Hatfield rain maker completes trial in Southern California
Special to the LA Times Charles Hatfield the rain maker completed his demonstration in Alta Dena near Los Angeles after merchants paid a large portion of promised sums. He claims his ram-m King method discharges moisture into the atmosphere to create rain and the season's rainfall near LA exceeded last year. The May 1 total reached 3696 inches, with 249 inches falling near his plant since December 35.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Charles’ 'Hatfield
California
Hatfield
Alta Dena
Tit Mountains
Ram
Hatfeld
Ruling on Ambulance Ownership Sparks Surprise
Charles M Halstead of the Co Operative Carriage company faced a court ruling on who owned an ambulance delivered to the city Monday night. Police Judge Thomas Whallen indicated Halstead could be charged with obstructing streets, though the ambulance remained in the street after Superintendent Neary Loneman refused to accept it for lack of authority. The decision hinged on whether the city or Halstead owned the vehicle and whether the tender was authorized by the City Board of Health.
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Charles M. Halstead
Co-Operative Carriage Company
Ne City
Dudge
Thomas E Whallen
Halsteaill
Neary Loneman
Mitstead
Board of Heartt
Durge Nals
Deciseian
Heraue
Halstead
Railway Congress Opens With Global Attendance
Washington May 4 The Seventh International Railway Congress formally opened in the capital with the most important rail men’s gathering in America. Representatives from railways worldwide attended as Vice President Fabinka delivered the welcome on behalf of the American people.
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Railway Congress
Scrippsaprar Press Association
Washington
Believe Coup to Oust Shaffer at Amalgamated Meeting
Report from Detroit May 4 details a faction seeking to remove President Theodore J. Shaffer of the Amalgamated Association of Steel, Iron and Tin Workers to pressure a shift at the Wheeling strike amid a pending Republic Iron and Steel request for a wage scale, with M. F. Tighe emerging as a leading rival and questions about Shaffer's absence affecting control of the convention.
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Amalgamated Workers
Detroit
Wheeling
W. Va
Republic Iron and Steel Company
Bcripps-Mrre Press Association
Shaffer
Amalgamated Association OF Steel, Jron and Tin Workers
Theodore J. Shaffer
Whitaker-Glexsner Steel
Asy
Shatter
M. F. Tighe
Pittsburg
Amalgamated
Republic
Indiana Hathor
Vessel Disaster Report From New London Gale
A Scripps press dispatch from New London recounts the wreck of the Moonbeam near Point Judith after a gale. The steamer towed from New York to Providence sank, taking the captain, engineer, steward, and two children with it. Names of the crew aboard the Gertende are not known.
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Scripps-Mare Press Associatiuy
New Port
New London
Judith
New York
Providence
Ailon
Trial Set for Monday in Meyberg Case Alleged Flea Market Fraud
The trial of Mt Meyberg, accused in connection with the sale of a deaver y fax to Bt Lotia, is scheduled for next Monday in criminal court. Meyberg has faced previous charges but the prior judge’s decision was not clear.
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Mt Meyberg
Bt Lotia
Ft Criminal Court
Meyberg
Woman Bound Over After Alleged Murder Attempt
Virgie Whann of Redford Indiana faced preliminary hearings for an alleged murder attempt on Milas Guthrie. He was bound over to court in a $1,501 bond, which he did not post.
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THE
SUN
Redford
Ind
Virgie Whann
Milas Guthrie
Two Men Arrested for Carrying Concealed Weapons
Bert and George Beach were arrested early Thursday at the D.M Parry plant by police judge Thomas C. Wharton. Each fined $10 and costs for carrying concealed weapons after a blackjack and skeleton keys were found. The men, believed to be crooks, remained silent on the witness stand and were found asleep in a rear-banked mood near the plant. Their home is Findlay, Ohio.
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Bert
George Beach
D.M Parry Plant
Duncan
Askins
Thomas C. Wharton
Parry Plant
Findlay
Hunt Named Chairman Despite Opposition at Commission Meet
Anton Manner Hunt of Wineheater was chosen chairman by the ratiresd commission after a clash with former secretary McAdams and Commissioner Woods. The group prepared to set rules and procedures as Attorney General Miller advised. rooms remained unfurnished with Capitol custodian Baker overseeing furnishings.
