Labor Backing in Big Battle, Beveridge Urges Union Support
Senator Beveridge addressed Sullivan county miners in Shelburn on labor rights and reforms. He argued labor is dignified, not a mere commodity, and highlighted progress from debt imprisonment to modern protections. The event drew 3,000 to 4,000 people, organized by miners without party control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Bennett Gordon
Shelburn
Ind
Beveridge
Sullivan County
Republican State Committee
State Committee
Pennsylvania
Knightstown
Richmond
Roosevelt
Terre Haute
Thoge
Gov. Marshall
Hymera
Helburn
Unionists Control
Cairy Littlejohn
Williams
Senator Beveridge
Police Protection Does Clay No Good
Constable George Davis met Herbert Clay at the Fifth Ward Republican Club as a writ of replevin was read. Clay challenged police aid and threats against officers, leading to his arrest. Judge Collins noted political influence does not affect the city court. Clay was fined ten dollars plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Davis
Fifth Ward
Republican Club
West North Street
Herbert Lay
Indiana
County
Marionss
Alamant
Hutchinson
Justice of the
Hitt
Herbert Clay
Collins
Finng Clay
Widow Charged in Murder of Poisoned Spouse
In Newcastle Indiana Mrs Etta Young Johnson is arrested on a first degree murder charge for her husband George Edward Johnsons Aug 17 death by carbolic acid. Coroner Rumsey notes the poisoning and insurance of 12600 proceeds to the widow while three children go to relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Ind
Etta Young Johnson
Spiceland
Kirk
George Edward Johnson
Johnson
Rumsey
Saloon Man Goes As Prisoner Too
A saloon keeper Isaac Binzer fights with Patrolman Reid as A B Colton and another prisoner are brought to Binzer’s place. Colton faces drunkenness charges while Binzer is charged with profanity and obstructing an officer. Detectives Dugan and Ulrey arrive too late to prevent an escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Binzer
Soleiman Binzer
Reid
A. B. Colton
Binzer
Isaac
Dugan
Ulrey
Colton
Court Trying to Learn Girl's Age in Juvenile Court
Judge Stubbs in juvenile court ordered postal officials in Termini Scheresen Italy notified to verify the age of Mary Navare. The case pivots on whether parents perjured themselves about the girl’s age as the truancy department notes she is not in school. Parents claim 14. birth records show 18, potentially delaying school termination.
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Mary Navare
Stubbs
Termini Scheresen
Italy
Indianapolis
Mary
Hurricane Devastates Cuba and Havana Suffers Widespread Loss
A powerful hurricane battered Cuba with winds near ninety miles per hour, killing and injuring hundreds. Havana was left in ruins as wireless stations failed, coast towns were flooded, and isolation grew on the Isle of Pines. Wrecked ships, power lines down, and ruined crops underscore a national disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Maine
Isle of Pines
Cuba
Pinar
Florida Penninsula
Storm divides off Keys in two sections
A deadly hurricane sweeping from Cuba split into two sections off the Florida keys. One part battered the gulf coast while the other veered east. Heavy loss of life is feared and far reaching damage is reported along beaches with wreckage in marine shipping.
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Havana
Cuba
Matanzas
Santa Clara
Pinar
West Indian
Key West
Fla
Florida Keys
Gulf of Mexico
Keys
Boy Is Offic er Over His Father
George Chance, son of John Chance, was named probation officer for his father after a police court case. The elder Chance faced a pillows theft charge used to buy drink. Judge Collins warned George to report any liquor on his father's breath, and the boy pledged to be square with the court as they left together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
John Chance
South West Street
Chance
Gasoline Misuse Causes Fire Injury at Local Plant
Albert Cunningham of 1140 cc street sustained severe burns to his right leg after a gasoline tank near Nordyke and Marmon’s automobile factory exploded into flames. The fire began when hot casting touched wood. Cunningham tried to douse the blaze with a tank he thought held water, only to discover gasoline. Another worker grabbed the tank and tossed it onto the fire, burning Cunningham’s clothing and igniting his body. losses estimated under $50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Cunningham
Nordyke & Marmon
Kentucky Avenue
Morris Street
Cunningham
Cuanningham
Paris Strikers Win Dollar Wages Fight
Paris labor dispute ends as railroad companies agree to a minimum wage of $1 per day, effective January 1. Violent clashes persist with soldiers deployed across Paris and suburbs, trains disrupted, telegraph lines cut, and attempted track sabotage amid mounting protests led by socialist figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Hilst
Northern Railroad
Drueil
London Express
Boulogne
Metropolitan Subway Company
Masons
Mons. Jaures
Chamber of Deputies
Yeggs Blow Up Churubusco Post Office
Gunmen dynamited the Churubusco Indiana post office Friday night and stole about $1800 in stamps and cash. Citizens in cars pursued the robbers as they escaped into the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sur
FT. Wayne
Ind
Churubusco
Costly strike case dismissed in federal court
An important and costly suit from the 1909 tin plate mill strike at Elwood was dismissed in federal court on a motion by the American Sheet Iron and Tin Plate Company. The company will pay all costs of three hearings where 200 witnesses were examined, totaling about $50,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood
American Sheet Iron, and Tin Plate Company
Land sale seeks ten thousand dollars for fall crop
A brief notice states a party asks ten thousand dollars for fall crop rights. It notes the requested amount and references a specific parcel or agreement, but details are limited in the fragmented OCR.
