Fourteen guests perish in Lincoln Hotel fire in Chicago
A deadly blaze at the Lincoln hotel on Madison Street Chicago traps fourteen guests. Survivors report two exits and a rear escape gone. Victims were found in rooms and corridors, many in nightclothes as rescue efforts battled smoke and flames. An inquest is planned with findings blaming negligence and a faulty fire escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
le Lincoln
Madison Street
Rome
Lg, Yocum
Davenport
Samuel Yocum
Towa
B. Coon
Marengo
L. Ewing
Marietta
Ohio
Boswell
T Y. Slocum
Wauconia
A.K. Woods
Lebanon
Ini
Edward Toler
Milwaukee
Correy
Axe
Bucyrus
Ward Lowd
Seevhiesvile
Wis
Hardy
Janesville
Wit
Corvan
St. Louis
George B. Graves
Darrow
Piremen
Ind
Traeger
Million Dollar Company Formed to Build Indiana Railways
The In Time company, capital $1,000,000 with 1,000 paid in, filed incorporation papers in Camden New Jersey on December 4 to construct railways and electric light plants in Indiana. Incorporators include Thomas Delab Randall Morgan Franklin FH MacMorrig Clinton N Lavourelle and George H. Martin, most of whom are Philadelphians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
N. J
In Time Company
Capital
Incor Nation
Indiana
Thomas Delab
Randall Morgan
Franklin FH MacMorrig
Clinton N. Lavourelle
George H. Martin
New Corporations Form In Indiana Across Cities
On December 4 in Indianapolis the secretary of state recorded new filings for several firms. People's Outfitting Company in Indianapolis seeks 100000 capital with directors Joseph Wineman Ward A Kalin and Joseph Le Snowing. Chaney Automobile Transfer Company in Terre Haute shows 10000 capital with directors J Cox Chaney S J F Ball Charles Sfid sbell and A A Denham. News Printing Company in South Whitley lists 10100 capital with directors FL Miner R Hibbard and J W Hibbard. Ator Printing Company in South Wakiey has 50000 capital with directors F S Miner BE BR Hibbard and J W Hibbard. Troyer Oil Company in Montpelier reports 25000 capital with directors A Mason T C Palmer J Ni Puramian D A Bryson and G Johnston. Buescher Manufacturing Company in Elchart files for an increase from 15500 to 60000, with 10000 new stock set as preferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ini
People’s Outfitting Company
Joseph Wineman
Boward A. Kalin
Joseph le Snowing
The
Chaney Automobile Transfer Company
Terre. Haute
Capital Stock
J. Cox
A Chaney
S. J F. Ball
Charles Sfjdsbell
A. A Denham
the News Printing Company
South Whitley
FL Miner
R. Hibbard
J. W. Hibbard
Ator Printing Company
South Wakiey
F. 5
Hibbard
Troyer Oil Company
Montpetier
A. Mason
T. C. Palmer
J. Ni Puramian
D. A. Bryson
4. G. Johnston
Buescher Manufacturing Company
Elchart
Inccrease
Collision Near Coshocton Kills Engineer and Harms Crew
A Panhandle work train crash one mile east of Coshocton, Ohio, claimed the life of Engineer Vor of Toledo and seriously injured Conductor Armstrong of Columbus and several crew members. Injured listed include J. O. McCormack Toledo W. O Showalter Toledo W. H. Blake Denison J. Lyon Newcomerstown and George Nichols Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
W. O' Showalter
W. H. Blake
Denalison
J. Lyon
Newcomerstown
George Nichols
Calumbus
Chicago Live Stock Exposition shuts down crowd crush risk
Chicago crowds at the International Live Stock Exposition passed through the turnstiles as 76,000 attendees filled the Dexter Fark amphitheatre. The dense audience prompted a precautionary banter and politer reserve to prevent a crush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Oey International
Dexter Fark
Exposition Brings Crowds for Sheep Carcasses and Swine Tests
Spectators cheered as the evening parade gathered near the exhibition space. The judging of sheep carcasses attracted many, while the swine tests were set for tomorrow with officials including President Spoor, General Manager Skinner, and A. D. Leonard of Union Stock Yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade
Spoor
Skinner
A. D. Leonard
Union
F Srock Yards
Trijusil Rompany
Ainier
Runaway Accident Proves Fatal in Elkhart
Elkhart Ind December 4 Gilbert Underwood dies at Elkhart sanatorium from injuries sustained in a runaway accident on Beamsley avenues yesterday at 12:40 pm. He was conscious briefly before passing away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Ind
Gilbert Underwood
Beamsley Avenues
Fort Wayne Club Leads Effort on Pennsylvania Railroad Pact
Fort Wayne Commercial Club and Manufacturers' Club debated the Pennsylvania Railroad plan for a Chicago Street passenger track and an industrial spur. They urged John H. Bass to grant a land strip while Mayor Berghoff planned a joint meeting with property owners to seek a negotiated solution, balancing company needs with residents' rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleb
