Strikes Roil Cities As Labor Unrest Spreads Nationwide
In New York many idle workers, 16,000 in building trades, paralyze cities amid riots and arrests. Chicago faces a 20,000 strong march for union recognition while 6,000 laundry workers threaten a strike. Reports note widespread stoppages from Brooklyn to St. Louis and Omaha to New Haven as unions pressure employers nationwide.
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New York
Chicago
Mondey
Laesig Orkige and Iron Works
Hanshod Armature
Chile
Tod Tallytion Ant
International Harvester Company
Philadelphia
Turaday
Pirta Burs
St. Louis
Street Railway
Omaha
Clase
Grand Rapids
Mich
Mobile & Ohio Railroad
Southern Pacific
New Haven
Conn
Jackson
Bakers
National Discusr Company
Was Hominy Mills Boiler Explosion Caused by Water Lack
Chief McAbes of the state bureau of factory inspection states the explosion at Hominy Mills Saturday was evidently caused by no water over the boiler plate. He notes the plate melted and the boiler failed, while exploring potential causes and criticizes overreliance on safety whistles. He advocates boiler regulation and warns against dangerous neglect of water in boilers.
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Hominy Mills
M’abee
McAbes
State Bureau of Factory Inspection
Bolief
Millionaire Banker Mil ton Shirk Leaves Modest Legacies
Peru Indiana May 12 By his will Milton Shirk millionaire banker who died recently of a paralytic stroke left five dollars to Frank in n college and six dollars to the Peru Baptist church The remainder of the estate goes to his widow and two sons.
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Peru
Ind
Milton Shirk
Franklnn College
Rumored Sunday Law Enforcement Motion in Crawfordsville
In Crawfordsville Indiana there is chatter that authorities may strictly enforce Sunday laws and halt business activity. The backers of the move are not disclosed and no specific group is named.
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Crawfordsville
Ind
Cotton King Bully Dominates Market Shot at Corner
May cotton soars to record highs as Daniel J. Bully, famed as the cotton king, appears poised to reap vast profits from his ten month hold on the corner. Analysts expect him to let shorts settle and exit, while W H Brown of New Orleans emerges as a rival figure claiming control of the July option and driving prices to new peaks in New Orleans.
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New York
Daniel J. Bully
Steple
Billy
W. H. Brown
New On Jeans
New Orleana
Judge Sielof In Empire Contest Draws Local Interest
At the Empire on Wednesday night Indian sports fans await a men’s bout with Judge Sielof in top form. Both fighters confirmed for a 135 pound clash, with bets favoring the Judge. Koerner versus Cullen also draws attention as Cullen’s supporters expect a win. The program includes colorful local bouts featuring lively stepping and entertaining miz-ups.
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Judge Sielof
Empire
Elas
Vaelous
Koerner
Cullen
Second death at Kokono sparks murder theory
May 12 an investigation into 22 year old Louie Yeager of Oakford suggests homicide. Yeager was seen with his sweetheart Myrtle Finley three miles from Oakford Sunday evening and found dead in his buggy at home Monday morning. Suspects are under scrutiny with arrests expected.
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Kokono
Louie Yeager
Oakford
Yeager
Mies Myrtle Flnley
Slemdock
Hemlock
Oakford Hoys
Francis Sutton
Wagey
Yeather
Sutton
Thoman Elected Presidant At New York Stock Exchange
New York stock exchange members elected A. H. Thome as the new president at the annual officers election on Monday night. He succeeds Rudolph Kepple, who led the exchange for the past five years. Thome has been a member for about 25 years and heads RM Thomay & Co.
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Thoman
New York
New York Stock Exchange
Offcers
A. H. Thome
Thoma
Rudolph Kepple
Exchange
Thomas
RM. Thomay & Co
King Edward Arrives in Scotland Amid Royal Greeting
King Edward and Queen Alexandra arrived in Scotland to an enthusiastic reception by Beotch people. Twenty thousand gathered at the palace gates to greet their majesties as they arrived Monday morning, with Scotsmen cheering as the royal party appeared.
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Mr. Ratert
Ulster St
Waverly
N.Y
Rome
A.W. Chase
W. Chase
Avery
Edward
Scotland
Beotland
Alexandra
Jalece
Immense Wheat Crop Report Reveals Acreage Drops
Washington May 12 A monthly crop report shows 33,107,000 acres planted in winter wheat, 963,000 acres fewer than fall sowing. The May 1 average condition stood at 92.6, compared with 94 in 1901, while Indian territory and Kansas show similar percentages.
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Washington
Kaneus
Infant body pulled from Calumet River near Monon Bridge
Fishermen recovered the body of a baby from the Calumet River near Hammond's Monon railway bridge. Authorities believe the infant was thrown from a Monon passenger train and murdered before entering the water. A German House Concert is announced for Tuesday with a 186-voice chorus and a 30-piece orchestra led by Prof. Alexander Ernestinoff. soloists listed as Mrs. Josephine Kemmerman Edmunds and William HM Morrison Jr.
