Coal strike in Evansville tied to Chicago scale stand
Evansville May 4 The coal strike remains at an impasse as operators refuse Chicago scale after a two hour meeting. State labor commissioners are present hoping to broker a compromise while miners demand full scale. Secretary Pearce of the United Mine Workers travels to Myansville for a mass meeting. UMWA district 11 head in Stevens on Thursday believes operators will sign the scale.
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Evansville
Ind
Chicago
Pearce
United Mine Workers’ Association
Myansville
van Horn
District 11
Stvenson
New Fish Law Sparks Dynamite Fish Kill Report
Franklin Ind May 4 The absence of fishermen since the new law took effect has given dynamiters a chance to work Two men from Shelbyville dynamited Su Bar creek killing thousands of fish Nearly all streams in the county are now lined with dead fish.
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Franklin
Ind
Shelbyville
Su- Bar Creek
100 Year Old Reed Joins Dewey Day Parade
In Decatur Indiana on May 4, Uncle Johnny Reed, aged 100, walked nine miles into town for the Dewey day celebration. While youths recalled the Spanish-American War, Reed shared reminiscences of the War of 1812, highlighting his long lifetime of memory.
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Decatur
Ind
Johnny Reed
Adams Eating 215 Matches Sentenced Man Breaks Hunger
Sullivan Ind May 4 William Adams condemned for murder of William Eaves and life term in state penitentiary. reportedly ate 215 match heads before being relieved by a doctor in the cell.
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Sullivan
Ind
William Adams
William Eaves
Sand Bank Collapse Kills Miner Near Mitchell Ind
A sand bank caved in six miles east of Mitchell Indiana on May 4 burying three men. Two were rescued, but the third man was exposed, buried again by a subsequent slide, and died a few hours later after rescue efforts.
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Indl
Here
Indiana Inklings and Local News Roundup
A miscellaneous Indiana notes column reports Dr. J M Jones 75 of Lapel dead, two new smallpox cases in New Albany, gas well workers to raise prices, Crawfordsville forms a zouave company, over 500 Lagrange county farmers have telephones, and a July 13 meeting of the Republican editorial association at Winona. Also listed are a log hauler case, districting issues for a county council, a found stolen horse in Warsaw, the death of Benjamin Ixelum, Rose Polytechnic having many electrical engineers, wage increases at Pittsburg Plate Glass Kokomo, two Illinois women selling drugs in Terre Haute, a Terre Haute man arrested for alleged assault on a 6 year old, a child custody dispute in Frankfort, an Anderson post office envelope mystery, electric railway sale in Laporte Michigan City line, a knightstown banker sue for alienation of affections, Will Wood located in Kentucky, temperance league actions in Frankfort, and theater outing and ceremony notes.
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J. W. Lovett
Laporte
Michigan City Electric Railway
Will Wood
Jeffersonville
Kentucky
1882 Notes on Editors and Personal Tribulations
A collage of small items notes editors and correspondents in 1882. John Brooks and William Young in Crawfordsville prep Ben Hur for the stage under Gen. Wallace. Louis Holtman invited to address the Mississippi editorial association in Jacksonville. A reporter dreams a paper that satisfies all, ending with a blank page. A postmistress in DeKalb county complains of malodorous paste. the editor apologizes. Stockholders withdraw from a Daleville stove works, bringing a cascade of family misfortunes across Chicago, Denver, Detroit and Ohio during a grim year.
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William Young
Chicago
Crawfordsville
Young
Gen. Wallace
Louis Holtman
Brazil Democrat
Mississippi Editorial Association
Jacksonville
Hammond News
Neva Whitaker
Lebanon
W. E. Duthie
Indianapolis
DeKalb County
Auburn
Stove and Foundry Company
Daleville
Will J. Smith
John .T. Connelly
Spencer Henry
Denver
Col
James Stewart
Long
Detroit
Ohio
Denison Press club dinner features noted guests and lively talks
Newspaper workers paused for a Denison dinner in a relaxed club setting. Guests included Mrs Orlopp Miss Jeannette Orlopp Mr and Mrs Franz Bel singer and Miss Confare with James Whitcom Riley and George Foster Platt among attendees. Talks ranged from seafaring tales by Doctor Fuller to humorous gas chat by Herbert Hunt and impromptu remarks by Riley Platt and Westlake. Bessie Miller read a poem and Ifrey played the zither.
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Denison
President Richards
George Foster Platt
Jdector Fuller
Fuller
Jierhbert Hunt
Riley
Platt
Westlake
Bessie Miller
Ifrey
PRIMITIVE POSEY COUNTERFEIT DOLLAR REPORT
The Secret Service received a counterfeit dollar from David Vieiman of Evansville. He found it at New Harmony and reports the coin bears the New Orleans mint stamp dated 1504. The fake differs by the date orientation on the eagle. It is believed the spurious coin is being made in Posey County.
