Trains Do Move as Crowds Witness First Rapid Transit
Big crowds gathered at Union depot to see Shaffer's electric car start on the first rapid transit run. Delays, power hints, and a muddy chase through the street followed as cars moved from Thirteenth Street barns to the depot. The inaugural trip took an hour and ten minutes, return run 35 minutes, with prominent attendees aboard and many locals watching from sidewalks and shade trees.
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Calvin Fearnaught Parnell
Union Depot
Brother Shaffer
Travia
Bill Long
Thirteenth St
Wndows
New York St
Prattst
Bage Ballist
First-st
Seventh St
Rnder
Fairview Park
Chicago
T. P. Haughey
J. 0. Shaffer
D. P. Irwin
Judge Martindale
Jha
They Rode on the Cars Reception Fails to Materialize
A misunderstanding left the mayor’s reception committee for Chicago streetcar line milestoners short of a quorum. Mayor Sullivan George Tanner Allen Condaitt and Sam Morss attended at noon, but four would not form a meeting. Judge Martindale and D P Erwin, active in proposing the event, failed to appear, having gone onto the electric car line.
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Chicago
Sullivan
George Tanner
Allen Condaitt
Sam Morss
Judge Martindale
Post calls for resignation of department delegate at encampment
After an evening debate the George H. Thomas post G A R resolved that W A Ketcham should resign as department delegate to the national encampment in Boston to better reflect the comrades wishes. Sheridan and Anderson posts endorsed similar resolutions. Ketcham, described as “Sag-Tothing,” will respond when the resolution is formally presented.
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George H.thomas
W. A. Ketcham
Department
Naional
Boston
Sheridan
Anderson
Great consignment sale of shoes and slippers at cost
A local note promotes a large consignment sale of shoes and slippers offered at manufacturer’s cost. The event is advertised by Buffaloshoe House at 63 E Washington Street.
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Buffaloshoe House
Washington-st
Indiana Superintendents Debate New School Books
Indiana superintendents met in a two hour session to discuss examinations and literary reviews. Reports covered outlines for institute work, teacher licensing, reading circles, and supervision methods. Reactions to new books varied from cautious optimism to criticism of binding and value. Resolutions urged reform of school revenue sharing, longer county superintendent terms, and licensing standards raising by ten percent.
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Indiana
W. Cravens
Monroe
Lewellen
Association
Ellis
Elkhart County
BR. G. Boon
State University
Pras
Pearsons
State Normal
O. Spencer
Bloomington
Asso
Hendrick
Sun
Mallory
Crown Point City
Marlow
Sullivan County
Moon
St. Joseph County
Boyer
Clark County
Pattons
Cravens
Monroe County
Crague
Boone County
Gossett
Hendricks County
Stoned Evangelist in St Louis Riot at Tent
In St Louis an evangelist Mrs Woodworth faced hostility after moving to a Jefferson Cascavas tent near St Bridget church. Monday saw only a tent invasion but Tuesday night stones were thrown injuring a woman and wrecking the tent while police stood by with attackers.
Doutney Critiques Society Falls and Double Standards
Evangelist Tom Doutney condemns male complicity in prostitution at a Tuesday revival. He cites Minnie Wheeler Nellie Grant as examples, urges men to stop enabling brothels, and argues women should be forgiven but men are welcomed back after sin. He vows to save a struggling girl tonight. Monument to Solomon P. Chase proposed in Cincinnati.
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Doutney
Tom Doutney
Minnie Wheeler
Nellie Grant
Indianapolis
Death in a Washout on Canadian Pacific Line
Five residents of Toronto lost their lives when a light engine encountered a washout between Claremont and Myrtle on the Canadian Pacific railway Tuesday night. On board were bridge inspector John Wanless Jr, engineer Jas Alton, fireman F Oliver, and others, all drowned as the engine plunged into the break caused by the flood.
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Toronto
Ont
Canadian Pacific
Claremont
Myrtle
Onte
John Wanless, Jr
Brridge
Parkdale
Jas
Alton
F. Oliver
Saotien-moen
Lott
Moriarity
Electric dispute leads to assault at Maryland street
At a Porter boarding house Sam Givens and A A McElwaine argued over the new electric line. McElwaine struck Givens, who fell unconscious with a scalp wound. McElwaine, a partner in J B McElwaine & Co., was taken to the police station. Givens, a Holliday & Wyon harness-maker, was treated. police were informed by Dr Hodges that Givens was not seriously hurt.
