Prisoners Escape Workhouse by Sawing Bar
Three inmates Wim Williams Ed Smith and Walter Tibbetts escaped Friday night from the workhouse by sawing a second story iron bar and lowering themselves with a rope. They moved along corridors unlocked doors and reached an outward window before dawn. The escape, planned with time and tools, involved manipulating a元 lever and padlock system, and occurred around 10 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Williams
Ed Smith
Walter Tibbetts
Eden
Williams
Criminal Court
Merbs
Ed. Smith
Petts
Tibbetts
Desault
Wiliams
Tibbetta
Smith
Trey
Supt Anderson
Sant. Anderson
On Strike Again Miners Quit Work
On June 23 the situation remains critical as miners have again quit work, continuing a strike that disrupts operations and upends daily production. The dispute involves E.vx Garprx and W. Ve, with union action likely influencing negotiations and workforce stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Ve
Sunday Church Services Across City Schedule
A listings page details morning and evening services at numerous churches including Abernacle Presbyterian, Meridian Street Methodist, People's Congregational, St. Pauls Episcopal, Central Christian, First Presbyterian, Memorial Presbyterian, Second Presbyterian, Plymouth Congregational, New Church Chapel, Roberts Park Methodist. Notable items include Communion and reception at 10 45 a m and evening lectures on topics such as worship, eye for an eye, immortality, and the trial of Jesus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abernacle
First Presbyterian
MM. L. Raines
Memorial Presbyterian
F. C. Ballard
Second Presbyterian
J. A. Milburn
Plymouth Congregational
F. B. Dewhurst
O. C. Helming
New Church Chapel
W. L. Gladish
Roberts Park
MM. E
J. W. Northcott
Man
C. F. McNutt
Verre Haute
Jesus
Cistern Repair Prompts Call to Frank Butts
A woman on 183 Indiana Ave reports after heavy rain her cistern is still empty. Despite thinking cementing unnecessary, she paid 1.60 for work by Frank Butts. She now says the cistern fills, and she urges others to call 1791 to have their cisterns fixed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Butts
Indiana Ave
Summer trips buzz in Indianapolis as officials plan breaks
The Hari Times notes many Indianapolis residents, including Timothy Griffin, W O Ellis, and Gov. Matthews, mapping summer travels. Officials and judges announce plans from Petoskey to French Lick, Atlantic City to Asbury Park, with European trips in favor and a Beagan’s Outing at Little Mountain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Timothy Griffin
State House
Brooklyn
Ind
Isaac Walton
W. O. Ellis
Choos
Sting
Supreme Court
Coffey
Hacknay
Petoszey
Mich
Judge McCabe
Warren County
Judge Howard
French Lick Springs
South Bend
George ©. Smith
Focal
Lamert
Europe
Prof
Waldo
Ayers
EF. Sayles
West Baden
Maj
Bra
W. J. Richards
Kansas
Geo. N. Catterson
Beagan
Little Mountain
C. Arthur W. Dawson
Henry Syerup
R. Kirshbaum
Eanson
Atlantic City
N. J
James Somerville
Hendricka & Cooper
Turkey Lake
Fred M. Crose
J. L. Moore
Toledo
Lake Erie
Atc
J. Hi. King
Cox
Kankakee
Luchanen
Geo. Uottman
Brown County
Henry Spaen
Leopold Daniels
Kankakee River
Cleveland
Dora Johnson
John Quing
Tarred General Targney Priven in Colorado Springs
A masked mob abducted Adjutant General Taraney of the Colorado National Guard at the Alma hotel, tarred and feathered him, and warned him to leave Colorado Springs. A posse searched the prairie. he was found unharmed later, his disappearance causing wide concern as investigations and rewards followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cororano Serres
Taraney
Colorado National Guards
Cripple Creek
Alma Hotel
Ternad
Mads
Gen. Torsney
Torsney
Noom
Bull Hill
Ts. I. Montgomery
Police Court Row Ends with Discharge for Old Woman
An elderly woman nearly 80, Myre Shea, faced assault charges in police court after a quarrel led to her arrest by Moran. Judge Jubbs dismissed the case as the act appeared harmless. Moran was ejected by Schwab after resisting. A separate report notes Prof Julius Field Kellogg’s death at a Dowles Institute after failed divine healing attempts.