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Secret Service Department
David Vieiman
Evansville
New Harmony
New Orleans
Posey County
Crusade By Chicago Clubs For Grecian Dress
Chicago women’s clubs start a campaign against corsets and bands. Members of several organizations decide to dispense with restraining bands and adopt Grecian costume.
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Chicago
Corsets Ordered Out Of Saxony Public Schools
Berlin May 4. The Saxony education minister issued orders banning corsets and stays for all girls attending public schools. The mandate aims to reform attire to meet official standards and remove restrictive garments.
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Berlin
Saxony
Emma Marshall Dies. Bristol Author Known for Historical Novels
Bristol May 4 Mrs Emma Marshall novelist is dead. Her writings were historical in character set in cathedral towns of southwest England. Notable works include Under Salisbury Spire Penshurst Castle and her latest Better Late Than Never.
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Bristol
Emma Marshall
Fatalities and Suicides Trace Turbulent Local News
Frank Hosick of McLeansboro IM committed death by his own action in jail. Michael McNamara of Buffalo died after being sandbagged by a dock striker. Hugo Wardin and his Chicago wife quarreled. he fatally shot her and killed himself. Ida and Mary Harden perished in a mountain home fire near Tedhards Tennessee. McKnight's Sawmill in Crafton Kentucky exploded, killing Barrett and Effie McKnight. two others injured.
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Michael McNamara
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Hugo Wardin
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Mary Harden
Tedhards
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Crafton
Barrett
Effie McKnight
Engagement of Miss Julia Dent Grant to Prince Cantacuzzene
Chicago reports the engagement of Julia Dent Grant, 18, granddaughter of Gen. Grant, to Prince Cantacuzzene, 25, an officer in the czar's guard. They met in Rome five months ago. he is now with the Russian embassy there. The wedding is planned for next winter.
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Julia Dent Grant
Gen. Grant
Prince Cantacuzzene
Russia
Red Grant
Gen Eagan Expelled From Loyal Legion
Washington May 4 at a meeting of the Loyal Legion brigadier general C P Eagan formerly commissary apparel of the army was expelled. The action followed his suspension from the army.
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Washington
Tloysl Legion
C. P. Eagan
Insane Walton Woman Causes Scene at Lockup
Mattie Bradley a strong young woman from Walton Cass county climbed a heater in the women’s lockup Thursday shouting for help saying she had been locked up for nothing. Officers Hailey and Tomlinson pried her free after five minutes. Bradley was taken to the station Tuesday night and later appeared rational. She had 166.63 dollars given by her brother and claimed her father was Bennett Bradley. She previously acted queerly near the Grand hotel in Indianapolis and near Franklin. She attempted self harm with a hairpin and again wounded her wrist with a breastpin before being treated by Police Surgeon Christian. Supt. Quigley wired the addresses she gave awaiting reply. On the way to jail she struck Police matron Reisner.
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Mattie Bradley
Walton
Cass County
Franklin
Quigbey
Bennett Bradley
Indianapolis
Grand Hotel
Christian
Quigley
Bradley
Reisner
Premier Dupuy backs quashing Dreyfus conviction
Paris May 4 The Figaro states Premier Dupuy favors overturning the Dreyfus conviction entirely rather than pursuing a new trial by court martial.
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the Figaro
Dupuy
Dreyfus
Postmaster General Authority in Curbing Seditious Mall Materials
Senator Fairbanks replies to eastern inquiries affirming the postmaster general may intercept material that would create disaffection and discontent among American forces and encourage insurgents. He stresses there could be no two opinions on propriety and duty in such censorship.
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Fairbanks
State pharmacy board meets in state house names officers
The State pharmacy board convened for the first time in the state house on Wednesday and elected Chas. B. Woodworth of Fort Wayne as president and C. J. Crecelius of New Albany as secretary on the twenty third ballot. Crecelius will receive 1500 dollars yearly. other members get expenses. Blanks will be sent to druggists in 20 days and no exams will occur before July 1.
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State House
Chas. B. Woodworth
Fort Wayne
C. J. Crecelius
New Albany
Crecelius
Mrs. George Trial Ends with Train Car Shuffle
In Canton Ohio on May 4 Mrs. Evan Althouse and Mrs. George met on a train from Huntington to Ashland. Neither side called for a verdict. Mrs. George summoned the conductor and moved to another car while Mrs. Althouse refused to detrain at the same station.
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Evan Althouse
George
Pittsburg
Hanoverton
Ashance
Gas at 50 Cents Sparks New York Gas War
May 4 New York reports the gas war intensifying as the Amsterdam company cuts gas rate from 1.10 to 50 cents per 1000 feet, a 15 cent drop from the Consolidated and Mutual companies’ cut. More reductions expected from rivals.
