Railroad Engineers Threaten Wage Gains Amid Discharges
Chief Arthur of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers visits the city with officials and engineers from the Lake Erie and Western line. Discontent grows after the discharge of Orr and Johacon over alleged wheel tampering. Secret talks on wage increases proceed, with Big Four engineers and yard crews showing unrest. Cincinnati crews also reported discontent and a possible grievance committee meeting planned for Tuesday.
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M. Arthur
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Aldad
Bates House
Lake Erie
Western Road
Orr
Johacon
Bradbury
Bates
Big Four
Cincinnati
Arrest in Dillon Shooting Case Shifts as Easton Detained
Billy Easton was arrested Tuesday morning near Woodrull Place in connection with the Saturday night shooting of Andy Dillon in Haughville. He denies involvement, claims he was at dances a block away, and says he left when the shot rang out. Police released him after deeming him not the shooter. Pete Carpenter was discharged in police court after about 20 witnesses testified he was in the hallway at the time. Rose's case postponed to July 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy” Easton
Andy’’ Dillon
Haughville
Woodrull Place
Haston
Esaton
Pete Carpenter
Dillon
Rose’ Case
Duly 3
Big Strike Ties Up 80 Trains Across Division
Curacao June 24. A strike on the Iowa division of the Tillasis Central tied up 80 trains Thursday morning. If the men’s demands are not met, the entire system from Chicago to New Orleans could be tied up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auinota Central
Curcaco
Lowa
Tillasis Central
Chicago
New Orleans
Senators Diverge On Federal Election Bill Fate
Senator Morgan of Alabama says no federal election bill should pass the senate. Senator Pugh echoes the stance on the floor. Senator Gormay, caucus chair, says the bill will never pass the senate. Republican leaders in the House doubt passage. Cadet Lodge asserts it will pass in the House. the Senate’s action remains a mystery.
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Washington
Morgan
Alabama
Senate
Pugh
Seaate
Gormay
House
Cadet Lodge
Market and Tennessee Street Shooting Turns into Chase
Jerry Carmichael and a second man of color fought at Market and Tennessee streets Tuesday morning. Carmichael produced a revolver and fired three times at the other man, missing. A pursuit followed with Carmichael ducking into the Bates house and a bystander Beitz narrowly escaping injury when a bullet nearly struck him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Carmichael
Market and
Tennessee-sts
Jerry
Thefos
Tim Griffin
Bates House
Young Beitz
The Popular Garters and Harter Family Trials
Tuesday an unnamed man was arrested as Ira Harter received a one year sentence from Judge Irvin for robbing Gene Malone of 25 dollars. John Harter is charged with swatting H W Shea and George Harter faces trial for attempting to annihilate Pat Keenan. In New York, Wall Street fell after Saratoga Court of Appeals ruled against the sugar trust, with prices tumbling and plans to appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Harter
Ira Harter
Irvin
Gene Malone
H. W. Shea
George Harter
Pat Keenan
Harter
New York
Court of Appeals
Saratoga
Walls Case Heads to Pink Fishback in Howland Court
The disciplin ary proceedings against Attorney W. B. Walle will be tried next Monday in Judge Howland's court with Pink Fishback presiding. Prosecution is led by Ketcham and Carter while Robert Denny defends Walle.
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Walls
W. B. Walla
Pink Fishback
Howland
Fishback
Ketcham and
Carter
Robert Denny
Walle
Saw mill accident injures man near town
In a saw mill three miles south of here, William Eghert, 33, fell backwards onto a large wooden saw Tuesday morning. He was attended by Patti at the AME Night Drug store and by Bates House Pharmacy, which will remain open all night. Will Pantzer was noted in connection with the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Here
William Eghert
Patti
Bates House Pharmacy
Wash
Will Pantzer
Powerful Argument Against Eight Hour Day Plan
The piece reports employers in New York on June 24 opposing eight hours for labor. It notes manufacturers argue ten hours pay for eight hours work, citing southern practices of ten to seventeen hours, and fears the eight hour push could harm northern manufacturers and trigger southern organizing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
South
Blaine
Organized for Eight Street Car Union Responds
A street car conductor rejects Monday Suns claim of a secret, fearful union. He says the organization has about 300 members, all drivers conductors and motor men, formed to protect workers’ rights, not to fear or target management.
