Ten Miners Die In Cunningham Shaft Disaster
Ten miners perished in the Cunningham shaft of the Delaware and Hudson Coal Company when a hoist rope snapped as the cage descended about 390 feet from the surface. Women and children gathered at the shaft mouth as the scene turned heartrending. engineer William Cunningham said the machinery was under control before the fatal break. Names of the dead included William Harvey Frank Nogal August Zavarey John Kurwiki and Lorenz Warnick.
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Cripps-M'Rre Press Association
Wilkesbarre
APIUL
Conningham
Delaware & Aldson Coal, Company
William Cunningham
Biliman
William Harvey
Frank Nogel
August Zavarey
John Kuriwki
Aere McGraw
Anthony Zilvle
Lorenz Warnick
Bristol youth arrested for giving away cigarette paper
BA Sherran, 17, of Bristol was arrested Wednesday by Patrolman Arnold at Madison Avenue and Merrill Street for giving away cigarette paper to a boy named Charles Avel. He claims no knowledge of the anti cigarette law. He is the first person arrested under this provision. Police Judge Thomas C. Whatten will rule again Thursday morning.
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BA Sherran
Bristol. Com
Arnold
Madison-ave
Merrill St
Charles Avel
Thomas C. Whatten
House Extension Overruns Lot on South Street
B D Noel complains to the Board of Works that the engine house on South Street projects too far onto his property and spills onto the street. He requests the Board to order an investigation.
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B.D. Noel
KB. Zouth St
Otohis
Elvy
Conn Sells Out Power Plant in Elkhart
C G Conn announced the sale of his power plant rights and contracts to opponents after a battle with India Ape and Michigan Electric. The April disclosure confirms a pivotal shift in the local energy dispute.
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C. G. Conn
the Sun
Elkhart
Ind
India
Ape & Michigan Electric Company
Fragmented Wire Service News Bits From Early States
A jumble of short items reports robberies, killings, indictments, political moves, and legal actions across cities from Northeast Pennsylvania to California. Notable mentions include an engineer killed in a wreck, a city engineer’s wife harming herself, a Russian minister appointment, bankers ousted for shortages, a murderer returned to trial, and federal complaints against California railroads. Several items reference deaths, political delegation visits, and legal notices with varying details.
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Northeast
Lacrosse
Wis
Frank Powell
Perin-M. Pokntilom
China
New York
Nelson A. Miles
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Washington
Frank Fouille
Texas
Porto Rico
Stewart
Peabody
Mass
Warren National Bank
F.C. Merril
Holstein
McCutcheon
Iowa University
Kalamazoo
Cincinnati
Goll
First National Bank
Kansas City
Bigelow
Marion
Erie
Selby
Dew
Schaefer
Drover
Columbus
George Copeland
Sailor Captain Shar Thrashed Salesman Over Attentions
Special to The Sun Richmond April 2. Captain Stephen G Shar of the U S Army garrison defeated W T Hammond a traveling salesman from St Louis in a dispute over alleged improper advances toward the captain's niece Carlotta Bharn and her friend Sting Peter Mitchell. The fight arose after Hammond was accused of trying to flirt with the girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Stephen G. Shar
United States
Garshall
W. T. Hammond
St. Lowis
Seine Carlotta Bharn
Sting Peter Mitchel
Ytia
Mammond
Girl Found Her Father by Chance After Custody Fight
16 year old Crystal Parker learned Rev. John Parker is her father by accident in Sharpaville. Probate Judge Walker will name Stamm guardian next Friday, allowing her to stay with Mr. and Mrs. Stamm who raised her since she was 1X months old.
