B and C S W Shops Close Until Monday
The B and C Southwestern shops were posted to close for the balance of the week ending August 1 1508. Master Mechanic J B Carrothers approved the notice amid uncertainty about the extent of the shutdown. The plan reduces force in the shop while other departments retain most staff, with fears of up to eighty five workers losing jobs. The Cincinnati Enquirer reports the locomotives and classified repair work are halted until Monday and that monthly one week of reduced days will continue if idle equipment demand remains low.
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FL Smith
J. B. Carrothers
B. & C. Southwestern Allway
Rouch’ Howse
Wiil Tollos
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Enquirer
Engine Ran Away At Canning Plant After Governor Bolt
An engine at a canning factory danced away this morning when a governor bolt loosened and the engine sped off. The flywheel held and no injuries were reported.
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Canning Factory
Bolt
Tseit
Linemen Quit Over Work Allotment Grievances Stirs
Two linemen employed by the Home Telephone Company resigned this morning amid reports their dispute centers on job allotment. No official grievances have been issued, but word indicates tensions over assignments prompted their departure.
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Home Telephone Company
Glass and Factory Plans Stir City Development
A glass factory is eyed in the eastern city building after inspections of glass factory workers. An automobile factory plans construction in the same area. In Mexico City on July 29 estimates show nearly 2,100,000 weekly spent on lottery games and related items with about 70,000 paid back in premiums. Master Prentles Dillard hosted a birthday party for his friends last evening in East Walnut.
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Mexico
Prentles Dillard
East Walnut
John Cosby Dies After Acute Appendicitis
John Cosby of Cosby Street died after an acute attack of appendicitis Tuesday afternoon. He was about sixty three years old and physicians did not perform an operation due to his weak condition.
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John Cosby
Cosby Street
Rumor About Four Children at Seating Factory Debunked
A city rumor claimed four children grew up in the engine room of the Seating Factory. After an investigation, officials found the tale unfounded and no children were discovered living on site.
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Boller
Prince of Wales ends Quebec visit with tree planting
Last day of the Prince of Wales visit in Quebec July 29 saw him plant a tree at Vic Park before sailing on the Indomitable. He attended a garden party at Spencer Wood with Vice President Fairbanke among guests, then a final dinner on the Exmouth before boarding the Indomitable for departure.
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Quebec
Prince of Wales
Hoe
Vic Park
Spencer Wood
Fairbanke
Leutenant
Independence Party Ticket Nominated at First National Convention
The Independence party nominated Chusetti for president and John Temple Graves of Georgia for vice president on the third ballot, amid outcry as a rival attempted to name Bryan. Howard of Alabama and Graves faced competing bids. Hearst and Lyons received scattered support. Nearby reports note the two Stam brothers found working on a neighbor’s farm after their father’s arrest, and the June Bug plane completing a mile flight at Hammondsport.
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An L. Hixgen
Mohduchunetta
John Temple Graves
Georgia
Independence Party
Mr. Bryan
Jr. Shepard
Fort Scott
Kaw
Venettman
Charles A.walsh
Hryap
Thechairman
Chester i
Stam Brothers
Fritz
Charney
Will Laye Not Found Was He Sanbagsed
Witt G. Laye, son of Rev H G Lye and a former bookkeeper in Evansville, disappeared after Thursday. No trace or plausible motive found. theories include accidental drowning, foul play, self departure. He left his Walton House room intact except for a hat change. he had $75 on him and had recently quit Grace church quartet. Close friends note he often followed his father, who has been notified.
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Witt G. Laye
Evansville
H. G. Lye
The
Christian Church
Washington
Fm Nis
Laye
Hvansville
Rvanaville Journal-Newsways
Lue
Walton House
Grace Church
Ute
Chicken thieves place advance orders near Jeffersonville
Reported poultry thefts around Jeffersonville escalate as thieves now call ahead to reserve fowl. Floyd Redding, living east of town, received a call posing as Seelbach steward requesting two dozen friers, then the next morning found the coop and 24 chickens missing. Community warns others not to trust advance orders.
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Jeffersonville
Floyd Redding
Old Plank Road
Ayeaker
Leulavilld
Redding
Vacation plans of James Lake and J G Allen party
James Lake and J G Allen and their spouses depart tomorrow for a camping and fishing trip in Steuben county northeastern state. The trip is led by Auditor of State J G Ellheimer with Billheimer, known for statewide fishing acclaim, in the party. The Courier-Journal notes the Chicago Hearst store would feature as a light summer interlude in a broader political scene.
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J. G. Allen
James Lake
Steuben Navity
Syirt
J. G Ellheimer
Mir. Billheimer
Hearst Stow
Chicago
Tanger
Courier-Journal
Pighicking Class At Chiguam Church Draws Crowd
Worthington Times reports Worthington Saturday day scene as crowds fill streets and stores debunking claims the city is a dead town. Mayor Russell fines William McDonald two dollars plus costs for intoxication in the Mayor's Court.
