Debs Brag Inside History of FHAT CHI CAGO Conference
Secretary McBryde says Debs and other American Railway Union leaders boasted of breaking up all other unions. Federation members were swayed by Debs oratory but chose caution and returned home, questioning the venture.
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Chicago
CoLtumBur
McBryde
United Mine Workers’ Association
Federated Trades Council
Debs
Howard
American Railway Union
Dabs
Deadly Caisson Explosion At Mon Day Event Rocks Chicago
In CxHicaco on July 14 a caisson from battery F at Oakwood and Grand Boulevards exploded injuring 15 people and killing two privates. The carriage and four horses were destroyed, with debris shattering windows miles away and losses exceeding $10,000. The cause remains mysterious as troops moved from Brighton Park to Hyde Park. Debs faces contempt actions in federal court in Carcaco on July 17 amid a pending arrest warrant for alleged injunction violations. Police in Curcaco on July 17 seize a cache of 50 sticks of dynamite from the Panhandle track area.
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Oakwood
Grand Boulevards
Brighton Park
Hyde Park
J. Donovan
L Edward Doyle
Joseph Gaylor
Debs
Carcaco
Panhandle
Brill Int. Curcaco
Giant Powder Plot Aimed at Frack Train In West Oaklawa
Reported in West Oaklawa California on July 17 an attempt was made to blow up a local train linking with Frisco. A cartridge of giant powder was placed on the track and the engine was damaged though no one was injured. Obscure references to other July items in Sacramento San Francisco and a cabbage of ads follow.
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West Oaklawa
Cal
Frisco
Sacramento
Board of City Trustees
Anda
San Francisco
American Railway Union
Clara Hart Trial Reveals Gum Chewing Evidence In Court
In a Tuesday criminal court session the Crail family testified against Charlie Hart accusing him of stealing $8 from Annie Crail. Four Crail girls described behavior and sightings while one witness recalled Hart’s past, leading to a three year sentence plus a $15 fine for Chas Hart. The report also notes Baron Bayena’s death in Paris and local ads.
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Crail
Charlie Hart
Annie Crail
Perchance
Charlie
Reform School
Warden French
Maggie Crail
Snd
Clara
Charlin
Crais
Chas, Hart
Anne Crail
Judge Dailey Halts City Garbage Contract in Marion Court
In Marion circuit court on a change of venue Judge Dailey from Bluffton ruled the Board of Works cannot force property owners to pay for garbage removal. He held the removal is a police power funded by general funds and not by private contracts, overruling the injunction against hotel and restaurant operators. Mayor Denny supports Dailey’s position, and hotel interests plan further actions.
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Dailey
Bluffton
Iie
Marion Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Board of Works
Board of Public Works
Altgeld
Supreme
McCabe
Denny
Desperate Suicide Attempt by West Indianapolis Contractor
Henry Wheeler a contractor and ex marshal living at 15 Hadley Ave in West Indianapolis, severely attempted to cut his throat after a confrontation with John Royster on Monday. Wheeler narrowly missed his jugular, was treated by Lirs, Peachee and Deitch, and is expected to live. he has faced recent business troubles and threats to self-harm.
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Fienry Wheeler
Indianapolis
Hadley Ave
Wheeler
John Royster
Oyster
Juoyster
Lirs
Peachee
Deitch
Cars Piled Up After Wreck Near Kennedy New Jersey
Easton Pa July 17 A bad wreck on the Lehigh Valley road at Kennedy New Jersey left three men seriously injured engineer Samuel Wilkinson fireman Robert Cline and brakeman Nathan Derr. A straight train struck gravel train then a west bound train hit the wreck debris blocked tracks for six hours. The accident is blamed on a flagman’s carelessness.
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Easton
Lehigh Valley
Kennedy
N.J
Streight
Gara
Samuel Wilkinson
Lkobert Cline
Nathan Derr
Tailors Open Indiana Convention At Grand Hotel
A half dozen Indiana custom tailors formed the state association and opened their convention at the Grand hotel on Tuesday. Committees met in the forenoon and carried over the same members as before. The event will extend two days with reversed order.
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Indiana Custom Tailors’ Association
Grand Hotel
Thay
Monuments and notices advertise girl in Sun
A North Delaware street family advertised for a girl in Monday’s Sun. The notice mentions monuments at 86 Washington Street and 86 Washington Street August Diener. The family breakfast was served by the advertised girl at 7 o clock Tuesday. Ba wise advertisement in THE SUN.
