Runaway Locomotives and the Dangers They Pose
A historical piece explains why locomotives break loose, detailing lever and screw failures, hostlers, and the impact of steam, fire, and water on runaway engines. It recounts famed cases like Louisville & Nashville engine 417 that crashed through doors, plus other incidents caused by emergencies, collisions, and governor belt failures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Round House
Éab
Jett
Louisville & Nashville
417 Zor
Covington
Who Is He A Dead Man Found In Cincinnati
A corpse found on Sunday morning at the corner of Fifth Street in Cincinnati shows a fractured skull. The body, later taken to the morgue, remains unidentified. The victim wore a black diagonal coat and vest with the name RR R Miles Indianapolis tailor on the buttons, a black derby, and a black tie marked The Leader, but clues so far do not reveal the man’s identity or whether he was visiting Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth-St
Cincinnati
RR. R. Miles
Indianapolis
Miles
English’s
Dunbar
Broderick
Michella Baker
Miss Hurricane
Laura Millard
Violet
Joseph Mealy
Lord Dolphin
Mr. Graham
Gen. Knickerbocker
Gallery
Governor Hosts State Officials As They Hem In For Cooke
At the state house the governor was in Danville Monday night and left Tuesday morning. Ife and Col. Secretary Roberts stay home to manage state affairs. The state board of agriculture visiting committee toured Nashville Tennessee to inspect fair grounds and will finish their trip this week. A letter with an Ohio signature asks for a free hook on Indiana agriculture and is granted.
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Danville
Ife
Roberts
State Board of Agriculture
Nashville
Tenn
Executive Department
Ohio
Jlam Verrey
Agriculture
Indiana
Verrey
City Life Notes and Local Events in One Issue
Early strawberries retail at 45 cents each as city life records multiple items from church talks to civic meetings. Obituaries include O. Clark of 178 W Michigan street age 70, long Indianapolis resident. others mourn Myron Yontz age 39 and Danl Thornton age 81. Marriage licenses listed for several couples amid club activities and performances at Propydeum and Plymouth Church.
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Court House
RV. Hunter
Terre Haute
Mansfield
P. W
Arbitration settles street car dispute and badges issue
The Brotherhood reports the arbitration board's decision was adopted with a plan to meet President Frenzel. A committee, including Dugan Corliss and Demott, met Krenzel and agreed to pause actions until Thursday morning when a final outcome is expected. The News faced criticism for misleading bulletins.
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Wishard
Brotherhood
Frenzel
Toother
Wishtud
Hiadges
Board of Arbitration
Frenze
Frst
Arbitration Board
Brotherhood Committee
Martin Dugan
John Corliss
Win Demott
Krenzel
Mrr Dugan
Mr. Demott
Will of James Young Proved. Estate Includes School Bequest
Probate reveals a $60,000 estate divided among Dr. Thomas Young, Dr. Michael Young, William Young, Richard Young of Ireland, Theresa and Guinefred Young, St. Vincent's Hospital, Risling Chatard, Little Sisters of the Poor, Brothers of the Sacred Heart, Rev. Herman Alerding, and St. Joseph's church. The bulk goes to fund a boys’ school. four masses monthly for ten years are also provided, with rent to benefit the school. The priest clarifies reports overstated the estate and confirms the balance funds the new boys’ hall.
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James Young
Thos. Young
Michael Young
Wm. Young
Richard Young
Ireland
Theresa and
Guinnefred Young
St. Vincent's Hospital
Risling
Chatard
Little Sisters of the Poor
Brothers of the Sacred Heart
Herman Alerding
St. Joseph's Church
Alerding
St. Joseph's Parish
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Dr. Young
Tutu Sun
Fire damages candy factory on 65 S. Pennsylvania St
A blaze at F. C. Wilmot & Co. wholesale candy house at 65 S. Pennsylvania St. caused about 4000 dollars in damage. Smoke poured from the third story around 9 PM, hindering origin tracing as floors flooded with water. The cedar blaze damaged the tower floor, while the building suffered minor damage. adjoining stores had smoke losses. Insurance covered the damage through about two dozen companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Pennsylvania-st
F. C. Wilmot & Co
Stranded Steamer Hitler Falters as Evacuation Ordered
The sinking steamer Hitler deteriorates off London amid rising pumps. By Tuesday morning the position worsened and officers ordered all hands to abandon ship as fears grow she will never be floated again.