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Hammond
Ind
Calumet River
Monon
Deutcher Kind
Masseverein
Alexander Ernestinoff
Josephine Kemmerman Edmunds
William HM. Morrison, Jr
Poor Domine Between the Devil and the Deep Sea
A Gresham Nebraska clergyman quits coffee after years of insomnia and headaches. He credits Postum Cereal Coffee with恢复ing sleep, appetite, and health. He notes a friend healed from neuralgia by switching to Postum and praises the product from Battle Creek, Michigan.
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Greshim
Neb
Postum
Ace
Mame
Powe Co
Battle Cresk
Cleveland Seen as Possible Democratic Nominee in 19XX
May 12 report from the Cleveland Press notes Grover Cleveland, former U.S. president, as a receptive candidate for the Democratic nomination in 19XX. Charles Foster, ex-governor and former treasury secretary, says Cleveland does not seek the nomination but would accept it as a duty if offered. Foster praises Cleveland’s popular trust and fishing prowess as evidence of his fitness.
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Bass
Grover Cleveland
United Fates
Cleveland
Cleveland Press
Charles Foster
Ohio
United States Treasury
Cleveland Party
Foster
Ike Teddy
Births and Deaths and Marriages in Local Notices
Births include a boy for Jeoree M and Etta Smith with Aly Hn ee and Bertha Koker. A girl born to Minnie Sutherland in the city. Deaths list Charles Bowers at 2:3 Madson avenue with fractured skull and Suvio J. Packer, 43, with fatty degeneration of heart. Betsyera Hall, 4, 20 Talbarteave Waterin, and Rose Sibman noted. Marriages include Walter T. Clim and Efla Richmond, Isaith G Furnas and Sally Cham, Worham Laurence Ricketts and Alma Sylvester, Lawrence Maniove and Mary Lads ey, Walter Rowlitt and Catherine McMur ray. Also John B. O'Brien, 28, Ruth at cottage, $850. J. H. Bergman, 1550 Churchman ave, veranda, $75. Mintie Emmerick, 94 N. Capitol-ave., repairs, $50. M. L. Troteky, McClain near Howard, cottage, 00. Gloria Seckhorn, 1 Bevitle-ave., barn, ae. J. Hawking, & Centennial-at, cottage, $600. Leons A. Minturn, Nelenn-plate and Uhnolt-at, block, $3,000. Wa Hemmer, Columbierave, Irving ton, cottage, $1100.
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Charles Bowers
Madson-ave
Suvio J. Packer
Betyera A Hall
Washingtonit
Neary
Vox
SH Engushave
Eatm Myst
Caroline Sever
Fulten-st
Hitzabeth Hainen
Prattan
Lata Rewriers
Walter T. Clim
Efla Richmond
Isaith G. Furnas
Sally
Cham
Worham Lurence Ricketts
Alma Sylvester
Foment Meerut
Gracie Donovan
Charles Porter
Sarah Skeegs
Laurence
Maniove
Mary Ladsey
Walter Rowlitt
Catherine McMurray
John B. O'Brien
Ruth
J. H. Bergman
Churchman
Mintie Emmerick
N. Capitol-ave
M. L. Troteky
McClain
Howard
Gloria Seckhorn
Bevitle-ave
Ae J. Hawking
Cot
Leons A. Minturn
Hemmer
Columbierave
Irvington
Cottage
Cardinal Gibbons Attends Silver Jubilee in Indianapolis
Cardinal Gibbons arrived in Indianapolis by special coach from the C H D rail line for Bishop Chatard's silver jubilee. He was greeted by 20 Knights of Columbus and church leaders, delivered a brief address, praising the reception and wishing Bishop Chatard long life for his diocese. Archbishop Farley and Bishop Mequad of New York joined late night arrivals, with dignitaries staying at parish houses and private homes.
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Cardinal Gibbons
Indianapolis
Charont
Hds
Knights of Columbus
America
Euimeélimee
Chntard
Gib
Chatard
Farley
Mequad
New York
Stuckemeyer Denies City Clerk Candidacy Aspirations
Stuckemeyer Saya No, Charles Stuckemeyer of 547 English Ave denied any interest in the city clerk nomination Tuesday morning. He stated he would not accept the office even if offered.
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Stuckemeyer
Charles Stuckemeyer
English Ave
Nearly Killed Baby in Cincinnati Carded Neck Wound
May 12 Cincinnati. Carl Grubbs age 3 was struck on the forehead by a board with rusty nails protruding. The blow knocked him senseless and narrowly avoided driving nails into his temple. The child’s recovery is expected. The parents refused to prosecute Harry Higgens age 1 for the attack.
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Cincinnati
Carl Grubbs
Harry Higgens
Doctoys
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