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Ba Wise
SUN
Riddled Miners Take Revenge Near Pratt Mine
In BriauncHam Alabama on July 17 striking miners and deputies clashed at Pratt mine. Six men died and many were injured after Black workers were fired upon. Governor ordered 500 soldiers. another battle at slope No 4 left six dead and many wounded. Deceased Black workers unnamed. Geo Campbell injured. Anti conspiracy petitions include 74000 signatures in Albany.
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BriauncHam
Ale
Pratt’s
Here
B. W. Tierce
Brem
Ham
Ala
Pratt Mines
Mondsey
No. 4
Moore
Center Point
Ilany
Geo. Campbell
Birmingher
Clash in the court as acting judge is removed
A police court clash Tuesday pitted Acting Judge Hipley against police, leading to his removal from the bench. Judge Stubbs returned and appointed Ripley as judge pro tem amid claims of hard police treatment and biased proceedings. Several cases were dismissed or continued as tensions rose between officials and officers.
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Hipley
Stubbs
Mr. Ripley
Ripley
Clara Morris
Powell
Meade
Upt
Cady
Governor Matthews’ Wife Ill and Local Picnic News
A string of short items notes Gov. Matthews’ wife reportedly ill, a Tabarnscle colored church group going to Bethany for a picnic, and various local happenings. Other items include pension agent moving to discharge four attaches after August pay, a Democratic bid by G. H. Gardner for superintendent, blackberry shortages blamed on a railroad strike, upcoming wedding of Miss Elizabeth DeMotte to Truman Poat Carter, a personal injury suit for damages, and a county bank assessment increase. Additional notes cover school board election, city hall plans, two inmates jailed, forged checks, multiple civil cases, license filings, and council discussions on gas mains and brick paving.
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Gov. Matthews
Tabarnscle Colored Church
Bethany Pars
Pension
Agant Spencer
G. H. Gardner
Cass County
Hlizabeth DeMotte
Dellotte
Asylum For the Blind
Truman Poat Carter
Jacksonville
John Thomas
Evry
Moan H. Pritchard
Board of Review
Fletcher's Bank
van Camp Packing Company
Meridian National Bank
Bmerchsants’ National
Capital National
Bank of Commierce
West Indianapolis
Jas, Tooley
Tolin
Starry J. Lawie
Albert J. Smith
Tuesaday
Lewis
A. Keifer & Co
Smith
A. T. Calloway
Merchant
Burrus
John
Sophia Feigen
Joe
Mrs. Labocca
Isaac
Bire
Bresse
Bir
Anna Fechtmann
Lester
Jeanie Young
Francie
Lizzie Randell
Cean Kimbel
Eugene Moir
Stella Jordan
James Curry
Manrmack
James S. Coy
Daisy B. Long
William J. Wingate
Cora V. Martin
James A. Waseon
Minnie Davison
Denny
Indianapolis
Pearl St
Missouri
Helen St
Colter
Costello
O’brien
Ryan
Murder attempt and jail break shock rural Kentucky
Louis Leferdetts, who tried to kill Alfrad Whitlock, was snatched from a jail by masked guards and hanged to a tree near Bunninerox Kentucky. The bizarre rural incident follows Leferdetts's friendship with the farmer-turned-target over money.
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Bunninerox
Louis Leferdetts
Alfrad Whitlock
Atres
Lysardatts
Giese
Fragmentary notice about a marriage engagement and travel
The readable parts indicate a note about an engagement and a subsequent travel plan. No clear names, dates, or places are present to identify involved parties or a specific event.
Fontanet Wreck Conspiracy Tied to Sheriff Target Plot
Edward Holloway confessed a plot to wreck the Big Four passenger train at Fontanet aiming to kill Sheriff Staut of Vigo County and Deputy-Charins Urosaon and Fritz. Eight strikers conspired with Holloway amid Fontanet disturbances. a switch was tampered with while criminals hid to watch the catastrophe unfold. Holloway, held in Terrenuuis, faces trial. a $1,000 reward is offered.
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Ven Winkle
Isig
Edward Helloway
Kantanet
Helloway
Staut
Vigo County
Charins Urosaon
Fritz
Atrikere
Holloway
Fontanet
Crosgon
Liollowny
Taspheriil
Bom
Daniel Metillup
August Kash
Tonianat
Baler
Lolloway
Miea
Widow Visits Fontanelle Wreck Victim in Jail Office
A woman calling at the county jail to see Edward Holloway, the man who confessed in the Fontanelle wreck case, is described as the widow of Charles Moehrman. Holloway had been moved minutes earlier. she left disappointed. Winnie Smith, awaiting trial for Weston Thomas's murder, paced the jail corridor. He praised loyal friends, spoke of his treatment, and described his comfortable cell as he passes time with cards, reading, and visits.
