West Virginia coal strike expands across fields and unions
Elkhorn and surrounding coal regions see about 10,000 miners from the United Mine Workers walk out after demanding concessions. Nonunion workers may be barred from mines as strikes widen in West Virginia. In New Haven and Wilkesbarre, settlements and mass mobilizations unfold as national leaders coordinate actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhorn
W. Va
West Virginia
Flat Top
Tug River
Dingess
United Mine Workers of America
Huntington
Mine Workers’ Organization
United Mine Workers
Winchester Rifles
Wilkesbarre
John ‘Mitchell
United Mine Workers’ Organization
Mitchell
Chicago leaders urge Roosevelt to extend arbitration beyond strike
Carter H. Harrison mayor Albert Young head of the national teamsters union C W Peterson of the clothing makers union J H Payne head of the United order of boxmakers and Frederick W. Jones state arbitration chair appeal to the president to apply the same conciliatory influence to end broader labor strife after Chicago strike settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Teamsters
Carter HH. Harrison
Albert Young
National Teamsters’ Union
C. W. Peterson
Clothing Makers’ Union of America
James H. Payne
United Order of Boxmakers and Lawyers of America
Frederick W. Jones
State Board of Arbitration
Mount Pelee eruption hurls stones and shakes towns
Fort de France reports a severe eruption of Mount Pelee on Friday with a strong earthquake at Morne Rouge and a shower of stones five miles west in the sea. Stones fell near Grand Arise on the east coast and the town of Case Pilote about four miles from Fort de France has been deserted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort DE France
Mount Pelee
Genere
Morne Rouge
Grand Arise
Case Pilote
Ellen M Stone to Lecture at Roberts Park Church
Indianapolis residents will hear Miss Ellen M Stone the missionary captured by Bulgarian bandits in a Roberts Park Church lecture on June 17. She aims to repay friends who paid her ransom and is described as an attractive speaker with a strong voice who holds audiences with interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ellen M. Stone
Roberts Park Church
Miss Stone
Young Women's Christian Association Plans Lunch Surcharge and School
The Young Women's Christian Association held its annual meeting on Friday. During the afternoon session officials decided to add a five cent charge for nonmember women at lunch. A domestic science school will be opened in the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women’s Christian Association
Difficulties Rise Over Nomination of Delegate to Washington
Rome reports growing opposition to Archbishop Falconi as a candidate for a Washington delegate post. Critics say he lacks the qualifications for both social and religious duties required by the position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
An ‘Anos‘tole
Washington
Falconi
Runaway Horse Injures Woman and Children in Vernon
In North Vernon Indiana on Friday a runaway horse threw Mrs Dixon from a buggy as she returned from her daughter's funeral. She broke both shoulders while two children were injured one internally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Vernon
Ind
Dixon
Lightning kills William Muter in barn accident
In Battle Ground Indiana on Friday 72 year old William Muter was struck by lightning while standing in his barn. The fatal strike occurred during a thunderstorm and the victim died at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle Ground
Ind
Wm, Muter
Smallpox Cases Reported in Van Buren Township
In Nashville Indiana on June 7 six smallpox cases are confirmed in Van Buren Township with fifty people exposed. Local health authorities monitor contacts and advise vaccination where appropriate. Public health officials urge residents to seek inoculation and report any symptoms promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snashville
Ind
van Buren Township
Drummers to Hold 1903 Meeting in Indianapolis
The Travelers' Protective Association will hold its next annual meeting in Indianapolis with about 1,500 delegates attending in May. Rev. Virgil Tevis of Fletcher Place Church Indianapolis was elected chaplain for the year at the Portland Oregon session where the 1902 convention has just ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travelers’ Protective Association
Indianapolis
Virgil Tevis
Fletcherplace Church
Portland
Ore
Denmark US extend ratification period for Indies treaty
Minister Brun for Denmark and Secretary Hay for the United States signed a protocol extending the ratification time for the purchase of the Danish Indies to one year from Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Brun
Denmark
Ofstate Hay
United States
Danish Indies
Bonfires and protests target nonunion workers in Shamokin
In Shamokin Pennsylvania on a Friday night marchers built bonfires with effigies of nonunion men. A day later nonunion workers who returned to work faced stone pelting by strikers as tensions rose over labor action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shamokin
U.S. Ambassador Meyer Leaves Rome for Leave of Absence
U.S. ambassador Meyer departed Rome on Saturday en route to America via Hamburg. It is acknowledged he does not intend to resign and will return to his post after the leave of absence ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Meyer
America
Hamburg
Locust Ear Alarm Spreads Through Indianapolis
A strange auditory complaint called the locust ear is spreading in Indianapolis. People report hearing a shrill locust song day and night, even in sleep, with churchgoers reacting by fanning their heads and noting similar sensations in others. Experts note the condition as a shared hallucination-like complaint.
