De Armitt Mines Run Narrowly as Others Idle
Columbus Ohio July 31 President Ratchford says only one of De Armitt's mines is running Plum Creek Sandy Creek stopped with 11 at Turtle Creek Delail accuses Pittsburgh papers of misrepresentation saying De Armitt met with editors and AP copied stories Bridge burned at Dillonvale Long Run line believed by strikers Quiet in Iowa Centerville Iowa July 31 600 miners meet to demand 1893 digging prices and vow to work unless state calls for general suspension Operators expected to concede
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Columbus
Ratchford
Dolan
Pittsburg
de Armitt
Plum Creek
Sandy Creek
Turtle Creek
Delail
Associated Press
Bridgeport
Wheeling & Lake Erie
Dillonvale
Long Run
West Virginia
Iowa
Centerville
Tipple
Allegheny County
Strikers Endure Guarded March to Plum Creek Mine
At Plum Creek near Pittsburg on Saturday dawn surveillance by deputy sheriffs prevented entry to the mine. Strikers, led by De Armitt, faced fatigue and discontent after midnight marching, with limited turnout at the tipple and later regrouping for a mass meeting while Turtle Creek reinforcements moved to Plum Creek with a brass band.
Miners’ Relief Progress Report Upheld
The state relief effort under Statistician Conner, appointed by Gov. Mount, has not yet received reports from subscription agents. Several wholesale grocers and merchants have contributed goods ready for distribution. Miners’ condition remains similar to last week as some work at haymaking or threshing to earn a living.
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Conner
Miners' Relief Committee
Gov
Mount
Good Signs From Indiana Factories Cite Prosperity
Factory-inspector McAbee views current Indiana factory activity as a sign of prosperity. He notes that casting and dustless processes are performing well, with optimism about continued improvement in the industrial sector.
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McAbee
Indiana
Siey
MAX CHAMBERS DROWNED NEAR THIRTIETH ST SPOT
Max Chambers a 14 year old son of attorney Smiley N. Chambers drowned in Fall creek near Thirtieth street after entering the water at a fatal hole warned by bystander J W Scrimsher. A playful dog contributed to the tragedy as divers and rescuers worked through darkness to recover the body. The incident prompted calls to bar swimming at the site.
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Max Chambers
Smiley N. Chambers
Fall Creek
Thirtieth-st
Max
Thirtieth-st. Bridge
J. W. Scrimsher
Bellefontaine St
Mr. Scrimsher
Felow
Charles F. Rena
Reno
Whitsett
Charles Williams
Andrew Brown
Benjamin Roth
Mr. Chambers
Williams
Collegeave
Drew
Lee Black
Bruce
Letter from Indianapolis man describes Alaska voyage and riches
Mary Welch receives last month old son John Welch's letter from Circle City Alaska. He claims four claims a cabin and winter setup with potential $50 000 or more in future. He plans to bring brothers David and Patrick next spring and cautions against winter Alaska travel. He notes 47 days travel from Circle City to Indianapolis. A separate note reports Foward W Little denying a political rumor about a July meeting in Little's hall and asserts it aimed to pick a council candidate for ward 8 with Democrats backing Taggart.
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Mary Welch
West St
John Welch
Circle City
Alaska
Peoria
Ill
David
Patrick
John
Indianapolis
Foward W. Little
Little's
Taggart
Council
Tagrart
Tickets on sale for return trips via rail lines
Tickets on sale for round trips priced 17 dollars through multiple lines including PHILADELPHIA AND RETURN 17.00. Information at Union Station and 2 Washington Street corner Meridan. Valid August 2 3 4 with return by August 6.
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Philadelphia
Vic C
Union Stanate
Washington-st
Corner
Meri Jan
Tornado Devastates Illinois Town Killing Seven
A tornado struck near San Jose Illinois on a Friday night killing seven people including A C McDowell and the Brownlee family members. Several others were severely injured as the storm damaged farms, demolished the McDowell homestead, and scorched a walnut grove. A church spire at Mason City also caught fire from lightning.