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Schwab Gailord
Mary Shea
Mre
Moran
al Tane
Hhe
Jubbs
Myre
Shea
Sergi
Scehweb
Goman
Pelics
le Wen
Schwab
Ethird
Morgan
Sven
Chicago
Julius Field Kellogg
Northwastern University
Dowles
Divine Healing Institute
Warry
Albert Bruce
Indianapolis
Justice
Sutphen
Aisel
Bruce
Vatreiman Corrigan
Tariff Bill Faces Bitter Senate Clash in June
Senator Hill condemned the tariff bill in a Saturday attack, ridiculing the populist cause amid claims of hard times supporting their numbers. Voorhees will preside over talks to finish the tariff bill, while conference leaders push for House concurrence as Crisp returns to duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WaAstiInctor
Hill
Alien
Nebraska
Voorhees
Vourhses
Democratic Candidate Talk Sparks Indiana Focus
A SUN reporter polled prominent Democrats on presidential possibilities. Names like Matthews and Stevenson surface, with varied support from Whitman to Gresham. Town meetings, a township convention in Blazart, and a contested nomination for township assessor mark a lively political scene.
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Voorhees
Stevenson
Fom Paggart
Emoerus By & Sun
W.uu & Reinvest
Woodrhesa
Gov. Hauhens
W.E. Whitney
New York
Tom Figeert
Indiana
Adlai Stevenson
Marshal Hawkins
W. H. Glnsscocz
Matthews
Yoorhees
Tim Griffin
Lam
Matthewa
W.Q. Gresham
Chris. Stein
Metthevwa
Geo. Duke
Adini Stevesson
Loarn
Hir
W. A. Pocelle
Indian liners vote to resume work after split
Enline Haury Indiana reports the Indian liners’ conversion in session receded from last Saturday’s action as Columbus scale was repudiated. Most delegates from black coat fields did not vote due to prior agreement to return to work. Voting 28 to 14, work will be resumed. negative votes largely near Washington and Canneburb. Victoria British Columbia notes fishermen at selmon canneries strike over pay. six men to secure a work deal with pay adjustments and price changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enline Haury
Ind
Washington and
Cannerburg
Tailors Strike in New York Over Wage Cut
About 600 members of the journeymen tailors union struck in New York to protest a 10 percent wage reduction on a hot day. The heat reached 96 degrees at 2 30 PM Saturday, with street temperatures around 67.14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Journeymen Tailors’ Unilon
Will of late Beaupre filed after suicide
The will of the late FX Beaupre, who died by cutting his throat two weeks ago, was filed on Saturday and leaves everything to his widow. Hayes has sued Robert and Elizabeth George, Florence’s parents, for $10,000 alleging they induced her to serve him. Morris heirs donated Morris park to Brightwood. Judge Brown on Saturday ruled the park rightfully belongs to the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FX. Beaupre
Hayes
Robert
Elizabeth George
Florence
Morris Heirs
Morris Park
Brightwood
W. A. Rhodes
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Family Medic Pointing to Merit
A fragmented ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as nature’s best medicine for family use and health, claiming proven efficacy and popularity. It also mentions fairgrounds races on July 3 with admission at 50 cents, inviting spectators to witness the event.
