Fireman shot by special officer sparks Moorefield riot
A mass of 300 plus spectators, including schoolgirls, witnessed a gunfight when a gray mustached officer aboard a train opened fire on a crowd at Moorefield roundhouse. Fireman John B. Pitts, 23, died from internal injuries after being struck while his union colleagues faced off with scabs and constables. Coroner’s inquest yielded conflicting witness accounts as authorities seek the gunman’s identity amid continued labor tensions.
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Big Four
Moorefield
John B. Stokes
John B. Pitts
Round House
Spevigil
Dillon St
Morefield
Aiusilade
Washington St
Washington
Pitta
Peter Cutshaw
Pitts
Wee
Oscar Deitch
Washington At
Wright St
Beck
Griefstricken
Kregele & Whitsett
Crown Hill
Stokes
Deitch
Chicago
Koepler
Sun
Silaira
Union
Prohibition candidate questioned residency for mayor
The sun report notes Haines, the prohibition candidate, is alleged to have not resided in the city five years. The city charter and a 11 £ ind., 449 court decision are cited showing such residency requirements unconstitutional. The writer cites a March 7, 3659 law and constitutional prohibition of special privileges as grounds. Respectfully, W. B. Watson.
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P. Sun
Haines
Supreme Court
Casa
W. B. Watson
Indiana Weather Outlook Cooler with Occasional Rains
The forecast for Indiana calls for cooler conditions with occasional rains on Friday. Saturday is expected to be cooler and fair, with continued clear or pleasant conditions into Sunday.
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Indiana
Bitter Morning Taste Aids With Simmons Liver Regulator
Advertises Simmons Liver Regulator to correct a sour stomach sweeten breath and cleanse a coated tongue. Mentions new sideboards at William L Eldor's store.
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Simmons Liver Regulator
L. Eldor
Brotherhood Meeting Signals Potential Streetcar Tie-Up
A tense Brotherhood meeting warns of a possible streetcar strike over recent dismissals by the company. Discharges of Conductor Elmer Hall and Motorman Haskell sparked anger, with unions accusing unfair practices and imported replacement workers. A committee was sent to press Manager McLean and national officers, and resolutions petition fair treatment while plans hinge on the national outcome.
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Brotherhood
Elmer Hall
Haskell
Columbia-ave
Hall
McLean
Halls
Menager Mclean
Stringer
Messrs
Dora, Bayard and
Clements
Cleveland
Sullivan
Ater
Street Railway Brotherhood
Miclean
Tun Sun
Son
Handy with a gun leads to fatal shooting at Lovington
Decatur Illinois October 6 Perry Reynolds was fatally shot at Lovington Thursday evening by John Wadwood who allegedly was refused credit for drinks. Ben Dickson was shot in the side losing an eye and his father was shot in the right hand. Wadwood used a shotgun and is jailed at Sullivan.
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Decatur, Lll
Perry Reynolds
Lovington
John Wadwood
Ben Dickson
Dickson
Wadwood
Sullivan
Iriah Hill
Meek and
Dillon Sts
Sim Coy
John Rockford
Coy
Board of Public Works
Cadi
Romeo Stuart
Madisonave
McCarthy St
Paving Contracts Awarded for City Alleys on Meridian and Nearby Streets
Browder and Shover received Friday contracts to pave brick alleys near Meridian Washington Georgia and Pennsylvania Cheasapeake Tennessee Maryland New York Delaware streets. Rates per foot range from 1.58 to 3.06 dollars with Wabash clay brick No 2 specified. Board of Public Works tabled a petition for a bridge over Pogue's Run at Newman Street.
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P. W
Newman St
Spaniards Called To Arms In Spain City Crisis
Oct 6 report from Arma Mapnip: people rage over the attempted assassination of the Melli Ja garrison and every town issues calls to arms. The finance minister informed the queen regent Vriday of a 90,000,000 pesetas reserve to outfit an expedition against the Moors.
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Mapnip
Melli Ja
Vriday
Harvest Excursion to the West and Southwest by Monon Route
An advance notice advertises a harvest excursion on Oct 106 via the Monon Route to the West and Southwest. For details, call at ticket offices located at 268 Illinois Street Union Station and Massachusetts Ave.
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Monon
Illimois St
Union Btation
Massschusets Ave
UP GOES THE PAYROLL FOR CITY STREET WORK
The Large Hearted Board of Works approves a weekly payroll of 2415.69 without a grant, a jump from last year’s little over 500. If this pace continues, street department costs could reach 125000 per year, despite expectations of a next week shrinkage.
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Board of Works
Street Department
Democrats Nominate State Officers at Acclamation in AsaRatoa
At AsaRatoa on Oct 3 the state convention nominated Cord Meyer for secretary of state Frank Campbell for comptroller Simon Rosen dale for attorney general Hugh Duffy for treasurer and Martin Schenck for state engineer by acclamation. The convention highlighted women delegates to the constitutional convention and praised Cleveland. The pivotal judge of the court of appeals nomination Isaac T. Maynard was cheered after Wiedman opposed him. The same day the New York Republican state convention opened in Syxactsn with temporary chairmen denouncing Maynard and committee appointments pending.
