Wright Publicizes ReadCoal Answer to Mitchell Charge
Carroll D. Wright of the Anthracite Strike Commission released the Philadelphia and Reading company reply to President John Mitchell. The company denies bias against unionists and defends wage levels while asserting it will hire as it pleases and reject attempts by labor organizations to restrict employment.
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Mitchell
Carroll D. Wright
Washington
Carroll D. ‘Wright
Anthracite Coal Strike Commission
Philadelphia & Reading Company
John Mitchell
Baer
Readming Company
United States
Pennsylvania
McGaughey eyes county health board post in bid
Dr Samuel McGaughey and allies seek the county health board secretary slot once held by Ridpath. McGaughey, a City dispensary veteran, is backed by his father County Commissioner John McGaughey. The secretaryship is a sinecure in the eyes of supporters. In a separate item, Detroit contractor G W Smith reunited with a daughter long missing who turned out to be the wife of John Pleasants after years of searching.
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Sam
County Health Board
Ridpath
McGaughey
Insanity Trust
Dr. McGaughey
John McGaughey
Board of County Commissioners
Richmond
Ind
G. W. Smith
Detroit
Mich
John Pleasants
Smith
New Liner Advertisements and Ace of Local Classifieds
A varied list of classified items appears including carpentry work wanted helpers caregivers and room rentals. Items also note a lost pocketbook and a missing brown dog while several sales and trades of property furniture and vehicles are advertised.
Massachusetts Avenue paving starts in Marion County
Marion County Construction Company begins work on Massachusetts Avenue paving with brick gutters as a prerequisite before ground freezes. Manager Seibert notes a manpower shortage, offering 100 men at $1.75 a day, with only about 20 on site, delaying asphalt until gutters are installed.
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Massachusetts Ave
Marion County Construction Company
Board of Works
Seibert
Mr. Seibert
Indianapolis
Man on Washington Street Arm s Self After Assault
Joseph Harley of Louisville after being assaulted and robbed on the Washington Street bridge now walks the streets armed with a Colt revolver. He says he was discharged from a mental asylum and served in a volunteer cavalry in the Philippines. He was seen heading to the police station with the visible weapon.
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Joseph Harley
Louisville
Washington St
White River
Harley
Indianapolis
Washington
Philippines
Big Four Railroad
Domestic Worker Attacked in City Neighborhood
Bertha Wilson, a domestic at 2020 North Capitol, was hospitalized Monday after bruises from an alleged Saturday night assault. Wilson initially said a street car fall caused injuries, later claiming involvement by a woman in a confrontation with her employer’s husband. Police report she could not identify the attacker.
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Bertha Wilson
H. J. Craig
N. Capitol Ave
City Hospital
Engineer Charles Drake Granted Divorce in Cigarette Fiend Case
Goshen Indiana November 11 Charles Drake a Lake Shore railroad engineer was granted a divorce from Lydia Drake on grounds that she is a cigarette fiend.
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Goshen, Ind
Charles Drake
Lake Shore
Lydia Drake
Garfield Helsley Heroic Swim Fatality
Garfield Helsley son of Eck M Helsley a notable politician died after volunteering to swim ashore in a heavy sea to save friends when his steam launch became disabled. He died from exposure and exhaustion after the two mile swim in Cleveland on November 11.
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Cleveland
Garfield ‘Helsley
Eck M. Helsley
Helsley
Indiana Vote Totals and Party Distribution
The Indiana total official vote in the recent election was 592,219 with Storms leading as Republican candidate by 36,236. Schoonover Democrat received 263,555 votes. Other candidates included Dungan Prohibitionist 17,765 Gill Populist 1,341 Meyer Socialist and Drier Socialist Labor 2,656.
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Storms
Schoonover
Dungan
Gill
Meyer
Drier
Weather feud over cold wave dashes coal dealers plans
Indianapolis weather office mishap upsets coal merchants as Tuesday frosty hopes vanish. Weatherman Blythe and John A. George of the Indianapolis coal company spar over miscalled cold wave while coal prices edge down with Pittsburg and Kanawha at 4.75 and 4.75 dollars.