Palms of the Town and a County Clerk Bombshell
A small man with red hair sought a divorce from Mary Wright at the county clerk’s office but records show no divorce or license. Miss Eene McGinnis, a stenographer, loans a cent, resists a nickel trick, and sparks a penny-pursuit riot as newsboys fight for dropped coins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Wright
Ake
Hit
Eénae McGinnis
Miss McGinnis
Attacha
Mies McGinnis
New York
Altors
Alabama Asphalt Fight Triggers Board of Public Works Suit
Long and Clara J Long file suit to stop the Board of Public Works from finalizing a resolution to pave Alabama Avenue from Maryland Street to Bla Massachusetts Avenue with asphalt. The council earlier refused to endorse the board after a two thirds remonstrance. The board set June 2 for final action. Plaintiffs seek red cedar block pavement and allege the board is pushing an expensive bid pavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RW. Long
Clara J. Long
Shellhouge
A. B. Gates
Revi Riunter
HOG
Bala Bugan
Board of Public Works
Alabama-at
Meryland-st
Blasaachusetts-ave
Prva
Thea Counci
Tha
Pisintifa
Allera
Local notices mix of society, crime and events
Elect J O Walk as president of the Jewelers Protective Association. Prof Arana children chorus gave a lively concert. Church dedication, theft and accidents, a 9 year old boy struck by a four engine. Divorce filings against Lulu Bart. Militia reception at the capitol ended peacefully. A wedding license issued and four days of fair racing announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Walk
Jewelers’ Protective Association
Arana
Tomilason
Jtust-park
Ghiost
Beville Ave
Lalip Youp
Y. MO. A
Frank Klee
Oelen- Bi
A. Broner
Lan-St. Gewer
Meri
Rocratic
Flecore
Ligcol Club
Ward 13
Peerain
Fair Grounds
Tipney
Tha Mo
Mensur
Boycott talk and ship collision reports from New York June
News from New York June 23 notes the American railway union planning a boycott pending Pullman assurances with Chicago strikers. A steamship Doelano arrived after a collision with the New York line vessel, with pumps saving the ship. London reports Queen consents to cover duchess of York confinement expenses. accouchement expected hourly. Also heat records and weekly deaths in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pullman Cara
American Railway Union
Pullman
Chicago
Puiiren
Doeluno
London
Duchess of York
City notes detail Nixon in Denver and local events
City clerk reports Nixon traveled to Denver while Governor and adjutant general back the requisition to return Gusto Storena for assault with a knife. Miners conference promises workers Sunday. Troops removal app moved by Sheriff Mills and Judge Briggs. Spectacle Last days of Pompali framing at state house with Kennedy appointed. Committees on transport and lighting formed. Giblin cleared of charges after board inquiry. Hot weather spurs ice art including red roses embedded in frozen blocks. curios see bottles and even shoes preserved in ice. Cuphallamnadry ad priced 2 cents.
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Nixon
Denver
Gusto Storena
Chisago
Shariff Mills
Judge Briggs
Citizens’ Committee
Pompali
Atate House
Kennedy
Agricultural Board
Benas
Board of Safety
Giblin
Stendara
Les
Band Concert Preview with New Songs Debuting
At the Saturday evening event, the band will perform My sweetheart of years ago, a waltz by Isele Doles. Music dealer N. W. Doliers also presents Toe Sun, a fresh song with words by Llagror P. Landin and music by London Ci Charl ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mugiciangs
Isele Doles
N. W. Doliers
Llagror P. Landin
London Ci Charlton
Tally Ho Breal New Race Day Invitation
A fragmentary notice invites ladies to the races at the fair grounds from 3 to 6 with transportation details noted. The message mentions a telephone contact and a transfer company, along with a round trip fare of 1.60 and references to BloomMgdala trivus in a brief, period-tinged advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tally-ho Breal
Frank Bird
Ransfer Company
Delawarest
Theak
BloomMgdala Trivus
Street railway commission case ends in Shaffer favor
The court ruled Shaffer entitled to the $100,000 commission with interest totaling $26,938.50, settling disputes over Verner McKee Mason and Mason’s claimed share. Verner and McKee to bear costs. Mason’s lawyers dispute the verdict’s implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustus Lynch Mason
Fadexal
Baker
J. ©. Shaffer
Verner and McKaay
Sheffer
Tilson
Shaffer
Ix Isolding
Verner and Hieken
Plaat
Mason
Varner
Mckee
Thas
Sam
Verner
MeKes
Etduuse Gsae
Shafer
Reuney
Kiekee
Idchee
Leady For Subphotos Health Officer Quarantines City House
Health officer Matlock responded to a suspected smallpox case at 240 Ed Washington street Saturday morning locating a sick boy Ledenberg. A few weeks earlier he had returned from Greenfield and later developed symptoms. Dr. Stanley diagnosed typhoid then changed to blood poisoning while Matlock found more cases and a temporary quarantine was imposed. The residence at 170 KE Court street where Mrs Olive Scott, exposed in Chicago, resides is also quarantined pending Chicago authorities. Mrs Scots remains in good health and precautions are advised.