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Ghat
Porter
Maryland St
Sam Givens
A. G. McKiwaine
McEwaine
McElwaine
Givens
Given
Porter House
J. B. McElwaine & Co
Cholera Envelops Valencia as Spain Housed in Crisis
Madrid June 14. Two regiments of troops encircle cholera infected districts near Valencia. Public alarm persists, and authorities warn that Spain may become a vast cholera hospital in a short time.
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Spain
Madrid
Valencia
Walker and Bowers feud ends in fatal shooting
In Jack County Texas on Tuesday a feud between the Walker and Bowers families led to Mrs. Walker fatally shooting Miss Bowers. The confrontation occurred in a bloody Wend with both families affected by the violence and the death of Miss Bowers.
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Ban Antonio
Tex
Walker
Bowera
Jack County
Marriage of Albert Gall Jr to Mary E Pearce
Albert Gall Jr and Mary E Pearce will wed at Tabernacle church on Wednesday at 6 o clock. Rev Dr Ronathaler to officiate. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles I Pearce.
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Albert Gall, Jr
Mary E. Pearce
Charles I. Pearce
Tabernacle Church
Ronathaler
Fogarty tired of the brotherhood and league turmoil
Fogarty voices discontent with the brotherhood amid a shakeup in Toledo and Boston stock growth. Cleveland eyes a win over Pittsburgh as league and association games spill across major cities. Christened stars and new signings shuffle through Detroit’s finances and upcoming winter tours.
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Fogarty
Brotherhood
Shaibreck
Toledo
Boston Brotherhood
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Anderson
Kokomo
Billy Bendit
Frisco
Ruale
Harry Leach
Chicago
Gungsing
Ned McGill
Clevaland Brotherhoodeam
Munson
Detroit
Boston
New York
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Athletics
Syracuse
Rochester
St. Louie
Columbus
Louisville
Young Healy
Con. Daily
Buffalo
Philadelphia Tealshort
Peru
van Wagoner
Chas. B. Neilson
Marseilles
Neilson
Kingsville
Canada
Storms Hit Ohio and Pennsylvania Towns Killing and Burning
A dangerous cyclone swept through Akron and nearby towns Tuesday night, damaging a Catholic church and injuring Mrs William Lyon. In Roquist Hollow Fred Dies was killed after marriage a week earlier. Fires destroyed barns and washouts on the C A C railway caused heavy losses. Elkland Pennsylvania and Tannerytown suffered fatalities and widespread destruction as trains were tied up.
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Coxlestown
William Lyon
Roquist Hollow
Fred Dies
Akron
Louis Bader
Elkland
Jane
Tannerytown
Here
Faint Hope Dims for Entombed Miners at Hill Farm Pit
Dunbar Pa June 18 news reports smoke pouring from Hill Farm pit indicating a fire inside and a draft from the Mahoning mine. Authorities say all hope of saving the entombed miners has been abandoned as the shaft is blocked and respiratory air is cut off.
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Dunbar, Pa
Hill Farm Pit
Mahoning
Dunbar
Dade Alm Signs 4 Check in Western Affair
Three men forced J. H. Stewart a Kansas City capitalist to sign a $10,000 check on a road near HameoneG Iowa. Two guarded him while a third cashed the instrument amid a dispute tied to a suit over unspecified matters.
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Hameoneg
J. H. Stewart
Kansas City
Lecturer Wendling recalled at grand hotel gathering
The Sun reporter faced a mistaken identity at the Grand hotel with Col G R Wendling. He travels from Shelbyville Illinois to Oxford Ohio for a D K E reunion along with many dignitaries recalling his 46 years in the lecture circuit. He described the hard life of a lecturer from travel to illness and family distress.
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Oxford
D. K. E. Society
Cal
Brice
Samuel Hunt
Cincinnati
Campbell
Ohio
Fisk
Covington
Wendling
Poisoned by Flowers at Fort Doves Church
In Fort Doves Iowa on Sunday the Methodist church choir collapsed from sudden illness during service. Members were revived outdoors as several endured continuing symptoms and were sent home. The church’s heavy flower decorations are believed to have produced the poisoning odor.
