Indiana Illinois short news reel of deaths and incidents
Indiana reports Albert Holly, a Civil War veteran, presumed killed in action, who later reunited briefly with his former widow. George Finch and wife Patsy die within hours of each other from pneumonia. A Fort Wayne whisky seizure and a Evansville theater fire cause damages and panic. A 104 year old man dies of pneumonia. South Bend meat boycott hits shops. Anderson resident seeks divorce after 33 years of marriage.
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Wabash
Albert Holly
Holly
James Stull
Stull
Princeton
George Finch
Patsy
Four Arrests Over Slow Café Waiter Incident
In Pittsburg on February 2, Harry Palmer and wife, Harry Freed and Louise Freed, Buffalo jewelry salesmen, were jailed at Central station as suspicious persons after a slow service sparked a confrontation. Freed fled with a revolver, was shot at, and captured following a chase after a fight with a guest at a Fifth avenue restaurant.
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Pittsburg
Harry Palmer
Harry Freed
Buffalo
Louise
Central Station
Fifth Avenue
Mine Explosion Devastates Colorado Fuel and Iron Workforce
Col., Feb. 2. A cigarette is blamed for the death toll of 76 miners in a Colorado Fuel and Iron mine blast. A smuggled light sparked the explosion, leaving dozens of mutilated bodies near the shaft while 26 more are feared buried below. Diana do Virgen survived by shielding himself with a pail as he crawled to the surface. Women waited all night outside the shaft, mourning and hoping for survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
Diana Do Virgen
Cherry
Illinois
Delighting in Baby Clothes for Salvation Army Aid
Women who enjoy sewing are sending newborn garments to the Salvation Army for a baby under four weeks and another soon expected. The hospitalized mother is cared for by the Salvation Army until a home is found. Residents are asked to donate more baby clothes and contact Major Escott for pickup at 78 Baldwin block or Main 2276.
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Salvation Army
Baldwin Block
Escott
Give Your Stomach A Vacation Trial Package Ad
An advertisement urges rest for a troubled stomach and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets with claims of rapid relief. It describes the stomach as the body’s commissary and asserts the tablets can digest a meal in a jar, offering a mail order trial from F. A. Stuart Co. Marshal Mich.
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Stuart
F. A. Stuart Co
Stuart , Marshal
Mich
Mill End Sale Offers Wide Linen and Cotton Fabrics
Newspaper ad lists mill ends with low yard prices for lawn, Flemish linen, dimity, gingham, cotton challies, Scotch lawn, standard percale, and various all wool fabrics. Indicates quantities in yards, widths around 30 inches, colors and patterns, with prices from 3c to 18c per yard and special sale terms.
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Everett
Mill End Sale Features Petticoats and Hosiery Bargains
Textile sale listing shows percale petticoats, sateen flounce models, and Jersey top pieces at low prices. Includes men suspenders, full seamless hose, and assorted shirts. Large display emphasizes Brown Durrell Garden Dye hosiery samples and women’s imported hose with lace and embroidery. Sale located on main floors and aisles with numerous price points and colors.
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Brown- Durrell Company
Variety of Dress Goods on Sale at Low Prices
Mill Ends and standard quality colored dress fabrics offered at 39c to 64 inches wide. Items include navy blue brown and striped voiles 38c yard, all wool French velour 4 inch wide, 39c stripe challies, and homespun cheviot suitings from 49c to 50 64 inches. Includes fabrics suitable for skirts and street suits with numerous price points.
Adoption Appeal from Brooklyn Mother for Baby Evelyn
In a poor Brooklyn tenement Mrs. Helen Reid advertises for adoption of her healthy newborn daughter Evelyn born New Year's, as her husband is dead and eight relatives live in one room. She hopes a kind family will provide better care for the hungry blue-eyed infant while she remains with her other children. Mrs Reid asks to be reached through her mother Mrs Heimerile at 69 Navy Street.
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New York
Helmerle
Navy Street
Brooklyn
William
Helen Reid
Evelyn
Mi. Reid
Helmerie Women Rebuff Charity Demand
In a terse exchange the poor women, led by Mrs Helmerie, reject charity offerings saying they are not asking for handouts. The day will tell what unfolds for the child and the struggling family.
Purse Grabber Captured After Pursuit in Blind Alley
Isaiah Jennings, described as underaized and black, was captured Tuesday evening by Clyde Murphy and F W Spacek after snatching Nellie Marine’s purse. The case links Jennings to earlier purse thefts from Gertrude Slater and Carrie Beggs, with a crowd pursuing him to a barn. Police kept bystanders back as Bicycle Officers Trimpe and Roach arrived. Jennings was unarmed and several stolen items were found on him.
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Isaiah Jennings
Clyde Murphy
Lord Street
F. W. Spacek
Spacke Machine Works
Nellie Marine
Wyoming Street
Jennings
Gertrude Slater
Shelby Street
Carrie Beggs
Hoyt Avenue
Marine
Pennsylvania and
Merrill Streets
Mr. Spacke
Meridian Street
Madison Avenue
Spacke
Murphy
Madson Avenue
Henry Street
Trimpe
Roach
Schooner Sinks on Sandy Hook Bar
A three masted schooner sank on the Sandy Hook bar today near New York. The crew’s cries drew a passing steamer which aided in rescuing the men.
