Homestead Turmoil Grows Over Mill Lockout Tug of War
Tensions rise as locked out workers and militia clash with ongoing fears of nonunion labor entering the Carnegie mills. Reports detail impassable camps, stockpiled supplies, and officers enforcing discipline while plans surface to resume production by July 23 and to hire nonunion men if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homestead
Frick
Amalgamated
Pattison
Pinkertons
Hugh O'Donnell
Rifles
James Boyce
Amalgamated Association
Carnegie Mills
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
Mr. Carnegie
Wrick
P.N
Carnegie Company
National Guard
Finch
P. N.J— Hughes and
Patterson
Hammsresp
P.N.J
Jury Unable to Reach Verdict in Counterfeit Case
After long deliberations the jury in the Robert Greenleaf counterfeit bill case reported inability to agree. Second vote showed ten to two and then nine to three for acquittal. Judge Baker discharged the jurors and indicated the case may await the Pepyeniver federal term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Greenleaf
Baker
Pepyeniver
Lynchings Flare in Halley and Marsuh At Tex
Halley Arkansas July 16 a colored man Julian Moseby was arrested for assaulting his 14 year old step daughter but a mob of Negroes seized him and lynched him. In Texas MarsuhAt July 16 John Davis, a Negro sought in Sedalia for assault and robbery and suspected in Denison killings was arrested and may be lynched.
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Halley
Ark
Julian Moseby
Maarsuhat
Tex
John Davis
Sedalia
Denison
Senate Votes to Probe Foreign Labor and Immigration
Washington July 16 The Senate adopted a resolution to investigate foreign labor and immigration. It also approved a resolution for the mines and mining committee to determine the average cost of producing silver bullion. Several routine bills were passed and the general deficiency bill taken up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Washington
Senate
Committee On Mines and Mining
Attempt to wreck Burlington passenger train near here
An attempt to wreck a Burlington passenger train near here on Friday night failed as the engine knocked heavy ties off the track. Two strangers were seen nearby just before the train's arrival. Also announced is a grand concert at Armatrone Park Sunday evening by the Progress military band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxmoors
Burlington
Here
Armatrone Ark
Ana Hene
Progress Military’ Band
Lawn Fete Causes Courtroom Mayhem in Five Minutes
In Justice Habich's court Saturday, Ed and William Lawn faced provocation and profanity charges. Mrs. Lawn objected, insisting she was uninvolved, while the prosecutor and judge ordered bond for Monday. William had Ed arrested after Ed’s police acquittal, but Mrs. Lawn denied any part in the affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Habich
Lawn
Brother Lawn
William
Squire Habibh
Destructive Proclivity of Americana Criticized by Attorney General
The Attorney General denounces Americans as wasteful, calling the public greedy and urges restraint on natural resources. He cites the fading forests and damaging recent actions by monument commissioners who ordered removal of trees around a circle, condemning the move as shameful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Smith
Treasury Heads Try To Halt Gold Drain In July Outlook
Secretary Foster and Director Leech express calm despite lower treasury gold levels. They stress $111,000,000 in reserve could cover large drafts if currency demand for small denominations supports crop liquidity and discourages outflow to New York banks. They also see silver basis talk as influencing gold movement and securities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasuunday
Treasury
Foster
Leech
New York
United States
Frightfully Burned Child in Wasuvnetos Gasoline Accident
Tom Wallace aged 11 was severely burned with gasoline Friday night in Wasuvnetos Indiana. Doctors say he will likely recover from his injuries after treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasuvnetos
Ind
Tom Wallace
Concert notes and local music updates in Rockville
Thee Music Scale and Miss May Johnson headline a Rockville concert scene. Miss Stewart, Boston Conservatory pupil, plans to sing at a local church. Prof Juncts of Detroit's orchestra sent his violin for treatment by Scientific tone company. Central Ave church rehearsals and September performances planned under Prof Rudy. When band open air concert features J W Sleight, F S Sheeters, Ferguson and Schaffer in a cornet duet and a finale medley Commercial Travelers. Beecham's Plus and Ayer s Sarsaparilla advertised.