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Chiguam Church Ys Menicking
Thomas’ Blatt
Bolt
EL. Hatfield
Worthington
Worthington Times
Wiliam McDonald
Russell
MELONS Shipments Rise as Local Cannery Delays Ease
Princetom Indiana July 29 Farmers send watermelons and cantaloupes to Indianapolis Louisville and Louis Vill markets. Shippers pay a dollar per basket to Louisville with growing shipments every day. Local growers gather their crop and most produce is sold locally watermelons selling 10 16 and 25 cents. Shipping season will peak next week for both watermelons and cantaloupes before fall frost.
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Princetom
Ind
Clty
Indianapolis
State Board Tendered Auditorium for Nomination Ceremony
The state board of agriculture offers the Me auditor ium at the state fair ground to the Democratic committee for announcing John Worth Kern’s vice presidential nomination. The arena, a premier hall seating nearly 12,000, may host the axerelyey. Mack plans to include John EB Lamb of Terre Haute on his advisory committee, possibly as chairman.
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State Board of Agriculture
Democratic Committee
John Worth Kern
WIH
Mack
John EB. Lamb
Terre Haute
Lamb
Railroad notes and wages change across Pennsylvania system
The Seymour Democrat reports that railroad employees across all divisions of the Pennsylvania system east and west of Pittsburgh will soon be paid in cash, abolishing the check system. J Re Marj traveled to Indianapolis to appear before the Interstate Commerce Commission investigating the Milan wreck that killed conductor Stigers and injured crew.
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Peynays Vania Ruilroad
Picaburg
J . Re Marj
Indianapo Ms
Interstate Commerce Commission
Milan
Murph
Stigers
Seymour Democrat
Riot in Elgin as strike-breakers clash with crowd
Riot erupts in Elgin Illinois Central Square when strike-breakers for the Elgin and Belvidere railroad clash with strike sympathizers. One man is fatally injured, several hurt as cars of strike-breakers stray off track and police intervene. Jamea Farley of Cincinnati and two companions are arrested. A special city council session is held to discuss peace measures.
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Elgin
Elgin & Belvidere Railroad
Central Squire
Jimea Farley
Cincinnati
Pnso
Wf. Cuteago
George J. Leaman
Mis Atles
Private Hospital Wrecked in Idaho Explosion
In Pocatello Idaho on Tuesday morning a blast demolished the private hospital and Dr J A Alguire's laboratory and nearby residence. Dr Alguire badly burned was thrown into the street. Lucien B Gordon residence adjoining was damaged with injuries to Gordon and his wife and niece. The explosion walled the building and left four men with minor injuries. Cause remains a mystery though Dr Alguire reports receiving anonymous threats.
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Pocatello
Idaho
J. A. Alguire
Lucifn B. Gordon
Alguire
Alquire Haa J
Three Hundred Drown As King King Sinks In Typhoon
Canton July 29 three hundred Chinese were drowned when the passenger steamer Ying King foundered in a typhoon. Only 18 of the Ying King’s crew and passengers survived as the storm swept the Chinese coast. Several vessels missing, fears for many lives, losses running into millions.
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Canton
Hag
Cusat
Woman dies in Philadelphia auto wreck on Model Farm Lane
A Tuesday trolley-pole crash on Model Farm Lane in Philadelphia killed 18 year old Katheryn Marie and left two young women with minor injuries. Victims were taken to University Hospital. The article notes a man’s remark about marriage.
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Philadelphia
Aid Carrigd
University
le Katheryn Marie
Young Man Bitten by Vicious Dog Near Barr Township
Ona McClellan, 18, son of Abe McClellan, was seriously bitten on the mouth and cheek by a stray dog near the Buckeye schoolhouse in Barr township after an evening trip to neighbors. Dr A A Penaldson treated the wounds. The dog, possibly rabid, was seen later and remains at large. The report discusses rabies treatment and references mad stone beliefs and Pasteur plans.
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Ona Mcclellan
Abe McClellan
Young McClellan Wirka
Wal- Mani Lashley
Greenwood
Buck- Jey
Barr Township
McClellan
Mc_Clellan
A A. E. Penaldson
Indianapolis Star
Hurty
Pasteur
Was He A Fraud In The Photo Discount Case
A city man ran an unsolicited photo offer promising 5 enlargements with framing for 2.98 cash on delivery claiming ties to local studios. Customers who paid in advance report no delivery and suspect a scam. Also notices: Van Rensselaer discharged after psych ward exposure and a new railroad charter from Galatia to the Ohio river with 60000 capital.
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van Rensenlaer
New York
John A
van Rensselaer
Fragmentary note hints at a local incident description
A garbled excerpt mentions a woman in a sheath gown and a dire Directeur phrase. It references a town area and an afternoon event on a township edge, with unclear actions described and no clear outcome.
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