Pittsburg Switchmen Strike Paralyzes Rail Yards
Between six and seven hundred switchmen quit work in Pittsburgh district yards on Tuesday. Pinkerton detectives mobilized, police protection sought, and 100 strike breakers brought from Altoona. Wages demand tied to yard crews, with 12 hour shifts yielding about 19 to 20 cents an hour daytime or night. Freight and passenger service largely continues, but delays occur as yard crews change.
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PitTsburg
Pinkerton
Pennsylvania Railroad
Old Turner Hall
Butler St
Hughes
Baltimore & Ohio
Monongahela
Pittsburg & Western
Pittsburg Junction
Lake Erie
Pitts
Pennsylvania Company
Altoona
Four Big Four Train Cars Suffer No Injuries
Four coaches of a Chicago bound Big Four passenger train derailed slightly between Market and Ohio streets Tuesday morning. The cars did not overturn and remained upright as the train was halted. Passengers were shaken but none injured.
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Chicago
Market
Ohio-ats
Central Steel Company Directors Face Suit Over Machinery Sale
The suit by William J. Carlin Joseph R. Paull and William L. Kann Pittsburgh directors seeks to halt the sale of plant machinery to Cramp Steel Co. The case alleges Maj Collins authorized 960000 cash while Collins Crawford Fairbanks and Erwin conspired to sell for 50000 cash plus stock, with Chaibéra testifying on negotiations Tuesday.
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William J. Carlin
Joseph R. Paull
William L. Kann
Pittsburs
Central Steel Company
Cramp Steel Company
Superior Court
Maj. Collins
Collins, Crawford
Fairbanks
D. ‘P. Erwin
Two -Andé
Cramp Company
Smiley N. Chaibéra
Miss Marie Eastwick Seeks Roosevelt Pardon
Friends plan an appeal to President Roosevelt to urge the foreign office to grant a pardon for Marie Josephine Eastwick, confined in a British prison for forgery. The jury that convicted her has signed a petition for her release.
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Washington
President Roosevelt
Marie Josephine Eastwick
Foreign Office
Miss Hastwick
Nerve Pills touted as cure for overtaxed nerves
A Detroit area advertisement extols Dr. A W Chase's Nerve Pills as a rejuvenating tonic for modern overstressed lives. It claims to strengthen the nervous system, improve sleep and digestion, and restore energy, citing testimonials from Indianapolis residents praising the product and Hyder's drug store as a local supplier.
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A. W. Chase
C.F. Striebeck
Michigan St
Indianapolis
Ind
Hyder
C. C. Pike
Pennsylvania St
Miracle at St. Anne de Beaupré shrine in Pittsburgh
In a reported miracle at St. Anne de Beaupré chapel in Quebec, Sister Mary Aldegonda, crippled for 13 years after a leg injury at Mercy hospital, laid down her crutches and walked after a command invoking divine intercession. Physician notes and earlier treatments are described, with the nun now able to walk unaided at the Mercy convent in Pittsburgh.
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Pittsburg
St. Anne de Beaupres
Mary Aldegonda
Mercy Hospital
St. Anne's Chapel
Mercy Convent
Livestock prices at Union Stock Yards Indianapolis
At Union Stock Yards Indianapolis November 26 cattle receipts from shipments and varied quotations for steers cows calves and bulls. Hog and sheep quotes list good to choice heavy and light hogs and lambs with prices per hundred weight and ranges.
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Union Stockyards
Indianapolis
Robbed Chicago hotel workers charged in theft ring
Four Grand Pacific hotel employees were arrested Monday evening for stealing 1460 dollars worth of silver glass and other hotel materials. Police say a large conspiracy involving many hotel staff robbed Chicago properties totaling 12 000 to 15 000 dollars and that many more arrests are expected.
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Chicago
Grand Pacific
Odd Tales From Blackstone And Other Local Notices
A collection of brief incidents from several cities recounts a Taunton marriage between Henry Lavilee and Martha Goyette, a fatal dancing accident in Chicago, a federal embezzlement case leading to suicide in Fort Worth, and a flag rush at Miami University ending with vandalism and clashes between freshmen and sophomores in Oxford.
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Blackstone
Mass
Henry Lavilee
Taunton
Martha Goyette
Qxnford
Oxford
Miami University
Allen
Mayor Bookwalter Addresses Sunday Law Enforcement
In a letter to Rev. R V Hunter May or Bookwalter states his aim to control the vicious class, not be controlled by them. He replies to Hunter's note about saloons and alleged gambling houses operating on Sundays, saying reports may be exaggerated though circumstances seem broadly correct and he will do his best.
