Coroner Reports Many Names in Local Missing Persons List
A coroner's list circulated this afternoon naming more than twenty missing individuals. The report catalogues numerous residents and towns, with many addresses listed and several ages noted, indicating a broad search for presumed deceased or missing persons.
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Traeger
Dertakera
Vadanck
Walter D. Aus- Ling
Mies Ethel Barker
Hartett
Bartlett
F. R. Kelser
Kohlsaat Bakery Pany
Wiliam C. Beutel
Helen Jaloth
Walter B. Bissinger
Mira
H. G. Brindsley
Iroquois Theatre Disaster Death Toll Revisions
Officials admitted difficulty listing the dead injured and missing after 20 hours of toil. A revised statement cut the dead from 591 to 551 while missing stood at 200 and injured at 300 with about 100 fatally hurt. Early newspaper estimates varied up to 576.
Harrowing Chicago Fire Witnessed By Kingsbury
Kingsbury of Manufactor’s Shoe Co describes the Chicago blaze as the most harrowing scene he ever witnessed. He recounted grabbing a child from flames and saving a life as the inferno raged nearby. The report cites his presence in Chicago Wednesday amid the dramatic fire.
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D. Kingsbury
Manufactor's Shoe Company
Chicago
Iro
Indianapolis Bank Clearings Show Sharp City Growth
Bank clearings indicate a dramatic rise in Indianapolis business activity. The year over year figures show M2 clearings at 268 185 60 and 1G at 168 348 76, reflecting a substantial volume increase for local manufacturers and merchants.
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Indianapolis
Incoming county officials take oaths of office
At noon Thursday county clerk Davis administered the oath to treasurer Oliver P. Ensley auditor Cyrus J. Clark and county commissioner Thomas J. Spafford who succeeds himself. Clark said office force changes would be limited to announced ones with Granville Wright and Charles G. Stapp as new appointees and Keay and Egger retiring. All incoming officials pledged no apples or cigars will be dispensed when they assume office.
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Davis
Oliver P. Ensley
Cyrus J. Clark
Thomas J. Spafford
American expedition to Abyssinia wins favorable ties
Advices from Addis Ababa report that the US expedition led by Consul-General Skinner has secured a cordial treaty with Abyssinia and commercial relations. King Menelik agreed to participate in the St. Louis exposition and offered to present two lions and elephant tusks to President Roosevelt as a token of friendship. He also pledged to Secrate each expedition member.
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London
Adisabera
Skinner
Menelik
Abyssinia
United States
Ethiopa
Roosevelt
Millionaire Banker Ahlmann Dies by Own Hand
Otto Ahlmann a reputed millionaire and longtime cashier of the Bank of Staten Island Stapleton shot himself Thursday. He was a prominent clubman and owner of the bank. motive remains a mystery. The Staten Island bank closed pending an investigation into accounts.
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New York
Otto Ahlmann
Bank of Staten Island
Stapleton
Ahlmann
Ahimann
Bank of Statensland
Roosevelt sympathy message to Chicago from President Roosevelt
Chicago scene reports President Roosevelt sending a formal sympathy message to Chicago after a terrible catastrophe. The piece notes the mayor receiving the message and conveys national condolences. Separate Des Moines item reports Charles F. Wood, 29, cashier of Citizens' Bank in St. Charles, found dead with a self-inflicted gunshot wound in his office and a stated personal wealth of $10,080.
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Chicago
Harrigan
Roosevelt
Des Moines
Charles F. Wood
Citizens’ Bank
Charles
Names on the Dead List at Chicago Theater Fire
Herman Muir of 200 E New York believes his sister Estelle Muir and brother Samuel A Muir were killed in the Chicago theater fire and awaits confirmation. The names appear among those reported dead.
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Herman Muir
New York
Estelle Muir
Samuel A. Muir
Chicago
Carnegie Invitation for Fort Wayne Library Dedication
The Fort Wayne library board sent an exclusive engraved invitation to Andrew Carnegie for the dedication ceremony on January 7. The board spent heavily on a single invitation hoping for his attendance as Fort Wayne prepares the state’s largest library. Carnegie donated 75060 dollars with citizens adding to reach 95900 dollars.
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Fort Wayne
Coroner Probes Fire Scene Across Chicago Morgues
The coroner's investigation on Thursday visited all city morgues amid the burned children spectacle. Two jurors could not continue after the first morgue and were excused. replacements were assigned.
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Chicago
Indianapolis Theaters to Be Inspected for Safety Compliance
City officials order inspections of local theaters to enforce exit width and standpipe requirements under 19th century ordinances. Building inspector Stanley has begun review. noncompliant venues must correct conditions immediately. Some exits are locked during performances, violating safety rules.
