Defeat Hint Lingers as Strikers Brace For Fallout
July 29 reports from Pirrspung and Homestead detail the strike's mood shifts. Carnegie mills hire 80 new workers, many trained professionals, while 22 families move into union-furnished quarters. Arrests for riot and conspiracy loom as Frick and others prepare legal action. Anarchist activity is being watched in Philadelphia.
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Pirrsnure
Homestead
Carnegies
Potter
Amalgamated Association
Wm. Blakely
Frick
Lovejoy
Streeter
Col. Hawkins
Snowden
Jay
Thirteenth Regiment
Wilkesbarre
Frederick Mullock
Long Branch
Bergman
Carnegie Company
Union
Beaver Falls Mills
Jones & Laughlin
Philadelma
Linden
Philadelphia
Capt
Miller
Pirrspung
P. N
Carnegie
Hugh O’donnell
Amanda Deyoe
Scranton
Universal Peace Union
Prrissune
P. N.J
Homestead’ Steel Works
Da Monk In The Workhouse In A Local Tale
A quirked tale tells Dominick Annetto known as da monk being sent to the workhouse with his master. Authorities find him clever with coins and a rare organ, but confinement in the coal shed provokes his temper as he plans to serve a nine day sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monk
Dominick Annetto
da Monk
Dominick
Europe
Garner
Hey
Annie Rooney
Tragic double event ends in suicide in Wilkes-Barre
Alexander Eggleston fatally struck his wife, wounded his son, then shot himself. He crawled toward the woman’s body as the coroner arrived. He survived the self-inflicted wound and was hospitalized. Doctors call the case remarkable.
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Wiilkesbarre
Alexander Eggleston
Eggleston
Fire sweeps telegraph offices and three houses at Jersey City
A Friday morning blaze at the American district telegraph messenger and Postal Telegraph offices in Jersey City spread rapidly to three adjoining houses. Firemen were overcome by heat. several tenants are feared dead. Losses not large, but wires disrupted substantial.
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Jersey City
N.J
American District Telegraph Messenger Company
Postal Telegraph Company
New York Sizzles Under Intense Heat Wave
New York City endures a brutal heat wave with a slight breeze barely easing the heat. Thermometers hit 86 atop the Equitable building and 91 on the street by morning, rising toward Thursday's peak. Prostrations and horse deaths are reported. Friday records 42 fatalities. By 2 pm the temperature reached 97.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Equitable
Telephone Exchange Turmoil Over Dismissal Debated
Miss Newnam appointed chief operator at the telephone exchange after Miss Condell was discharged amid grievances raised by the hello girls who struck Thursday. The workers doubt Manager Cherry’s claim of permanent dismissal and fear Condell could be rehired if replacements are found. Morning operations under Newnam were smooth, with potential trouble tied to any reinstatement.
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Cherry
Miss Newnam
Telephone Exchange
Miss Condell
Hello Girls
Brutal Robbers Strike Jewish Inn In Warsaw Tragedy
A horrific crime report from Warsaw says robbers broke into a Jewish inn killed the keeper and his wife with axes, murdered three daughters by brain matter against the wall, and wounded two others with a sharp object while forcing them to reveal hidden money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Warsaw
Russia
Grave charges against Supreme Justice Somerby in Iron Hall case
Petitioners Albert Baker Homer Sampsell and Daniel Knefler seek a court appointment of a receiver for the Order of the Iron Hall amid allegations of insolvency funds misappropriation and coercive salary hikes. The suit accuses Freeman Somerby of book manipulation and excessive traveling expenses, threatening members’ benefits. Also notes assets and heavy debts and calls for protection of members’ rights. In Indianapolis the supreme accountant Davis reacts with surprise, denying knowledge of prior crookedness and pledging member protection. Canada will not retaliate over grain rebate orders, seeking arbitration with Britain to resolve St. Lawrence traffic disputes. A blast pipe explosion in a Green Point machine shop injures three and damages ears and glass blocks.
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Marion County Superior Court
Order of the Iron Hall
Albert Baker
Homer Sampsell
Daniel Knefler
Freeman Somerby
Order
Philadelphia
Reserve
Supreme Sitting
Supreme
Davis
Indianapolis
Sun
Iron Hall
Canada
Rixaston
Ont
Europe
Burt
United States
St. Lawrence
New York
George J. Brown
Green Point
Heat overcomes Captain Demont on Delaware Street
Friday morning report lists Captain W. Demont paralyzed on his right side after heat exposure at 34-8 Delaware Street, Kregele and Whitsett took him home at 26 Hayt-age. Additional notes cover birth, marriage, and business permit entries including names and addresses such as Highland Street cottage costs, Mississippi Street addition, and 579 N. Mississippi. License transfers list Freeman Hughes to Anna Huese and others.
