Elks Party Tragedy in Colorado Springs Auto Crash
A six cylinder race car carrying seven Elks and two drivers crashed down West Miller Street hill in Colorado Springs. Four killed outright including W H Ralston and J S Grey. others injured. The vehicle, returning from the Elks club, struck a telephone pole after losing control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Col
H. Winnal
John S. Grey
New York
Britton L. Graves
James English
George Buckley
F. H. Ward
A. W. Markscheffel
Elks’ Club
Manitou
Overland Park
C. F. Casey
Markscheffel
Grey
Ralston
Winnal
Central Electric Company
Grey and Winnell
Graves
Elks
Storm Carries Down West Wall Kills Iron Worker
Gustav A. Schultz, 34, of Pittsburg street, dies instantly when a cyclone like storm sweeps the new Mariotte Building on East Main street. Charles J. Thieme, brick mason, is injured slightly as wreckage traps workers on the sixth floor. dozens escape. Schultz leaves a wife and four children.
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Gustav A. Schultz
Pittsburg Street
Hancock Avenue
Mariotte
East Main Street
Schultz
Charles J. Thieme
Liberty Street
Thieme
Lapp
Dickson, Spiliner
Terry
Grub
Garrett Man Sues B A For $20,000 Damages
Engineer James A. Whirledge of Garrett sues the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in the United States circuit court seeking $20,000. He alleges a 1905 freight engine incident caused a throttle blowout and lever slippage, injuring his spine and hindering earnings from $175 to $200 monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
James A. Whirledge
Garrett
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Whirledge
Harper & Eggemann
Skiles, Green & Skiles
Bold Burglary Yields Small Loot at See lg Bros Grocery
A burglary at See lg Bros grocery at Wayne and Barr streets yielded at most $1 in cash. Thieves entered via cellar grating and a broken door panel, aimed at quick cash, leaving the safe and goods untouched. The nearby saloon reported a noise but attributed it to ice from the refrigerator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seelg Bros
Wayne and
Barr
Wayne Street
Plague Report Ties 20 Bert-Beri Cases to Japanese Laborers
Dr. I. Jones of Murdock Nebraska announced to the state board of health that twenty Bert-Beri cases were identified among Japanese laborers at Alvo Nebraska. The finding, reported in Lincoln on September 17, highlights a localized outbreak and prompts health officials to monitor conditions and implement containment measures.
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Lincoln
Neb
I. 3 Jones
Murdock
State. Board. of Health
Alvo
William M. Leedy Promises Clear Policies Amid Outcry
The text portrays William M. Leedy as a steady leader who will guide the nation through fear and turmoil with sound, unquestioned policies and a calm, decisive approach. It presents him as capable and unfaltering in the face of public agitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
Young girl nicknamed Wanda faces plot to blow up secret police
In St. Petersburg on September 17, police arrested a girl called Wanda for planning a daytime attack on the Moika canal secret police headquarters. A Jewish tailor was also seized with a near completed uniform. Police say the plot aimed to destroy the building and harm staff. To guard against further threats, secret police will relocate to Kamenny Island with an electric signaling system.
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St. Petersburg
Wanda
Moika Canal
Kamenny Island
Labor leaders launch nationwide drive for telegraphers
The promised appeal of President Small of the telegraphers union and President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor to organized labor nationwide for financial aid to striking telegraphers was issued today from federation headquarters in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Small
Telegraphers’ Union
Gompers
American ‘Federation of Labor
Federation
Rewards Granted by Japan for War Services
Tokio reports the Japanese government awards two American men for Russo Japanese War service. W D Stevens receives a 10000 dollar gift and an annual 840 dollar stipend while W Dennison also receives 10000 dollars and an 840 dollar annuity. Each is noted for aiding Japan during the conflict with high esteem from Tokyo officials. Also Fort Wayne chapter No 19 Royal Arch Masons to confer degrees on a class this evening.
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Tokio
W. D. Stevens
W. Dennison
Mr. Stevens
Mr. Dennison
Washington
W. L. Stevens
Korea
Foreign Office
Fort
Wayne
Royal Arch
Negro assaults white woman at city saloon
Clyde Jackson, a Black porter employed briefly at Timmins and Miller saloon, attempted to assault Mrs Genea Golinge about 8 am Tuesday. After she resisted and screamed, police arrested Jackson in an alley behind Wolf and Dessauer. He was identified by the victim and saloon patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Jackson
Timmins and Miller
West Wayne Street
Soliday
Paul
Genea Golinge
Jackson
Lapp
Wolf & Dessauer
Golinge
Hurty's Prediction On Typhoid Hits Warsaw
Dr J N Hurty warned Warsaw Indiana would face typhoid outbreaks due to dirty city water. Seven cases emerged in recent days with four in critical condition. Health officials faced accusations of hiding the facts.
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Warsaw
Ind
J. N. Hurty
State Board of Health
Boy Killed by His Chum in Rifle Scuffle
New York on September 17 11 year old Peter Burger of Middlevillage Queens died in a struggle with 15 year old Herman Webble over a small rifle used by the boys and two others. The weapon discharged as Burger laughed at Webble’s efforts to wrest it away and the bullet struck the victim. Webble was arrested.