Hope Sparks in Dark Valley With Paine's Celery Compound
An advertisement asserts hope for wasted and feeble bodies through Paine's Celery Compound. It claims the remedy strengthens nerves, clears waste, purifies blood, aids digestion, and relieves nervousness sleeplessness rheumatism and kidney and liver troubles. A Helena Montana user testimonial credits improved appetite energy and health after four bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine
Ehelpe
Alice Terry Wood
Helena
Mont
Panama Route Dominates Next Week in Senate Debate
Washington reports that isthmian canal legislation will occupy the Senate with speeches on the Nicaragua and Panama routes. Advocates predict a Panama majority, while House plans focus on the Corliss Pacific cable bill and irrigation funding from public land sales, though the deficiency appropriation bill could shift the agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sénate
Foster
Louisiana
Turner
Morgan
Alabama
Nicaragua Canal
Kittridge
Foraker
Gallinger
Fairbanks Ary Spooner
Panama
Perkins
Nicaragua
Senate
Corliss
Coriss
Cannon
Appropriations Committee
Balan
Hundreds of Girls Enjoy Annual Picnic at Fairview Park
The Girls Industrial School hosted their annual picnic led by Mrs. Frank Blanchard with 600 to 800 attendees riding free to Fairview Park. Asst.-supt. Jones observed orderly seating as the event offered rides, games, and diversions. The school report lists 137 teachers, 927 pupils, 3 118 yards of material used, 1 267 garments made, and expenses of $614.95. New officers include President Mrs. Frank Blanchard and several vice presidents, along with a board of managers and advisory and auditing committees composed of prominent faculty and community members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girls’ Industrial School
Frank Blanchard
Fairview Park
Giris
Tomlinson Hall
Fairview
Supt. Jones
C. L. Ritter
H. C. Thornton
C. L. Wayne
W. H. Johnson
Minnie Sholtz
Sue Huber
W. C. Halli
George Breunig
Growth of Indiana Young Men’s Christian Association
The Indiana Y M C A grows with ground broken for three railroad association buildings in Peru Lafayette and Elkhart. State funds support new associations in Terre Haute Marion and Lafayette. Valparaiso College raises 600 dollars for a secretary as Indiana membership hits 6 370 up 16 percent. Associations report 60000 spent on current expenses and 300000 on real estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Christian Associations
Indianapolis
C. S. Rhoads
Railroad Association
Peru
Lafayette
Elkhart
Terre Haute
Marion
Stacy
Joseph
Swain
Valparaiso College
Indiana
Heavy rains damage crops in Bethlehem township
Logansport Indiana reports heavy rains on June 7 have caused significant crop damage in Bethlehem township, threatening yields and farm operations in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Ind
Bethlehem Township
Miss Nina Danforth Indicted for Murder in Framingham
Boston June 7 The grand jury indicted Miss Nina Danforth for the murder of Andrew J. Emery in South Framingham after learning he had a wife and child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Nina Danforth
Kilien Andrew J. Emery
Framingham
Births Deaths and Marriages Listing Focused on Local Residents
Births include John H. Graseman a boy at 1 E Wabash St Mary J Graseman and Henry Rosemeyer a boy at 1109 8 State Ave Rose Hebble a boy and Cordelia Huffer a boy all at listed addresses. Deaths include Thomas Morrisey at City hospital Gabriel Ginn senile debility Lillie M Hendricks carbolic acid poisoning Gus W Diggs heart disease infant Carr congenital congestion George W Kegrice consumption Dr Joseph Esstman cancer of liver Rosa Yeager heart disease. Marriages list several couples including Walter A Johnson with Hazel Le Clair Solomon Ulysses G Potter with Magdaline Wal Karl Helmsmeier with Martha Beldwire Albert Lohr with May Kelsey George F Kerr with Elizabeth Stein(hagen).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H
