Weather forecast snapshot across states for midweek
Aug 5 Washington forecast shows cooler conditions in southern areas with Wednesday fair and central winds shifting. Ohio cooler and fair with northwest winds. Michigan cooler Wednesday then showers Thursday. Iowa and South Dakota expect fair to warm with showers or cooler pockets. Blythe notes reporting temperatures and precipitation across regions.
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Washington
Indiana
Ohio
Lower
Michigan
South Dakota
Webeasta
Iowa
Trade and labor turmoil across industries reported
The report notes a Boston and Albany machinists strike settlement with workers returning today. It cites coal miners in Gardenfield West Virginia and five mining companies affected by the strike. Also mentioned are Mexican Mining and Exploring Company leadership changes in Washington, and a strike by longshoremen in New York with workers replacing idle staff.
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Boston & Albany
He & Ring
Enon & Stock
New York
Ware
Tovarrior A. Hill
Fin & Stettkamer
Germany
London
American Securities
Gardenfield
West Virgina
Diseften
United Mines Union
Mexican Mining and Exploring Coma
Washington, D. C
John P. Jones
Nevada
M. C. Butler
Steameds i Oppany
Pittsburg
National Tube
States Steel Corporation
Pa, Steel Works
Movements of Steamers and Naval Arrivals
The message lists arrivals and sailings in various ports. Freid Grosse from Bremen Hohenzol t Genoa Ethiopia from Glasgow arrived. Sailed Kuiser Wilhelm II for Bremen Naples Victorian for Livorno. Passed Philadelphia Boston London Marquette New York London. Preto from Montreal arrived. Ivernia Liverpool Tauric Podanaioe. Lauren from New York arrived. Finland from New York. Humbert signed an appeal to the Court of Cassation involving Emile and Romain Dourignae Boris.
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New York
Freid
Tauric
Tenn Podanaioe
Liverpool
STOW
Lauren
Finland
Mme Terese Humbert
Hus Humbert
Emile and
Romain
Resignation Ends Long Pastorate of Rev W T Warbington
Rev William T Warbington, among Indiana's oldest ministers, resigns from First Christian Church Hagerstown due to poor health after nearly fifty years of service. He organized the church, oversaw building programs across multiple counties, served on college and church boards, and performed countless funerals and marriages. He and Mrs Warbington will remain in Hagerstown at their newly built home.
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Indianapolis Journal
Hagerstown
Ind
William T. Warbington
First Christian Church of
Dartington
Warthington
Darlington
Wingate
Thorntown
Antioch
New Salem
Clinton County
Boston
Wayne County
Troy
Covington, O
Muncie
Antioch College
Yellow Springs
Merom College
Publicaans
Church
Dayton
Miami
General Missionary Board
Kreigerbund of North America consolidates with allied German army groups
The Kreigerbund of North America voted this morning to merge with other societies of former German army soldiers creating a larger organization with about 1000 members. William Vach of St. Louis was elected president and Alex Massee of Chicago, vice president. Officers re-elected include M. Langemanun of Cleveland as secretary, Martin Gars of Chicago as treasurer, Carl Smidt of Cleveland as head consul, Wilhelm Zimmerman of Toledo as secretary of the insurance department, and W. S. Tremmel of San Antonio as trustee.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Kreigerbund
North America
William Vach
St. Louis
Alex. Massee
Chicago
M. Langemanun
Cleveland
Martin Gars
Carl Smidt
Insurance Department
Wilhelm Zimmerman
Toledo
W. 8. Tremmel
San Antonio
Tex
Prevent a Cut in Prices
Pittsburg glass manufacturers representing three divisions met secretly to reconcile differences about blowing machines. Those against using the machines fear a price cut and want assurance that competitors won’t follow by adopting the new method. Result of the conference could not be learned.
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Pittsburg
Dr Hughes Coming for DePauw University Opening
Dr Edwin H Hughes newly elected president of DePauw University reports to Dr H A Gobin his plan to arrive by September 2 to begin duties and oversee preliminary arrangements for the fall term. He delayed duties due to a parish post in Malden Mass but arranged early arrival to start the opening.
