Boycott in Labor Dispute Over Waiter Wages
Central labor union targets restaurants not signing the new waiter scale. Kershner Bros and Miles refuse to sign, prompting a boycott with Friday night actions. Owners cite cost, unemployment, and seasonality while acknowledging some workers support a reasonable raise.
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Can‘tral
Kaepare
Waiters’ Union
Tom Taggert
Union Depot
Lee Henshaw
W. Washington Sr
Dick George
Washington, St
Kershner Bros
Pennsylvania-st
R. M. Foster
Chess. Miles
Illinois St
Kershner
Miles
Journal
Sentinel
Sanine
Rosman
Ffr
Dore
Serson
Ikea Becom
Tom Taggart
Misprint filled tale and court notices in city paper
A jumble of domestic event notes includes a peculiar story of Neleigh whose grief over a dog killed by a streetcar leads to an expression of wrath and a warning to whistle, plus a Y M C A will case about Willoughby Reed administration and a Cincinnati league wager offer from St Louis amid miscellaneous items.
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Y.mc. A
Elizabeth Reed
Willoughby Reed
Reed
Indignation meeting and court actions noted in city news
Dr D W Berg remains in his room with a severe asthma attack. An Irish indignation meeting is set for Tomlineon hall Wednesday evening. Tom O Neill challenged Sheriff King at 6 pm and was bailed in 2500 by Mike Burns and George Coulter. Anna Schmidt sued L N A & C road for 1000 damages after an engine collision on West Street. County election commissioners named Albert Sahm and Roscoe Hawking. Mr and Mrs J J Kramer celebrate fifteenth anniversary with 60 guests and a serenade. Mayor Sullivan faces three court cases, one for drunkenness, one discharged, and Wm Bissell bound over for grand jury on a petit larceny charge.
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D. W. Berg
State Board of Health
Tomlineon Hall
the Sun
Tom O’ Neill
Sheriff King
Mike Burns
George Coulter
Anna Schmidt
Wast St
Wilson
Albert Sahm
Roscoe Hawking
County Board of Election Commissioners
J. J. Kramer
Fulton
Sullivan
Wm. Bissell
Grand Jury
Enticed to ruin two mysteries cleared up in New York
Two missing girls Kate Grogan aged 15 and Susie Francis were believed dead after vanished one month earlier. A raid on 106 HE Elevanthst street unearthed the pair with a dozen other youths. They said they were lured by Henrietta Stone the proprietress and kept by force. Stone faces trial next Wednesday for likely penitentiary sentence.
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Ewo
New York
Kate Grogan
Susie Francis
Henrietta Stone
Foreigners Rush Into Town Under Night Cover
Pirissuna October 1 Immigrant Inspector BR C Layton goes to Jean Dette to probe arrival of 100 Balgiane under cover of night. Officials detect likely breach of siren contract law with no clear explanation.
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Pirissuna
Spl
BR. C. Layton
Jean- Dette
Balgiane
Congress May Adjourn Amid Tariff Row and Graft Allegations
Congress may adjourn Wednesday as lobbyists burden lawmakers. Senate adopted the tariff report 38 to 27 on Tuesday. References to Postmaster Wheat, Reed, and Osrlisle describe tariff increases and alleged graft, with contracts and pay issues tied to family favors and civil service law indictments involving Charles A. Newton and John Verser.
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Congress
Senate
House
Reed
Debace
Osrlisle
Haen
Charles A. Newton
John Verser
Old Dominion Republican League
Civil Service Law
Virginia
Wheat
Rose
Ross
Roya
Robt
Keep
Amusemunis and English's-Shepard's minstrels at English's
The program at English's features Amusemunis and English's-Shepard's minstrels with Gilbert and Sullivan spoof numbers, a grand march around the stage, and a 40-strong cast using 1100 electric lights in a scene. The World's Fair musical comedy at the Grand promises a Chicago-to-M Milwaukee route and a heavy star presence. Dickson and Telbott secure Mrs Tom Thumb for the Grand next week amid high ticket prices and gossip about Sibyl Johnstone. The Park orchestra numbers 22 and will back Damon in Saturday's Knights event. Seaton's Mat Store advertises best hats for value.
