Federal injunction shocks labor circles over Hammond strike
The Judge Baker temporary injunction against W.8. Conkey printing plant workers in Hammond Indiana sparks labor unease and debate in Chicago. Labor leaders fear federal court relief could fuel broader conflict as they compare to the Debs era and the in come. The piece notes tensions between labor and capital and cites the steel strike as a turning point toward greater tolerance from trusts, amid fears of large-scale clashes.
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Baker
W. 8. Conkey
Hammond
Ind
Chicago
Eugene V. Debs
Woods
Tabor
Trusts
Trust Magnator
City Clerk Geckler backs union drive at Hammond plant
City Clerk John F Geckler says the union effort at the W B Conkey Printing Co Hammond will not fail despite a restraining order. He organized the pressmen union and plans to unionize other departments aided by Bookbinders and International Typographical unions. He notes the strike arose from Donkey Co efforts to block unionism and that union members were discharged or barred as the walkout began. Geckler will confer with Pressmen's union officers in Hammond early this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Geckter
W. B. Conkey Printing Company
Hammond
Baker
Geeckler
Chicago
Mr. Geckler
International Typographical Union
Donkey Company
Eee Geckler
Pressmen’s Union
Troubled Marriage Ends in Alleged Assault
Samuel Dawson and his wife Lessie Blackwell have a long history of conflict. Police report Mrs. Dawson found near her home battered and the house damaged after a disturbance. Dawson surrendered at headquarters on charges of assault and disturbing the peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lessie Blackwell
Samuel €. Dawson
Dawson
Kentucky Avenue
Roberts State
North
Illnois Street
Bessie Blackwell
Tit Elm Street
Motorman and Ten Passengers Injured in Street Car Collision
A 5:25 am crash at East Washington street crossing involved a Greenfield electric car and Belt Railway switch engine No 5. Ten of twelve passengers were injured, motorman Emery Scott most seriously. brakeman Crow praised for preventing greater harm. Albert Burk conductor blamed for unsafe crossing. Union Railway officials, including Superintendent Zion, arrived to oversee care and praise Crow.
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Greenfield
Belt Railway
East Washington Street
Emery Scott
G. A. Love
Carbin
Scott
Fox
Friends
Indiana Avenue
Union Station
Cincinnati
Edward Crow
Crow
Albert Burk
A. A. Zion
Indianapolis Union Railway Company
Mrs Sells Dies in French Lick at 67
Mrs. Michael Sells wife of a Union stockyards man died Saturday night at French Lick Springs after a week with her daughter Mrs. A M Morse of Chicago. Paralysis caused her death. She leaves three children Mrs Morse Mrs E A Chenery of St Louis and Corwin P Sells. Funeral at 4 p m today at 2022 North Meridian Indianapolis home.
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Michael Sells
Union Stockyards
French Lick Springs
A. M. Morse
Chicago
Sells
David BE
Maria Whetzel Allen
Morgan County
Johnson County
Morse
E. A. Chenery
St. Louis
Corwin P. Sells
Indianapolis
Central Christian Church
Harry Sells
North Meridian Street
James Williamson Dies, Noted Indianapolis Printer
James Williamson, prominent local printer and former compositor for the Journal, Sentinel and Press, died yesterday at St. Vincent's Hospital after several days illness from stomach trouble. Born in Pittsburg about 42 years ago, he moved to Indianapolis fourteen years ago and became active in craft welfare. A member of Center Lodge F. and A. M. No. 2, his funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 10 Greer Street. He left a widow and one daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Williamson
St. Vincent's Hospital
Pittsburg
Indianapolis
United States
Journal, Sentinel and Press
William N Springer Dies After Accident At Father’s Home
William N Springer son of James E Springer of Mx Central Avenue died suddenly Saturday at his father's home. He had lived in St Louis where he held a responsible subway position and came to visit his father on Sunday. His death followed injuries from an accident about a year ago.
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William N. Springer
James E. Springer
Central Avenue
St. Louis
Body of Andrew J. Quinn Arrives After Livingston Death
The body of Andrew J. Quinn, slain Wednesday night in Livingston Montana, arrived here yesterday afternoon at four. It was taken to the undertaking establishment of Renthan and Blackwell before being moved to an unspecified location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew J. Quinn
Livingston
Mont
Renthan & Blackwell
Death of Ben Lewis from street construction fall
Ben Lewis a colored worker who fell from a building under construction on South Illinois Street died last night at City Hospital from injuries suffered several days earlier.
