Claim bosses used helpers in preference
In Indianapolis a labor dispute involving electrical workers and contractors escalates after failed terms. The Building Trades board contemplates action Wednesday with the union pressing for a minimum wage, control of helpers, and full recognition of Local Union 10. About 100 workers are affected as open shop practices and use of helpers threaten safety. Ed Cory, business agent, warns of a hard, long struggle.
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Board of Governors of
Building Trades
Board of Governors
Thad Gourley
Alled Ttades
Frank Walton
Governora
Ngnt
Strine
Ed Corey
Indianapolis
Electrical Workers’ Union
Electrical Workers of Local Union No. 10
Nad Een
T. U. No. 10
Reider
B. A
Ed Cory
Cat
L. No. 10
Focal Union
Employers’ Association
Reisner Scientist Arrives in Indianapolis for Two-Week Stay
Dr. George A. Reisner, retained by Mrs. Phoebe Hearst of California for Egyptian science research, has arrived in Indianapolis to spend two weeks with relatives including the office matron Reisner. He will be at 242 Olegenve.
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Reisner
George A. Relsner
Phoebe Hearst
California
Egypt
Indianapolis
Relsner
Ollegenve
Bedford Man, 74, Hangs Self Amid Ill Health
Magharion Echthath, 74, committed death by his own action by hanging. Tuesday night his body was found Wednesday morning. He had been in ill health.
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Bedford
Ind
Memorial Day Observance Proclaimed By Local Committee
The Memorial hay committee met Tuesday evening at the state house and adopted resolutions urging the governor and mayor to issue proclamations for proper Memorial Day observance. The group, representing GAR and WR, asks citizens to devote May 2, 1603 to honor fallen comrades, avoid amusements, and join in ceremonies including a procession to Crown Hill cemetery with services at the soldiers plot.
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Memorial Hay Committee
Statehouse
Patve
Bnetiana
Indianapolis
Daride
Pennsylvania
Washingtonste
Crown Hill
Sarters
Smilry & Chambers
Will Maky
Broad Ripple
Fraternal Sanitarium Association to Locate in New Mexico
At a St. Louis banquet on Wednesday night the Fraternal Sanitarium association announced its decision to locate a sanitarium at Las Veras New Mexico. The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway has presented the association with the Manteguma bowl property to use. Funds are to be raised by each member of fraternal orders contributing one cent a month, with a goal of two manhours for project completion. The sanitarium will care for persons with pulmonary troubles.
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New Mexico
Scripps-Mare Presb
Topeka
St. Louis
Fraternal Sanitarium Association
Aspochation
Las Veras
X. M
Atchison, Topeka & Banta Fe Raily Road Company
Manteguma Bowl
United States
Judge Baltiuzer Dies Amid Land Fraud Trial Taint
Federal Judge Baltiuzer, tied to the planned trial of Senator Mitchell for alleged land frauds, is dying of pneumonia. The Oregon case timeline hangs on his condition as proceedings risk postponement.
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Ballinger
Ecripp&m Rae Press Association
Portland
Ore
Baltiuzer
Mitchell Waz
Out in the State items include fatal wife killing in Michigan
A dispatch lists several Indiana local notes. Brandon J. Gardner of the Soldiers' Home killed his wife in Traverse City and then shot himself. Emanuel J. Lowensteig pleaded guilty to manslaughter in Anderson, with a two to four year sentence. W J Hirgett dies in Jeffersonville after long service at Western Union. John Hutton in LaPorte sought a doctor for his wife, who died soon after. L W Barrett’s residence burns at Boonville. District court of the German Evangelical church to meet at Freelandville to investigate Rev. William Shuly’s disappearance. Rufus Davis of Alexandria becomes obsessed with the Chichea strike and is to be sent to Richmond asylum. George Gletz dies from injuries in Corydon after being struck by lumber. Besale Furry in Alexandria accidentally shoots herself. Clayton Boomin, Frank Boomin, and Harry Brown held. W H Aander of Renmselaer named superintendent in Bloomington. James KR Gibbons of Kokomo seriously injured stepping from a streetcar.
