Oil Tank Blast at GreeneVille Plant Sparks Blaze
A Standard Oil plant tank near Greeneville New Jersey exploded releasing 75000 gallons of oil and igniting a spectacular blaze. Police reserves were barred by plant officials who said no one was injured and that the company’s fire-fighting equipment could handle the fire. workers soon contained the flames.
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New Jersey
Standard Oil
Greeneville
N. J
Here
Ocean Avenue
Soo City excursion boat destroyed by hurricane off Newfoundland
St Johns N F Dec 5 It is reported the excursion boat Soo City was destroyed by a hurricane off Newfoundland early this week. Crew perished at sea including Angus Myer first mate and several Chicago and Michigan City crew. Captain John G Dillon of Brooklyn commanded the vessel which carried no passengers. The ship had been sold to Felix Jackson of Velasco Texas and was bound to New Orleans for service between that city and Texas ports. It sailed from Michigan City Nov 4.
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ST. Johns
N. F
Soo City
Newfoundland
Angus Myer
Chicago
Charles Werner
Michigan City
Ind
James Duncan
James Anderson
Montague
Mich
Frank Kelly
Alpena
George Brown
Frank Schwinn
Samuel Olsesky
F. L. Weaver
Dowa- Blac
Maud Sanderson
Charles Warner
Cook
John G. Dillon
Brooklyn
United States
Missouri
Indiana Transportation Company
Felix Jackson
Velasco
Tex
New Orleans
Texan
Charity Gall at Tomlinson Hall Ductal Event
The Flower Mission charity ball at Tomlinson Hall Friday night drew Indianapolis society out in force. Dancers filled a Japanese themed space with flowers and perfume, a grand march led by Nelson A adding and Mrs. Samuel Van Camp, and a scene of elaborate attire with many booths and ornate decorations.
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Tomlinson Hall
Flower Mission Charities
Indianapolis
Land of
Ippon
Ardea
Nelson A. ‘Adding
Samuel van Camp
Wreckage Sighted Near Crisp Point On Lake Superior
Report from Canadian locks describes wreckage seen near Crisp Point and Vermillion Point on Lake Superior. Authorities suspect steamer Tampa of Detroit, commanded by Capt Gordon, may have gone down last night with 18 crew aboard. No survivors or onshore wreckage reported yet.
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Lake Superior
Tampa
Detroit
Henry Wineman, Jr
Gordon
Mdsor
Francis Be Hinck Atty Seeks Commutation For Herman Billik
Illinois case notes attorney Francis Be Hinck requesting commutation for Herman Billik in a poison case involving Mary Vzral. Gov Deneen intervention possible. plea to be argued in Springfield Monday. speaker Bishop Abrahams at monster meeting plans Sunday.
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Cago
Francis BE. Hinck
Herman Billik
Mary Vzral
Deneen
Supreme Court
Tley
Springfield
Bishop Abrat
Eid
Jones Maciec A.M. E
Husband Game Back Though Believed Dead Divorce Granted
Clara L. Hain secured a divorce from William E. Hain in superior court No. 4 after he deserted her in May 190. She remarried George Dahlmann two years later while believing her first husband dead. Hain reappeared in Indianapolis prompting separation from Dahlmann. the court action set the stage for a possible remarriage to the first husband as the home dispute ends.
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Clara L. Hain
William E. Hain
Superior Court
Hain
William DB. Hain
Clara UL. Hain
Anderson
Ind
Man killed by traction car near Noblesville
Noblesville Indiana December 5 William Randell aged 40 was killed by a traction car five miles north of Noblesville last night. John Shepher aged 27 was perhaps fatally injured. They were in a wagon returning from Tipton county. The wagon was demolished and one horse killed.
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Noblesville
Ind
William Randell
John Shepher
Tipton County
Holy Grail Chapter Formed in Anderson Boys’ Work
Dr. Per TY E Powell of Tipton Memorial church has organized a Knights of the Holy Grail chapter among the boys at First M E church in Anderson with aid from Dr Wilson. The group is developing quickly with growing interest in its entertainment programs. Powell is noted as founder of the Holy Grail, which has rapidly become a major boys’ organization.
