Widespread Baltimore and Ohio wreck at Laurel Run kills many
A Baltimore and Ohio passenger wreck at Laurel Run on a Wednesday night left about seventy dead and thirty wounded. The Duquesne Usaltea collided with an obstruction, plunging five cars into the Youghlosheny river. Fire and chaos followed as robbers plundered the injured, with baggagemaster Baum signaling a following train to avert further disaster. Names listed include Charles W. Wagner, J. H. Wills, J. W. Maron, and many others from Buckley, Pittsburg, Connelsville, and nearby towns. Conductor Burgalt fatally injured elsewhere in Butler and a Louisville and Nashville collision in Morris killed Henry Altman and injured others.
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Connellsville
Dee
Baltiimore & Ohio Railroad
Laurel Run
Wednegeday
Duquesne Usaltea
Youghlosheny
Baum
Dawson
Monitor
Charles W. Wagner
Buckley
W. Va
M. K. Smith
Cornelville
J. H. Wills
Pittsburg
J. C
Christiana
Sweden
Charles Mippler
J. W. Mar
Angry Michiganders string up governor Bliss
A fiery crowd in Michigan erupts as protesters threaten drastic action against Governor Bliss. Police monitor the scene while officials urge restraint and calm amid escalating tensions.
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Gov, Bliss
Pardon of Thiet Andrews Sparks Detroit Backlash
Detroit residents denounce governor Andrews amid a wave of expressions printed in the Detroit Tribune. A placard targets thieves and praises Andrews while a note claims he will repay deposits owed by the City Savings Bank and other creditors. The piece notes Andrews’s plans to seek a $5,000 salary to begin repayment, facing a long road to clearing debts.
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Detroit
Aaron Z. Bills
Cffgy
Ann Arbor
C. Andrews
Bank of Detroit
Fair Michigan
Blas
Detroit Tribune
Michigan
Andrews
Wires Crossed in Noblesville Fire Damages Exchange
Noblesville Indiana December 4 Splo Cromstd electric currents sparked a fire at the Home telephone exchange burning out over 200 telephones and shocking many users though few injuries were reported. The blaze was caused by a trolley line crossing with a telephone wire from Northern traction company, with losses running into thousands. Cuba Recognized Panamia Republic by U.S. State Dept notice from Washington December 24. Christmas Jewelry ad claims 10 percent savings on quality diamonds and jewelry from J P Mullaby importer. Barnum’s cider and vinegar note included.
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Noblesville
Ind
Home Telephone Exchange
Nore
Northern Traction Company
Senator Beveridge受 overwhelmed by cigars after promise
Senator Beveridge, unsure if friends are joking, received numerous boxes of fine cigars after declaring on January 1 he would smoke no more. Christmas mail brings many samples, including some from the Philippines, leaving him puzzled how to smoke them all in the coming week.
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Beveridge
Philippi
Money for Christmas Fund for Soldiers Orphans
J Am Neely assistant adjutant general of the G A R reports 110.55 raised for Christmas and the Soldiers and Sailors orphans home at Knights town. The fund consists solely of voluntary post donations from the state. The Women’s relief corps will handle the money.
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J. AM. Neely
G. A. TR
Knightstown
Women's Relief Corps
Child badly scalded in kitchen accident
Mrs Louis DeMoss planned a merry Christmas for her son Elmer when he pulled a pan of boiling water onto himself. The child screamed in agony as his mother rushed to help. The accident occurred at the DeMoss home at Blake and Nordists. The child was seriously injured.
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Louis DeMoss
Elmer
DeMoss
Blake
Nordists
Saloonkeeper Griswold Refuses Christmas With Family
Albert G. Griswold, imprisoned at Workhouse for harboring a ninota in his saloon, declines to spend Christmas with his family. He says he has grown used to it and does not want to be torn away again. Other inmates write appeals and letters asking for home visits, while some say they hate missing Christmas with loved ones. Assistant-supt Dunlap notes he cannot grant furloughs, and inmates’ wives prefer to stay with them rather than be separated during the holiday.
