Cat Rescues Nephew from Kokomo House Fire
In Kokomo Indiana Miss Bessie Jones niece of Mrs Carl Spangler narrowly escapes a deadly blaze when Tom the family cat alarmed her as flames engulf the home. She woke to smoke and a roaring kitchen fire intended to treat the grip, then crawled through a burning stairway past locked doors. She suffered severe injuries but Tom escaped unharmed.
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Tom
Bessie Jones
Carl Spangler
Spangler
Kokomo
Miss Jones
Ste
Supreme Court strikes down liability act for most employers
The Supreme Court invalidates the employers liability act as unconstitutional for private corporations and non railroads citing unequal treatment, while railroads are upheld due to the unique nature of their business. The decision hinges on eminent domain powers and related privileges.
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Supreme Court
Death wave in Indianapolis leaves many dead in hours
A chaotic day in Indianapolis saw three murders and three suicides within an hour. Vicious acts included a brother in law killed with a mace and a weapon, a man and woman taking their own lives, and several sudden deaths from heart disease and stress.
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Indianapolis
PasherPrane
Risto Banger
Orhen
Crittian
Gitte Pennicke
Seth Vravlor
Eodeater
Nate Morris
Mars
Freight wreck on Grand Trunk kills two at Maynard crossing
Report of a Grand Trunk freight wreck near Maynard where engineer was killed and a second man Dawley died after the derailing switch failure. Interlocking signals at the crossing were reportedly missed, cars derailed and overturned, with unclear, garbled transmission of events.
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Grand Trunk
Maynard
Musineer
Richard Confexoor Broth
Crook
Ois
Sid
Dawley
Local farmer George We Goldmin found dead near Wheathiumd home
George We Goldmin, 60, a prominent farmer with a wife and seven children, was found dead in a field west of his Wheathiumd home. His daughter Balis Avaghter was last seen driving a passage to pasture earlier that morning.
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George We Goldmin
Oll
Wheathiumd
Balis Avaghter Tle
Goldasie
Shooting at Howland Home Sparks Murder Claim
Charles Carre of Eckhart was fatally wounded by Frank Howland after a confrontation at Howland's residence. The dispute arose from accusations of bribery involving Howland and Carre, with ties to media figure Frank Howlin and party associate Trewland. Carroll is reported to have been carried from the scene.
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Frank Howland
Charles Carre
Eckhart
Howlin
Howland
Price Carroll
Trewland
Carroll
Father Graves to Death and Otwell Father’s Tragic Loss
A garbled notice reports Bert Potts of Otwell, father of two children, facing an apparent death after a disaster. The fragmentary text hints at a tragedy tied to the Potts family during a dire moment, leaving unclear details about cause or outcome.
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Bert Potts
Otwell
Death of George Pentsell Near Greenfield
George Pentsell, 60, unmarried, died at his home near Greenfield. He was known as a local figure associated with epilepsy relief efforts, and his death ends a long troubled life marked by medical remedies and community ties.
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Blue Maan
George Ppntsell
Greenfield
Tfe
Chursell
Child Swallows Poison. Elderly Relative Mourns Loss
The 83 year old child of George McNew of Pike County swallowed carbotic acid by mistake and died in agony, authorities report a tragic accident.
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George McNew
Pike County
Agoly
Notable Deaths and Local News From Indiana
Charles Bryan of Pike was killed when a revolver discharged by an evident ally. Rt. S. Helvey of LaPorte, a teamster, died in a fog related accident after a recent funeral. In Evansville Lewis Cavins sustained a hydrophobia bite from a mule and likely will die. Isaac Lewis and Leslie Exsterling, Earlham freshmen, were expelled for undisclosed reasons. William Brewer, former marshal, sues Shirley for 550 unpaid services. United Mine Workers of Indiana oppose $15000 back taxes, claiming charitable exemption.
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Charles Bryan
Pike Conniyaa
Anthony B. Trentman
Hartford City
United Boxhoard and Paper Company
Rt. S
Isaac Lewis
Leslie Exsterling
Earlham College
William Brewer
Marshal
Shirley
United Mine Workers of Indiana
Indiana Governor vetoes submerged land title bill
Gov. Hanly rejected Rep. Faulkner’s measure to grant title to submerged Lake Michigan lands to adjoining property owners. The plan, backed by United States Steel Corp and Gary, would pay the state $25 per acre and transfer title after platting submerged areas. Hanly argues the bill may be unconstitutional and not protect state or steel interests, urging title only after land is filled in.
