Fire Destroys Vast New York Capitol Library Complex
A devastating blaze swept the New York state capital complex in Albany destroying the state library and west wing of the assembly chamber. Officials said 600,000 volumes and priceless manuscripts were at risk, with losses running into millions of dollars as firemen battled flames for hours and searches continued for missing workers. Governor Dix coordinated efforts as militiamen aided in salvaging relics and records from the burning state buildings.
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Albany
N. Yu
New York State
Assembly Library
Documenta
Assembly Chamber
State
United States
Senate
Finance Committee
Assembly
Court of Claims
Fred Weyler
Thomas Bean
Dix
Bridgeford
Capitol
State Library
Andrew S. Draper
Drape
Washington
Draper
State Normal School
Bennett
Ware
Hyatt
Ifg
M. Weyler
Bean
Samuel Abbott
This Will Interest Mothers About a Powder Remedy
An advertisement for Mothers Powder a sweetened remedy called for chil dren use for feverishness headache and bad stomach claimed to regulate the bowels in 34 hours with pleasant taste and many testimonials including Allen Glasted Le Hoy Bey offered by a seller promising safety and satisfaction.
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Mother Grey
Youre
Bey
Ats
Adérese
Allen
Olasted
le Hoy
Capitol Fire Leaves West Wing Wrecked and Under Martial Law
Adjutant General’s report notes the west wing ruined by a blaze blamed on a faulty electric push button. Legislators evacuated to city hall as they investigate the incident. State Architect Ware puts the rough loss at about 5 million dollars beyond irreplaceable state library records. No insurance found for the capitol or contents. Electricians suspect wiring or a cigarette, while the building remains under martial law.
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Adjutant. General's
Dix
Ware
State Library
Capitol
Quota Keeps Saloon Numbers Stable in Allen County
The county board fixed a saloon quota at one per 750 residents with Fort Wayne capped at 85 licenses, far below current totals. Revocations and nonrenewals are only ways to close bars, while several townships remain dry or near their limits, and local option may shift quotas if areas vote wet again.
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Allen County
Board of County Commissioners
the Sentinel
Fort Wayne
Adams Township
New Haven
Wayne Township
Washington Township
Monroe
Springfield
Perry
Huntertown
Pattee given $5 limit for public intoxication in court
Ed Pattee received the court fine of $5 and costs for public intoxication after an incident at Main and Calhoun. He insulted Frank E. Lingrey and snatched a magazine and candy from a young woman, drawing a sharp rebuke from the judge who lamented the high drunkenness level and noted possible jail time if within his power.
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Ed Pattee
Frank E. Lingrey
Main
Calhoun
Pattee
George W. Mikesell
Hilgemann
James Cassidy
Little Lad Loses Leg in Monroeville Car Accident
Elzie Mentzer seven year old son of Dr and Mrs D W Mentzer of Monroeville was struck by an Ohio Electric Interurban car at 245 Tuesday last week while playing along the tracks. His right leg was amputated a short distance below the knee after the boy rolled beneath the car.
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Elzie Mentzer
D. W. Mentzer
Monroeville
Ohio Electric
Woman Dies by Bullet Wound in Columbia City
Mrs S J Peabody of Columbia City died at her home last evening at 8 30 as a result of a self inflicted wound. She had been an invalid for years and long suffering is given as the cause. Local authorities report no foul play.
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Columbia City
Ind
Mra
S. J. Peabody
Mra. Peabody
Kohlsaat Refuses to Reveal Lorimer Election Fund Source
Springfield March 29. H H Kohlsaat publisher of the Chicago Record Herald tells the senate investigation he knows $100000 was used to elect William Lorimer to the U S Senate but refuses to name his informant or source. He cites a code of morals and declines to answer further questions as the committee orders an executive session and plans to compel testimony.
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Springfield
H. H. Kohlsaat
Chicago Record-Herald
Senate
William Lorimer
United States Senate
Kohlsaat
Lorimer
Attorney Healey
Senator Burton
Mr. Kohlsaat
Taft Denies Involvement In Lorimer Election
Washington on March 29 reports that President Taft's friends deny a Springfield rumor that he urged William Lorimer's election to the U S Senate. Edward Hines testified Aldrich claimed Taft wanted Lorimer chosen. Taft previously denied similar charges, while friends say he only hoped Illinois deadlock be broken. Former Senator Aldrich declined to comment.
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Washington
Taft
Springfield
Tafft
Aldrich
William Lorimer
United States Senate
Edward Hines
Chicago
Lorimer
Illinois
Hines
Donnell Named Clerk Of State Board Of Printing
Indianapolis March 30 E D Donnell purchasing agent for the sixty seventh session of the general assembly has been appointed clerk of the state board of printing to succeed A E Butler republican Mr Donnell has been a printer in Indianapolis for a number of years.
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Indianapolis
Ind
E. D. Donnell
General Assembly
State Board of Printing
A. E Butler
Donnell
Funeral for Rev Louis R Paquet at St Pauls
Impressive services at St Pauls Catholic church marked the funeral of Rev Father Louis R Paquet former assistant at St Pauls and chaplain of St Vincents orphans asylum Bishop Alerding led a large clergy and laity gathering. Mass sermon by Rev Charles Dhe focused on mourning and the end of all feasting. many clergy attended the burial in the clergy circle with Rt Rev Bishop Alerding presiding and surviving relatives in Peterboro New Hampshire.