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London
Hitler
Jonks
Midland road resumes operations under new name Chicago & Southeastern
Linoxon Ind Feb 2 Split Midland road once halted since December 25 by striking workers resumed service. Employees received a full month's back salary as the line reopens under the new name Chicago & Southeastern.
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Linoxon
Ind
Midland Road
Road
Chicago & Southeastern
End of Samoa Civil War and Fires Linked to Losses
Yresh Foreign Facts reports the Samoa civil war has ended after Ma Tanta surrendered. Moritz and Katika's Brunn spinning mill burned, causing 750000 marks in losses. Florence Nash aged 17 sued Ali Kahn in London for breach of promise. Kahn won. Russian famine sufferers steal to survive as typhoid fever thins their numbers.
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Samoa
Matanta
Moritz & Katika
Brunn
Florence Nash
Ali Kahn
London
England's Hostility
The Sun editorial laments English hostility toward the United States over the Chilean affair and warns Americans to expect few real friends in Britain. It urges generous U S subscriptions to fund parliamentary support for Ireland in the next general election as a counter to anti American sentiment.
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New York
the Sun
London
Tory
Liberal
United Kingdom
Wei O
Atlantic
Che Sun
Ireland
THE EMPEROR S RIGHT ARM ACCIDENT HIDDEN
Edmund Yates reports from London that Emperor William injured his right arm in a wild boar hunt and wore a sling for two days while his left arm remains useless. Prince Bismarck received a Burmese silver centerpiece, two feet by three feet, with dragon corners and carved ivory tusks, regarded as a top European piece after 18 months of work.
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New York
Edmund Yates
The
Tribune
London
William
Bismarck
Burmah
Europe
Been There Before Ty Police Court Tale
Mary O Niel faced a drunk charge in Ty police court Tuesday morning. Judge Buskirk quipped about past appearances and sentenced her to 30 days helping run the work house. William Shaw paid a $10 fine for assault on Joe Foppiano.
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Mary O'Niel
Judge Buskirk
William Shaw
Joe Foppiano
Grand Charles Mather stars in The Honeymoon at Grand
Margaret Mather delivered a strong performance in The Honeymoon at the Grand, with her capable support improving as the show progressed. Pauline Hall and other company members also drew attention for solid work, while some older comedies drew mixed reactions from audiences.
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Margaret Mather
Miss Mather
Watt Table Clocks Auctioned At Discounted Prices
Auctioneers offer watt table clocks at discounted prices with several models highlighted. Vendors note energy efficient features and varied finishes. Sale attracts collectors seeking compact desk timepieces and vintage styles.
Fires destroy Bendhead and Woodstock business districts
A Monday blaze wiped out the Bendhead Ontario business portion including the Waverly house livery stable tie saloons and other structures with about 60000 dollars in losses. In New York a tenement fire sent Louis Kauffman leaping with his fiancée Fannie Levy from the third floor. both were found bleeding and senseless while other victims suffered broken limbs and injuries.
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Bendhead
Ground Hog’s Dilemma Meets Smoke Consumer Riddle
A murky quip references Brer Ground Hoe and a shadow sight issue amid a claim about a smoke consumer. The quirky line hints at tricky industry names and a playful regional voice without clear facts or dates.
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Brer
Pd Dike
Mamnon- Perry Olor Tre
Groundhog shadow tale hints at early spring delay
Newspaper notes a groundhog did not appear on Tuesday causing disappointment. It recalls last year’s forecast and a six week nap. Weather factories and spring mood swirl as the omen suggests an early thaw.
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Schedie
Colder Weather with Office Quiet in Indianapolis Area
Indiana forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity through Feb 3 notes colder, cloudy conditions with occasional light rain on Tuesday. Stamps sales averaged 81000 daily for January, a civil service exam drew 21 clerk and carrier candidates, and postal business softened as bad weather kept crowds away.
