Painters Prepare for Possible City Strike Over Pay Cut
The 300 journey men painters face a wage cut from 30 to 26 cents an hour by master painters. Union leaders vow to resist, planning a Marmonthe meeting to authorize a general strike if contractors refuse to restore the old scale. Contractors defend the cut as necessary, citing cost and unequal pay. The Sun reports widespread union sentiment backing a potential strike as cold weather approaches.
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Master Painters’ Association
Marmonthe
Ilinalist
Frank Brooks
Tum Sun
Emil Vertig
Sun
Painters’ Union
Veteran's body found with pups beside river bank
Frank Jackson, an old colored soldier, was found dead Monday morning on the river bank between Kingan's park house and the Vandalia bridge. His pension papers show $52 due but unpaid. He lived in a shanty with the Morton family, who cared for him and shared his pension. He had lit a fire and lay with feet to the flames, surrounded by about a dozen pups. No signs of foul play. The body was taken to Collier Murphy's morgue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Jackson
Kingan
Jackson
Collier & Murphy’s
Conference With Cleveland Washington on Tariff Bill
Chairman Wilson of the ways and means committee held a lengthy interview with the president Monday. The conference centered on the forthcoming tariff bill and the recommendations the president will make in his annual message.
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Cleveland
Washington
Wilson
Ways and Means Committee of the House
Amusements at Grand Empire and Park theaters this week
Hoyts Texas steer starring Tim Murphy and Alice Evans comes to the Grand late this week. The Empire features the Night Owls, a top road specialty. Park theater presents Lights o London with Frazer Coulter and Grace Thorne. In the flower mission fair starting Tuesday Nov 14, Marian Sterns headlines readings. The crust of society, a Dumas adaptation, opens Monday at the Grand through Thursday with Eliza Proctor Otis as Mrs Eastlake Chapel and Zesie Tilbury in other roles.
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Hoyt
Tim Murphy
Alice Evans
the Empire
Night Owls
Park Theater
London
Frazer Coulter
Grace Thorne
Charles Thorne
Misa Marian Sterns
Springfield
Mass
Dumas
Eliza Proctor Otis
Union Co-Operative Laundry Adopts New Reduced Rates
On and after November 6, 1693 the price for laundering adults is reduced from 124 percent to ide. Calls and deliveries are prompt. Telephone 1269 Union Co-Operative Laundry at 135, 40 and 142 Virginia.
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Télehone
Union Co-Operative Laundry
Virginia
Mysterious Murder Near Martinsville At Willow Grove Church
Noah King, a farmer near Martinsville, was found murdered with throat cut in a schoolhouse after a struggle. Police warn to watch for Milton Farrend and Bedford Kent, two young men missing from town who may know about the crime. Kent and Ferrand allegedly attacked King at Willow Grove church after luring him inside. Ike Northern was knocked unconscious trying to intervene. Ferrand previously killed Maples in Marion County and just finished a prison term. whisky blamed for King's death.
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Noah King
Martinsville
Powell
Sheriff Smith
Milton Farrend
Bedford Kent
Manrixsvinnz
Willow Grove Church
Woah King
Kent
Milton Ferrand
Ike Northern
King
Jent
Ferrand
Maples
Marion County
Outrage at County Treasurer Office Over Tax Day Doors
Taxpayers mourn the doors of the county treasurer as checks are rejected by mail. Treasurer Holt demands cash payments only, causing long lines and complaints from residents unable to reach the pay window. The crowd laments the policy as insulting to many who pay by check and fear delays in delinquency ratings.
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Tosa
Holt
Grand Jury Opens As Murder Cases Lead Session
The county grand jury began its session Monday with the Young and Barker murder cases seen as the most important. Prosecutor Holtzman said Annie Wagner’s trial for allegedly poisoning the Koesters family will proceed once Bergmann, the girl’s sister, can testify. She has been ill for some time and misfortune has followed those linked to the case.
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Young
Tramway Strike Sparks Riot and Soldiers Called
In November, tramway workers in the city went on strike. A riotous mob assaulted non union men and set several cars on fire with petroleum. Police fought the mob, were forced back, and soldiers were deployed to disperse the rioters at bayonet point. Further trouble was anticipated.
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Marizimes
Board appoints market staff and sergeant transition
The Board of Public Works named Chas H. Lee assistant market master and Hephriam Kroot and Jack Hooker market house janitors. Sergeant Wilson’s resignation was accepted and Bailiff Frank Schwab appointed in his stead. No action on Humane Society’s request to appoint W E Shilling as humane officer. The society claims the right to choose. the board says they name him. Dick Orlepp remains officer unless charges are preferred and proven.
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Sergeant Schwab
Board of Public Works
Chas
H. Lee
Hephriam Kroot
Jack Hooker
Wilson
Frank Schwab
The
Humane Society
W. E. Shilling
Dick Orlepp
Weather forecast for Indiana in 1895 period
The forecast covers 38 hours ending 3 p m on November 7 1895. It calls for warmer weather with fair conditions on Monday and Tuesday in Indiana. Strong entities include Indiana and November 7 1895.
