Press Men and Assistants Clash Over Union Claims in New York
The press men and assistants unions at a Friday morning convention in New York debated 51 and 23 disputes over the assistants scale and pressmen applications. A written resolution removing an objectionable clause from No 31’s constitution passed 33 to 31, ending a four year controversy. Theodore Galoskowsky was honored with a diamond stud by the assistants unions at adjournment.
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House of Representatives
Pressmen and Assistants
General Assembly
Pressmen’s Union 61
Assistants’ Union
New York City
Number 51
Sally
New York
Tribune
Corcan
Bowman
Theodore Galoskowsky
Pingree backs Alger to stay in Senate race
Gov. Pingree says after a Friday interview and Thursday night meeting with Alger supporters, Alger will remain in the contest against James McMillan and Pingree will assist his campaign. Alger refuses to withdraw and will not spend on canvassing, claiming letters and telegrams from McMillan will end his rival’s bid.
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Detroit
Mich
Pingree
Alger
James McMillan
McMillan
Indianapolis bicycle firms join big trust plans
Heads of three Indianapolis bicycle concerns are not in town as the trust’s future actions remain unnamed. President Smith of the Indiana Bicycle Company may be invited to manage the merged entity for years. The Indianapolis chain and stamping plant is said capable of supplying chains for all trust companies.
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Indianapolis
Big Bicycle Trust
Smith
Indiana Bicycle Company
Indianapoli
Grain Rate War Hits Chicago to New York Lines
Chicago dispatches report eastern rail lines lower grain rates from 17 cents to 14 cents for corn and 11 percent for oats, with the Grand Trunk cutting first to 1 1/2 cents. Other eastern lines followed. Indianapolis agents were not informed. Local rates stay at 92 percent of Chicago. The Grand Trunk acted amid perceived discrimination from rivals.
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Chicago
New York
Grand Trunk
Indianapolis
Small-pox Found in Shipshewana With Five Cases
Doctors Brayton of Indianapolis and Cowing of Muncie report to the State health board that five genuine small-pox cases exist in Shipshewana.
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Shipshewanna
Brayton
Indianapolis
Cowing
Muncie
State Health Board
Fire destroys Birmingham machine and foundry plant
Fire at the Birmingham Machine and Foundry Company in East Birmingham caused 3355,000 in damage to the plant and 3100,000 to work in progress. The blaze occurred Thursday and left the facility a total loss.
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The
Birmingham Machine and Foundry Company
Birmingham
Ala
Fast Birmingham
Train wreck claims engineer after ox strike in Canton
Wreck on Central New England line near Canton left one engine and 15 cars derailed. Engineer Timothy Farrell of Hartford was trapped under debris for three hours and later pronounced likely to die. A fireman and brakeman suffered serious injuries.
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Winsted
Conn
Canton
Central New England Railroad
Timothy Farrell
Hartford
Father of C W Neal Dies at Marion Home
The father of C W Neal, who heads the insurance department in the State auditor's office, died at his Marion home Thursday after years of deafness and blindness.
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Cc. W. Neal
C. W. Neal
Insurance Department
State Auditor’s Office
Marion
Triplets Weigh 21 Pounds Born in Brooklyn Home
Mrs. Frank Von derlint of 158 Penn Street Brooklyn gave birth to triplets on Friday two girls and a boy each weighing seven pounds The report notes the birth occurred in New York on June 23 and lists the family address and details.
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New York
Frank Von‘derlnt
Penn-st., Brooklyn
Coming Home to Try Arm on Tammany Troubles
A June report claims Richard Croker will cut his exile in England short and return to New York city hall. The Mayo Coler faction and F. Carroll machine see trouble in Tammany Hall as open defiance grows. district leaders consider breaking away while Croker’s leadership is urged to restore order.