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Shepard
Ilka
Stanley
Paul Potter
Chicago
Milwaukee
Dickson & Telbott
Mre
Tom Thumb
Alvin Joslin
Million dollar Indiana wood works company forms in Indianapolis
The Farmers' Manufacturing and Supply Company filed incorporation papers in Indianapolis to build agricultural implements and wood products with a $1,000,000 capital. Incorporators include Franklin Landers W G Wasson Danter E H Stone and Chas Z Stone. Industry leaders tout Indianapolis as a premier wood working center with 50 local establishments, $11.27 million capital, $15.77 million annual business and about 8,000 workers, underscoring opportunities in parlor frames and chamber furniture.
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Farmers’ Manufacturing and Supply Company
County Recorder
Indianapoke
Franklin Landers
W. G. Wasson
Danter EH
Stone
Chas
Z. Stone
Baa
Fortune
Commercial Club
Indianapolis Cabinet Company
Otto Steghhen
D. B Stone Furgitvra Company
Indianapolis
United States
Stecihan
Commercial Club Committee On Manufactures
Indianapolia
Cleveland’s pet spaniel inspires gloves from New Woodstock
Grover Cleveland receives a unique gift a pair of gloves spun from a spaniel’s hair. Mrs Celwin Allen of New Woodstock aged 84 sent the gloves after clipping the dog while visiting ex Secretary Charles in Catatovia. Cleveland values the curiosity and sent a thankful letter.
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Cazenovia
N. Y
Soi
Mira
Grover Cleveland
Hurops
Tris Coy
Catatovia
Charles
Sirchild
Celwin Allen
New Woodstock
Kurt
Cleveland
Ehe
Statehouse Cash Flow Sparks Big Game Opening
The Sun reports October 1 opening in the treasurer's office as John Sonntag distributes crisp bills to officers awaiting the $55,000 pot. Officials parade through the main corridor with light hearts, money flashing from bank notes as they move toward the third floor.
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State House
John Sonntag
Bought a Resort in Grayson Contains Natural Bridges Plan
Grayson Kentucky reports Secretary Blaine and ex Senator Davis of West Virginia along with Steve Elkins securing options on 10 000 acres including two natural bridges over the river. A railroad is planned and a hotel will be erected.
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Grayson
Blaine
Davis
West Virginia
Steve Elkins
Virginia
England Must Fake Note on Bulgarian Front
London dispatch notes Tuesday morning's Times reports a massing of troops on the Bulgarian frontier signaling a menace Hagland must acknowledge, implying heightened tensions and potential diplomatic strains.
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England
London
Times
Hagland
Express firms mull Adams United States consolidation
In New York on October 1 speculation rises that the Adams and United States express companies may merge to cut costs as business has slumped.
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New York
Express
Adams
United States
Fresh Foreign Facts and Global Unrest
King of Holland shows improvement while Emperor William travels to Vienna. Italy faces brigandage and unrest as laborers protest. German anti socialist law expires with exiles returning. a Russian town burns with many dead. Harbor riot in Nivo Rogsisk. Dublin Judge Holmes urged to halt biased Tip fosters. A Russian interior minister edits new deportation law for foreigners expelled from other nations.
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King of Holland
Emperor William
Vienna
Serbor Farralx
Italy
America
Weges
Eagland
Germany
Duja
Nivo Rogsisk
Black Sea
Tureday
Judge Holmes
High Court
Dublin
Timothy Healy
O’brien and Dillon
Tipperary
Siberia
Pete
A Strong Tribute to the Medical Profession at Indianatn College
The 21st year of the Medical college of Indiana was inaugurated with Judge Elliott delivering a lecture on logic in medicine. Faculty and students packed a large amphitheater as lanterns sparked laughter and risk turned to celebration. The dean D. H. Slider and other doctors highlighted new laboratories and growth, praising doctors' courage and devotion amid evolving medical science and the germ theory era.
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Medical College of Indiana
Elliott
Supreme Bench
Iduz Lee Cies
D. HE. Slider
Diogenes
Marsee
Hays
Porter
Merziaon
Hodges
Dinning
Brayton
Chambers
Taylor
Hitler
Dillctt
Lomax
Elder
Judge Eliott
Thomas Brown
John Brown
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Holmes
Bransa
Sydenham
Eliott
Artemag Ward
Himsalf
Bolus
Townville tale links Delamater to John Brown tale
Meadeville dispatch recounts Townville residents doubting George Wallace Delamater and recounts old John Brown lore. It describes Brown’s tannery near Townville, its later uses, and the 1860s recruitment trip of John Brown Jr. with 300 followers deserting after sightings of cowardice, leaving a tainted family reputation in the area.
