Ship collision near Tremont spares many lives in fog
A Tremont passenger ship was struck by another steamer in dense fog between Providence and New York. Passengers and crew were saved by Lowell and other vessels as lifeboats were launched. The Tremont was towed to New London. the Wild Duck suffered damage and its owner, Gen. Francis V. Greene, faced blame from Capt. Wilcox.
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New York
Kngers
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Lowell
Ity
Tremont
City of
Miner
Wild Duck
New London
Wilcox
Francis V. Greene
Asphalt Trust
Towne Names David B. Hill as Democratic Standard Bearer
Charles A. Towne predicts David B. Hill will be nominated for president with broad western support for an eastern candidate. He notes Democrats tire of defeat and suggests Bryan may lead a faction aligning with Chicago and Kansas City platforms.
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David B. Hill
Democracy
New York
Charles A. Towne
Hill
Bryan
Chicago
Kansas City
Hard to Break But Coffee Habit Can Be Put Off
Grace from Cuyahoga Falls Ohio shares her experience of coffee causing nervousness sleeplessness and palpitations. After using Postum Food Coffee she notes improved health and urges others to switch. Her friend also reports relief from dizziness and indigestion after abandoning coffee.
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Postum
Cuyahoga Falls
Ohio
Epworth Convention Opens With Huge Attendance
In San Francisco on July 17 the Epworth league convention opened with a massive organ, white handkerchief flutter, and a note of joy as 2,000 sang and 10,000 filled the area, with the official opening set for Thursday and thousands turned away. A separate dispatch from Mattoon, Illinois reports J A Roseboom & Co shutting their large broom factory indefinitely due to uninsured broom corn stock and high fire risk after recent blazes. guards placed to protect $60,000 worth of stock.
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Great Epworth League
Mattoon
J. A. Roseboom & Co
Roseboom & Co
Explosion wrecks seven buildings at Nora
Stockholm dispatch reports a powder explosion leveled seven buildings in Nora. Four people were killed and several others injured in the blast, with authorities investigating the cause and scope of damage.
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Stockholm
Nora
Strike of Machinists Largely Ends Nationwide
Washington July 17 At the machinists headquarters the strike begun May 20 is practically closed. Most members have returned to work with victory claimed in many shops. Some were only partially successful and a few remain out in Pacific coast yards. President O Connell maintains the general nine hour day remains a firm objective and says a respite will be given to those who have refused it.
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Pacific
O'Connell
Melders Return to Work After Local Settlement
Melders plan to resume duties following private talks aimed at meeting wage demands. In San Francisco the machinists' strike may become the national focus as the international association consolidates support locally, hoping to ease eastern funding needs.
Funerals Held For Two Boys In Broad Ripple Fire
Funeral services were held for Roy and William Jennings Bryan Jones, two boys burned to death in Broad Ripple Tuesday. Their mother, injured but improving, planned to attend. The Jones home suffered about 800 dollars in loss with no insurance. A fundraising effort started Tuesday noon raised 15 dollars within an hour, with many furniture donations forthcoming to help the stricken family.
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Roy
William Jennings Bryan Jones
Broad Ripple
Harve y train runs down sleeping crew two dead
At Harveys, West Virginia, July 17, engineer Dick Clark and fireman Oliver Danewood fell asleep on a side track and were struck by a train. Clark died from severed legs, Danewood instantly killed. The report notes widespread itching and a phony plague claim touting Dean's Ointment as a cure.
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Vey
Dick Clark
Oliver Danewood
Clark
Danewood
Generial Ros Hawkins Bobs Up as Federal Judge Candidate
The article discusses Francis E. Baker a supreme court judge and his bid for a United States circuit judgeship, noting opposition concerns about nepotism and promoting the idea of promotion to the Supreme Court. Leander J. Monks also seeks Woods’ former seat, with speculation on Hawkins and political maneuvering involving Indiana figures like Harry New Beveridge Fairbanks and R G Hawkins. Other names mentioned include W A Ketcham Q A Myers and Walter Olds with varying chances and past actions influencing support.
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Supreme Court
United States Circuit
Baker
United States
Goshen
Francis 4
United States Supreme Court
Leander J. Monks
Woods
Monks
Supreme Bench
Indianapolis
R. G. Hawkins
Harry New
Indiana
Indianapolis Journal
Hawkins
Beveridge
Fairbanks
Republican Party
IW. A. Ketcham
Q. A. Myers
Logansport
John H. Baker
Walter Oldss
Fort Wayne
Cour
Olds
Chicago
Supreme Judge
Arbuckles Sea Hotel Fleet Sets Sail For All
New York July 17 The Arbuckle deep sea hotel squadron led by John Arbuckle plans a first cruise Wednesday afternoon. The fleet includes the Jacob A Stambler Gitana and Hemmit with regular hotel accommodations making yachting affordable for workers. Rates are 1 for the night and 50 cents for a breakfast with four bridal rooms on the largest boat. The John Harlan tug will accompany, no alcohol is allowed, and Arbuckle acts as chief clerk on the first trip departing 6 PM and returning 6 30 AM.
