Is the great coal strike near an end in New York
Reports from New York Washington and Detroit on October 9th describe widespread belief the coal strike may end soon. Key figures Mitchell Baer Morgan and Cassatt discussed settlement possibilities while dissension and secrecy shroud official statements. Detroit hosts a major conference with 246 delegates including Chandler Mason Breckenridge and Jones as leaders in ongoing talks.
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New York
Washington
Detroit
Mich
Masonic Temple
William KE. Chandler
New Hampshire
William Mason
Ilinois
W. c. P. Breckenridge
Kentucky
Samuel M. Jones
Toledo
Robert A. Smith
St. Paul
Minn
T. W. Hugo
Duluth
Min
Midnight Conference on Mine Strike Talks in New York
Chief mine workers leader John Mitchell meets with Pennsylvania Senators Quay and Penrose at the Fifth Avenue Hotel overnight. Mitchell arrives at 8 30 a m at the Ashland house refusing to reveal aims while rumors swirl of possible talks with Morgan and a settlement timetable.
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Mitchell
Quay
Penrose
New York
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Pennsylvania
Ashland House
Washington
Mr. Mitchell
Mr. Morgan
Wall St
Partici
Striking Foreign Element Armed Near Scranton
In Scranton area reports say foreign strikers are arming and drilling. Col. Watres intercepted 1009 rounds of ammunition delivered to the strikers at Oliphant, with S. Passaio arrested as shells were confiscated in a second seizure within three days.
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Scranton
Watres
Ridge
Johnson Colliery
S. Passaio
FP & R President Baer Denies Resignation Rumors
Philadelphia report states President Baer of the FP and R railroad declared on Thursday afternoon that he has not resigned and does not intend to resign. He spoke amid circulating rumors in October.
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Philadelphia
Baer
FP. & R. Railroad
Gas company gas supply case heard in Hamilton court
In Noblesville Indiana on October 9 the Hamilton circuit court opened a hearing to prohibit the Indianapolis gas company from cutting off gas to Indianapolis consumers. City attorney Fred Joss argued to continue the restraining order. The case involves Judge Leathers ruling and possible October bill collection as a factor.
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Noblesville
Ind
Indianapolis Gas Company
Indianapolis
J. F. Neal
Hamilton
Fred Joss
Linn Hay
Walter c. Fertig
Ferdinand Winter
Theodore P. Davis
Ralph Kane
Joss
Leathers
Neal
Park-avenue vacant lot and eight room residence for sale
Advertisements list Park-avenue vacant lot for sale, eight room modern residence for sale, double house for sale, nine room house for sale or trade, and a small farms exchange for city courses. Also noting rooms for rent, help wanted in various trades, and musical instruments for sale.
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Park-ave
City affidavits oppose Indianapolis gas shutoff
Deputy city attorney read about 30 affidavits from Indianapolis residents objecting to the gas company cutting off gas service. Mayor Bookwalter led with claims of sufficient gas for 12 000 patrons and a four to six month wiring and fuel conversion period. Building Inspector Bartel warned of fire risk if other fuels are used in gas flues and noted bricks and mortar damage from gas combustion. Several affidavits support continuing gas service. others indicate prepaid connections of 25 to 35 dollars. The city offered no counter affidavit from the gas belt.
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Noblesville
Ind
Linn Hay
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Gas Company
Bookwalter
Samuel G. Bartel
McElwaine Richards Company Placed Under Receiver
The Union Trust Company was named receiver of McElwaine Richards at Noblesville by Superior Judge Carter. The Indiana factory employs about 200 workers, with $350,000 capital and roughly $500,000 invested. Mrs. Evan S. McElwaine, minority shareholder, says debts exceed assets with $100,000 owed and further obligations due soon. Haldeman, president of the Indianapolis city council, is tied to internal disputes that likely prompted the filing.
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The
Union Trust Company
McElwaine-Richards Company
Carter
McElwaine-Richard Company
Noblesville
Evan S. McElwaine
Maryland St
Illinois St
Central Supply Company
Washington-st
H. M. Haldeman
Gas dispute hearing over city gas supply continues
Ferdinand Winter of the gas company presented affidavits from gas belt towns showing decreasing pressure and questioned the cost of pumping gas to Indianapolis. Mayor Bookwalter warned against cutting off gas harming the poor, while Attorney Cassius Greenlee joined for the gas company. Gas flames burned in the Hamilton county courthouse as Noblesville pays 15 cents per thousand.
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Chicago
Ferdinand Winter
Indianapolis
Bookwalter
Winter
Cassius Greenlee
Greenlee
Hamilton County
Noblesville
Manufacturers’ Company
Carl Hunt
George W Spahr Elected National Commander
At a Thursday session in Chicago the Union veterans league chose George W Spahr of Indianapolis as national commander. Spahr, a prominent lawyer and G A R member, has been repeatedly mentioned for the Republican nomination to Congress.
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Union Veterans’ League
Chicago
George W. Spahr
Indianapolis
Spahr
G. A. R. Man
Evidence in Coppenhaver Trial Goes to Jury
Defense rested after arguing Ora Coppenhaver was insane at the time of Delia Coppenhaver’s death. State’s rebuttal presented expert medical testimony. Evidence concluded Thursday and the case likely heads to the jury Friday afternoon.
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Ora Coppenhaver
Delia Coppenhaver
Oppenhaver
State Pharmacy Board Exam Seated Pharmacists at State House
Pharmacists from across the state gathered in Room 12 at the state house on Thursday to tackle a list of examination questions for the State Board of Pharmacy. Board members named include H. E. Glick Lafayette Geo W Sloan Indianapolis Theo Ott Columbus C B Woodworth Fort Wayne and C E Creedins New Albany. The test covered materia medica pharmacy toxicology and chemistry with an afternoon session on experimental work.