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Indianapolis Journal
Greencastle
Ind
Edwin H. Hughes
de Pauw University
H. A. Gobin
Malden
Mass
Hughes
Believed Third Regiment Members Brought Home illness
Elkhart Indiana August 25 reports suggest typhoid fever in Company E Third Regiment Indiana National Guard due to exposure at Indianapolis camp. Several Goshen militiamen are similarly afflicted with Edward Ivins A D Replogle Frank Myers Elisha Banker and Joseph Myers listed as patients. Private Odell and C B Replogle began with mild fever.
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Indianapolis Journal
Elkhart
Ind
Third Regiment
Indianapolis
Hen
Goshen
Edward Ivins
A. D. Replogle
Frank Myers
Elisha Banker
Joseph Myers
Odell
C. BE. Replogle
Farmer Ezra Bemis Missing Near Terre Haute
Ezra Bemis aged sixty five living with a sister on a farm ten miles east of Terre Haute has disappeared since August 1. Relatives filed a report today. he left with no gold, and there is no trace or clear motive. The case prompts speculation about travel or possible foul play.
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Indianapolis Journal
Terre Haute
Ezra Bemis
Man Found Dead in Clinton Boarding House
Albert Cox aged twenty six was found dead in bed by the boarding house mistress in Clinton Indiana. He complained last night of pains around the heart and inability to sleep and said he would take morphine to sleep. Morphine tablets were found in his pocket. Coroner Hasty of Newport was called and will not return until tomorrow. Authorities do not believe Cox took his own life. Cox had come to Clinton from Ilingis.
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Indianapolis Journal
Clinton
Ind
Albert Cox
Hasty
Newport
Cox
Ilingis
Joint meeting of prison and reformatory boards set in Michigan City
In Michigan City on Monday a joint session of the State Prison and Indiana Reformatory boards will compare management notes and inspect the institutions. Governor Durbin will attend.
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Indianapolis Journal
Michigan City
Ind
Boards of Control
State Prison and
Indiana Reformatory
Up Tre
W. T. Durbin
Earlham College Posts Best Financial Condition
Earlham Indiana is jubilant as Earlham College reports its strongest financial condition in history. Despite record expenses, income matched and surpassed those costs, ensuring a solid year despite higher outlays.
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Indianapolis Journal
Erichmond
Ind
Friends of
Earlham College
Earlham President Kelly Advances Institute Goals
President Kelly departed for New Castle to engage in child study and psychology related institute work in Henry County. This marks the only institute activity this year due to extensive field work for the college. He and Mrs. Kelly are staying at Dr J J Mills home during their absence in Germany.
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Earlham
Kelly
New Castle
Institute of
Henry County
J. J. Mills
Germany
Rope attempt by local blackmailer ends in failure
Fred Hess of Columbia City attempted suicide in the county jail by a rope fashioned from a tablecloth his mother gave him. The rope broke before he could end his life, and Sheriff Gallagher found him in time to stop a second attempt. He had previously tried to kill himself in Goshen two weeks earlier.
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Indianapolis Journal
Columbia City
Ind
Fred Hess
Goshen
Gallagher
Attorneys Seek Parole for Lizzie Storms in Murder Case
In Winchester Indiana attorneys Enos L. Watson and Union B. Hunt seek parole for Lizzie Storms, imprisoned for life a decade ago for the murder of Kent Browne, a former barber and Browne family servant said to have been her alleged lover. The case hinges on her health and prospects for release from the Woman's Prison.
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Indianapolis Journal
Winchester
Ind
Lizzie Storms
Enos L. Watson
Union B. Hunt
Kent Browne
Fees Browne
Browne
Storms
Smallpox Deaths and New Cases Reported in Washington
Two deaths and several new smallpox cases were reported in Washington Indiana. Victims are Mrs. R. L. Gillis and Mrs. McLaughlin, with a child of the latter having died a week earlier. The victims had not been vaccinated.
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Washington
Indianapolis Journal
Washington, Ind
R. L. Gillis
McLaughlin
Tax Board raises Jackson county farm land and improvement values
In Seymour Indiana A H Manuel reports state tax board raised farm land assessments by two percent and improvements by one hundred forty percent causing values to exceed cash worth. In Seymour twenty four divorce cases set for September in Jackson Circuit Court with possible additions. In Winchester Edward M Barr assault case spawns civil suit for damages of one thousand dollars by Andrew P Johnston.