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Freelandlyville
The
German Evangelical Church
William Shuly
Wincenaia
Rockefeller Jr Arrives in New York Aimed By Photographers
Scripps owners report Rockefeller jr and wife Julius Rockefeller arrived from Europe aboard the steamship Finland Tuesday night. He was met by his secretary and several clerks in black coats, assumed Bible class members. A photographer caused a scene as he attempted to capture the moment, prompting guards to intervene. Rockefeller said he had been abroad three months, ill but improving, and planned to stay at his country home until recovered. He declined to defend his father over accepting money from John D. Rockefeller Sr, calling the question delicate and a poser.
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Scripps-Ivrar Press Association
New York
Maywat
Mra. Juli
Rockefeller, Jr
Europe
Finland
Rockefeller
Hanily
Jie
John ‘D. Rockefeller
Automobile Fire Destroys Stable and Barn on West Street
A fire of unknown origin destroyed Dr. S. Furnine's stable and spread to a barn behind Mrs. Amanda Brown's residence on 32 North West Street. The event damaged four vehicles, including a car valued at $4,000, and caused an estimated total loss of about $14,000. Fire department arrival was after flames had already spread to the outbuildings.
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Furnine
West
Hoag
Westcat
Amanda Brown
Furuias
Burglars Take 70 Cents From Homes on North West
A Tuesday raid by burglars targeted Clara Hond at 14 North West and Prank Trent at 140 North West. They entered through a side window, took 69 cents and 70 cents, and gained access via the front window after causing minor damage.
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Hurgrave
Clara Hond
N. West
Attal
Trent
City Record for a Day Births and Deaths in Nan
Births list names and addresses including Charles M and Stella HAL 110 Lee and Riri with Arthur St and Eisle Lerimer. deaths include AIHA McKinney at Central Hospital with tuberculosis. marriages listed Frank Binkley Sinex and Flora Den Spurrier. building permits issued for cottages and repairs by Indianapolis Wrecking Co and others. numerous streets and names across the city summarized as a dense notice of civic records.
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Charles M
Stella Hal
Lee
Riri
Arthur St
Eisle Lerimer
N. Rus Fal
Arthur
Nella Eaton
Wayne Townwhi
James M
Kathe Closkry
Areh
Hwy
Zarined
W. Morrie
Jack
Mrs. Adama
Senate
Joseph and
Estelle Stout
Kelgenarat
Willam
Eima
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Ad Claims Cures
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills as remedies for eczema and skin eruptions. It argues eruptions come from humors and improper digestion, warnings against drying medicines, and offers testimonials on request from Hood Co of Lowell, Massachusetts.
Aged Veteran Seeks End Amid Hard Times
Van Buren Vance, a two war veteran, is found in the police station office seeking chloroform to die. He complains of homelessness, dependence on a small government pension, and poor care in several homes. He tells of a brother unable to assist as both are in dire circumstances.
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van Buren Vance
Hull and Shine
Woodward
Newton Claypool
Will Demand Increase in Scripps Mnab Abboction Detroit
The Amalgamated Association of Iron, Birel and Tin Workers convened in Detroit on May 19. A wage scale dispute is to be voted on Thursday. The committee favors insisting on the fratora Hon of the 1940s scale, signaling a likely 11 to 16 percent rise. President Shaffer faced pressure from delegates to withdraw, but remains firm after counsel advised changes are necessary.
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Scripps-Mnab Press Abboctation
Detroit
Midh
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Birel
Tin Workers
Shaffer
City Brevities Summary of local terse items from crime to agriculture
TO REFORMATORY-1oe Brown sent to Jeffersonville Reformatory for one to three years for larceny. MOTHER DEAD Oliver Cubeit sought after mother’s death in Terre Haute. BUTTER-Tests by Purdue’s H E Van Norman and N H Sister to raise butter standard in the state. FINED-James Graham of Amanta fined $3 and 30 days jail for theft from a roomer after night edger. DEBATE-Shartridge nightchoir accepted Rast high school Cleveland O Prota Dunn team to debate. BROKE GLASS-Two burglars broke Leo Krauss pawnshop glass at 3% W Washington. fled after glass fell. ACTON PARK-Stockholders met. plan fine assembly program for July 3. WILL RUN-D 1 60 or K will issue 25 0 bit stock at 55 each to fund a new hall. AGRICULTURAL-Marion County Agricultural Society to hold 118 August meeting at Will V Rooker’s farm near Millersburg. ADDRESSES-President John Mitchell of United Mine Workers to spend three months in anthracite region addressing miners.
