Denver Hotel Disaster Leaves Dozens Dead in Ruins
A boiler explosion at the Gumry hotel 1725 Lawrence St Denver Aug 19 caused the rear of the building to collapse trapping guests and staff. Flames hampered rescuers as bodies and missing persons mounted with at least 50 to 60 believed dead. owners Gumry and Grenier perished, 12 bodies recovered by 6 am, many guests from Manitou among the 70 occupancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gumry
Lawrence St
Peter Gumry
R. C. Grenier
Manitou
Denver
Gumry Hotel
Irwin
Grenier
Peter Poss
Chattanooga
Tenn
Peter
Chas
Adams and Murphy Guests In Colorado Hotel Damage
Adams of Manitou Colorado and James Murphy a contractor and regular boarder stayed at a hotel in Colorado where most guests were local families. The hotel was a well regarded second class house with patrons from the area. Damage from the incident is about 340000.
Indiana to send large guard of veterans to Louisville encampment
The state expects to move more Union veterans to Louisville for the G A R encampment than any other than Kentucky. Railroads prepare to handle crowds and Indianapolis will see many northern visitors. Authorities aim for at least fifteen thousand Indiana soldiers, as this will be the last encampment in years and many veterans may be too old to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Louisville
Indianapolis
Kentucky
Croker Talks in London On Tammany and Racing
London report finds Manager Richard Croker at New Market refusing to discuss James J. Martin’s Tammany leadership while noting any new boss faces a big contract. He questions policing coverage and defends British racing treatment as conditions differ from America.
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London
Mgr
Richard Corker
New Market
New York
James J. Martin
Tammany
Croker
Board of Police Commissioners
Cain
Dwyer
America
Man and Woman Attend Disturbance Ends With Shooting
Martin Snyder and Lillie Monroe walked on Maryland Street when a Black man confronted them. A later confrontation at the hay market led to four gunshots. two hit Snyder, one in the arm and one in the side. Dr Crose cared for him and he was taken to St. Vincent's hospital to recover. Police have a crew of officers on the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Snyder
Mississippi-st
Lillie Monroe
Maryland-st
Capitol-ave
Mississippi-sts
Snyder
Brutal Crime Report From Creek Indians and Negroes Near Arbeca
Daniel Brown reports a gang of Creek Indians and Negroes with white outlaws raided Samuel Norford's store near Arbeca, gutting the premises and assaulting five women in the neighborhood with several at risk of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GurHnie
O. T
Daniel Kh. Brown
Arbeca
Samuel Norford
Tragic Accident Ends Life Of William Weiland
Rochester N Y Aug 19 William Weiland 25 of Chili woke on his father s lawn Sunday night rolled over discharging a pistol in his breast pocket causing instant death Authorities report a fatal sleeping accident in the town of Chili with no foul play suspected.
Governors plan to ease crowding at women’s reformatory
Gov Matthews and Secretary Bicknell discuss relief for overcrowded women’s reformatory. Inmates sleep in halls on cots as numbers rise. Proposal urges circuit judges to send only necessary inmates and to retain other women in county jails where possible or suspend sentences.
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Gov. Matthews
Bicknell
Reformatory
Indiana Weather Forecast for 86 Hours Ending Aug 20
Weather forecast for Indiana shows light showers Monday night or Tuesday morning with a slightly cooler Tuesday. Also notes a $100,000 gold shipment ordered for Europe and a local ad for China Closets at Wm. U. Elder's in New York.
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Indiana
New York
Europe
Bailess Arrested For Public Indecency In St Liberty St
Patrolmen Shaffer and Curren confronted a nude dancer at 215 Liberty Street late Sunday night. Bailess performed while Thomas Jackson held a revolver and issued commands. Bailess faces public indecency charges, Jackson to be charged with drawing a gun. case set for Aug 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mat Bailess
Shaffer
Curren
St. Liberty St
Liberty-st
Bailess
Thomas Jackson
Jackson
Holmes Castle Fire Destroys Tholmes Property in Curiaco
The famous Tholmes castle in Curiaco was nearly wiped out by a fire early Monday. Explosions occurred, suggesting arson tied to Holmes case. valuable papers and evidence were lost. authorities suspect friends of the criminal. no occupants were present above ground floor. damages estimated under $15,000.
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Curiaco
Tholmes Castle
Holmes
Ageing telegrapher H. K. Maxwell dies at 66
Lirrne Rock August 19 ex Confederate telegrapher H. K. Maxwell, who notified Harper's Ferry during John Brown's march and witnessed Brown's execution, died here at the age of 66.
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Lirrne Rock
H. K. Maxwell
Harper’s Ferry
John Brown
Brown
Jealous Wife Shoots Husband in Tennessee
Darren Tenn August 19 Jealousy sparked Mrs Thomas Holman to shoot her husband through the heart Sunday night. She is under arrest.
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Darren
Tenn
Thomas Holman
Sermon at Bethany Park On Constraining Christ
A large crowd gathered at Bethany park for Sunday services. J. A. Lord of the Christian Standard preached that Christ’s constraint removes fear and cited James G. Blaine’s fate, then noted Conkling’s influence in New York. Monday and Tuesday will host a reunion of Gen. Harrison's Seventh regiment.