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SUN
Four Men Hanged in Memphis in Murderer Execution
Four men were hanged in Memphis at noon on Tuesday. Three were Black and one White, Frank Brunisch, who killed his wife in 1889, attempted suicide with a glass bottle before his death. The others, Parker Harris for ax murder, Ed Calp for wife killing, and Henry Ballard for killing a car driver M. E. Pickston, met gallows bravely.
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Memphis
Tenn
Frank Brunisch
Brunisch
Parker Harris
Ed. Calp
Henry Ballard
M. E. Pickston
Local Alley Fracas Ends Quietly in Police Court
Ailsa Lovely reports a Wednesday knock down fight between A. G. McHiwaine and Sam Givens, ended in police court Tuesday. The assault charge against McHiwaine was dismissed while Givens pleaded guilty as aggressor, with McHiwaine paying his fine.
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Ailsa Lovely
A. G. McHiwaine
Sam Givens
McHiwaine
Givens
Sporling Features and Baseball News Across Leagues
Hamilton teams moved to Montreal while Detroit signs catchers and plans amateur regattas August 5-6. Reports recounts Monday scores across State and Brotherhood leagues, signings, and records. Ed Williamson readiness to play is noted along with Barnum resigning as umpire and Zimmer’s pursuit of catching records.
Rich infant case sets lavish allowance for Francis Whaley
New York June 24. William H Willis as referee fixes annual support for Frances Marion Whaley an heir to 600000 estate with 12000 yearly income. Aunt Mary Chisholm custodian argues for 1134 58 for past costs and 1760 yearly future maintenance while others propose 280 yearly.
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New York
William H. Willis
Francia Marion
Wm. Whaley
Francis
Mary Whaley Chisholm
Edisto Island
North Carolina
Faraers
Kaufman
Nassac St
Baby Francis
Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company
George C. Austin
Willis
Washington
Great feat by a bound swimmer Mercadier in New York
Gene Mercadier, a young Missouri swimmer, swam the East River on a Sunday afternoon bound with rope and carrying two two-pound dumb bells in each hand. Despite severe pain from rope cuts and salt water, he completed the crossing amid cheering crowds. Steve Brodie praised the feat and issued a $1000 challenge to swim any man, bound as chosen, for the title.
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New York
Gene” Mercadier
East River
Merandier
Appenlde Doskay
Old Slip
Steve Brodie
Mercadier
House committee drops Senate amendment on silver bill
Waseixeton reports the house committee on weights and coinage met and agreed to non canes in the Senate amendment to the silver bill. Dayton notes Louis Bazinab of Covington whipped Tommie Conner in 72 rounds. Meromier signals shock as Sawaroen court of appeals upholds its original judgment in the Kemmiler case. Shoe buyers urged to choose value at Rochester Shoe House in Rochester.
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Willi
Rouhas
Dayton
Louis Bazinab
Covington
Tommie Conner
Meromier
Explosion at Brooklyn Tug Reaps Four Lives
A devastating blast at the foot of Van Brunt Street Brooklyn destroyed the tug Alfes HE Crue owned by Thomas O'Brien. Four aboard were killed including Capt Oscar W Squires and a deck hand. Several bystanders injured as the boiler explosion shattered the vessel and was heard a mile away. The cause remains undetermined.