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Griswold
Workhouse
Albert G. Griswold
Warkhouse
Harry User
Robert Smith
York
Stith
Ald Smither
Seein
Dtdap
Cristmas
Rene
Ty Ko
Etrids
Turkey
Prisoners to enter first class on admission at Michitan City
A plan seeks to change prison discipline at Michitan City by admitting new inmates directly to the first class with blue uniforms rather than starting in the second class. The proposed system aims to reduce influence from lower classes and place responsibility on the inmate from the start, potentially reducing uniform diversity.
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Michitan City
Ae Jg
Mistletoe Heist Ends In Small Town Comedy
Tom Shirp secretary to Senator Bevers pursued a mislaid Christmas gift after a false delivery claim. A barrel of mistletoe, shipped to Bevers and another destination, was found at Beversidge residence. Shirp arranged transport to Washington then Irvington, with a late delivery from a grocer keeping the cargo secure and the story lighthearted.
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Tom Shirp
Bevers
W. HL Uh
Indian Territory
Beveridge
Mame
Tom
Washirston
Irvington
Rafely
War With Japan Increases Across The Nation
WAR WITH JAPAN RT. PETERSBURG. Dec. 2. War excitement grows in most cities as official optimism fades. The Navoye Vremya editorials reflect hope for peace but anticipate Russia uniting behind the czar if war comes. The piece argues the conflict would be popular though destructive, driven by racial fears and imperial dreams.
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RT. Petersburg
Navoe Vremya
Jn Russia
Peper
Russia
Japan
Too Much Tonic Again In Police Court
Pat Sullivan of Wis was fined Rs and costs for a drunken offense in police court on Thursday night. It was his second offence, with officers reporting he became loud and swore at arrest. Sullivan previously claimed he had taken too much whisky.
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Pat Sullivan
Pat
Sullivan
Sold Liquor After Hours Fined In Police Court
Robart Vincent a colored employee at the Manhattan club was fined 310 dollars and costs on Thursday in police court for selling liquor after hours. The case reflects enforcement actions against illegal late sales and underscores local regulatory compliance efforts.
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Robart Vincent
Manhattan
Contr
Weanesyoy I
Unsuccessful Salem vault raid by eastern cracksmen
Bioux Falls dispatch reports an attempted robbery of the Fire national hunt at Salem. crack men blasted a vault containing over $5,000 but fled when a passerby frightened them. Investigations underway as authorities seek suspects and secure the scene.
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Bioux Falls
Wee
Salem
Moxea Fowler Chase Found at Dr Blerne’s Sanitarium
The article reports Moxea Fowler Chase, long in the public eye as a rumored figure, now recovering at Dr Blerne's sanitarium with about 38 therapies. In the city he walks daily with an attendant. attendants describe him as sane most days, occasionally out of his mind, yet generally in good health.
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Moxea Fowler Chase
Gifts for Convicts at Frankfort Penitentiary
Frankfort Kentucky reports gifts given to convicts at the Frankfort penitentiary including pay, cars, tobacco, fruit and candy as a Christmas gesture. Weather outlook for Indianapolis area predicts 36 hours of rain turning to snow with colder temperatures and variable winds for the region. Wabash line wreck near Mexico Missouri injures several passengers while rescuers work amid unclear fatalities. Local ads promote Wilton’s Ke K and the Union National Bank seeking business and listing officers.
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Frankfort, Ky. der
Frankfort
Frankfort Penitentiary
Indianapolis
Indiana
Langsdale Nearing Death At Home In Blacherne
George J Langsdale is believed to be dying at his home in Blacherne Dr Kimberlin was summoned to his bedside at 10:00 a m Langsdales past role includes serving with commissioners who oversaw the building of the sellers monument and his daughter was married to Senator Beveridge
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George J. Langsdale
Gidorge J. Langedale
Blacherne
Kimberlin
Langsdale
Bedalde
Thurswae
Tenses I
Beveridge
Langs
Whipping Arrest Follows Domestic Dispute Report
Police testified Thursday morning that a man allegedly whipped another then returned home where his wife also whipped him. A witness cameral footage showed the events, while the court discharged a related claim and a local resident faced charges amid a tense domestic dispute.