Pennsia Railroad Company
Chicas Street
South Side
John H. Bass
Pennsylvania Company
Berghof
Railroad Company
Chia
Clit
Pennsylvania Railway
S. M. Foster
Manufacturers’ Club
Heart
Beadell
Chi
Foster
Wayne Club
Pennsylvania Railroad
Chicago Street
Snd
Wallace Street
Mun [Ree
Lafayette
Murray [Street
Calhoun
Mc.f. W
Culbertson
Commercial Club
Ciy
Suni
J. B. McKim
Jinon
McKim Waa
McKim
Murras
Waler Street
Toledo
Water Street
Front Street
Cincinnati
Pillsburg
Chicago
St. Louis
Natles Mcullesh
Fort Wayne
HG Corporation
Bass
Lafazathe Street
Mcculloch
Freese
August’ Freese
Berghoff Wen
Tenth Ward
Melal
Taskadge Zollar
Uis
Francis
Mie Pontsylvania Company
Company
McCutloch
Mezi
Virginia Street
Anager
Mi 'McKim
Wabash
Dir. Bass
Board of Public Works
John Dougall
News
Ymblic
Dougall
Wr O
Fin
Mr. Dougall
Mr. Newgail
John F. Rodabaugh
Mrr. McKin
Rodabaugh
Danas
Rodetaugh
Comercial
Diih
Tore
Moynihan
Une
Ani
Mc Beadell
Charles McCulloch
Bowl
FV. Culbertson
H. €. Lerghoff
Jenk Nealell
Aitielo
Veterans Dismissed From Marion Home For Drunkenness
A 4A committee from the Iota pact was appointed in Marion to oversee the dismissal of veterans from the local home due to drunkenness with formal proceedings and official action announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Tra
Bee
Fies
Iota Pact
Undisclosed Veterans Face Disclosures Over City Charges
Fragmentary report shows several veterans expelled from the national home for disabled volunteers in this city amid charges and denied entry. Authors of the protest allege the motive is drunkenness and boycott by others, with a few claiming a plan to testify before Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whe
Severnl
Taylor University Receives 2 500 000 for Improvements
Taylor university board minutes in Op lend Jad note a total gift of 2 500 000 from the Twentieth Century fund and individual donors to build and expand facilities and hire instructors. The aim is training missionaries in trades and religious instruction for foreign lands, preserving Taylor’s memory and Fort Wayne’s educational heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Taylor University
Oplend
Jad
Bishop Taylor
Meth- Déist Episcopal Church
Fort Wayne
Boston Uiterell
Univers
Toland
Tetire
Grand Master Morrisey clarifies motive of railway conference
Grandmaster P M Morrisey of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen explains after Chicago talks that no broad combination seeks a joint wage demand. He says western requests will follow orderly procedures, with committees and managements to reach mutually satisfactory agreements, while disputing sensational claims of a nationwide labor plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrisey
Regent Conference OF Railway Brotherhoods
Cleveland, Oho
P.M. Morrisey
Brotherhood of Railroad
Chicago
Morrleey
Associated Press
Fsilwsy
Aber
Rilway
Vilains
P. H. Morrisey
Former Speaker Reed in Critical Condition in Washington
Washington dispatch reports former Speaker Reed gravely ill since Tuesday evening. Bulletin at 10 p m notes temperature 96 5 pulse 64 breathing steady. coma and abdominal symptoms subsiding. doctors Gardner Goodnow and Donaldn present. Condition described as critical but improving with mind clear and progress noted through night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dec
Thomas Z. Reed
Criti
Gardner
Sloians
Reed
No Change At 1 20 A M In Reed Case
Dr Goodnow appeared tonight as expert consultant with other Philadelphia physicians. Reed's condition remained critical though improved in some aspects since afternoon. Dr Gartugr declined to discuss details, noting the bulletin provides an exact statement. Dr Reed planned to leave for home at midnight train, with Dr Bishop staying with him through the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodnow
Ise
Gartugr
Bute
Reed
Morphe Overdose Case Sends City Into Alarm
A woman in New York reportedly overdosed on morphine during a seven week stay, triggering a police response and hospital check. She was treated after surrendering to authorities, later moved to Homington for recovery, and faced an apparent attempt at suicide Wednesday morning amid unclear circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mwarkenrider
Waite
Barswert
Homington
Herald
Mit
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lincoln Hotel
Panhandle
Fort Wayne Commercial Club
Mr. McKim
Mr. McCulloch
Coodnow
F. AL Gardner
T. L
Uye
Mr. Owl
Che Reim
Car Tendersay
Lye New York
Cele
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!