Ten Die In Fire At Portland Ore Involving Frame Buildings
A devastating fire in the Portland district between Murrbin and Aldoruts injures twenty and kills ten. Lodging houses and businesses including Mount Hood saloon and a photograph gallery burn as flames spread via a roadway underpass. Rescue crews recover five bodies. others perish or are hospitalized.
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Seelgua-Weline Prey Association
Portland
Ore
Bettween Murrbinn
Aldoruts
Waterst
Nate Young
J. Dally
A. B. Saunders
Mount Hood Saison
Mortis St
Hanger
Wateratan
Murphy
Mount Hand
City Misuse Query Over Street Cleaning Funds
Charles A. Garrard, city street cleaning superintendent, testified before the Board of Public Works Monday about a 29 dollar check refunded by F. H. Kent. Garrard said he used the money to buy two city mules. officials called the move irregular. Mayor Bookwalter reported concerns about horses sent to Kent and not replaced. The case, involving mules, horses, and transfers, was referred to City Controller Brand for action after review.
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Charles A. Garrard
Jate
Board of
Pulse Works
Iease
Holtzman
Garrard
F. H. Kent
Shelby County
Preston C. Truster
Board of Pubic Works
Prosser
Charles A. Bookwaltar
Kent
Font
Trang
Jeay- Jar
Garrara
Brand
Turbile Works
Jamestown Exposition Dates Altered and Fatal Shootings
Jamestown Exposition dates shifted from May 13 1907 to April 26 1907 as reported from Jamestown. In Fort Worth Texas a traveling man T B Wreginbotham Wharton was killed by his son in law W L Jackson. John Thomas, longtime manager of the Nashivimbland St Louis railroad, died in Ashville Tennessee from unspecified injuries.
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Horbole
Scripps-Reline Prene Association
Fort Wonth
Tex
T. B. Wreginbotham
Wharton
W. L Jackson
Lincoln the Dreamer of a Nation’s Call
An elegiac tribute commends a worker who endured toil and hardship to serve his country. It recalls his humble origins, the quiet strength from a life in the fields, and the enduring memory of liberty and truth. The piece links his character to democratic ideals and the immortality earned by service.
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Piso
Many Bones Are Broken in City Accidents
A broken henial figure and multiple injuries were reported after an incident at the Capital Lumber yards near the New York area. Arthur Queper suffered severe injuries in a fall. Mendelt tyes and Howard were among those noted as injured. Augusta Frick fell on Park Avenue steps fracturing a wrist and was hospitalized. Willam Steckiate was kicked by a horse near Graceland Avenue. A collision at Twenty second and Coffee Avenue also caused injuries.
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Ripid
Aie Eosin
Rani Mendelbade
Augusta Frick
Park
City Hospital
Willam Steckiate
Graceland-ave
Momlay Alee
Coffeze-ave
Coroner Seeks Relatives In Mourning Case
The coroner asks authorities to locate relatives of Mia Kate Palmer of Munvic who died by self harm after taking morphine. Reported relatives include a daughter in Indianapolis named Mrs. Bianche Fox and a sister Mrs. Sarah Meader of Meadows. A large sum of money and valuables are involved in the coroner’s inquiry.
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Mia
Kate Palmer
Munvic
Indianapoli
Bianche Fox
Sarah Meader
Meadows
Manele
Contested Tax Payment Sparks Temporary Restraining Order
Delia Curtis, now in Windsor Ontario, secured a circuit court TRO against Oliver P. Ensley Cyrus J. Clark William Key and Joshua Zimmerman. Returnable March 3 the suit claims delinquent personal property tax of about 52798 was wrongfully assessed and the plaintiff asserts the amount is incorrect and improperly levied.
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Delia Curtis
Windsor
Oxtaris
Dominion of Canada
Oliver P. Ensley
Cyrus J. Clark
William Key
Joshua Zimmerman
Suggs
Hjalje
Skating Demand Grows Across Riverside Areas
Sunday crowds fill ice rinks and riverside parks as skating remains popular south of Cut and near Broad Ripple. Veranstalt ice harvest continues with strong turnout at Garfield Park and Riverside Park, while many skaters enjoy extended hours from morning till night on canals and river flats.
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Hrond
Gorfeid
Lintreington
Armstrong Yark
Broad Ripple
Broad Cut
Manny
Garfield Park
Riverside Park
Berry in chair Democrats may choose a leader in harmony
Longtime Indianapolis Democrat James E. Berry, former city council member, is favored to chair Marion County Democratic central committee, with a national bid for congress discussed. The party seeks unity between Taggart and anti-Taggart factions to back a strong candidate like Johnny W. Holtzman or John W. Holtzman for Congress, aiming for November victory and smoother county district operations.
