Wall Street Hears Morgan May End Anthracite Strike
Reports from New York on September 10th say J P Morgan is expected to move to terminate the coal miners strike. Widener and Pennsylvania officials press Morgan as supply and public agitation worsen. A settlement may grant a 10 percent raise to miners as individuals, not union members.
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New York
Wall-st
Wall St
J. P. Morgan
Morgan
John Mitchell
Wm. A. Stone
Elkin
Senator Flinn
Pennsylvania
P.A. B. Widener
P.A. B. Widener, Mr. Morgan
Widener
City to Buy Famous Cloakhouse Site for Interurban Station
Indianapolis plans seal on the Famous cloakhouse site at the northwest corner of Illinois and Market for the Interurban terminal. A deed is set to change hands on Sept 16 with a purchase price undisclosed and station cost estimated at 700000 dollars.
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Market and
Illinois-Sts
Bookwalter
Indianapolis Interurban Terminal Co
Illinois and
Marketsts
Weather forecast for Indianapolis and region
The forecast covers the 36 hours to 8 p m on September 11. Fair and warmer tonight into Wednesday, then showers and cooler Thursday. Morning temperature 50, noon 68, 2 pm 71. Regional outlook partly cloudy and warmer with possible showers Wednesday night and Thursday, cooler after.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
NEW LINER ADVERTISEMENTS IN THIS ISSUE OF THE SUN
House wanted. Shotgun wanted. Dishwasher wanted. Drug store for sale. Fine piano for sale. Dining-room wanted. Cook wanted at once. White nurse girl wanted. Five-room cottage for sale. Cut under survey for trade. Chambermaid wanted at once. Two boys with wheels wanted. Good furniture packer wanted. Bed maker upholsterer wanted. White girl wanted for house work. Men wanted to learn barber trade. Elderly woman wants to do housework. Furniture of three rooms complete for sale. West Indianapolis lots and houses for colored lady wants situation as house keeper. Furnished rooms for rent. E Qhip Vermont North Noble Market Massachusetts ave New York
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Cook
Chambermaid
Indianapolis
E. Qhip
Vermont
North
Noble
Massachusetts-ave
New - York
President Mitchell Denies Knowledge of Resumed Work Plan
In Wilkes Barre on September 10, President Mitchell said he has no knowledge of revival plans for mining. Miners say they will not return without his order and favor a 10 percent raise only with his consent. Operators claim ignorance of any settlement plan and both sides anticipate a prolonged struggle.
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Wilkesbarre
Mitchell
Stone
New York
Negotiations Resume in Scranton to End Miners Strike
The resumption of talks on Tuesday between Governor Stone and operators' officials fuels hope for a near settlement to the miners strike in the Lackawanna valley. Rumors of mine notices and a wage advance circulate, though mine supervisors deny knowledge of any postings. United Mine Workers leaders refuse comment awaiting an official statement from headquarters.
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Scranton
Stone
Lackawanna Valley
United Mine Workers
Lawmakers Seek War Dept Time to Buy Arsenal Site
Senator Fairbanks and Representative Overstreet urge a time extension from the secretary of war to allow the Technical Institute committee to raise funds to buy the arsenal site. A decision is expected by Friday. Subscriptions total $78,000 with about $1,000 daily recently. Dr. Dickey rests at Winona with pneumonia threats.
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Sion
Secretary of War
Arsenal
Representative Overstreet
Washington
Senator Fairbanks
G. W. Brown
Red Carnations Suggested To Honor President McKinley
The Sun proposes that people wear red carnations next Sunday to commemorate the first anniversary of President McKinley’s death. It urges public groups like the Columbia Club and Indiana Club to join the tribute and asks all citizens to participate regardless of party or creed.
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McKinley
Columbia Club
Marion Club
Morton Club
Indiana Club
Commercial Club
SUN
Addison Co. Harris
Reiley
Democratic State Committee
Whittaker
Republican State Committee
Martin Hugg
Sun Memorial Carnations Urge Respect For McKinley Death
Indianapolis leaders and officials express approval of THE SUN suggestion to wear a red carnation on the anniversary of McKinley’s death. Mayors, governors, secretaries, club presidents, and citizens vow to join the quiet, respectful tribute.