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Ben Lewis
South Illinois Street
City Hospital
Son and Daughter of Dr Bacon Rescued After Lake Peril
The grown son and daughter of Rev. Dr. Bacon of Roberts Park Church Indianapolis faced a perilous pre-dawn sail on Epworth Heights lake waters. Lost control, they drifted twelve to fifteen miles offshore before Ludington life saving crew arrived and returned them safely by noon.
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Dr. Bacon
Roberts Park Church
Indianapolis
Epworth Heights
Ludington
Mich
Europe
Death by own action in a cellar brick inspector Thomas Ward
Thomas Ward a brick inspector living at 76 West Walnut street hanged himself in the cellar under his home early yesterday. Found by his son at 9:30 am the rope was severed. Deputy Coroner Knox noted possible insanity after recent hospital care and vague work absence. Family details and alleged prior injuries cited as factors.
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Thomas Ward
West Walnut Street
Ward
Knox
Tug of War Today in Indianapolis Mayor Vote War to the knife between Maguire and Moore
The Indianapolis mayoral primary pits anti machine candidate W F Moore against Maguire backed by the Taggart machine and city Democrats. Moore claims a tidal wave of opposition and perfect precinct organization while Maguire relies on machine control with city workers and police. Indications favor Maguire as beer and campaign funds flow to mobilize voters before today’s ballots.
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Democrats
Indianapolis
W. F. Moore
Taggart Machine
Democratic City Committee
Charlies Maguire
Maguire
Moore
Fanning
Maguire Democrats
Charged with Car Breaking Arrests in Haughville
William Stamm Levi Springer and Fred Coleman, all about fourteen, were arrested by patrolmen yesterday in Haughville on charges of car breaking and petit larceny. They allegedly stole about fifteen bushels of corn from box ears in the yards. Stamm 727 Bismarck avenue Coleman 28 West Michigan street Springer 72 Bismarck avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Stamm
Bismarck Avenue
Fred Coleman
West
Michigan Street
Levi Springer
Haughville
Ruffianly Gang Attacks at Fairview Park Turn Night Violent
A large crowd of the Bungaroo gang gathered at Fairview Park in a planned drive against colored men. A man named Harris was struck on the head with a rock, breaking his arm, and twenty-five fights erupted in two hours as police attempted to disperse rioters. Three suspects from Ringgold and Napoleon streets were charged with inciting a riot. The park emptied as night ended with about fifty people still present and no further trouble anticipated.
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Fairview Park
Fairview
Harris
Warren
Lowe
Crane
Hagerman
Alfred Andrews
Ringgold Street
William Johnson
Joseph Drake
Napoleon Street
Child Burned In Yard Fire Damages Park Avenue
Thomas Hall two year old son of Don K Hall of 2124 Park avenue was badly burned while playing in the yard. Frank Dudley of 2126 Park avenue heard the boy scream and rushed out to aid, tearing off clothing as he rolled the child to extinguish the flames. Dudley sustained minor burns to a hand. the cause is unknown though a matches incident is suspected.
Fire chiefs arrive for convention and hotel arrivals
Fire chiefs began arriving for the weeklong convention. A local firemen committee met guests at Union Station last night to guide them to hotels. Arrivals included Thomas O’Connor and wife of New Orleans, Henry Hills and wife of Wyoming, O M P Lacy and wife of Corsicana, F W Ross of Newark, and George Ry Hale of Kansas City, with wives accompanying.
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Union Station
Thomas O'Connor
New Orleans
Henry Hills
National Association
Wyoming
M. P. Lacy
Corsicana
Tex
F. W. Ross
Newark
N. J
The
Grand
Georgery Hale
Kansas City, Mo
Denison
Merchant Policeman Sures Arrest After Alley Chase
Merchant Policeman Rosengarten observed two colored men in an alley between Alabama and Delaware streets near Pratt street. Suspecting trouble, he approached. the pair fled. He captured the smaller man and led him toward a patrol box.