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Bethany
Bethany Park
J. A. Lord
The
Christian Standard
James G. Blaine
United States
Christ
Mr. Conkling
New York
Gen. Harrison
Seventieth
Clubs Used in Attack on Nonunion Molders
Two nonunion molders at Chandler and Taylor were assaulted by two unknown men early Sunday morning. Clubs were used with no serious injuries. The nonunionists later identified their assailants and pursued them along Washington Street toward Illinois and Maryland. Three shots were fired near Pennsylvania Street but caused no damage.
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Chandler & Taylor’s
Washington-st
Ilinois
Maryland
Pennsylvania-st
Forgery Charge Traps Passenger Aboard Atlanta Express
Tampa August report says Hugh McNulty, a passenger on the Atlanta express, was arrested by Chattanooga police on a forgery charge just before the northbound train began its run Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Fla
Atlanta Express
Hugh McNulty
Chattanooga
What They Say At The Regatta Advertising Critique
Pat Gorman says there ought to have been more advertising. Col Holloway suggests race organizers assumed all knew about events and failed without liberal advertising. Stoughton Fletcher notes poor attendance and poor advertising, adding that horse racing isn’t paying this year as people cut spending.
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Pat Gorman
Col. Holloway
Lawsuit Enjoins City From Settling Transit Plan
Injunction suit filed by Holtzman and Leathers for Frank A. Mays and William Gordon against the Board of Public Works and Mayor Denny seeks to block the city from releasing the City company from its three year old contract. Plaintiffs allege terms include high gross receipts, street paving deals, and a 2 cent ticket sale. Rumors link Citizens' company to a cheaper fare plan and potential Broad Ripple franchise delays. Local talk centers on who benefits and opposition by wealthy property holders.
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Holtzman & Leathers
Frank A. Mays
William Gordon
Board of Public Works
Denny
Citizens’ Company
Allen Fletcher
Broad Ripple Company
Broad Ripple
Seventeen Lost in Steamship Collision at Sea
Hasnare Aug 19 The steamer Concordia ran down and sank a boat carrying 25 passengers Monday forenoon. Seventeen were drowned. The tragedy raises rescue worries as authorities search for survivors and clarify maritime duties.
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Hasnare
Concordia
A Cuban Battle at Arimac Santa Clara
Official circles report a fierce engagement at Arimac in Santa Clara on Sunday. Insurgents suffered about 50 killed while government forces had eight fatalities.
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Havana
Arimac
Department of Santa Clara
Strike by 2500 union vest makers stalls plans
In New York on August 19, about 2500 workers including 700 women and girls walked off for a renewal of the old agreement. They surprised contractors and expect a settlement this week as talks resume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Union
President Joins Jefferson on Trout Fishing at Buzzaro Bay
In Buzzaro Bay on August 19 the President accompanied actor Joseph Jefferson on a trout fishing expedition. The outing occurred Monday with both men enjoying a quiet day of angling in the bay's tranquil waters.
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Joe
Buzzaro’s Bay
Joseph Jefferson
Dr Price s Cream Baking Powder Wins World's Fair Medal
Dr Price s Cream Baking Powder receives a top medal at the World s Fair for superior quality. Advertisers tout the award as a mark of excellence in baking products and domestic usefulness. Diptonia is mentioned in association with the product line.
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Dr. Price
Broad Ripple Regatta Draws Sparse Crowd Amid Poor Management
The Broad Ripple regatta drew a slim crowd despite good weather. McDowell beat Henderson in the single scull, Vespers won the eight, with a foul claim rejected. Joss and Oliver defeated two tired Vespers. Organizers lost about 2800 dollars but plan a larger aquatic meet next year with two months of ahead advertising.
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Darth
Broad Ripple
McDowell
Henderson
Chicago
Vespers
Joss and
Oliver
Light Artillery
Rufus Barnes
Simple Wooster Farmer Loses 2500 In Card Sharp Plot
Henry Nurreybend of Indiana's pocket travels from Levanstown Sunday seeking two sharpers. He loans 2500 to a smooth stranger in a supposed sure bet. The sharper wins and returns a box containing the money which is found empty the next day. The police station is too late to aid as the suspects are not yet located.
Danbury Hat Company Opens New Store on Washington Street
The Danbury hat company launched its handsome new business room on Monday at none Washington street. Petar FP Gals, the new manager, brings practiced expertise to the operation. The rooms boasted flower decorations and every visitor received a leather purse keepsake, with over 500 purses distributed before noon.
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Danbury Hat Company
Washington St
Petar FP. Gals
Doctor N J Smith Denies Taggart Letter Lie
In Saturday’s edition Dr N J Smith claimed at a Friday meeting in the eighth precinct of ward 1 that the anti- Taggare circular is a lie and that Dr Hattery of Logansport never wrote it He says Hattery will deny it in due time over his own signature The writer offers to show the original manuscript at his Crippen office to interested parties.
