Labor tensions threaten steel mills and union talks
A lingering wage dispute and contract suspensions roil Chicago and Canal Dover plants. Amalgamated Association leaders push for arbitration and strike solidarity while managers report limited operations and skilled workers staged talk of halting work. Pickets flare at Allis-Chalmers and Gates works as federal injunctions loom.
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Chicago
Robert Collins
Jotary Tiahe
Amalgamated Association
Tighe
East Inn
Death follows early Indiana lawyer after accident
Eighteen years ago Robert G. Evans was a prominent Indiana lawyer based in Vincennes. He later aligned with Republican politics, studied in Bloomington, and remained a notable figure in political circles in Indiana and Minnesota. His sudden death, linked to injuries from a recent accident, prompted concern among his relatives in this city.
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Evans
Robert G. Evans
Indiana
Vincennes
Ad i Velghe
Charles Henry
M. A. Chapman
Bloomington
Rockport
Ind
Poliand
Minnesota
Horn
Republican State Central
Weather forecast for Monday and Tuesday in multiple states
Partial cloudiness with possible showers for Ohio and Indiana on Monday and Tuesday, light easterly winds. Blinos region expects partly cloudy skies Monday with possible showers. Tuesday should be generally fair with light easterly winds. Includes barometric pressure and temperature notes from Richard H. Sullivan, observer.
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Washington
Ohio
Indiana
Blinos
Movements of Steamers Arrivals and Departures
Shipping notices list steamers arriving at New York and other ports from Rotterdam Boulogne London Leghorn Naplee Glasgow Liverpool and more. Vessels include Kennington Vaderland St James Barbarossa Campania Umbria State of Ourenne and others with routes to New York Halifax Philadelphia and beyond.
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New York
Bremen
Queenstown
Campania
Liverpool
Glasgow
State of Ourenne
Monttife Moviele
Rome
Umbria
Indiana politician Evans dies in Minnesota at 60
The Indiana born Evans rose to national prominence in Minnesota politics after moving there. He served about ten years on the Republican national committee and was United States district attorney under McKinley. He narrowly lost a bid for the Minnesota Senate seat, dying in Minneapolis with his wife and three children mourned by relatives across several states. His wife died last February and he is survived by siblings and extended family.
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Cincinnati
Indiana
Minneapolis
Evans
McKinley
Cushman K. Davis
United States
Minnesota
Evans, of Minneappe and Clapp and Townley, of St. Paul
R. Evans
Clapp
Townley
Mr. Evans
Senator Fairbanks
Smiley N. Chambers
Samuel, Kercheval
Joseph
Texarkana
Ark
McHenry Blake
Josephine Evans Fisher
Evansville
Rockport
Cullen C
Charles Evans
John Milton Evans
New Orleans
Curtis D. Evans
Klondike
Kenneth Evans
Johannesburg
South Africa
Deaths of Gen Robert Williams and Miss Maude Woods
Gen Robert Williams former Adjutant General of the Army dies of apoplexy at the Hotel Netherwood near Plainfield New Jersey aged seventy five He was born in Virginia a West Point graduate and retired after serving as adjutant general from 1892 He leaves three sons and three daughters and his body is taken to Washington Miss Maude Coleman Woods reported dead in Charlottesville Virginia She was hailed as Americas most beautiful woman by Pan American Exposition officials whose medals feature her profile
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New York
Robert Williams
Gen. Williams
Virginia
West Point
Army
States A. Douglas
Robert C. Williams
Thirteenth Cavalry
J. C. Williams
Twelfth Infantry
Philip Williams
J. C. Patton
Patton
Addie C
Mildred Williams
Washington
Birmingham
Ala
Charlottesville
Maude Coleman Woods
David Simon Former Montana Senator Dies at 81
Portland report says David Simon former United States senator from Montana died today of old age in his eighty second year. The obituary notes his long career in politics and public service.
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Portland
Ore
Aug. S
David Simon
United States
Montana
Ex Confederate Sailor and Local Leader Obituary
Orville H. Brasie died at South Bend of heat prostration and old age and was buried by Masons and Odd Fellows. He led South Bend Democrats to victory, headed the fire department, and claimed controversy with Republicans. A South Bend immigrant from the East in the 1870s, he pursued manufacturing, weathered fires, and studied Masonic lore. He sailed as a seaman on the rebel ship Alabama before its sinking by the Kearsarge at Cherbourg, recounting a dramatic rescue.