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R. V. Hunter
Bookwalter
Hunter
Anti-saloon League
Rev. Hunter
Toxic mania grips Memphis woman in murder case
Mrs. Georgia Emma Hooks is charged with poisoning her husband and is suspected of toxic mania after killing multiple animals belonging to her and neighbors. Police plan to exhume the bodies of her husband and son. An ante nuptial gift of 50 000 dollars and a request for 500 dollars after the wedding are cited as context for the strained marriage.
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Memphis
Tenn
Georgia Emma Hooks
Moriarity Proposes City Ordinance To Pay Temporary Loans
Councilman Moriarity pitches an ordinance to use current revenues to cover December 2 temporary loans rather than bonds. Finance Chair Wynne backs including a $7,600 appropriation for city engineer salaries and repairs to buildings, streets, and bridges, with the measure referred to the finance committee.
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Finance Committee
Wynne
Wynne Sail
Transfer at rural mail service raises questions
Samuel B. Rathbone will succeed Francis M. Dice as superintendent of free rural mail delivery in the middle division. Dice will be retained to investigate proposed rural routes in Indiana. Rathbone is from West Virginia. The move and reasons remain unclear, with Machen of Washington reportedly displeased and a prior telegraphic dispute over headquarters moves cited. Congressman Watson participated in the related debate.
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Samuel B. Rathbone
Francis M. Dice
Middle Division
Dice
Indiana
Rathbone
Hde
Machen
Washington
West Virginia
Indianapolis
Chicago
Watson
Remover
Nell Cropsey Still Missing in North Carolina Case
New York dispatch reports Nell Cropsey, 18, missing from her father's home near Elizabeth City, North Carolina, since Wednesday. The family suspects kidnapping and detention by a prisoner. James Wilyx, son of the Pasquotank county sheriff, is detained on suspicion.
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Nell Cropsey
New York
Elizabeth City
N. C
James Wilyx
Pasquotank County
Williams Protests Innocence in Court Now
In police court on Tuesday William Williams colored faced a watch theft charge. The case was continued for 31 days and he was granted recognizance since his key witness escaped from the workhouse. William Harris claimed he pawned the watch after obtaining it from Williams and Williams said he got the ticket from William Rhoads, jailed 93 days for burglary. Rhoads denied guilt after Detective Kinney questioned him. Rhoads escaped Monday night during a guard change, with shots fired as he broke free.
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William Williams
William Harris
Williams
William Rhoads
Dr. Anderson
Kinney
Rhoads
Patrick Gallagher Buried in Indiana Catholic Service
Patrick Gallagher of Lebanon was buried from St. John's Catholic Church Tuesday morning. One of Indiana's oldest Irish Americans, he was survived by daughters Mrs. Michael Burns and Mrs. Owen Cunningham of Indianapolis.
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Patrick Gallagher
Lebanon
St. John’s Catholic Church
Indiana
Michael Burns
Owen Cunningham
Indianapolis
Hog market report from Indianapolis stock yards
Hogs receipts totaled 1,400 with 500 shipments. Quotations show good to choice medium types at 9.85 to 9.90, medium to heavy mixed 9.55 to 9.85, common to good lightweights 5.25 to 5.40, and common to good pigs around 4.05 to 4.30. Rough figures and garbled notes reflect typical market ticker data.
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Interstate
Indianapolis
Vanderbilt wins patent for improved locomotive tender
New York November 24 Cornelius Vanderbilt holder of four locomotive patents has obtained another patent for an improved tender. The design increases carrying capacity for fuel and water and pairs with the enlarged Vanderbilt locomotive firebox. It is claimed to suit the larger railroad systems of the country.
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New York
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
Hoosier Accidents in Brazil Mine and City Street
Frank Kolontay is killed while Antonio Obuchowski is seriously injured by slate falling in a Brazil mine on Monday. Plainfield merchant Joseph Prewitt suffers serious injuries from an acetylene gas engine explosion, breaking two ankle bones and other harm. Mrs Jacob Kinzer is killed after being knocked down and trampled by a horse.
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Frank Kolontay
Antonio Obuchowski
Brazil
Joseph Prewitt
Plainfield
Jacob Kinzer
Boer Casualties Reported by General Kitche Net
General Lord Kitchenet reports Boer losses since November 18 total 25 killed 19 wounded. Five surrendered and be-captured noted in dispatches from London dated November 26.
