Atlantic City Hotel Fire Destroys Dozens of Buildings
A major blaze in Atlantic City New Jersey on April 3 destroyed eight hotels including Windsor Carleton Luray Berkeley Bryn Mawr Stratford and Stickney along with Young's Pier the Academy of Music several bathing pavilions play houses and numerous shops. The fire started at Windsor hotel and spread rapidly in high winds, with losses estimated at 3 000 000. Firemen from Philadelphia aided as blocks of property burned and guests fled to the beach or trains. By 2 p m the blaze was under control and no confirmed casualties were reported.
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Luray
Carleton
Stickney
Berkeley
Bryn Mawr
Stratford
Windsor
Academy of Music
Young’s Pier
Atlantic City
N. J
Windsor Hotel
Carleton, Luray
Stafford
Philadelphia
Young’s Fine Pier
Young's Pier
George Jesse Dies After Suicide Attempt With Carbolic Acid
George Jesse, 26, a Freeman compositor, swallowed carbolic acid on the street March 15 then returned home to starve after failing to retain food. He died of starvation weeks later, with domestic trouble cited as the motive. His body was shipped to Tuscota, Illinois.
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George
Jesse
George Jesse
Freeman
Indiana Ave
Dr Wells
Tuscota
Coal miners and operators meet with President Mitchell
Representatives of Michigan coal miners and operators, led by J W Davis of Saginaw and W F Williams of the Michigan mine workers, confer with President Mitchell to settle the Michigan strike. A separate note reports a double wedding at the Wood home in New York on April 3, where twins wed and Rev Francis Bowlin officiated, marrying his bride's sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Mitchell
United Mine Workers
J. W.davis
Saginaw
W. F. Williams
New York
Charles Augustus Wood
Francis Bowlin
West Chester
Defective flue causes $100 loss at Merrett home
A defective flue at the home of W. E. Merrett at 1230 Bellefontaine street caused a loss of about $100. The incident occurred at 11 am Thursday and required brief protection and inspection.
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W. E. Merrett
Bellefontaine St
Refrigerator pledge and medical remedy advertisement
Kinyon medical company in Elkhart offers $30, Lake county oil in Selby $100, Marion title guaranty in Indianapolis $100,000, Emerson in Crawfordsville £20,000 to make and sell refrigerators. Dr Bull's Cough Syrup claims to cure whooping cough and croup with remarkable relief and equal effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County Oil Company
Selby
Marion Title Guaranty Company
Indianapolis
Emerson Manufacturing Company
Brawfordsville
Noted Indianapolis Doctor Dr Thomas N Bryan Dies
Dr Thomas N Bryan, a veteran Indianapolis physician since 1672, was found dead Thursday morning after expressing improved health. He reportedly fell back on his bed while asking for water, with a prior week of rheumatoid neuralgia. Authorities suspect a blood clot caused his sudden death.
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Thomas N. Bryan
Indianapolis
South-st
William Bryan
Prniday
A Throwdown for Capt Crozier Nomination
Washington April 3 Senate committee on military affairs decided to report adversely Capt Crozier for chief of ordnance with the rank of brigadier general. No action was taken on the brevet nominations.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Capt. Crozier
Anti Polygamy Memorial Urges Federal Amendment
In Salt Lake April 3 the Ministerial alliance of a European country backed an anti polygamy memorial to the U S judiciary committee and inter national group in Washington. It argues polygamy harms public morals, bars Utah’s majority from change, and urges a constitutional amendment via federal action to end the long struggle.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Judiciary Committee
House of Representatives
Inter-Genominational Committee
Washington
Judiciary Committee of
Congress
Dancing master returns to care for sick brother
In New York on April 3, Harry Larsen of Perth Amboy, a dancing master, reentered his parents home to nurse his 11-year-old brother Edward who has smallpox. Doctors disagreed over care, and Larsen chose to risk contagion rather than see his brother without attention while he is quarantined at the residence.
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New York
Harry” Larsen
Perth Amboy
Edward
Larsen
Engineer saves nine trapped men at Walcott mine shaft
In Joplin Missouri on April 8 Dick Bayless stayed in a burning shafthouse at the Walcott mine to rescue nine men trapped 16 feet underground. He pulled them through the flames and collapsed unconscious after the last man exited. The rescued workers bore him from the building as it collapsed and fell into the shaft.
