Heroine 12 recalls wait for death in fire trap
Alice Harcke, 12, recounts escape from a fire at a tenement set by an incendiary. With an invalid mother and sick brother, she describes opening windows, helping her mother up, and waiting as flames closed in. Fireman papa guided actions, and two firefighters aided the rescue before the ladder lowered them to the street.
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New York
Alice Harcke
Alice
Jack
Mamma
No. 548
Momma
140Th Street
Hen Fischer
Bill Madden
Red Murphy
Papa
Fischer
Madden
Ladder Incident Leaves Man with Foot Injuries
A ladder slipped causing a man to fall. he removed his shoe to descend and suffered an ankle injury. The event was witnessed by bystanders and reported as a safety mishap.
Relatives Seek Girl from Ghicken Goop in New York
The 13 year old found living in chicken coops and under stoops is identified as Florence May Wilkinson, daughter of Archibald Wilkinson. Her mother is dead. father lives in a Connecticut town with a second wife. Relatives in Waterbury plan to seek custody.
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New York
Brooklyn
Stoops
Lars
Florence Abbey
Richard Wilcock
Ninth Avenue
Fifty-first Street
Florence May Wilkinson
Archibald Wilkinson
Connecticut
Waterbury
Conn
Florence
Glove Factory in Crawfordsville Reopens After Repairs
The Crawfordsville Glove factory has resumed operations after about a month of closure for repairs. More than 100 employees are now at work in the factory.
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Crawfordsville
Ind
Brick fall injures man. witty remark from bystander
A newspaper item notes a brick fell from scaffolding striking a man described as a negro, who calmly looked up and told the white worker to keep bricks off his head to avoid further damage, illustrating a sharp quip from the bystander.
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Sambo
Halloa
Mastodon Teeth Found On Owelby Farm In Indiana
Alvin Graham uncovered two mastodon teeth while ditching on his mother’s Marion township farm near Shelbyville Indiana. State Geologist W E Blatchley estimated the creature’s mouth could be five feet deep after examining the teeth. Graham kept the teeth and they will be shown in Indianapolis next Saturday.
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Shelbyville
Ind
Alvin Graham
Marion Township
Shel
Indianapolis
W. E. Blatchley
Blatchley
State Museum
Graham
Wife Demands Second Divorce From Husband
Bertha M. Husted, assisted by attorney Frank Campbell, files for divorce from Frank E. Husted in Logansport Indiana alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. Married July 13 1897 they lived together until September 30 1906 and were reunited before she separated again on July 16 1997. She seeks custody and support of their son.
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Logansport
Ind
Bertha M. Husted
Frank Campbell
Frank E. Husted
Husted Aleges
Farmer H s ideas for new Indiana laws
Joshua Strange of Marion heads the Indiana Farmers' Congress and outlines reforms. He favors rail freight reform to ten pounds per unit, expanded railroad commission with farmer representation, county agricultural schools, and farmer ownership of land rights. He calls for township trustees on graded salaries and broader corporate oversight.
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Joshua Strange
Marion
Indiana Farmers’ Congress
Denison
Strange
John T. Strange
Grant County
Indiana Railroad Commission
Enlarged Commission
The Lovers Blunder Tale Of A Eskimo Romance
The Duke of the Abruzzi recalls a northern tale where a young Eskimo aims to abduct his beloved only to discover he has instead stolen her father. A storm creates a perilous ice bridge as the lovers’ daring plan meets a comic, fateful misstep.
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Abruzzi
North
Waep
Practical, Useful Gifts For Christmas
A Christmas gift guide urges practical presents and highlights Menter & Rosen bloom Co. offerings at 1% N. Pennsylvania St. The store stocks furs clothing lace and silk waists umbrellas hats shoes and more with liberal credit terms to ease holiday purchases. The piece stresses wearables as the best practical gift this season.
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Menter & Rosenbloom Co
Pennsylvania St
Grand Opera House
Big Meeting of Woodmen at Fort Wayne
The Modern Woodmen of America in Indiana announce a major Fort Wayne gathering on December 21 with lodges from northern Indiana and most state officers attending. Fort Wayne committee leaders include Charles King as chairman and E M Stillwell Ray McAdams Henry Hoham G V Wilkens and G A Schust. Speakers include Ray McAdams A Walters G A Schust James A Corsant George W Reilly James M Robison D W Whitefeather and John D Volz.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Woodmen of America
Indiana
Charles King
E. M. Stillwell
Ray McAdams
Henry Hoham
G. V. Wilkens
G. A. Schust
Fort
Suspicious Question Triggers Courtroom Debate
A lawyer notes a celebrated case as he cites a “suspicious question” that carries its own convictions. He recalls a Broad Way restaurant exchange where a gilded youth asks if a companion was present last night, and the head waiter confirms. The exchange underscores the case’s probing nature.
Deserter Seized While Sister Lies Dying in Milford
John G. Gilmore of Milford, enlisted on the battleship Idaho, was captured by Washington orders at his home as his sister Lillian died. He was jailed at League Island Navy Yard while awaiting further orders. his arator died of spinal meningitis soon after arrest. He says he sought leave to visit his dying sister before deserting.
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Worcester
Mass
John G. Gilmore
United States
Idaho
League Island Navy Yard
Philadelphia
Lillian
Courtland Street
Milford
Washington
Arator
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West Washington Street
Illinois St
Oposite Terminal
Mantel
Washington St
State House
Vorie
Ohio ST
Vories
Evard
East Market Street
J. Francis Wilson
Newton Cly
Cal Building
Coughlin & Wilson Dental Co
E. Wash
Krause Bros
Court House
Hae
Ghigken Goop
Mrs. Pierce
Adele Ritchie
Jacob P. Roberts
Owelby
Hirschman, Steiner, Strass & Co
Syracuse
Gilblom
Terminal Star Market Street
Pntrance
Ilinois Street
Market Street
Farmer
Bloom’s Money Loan
East Washington Street
Courthouse
FT. Wayne
Boston Globe
Jos
Young
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Broadway
W. H. Roll
Gillette
Vonnegut Hardware CO
Gilmore
India
Ceylon
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