Breaker Boys Anxious to Quit. Mines to Strike in Anthracite
President Mitchell and Secretary Wilson of the United Mine Workers order a strike in the Pennsylvania anthracite region starting Monday. 143,000 miners are instructed to lay down picks until operators meet Hazleton convention demands. Mitchell reports no telegram replies and plans Hazleton headquarters with unified district action statewide.
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Pennsylvania
Presient Mitchell
Hazleton
Mitchell
Cecal
Train Swept Off By Angry Seas Near Galveston
A Southern Pacific train en route from New Orleans to Galveston was wrecked near the Galveston bay lighthouse. Reports say 85 passengers were killed with a few survivors including Mrs. Uffly and others from Texas and Louisiana. Survivors took refuge in the government lighthouse.
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New Orleans
Southern Pacific
Galveston
John H. Poe
Lake Charles
Galveston Bay
Miss Ellis
Uffly
New Orleans Brewing Association
Ben Cass
Dan Lasker
Tom McDonald
George Call
Orange
Tex
J. Woodson
Mark Anderson
J. Stout
Beaumont
Mr. Poe
Bolivar
Interstate Railroad Commission
Government Lighthouse
Pyramids of Dead Galveston Describe Aftermath and Exodus
Report from Galveston describes cremation of dead and deportation of the living after the disaster. Refugees leave by boat to Texas City and Houston by rail as bodies wash ashore and salvage crews work. Debate grows on abandoning the city for higher ground while some vow to rebuild.
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Galveston
Tex
Houston
Gulf
Texas City
Refugees From Galveston Reach Houston After Escape
Edward Zeigler, Thomas Farley and Alexander McCarthy arrived in Chicago after fleeing a Galveston location by tug with 130 others. They traveled to Houston then New Orleans, escaping a beach house by clinging to a log. Zeigler was naked. others wore night garments. At Tremont house a crowd gathered as clothing for rescued women was distributed amid shock and chaos. A woman reportedly threw diamonds worth 10 000 in the field.
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Chicago
Mobile
Ala
Edward Zeigler
Thomas Farley
Alexander McCarthy
Galveston
Houston
New Orleans
Zeigler
Tremont House
Demi-Monde
Hoosier's Texas storm night of terror on ranch
A report from John H McMorrow describes a devastating Texas storm that wrecked James H O'Donnell's 15,000 acre ranch near Houston. The house, barn, and outbuildings were destroyed, hay losses exceed 8,600 bales, and a man clung to a switch for safety through the night while Houston's broader destruction mounted.
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Texas
Houston
Texas Death Toll Estimated At Twelve Thousand
New Orleans dispatch reports some persons estimate the Texas death count at 12 000 as a powerful storm with strong rein and wind of considerable intensity affects the region.
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Texas
New Orleans
Indiana Democrats Presses for Major Donation from Johnson
Indiana Democrats held a closed meeting at the Grand hotel with National Democratic Committee chair Johnson. State leaders and other figures discussed funds, with reports that the committee demands as much as 55 000, amid hints of national aid requests and internal fundraising across departments.
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National Democratic Executive Committee
Grand Hotel
State Committee
Taggart
Martin
Democratic National Committee
Indiana
Jones
Indianapolis
Demi Octors
Mississippi
Galveston Storm Threatens Ships and Insurance Losses
Weather chief in Washington telegraphs a hurricane of considerable intensity developing in the gulf and warns ships not to go to sea. The city faces major financial risk with few cyclone or wind storm policies and expected heavy losses for accident and life insurers as well as marine insurers.
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Chief Moore
Weather Bureau
Washington
Gulf
Galveston
Tire City
Accident and
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Aftermath of Disaster Urges Immediate Relief for Galveston
Conservatives estimate 9000 to 12000 dead with relief needs totaling about 1 million dollars. A shortage of nurses physicians and drugs hampers response, and supplies should be rushed to Galveston at once.
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Galveston
McKinley order bans cameras. troopers shoot nude beach photographer
In Houston on September 13 General McKilo pen bans photography with strict enforcement. A Kodak fiend attempting to photograph a nude woman on the beach was ordered to stop, refused, and was shot dead by two troopers.
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Houston
Tex
McKilopen
McKibben reports Galveston devastation and relief efforts
General McKibben reports that most Galveston structures are damaged or destroyed with San Jacinto fortifications largely wiped out. Battery C, First Artillery, suffered 23 losses while officers and families survived. Poverty and homelessness loom as authorities mobilize 20,000 rations and tents for 1,000, and dispatch 2,000 more by express from Fort Sam Houston.
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Cinto
First Artillery
Committee of Safety
Fort Sam Houston
Express
German Fire Tornaco Insurance Miscellany
Gregory and Appell serve as agents for German Fire Tornaco Insurance located at 131 East Market Street.
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Tornaco Insurance
Gregory & Appell
E. Marketst
Two Safe Blowers Bound Over On Bonds
Thomas Eagan and Charles Hanson confessed to robbing Youngman’s saloon safe and were bound over to the grand jury in police court under $2,000 bonds. Hanson arrested Wednesday morning. Eagan at his Belmont Avenue home Wednesday evening. Hanson reportedly took about $150 while Eagan received only $2.50. Officers found stolen goods at Eagan’s home and Mrs. Eagan was arrested for receiving stolen property. No items could be positively identified as from the robberies.