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Indiana
Novelties for November Silks and Evening Dress Shade
Liberty silks cited for trimming and styling. Oseille described as a rich sorrel green shade chosen as an effective and novel evening dress color.
Brotherhood Strife Over McLean Gods New Ulster Orders
Central Labor Union denounces Gen manager McLean of Citizens' street railway for mass discharges and moves to resist his actions aimed at breaking the Brotherhood. Members fear a strike, while committees seek amity. new uniform orders trigger further dismissals and tensions among conductors.
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Central Labor Union
Mclean
Citizens’ Street Railway Company
Mede Aince
Sun
General Labor Organization
Brotherhood
Browning, King & Co
New York
Chicago
Lynn
College
Analize
Tatinger
Sprinkling Suit in Supreme Court on Due Payments
Monday attorney H J Everitt filed an appeal in the supreme court for Oliver Byers against the Indianapolis Union Railway Co. Myers, a city sprinkling contractor, sued in superior court for $34 for sprinkling services. The company demurred, claiming no notices before Nov 1 1892. The court sustained the demurrer and voided the complaint, though the case could affect over $100,000 annually and permit contractors to sue to recover if reversed.
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H. J. Everitt
Euprema
Oliver Byers
Indianapolis Union Railway Company
Myers
Appellee
Supreme Court
Lyeritt
Suicide mystery in Shelbyville ends in tragedy
Miss Eva Hornbeck a young Columbus beauty who recently moved to Shelbyville died Sunday after ingesting poison. Allegedly her admirer John Welch of Indianapolis purchased poison and slept while she took it believing he was involved. Welch left as she collapsed and died an hour later. Details remain unclear.
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Shelbyville
Eva Hornbeck
John Welch
Indianapolis
Winchester to supply electric 15 inch gun to Brazil
The Winchester repeating army company won a contract to furnish Brazil with a 15 inch bore gun for the steamer Ei Cid now in New York. It will be electric loaded with nitro gelatine. Agents claim no vessel in Admiral Mello's fleet could withstand a single shot.
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New Haven
Winchester Repeating Army Company
New York
Admiral Mello
London physician Sir Andrew Clark dies in storm
Sir Andrew Clark, the renowned London physician, is dead after a storm raged through central England on Monday. In Milwaukee, Morgan & Co., a major dry goods house, collapsed Monday. In Panama, corruption figure Herz has been examined by doctors who say she is dying from heart and kidney disease.
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Andrew Clark
London
England
Morgan & Co
Milwaukee
Herz
Panama
Hela
The Arch Is Falling Dr Duran Dies After Illness
Dr G N Duran of 282 N Illinois Street died Monday morning just after 10 oclock from Brights disease. Born 1831 in Boone county, he trained at Nashville Medical College and Philadelphia lectures, served as assistant surgeon in an Indiana regiment, practiced in Zionsville for 25 years, then moved to this city. He predicted death in June two years ago, suffered recent decline, and died after telling his wife the arch was falling. He leaves a widow and one son.
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G. N. Duran
N. Ilnois St
Bright
Crown Hill Cemetery
Boone County
Nashville, Tenn
Philadelphia Medical College
Indiana
Tennessee
Zionsville
Ind
Central Medical College of Physicians and Surgeons
Kright
Installation of Rev Frank G Ballard at Memorial Presbyterian
A large Sunday night congregation witnessed the installation of Rev Frank G Ballard as pastor of Memorial Presbyterian Church. Ceremonies were led by Dr Randthaler and Dr Jenckes, followed by Rev McKenzies delivering a sermon on the duties of true Christians.
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Frank G. Ballard
Memorial Presbyterian Church
Randthaler
Jenckes
McKenzies
Carstensen
St. Paul's
Indianapolis
Safety Board
I. A. Allen
Sixth Presbyterian Church
Memorial Services For Gov Morton In Robert Park Church
Sunday afternoon the Morton memorial services were held in Robert's Park church with an oil portrait of the war governor draped in bunting. Adjutant general Smock presided as Rev. D R Lucas gave the invocation. Wm Foulke spoke on Gov Morton’s political career while Col Holloway, former private secretary, read reminiscences, and the service closed with a benediction.
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Morton
Robert’s Park
Palma
Smock
D. R. Lucas
Wm. Foulke
Gov. Morton
Col. Holloway
Gov. Moron
War Executive
Lucas
Fire wipes out half a block on Union Square
Eniasetu November 6 report a blaze at 2 AM destroyed half a block of business and tenement houses on Union square. Several families escaped with their lives. Louis Benkler and Jacob Belozki, store occupants in one damaged building, faced arrest on charges of arson for insurance. Loss estimated at $20,000.
