Terror reign and brutal abuse of four workers in Lessenring
Four American workmen Delaney Britt Atleby and Furlough left Frick valley works for home in Lessenring when seized by striking foreigners at New Haven. Captives endured brutal abuse amid a nightlong pursuit by deputies led by Deputy Sheriff Matt Allen. In Lemont a clash with strikers left one dead and several wounded. fear grows that the four captives may have been killed.
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Michaels
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Birmingham
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Ohio
Pennsylvania
New Pasinap
EL Puia
Peninsylvania
York
Sorwin
Berwin-White Coal Company
India
Europe
Clearfield County
Cleanfield
Horatio Mines
Home Peace Returns After Mining Region Turmoil
Maj. Defrees reports peace in Sullivan county as Capt. Curtis and 15 men return home with no further trouble expected. Gov. Matthews plans to withdraw militia, praising Judge Briggs and noting Sullivan to remain quiet. Maj. Rockwood recalls miner militia reception and a planned posthumous ball for troops.
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Shelburn
Nullivan
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Cannelburg
Lever
Shalbura
Gov. Matthews
Gen. McKee
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Maj. Defrees
Briggs
Matthews
Danville
Senate Actions and Fire News Dominate June 11 Reports
In Washington on June 11 Senate debates deny wine and sugar claims, with Quay defending ties to a Philadelphia syndicate and confirming only introductions to district committee members. The tariff wine and liquor schedule passes without amendment as Sherman seeks a wool duty increase. The sugar trust inquiry shifts to Chapman of Moore & Schley, with action referred to the district attorney. Reed of Boston testifies, and Arizona Delegate Smith seeks to strike Carlisle Indian school funding from the Indian bill. In Michigan, Mangurrie forests blaze near Sagola, destroying a 400 person town site, burning bridges, suspending rail service to Duluth.
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Matt Quay
Philadelphia
Sherman
Trust
Chapman
Moore & Schley
Reed
Boston
Smith
Arizona
Carlisle
Hampton
A Plea for the Earth and the New Railroad Project
Indianapolis officials hear a plan for a new Indianapolis and Logansport railroad to run into the city with $54 000 voted by townships. Projectors argue demand and labor benefits but face Big Four ownership blocks and a needed route via the canal bed. The board has yet to decide while approving local sewer, street grading, and sidewalk projects.
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Logansport
Board of Works
Big Four
Landers’ Park House
Union Station
Market-st
Missouri
West-sta
Heat Wave Grips Town With Record July Day
The hot spell peaks at 84 to 219 degrees in the noon sun as residents seek shade and fans. Weather forecasts promise a long hot period unless a strong northwest breeze intervenes. no heat prostrations are reported.
Four Firemen Hurt in Blaze at Williamest Street
Four firemen were injured with one fatally hurt at 630 Williamest Street where a fire damaged two business houses and a dwelling on Monday.
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Burrago
Williamest
Wild Flowers Portfolio Promises Education and Beauty
Tu Sun offers Wild Flowers of Americas as a new portfolio for Indiana readers under a coupon system. The collection promises perfect color and educational value, detailing how flowers look where they are found how to recognize and name parts from root to petal. A large display frame shows sample plates and hints at a forthcoming first issue announcement.
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Americas
Tu Sun
Indiana
America
Officers in fatal shooting near Vandalia tracks
Wm Finn died at City hospital after being shot Sunday night during a gunfire chase by Officers Simpson and Rogers. An autopsy linked the 33-caliber bullet to the spinal column and chest. both officers have surrendered for murder inquiries pending investigation.
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Simpson
Rogers
Finn
Winn
Win
Bill of exceptions signed and filed in clerk’s office
The long dispute over the bill of exceptions ends with court approval. Judge Baker marked the disallowance of the defense’s strongest point after initial rejection. Attorneys Winter and Miller plan Chicago travel for Wed argument on the bill, awaiting Justice Harlan’s hearing date.
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Winter and Miller
Harlan
Chicago
Winter
Trial Date Set In Street Car Case
Street car case set for trial before Judge Woods on June 1. About 600 local residents attended a love feast at Danville Saturday night. Pythian sisters held memorial services at Crownhill Monday afternoon. C L Henry spoke at the Banner Lincoln league at 596 N West St Monday night.
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Danville
Pythian Sisters
Crownhill
C. L. Henry Orates
Lincoln League
N. Weat St
D. K. Armstrong
West Indianapolis
Jos. Eastman
American Medical Association
Denison
Plana
W.oc.t. U. Flower Mission
Butler
Butler University
John Jackson
New Albany
Emmet “Hotel
Dewhurst
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Alsso
Commercial Club
L. L.& C. Rairoad
Board of Trade
Smith
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Hhe Campst
Sommers
Progreaa Club
Evangelical Lutheran Orphan Society
Liberty St
Chas
T. T
Murphy
Évangelist
Prince Albert
Hla
Murphys
Prof
Johnson
Elmer White
Eagle Creek
Clinton St
Unknown Man Killed by Vandalia Train Near Belt Crossing
A middle aged man was cut in two by a Vandalia train about half a mile west of the Belt crossing on Sunday. He ignored the warning whistle and sat on the track near Belmont Ave. The wheels severed his body and scattered remains along the track for roughly 100 feet. The body lies at Kregelo Son Irvin's morgue awaiting identification.
