Controversy Over Strike At Dayton Cash Register Plant
Washington Times reports a major strike at the National Cash Register Company plant in Dayton, Ohio, ended with a complete union surrender. The piece blames union leadership for inflaming tensions, notes lavish company benefits prior to unionism, and details discharge of several workers, a near month-long scale back in production, and broader social concerns including tramp labor and proposed railway accountability as remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Times
National Cash Register Company
Dayton
Iay
Labor Union General
Tramps and Kansas Rise in Farm Regions
Brooklyn Eagle notes Kansas farmers drive off tramps from trains to work fields and harvests. The piece claims 50,000 tramps roaming the country, with Kansas showing rising crop and scarce labor, sparking fear of theft by vagrants crossing state lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn Eagle
Kansas
Commonwealth
Missouri
DROWNING CLAIMS MULTIPLE YOUTH AND ADULTS
Reported drownings across several states include Elmer Larue nine and Wallace Larue eleven and George Clements nine in California near Sutter City. Dr A J Baker eight and his son drowned bathing in a river in Grafton West Virginia. three boys Sidney Larson Arthur Calm and Clarence Kence drowned below a Grand Rapids dam. Telegrapher H Sherry of Benicia California and two Kerns girls plus Mamie Sullivan drowned when a squall capsized a Carquines strait boat. two girls rescued exhausted.
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Semmeee
Sutter City
Cal
Elmer
Wallace Larue
George Clements
A. J. Baker
Grafton
W. Va
Grand Rapids
Mich
Sidney Larson
Arthur Calm
Clarence Kence
H. Sherry
Southern Pacific Compan
Benicia
Kate
Nes Kerns
Mamie Sullivan
Kerns
Miss Sullivan
Sherry
Accepted Her Advice Story From Detroit Free Press
A North Side mother mediates a quarrel between two youths in a tale of parental wisdom. A boy reconciles with a neighbor lad after temper control and the family becomes a joint arbitration for peace, while the father and son face long lectures on conduct.
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Detroit
Tommy
Movements of Steamers Across Major Ports
Maritime brief lists arrivals and departures by port with ships such as Amster dam Patria Taurte Empress of China Trave Friedrich der Grosse Maasdam Laurentian Livonian Furnessia and routes to New York Rotterdam Marseilles Naples Nagasaki Vancouver Naples Genoa Boulogne Glasgow Montreal and Montreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Amsterdam
Rotterdam
Patria
Marseilles
Naples
Taurte
Liverpool
Yokohama
Hong Kong
Shanghai
Nagasaki
Vancouver
Gibraltar
Trave
Genoa
Bremen
Friedrich der Grosse
Southampton
Lizard
Maasdam
Boulogne and Rotter- Glasgow
Laurentian
Livonian
Montreal
Moville
Furnessia
Glasgow
Church to Investigate Mrs. Barker Claims Against Keller
New York June 4 R V Lindeberry counsel for Rev John Keller says the Episcopal Church of the diocese of New Jersey will thoroughly investigate Mrs Barker's charges against Keller. It is not certain he will sue for slander. A conference of Keller friends will decide how to present the matter to church authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
R. V. Lindeberry
John Keller
Episcopal Church of
Diocese of
New Jersey
Suit Against Senator Clark in Timber Lands Case
Helena Mont June 4 United States District Attorney Rodgers filed a Federal Court action seeking to set aside patents for about 10 000 acres of timber lands controlled by Senator W A Clark The government alleges lands were taken up within the last three years under the tim and stone act by speculators who fled on them to dispose of them to Clark or his agents, contrary to law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Mont
United States
Rodgers
W. A. Clark
Clark
Remarkable Lee Family Arrives in New York for Upcoming Wedding
General Fitzhugh Lee and family reached New York with Miss Ellen Lee, who will wed Firet Lieut. James Rhea of the Seventh Cavalry U S A tomorrow at the Church of the Transfiguration. The Rhea family and others, including Hon Miss Ler, were seen about the city as the Seventh Cavalry was stationed nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fitshugh Lee
Ellen Lee
James Rhea
Seventh Cavalry
Church of the Transfigura
Ler
Litut Rhea
Walle
Hi Srrallt
Scaia
Writers Gather at Winona Lake for Annual Meeting
War sa w Ind June 24 Western Association of Writers opens its annual meeting at Winona Hotel with an informal reception. Indications point to a larger attendance than usual as writers and photographers converge, fitting up art exhibits in the Cyclorama building before the first regular session.
