Many Ships Lost as Blizzard Ravages Atlantic Coast
Reports from New England and New York describe a devastating blizzard with multiple shipwrecks and many deaths. The storm paralyzed rail and wire networks, disrupted transport, and left thousands stranded while relief efforts mobilized across six states.
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Atlantic
New York
Boston
New England
New York City
Pennsylvania
Washington
New York Central
New Haven
Hartford
Massachusetts
Philadelphia
Broad Street
Hudson
Long Island
Baltimore
Ne groes Steal From Hotel in Denison
Detectives Mullin and Stewart found about 20 dollars worth of hotel items and two large boxes of dishes and silverware in a room at 23 Allegheny street. John Slater Elston White and Samuel Thunderburg, negroes, allegedly operated a fencing ring for stolen goods from the Denison hotel. Thunderburg, a long time waiter, was considered trusted by the hotel. Slater was sent to the grand jury. the others’ cases were postponed.
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Mullin
Stewart
John Slater
Elston White
Samuel Thun
Holt
Thunderburg
Slater
Robbers Violate Three Homes On North Side
Burglars broke into three North-side residences Sunday afternoon, taking property valued at 300 dollars. Jesse Overstreet’s family was away, so items stolen are unknown. At William Umphreys’s home jewelry and rare spoons valued at 20 dollars were taken. Anthony Kleinschmidt reported a prowler at a window around 5 30 p m and scared the burglar away.
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Jesse Overstreet
Meridian Street
William A. Umphreys
Delaware Street
Anthony F. Kleinschmidt
Pennsylvania Street
Railroads Need to Post Honest Train Delays in Indianapolis
A public critique urges Indianapolis railroads to stop delaying notices for late trains. Delays from Cleveland Pittsburg or St Louis are posted two hours late then gradually adjusted in 15 minute steps, causing long waits for travelers meeting arriving trains at Union depot.
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Indianapolis
Cleveland
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Indianapolis Union Depot
Union Depot
Howard, Mrs Howard on westward visit from New York
Mr Roy W Howard manager of United Press and Mrs Howard of New York City visit friends in Indianapolis before Mr Howard's trip to San Diego and a few weeks in Denver Cal He was formerly Star sports editor and holds a leading national press post Mrs Howard formerly with the New York World is described as beautiful and accomplished
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Roy W. Howard
United Press Association
Howard
New York City
Indianapolis
San Diego
Cal
Denver
The
Star
New York
Associated Press
New York World
Would-be Thief Slips Away From Storekeeper in Snow
Louis Rose of 320 Indiana Avenue reports a suspected thief entered his clothing store Monday morning, tried on an overcoat and walked out wearing it. Rose summoned police but a delay and a passing passerby helped deter the theft as officers arrived to find the suspect gone.
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Louis Rose
Indiana Avenue
Rose
Stewart and
Hartsell
Conductor Hurt In Freight Car Collision At Terminal
E A Brown conductor on a Richmond interurban freight car was severely injured shortly after noon Monday at the Traction terminal freight depot when he was wedged between his car and a Columbus line car.
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E. A. Brown
Richmond
Traction Terminal
Columbus
Salvation Army Battles Winter Hardship in Indianapolis
Severe weather has left Indianapolis residents, especially the elderly and laborers, hungry and cold. The Salvation Army doubles relief efforts, distributing groceries, coal, and medicine, while investigators assess needs and many families seek aid for weeks. Major Escott urges donations to stock shelves and fund ongoing assistance.
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Indianapolis
Blscott
Salvation Army
Fiscott
Arsenal Avenue
Escott
Eccott
Relef Fund
Rock Island Stock Soars Then Slumps in Wall Street Flurry
The Rock Island railroad's wild swing dominates early trading with a jump to 80 then a rapid decline. Brokers urge selling across equities as the market reacts to the volatile move and concerns over control and potential manipulation surface.
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Rock Island
Rock Island Common
Wall Street
Reid-Moore
Amt
Shorts
Settlement talks aim to resolve Rhodius estate dispute
Indianapolis circles report ongoing efforts to settle the George Rhodius estate without protracted litigation. The plan centers on distributing the $500,000 city bequest for public parks and possibly $600,000 to the park department, benefiting city development and land purchases. A San Francisco connection recounts Nettie Cravens Fair’s failed suit and the high stakes involved.
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Elma Dare
Indianapolis
Board of Public Parks
Department of Public Parks
San Francisco
James Fair
The
Sun
Nettie Cravens
Nettie Craven Fair
Fair
Vanderbilt
Newt Harding
Homesless Babies Die From Contaminated Condensed Milk
Twenty two infants at Myrtle Baby Home in East Providence died since June 17 with causes listed as malnutrition convulsions and meningitis. State Health officials traced deaths to a single condensed milk batch. samples showed dangerous bacteria. The Light House Mission runs the home. A H Tourtelot leads as non ordained minister amid calls for public contributions.