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New- Tagn
Swankbouze
Will Fi
Latia
Gresacagile
Sundsy
Carrenunt
Highth-st
Brosdwey
Hondthaler
Colorado
Myron
Barion County
Airem Voor
Thos. Tsegert
Wriday
Grand Hotel
Tagg Tera
Melilough
Yritis
Bosra of Works
Supreme Court
Capitol
Matthewa
Emma Kreger
Alma Creig
Mra
Scudder
Mrs. Crow
Caroline Hoekman
Edward
Minnie Krause
W.S
Lulu Garsatt
Frank
Anna Paul
Henry and
Katharine Oberbeck
Elias
Julie Krauss
Disarus
E.W. Lengdon
Mable Murphy
Wm. Schwallenberger
Park L. Stimpson
Roy HM
Btarlia
August BH. W. Minkner
Minna Weigand
Matlock
Washington-st
Ile
Ledenberg
Greenfield
Stanley
Martlock
Harp
Court St
Olive Scott
Chicago
Scots
Prigs Fight on Long Island Ends With Knockout
On Long Island Port Jefferson at dawn Bill Vernon of Haverstraw knocked out Canada’s Histry Pidgeon after three fast rounds. Fulford, freed on most counts, faces bribery allegations as prosecutors seek to prove he urged a grand juror to drop the matter amid ongoing investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prigs
Long Island
New York
Bill Vernon
Haverstraw
Histry Pidgeon
Canada
Port Jefferson
Fulford
B.D. Fulford
Absconding agent arrested in San Francisco
A. L. Davis, an absconding agent of the Northern Mutual Life Insurance Company, believed to have fled Altoona with 43,000, was arrested in San Francisco Saturday morning. He admits wrongdoing and will return. a court verdict against Meyers for breach of promise stands at 10,000 dollars in Lena Leise versus John C. Meyers case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
A. L. Davis
Northern Mutual Life Insurance Company
Altoona
Missouri
Soutiemen
Lexixcron
Jane Yd
Circuit Court
Lena Leise
John C. Meyers
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Curiaco
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Servichs
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Nasvvi
George Steal
Stewarts’ Furry
Gen. Targney Priven
Colorado Springs
Dexver
Lespos
Princes of
Waites
George Couldanes
Vigilant
Hoyel Yacht Club
Cowes
Cain
Mossy Senate
Voorheses
Varil
Crisp
Claude
Belors
Blazart Hell
Dlissing Wist
Louis
Christ Heinrich
Thomas St
Neriers
Fall Creak
I TJ. Bishop
Aredis
Ashe
Puinse
Hans
Staliong
Hae Wilkert
Conn
Emma Juch
Wellman
New York City
Sir Andrew W’s Church
Iosa Corker
State Health Board
Prownes
Lyons
William Tretow
Jaboris
Wapéie River
Will Dunbar
St. Louis
Bronday
Victoria
Selmon
Hood
Nature
Hoop
Alabama
Ceey Irs
Ludiama-Ave
Wown Tau
Cuphallamnadry
RUE
STRHT
RAI Wax Commission
SULT
SRE
Stertle Blason
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