Fire damages Knox business district. several injured
A Knox Indiana fire started in Dr H S Stoddard’s office and swept the west Main street business row. Walls collapsed injuring several, including H P Driver editor of the Knox Democrat. Fire halted at the Fitz hotel as aid arrived from North Judson and nearby towns. The Fitz and many nearby stores suffered extensive damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox
Ind
H. S. Stoddard
Main Street
H. P. Driver
Knox Democrat
North Judson
Fitz
Toharles Windisch
Arles Windisch
Horner
Arctic Steamer Returns with News of Wellman Expedition
Tromsor, Norway June 27 The Arctic of Waller Wellman's north pole expedition arrived from Spitsbergen with news. Knud Juhnayn, camp resident, reportedly took part in pack ice travel. airship shed destroyed by a heavy storm. Johnson disappeared after falling through a crevasse. companion Bloarvig failed to save him. A fierce Christmas gale damaged airship shed and buildings. Wellman confirms rebuilding work underway. goal remains to reach the north by summer.
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Tromsor
Norway
Arctic
Waller Wellman
North Pole
Spitebergen
Knud Juhnayn
Johnson
bin Avhow
Paul Bloarvig
Bloarvig
Bioirvle
Wellman
Arthur Wellman
Ine Ig
Vanlgman
No More Floods at Hotel Anthony
Fragmentary OCR reports severe flooding near Hotel Anthony with water entering the building. A large upheaval described as twelve inch waves and damage to structures is noted, with water being held back at a gate and the scene described as chaotic and disruptive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae Anthony
Postage Rules For Journal Gazette In Industrial Edition
An editorial note explains extra postage was required for the Sunday Journal-Gazette industrial edition copies sent to friends and out-of-town readers. It details that each copy weighed about one pound two ounces, requiring 5 cents postage in separate wrappers and 2-cent stamps on wrappers, and cautions mailers to account for late ads and forbearance from advertisers due to page constraints.
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Journal- Gazette
Hanna
Journal-Gazetté
Journal.Gazette
Journal-Gazette Company
Arly
New
York
Bungatin
Uke
St. Anduidl
Merkle
Mien
Corwin
James Button
Bosesan
Sutton
Mitra
Explosive blast wrecks Chicago district causing damage
Chicago investigators probe a dynamite explosion in a rear alley of Clark to Washington streets that wrecked stores and windows for a block. The blast injures two or three persons, damages Powers & Gilbert’s and a Madden associates hub, and blinds about 26 000 telephone lines. Police estimate losses near 100000 with theories pointing to labor or gambling warfare.
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Chicago
Click
Washington Streets
Womba
Uils City
Gomba No
Clark Street
W Powers
Gilbert
Anjoon
Martin B. Madden
Madden
Rand Jury
Mont Tennes
Boston
Ffty Electric
Chlexo ‘Telephone Company
Gir
Powers & Gilbert
Promoter Thatcher Fails to Arrive in City
Promoter Thatcher, billed to promote a Gulf boulevant event in 2008, did not appear as scheduled. Letters to local clubs and officials sparked interest and concern over funding and planning, with officials delaying concrete commitments until Thatcher’s arrival, which was not yet certain.
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Jesse Aa
Thatcher
Che Jeri Ronda
Randall
le Autamahiln Club
Mayer Sod
Tay
Uri
Towed Away by a Large Whale Near New York
Six whalers from New Bedford, presumed dead, were brought ashore near New York after a whale encounter off Africa. The brig Sullivan's third mate Afitune Poona and five crewmen were cast adrift, rescued a day later by a steamer, with one survivor reporting. A granddaughter of Mrs. DB Kedding of Engst Joforson Street is noted in dispatches.
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New York
New Bedford
Miss
Celtic
Wight
Africa
Poona
Sullivan
E Db, Kedding
Engst Joforson
Hoosier Sslated for Important Job in Porto Rico Education
Indiana officials push Bret Jon A Wand for Porto Rico education commissioner. Crumpacher cites Indiana’s progress in the education system. Newton W. Gibson of Fort Wayne advocates Indiana teachers for roles in the distant archipelago while noting local candidates and the broader U S goals.
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Washington
Jung
Ney
Bret
Jon A. Wand
Laiporde
Commissianer of Education
Parto Rico
Hottie Mi Tate
Wim
Indiana
Porto Rica
United States
Newton ‘W. Glibers
Fort Wagna
Ofier Doa
Philippines
Tamera
Indiana School ‘Techers
Record Heat Sweeps Fort Wayne for June Peak
Government thermometer hit 90 degrees Sunday in Fort Wayne, the hottest day of the season. The week saw 80 to 88 degree readings, with 71 inches of rain since the month began and the June record rainfall surpassing prior years. Excess heat caused widespread discomfort and reports of weather-related issues as rivers rose despite heavy precipitation.
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Mobler
Rte
Fort Wayne
Mohler
Jane
Totel
Wittel
Government refund policy explained in old revenue notice
Revenue Collector's notice states that refunds are not issued for certain periods and outlines conditions for stamp duties. It notes that after a specified date, stamps for the full term may be collected, and refunds will not be provided for expired terms. The document reflects colonial-era procedures and language.
Incoming Excursionists Reported in Fort Wayne
Hundreds of excursionists and regular passengers arrived in Fort Wayne with no additional details. The report notes an ongoing Sunday schedule and mentions a party led by a prominent attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanied
Atty Sanday
Fort Wayne
Weather Forecast for Minneapolis and Lower Michigan
Partly cloudy conditions with variable winds expected. Forecast covers Monday with outlook for John Stewart’s area and surrounding regions including Minneapolis and parts of Michigan under overcast to mild conditions.
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Washington, D
Miiipla
Indiana
Amichigan
John Stewart
Woman Drugging Ties to Eastman Slaying Revealed
Eastman murder theory centers on May Woodill lured to Bragalow’s shack where narcotics were found in a nearly empty bottle. Report notes morphine traces and neighbors’ suspicions while funeral details unfold with the grave side ceremony in St Michaels Maryland.
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ST. Michaels
May Woodill
Bob’ Eastman
Wren
Thuy
Wingalow
Wien
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