Mary J. Graseman
Wabash St
Henry
Bertha Rosemeyer
State Ave
Christian G
Rose Hebble
New York St
John and
Cordelia Huffer
Southst
Thomas Morrisey
City Hospital
Gabriel Ginn
Jipson Place
N. Pennsylvania St
Rosa Yeager
Middle-st
Walter A. Johnson
Haze
le Clair Solomon
Ulysses G. Potter
Magdaline Wal
Karl Helmsmeier
Martha Beldwire
Albert Lohr
May Kelsey
George F. Kerr
Elizabeth J. Steinhagen
Unclear Adress Entries Include Wheelock and Sirp
Fragmentary OCR lists names Lyman T Wheelock and George Sirp with scattered addresses and amounts, likely an old ad listing or notice. Details are illegible, data appears inconsistent, and no coherent event or context is evident.
City Life Highlights From Sacred Heart Picnic and Local Events
Fall Creek fairgrounds buzz with activity as Sacred Heart parish holds its annual school picnic at Germania Park. Dr. Homer J. Hall to lecture at Howard Place Church Sunday night. Y M C A baseball vs Ke-We-Ba at BE Washington grounds Sunday morning. Phoebe society marks sixth anniversary at Evangelical Zion Church. Mrs Selig hosts an informal gathering for her son Herbert’s confirmation on June 1. County commissioner McGregor to display locust on Washington Street. Public school concert with Manual Training High School Orchestra drew a large crowd at Tomlinson Hall. City officials consider a meter question for natural gas users this month. Marion County Medical Society memorial for Dr Joseph Eggatman discussed. Judge L C Walker delivers eulogy. Hoyt Avenue Methodist church observes its 22nd anniversary Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart Catholic
Germania Park
Homer J. Hall
Franklin
Howard Place
Arsenalave
Fifteenth St
BE. Washington St
Phoebe ‘Society
Deaconess Hospital
Evangelical Zion’ Church
Ohio-st
Selig
Pennsylvania St
Herbert
Join McGregor
Washington St
McFarland
Marion County ‘Medical Society
Joseph Eggatman
L. C. Walker
Hoyt Ave
Rey
F.M
Well Cave-In Claims Life of Edward Meyers at Hospital
Edward Meyers of 956 Massachusetts Avenue died after a cave-in in a well he was digging at the insane hospital Friday. Workers near him briefly left the site. earth collapsed, trapping Meyers for about 30 minutes before rescuers retrieved his body upright. He was 25 and leaves a wife and infant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Meyers
Massachusetts Ave
Meyers
New French Cabinet Formed Under M Combes
Paris June 7 The new cabinet named by M Combes was announced. It lists Premier Interior Minister M Combes Justice M Valle Foreign Affairs M Delcasse War Gen Andre Marine M Pelletan Works M Marvejouils Education M Chaumie Colonies M Doumergue Commerce M Trouillot Agriculture M Mougeot Finance M Rouvier The cabinet met Saturday afternoon and paid respects to President Loubet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
M. Combes
Interior
M. Valle
M. Delcasse
Gen. Andre
M. Pelletan
M. Marvejouils
M. Chaumie
M. Doumergue
M. Trouillot
M. Mougeot
Beasie Brown Dies by Gas Route Suicide in Terre Haute
In Terre Haute Indiana on June 7 Beasie Brown aged 22 took her own life by gas. The Bible lay beside her as she spent her final moments reading the scripture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Beasie Brown
Pruitt, Flora Operator, Dies by Suicide in Wisconsin
Flora Indiana June 7 Charles W Pruitt an operator in this city killed himself at Lacrosse Wisconsin the act described as a death by own action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Flora
Ind
Charles W. Pruitt
Lacrosse
Wis
Mind Makes Peculiar Things In Coffee Story
A reader recounts that coffee caused faintness stomach pains and liver discomfort, then insomnia and nervy distress lasting years. After quitting coffee and using Postum, health improved. she avoided coffee again and avoided relapse, noting weight gain and family approval of Postum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Ave