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Ep. Sun
N. Jy Smith
Ward 1
Hattery
Logansport
Taggart
Alpha club forms in ward 14 with 150 members
Wm. Tifert enters the race as a Democrat councilmanic candidate in ward 14. A new Alpha club meets weekly at 541 Shelby street, aiming to admit only respectable men. Any Democrat in the city may join. John G. Ohleyer pushes for ward 15 councilman nomination, with John Higgans also seeking the post amid saloon canvassing allegations. Leyendecker seeks a strong convention showing for police judge.
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Wm. Tifert
Alpha” Club
Shelby St
Bailey
John G. Ohleyer
Chas, Mayer & Co
Dr Price Cream Baking Powder Wins Gold Medal
Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder received a gold medal at the Midwinter Fair in San Francisco. The award highlights the product's quality and popular acclaim during the event.
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Dr. Price
San Francisco
Laundries Battle Over Prices Report Sparks Alarm
City laundries face a rumored plan by large plants to price out smaller shops in a tariff war. An associate group plans a meeting Tuesday to discuss the scheme. Cox Menies of Domestic laundry dismissed the reports as false and said meetings occur every two weeks with only officer elections upcoming. He said efforts are to invite small laundries into the association to avoid high commissions, not to drive them out.
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Cox Menies
W. A. Cox
Dream led to murder in Felton Delaware county
Antonio Volpe shot Jeneso Colecenu after he sprang from a window while Volpe’s daughter slept. Volpe then walked to Chester and surrendered at 1 16 Sunday morning claiming God warned him in sleep. The victim died from a close range wound after Coleceno threatened him. Lizzie fled the house. Another item reports an Adirondacks St Lawrence express wreck near Boglake with eight injured.
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Puma Denruts
Felton
Delaware County
Antonio Volpe
Jeneso Colecenu
Volpe
Chester
Colecens
Lizzie
Vole
Coleceno
Tupper Law
Adirondacks & St. Lawrence Express
Boglake
Weather unusual in August as city awaits cooler nights
Sages warn August heat yields to peculiarly warm nights while the county auditor has granted 78 free licenses to old soldiers since June 28. D M Parry and C W Brouse offer land along Pleasant Run for a park system. State board seeks 500 girls for children's day at the state fair. A missing child caused two hours of consternation in West Indianapolis.
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D. M. Parry
C. W. Brouse
Pleasant Run
State Board of Agriculture
Indianapolis
Dickson & Talbott
Board of Works
Milenry
Shalls
Central-ave
Annie Wareler
Coburn-ave
Broad Ripple
Tony O’hare
Pat Murphy
Indiana Bermudez Company
John S. Spann
Pennsylvania St
Fort Wayne
Lake Everett
Lizzie Hacker
David and
Currie Irish
H. and
Jane Ross
Fred
Minnie Lang
C. J
Imma Richy
Mason
Jennia Peters
Centrus
Anna W. Llorning
Eliza Adams
Thomas H. Powell
Florence Waddy
Mrs
Wm. Massa
Geo. W. Burke
Iffie Wilson
Clifford FB. Thompson
Lulu F. Marshall
Fred Garrison
Nona Shaffer
Jason Carey Rogers
Lida B. Price
Samuel R. Murray
Jennie McCabe
Edgar Stuck
Cora BE. Wicoff
Henry Hudson
Calena Robinson
Wm. A. Jackson
Clara J. Hoover
Walter Tell Stelzel
Emilie Bond
Report on gas meters poised to reach council Monday
A long delayed gas investigation report will be submitted to the city council in a special session Monday. The document opposes meters, disputing claims of public savings and accusing the Consumers' Trust Company of politically influenced delays and efforts to influence upcoming elections through meter advocates.
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Council
Consumers’ Company
Board of Trade and Commercial Club
Young
Tr Sux
Consumers’ Trust Company
Chas. EK. Caffin
Joint Committee
Commercial Club
Board of Trade
Norwood
Thief Steals Contractor’s $460 From Bank Tin Box
Saturday afternoon contractor W Hi Abbott drew 400 from bank to pay employees then stopped at Washington and Delaware streets for a drink. He left a tin box with $460 beneath his buggy seat and returned to find it gone.
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W.hi
Abbott
Washington and Delawarests
Amusements on sale and upcoming shows at Grand opera house
Seats for the Roacher Richards wrestling match go on sale Monday at popular prices. A referee will be chosen Monday evening. Wrestlers weigh about 180 pounds and the stage will stay clear for the principals. The piece notes the popularity of the negro minstrels in the south and highlights Billy Kersands performing with Richards Pringle's Georgia minstrels next Friday. Park shows Murray Mack with Finnigan's Ball comedy, plus a strong supporting company led by Gracie Cummings and others with Vincent Minnelli as musical director.
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Roacher-Richards
Grand Opera House
Billy Kersands
Gracie Cummings
Edith Newton
Winfred Stewart
Rita Dixon
Lonnie Doane
Loring Sisters
Geo.h. Emerick
Clayton EH
White
Bert Leslie
Chas, Lamb
Vincent Minnelli
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J&miny
Yowre Burn
Mr. Smith
Key
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MR. Young
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