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New York
Richard Croker
England
Mayo Coler
F. Carroll
Croker
Sheehan
Tony
Ted
Mystery Surrounding Death of Minnie Kornstead
Minnie Kornstead, 10, of Bluff City Kansas, was found in an abandoned well four miles north of town. The well was covered with heavy boards when found, and authorities believe the girl was murdered.
Jester Released After Murders Near Paris Missouri
Alexander Jester charged with the murder of William Gates near Paris Missouri is released but to be rearrested when Missouri officers arrive Local officers lacked authority to arrest him He claims innocence and says he confessed to avoid lynching amid fears of mob violence.
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Lynch
Wichita
I.as
Alexander Jester
William Gates
Paris
Missouri
Gates
Fire Devastates Barn in Otisco Area
A large barn belonging to Mrs. Eliza Henthorah near Otisco was burned Thursday night with several head of cattle perishing. Loss around 5000 dollars, suspected arson.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
Eliza Henthorah
Otisco
Joss
Southern Industry Convention Called in Huntsville
The chamber of commerce issued a call for an industrial convention to meet in Huntsville on September 4 to discuss the southern industrial situation. Governors of southern states mayors commercial bodies and newspaper men are invited.
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Wcntsville
Ala
Chamber of Commerce
Huntsville
Reyt
South
Powder Magazine Explosion at Byrocklyn Province
Powder magazine in Byrocklyn province exploded near Vancouver spelling danger. Residents fled to a railroad tunnel to seek refuge. No injuries reported and Lass wages set at 50.0.
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Vancouver
B. C
Byrocklyn
Lass
Shropshire Infantry Ordered to South Africa Readiness
PORTSMOUTH June 23 The Second battalion the Shropshire infantry has been ordered to hold itself in readiness to proceed to South Africa.
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Till Amother
Portsmouth
Bug
Shropshire Infantry
South Africa
Gorman Shows Rapid Improvement, Laurel Report Says
A Laurel, Delaware dispatch reports Senator Gorman is improving rapidly after an illness. The update notes his condition has begun to stabilize and he is responding to treatment as observers monitor his progress.
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Gorman
Washington
Laurel
Senator Gorman
Local Births Deaths and Marriages Summary
Births include Oscar Mann and Lina Mann girl at 512 WW Pearl Street and several other listed births. Deaths list Tiluan Jones endocarditis Catherine Quinn and many elderly with causes such as tuberculosis and pernicious anemia. Marriage licenses show ten couples including Jerry Wilson and Mattie Hedgepeth.
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Oscar
Lina Mann
Pearl-st
W. T
Mary Betty S Kennedy
Holway-ave
Charles TH
Anna Tacoma
S. Ireystone-St
Charles
Augusta Busch
Arizonast
William and
Bridget Hanney
S. Missouri-st
Orrest
Tadu Francis
Warmanave
Bow
John
Mad LeMay
Tiluan Jones
Holborn-st
Catherine Quinn
Ash-st
Mary Connor
Little Sisters of the Poor
Frank Waywood
S. Meridian
Charles Hi. Wilson
California-st
Frank Schaub
Indiana Ave
Mary B. McIntire
Pennsylvania St
Drucilla Crosland
W. St. Clair St
Blenta D. Evans
E. St. Josephst
Katie Morris
West St
Robert A. Shycock
EB. McCarty
Adolph Stolph
Madison Ave
Mack MclLain
Ohio St
Capitolayue
Ferdinand Meyer
S. Meridian St
Florida
Jerry Wilson
Mattie Hedgepeth
Eugene Crajn
Mabel Mullis
Ernest V. Castle
Ora Ethel Speny
Odd Tales of the Wires from Philadelphia to Webster City
In Philadelphia Chas Wilson of Jenkintown pursues a yearlong wager for a free drink at every saloon within the city limits. He shows a book with 1,41 signatures from saloon-keepers claiming he has bummined a drink. In Webster City John F. Carter, opposing a local Elks lodge, was forcibly kept aboard a train to Cedar Falls after resisting a send-off at a convention.