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Indianapolis Journal
Seymour
Ind
A. H. Manuel
State
Jackson County
Seymour, Ind
Jackson Circuit Court
Winchester
Edward M. Barr
Andrew P. Johnston
Barr
First Psi Iota Xi convention opens in Muncie
The first annual Psi Iota Xi sorority convention opens in Muncie with delegates from Munice Evansville and Columbus high schools. A banquet is hosted at Miss Barearet Orrs home and the gathering continues all week. Colleague notes and city updates also report planned speaking events and lodge ceremonies across Indiana.
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Indianapolis Journal
Muncie
Ind
Psi Iota Xi Sorority
Evansville
Columbus
Barearet Orr
Jon
Junior Order of American Mechanics in session at Lawrenceburg
The State council of the Junior Order of American Mechanics meets in Lawrenceburg Indiana with several hundred delegates attending the session which continues through tomorrow night.
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Indianapolis Journal
Lawrenceburg
Ind
State Council of the Junior Order of American Mechanics
Partners Mutual Insurance Company Holds Annual Meeting
The twenty sixth annual meeting was held in Crawfordsville. For the year ending Aug 26 losses totaled 3335.06 with prior year 9070%. During the past year there were thirty one losses, $4089.90 collected and $4070.71 paid out plus $42.16 in insurance added, concluding the insurance figures for the period.
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Crawfordsivlle
Partners’ Mutual Insurance Company
Indiana News Briefs Include School Appointments And Accidents
In Martinsville the German language teacher Fraf. C. P. West sails home Aug 18 returning for Sept 21 start. Fort Wayne School Board hires Prof. Earl Ramsey to the high school staff and approves hires Jennie Rich Ado urdette Cosette Keegan and Lena Hiler. Windfall farmer George W. Jones sustains severe injuries from a horse kick, skull fracture unlikely though. Richmond Shafer family reunion set for Sept 8 near Cambridge City. Shelbyville Knights of Pythias lodge hall dedication planned for Oct 16 at St Paul.
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Albert Ca
Arch Martin
L. D. de Haven
J. M. Harshbarger
Martinsville
C. P. West
Germany
O. W. Nottingham
Indianapolis
Fort Wayne
Earl Ramsey
Munce High School
Crowe
Jennie Rich
Ado Urdette
Cosette Keegan
Lena Hiler
George W. Jones
Jones
Richmond
Adam Shafer
Wayne County
Knights of Pythias Lodge
St. Paul
Divorce Action Brought by Neuenswander Member in Wells County
Mrs Lena Neuenswander files for divorce from Peter Neuenswander a farmer six miles east of Bluffton alleging cruel treatment and criminal charges. She asks alimony of 15000 and 150 yearly for eight children. First Wells County case from Nevensmanse Church members with membership withdrawal noted.
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Indianapolis Journal
Bluffton
Ind
Lena Neuenswander
Peter Neuenswander
Nevenswanders
Nevensmanse Church
Wells County
Neuenswanders
Alarms The Citizens In Lafayette Man With Revolver Haunts North End
An unknown man brandishes a revolver at passers by in Lafayette’s north end and vanishes. Mrs Hagy and daughter were frightened as he stepped from behind a tree and threatened to shoot. Police patrols have been doubled and extra officers sent to the area.
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Indianapolis Journal
Lafayette
Ind
Jacob Hagy
Hagy
Anderson saloonmen protest beer sales at fair
Police commissioners in Anderson Indiana held a late session after twenty six saloonkeepers petitioned against selling beer at the fair grounds during September. Officials said they could not act without official notice and the petition was filed for further investigation. The Madison county fair association was reported to have granted the beer and gaming privilege to T J Kane, Columbia Hotel proprietor, a move saloon men united to oppose.