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Indianapolis Journal
Elkhart
Ind
Orville H. Brasie
South Bend
Masons
Odd Fellows
Robert Morris
Kentucky
Order of the Eastern Star
Holy Land
Brusie
Alabama
Cherbourg
France
England
Widow of War Veteran Depuy Dies in Wabash
Amanda Depuy a pioneer resident of Wabash and widow of Col Harmon G Depuy Mexican War veteran died suddenly of heart disease this morning at age 68. Born in Sandusky Ohio she came to Wabash in 1861 and was sister to Gen Beatty of Colorado and Major Beatty of Sandusky. She left a son and a daughter.
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Indianapolis Journal
Wabash
Ind
Amanda Depuy
Harmon G. Depuy
Sandusky
Gen. Beatty
Colorado
Major Beatty
William N. Tichenor Dies at 74 in Princeton Indiana
William N. Tichenor, 74, prominent Republican and former county treasurer, died this afternoon in Princeton Indiana. A shrewd businessman, he left a large estate and was the father of Oliver T. Tichenor, also notable in Indiana politics.
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Indianapolis Journal
Princeton
Ind
William N. Tichenor
Oliver T. Tichenor
Indiana
Not Guilty of Intent to Kill Parade Paralyzer Case
In a Western town a popular resident was tried after assaulting a rival. The jury deliberated briefly and returned a verdict that the prisoner did not intend to kill. The foreman told the court the act was to paralyze rather than kill, and the verdict declared accordingly.
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Chicago Chronicle
Fever Case on a Mallory Liner Arrives In New York
The Mallory liner Neuces from Galveston docked in New York on August 5. Steerage passenger N. Pedro was found with malarial fever and sent to Swinburne Island fever hospital. Three companions from Vera Cruz were taken to offman's stand for observation. After fumigation the vessel came up to her deck.
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New York
Galveston
N. Pedro
Swinburne Island
Offman
Vera Crus
el Paso
Two Games At Toledo Secure The Other Result
Western Association results show Marion defeated by Pittsburg. Chicago beat St Louis 5 to 3 in National League as Toledo and Marion split a doubleheader with McPherson winning the second game for Marion.
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Western Association
Marion
Grand’ Rapid
Zine Dayton
Columbus
Wheeling
Fort Wayne
National League
Chicago
St. Louis
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Toledo
McPherson
Rhe Todelo
Hughey
Graffius
Mc-Pherson
Quinn
Pardee
Matthews Shut Out by Burns in Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids pitcher Burns blanked Matthews without a hit or run as Schlorff was driven from the mound in the second inning. Attendance about 2,000. Final: Grand Rapids 4, Matthews 0. Batteries Burns Zalusky Sehiorff Willis Williams. Columbus and Dayton play in a tenth inning duel. Dayton wins on Smith single and Blue drive. Attendance 1,01. Final line Columbus 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 1 0 0 0 Dayton 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1. Batteries Wagner Locke Wright Blug. Wheeling defeats Fort Wayne with Fuller's homer and Kenna's pitching. Attendance 1,400. Final: Fort Wayne 3 4 Wheeling 9. Batteries Mullin Fuller Kenna Sorgen Mullane. umpire Mullane.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Burns
Matthews
Schlorff
Zalusky
Sehiorff
Willis
Williams
Columbus
Dayton
Smith
Wheeler
Blue
Fort Wayne
Ind
Wheeling
Fuller
Kenna
Mullin
Sorgen
Doheny Too Much for the Cincinnatia
In Cincinnati Doheny dominated yet four scattered hits marred his line as Ritchey’s wild throw allowed runs. Pittsburg’s 2 to 1 win, Magoon and Wagner shining, Turner emerging as a third base candidate for Pittsburg. Attendance $436. Other game in Chicago saw Waddell’s team win 9 to 5 with McGann hitting a home run. Washington clarifies no league reversal regarding Frank Murphy.
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Cincinnati
Doheny
Ritchey
Harley
Crawford
Gus Weyhing
Wagner
Magoon
Turner
Pittsburg
Phillips
Decatur wins in eighth inning at home
In Decatur Illinois on August 2, two singles a double two sacrifices and three errors gave Decatur a 5 to 1 win over Terre Haute in the eighth inning. Dorney Wilkinson Swain Starnagle were the batteries and Cedar Rapids beat Rockford 0 to 0 with McFarland pitching. Davenport defeated Rock Island more easily.