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Capt
Demont
Delaware-st
Kregele & Whitsett
B. Froy
Highland-st
F. M. Prank
Mississippi-st
Lizzie Walpole
E. Bates-st
Brrrus
Bernard
Mary Wagner
Sophia Blunn
Mamie Sullivan
James F. Davis
Bloomington-st
Bridget Welsh
Little Sisters of the Poor
Mamie Barrett
Meek St
Where Is Frenzel The Street Car Boss Sought By Brotherhood
Members of the Brotherhood of street car workers gather in the Griffith block seeking Frenzel who is reportedly out of the city with no one in charge. The committee plans further attempts to locate him Saturday as aides insist the boss has disappeared. A Sun reporter heard the same claim from bank and street railway offices despite witnesses saying Frenzel was seen nearby.
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Brotherhood of
Griffith Block
Frenzel
Riggs
Brotherhood
Prospect St
Corliss
Eli Inghram
Brotherhood Committee
Supt. Lewis
Tommy
State of Texas
Fair Grounds
Sun
801 590 Teamsters and Shoveleara Willi Quit Work
A meeting of the Teamsters and Shovelears union was held at Union hall. A committee charged with investigating alleged contractor blacklisting will report Sunday. If proven, a large strike in Indianapolis could follow and 1800 members may be ordered out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teamsters
Indianapolis
Philip Hoffbauer
Sun
What Stopped the Electric Car
Nearly an hour delay on the Illingus streetcar line north of Fall Creek Thursday night as a bundle on the track was dragged into the machinery. A trousers, a clothesline, and a woman's dress were removed after the conductor and motorman freed the wheels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illingus St
Fall Creek
Fairview Park
Bank Robbery Suspects Sighted Near Chickasaw Nation
A courier reports bank robbers passed through Chickasaw Nation before dawn Thursday heading southeast, ahead of pursuing posse. It is believed Bob Dalton orchestrated the robbery as the bank assigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balton
Chickasaw Nation
Bob Dalton
Congressmen Drunk Accusations Spark House Row
Washington July 29 Wheeler of Alabama pressed the floor to defend his position after Watson charged drunken members in a book. Watson fought back insisting the claims were true. A special committee was appointed to investigate drunkenness among members as proceedings continued amid a stalled agenda and heated moments. The president vetoed a land claim bill tied to a 35 year case before Congress.
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Washington
Wheeler
Alabama
Watson
Tracy
Simpson
Dboatner
Boatner
Wolverton
Buchanan
Grout
William McGarrahan
California
Court of Claims
Congress
Kittell Sentenced for Robbery. Wife Sees Him Off
The noon northbound train carried William Kittell to Michigan City Penitentiary after pleading guilty to robbing Kahn tailoring company of thousands in goods. Deputy Ezra Hamilton accompanied him. Kittell will serve three years and nine months. Mrs. Kittell expressed thanks to Henry Kahn for prosecuting. The Kahn firm seeks 1241.75 for investigative and travel expenses. Also reported is the death of Mollie Smith, 19, adopted daughter of Owen Smith, at Chautauqua Lake after peritonitis following a recent suicide.
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William Scittell
Kahn Tailoring Company
Michigan City
Ezra Hamilton
Kittell
Henry Kahn
Morris, Newberger & Curtis
Criminal Court
Kahn Brothers
Littell
Cincinnati
Spaan
Darren
Mollie Smith
Owen Smith
Chatauqua Lake
N. Y
Trial Praise for Herd’s Sirsaparillia Extolled
A physician from Indianapolis notes the merit of Herd’s Sirsaparillia, urging trial and praise. The missive frames it as a cancer specialist endorsement, urging readers to try the remedy and share a favorable word.
Masonry in Africa They Are the Veys and Their Devotional Customs
Joseph Perry, a druggist at 149 E Washington St, recounts his son’s year among the Veys in Weyland central Africa. He notes their height, straight hair, palm oil attire, and gold trinkets, plus polygamy and a priestly Greegreeism religion that mirrors masonry in ritual structure and third degree concepts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Perry
E. Washington St
Africa
Mr. Perry
Episcopal Foreign Missionary Society
Veys
Gulf of Guinea
Weyland
Rudyard Kippling
Explosion at Crane chemical works devastates Springfield
In Orange New Jersey the Crane chemical works at Springfield exploded Thursday night triggering a widespread blaze and structural collapses. Buckets formed by residents contained the flames as many narrowly escaped injury and one farmer, Thomas Veale, was reported to have had wheat stolen from his field during the night.
