Explosion Tears Through Locust Street Block Killing Two
Philadelphia August 6 police and firemen battled wreckage after an explosion likely from gasoline in a Lecust street grocery leveled five three story buildings. At least two dead and about 12 killed with 50 injured as debris and shattered fronts blanketed Eleventh to Walnut streets.
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Philadelphia
Lecust-st
Eleventh
Enth-Sts
Bank of the Western Savings Fund
Enth and
Walnut Sts
Locust St
Housman
Morrris Rosenthal
Rosenthal
William Jones
Jones
George McClemmy
McClemmy
Patrick Quigley
Quigley
Explosion in Philadelphia slum kills five
Five black residents were found dead in the ruins from a blast in a Philadelphia slum, their bodies burned beyond identification. The disaster stirred grief as crowds gathered in the affected rockery district and women wailed in the rain, awaiting word of missing relatives.
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Philadelphia
Boy attacked by carp in Buck Creek near Muncie
The son of Spencer Benadum was fishing when a large carp dragged him into Buck Creek. Entangled in his line, he was pulled downstream and attacked by the fish. A farm hand captured the carp after it nearly drowned the boy and caused a severe gash.
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Muncie, Ind
Spencer Benadum
Buck Creek
Banker J M Key’s Arrest Sparks Threat of Death
In Huntington Indiana on a Monday arrest for alleged forgeries banker J M Key pulled a revolver and said he faced two choices go to Michigan City or die by his own action. He asked for a knife in jail and requested his family be kept unaware as O M Packard vice president of the Capital National Bank Indianapolis had pressed charges over several thousand dollars in bad notes.
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Huntington
Ind
J. M. Key
Andrews
Michigan
O. M. Packard
Capital National Bank
Indianapolis
Man Dies After Returning Home to Die
Theodore Guethoff aged 74 died Monday night after expressing a wish to return to Lafayette to die while visiting Whitley county. He arrived home and sat in a chair saying he was home to die. His premonition came true.
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Lafayette
Ind
Theodore Guethoff
Whitley County
Guardian appointment dispute leads to whitecapping warning
In Bloomington Indiana on a West Bloomington night Charles Hess and James Goodley clashed over appointing a guardian for a person of alleged unsound mind. Police reports say both men were whitecapped and warned to settle their differences out of court.
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Bloomington
Charles Hess
James Goodley
Pateh
Depositions in Neely Case Take Shape in Muncie
Deputy-district attorney J. J. M. Lafollette conducted depositions in the Neely case. Union National Bank bookkeeper W. D. Katz testified Neely deposited $40,000 to his own credit. Neely Printing’s Ross J. Cowan testified Neely obtained $10,000 worth of Cuban printing for the firm.
Pennington-Kelly-Pennington Case Sent to Asylum
Jeffersonville reports Mrs James Pennington Kelly Pennington will be sent to an asylum. Her husband was the first's father. After the first husband died she married Kelly who also died. Her father-in-law Pennington then married her to console her for the double loss. Her reason is alleged to be gone.
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Jeffersonville, Inc
James Pennington-Kelly-Pennington
Kelly
Pennington
Miers Sues Minear for 20000 Damages in Alienation Case
Greensburg Indiana Aug 6 Morgan L Miers files suit against 8 Paol Minear for 20000 damages alleging alienation of his wife affection Minear is still recovering from a severe injury inflicted by Miers after the two were found by authorities in a confrontation
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Greensburg
Ind
Morgan L. Miers
Paol Minear
Minear
Miers
Blue Weather Report From Indiana Weather Bureau
The Indiana weather bureau weekly report notes dry weather with moderate temperatures. Early rains aided vegetation, but upland and early planted crops near collapse elsewhere, with late potatoes likely failing and gardens nearly valueless. Threshing ongoing as oats and wheat yields stay fair to good.
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Indiana Weather Bureau
Moder
Fiancée Rescued From Drowning Near Ninety Ninth Street
In Bay Ridge New York on a Monday evening Irene Molloy was pulled from a heavy tide by two sailors who leaped overboard from a sloop yacht. Wm C. Coughlin, one rescuer, later learned the saved woman was his fiancée. The couple will marry soon.
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New York
Wm. C. Coughlin
Miss Molloy
Coughlin
Ancient Revolutionary Order Document Found In Family History
An Indianapolis man, Charlies W. Moores, preserves a family heirloom letter dated 1773 from Samuel Johnson, a colonel, detailing alarm muster rules for Samuel Merrill’s Haverhill company. The fragile parchment, framed, ties Moores’ lineage to the Minute Men and the Lexington era.