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Fort Doves
Jane
Methodist Church
Duel Averted After Written Apology in Kentucky Field
Cincinnati telegram reports D F F Berry of Louisville and John Blankenbaker of Fisherville Ky met in a field of honor near Blankenbaker’s home. A gunfire confrontation ended when Blankenbaker refused to kill, demanded a written apology, and both men, with seconds, embraced. Berry received a formal retractation.
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Cincinnati
The
KayQuirer
Lonaville
D. F. F. Berry
John Blankanbaker
Fisherville
Berry
Jefferson County
Blankenbaker
Blankentaker
Barry
R. J. Davis
Field of Honor
Blankenba
Census Curiosities in Barrissaga Puzzle Revealed
In Barrissaga Pennsylvania on June 18 a special census note highlights two Hungarian women who do not know their husbands names. The piece also reports that ninety nine percent of Hungarians and Poles in the state cannot read or write, and that jail inmates and poorhouse residents are largely foreign born.
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Barrissaga
Summer White House Bill Proposed by Quinn in Congress
Congressman John Quinn of New York plans to introduce a bill to buy a site and build a summer presidential residence on Staten Island Long Island or the Hudson. The measure seeks 600000 for a starter and follows Mrs Harrison receiving a cottage from a syndicate at Cape May. The move aims to prevent real estate booms tied to presidential retreats.
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Washington
John Quinn
New York
Staten Island
Long Island
Hudson
Quinn
Harrison
Cape May
Cottage by the Sea Gift Highlights First Lady Visit
Washington dispatch describes a luxury summer cottage prepared for Mrs Harrison and Mrs Mosies with furnished rooms toys for babies and stables. The piece notes a billiard table may be added once suppliers hear the request and jokes the mortgage rests on the president. The report also covers a lynching in New Orleans of Swayzie who advised blacks not to vote, describing mob action, burning papers, and execution.
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Chicago Post
Washington
Mra
Harrison
Mosies
Dimmick
Cape May
Philadelphia
Brunawick-Balke
Orleans
J—Swayzie
Swayzie
Ateg
Serious Injury After Crutch Impacts Post Hole
Miss Minnie Wright of Connecticut, under treatment at the Surgical Institute, was walking on New York street Tuesday evening when a crutch struck a post hole near fire headquarters. She was thrown violently, fracturing her leg. Kregele's ambulance conveyed her to the institute. the injury is reported serious.
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Minnie Wright
Connecticut
Surgical Institute
New York
Kregele
Indiana Democratic Nominations Stir Morning Political Buzz
The piece surveys Indiana Democratic contenders for state offices with Joe Fanning, Albert Gall, P. H. McCormick, Oscar Henderson and others named. It notes splits over secretary of state and treasurer, mentions party maneuvers, regional support, and potential convention outcomes amid a crowded field.
Insolvent Broad Rippin Gas Co Wound Up By Receiver
The affairs of the Broad Rippin gas company have been wound up by the receiver. Final distribution will be made by County Clerk Wilson at once. Creditors receive 1 cent per cent of the claims proved in Judge Howe's court. Total claims proved amount to 4,780 dollars, with 8727 dollars available for distribution.
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Broad Rippin Gas Company
Wilson
Howe
Kentucky Returns: Mary Smith Deported on Vagrancy Charge
Kentucky officials shipped Mary Smith a colored girl to this city on vagrancy charges. She admits from Louisville days ago. Authorities plan to send her back. Police report several colored detainees were sent from Kentucky counties, with Township trustees shipping others back.
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Kentucky
Mary Smith
Louisville
Accident on B. and C. at Spencer delays train
Pittsburg report details a Tuesday accident on the B. and C. at Spencer with no full particulars, but trains badly delayed. The brief mentions a person named Traina affected by the disruption.
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Nother
Pittsburg
Spencer
New Drink Debut at Julius Haag’s North Pennest
A fragment notes a new beverage introduction at Julius Haag’s establishment on North Pennest, highlighting a blood orange phosphate. Details are sparse but indicate a local product launch or tasting event in the area.
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Julius A. Haag
North Pennest
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