Will of Paul Leicester Ford Reveals Newborn Baby
The will filing after Paul Leicester Ford’s murder by his brother Malcolm notes a daughter born to Mrs. Ford since Paul’s death. The infant is to share in the estate while Worthington Ford receives the author’s Brooklyn property and books. Malcolm died by suicide after the shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Paul Leicester Ford
Malcolm
Mr. Ford
Ford
Worthington
C. Ford
Paul
Brooklyn
Freight rate talks in Indianapolis stall decisions
Still discussing with G F McCulloch and Charles Maguire of Union traction, plus Megrew, Ma guire, and others from public works, the shippers and city officials pushed for freight service. A next meeting is planned, with pressure on the traction company to start service within two weeks or face firm action and a loop route over several streets to move freight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. McCulloch
Charles Maguire
Union Traction Company
Megrew and Maguire
Public Works Board
Mayor Bookwalter
James W. Keach
W. J. Mooney
G. D. Griffin
H. B. Hibben
Shippers’ Committee
Traction Company
Indianapolis
College-ave
Pennsylvania
Georgia
Chiosts
Capitol Ave
Romance Ends In Marriage Of Dr Bosworth And Miss Cole
A years long romance concluded in marriage at the Second Presbyterian Church with Rev O D O Dell officiating. The bride Miss Catherine Cole lost both feet in a railroad accident 14 years earlier. They plan a three month bridal tour, then residence in Oswego New York followed by a European trip for further musical study. The bride has sung in Indianapolis churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Bosworth
Catherine Cole
Second Presbyterian Church
O. D. O'Dell
Central Normal closes spring term. orphans home site eyed
Danville Indiana June 7. Spring term of Central normal has closed. A good attendance is expected at the summer term. Crabb property west of the city will likely be purchased for the orphans home. Many people from Hendricks and Putnam counties will attend the trial of Fred Cassaday Frank Stewart and Obe Hampton in Indianapolis next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Ind
Central Normal
Crabb
Hendricks
Putnam Counties
Fred Cassaday
Frank Stewart
Obe Hampton
Indianapoli
Yaqui Indians Kill an American in Sonora Raid
Ricardo Johnson son of a leading American in Sonora was killed by Yaqui Indians in a raid between San Marcial and Tecoripa. Gen Torres moves forces into the Matazan mountains to confront the hostile band and prevent further cross into the Yaqui river region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ricardo Johnson
Sonorra
Gen. Torres
Redskins
Tucson
A. T
Guaymas
Sonora
San Marcial
Tecoripa
Nately
Torres
Matazan
Yaqui
Fourth Annual Coon Stories Meet in Brookside Park
The ex Benton county citizens association will hold its fourth annual meeting at Brookside park next Friday afternoon. The group includes Indianapolis residents formerly from Benton county with B. F. Johnson as president and J. M. Cassel as secretary. Leroy Templeton and Judge A. Wiley are members. About 1 due to OCR error. The afternoon will feature coon stories and Benton county political talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton County
Citizens’ Association
Brookside Park
Indianapolis
B. F. Johnson
J. M. Cassel
Leroy Templeton
A. Wiley
Possible Jeffries Fitzsimmons Bout Delayed to August
San Francisco July 7 says a project favored by the city athletics officials may push a Jeffries vs Fitzsimmons fight to between August 1 and 15. The delay aims to attract more eastern ring followers by cheaper railroad fares tied to the Knights of Pythias convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
San Francisco Athletics Club
Jeffries
Fitzsimmons
Knights of Pythias
Lightning Kills Horse in Muncie Storm