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Charlies W. Moores
Mr. Moores
Samuel Merrill
Indianapolis
Lexington
Haverhill
Essex
John Mitchell
Samuel Johnson
Miers in a darkened room with Mrs Miers
A brief scene describes Miers seated in a dimly lit room alongside Mrs Miers, creating a private, subdued atmosphere. The fragment implies a focused or intimate moment without additional context or actions.
Indiana News in Brief From Despair to Drought and Crime
A collection of short items reports suicides and attempted drownings across Michigan City Madison and Evansville. A six year old is killed by a cave in Noblesville. Drought and butter shortages straining the state. Assault on a child case Greensburg. Real estate inquiries in Kokomo. local factories boom. Oil well near Marion hailed as best yet. Suicide in Roseland and plans for salt mischief in Greencastle. A farmer’s disappearance near Frankfort. Note on Chinese paper in Goshen. A shooting near Oakland City. Evansville church fire tied to revenge. Fort Wayne rope wheel shipment to Sharon Pennsylvania.
Secret departure with infant sparks pursuit in Feebles report
A woman left home with her four month old baby and a small cash sum fleeing dissatisfaction. Her husband followed as details show Dollie Andrews, daughter of John Richards of Brazil, was entrusted to Andrews at age four and later publicly revealed on Andrews deathbed during vaudeville performances.
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Feebles
Dollie Andrews
Child Saving Institute
Omahe
John Richards
Andrews
Colorful robbery case leads to grand jury probe
A grand jury will examine cases involving Sam Thompson a Black man 354 Minervast and Charles Henze a white man. They allegedly confessed to stealing 40 from George O Jobes an Indiana resident and split the money. Henze bought a 17 bicycle with the proceeds. In New York two Army transports were auctioned for 316700 less than cost. the McPherson sold for 16790 to E H Parsons of Baltimore and the Terry sold for 19600 to a Chicago Muskegon line.
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Sam Thompson
Minervast
Charles Henze
George O. Jobes
Henze
New York
McPherson
E. H. Parsons
Baltimore
Terry
Chicago Air Muskegon Transportation Company
State House Gossip On Water Works And Labor Power
Tel City outlines water works plans with sanitation input from the State board of health. Secretary Harry backs Ohio river water with proper filtration for towns along the river and cites Cincinnati and Louisville moving to filtered river water.
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Tel City
State Board of Health
Harry
Ohio
Cincinnati
Louisville
Injury Report From Creek Crossing Accident
In Brazil Indiana on August 6 13 year old David Graveling and his sister Daisy 14 crossed a creek with a gravel load The wagon veered off the bridge Daisy jumped and was only lightly hurt David fell onto rocks and suffered serious internal injuries The siblings were accompanied by their uncle and uncle’s name not stated.
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Brazil
Ind
David Graveling
Daisy
Inightsville
Doan's Kidney Pills Recommend by Indianapolis Resident
An Indianapolis citizen, John Taylor of 91 Bright Street, reports relief from kidney pain and urinary troubles after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Henry J. Hyder's drug store. He praises the product, claims rapid relief, and notes Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo, N. C. as US agents, urging readers to remember the name.
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John Taylor
Bright Street
Kingan and Co
Park House
Maryland Street
Dean
Taylor
Henry J. Hyder
Key
Peruna Praised by Society Women in Letters and Offers
Oshkosh society woman Helen Murphy credits Peruna with curing a severe lung cold after two bottles. Omaha resident Mrs. C. H. Buck endorses Peruna for catarrh and debility. Violinist Lillian Roenheld reports a nervous strain and partial paralysis reversed by Peruna, noting it kept her strong. Dr Hartman announces free treatment for women this summer at Columbus Ohio with address for details.
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Helen Murphy
Oshkosh
Wis
Peruna
C. H. Buck
Douglas Street
Omaha
Neb
C. H. Kuck
Lillian Roenheld
Chicago Germania Club
Chicago
Hartman
5. B. Hartman
Columbus
Ohio
Constable Shot by Own Revolver in Domestic Struggle
In Chicago on Tuesday morning constable H. P. Goodrich drew a revolver during a quarrel with his wife over desertion. While grappling for the weapon in his room, he was shot through the chest and killed. Mrs. Fleming and Mrs. Goodrich are in custody.