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New York
New Amsterdam Company
Consolidated and Mutual Companies
Henry Wins Electric Railway Franchise bid
Ex congressman Charles R. Henry obtains an electric railway franchise to link his Anderson and Marion line with Indianapolis along the Pendleton pike. Henry plans to use nearly the entire private right of way. Two additional companies had petitions for the franchise.
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Charles R. Henry
Anderson and Marion
Indianapolis
Pendleton Pike
State officials probe Corydon poor asylum
Secretary Harry of the State health board investigates the county poor asylum at Corydon with Secretary Butler from the State charities board. The facility has long been deemed a disgrace to the state.
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Harry
State Health Board
Corydon
Butler
State Charities Board
Remarkable cure by Chamberlain's Colic Remedy
Letter from J W Lynch of Dorr WV praising Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for a flux attack and permanent relief after only a few doses. He urges others to use it and notes it is sold by all druggists.
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Chamberlain
J. W. Lynch
Final dividend proposed for Tron hall creditors
Judge McMaster ordered a final dividend of one fifth of 1 percent to 45,000 Tron hall creditors, totaling about 19,000 to 11,000 dollars, enough to exhaust the defunct association’s assets. Receiver James F. Satley, appointed in 1892, faced vast liabilities once peaking at 100 to 150 million, with realisations of about 2 million yielding roughly 35 percent to shareholders. Indiana and Indianapolis holders number 1,500, while court decisions reduced assets further. Farley expects discharge and settlement soon.
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Indiana and
Indianapolis
Supreme Court
Cuyahoga
Chaims
Cleveland,q
Farley
Briggs Clash Over Briggs Heresy Charges
Rev Dr B F Decosta rector of St John the Evangelist church accuses Prof Briggs of vanity and heresy in a review that threatens to block Briggs from episcopal ordination. Decosta claims Briggs argues the Bible is not the Bible and predicts Briggs or a successor will recant. Briggs, who plans ordination May 14, declines to discuss the controversy.
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New York
B. F. Decosta
St. John the Evangelist Church
Briggs
Decosta
Indemnity Crisis Tests Spain's Cabinet Fortunes
The 20 million dollar U S indemnity distribution stirs a government crisis. Premier Silvela rebukes Gen Polavieja for insisting on full army allocation. Navy demands funds to rebuild the fleet lost at Santiago. Finance Minister Villa Verde warns of bankruptcy unless revenues receive the full sum.
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United States
Silvela
Polavieja
Santiago
Villa Verde
Will Oust Miles From Command in Army
Washington dispatch says Alger plans to relieve Maj Gen Miles and appoint Maj Gen Merritt. Military men express astonishment as Merritt praises Alger, after previously criticizing his dishonorable discharge in 1884 for cowardice. Merritt’s shift shocks allies and reshapes support for Alger in Washington.
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Morrow's Kid Neoids Endorsement In Indianapolis
A Chicago style advertisement reports that people across Indiana endorse Morrow's Kid-ne-oids for kidney and back issues. Testimonial from Mrs. Sarah Miller claims relief after use, urging others with similar symptoms to try the remedy. Boxes priced at fifty cents with a two week supply, Descriptive booklet available from John Morrow & Co.
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Croker Reed arrive at Southhampton and other late wires
Wire notices report Croker and Reed arriving at Southampton while Central Spain endures locusts and famine fears. Three Chicago residents suffer severe injuries from a gasoline explosion. Seattle sails for Cook inlet with a government exploring party. Textile workers adjourn in Boston as Augusta Ga prepares to host next annual meeting. Gen Otis receives royal welcome in Los Angeles. Dozens of states attend a good citizenship convention. E W Richardson shot in a disorderly house. Arthur Powell held responsible. Rear Admiral Schley elected commander of Loyal Legion. Davis acquitted after accused shooting of ex-Congressman Walker. John Wood renominated Kentucky railroad commissioner. Chinese papers react to Italian minister’s action in China. Manchester workers demand 10% wage rise. May 28 proposed as a legal holiday in Kansas to honor Funston’s brigadier general appointment. Smithsonian researchers J N Rose and W Hough in six-month Mexico ethnological expedition. Mrs Guy Standing sues for divorce. Mrs Schuyler Hamilton’s morphine overdose noted. G A R encampment in San Diego supports Philippine policy. The Atkinson Ik is denounced.
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The Sun's Popular Liners Offer Best Selling Line
An upbeat note promotes using the Sun's popular liner to sell items. It emphasizes a simple, effective approach to reach readers and boost sales through eye catching headlines and direct appeals.
Railroad Time Card Union Station Ex Sunday
Timetable notice for Vandalia Line from Union Railway Station lists daily trains with car types S Sleeper P Parlor C Chair D Dining. Ex Sunday service details indicate P and other car designations. time columns show PM departures.
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