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Philadem
Elks
Webster
Ity
John F. Carter
Louis
Carter
Cedar Falls
Young Chase Insanity Hearing Set for July in Indiana
In Lafayette Indiana the petition by Frederick S Chase to have his son Fowler Chase declared insane will be argued July 5. Legal service has been made and Fowler’s Lafayette lawyers filed an appearance. Young Chase may be brought from Indianapolis for the hearing and efforts will seek to have bond surety accepted to transfer the $600000 receivership case to the Indiana supreme court.
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Lafayette
Ind
Ferris
Cincinnati
Chase
Indiana
Young Chase
Duhmes
Taylor
Supreme Court
Four Men Killed by Falling Slate in Mine Near Bluefield
In Bluefield West Virginia a mine collapse killed four men Alexander Leggie John Simpson Alfred King and Mac Moore. Robert Criggsly was critically injured in the incident Friday morning authorities report the slate fall occurred in the mine near the city.
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Bluefield
W. Va
Alexander Leggie
John Simpson
Alfred King
Mac Moore
Here
Robert Criggsly
County Board of Review Settles Big Corporate Grist
The County board of review settled a large group of corporate cases in swift sessions, Thursday afternoon and Friday morning, listing the largest concerns resolved in this batch.
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Board OF Review
County Board of Review
Fewer Cars Faster Running Stir Streetcar Service
The street car company plans to drop one car on the College avenue line to quicken runs. The interval between cars remains, despite shorter running times and less lag time at line ends. Conductors fear increased risk with faster service while central lines see cuts and no change on the Worth Indianapolis route.
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College-ave
Central Ave
Union Station
Fairgrounds
Worth Indianapolis
Unhappy Couples Face Court Over Domestic Disputes
In a court docket four couples seek relief. Cora Bronson sues Frank and Parry Manufacturing for $10 weekly child support after desertion. Mary Poppie seeks divorce from John B. on drunkenness. Pius Brown asks separation from Augusta over earnings and quarrels. Rachael Cress accuses William of habitual drunkenness.
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Cora FE. Bronson
Frank
Parry Manufacturing Company
Mary E. Poppie
John B
Pius Brown
Augusta
Anrer
Rachael Cress
William
Congressman Overstreet Presents Books to Two Clubs
Congressman Overstreet donated 200 government documents to the Marion club library including presidential messages. He presented a complete 110 volume record of the War of the Rebellion to the Columbia club.
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Congressman Overstreet
Marion Club
Columbia Club
Reverend Comfort T. Chaffee Dies at 61 in LaPorte
Rev. Comfort T. Chaffee, 61, died Friday morning in LaPorte after a paralysis illness. He preached in Saginaw Centerville Hudson and Three Rivers Michigan and at Akrea O. during his career.
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Chaffee
Laporte
Ind
Comfort T. Chaffee
Saginaw
Centerville
Hudson
Three Rivers
Mich
Akrea O
Terre Haute Electric Company Incorporation Shapes Streetcar Plan
The Terre Haute electric company filed articles at the state house on Friday, forming a corporation with $1,000,000 capital to operate a street railroad. Directors include Wm R McKeen Demas Deming John G McNutt John Lamb and John T Beasley. The old road once tied to Russell Harrison was recently purchased by the firm.
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Terre Haute Electric Company
State House
Wm. R. McKeen
Demas Deming
John G. McNutt
John &. Lamb
John T. Beasley
Russell Harrison
Dickinson Trust Company
Richmond
Ne -Miinois & Towa Railroad
Armenian envoy evades duel as Turks threaten at The Hague
The Armenian envoy Ahmed Riza Bey, head of the Young Turks faction, declined a duel challenge from Turkhan Pasha and Abdullah Pasha. Riza Bey fled to Paris amid fears of assassination while Turkish delegates press a warlike stance at The Hague.
