Fire kills 21 as Philadelphia factory fire rages
A disastrous blaze at the David Friedlander leather factory in Philadelphia left at least 21 firefighters and police officers dead with more missing or injured. Rescue efforts included dramatic rescues and heroism as roof collapses and burning timbers trapped workers. Investigators suspect arson and search for a suspect continues as the city endures its worst disaster in a decade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
David Friedlander Leather Company
Robert Steward
Charles Hill
William Hoffman
Howard Bertolett
Charles Eiderman
Frank A. Carroll
Policeman Lendley
Tenth and Butterworth Street
Harry Bartlett
Hoseman Kilpatrick
Hoseman Birchmayer
John Collins
Thomas Entwhistle
Arles Macconnell
George Machinsky
Thomas Pass
Samuel Parks
Norris Gellies
Buttonwood
Baxter
Hendee Knows Yet Prefers Silence on Clark Location
The story follows Charles W. Clark, insurance promoter for Automobile Insurance, rumored to be in Pennsylvania but details withheld by Hendee. Hendee, linked to the transfer of the company to Federal Union Surety, defends his actions and recalls letters and telegrams from Clark while noting discreet handling of stock values and market activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Clark
Automobile Insurance Company
Pennsylvania
Clark
Indianapolis
BE. P. Thayer
Ed Hen‘fee
Anderson
Hendee
Mr. Hendee
E. P.’Thayer
Uncle Sam Seeks Condemnation Of Ft Harrison Land
The United States through District Attorney Charles W. Miller filed condemnation proceedings for thirty acres at Ft. Benjamin Harrison. Owner J M McTwaine refused to sell after repeated offers. In June 1908, money was appropriated for additional land including part of the Melvaine land deemed essential to the tract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Charles W. Miller
Ft. Benjamin Harrison
J. M.mct
Mayor orders fire captain and lieutenant reduced in city
Mayor Shank dispatches a formal request to the board of safety calling for the reduction of Capt. C. A. Oelschlager and Lieut. T. D. Stringer, reassignment of West Morris Street crews, and tighter discipline across fire and police forces while deferring replacement choices to Fire Chief Coots.
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Shank
Hfe
New City Hall
Board of Safety
Coots
Bis
T.svant
C. A. Oelschlager
T. D. Stringer
Thirtieth
Kenwood
West Morris Street
Suit Over Auto Patent Alleging Infringement
Chicago plaintiff S. L. Scott sues Henry Harris C. C. Wedding Commercial Car Company and Commercial Car Sales Company in federal court to quiet title to a three speed planetary transmission patent for automobiles. He seeks perpetual injunction damages and possession of the letters patent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Chicago
Henry Harris
C. C. Wedding
Commercial Car Company
Commercial Car Sales Company
Kendall urges practical reform in Indiana schools
Calvin N Kendall told 2,000 Indiana teachers at Tomlinson hall that public education should be reorganized around practical learning. He urged teachers to individualize instruction, emphasize health and hygiene, and connect reading with real demonstrations, warning against overloading pupils with facts and promoting industrial training. Professor W C Bagley followed with remarks on high school teaching technique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin N. Kendall
Indiana
Tomlinson Hall
Supt. Kendall
W. C. Bagley
School of Education
University of Illinois
December Death Toll Totals From Global Disasters
A summary of reported December fatalities lists events across wars and disasters. Notable counts include battles in Chihuahua and Malpaso, typhoons hitting Manila, multiple mining explosions in Canada Denver Bilfield and others, and deadly fires in New York Cincinnati Philadelphia Chicago.
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Chihuahua
Manila
Eeare
Canada
Denver
Bilfield
New York
Malpaso
England
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Chicago
Railway Mail Strain Prompts Talk of Mass Crew Cuts
Rail service pressure from Postmaster General Hitchcock cited as cause of overwork. Clerk Adam Honderich suffered a brain congestion episode on a route from Indianapolis to St Louis, his condition blamed on heavy loads and long shifts. Rumors foretell reduced crews on Big Four Vandalia and Pennsylvania lines by Jan. 15, with three crews on several trains and staff vacancies rising.
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Adam Honderich
Paris Avenue
Hitchcock
Henderich
St. Louis
Indianapolis
Pennsylvania
Terre Haute
Tie
Honderth
Houderich
Walter L. Haworth
Haworth
John Staley
Honderich
Pittsburg
Czar
Vandalia
Clevsland
W. L. Steele
Indianapolis & Peoria
Big Four
Pittsburg and St. Louis
Railway Mail Department
Sun
Goodwin Hunts Wife in Vain
New York reports Edna Goodrich Nat Goodwin's fourth wife is missing after a quarrel. She fled to unknown destination following the dispute.