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Khe Decatur
Terre Haute
Dorney
Wilkinson
Swain
Starnagle
Cedar Rapids
McFarland
Rockford
Batterica
C. McFarland
E Owens
Hanford
Searcy Rock Island
Rock Island
Davenport
Baseball scores and results from Bloomington to Seymour
In Bloomington McGreevy pitched for a 5 to 3 win as Evansville lost 9 to 7. Kansas City crushed Omaha 16 to 5. Des Moines beat St. Joseph 10 to 3. Cripple Creek defeated Colorado Springs 9 to 5 while Denver beat Minneapolis 6 to 3. Memphis defeated Little Rock 4 to 1. New Orleans edged Shreveport 7 to 4. The Marions would play Jamestown on Aug 3. Indianapolis defeated the Clippers 6 to 1 at Capital Park. In South Bend Greens beat Spaldings 7 to 4 with Smith and Roach on the mound. In Muncie Fort Wayne Shamrocks won 13 to 5 over the host. Richmond routed Cincinnati Navy Ball Club 7 to 1. Veedersburg beat Covington 7 to 4 in western Indiana. Seymour Reds defeated Madison 8 to 7.
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Omaha
Des Moines
St. Joe
Cripple Creek
St. Paul
Colorado Springs
Denver
Minneapolis
Marions
Jamestown
Indianapolis Marions
Clippers
Capital Park
Threstine
Garringer
Indianapolis Journal
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Ind
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Spaldings
Chicago
Smith
Roach
Rhe Greens
Spalding
Covington
Veedereburg
Western Indiana
Attica
Williamsport
Merryman
Vanica
Congo
King
Veedersburg
Narragansett Park to Host Grand Circuit Trotters and Pacers
At Narragansett Park this week three pacing events fall under the 2:10 class with total purses of 45,000. The program features the Park Brew 10,000 stake and the Roger Williams 10,000 stake for 2:14 trotters. entrants include Anaconda, Prince Albert, Connor, Frank Bogash and Royal R. Sheldon among others with about twenty-two eligibles.
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Providence
Narragansett Park
Readville
Park
Muncie Fair Opens With Large Entries and Big Purses
Delaware County Fair at Muncie Indiana enters its forty ninth year with over forty horses on grounds and 700 art entries. The racing schedule includes a free-for-all pace and several purses ranging from 40 to 300 dollars. Harry O. aims to break the track record in the free-for-all pace as show stock arrives despite tough weather.
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Indianapolis Journal
Muncif
Ind
Muncie Fair Association
Art Department
Harry O
Annual Fair at Franklin Opens With Large Purses and Events
The Johnson county fair in Franklin Indiana runs August 27 to 31 with many exhibits arriving from other fairs. Prof Stricklands dogs perform and an electric line spotlights Friday as Indianapolis day drawing crowds. Races include 2 1 2 minute trot 3 0 pace 2 1 2 trot and county green race with substantial purses. John Tilson heads the fair as president W Young is secretary W G Oliver chief by and Samuel Harris treasurer.
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Indianapolis Journal
Franklin
Ind
Johnson County
Strickland
Indianapolis
John Tilson
W. Young
W. G. Oliver
Samuel Harris
Barnum Owes Kenosha County Unpaid Deed Fee
In Kenosha Wisconsin Regis ter Torrey found that P T Barnum was in debt to the county for four cents due on an early deed not delivered. The register notes no collection effort will be made from the Barnum estate and the fee remains unpaid.
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Kenosha
Wis
Sea Girt Rifle Shoot Plans For Visitors At Sea Girt N J
National Rifle Association event at Sea Girt, New Jersey spans two weeks with eight American team members chosen for the Parma trophy and a mix of international entries. Canada and Ireland send teams as the Servia arrives, with Col. Thompson loaning the yacht Reverie for arrivals and festivities.
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New York
America
National Rifle Association of America
Sea Girl
N. J
Bird W. Spencer
Dominion Rifle Association of Canada
J. J. Mason
Hamilton
Ont
Canada
State Rifle Association
Ulster Rifle Association
Belfast
Ireland
Spencer
Servia
Thomas Lipton
Erat Ulster Yacht Club
United States Marine Corps
District of Columbia
New Jersey
Maine
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Ohio
Massachusetts
Maryland
Sea Girl Camp
National Rifle Association
Robert M. Thompson
Reverie
General Olyphant
Ulster Riflemen
Two World Records Set at Wallsburg Track Races
Seven thousand spectators watched W. Fenn of Waterbury win the five mile professional handicap in about 10 minutes 15 seconds, breaking the distance world record of 10 33 2 5. A two mile handicap produced a disputed finish as Lake edged McConnell in 4:00 flat, beating the old world record by 12 45 seconds. Lawson beat Kramer in the half mile final by a length, sparking a potential match race with Kramer and odds discussed.