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Raymond Bd Hall
James E. Berry
Indanipelts
Marion County Demogratie Central Committee
Ate Ig
Jonny W. Houltaman
Congress
Neaeh
Taggart
Berry
Nk P. Tinker
Agatinet
Joseph
Diatelitehateman
Aleways
Keach
Fae
Tie
Paramiller
Democrats
Tt Sow
Herry
Unis
Hesief
Jeongreasttan
Indigaa Demcratic
John W. Flolter
Firmer Myer
Republian
J Shou Holtzman
Taggart Democrata
Aton Pile
Assembly
Hontern
Theodore P. Dayin
Davis
Red
Holtzman Sen
Holtzman
Joan SW. Holtzman
Zehoner
Paar
Double Tracks Needed in West Across Big Rail Network
The article discusses a push for double tracking across major routes from Indianapolis to Cleveland and Chicago to improve freight flow. It argues enhanced capacity will relieve recurring freight blockades and car shortages as demand rises from eastern markets, urging railroads to invest despite upfront costs. It cites prior underinvestment and notes eastern lines already expanded to meet growing traffic.
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Big Four
Nelaily
Indiananolla
St. Louis
Inlanapolis
Cleveland
Winnapolis
Chicago
Indianapolis
Cinemati
Meamar Weald
Vindin
Hiandlime
Puainesy
Jens
West
Police raid targets saloon violations in weekend patrols
Chief Metzger announced a Sunday drive by ten officers to enforce the temperance law. Saloonkeeper William Jackson at 1749 N Arvenalave faced police court for room occupancy and paid fines plus costs. Mulathy Quinn of 43% W Southst admitted selling liquor and was fined ten dollars and costs. Frank Williams of 312 E Chrost ran business and paid ten dollars and costs. Mike Nouns of 8925 West St. kept a bar with several men. case continued to Wednesday.
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vMwers
Hubert Metzger
William Jackson
N. Arvenalave
Jackson
Mulathy Quinn
Garbage collection costs cut by city administration changes
Preston C. Trogler urged Mayor Hookwalter to stop the current garbage contract paying 97 dollars monthly and reassign collection to the street cleaning department at no extra cost. Separate: a Lincoln bust was presented to Hawthorne school by Alvin Hovey Womens Relief Corps No 196 with D T Lucas delivering the address and A M Sweeney speaking for the school board amid additional ceremony and music.
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Lincoln
Alvin
BP. Hovey Women's Relief Corps No. 196
Hawthorne
W. Washington St
D. Tt. Lucas
A. M. Sweeney
Orcheattay
Attorney Long in City Wording Indicates Candidacy
Jesse RB Long, a leading attorney of Dundee, was in Indianapolis Monday. Long is the law partner of James Bingham, a Republican candidate for the nomination for attorney general.
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Jesse RB. Long
Attor~ney
Duncte
Aspires To Bench County GOP Shows Its Hand
County Republicans publicly display their choice as James Al Pritchard a well known attorney announces a bid for the criminal court judge seat while Judge Alford faces a possible challenge. The race centers on the superior court seats with Leathers and McMaster in play and Walker Vincent Clifford among potential contenders.
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James AL Pritchard
Ab Indhuiapeha
Jay
GALB
Hig
Agaist
Dudge Fremonttford
Pritefard
Superior Court
Sange Alford
Pritchard
Aloird
Alford
Sereneys
Fe Har Germ
Hepublicum
Demweradt
Ingree
Worod
James M. Leathers
John L. McMaster
Vincent Clifford
Merle S. A. Walker
Walker
Bar
Vinson Carters
Frank Way
Ceriminal
Marion County
Remarkable revival ends in Anderson Indiana church outreach
Sunday night closed a remarkable revival in Anderson Indiana at Central Christian church. Rev Charles R Senville led the revival with evangelist Deloss Stalth. By public admission 80 members joined the church, with more than 10 turned away at the doors.
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Andersson
Ind
Charles R. Senville
Evangelist
Deloss Stalth
Central Christian Church
Anerson
Aunyea
Young Man Shoots Self with Old Revolver at Home
A local incident reports a young man seriously injuring himself with an empty revolver while handling it at his residence. The weapon discharged multiple times, with authorities noting the cartridge and weapon evidence.
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Waleed
Meyers
Meyera
Asien
Public Baths Proposal Sparks City Water Question
The article notes debate over establishing free public baths on North and South sides, with funds diverted for ground work and hustings. Former leaders left little work for a new Public Works board, while Mayor Buckwalter hints baths may be favored due to party ties to water. Frederick J. Mack urges the baths, Elote approves. Preston C. Truster has not decided. An opium site on Fall Creek was secured but never closed.