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Joplin
Walcott
Dick Bayless
Bayless
School teacher exposed many to smallpox in Noble county
Health officer Dr B H Miller reports to the State health board that a Noble county school teacher taught several days before smallpox was found. An unknown number of people have been exposed. Miss Allison of 1631 Park Ave hosted the I Go A Go club luncheon at the Commercial Club Thursday with guests Miss Alice I Johnson from Michigan City Miss Grant of Springfield Ohio and Messrs W D Allison G W Brown and R W Furnas
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B. HB. Miller
Noble County
State Health Board
Thei County
Allison
Park Ave
Alice I. Johnson
Michigan
Grant
Springfield
Messrs
W. D. Allison
G. W. Brown
R.W. Furnas
Oldest New Jersey resident marks 190th birthday
Noah Raby, 38 years old, celebrated the 190th anniversary of his birth at the Middlesex county poorhouse in New Jersey. He recalls early republic days, laments later memory loss, and enjoys visitors from miles around. Once centenarian, he is now blind yet mentally clear.
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New York
New Jersey
Noah Raby
Ben
Middlesex County
Republic
Reformers Meet in Louisville Condemn Madden as Reform Papers Target
In Louisville on April 3 the allied parties' convention opened at 9 45 a m Delegates considered a resolution denouncing Third assistant postmaster general Madden for alleged discrimination against reform papers The measure was tabled for the moment Resolutions expressing regret over the deaths of John P Altgeld and Ignatius Donnelly were adopted and the convention paused for 30 seconds in Altgelds memory
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Louisville
Walters
Indianapolis
Madden
John’ P. Altgeld
Ignatius Donnelly
Altgeld
Wanted Miscellaneous Ad Copy From ASUN Prompt
A reader notes a quirky ad phrase about capitalization costs and a 15 cent limit. The piece mentions ASUN categories "Wanted Miscellaneous" and "For Sale Miscellaneous" with ten word limits and a reference to three days and 16 cents.
President nominates Akers for Alliance receiver position
Washington April 3 The president nominated W H Akers to be receiver of public moneys at Alliance Nebraska. The action names a government post and sets the stage for formal confirmation procedures in the Senate.
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Washington
W_H. Akers
Alliance, Neb
Dr Horne Accuses Guards of Torture at Michigan City
Dr B S S Horne former prison physician says about 20 convicts sick or insane were brutally tor tured by guards. He pins blame on Deputy Warden Barnard and says Reid is warden only in name. He vows to prove charges anytime, urging governor protection for allegedly tormented inmates.
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Michigan City
Ind
B. S.S. Horne
Barnard
Horne
Reid
Will Hunt Up the Sweat Shops in Indiana
Florence Kelley visits to boost reform triggers a state inquiry into sweatshops in Indiana. Factory inspector McAbee has an attorney general opinion confirming that any tailoring or dressmaking work done in workers homes requires a licensed employer. The license, issued after inspection, carries fines for noncompliance and aims to curb overcrowded homes and disease spread. McAbee plans strict enforcement to bring tailors and garment workers into compliance.
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Florence Kelley
Indiana
McAbee
Hadley
Miss Kelley
Chicago
Will retire Gen Miles from active list
Washington April 3 It was learned from an authoritative source the president has decided to retire Lieut Gen Nelson A Miles under the 45 year service rule or age 62 provision The date of the order removing Miles from the active list is undecided and may be postponed until after Congress adjourns or issued within a few days
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Washington
Nelson A. Miles
Gen. Miles
Nitro glycerine engine shows promise in Bowling Green
Wm Myers of Bowling Green has developed a nitro glycerine engine after years of trial and injury from explosions. He claims the engine uses tiny droplets produced on demand, mixing acids and glycerine oil at the engine mouth to form fuel safely. The system aims for cheaper fuel with higher power and draws interest from scientists and machinists.
