Strike of 150000 Men Looms Over Miners
The United Mine Workers executive board met with grave faces as they weighed a general strike that could affect 150000 miners. The final decision, due by Saturday midnight, hinges on operators accepting the miners demands. Secretary Wilson declined to discuss plans to aid strikers, warning the consequence would ripple through families and communities.
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United Mine Workers’ Executive Board
Pennsylvania
Mitchell
Wilson
United Mine Workers
New York
The Suffering Miners of Scranton Story
In Scranton Pennsylvania on September 3 a detailed portrait of miner grievances is sketched. Company stores charge 10 to 40 percent more, docking and measuring systems cut pay, and short time with labor division erode earnings. Mine bosses wield dictatorial power sometimes over workers families, with punitive discipline for those who seek cheaper supplies. Wages are paid semi monthly but statutes are ignored. Cars have grown from 2240 to 3400 pounds and dockage of 1.5 to 2 percent or more is common. The breaker boss and docking clerk enforce deductions with no appeal. The piece highlights harsh practices and alleged mistreatment within the coal industry.
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Scranton
Pennsylvania
Hannas personal appeals stir post office mail surge
The Hanna led letter campaign to business men swells August mail flow by 790,890 over July as Republican committees push warnings of Bryanite free silver gains. Letters warn of Democratic control, urge sound money, and predict shifts in several states. Democratic bureaus flood pockets with Bryan speeches and platforms. German American club reorganizes with ward assistant chairs.
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Drayman
West
Republican Party
H. H. Hanna
Indianapolis Monetary Commission
Congress
North Carolina
Kentucky
Indiana
Missouri
Texas
House
Senate
Governor Missed Roosevelt Visit Amid Rifts in State
Gov Mount did not accompany State chairman Hernly and other politicians to South Bend to see Roosevelt on Saturday. He was invited to join the reception committee but other engagements prevented his trip. The governor and Hernly reportedly hold a personal feud, offered as a probable reason for his absence.
Powder and Chef Complaints Highlight Mine Work Day
In the mine at six thirty to seven a m the superintendent assigns cars. Workers allege favoritism to certain men who receive eight to ten cars for easy work while others toil in narrow veins for a single car. Helpers are paid by the day, possibly leaving miners poorer after a shift. One miner earned 4.27 for two weeks, with best earnings four months totaling 9.75 and June's first half yielding 77 cents. Men remain underground until closing hour, enduring hot damp tunnels for limited payoff. Powder costs 2.75 per keg, a burden on the workers. W. B. Colver.
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W. B. Colver
Democrats Beg in Mississippi in Indiana Aid
A Mississippi paper prints a signed statement by E P Grown asking for funds to aid Indiana Democrats. Indiana chairmen reportedly sought Mississippi money, with Hawkins of the Mississippi state committee confirming plans to contribute from his plantation in Mississippi. He says no trust funds will be used and mocks Republican pace toward the 1900 election.
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Indiana
Longino
Mississippi
Hawkins
Democratic Tate Committee
SUN Man
Democratic committee cited for refusing travel and advertising costs
The article alleges the Democratic committee shows poverty by not paying car fare for the Liberty drum corps to attend local meetings and by refusing to fund handbills advertising those meetings.
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Democratic Committee
Liberty Drum Corps
Senator Fairbanks Attacks Sulu Slave Treaty Claim
In Ottawa Kas on Friday Senator Fairbanks opened his campaign and asserted the Bates sultan of Sulu treaty signed August 46 1899 sanctioned slavery. He said the president promptly repudiated the provision upon receipt of the treaty.
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Ottawa
Kas
Fairbanks
Gen. Bates
Sulu
President McKinley Promises to Create a Sensation
Washington letter of acceptance signals a new sharp response to critics. For the first time in his public career the president appears to strike back, promising to create a sensation with his forthcoming actions.
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Washington
Sept
McKinley
Hill Is For Bryan Speech Endorses Bryan in Herkimer
In Herkimer New York on Friday night ex Senator FUI endorsed Bryan and attacked imperialism. He declared Democrats will see that the flag goes where it belongs marking a strong party loyalty stance.
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Herkimer
N. Y
Fui
Bryan
Shuppert in More Trouble After Richmond Murder Arrest
Michael Shuppert of Indianapolis, jailed in Richmond on murder charges, faces further trouble for allegedly selling medicine without revenue stamps. U.S. Commissioner Reeves ordered him held pending state action.
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Michael Shuppert
Indianapolis
Richmond
Uncle Sam
U.S
Reeves
Shuppert
Ministers Association Meets at English's Hotel Monday
The weekly gathering of Christian ministers' association will start Monday at English's hotel. A program will be arranged and six officers elected. Seed your Hore Janes' Dusthas.
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Christian Ministers’ Association
English’s
Silt:xfust jewelry ad at J P Miiually
A damaged feel of an old ad promotes luxury diamonds and jewelry at J P Miiually located at 2 Monument Place offering rings and other pieces. The fragment hints at a sales pitch to purchase a nice diamond ring.
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J. P
Monument Place
Poll Takers Report On Democratic Gains In County
Crowd at Democratic county committee rooms discussed 60 day polls with about 0 of 240 reported. Democrats claim large gains while Republicans cite a better system. Polls tied to precinct ward county headquarters with revisions. concerns over possible disfranchisement of movers and potential false votes. Republicans paid pollers more than Democrats. secrecy and revision planned before final record.
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Democratic County Committee
Moore
Eliott
Elliott
Democratic Committee
Drummond Speech Shuffle Sparks Local Democratic Row
Bryan Democrats react to the county committee assigning Drummond, candidate for attorney-general, to speak at Fountain square Monday, conflicting with a club promise for a Nelson and Prospectors tent event. No explanation given. A Fountain square platform hosts a joint meeting of wards 9 13 and 14.