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Ahmed Riza Bey
Young Turks
Turkhan Pasha
Abdullah Pasha
Riza Bey
Holland
Paris
Explosive bullets favored in civilized warfare debate
The Hague reports British and American delegates voted against abolishing explosive bullets. They oppose abolition for uncivilized warfare while not renouncing the right to use them against such foes. British see ordinary bullets ineffective against uncivilized forces. Americans support objections from seasoned officials amid current troubles.
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Washington
Hague
Penalty Emphasized Over Failure to Deliver Guns
Acting Secretary Meiklejohn orders strict enforcement of penalties after Driggs Seabury of Derby, Connecticut failed to deliver rapid fire guns and ammunition last month while continuing to bid for more ordnance material. He vows penalties unless overridden by the secretary of war.
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Teiklejohn
Washington
Meiklejohn
Driggs-Seabury Gun and Ammunition Company
Derby
Conmn
Chief of Ordnance
Secretary of War
Widow Baker's eleventh son born as tensions rise in Manchester
Mrs Emma Baker, widow of Tom Baker, gives birth to her eleventh son named for his father in Manchester Kentucky. Her eldest son Jim is jailed in Barboursville awaiting trial for a double killing at Wilson Howard and Burch Stores. Arthur manages the farm with help from younger brothers amid ongoing local hostility between the Whites, Howards, and Bakers.
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Manchester
Emma Baker
Tom Baker
Jim
Barboursville
Wilson Howard
Burch Stores
Arthur
May string him up near Florence incident
In Alabama near Florence, 19 year old George Wesley was accused of attempting to assault Mary Hays, 18. He grabbed the girl from blackberry pickers, then assaulted the mother before fleeing. A posse captured him and he confessed. Enraged locals plan a possible lynching. the jail is under guard.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Florence
Ala
George Wesley
Mary Hays
Wesley
First Interstate Deaf Mutes Convention Opens in Marion
A three days interstate convention of deaf mutes opened in Marion Indiana with attendees from Ohio and Indiana. The gathering aims to improve education methods for the deaf and dumb and will conduct business using sign language.
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Marion
Ind
Ohio
Indiana
Abe Gould Dead Returns Gould Bequest
A private telegram from Salem New York reports the death of Abraham Gould of St Louis a half brother of Jay Gould. He had served as purchasing agent for the Missouri Pacific and when Jay Gould's will was read a $25 000 bequest to him was returned by Abe who said he had money of his own.
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Jay Gould
ST. Louis
Abraham Gould
Salem
N. Y
Abe
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Abraham
Rattlers Galore in South Bend Area
In South Bend Indiana on June 23 farmer O D Rupel reports a unusually large count of rattlesnakes with 15 killed in a single day in the local vicinity reflecting a boom in snake activity this season.
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South Bend
Ind
O. D. Rupel
Two Rich Finds In Missouri And Arizona Copper Strike
California Missouri June 23 John O Haldiman and Al Howard of California report the richest zinc ore strike yet found in central Missouri fields rivaling Joplin. The mine yields 2000 to 4000 pounds daily. Tucson Arizona June 23 ex mayor Guehman reports a vast copper find in Ajo District with ore ranging from 5 to 10 percent copper.
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California
John O. Haldiman
al Howard
Missouri
Joplin
Tucson
Arizona
Jime
Guehman
Ajo
City Life Excursion Promises Day Trip and Travel Plans
FF and EB employes of the Big Four will take an excursion to Darville, NL on Saturday. Harry Mansfield, ex-city engineer, will depart for Mexico Saturday to inspect a coffee farm and related ventures.
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FF. & EB Employes
Big Four
Burkett’s Purnett cafe to reopen with renovated interior
Burkett’s Purnett cafe will reopen next Saturday at 11 after weeks of remodeling. The interior features a large airy room with electric illumination and ceiling fans. Lunch counters are replaced by dining tables, meals priced at 15 cents for lunch and 20 cents for a regular dinner, with commutation tickets. Music by a string band will accompany the opening and visitors receive a souvenir. The cafe, three doors east of the Park theater, aims to maintain its reputation for good service at low prices.