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Phteon
Dori
Ely Coupe
Fae
Patie Weths
Slim
Lhe
Holter
Laire Om Pleasantra
Shelby
Jeup
Fall Creek
Public Hatha
Joseph Telote
Preston C. Truster
Frederick J. Mack
Charles A. Buckwalter
Republicdy
Oaks Charged With Theft in Floyd County Hearing Set
Depry United States Marshalton Boy goes to New Albany to take William L. Oaks charged with rob Wag at a Floyd County post office. Hearing before the United States commitstend in Bloomington. Jesse J. M. Lafallette will go to Bloomington as assistant district attorney. Oaks was last in Louisville and is said to be an old offender. He will be given a hearing Tuesday.
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United States Marshalton
New Albany
Wiliam L. Oaks
Rob Wag
Floyd County
United States
Jesse J. M. Lafallette
Bloomington
Oaks
Louisville
Tarkingtons announce newborn granddaughter in Rome
Booth Tarkington and family reveal that their granddaughter was born in Rome to Mr and Mrs Tarkington. The Tarkington couple plan to return in April from a European tour begun last October with Mr and Mrs John Tarkington awaiting updates on the infant.
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Tarkington
Booth Tarkington
John Tarkington
Rome
Dance Hall Rule Pushes City Reform Via New Exit Safety
A Monday conference led by Chief Metzger pressed for strict enforcement of new hall rule changes aimed at increasing exits and safety after a series of crowd incidents at local dance venues. Officers will compel venues to add exits and monitor crowd movement to prevent crush injuries and reduce danger to young attendees.
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Holde Moteger
Taspeetor
Stintels
Fred Matson
Regen
Eltte Paler
Esuane
Masonic Hall
Metzger
Ganterenve
Henin
Mindy
Washington
Metzger Anys
Young
Helper Insane Person Injured at Indiana Hospital
Joseph Lindsey Med sues George Eileenbaker and hospital officials for 20000 alleging abuse during a January 2 unloading incident at Indiana Hospital for the Insane. He states three assigned helpers, including an assailant, attacked him with a large rail piece, causing a head gash and ruptured eardrum, rendering him unable to work for two years.
Re-trial of Suit In Indiana Supreme Court Ruling
The cutt of Vinton A Sample for 25000 damager against the Terre Haute and Indianapolis Railway through V J Malott receiver to be retried in superior court Sample lost 2 ig while working for the company and 10000 damages were awarded by a jury in superior court The decision was appealed to the supreme court which held the case should be retried
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Vinton A. Sample
Terre Haute & Indianapoli Railway
J. Malott
Eugerior Court
By & Jury
Aus Preme Court
Board Bill Case Plea In Stout Court
William Pierson pleaded guilty before Justices of the Peace Stout to defrauding Stonte N Engel of 21 dollars in a board bill. He was fined one dollar and costs. The notice lists miscellaneous local ads for medicines, pianos, coats, and goods with scattered names and addresses.
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William Pierson
Justices of the Peace Stout
Miss Roosevelt to Celebrate Birthday and Wedding Week
Washington reports Miss Altice Roosevelt turns 22 and plans a large White House dinner Monday as preparations for her impending marriage accelerate. Gifts pour in from abroad and the White House library becomes a showroom for bridal presents. Theodore Roosevelt Jr and family hosts, with Longworth involvement, as the country awaits the wedding and a two day celebration leading to a May nuptial.
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Scrippe-Mettee Areas Association
Washington
Altice Roosevelt
Olnaty
Roosevel
Wualealo
Roosevelt
Longworth
Todas
White House
Countess Ie Chantbran
Miss Rennevelt
Mr. Longworth
Mia
Ala
Theodore Roosevelt
Keemit
Croton
Harvard
New World
Miss Roosevelt
Sher
Germany
France
Cuba
Movernments
jbrtea+bray shoys
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Mire
Brown
Kast
Ete
Ac Cent
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Dewdrop
John Thomas
Awashville, Tenn
John “Fhames
Manger
Nashivimb'&st
Treea
Elmo
Hach
Harmony
Rar
Merson
SYM
Pohds
Big Four Railway Co
Preston C. Trogler
Board of Public Works
Charles A. Hookwalkter
Haltyman
Tomlinson Hall
Judge Alford
The
Republican Party
Anderson
Qaks
Indiana
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Maniac
Wutschner
Denison Barben Shop
Gust Rosberg
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Pembroke
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