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Troom 12
State House
Lafayette
Geo. W. Sloan
Indianapolis
Theo. Ott
Columbus
C. B. Woodworth
Fort Wayne
C. E. Creedins
New Albany
Street Car War in Columbus
In Columbus Indiana a long standing street railway franchise clash erupts as Crump fights to double track Washington Street to block the Irwins interurban project from Indianapolis. The Irwins respond by grading the roadbed and laying track amid council plans for a special session to seek legal action.
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Columbus
Ind
John
Crump
Washington St
Joseph
Will G. Irwin
Indianapolis
Washington
Irwins
Franklin
Fifth
Eleventh-sts
John S. Crump
Assessor weighs taxing private schools in township
Township assessor Michael Jefferson contemplates placing private educational institutions on the tax duplicate. He argues the legislature's exemption for private schools is unconstitutional and cites the May Wright Sewall School as an example. The Sewall residence on N. Pennsylvania Street is not taxed due to a kindergarten in a rear room, with Knickerbocker Hall and the Fredonia Aller School among similar cases.
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Michael Jefferson
Jefferson
May Wright Sewall
Sewall
N. Pennsylvania St
Knickerbocker Hall
Fredonia Aller School
Charge Against Policeman Reported by Shoe Repairer
George Hildebrand of 12 N Delaware St mails a complaint to the safety board Mayor Bookwalter and Supt Taffe accusing Patrolman James Pope of arresting a boy in his shop using abusive language and calling his place a crap joint Hildebrand defends his shop as innocent and seeks an official investigation.
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George Hildebrand
Delaware St
Safety Board
Bookwalter
Supt. Taffe
James Pope
Pope
Raymond Batter Burned While Trying to Light Coal Oil Fire
In Richmond on October 6 a 12 year old boy, Raymond Batter, son of Frank Batter, was killed when a coal oil fire exploded as he attempted to light it. The accident occurred Thursday and the boy was covered with flames.
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Richmond, Inc
Raymond
Frank Batter
New Pianos At Wulschuers From One Sixty Five
Ad lists piano prices starting at 165 dollars at Wulschuer’s store with promotional lines about horse feed Dustress Oats and Bennett’s for best photos. brief retail notices from 3 H. Wash.
Opal Rings Offered At Low Price By Local Jeweler
Opals ring for 1.50 in a gold Tiffany mounting advertised by J. P. Mullally Diamonds and Jewelry at 28 Monument Place. Opal is October's stone and a selection of opals is in stock. Joseph Goode, Dentist, moved to 321-328 Newton Claypool Building. The Sun newspaper page liners indicate profitable reading.
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Tiffany
J. P. Mullally
Monument Place
Joseph
Goode
Newtonn
Claypool
Pioneer citizen and minister Jacob W Heath dies from paralysis
Munice Indiana reports the death of Jacob W Heath aged 74 a well known pioneer citizen and wealthy divine after paralysis Thursday morning his father Terry S Heath of Salt Lake City Utah formerly assistant postmaster general under President Moe Kinies.
Now is Your Chance Remnant Sale on Wallpaper
The Adolf Schleicher Co offers a large stock of the finest patterns on sale for a day or two. Remnants are marked down to less than half price, inviting customers to view the advertisement on page 4 for details.
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Adolf Schleicher Co
Grave Robbery Claims Spark Detective Probe at Mt Jackson
Ghoul Cantrell demonstrated new grave robbing detection near Mt Jackson. He argued the Dorie Snowden coffin was tampered with, noting the lid and pine box were removed intact. Sexton Spears admitted prior graves were emptied, prompting police inquiries linked to a Louisville ice cream plant discovery of 30 bodies.
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Ghoul Cantrell
Mt. Jackson
Dorie Snowden
Cantrell
Sexton
Harry Spears
Asch
Grave Robbing Probe Financed By Local Unspent Funds
Superintendent Taffe reveals unexpended city funds earmarked for secret investigations will cover grave robbing inquiries. Detectives Asch and Manning, with others, traveled to Louisville to identify bodies tied to the sensational case. Authorities anticipate arrests of influential locals this week as the drive to expose gangs expands across Marion County.
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George A. Taffe
Taffe
Marion County
Indianapolis Medical Colleges
Noblesville
Alexandria
Gas Belt
Greenwood
Greenfield
Martinsville
Mooranville
Asch
Manning
J. E
Stilz
Johanna Stila
Wesley Gates
Glenfore Gates
John Doehring
Catherine Doehring
William T. Long
Wallace Johnson
Louisville
Lousville
Cantrell
Jail Conditions Warned In Indiana Counties
A report condemns Indiana counties for disgraceful jail conditions with mixed sexes in same facilities and women confined behind thin iron bars while officials acknowledge poor results.
Prison Sunday underscored by charity official critique of jails
Amos Butler notes in a state board of charities paper sent to ministers that many jails are in disrepair with tobacco marks and foul conditions. He argues jails act as schools for crime, corrupting both men and incorrigible women, with overcrowding and negative influence on youth.
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Amos Butler
State Board of Charities
Indianapolis Area Weather Forecast For 36 Hours
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending at 8 p m Oct 10 calls for fair skies. Expect Thursday night and Friday to be cooler with generally fair conditions in Indiana and adjoining states. Temperatures recorded at 7 am 52 noon 70 and 2 pm 74 with easterly winds.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
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Melwaine-Richards
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