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Pawtucket
R. I
Myrtle Baby Home
Pawtucket Avenue
East Providence
Narragansett Bay
Gardner T. Swartz
State Board of Health
William T. Knoop
Providence
State Board
Frank T. Calef
Myrtle
Lighthouse Mission Association
A. H. Tourtelot
W. H. Searll
Theodosa Doughty
Henry Curtis
Arthur Brunnell
George Naw
Child Beggar Taken to Detention Home
Mary Kish a nine year old girl was detained after being arrested for begging on downtown streets. She claimed a lack of desire to return home and said she preferred the detention home for its cleanliness and food. Judge Stubbs slated the case for disposition next Wednesday to decide on return or placement elsewhere.
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Mary Kish
Smith
Kingan
Stubbs
Boy Left on Wagon While Man Drank alcohol fosters neglect case
James Russell aged 14 left on a coal oil wagon by Charles Brown from 7 a.m. to about noon. Brown forgot his companion while drinking with friends in saloons. A saloonkeeper found the boy, sheltered him, and police arrested Brown for drunkenness. The father was notified.
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James Russell
Eighteenth Street
Charles Brown
Nineteenth Street
Washington Street
Brown
Todd and
Schlangen
Shirley Dean Sentenced to 60 Days Workhouse for Theft
Shirley Dean was sentenced by Judge Pritchard in criminal court to 60 days in the workhouse for stealing $18 from Ferger Bros drug store. After serving, he will be taken to St Louis to face additional charges.
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Shirley Dean
Pritchard
Ferger Bros
St. Louis
Taking on the ways of a city in policing
Chief of Police Metager orders roll call changes for 23 police districts. Night patrol men in districts around four pre cinct stations will be called at those stations by division sergeants to save travel time. Remaining districts answer roll at police headquarters.
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Metager
Central
Despondent Man Detained After Terminal Rescue
Thomas Dillon alias John Jones was found at the Traction Terminal station by Bicycle Policemen Trimpe and Rucker with a bottle of carbolic acid and another of chloroform. He planned to die, had drank heavily, and was sent by Judge Whallon to the workhouse for 11 days.
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Thomas’ Dillon
John Jones
Traction Terminal
Trimpe
Rucker
Whallon
Workman Wheeler Injured at Jenney Electric Works
William Wheeler a 17 year old worker at Jenney Electric Works was struck in the forehead by a priced empty wheel at the Pennsylvania railroad and Lasalle street causing a small fracture to the skull.
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William Wheeler
Jenney Electric Works
Pennsylvania Railroad
Lasalle Street
Burglar Mistaken for Mouse Trap by Young Teacher
Denver reports a burglar at Miss Ora Lawrence's Madison hotel room believed to be part of a gang of traveling newsboys. Three youths entered rooms before daylight while two others searched for unlocked doors. Lawrence awakened by a noise she thought was a mousetrap. one intruder fled after she screamed. A purse with $10 and jewelry were left behind. Several mornings, three young men delivered papers and tested doors, causing roomers to complain. Lawrence is a Grant school teacher active in local educational circles.
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Denver
Col
Ora Lawrence
Grant School
Madison Hotel
Cleveland Place
Madison
Miss Lawrence
Hea
Mistook man for deer and shot him in New Jersey
Allenhurst November 27 a man running near Farmingdale mistook John R Cleveland for a deer and fired. Cleveland was struck in the arm and eyelid by buckshot but suffered no serious injury. A Freehold doctor removed some shot and predicted no serious effects. Also noted are licensing details for local gun owners including a 7 year old boy, 71 year old man, and two women who recently obtained licenses.
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Harry Ferguson
Asbury Park
New Jersey
Geo. S. Ferguson
Lewis Emmons
Mart Rogers
Rogers
James Mackintosh
Prince Chun Slashed in Pekin Carriage Attack
In Shanghai and Tokyo reports Prince Chun regent of China was badly wounded by a knife blow as a mystery plot is blamed on high officials’ enemies. The assailant, a former imperial cook, was seized after a two day presence near the palace. Authorities fear foreign reprisals amid East Asia unrest and recent Turkish-like plots.
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Shanghai
Prince Chun
Emperor Pu
Pekin Colay
Tokio
Pekin
China
Legations
Chun
Korea
Ito
Japan
Harbin
Far East
Mamechuria
Fire damages residence in Woodruff Place
The large frame home of Charlee P. Jacobson at 5 Middle Drive Woodruff Place was damaged by a fire in the furnace area Monday morning. Fire crews from Beville, Hillside, and Sixteenth streets responded after a Woodruff Place alarm. flames reached the second floor but were confined to the interior. Trunks with clothing were saved and moved to bailiff Charles F. Dawson’s home.
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Charlee P. Jacobson
Middle Drive
Woodruff Place
Beville Avenue
Hillside Avenue
Sixteenth Street
Charles F. Dawson
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Man
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John R. Cleveland
Farmingdale
Charles R. Wettlin
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Phinge Chun
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