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Kotler
Kiis
New York
Brooklyn
Alfes HE
Crue
Thomas O'Brien
O’brien
Oscar W. Squires
Rogers
West Indianapolis Trustees Suspend Town Ordinances
Attorney Spencer's suit in West Indianapolis halted all town ordinances for one week after Marshal Jenkins arrested loitering saloonkeepers for expired licenses. Trustees deny such action postponing support for enforcement. Spencer claims the marshal overstepped by dry filing cases without board orders. The dispute centers on whether the town can enforce laws against saloons and the proper use of state law versus town ordinances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ans Wsek
Spencer
Marshal Jenkins
Baby drown tale ends as river dog misread
A report claims a crowd alleged a baby was drowned after a dress worn by suspects. Firemen investigated and found the river incident involved a drowned dog rather than a child. Separate items note Blaine tariff amendment reception and mixed editorial responses from papers.
New South and Fleetwood Sail 300 Miles to Louisville
The New South and Fleetwood started from Mace Cincinnati at 9 a m on Tuesday for a 300 mile race to Louisville and back. Each boat aims to finish in under 22 hours and at least 5 000 spectators watched the departure. Both vessels carried heavy passenger loads.
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Mace
Cincinnati
New South
Fleetwood
Louisville
Sullivan pleads guilty to prize fighting in June ruling
June 24 report states John L. Sullivan pleaded guilty to prize fighting and was fined. Purvis and Mies were involved in the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Purvis
Mies
John L. Sullivan
Paul
Great Mail Robbery Reveals Systematic Thefts
Chicago reports a nine month spree of mail thefts between Council Bluffs and Davenport. Detectives traced losses to Wyandotte Junction where transfers occur. Railroad workers Wilson Green and A D Lay are arrested on charges of systematic stealing. Value of mail lost estimated at 750000 with 255000 recovered.
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Chicago
Council Biaffa
Davenport
Poat of Tice
Wyandotte Junction
Wilson Green
A. D. Lay
Fresh air path found at Hill Farm mine sparks rescue hope
Dunbar Pennsylvania June 24. Rescuers reached a fresh air passage believed to open into the Hill Farm mine and expected to reach buried miners within four hours. Hopes rose as a revival was reported at noon and crowds gathered while workers from nearby mines were ordered to aid the search.
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Calve
Dunbar
Hill Farm
Astir
Kerfoot
Sarah Bernhardt in Critical Condition After Chloral Overdose
News from June 24 reports actress Sarah Bernhardt near death following a chloral overdose. Doctors revived her after the Tuesday incident, but authorities warn the danger sign is grave and may lead to a fatal end. Separately, about seventy five fishermen from the Fly-fishermen's club traveled to Cedar Island for a four day Beach Club hosted event with various tournaments and long stay plans.
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Loxpon
Sara Bernhardt
Cedar Iske
Jake
Mise
H. Bingham
Santinal
Berry Wall
Sammons
Olling
His Nicest Bow On Tax Question At State Board
The attorney for the C., A. & D. railroad argued before the state board of equalization that Pullman coaches on their special trains should not be taxed as C., H. & D. property. He claimed the cars belong to an Alinda company and travel within the state daily. He said the state would protect the cars if needed, but only to honor the road. Speaker notes mention Captain Will A. Ketcham's National G. A. R. encampment credentials amid talk of revocation. Garrett grain elevator company and Frank Bird's transfer company filed articles of incorporation in DeKalb County and Indianapolis respectively, with capitalizations of 25,000 and 65,000.
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State Board of Equalization
Alinda
Hovey
Metchant
Will A. Ketcham
Boston
Ketcham
Garrett Grain Elevator Company
DeKelb County
Capital
Frank Bird’s Transfer Company
Indianapolis
House Debate Delayed and Bills Face Postponement
The House committee on coinage will not meet until early next week while Interstate Commerce reviews security of railroads and grain rates. Cullom’s Utah test oath bill is postponed. a Msider oath policy is likely adopted. Federal election law passage is anticipated this week as Democrats ease opposition.