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Coal Company
Blythe
Weather Bureau
John A. George
Indianapolis Coal Company
Mr. Blythe
Mr.George
Indianapolis Coal Exchange
Jackson
Pittsburg
Kanawha
Brazil
Green County
Connersville
Coal Exchange
Woodruff Residents Barred from Sewer Connections
Woodruff place property owners who refuse to pay any part of the Michigan Street sewer assessment will be prohibited from connecting to the new sewer. Attorney W. W. Spencer says the town is not bound to pay any portion, though surface drainage beneficiaries were morally obliged. The city plans to retax by denying connection rights to Woodruff residents.
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Woodruff Place
I, Michigan St
W. W. Spencer
Woodruff
Samuel Stoddard
Citizens plan grand reception for coal car in Indianapolis
Auditor W H Hart calls for a public sendoff as a car load of an threcite travels to Indianapolis. He urges a brass band and a warm welcome to honor the statesman Mr Coal, deeming the event momentous and not to be overlooked.
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Indianapolis
Board of Works Pushes Pest-House Site Location
The Board of Works, under pressure to find a pest-house site, considers condemning land if needed. Dr. Edenharter protests moving the facility west of the city citing risk to Central Insane Hospital patients and anxiety among families. Several others join the objections.
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Board of Works
Dr. Edenharter
Logsdon
George F. Edenharter
Central Insane Hospital
Burglary Stuns Family as Man Grabs Poker
George G. Tanner of 1405 North Delaware Street finds his home ransacked during dinner on Monday. He pursued the burglar upstairs with a large iron poker but the intruder escaped with about $50 and clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George G. Tanner
N. Delaware Sr
Prof O Malley Leaves Hospital After Scandal
Prof Austin O Malley formerly of Notre Dame has left the hospital. His wife ran away with her old lover Will Hearin. O Malley will pursue charges against Hearin for alleged fraudulent money schemes. Poison suspicions were raised months ago about his illness.
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Philadelphia
Austin O'Malley
Notre Dame
Ind
Will Hearin
O'Malley
Hearin
Thrifty Meade Ran Speak-Easy for Jail Prisoners
Edward Meade was caught Monday by Turnkey Kurtz for supplying liquor to county jail prisoners. He sent whisky through a window and was tying on beer when nabbed, with more beer bottles in his possession. Meade was fined 100 dollars and costs in police court Tuesday morning for supplying liquor to a prisoner.
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Edward Meade
Kurtz
Meade
Kcurtz
Edward
Mead
Jennings Stanlex
State Floral Society Annual Meeting Preview
The State floral society will hold its annual meeting in room 45, state house, beginning Wednesday at 2 p m. An exhibit of roses carnations chrysanthemums and other flowers will be open to the public. J E Haugh of Anderson is president and Herman Junde of Indianapolis is secretary.
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The
State Floral Society
State House
J. E. Haugh
Anderson
Herman Junde
Indianapolis
Doctor Saves Soldier Oliver Plummer in Richmond
Oliver Plummer, an elderly veteran, was saved by a doctor in Richmond after a medical emergency on November 11. The incident highlights quick medical care and the resilience of the former serviceman.
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Oliver Plummer
Council Health Committee Eyes Favorable Gas Meter Ordinance Report
The city council health committee plans a Friday meeting likely to sign a favorable report on the 25 cent gas meter ordinance. The action signals support for a fee measure affecting utility charges and municipal services.
Century Building Advertisement Catalog W. D. Pratt
An old printer’s catalog note lists W. D. Pratt in the Century building offering printing and circular services. The fragment hints at a inclusive printing trade with small and large orders. The terse wording suggests a directory style listing in a periodical.
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W. D. Pratt
Century Building
Joseph G.Gode Denget Re Te 9 1-38 New Neiarpel
Fragmentary OCR item references names and numbers with unclear meaning. The readable parts include Joseph and potential proper nouns G.Gode Denget Re Te and New Neiarpel, but the overall event, date, or context remains undefined.
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Joseph
City School Site Choice Sparks Post-House Meeting
An anti post house meeting will be held at a west city school Tuesday night. The Board of Works is expected to choose the site west of the city despite protests.
