Dynamite and Pursuit as Miners Clash in Indiana Hills
Reports from Washington Indiana June 6 describe miners with militia in pursuit through mud and rain near Cannesbury and Shelburn. Several coal cars were side tracked and dynamite damaged track as troops prepare to arrest miners, with costs mounting to about 70 000 dollars if the conflict lasts a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Robbins
Maj. Rockwood
Cannerburg
Montgomery
Seymour
Cannesbury
Shelburn
Leming
Daviess County
Reform School
Adjt
Indiana
Sherburn
McKee
Iiller
Washington
Gen. McKee
Frenzel faces challenge as district 1 election heats up
In the annual school commissioners election several districts promise lively contests. Frenzel defends his seat against Frank Blackledge in district 1 while Frenzel allies mobilize supporters. In district 11 Jenckes canvass doubles as contest tightens with Coffin followers believed aligned. District 9 sees Franklin Vonnegut running at his father’s urging as district 10 sees Horace McKay and Hendrickson vying. Mrs Jenckes’ canvass and Mrs McKay’s ties loom large. The election days unfold at specific school sites as the local council of women plans a polling ascent to back Mrs Jencken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frenzel
Frank Blackledge
District 11
Dire
Janckes
D. W. Coffin
Frad Appel
Geo. Bauer
Ilis
Horace McKay
H. C. Hendrickson
J.B. Conner
St. Paul
Minn
Ney
Conner
MckKay
Birs. Jenckes
the Sun
Franklin Vonnegut
August Coepers
Wan
New Jersey
Vermont-sts
Davidson
Fourth
Tannegsee-sts
Home-nve
Ash- B
Jencken
The Dark Secret and a Procuress in Dark North Street House
Kate Reeder a pale middle aged well dressed woman was arraigned in police court on charges related to running a house of ill fame at 154 W North St. She was fined ten dollars previously and rearrested for a second hearing. Neighbors reported a dark windowless house known as the dark secret where young girls visited after dark and entered by a side way. Two girls were captured in the first raid and the superintendent learned it was a dangerous house run by a procurress named K R who operated with the Reeder woman now facing further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Reeder
Long Range
Stubba
W. North St
Supt
Powell
K. R
Addresa
W. North-st
Reeder
Stubbs
Ladas Wins Derby as Rosebery's Plans Fulfills
London June 6 Lord Rosebery sees his bay colt Ladas win the Derby with Matchbox second and Raindeer third. The groomed future unfolds with his marriage to England's richest woman, and his becoming prime minister, all aligning with long held ambitions. The race confirms a legendary ascent in a single mile and a half effort.
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London
Lord Rosebery
Ladas
Matchbox
Raindeer
Rosebery
England
Serious Fire Damages Smiths Dye Works on Valley Street
A gasoline ignition caused a lively blaze at Smith's dye works on Valley Street, causing about 100 dollars in damage. Earnest Conrad, a dyer living at 44 North Mississippi Street, sustained serious burns to head and chest. Weather forecast for Indiana shows generally fair, warmer conditions in the next 36 hours ending 8 p.m. June 7. Schigee's water temperature today is 70.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith's Dye Works
Valley St
Earnest ‘Conrad
Mississippi-st
Indiana
Married postman suspended over job and paternity charge
Lawrence A. Newby, a letter carrier, was suspended after a complaint by Miss Sadie Goens that he is the father of her unborn child. He was to wed Emma Woods, but a constable served a warrant, he bond, and was released. The case will be heard Friday at 2 PM in Justice Johnson’s court. officials caution no printing of the arrest or charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence A. Newby
Mr. Newby
Emma Woods
Knox
Sadie Goens
Newby
Fetter-Currier
Howardast
Sun
Goens
Justice Johnson
Hop Sing Attacked at Laundry on Indians Ave
Hop Sing, a laundry operator at 153 Indians ave., says a group of rough locals attacked his shop early Wednesday. An intruder hurling a heavy bucket struck him on the head, windows were broken, and stones battered the premises. Police noted his assailants were described as a gang, with Hop injuring a left eye cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sing
Hop Sing
Indians Ave
Hop
Hep
Marriage of John T Brush and Elsie Lombard in New York