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Stanley
Coots
Tragic Iroquois Theatre Fire Kills Hundreds in Chicago
The Iroquois Theatre fire in Chicago during a matinee of Mr Bluebeard killed and injured hundreds. Eyewitnesses described panicked crowds from orchestra to gallery as flames swept through the stage and balcony. The asbestos curtain failure and exposed arc lighting sparked the disaster.
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Chicago
Wores
North- Western University
Randolph and
Dearbornst
Mr. Bluebeard
Chidren
Eddie Foyntar
Evie Foy
Indiana Theater Disaster Victims Named in List
The report identifies Indiana victims of a theater disaster. Among the dead are Walter D. Austrian of Laporte, Alice Kaufman of Hammond, Jack Potlitzer of Lafayette, Mrs. Leo Wolf of Hammond, Thomas J. Flannagan of Indianapolis, and five from Logansport including Mrs. Guy Hensley and two children, plus Mrs. Hugh Smith and another child. Also named are Mrs. Charles F. Lefman, Mrs. Ella Wachs, and Miss May Dickhut of Laporte.
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Walter D. Austrian
Laporte
Joseph D. Austrian
Lake Michigan & Lake Superior Transportation Company
Alice Kaufman
Hammond
Jack Potlitzer
Lafayette
Leo
Wolf
Thomas J. Flannagan
Indianapolis
College Ave
Logansport
Guy Hensley
Hugh Smith
Charles F. Lefman
Ella Wachs
May Dickhut
Indianapolis Man Dies in Troquais Theater Fire
Thomas J. Flanagan of 908 Bates street, an electrician with the Bluebeard company, died in the Troquais theater fire. His mother Mrs. Patrick Flanagan left for Chicago to bring his body home for burial.
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Bates-st
Patrick Flanagan
Chicago
Indianapolis
Sam Toner Freed After Pledge and Sentencing
Sam Toner 61l Missouri-st. was released from police court after signing a pledge. He faced charges of assault and battery with intent to kill for injuring his 17-year-old son, but the case was continued. He was fined for drunkenness with judgment suspended, and witnesses testified to family hardship and Toner’s drinking. Patrolman McCarey will monitor him. In a separate incident, Harry Stewart of Battle Creek was beaten and robbed in Michigan Avenue, left for dead. he later regained consciousness.
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Sam Toner
Missouri-st
Whikinson
Toner
Crgonization
McCarey
Tower
Harry Stewart
Battle Creek
Mich
Michigan St
Semateave
Omcers
Duncan
Wilson
Ant
Indiana-ave
Stewart
Green
Lafayette
Jeup Rolls Through Old Public Works Resolutions
City engineer Joup 14 reviews about 2 million in unresolved resolutions from the last Board of Public Works. Final action on remonstrances and injunctions will be revisited, including the Michigan Street and Blake Street items. Indianapolis weather forecast for 36 hours ahead notes fair to colder conditions and rising temperatures. Redmond trial continues in criminal court for forging a name on a check.
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Joup
Board of Public Works
Redmond
James Redmond
Elizabeth Menury
Nafionsl Bank
Criminal Court
City Lights Contract Plans Discussed By City Officials
Mayor Holtzman and city cabinet met in the mayor's office Thursday to discuss plans and specifications for a new city lighting contract. The Indianapolis Light and Power Company's contract expired last July, with service continuing under the old terms. The mayor said a new contract is sought to meet the city's growing needs. In Laporte Indiana an ordinance was passed to purchase lots for a city park in the heart of the city.
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Holteman
Indianapolis Light
Srower Comany
Holtzman
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Laporte
Ind
Dec
Christmas Jewelry and Diamonds Offer
We offer high quality diamonds and jewelry with a claim of at least 10 percent savings through casting. The dealer, J. P. Mullaly, presents himself as a reporter of diamonds and jeweler, advertising gift edged guarantees. Monument plans noted for SAAB St.
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J. P. Mullaly
Saab St
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Barbara Gartz
Mabel Gerow
Pauline Geary
Wilma Gerry
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Edward Hart
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Ontonganon
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Ethel Jones
C. Johnson
Otto Kelly
Harvey Kieley
St. Louis
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A. Lake
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James D. Maloney
Harold Martin
J. Martin
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Joseph McClellan
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Newby
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Edward ‘W. Norton
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B. E. Gould
Sophia Guderhaugh
Charles Hickman
Frances Kennedy
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Holmes
Harry Hudson
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Otto Hehn
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Fred W.leatin
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Charles T. Page
Lilan Patton
Thomas Rem 7Ington
Minnie Robertson
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Carrie A. Sayre
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United States Grand Jury
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Ianapolis
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Wiliam
Wulschner
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Ivinegar
Thomas J. Flanagan
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