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SUN
Cholera Death Toll Reported Amid Southeast Asia Campaign
From Honolulu dated Sept 3 via San Francisco a military corps of 9 000 natives marching to Lubok Nanta to punish head hunters in Borneo is reported missing after floods in the Rolang Lupar river. A flying column of 1 000 destroyed six villages before disease struck and savages attacked the sick.
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Honolulu
San Francisco
Lubok Nanta
Borneo
Rolang Lupar
St Paul to wear carnations in McKinleys memory
The St Paul Daily News suggests pink carnations be worn Saturday to honor President McKinley. Gov Van Sant endorses the idea with mayor, commercial leaders, and patriotic societies joining in.
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ST. Paul
M’kinley
Doctor Sues City Over Old Salary Law
Dr. Mavity J. Spencer sues the city for 600 dollars claiming pay for serving as superintendent of the pest house while in charge of City Hospital. An old ordinance combined hospital and pest house supervision with a 500 dollar yearly salary, which was halted years ago but may still be in effect. If judgment is won, additional suits may cover unpaid salary.
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Mavity
J. Spencer
Spencer
Shearer Fails to Bid in Indianapolis Asphalt Tie
Sam Shearer did not bid on resurfacing Massachusetts avenue in Indianapolis. Bids from Marion County Construction Company, Western Construction Company, and Barber Asphalt ranged from 4.24 to 5.94 per linear foot, with the city engineer to review as Shearer’s absence drew comment.
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Sam Shearer
Asphalt Trust
Indianapolis
Massachusetts Ave
Board of Public Works
Shearer
Marion County Construction Company
Western Construction Company
Barber Asphalt Company
S. H. Shearer
Killick and crew die as Crete-a-Pierrot sinks at Gonaives
Admiral Killick commanded the Firmist gunboat Crete-a-Pierrot and perished when his ship was fired on after resisting a German commander’s demand. The vessel exploded after Killick ignited a magazine. his body and three crewmen’ s lives were lost, with others escaping.
Thomas E. Chandler Dead at 71 in Lancaster Background
Thomas E. Chandler, 71, died of septicemia at his home 618 W Vermont St. He was a partner in Chandler & Taylor and a native of Lancaster Pennsylvania, born in the Thaddeus Stephens birthplace house. In 1888 he ran as a Republican for Congress but lost to Bynum. Chandler invented a rail rolling and rerolling process conducted in one heating.
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Thomas E. Chandler
Vermont St
Chandler
Chandler & Taylor
Lancaster
Thaddeus Stephens
Congress
Bynum
Woman Seriously Hurt In Columbia Avenue Collision
Mrs Louise Bowersmith of 317 North State Street was badly injured Tuesday night when a Columbia Avenue car struck while a horse pulled buggy in front of Bergers grocery at Thirteenth Street. She was taken into the store and remains confined, with the horse escaping and later found driverless near a alley by Sergeant Dawson.
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Louise Bowersmith
State St
Berger’s
Thirteenth-st
Columbia-ave
Columbia Ave
Dawson
Lipton in Talks on America's Cup Challenger
Sir Thomas Lipton has held several conferences with Fife and Capt Wringe at Dennys Bros shipyards about a new challenger. Fife's designs are complete and the racer will resemble Shamrock I with a fighter hull, suggesting preparations for an America's Cup bid.
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Glasgow
Thomas Lipton
Fife
Wringe
Dennys Bros
NO NEW DEPARTMENT WILL BE CREATED S
The mayor states that a plan to make tear-up corporations pay for street repairs will not create a new department. The charter would allow the city engineer to estimate costs and require bonds to cover repairs, with the bond securing payment. Officials also seek charter changes to let departments purchase land and erect buildings, currently powers reside with the Board of Public Works.
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Board of Public Works
Music Festival Under Theodore Thomas Set for March Dates
The annual Music Festival directed by Theodore Thomas will occur next season on March 16 17 and 18. John H Stent in charge says it will be better than ever.
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Theodore Thomas
John H. Stent
Local Farmer Wilson Whitesell Dies After Illness
Wilson Whitesell an 8 year old farmer who lived a mile west of Castleton died Wednesday morning from a complication of diseases. He was a well to do farmer and well respected in the neighborhood. He leaves a large family.
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Wilson Whitesell
Castleton
Coal operators prepare concessions offer to striking miners
A Philadelphia dispatch reported that coal operators planned a circular to be posted at mines offering concessions to striking miners if they returned to work Monday. The ticker noted the move as semi official.