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Poetyt Crystal Parker
John R. Alamm
Richland
Joan Parker
Sharnaville
Cand Parker
Merie N. A. Walker
Stamm
Mian Parker
Sharpaville
John Parker
M. E. Church
Miss Parker
Ishe
Judge Walker
Reading the Sun Story Headlines From Indianapolis
A reader summary of multiple Sun articles notes features on Discovery of an Ocean Desert, a talk with Baltimore's mayor, a parade promise by Combined Shows, the Evening Story The Prodigal Son and The Kelly O Brien Fight, plus a piece on a woman seeking a new cabinet officer to curb race death by action and a statement that Sun readers spend $200,000 weekly in Indianapolis stores.
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Sun
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Sun
Patrolman testifies on scenes of newsboys tragedy night
Fred W. Gunsalus, patrolman for the district including the Masonic temple, testified before Coroner Harry Tutewiler on Wednesday about why he was not at the scene when the accident occurred. He described passing the hall at 6 40 p m with Seret and Paulsel, and seeing a man in charge outside the temple who declined officer assistance, saying reporters would help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W. Gunsalus
Masonic Temple
Harry Tutewiler
Seret
Wam
Paulsel
Gunselus
Aix
Eight Pays
Gai O'Cinek
Osage
Geormneats
Pauisel
Gunsblus
Triewnor
Pauiselra
Togo and Scripps Report Tensions Rise in Chingwea
Washington April reports indicate growing tension as two belligerents in the Chingwea region near a potential clash. Military and naval officers in Washington diverge on likely outcomes with some predicting a wasting game by Tago, while general consternation persists over possible strategic moves.
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Scripps
M Rae Press Association
Wabilington
Secral
Army
Navy
Washington
Miy
Navy Department
Tago 8
Pawnbroker fails to identify Nan Patterson in trial
In a New York court, pawnbroker Hyman Stern failed to identify J Morgan Smith as the revolver purchaser used in Caesar Youngs killing, fueling doubts Nan Patterson can be convicted. The defense and prosecution clash as the trial progresses before Recorder Goff-Grew. Miss Patterson attends proceedings hoping for acquittal within ten days and to return to Washington with her mother.
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Scripps-M'Rre Press Association
New York
Yman Tern
J. Morgan Smith
Caesar Young
Smith
Mrs. Smith
Stern
Nan Patterson
Young
Hyman Stern
Morgan Smith
Levy
Galt
Tand
Miss Patterson
Cott
Washington
Abe
Milas Patterson
Page Ag
Human Stern
Was Not Milk Wagon Involved In Fatal Street Accident
Coroner probes who ran over Uitte Robert Cordell Tuesday morning as witnesses report a milk wagon or vegetable wagon may have struck the boy. Driver Henry Burnin or Volk’s milk wagon is questioned while others recall seeing a wagon near the scene. Residents say the wagon was slow and drivers contended for position before Cordell’s death.
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Henry Burnin
Volk
Robert Cordell
Harry Tut Whier
Baing Delver
Kate Keller
Shriver-ave
Aittle
Malay Evans
J. M. Cunningham
Julia Llebing
Weather forecast and local notes mingle with patrol appointments
A fragmentary weather outlook for Wednesday night through Thursday predicts cloudy skies with scattered sprinkles and mild temperatures. Separate items note the appointment of two patrolmen, William Kibben, a Republican, and John O Connor, a Democrat, by the Board of Safety. An ad mentions a Davenport bed priced at 21.50 and a Reliable Furniture Co listing with payment terms.
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William
Ynarany
Reliable Furniture Co
William Miner in Court After Alleged Drunken Assault
William Miner appeared in court after being arrested Sunday night and charged with drunkenness and assaulting a police officer. Witness Judas Thamins Co Whatton said Miner, employed by Dan Worher, struck the officer during a breach of the matinee, shoving and biting, helmet knocked off. Miner was remanded with three others as the Board of Public Safety hears the case.
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William Miner
Miner
Christ
Dan Worher
Judas Thamins Co Whatton
Charcee Agai
Abe Board of Public Safety
Inspection tour by Manly commission on new insane hospital
Gov Manly and commissioners visit Northern Hospital at Laganoport and Eastern Tennessee facility to assess needs for the proposed state hospital for the insane. The group plans meetings and continued site inspections through Thursday and Friday to determine appropriation and site selection.
