Tragedy on Broadway as Guards Open Fire Near Union Depot
An angry crowd gathers near the Union depot as a blocked trolley car stalls on Broadway. A stone is thrown, a volley of shots erupts from the guard car, wounding Leroy Smith and William Walsh, while William Rooney is lightly hurt. Smith and Walsh, prominent local businessmen, die later from their injuries.
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Broadway
Union Depot
Columbia Street
Sears
Leroy Smith
William Walsh
Smith
Walsh
William Rooney
Smith & A
Albany
North Albany
Quail Street
National Capital Notes in Washington May 16
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports D. H. Lohman & Co. won a Lafayette based contract for furnishing a federal building. Also noted are appointments of Indiana postmasters, issued patents to Indiana residents, a health update on Mrs. Gage, official cautions from Assistant Postmaster General Johnson, a Guatemala arbitration payment, and naval orders involving Major Walter and Cavite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Washington
D. H. Lohman & Co
Lafayette
Thomas A. Downs
Orestes
Madison County
John W. Bowman
Lockman
Brown County
Mary C. Munson
Smithland
Shelby Country
Tracewell
Corydon
Indiana
Akron
Fulton County
Lemuel P. Shester
John BE. Garwood
Muddy Fork
Clark County
Benjamin P. Warman
E. Stanton Jackson
Fort Wayne
Acing
William A
William K
Wagon Standard
John Walson
Indianapolis
Smoke Consumer
William H. Northall
Elwood
William N
FF. Spastinger
M. Scanlan
Brownstown
James K&. Shepard
Kentland
Samuel J
State Department
T of
Guatemala
Walter
United States
Cavite
Ashim
Olongapo
Manila
Weather Forecast: Partly Cloudy with Showers Looming
Forecast for Friday and Saturday shows dry and fair weather in parts of Ohio and Indiana, with warmer temps in the north for Friday. Northern Illinois remains fair, southern portions cooler with possible showers, and gusty southeasterly winds. Local official Wappenhans notes overall mild temperatures and limited precipitation.
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Washington
Ohio
Milnois
Indiana
Conger Calls for Ship Subsidies at Asiatic Association Banquet
At Delmonico's third annual American Asiatic Association banquet E. H. Conger of China praised expanding commerce and urged a federal shipping subsidy to compete with subsidized foreign fleets. Acting President B Brewster presided as toastmaster before 125 attendees.
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New York
E. H. Conger
China
American Asiatic Association
Delmonico’s
D. Brewster
Conger
Fricken Puzzles Watkins Men as Fort Wayne Beats Indianapolis
Fort Wayne pitcher Fricken dominates Indianapolis in a 5 to 2 win. Alloway and McLaughlin feature in a tense game with a lightning double play and umpire calls provoking crowd reaction. Kentucky and Western Association standings are listed alongside National and American League results.
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Western Association
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
Louisville
Marion
Toledo
Columbus
Grand Rapids
Dayton
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
Pittsbur
St. Louis
Boston
Detroit
Cleveland
Baltimore
Milwaukee
Washington
Loulaville
Port Wayne & Key Columbus
Pittsburg
Bon Boston
Philadelph
AOL
Indianapolis Journal
Ind
Fricken
Watkins
Alloway
G. Miller
McLaughlin
E. Inascioor
Becesieceusee
Thornton
McCann
Malay
Quinn
F. Miller
Flynn
Hickey
Indianapols
MecCann
Shannon
Butler College
Franklin
Butler
Terre Haute
Rose Polytechnic
Hoosiers
Meridians
Joe Mack
Frank Lauk
Carl Allman
M. Schmidt
Allen Rogers
H. Alexander
Albert Hoffman
Earl Allman
Ray Koox
Will Heart
Frank Davis
Machinists Strike Sparks Across Nation Amid Demands
President O Connell reports about a quarter of machinists have agreed to shorter hours and higher pay. Cincinnati prepares for leadership from Gompers Kidd and union chiefs to coordinate a national strike if needed. Springfield reports Wabash machinists to General Manager Ramsey, while St Joseph shop workers receive a 27 to 29 cent hourly raise and avoid a Monday strike.
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Washington
O'Connell
Machinists’ Association
Cincinnati
Samuel Gompers
Thomas Kidd
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
P. J. Conlon
Machinists’ Executive Board
Maclear
Louisville
Springfield
Lil
Wabash
St. Louis
Ramsey
The
Joseph, Mo
St. Joseph
Blacklist Upheld by Superior Court in Chicago
In Chicago on May 16 Judge Baker ruled employers may maintain a blacklist. Annie Condon sued Libby McNeill Libby Armour Co and others after quitting strikers faced rejection by rival firms in 1896. The court affirmed firms may take protective action against former workers. Also noted Pittsburgh machine plant reducing hours to nine per day with overtime pay and broad industry signings.