John T Brush of this city and actress Elsie Boyd Lombard, formerly of Hoyt's A temperance town, wed Wednesday noon at the Messiah church in New York. No word yet on friends’ reactions by Wednesday afternoon. The couple plans an extended trip, then Brush’s employer will host a reception upon return. The bride, daughter of George W Lombard of Baltimore, has acted on stage for years and will retire to live in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Lombard
John T. Brush
Elsie Boyd Lombard
Hoyt’s
New York
When Clothing Stores
Mr. Brush
Geo. W. Lombard
Baltimore
Pythian Knights Elect Officers In Grand Lodge Meeting
The grand lodge of the Knights of Pythias elected Jas M Hatfield of Huntington as grand chancellor and C F Neal of Lebanon as grand vice chancellor. Otto Kolb Boonville was named grand prelate, Erastus Peacock Renase laer grand master at arms, and A W Morris Frankfort grand master of exchequer. Visitors were entertained by Star lodge, and 188 delegates attended the Pythian sisters grand temple in the city. The order, formed in 188%, has grown to about 6 000 members in the state. Josie Nelson Union City was chosen grand chief, Della Dann Rushville grand senior, Ida Clark Peru grand junior, and Georgi Emmong Pisinfield grand manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Knights
Grand Lodge
K. of P
Jas. M. Hatfield
Huntington
C. F. Neal
Lebanon
Otto Kolb
Boonville
Erastus Peacock
Renaselaer
A. W. Morris
Frankfort
Exchequer
Star Lodge
Ipythian
Aistera
Josie Nelson
Union City
Della Dann
Rushvills
Ida Clark
Peru
Georgi Emmong
Pisinfield
Divorce case stirs as husband violates access terms
Attorney for Nellie Buchanan reports to Judge Harper that ex husband, dentist Mr Buchanan, entered the home and stayed in Mrs Buchanan's bedroom while she was partly dressed. Court warns him against such liberties and urges more liberal child access. she objects to his calling her Nellie.
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Nellie
Walker
Nellie Buchanan
Harper
Mr. Buchanan
Buchanan
City contracts and health orders from Wednesday session
The Board of Works awarded the New York Street asphalting contract to Western Paving Company at 6.85 per lineal foot, Bermudez bid 19 cents lower. Final action on the West Street to New York Street paving resolution. Board of Health ordered sanitary officers to buy uniforms. Dr Wagner’s bill for smallpox services allowed. Police station quarantine bills returned unsigned. W H Meyers to supply milk to City Hospital at 11 cents per gallon. City Ice Company to furnish ice and Boeling bread.
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Board of Works
New York St
Weat and
Blake Sts
Western Paving Company
Bermudez Company
Washington
New York-sta
Board of Health
Wagner
Board of Safety
W. H. Meyers
City Hospital
City Ice Company
P. Boeling
Railroad Men Hear Patient Complaint And Remedy
A querulous note from a railway worker describes bilious fits and dumb chills, followed by jeers and prostration. The writer states taking Simmons Liver Regulator and eme well Mane as remedies and mentions Conductor G. R. B. Ry Ga in a clipped, period tone.
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Simmons
Indiana Boston elocution grad receives reception by Mrs Harriet Pronk
Nearly 400 guests attended a Tuesday evening reception honoring an Indiana Boston elocution school graduate hosted by Mrs Harriet Pronk. The report notes police focus on unlicensed dogs, low license uptake, a hunting accident near Brookfield, cemetery board elections, and other local civic updates.
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Harriet. Pronk
Traegler
A. A. Smock
Brookfield
John
Duncan
E. F. Claypool
Wn. Holliday
Crownhill Cemetery
A. Fietcher
W. R. Vaughn
Western Union Telegraph Company
Lillian Butler
T. H. Butler
Cresson
Hammond
Lake County
Lilly Wen
Marshall Locke
Barclay Walker
Indianapolis
Ka Givan
Empire Theater
U. R
K. of P
Secret Order
Pink Tell
Jack Stewart
Val Ferbach
Fred Gambold
Capt
James Quigley
Joan Barrick
Grant Hornaday
J. A. Edwards
J. W. Chapman
Burgan
Elroy Foster
Margaret “M. Klingelhoffer
Aufdesheide
Minnie Pries
Colorado Militia Mobilizes in Cripple Creek Clash
McKeesport Pa June 6 reports say all Colorado militia called out as unrest swells after tube works strike. Mob of about 10 000 gathers at the gate as non unionists are beaten and hidden workers found. deputies and miners clash at Bull Hill and Cripple Creek with 860 militia members moving in.