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London
Lord ‘Kitchenét
Todd Will Probated Leaves Estate To Widow Then Children
The will of Dr. Levi L. Todd probated Monday leaves his estate including $9,000 life insurance to his widow for her lifetime and then to his children.
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Levi L. Todd
Immigrants Mistakenly Join Welcome Band Parade
A carload of Hungarian immigrants arrived in Hazleton on the same train as a Vermont company and brass band. When the musicians played, the immigrants began marching down the main street, believing they were being welcomed to the country. Fifty Hungarian men and women followed until the band stopped and the crowd realized the mix up.
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Hazleton
Freelands
Vermont” Company
Chicago Markets Report on Farm Commodities Prices
Chicago trading notes show oats corn and wheat down with December and May positions listed. Provisions eggs butter cheese and dairy products move lower with assorted per unit prices, while live poultry and geese also decline in value across various categories and grades.
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Chicago
Idec
Young Americas
Ciicxens, Young, Ic: Hens, &c
Grain and hay prices and car counts report
Wheat No 2 red and No 3 red grades quoted with milling freight. corn No 1 white through No 4 white and mixed grades listed with cents per bushel. oats No 2 white and No 2 mixed. hay weak clear decline for timothy prices with two levels. inspections show specific car counts for wheat, hay, and various white and yellow corn grades.
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Timothy
Hay
Praise for Chamberlain Cough Remedy From Wheeling Resident
A Wheeling West Virginia resident Ralph S Meyers endorses Chamberlain Cough Remedy. He recounts a severe cough and cold that threatened pneumonia and notes complete chest pain relief after using two doses and cures after three bottles. The advertisement states the product is sold by all druggists.
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Chamberlain
Ralph S. Meyers
Thirty-seventh St
Wheeling
W. Va
Prices paid by shippers for farm produce listed
Old turkey hens and young turkeys priced per pound with weights. Ducks geese fowls spring chickens eggs and storage eggs listed. Various cheeses butter and coffee terms, plus hides, sugars, flour, bran beans and molasses. Vegetables and fruits include cabbage onions onions crates oranges lemons pears potatoes cranberries celery with per bushel and per case prices. Multiple named brands and city prices included.
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Old Toma
New York
Atrietly
Lsc
Java
Rio
Bourbon Santos
Santos
Prime Santos
Arlosa
Lion
L Wise
Jersey
Caracas
Dillsworth’s
Gates
Cimax
Columbia
Windsor
Ridgeway
Phoenix
Empire
Carolina
New Orleans
Valencia
Jamaica
California
Market Prices for Fresh Produce and Fruits Listed
The list shows prices for corn, peaches, blackberries, raspberries, pineapples, beans, peas, lobsters, cherries, strawberries, salmon, and tomatoes. Figures include standard, choice, and weight options with per 3 pound, 2 pound, and 1 pound quantities, noting regional sources such as California and references to early June markets.
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California
Kingan and Co Price List Provisions Summary
Historical price list shows hams and pork products priced per pound and per barrel, including sugar cured hams at 12c, processed meats such as bacon clear sides 10c, breakfast bacon 15s, lard around 10c to 14c, and fresh beef cuts like tenderloin at 19c and sirloin at 1c. Includes labels Indiana Reliable California bacon and various sausage forms with per-pound rates.
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Kingan & Co
Indiana
California
Oysters Fish and Game Prices Catalog
A fragmented list of seafood and commodity prices and assorted chemicals. Items include oysters from New York and Baltimore with per gallon and per hundred measures, white fish at 10 cents per pound, bass prices, clams and lobsters, frog legs at 1.00 per dozen, plus a long catalog of chemicals and medicines with varied prices.
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New York
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Indianapolis Securities
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Indianapolis Street Railway
American National Bank
Capital National
Paneer Central Trust Company
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Ewer Indiana Nat. Bank
Ween Marion Trust Company
Eenee Merchants’ National Bank
Union Trust Company
Indianapolis Gas Company
Light and Power
Wees Indianapolis Fire Ins. Co
Central Wife
Cessee Ee America Ind
Guaranty and Title Co
Law Building
Etter Mdaweenee Nesee
Indianapolis Cold Storage
Io Home Brewing
H. P. Wasson
Bonds
Indianapolis Gas Co
Citizens’ Street Railway
Union Traction Co
Seas
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Union Stock Yards
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George Allmendinger
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Fort Worth
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Moriarity
Joe Hell
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