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Rosengarten
Alabama
Delaware Streets
Pratt Street
Police pursuit ends with suspect bolting from scene
In a tense exchange, Rosengarten attempted to detain a fleeing suspect who suddenly broke free and ran. The officer fired three shots, but the gunfire only provoked the suspect to run harder, and neither party yielded to capture at that moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosengarten
Ounce
Gasoline torch explosion causes town scare at rail yards
In a busy evening near Illinois street and Jackson Place a gasoline torch on candy vendor Peter Rollix’s cart exploded after he defied orders to leave the congested district. A large crowd gathered as Rollix cleared a path for his cart and suffered burns to his hands while locals seized his stock. He was treated at Eichrodt’s drug store by Dr Pelch.
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Illinois Street
Jackson Place
Peter Rollix
Rollix
Doss
Shafer
Roux
Eichrodt
Arera
Pelch
John Mitchell in town for ant hracite miners conference
President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers spends a day in the city at headquarters. He travels from Chicago to Hazelton Pa to attend the anthracite miners convention and plans to stay about three weeks. He declines to discuss conference results with Shaffer and the strike’s possible next steps.
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John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Chicago
Hazelton
East
Mitchell
Shaffer
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
Pittsburg
Amalgamated Association
New York
Jenks
United States Steel Company
Pitts Nar
Plans for Labor Day labor day plans nearly complete
Labor day committee finished its preparations for the celebration. Subcommittees report completion and satisfaction. A dispute with the Musicians Union over nonunion bands was settled as the committee agreed to assume responsibility for permitting a colored band and the Newsboys' Band in the parade. The Hod Carriers Union has not decided on marching and a speaker list includes Rev. George A. Bigelow pending invitation.
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Musicians’ Union
Nothng
Hod Carriers
Hod
Faa
George A. Bigelow
Lincoln
Neb
Bigelow
George Custer
Iron Molders
Ernest Otto
Bakers’ Union
Organized Labor
Otto
Custer
Octo
Committee On Grounds and Privileges
A Scene at St Pauls and the Old Bailey Bouquet Customs
A Washington Post London letter notes churchgoers at St Pauls carry white and red flower bouquets. The writer connects this to English custom values guiding behavior, comparing church decorum with the Old Bailey court bouquettage and suggesting the bouquets symbolize purity and antiquity in English justice.
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London
Washington Post
England
Old Bailey
St. Paul's Cathedral
Floral Bouquets At Old Bailey Service Amid Plague Fears
Judges and clergy carried bouquets as ceremonial protection and respect during a special service at the Old Bailey. The crowd endured a long preliminary hour and a half, with some attendees drowsy and gripping chairs. The Bishop of Stepheny kept his bouquet throughout the sermon, reluctant to lay it down.
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Old Bailey
Newate
Stepheny
Special Indiana train from Indianapolis to Louisville on Aug 2
Tickets on sale at all stations through Sept 2 with extension to Sept 16. Special Indiana official fast train leaves Indianapolis via the Pennsylvania Short Line Monday Aug 2 at 9 00 a.m arriving Louisville 12 01 noon. Triennial Committee invites Sir Knights families and friends to join, schedule shows regular trains between Indianapolis and Louisville with times at Union Station and Main streets. For details see agents or contact W W Richardson D P A Indianapolis Ind.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Louisville
Fourteenth
Main Streets
Union Station
Mth
Main Sts
Pennsylvania
W. W. Richardson
Ind
Pennsylvania Lines 10.00 to Petoskey and Traverse City
Travel offer for through sleepers and coaches with no change of cars. Tickets usable for return thirty days from date. Northern Michigan resorts on the G. R. I. Ry. praised for hunting fishing and healthy air. For sleeping car space contact W. W. Richardson, D. P. A., Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
W. W. Richardson
Indianapolis
PENS at IVANIA LINES. $1.00-Lake Maxinkuckee and Re-
Local cryptic fragment notes Pens at Ivania lines with a dollar price and reference to Lake Maxinkuckee. The readable portion hints at a purchase or sale item tied to the lake area.
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Lake Maxinkuckee
Sunday Lake Maxinkuckee outing by train from Indianapolis
Fast express train departs Indianapolis at 7 30 a m and returns from the lake at 6 30 p m on Sunday September 1st. Lake Maxinkuckee is praised as a premier state destination with fine boating and fishing features for a delightful day trip.
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Indianapolis
Maxinkuckee
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