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Board of Works
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis and Vicinity
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending 8 p m on November 12. Partly cloudy with occasional showers Tuesday night and Wednesday, no material temperature change. Temps 7 am 54, noon 72, 8 pm 73. Showers likely in Indiana and adjacent states with southerly winds.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Expert Refractionist Woodard at 221 Massachusetts
A fragment notes an optical shop run by Woodard located at 221 Massachusetts where expert refraction services are offered. The text also includes garbled phrases about weddings and horses.
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Woodard
Massachusetts
Not Guilty Given to Millionaire in Clara Morton Case
Cambridge Massachusetts Judge Almy discharged Allan G Mason a millionaire after he was arrested on suspicion of murdering Miss Clara Morton. The filing notes Mason was freed Tuesday morning with no charges pending.
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Almy Frees
Allan G. Mason
Cambridge
Mass
Almy
Peculiar Accident Injures Fitzgerald as Sleep Squeezes Hand
Philander H. Fitzgerald files two suits against Aetna Life and Preferred Accident for 325 each after a August 1 injury. He describes sleeping with his left hand under his head, causing bones to shift and tissues to bruise, requiring surgery and leaving him disabled 13 weeks.
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Gerald
Fitzgerald
Aetna Life Insurance Company
Hartford, Conn
Preferred Accident Insurance Company of
New York
Parry Contemplates Panama Canal Commission Bid
David M. Parry president of the National Association of Manufacturers seeks support for a Panama Canal Commission seat. He denies actively seeking the post though saying he might be persuaded if offered. Key political figures and labor opposition loom as the commission could reshape the canal project.
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David M. Parry
National Association of Manufacturers
Parry
Indiana
Goodrich
Republican State Committee
Charles 8. Hennty
New Castile
D. M. Parry
Durbin
Fairbanks
Beveridge
Commission
Mr. Parry
National Manufacturers’ Association
Gov
J. K. Jones
Arkansas
Democratic National Committee
National Manufactures’ Association
Congress
Judge Carter Condemned by Central Labor Union
The Central Labor Union passed a resolution condemning Judge Carter for issuing an injunction against machinists of the Drop Forge Co. Delegates urged hearings for those affected and a committee was formed to study a cooperative coal yard to counter the coal trust. Retail clerks report Indiana Ave stores violating early closing rules.
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Indiana-ave
Dedication of New York Chamber Building Attended by Roosevelt Odell and Foreign Dignitaries
President Roosevelt ex president Grover Cleveland and Gov. Odell spoke at the dedication of the new New York Chamber of Commerce building. Foreign representatives Jules Cambon Casini and others attended as Cleveland urged practical commerce and civic progress.
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Roosevelt
Gov. Odell
Chamber of Commerce
Presi
Jules Cambon
France
Comte Cassini
Russia
Michael Hernert
London
Prince von Pless
Germany
Grover Cleveland
State of
New York
Death of Charlotte Baker widow of Indiana Governor
Mrs. Charlotte F. Baker died Monday evening at 1617 Talbott Ave after a long illness. Born October 4 1813 in Madison Indiana, maiden name Chute. Widow of Gov Conrad Baker married January 6 1856 in Evansville. Survived by five children in Indianapolis and Ocala Florida plus two sons from a former marriage. Governor Baker served as lieutenant governor then governor after Morton, died 1884.
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Conrad Baker
Talbott Ave
Grand Jury Opens with Few Notable Cases in Indiana
The federal grand jury began work Tuesday morning with Col. D. J. Foster entering briefly. Foster, ex commander in chief of the Spanish American War veterans and current post office inspector for northern Indiana, appeared and nothing startling was disclosed. Only two or three cases beyond routine were expected.
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Federal
Col
D. J. Foster
Post Office
Indiana
Investment firm in Fort Wayne posts $50,000 fund
Northern Indiana investment company based in Fort Wayne announces a $50,000 capital pool. The notice highlights early funding and local economic impact without investor names or dates.
Diamond Ring Sale At Monument Place Jewelry
J P Mullally advertises a first class jewelry shop at Monument Place offering a beautiful diamond ring selection this week. The notice touts value and beauty, inviting customers to compare the diamonds for money.
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J. BP. Mullally
Monument Plaos
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Auditor of State
Lasso
George Tanner
Prof. O'Malley
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Derer
Clara Morton
Philander H. Fitzgerald
Philander H. Fitz
Carter
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Charlotte F. Baker
Madson
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