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Indiana
Cearing
Ealder
Indianapolis
Vicinity
Janairy
Cdl
Arbuckle
John Robinson
Suiley
Lambe
Marshal Dunlap
Commissioner van Buren
Maj. Carter
Postmaster Thompson
John Cochran
Labor unions push for reforms and eight hour work day
The report lists various union activities across the state. Organizing furniture workers, wheelmakers, and laundry workers show union efforts to improve wages and conditions. A proposed bureau of statistics and parties at union halls reflect ongoing labor activism.
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Candy Makers’ Union
al. Ratiman
Retail Clerks’ Union
Bureau of Statistics
Wheelmakerys Union
Half Price Sale Before Store Closes
A local bazaar at No. 6 East Washington Street announces a half price sale as the store winds down in eight days. The event offers sets of dishes, glassware, pictures, ornaments, and other items. Evens tace and grip remedies are mentioned with rough druggists selling a two cent bottle.
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East Washingtonatres
Dinner Speech Sparks Chilean Policy Controversy
A sensational Post account claims Secretary Blaine denounced Chile policy at Senator Einde's dinner. It describes Blaine calling for harsher measures, repudiating administration policy, and a tense scene with Marquis Imperiali and other guests amid debate over the Valparaiso incident and Chilean apologies.
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Wasurxetos
Post
Blaine
Matta
Delahie
Wlr
Grace
Sener
Trambull
Sener Manu
Bladine
Einde
Cameron
Allison
Marquis Emperiali
Chili
Valparaiso
New Orleans
Marquis Imperiali
Police switch to single patrols doubles district coverage
Police districts shift to solo patrols replacing paired work to double district coverage. Superintendent Colbert says the move improves citizen protection and efficiency with day coverage by one officer per district and night shifts split. Patrolmen Wilson and Tvland promoted to sergeant roles ahead of March 1 implementation.
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Colbert
SUN
Aed
Wilson
Tvland
SCV
Board of Trade Personalities and Rumors At The Market
The piece sketches brokers and clerks at the Board of Trade including Dan Uwartman the self styled baseball crank Albert Boyd a veteran clerk and Charles Tweede a longtime operator. It notes Johnny Larkin known as a bear and Charles Cook rehearsing a comedy while George Warren forecasts storms and speculators linger seeking quick wealth as Beecham's pills are advertised.
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Dan Uwartman
Albert Boyd
Tie
Charles Tweede
Charles Macintyre
New York
D. Weaver
Alaska
EL Perry
Mead P
John Larkin
Mr. Larkin
Charles Cook
Nat Goodwin
Mr. Cook
George Warren
Board of Trade
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State House
City Life
Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor
Meridian-st. M. EB
O. Clark
Michigan St
Star Lodge No. 7
K. of B
Propydeum
J. C.perrin
Wim
J. Brown
John M. Butler
Alfred
Weinrich Gruenfeld
Germany
Austria
Plymouth Church
Myron Yontz
Columbia City
Daniel T. Thornton
College-ave
Kentucky
St. Louis
Terre
Propylwum
Annie Burnham
Peru St
Hubert
Clark Emery
Mary Louise Martindale
Charles McClaskey
William Baker
Annie Camstock
David W. Sparks
Rachel C.waugh
Caleb R. Johnson
Ollie Is
England
John Ball
Uncle Sam
Nance Oldfield
Love of
Chase
Pane Tae van Cortland
Pauline Hall
Ada van Cortland
the Park
John Higgins
True Institute
Webster
Surgical Institute
Horace BR. Aven
Institute
Weddell House
Hocror
Ruimstack
G. T. Corhan
M. J. Fatout
Occidental
Melford
Breen
John Wilson
Webster O
Ile
Wiggins
Sergt. Laporte
Pipeman Shea
Rog Joate Fitchey
the Federal Building
Oranizer Crudle
Sanday
Villa Oan Eels
Kwanseon
Thos. Martin
Geo. Hughey
D Brooks
A. Plarteen
CRI Williams Treasures
Corman
Ipographical Union
Lizzie Grim
Nora Welch
Alice Holding
Sallie Bertrem
Eva Welch
Tha Keys
Chua Hagerhorst
Katie Iroring
Leo Nixon
C. F. Betts
Robi. Darnaby
A.D. Rose
John Houston
John Mullin
International Typographical Union
Philadelphia
W. H. Siddall
Ed. Perkins
C. A. Parks
Ed Dean
K. K
Frice
Beecham
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