Labor arbitration may settle Lafayette traction strike
In Lafayette Indiana President Fred Meyer of the Retail Merchants Association reports the arbitration committee secured the street railway company’s consent to submit labor trouble to the board for binding decision. Strikers have given consent. sessions begin tomorrow with sworn evidence from both sides. Unanimous agreement is required for the award. Local merchants expect peaceful settlement to end the boycott and the tension. Meanwhile Superintendent Emmons seeks a deal to invite Big Four Rail employees to a city picnic, hoping union participation will boost turnout of up to five thousand.
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Epecal
Indianapolis Journal
Lafayette
Ind
Fred Meyer
Retail Merchants’ Association
Ual
C. D. Emmons
Big Four
Tecumseh Trail
Rupley
Central Labor Union
Emmons
Oider
Labor Day celebration planned for Casey Illinois from Brazil organizers
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports that Brazil Indiana labor unions will celebrate Labor Day at Reservoir Park in Casey Illinois on September 2. Special trains will run from Brazil over the Vandalia to transport hundreds of workers and labor leaders plan to shuttles attendees to the event.
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Brazil
Casey
Indianapolis Journal
Ind
Reservoir Park
Ill
Lebanon
Heath
Republican County Central Committee
George W. Campbell
Habeas Corpus Denied for Monroe County Convict
In Michigan City Indiana Judge Tuthill of the Laporte Supreme Court denied Benjamin Kimberley a Monroe County convict's petition for release via writ of habeas corpus. Kimberley sought release claiming a one to three year term. court ruled errors in the county court do not permit cross jurisdictional review.
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Indianapolis Journal
Michigan City
Ind
Tuthill
Laporte Supreme Court
Benjamin Kimberley
Monroe County
Kimberley
Monroe
General Edwin R. Niles Arrested in Grand Rapids
General Edwin R. Niles of Goshen Ind was arrested at a Grand Rapids hotel for stealing a government mail pouch dropped by a streetcar at a transfer point. The bag was found intact. Aimed as a civil war veteran, Niles had been demented for years and recently released from Long Cliff Insane Asylum to care for his family.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Edwin R. Niles
Goshen
Ind
General Niles
Ives
Elkhart
Niles
Indiana
Indianapolis Journal
Valparaiso
Laporte
Long Cliff Insane Asylum
Englewood
Ninth Indiana Infantry
Indiana Obituary of A Marion Webb in Fort Wayne
A Marion Webb aged fifty six died at his Fort Wayne home this morning from liver trouble. Webb, a traveling man, returned Friday sick and had planned to leave Saturday for Clear Lake to join his family. He was briefly involved with R T McDonald in the local electric light plant and with A B Syvans Company makers of overalls. He was a Mason of high degree.
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Indianapolis Journal
Fort Wayne
Ind
Jous
R. T. McDonald
A. 8. Syvans Company
Kinney family ties span generations in Indiana
In Shelbyville Indiana Mary E Favers died aged 92 from pneumonia after a long life starting in Kentucky. The obituary notes Mrs Kinney of Fairbanks and Marion with eleven children four sons and daughters, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Also Sarah Alex of New Richmond died in Shelbyville at age 64.
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Banks Township
Kentucky
White River
Fairbanks
Bre En
Mary Jane Johnson
Farmersburg
Shelbyville
Ind
Mary E
James A. Favers
St Paul
Shelby County
O. Carling
Sarah Alex
Ohio
Richard Alexander
New Richmond
Death notices of several Indiana residents in August records
A string of obituary notices from Indiana towns recounts deaths in August. Franklin and Richmond report Harvey B. Henderson and O H Dove, ages 72 and 37, with Henderson's funeral planned from his Hopewell home and Dove buried at Eaton after resigning as Milton clerk. Warren and Greenwood note Matilda Morrison and Florence Morgan dying in their eighties and nineties, with Morgan a Baptist member. Portland and Muncie list Mary J Poor, a pioneer, and Elroy C Perry, Civil War veteran, with burial details at Beech Grove cemetery.
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Ind
Harvey B. Henderson
Henderson
Hopewell
O. H. Dove
Philadelphia
Milton
Eaton
Warren
Matilda Morrison
Sam
Jones
Salamone Township
Greenwood
Florence Morgan
East Greenwood
Earl Wheelin
Lut
Baptist Church
Portland
Mary J. Poor
Muncie
Elroy C. Perry
Beech Grove
Naan
University professor offered Cincinnati law presidency
Bloomington Indiana August 5 Prof William P Rogers of Indiana University law department has been offered the presidency of Cincinnati University law school and will likely accept. Salary $4,000 with increase prospects, versus $3,000 at Indiana. Decision after Saratoga visit. duties to start October 1. Elwood Indiana August 3 Reverend J F Warner offered presidency of Le Grand College Le Grand Iowa, pending release from Indianapolis North A Street Christian Church. he has ties to Miami University.