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Hanly
Faulkner
Indiana
Lake Michigan
United States Steel Corporation
Gary
Steel Corporation
Steel Company
Desire for Higher Salaries Sparks Indiana House Debate
The Indiana House debates pay boosts with nearly all members supporting higher salaries for lawmakers. A Marshall county Democrat, Daniel McDonald, introduces a bill to raise pay to 10 dollars a day for future sessions, excluding the current session. The measure would start with the next legislative session.
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House of Representatives
Johnson
Vigo County
Daniel McDonald
Marshall County
Thenocrat
Senate Kills Road Tax Bill In Senate Vote
The Watson House measure to direct all road taxes above fifty dollars to township trustees for grav road construction died in the Senate after a heated debate. Proponents argued payment into township treasuries would better fund road improvements under trustee direction than the existing work-out system.
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Senate
Watson House
Vote for Lower Fares and Rebate Check Change
A House vote approved lowering rail passenger fares with a 2 cent reduction while adding a rebate check option for riders who do not purchase tickets and pay cash fares. Protests by conductors in Ohio prompted the change to address fare evasion and confusion on trains. The Senate is expected to accept the amendment and seek executive approval.
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Senate
Ohio
Township Trustee Bill Passage and Provisions
The Senate backed Senator Wall R. Wood's measure to authorize township trustees to authorize expenditures with advisory board consent. The bill, approved 32 to 10, allows payroll and related costs to be covered under limited conditions, despite earlier legal questions about spending.
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Senate
Tanty
Qdhat
Wall TR. Wood
Eurloy
Congress closes Fifty-ninth session with record total
Washington report summarizes a bustling session ending March 4. Major acts include a two billion dollar budget, immigration reforms excluding Japanese, government appeals in criminal cases, child and woman labor investigations, cabinet and congressional salaries raises, and a sweeping currency bill aimed at easing money congestion. The Brownside affair and San Francisco school controversy also drew attention.
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Washington
Congress
Brownside
San Francisco
Jima
Hanly Signs Two-Cent Bill In Train Fare Reform
Gov Hanly signed a two cent fare bill among a group of Senate measures. The act, with no emergency clause, creates a 2 cent fare for ticket purchases and a half cent per mile penalty on cash payments aboard trains. The cash payer must obtain a receipt to claim a rebate of any excess paid. It becomes effective upon the acts' publication, around mid April.
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Hanly
Mine Accident Suits Bill Clears Senate Without Opposition
Senator Moss introduced amendatory legislation defining rights of persons who sue for damages in mine accident cases. The bill, passed by the Senate, establishes priority for those with the right of fection in damage suits.
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Moss
Senate
Peculiar Bills Introduced In State Legislature
Several odd proposals emerged in the Indiana legislature. Rep Pear son of Lawrence county pushed a ban on stray geese and chickens intruding on premises. A bill outlawed killing eagles, though none exist in Indiana. Another called for a 500 dollar fine for walking on the state house yard grass. Additional measures banned Sunday football, prohibited horse doping to deceive buyers, and fined children who desert parents.
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Pearson
Lawrence County
Indiana
State House
Bills Passed And Beaten In Fifty Ninth Congress
Summary of actions in the Fifty ninth Congress with measures enacted in the first session including railroad rate reform pure food meat inspection Oklahoma statehood and budget totals and in the second session currency reform immigration restriction Santo Domingo treaty government salaries and campaign finance limits. It also notes measures killed such as ship subsidy anti injunction anti child labor copyright reform general tariff revision and publicity campaign expenses.
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Oklahoma Statehood
Santo Domingo
Stops Corporation
Brownsville
Smoot
Senate
Philippine Tarif
Cshind
Sainte Dominge
Post Office
Inerease
Moore
Nee Paawney
Uncle Suav
Tov
TGS
Collere
Treasury
Panama Clan
Spooner Announces Senate Resignation May First
Senator John C. Spooner of Wisconsin resigns from the United States Senate effective May 1, surprising Washington insiders. Roosevelt and others express regret as Spooner considers practicing law or returning to Madison, with possible offers from major firms and even a Supreme Court nomination rumored but not confirmed.
