Burned by hot grease at bakery in Hob ville incident
Simpkins 30 of Haughville suffered severe burns to back and shoulders when a kettle of hot grease overturned at Joseph Taggart bakery at 22 N. New Jersey Street. The kettle spilled toward him as he faced away, flames from the burning grease rose, a still alarm was sent, but building damage remained slight and he walked to a doctor for treatment.
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Will Simpkins
Haughville
Joseph Taggart
New Jersey St
Simpkins
Three Men Die From Gas in Coney Island Hotel Room
Three men about 30 years old were found dead in a Petersons hotel room at Coney Island after gas poured from an open register. One identified as Frank Miller. The trio, believed to have worked in the Trip-to-she-moon Building, likely turned on the gas accidentally before retiring.
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Coney Island
New York
Peter‘son
Frank Miller
Themen
Fire damages home after overheated stove blaze on Meridian Street
An overheated stove in the residence of Co. F Connors at 2002 N Meridian Street started a fire at 7 am Friday. The blaze destroyed about 1000 dollars of personal property and damaged the house by about 100 dollars. Connors had moved into the house the previous Thursday.
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Co. F. Connors
N. Meridian-st
Indiana Order of Eastern Star Advances Masonic Home Fund
The grand chapter at Masonic hall completed its annual session. A plan requests each chapter to contribute toward a Masonic home with some pledges already made. New officers were elected including associate grand conductress Agnes I Hartluck, grand lecturer Frances Finn, and grand marshal Frank M Forkner. Standing committee chairmanships listed with David Longfielder and others.
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Indiana
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Committee On Masonic Home
Agnes I. . Hartsuck
Kendallville
Grand
Frances Finn
Elkhart
William, Conrad
Warsaw
Frank M. Forkner
Hartford
iCty
Adah
Nellie
Goodbar
Ladoga
Ruth
Addie Artman
Lebanon
Esthér
Margaret Rigby
Greensburg
Martha
Louise ‘Decker
Noblesvile
Grand Electa
Louise Norris
North Vernon
Frone Kellams
Gentryville
Grand Sentinel
Sarah
Grover Cleveland on serene duck hunters in post
Former President Grover Cleveland argues in the Saturday Post that duck hunting can be serene and rational. He rebukes the idea that duck hurting equals murder, praising the innocent duck hunters who avoid bloodshed and promote hunting as a sane recreation.
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New York
Grover Cleveland
Saturday Post
Cleveland
Mr. Cleveland
Wedding called off over unpaid debts for Prague noble couple
In Prague on April 25, Countess Henrietta Chotek and Prince Stanislaus Radziwill saw their wedding canceled after the bride's relatives refused to settle the prince's debts, reported as about half a million dollars. The prince also refused to marry until debts were paid, leaving no agreement.
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Prague
Bohemia
Henrietta Chotek
Stanislaus Radziwill
Potatoes Jump to $1.10 Amid Meat Price Rise
The price of potatoes has risen by 20 cents in about ten days to $1.10. The increase is observed in Chicago and other cities. Analysts attribute the jump to higher meat prices driving greater demand for substitutes.
New Garnishment Law Promises Wage Deductions Bill
Retail grocers push a new measure to garnish ten percent of a debtor's weekly wages until unpaid bills are settled. The draft law targets individuals who fail to pay their bills, aiming to secure creditor recoveries through legislative action.
Club memberships spark confusion ahead of May meeting
In Los Angeles on April 25, controversy rages among women’s clubs slated to meet May 1 over membership qualifications. Mrs. Robert J. Burdette denies any failure in duty while blaming Mrs. Stilson of the California federation. Many delegates may be unable to attend as clubs have not affiliated with state federations.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Robert J. Burdette
California State Federation
General Federation
Stilson
California
Plot Reported Targeting Pobedonostzoff in Russia
Report from St Petersburg on April 25 states a plot against the life of Pobedonostzoff, the minister of religion, has been uncovered. The communication notes the alleged danger to the high official and mentions authorities denying further details.
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ST Petersburg
Pobedonostzoff
Grant Banquet Toasts At Columbia Club
The Grant birthday banquet set for Saturday at the Columbia club will be a splendid affair. Robert G. Cousins of Iowa will respond to the toast Grant. Judge Peter S. Grosscup of Illinois will speak on the life of McKinley. Spencer Blackburn of North Carolina will discuss Republicanism, the hope of the south. James B. Sherman of New York will speak on Our country. Robert M. Nevin of Dayton, Ohio will address General principles.
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Grant
Columbia Club
Robert G. Cousins
Towa
Peter S. Grosscup
Illinois
McKinley
Spencer” Blackburn
North Carolina
Rebels Routed Near Nan Ning After Engagement in Wu Chang Hills
Imperial forces clashed with rebels in Wu Chang hills Hoo Pee province. Rebel leader wounded and captured as forces scattered the insurgents. Rebels later took two villages near Nan Ning in Kwang Si province before their defeat.
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Bong-Kong
Wu ‘Chang
Hoo Pee
Nan Ning
Kwang Si
Clarkson Takes the Oath as Port Surveyor
NEW YORK April 25 Gen J S Clarkson took the oath of office as surveyor of the port. His bond for 5000 will be sent to Washington immediately and once accepted he will assume office.
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New York
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Federal Court
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