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Indianapolis Journal
Warsaw
Ind
Western Association of Writers
Winona Lake
Winona Hotel
Indiana Association of Photographers
Cyclorama
Minnewawan Inn
Overcome by electricity on New London pike
In Rusaville Indiana on a rainy Saturday night Mrs Trout wife of Rev W D Trout and Mrs W A Waddel along with Miss Bertha Wright drove a top buggy through an electrified air belt half a mile wide. Trout and Waddel were briefly unconscious and felt tingling while Wright steered to safety. All recovered within a day or two.
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Indianapolis Journal
Russiaville
Ind
Trout
W. D. Trout
W. A. Waddel
Bertha Wright
New London Pike
Miss Wright
Wind Storm Ravages Greenburg Area with Fires and Destruction
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports a historic wind storm from Saturday night into Sunday morning near Hagerstown Indiana. The event unroofed houses, toppled chimneys, felled shade trees, and damaged Werking and Keagy planing mill. Spitzmesser’s beer warehouse burned. livestock died and no injuries are confirmed.
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Indianapolis Journal
Hagerstown
Ind
Werking & Keagy
William Conway
Fatal Wounding Near Winchester by Accidental Shooting
John Cook, 38, white, riding with Theodore Kiser's daughter near Randolph County, was shot when Kiser followed in a buggy. The hammer tangled in the reins as Cook tried to seize the gun. doctors say recovery unlikely. Kiser claims accident. investigation likely if Cook dies. Also, Milton Kaufman, 22, clerk in Ligonier, hanged himself behind a clothing store warehouse after years in the country and keeping money, described as morose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Winchester
Ind
John Cook
Theodore Kiser
Losantville
Randolph County
Kiser
Cook
Coax
Ligonier
Milton Kaufman
M. Jacobs & Co
Suing Over Town Factory Bonus Dispute at Andrews
Ovid W. Conner of Wabash faces a suit from the Andrews Land Home and Improvement Association and its members to recover a $4,000 cash and note bonus for a factory project in Andrews. After railroad division HQ moved, locals funded the plant, but Conner allegedly failed to start operations or hire enough workers. Notes secured a $4,008 loan and are in Huntington bank. subscribers demand the machinery be moved and funds returned.
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Indianapolis Journal
Wabash, Ind
Ovid W. Conner
Andrews Land, Home and Improvement Association
Andrews
Wabash Railroad
Conner
Early factory plans spark conflict over rights and funding
The denoted owner defends his effort to start operations, claiming a first class factory built with his own funds and readiness to operate at full capacity. He asserts notes issued match the value of his contributions to the town and intends to seek court resolution of his rights amid criticism.
Pastor's cautious stance shocks Grace Church crowd
In South Bend Indiana on June 24 Reverend Dr E M Wood pastor of Grace Methodist Church surprised his congregation with a measured talk on liquor policy urging abolition of the traffic but warning of economic disruption. He cited 150000 in diverted revenue and the vast sums tied to saloons breweries and distilleries and urged thoughtful debate and strict enforcement of laws.
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South Bend
Ind
E. M. Wood
Grace Methodist Church
Weichmann Dying at Gas City After Hemorrhages
Wabash Indiana June 24 Father F C Weichmann pastor of St Bernard s Church is reported dying at Gas City after a sequence of lung hemorrhages last Saturday he appeared healthy until then and recovery is unlikely Anderson Indiana June 4 the Dwiggins Fence Company of Anderson will be reorganized with 50 000 paid up capital the name changes to Victor Fence Company new factories will rise and staffing will more than double J E Vandententer will resign as manager of the Victor plant in Anderson to lead the new company
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Indianapolis Journal
Wabash, Ind
Paulus
Wabash River Traction Company
Wabash Street
Wabash and
Peru
Wabach
Wabash
Ind
F. C. Weichmann
St. Bernard's Catholic Church
Gas City
Father Weichmann
Anderson, Ind
Dwiggins Fence Company
Anderson
Victor Fence Company
J. E. Vandeventer
Victor
American Window Glass Company
Dr. Tomson Medical Institute
Stevenson Building
Indianapolis
The
Tomson Medical Institute
LaPorte Man Denies Pact For State Auditor Nomination
LaPorte resident Frank H. Doran, seeking the Republican nomination for state auditor, denies Indianapolis reports of any backroom combination. He says he will stay in the race and press ahead alone toward the nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Laporte
Ind
Frank H. Doran
Auditor of State
Indianapolis
Stalons
Fire destroys Greensburg saw mill worth $2500
A saw mill owned by Frank Layton of Marion township in Greensburg was burned last night. Several stacks of lumber were destroyed and the estimated loss is $2,500 with little insurance. Authorities believe the fire was incendiary.
