State of the Strike and Union Standoff News
The article reports ongoing General Strike tensions among switchmen engineers firemen and brakemen with superintendents resisting arbitration. Some engineers threaten a full union walkout before Friday while switchmen hold confidence in support. Police court cases against striking switchmen Conklin Bunford and the Millers were adjourned to next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweeney
Denison House
SUN
W. A. Conklin
Lawrence Bunford
Albert
J. W. Miller
Thanksgiving lore from Lucent era in New York and Indiana
A colorful survey of Thanksgiving customs and humor, tracing Hebrew, Puritan, and Yankee traditions with vivid anecdotes. It recalls Baxter Bayard Street celebrations, Beecher’s turkey, Indiana’s hunt tales, and Brer Rastus quips, ending with a salesman's turkey swap and Oh Be Joyful Oil satire.
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Brer Rastus
Indiana
Sun
Ford
Brer Johnsing
Fido
Kitching
Sis Johnsing
Mandy
Brerdohnsing
Turkey
Meridian
Maurice Perkins
Seekers for snaps Harrison era posts in Indiana
A local political column lists many Indiana aspirants for federal offices under President-elect Harrison. Postmaster, internal revenue, marshal, pension, customs, treasury secretary, and various ministerial posts are discussed with favored names such as Ed P Thompson, Dan M Rausdell, Sam Kercheval, John C New, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Ed. P. Thompson
Col. Holloway
Jim Wildman
Grandpa Jones
Harry Adams
P. Chrysanthemum Trusier
Wildman
P. m
Ben
Horace McKay
Garfield
Internal Revenue
Denny
Dan M. Rausdell
Pearson
Washington
Marion County
Huston
China
John A. Bridgeland
France
Moses G. McLain
Billy
Henry A. Johnson
Richmond
Rufus Magee
Charles
Sweden
Stout
Cal. Darnell
Toga
Rush
Trusler
Irkutsk
Siberia
Colt
Roger R. Shiel
Broad Ripple
Rossawkins
Pane New
John C. New
Gresham
Gen. Wallace
Col. Huston
Duel in the Park and the Strange Note from a Lady
A rusted Remington pistol found in Central Park near Ninety-second Street with blood and a handkerchief prompts police to hunt a possible planned duel. Letters warning of murder were sent to Park police and Union Club figures, describing a midnight meeting. Witness accounts describe two men in evening dress and a doctor figure entering a cab, with pistol shots heard near Eighth Avenue. Police deem the tale a possible hoax orchestrated with the woman, noting unlikely stakes for a cab chase and potential arrest.
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New Yeas
Central Park
Ninety-second-st
Eighth-ave
Cant. Beatty
Park
Capt. Reilly
CarTarx
Union Club
P.S
Arsenal
Beatty
Thirtieth-st
Railly
American District Telegraph Office
Broadway
Third St
Doc
Soldiers and Sailors Veteran Association formed in Indiana
Democratic veterans held a third meeting at the Hendricks club room to perfect a new group named Soldiers and Sailors Veteran Association of Indiana. Officers were elected, a four member committee named, and an executive board formed.
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Hendricks Club
Soldiers’ and Sailors” Veteran Association of Indiana
W. C. Tarkington
George W. Koontz
J. C. Beard
A. F. Wilson
Unite States
R. A. Taylor
J. C. Daniels
Samuel C. Green
Geo. W. Koontz
Flipped a cent to pose to the girl he chose
A Detroit silver wedding tale recounts James Holdsworth’s quirky romance. On a bet, he tossed a penny to pick a wife, chose the “little one,” and later learned the chosen girl bore the same name as the one he had hoped to meet, shaping a lifelong sequence of coincidences.