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Willam
Molberrs
St. Dea Ta Lim
Tervilinee
Haker
Staker
Tiadge
The Advantage of Being a Christmas Present
A cryptic report describes Albert Mickman and J Joner St Wan Christmas events. It notes a Thursday incident involving a $1 fine and a charging dispute amid a supposed Christmas fee. The piece mentions a judge and a Brizitwood car shop with a promise of a job.
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Albert Mickman
Joner
Boys Club Christmas Event At 7 PM Saturday Night
El Dora Iowa story notes a Boys' Club Christmas entertainment set for seven o clock Saturday featuring a Christmas tree and Santa Claus. Listed participants include Raymond P. Van Dam Mrs Macy Malott Miki Anna Fraser Misees Elland and Cox. A separate report states farmer William E Bilfer, a prosperous farmer, has been arrested for the murder of his wife, who had been married only a few months, Bilfer claims she left him.
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Raymond P. van Dam
Macy Malott
Miki Anna Fraser
Misees Elland
Cox
Eldora
Poe
William E. Bilfer
Bilfer
Grand jury finds no indictments in Purdue wreck report
The grand jury reported no indictments in the Purdue special wreck investigation. It blamed imperfect handling of trains and failure of train staff rather than any individual for duty neglect. It urged that baggage cars be required on all passenger trains and noted the Purdue special had right of way on a clear track. It said it would indict if facts and law warranted.
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Purdue
Jmiiana
Grand
Big Four
Union
Meatemente
Colombia protests U S recognition of Panama
Washington, Dec 14. A formal document outlining Colombia's stance on Panama's independence and urging reconsideration of U S recognition has been delivered to Secretary Way. Special envoy Gen Reyer presented the elaborate note after weeks of preparation, marking a dignified but forceful plea against the recognition.
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Washington
Colombia
Panama
United States
Secretary Way
Jimpy Gen Reyer
Four Deaths in 24 Hours At City Hospital
Four people died at City Hospital in the last 24 hours. The deceased include Fred Matthews, a colored man, from alcoholism. Jacob Krotyler, 60, of Edinvorg gastritis. Lewis McDuffy of New York Street, dilation of the stomach. and Jon Halonomitix, a Pole, who died at the railroad accident scene from injuries received.
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Fred Matthews
Jacob Krotyler
Edinvorg
Lewis McDuffy
New York St
Jon Halonomitix
Flowers brighten the City Hospital during Christmas
The City hospital areas glow with holly and wreaths as nurses and patients enjoy a festive atmosphere. Florists Welgand Bettermann and Nelgon organized the decoration, lifting spirits and gratitude from patients and staff alike amid brightened wards and holiday displays.
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Welgand
Bettermann
Nelgon
Juvenile Court Hears Bert Elstrum Case After Smoking Court Advice
Judge lectured Bert Elstrum and court Grecen in juvenile court Thuradig charged with matrician trespass. They received a kind fatherly talk from Judge Stubby on evils of cigarette smoking and peer drinking and were released under probation. City offices will close Friday and Saturday. An AML city employee will draw full December pay.
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Brob Auen
Thurseau
Harry Chamness
Jesse Gray
Otford Gray
Meneat Holmes
Harry Baldwid
Bret
Bert Elstrum
Court Grecen
Thuradig
Stubby
Aml
The Last Day of Big City Christmas Shopping
Rain drenched downtown shoppers as August clover and artificial lights sparkled amid crowded sidewalks. Vendors cried out while mechanized toys chased rings, creating a lively, chaotic holiday scene with women dominating the crowd and men grumbling at the frenzy.
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Thoraday
Down Town
Hooper Goes Up For Life In Murder Case
Marion court records show Harry Hooper convicted of murdering Marshal Paymount. The jury returned a life sentence within three weeks of the crime. Judge Paulus promised a speedy trial, and the process is described as generally satisfactory to the public.
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Marion
T Dee
Harry Hooper
Marshal Paymount
Hooper
Paulus
No Indictments Against the Women in Brightwood Case
The grand jury did not return indictments against Mattie Knickerbocker Alice Price and Lille Edwards of Brightwood arrested on charges of complicity in footing Big Four freting care and they were released on the grand jury recommendation. Also notes a strong turkey demand and a brief police and court mention with Jessie May Cox and Walter J. Brebbings.
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Mattie Knickerbocker
Alice Price
Lille Edwards
Brightwood
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