Tow boat Port Eads Wreck Claims Crew Losses
The tow boat Port Eads with five barge workers struck Kansas City bridge pier No 2 and sank in under ten minutes in 70 feet of water near Memphis Missouri. The vessel’s cabin floated as it sank and the crew details are uncertain with several believed lost and about half of the 40 crew accounted for. The boat belonged to St. Louis and Mississippi Valley Transportation Company and was valued at 35000 with no insurance.
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Eads
Kansas City Bridge
Welcome
Mayflower
St. Louis & Mississippi Valley Transportation Company
Mimmis
Acc
Muapuis
Port Hads
Commercial Club Organized After Trade Board Calls Off
The board of trade withdraws its plan for a Tuesday meeting to form a Commercial club since the new organization already exists. Col Lilly heads the club with Eli Lilly as president and Will Fortune as secretary. Stock is set at 2500000 shares of $10 each. Exchange hall offered for meetings and accommodations by the board meets.
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Board of Trade
Commercial Club
Tanner
Col. Lilly
Tried to Break Jail Ends in Tragic Escape Attempt
On a Saturday night prison ers Sam Myser and James Cole attempted to overpower Jailer Ellis and escape. Ellis shot both, mortally wounding them. they died Sunday night. The report notes a separate incident at Union depot involving a demented man restrained with difficulty, and details community efforts to open a footpath across railroad tracks.
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Eric
Kas
Sam Myser
James Cole
Ellis
S. Ilnoiest
McHugh
Union Railway Company
Sun
Creme
Ministers Debate The Class Meeting At Park Church
A Monday ministers meeting at Roberts Park church heatedly debated the value of the class meeting once central to Methodism. Some urged abolition or reduced emphasis to favor Bible study. Speakers noted the need for effective leadership and cautioned against dull, repetitive testimonies and routine sentiment.
Township Nominations Raise Political Debate in City Convention
John Schley presided over the Democratic township convention with 586 delegates. Editor Sam K. Morss was named chairman amid high regard, as W A Peelle served as secretary. Gold led the assessor race with 403 votes, Westenberg close behind. George Wolf won the assessorship on the first ballot. Luke Walpole was nominated by acclamation for peace justice. Several city and ward nominees followed for constables, with after resolutions denouncing Speaker Reed and praising Representative Bynum.
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Democratic
Sam K. Morss
the Sentinel
Allen W. Conduitt
Sullivan
W. A. Peelle
Aldebarn
Metro
N. Gold
W. J. Shinn
J. M. Westenberg
Ren. F. Rogers
Wm. Myers
Mr. Gold
Westenberg
George Wolf
Charles R. Kirland
Chris Stein
Jacob Bamberger
Luke Walpole
Carl Habich
James Johnston
M. H. Daniels
Fire devastates Washington hall and regimental outfit
In Paterson New Jersey a fire destroyed the Firat regiment outfit including uniforms and fine guns as 10 000 rounds of ammunition exploded. The Washington hall blaze also ruined the board of trades library and documents. The report also notes a criminal verdict in Missouri and other brief items from across the country.
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Paterson
N. J
Firat Regiment
Washington Hall
Board of Trades
Suffering, While Were Miserable Husband earns a Good Salary
Edith Sessions Tupper writes of Mrs. James G Blaine Jr in distress during illness and poverty with her husband earning 2100 dollars a year in Washington. The piece notes the Blaine family neglect, Frohman support, and the patient fight to walk by September amid libel attacks. The Lennox bank reopened with depositors paid. others face 80 day waits.
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Chicago
Edith Sessions Tupper
Herald
James G. Blaine, Jr
Washington
Mr. Frohman
Marie Nevies Blaine
Wall
Ahe
Hunter fatally shot by accidental discharge in Wapassh
Andrew Gardner of Andrews was fatally shot in the back when a gun discharged while he hunted Saturday morning with companion Les in Wapassh. The accident occurred February 8.
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Wapassh
Andrew Gardner
Andrews
Les
Gardner
Fascination and variety programs at local amusements
Amusements listing outlines Fascination with Grasp and Cora Tanner, plus the Bennett-Moulton opera company and other acts at Virginia Ave rink and Cyclorama. Notes on pricing, performers including Mrs Delamare, Lady Madge, Mile. Obrstrom, and the Star lecture course lineup with Suissete at the Bostonians in Chicago. mentions Duff and Snyder contracts and various insurance firms.
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Grasp
Cora Tanner
Park
Bennett-Mounton Opera Company
Bovenccio
Battle of Atlanta
Virginia-Ave
West Indianapolis public health clash over school closures
In West Indianapolis a conflict erupts between the health board led by Dr Williams and the school board over closing three brick schools after a CS meningitis death in a student. The boards clash as doctors dispute contagion, plans to fumigate, reopen, and seek legal clarity. Citizens react as politics enter the public health decision. In Columbia Alley officers fine several residents for lewdness and related offenses. Other local court matters include burglaries and a chicken theft case with aFriday trial pending.
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Indianapolis
Great Board of Public Health
Vnouil
J. R. Williame
Health Board
Olvey
Board of Health
Jekyll-Ryde
K. Williams
W. J. Shing
Charles Lawrence
John Griffin
Indiana
William Hoyt
Theodore Badger
J. C. Williams
C. N. Metcalf
State Board of Health
Theo Manker
County Board of Health
Williams
Hoyt
Badger
Sun
Echoe Board
John Lander
County Health Board
Boy shoots himself in ear at relative’s home
In New York on a Saturday night Samuel Van Duren Abbott, 17, son of a wealthy family, killed himself with a pistol. Efforts to hush up the death occurred as the coroner was not informed until two hours after. No motive is known. His parents and grandfather, a metal dealer, are connected to Liverpool.
