Four Story Pittsburg Building Collapses During Unloading
A four story brick building at 527 529 Wood Street in Pittsburg owned by Stevenson and Foster collapsed at 9 30 am on Monday after the owner had ordered unloading. Two men are missing and feared dead while Michael Fornslow is severely injured and George Columbus is hurt but escaped to safety. The blaze spread quickly as debris filled Virgin alley and Wood Street. The site employed about 100 workers and served major rail and other firms in the area.
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Stevenson & Foster Company
Sta
Pittsburg
Michael Fornslow
George Columbus
Bryan Weds an Octopus in Omaha Press Monopoly
In Omaha on February 4, a monopolist news company controls The Commoner, Bryan’s paper, on exclusive terms. Small dealers face a three cent per copy charge and cannot compete.
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Bryan
Omaha
Neb
Prize Fight Bill Stalled Amidrumors of Backers
Ex reporter Charles W. Cook, now linked to backers hoping to stage prize fights in Roby, is said to be doing preparatory work though the boxing bill has not reached the legislature. Erdlitz of Hammond denies being asked to carry the measure and Senator Agnew from Roby district opposes the scheme.
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Charles W. Cook
Indianapolis
Roby
Erdlitz
Hammond
Cook
Agnew
Poker win leads to police court clash
William Owsley of 523 N Capitol Ave and George W Ransdell of 15 W North St faced gambling charges in county court Monday. Detectives Holtz and Morgan arrested them after Ransdell claimed Owsley won $400 in a poker game. Ransdell admitted gambling elsewhere and was too intoxicated to estimate his worth. It’s reported Owsley returned $150, and Owsley was fined $5 plus costs.
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William Owsley
N. Capitol Ave
Geo. W. Ransdell
W. North St
Holtz and
Morgan
Ransdell
Daly
Owsley
Weather outlook for Indianapolis grows much colder
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for 36 hours ending 8:00 PM Feb 5 calls for much colder, fair weather. A northwest cold snap will drop temperatures to around ten above by Monday night, then rebound within two to three days as a Pacific coast storm approaches. No prolonged cold is expected this winter. Sunday’s slushy streets drew many complaints from pedestrians and delays for commuters as streets froze Monday morning.
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Indianapolis
Wappenhane
Indiana
Pacific Coast
Wappenhans
Duke of York Recovers From German Measles
The Duke of York, troubled by German measles, shows signs of recovery in Cowes on February 4. The report notes his illness and nearing recuperation as reinforcements arrive from royal circles.
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Cowes
Duke of York
Fragmentary Health Tip Bits From Aged Column
A partial old column mentions a dubious medicine claim that cleans the body and purges with terms like cathartic cleanser. It lists vague dosages and prices while tone suggests vintage health ad language.
Fort Wayne Charter Amendment Stir in G O P Circles
Fort Wayne faces a heated fight over a charter amendment to shift police governance. Democrats Louttit Murphy and Slack oppose the measure while Republicans are urged to align. The plan would place the governor in control of the police board, replacing the current board of safety appointed by the mayor.
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Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
Board of Safety
Postal Telegraph completes rapid Big Four building move
The Postal telegraph company relocated to the first and fifth floors of the Big Four building at Meridian and Washington streets in Indianapolis. Manager F. W. Samuels called it the Postal telegraph building after a flawless migration begun with a 2:50 am cutover. Over 56 wires were reconnected in ten minutes with 30 operators on the fifth floor and four messengers on the first.
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The
Postal Telegraph Company
Big Four
Meridian and
Washington Sts
F. W. Samuels
Postal
Indianapolis
Messenger Toys
Rebellion Planned Against the Turks in Macedonia
Constantinople Feb 4 The Turkish authorities have seized a proclamation at Neskub announcing that a Macedonian rebellion is planned to begin in March. Numerous arrests have been made.
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Ish
Neskub
ConventIon showdown on coal scale terms
The scale committee of soft coal miners and operators resumes talks in Columbus on February 4 with disputes over run of mine pay seven cent differential and a ten cent wage increase. Illinois operators side with miners on run of mine and pay, while others oppose. A report to a joint conference seems unlikely before the convention.
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Columbus
Ilinois
Illinois
Min- Illinois
Nation Crusade Cited As Wrong By Cleric
Rev Marion Crosley of Central Avenue Universalist Church condemned the anti saloon crusade on Sunday. He said Mrs Nation acts out of desperation amid Kansas distress and warns the movement could provoke a revolution if not halted, though saloons violate the law they are not the remedy.