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Indianapolis Journal
Bloomington
Ind
Wm. P. Rogers
Law Department
Indiana University
Law School of Cincinnati University
Fair Haven
Mich
Rogers
Saratoga
N. Y
Law School
Northwestern University
Indiana
Elwood
J. F. Warner
North A-street
New turn in traction fight in Wabash Indiana
Big Four laid 300 feet of track on Water street under a recent council franchise. Council granted Southwestern one on same street, leading to shared usage. Injunction case against Southwestern crossing at Hill street postponed as council won’t compel the line. Terre Haute Aug 25 Dana Vermillion citizens request interurban extension to Danville Illinois if Clinton line proceeds.
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Indianapolis Journal
Wabash
Ind
Fort Wayne & Southwestern Traction Company
Big Four
Water Street
Southwestern
Judge Cox
Peru
Hill Street
Terre Haute
Dana
Vermillion County
Clark
Clinton
Slashing Attack in Wabash Sober Mystery
WABASH Ind Aug A negro named William Bassett forced entry into Mrs William Hayes room in Staadecker block West Canal street slashed her with a razor wounding arm abdomen and back as inmates cried out Bassett fled toward Lugro Hayes husband imprisoned for assault with intent to kill doctors fear she may die Mastison in New Albany jailed for the shooting death of his wife pending arraignment funeral held this afternoon witnesses say he appears unconcerned as attorneys advise silence
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Indianapolis Journal
Wabash
Ind
Staadecker
West Canal Street
William Hayes
William Basset
Basset
New Albany
James Mastison
Mastison
Justice Mix
ROW OVER A FENCE. Pennsylvania Railroad Property Destroyed Four Times
In Columbus Indiana residents of Wailsboro clash with Pennsylvania Railroad over a right of way fence. The fence has burned four times, most recently Saturday, despite patrols and ironized posts. The circuit court previously ruled for the railroad. Residents contend the fence sits on public ground. the railroad disagrees.
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Indianapolis Journal
Columbus
Ind
Pennsylvania Railroad
Wailsboro
Here
Artholomew County
Remarkable 90th Birthday of Dr Isaac Carey in Marion
Dr Isaac Carey celebrated his ninetieth birthday at a Marion family reunion attended by about 20 relatives. Born in 1812 in Virginia, he moved to Ohio then to Grant County Indiana where he practiced medicine. Nine of his eleven children survive. Relatives traveled from Ohio and Indiana.
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Indianapolis Journal
Marion
Ind
Isaac Carey
Grant County
Ina
Ohio
Indiana
Eastern factors helped bottle makers in Indiana region
Eastern bottle manufacturers gained briefly as Indiana gas belt fuel cut costs, driving Eastern firms out of business. Partial gas failure now spurs renewed Eastern competition, with glassmakers predicting higher prices as Western producers enjoyed cheaper fuel.
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Indianapolis Journal
Muncie
Ind
Indiana Gas Belt
Indiana
Wesetra
Bank President Duram Quits Odon Deal After Depositor Bond
Pleasant Durham president of the Elnora Bank, which failed last week with 10100 in deposits from farmers, and Chicago attorney Frederick Kingsland bought the bank at Odon from George Abraham. The deal was voided when Abraham demanded a guaranty bond for depositors. Depositors filed criminal suits accusing Durham of embezzlement. Durham reportedly pursued options on other private banks. his whereabouts are unknown.
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Washington
Ind
Pleasant Durham
Elnora Bank
Frederick Kingsland
Chicago
Odon
George Abraham
Abraham
Durham
Indiana News Highlights From Aug 3
Fire at Fisher's Station destroys four buildings including a post office and livery stable. two men rescued after partial building collapse. Elwood Tin Plate resumes most mills amid market slump. Millgrove Glass resumes production, targeting bottle work. Delaware County Fair opens in Muncie with strong entries and booths. Body of Miss Mabel O'Rear recovered near Fernbank. reward paid. Engineer Harry Goodale dies from wreck injuries at Georgetown.
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Indianapolis Journal
Fisher's
Ind
Mason
Clawson
Mell Vance
Humples
Fred Pearson
Lawrenceburg
Mabel O'Rear
Edward (. O'Rear
Supreme Court of Kentucky
Ohio River
Fernbank
Big Miami River
Samuel Bowman
Judge O'Rear
Saloon Hours Extended In Fort Wayne Festival News
Fort Wayne scene opens with an industrial parade led by Capt. William C. Cleary as hundreds of businesses participate. Night events at the baseball park feature Midway attractions while saloons are ordered to close at midnight amid city festival activities.