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House Committee On
Interstates Commerce
House Commerce Committee
Cullom
Utah
Tvs
Western Railroads
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mississippi
House
Senate
French Assassin Eyraud's Failed Second Murder Plot
New York report recounts Eyraud also seeking a second victim after Paris escape. With Gabrielle Baupsard, Hyraud pursued 1000 francs via staged schemes from Paris to Liverpool Montreal and Buffalo then on to New York. Gabrielle revolted, confessed, and Eyraud ended in Havana where he was captured.
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Low
New York
Eyrand
Paris
Hyraud
Gabrielle
Baupsard
Liverpool
Montreal
San Francisco
Kyraud
France
Gabrialle
Buffalo
Eyraud
Niagara
Esha
Gabriella
Havana
Knife Attack Fatal or Dangerous Wounding in Clifford Ave Dispute
James Monroe is arrested on a charge of attempting to take the life of Fred Strangman after a quarrel on Clifford Avenue. Monroe stabbed Strangman four times with a knife, two wounds were dangerous, one near an artery. Strangman, married with a Union City wife, was treated at the police station then city hospital and was reported doing nicely.
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Fred Strangman
James Monroe
Sixanguisn
Clifford-ava
Monroe
Strangman
Monros
Hodges
City Hospital
Union City
Miss Manley Seeks 39000 In Breach Suit In US Court
Lillian M. Hanley of Bedford Indiana files suits in the United States court at Tusaday against Francis M Ferguson for breach of promise claiming her affections have been blighted valued at 40000 Ferguson a wealthy Illinois resident. Hanley 14 years old is described as pretty and intelligent. The case ties to a prior Radford affair in which Hanley was on the losing side.
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Miss Manley
Lillian M. Hanley
Bedford
Ind
U. S
Illinois
Miss Hanley
White Caps enforce order at May's Landing NJ
A band of White Caps organized at May's Landing New Jersey has driven out many undesired residents and sent threatening notices to others claimed to be of questionable repute. Regulators attacked Sunday gamblers and profaners in the woods behind town in a brutal display and warned future offenses would meet sterner action. Adam Hirsch Randolph county case about selling red lightning on primary election day confirmed as a violation of the law. Carrillo New Mexico: business district burned Tuesday causing about 100000 in losses.
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New York
Spi
May’s Landing
N.J
Adam Hirsch
Randolph County
Supreme Court
Adam
Detective Thorntons arrest in watch theft case
Detective Thornton reports Monday night arrest of Fred White charged with stealing a watch from a man named Smith. Indianapolis cabinet firm sues Herman Lauter in U S court over alleged patent writing issue. Judge Dryer divo rces Hiram from Ellen Franklin for abandonment and May Bingaman from John Bingaman with $500 alimony.
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Thornton
Fred White
Smith
Indianapolis Cabinet Company
U. S
Herman Lauter
Eske
Ghost leads heirs to hidden will in Buckeye cupboard
In Bucyrus Ohio an executor finds a missing will after J P Brenner, urged by his dead brother, searches with family and uncovers the document in an old cupboard. The will leaves all to Will Brenner of Cincinnati, ending a family dispute over estate settlement.
Wounded Man Rises in Lockville Murder of George L. Boyer
In Lockville Lancaster County on Monday a peaceful hamlet erupted after the murder of George L. Boyer, a wealthy farmer. John Disdale, once a Boyer tenant, is accused of the fatal shot following a long hostile feud between the families. Boyer, struck in the heart, rose to grapple his attacker before collapsing and dying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Lockville
George L. Roger
John Disdale
Boyer
Eac
Disdale
Georges L. Boyer
John
Wighty Mara Seeks Winning Team Amid Turbulent Telegram
Telegram from John Martin of the interstate team says despite a poor record he aims to assemble a winning lineup. Beine Murray and Al Moore expected Tuesday. Randall and O'Leary released. Also reports of John Murray’s death at Brazil Indiana and various city council notes on police pay and street paving.
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John Martin
Beine
Murray
al. Moore
Randall
O'Leary
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