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John C. Spooner
Wisconsin
United States Senate
Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
Congress
Spooner
New York City
Madison
United States Supreme Deneh
Plarlan
Banquet Honoring Spanish Minister Pina y Mallet
Mr Collier the American minister in Madrid hosted a banquet for the diplomatic corps in honor of Senor Ramon Pina y Mallet the new Spanish minister to the United States.
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Mr. Collier
Madrid
Diplomatic Corps
Senor
Ramon Pina Y Mallet
United States
Immigrant Promotion Tactics Tied to California Population
In a plan to restore San Francisco’s population after the quake a promotion committee arranges representation in foreign capitals to steer immigrants to California. In Kentucky’s Georgetown circuit court Judge R L Stout declines to try Caleb Powers over the Goebel assassination due to prior involvement in James Howard's related trial.
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San Francisco
California
Scott
Georgetown
R. L. Stout
Caleb Powers
William Goebel
James Howard
Head of Foresters Died Dr Oronhyatekha Passes Away
Dr Oronhyatekha a Mohawk chief and Supreme Chief Ranger of the Ancient Order of Foresters died in Savannah Georgia. He was nearly 66 and billed as America’s richest Indian with a $10 000 year salary from the Foresters and extensive Canadian holdings. He reorganized the Foresters in 1881 and restored its finances.
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Acland Qoronhyatekha
Order of Foresters
Savannah
Ife
Oronhyatekha
America
Foresters
DR. Oronhuatekua
Canada
Desoronio
St. Lawrence River
Prince of Wales
Edward VII
Oxford
Toronto University
Issi
Shonts Favors Profit Sharing In Transit Plan
Theodore P. Shonts, new director of the New York transit system, urged profit sharing with the public at the Town Society of New York dinner. He outlined temporary measures to ease congestion and long range plans for fifty years, proposing the people and shareholders become partners in benefits. He did not decide on rental, tax, or profit percentage as the sharing method, stressing reliable transportation over rate cuts.
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Town Society of New York
Theodore P. Shonts
New York Transit System
Tie
All Around the Globe. A mixed report from Kingston and Nashville
Charles McGill the former Ontario bank manager began his five year term in Kingston penitentiary. Dr J Herman Feist was found guilty of first degree murder in Nashville Tennessee for the killing of Rosa Mangrum. A Bremen dispatch reports the North German Lloyd Steamship Company voting 125000 for seamen and 75000 as a jubilee gift for staff.
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Charles McGill
Ontario Bank
Kingston
J. Herman Feist
Rosa Mangrum
Nashville, Tenn
Bremen
Germany
Tiloyd Steamship Company
Trade activity and prices in Chicago district review
Mild weather boosts trade activity while retail sales compare well with a strong prior month. Contracts for future production in metal, wood, and rolling stock hold steady amid firmer pig iron and hardwood prices. Hides edge down as freight and shipments rise, with heavy demand for machinery, household goods, fabrics, and clothing. Chicago district data show steady activity, higher urban freight costs, and mixed results in receipts and failures.
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Murtieniark
Iren
Cortes and Foundries
Vasitaas
Amber
Amonne
Chicago
Wales
Orly
Bamber
Thin
Business Outlook Bright Amid Strong Trade and Manufacturing
New York and surrounding markets show renewed activity as favorable weather and return of merchants lift sentiment. Stores clear stock amid early spring demand while manufacturing stays brisk in steel and iron, with varying outlooks for the second half of the year. Canadian and U.S. business failures dip from the prior week, per the latest trade report.
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Inere
Thotel
United States
Jyndstrees
Fragmented Grain and Livestock Prices Across Cities
A garbled OCR list shows varied pricing for wheat corn oats and soy, with figures for No 2 and No 3 grades across cities like Indianapolis Cincinnati Milwaukee Detroit Toledo and New York. The material also notes hogs sheep and cattle markets with price ranges and shipping terms, reflecting broad regional commodity activity.
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Guiue Heavy
Frestio
Doe
Indianapolis
Elides Tienvy
St. Lowi
Milwaukee
New York
Destroyed NY Dock Company Buildings Reported Costly Loss
News record notes the New York Dock Company buildings were destroyed with a reported loss of 250000 dollars. Separately Wheaton Seminary in Massachusetts has closed due to scarlet fever among the female students.
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New York Dock Company
Wheaton Seminary
Massachusetts
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