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Bowling Green, CO
Wm. Myers
Myers
Life saving dogs in Paris staged river rescue
The Matin reported on M Lepine's life saving dogs and a staged rescue on the Seine at Pont de la Tournelle. Reporter Christian rode a river test in a bathing suit and life belt, then leapt into the river as the dogs looked on. Officials and crowds disputed the stunt and a Humane Society official intervened to complete the rescue.
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Paris
Matin
M. Lepine
The
Herald
M. Christian
Martin's
Pont de la Tournelle
Canine Life-Savers
Notre Dame
Allons
Pelvoux
Humane Society
Peloux
Fifty lots sold at Commercial Club factory site addition
Reports to the Commercial Club association directors say fifty lots in the Commercial class 10s factory site addition were taken after four hours of work. Directors to reconvene next Wednesday noon to hear progress reports.
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Commercial cl. 10
Commercial . Club
Molten Metal Explosion Kills Two at Illinois Steel Works
In Chicago on April 3, an explosion of molten metal at an Illinois steel works killed Nicholas Monderck and a second unidentified man burned beyond recognition, injuring several others. Local authorities investigated the scene and the extent of the damage remained uncertain.
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Chicago
Illinois, Steel Works
Nicholas Monderck
Danish Premier Rejects Captain Christmas Negotiations
The Danish ministry has no dealings with Captain Christmas. The premier refused to meet him or receive a report of his unauthorised negotiations for selling the Danish West Indies, announced on Thursday.
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Cially
Capt
Christmas
Danish West Indies
Window glass groups plan price-boost talks in New York
Muncie Indiana reporting that representatives of the American window glass company and the American window glass jobbers association will meet in New York on April to push higher prices for window glass. The notice names Janes Dustless Osta as a participant.
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Muncie
Ind
American Window ‘Glass Company
American * Window Glass Jobbers’ Association
New York
Edgefield farmer slain by two highwaymen in Georgia
Augusta Georgia April 3 W L Collins a farmer from Edgefield county South Carolina was assassinated Wednesday night by two negro highwaymen they escaped. New pianos 165 dollars and up Wulschner Joseph Goode Dentist removed to 25 and 306 Newton Claypool building
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Augusta
W. L. Collins
Edgefield County
South Carolina
Joseph &. Goode
Newton Claypool
Durbin refuses to meddle in Michigan City prison scandal
Gov Durbin says he will not interfere with Dr Horne's charges against Michigan City prison, indicating the matter is likely closed. He referred Horne's letter to the prison board and noted he does not view it as his business to intervene. The board, awaiting member Bundy’s return, suggests the charges may receive only a brief inquiry.
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Durbin
Dr. Horne
Michigan City
Horne
State Board of Charities
Charities Board
Bundy
Just Claim Overturned in Marion Superior Court
Margaret E. Crans had a justified claim against Indianapolis, upheld by the Marion superior court but reversed by the appellate court on appeal for lacking a locality allegation. Crans fell on a sidewalk hole at Orange and Hamilton avenues, suffered injuries, and won $400. The higher court reversed due to required local specifics in the complaint.
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Margaret E. Crans
Indianapolis
Marion
Margaret Crans
Orange
Hamilton Aves
Indianapolis Area Forecast For 36 Hours End April 4
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity calls for fair skies with possible cloudiness. Temperatures rise from 30 at 7 am to 43 at noon and 45 by 2 pm. Northern Indiana and Illinois mostly fair, with possible rain in the south. Kentucky and Ohio look for rain and warmer, winds variable.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Illnois
Kentucky
Ohio
Bank raid foiled as cracksmen dynamite Claypool bank
Four criminals dynamited the Claypool bank on a Thursday morning after binding and gagging the night watchman. They were scared off before obtaining any loot. Authorities cordon the area and search for suspects. The incident occurred in Claypool, Indiana, raising security concerns in the town.
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Claypool, Ind
Claypool Bank
Mullally Jeweler Ad Crows About Low Expenses
A jeweler named J. P. Mullally advertises he can save customers money on diamonds by keeping expenses small. He notes a large stock of diamonds on hand and identifies his shop at Meridian and Wasi, Knox's, formerly Bates' house bars ber, now a southeast corner location replacing the old shop.
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J. P.,mullally
Alace
Knox's
Bates’ House
Ber, Shop
Meridian
Wasi
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Yale
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Gen
Miles
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