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Cara
Belmont Ave
Kregelo, Son & Irvin
Fatal Fire at New Straitsville Destroys Opera House
Peter Kramer died in a fire in New Straitsville Ohio and two others were badly burned while two more were missing. The blaze destroyed the opera house and caused about $8,000 in losses. In Chicago seven Bohemians were arrested Monday on suspicion of mob activity linked to two Polish deaths.
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New Straitsvillge
Peter Kramer
Opera
Local ads promise bargains and sales at area stores
Phelps Bros. dry goods offer bargains as their ad proclaims winners. J. P. Wasson & Co. closes out hair carpet stock with inducements for buyers. W. G. Wasson promotes lime and cement investments. The Progress store begins a “big sale that is a corker” with latest styles at low prices.
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Phelps Bros
J. P. Wasson & Co
W. G. Wasson
Sony
Progress Clothing
Plans and protests mix in gutter politics police court notes
Two political operatives Bud Swift and Hunter McCaslin are seen in a gutter discussing a plan ahead of a Democratic county convention. Two boys are jailed as witnesses in a police court case before being released by Sergeant Daweon. The elevated railroad commission dinner plan is announced by President Lilly for June 21. Tim Griffin notes nightly garbage dumping near the state capitol and a recent spill up on the north wall provoked his ire.
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Collegeava
Sahm
Bud Swift
Hunter McCaslin
Mr. Sahm
Elevated Railroad Commission
Commercial Club
Lilly
Col. Lilly
Tim Griffin
State House
Capitol
Timothy
Two Men Battle on Canal Bank Leaves One Wounded
Lee Smith and Henry Penn, two colored men, gambled with bones on a canal bank near the yellow bridge Saturday night. Smith was shot in the abdomen. Penn was carved and lost a finger. The fight started after a dispute over five dollars and a revolver was involved. Smith was treated at City hospital. police sought the shooter. Penn went to the hospital, both men resting uneasily. A separate note reports a Tipton strike by 200 brick street workers opposing a ten percent wage cut. Also, hail injuries cause multiple casualties in Vienna district with Danube flooding threats.
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Lee Smith
Henry Penn
Yellow Bridge
Smith
Penn
Laird Case at Big Four Tries Compromised for 2500
John Laird’s case returns to court before Judge Winters where the dispute is settled for 2500. During the session, city damage suits from Sellers farm neighborhood residents arise after the site’s use as a public dumping ground. Plaintiffs claim the debris stench harmed public health. a ruling could force damages upon the city.
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Big Four Railroad
Winters
Sellers Farm
Two Lovely Black Eyes and Frenzel Defeated in School Board Race
Frank Blackledge defeated Frenzel ally in district 1 and Frezel opponents won in districts 2 and 11 with mixed results in the school board election. Debates over interest on funds, Frenzelism, and women’s representation dominated business circles afterward.
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Frank Blackledge
Wmn
Scott
KE. Helwig
Hmil Rassmann
Frank Vonnegut
Bcas
District 1
Renzsl
Emil Rassman
Frenzal
Frenzel
Lndies
Birs
Jenckes
Frenzel Gang
Appel
Holman
Mise Josephine Nichols
Charlie Martindale
Adam
Blackledge
Loeper
Martindale
Prendergast Case Hangs On Unavailable Judge
Carcallo June 11. No judge available to preside over the Prendergast case as a trial was set for Monday. Mayor Morrison’s murderer faces freedom at midnight unless a judge is found to hear the case or a continuance is ordered.
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Freedom
Carcallo
Chetlain
Unfortunate Predicament of a Young Woman Arrested
Maggie Dalton a 19 year old attractive resident was arrested by Detectives McDuft and Doherty on Monday morning at her home in 8 Missouri Street. She is accused of stealing an umbrella and shoes from a New York street house where she worked and other small items from a South Street friend. The case is described as unusual, goods found in her room and she admitted guilt. Her history includes earlier theft charges and a pattern of ordering goods for delivery to various places. She cried hysterically after being locked up and was attended by a police surgeon before her father bailed her out and took her home.
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McDuft and Doherty
Hame
Missourist
New York
Souths
Noc
Boon
Buchanan
Kahlo
Breckinridge foes clash as populist prof predicts bloodshed
Prof Vincenc Heturens, returning from a Kentucky tour with Prof Cutbert Vincent, forecasts fierce opposition to Breckinridge for Congress. Vincent plans Texas appointments and a broad southern push. Sunday arrests rise as dry laws bite. saloon cases protracted to midweek. Halligan fair coupons noted. Sultan of Morocco reported murdered with succession declared.
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Cutbert Vincent
Breckinridge
Vincent
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Georgia
Alabama
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Nebraska
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