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New York
Bank Call Issued by Controller on Jan. 31
Washington February 2 The comptroller of the currency issued a call for the condition statement of national banks as of January 31 for examination and public release.
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Washington
Comptroller of the Treasury
Cold remedy advert by E. W. Grove
An ad promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine as a worldwide cold remedy. It claims to remove the cause and offers full time service. The signatory is E. W. Grove and the price is 2c.
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E. W. Grove
Bates Hotel Barber Shop Ad Offers First Class Service
A new Indianapolis barber shop advertises itself as the newest and prettiest. It touts cleanliness and sanitary conditions as its main selling points.
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Bates Hotel
Indianapolis
Local Social Notes From Crawfordsville To Huntington
Local social items list visitors and travels including Miss Mercy Hendrickson in Crawfordsville visiting Mrs. Stewart Mason, Miss Agatha Horning in Detroit, Mrs. Emma E. Gordon and Earl in Hot Springs, Miss Sarah Moffett returning from Toledo, Miss Constance Burford in New York visiting Miss Anna Hatus, Mrs. & P. Scherer in Huntington, and Mrs. J. Lehman visiting Mrs. Lewis Baum on N Alabama street. Founders Day luncheon of Butler College at German House next Monday at 1 p.m. A bridge party hosted by Mrs. Elizabeth New McKeen honors Mrs. Frank Crawford Letts visiting from Chicago.
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Constance Burford
New York
Anna Hatus
Butler College
Elizabeth New McKeen
Frank Crawford Letts
Chicago
Henry Morrison Talbott
New York police shake up amid crime wave
New York a major overhaul at police headquarters unfolds as Inspector Mc Cafferty is moved from the detective service, two captains will be reassigned to press work, and six veteran inspectors retire.
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New York
McCafferty
Detective Service
Special meeting called over graft talk on city hall fixtures
Dr. W H Johnson president of the city council schedules a Thursday night session to address accusations against two council members raised by Mayor Shank in a Board of Public Works letter. The board will re advertise for bids and a special committee may be formed to probe the electrical fixtures contract.
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W. H. Johnson
Th City Council
Shank
Board of Public Works
City Hall
Board of
Pub-ic Works
Johnson
Mrs Hadley Granted Divorce From State Treasurer
Danville Ind February 12 Mrs Emma Hadley is granted a divorce from Oscar Hadley state treasurer by Judge Clark on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. Mrs Hadley did not attend the trial. Property rights altered alimony undecided and other suits dismissed.
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Danvile
Ind
Emma. Hadley
Oscar Hadley
Jud Clark
Mrs Oliver Clark and Mrs John Ra nier Host W F M 8 Meeting
Mrs Oliver Clark and Mrs John F Ra nier will entertain the members of W F M 8 at the King Avenue M E church parsonage at 2 30 Thursday afternoon.
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Oliver Clark
John F. Ranier
WF. M
King Avenue M. E
Young Farmer El Heaton Dies From Tree Injury
El H Heaton a 7 year old farmer from near Nora dies of injuries after a tree limb struck him. Funeral set for 2:08 Thursday afternoon at Chari Heaton’s home north of Broad Ripple.
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el H. Heaton
Nora
Chari Heaton
Broad Ripple
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Lince. Market
Pennsylvania Sun
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Jeweler
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New Albany
Messrs. Miller, Shirley & Miller
Fletcher Nal Bond
Tional Bankartment WA
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Uniontown
William A. Minor
Central High School
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Fort Wayne
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M. J. Poly
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Switzerland County
South Bend
Anderson
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Alexandria
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Europe
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Pierre Plains
Selwyn
Ever Nn UN
Pierre
Grand Matinee
Hyams & McIntyre
Usec
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Big City
Cornolly
Wenrich
Charles Mostrell
Laura Buckley
Mascacho
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DOG Pilu Ki‘odrome
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M Ferepaugh Stock Co
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Phonies
Pope Ar
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Imneis
George Lashwood
Lanneitspeere
Mee Hoff
Edith Leroy
Snyder& Buckley
Kara
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T- Jack’ Company
Primero
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Sea Yard
Reese
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Wanceee
R Var Co
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Byrd
Bowen
India
Veetpere
Saemto
Quali- How
Pdanlee
Pettis Dry Goods CO
CTV Life
Miss Mercy Hendrickson
Crawfordsville
Mrs
Stewart Mason
Miss Agatha Horning
Detroit, Mich
Emma E. Gordon
Earl
Hot Springs, Ark
Sarah Moffett
Toledo, O
P. Scherer
Huntington
Mrs. J. Lehmen
Pittsburg, Pa
Mrs. Lewis Baum
N. Alabama Street
Castoria
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Hadley
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