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New York
Wallsburg
N. J
Fenn
Waterbury
McFarland
Lake
McConnell
Alexander Mohor
Lawson
Kramer
Immeta
Canadian rider wins paced race at Queens Park
Archie Mc Eachern of Canada defeated Champion the French rider in a twenty five mile paced race at Queens Park, posting 39 19 to set a Canadian record by half a wheel. Kent and Daly of Boston won a five mile tandem race on Fournier’s motor cycle in 7 02, a new distance record, and Kent also set a one mile paced record in 1 19 without a windshield. Champion defeated Mc Eachern in a ten mile motor paced race in 15 13 4 5.
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Montreal
Que
Archie McEachern
Canada
Champion
Queens Park
Kent
Daly
Boston
Fournier
McEachern
New York
Sir Thomas Lipton
Erin
Sandy Hook Bay
Oyster Bay
Sir Thomas
Sewanhaka- Corinthian Yacht Club
Burbank
Sandy Hook
Constitution
Columbia
James A. Lawrence
Sycamore
Thomas Lipton
Dover swimmer nearly drowns after long open sea swim
Dover England on the anniversary of Captain Webb a swimmer started from Cape Gris-Nez aimed at Dover. He swam twelve hours forty six minutes before collapsing six miles from Dover. A tug rescued him and he was taken to a hotel then a hospital in serious condition. EyeSight affected by salt water but he recovered enough to declare intent to resume the attempt.
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Dover
Eng
Holbein
Webb
Calais
Cape Gris-Nez
Boulogne-Sur-Mer
McNally Plans Boston to New York Swim Feat
Boston announces Peter S. McNally will swim from Boston to New York starting next Sunday with a 28.5 nautical mile distance and an actual course nearing 400 miles. He aims to reach the Battery before noon on Monday, Sept. 30, completing the challenge within thirty days.
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Boston
New York
Peter 8. McNally
Mr. McNally
the Battery
Indictment for swindling hits Boston man in Cleveland
A special grand jury in Cleveland returns an indictment against W. G. Marshall of Boston for swindling W. B. White general manager of the American Chicle Company and son of ex congressman W. J. White out of 10.50. Marshall allegedly traded White worthless Mississippi Lead Co stock for his tally ho a $2 000 horse and four notes of 2 08 each which were cashed and he then left the city. Steps are underway to arrest Marshall. A fire partly destroys William Swan's residence at 314 West McCarty street starting in the kitchen. Loss estimated at 150.
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Cleveland
W. G. Marshall
Boston
W. B. White
American Chicle Comny
W. J. White
Marehall
William Swan
McCarty Street
Possible Lynching in Macon After Alleged Insult
In Macon Georgia a black hackman named Henry Stewart is rumored to have been lynched after reportedly insulting a young white woman. Residents claim he was pursued by men, seen late at night bound and taken toward nearby swamps.
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Macon
Henry Stewart
Stewart
Heat Prostrations Across Kansas as Heatwave Hits
Topeka amid 105 to 106 degree heat. Wichita and Salina report high readings. Leavenworth seeks to cope as several prostrations occur. The city endures another day of extreme warmth after weeks of moderate weather.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Wichita
Salina
Atehuson
Leavenworth
The Abilities of the Fair and the Dark study insights
New York Evening Post discusses Mr Havelock Ellis study on The Abilities of the Fair and the Dark based on National Portrait Gallery portraits. Color fades and flattery affected accuracy. fairest are reformers and agitators, sailors near the top, then scientists and artists and poets, royal family near mid, with darkest groups including explorers and actors. Salt Lake Tribune notes U.S. corpulence trend and its impact on military readiness amid protection debates. St Louis reports the 49th annual meeting of the American Pharmaceutical Association to be held Sept 16 to Sept 2 with about 1800 delegates expected.
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New York Evening Post
Havelock Ellis
Monthly Review
National Portrait Gallery
London
Millais
Gladstone
Salt Lake Tribune
United States
Liente
ST. Louis
American Pharmaceutical Association
Indiana Insurance Company Statement of Assets and Liabilities
The document outlines the cash on hand, real estate, United States and state bonds, railroad and other stocks, loans on bonds and mortgages, premiums, and other securities. It lists total liabilities, secured debts, and notes the greatest single risk amount of six thousand dollars. The Auditor of State of Indiana certifies the accuracy of the June statement as filed, dated August 24.
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Cmpany
Shey
Munte Kalhmad
State of Indiana
Office of Auditor of State
Seeeaseu Assees
United States
State of
Indiana
Local Office Review of Fraternal Bond Loss
A Boston Journal report notes the Order of Chosen Friends faced a bond lapse as its treasurer mislaid about thirty four dollars. The article hints at broader issues with fraternal insurance organizations and the trust placed in officers.
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Boston Journal
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