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Wan
Shartridge
Rast High School
Cleveland
O. Prota
Thomas An Dunn
Leo Krauss
Washington
Acton Park
Marion County Agricultural Soelery
Will V. Rooker
Millersburg
John Mitchel
United Mine Workern
Thanks to Cuticura Soap and Ointment
Copeau W and Graham of Wheeling West Virginia write on June 14 1864 expressing gratitude for Cuticura Soap and Ointment. They claim prolonged sores on face and back cleared after using the products and criticize doctors for poor care and high costs.
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Copeau W. &. Graham
Eoff St
Wheeling, W. Vs
Market Downturn Weighs On Stocks In New York And Chicago
Stocks opened lower in New York with declines for New York Central and several rail outfits. Bond prices held steady as traders awaited Roosevelt's stance on railroad rate control. In Chicago wheat eased while corn, oats, and provisions rose or held gains amid mixed signals from the day’s session.
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New York
New York Central
Avchison
Roosevelt
St. Paul
U. P
Steel Common
Jacob Field
London
Union Pacific
Colorado
Tyator
Reading
Bt. Paul
Amalgamated Copper
St. Pennsylvania
Gentry Brothers Week Long Tent Show Planned
The Gentry Brothers announce a week long engagement starting Monday with a tented show at Sixteenth Street and Capital. The act features 19 dog actors 75 monkeys elephants camels and various acts including three Japanese Namban performers and a street parade of about three quarters of a mile each day at 8 15.
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Gentry Brothers
Fonfea
Japan
Prse
Sixteenth-st
Stork Emblem Marks Birth Club In Waratah County
A local society linked to Roosevelt’s race safety crusade used a stork emblem. Members reported many births, prompting the group to reveal its aims. Nearly twenty happy mothers were noted before stork visits ceased as the club lifted its secrecy.
Grover Kurfurat runs aground near Southwest spit
The North German steamer Grover Kurfurat, inbound from Bremen, ran aground about one mile north of Southwest spit. Crews freed her at 7:40 a.m. with no damage reported.
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Scripps-M'Rae Press Association
New York
North Ser Man Lluyan
Grover Kurfurat
Bremen
Rail News Hight of the safety sates ordered at different railroad crossings
Rail news reports a safety device project at Indianapolis crossings, each unit costing 100 dollars and operated by compressed air, with weeklong completion anticipated. It also notes Southern Indians extension contracts, a 0 mile section, and promises to push the line to three cities. Local freight depots to close Saturdays, June 3 to Sept 3, and staff moves at Mexican National Bank and Monon lines. Someone’s Angora cat listed as lost in Meridia.
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Indianupal
Indianapolis
Anal | Freight Association
Market Prices at City Market Indianapolis May 19
Prices for peas and many vegetables eased from two weeks prior with new potatoes at Se per peck and kale down to per peck. Herring, apples, bananas, and pineapples show mixed movement while butter remains soft. Western markets show steady hay and oats with varied grain quotes and regional meat receipts in Cincinnati.
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Indianapolis
Lost Wife's Services Suit Against Indianapolis Tracton Terminal
Adam D. Miller sues for damages claiming loss of his wife Jennifer due to injuries from the Indianapolis Tracton Terminal company's fault. The action seeks compensation for alleged personal service deprivation and related harm.
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Adam D. Miller
Indianapolis Tracton 6 Terminal Company
Jennie
Fairfield man killed near Columbus by lightning
A Fairfield Indiana resident from Howard county was killed by a lightning strike near Columbus on Wednesday morning. The brief report notes the victim as John Five with the event occurring during an outdoor activity on a May day.
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Columbus
Ind
Jsohm
Coats
Fairfield
Howard County
Dr. Munson Dead in Typhoid Case at Sloomington
Dr. George W. Munson, a leading young physician, died after contracting typhoid fever. The death occurred in Sloomington on Wednesday, May day, following his service in recent weeks.