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Indianapolis Journal
Fort Wayne
Ind
William C. Cleary
Indiana Artillery
Baseball Park
Roumanian Laborers Robbed in Mancie Ind
Roumanian laborer Filou Holom in Mancie was robbed of $40 from his trunk at his boarding house. A prior Roumanian had money drawn from Union National Bank under false pretenses, revealing the thief stole the depositor’s bank book. Roumanians, earning $1.50 daily, are described as non English speakers easily exploited.
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Indianapolis Journal
Mancie
Ind
Filou Holom
Union National Bank
Women Raid and Demolish Belmont Saloon Near Nashville
In Nashville Indiana last Wednesday night a mob of women raided a saloon near Belmont, wrecking the building and forcing the proprietor to flee. Complaints of insults on the way to the post office and church spurred the action. The owner reopened next morning, stocked again, but on Friday a warning note promised another assault if sales continued. He removed liquor on Saturday, but the women returned and destroyed the saloon furniture when liquor could not be found. Greenfield Ohio? news item follows about Herald and Tribune purchase by Boots and Co.
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Indianapolis Journal
Nashville
Ind
Belmont
Trains Resume After Wreck Near Kokomo
A temporary trestle allowed traffic to resume today after the Kokomo wreck. James H. Watson of Kokomo was seriously injured while Blanche Cain of Indianapolis escaped with minor injuries. The body of a 38 year old man, formerly of this city, was sent to Princeton tonight.
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Indianapolis Journal
Kokomo
Ind
San Francisco
Elko, Ney
Blanche Cain
Indianapolis
James H. Watson
Marriage License For Fifteen Year Old In Indiana
A youthful couple obtained a marriage license in Franklin and wed at Smith's Valley that evening. Bride Bertha Glassburn of Kinder is fifteen. groom Charles Hammans of Bluff Creek is twenty one. A series of local briefs from Richmond and Lebanon report political and clerical shifts and a train wreck inquiry.
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Indianapolis Journal
Franklin
Ind
Smith's Valley
Bertha Glassburn
Kinder
Charles Hammans
Bluff Creek
Franklin Johnson county fair opens with large exhibits and horse entries
The Johnson county fair begins Tuesday with high expectations for a record showing by the association. Exhibits are unusually large and varied and many noted stepper horses are entered for Wednesday’s opening runs, with daily scenes continuing throughout the week. Richmond reports that much business is in progress for the September term of the Circuit.
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Greenfield
Ind
Hancock County
Franklin
Johnson County
Association
Richmond
Court schedules grand jury and multiple cases next week
The court will begin next Monday with a drawn grand jury and over a half dozen cases to investigate. Prisoners are held on charges of grand larceny forgery and petit larceny. Lee Adams of Columbus is suspected of wife desertion and bigamy. Randolph, Winchester, and many local towns report varied civic activities and legal moves.
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Columbus
Winchester
Randolph County
S. A. Harker
Butler University
James W. Ertle
Terre Haute
First Baptist Church
Carter
Frankfort
Spurgeon Theological Poal
London
Madison
William Lockridge
Albert Frooks
William McClelland
Lockridge
Frooks
McClelland
Hving
Elwood
James
Flora Fenstermaker
Connersville
A. Kehl
London letter outlines Steevens Scholarship in journalism
W L Alden reports a London committee plans journalism classes for ages sixteen to nineteen with a two year course. The Breevens prize of £0 would fund the winner’s world tour to gain further journalism experience, a concept likened to teaching piano theory.
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W. L. Alden
London
Steevens
City of London School
Newspa
Dot Hall
Squeers system questioned as London school adopts new method
The passage notes that the Squeers system, while effectively teaching journalism by unconventional means such as sending a boy to weed a garden, is not the method chosen by the city of London school for its journalism education.
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City of London School
Johnny-on-the-spot Child Teaches Punctuality
A Chicago Tribune anecdote shows a four year old tardy for school being lectured by his father. The boy responds with a clear grasp of the phrase Johnny-on-the-spot signaling he understands the need to arrive on time.
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Chicago Tribune
Miss Stone Plans Return to Bulgaria Against Ransom Threats
The Washington Post notes Miss Stone will go back to Bulgaria and face brigands again. It warns that no ransom funding will be provided in the future, implying firm stances by the country regarding such kidnappings.
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Washington Post
Miss Stone
Bulgaria
Napping After Dinner Denounced by Science Expert
A science expert denounces the old-fashioned habit of taking a post dinner nap. The remark notes that humans have long pursued the wrong practice and questions why the race has endured the habit through ages.
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