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Manly
General Assembly
Laganaport
Wednesaay
Hang
City considers hospital for tubercular patients
On Wednesday night the mayor will confer with the Board of Wealth physicians and others regarding a proposition to establish a city hospital for tubercular patients. The meeting aims to outline plans, funding, and potential locations for the facility.
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Gonn W.ieizmann
Board of Wealth, Physliciana
Railroads safety brakes enforcement suit filed
Federal authorities pursue action against Baltimore Ohio and related parties over alleged failures to equip trains with required safety brakes and devices. The case seeks penalties and damages totaling eleven to twelve dollars in unspecified currency, involving Brussels rugs and various furniture items.
Indianapolis Southern Railway seeks clause change in city agreement
City officials met with Indianapolis Southern representatives to discuss a clause that would allow other railways access to city tracks if compensated. The railroad argues the provision is favorable to it and should be struck, as elevated tracks will alter traffic and entry points to the terminal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Southern Railway Company
Indianapols
Indianapolis Southern
John W. Holteman
Jeu
Ruthway Argent
Indiannapolis
Aracka
Examination Held for Custodian Posts at New Federal Building
Civil service commission conducted an examination Wednesday for custodian and related posts at the new federal building. Applicants included many for assistant custodian with a salary of 1,209 per year, and openings for assistant and first class engineers. The chief engineer slot is filled. exams aim to create an eligible list and papers will go to Washington for final trading and appointments after occupancy readiness.
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Federal
Civil Service Commission
Eighe
Washington
Cry Berg
Harry K. Milhoure
Att ML
Canary
Seven Juveniles Charged in Downtown Burglary Ring
Seven young suspects led by a 13 year old confessed to breaking windows and stealing candy and chewing gum from downtown stores. Ages range from 8 to 13, with most defendants white except the leader, David Johnson. Police traced robberies to candy shops, a pawnshop and a wholesale grocery, recovering many stolen items. Juvenile court hearings set for May 6.
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Leader
Polive
Direxg
Manning
Simon
Vatrohnen Serlimer
Cox
David Jounin
Armae Gentil
Len Warren
Charles Kirk
W. Meryittet
Fred Armes
Tefferann-aye
Earl West
Ano. Wert St
Wolf
Johnson Boy
Minning
Strom
Seruyer
Johnie Sen Hey
Eatill
Indianapolia Coffee and Spier Company
Fee
Nicola & Krall
George Stout
S. Meridian
Indianapolis Coffee and Spice Company
Judge Mester orders hearing on street vacation dispute
Superior Court Judge Mester mandates the Indianapolis Board of Works to hear Lucinda Barkdall's complaint seeking damages and vacation of a street north of Washington Street. The terse filing names benefita and damages and mentions local commerce tied to Shven & Davis and Dantson Barber Shop.
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Mester
Superior Court
Indianapolis Board of Works
Lucinda Barckdall
Benefita
Waan~ Ingtonet
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Gust
Rosberg
Merchant Tailor
Pembroke Arcade
NATO. Wills Bcent Cigar
Ciy. C
Eriel, Dlateibutor
Kaye
Cis Babicn
W. Wilshineton
Timanus
Baltimore
Evening Story
Kelly-O'Brien
Cooper
Saye
Togo
Re&corder Goff
Rand
Cordell Boy
the Weather Forecast
Ted
Clowly
Columbow
Elawiys Parmfand
Marton
Grein
Gov
Hanly
Commission
Euripism Ras Press Association
Cleveland. O
Ghia
United States Attory New Hullivan
Baltimace & Ohio
Enay Terme
Fugiture Co
Losey & Noland Electric Light Studio
Illinois
David Johnson
Arthur Gentillis
Lee Warren
Fred Ormes
Wold
Burnstein
Piso
Shven & Davis, Cirete and Market
Dantson
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