Callahan Family In Trouble Again
Thomas Callahan once ran the English hotel billiard rooms clashes with estranged wife Victoria Callahan. Police investigated ownership of $45 found with Victoria after he claimed she robbed him. no arrests were made.
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Thomas Callahan
Victoria Callahan
Callahan
Hutchinson Block
Victoria
Ames Case Stopgap License Scrutiny By Board
A special session of the State Board of Medical Examination and Registration met Tuesday night to consider ex mayor Ames of Minneapolis for a medical license. Officials debated his link to Minneapolis municipal scandals, with no action announced.
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State Board of Medical Examination and Registration
Ames
Minneapolis
Boy 15 Hit by Wagon at Merrill and East St
James Crawford, 15, was struck by a wagon while riding a wheel at Merrill and South East streets on Wednesday morning. He was dazed and could not identify the rig. the driver fled or did not stop. Crawford suffered no serious injuries and walked home after revival at the cy Dispensary.
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James Crawford
Merrill and
S. East St
Crawford
John N. Griffiths
N. Delaware St
Griffiths
Fayette
Alhough Pal
T Geons
Union Banner Hunt Reports Westward Trip
Secretary of State returns from a western tour traveling via the Northern Pacific and Union Pacific. He met state officers, shared plains stories, and praised the scenery and the trip as most pleasant.
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Union
Murderer Alexander Jailed After Mob Quicklynch Attempt
Matthew Alexander, a Terre Haute area murder suspect, was brought to Marion county jail by Sheriff Fasig after a late night slaying of Thomas Burke. A mob in Terre Haute tried to seize him as he was moved to Indianapolis for safety.
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Matthew Alexander
Indianapolis
Thomas Burke
Terre Haute
Marior County
Fasig
Alexander
Heaven
Indiana Ave
Burke
Mr. Burke
Cincinnati Couple Denied Indiana License Try Greenfield
A Cincinnati couple sought a marriage license in Indiana on Wednesday but failed to obtain one. They argued with county Clerk George Fate about affidavits and residency, saying they believed Indiana would grant a license. Fate refused, citing Marion County rules, and the couple left for Greenfield where a similar refusal was reported.
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Greenfield
Cincinnati
Indiana
George Fate
Fate
Youn
Marion County
Idiana
Ohio
Briars and Brambles Cleared for Lincoln Memorial Dedication
A letter from the dedication committee reports briars and branches cleared from the grave of Lincoln's mother, with the monument dedication set for October 1. The reception committee includes James Gentry, 83, Captain J W Lamar and wife, 81 and 80, R T Grigsby, 84, R W Jones, 81, and Hannah Romine, 91, all Lincoln friends.
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Nancy Henks Lincoln
James Gentry
Capt. J. W. Lamar
R. T. Grigsby
R. W. Jones
Hannah Romine
Lincoln
Fireman Falls From Flying Train in Indy Run
Ed Prince a Panhandle fireman from Columbus Ohio fell from his engine on Panhandle passenger train No 13 near Urbana Ohio while the train ran 50 miles an hour. He escaped with bruises and resumed his run after being met on the track. He said he felt a little sore. The engineer backed up the train hoping to find his body. The incident occurred on the Columbus to Indianapolis run. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised in the report.
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Prince
Columbus
Indianapolis
Urbana
Bradford
Drowned in China and Formosa flood toll rises
Oriental dispatches report more than 5 000 persons drowned as the West river overflows in China. Floods and tidal waves bring heavy loss of life and property in Formosa.
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Victoria
B. C
West River
China
Formosa
Big Auditorium Hints at Indy Horse Show Future
George W. Bliss, president of the Festival Association, says the next month’s horse show will likely establish a permanent Indianapolis institution. A large auditorium for horse shows and similar entertainments may be built. Des Moines’ D R Mills reports unusually large and excellent entries ready for the event.
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George W. Bliss
The
Festival Association
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Louville
D. R. Mills
Des Moines
Park Board urged to pledge funds for Southside boulevard bond
Wynne leads Finance Committee in backing a plan to earmark part of a $100,000 bond issue for boulevard work on the Southside. A two thirds Democratic vote is needed. the Park Board may promise a portion to satisfy supporters. Also notes injuries to John N. Griffiths and East End Republican Club plans to acquire a house on Michigan and Hamilton with a $5,000 project.
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Park Board
Southside
Wynne
Finance Co Fee
East End
Michigan St
Hamilton-ayo
Sweeney
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