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St. Paul's Catholic Church
Louis R. Paquet
St. Paul's
St. Vincent's Orphans’ Asylum
Alerding
H. F. Jos. Kroll
Thomas L Eisenring
C. P P
August Young
Garrett
A. E. Lafontaine
Fort Wayne
Gustave Hottenroth
This City
Norbert Felden
Monroeville
William Ge Miller
John Keller
Hartford City
Dhe
Charles Dhe
Sacred Heart Church
Fowler
Father Dhe
Mgr
J. H. Oechtering
William C. Miller
Simon M. Venn
John R. Quinlan
Joseph F. Delaney
Charles Thiele
Chrysostom Hummer
C. Pp, S
George Horstmann
Emaniel J. Wrabel
George Moorman
Paul Welch
Thomas Ejisenring
C. PP. S
John H. Guenching
William Arnold
Peru
William Schmidt
Muncie
Joseph Mutch
Lagro
John H. Bathe
Avilla
John Meller
George Angermelier
Auburn
John Schmitz
Remington
John Oberholz
Kendallville
Joseph A. Lynn
Academic
William Flaherty
Decatur
Edward J. Mungovan
Arcola
Charles Cie
John B. Weiss
Paulding
Ohio
Paquet
Peterboro
N. H
Thieves Ransack A. W. Helt Home
Thieves entered and ransacked the residence of A. W. Helt at 221 West Creighton Avenue within the last two weeks. A trunk arrived on Wednesday revealing clothing strewn about and rooms searched for valuables. Pockets and purses were turned inside out and drawers emptied, but officials doubt any loot was taken as the family was away. A police officer investigated but could not access the house. a kitchen window screen was found open suggesting possible entry.
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A. W. Helt
Creighton Avenue
Cour and Weick to Start Cour & Weick Print Shop
Alex Cour resigns after ten years in charge of stock rooms at the Newspaper Union and, with Philip Weick, plans a new printing venture at 133 East Main Street. The firm Cour & Weick will launch with both men as partners, both well known locally and expected to prosper.
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Alex Cour
Newspaper Union
Philip Weick
East Main Street
Remains arrive from South for Kenneth Knowles funeral
Kenneth Knowles dies in Phoenix, his remains arrive in Warsaw Indiana on a Wednesday evening. They were taken to John Collins's residence at the corner of Fort Wayne and Cedar streets. Funeral services were held there at 2 30 o clock in the afternoon.
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Warsaw
Ind
Kenneth Knowles
Phoenix
Ariz
John Collins
Fort. Wayne
Cedar Streets
Building Out Of Fort Wayne Pushed Toward New Haven
New Haven Indiana faces forward growth as Fort Wayne expands toward it. The town, population near 950, hosts Wayne Chair and several factories, a blue-collar economy, three depots, a strong post office, and a mix of churches and schools. Local editors note rapid suburban sprawl along the interurban corridor with residents commuting to Fort Wayne for work.
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Fort Wayne
New Haven
Ind
Wabsath
Nickel Plate
Ohio Electric
South Wayne
Bloomingdale
Nebraska
S. B. Dustman
Powell
G. G. Bruci
L. S. Noll
Battle Clark
Bilderback
Broadway
Willard Lucas
Lucas
Wayne Chair Company
Grubb & Sperry
Schnitker & Sons
Bruci & Co
Nathan & Levy and
Lipes & Co
New Haven State Bank
Ira Sleet
Money to Loan on Real Estate or Personal Security
Co F Pfeiffer offers money to loan on real estate or personal security with offices in Bass Block rooms 6 and 7, providing accessible financing options for property owners and individuals seeking secured loans.
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Co. F. Pfeiffer
Bass Block
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State Regents
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Secretary of State Office
Departments of Public Works
State Superintendent of Prison’s Office
State Civil Service Commission
Forest, Fish and Game Department
Syracuse
Sentinel
Dr. Mentzer
Kohlisaat
Tale Informant
Clerk OF Printing Board
H. Pfeiffer & Son
E. Columbia St
Bryan
Louis R
A. W. Het
Quits Newspaper Union
A. M. Hartzell
Wabash
Charles Helmick
John Goring
Eugene Whitaker
Register
The
Herald
Dustman
W. E. Bowers
Elastic
W. H. Schnelker
Father Wiedau
St. John's Catholic Church
Kohlmeier
H. L. Avery
Methodist Protestant
C. King
Methodist Episcopal
Hollopeter
Misses Maud Caps
Jennie Allen
Clara Sheridan
Squire J. A. Crippen
Wayne
Herman Fenker
R. E. Kaufman
H. H. Grubb
Wm. Schonefeld
J. Blackwell
Joseph Richhart
Mr. Richhart
Randall Hotel
Spencer Hotel
Calhoun Street
Court House
Enid
Reland, M.D
Orang
Erat
Ana
DR. E. W. Moreland CO
West, Wayne
St. Fort, Wayne
Indiana
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