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H. P. Goodrich
Goodrich
Lorina Fleming
Six Weeks of Mourning Declared for Dowager Empress
Berlin reports six weeks of national mourning ordered following the death of the dowager empress. Government announces period of official observance and ceremonial restraint across the country.
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Berlin
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Blood Strength
An advertisement warns that permanent muscular strength requires blood strength and urges young men to focus on muscular development. It promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a tonic that builds blood strength and strengthens the whole system.
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Hood
General Worth high grade cigar offered at drug stores
C. W. Kreel distributes General Worth a high grade cigar now on sale at first class drug stores.
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General Worth
C. W. Kriel
Local shops advertise goods and framing services
Trunks telescopes harness cash payments. California wines brandies bottled goods at Schullers 210 N Meridian St. Am framing pictures at cost Clark Art Studio 116 N Illinois.
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Washington-st
California
Schuller’s
Meridian-st
Clark Art Studio
N. Wiinois
Indiana Dental College Opens Day Clinic Hours
Indiana Dental College and W Cer Delaware and Ohniesis accept patients from 8 a m to 3 p m for all kinds of dental work.
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Indiana Dental College
W. Cer
Delaware and Ohniesis
They Are Prize Winners First Prize on Cabinet Photographs
Pouder wins first prize in cabinet photographs at the Winona Lake contest. The event highlighted skilled entrants and recognized excellence in portrait and cabinet style photography.
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Pouder
Winona Lake
Take the Baby to Bretzman's Photograph Studio
A note directs to bring the infant to Bretzman's Photograph Studio located at 1428 Illinois Street for a photographic session.
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Bretzman
Illinois-st
Old Nurse for Children Cholering Syrup Ad
A vintage advertisement promotes Mrs Winslow s Soothing Syrup for teething children. It claims the medicine soothes pains gums and wind colic while curing diarrhoea. Available at twenty five cents per bottle.
Lake Erie and Western Rail Fare to Michigan City
A rail round trip from Indianapolis to Michigan City priced at 1.50 dollars. The trip departs Indianapolis at 6 00 a m on Thursday August 8 with a return from Michigan City at 6 00 p m.
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Lake Erie & Western R. R
Michigan City
Lake Erie & Western
R. R
Annual Seashore Excursion to Atlantic City and Coasts
Pennsylvania Lines offers an August 8 round trip to Atlantic City Cape May and coast resorts for $15 with through coaches and sleepers. Return limit is 12 days. For details contact agents or W. W. Richardson D P A Indianapolis Ind.
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Pennsylvania Lines
Atlantic City
Cape May
W. W. Richardson
Indianapolis
Ind
Round-Trip Fares to Denver and St Paul Via Monon Route
Tickets on sale August 1 to 10 for trips to Denver and St Paul with return options. Denver and return 31 dollars 80 cents St Paul and return 18 dollars 35 cents. Final return limit October 31.
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Denver
St. Paul
Monon
Colorado Excursions on Sale to Sept 10
Daily tickets offered for excursions in Colorado with final return limit on Oct 1. For details contact ticket agents.
Special train schedule to Decatur via J D W Ry
Special train departs Indianapolis at 7 a m on Sunday August 11 bound for Decatur. Return train leaves Decatur at 6:39 p m. Fares are one dollar each way. Tickets available at Omaha agent offices. Museums and shops near station.
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Indianapolis
Decatur
Lake Manitou Trip Itinerary From Rochester And Indianapolis
The notice lists a $1.00 trip from Rochester Indiana to Lake Manitou with departure from Indianapolis at 7 00 a m and return from Rochester at 7 50 p m The item dates to a Sunday in August and shows a simple round trip schedule for travelers.
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Lake Manitou
Rochester
Ind
Indianapolis
Chicago Markets Update with Grain and Dairy Prices
Chicago markets show wheat and corn slipping with noon quotes for September futures. Oats and fats decline while pork and butter move lower with eggs and cheese holding steady amid farm product price shifts.
Grain and hay market report with varied grades and car totals
The document lists Wheat and Corn grades with prices and freight terms for No. 2 red and white, No. 3 red and white, No. 2 mixed, and No. 1 timothy hay. It also notes oats, rye, and hay totals, plus inspections by grade and car counts, including several cars rejected or ungraded.