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Indianapolis Journal
Greensburg
Ind
Frank Layton
Marion Township
Horse stolen after man chats with his girl in Lynn
Lynn Indiana police today reported Ear Potter tied his horse to a post in the south part of town last night while talking with his best girl. About 11 o'clock he went to leave and found the outfit missing and driven away.
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Indianapolis Journal
Lynn
Ind
Potter
Local Obituaries from Indiana Towns June 24
Ratliff of SPICELAND dies at 53 after stomach ulceration. He was longtime jeweler and former town clerk and school trustee. funeral postponed while son Harlan ration in Indianapolis and wife are in Michigan. Other notices report Meter woman 63 and daughter 30 dying by carbolic acid error in Fort Wayne. Law, 44, prominent farmer near Vernon. Falliwell pioneer in Nashville. McManus 32 Kokomo Rubber official. Judd 84 living with county official Oler in Williamsport.
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Spiceland
Ind
Calvin W. Ratliff
Harlan S. Ratliff
Indianapolis
Michigan
Fort, Wayne
Willhelmina Meter
Vernon
Lewis C. Law
Law
Jennings
Nashville
George Falliwell
Kokomo
W. E. McManus
Kokomo Rubber Company
Chicago
SMX
Richmond
Margaret Judd
Albert Oler
Williamsburg
Greenfield Globe planned by Knightstown and Journal vets
W E Newby and R B Howell announce plans to start a Greenfield Republican newspaper the Greenfield Globe around August 1. Warren Locke of the water works was injured by a fall from a mulberry tree and will be laid up weeks. Gua Cfeninos, missing in a drowning at Rich Valley, was found near the site. Greeks at work on the urban road raised funds to cover a bad debt with expected return to Athens in weeks.
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Knightstown
W. E. Newby
Knightstown Sun
R. B. Howell
Journal
White Pigeon
Mich
Greenfield
Wabash
Gua Cfeninos
Rich Valley
Ane i. Oe Piddent
Eng
Athens
Anderso Cok
Closing Saloons and Combat on Cigarettes In Early Era
Richmond a well known young man Joseph Seifert was arrested on criminal malpractice charges for an ante-mortem statement from Marene A Dwiggins who died from blood poisoning after a self administered operation Seifert denies the charge Sullivan saloon and anti saloon groups sign agreement to enforce night and Sunday closing and ban gambling devices Lynn school corporation abandoned new trusteeship to build a six room school by Nov 1 Worthington Greene county Masons celebrated St John s day Jeffersonville Cyrus Berry jailed after mob pursuit for allegedly assaulting a girl Fort Wayne Gas pays farmers 25000 semi annual rental Portland Jacob Myers barn fire destroys property Fort Wayne farm accident Frank Nonnemacher dies Madison Arthur Orr Chicago millionaire donates 1600 to Old Ladies Home Society
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M. M. Dunlap
Richmond
Joseph Seifert
Marene A. Dwiggins
St. Stephen's Hospital
Seifert
Sullivan
Lynn
L. Nichols
Worthington
Masons
Greene
St. John’s Day
Virgil W. Tevis
Indianapolis
Jeffersonville
Katie Giltner
Cyrus Berry
Kendal
Hartford City
Fort Wayne Gas Company
Blackford
Portland
Jacob Myers
Ridgeville
Fort Wayne
Frank Nonnemacher
Madison
Arthur Orr
Chicago
Old Ladies’ Home Society
Kentucky
South
Labor, Trade, Industry News Summary
The Lake Shore Railroad names A H Smith as general superintendent succeeding P B Blodgett. Edison Electric Illuminating Company of Boston merges with Boston Electric Light Company. Bucyrus Steam Shovel Company injunctive strike order. similar to prior Wilter order. J P Morgan & Co announces Shelby Steel Tube Company sold to United States Steel to consolidate with National Tube. Central Railroad of New Jersey issues ultimatum to Ashley shops strikers. noncompliant workers to be discharged. Lake Erie Bowling Green & Napoleon Railway incorporated to build an electric railway Port Clinton to Defiance. Master Car Builders Association opens 35th convention at Saratoga with leaders detailing annual work and reports. National Metal Trades Association notes members pledge to uphold strike principles and many return to work. American Knit Goods Association formed to preserve pricing. fleece-lined underwear demand raises capacity. Cincinnati reports potential test of strength between striking machinists and manufacturers. Manufacturers open shops to allow workers to return, promising protections.
