Chicago theatre tragedy reaches Elkhart kin of victims
The city town tells of Mrs Lee Essig of Chicago and Miss Tyrone Essig 17 among the Iroquois victims. The girl, a niece of Frank Primley of Elkhart, was identified by family notes and a Chicago Tribune report. Her body to be buried in Elkhart with funeral arrangements at the cemetery.
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Chicago
Frank Primley
Tyrone Essig
Elkhort
Lee Essig
Primley
Miss Essig
Chicago Tribune
Elmer Conley
Essig
Frank and Worthington Primley
Washington Street
F. E. Hughes
Mabel
Worthingon Primley
Sarah Primley
Hillside
Wis
Phoeberene Fort
Ikhart High School
T. N. Swartz
Hikhart Public Schools
Swartz
Marvrie
Washington College
Washington, D. C
Irene
Miss Fort
Miss Fort. It Is Reported That Dr. Swartz
Myra Bradwell
Dr. Swartz
Marjorie Swartz
St. Luke’s Hospital
Ruth Robbins
Madison
Will Davis
Harry Powers
Iroquois Theatre
Williamson
Arthur ‘Hull
Harrison
Rita White
Leroy Reinhold
A. Z. Dickson
Frank Greenwald
Leroy
Williams
Unclear Identity Tied to Chicago Fire Victim
The text notes Walter Astler listed among the dead in the Chicago fire, with a Lake Shore card found in his pocket. Some Elkhart residents suspect this may refer to Walter Ashler formerly living there.
Goshen Woman Escapes Iroquois Theatre Fire
Mrs. W. Jones of Goshen survived the Iroquois Theatre blaze in Chicago and has returned home still shaken by the shock of the incident.
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Goshen
LaPorte Fire Claims Three Women Victims
Three La Porte women Mrs. Charles F. Lefmann Mrs. Bia S Wachs and Miss Mae Dickhut died in a devastating blaze. Mrs Wachs was identified by brother Frank Flentye while Mrs Lefmann’s remains were found but identity uncertain. Miss Dickhut is reported missing.
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LaPorte
Charles F. Lefmann
Bia S Wachs
Mae Dickhut
la Porte
Wachs
Frank Flentye
Osceola Sickness Report Names Several Ill Residents
The Osceola entry notes multiple residents, including Orlando Becher David Kilmer and Charles Beldon, as very sick with fever. Peter Stockbarger is listed as ill and further calls for contact or care are indicated.
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Orlando Becher
David Kilmer
Charles Beldon
Peter Stockbarger
L. ‘Kilmer
Kinney Reports Clerk Fees Turnover To County
Circuit Clerk M H Kinney submits 1903 fees totaling 6924.54 including clerk and ex clerk fees fines jury and docket and ex sheriff fees. After deducting a 3800 salary the net amount turned into the county is 3124.54.
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M. H. Kinney
Kinney
Divorce Granted in Bristol Osceola Case
Special Judge W J Davis granted Gustav Wires a divorce from Jesse Wires yesterday afternoon. The custody of their infant son Fred was awarded to the mother. Plaintiff resides in Bristol and defendant in Osceola. Deahl and Deahl ensured the filing.
Divorce suit filed in Elkhart over alleged abandonment
Albert Smith of Elkhart sues Katie G. Smith for divorce alleging abandonment. The case names Calvin Werner and Ber tha Young of New Paris with parental consent.
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Calvin Werner
New Paris
Bertha Young
Albert Smith
Elkhart
Katie G. Smith
Cheap Baking Powder Exposed as Alum Based
Authorities seized a lot of cheap baking powder from a neighboring city. Analysis showed alum, sulphuric acid, and rock powder making it dangerous. Several thousand pounds were destroyed. Physicians warn against using cheap powders. cream of tartar varieties are safer and more economical in the long run.
Dusenberry Held on Man Slaughter Charge at Iroquois Theator
George M. Dusenberry head usher at the Iroquois Theater was arrested last night on a manslaughter charge and bound over this morning to await the coroner s inquest. Bond of five thousand dollars was signed by theater management.
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Chicago
George M. Dusenberry
Iroquois
Ohio Supreme Court Rejects Suicide Forfeiture Clause
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that life insurance policies cannot forfeit claims if the insured commits suicide within the policy period. The decision allows recovery on policies that previously barred suicide within a set two year window.
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Columbus
Supreme Court
Ohio
James Corporal Tanner Named Register of Wills
Washington reports James Robert Tanner, known as Corporal Tanner, has been appointed Register of Wills in the District of Columbia effective January 5. The appointment names Tanner to oversee probate matters in the capital.
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Washington
James
Tanner
District of Columbia
Bitter Cold Grips East With Subzero Temperatures
New York reports bitter cold with the thermometer at two below zero this morning and six below during the night as gritty winter weather continues to blanket the eastern United States.
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New York
Explosion at Hayle works kills four in Cornwall
An explosion at the government dynamite works in Hayle Cornwall this morning killed four people and left others injured.
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London
Hayle
Cornwall
Mayor Wells Announces Theater Closures Over Fire Fears
St Louis January 5 Mayor Wells declared this afternoon that he would close all theaters due to insufficient fire protection. The move follows safety concerns and potential peril to audiences.
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St. Louis
Wells
Exemption Rule Sparks Debate Over Federal State Clash
Official records show J L Brodrick and W L Collings hold net assets totaling about 16 600 for depositors amid a 600 exemption dispute. Brodrick offers property valued 26 600 with 14 000 encumbrance and Collings realty 9 000 to 10 000 with 5 000 mortgage.
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J. L. Brodrick
W. L. Collings
Brodrick
Collins
Bosworth
Elkhart Woman Dies in Chicago Fire Details
Mrs. M. Brookins, sister of H. B. Bucklen and longtime Elkhart resident, died in the Chicago fire along with her intimate friend Mrs. E. C. Frady and Frady’s family. Frady’s husband, son Leon, and two sisters perished. Brookins’ funeral connection includes the Bucklen family and Dr. Carper relations in the city.
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M. Brookins
H. B. Bucklen
Elkhart
A. J. Carper
Chicago
Brookins
Robert Bucklen
E. C. Frady
Bucklen
Leon
Carper
Ovid Hill
Frady
Iroquois Theatre Fire Death Toll and Probe
Chicago resumes mass funerals as nearly 200 burials crowd day amid grim scenes. Investigators assess causes amid claims of no sprinklers or fire alarm box and crowded exits. Officials vow strict justice while probing the Iroquois disaster and expanding arrests.
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Chicago Record Herald
Tragedy Leaves Three Without Reason In Calamity
A fourth person lost her reason today amid the disaster as Marie Hopkins attempted to burn her two children under a stove and destroy furniture with an axe. She was restrained before causing major harm.
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Marie Hopkins
Roosevelt2 Panama Canal Policy Message to Congress
President Roosevelt submits a lengthy message to Congress reviewing the Panama Canal controversy and the administration’s course toward Colombia and Panama. He notes the Nicaragua option is no longer viable, defends the Hay-Herran treaty and U.S. control over the canal zone, and emphasizes duties of sovereignty balanced with international needs.
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Congress
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Panama Canal
Colombia
Panama
Senate
House of Representatives
Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
United States
Panama Canal Company
Republic of Columbia
Nicaragua
Isthmus
Central America
Paucar Srace Artes
Cass
Columbia
Hay-Herran
Folumbia
Canal Strip
Hay-Paul
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