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Orange
N. J
Crane Chemical
Springfield
Washington
Ind
Thomas Veale
Judge Bunking's Mercy Over Crippled Boy Burglar Case
In police court on Friday William Sharpe and Charles Walcott faced charges of burglarizing Rink cloak store. Walcott, a 14 year old crippled boy, testified he was coerced by Sharpe to enter the store and steal about $12. Sharpe was bound over to the grand jury and the boy was dismissed. Walcott lives with his grandmother on McCarty Street.
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Wm. Sharpe
Charles Walcott
Rink Cloak
Sharpe
William Sharpe
Virginia-ave
McCarty St
Washington St
Rink
Thornton
Boy Cripple
Charley Walcott
J. MceCartyat
Shakeup in Center Township Justices of the Peace
Six years of shifting decisions left six or seven justices in center township. The 1888 election produced six squireas, then a counter order added one, then a repeat to six. Habich and Johnston, Walpole, Daniels and two others serve, with several terms expiring in 1836. Justice Suieck may be abolished Oct 24, 1802 if no successor is appointed. All but Smock are Democrats.
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Center Township
Squires
Squire Judkins
Johnston
Habich
Walpole
Daniels
Johnston Rearguing
Justice Suieck
Justice Smock
It Was Hot and a Wishwater Bath Sparks a Fight
Rosa Simon and Manda Spilneck Jive wear quarrel over domestic affairs on a hot Thursday. Rosa threw slop and bread scraps on Manda, who retaliated by wiping the dishwater from Rosa’s frame. A warrant for assault and battery was sworn Friday in Justice Johnston's court, with trial set for Saturday. Jacob Gabriel caused friction with Goodman Simon as the scene unfolded.
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Rosa Simon
Manda
Rosa
Rioters in a small Indiana town terrorized by drunken workers
In Valparaiso Indiana on July 29 a pipe liner was beaten into unconsciousness during a quarrel with Fogarty as Italians working for the Columbus construction company spread terror along the right of way near Kouts. The mob of foreigners was described as drunken and violent in several locations along the line.
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Valparaiso
Ind
Kouts
Columbus Construction Company
Fogarty
Fatal Fall From Window in New York City
Samuel Knight fell or was thrown from a third story window to the sidewalk in New York City early Friday morning and died instantly. It is unclear if he intended self harm. The theory is he slept at the window and then fell out.
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New York
Samuel Knight
Knight
Notorious anarchists flee to London under watch
Paris reports three archists Luillier Grenoti and Schouppe have gone to London where they will be under strict surveillance during their stay. Missouri Ex-Governor Hardin dies in Mexico, while Ayers Sargaparilit claims cures for livar complaint rheumatism and blood diseases. New hat racks debut at Wo L Elders.
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Paris
Luillier
Grenoti
Schouppe
London
Ayers Sargaparilit
Six Die in Pleasure Yacht Sinking Near Wrarton Ontario
A pleasure yacht with four ladies a child three white men and an Indian traveler capsized off Wrarton Ontario after a squall. John Daw rescued the Indian and two men while the seven others including George Steven and wife and Steven's sisters and Mrs Currie and daughter drowned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guelph
L. Currie
Wiarton
Marion Marlow and the West Indianapolis Beer Night
Marion Marlow and three other West Indianapolis youths bought a keg of beer, carried it to Charles Middow's house, and drank two glasses each. Marlow became ill after the fourth glass, his mother sought charges against Middow, who was fined $25 plus costs and jailed after a failed bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapoll
Marion Marlow
Indianapolis
Charles Middow
Wes
Middow
Marlow
Justice Daniels
West Indianapolis
Tramp Whitewashed To Cleanliness In Public Vigil
Jas Pelton, a tramp from Crawfordsville Indiana, was given a trustee’s pass to Rockville but ejected for extreme filth. While resting in woods he was found by fellow tramps who whitewashed him after burning his clothes, then clothed him again and sent him on his way.
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Crawfordsville
Ind
Jas, Pelton
Rockville
Sunstroke Deaths and Heat Toll Rise in Chicago
Chicago reports show 87 deaths and 215 prostrations from five days of heat, with police tallies reaching 217 and coroner figures at 53. Authorities caution the total may exceed 190 dead, with many cases uncounted among children and the ill. In Quakertown a tornado lifts a man from a building near the Globe hotel. he vanishes with only a tiny oval opening remaining as police search.
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Chicaco
Quakertown
New Globe Hotel
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