Fires Startling Smolder in City Basements Endanger Hundreds
In New York on Sunday incendiaries used kerosene to spark five fires in tenement cellars in Harlem, with the Church of the Archangel on St Nicholas Avenue also believed set by firebugs. Police in plain clothes scour the district trying to trace the culprits as residents flee amid panic. A separate fire at 237 Fifth Avenue sent residents to the roof and endangered artists' works and canvases left behind.
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New York
Harism
James
Church of the Archangel
St. Nicholas Avenue
Harlem
Fifth Avenue
Reform Club
Attempted arson at World’s Fair building in St Louis
A late night incident at the World’s Fair in St Louis involved a suspected arson attempt on the agricultural building. Jefferson guards spotted a man acting suspiciously, fired shots as he fled, and found straw and oil near a wall. The alleged incendiary is thought to be an Italian worker previously cited for trespassing.
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St. Louis
Mde
Tefferson
Fire at Standard Varnish Plant Sparks Massive Loss
Fire at the Standard Varnish company factory on Twenty sixth street and Armour avenue in Chicago caused an estimated loss of 200000. An explosion from a varnish tank shattered barrels through the roof and two large tanks collapsed into the basement forcing firemen to jump from ladders to avoid the burning oil. No serious injuries reported.
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Chicago
Standard Varnish Company
Twenty-sixth Street
Armour Avenue
Sunday School Convention Draws Large Attendance at Ander son Church
The Eel River township Sunday school convention met at Ander son church over Saturday evening and Sunday with many speakers including Rev. J. N. Field George Ott S K Watterson Rev Jeremiah Gump F C West Sidney Dunton E A K Hackett and township president Otha Cotton A wedding occurred Thursday at the German Lutheran church Maumea township uniting Miss Sophia Woodbeking daughter of Henry Woodbeking and Ernest Juergens a well known thresher The couple held a reception at the bride’s parents home Also Difss Francis Bechanda Monroeville and Ira Miller of this city married at St Ross Catholic church Monroeville last week by Rev Father Dandurand
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Eel River Township
Anderson Church
Muuch
J. N. Field
George Ott
S. K. Watterson
Jeremiah Gump
F. C. West
Sidney Dunton
E. A. K. Hackett
Otha Cotton
Sophia Woodbeking
Ernest Juergens
Maumea Township
Henry Woebbeking
Difss
Francis Bechanda
Monroeville
Ira Miller
St. Ross Catholic Church
Father Dandurand
Mishawaka Manufacturer Marlin V. Berger Dies at 50
In northern Indiana Mishawaka businessman Marlin V. Berger dies at age 50. Four Alexandrian residents burned about a quarter mile of sidewalk, preferring it as fuel rather than buy other fuel.
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Marlin V. Berger
Mishawaka
Alexandrian
Local Walk Rebuilt After Damages and Anniversary News
The community chooses to replace the damaged walk rather than pay heavy damages. Urbana residents Mr and Mrs Moses Wellman celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. Dr Charles H Goad of Warren seeks the Republican nomination for Congress in Indiana's Eleventh district next year. Northern Indiana county fairs show life and strong attendance. A special grand jury in Decatur lacks an indictment against those who attempted to blow up Editor Herne’s home with dynamite. George Hendel of Royal Center, aged about 85, buys a coffin crafted to order for storage in a vacant room awaiting death.
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Moses Wellman
Urbana
Wabash County
Charles H. Goad
Warren
Congress
Indiana
Decatur
Holrer
Herne
George Hendel
Royal Center
Aiwaiting Nia
Man falls beneath moving train near Calhoun crossing
Homer Armstrong of Lafayette dies after trying to board Wabash train No. 5 west of Calhoun street. Coroner Barnett reports likely alcohol involvement. brother intoxicated, misidentified the return train. Body moved to Peltier morgue. burial to Lafayette Monday.