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Timothy
Ahay
Rye
Indiana Union Stockyards Cattle and Hog Prices Aug 6
at Union Stockyards Indianapolis on August 6 with cattle receipts about 900 and hog arrivals around 7500. Quotes give ranges for good to prime export steers 1350 1500 pounds and light stockers 300 400 pounds, plus feeders and cows with various price bands. Sheep and bucks listed with typical values and per hundredweight notes.
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Union Stockyards
Indianapolis
Stesta
Tecra
Avetabl
Stock Yards Receipts Report At Indianapolis Auction
Inland stock yard dealers in Indianapolis report hog receipts number 2,000 with mixed lots. Quotations show good to choice hogs and medium to heavy weights. lights and roughs listed with approximate prices.
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Interstate Stock Yards
Indianapolis
Aug
Poultry and Produce Prices From Shippers
The jobbing trade lists prices for poultry and other produce. Turkey prices range from 4 to 8 cents per pound for various classifications. fowls and ducks price levels noted, with geese at 4 cents. cheese varieties include New York Cork full creams at 16 cents and Swiss at 14 to 14 1/2 cents per pound.
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Turkey News
Grocery Price List and Hides Trade Figures
The column lists prices for butters Butter-Choice lic per lb eggs 6 9c per dozen and hides and tallow with grade byNo 1 cured 8c No 2 cured 7c No 1 calf 6c No 2 calf 3c Tallow No 1 4 4c No 2 4c. It also covers groceries including various coffees sugars and a long set of brand prices for City prices Ariosa Lion Jersey Caracas Dillsworths and others. It includes flour sugar molasses syrups and beans with per bag or per ton rates and comments on salt and pepper and spices.
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Java
Golder Rio
Zac
Bourbon Santos
Golde Santos
Prime Santos
Ariosa
Lion
Jersey
Caracas
Dillsworth’s
3Iail
Gates
Vubes
Mola
Columbia A
Windsor A
Ridgeway
Phoenix A
Empire A
Ideal Geller
Windsor
Ridgewood
New Orleans
Carolina
Miscellaneous Wholesale Prices And Commodities List
A dense historic price list covers items from shot to twine and woodenware to groceries. It includes pressed bars, No. 1 to No. 3 wood dishes, various nuts, produce like cabbages celery onions oranges lemons and coconuts, and a long catalog of chemicals and fuels with per-unit costs and bulk rates. The document mirrors a 19th or early 20th century trade sheet detailing prices for foods, fibers, and industrial goods.
Provisions Price List From Kingan Co
A historic price list details various meat cuts and values. Includes Williams sugar cured, Indiana lard, pickled pork, sausages, frankfurters, schwarz bein, and fresh beef and pork items with per pound or per hundred weight pricing, reflecting broad cataloging of 19th century grocery items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingan & Co
Indiana
California
Oyster Prices and Seafood Offers From New York Market
Oysters and various seafood items listed with prices: oysters New York counts 4c, Fian and Game selections in a can. white fish 10c per lb, trout 5c per lb, cat 1c per lb, boneless herring 5c per lb, dressed herring 12c per lb. Clams Little necks 6c, lobsters 25c per lb, frog legs $1.58 to $2.00 per dozen, shrimps $1.20 per gallon.
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New York
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J. J. M. Lafollette
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Noblesville
Abe Buchanan
Jennie
Kokomo
Baldwin Syndicate
Marion
Ars
Wiliam Bostos
Rosedale
Delaware County
George Moore
Ulysses Snyder
Greencastle
Jerome Carson
Frankfort
William Lang
Pana
Ohio River
Evansville
San Francisco
Chung Lai Yat Po
Goshen News-Times
Frank Caborn
James Harbinson
Oakland City
Harbinson
Lizzie
Bass Foundry
Fort Wayne
Sharon
Eliza Koldhoure
Vincennes
Jobes
McAhee
Steel Workers’ Union
Republic Iron and Steel Company
Shaffer
McAbee
Executive Committee
Judge Buskirk
Paoli
State House
National Carbon Company
Kane & Ikxane
Laporte Improvement Company
Wayne Union Suit Company
Greer-Wilkinson Timber Company
Voice of
Indianapolis Citi
Foster- Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. C
United States
Doan
Yarues Wyeeky
Suss-L
Lian Roenhelbs
Colorado
Walsee
Young Americas
Springs
City Grain Market
Union Stock
Limburger
Valencia
Coal and Coke
Kenawha
Jackson
Green County
Blossburg
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