A severe electrical storm flooded streets and damaged property in Muncie Indiana Friday night. Fred Predergast and Logue Risher were driving when their horse was struck by lightning and killed instantly. both boys escaped injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
Fred Predergast
Logue Risher
Count and Countess Rochambeau Visit Chicago
Count and Countess Rochambeau arrived in Chicago on Saturday morning and plan to stay until Sunday afternoon before heading east. They toured the stockyards after breakfast and were hosted for luncheons by Mrs Carter Harrison and at the Chicago Club. They also visited the University of Chicago on Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Countess Rochambeau
Carter Harrison
University of Chicago
Cruthers Bunco Case Continued in Indiana
In Noblesville, Indiana, the case of Tyler Cruthers charged with bilking farmer Lucius Stout of 8 100 via a fake foot race was continued to next Wednesday. Rumors say one or two prominent citizens are implicated and may be arrested if the money is not returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noblesville
Ind
Tyler Cruthers
Lucius Stout
M. T. H. S. Alumni Plan 4th Annual Reunion
The M. T. H. S. Alumni Association schedules its fourth annual reunion for June 20 at the school. With about 600 members, the event is a major gathering for graduates. Secretary Andrew T. Wylie urges members to obtain membership tickets before the reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. T. H. S. Alumni Association
Andrew T. Wylie
Fong Jung Strands in limbo at New Orleans port
Immigrant case traps Fong Jung a Chinese man living in Nicaragua. He cannot land in the United States nor return to Nicaragua under local rules. The John Wilson will sail him back toward Bluefields until another ship’s master agrees to take him onboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Norwegia
John Wilson
Bluefields
Nicaragua
Fong Jung
United States
Two Children Die in Beechmont Crossing Crash
A grade crossing accident at Beechmont on the Pennsylvania railroad in Linwood Friday evening claimed two lives. John Hall aged 6 and his granddaughter Edna Hall aged 9 were run down by the Columbus express while crossing the tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Beechmont
Pennsylvania Railroad
Linwood
John Hall
Edna Hall
Acoss
Columbus Express
Electrical storm cripples streetcars and repairs begun
An electrical storm Friday night disabled twelve street railway cars. three required shop repairs while the remaining nine were promptly restored to service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Street Railway Company
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Ad Amid City Shops
An old advertisement notes the Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets branding with a 25 cent price and requires the name on every box. It lists Knox's barber shop at Meridian and Washington streets and mentions several local merchants including W B Burford in Indianapolis and W Kriel at Main Cigar Store in Monument Place.
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New Haven
Conn
Daley
New York ‘City
National Metal Workers’ Association
Jos. B. Sargent
Sargent ‘& Co
Roosevelt
MS. Pelee
Will
Y. W. C. A. Affairs
Bishop Falcon
Eet
Brown
DR. Fenner
Are Cure
Travelers’ Association
Whirra
Paine’ S
House
M. Lyre Dutt
L.S. Ayres
Y. M
A. Prosperous
Lyman T. Wheelock
Blaine Ave
George Sirp
Alust
City Life
Fall Creek
THE
Insane’ Hospital
Pital
Paul L. Ford
Jennie
Mexico
Coon Stories
Jeffries-Fitzsimmons
Fence Ietateli
Geo. A. Cullen
Adams Street
Wilson
W. Grove
Bennett's
E. Wash
Knox's
Southeast Corner
Meridian and
Washington-sts
WX. B. Burford
Okey Burial Vault. Co
Law
Henry Karstadt
Brill Dyeing and Cleaning Co
Mass.ave
N. Sh.-st
G. H. Clay
M. D
New York Dental Company
W. Kriel
Monument Place
English Block
Whole Gale
Indiana Dental College
G. W. Cor
Delaware
Ohio
Detroit
Lake Erie
Wabash
Indianaipolis
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