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New York
Deep Sea
John Arbuckle
Arbuckle
Regu
Mr. Arbuckle
Toledo Mayor Fined Five Dollars In Court Incident
Golden Rule mayor Jones of Toledo was fined five dollars and costs for contempt of court by Police Judge Wachenheimer after visiting police court during a raid trial. The judge barred him from the front bench in future. Jones had supported the judge in elections, fueling local political talk.
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Toledo
Jones
Wachenheimer
Steel strike drains three firms daily costs reach large total
Report states the steel strike costs three companies about 366000 dollars daily, with workers contributing 21000 and 156000 in losses, totaling 266008 dollars per day across the involved firms.
Board president denies Pennsylvanias role in Indianapolis Southern halt
President Sahm of the Board of Works denied any Pennsylvania Railroad involvement in delaying Indianapolis Southern's right of way petition. He stated no Pennsylvania representative had appeared before the board regarding the request.
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Board of Works
Indianapolis Southern
Pennsylvania
Iidianapolis Southern
Abtes Gas and Oil Company Files at State House
City life notes a Fairmount based Abtes Gas and Oil Company files articles at the state house on Wednesday with capital stock listed at 2500 dollars. Peck's brigade band offers a free concert at M Schreck ingost residence 1229 Yandesst Thursday evening. Charles A Maurer sues the street car company for 1500 claiming his wagon was struck while on Indiana ave and tall creek bridge embankment causing injury. Fairview park staff honor superintendent Joseph Wheatley with a 45th birthday reception attended by about 65 relatives and friends. gifts include a gold watch chain. Wheatley has led the park for seven years and annual parties greet him with presents.
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Fairmount
State House
Peck’s
Boys’ Brigade
M. Schreckingost
Yandesst
Charlies A. Maurer
Indiana Ave
Tall Creek Bridge
Fairview Park
Joseph Wheatley
Wheatley
Japan Removes the Stumbling Block in Indemnity Talks
Washington July 17 reports Japan has withdrawn its demand for further indemnity from China. This moderation removes a potential obstacle to the Pekin indemnity negotiations and should help bring the ministerial conferences toward an early conclusion.
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Washington
Japan
China
Pekin
Court orders city light bid specs cleaned for Monday
City engineer Jeup and city attorney Bell met Wednesday to revise electrical light specifications. Court notes must include a new plant, city taking underground work if bidders lack franchise beyond the contract, and conduits buried about 20 feet deep.
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Ant
Bell
Jeup
Foreman Fires Farmhand After Water Pool Drowns Mules
The foreman on Thomas Fletcher's farm two miles south of town ordered a colored farm hand to drive a wagon into a bottomless pool, killing a $590 team of mules. The foreman was fired and city scavenger Joe Haas had to use a boat to recover the bodies. The pool formed years ago when floodwaters breached the levee and workers say it has no bottom.
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Thomas Fletcher
Joe Haas
Balloon explosion kills man during military test
ST. PETERSBURG July 17 A military balloon exploded at Schnoesselburg while being tested. One man was killed and about 20 injured some of whom may die.
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ST. Petersburg
Schnoesselburg
Births and marriages flood July records in city notices
July births list numerous couples with addresses and doctors, including Covey, Smith, Long, Ludlow, Matthews, Lee, Sente meier, Pedlow, Lippert, Webb, Bock, Olsen, Crutchfield, Noone, Lawrence, England, and others. Several deaths and a street car accident noted alongside a batch of marriages among Schaefer, Belcher, Patton, Young, Thompson, and others. doctors credited include F and Hornan, Osenbach, Spencer, Scott, and DeHlass.
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Maud
Michigan-st
Tuxedo
M. J. Spencer
C. H
Pearl Matthews
N. Keystone-ave
T. J. Scott
William and
Josie Lee
W. Thirtieth-st
G. H. F. House
William C
Sophia Sentemeier
Swann Ave
C. R. Schaefer
William W
May Webb
Keystone-ave
J. T. McShane
Frank and
Augustine Bock
Arrow-ave
Alfred and
Rosa Olsen
New-st
Denison Crutchfield
Mary Noone
S. S. Missouri St
T. H. Courtney
Maartha Lawrence
Holloway Ave
M. M. Wells
Abner K. Young
S. Dearbornst
England
Rhode Island St
Ruth Smith
Delaware St
E. W. DeHlass
Building Permits Reported For Several Properties
Building permits issued for HE. L. Smith at 1526 LGroadway to add a porch for 300 dollars. W. A. Mace at Bellefonteine near Twenty-third Street to construct a cottage for 1,000 dollars. HW. Remfels & Bro. at 750 East Street for repairs costing 25 dollars. W. M. Tout on list N. Meridian Street for repairs totaling 12 dollars.
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W. A. Mace
Bellefonteine
Twenty-third-st
HW. Remfels & Bro
East-st
W. M. Tout
Meridian St
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