Miners Convention Opens to Decide on General Strike
About 1,400 delegates representing over 350,000 United Mine Workers gathered in Tomlinson Hall to vote on whether to call a general strike that could halt factories and locomotives nationwide. President Mitchell chaired the session as delegates, including about a dozen colored representatives, settled into earnest discussion.
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United Mine Workers’ of America
Tomlinson Hall
Epworth League
E. L
Mitchell
Wilson
Labor convention votes split between strike and nonstrike districts
The mine workers convention reported 2,181 votes cast with proxies. Of 2,184 total votes, 768 come from strikers in three anthracite districts and 40 from Virginia and West Virginia district 17, plus 22 from district 24 in Michigan. Nonstrike districts hold 1,354 votes, giving a strike-free majority.
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Mine Workers
Virginia
West Virginia
Michigan
President Mitchell Opposes General Strike at Convention
President Mitchell urged against a general sympathy strike in a Thursday speech. He warned that breaking contracts harms all and outlined six recommendations including a $50,000 relief fund and weekly $1 member assessments. He called for contributions from unions and an arbitration appeal.
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Mitchell
National Treasury
Convention Opens With Song Then Votes for Open Meeting
President Mitchell convened the gathering as miners debated executive session. A Welsh attendee suggested opening with a song by J. D. Evans, who began singing about a crowded cabin. After the performance the miners favored an open meeting and a delegate argued for inclusivity in voting.
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Mitchell
J. D. Evans
Evans
Reese
Bragg Clarifies Cuba Comment as Personal View
The state department said Bragg's statement about Cuba was personal and not an official stance. Papers on the Consul-general's remark have been sent to President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay for a decision on his consular status.
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Washington
State Department
Bragg
Havana
United States
Oyster Bay
Gen. Bragg
Jessie Bartlett Davis Praises Indianapolis Open Air Park
Mrs. Jessie Bartlett Davis, singing in Fairbank this week, lauds Indianapolis as beautiful and refined. She praises the park, English’s suite by the monument, and automobile service, saying New York would treasure such a breathing spot. She plans to continue singing and has many horses at her Indiana farm, though she favors automobiling over horses.
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Jessie Bartlett Davis
Fairbank
Indianapolis
America
Fire in St Margaret's Hospital Sparks Panic No Injuries
Fire on the roof of St Margaret's Catholic Hospital in Kansas City caused panic among about 300 patients but was quickly contained by firemen and volunteers. All patients were moved to safety, and the blaze was extinguished with no injuries reported.
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Kansas City
St. Margaret’s Catholic Hospital
Desertion Case Prompted by Duty to Ailing Mother
Reading Pa July 18 James Rishel 26 was arrested for deserting the United States infantry. He said in his prison cell I was the only support of my aged mother and knew my absence was hard on her. A comrade tempted me to desert but.
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Reading
James Rishel
United States Infantry
Florist George M. Anderson Granted Divorce in Cruelty Case
George M. Anderson, a Chicago florist, was granted a divorce from Eleanor Anderson on cruelty grounds. He surrendered his business, earning upwards of 3000 dollars annually, to his wife and left court with only enough money for transport to Montana to start anew, citing concern for his two children and hope they would be cared for and educated.
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Chicago
George M. Anderson
Eleanor
Anderson
Montana
Rooms for All Available at Read THE SUN'S For Rent
Classified notice lists rooms for rent with contact phone 88 123 1% and location on Ohio Street. Compact help-wanted style ad invites readers to inquire at the numbers provided.
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SUN
Ohio St
Lafollette Renominated by Wisconsin Republicans
Governor Lafollette won renomination at the Republican state convention in Madison Wisconsin on Thursday July 17. The nomination sustains his leadership role and signals continued party support ahead of the upcoming campaign.
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Madison
Wis
Lafollette
Treasurer Koehne Faces Labor Pressure and Tax Delinquency
Delinquent tax receipts reach 5 241 since January 1 as Treasurer Koehne confronts labor disputes and taxpayer frustration. A widow cites her family strike while another taxpayer warns of levy resistance. J P Mulally promotes his low-cost jewelry business from Monument Place, claiming 10 percent savings.
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Koehne
J. P. Mulally
Monument Place
Interurbans Press for Free Entrance in Union Terminal
Interurban firms say they will enter Indianapolis via a union terminal only if the city cancels entrance fees in pending and existing franchises. If rejected, they may delay settlement, with Union Traction likely to share a terminal if taxes are waived, while Greenwood Greenfield and Martinsville firms plan to file franchises regardless.
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Indianapolis
Board of Works
Inter
Union Traction Company
Greenwood
Greenfield
Martinsville
Is He a Scapegoat
New York July 17 Harry G Welch longtime Riverside bank teller goes on trial charged with stealing 340000. He testified four men had access to cash and he never benefited, admitting shortages but claiming he replaced them by destroying slips and turning funds to authorities.
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New York
Hary G. Welch
Riverside Bank
Bell
Cavalry Baptist Church
Huntington
Thompkins
William Warren de Witt
Minister in Manitowoc Dies After Grave Preparations
Rev. J. A. Steinhart of Manitowoc died at his home after gaining notoriety for digging his own grave and planning his funeral. The six foot deep brick grave with a full length stone slab drew curiosity as the body was laid to rest. Born in Austria on May 24 1837 he later traveled to Jerusalem and Cairo and engaged in missionary work before emigrating to America in 1865.
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Manitowoc
Wis
J. A. Steinhart
Mr. Steinhart
Austria
Jerusalem
Cairo
America
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area 36 hours
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for 36 hours ending 8 p m on July 18 calls for fair conditions tonight through Friday with temperatures at 7 am 74 and 12 noon 91. Two pm readings uncertain with probable isolated thunderstorms in Indiana and neighboring states and southwest to northwest winds.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Governor Durbin Reviews Medical Board Report Before Printing
Governor Durbin will examine the State board of medical examination and registration report before it goes to the State Printing Board. The move appears aimed at signaling scrutiny of officials’ reports, with Miss Ethel Curryer completing the work after her father’s death. The document mirrors prior editions except for grading by the 1901 exam doctors.
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Durbin
State Board of Medical Examination and Registration
State Ninting Board
Blatchley
Ethel Curryer
Printing Board
Alleged Thief Released on Own Recognizance
Frank Bergaman, sent to the grand jury by the police judge on a petit larceny charge, was released from jail on his own recognizance by Criminal judge Alford to allow him to work for his children. He had been arrested twice for bread theft and bound over to the grand jury on the second offense.
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Frank Bergaman
Alford
Bergaman
Postal Cards Redeemed At 75 Percent Face Value
An order effective Thursday at the post office allows redemption of addressed postal cards with stamps not cancelled for 75 percent of their face value. Also notes advertise new pianos, various products, and a local dentist move to 327-328 Newton Claypool Building.
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Joseph S. Goode
Newton Claypool
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