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Union Depot
Fa Geo. Blankenship
Bates House
Martinsville
Paul
New York
Samuel van Duren Abbott
Liverpool
Beem
Wilson
Margaret McGinty
McGinty
Sullivan
Dan
Olsen Letter Defends Treatment Of Alleged Interview
U K Olsen of Indianapolis writes to Stan Enitor defending his conduct after a Journal published interview. He denies abusive language and claims election by both parties, vows to pursue businesslike council work and expose unbusinesslike methods in the street commissioner's and fire department boards. He commends Chief Dougherty's accounting and urges proper credit for De Hutter. Dated February 8.
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Enitor Stan
Indianapolis
Council On Business
Fire Department Board
de Hutter
Chief Dougherty
U.K. Olsen
Weather Proverbs Book Sparks Bureau Clash
A Sun staff reviewer mocked the weather proverbs book from the Weather Bureau sparking friction with officials who ordered pamphlets forwarded to Washington for binding. Gun Wa the Chinese physician leaves Pittsburg for Indianapolis amid controversy over his presence and treatment. A street improvement dispute ends with the Supreme Court affirming a lower court ruling that Barrett street work does not raise municipal indebtedness beyond limits.
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Weather Bureau
Washington
Wappenhane
High and Mighties
High
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Fittisburg
Pittsburg
Indianapolis
Thalesa
Medical Fraternity
Indiana
Supreme Court
Thos. F. Quill
Barrett Street
Peru men stand trial in prize fight aiding case
In Lebanon Indiana on February 10 sheriff brings T D Rhinebarger Monk Wilson and John Morning all of Peru to stand trial for assisting in the Corey Keating prize fight. The two first named were Keating's seconds. The prosecutor vows to punish all principals and make examples of them.
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Ind
Spl
T. D. Rhinebarger
Monk Wilson
John Morning
Peru
Corey-Keating
Keating
Farmhouse Fire Near Lebanon Ends With Narrow Escape
Louis Weiteel’s Lebanon area farmhouse burned early Monday. Roo? fell before occupants noticed the blaze. they escaped with their lives. Loss valued at 3,000 dollars.
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Lebanon
Ind
Louis Weiteel
Indiana Fair Warmer Local Forecast For 24 Hours
For Indianapolis and vicinity the 24 hours ending 4 a m February 11 show slightly warmer conditions with fair weather. Atmosphere may remain quiet with light winds and dry skies suggesting a mild day ahead for the area.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Vicinity
Baseball club moves and player signings in major leagues
Cleveland league club will not withdraw at any price. Hewett seeks sale of his Washington league franchise. W. C. Phillipe signs to pitch for Washington. Treasurer Hill buys Al Meyers stock in Philadelphia players club. George Thorne signs to pitch for Chicago from Chelmsford. Pitcher Fee released by Indianapolis. Pittsburg plans a Pennsylvania league club at the ballpark during the absence. Munson argues St. Louis' only hope for late brotherhood is Buffalo’s fallout.
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Hewett
W. C. Phillipe
Pennsylvania
Washington
Hill
al. Meyers
Philadelphia
George Thorne
Chicago
Chelmsford
Mass
Indianapolis
Pittsburg
Munson
St. Louis
Brotherhood
Buffalo
Eloped With An Actor Man Attracts Attention In Missouri
Pratty Lulu Rutherford, 17, daughter of Z A Rutherford editor of Bolckow county paper, eloped with actor Torrence who has been off stage engagements. They met two weeks ago, she was stage struck and unaware Torrence already had a wife. The Rutherford family, prominent in the state, is outraged and her father warned he may shoot Torrence on sight.
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Pratty
Lulu Rutherford
Z. A. Rutherford
Bolckow
Ka. Torrence
Miss Rutherford
Torrence
City election in Utah sparks sectarian strife
In Lake City Utah on February 10 the liberal party reportedly won the city election by a wide margin while the Mormon faction rioted in fury. The vote tally indicated a marked political clash with strong passions on both sides and the liberals remaining mostly quiet yet firm.
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Satr Lake City
Utah
Loon
Liberal Party
Emory Smith Named Minister to Russia and Merrill as Consul General
The president nominated Emory Smith of Philadelphia as minister to Russia and Samuel Merrill of Indiana as consul general to Calcutta in a February 10 announcement.
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WasHretron
Emory Smith
Philadelphia
Russia
Samuel Merrill
Indiana
Calcutta
New York World Fair Hopes Fade in Albany Clash
Soup for N Y New York Feb 10 report highlights a string of chaotic items from banking losses to local crime. It notes Ellis Baird cashier theft, Cronin bribery trial, and various civic moves including church splits and park planning. The jumble mentions a New Orleans excursion, a winter frost crop failure, and railroad and corporate notices.
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N.Y
New York
Albany
Bethany punch and party work politics in Washington
Washington notes praise for Bethany punch at the postmaster general’s residence while reporting a shift away from intoxicants at cabinet homes. The piece cites President’s stance on rewarding party workers and includes analysis of congressional parliamentary talent and leadership dynamics in the current session.
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Wanamaker
Miller
Indianapolis
Duel Between Brothers-In-Law Shocks New Orleans
New Orleans reports a quarrel between brothers-in-law Thomas McEnery and Portent, both prominent locals, ending with serious gunshots over family and financial matters. Other items note baseball trade gossip linking Detroit and New York to the Indianapolis franchise, vast oil firm layoffs in Bayonne, a New Jersey school-slate factory closure, and local mineral water ad copy.
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Arbita Springs
Thomas McEnery
Capt. Portenent
East Louisiana Railroad
New York
Detroit
Indianapolis
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