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Indianapolis Journal
Anderson
Ind
The
Fair Association
T. J. Kane
Madison County
Orr
Kane
Columbia Hotel
Governor Odell Pities Man Burning with Ego Mania
Gov Odell at Livingston county Pioneer picnic denounces careerist rhetoric citing former Gov Hill on spectacularism and ego mania. He warns that unbridled ambition breeds discontent and un-American doctrines, calling such men to be pitied rather than censured and describing their influence as dangerous to society.
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Genesee
N. Y
Odell
Pioneers’ Association of
Livingston County
David B. Hill
Olcott Beach
Hill
Sasi
Grievances of Miners as Umpire Hears Evidence
New York date Aug moment: anthracite strike commission board meets behind closed doors with Carroll D. Wright acting as umpire. Disputes include discrimination claims by Coxe Bros. & Co and Lehigh Valley Coal and Navigation, plus jurisdiction questions on rock tunnel workers and a Reading colliery reinstatement case. Wright will review evidence in Washington before rendering any decision. another meeting is planned.
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New York
Board of Conciliation
Anthracite Strike Commission
Lehigh Valley Company
Carroll D. Wright
Wright
Coxe Bros. & Co., Incorporated
Lehigh Valley Coal and Navigation Company
Schuylkill
Reading
Washington
Creditors Seek Receiver for Pilliod Electric Line
In Waterloo Indiana creditors of the Pilliod suburban line Ohio and Indiana Electric Railway Company petition for a receiver. The firm owes about 50000 dollars with many workers laid off and suspended work. A lien for 14000 dollars exists. The Kinney bank failure links bank funds to the railway through the National Mills Light and Water Company which owed the bank 84000 dollars and supplied power to the line. It is alleged the bank funds funded the line indirectly with 20000 dollars spent yearly by the milling company.
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Indianapolis Journal
Waterloo
Ind
Angola
Lake James
Ohio & Indiana Electric Railway Company
Kinney Bank
National Mills Light & Water Company
Fusion in Nebraska Two Conventions of a Kind
In Grand Island the Populist state convention backed Judge John J. Sullivan for supreme judge by acclamation after a fiery debate over fusion with the Democrats. The body decided to notify the Democratic convention at Columbus of the nomination. A roll call showed fusionists in control, and T. H. Tibbles chaired the resolutions committee. Professors W. A. Jones and E. O. Weber were nominated by acclamation for state university regents.
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Grand Island
Neb
T. H. Tibbles
John J. Sullivan
Supreme Court
Columbus
Sullivan
W. A. Jones
Adams
E. O. Weber
Valparaiso
Regents
The
State University
Trust Distillery Manager in Chicago for Insurance Settlement
J B Wathen, manager of the Majestic distillery in Terre Haute, travels to Chicago to settle fire loss insurance. Officials dispute delays, with insurance reps denying blame. If settled, the trust’s plans for the Majestic may become clear as rivals and customers shift amid a claimed industry price drop that newspaper quotes deny as real.
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Indianapolis Journal
Terre Haute
Ind
J. B. Wathen
The
Majestic
Chicago
Wathen
Will Work Night and Day at Sunman Electric Plant
Greensburg Indiana August 25 The Shutt Construction Company is erecting an electric light plant at the cut off on the Big Four near Sunman and will light the vicinity for continuous work. They employ 1000 men mostly Italians and Negroes. A cut ninety six feet deep near Weisburg and another cut about 108 feet deep will be made. The project between Greensburg and Lawrenceburg Junction will reduce curves by 6 percent and shorten travel time between Cincinnati and Indianapolis by forty minutes. Completion is not expected before September 1.
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Indianapolis Journal
Greensburg
Ind
Shutt Construction Company
Sunman
Weisburg
Lawrenceburg Junction
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Westinghouse to equip line linking South Bend and Hammond
Westinghouse Electric will outfit the electric line promoted by Russell B. Harrison to connect South Bend and Hammond. An Indianapolis syndicate will build the road, with contracts and estimates to be released after execution. Construction begins next year.
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Indianapolis Journal
Michigan City
Ind
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
South Bend
Hammond
Russell B. Harrison
Indianapolis
Fort Wayne
Sol
A. Wood
Auburn
Auburn Council
Mcfulloch Traction
Robison Park
Sarvets
Supreme Court of Foresters Meet in Eighth Biennial Convention
Providence R I Aug. With three hundred delegates present representing a broad entry of the courts throughout the country the Supreme Court of Foresters of America met today for their eighth biennial convention.