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Lake Shore Railroad
A. H. Smith
P. 8. Blodgett
New York Central
Edison Electric Illuminating Company of
Boston
Boston Electric Light Company
Edison Electric Illuminating Company
Bucyrus Steam Shovel Company
South Milwaukee
Wilter Manufacturing Company
J. P. Morgan & Co
Shelby Steel Tube Company
United States Steel Corporation
Burpee
National Tube Company
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Ashley
Lake Erie, Bowling Green & Napoleon Railway Company
Columbus
Luther Black
Richard A. Beatty
Frank W. Rogers
Willis M. Fuller
John H. Whitehead
Bert C. Harding
Edward M. Fries
Robert Parker
Port Clinton
Defiance
Builiders’ Association
Saratoga
J. Chamberlain
J. W. Taylor
John Kirby
Adrian
Mich
Devens
National Metal Trades Association
American Knit Goods Association
Cincinnati
Metal Trades Association
Crimes of Various Degrees in Multiple Cities
A roundup reports jurors deadlocked in the Jennie Gray murder trial at Pontotoc Mississippi. Arrests include William Wiley alias William Allen in Mena Arkansas for a Mount Vernon Texas cold case murder. Kansas City railroad official J S Ford resigns to join Waters-Pierce Oil in St Louis. A Knights of Labor picnic riot injures several and kills one at Cruces New Mexico. Wayne Michigan sees a knife attack on a mother. she dies. Ike Hammond confesses his role in a Atlanta police officer's death, implicating his brother Tom. Moriarity shot dead in Chicago after a dispute among bill posters. An angry mob nearly lynches Harry Williams in Chicago after a violent quarrel.
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Jennie Gray
Pontotoc
Miss
Joseph Gray
William Wiley
William Allen
Mena
Ark
Texas
Mount Vernon
Tex
J. S. Ford
Kansas City, Fort Scott & Memphis
el Paso Tex
Ike Hammond
E. H. Debray
Atlanta
Tom Hammond
Tom
Holderness
Gordon Streets
William Moriarity
Chicago
Harry Williams
Harry Thomas
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WM. H. Armstrong & CO
Meridian Street
Tramps
Sunflower State
Keller
Senator Clark
Spitzmesser
C. W. Conner
Creed
Sadie J. Hue
Bartholomew Cullen
Doran
Indiana
Indiane Noten
Bright
McLean
S. Lade
J. H. McLean Medicine Co
St. Louis, Mo
Blackheads
Stevenson
Vories
Knickerbacker Hall
Mary Helen Yerkes
Central Avenue
John W. Kern
M. Ingler
Fostoff
A. Z Wiley
E. J. Heer
C.J. Fletcher
Pennsylvania Street
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J. F. Spaunhurst
Emerson Druley
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Joseph Taggart’s
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Indianapolis Gas Co
Big Four City Licket Office
Ccleveland Anderson
Union City
Cleveland
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NY & Bos
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Muncie
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Ncinnati
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Dayton Limited
Dayton Express
Toledo
LOUIS
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Lake Toledo
Philadelphia
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Machmond
Piqua
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Martinsville
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M Ranas
Xenia
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Seymour
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Logsusport
Andalia Lida
Terre Haute
St. Lous
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Pointe West
E. C. Atkins & CO
South and Iwlnols Streets
W. B. Barry Saw and Supply Co
Penn
A. B. Meyer & CO
North
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