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Chicago
Superior Court
Baker
Annie Condon
Libby, McNeill & Libby, Armour & Co
Libby
Miss Condon
Various Labor Conflicts and Union Actions Across Cities
Reports detail new vice grand master election in Milwaukee for the Brotherhood of Trathmen, with Denver to host the next convention. Cripple Creek mine closes amid wage disputes with the Miners Union. Tampa cigar workers return after bridge repair. Butte smelter workers push for an eight hour day. Pennsylvania Senate coal bills face resistance. Amalgamated Iron, Steel and Tin Workers plan talks in Milwaukee. New York Bricklayers face an extended ultimatum from the Mason Builders Association, delaying strikes to avoid costs.
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W. T. Newman
Denver
Col
Brotherhood of Trathmen
Milwaukee
Portland
Miners’ Union
Cripple Creek
Tampa
E City
Mill and Smeltermen’s Union
Butte Mont
Butte & Boston
Colorado
Clark
United Mine Workers’ District
Pennsylvania State Senate
J. Hartlein
Shamokin
Senate
Harrisburg
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
T. J. Shaffer
John Williams
St. Charles Hotel
New York Mason Builders’ Association
Bricklayers’ Union
Grand Rapids Tops Dayton for Fourth Straight Win
Grand Rapids won its fourth straight as Streit dominated Dayton and Wicker struggled with control. Final score shows Grand Rapids ahead 10 to 1 with strong hitting from Batteries Streit and Fox, Wicker and Myers contributing for Dayton.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Dayton
Streit
Wicker
Voovlooo
Fox
Wicker and
Myers
Threats Prompt Arrest In Missouri Blackmail Plot
In St Joseph Missouri Thomas Ashton a Wea ockman living south of the city received letters threatening harm to his home and family unless he deposited 1200 in gold at a designated spot. Detectives trapped a decoy at the site and early this morning captured William Piaum a 23 year old farmer who admitted drawing the idea from the Cudahy case.
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ST. Joseph, Mo
Thomas Ashton
Wea
Ockman
William Piaum
Poor Fielding Costs Boston Narrow Defeat in May Action
Boston suffers a defeat from misplayed chances as a 1,000 attendance crowd sees costly fielding errors. Nichols and Kittridge shared catching duties, while Philadelphia later downed Pittsburgh as Hallman starred with strong hitting in a separate game.
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Boston
Washington wins opener in series with Philadelphia
Washington defeated Philadelphia 4 to 5 in a scoring sequence aided by visitors errors. Farrell and Clingman made running catches for Washington and Geter received a diamond ring and flowers from local fans after the game. Batteries Mercer and Clarke for Washington and Frazer and Murphy for Philadelphia.
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Washington
Washhington
Philadelphia
Farrell
Clingman
Geter
Mercer and Clarke
Frazer and Murphy
Marine Happenings from the Soo and Atlantic Lanes
The Star Line Detroit reports the sinking of the fast freight steamer P D Ewing in the Soo river near Nine Mile Point, lying in fifteen feet of water. Northwestern from Chicago to Liverpool was floated after a collision, slight damage, then cleared for Montreal. Northman passed the rapids safely drawing thirteen feet. News from Victoria B C confirms the loss of Federal off Australia with thirty-two lives. six bodies recovered, and dingoes reportedly fed on others before being driven away.
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Star Line Company
Detroit
Ewing
Soo River
Nine Mile Point
Corrigan
Northwestern
Chicago
Liverpool
Gallup
Montreal
Moana
Victoria
B. C
Federal
Jacquelin Beats Major Taylor In Paris Bicycle Match
Jacquelin defeated Major Taylor in a three race world championship bicycle match at Parc des Princes Paris. Jacquelin won the first by a wheel and the second by ten yards as crowds cheered. Taylor cited weather and track methods as factors.
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Paris
Taylor
Jacquelin
Parc Des Princes
Bois de Boulogne
Homie
Major Taylor
Associated Press
Graff Wins City Bowling Title in Nine-Game Thriller
Graff defeated R H Bryson to capture the individual city championship at the Germania Club and South Side League. Nine games were played with Graff taking five. he won by nine pins total 1713 to 1703 as Bryson recovered late but fell short. Bryson posted a 246 in one game while Graff averaged about 190. Graff’s victory drew large crowds and heavy wagering as both bowlers received strong support from their teams.
