, a colored man sleeping inside, narrowly escaped, suffering severe burns to the face and body and is in critical condition at City hospital. In Sacramento, former California governor and U S senator Newton Booth died Thursday evening. he was the brother-in-law of Indianapolis resident Mrs. J S Tarrington and once lived in this city.
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Newton Booth
California
United States
Sacramento
Cal
J. S. Tarrington
Indianapolis
Miners Vengeance After Midnight Explosion Hits Idaho
Reports from Spokane dated July 15 describe a midnight explosion in Canyon Creek near Wallace Idaho. Authorities say a mill near Granite or Gem may have blown up. Troops are moving toward the disturbance and Gov Willey’s proclamation is blamed for provoking the miners to attack mill owners.
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Spokane
Wallace
Idaho
Canyon Cree
Granite
Gem
Canyon Creek
Willey
Els
People’s Parity Covvention Hurdles to No Decision
Rural delegates failed to gather a full quorum in the county convention held in the criminal court room on Thursday night. Only about half of Tuesday primaries’ delegates attended. chairman Farmer Hushue was absent. Patterson moved to postpone six weeks citing harvest work. Resolutions on Homestead strikes and anti-monopoly politics were debated, tabled, then replaced by a second set condemning monopolies and criticizing the Democratic majority. The convention adjourned to meet the last Saturday in August with expected full delegation.
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People’s Party
Criminal Court Room
Farmer Hushue
Patterson
Nin
Vincent
Dr. Boyd
House of Representatives
Homestead
Journal and Sentinel
Premier Works Ends Labor Turmoil and Hires New Men
Labor trouble at Premier steel works subsides as eight new workers are hired on Friday. Department foremen report full labor force, with two Louisville hires still present but not needed. Remaining workers have found other jobs to cover return expenses. Yardmaster James Lancaster says no further trouble is likely and emphasizes pushing current orders.
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Louisville
James Lancaster
Sun
Etna Eruptions Ravage Nearby Italian Towns
Frequent earthquakes shake Mt. Etna area as eruptions continue. Catania and towns Paterno and Aderno, with combined populations around 29,000, suffer heavy damage as lava advances rapidly up to a yard per minute, forcing many families from their homes and leaving widespread ruin.
Cant Agree Delays Robert Greenleaf Counterfeit Trial
In federal court jurors remain Dead, Lebanon, Indiana, July 15. Samuel Dailey, cashier of Lebanon National Bank, died at 1:80 Friday afternoon. The case against Robert Greenleaf for passing counterfeit money awaits a verdict as the jury fails to reach an agreement.
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Dary
Robert Greenleaf
Baker
Lebanon
Ind
Ee Samuel
Dailey
Office Desks at Wm. L. Eiders Busia
Classified note lists office desks available at Wm L Eiders with reference to a business in Indianapolis Indiana and mentions a specialist related to cancer with 96 percent Ulst near Oblo and a postal-style address in Indiana.
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Wm. L. Eiders
Busia
M. D
N. Ulst
Cor
Oblo
Indianapolis
Ind
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