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San Josep
Jil
Eeveryone
San Jose
Messenger
A. C. McDowell
Here
McDowells
McDowell
Johnson
Walnut Grove
Mason City
Presbyterian Church
Return of Tennessee killer suspect teased for Indianapolis trial
In a few days the murderer of Tire man Franc Redmond, now in a Tennessee prison, may be brought to Indianapolis for trial. Mayor Taggart and Supt Colbert returned from Nashville with guarded optimism, reporting cordial reception and a promise to issue a definite decision in coming days from Tennessee authorities. Governor Taylor had not yet reviewed city papers. officials expect a formal word soon.
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Franc Redmond
Tennessee
Thdianapolis
Taggart
Supt Colbert
Nashville
Taylor
Garbage complaints rise again at health office
The Board of Public Health notes increasing garbage complaints after a brief decline. Fines by the Board of Public Works fail to deter a contractor with about 40 teams, who drives through alleys ignoring traffic and is interrupted only when a furious housewife stops him. Desiccating company furnaces are being repaired while owners claim contracts for a new plant will be built as soon as possible.
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Board of Public Health
Tror
Board of Public Works
Indianapolis Forecast for 36 Hours To Aug 1
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending 8 p m August 1 generally fair conditions Saturday night and Sunday. Temperature at noon Saturday was 1 and at 2 p m 85.
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Indianapolis
Dramatics With Catfish Feat And Garden Theater Acts
William Hein of 105 Hill ave hauled a 33 pound Mississippi mud cat near Broad Ripple after a fierce fight. The four foot fish weighed 23 pounds, eight inch mouth, and 15 inch head circumference. Hein, only 87 pounds, jumped in the water to wrestle the fish ashore. Also featured at Kissel's gardens next week are flute soloist Florence Beckett of Boston and cornetist Annie Burroughs of Marysville Kansas with the ladies' orchestra. A sale at Wulschner offers $115 upright pianos for cash or installments.
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William Hein
Hill-ave
Broad Ripple
Indianapolis
Hein
Florence Beckett
Boston
Annie Burroughs
Marysville
Kas
Kissel's Gardens
Ladies’ Orchestra
Alaska Eldorado probe sparks rush and doubt
Washington dispatch reports CG Dunham, mining expert, to lead an official Alaska field inquiry into the Klondike gold boom. If his findings confirm sensational reports, vast capital may flood Alaska and the region’s future rise. if not, relief from disappointment follows. Also notes Baldwin’s Saratoga plans, new Alaska discoveries via Captain Thomas, and local civic notices.
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Washington
S. CG. Dunham
Bureau of Labor
Alaska
Dunham
Baldwin
San Francisco
Lucky
Saratoga
California
Clark University President Attacks Christian Endeavor Oaths
Worcester July 31 Clark University President Hall criticizes pledges enforced by the Christian Endeavor society. He warns oaths taken far into the future are liable to be broken and demoralizing yet suggests some forms may be kept. He advocates a regime of the soul that can rise to affirmation in great crises.
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A. University
Worcester
Mass
President Hall
Clark University
Here
Christian Endeavor Society
Washington
Wilson
Agricultural Department
South
Governor faces trouble over Henry Stewart pardon
A conditional pardon given by Gov. Matthews in 1895 to Henry Stewart, then dying in Daviess County’s Jeffersonville prison, has sparked constitutional debate. Stewart allegedly drank in Da vies County, prompting Judge Heiron to urge remanding him. Legal questions loom as reformatories and pardons are discussed amid fears Stewart may flee the state.
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Henry Stewart
Jeffersonville
Daviess County
Matthews
Stewart
Davieas County
Heiron
Letster
Mouni
Supreme Court
Bartley Campbells Great Play at Wildwood Opener Monday
Bartley Campbells The gal ley slave opens at Wildwood Monday night with dramatic situations and comedy. Novel stage effects and special ties will be featured. Cast includes Fred A. Sullivan Al Bailey Lawrence Earl Atkinson Lew Warner Olive North Sullivan Lillian Marshal Lettie Cotton William Chappel and Mrs J Ford. Ladies with paid tickets enter free on Monday and Friday nights. Police night Saturday will feature guardians of the peace. The Cotton Spinner closes with last performance.