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Providence
Supreme Court of Foresters of America
Democratic State Convention Nominates Sullivan for Supreme Judge
In Columbus Nebraska the Democratic state convention chaired by P L Hall, with temporary chairman George L Loomis, confirmed the Populist Grand Island nomination of Judge John J Sullivan for supreme judge. Bryan supported Sullivan and urged youth as democracy’s hope. Sullivan named by acclamation amid enthusiasm. Populist W O Jones and E O Weber for university regents also nominated.
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Columbus
Neb
P. L. Hall
State Central Committee
George L. Loomis
Fremont
Loomis
Grand Island
John J. Sullivan
Wm. J. Bryan
Matthew Wry
Mr. Bryan
Sullivan
W. H. Thompson
W. O. Jones
E. O. Weber
Regents
the State University
Army Orders Grant Leaves and Appointments Across Commands
Leaves of absence are noted for Edmund Barry, Captain B Winans Jr, George R Simmerville, Jay R Shook, James K Stockard, Robert L Hirst, and Robert O Patterson with extensions where allowed. Major Samuel Reber designated secretary of the Army War College with contracting powers. officers reassigned or ordered to Fort Myer Washington Vancouver Fort Leavenworth Philippine Islands West Point Watervliet and Schenectady for duties and inspections.
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Edmund Barry
B. Winans, Jr
Fourth Cavalry
George R. Simmerville
Fourteenth Cavalry
Jay R. Shook
James K. Stockard
Robert L. Hirst
Twelfth Infantry
Robert O. Patterson
Twenty-ninth Infantry
Samuel Reber
Signal Corps
Army War College
Army War Colleges
Congress
Henry W. Stamford
Fort Myer
Washington
Uty
George R. Somerville
Fifth Cavalry
William M. Smart
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Vancouver Barracks
Wash
Decar
The
Columbia
Philippine Islands
Fort Brown
Tex
Kes W. Exton
Twentieth Infantry
West Point
N. Y
Military Academy
Frank Heath
Ordnance Department
Watervliet Arsenal
New York
General Electric Company
Schenectady
Frankford Arsenal
Army Officers Transfer and Duty Assignments
Officers assigned to duty in Missouri Texas and New York with inspections and road work warrants.Transfers include First Lieutenants Awl and Robbins moved between Companies E M and EB. Capt Coulling and Capt Wilkins ordered to report for quartermaster and commissary duties relating to Fort Ontario and Army maneuvers in Illinois and the Lakes. Promotions exams enacted for Lieutenants Li Haycraft and a graduation designation from the United States Military Academy.
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Springfield
8 Field
National Cemetery
Herbert 5. Foster
Twelfth Infantry
Department of the Colorado
Department of Texas
Fifteenth Infantry
Frank A. Awl
Haywood Robbins
William M. Coulling
Quartermaster General of
Army
Quartermaster’s Department
Fort Ontario
Harry E. Wilkins
Department of the Lakes
David A. Li
Infantry
William A. Haycraft
Ieee
Harry C. Cow
United States Military Academy
The Yoakum Dream Behind A Vast Railway Web
The Minneapolis Journal profiles Benjamin Franklin Yoakum, a Texas railroad pioneer who built the San Antonio and Aransas Pass line, then led Frisco and the Rock Island combination. It credits his bulldog perseverance, compares him to J. J. Hill, and notes the expansive system reaching from Galveston to New York with vast freight and passenger flows.
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Minneapolis Journal
J. J. Hill
B. H. Harriman
A. J. Cassatt
Benjamin Franklin Yoakum
Texas
Imperial State of Texas
Atlanta Constitution
Sysiphus
Yoakum
Frisco
Pet
Rock Island
Alveston
New York
Seaboard
Exes
United States
Hill
Summer Widower's Tale Of Woe In Philadelphia Telegraph
A condensed notice recounts a Philadelphia widow’s husband’s lament about neglect and domestic chores. The fragment hints at a personal grievance or humor column entry, referencing domestic tensions and a sour mood in a dated Philadelphia context.
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Rushville
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