Train collision in Indiana kills one injures eight
A Wabash passenger train and a freight collided four miles west of Fort Wayne after a switch light failed in strong wind. Engineer Albert Ballard died. eight aboard were injured. Passenger engineer Charles Ernst from Peru jumped, breaking both arms and fracturing a leg, expected to recover. Fireman W L Cox also jumped but was not seriously hurt. Both engines were demolished. Barbers elect officers to press Sunday shaving ban and maintain Sunday shop closures.
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Dairyman Fights Home Fire With Milk
Special to The Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia Pa December 2. Dairyman Chris F. Devoid and his wife smothered a blaze in their home using milk when no water was available. They kept flames down until firemen arrived.
Vaudeville Week At Grand And Empire Theaters
The Grand features two gifted child vaudeville performers from the East and a coming act Dooley and the Diamond. Empire showcases Morning Glories chorus and the Devil's Daughter with Burlesque comedian Clarence Witbur and star Connie Windom. Arnold Reeves of Indianapolis appears as the villain in The Lighthouse by the Sea at Park, after writing The Shepherd King which drew strong runs in major cities.
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Tiger Lites
The Lighthouse by the Sea hits Park stage Thursday
Wright Larimer leads the company for the season opener The Lighthouse by the Sea. The author, a capable actor, debuts The Fatal Wedding featuring Gertrude Haynes and a boy choir as part of the program, with other plays planned but some directions abandoned.
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Wright Larimer
Gertrude Haynes
Lucky Hannah Wins Night at Unique Theater Contest
Amid cheers at the Unique theater Tuesday night Hannah Jones wins the maid's contest with the most votes, pledges to marry Charles Atont next Tuesday on stage. A quarrel between Bertha Canfield and Carrie Patterson sparked tempers, leading to scuffles as police and stewards intervened. The upcoming marriage on stage promises to be a humorous event for theater patrons despite the delay.
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Atx
Charles Atontrose
Bertha Canfield
Carrie Patterson
Montrose
Hoth Mont
Rose
Merit System Bill Aims to End Politics in Health Dept
Drafted by the Citizens' League the measure to be submitted to the legislature seeks to abolish political influence in the public health department and may include a provision requiring sanitarians to be selected by competitive examination.
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Citizens’ League
Emy
Department of Public Health
Many Indiana Social Visits and Weddings Reported
Local society notes detail a flurry of visits across Indianapolis and nearby cities. Albert Cordes, Miss Ada Bowen, and numerous others socialize with relatives and friends in Seymour, Anderson, Greensburg, Bloomington, Columbus, and Chicago as weddings and teas unfold. A leap year dance at the Propylaeum and a children's party at Chapel Club add to the week’s gatherings.
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Cincinnati
Albert Cordes
Seymar
John K. Robson
Losansport
Edith Griffth
Ada Bowen
Redkey
D. E. Rallsback
Anderson
Tre Guista
Indianapolis
Mary Sunbey
Greensburg
Mise Jeexie Goodwin
Fort Wayne
Eric Crutl
James Watts
Frien
James Moran
Lillian
Greenfield
Lewis Krueger
Bloomington
Charles McGee
James McGee
Katherine Smiley
Les Ete Snyder
Coluumbus
Turtle Erdmann
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Grover
Emma Allins
Ed Bferritt
Mose Ferris
Clem
Kessing
Elizabeth Kessing
Col
Oran Perry
Richmond
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Propylaeum
Chapel Club
Knights of Columbus Hall
Ben Bpitzmesser
Louis Bpitzmesser
M. N. Ingler
Noble C. Campbell
Jennie Rafert
Terre Haute
Katherine Kidder
M. L. Haynes
Lydia
Julia Haynes
Kahn-Cohen
Denman Hotel
Katherine Buch
J. Rupert
Lsc
F.C. Fry
Indiana Trust
Salvage Corps Dance at Tomlinson Hall Planned
Tomlinson hall decorates for the Salvage Corps annual social and dance. Cant Newman and committees organized an evening of entertainment, with hundreds expected to attend. The program includes overture, cornet solo, songs, mandolin orchestra, conjurer act, a magician piece, moving pictures, illustrated songs, and scenes by the Indianapolis Calcium Light Co.
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Salvage Corps
Newman
Tle
Nowaboys
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Charles Kiefer
Aly Br
M. J. Duffeey
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Tuttle
Mandolin Orchestra
W. C. Tuttle
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Eac Oe
J. F. Karnatz
Edward Pedigo
Herman F. Newman
Indianapolis Calcium Light Co
Trade Burkett for Stone
Boston reports President Taylor of the Boston Americans closed a deal with the St Louis Americans for Jesse Burkett in exchange for Outhelder Stone and a money consideration.
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St. Louis
One Way Excursions to Many States Advertised
Bettlera Excursions will sell one way excursion tickets from all Pennsylvania Lines stations in December January February March and April to Alabama Georgia Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee and Virginia. For full details consult local ticket agents or write W. W. Richardson AG PF A.
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Board of Public Works Approves Commission Report
The Commission appointed by the City and the Indianapolis Water Company says water from the Indianapolis Water Company was of good sanitary character during the test period. It recommends condemning domestic wells fed vaults and connecting to sewers where available. The full report is being printed and copies are available on request.
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City Water
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Minnesota abolishes grand jury system in state
Minnesota follows Wisconsin and North Dakota by abolishing the grand jury system. A vote exceeding 171000 directs a constitutional amendment to remove it from state machinery next month. Proponents cite bias toward defendants and high costs of grand juror meetings as key reasons.
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Nelson Cleared as Embezzlement Charge Dismissed
Special dispatch from San Francisco reports Battling Nelson facing embezzlement allegations from Theodora Murphy and Eddie Santry. The case was dismissed in police court after Nelson claimed arrests were made under misapprehension of facts. Amounts of 8901 and 2100 were accounted to Nelson and Murphy respectively.
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Murphy
San Francisco
Theodora Murphy
Eddie Santry
Tueefay
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