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May Johnson
Rockville
Stewart
Boston Conservatory
Juncts
Detroit Philharmonic Orchestra
Scientific Tone Producing
Holy City
Rudy
Central Ave. M
J. W. Sleight
F. S. Sheeters
Messrs. Ferguson
Schaffer
Prof. Rudy
Ritter Suit Seeks Damages Over Prohibition Polemic
Rev. John A Pollock editor of the Phalanx sues Capt Eli F Ritter for 25000 dollars claiming an interview published in Tuk Sun on June 25 maliciously injures his character by calling him a liar and a sponger. The action stems from political differences within the Prohibition party as Ritter denied charges in a circular questioning his presidential candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Pollock
The
Phalanx
Eli F. Ritter
Tuk Sun
Ritter
Pollock
Mr. Ritter
Warnings and Wrecks across Indiana's Rail Lines
A long, lurid column reviews fatal rail incidents near Peru and a famed spot on the Wabash line, recounting past murders, wrecks, and a mile long telegraph wire accident. It notes nearby towns Brownsburg and Anderson with modern pranks, scams, and social misadventures, including love woes in Crawfordsville and Athens, and four couples eloping with four colored girls.
The Champion Eater Jimmy O Donnell of Madison
Madison Indiana figures in a feature about Jimmy O Donnell known for extraordinary appetite. Born in Ashton England he is a long time local and county constable who once wowed crowds with quail feasts and goose meals. He counts Judge Holman and Senator Carlisle among friends and aims for sheriff while challenging others to eat with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Ind
Jimmy” O’donnell
Ashton
England
Jimmy
O'Donnell
Kohl & Middleton’s
Chicago
O’donnell
Beech Grove
W. S. Holman
John G. Carlisle
Washington
Lincoln
Street Narrowing Advances Kentuky Avenue Plan
The Board of Public Works reassesses pavement specs for Kentucky Ave, widening the street to 60 feet. Proponents say the four avenues will become major city feeders as West Indianapolis grows, with Kentucky Ave poised to be a key thoroughfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
Kentucky
Massachusetts Ave
Kentucky Ave
Confessed Burglar Gets Eight Years in Penitentiary
Mat Rafferty pleaded guilty to burgling John Morland's residence at 22 Blackford St and was sentenced to eight years in the penitentiary. He also disclosed other minor thefts. Recently released from a Nebraska prison, Rafferty’s case was heard in criminal court Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mat Rafferty
John Morland
Blackford St
Criminal Court
Rafferty
Nebraska 7 Teas
Dalton gang train robbery yields $9000 at Adair
Oman July 15 reports the Pacific express company president states the Dalton gang obtained only 9000 dollars during the Adair train robbery Thursday night. The statement downplays earlier higher estimates and highlights the small haul for the famed bandits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oman
Pacific Express Company
Dalton
Adair
A Grafe grocery firm formed in Terre Haute
The A. Grafe grocery company of Terre Haute was incorporated Friday with three directors and fifteen thousand dollars capital. Seventh Street M E church to reopen Sunday after complete refitting. Rev J B Tevis to preach followed by sacramental services. The property at 70 W Ninth St becomes the parsonage. In Walkerton obscene letter case federal court acquits Edward Henderson after disputed witness stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Grafe Grocery Company
Terre Haute
Seventh-st. M. E
Rev. J
Tevis
Ninth St
Walkerton
Ind
Edward Henderson
Belle Jackson
Republican Pow Wow Opens September Third Statewide
The Republican state committee fixed September 3 as the opening date for campaign meetings in county seats with competent speakers. A large August ratification coincides with the Elwood tin plate works opening with Gov McKinley of Ohio Gov Fifer of Illinois Gen Alger of Michigan and Gov Chase expected. Our organization is under way across the state. Lord Salisbury weighs resignation vs continuation after cabinet council. Sir Chas Dilke’s breach hits church supporters as Gladstone contemplates cabinet roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gowdy
Republican State Committee
State Committee
Elwood Tin Plate Works
Gov
McKinley
Ohio
Fifer
Illinois
Gen. Alger
Michigan
Chase
English election returns show government trailing at noon
Latest returns at noon Saturday place the government with 302 seats and the opposition at 3238. The St Gervais Les Bains disaster death toll rises to 96 with two more bodies recovered at Salanches from the torrent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Gervais Les Bains
Salanches
Frenzel's Kingly Move at Friday School Board Meeting
At the Friday school board session King Frenzel presided in the president's chair while five Republican allies bowed their heads. The board rejected bids for the library and heating system, chose Fletcher & Co. to hide funds, and elected P. J. Omera as superintendent of buildings, with Hendrickson thwarted by the king's five supporters. A special meeting was set for Saturday to decide further library work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Frenzel
A. Fletcher & Co.'s Bank
Frenzel
P. J. O’mera
Hendrickson
Storm Ravages Cincinnati Area Injuring Several
A fierce storm struck Cincinnati and nearby towns on Friday afternoon. Buildings were unroofed and multiple people injured including a likely fatal injury to Win Ward at his iron works. Ernest West was hurled from a lumber pile with serious injuries as a tree crushed a street car horse. The Mary Hamilton excursion steamer lost its cable and drifted, alarming passengers. Snider's wood pulp mill suffered partial ruin with five workers hurt.