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Quigley
Youngman’s Saloon
Grand Jury
Hanson
Eagan
Belmont-ave
Tacoma
Sister-in-law's Panic After Brother-in-Law Arrest
Myrtle Eaton, sister-in-law of William Williams, caused a commotion in the prosecutor's office crying loudly. A doctor was called and she was moved to Judge Daly's private office as the arrest of her brother-in-law stirred excitement.
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Myrtle Eaton
William Williams
Judge Daly
Indianapolis Public Schools Enrollment Rises to 20200
Reports show 20,200 pupils in Indianapolis public schools as classes begin on Monday. Attendance started at 19,014 with expectations of full enrollment by next week. Last year’s average daily attendance was 21,577, with an annual increase around 1,000.
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Indianapolis
Eye care and eyewear service at 2 Monument Place
Local ad notes optical tests examinations and eyeglass fittings offered by J. P. Mullally at 2 Monument Place with emphasis on affordable pricing and eye health services.
German Fire Tornado Insurance Co Agent Turner
Turner of the German Fire Tornado Insurance Co with office at 10 EB Market is listed as an agent. No further details are provided in the readable text.
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B.turner
Hanna Influence Said To Open Anderson Nail Plant
In Anderson Indiana on September 13 officials cited a telegram from Chicago claiming the American wire nail trust will start the plant by September 24. Report says Col Durbin met with Mark Hanna in Chicago last week and arranged the move, aimed at energizing Republican support. The idle plant, long held by the trust, employs over a hundred workers who previously supported the Republican ticket.
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Anderson
Ind
American Wire Nail Trust
Republican County Central Committee
National
Chicago
Col. Durbin
Mark Hanna
Risk Their Lives for Four Cents an Hour
The breaker boys, about 10 000 workers many under legal age, face dangerous tasks loading coal from mines. They receive 46 to 60 cents for a ten hour day while delays cut pay. Hazleton convention seeks no underage workers and a wage raise with time counted on duty.
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Hazleton
State fair races inching toward opening week
The state fair shows 123 entries across speed events with races in pace and trot divisions. A featured match between Anaconda and Search Light is set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. unless weather or track conditions cause a delay.
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Anaconda
Searchlight
Jones
Miners at Work as Bellevue Breaker Closes
In Scranton Pennsylvania on September 13 eight of ten miners were at work Thursday morning. One breaker closed at Bellevue where the breaker boys struck.
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Scranton
Bellevue
Law limiting prison labor passes Michigan City inquiry
L. P. McCormack and Edgar A. Perkins returned from Michigan City where they checked the effect of a state law restricting a prison contractor to employ no more than 100 prisoners. The inquiry, at the request of the state federation of labor, found the measure satisfactory and not increasing idleness, as the prisoners work on farms. They will report to the state federation in Logansport the week after next.
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L. P. McCormack
Edgar A. Perkins
Michigan City
State Federation of Labor
McCormack
Perkins
Logansport
Prowlers Threaten Home Near Garfield Park
John Kepner heard men prowling near his Garfield park area home on Wednesday night and fired his revolver to scare them. His son joined in and, taking the gun, warned he would “fix ’em.” A bullet from the revolver perforated the son’s hand.
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John Kepner
Garfield Park
September recruiting station keeps high enlistment rate
The local recruiting station reports August set a record with 58 recruits. A recent order allowed the enlistment of negroes, but applications remain few, possibly waiting until after the election.
New Iron Bed Sets Promised by Mahomey Store
Ad lists Mahomey at 248 Massachusetts as the exclusive bedding store offering iron beds mattresses and springs with up to date styles and prices. Also mentions Wulsachner Co selling metal polish and a dentist Worth moving to Stevenson Building. Usona polish referenced.
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Mahomey
Massachusetts
Co. E. Worth
Stevenson
Old Tel
Liners Offer Homes for Rent or Sale on Page Seven
The Sun presents a page seven feature listing numerous houses and rooms available for rent or sale. Read the liners for profits as listings describe properties, locations, and terms.
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the Sun
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis Area
Weather outlook for Indianapolis and vicinity covers the 36 hours ending 8 p m September 14. Fair conditions expected tonight and likely into Friday. Temperatures: 7 am 63, noon 76, 2 pm 80.
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Indianapolis
Golden Spike Driven Opens Tennessee Central Railroad
Chattanooga Sept 13 A golden spike was driven at Obeds river completing the Tennessee Central connecting Nashville and Knoxville The first merchandise over the line was a carload of beer The road opens vast coal iron and timber lands Feed your horse Janes Dustiess Osta
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Obeds River
Tennessee Central Railroad
Nashville
Knoxville
Miners to Close Mines Next Monday Amid Strike
In Scranton Pennsylvania on September 1, the anthracite coal strike order triggers questions about how many miners will quit and whether work will stop before closing Saturday night. National organizer Ditcher urged striking when they wish, not on a set date, as the order nears implementation.
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Scranton
Ditcher
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