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Bartley Campbell
Wildwood
Fred A. Sullivan
al. H. Bailey
Lawrence Earl Atkinson
Lew A. Warner
Olive North Sullivan
Lillian Marshal
Lettie Cotton
William Chappel
Summers tried for grand larceny and burglary at Kissell's bar
Varry Summers, about 20, faced a Saturday morning trial for grand larceny and burglary after admitting he used a key to Kissell's bar to steal $48 from a cash register. Bartender Frank Emhart, initially charged, testified Summers claimed Emhart had no involvement. Summers also passed another register to reach Emhart's, which he did not molest. He received six months in the workhouse for larceny while burglary charges remain pending.
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Varry Summers
Kissell
Frank Emhart
Summers
Emhart
Jarceny
Woman 24 Despondent After Mother's Death
Eva Bell of 208 WwW. Court-st attempted suicide by diforiiform Friday night. Dr. Thomas at the dispensary revived her. she remains despondent and at risk of another attempt. The recent death of her mother contributed to her woes.
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Eva Bell
Court-st
Thomas
Annual Acton children's procession wows with flags and flowers
Friday afternoon at Acton camp, several hundred children in white led by a band marched through the park to the pavilion for special exercises. The junior Epworth league organized the event and supervised the activities.
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Acton Camp
Epworth League
Socialist Labor Ticket for City Offices Nominated
The Socialist Labor Party nominates Philip H. Moore for mayor Henry C. Sharp for city clerk John Purkhart for police judge Henry Kuerst Charles Taylor Albert Burkhart William Irrgang Carl Haupt and Thomas Essig as councilmen at large The platform pledges municipal expenditures large enough to break a greater New York.
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Socialist Labor Party
Philip H. Moore
Henry C. Sharp
John Purkhart
Henry Kuerst
Charles Taylor
Albert Burkhart
William Irrgang
Carl Haupt
Thomas Essig
New York
Miners Blamed For West Virginia Coal Route Wreck
Thorntown Indiana July 31 An express wreck accelerates investigations as officers predict arrests. Coroner subpoenas witnesses for Monday inquest into engineer Winslow and fireman Crickmore deaths. Police and railroad officials probe a switch pin finding amid rumors striking coal miners caused the collision. The Big Four hauled West Virginia coal from Cincinnati to Chicago daily.
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Armstrong
Morniber
Winslow
Crickmore
George W. Bender
Cincinnati
Chicago
Sutire
Fairbank to Feature Miss Katie Bellstadt and Band
At Fairbank next week, Miss Katie Bellstadt of Cincinnati will headline the attractions with Prof. Sepurr's natural history exhibit ending this week. Ostendorf's concert band will perform a program including cornet solos by Miss Bellstadt and selections from Offenbach Balfe Wagner and others.
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Fairbank
Katie Bellstadt
Cincinnati
Prof. Sepurr
Ostendorf
Maroh
W. Beebe
I. Beyer
R. Hlenberg
Fight over cheaper gas sparks Democratic push
The article outlines a gas price dispute in which Councilmen Alen and Wolcott proposed ordinances for 65, 90, then 75 cent gas. The Democratic committee favors Wolcott's plan, aiming to claim credit if lower gas passes. Also covered are Secretary Wilson promoting southern agricultural aid and a case where Peter Wilson, 19, was jailed for ten days for striking his mother and resisting arrest.
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Yerno Akin
iUam
Alen
I Council
Wolcott
Ba’s
Cott
Committee On Contract and Franchises
Peter Wilson
Nolice Court
Serst. Hyland
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Suchitria Titer
Cook's Innet
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E. D. Moffett
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Tagalls Loan Association
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Union Trust Company
John C. Wright
Lemcke
L. C. Cline
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Utah
Lucas
Dionysius the Areopagite
John Calvin
Roger Williams
Turnverein
Michigan
New Jersey-sts
Silas Workman
Dugdale
Meridian-st
Prospect
Spruce-sts
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Anna K. Mitchell
Sadie F. Sears
Emma McPherridge
Masonic Mutual Benefit
Society of Indiana
Wm. H. Cash
Baldwin Block
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Acton
Socialist Labor Ticket
Thorntown
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Big Four
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