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Eniasetu
N. d
Union Square
Louis Benkler
Jacob Belozki
Deaths from Santander dynamite disaster claimed 300 lives
Maprio reports a massive dynamite explosion in Santander caused widespread deaths and injuries. Many bodies were found in the bay of Biscay and on the streets, with 22 children among the missing. The gessel near public offices and new stations was the blast site, and clergy held last rites for victims.
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Maprio
Santander
Bay of Biscay
NICH CITY FATHERS Fumble Over Mayor Election Dispute
In Curcaco on November 6 the Chicago city council sits with no Republicans present. The mayor’s office is locked as police guard the chamber and the city hall is effectively under siege. Chief Brennan vows to arrest any alderman who breaks the peace while Democrats and Republicans clash over whether George K. Swift was legally elected and how many ballots are required.
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Chicago
Curcaco
Brennan
iXraus
George K. Swift
Alderman McGillen
McMillen
City Protests Substituting Boulders for Asphalt
The board of works rebukes Mon day street work for using boulders to fill asphalt gaps at Maryland st and Virginia-ave after removing pavement. Daniel Foley lands contracts for Bates st grading and adjacent alleys. Keller Bros. bid for cement walks rejected for lack of competition. A brick block between Indiana-ave and West st finished at 5447 dollars. The city engineer opposes moving a sewer from Mississippi st to another street.
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Board of Works
Maryland St
Virginia-ave
Mason
Daniel Foley
Bates St
Quincest
State Ave
Seventh St
Pennsylvania
Tennessessts
Keller Bros
Arsenslave
Indiana-ave
West St
Mississippi St
President to Spend Time at Woodley Before Congress
President Cleveland plans to stay at Woodley Washington from now until Congress opens to prepare his upcoming message. He aims to push a tariff reform favoring free materials while opposing protection. The message may also outline policy against Hawaiian annexation and emphasize administration views.
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Washieton
D. 6
Cleveland
Congress
Woodley
The Mayors Surprise Appoints Meyer To Public Works
Mayor Denny announced Frederick J. Meyer, a South-side German merchant born in Russia, as the democratic member of the Board of Public Works. Meyer, 46, has run a long-time business at 4088 Bantast, built property, and is a prominent Democrat with Lutheran ties. The appointment followed requests from many South-side residents.
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Denny
Board of Public Works
Frederick J. Meyer
Meyer
Russia
Flo
Kramer
Lutheran Church
A Wife's Vengeance Ends in Husband's Death
In St. Louis on November 6 Mrs John Hinor shot and killed her husband after a frequent quarrel over alleged infidelity. They were in bed when Minor struck her, she jumped up and fired a revolver, the bullet entering his heart. Mrs Minor was arrested showing no remorse.
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St. Louis
John Hinor
Minor
Line Pence Quarrel Over Fence Ends In Shot
In Nossevitln Indiana Daniel Caylor says Charles Boden Jr. shot him on his farm after a dispute over a partition fence. Boden denies involvement. Caylor may recover damages. Also Cuicano reports C 8 Butler arrested for forging bank drafts to steal $7000 from Bank of Montreal via Winnipeg and Chicago banks.
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Nossevitln
Ind
Daniel Caylor
Charles Boden, Jr
Partition Fance
Boden
Caylor
Cuicano
Butler
Bank of Montreal
Winnipeg
First National Bank
Chicago
Montreal
Gage
City Lifs and Fires Highlight Delaware County News
A barn owned by Calvin Driscoll burned in Delaware county on Saturday causing about 1500 dollars in losses. Other items include organ recitals at Plymouth church, lectures at First U B church, bailiff appointments, a death at the insane hospital, labor unrest on the Cairo division of the Big Four, and notes on local legal cases and municipal affairs.
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Calvin Driscoll
Delaware County
W. M. Donley
Plymouth Church
Wm. Johnson
U. B
Dawson
Schwab
Exate
Insane
Dark County
Cairo
Big Four
Southern Turners’ Association
C. Li. Hmerick
John A. Childs
Portland
Ore
Oregon
J.C. Shanessey
Evanaville
Shanessey
Robert Reynolds
City Hospital
Stranger
Works Ag
vVag
Wu. B. Brigham
Katharine
Faunie McClellan
Harvey
Question at Issue If Membership Certificates Are Liabilities
The Iron hall receivership case before Judge Winters centers on whether membership certificates are obligations to be listed as liabilities. Attorneys debate insolvency, with Hawkins urging liability status to force payment, while Judge Howe questions insolvency timing and the impact of prior litigation on certificate classing.
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Iron Hall
Winters
Superior Court
Howe
Hawkins
Supreme Court
Smith
Train Robbers Nabbed in Arkansas Heist
Five Oliphant train robbers have been captured in Arkansas. Two jailed at Batesville. three carried to Newport. Plunder recovered from the jailed pair, including pocket books, money, rings and watches. Wounded robber among the overland trio captured in White River bottoms after a brief exchange. Jailed suspects named Lemon and Arnett.
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BatTusville
Arkansas
Oliphant
Batesville
Newport
White River
Batenville
Lemon
Arnett
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