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Marion Crosley
Central-ave. Universalist Church
Kansas
Grand Jury to Probe Liquor License Shuffle
The grand jury met in regular monthly session. Prosecutor says the case will probe brewing companies that take out saloon licenses in employees names and then have another man manage the saloons. Alleged violation of the Nicholson law noted.
The Clock and the Gavel Size Up Marion County's Representatives
A humorous exchanges between the Clock and the Gavel critique Marion county members of the state legislature. They evaluate Joe Clarke and peers like Carl Pritchard Wesling Reagan Ostermeyer Joe Morgan Whitcomb Minturn and Artman Zor as laborers, drinkers, or advocates while noting their work, influence, and foibles during sessions. The pair highlight Clarke as an engineer aligned with labor and accuse others of inaction and misrepresentation.
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Big Joe Clarke
Billy” Essman
Mr. Clarke
Marion County
Clarke
Flo
Big Four
O. K
Carl Pritchard
Reagan
Wallace Foster
Mr. Ostermeyer
Joe Morgan
Larz Whitcomb
Minturn
Joe
Artman “Zor
Whitcomb
Dreamed Pin Swallowing Stirs West Indianapolis Woman
Mrs. Emma Flake, 37, of 1545 McClain St., West Indianapolis, dreamed early Monday that she swallowed a pin. She woke about 2:30 am with a sore throat, tried to pull it with a finger, but the pin moved deeper. Dr McGaughey advised heavy foods like potatoes in hopes of relief.
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Emma Flake
McClain St
Indianapolis
Dr. McGaughey
Stilwell Critiques Gilberts Extradition Resolution Delayed
Senator Stilwell ridicules Gilbert while confirming that a bill to extradite Finley and Taylor will be discussed in days. He notes Republican colleagues will prepare, and recalls the president’s ruling on a prior measure as political theater. Senators criticized time wasted during a long Indianapolis federal building debate.
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Indiana Stone
Indianapolis Federal Building
Sena
Gilbert Su
Maurie Thompson Nearing End Amid Health Fears
In Crawfordsville Indiana February reports say Maurice Thompson, famed author, is gravely ill with doctors fearing a deathly decline though a rally is hoped. His family has been summoned to his bedside as political notes mention Speaker Artman to pursue amendments to the state constitution after recent court rulings cleared the way for new proposals. Representative Cruson is expected to renew a measure aimed at curbing Republican gerrymandering amid ongoing legislative activity.
Parker the poet returns to Indiana house in grief and plans
Representative Benjamin Parker of New Castle attends the Indiana House session then falls ill with grip. Three old friends die, including Gov Mount, W P Fishback, and Maj Charles L Holstein. Parker advocates merged county roads, daily road repairs, and a five year ban on hunting and fishing except for rabbits to restock game. He also supports county historical society homes and vaults for records.
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Benjamin
Parker
New Castle
Ben 5S. Parker
Maurice Thompson
Crawfordsville
Mr. Thompson
Indiana
Rights and Privileges Committee
Senator Wood charges printer with delaying bill delivery
In a state senate debate on a bill to let institutions control their own printing, Senator Wood accused State printer W. B. Burford of withholding copies to block the measure. Burford explained delays due to Friday printing after a busy house, while Wood touted local printers could cut costs by 20 percent. The contention centers on contracts, local editors on the printing committee, and the impact on state facilities in Lafayette and beyond.
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Burford
Senate
House
Legeman
Evansville
Southern Insane Hospital
Purcell
Vincennes
Conlogue
Kendallville
Gwin
New Albany
Southern Reformatory
Bert Terry
Lafayette
Senator Wood
Purdue University
State Soldiers Home
Wilson & Humphries
Logansport
Nicholson Bros
Richmond
Ogborn proposes reapportionment shifts in Indiana districts
Senator Ogborn of New Castle introduces a reapportionment bill aiming to balance districts by population. It shifts Adams from 8 to 12, Wells 8 to 11, Howard 11 to 9, Johnson 7 to 4, and Decatur 4 to 6, making 4 and 12 more Democratic and 6 and 9 safer Republican. He argues changes simply reflect population equality. He also plans a separate measure to require Purdue veterinary instructors be credentialed by a reputable veterinary school.