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M’keesport
Harry
Bull Bird
Drvyior
Col
Sheriff Bowers Wos
Gen. Adams
Cripple Creek
Bulli Hill
Denver
Convicts 939 and 940 Begin Michigan City Imprisonment
Francis Coffin and brother Percy Coffin, convicted bank looters, left Indianapolis for Michigan City and were escorted to the prison. They wore stripes, requested private gear, and were placed in cells after a tearful farewell with supporters and wardens. The men, numbers 939 and 940, face supersedeas proceedings with Justice Harlan expected next week.
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Francis Coffin
Percy
Massachusetts Ave
John N. Roberts
Frankfort
Coffin
G. A. Cartensen
St. Paul's Church
Francis
Marshal Hawking
Michigan City
French
John Mclee
Indianapolis
McFee
Justice Harlan
Chicago
Attorney Winter
Tobacco schedule debated in senate amid tariff dispute
The senate examined the tobacco schedule with amendments from the finance committee. Leaf wrapper rates remained $1 and $1.25 in the house version while the compromise sought higher duties. Jones of Arkansas kept the original terms, while other leaf and filler tobacco rates were specified and approved.
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Arkansas
Platt
Connecticut
Finance Committee
Tobreco
West
Jones
Small-pox claims life in Richmond, Indiana
Herod Johnson, a small-pox patient, died Tuesday morning in Richmond. The case was described as highly malignant and officials fear additional cases due to several exposures linked to the patient, warning of a potential spread.
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Richmond
Ind
Herod Johnson
Gasoline Stove Explosion Fatal at Logan Residence
A gasoline stove exploded at Adam Logan's residence Tuesday night injuring two servants Mary Glynn and Nora Keivel. Glynn died shortly after. Keivel sustained burns. The incident occurred Tuesday night and the bodies were found Wednesday morning.
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Kameas Crry
Adam Logan
Mary Glynn
Nora Keivel
Tos
Pope’s waning strength echoes in distant regions
A chipped, intricate wire service summary notes a weakening pope amid unrest in Pennsylvania coal regions and frost in central Illinois. It mentions threats and accidents, with southern actions in Ohio and Colorado storms causing damage. Reports touch on Dover NH deaths, Thorn raftsmen cholera, and Coxeylike protests in Pittsburgh.
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Pennsylvania
Colorado
Ilinois
Mary P.thompson
Dover
N. H. Mia
Cleveland
Gray Gables
Thorn
West Prussia
Fish Lake
Boston
San Francisco
Uncle Sam
Stanford
Poland
Stanford University
Palmerton Case Highlights Police Malice Claims
A young woman, Miss Palmerton, 23, faced a police court after being arrested as a street walker under Supt Powell’s order. She swore officers abused her while Pope alleged she is a bad woman. Neighbors vouched for her good character. testimony showed bias and conflict, Judge Stubbs taking the matter under advisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Palmerton
Dorman At
Powell
Miss Palmerton
Pope
Supt
Bis
Misa Palmerton
Yerra
Officer Carter
Delegates Gather for Furniture Makers Convention in Indianapolis
The National furniture manufacturers convened for a three day meeting at the YMCA hall in Indianapolis. Mayor Denny welcomed delegates while Captain J W Hess and President Otto Stechhan presided. A keynote resolution urged creation of a Department of Trade and Commerce with a business mind at its head. The Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge session followed with a 5000 appropriation to Castle Hall association for a new eight story building at Pennsylvania Street and Massachusetts Avenue.
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Furniture Makers
National Furniture Manufacturers
Indianapolis
Y. M.C. A. Hall
Sahm
Denny
J. W. Hess
Otto Stechhan
Prince Albert
Congress
Department of Trade and Commerce
Pythians
Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall Association
Grand Lodge
Pennsylvania St
Massachusetts Ave
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