Weather outlook: calm weekend in Indiana forecast
Local forecast notes fair Saturday night and Sunday with little temperature change. In Indiana the forecast calls for a similar pattern with slight temperature shifts. Sunrise and sunset times are listed for reference with hourly temperature data available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Burglars Active on North Side and Street Crime Reports
Burglars tried to pry into Lawrence Smith’s home at 1222 North Pennsylvania Street Friday night. Bicyclemen Riedy and Hunter stopped a suspect near 160 East Twenty-first Street after a ring and fraternity pin were stolen from John Barrett’s home at 3220 North Illinois Street. An inspector for Citizens Gas prompted a door-entry incident at 1724 Ashland Avenue. Walter Sims’s odd behavior led to a police call. he claimed his sister made dresses for a customer. Emil Eckhouse caught Joseph Smith at 14, 1810 East Raymond Street, as he tried to steal a bicycle. Smith was sent to a detention home for larceny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Smith
Pennsylvania Street
Riedy
Hunter
John Barrett
North
Illinois Street
Citizens’ Gas Company
James Hurst
Ashland Avenue
Walter Sims
East Twenty-first Street
Riedy and
Huner
Sims
Emil Eckhouse
East Washington Street
Joseph Smith
East
Raymond Street
Eckhouse
Trimpe
Rucker
Hero in Cell After Burglary Confession
John Hoge, once hailed as hero, is jailed for petty larceny and burglary at 1147 River Avenue. Police say his revolver shot was a ruse to cover guilt during an early Friday break in at Mrs. Mary Powers home. Detectives Shine and Haley doubted Hoge's tale. he confessed after pressure and admitted taking the baby's gold ring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hoge
John
Mary Powers
River’ Avenue
Roosevelt Says Campaign Pace Strains Him
Col Theodore Roosevelt told Republican leaders in New York that his campaign workload is heavy and he needs rest. He discussed the whirlwind state tour set to begin Monday with a speech in Troy and plans to campaign for Lodge in Massachusetts and for John Bass in New Hampshire before returning to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Outlook Office
Ezra Prentice
Republican State Committee
Troy
Col
Roosevelt
Massachusetts
United States
Lodge
New Hampshire
John Bass
Pledges Vote to Senator Beveridge
Alfred C. Evens, a Marion county Republican candidate for the legislature, pledged to vote for Senator Albert J. Beveridge if elected. He argued the campaign hinges on Indiana’s choice for U S Senator between Beveridge and John W. Kern, and criticized opponents for clouding the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Albert J. Beveridge
Alfred C. Evens
Indiana Avenue
Mr. Evens
Indiana
United States
Senate
Albert J
Beveridge
John’ W. Kern
Welter Gastetter Withdraws from Brain Surgery Plan
Gastetter of 118 West Tenth street fled St Vincent's hospital as preparations for skull operation to cure kleptomania were under way. Judge Collins had deemed the thefts not morally guilty due to a brain injury, while the father expected his son’s return soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welter Gastetter
West Tenth Street
St. Vincent's Hospital
Gastetter
Parker Rally At Tomlinson Hall In Syracuse
A big Democratic meeting led by Alton B Parker will be held at Tomlinson Hall with Thomas Taggart presiding. Ernest T Brown to open. aims to counter Roosevelt rally with cannon salutes, parade, and fireworks amid strong party preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomlinson Hall
Alton B. Parker
New York
Buriat
Thomas Taggart
Indiana
Ernest T. Brown
Th Roosevelt
Judge Parker
Roosevelt
Syracuse
Denison Hotel
Indiana Democratic Club
Ohio
Meridian
Washington
Pennsylvania
Market
Delaware
Olive
Thomas Volker
Wellman Enterprise
America
Athea
Residén
Ind
Locksmith Crafts 300 Keys for Legislature Desks
William Butler, foreman of the custodian’s corps in the statehouse, makes at least 300 keys for desks and rooms in the two houses. He files blanks and cuts notches to fit a wide array of locks, keeping duplicates as references for future sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Love
William Butler
Statehouse
Butler
La Follette gains rapid recovery after operation
Rochester dispatch reports Senator Robert M. La Follette improving quickly after his operation. Doctors say healing is aided by the removal of the drainage tube, marking the best condition he has shown since the procedure. The update notes no remaining impediments to recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Robert M.’ la Follette
Wellman Sails Over Atlantic in Big Balloon
Storm forces departure from Atlantic City as Charles A. Wellsman leads a six crew on a 3000 mile transatlantic balloon voyage aboard a large craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman Sails
Atlantic
First Attempt to Fly Across Ocean
Start Atlantic City New Jersey with a three thousand mile distance to Europe. The crew includes Walter Wellman expedition head Melvin Vaniman chief engineer F Murray Simmons former Oceanic navigator J K Irwin wireless operator Albert Louis Loud and John Aubert assistant engineers. The craft is the dirigible balloon America equipped with a powerful gasoline engine and an auxiliary engine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
America
Europe
Walter Wellman
Melvin Vaniman
F. Murray Simmons
Oceanic
J. K. Irwin
Albert Louis Loud
John Aubert
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Everidge
Brutgs
Court
Judge Stubbs
Storm
Lad
Green
Scale
Cherubusco Station
the Weatherman
Hope Parker
T. A
Wellman
Federal Weather Bureau
United Wireless Company
J. Irwin
Irwin
Welman
Salus
Joseph W. Salus
Miller
Vaniman
Joseph Salus
LA Follette
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