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Gavoc
Uincinrati
Cincinnati
Win
Ward
Architectural Iron Works
Ernest West
Mary Hamilton
Pekin
Snider
Hamilton
Ground to Pieces and Remains Strewn Along Track
Anderson July 16. A Big Four yard engine fatally hit Geo. Simons, a prominent citizen, grinding him to pieces and strewing the remains 300 yards along the track. Santa Fe July 16. Navajo Indians have left the reservation and overrun lands near Manuelito, breaking fences and ruining crops while settlers seek protection at Ft. Wingate. Fatally kicked. Anderson July 16. N. F. Pritchard, a prominent horseman, was kicked in the head by a stallion. skull crushed, injuries fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Geo. Simons
Santa Fe
N. M
Manuelito
Ft. Wingate
N. F. Pritchard
Zigzag Bicycle Club Dominates Vincennes State Meet
About 40 wheelmen head to Marinsville Sunday for a 33 mile run while the Zigzag club took 28 of 32 prizes at Vincennes state meet last week. A club banquet followed. Eight locals depart Sunday for Washington D C to attend the national meet of the L A W led by Thomas Hay and Walter Marmon among others. Will Ripley buys a pneumatic tire wheel and hides it in the court house basement. A Franklin, Indiana merchant jokes about Franklin having only two bicycles, praising local intelligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marinsville
Vincennes
Washington, D. C
Thomas Hay
Harry Hearsey
W.C
Howard Marmon
A. L. Teeters
P.O. Rudy
A. C. Newby
Frank Yount
Walter Marmon
Indianapolis
Force On Wheels
Will Ripley
Board of Health
Court House
Franklin
Ind
Ean
Buckboard case sparks firing of three patrolmen
Public safety board ousts three patrolmen after a buckboard ride scandal. William Conklin, who led arrests, is charged with insubordination though no evidence supports guilt. The dismissed include Stuckey and Durbin, amid political pressure and a reorganization history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Safety
William Conklin
Conklin
Wm. Turner
Catterson
Wright
Buskirk
Colbert Conklin
Attorney Orton
Pierce Norton
Orton
Buckboard
Fatrolman Stuckey
Durbin
Sun
Colbert
Old Crony Chad Walter Hayes Dies After War Bond
Walter Hayes known as Old Crony Chad died Friday in City Hospital. He and his brother served in the Civil War, returned to Indianapolis, rented a small attic, and were inseparable, earning the nickname two old cronies. Burial will be at Crown Hill Cemetery Sunday, with undertaker Girton handling arrangements and old soldiers in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Hayes
City
Indianapolis
Blackford and
New York-sts
Girton
Crown Hill Cemetery
Newspaper Men on Tours Across Regions
Arthur White of the Journal heads to Madison Wisconsin for a vacation weekend travels. Jim Parks Hornaday of the News journeys to the Pacific coast visiting Portland and San Francisco then Avon Indiana on return. Col Lannes McPherridge state Sun editor sails to Washington to meet Maj Benjamin Harrison McKee and Gen Homan amid social events during government green goods talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur White
The
Journal
Madison
Wis
Leslie Cox
Tar Sun
Cedar Beach
Jim Parks Hornaday
the News
Pacific Coast
Northern Pacific Railway
Portland
San Francisco
Avon
Hendricks County
Col. Lannes McPherridge
the Sun
Washington
Maj
Benjamin Harrison McKee
Gen. Homan
Secretary of the Treasury
Col. McPherridge
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A&a Lawn Fete
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