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Anton Manner Hunt
Wineheater
Ratiresd Commission
Mare
Ody Uunt
Neantmnds
Gor Manly
McAdama McAdams
Hunt
Woods
Gen. Miller
Capitol
Inquiry Into Wreck Reveals Faulty Rail Parts
North Indianapolis section foreman Robert Cady testified about the Big Four wreck that killed James McChain and Woc Duncan. He said the switch frog was a year old when last inspected, with loose rivets and iron broken parts. the switch had not been repaired since the disaster.
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Robert Cady
Indianapolis
James McChain
Woc
Duncan
Morener
Harry Totentler
Fire Damages Two Structures in Michigan Street Area
A Thursday morning blaze caused damage to a two story frame building owned by Western Construction Company on W. Michigan. The structure, used for asphalt manufacture, suffered light damage. Shortly before noon a frame barn belonging to Charles Lukhart sustained minor fire damage as well. The fire department responded with two runs.
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Western Construction Company
Sin W. Michigan-et
Charles Lukhart
Sir House
Two Dead in Mine Near Bessemer Losses Reported
Casper Kaha and Jack Nolan died while three others were seriously injured in the Fronton mine near Bessemer Michigan on Thursday. The men were overcome by powder smoke and fell 200 feet at a ladder, authorities said.
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Scripps-M'Rre Press Association
Bessemer
Mich
Casper Kahia
Jack Nolan
Lronton
Land of Lakes and Islands in Ontario District
A 19th century sketch touts a region 45 miles north of Toronto along the Grand Trunk Railway as the Lake of Hays area. Described as a healthful sport resort with pure air, bracing mornings, and revitalizing influence, it promises strong vitality in less than a week. Free illustrated publications offered by W. Robinson, 506 Park Building, Pittsburgh, PA.
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Toronto
Canada
Ontario
Lake of Hays
Leas
Pike's Peak
Cal
Handaama Illustrated Publications
W. Robinson
Park Building
Plitaburg
Grain markets mixed with light trade on May wheat and corn
UPI Chicago reports grain markets were fractionally lower with cautious selling and light trade. May wheat formed around 1 cents, July oats around 27 to 28 cents, May corn about 4 dollars a bushel, and May oats near 27 cents. Prices for pork and other grains noted, with May wheat closing near 1 cent and July around 8.30.
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Chicago
Greek boys arrested in shoe shining parlor incident
Two Greek boys Jamex Richiandi and Andrew Smyrins were brought to the police and charged with assault and battery after a late Wednesday evening arrest alongside Cyrus C. Osborne and Wrens Patterson, both 14 year old newsboys, in a shoe-shining parlor near the bitterurban depot. Coroner Marry Turewiler investigated the newshe accident at the Manone Temple, with Osborn testifying earlier. The boy later shown to be at a theater, not the temple, complicating the account.
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Jamex Richiandi
Andrew Smyrins
Greece
Pauracaymernng
Rieydeinen Brall
Snine
Assanit
Ana Pattery
Cyrus C. Osborne
Wrens Patterson
Viarus- Bachus Usave
Cyrus Osborn
Frank Watterson
Avenue Court
Thurkdis
Tursha Debora
Turewiler
Manone Temple
Slamor de Ha
Sant
Osborn
Masonic Temple
Provost Files Poor Accounts in Marion Bankruptcy
Stephen Provost, a Marion clothier, filed a bankruptcy petition on Thursday. The assets listed total about $100 based on the petition, while open accounts and debts amount to roughly $10 537.
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Stephen Provost
Marion
Provost
KILLED BY A HORSE AT CHARLOTTESVILLE
A report from Charlottesville Indiana on May 4 describes C. Gray being kicked by a horse. He suffered severe injuries including a broken arm in two places the other arm broken and kicks to the body and head. He may recover.
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Charlottesville
Ind
T. C. Gray
Mistet
City Record for a Day Births and Deaths Notice List
A compact city record notes births including names and partial aged or gender details such as Vonry and Moggle Williams a girl and Merton W. and Joy Chance a girl along with other named parents and locations. It also lists deaths with names ages and causes or places such as Wheeler Wilcoxn Robert Williamson Netlin Sharp Hazel Watt Mamie Klein and Jayne Barton among others. The entries reflect a crowded roll of life events typical of a community notice page.
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Wheeler Wilcoxtn
Delaware
Coturn
McClain
Robert
Willamson
Galena
Indianapolis
Netlin Sharp
Davidson
Hazel C. Watt
Columbia
Congeston of Lanes
Mamie Klein
New Jersey
Jayne Barton
Bellefontaine
Property remodels and additions listed in city directory
A compiled list details numerous remodeling projects additions cottages shops and dwellings with locations such as Indiana Meridian New Jersey Nebraska Delaware and Pennsylvania. Amounts range from modest sums to thousands with owners including Mann Glillan Warren and Morlan among others.
