Fire destroys Thomas' Church in Millionaire District
Scripps-Mirae Press reports a Tuesday morning blaze in Thomas' Church on Fifty-third Street that leveled the building within 45 minutes. The Vanderbilts Astors and other wealthy residents faced risk as homes around the church burned. the cause remains a mystery. The organ, paintings, and bronze bas reliefs were lost. the church valued at 173,000 with relics totaling about 500,000. The Rev Ernst M Stirrs leads the congregation, which includes prominent families poorly affected by the disaster.
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Asters
Ernst M. Stirrs
Rockefeller
Webb
Owens After Suspects In Bedford Murder Case
Bedford detective Robert Owens seeks to press warrants against three individuals in the Sarah Echeter murder inquiry. He alleges involvement by the trio and says affidavits will be filed before a friendly justice of the peace in Bedford. Owens claims recent work in Indiananone sheds new light and hopes Lawrence commissioners back him to expose the culprits.
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W. Miller
Robert Owens
Bedford
Sarah Echeter
Arwene
Attareer
Pete Tajahn
Pettigahn
Owens
Mae
Justice of the Peace
Indiamanone
Lawrence Com Amcral
Run on Denver Bank Sees Crowd at Opening
A run on the Denver Savings Bank began when doors opened Tuesday amid fear the bank faced insolvency. A large crowd gathered as deposits were limited to 1 percent of total holdings. Vice-President F. P. Jones insisted there is no valid run fear and that the bank remains solvent, claiming deposits of 12,000,000 though no full statement was released.
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Scripps-M Rre Press Association
Denver
Denver Savings Bank
F. P. Jones
Claim 265 Acres In Heart Of City In Indianpolis
Lawyer from Winsboro Louisiana claims 265 acres in Indianapolis for the heirs of the vice family and threatens quitclaim action against the city. Deputy clerk Leonard Quill received a letter from Attorney Joseph McFarland urging a peaceable settlement and a large bank deposit to facilitate an agreement. The note warns the dispute could spark city-wide unrest. Also mentions efforts toward arbitration in the telegraphers strike with J J HIM expected home soon.
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Indianspolis
McFarland
Nefey
Widasbors Bank
Indianapolis
Scripps-M Rre Press
ST. Paul
Aug
Twin Cities
J. J. Him
Editor Earl E. Martin Joins Cleveland Press
Earl E. Martin begins duties as editor of the Cleveland Daily Prova following sale to a Chivero syndicate. Former editorial manager of the Indianapolis Star and former managing editor of the Lalianapolta News Air, he leads a newspaper known as Ohio’s largest money-maker and part of Berips-McRac League papers.
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Cleveland
Prova
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Martin
Indianapolis Star
Lalianapolta News
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New York
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Martirs
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Citewaton
Ohio
Ohr
Berips-McRac League
Matthies Fatdily
Sept
Bulgarian Revolt Attacks Burn Macedonian Villages
Bulgarian revolutionists attacked Gradishnitza Petelina and Dobrunur in Macedonia and burned all the houses in these villages. The incident was reported by Scripps-Mare Press Association from Constantinople on August. The action intensified regional unrest and raised concerns among local authorities.
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Constantinople
Aug
Gradishnitza
Petelina
Dobrunur
Weather Outlook for Partly Cloudy Tuesday and Wednesday
Partly cloudy conditions expected Tuesday and Wednesday with light winds. Forecasters anticipate mild temperatures and no significant precipitation. Local residents should plan outdoor activities accordingly.
Casino in Tom Taggart's Hotel Sits Idle Again
French Lick Indiana reports the casino at the hotel suspended operations due to internal troubles among promoters. Rumors of Gov J Frank Hanly interference are unfounded. locals blame管理 disputes while hoping the casino resumes soon and acknowledging its role in local farming communities.
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French Lick
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French Lick Hotel
Thomas Taggart
Notel Company
Furmera
Tts
Atate
Gov. Hanly
City officials on vacation amid divorce tale and temper
Fragmented report notes T Victor Keene city health chief and others away from Indianapolis on vacation. A divorce case cites temper and harsh words between Wm. Smith and Jennie Smith. City offices show secrecy and absence as Mayor Holtzman and others travel.
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T. Victor Keene
State Laboratory
Iidianapolis Health
Louteville
Keene
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Indianapolis
Jeno
Ctheiny Nati
Board of Safety
Edward McLaughlin
Holtzman
Atlantic City
Jake Dun
Col M.A. Downing
Metal workers strike in Cincinnati area unions seek wage, eight hour day
About 13 sheet metal workers and helpers employed by five firms walked off the job on Monday demanding higher wages and the eight hour workday. The action was reported by the Scripps-M’Ark Press Association in Cincinnati Ohio.
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Cincinnati.o
Dag
Two Killed in Mine Explosion in Iron River
In Iron River Michigan two men John Mlalling and Richard Pradice were killed by a blast at the Baltte mine when four kegs of heating powder exploded. One other man was hurt in the incident near sight.
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RAE Press
Abyocta Fius
Iron River
Mich
John Mlalling
Richard Pradice
Baltte
Siewth
Brothers Arrested for Post Office Robbery in Acton
United States deputy marshals seized brothers George and Asa Roach in Acton Marion county on charges of robbing the Acton post office. Evidence includes a telltale pair of shoes found at John Roach’s residence. Storeowner Joseph Williams says the shoes came from his general store last Thursday and suspects the same robbers returned Saturday night.
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Acton
Marion County
Standay
George
Asa Roach
Che
Marion
John Roach
Joseph Willams
Wich Os
Roach
Fistore
Ten Men Hurt As Engine Backed Into Santa Fe Caboose
A train mishap near Emporia Kansas injured nine cattlemen and a switchman when a work engine backed into a Santa Fe caboose carrying fifteen cattlemen. Injured were transported to Santa Fe Hospital in Topeka. A N Bandera of Blog wth Mo severely head injured.
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Bonipps-M'Rae Press Association
Emporia
Kax
Aug
Sante Fe
Topeka
A. N. Bandera
Blogwth Mo
Wan
Store Collapse Kills and Traps Dozens in Albany
A department store building owned by J G Myers collapsed at 3 35 pm Tuesday in Albany burying about 150 people. By noon 73 were recovered with three dead and many feared buried. Emergency crews and physicians rushed to the scene as nearby stores were turned into improvised hospitals. The disaster, described as the city’s most appalling, drew a large crowd of anxious relatives and witnesses.
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Myers Department Store
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