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Munson
Sloomingtos Ind
George W. Munson
Hogs and cattle prices in Indianapolis and Chicago markets
Market notes from Indianapolis and Chicago show hogs at 8.50 in Indianapolis with mixed but generally steady cattle and a quiet sheep trade. Chicago receipts estimate continued steady cattle values with prime beef at 6.40 to 6.50 and hogs around 5.00 to 5.50, native lambs at 4.50 to 7.0. Louis Livestock reports also note steady hogs and cattle receipts with varied weights and prices.
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Teerinis
Indianapolis
Chicago
nPary
gSa
Hmotaod
HSGI
Louis Livestock
LOVIE
Cary
RS Somomion Erecta
Lsbbs Tha
Cake Shaking Myth Debunked By Mrs Waterman Lecture
Mrs Alice Carey Waterman dismissed the cake shaking myth during a Tuesday talk at the Indianapolis Gas company event. She explained oven conditions and sugar clinging affects outcomes and offered tips on coffee preparation and egg shell removal. The menu listed dishes for Wednesday with lectures at 2:30 pm at the Propylacum end are Trem.
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Alice Carey Waterman
In- Mlatupolis Gas Company
Wilcox Sues For 315000 Over Factory Injuries
Ralph Wilcox sues Thomas Maden son and Co for 315000 damages claiming injuries at the factory after salt was brought by a 4 hat and account of injuries from the incident.
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Ralph Wilcox
Hat
Thomas Madenson & Co
Fire Records for a Day at Mis Martindale Ave Dwelling
Fragmentary fire record notes a dwelling on Mis Martindale avenue with references to John Oberlin and various mis-spelled locale names. Mention of burning flue and records of responders or zones include Jersey state and Kansas area terms, with unclear dates or outcomes.
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West-st
Willa
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Elehast
Lafayette
Brandon J. Gardner
Traverse City
Mich
Gardner
Richmond
Anderson
Emanuel J. Lowensteig
Henry Silver
Jeffersonville
W. J. Hirgett
Western Union Telegraph Office
Laporte
John Hutton
Nick
Boonville
L. W. Barrett
Yurned
Alexandria
Rufus Davis
Tichmond Asylum
Corydon
George Gletz
Besale Furry
Acgie
Clayton
Frank Boomin
Harry Brown
Bloomington
W. If. Aandera
Renmselaer
Kokomo
James KR. Gibbons
Young Rockefeller
Baptist Bible
N. West St
Hytan
Cathreine Barge
Keysone
Winford
Minnie Willisina
Park
Bey Neil
Imagelia McPherson
Box
Aiha McKinney
Central Hospital
Tuberemoria
Anna Lucas
Satan
Marth Arthur Finson
Elizabeth Shoemaker
S.l E. Towa
George Bush
Juletta Hospital
Raleigh J. Norton
Miley
Market
Frank Binkley Sinex
Flora den Spurrier
Alonzo Johnagn
Slatie de Ronette
Halter
Mottie Summers
Frederick Hartmann
Muri
Kah- Taat
James A. Dehn
Esalph
Sir Haffey
B. FP. McClellan
Albert Kafader
Blewart
George W. Williamson
Ahi
Frank Wison
Nelnon
Elias Philips
Yda
Wilson
F. Baulmgart
Downey
Charles MH. Enors
Awelling
N. Hameon
Tidianapolis Wrecking Co
Raze Brides
Ohio
Indianapolis Wrecking Co
Clair
DH E. Washington
T. V. Jackson
More House
Old
Beshildan
Indianapolis Brewing Co
High
George C. Behhidt
Sland
Thirtleth
Griswold
Cottage
Bchurman
Son
M. Kelly
W. Market
H. Whitlock
Eugene
Charles Jackson
Keystons
Graham
Soves
Cuticura
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Isu
Gentry Bros
STORK
Women's Club
Waratah
Rail News
Walah
Onder
Failway
Buffale
G. F. Jackeon
Analotant
National Toney of
Mexico
Monterey
J. X. Edson
Indianapolia
T. F. Bwett
Maple Central
Indianapolia Doubnery
Swett
Rananan
Indianspotix Grain
Ste
Sie
Corp
Strong
MatseNo
Hay
Timothy
Lear
Cincinnati
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Burnt District
Meridian St
Union Station
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