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Lee Graff
Germania Club
South Side League
R. H. Bryson
Marion
Indianapolis
Graff
Bryson
Andryson
Webb Jay
Alleve
Chicago
Fred Worden
Frank Brill
United States
Macaroni and Wines Wholesale Grocery Ad
A wholesale and retail ad from DR. MONTANI & CO at 103 North Illinois Street markets groceries, pasta, oils, wines and imported foods. Features fresh olive oil, Genoa egg noddles, macaroni, Parmesan, assorted teas, and a full line of imported wines with home delivery and phone orders.
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IGT Sebeke Cupen Vota
Buna World
Hyson
Japan
DR. Montani & CO
North
Ilinois Street
Old Phone
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National Capital Notes
Weather Forecast
R.H
Plcidy
C. F. Rh. Wappenhans
Statio
Lofnes
Mont
Kempf
Navy Department
East
Alleway
den Dank
Bell
Dan Daub
Kansas City American League
Rhe Marion
Wassbinder
Shaw
Batley
Zalitsky
Talbot
Gardiner
Columbua
Graffius
Williams
Zinram
MANLY
Westinahouse Machine Company
National League
Hahn
Donovan
Cincinnatis
Hahn and
Pletz
Donovan and
McGuire
New Yorks
Doheny, Taylor and Bowerman
Waddell
Kling
Weil
Nichols and Kittridge
Sund
Nichols
Hallman
Ore
Chesbro
Poole and
O'Connor
Orth
Jackitsch
Garvin
Sugden
Anderson
Duffy
Waldron
Skopec
Skopee
Garvin, Dowling, Connor and
Leahy
McGinnity
Hoodoo
Shay
le Chance
Doc Parker
Rhe
Braggins
Wood
Yeager
Frisk and McAllister
Geier
Southern Association
Little Rock
New Orleans
Birmingham
Lastaliesi
Selma
Chattanooga
Bradley
Crawfordsville
Bradley Institute
Peoria
Meers
McNaught
Kent
Porter
Cowalk
I. A
Notre Dame
South Bend
Hogan
EMMA
Greens
Giants
Columbia Giants
South Bend Greens
Bremen
RHE Glantas
Schaffer and Fowler
Miller and Geel
Law
Indiana Law School
Business Men's
Law School
Gilchrist
Hotz
Brown
Shrum
James A. Gardner
Eddie Zinram
Fred Barnes
Gardner
Barnes
Lahn
Ars New
State of Araska
Pennland
Antwerp
Havre
Kaiserin Marta
Cherbourg
Manic
Commonwealth
Npten
Deutschland
Hamburg
Nouth
Stown
Ger
Teutonic
Fuerst Bismarck
Plymouth
Aasiere
Rotterdam
Statendam
Nian Vue
Sicilian
Londsay
Marquette
Business Men's Driving Club
General Sporting Neves
Independence
Mies Gladys Lawson
Beech Grove Park
Madison
Frank Moore
Glyde
Dickerson
Bettie
Root-Carter
Oshkosh
Kentucky
Graff II
William H. Seward
Florida
Orange County
Eneral
William S. Seward
Auburn
Seward
StrawHlat
Panama
Gerritta Archibald
E.wash.st
Gibson
Archibald
Fou
Clifford & CO
Massachusetts Ave
Eberhardt
Capitol Avenue
Claremont
Morris
Park
Morris Park
Rhymer
King Lief
Mesmerist
Winvers
Petra II
Laodice
Colonel Padden
Lanceman
King Pepper
Raffoals
Clipsetta
Latonia
Prince Esher
Longflo
Isobel
South Trimble
Bill Massie
Louis Fair Grounds
Wain A’ Moinen
Helen Print
Flora Pomona
Donna Belle
Marie Belle
Marn A' Moinen
Dissto
Barbee
Bookies
Newport
Lady Kent
Kingford
Sweet Dream
Flop
Rice
Strathbrock
Robert Waddell
H. B. Durham
Operator
Worth
Winkfield
Favre
Impromptu
Robert Waddenl
Birdie D
Oakinnton
Pennsylvania and Erie
Buffalo
W. W. Richardson
Pennsylvania Line
Knight & Jillson Co
Manufacturers and Jobbery
Indianapolis, Ind
Henry Deutsch Tailoring Co
South Illinois ST
Pride of
Maryland
Monticello Die Tilling Co., Distillers
Baltimore, Md
J.T. Power & Son
State of Indiana
Pennsylvania Street
Hoth
Willig’s Cash Furniture Store
West
Washington Street
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