Local option petitions prep in Milton Indiana
The Temperance league of Milton and Washington township is preparing petitions for local option in the county and planning to canvass the town and township.
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Milton
Ind
Temperance League of
Washington Township
Chicago Grain Opening and Closing Prices Summary
Chicago grain notes show opening bids for May wheat at about 1.10 per bushel with small gains, May corn around 3.00 percent, and May lard near 9.40. Closing figures indicate May wheat near 1.10, December corn around low gains, January pork about 16.05, and January lard near 9.23 percent.
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Chicago
Irregularity Found in County Court Bailiffs Pay
Judge Pritchard uncovers a long running scheme where two deputy sheriffs were paid as riding bailiffs by the county through the criminal court. He rules they were not riding bailiffs and that the sheriff should bear their wages. The mispayments totaled about 1,562 dollars annually.
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Pritchard
Criminal Court
Grand Jury
Circuit Court
Probate Court
Two New Postmasters Named in Indiana
Washington December 5. Fourth class postmasters for Indiana appointed as follows: McVitte Green County Adam R Brown Radnor Carroll County John N Clawson.
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Washington
Indiana
McVitte
Green County
Adam R. Brown
Radnor
Carroll County
John N. Clawson
Local attorney cleared in speed case at police court
Oatley Cockrum a prominent young attorney defended himself in police court on a charge of driving beyond the speed limit. Police Judge Whallon discharged him despite three witnesses saying the car hit high speed. Cockrum argued rain on Nov 24 caused the skid near a Massachusetts avenue crosswalk. Meanwhile John Brooks, after spending nearly all his money, was arrested in Indianapolis while seeking his sweetheart. he is headed to Seymour for trial. Row Householder and William Riley were jailed for associating with thieves linked to a Fountain Block gang. Rose Stamm seeks divorce from Birney Stamm alleging abandonment after a 1901 marriage. Lurley Henderson seeks divorce from Harry Henderson alleging financial and managerial strain during their 1908 marriage. James Williams was sentenced to five months in the workhouse for petit larceny after changing his plea. Leroy Wilson, a colored woman, pleaded guilty to embezzlement and received 30 days in the women’s prison workhouse plus a $10 fine.
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Oatley Cockrum
James Williams
Pritchard
Leroy Wilson
Correctional Department of the Women’s Prison
Marshall to Attend Merchants Meeting
Governor Marshall will attend a session of the Indianapolis Merchants Association next week to discuss a proposed uniform bookkeeping law for 11 public offices and to seek his aid in pushing the measure.
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Marshall
Indianapolis Merchants’ Association
Woman Uses Oysters to Fend Off Robber at Home Gate
Chicago report describes Mrs. Oswald Young defending her home with a quart of bulk oysters and oyster crackers. She warded off an armed highwayman who demanded money, throwing the crackers and oysters to strike him and shouting defiant retorts as she retreated toward the gate.
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Chicago
Oswald Young
Higweyman
Houston Avenue
Mrs. Young
Yankee sinks again near Hen and Chickens reef
CHATHAM Mass December 5 The United States cruiser Yankee sank in deep water at 2 30 this morning between the Hen and Chickens reef while towed to New Bedford. The 150 wreckers aboard were rescued in their nightclothes after a hole in the side opened by a stiff wind.
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Chatham
Mass
New Bedford
Governor Hanly to Extend Clemency to Prisoners
Indiana Governor Hanly plans executive clemency for several inmates in the reformatory and state prison near the end of his term. The pardon board, which he has often ignored, will present recommendations at the statehouse on Tuesday.
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Hanly
Indiana Reformatory
State Prison
State Pardon Board
Statehouse
Old Eddy Engine Goes to Purdue for Final Stay
The old Eddy engine No. 39, built in 1876 at Springfield Mass, donated by the New York Central, was moved from Indianapolis Big Four yards to Purdue University museum. Once pride of the line, the small mogul stands unique among five engine types at Purdue, now destined for display in the museum collection.
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Purdue University
New York Central Railroad
Indianapolis
Big Four
Springfild
Mass
Springfield
Mayor Gan Withdraws Ordinance Amid Controversy
Local council reports indicate Mayor Gan has withdrawn a controversial ordinance after heated debates. Officials say the move paused contentious provisions while seeking broader community input and alternative measures. Opposition critics call for clearer sunset clauses and fiscal oversight.