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AsaRaToca
Cord Meyer
Frank Campbell
Simon W. Rosendale
Hugh Duffy
Martin B. Schenck
Mia
Lillie Devereux Blake
Chenango
Franklin
Livingstone
Monroe
Oswego
Queen’s
Rockland
Steuben
Wayne
Sullivan
Meegan
Albany
Flower
Cleveland
Congress
Court of Appeals
William Vanamee
Middletown
Jude Isaac T. Maynard
Wiedman
Stockland
Maynard
Syxactsn
N. Y
Cullinen
Sanitary livestock report and legal notices from state events
The Sanitary Livestock Commission met at the state house Friday and reported little sickness among stock. The State Health Board Friday discussed applying the smallpox appropriation. Detectives arrested Andy Van Meter and Estella Wyatt. Van Meter was found with a gold watch case number 2270092. Annie Wagner's murder trial for the Stoeaters family is delayed weeks. The Girls Industrial School opening in Tomlinson hall was postponed a week due to a room conflict. A temporary injunction barred Hackmen from soliciting patronage near Jackson price. William Schultz sues Wilhelmina Metzger for 10000 over a drug store explosion plumbing. his father sues for 9000 for services. Lizzie Lots, 26, declared insane after claiming to be U S president. Bank depositors funds to prosecute Haughey have not materialized. Vinson Carter oversees subscriptions. Commissioner O Bryan reported on D E Stone furniture company creditors. property valued at 40000 with three mortgages, including Bank of Commerce. Sale recommended subject to mortgage liens. if Bank of Commerce mortgage invalid, purchaser pays mortgage to trustee. If no full sale, separate sale of stock and plant advised.
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Sanitary Livestock Commission
State House
State Health Board
McGull
Andy van Meter
Estella Wyatt
van Meter
Annie Wagner
Stoeaters
Jackson Price
William Schultz
North-st
Wilhelmina Metzger
Lizzie Lots
United States
Indianapolis National Bank
Haughey
Vinson Carter
O’bryan
D. E. Stone Furniture Company
Bank of Commerce
Execution of anarchist Pallas in Barcrelona
Pallas, who tried to assassinate Gen. De Campos, was executed at Montjuich fortress grounds at 9 am amid guarded crowds. He faced death bravely, recalling his son and expressing political defiance before a firing squad and priests. He denied insanity and wished his head tested posthumously.
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Barcrelona
Pallas
Gen. de Campos
Montjuich
Victor Hugo
Freshmen Strike Over Cider Ban at State College
In Bellefont, Pennsylvania, the entire freshman class of about 100 students walked out to protest the suspension of two classmates after cider was found in dorm rooms. Upperclassmen held a meeting and vowed to support the freshmen in their dispute.
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Bellefont
State College
Bryan Severs Democratic Ties in Lincoln Rally
Cleveland Endorsed. Lincoln Nebraska October 6 The formal announcement of Congressman Bryan's secession from the democracy made to the state convention Thursday caused no surprise It was announced that a committee representing the democracy of the state had called on the president and assured him that the party in the state endorses his course.
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Cleveland
Lincoln
Bryan
Sullivan Victory Rumors Stir 19th Ward Bets
Rumors swirl that Sullivan will win as Democrats flood basement betting rooms with wagers and city officials forecast close results. County officials, Party rivals, and observers report hidden support lists and internal doubts as Tom Taggart and Sullivan campaign through Irish Hill and Tomlinson Hall rallies.
National trades fair and political talk spill into day
The National Carriage Builders Association celebrated at the fair Friday while Carlisle Indian School pupils paraded in the afternoon. Congress debated repeal and the federal elections bill Friday. Carlisle reported deporting Chinese would cost 10000000 dollars. Emma Goldman testified in New York on Friday claiming disbelief in God and urging bread. A track walker rushed Pittsburg and Lake Erie office at Homewood Thursday night claiming to have witnessed a derailment plotting. investigation did not corroborate his tale.
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National Carriage Builders’ Association
Carlisle
Senete
Emma Goldman
New York
Pittsburg & Lake Erie
Homewood
Delta Storm Death Toll Soars Across Islands
New Orleans and surrounding areas report massive fatalities from the hurricane. Scattered totals include 2,500 to 3,000 dead in the delta islands with hundreds buried unburied in the Bayou Cook area. Captain Terrebonne saved 62 on Chenire island. Bay St. Louis and Grand Isle report dozens more dead, while relief efforts resume with boats carrying provisions and clothing.
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St. Bernard
Bayou Cook
Terrebonne
Good Mother
Chenire Island
Rans
Pointe A la Hache
Grand Prairie
Grand Island
New Orleans
Bay St. Louis
Rosalie
Louisiana Marsh
New Cantons
Pycatine
Chenire
Grand Isle
Bayou Andrew
Cabanogne
Revolt in Brazil Reaches Rio as Admiral Rebels
Dispatches from Rio report the revolt spreading after Admiral Mello began the uprising on Sept 1. Guns were trained on Rio, telegraph lines cut, and a small fort on Santa Catharina seized. Reports say Peixoto’s forces murder, rob, and sack as panic sweeps the city.
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New York
Rilo
Brazil
World
Riowag
Santa Catharina
Rio
Herald
Peixoto
Race Called Off In Wind Failure For Valkyrie
At 5 10 oclock a tug towed the yacht Valkyrie after the wind failed. The English vessel beat the American challenger by 28 minutes, and its master showed better seamanship than the Vigilant’s captain. A second trial is planned for Saturday.
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New York
Valkyrie
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