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Homer Armstrong
Lafayette
Calhoun Street
Armstrong
Barnett
Leahy
Riley
Peru
Fort Wayns
George Green
Wabash
L. E. Romey
Peltier Morgue
Oliver Ford
Horace Cannon
Chicago Street
Depot District
C. BR. Armstrong
Main Street
Peltier
Lafayetta
Money to Loan for Allen County Schools and Real Estate
Money to loan for the benefit of common schools and real estate. Interest eight per cent per annum with payment at year end and privilege of paying ten per cent or more of principal at any interest time. No commission or expense for making loan. Apply at County Auditor's office Allen County Indiana.
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Gall
Ofice
Aeouge
Allen County
Indiana
St Johns Lutheran Church Hails 50th Anniversary Amid Crowds
The anniversary observance of St John s Lutheran Church on Washington Boulevard drew immense Sunday crowds. A German sermon by Rev F W Stellhorn and a German language service marked the day with rededication and holy communion. The evening featured Organ overture, anthem, cornet solo and a chorus. Services continue tonight and through Wednesday with a program of prayers and songs.
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St. John’s Lutheran Church
Washington Boulevard
M. ©. Hecht
Dayton
Ohio
St. John’s Church
Stumpf
D. DL. Verwiere
J. Grisson
G. Kessel
Sermon and Service Fragments From Local Congregation
Fragmentary notes show a sermon by W. Johanssen and a sermon fragment titled March Romaine with offerings and benediction noted. Includes phrases like Singing by the congregation and Postbodium.
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Preys A. Gormod
Marriage Licenses Granted to Four Couples
John Springer wed Mary G L Fark. Thomas J Wells joined Elizabeth Gindelsparger. Alfred Byard and Adeline Gremaux united. William C Strittmatter and Henrietta Underwood received licenses.
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John Springer
Mary G. L. Fark
Thomas J. Wells
Elizabeth Gindelsparger
Alfred Byard
Adeline Gremaux
William C. Strittmatter
Henrietta Underwood
Prosecutor Emrick Weds Carrie Hauck in Fort Wayne
The Fort Wayne community learns of the marriage of Prosecuting Attorney EH V Emrick to Miss Carrie Hauck at 6 30 this morning. Rev H F J Kroll performed the ceremony at St Pauls church parsonage with Miss Elizabeth Hebert and Edward Havelk as attendants. The couple left for a brief wedding trip and plan to reside at 1450 St Joe Boulevard after their return.
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EH. V. Emrick
Carrie Hauck
Boy Heroic Escape From Runaway Rig Near Calhoun
Three year old Van Barnett narrowly escaped death when a runaway wagon hit Dr. and Mrs. Barnett’s carriage on Wayne Street. The wagon overturned, the Barnett horse protected the boy from the front hoofs, and Dr. Barnett pulled him to safety. The horse and wagon were later captured by Officer Heller near Calhoun Street. the runaway team belonged to Tonas Smith and was driven by L J Reilly and William Mesks who were selling potatoes.
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oVan Barnett
W. W. Barnett
Wayne Street
Calhoun
Dr. Barnett
Harrison Street
Barnett
Noige
Tonas Smith
West Third Street
L. J. Reilly
William Mesks
Bush Commission House
Calhoun Street
Heller
Wellington
Three Brothers to Die in Chair at Clinton Prison
Mrs. Van Wormer, stepmother of the three condemned brothers, pleads with Governor Odell who declines. Warden Deyo plans a single witness set and a swift execution around noon. The brothers will be moved through three death house cells in order, with autopsy to follow by Dr. Ransome and Dr. Spitzko.
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Albany
van Wormer
Clinton
Executive Chamber
Odell
Kinderhook
George Deyo
Clinton Prison
Ransome
Spitzko
Nine Killed in Railroad Wreck Near Danville Virginia
A southbound Southern Railway fast train plunged from a 75 foot trestle north of Danville on September 27. Of sixteen crewmen on board nine were killed and seven injured. The dead include engineer J A Brady and conductor J T Blair. The trestle spans 600 feet on a sharp curve. engineer Brodie was new to the division. Injured mail clerks were taken to Danville Hospital with serious wounds.
