Market Turmoil on New York Stock Exchange in 1880s
Confusion and heavy selling mark the opening on the New York Stock Exchange as bundles of stock flood the market. Anaconda, Reading, Amalgamated and Union Pacific lead activity amid rumors of margin borrowing by prominent plungers. Prices swing from morning lows to late-morning rallies before noon. Additional margin demands surface overnight.
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NEW York Stock Exchange
Scrippa-Moflae
New York
Stock Exchange
Anaconda
Steel
Reading
Amalgamated Gid Union Pacifle
Wal-at
Labor unions deny wage rise amid quake crisis
Reports from San Francisco and nearby councils claim no member will accept higher wages during the post earthquake recovery. Secretaries and presidents from the Carpenters, Building Trades, and labor councils pledge strict wage limits, support city rebuilding, and suspend jurisdictional fines as unions cooperate to restore San Francisco.
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San Francisce of Labor
Frank Duffy
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and
Jomere
State Site
A. M. Smith
San Jose
P. H. McCarthy
San Francisco
Trades Council
Tates
San Francisco Labor Council
Mitchell at Scranton as union talks spark May strike
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania on May 2 Mitchell and Joan Mitchell led union leaders in talks amid mounting anger over Mount Carmel shouting. They seek to avert or precipitate action by delegates to the tri district convention and prepare a report on negotiations with operators aiming to settle differences.
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Scrippe-McRae Prem Asasei
Wilkesbarre
Mount. Carmel
Joan Mitchell
Mitchell
Belanten
Escort 15 Recalled Follows Sherman Route Controversy
Southern senators and representatives applaud the cancellation of army escort for Father Sherman along the famous march to the sea. President’s orders transmitted to Gen Campbell, who commands the detachment at Resaca, Georgia. The move triggers Southern indignation, with Senator Bacon of Georgia saying Sherman would be welcomed as an individual but the military escort insults the state.
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Scrippe-MeRar Crean Association
Washington
Oiver
Duvall
Father Bher
Sherman
Marth
Atlanta
Trent
Campbell
Father Sherman
Reseca
Fort Oglethorpe
Pather Sherman
Bacon
Beorela
Thomas Sherman
Genraia
Georgia
Bread makers urged to follow sanitation law in Indiana
Factory Inspector McAberdove warns bakers and other food producers to enforce sanitation rules. A 181 law, in force since Feb 3, requires clean dough troughs, bread boxes, cups, and woodwork to be scrubbed and kept washed. Inspectors will inspect ships and prosecute firms neglecting cleanliness and proper fittings.
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Indiana
Isl
McAberdove Hat
Issa
Accused Robber Morris Wynn Arrested by Electives
Morris Wynn, a Black man, was arrested Wednesday morning on hushway robbery charges. He allegedly led a group against salon keeper William Totles at 527 Indian Dave, with earlier thefts including $1 from a man, plus a watch and revolver from two other individuals. A negress named Alice Adair, in custody, reported the incident in the canal area.
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Morris Wynn
Wynn
William Totles
Dave
Whey
Alice Adair
Monty
Toles
Saloon claims sully coal diggers paid fairly
New York May 3 1919 public dispute over miners pay. Saloons in Shenandoah Mahanoy City and other cites are cited as evidence against underpayment claims by Uremers and Mitchell. Reports note liquor license ratios, law and order counts, and factory wage disputes including carpenters and open shop debates.
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Scrippe-McRee Press
New York
Pennsylvania
Neverstheless
Shenandoah
Mahanay City
New Philadelp
Law and Order Society
Schuylkill County
Dar County
Plate
Highway Robbery Charge After Chase Through City Streets
Raymond Mitchell was arrested after a night pursuit across several blocks in Georgia and nearby areas. Police reported three men attempted to rob two victims in a tunnel, with Mitchell claiming prior release and a past shooting sentence. Mitchell had a revolver holster but no shots fired.