What Has He Promised Franchises and City Control Debate
A circulated report claims the Indianapolis city council will consider and likely grant a franchise to the New and Indianapolis telephone companies at Monday night’s meeting. The piece argues the council should pause until ongoing suits affecting Indianapolis are settled and notes Mayor Bookwalter’s support for a single public solution. It advocates recalling the ordinance to test the mayor’s sincerity and promote a Central Union proposal offering city control.
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New
Indianapolis
Brailey
Bookwalter
Central Union Telephone Company
Central Union
City Officers Confront Sewage Disposal Problem
Indianapolis city officers must address a new sewage disposal method to curb White River pollution. City Engineer B. H. Miller will study practical solutions to stop contaminating the stream downstream.
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Indianapolis
White River
B. H. Miller
South Bend Police Dismissals Suspend An Officer
South Bend Indiana December 5 The Board of Public Safety dismissed Patrolman Charles E Lour and suspended Patrolman Arden Kline while charges against a third officer await disposal Lour was discharged for failing to arrest Detroit Michigan fugitive Michigan Whitney and Kline was suspended for alleged insolence to superiors.
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South
Bend
Ind
Board of Public Safety
Charles E. Lour
Arden Kline
Lour
Michigan Whitney
Detroit
Mich
Kline
Gold thieves strike two Vincennes dentists offices
In Vincennes Indiana on December 5 thieves broke into two local dentist offices. They looted Dr Willis's office taking $2 in gold and Dr Bogie’s collection of coins valued highly, along with an unspecified amount of gold.
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Vincennes
Ind
Willis
Bogie
Pytrian Uniform Rank Elects New Officers
Rushville Ind December 5 The members of Ivy Company UR KP No 35 elected officers Captain George Hi Calewell first Captain Jameson lieutenant treasurer A F Hognett recorder B Muire
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Pytrian
Rushville
Ind
Ivy Company
U. R
K. P
George Hi. Calewell
J . Jameson
Utenant
A. F. Hognett
B. Muire
Fleming Fleming Slack Hoffman Senate Combine Faces Caucus
The Indianapolis Sun reports a proposed Fleming Menzies Slack Hoffman alliance aiming to sway about 25 votes in the Democratic caucus to defeat John W Kern. Fleming claims influence over eight Twelfth district Democrats, while Kern backers anticipate possible splits. Slack supporters insist all eight will side with Slack, countering broader opposition.
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Indianapolis Sun
Sun
Steve Fleming
John W. Kern
Mr. Slack
Kern
Mr.Kern
F. Shively
John E. Lamb
Indianapolis
Fleming
Girl Prevent a Panic Put Out a Blaze
Miss Agnes De Groot a Bobbs Merrill stenographer showed calm leadership Friday evening when a small fire on the fifth floor of the Bobbs Merrill building on Washington street was found. She reassured 20 coworkers and with water from a bucket quenched the blaze caused by an overheated steam pipe, averting a panic before firefighters arrived.
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Agnes de Groot
Bobbs-Merrill Company
Bobbs-Merrill
Washington Street
Miss de Groot
Noigele gund at a low price first of year
Hartford Conn December after January first households may own a noiseless gun for target practice at home with a silencing attachment priced at five dollars. A New Jersey corporation formed with two hundred fifty thousand dollars capital will manufacture the device. The only sounds are a click at hammer strike and a swish as the lead hits the target.
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Hartford
Conn
Hiram Percy Maxim
New Jersey Corporation
Anti Breakfast Wife 5 Sued for Divorce
Garrett E Burns sues Rose L Burns for divorce after a brief marriage from January to March. He alleges she refused to rise for breakfast, kept a dirty untidy house, and left him to cook and clean, returning to a cold empty home before she disappeared.
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Garrett E. Burns
Rose L. Burns
Nine Marion county township officers share Democratic ties
Six of the nine new township trustees in Marion county are Democrats and six of the nine new assessors in the townships of Marion county are Democrats. Comet Auditor Albert Sahm was issuing omissions Saturday to the new township officers, who are to take their offices the first of the coming January.
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Marion County
Comet
Albert Sahm
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