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Danville
Southern Railway
Brady
J. A
Saltsville
Blair
J. T
Brodie
Southern
Sid
Train wreck on trestle claims multiple lives
An express train derailed on a trestle at high speed, four mail cars and an express car left the track as the trestle collapsed into a shallow, rocky stream. The wreck at Riverside Cotton Mill area killed all on board instantly with severe injuries to the engineer and fireman.
Longtime Fort Wayne Pastor Dies in Terre Haute
Rev. Dr. Schwedes a German born minister aged 75, former pastor at St. Johns Fort Wayne, died after a paralytic stroke at his Terre Haute home. He helped erect the church at West Washington and Webster in 1860 and retired four years ago. Survived by wife and four children including Mira J H Bosch.
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F. R. Schwedes
Terre Haute
BR. Schwedes
The
Reformed Church
St. John’s Reformed Church
Fort Wayne
Schwedes
Germany
German Reformed Church
Indiana
Rt. John’s Reformed Church
Ofifici
West Washington and
Webster Streets
Mira
J. H. Bosch
St. Juln'’s
Bosch
Baltimore
Torre Hinuta
Ray. Behwedes
Mrs Jessie Sauers Dies in Chicago at 28
Telegrams report the death of Mrs Jessie Sauers in Chicago at 10 p.m. Sunday. She, formerly Miss Jessie Ross, daughter of the late James P. Ross, aged 28, had been a vocalist in Chicago theaters before marrying two years ago and moving to Chicago. Her brother W A Ross travels to arrange funeral plans.
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Jessie Sauers
Chicago
W. A. Ross
Sayers
Jessie Ross
James P. Ross
W. A
J. K. Ross
TR. C. Koons
Cty
Miss Ross
Judge O'Rourke Named Delegat e to National Prison Congress
Hon Edward O Rourke of this city is named as one of Indiana s delegates to the National Prison Association congress to meet in Louisville Kentucky October 3 to 8 Governor Durbin made the appointment and his secretary George B Lockwood informed Judge O Rourke that acceptance was hoped for The congress aims to improve conditions in penal institutions nationwide
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Edward O’rourks
Indiana
National Prison Association of the United States
Louisville
Durbin
George B. Lockwood
Tudge O'Rourke
Stenography Jobs Draw Youths to Huntington University
An advertisement urges young men and women to pursue stenography and typewriting training. It notes a nationwide shortage, high salaries, and quick promotions, praising Huntington University Indiana for its thorough program and low costs under 80 dollars for full training.
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Huntington Business University
Huntington
Ind
O. E. Haywlins
Business University At
United States Express Auction Sale of Unclaimed Goods
Notice for public auction of express goods received before November 1 1902 and unclaimed in Indiana to be sold at Fort Wayne at 9 00 am on Wednesday November 11 1903 until all are sold. Also references to Citizens Trust Company deposits and loans at 3 and 6 percent with security backing and contact details for John Ferguson and Ernest W Cook.
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United States Express Company
Indidiana
Fort Wayne
Indiana
EF. G. Benedict
Stapleford
Citizens’ Trust Company
Clinton and
Berry Streets
Farma
John Ferguson
Ernest W. Cook
Lost Collie Answering to Tante of Bess in Sentry
A full grown female Scotch collie named Tante of Bess is missing. She is yellow with white accents around the neck and front leg, and has four white feet. Finder may receive a reward by returning her to the Sentinel office at C. E. Pfeiffer Rooms 6-7 Bass Block Real Estate or Personal Security.
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Tante
Bess
Cole
Sentinel Office
C. E. Pfeiffer
Bass Blox
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USA
Ross
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National Prison Congress
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Sereene
Sond Express
JG. Hutzell
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Imlay City
Thich
Klaehn
West Mut Streat
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U.S
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