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Abere
Georgia
Hlinomats
Wittant Milam
Mackeesry
Raymond Mitchell
Chanel
Highway Recipery
Mitchell
Seret
Millom
Muanmek Mackeaney
Ulinobeeat
Georpia-at
Milam
Titolé-at
Mackensy
Mitchell Myn
Appointment to Board of Medical Examination and Registration
Frankfort physician Frankfield and Dr W A Spurgeon of Muncie were named Wednesday to succeed themselves as members of the Board of Medical Examination and Registration. The appointments were announced at the office of Gov. Hasty.
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Canfield
Frankfort
Eclectic School of Physicians
W. A. Spurgeon
Muncie
Physio- Medics
Themerlves
Reembeta
Board of Medical Examination
Employers Seek Men to Fill Walkout Positions in Cities
The carpenters strike narrows with 30 to 60 workers remaining out as Employers' Association moves to place men in job openings. Secretary Taylor visits sites to meet workers individually, while the arbitration committee has been discharged after a Builders Exchange meeting. The association, overseeing strike conduct, claims no quarrel with unions and lists hundreds of union men available to employers.
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Hrutherbaat Nf Carpenters
Mosier Carpenters’ Association
Carpenters
Employers’ Association
Taylor
Uplon
Master Carpenters’ Association
Builders Exchange
Castle Hall
Alita
Association
State Life
Seclusion Seek Leads to Wife’s Worry in Missing Husband
John Skeel, reportedly estranged, disappeared after leaving home in work clothes and slippers Saturday night. His wife says he acted strange, kissed her, and claimed sanity would return soon as she reports the disappearance along with another missing husband case from Mrs. Howard Bishop.
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John Skeel
Skeel
Milk Licenses Soar as City Tightens Milk Trade
Whiteland health authorities report a large rise in milk dealer licenses and better milk quality. City Sanitarian Eugene Buehler demands all out-of-town dealers obtain city licenses and vows continued prosecutions. About 300 more licenses secured so far this year, indicating stronger enforcement and higher income for the city.
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Whiteland
Eugene Buehler
Buehler
Tne
City eyes federal help to rebuild after disaster
San Francisco authorities push a federal credit plan to fund reconstruction after the fire. Generals and officials met Metcalf to present details as recovery quotes three or more years. About 25 million workers seek street clearance jobs. 5 thousand already at ruin sites with more to come. a labor bureau aims to place 2,000 workers quickly.
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Kgpa-McHae Press Association
BAN Prancisco
Gen. Greely
Metcalf
Schmite
Phelland
Doctor Get Sentence In Chicago Court
A judge in Kersten's court found five Rifle under 70 guilty on serious charges. The defendant was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary. While being led to jail he fainted. Justice H Dalton, previously charged, was found guilty weeks ago and received a penitentiary sentence. Sterling bicycles and a Detroit coach bicycle are listed among items.
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Scrippa-McHar Pream Association
Chicago
Bay L
A. Tudvon Bent
Judes Kersten
H. Dalton
Red Cross Closes Clothing Supplies Depot
The local Red Crow society division notifies there is no longer need to secure clothing fur and other items. The depot at 235 Marthan at will close Thursday and all supplies on hand will be chipped. The Red Cross has aided relief efforts and can handle funds quickly.
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Red Crow Aociety
Francisco
Marthlan
The
Red Cross
Strick
Elty
Workhouse Sentence For Careless Purchases At Junk Shop
Nuenan Lohet, at B. Washington, was fined 1 dollar and ordered to spend 30 days in the workhouse for buying statin goods deemed stolen. Cohen, who bought 3 crass boxings last February from the H. & Ly railway yard, faced no proof of knowledge of theft but was viewed as having reason to suspect. Judge Fremont Alford said the workhouse term would deter future purchases of suspicious goods.
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Nuenan Lohet
B. Washington
Haveng
Cohen
H. & Ly Railway Company
Fremont Alford
Criminal Court
Uoher
Believed in Spirits Claim Leads to Insanity Ruling
Christina Knopp of Downeyave was declared insane by Justice Nickerson after an Infantry commission inquiry. The complaint was filed by husband Henry Knopp. Mrs Knopp said spirits advised her not to work and to leave all to them, with cryptic remarks about “les, who tell not, nelin er do they spin.”