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Meadville
Townville
George Wallace Delamater
Owen Brown
Delamater
Delamaters
Old Scan Brown
Ifnee
John Brown
Brown
Aruila
Onic
Jobs Brown
Richmond Corners
Heath
Andover
Kansas
Ohio
Hiddie Shakespeare Readings at Plymouth Church
Boston reader George Hiddie, a renowned Shakespearean, headlines a two evening series at Plymouth Church. The first reading Wednesday night features A Midsummer Night's Dream, promising entertaining and worthwhile performances for all attendees.
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Plymoeuih
Bose
George Hiddie
Boston
Frightened by Farmers Rally as Alliance Eyes Congress Nominations
Charleston W Vai Oct 1 reports tell of rising excitement in political circles over the Farmers alliance plan to nominate congressional candidates in every district. The movement signals a broad, organized state effort and strong influence for the alliance.
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Charleston
W. Vai
Splt
Farmers’ Alliance
Congress
Col. Shepard Under Fire Over Club Delinquent List
New York editor Col. Miliot Shepard faces censure after publishing a list of Union League Club members who have not paid their bills. The club’s secretary calls the act an offense and says he will present the matter to the executive committee.
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Miliot Shepard
New York
Ilait and Express
Jorrpal
Union League
Charles W. Barnes
D. Henry Knowlton
Louis C. Lewis
Cojonel
Mail
Express
Col. Shepard Bag
Seaver Page
Col. Shepard
Great European Welcome To Emperor Wil Jigzm And Saxony King
A grand procession drew half a million spectators through arches and floral decor as Emperor Wil Jigzm and the Saxony king arrived, greeted by Emperor Francis Josephs with fans of flowers, a record spectacle in Europe for years.
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Viren
Wiljigzm
Saxony
Europe
Francis Josephs
TDA GOES UP Heck use of the High Perica of Minn wer
Frew Yor, Oct. 1. The price of isa continues to go up. Importers say it is wholly dene to the high price of sliver, that belog the standard in China. All other Chinese products are also increased in price. The increase in the price of option Exchange is added to the price of 82.
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China
Riot ends in fatal shooting near Jolietville
Reports from Indiana detail a fresh clash between Alex Lane of Whitestown and Al Hoover at Jolietville. Lane joined the quarrel leading to Hoover being shot five times and fatally wounded. The dispatch also notes local boycotts, trains, and various other 1890s notices across several cities.
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al Hoover
Lebanon
Ind
Alex Lane
Whitestown
Jolietville
Hoover
Followed by fate a father breaks down after children death
New York Oct 1 Three children in a Newark family die from diphtheria within three days. Father John Keen 45, driven to insanity by grief, shoots himself. The mother appears desolate as two other children near death and a son seeks burial for the others.
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New York
Newark
John Keen
Plane St
D. Henry Clark
Florry
Charles
Willie
Clark
Mr. Keen
Keen
Sporting Lifza Recaps Boxing News And Indy Sports
Anson climbs back to second as league attendance rises with 2 155 fans. Columbus beats Athletics 14 2. Foledo 6 Rochester 1. Louisville 1. Baltimore 0. Johnny Murphy vs George Dixon slated Oct 2 in Providence for 1 700 purse. Dempsey eyed New Orleans offer of 4000 for bout with Fitzsimmons. A U tournament in Washington on Oct 11 draws 1 000 New Yorkers. Morris Park races highlight the Manhattan handicap with Tenpy Kingston and Firenza. A Cincinnati deal rumor circulates around funds kept in a safety vault.
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Anson
Brotherhood
Cleveland Laggus
Latonia
Eugenia
Leonard
Prince Fortunatua
Dangarven
John Wardgars
Players’ League
Columbus
Athletics
Foledo
Rochester
Louisville
Baltimore
Chamberlain
Gravesend
Loantaka
Reportar
Ezperapzs
Demuth
My Fellow
Wilfrad
Lady Jane Colt
Paul Kid
New York
Jimmy Lycoh
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Dempsey
New Orleans
Bob Fitzsimmons
al. Johnson
Mike Kelly
Cleveland
Boston
Ed Smith
Denver
George Godfrey
Boston Pug
Manhattan
Tenpy
Kingston
Firenza
Bacaland
Cincinnati
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Jim Dickson
the Park
Paul Bauer
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Jersey Central
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H. A. Menkenberg
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