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Alice M. Mann
Udell
Arly Glillan
West
Indianapolis Telephone Co
Areaway
Meridian
Fred A. Behrendt
Tarlan
FE. L. Cothrell
W. T. Daerah
Washington
Willam Brumier
C. A. Hedge
Elder
John Ploeger
Nebraska
J Lay
Nordyke
Wham Brody
Charton B. Blood
Holloway
W. Blennedt
R. W. Clinton
New Jersey
Owen Mothershead
Albert Morlan
Webster
Trigrim
D. T. Orr
Laura
Matthew McCarty
Kirkett
Advance in hogs investors see higher prices in Indianapolis market
May 4 reports show hog receipts rising and prices up by about ten cents. Cattle demand improved with lively trade but prices hardly moved. Sheep and lambs offerings steady with prime and mixed categories noted. overall market activity remained brisk and uneven across classes.
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Indianapolis
Borogna
Paradise Lewis and Clark Special Through Portland
Under William Bryan the Lewis & Clark special runs through Paradise to The Hose City Portland. The train travels via Lewis City Colorado Springs Sinavou Wike's Peak Cripple Creek Royal Gorge Glenwood Springs Salt Lake City Boomtelle Epurtington The Dalles Oregon, arriving Worfland July 7 after a day on the Columbia River. Tickets include meals and sightseeing along the route.
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William Bryan
Paradise
Hose City
Hearun
Portland
Lewis
Wansis City
Colorado Springs
Sinavou
Wike's Peak
Cripple Creek
Royal Iorge
Glenwood Springs
Salt Lake City
Boomtelle
Epurtington
Dalles
Oregon
Worfland
Debs confirms exile of new labor group in Terre Haute
Eugene Debs confirms plans to head a new labor organization exiled from the Industrial Union rivaling the American Federation. In Sturgis Raymer fined $10 for contempt of court. chief to appeal. Prosecutor Jessup says evidence will show a murder linked to Joan Knapp and Maretal Leonard Geisler in Hagerstown. Peru's city directory lists 12189 residents. Fort Wayne reports 14101 children in schools.
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Terre Haute
Eugene
Debs
Labor Organization
Industrial Union
American Federation of Tahar
Ben Sturge Raymer
Bilvers
Richmond
Jessup
Joan Knapp
Maretal
Leonard Geisler
Hagerstown
Stock Market Opens Weak Amid Broad Declines
The New York stock market opened unsettled with a broad pullback. Major losses included Consolidated Gas off 2 percent and St. Paul Tel & Tel and Reading down around 4 and 2 percent respectively, while U P gained marginally and Amalgamated Copper held support. Government bonds unchanged, overall liquidation visible, with 140,400 shares traded.
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New York
New York Central
Consolidated Gag
Tennessee Car and Iron
St. Paul Telly
Reading
U.P
Amalgamated Copper
Huying
Salt Lake City
1. P
St. Paul
Ma Pac
U. PW
City Market Opens Spring Prices Across Veggies
May market report notes lower prices for potatoes and apples with weak demand and low stocks. Early radishes and southern tomatoes remain in demand but cheaper than last year. Cabbage prices tumble to 5 to 10 dollars per ton while eggs, butter, and other produce show varied movement as market houses deplete.
Chicago Live Stock Receipts and Market Report May 4
Chicago and Cincinnati markets show mixed cattle receipts and variable cattle and hog prices. Prime beeves, cows, heifers, and calves address fluctuating bids as receipts trend up, while grain notes reflect No. 2 red wheat and white corn movements. dairy and live poultry quotes are also listed with period-typical variations.
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Chicago
Ebindy
SoMarough
Ruahes
Bmgs
Western
Indianapolis
Ned Mide
Sears
Cincinnati
Sincinnati
Ganda
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Moonbeam
Wilson
Geo. J. Marott
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Select Hunt For Chairman
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Vonry
Moggle Wiliams
Shareheld
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Adilisung
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Joy Chance
Elrl
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Lay John
Essie McGee
Maryland
Marietty Holloway
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Sid Taca
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Peter and
Jesse Myers
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Portland Exposition
Peru
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Consolidated Gas
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