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Christina Knopp
Downeyave
Justice of the Peace
Nickerson
Henry Knopp
Indiana Lite Endowment company licensed in Evanaville
The Indiana Lite Endowment company of Evanaville was licensed Wednesday to conduct business in the state. Directors listed are William H. Gilert, Fred M. Hassetter, Henry C. Murp, William F. Little, and George T. Ashtey.
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Indiana Lite Endowment Company
Evanaville
William H. Gilert
Fred M. Hassetter
Henry C. Murp
William F. Little
George T. Ashtey
Proposed 1k-Story Office Building at Meridian and Washington
Rumor claims a 1000 story modern office building valued around 10000 dollars will rise on the Meridian Washington corner on the former ticket office site. Backers include Claypool Newton City behind the plan, while KF Claypool denies immediate plans noting leases may delay such a project.
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Meridian and
Washngton Sts
Claypool
Newton Chiysont
T KF
Insurance Experts Probe Pat tison Company Books
Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner Voorhees dispatched three experts to Cincinnati to examine the assets liabilities and roils of Pat tison Company as part of a broader inquiry parallel to state legislative investigations. The study will take about two months and is not coordinated with the Wisconsin probe.
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Pattison
Petippe Mees Preas Association
Colesmaus, O
Insurance Department
Enaipuny
Voorheem
Fe Rot
Wisconsin
Coincidal
Illegal fishing detected leads to arrests in Green county
Deputy Game Wardens Federson and Dougherty captured four seans one gill net and one spear in Green county Tuesday. Four men were arrested and theft trials were set for Wednesday afternoon at Linton. Thomas Kroft of Roann pled guilty at Wabash Tuesday to possessing a weapon and paid 726.80 in fines and costs.
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Federson
Dougherty
Green County
Linton
Thomas Kroft
Roann
Wabash
Costa
Death at Workhouse Inmate John Carr Dies
John Carr, a resident of Kentucky, died Wednesday afternoon at the workhouse. He had been confined since February 9 for petit larceny. The term would have expired May 2. He is remembered as a tuberculosis patient by authorities.
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John Carr
Kentucky
Cheese Profits Arise From Club Bill Dispute
Arthur M. Ray produced cheese for the Washington Bowling Club at 1415 I Street Washington and billed the American Dairy company. The club repudiated a 76.18 charge leading to a legal action with Justices Smock handling the case under advisement.
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Arthur M. Ray
American Trally Company
Washington Bowling Club
Washington St
Ray
American Dairy Company
Hay Fein
Thorsian
Justles
Hey
Washington Club
Old Chief Webster dies after long fire service career
Joseph Harvey Webster ex chief of the Indianapolis Fire Department died at 2 o clock Wednesday at his home after a three week illness of bronchial pneumonia He served as chief from 1874 to 188? and guided the department through changes and large fires Born in New York he moved to Indiana in youth and joined the city fire service as a stoker He is survived by three children and will be buried at Crown Hill with Masons and Odd Fellows escorting the rites
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Joseph Harvey Webster
Indunapolis Gre
Rome
Mins
Danny Webster
Ide Ward Webster
Tim
Mr. Webster
Phelps County
New York
Indiimayolis
Fine Department
Wrouter Gas
Chiif
Thomas ¥. Barrett
Webster
Vatinus
Chief Webster
Chelerine
Inediana
Milia
Danville
Indianapelte Traite
Osgeed & Smith
Ivit
Pai Tre
Pala
Waah~ Ingronst
W. C. Sherwood
Land
Lnss
Jim
Poe
Meridian St
Wenster
John Teller
Cloverdale
Ind
Dalay C
Edward H. Webster
Masons and
Odd Fellows
Grown Hill
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Employers’ Association of Indianapalis
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Garret
Joan Morriy
Iarret
Harry Weight
Kade | Wharton
Pallor Court
Hat
Nim
Mik Trapedor
Robert Alexander
Indianapolis
Seattle
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Avery
Cie
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Lehmitz
Citzens Committee
Frisco
Golden Gate City
Hoctor
Kersten
Booth
Ned Crean
Brass
RISE
Corner Meridian
Washington 18
Probe Company
Union Central Life
J. BH. Webster
Stoker
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Rosberg
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