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Detroit
James Holdsworth
Mr. Holdsworth
Holdsworth
Tosa
Juvenile Wheat Theft and Rail Damages Case Headlines
James Haggerty and John Smith, juveniles, stole wheat from Acme Milling Company and the grand jury will take action. Dickenson and Steele allege shipment of 18 head of cattle to Jersey City but only sixteen delivered, sue Pan Handel and Union railway companies for 200 dollars in damages. Frank Shine and Willie Kretch went to a Bedbug Hall dance, observed beer foam, attempted sleep in the German Lutheran church basement. janitor stopped them. Mayor Jene fined Kretch and Shine fifty cents for the incident.
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James Haggerty
John Smith
Acme Milling Company
Dickenson
Steele
Jersey City
Pan Handle
Union Railway Companies
Frank Shine
Willie Kretch
Bedbug Hall
Jene
Kretch
Shine
Prepared to Whip Bamasawee White Caps Clean Up Town
Local residents claim the White Caps have harassed loafers and thieves for three years in Bamasawee. A police and a preacher were involved in coal theft last winter. The group has posted notices promising to clean the town up.
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Bamasawee
Caps
Battle of Atlanta Exhibition Draws Large Crowds
In its 27th week the event is described as highly successful with thousands flocking to see exhibits. Advertised as a positive remedy, Brown's Expectorant is offered at 0 cents a bottle.
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Atlanta
Brown
Emperor William’s Illness Rumor Sparks Widespread Worry
Wire Whisper notices report Emperor William gravely ill with swelling in the ear while industrial chaos hits the U S with South Chicago rolling mill owners moving to cut wages by 20 percent. Bill Nye and James Whitcomb Riley head to Savannah on Thursday amid reports of a roaring gas gusher near Buffalo in Zoarfeld.
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Emperor William
Chicago
Bill Nye
James Whitcomb Riley
Savannah
Thureday
Buffalo
Reception at New Denison House Hosted by Martindales
One of the social events of the season, a Wednesday night reception at the New Denison house hosted by Mr. and Mrs. HE. B. Martindale, drew about 400 guests including General and Mrs. Harrison. The hall was set for dancing and guests were greeted by the hosts with assistance from Mrs. Harvey Bates and others. Prospect of Jack Glasscock as Base Ball Manager stirs town talk, with President Brush inviting him to discuss next season’s club leadership.
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Edward Winslow
London
Strasbourg
Michigan
Charlie
Charles
Gobbler
New Denison House
HE. B. Martindale
Harrison
Martindale
Harvey Bates
Charles Martindale
George C. Taylor
Jack Glasscock
Brush
Hoosier Hall Club
Jack
Woman 17 Attempts Suicide With Strychnine
Eva Blicsop, 17, of 147 Brookside Ave, attempted death by her own action using strychnine on Wednesday night. Despondent and an orphan she was taken to City Hospital and was reported to be in very good condition Thursday morning and likely to recover.
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Eva Blicsop
Brookside Ave
Clayton
Why the Engineer Gave Thanks
An aging railroad engineer, Uncle Ben, reflects on a rough year plagued by the old locomotive number 93. He recalls wrecks, injuries, and near catastrophes, then notes the engine’s demise as the year ends despite his earlier Thanksgiving gratitude.
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Uncle Ben
Thanksgiving amusements promise full houses at theaters
The Day's Amusements notes high advance seat sales across venues. Mazulm revived at English's in lavish display per Imre Kiralfy. Vernona Jar beau presents Starlight with a strong troupe, and Park hosts Frank France in Slocum. Eden Musee offers curiosities and Battle of Atlanta remains popular for holiday crowds.
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Mazulm
Imre Kiralfy
Frank France
Eden Musee
Atlanta
Judge Orders Contempt Proceeding In Divorce Custody Case
Judge Walker denied the divorce ruling and awarded custody while the husband Gaynor owes $5 monthly for support. The wife reported nonpayment, leading the court to hold Gaynor in contempt and command his appearance. Proposals to pursue perjury charges were discussed, but no action taken.
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Walker
Abraham
Sarah E. Gaynor
Gaynor
King
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Finch
Indianapolis
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Cooper
Henry Ward Beecher
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