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Ait Dows
Lez Voles
Chas. Moekrrean
Fontanot
Lnd
Edwerd Helloway
Jotlend
Holloway
Nlo Wan
Winnie Smith
Weston Thomas
E& Ciyer
Sam
Iim
Ila
Denison House
North Vernon
Green Smith
Community plans fundraising to lift artillery debt
A group of leading citizens met at the light artillery armory at Seventh and Issippi streets in Indianapolis to form a committee and organize a public meeting to raise the 4,600 encumbrance on the artillery building. The unit, active twelve years, now owns 15,000 dollars worth of property and hopes to fund improvements after debt relief. The committee will meet Tuesday night at Col. Kuhle's office to map fundraising steps.
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San? OY Ge Cervind Orin
Diaror Denny
Light Artiillery
Issippi
Piingsun
Slississippi
Seientists
Little Hook
Ark
Col. Kuhle
Mining Disaster Slaughters Miners at Hazevros District
Hazevros, Pa July 17 A terrible explosion near the mining district killed and wounded many workers Tuesday morning. About ten men were blown apart with others mangled, as dynamite reportedly detonated in a crowd on the way to work. The exact death toll ranges between nine and eleven.
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Hazevros
Here
Hareron
Riayohr Derny's Wrath at Brighton Beach Resort Clash
Chas. St. Clair owner of the Brighton Beach resort accuses city officials of targeting his business during a tense meeting with Mayor Jienny. The mayor vows stricter enforcement of laws at the resort, warning he will revoke licenses upon proof of violations.
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Chas. St. Clair
Brighton Beach
Jienny
Ventura
St Clair
Denny
St. Clair
Conference Hinds Deadlock Clouds State Bill Talks
July 11 reports show Democratic members of the lavist conference committees agree to call in Republican colleagues. A report of disagreement is expected to be sent to both houses late Tuesday or Wednesday, signaling the conflict over sugar iron ore coal and other schedules. Senate and House remain far apart, with iron ore coal and sugar rates unresolved. The Bailey bankrupt bill passed the House, and the president signed the Utah statehood bill Tuesday.
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Ver Mastington
Lavist
Senate
Houssa
Honge
Humorous Telegraph Mixups and Civic Watchword Tales
Tales from Denison and surrounding towns recount phone mix ups at the telegraph office. Jokes arise from misheard names like Kelley’s island and Casey at the mat, while a North Vernon visitor signs the register with inverted handwriting. Hood’s Sarsaparilla sales cited as rising.
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Debs Brag
Federation
America
Agin
Paris
Baron Bayena
Belgium
France
Capital Laundry
Veneta
Henry Wheeler
Washington-st. Aug
Albany
N.Y
Porice
Judice Stubbs
Bascon
Ireland
Ie Snoor
End
Osweoo
Standard Oil Company
SA Denuaty Sheriita
Cley Hire
Batu
Hig Lie
Charney Sweeney
Don McManus
Fashions For Women
Othres
Fontanhwe
Sheriff Stour
Crosson
Friten
Igrid
Anothar Des Pecertes
Chicago Express
John Williams
P. Hoiten
Lea Hin
Clark
AJ Nlu
Balliger
Jad
Wik
Eppes
Beker
Murray
Jas
United States
Vyuesday
Beamwood
Deirees
U. S. Army
Lake County
Angola
Auburn
Waterloo
Decatur
Fort Wayne
Covington
Crawfordaville
Czar Srl
St. Fererssura
Indiana
Schissel
SHS
JAUL
Moehrman
Lieerman
Falabi Cormports
Toat
Mase
Winnie Sani
Ameren
Wihg Laier DH Dent
Maen
Wm. Lerris
Miller and Reisnersts
Harris
van Pelt’s
Onesris
Lan Worbman
Riayohr Derny
Brighton
Bailey
Loase
Utaa
J. W. Dussan
Englieh Cers
Kelley’s Island
Ohio
Phore
Kelley’s
Isuncan
Ontt
Touncen
Nell OY
Iva Kelley
Butler
Western Union
Mr. Casey
Casey
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