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Goodwin
New York
Edna Goodrich
Nat Goodwin
Chief Horan and 29 Men Killed in Chicago Fire
The article recounts a Chicago fire that killed Chief Horan and 29 firefighters. It details the disaster's impact on the department, the city’s response, and the lasting grief of the firefighting community. It also notes the broader civic attention to the tragedy and memorial considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horan
Chicago
Million Dollar Chicago Stock Yards Fire Kills Chiefs
Fire at Morris & Co. beef plant in Chicago destroys the Nelson Morris & Co. structure. Acting Fire Marshal orders men to abandon amid ammonia explosion fears. Chief James Horan and Assistant Chief William Burroughs among at least 28 dead. property loss pegged at $1,000,000 with numerous injuries as flames and explosions devastate the yard.
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Nelson Morris & Co
Chicago
James Horan
William J. Burroughs
Morris & Co
Arthur Seyferlich
Horan
Morris
Chef Burroughs
Dennis Dorle
Company No
Patrick Collins
Stock Yards
Busse
Seyferlich
Wil
Census of Indiana Cities Over 5 000 Population
Washington December 22 Census Bureau lists 1910 populations for Indiana towns. Notable figures include Anderson 22 476 Elkhart 19 282 Hammond 20 925 Lafayette 20 287 Kokomo 17 010 Logansport 19 050 Marton 193859 Michigan City 1 02T Manete 24 003 New Albany 20 629 Richmond 22 324 Vincennes 14 895 Madison 6 934 Laporte Jeffersonville 10 412 Huntington 10 27 Elwood 11 028 Crawfordsville 9 371 Newcastle 9 446 Bedford 8716 Frankfort 584 Goshen 8 514 Princeton 6 448 Shelbyville 9 900 Valparaiso 6 987 Wabush 8 687.
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Bureai
Indiana
Anderson
Elkhart
Hammond
Lafayette
Kokomo
Logansport
Marton
Michigan City
Manete
New Albany
Richmond
Vincennes
Madison
Laporte
Jeffersonville
Huntington
Elwood
Crawfordsville
Newcastle
Bedford
Frankfort
Goshen
Princeton
Shelbyville
Valparaiso
Wabush
City Saloons to Observe Monday Holidays Under Law
Indianapolis saloons will close on the adjacent Monday when holidays land on Sunday. Officers will enforce the rule with Hyland directing patrols. Saloons will shut Saturday night 11 to Tuesday 5 as with New Year’s.
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Hyland
Indianapolis
Youngest Navy Recruit Just One Day Old
A baby was enlisted for twenty one years in the United States Navy at the Indianapolis recruiting station. Jack Parrett Jr is listed as a mascot weighing five pounds and two feet tall with thirty cents monthly salary. Father is a boatswain's mate. the infant gave no future plans, citing a rule to interview only in writing. The government pays mascots for battleships and recruiting stations.
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Bookwalter
Indianapolis
Shank
Alabama Street
Sagamore
United States Navy
Jack Parrett
Northllinois Street
Ind
Jack Barrett
Baby
Barrett
Mr. Barrett, Sr
Mr. Barrett, Jr
Explosion Shatters Otto Ray Barbershop on East Washington
A boiler explosion beneath the Otto Ray barber shop at 351 East Washington street wrecked the shop and damaged the adjacent Baron furniture store. Five barbers were trapped at the door as plaster and debris rained down. Otis Hughes escaped with minor injuries and fright. no cause was found. Fire department responded but no blaze ensued.
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Otto Ray
East Washington Street
Baron Furniture Company
G. L. Grinsteiner
Otis Hughes
Hughes
Washington Street
Four Noon Fires Reported in Rapid City Block
The city fire department fought four blazes during a 70 minute noon hour. A flue fire at Carle Miesse’s grocery, 2615 East Tenth, caused 15 dollars damage before being controlled. A plastering salamander sparked a near miss at Hudson and Wabash. A defective flame at W John son’s home, 1721 Ingram, caused minor damage. A Star Store auto caught fire from an electric wire while parked at Market and Noble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carle Miesse
East Tenth Street
Hudson and
Wabash Streets
W. Johnson
Ingram Street
Star Store
Market and
Noble Streets
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Fred G. Gallererer
Mary's Hospital
Roosevelt
Fred K. Kalzerer
William Glazier
Glazier
George Bartlett
John Carroll
Uncle Sam
Army Post
Kendall
Edna. Goodrich-Goodwin
City Hall
Charlies A. Bookwalter
Hall
Statehouse
Marion County
Sullivan
Bulletin
Liam B. Burroughs
Lieut. Fitzgerald
Dennis Doyle
George Marwiskl
Charles Moore
Anton Heieland
M. Bollmann
W. J. Walsh
William Older
Fire Insurance Patrol
E. T. Shepard
Frank Stenobel
M. J. Sanders
James Hendricks
James McGrath
John O'Leary
John Carnet
John Lennon
Budroughs
Hoosier
Washington
NAVY
Jack Barrett, Jr
Eaplogioh
East Washington
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