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Burkett
Washington
Purnett Cafe
Burnett's
Park Theater
Tragic shooting death of Alice Van Horn in Pittburg club
William Newman, described as colored, argued with Alice Van Horn in a Pittsburg lodging house. He allegedly returned at daybreak and shot her twice through the heart as she slept, then was arrested. The case centers on a jealous confrontation and an alleged murder attempt.
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Pittsburg
Wm. Newman
Alice van Horn
Newman
Alice
Light Apparition Haunts Griffin Household in Rushville
In Rushville Indiana John Griffin reports two weeks of nightly light flashes from a dark lantern aimed at his bed. Neighbors speculate on the supernatural while Griffin claims he has seen forms vanish and fired at them through a screen. Four men stood watch around the house but none detected the culprit. Police have the matter in hand.
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Rushville
Ind
John Griffin
Crisis 15 Coming: Cape tensions urge prompt action
A London dispatch cites Cape Town reports that tension in the Cape is extreme and public sentiment favors urgent British resolution. The Orange Free State urges the Transvaal to press for further concessions.
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London
Cape Town
Cape
England
Orange Free State
Transvaal
Health official warns of smallpox exposure at Valparaiso normal
Dr. A N Brayton of the State board of health reports about 200 pupils at the State normal in Valparaiso exposed to smallpox and urges prompt vaccination and a strict quarantine. In Cincinnati the Times Star alleges fraud at the GA R convention with 409 credentials issued and 114 ballots counted.
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South Bend
Ind
A. N. Brayton
State Board of Health
State Normal
Valparaiso
Cincinnati
the Times- Sstar
T. P. Shinn
Ashland
Adjutant General
Prof Arnold Thompson Elected President of State University
Bloominton June 23. Prof Arnold Thompson of the University of Illinois department of pedagogy has been elected president of the state normal university.
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Thompson Boosted
Bloomington
Arnold Thompson
University of Illinois
Normal State University
National music teachers to meet in Des Moines in 1900
Des Moines hosts planned 1900 meeting of national music educators as listed items note events in various cities including Roosevelt in Kansas City and remarks on Funston and the Twentieth Kansas volunteers during a period of frontier reunions and boundary talks.
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Des Moines
Pittsburg
Steel Hoop Company
Gov. Roosevelt
Kansas City
Rough Riders
Las Vegas
N. M
Funston
Kansas
W. D. Hawkes
Louisville
St. Louis
Indianapolis Stock Market Cattle Receipts Steady Prices Unchanged
Indianapolis June 23 cattle receipts 1 000 shipments 500. market steady with prices unchanged. Good to prime steers quoted 1 35 to 1 40 per 100 pounds, fair to medium 1 35 to 1 50, good to choice 1 150 to 1 300, feeding steers 4 50 to 4 85, stockers 3 43 to 4 00, cows and heifers varied from 2 00 to 4 75 per hundredweight. veal listed at 0 50 to 7 00.
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Indianapolia
Indianapolis
Toilets and Personal Care Ad For Powder and Talc
An old classified style listing references MENNEN'S BORATED TALCUM POWDER and SHEFFIELD'S CENTRIFICE with small pricing notes including 18c and 25c and 14c, suggesting a sale or advertisement for bathroom products. The fragmentary text lacks full context but indicates a storefront or catalog entry.
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Mennen
Sheffield
Market Prices and Lamb Shipping Notes in Early Trading
Market activity shows prices slightly lower with 5,000 unit volume. Caster Satespace and mixed packs feature 33 S5 8 STIs and 3 S6 3 85 for good to choice lightweights. Spring lambs and yearlings shed light on totals. bucks priced 2.00 to 3.00 per 100 lbs with common sheep and various lamb categories listed.
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