Telephone price rise spurs mass action in Parkersburg
In Parkersburg West Virginia on Monday Bell Telephone notified a 100 percent rise in residence service and 70 percent in office rates. A mass meeting drew about five hundred people who formed a committee to urge subscribers to remove their phones. About five hundred have already ordered out. The Independent company at old rates booked 100 new subscribers Monday.
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From Slave to Plot Owner Hattie Moore Wins Title in New York
In New York on September 2, Hattie Moore a former slave now prospered through a disputed real estate fight. She secured a $15,000 plot at Boulevard and 130th Street after a legal battle, evicting a squatter and seeing a shanty torn down. She still earns income by washing. Her late uncle, a former slave, left money and property to his family including Mrs Moore.
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Indiana Hoosiers Rally in 11 3 Loss to Louisville
A large crowd with fans and reporters witnessed Indiana fall 11 to 3 to Louisville as the Hoosiers failed to finish a late rally. The game featured multiple double plays by Indiana and steady Louisville hitting, with strong infield defense and a packed attendance of 4,300. Umpire was Haskell and Killen pitched for the Hoosiers.
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Baseball scores from Tuesday games across leagues
American Association games in Toledo Columbus Kansas City Milwaukee. Philadelphia beat Detroit 5 1 while Cleveland defeated Baltimore 7 2. Boston routed Chicago 9 2. National League results appear incomplete.
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Indianapolis
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Last Game at Washington Park Draws Record Crowd
The season finale at Washington park features Louisville as the attraction. First pitch is slated for 3 45 PM and forecasted favorable weather may boost attendance to a record crowd indicated by local observers.
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Watkin
Shamrocks to Meet in St Paul Sunday
Autolight won a seven furlong race at Detroit Tuesday with four thousand spectators at Anderson. Western Polo League reps from cities met there to post forfeit money. Muncie golf team of four glass-blowers lost at Richmond. Louisville mayor backs boxing bout Corbett McGovern by inviting other city mayors.
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Collier to stand trial for alleged arsenic poisoning plot
Bedford Indiana September 3 Martin Collier accused of putting arsenic in flour to poison 12 relatives of his wife was found sane by a jury and will face trial. The family became violently ill after eating biscuits baked by Mrs Collier as she remains critically ill. Collier had recent marital tensions and reportedly bought arsenic claiming it was for rats.
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Long Lost Frederick Kin Expecting Visit in Redwood
A postmaster in Redwood received an inquiry about the Frederick family from a Pickett family member and three siblings. The reply gave the address, prompting Thomas Frederick to inform his brother he would visit Redwood soon.
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Thomas Frederick
Highball under fire from a New York analyst
Hon William Schmidt a New York artist and toxicologist argues against the highball drink. He cites its harmful effects and criticizes its name though the piece notes readers favor the lively term. Medical voices reportedly link gas gastritis and nephritis to frequent highball consumption.
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New York Sun
Judge urges deep inquiry into Chicago tax fraud case
Special grand jury convened by Judge Brentano on request of State's Attorney Dineen investigates alleged tax frauds connected to the Masonic Temple Association and other Chicago enterprises. The state alleges a coordinated scheme to divert funds from schools and libraries, with figures like Williams and former clerk Luke Wheeler central to the case. Sensational developments expected as proof aims to show forged tax receipts and outside transactions.
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College-ave Women Rally Double Fare Protest on Street Car Line
On the College avenue line a group of well dressed women refused to pay double fares, staying on cars past their stops while conductors faced embarrassment and taunts from male patrons. One conductor, Evans, pressed for payment as a passenger refused to exit at her street, finally alighting at Twenty-first street amid the crowd’s laughter.
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Judge Kellar Leads Contempt Terms in Charleston Coal Suit
Judge Kellar arrived in Charleston to open a special federal term to try contempt cases against J. M. Chandler, president of the local United Mine Workers union, and 21 others charged by Chesapeake & Ohio Fuel Co. with violating the blanket injunction in the New River field. Pleadings filed and cases continued to the next term.
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Mystery of presumed murder resolved by discovery of victim
A lifelong mystery near Watertown New York ends as the supposed victim Thomas Frederick now living in Minneapolis returns home to unite with his family. He was a 16 year old farm worker when he vanished after an altercation with his employer Charles Pickett.
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Butchers Win Raise at Stock Yards
In Chicago on September 3, J. Ogden Armour announced for packers that the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen's Association demands were accepted. Wages rise from 45 cents to 47 and a half cents for top earners, and from 16–17 cents to 22 1/4 cents for lowest paid. Ten hour days, time and a half for overtime, with disputes settled by a union–firm committee.
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Chicago
Stock Yards
J. Ogden Armour
Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen's Association
Sell Something With The Sun's Liner Page
Classified sales pitch citing seventh page liners from The Sun offering guaranteed results and profits. Includes contact by phone 880 and office numbers 121-1223 at E. Ohio Street.
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