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County Democratic Committee
Drummond
Fountain Square
Nelson and
Prospectors
Bryan notification abandoned by silver Republicans
Chicago Sept 8 The planned notification of W J Bryan by silver Republicans in St Paul has been dropped at Bryan's request he believes the public has grown tired of such notices and will not attend the event.
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Chicago
W.J. Bryan
St. Paul
Bryan
Republicans battle over district 4 seat in Indiana
In North Vernon Indiana the race for Congress in district 4 pits Democrat Marion Griffiths against Republican Nathan Powell. The fight draws in national and state groups as moderates and populists clash. Powell reportedly had funds and aims to unite free silver and dissatisfied Democrats, while Democrats dispatch Van Vorhis and Meddert to counter.
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North Vernon
Ind
Marion Griffiths
Nathan Powell
Powell
Martin
Flavius J. van Vorhis
John Meddert
Indianapolis
Griffiths
van Vorhis
Meddert
Indiana
Democratic Committee
Jap Hughes
Tom Hammond
National Committee
McKinley’s Acceptance Letter Promotes Republican Platform
A Washington dispatch reports President McKinley will publish his letter of acceptance Monday. It presents Republican aims with focus on Cuba and the islands captured from Spain. He endorses the gold standard and outlines steps toward governance in Cuba.
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New York
Washington
McKinley
Spain
Cuba
Fall Creek Bathing Fashion Starves Society For Modesty
Indianapolis nymphs bold enough to bathe in Fall Creek in improvised knee length decolette swimsuits. A group of women donned suits at home, swam near Central Ave bridge, then covered by street clothes before returning, hoping to dodge prying male spectators as they fled the water. The plan collapsed when curious passersby drew attention and the bathers retreated.
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Fall Creek
Little Creek
Central Ave
Comfort for guests during fair week ad
An old advertisement fragment promotes bed readiness for visitors during fair week. It urges readers to visit Mahomey’s for a bed and mentions Massachusetts. It also touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for bad blood and Hood's Pills for sickness, and ends with a note about metal polish for bar fixtures.
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Mahomey’s
Massachusetts
Emperor Hsu Presses Peace as Crisis Deepens
Canton dispatch reports Emperor Hsu accusing Taksu viceroy of fueling the crisis and ordering officials to uphold peace, protect foreigners and converts, and punish turbulence. Li Hung Chang to negotiate for peace with American escort sought to Pekin. Conger credits missionaries with aiding legation defense.
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London
Canton
Taksu
Hsu
Li Hung Chang
Shanghai
Chinese Officials Move to Restore Order in Several Localities
Hong Kong dispatch reports Wu Chow prefect sending 400 native soldiers to quell Tai-Ping disorders while Gen Ma deploys 1,000 troops to Lung-Chow. Chinese authorities across localities push to restore order amid unrest.
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Hong Kong
Wu Chow
Tai-Ping
Lung-Chow
Weak Spot In Milk Ordinance Needs Action
Mayor Taggart has not signed the milk ordinance fixing a workhouse sentence for milkmen using formaldehyde or preservaline. The health board may amend the measure to extend penalties to all preservatives. City sanitarian Clark wants stricter enforcement and an assistant chemist, but the controller and mayor cut the chemist from next year's estimates.
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Taggart
Health Board
Clark
Buck Tails Captain Faces Return to Workhouse
Attorney H W Bullock filed habeas corpus proceedings Saturday for the release of George Turner from the workhouse. Turner was found by patrolmen with a basket of old rags and iron. he could not explain the source and the case was continued while the owner was sought. The next day the larceny charge was dismissed and he was fined 100 dollars for loitering. Turner claims he captained the famous Pennsylvania bucktails in the Civil War.
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H. W. Bullock
eGorge Turner
Bullock
Turner
Home bargains featured in THE SUN real estate liners
Home seekers can find several real estate bargains on page seven of THE SUN. The issue promises four additional affordable listings in the Huers section and encourages readers to read them all, noting they pay.
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the Sun
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity
Forecast for the 36 hours ending 8 p m Sept 9 calls for fair weather Saturday night and Sunday with possible showers Sunday night. Temperature at 7 am 68 degrees. Temperature at midnight 88 degrees, 2 am local time.
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Indianapolis
Moon
Union B Hunt Threatened by Typhoid at Winchester Home
Secretary of state Union B Hunt has remained at his Winchester home for a week due to a typhoid fever risk. Doctors say he may be able to return to Indianapolis next week.
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State
Union
B. Hunt
Winchester
Indianapolis
Eye care and eyewear at reasonable prices
An advertising brief for eye treatment, tests, examinations, and glasses fitting offered by J. P. Mullally, a diamonds and jewelry shop located at 28 Monument Place. The item promotes affordable eye care services and eyewear.
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J. P. Mullally
Monument-place
Worth Company of Dentist Move to Stevenson Building
Co. E Worth, Dentist, has moved to 433 Stevenson Building. Old telephone 2979 replaced by new contact. Advertisement notes new planes priced at 16.0 at Wulschner's and Hoyt's Poisoned Blood Cure with Bennett's photos for 1.00. Des. 38 E. Wash Doone promotes gold and silver polish as the best.
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Tory
the “Dockng
Hanna
Democratic Bureau
E. P. Grown
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Wihil
Hill
Shuppert Isin
Mkinley
Nymphs
Hoyt
Hood
Hood's
Emperor Hsu
Taksu Viceroy
Pekin
Conger
Union B. Hunt
Wulschner
Bennett
Doone
Aiiver
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