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Ogborn
New Castle
Adams County
Wells County
Howard County
Johnson County
Decatur County
Purdue
It Is A Scheme Says State Union Backing Bill
The state butchers and grocers association may back a bill exempting only 25 percent of an employer’s wages, a move Republicans label a Democratic scheme. They claim the plan aims to shift costs and place Republicans in a difficult political position.
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Butchers’ and Grocers’ Association
Express Car Robbery Between Philadelphia and New York
A Adams Express car on the Philadelphia to New York route was robbed of freight valued at about $4,000. The heist occurred early Sunday, with discovery in Jersey City. Express messenger Thomas Barber was aboard the car carrying diamonds and jewelry, and investigators believe the burglars had a duplicate key.
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Philadelphia
Adams Express
New York
Jersey City
Thomas Barber
Mike Kelly Named Indianapolis Captain For Next Season
Mike Kelly, Indianapolis' first baseman, said in Gardner Massachusetts that he signed to play with and captain the Indianapolis team of the American Association next year. Manager Watkins dismissed the claim with laughter but left room for doubt, noting a Cincinnati dispatch and a recent photograph of Kelly. The report signals a pending leadership role and ongoing negotiations.
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Mike Kelly
Indianapolis
Gardner
Mass
Cincinnati
Watkins
Mike
Fight Ends In Razor Attack At 314 Osage
Walter Daniels, colored, was badly cut on the face Sunday night in a quarrel with Henry Churchill at 314 Osage. Daniels, an assistant janitor at Columbia club, was treated at Indiana medical college. Churchill, a roomer, was charged with assault and battery with intent to kill. Gertie Jones, colored, was present. landlady Mrs. Hord summoned Churchill. Detectives and officers brought all parties to the police station.
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Walter Daniels
Henry Churchill
Gertie
Jones
Daniels
Columbia Club
Miss Jones
Osagest
Churchill
Clint Hares Hopes Show Local Political Maneuvering
Friends say Clint Hare aims for county clerk but notes time constraints from his last campaign. Others in the field eye key county posts as Fred Shepard seeks auditor role, Cy Clark courted for treasurer and possible US marshal bid, with Louis Apin aiming for another term.
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Clint
Fred Shepard
Smith
Cy Clark
Amin Koehne
United States
Louis Apin
Opening of new American National Bank draws a circus crowd
The bank opened with a steady stream of visitors and broad smiles as fresh mint money adorned the scene. The armor plate vault won’t be ready until April, so deposits are stored in a safety vault for now. Rep. James A. Tiemenway opposes district compression. Neo Lokfe seeks a safe Republican district but resists removing Gibson County. Flo fears gerrymandering. Senator Fairbanks remains aloof while building a presidential surge.
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American National Bank
Mint
James A. Tiemenway
Neo Lo Kfe
Gibson County
Flo
Fairbanks
Board of Works approves street vacations and paving orders
Final action by the Board of Works authorized vacation of Carroyst and the first alley west of Wright Street and Parkway Avenue to Terrace Avenue. City engineer ordered to prepare cement sidewalk paving papers for Spruce Street from Lexington Avenue to Deloss Street and opening Parker Avenue, North Street to Tenth Street, plus Harmon Street construction.
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Board of Works
Carro i St
Wrightst
Parkway-ave
Terrace-ave
Spruce-st
Lexington Avé
Deloss-st
Parker-ave
North-st
Tenth-st
Harmon-s
Infamous gag rule sparks senate row over investigations
Dramatic scene in the Indiana senate follows Senator Inman’s resolution to probe extravances and mismanagement at state institutions including the Indian prison reformatory and orphan homes. Senator Stillwell calls the rule infamous and damnable as the chair orders roll call amid protests and threats to adjourn.
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Inman
Daviess County
Plainfield
Knightstown
Matson
Benevolent Institutions Committee
Gilbert
Stillwell
Senato Inman
Chai
Gibson
Harrison-B Sho Says He Has Nbei Bree Bit
In a fragmented report the senate health committee endorses an anti-pollution bill tied to Senator Harrison and Keyes. The discussion centers on a strawboard mill project and steam measures, with testimony suggesting prior strawboard years and actions by the board.
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Senate Health Coed
Harrison
Keyes
Testi Board
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Holstein
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