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New York
Peter Burger
Middlevillage
Borough of
Queens
Herman Webble
Young Burger
Aullet
Wehle
Waa
Police may use wireless in San Francisco patrols
San Francisco on September 17 reports Assistant City Electrician Parmenter advocates arming every patrolman with compact wireless gear. Each officer would carry a pocket transmitter with a helmet receiver, linked to central, to enable instant citywide communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Central
City
Parmenter
Opening Day Crowd Packs Fair as Gates Open
A large audience gathers for the fair's big opening day as the gates swing wide. The celebration marks the association's most ambitious event yet with extensive exhibits and an official inauguration ceremony.
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Gates
Nickel Plate Day Program With Horse and Livestock Examinations
Wednesday program begins at 9 with examinations of Draft Horses Beef Cattle and multiple sheep and swine breeds. Parade of horses and cattle at 1 followed by races at 1 45 with classes to be announced Band concerts all afternoon Trot event listed as 2 24 Pall owner and participants include Daugherty Brothers and numerous names from Indiana Ohio Michigan and Michigan tied to the event in Wabash Indiana.
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Dorset
Cheviot
Cotswold
Lincoln
Leicester
Fort Wayne Fair Opens With Record Exhibits and Busy Grounds
The Fort Wayne fair opened with the largest exhibit ever at the driving park. Rain fell briefly but attendance surpassed last year’s first day, with guests not buying tickets. Vendors crowded the grounds, stalls overflowed, and livestock tents required quick improvisation. Speed events and a full program were anticipated as horses prepared for a week of races.
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Fort Wayne Fair
Fort Wayne
Strider
Train Plows Mountainside Near Pattenburg Tunnel
Lehigh Valley express from Buffalo to New York wrecked near Pattenburg tunnel New Jersey thirteen miles from Easton Pa. Engineer Herbert Godley injured internal injuries baggage master fractured arm several passengers in smoking car shaken but not fatally hurt. Godley previously steered the Black Diamond express last winter when it left the Delaware river bridge.
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Easton
Buffalo
New York
Pattenburg Tunnel
New Jersey
Herbert Godley
Godley
Delaware River Bridge
Phillipeburg
N. J
Barrowly
Constance Hyman Survives Jump From Auto
Miss Constance Hyman, 17, leaped from a speeding car en route to St. Marys school in South Bend. She suffered a broken ankle and will remain in bed for weeks at her home, 670 48th place, as her father quotes a motive like jumping from a high building. Anoth er note mentions E H Merritt buying a new Queen automobile.
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Chicago
South Bend
Ind
St. Mary’s School
Constance Hyman
B. R. Hyman
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Gustav Schultz
Garrett Man
Seelig Grocery
Nebraska
Life Insurance
William M. Leedy
Small and Gompers
Japan
Cys Center
Hurty
Electrician
Blue Coats
PALL
Daugherty Brothers
Wabash
A. M. Fasig
Scott
Ohio
M. Shoman
Saginaw
Mich
George Kling
Dayton
Chas
Skelton
Portsmouth
G W. Comes
David Chase
Adrian
Plain View Stock Farm
Waynesville
John Foster
Springfield
Chris. Eahle
J. C. Kugler
Barley Erwin
Kenawa
W. J. Wilson
Wawaka
John Kendall
Logansport
A. B. Bay
Akron
Harry Johnston
Marion
G. A. Pewe
New Richmond
J. B. Thompson
Converse
QO. W. Hisey
Rochester
G. Starbuck
Winchester
Richard Granger
Indianapolis
Mat Stephens
M. Clark
J. I. Thomas
Lebanon
George Phillips
Red Key
T. W. Fosser
Summitville
C. Elston
Fairmont
Phillips Brothers
van Wert
Errema
the Ist
C. A. Chambers
Alerus
Chas. Wilson
Peru
Dingline
Ordian
Leonard B
J. Crouch & Son
Lafayette
iJake
M. Wiesjohn
Elwood
Lottie M
Renown
Anderson Bros
Roachdale
Norehen
Patchen Wilkes
Bas Joe Harris Hal Erwin
Baron Posey
Hal Dilliard
Jim Calahan
M. Stene
Riley Mediur
Eben Holden
Coleridge
White Seal
Franklin Boy
Gusto Sweelish
Pete
Amaru
Savoy Belle
Bobby
Wapella Wilkes
Anderson Wilkes
Gale Gambon
Gameleon
Stephen Decatur
Atlantic King
Bolass
Roveal
John LI
Guytell
Minnie Coastess
Coastman
Silva J
Jones Dorothy
San Ontania
Steve Dillard
H. Jack Dillard
Dulke Ideal
Beau Ideal
Sid Thorn
Pearl Hibk
Charley S
Joe Astriat
Guardsman
Monte Kilkes
Ashmont
Eees
Eeaes McNair
King Red High
Henry
Wilkes Dean
Maryline Ten Dwees
Orline
Grazette
Trueman
James B. Duke
Samestress
Jersey
Gal
E. H. Merritt
Queen Automobile
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