Pittsburg and Detroit Flyer Wrecked Near Helena Millersville
Westbound Pennsylvania Line No. 405 struck a broken rail Thursday morning between Helena and Millersville, derailing the train with engine baggage car smoker passenger coach and two sleepers. About a dozen passengers injured some seriously no fatalities reported as physicians were summoned to the scene.
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Detroit
Pennsylvania Railroad
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Millersville
Wreck of Erie train injures many in Youngstown
Surgeons at City hospital report all the injured from the Phalanx wreck are in good condition and resting well. The only critical case is John Thomas of Cleveland. The No. 10 Erie train from Cleveland to New York wrecked near Youngstown. one car left the track. List of injured includes George Thomas Cleveland Charles Shull Youngstown Robert Blickensdorfer St Louis A S Cartwright Baltimore G H Van Armour Coldwater Mich Mrs Fred Wueh New Castle Pa Joseph Haigran Gerard Pa Mrs Frank Peck Warren Oh Frank Finnegan Cleveland Max Tarshis New York Cora Ames Cleveland William Vaughan St Louis Mrs Mary Best Cleveland George T Young Mrs James Lamb Warren Oh George Eickert Meadville Pa E J Bassinger Cleveland Co S Rusling Philadelphia Mrs C G Hart Adrian Mich J T Blair Greenville Pa James White Steubenville Oh
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St. Louis
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Greenville, Pa
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Steubenville
Witness Louise Buff testifies in murder trial
Miss Louise Buff arrived from Troy Illinois and testified she saw Alfred Buff shoot and kill his wife, the defendant’s wife and the witness’s mother. The girl broke down and was removed from the courtroom.
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Mexico
Louise Buff
Troy
Alfred Buff
Coffee Does It Facts Not Generally Believed
A West Plains Missouri reader praises Postum as a coffee substitute. He claims quitting coffee improved his health, nervousness, digestion, and weight, noting others also benefited. The letter emphasizes proper preparation and boiling of Postum for best flavor.
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Colorado
Postum
Postum .Co
Battle Creel
Mistook Brakeman for Robber After Train Wreck
A Pennsylvania railroad collision near Newark New Jersey left one engineer dead and several injured. Brakeman Theodore L. Ferree, seeking whisky for the injured, was mistaken for a robber by saloon owner Thomas Carr who fired. Ferree was wounded but not fatally.
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Thomas Carr
Ferree
Carr
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N. J
Harol
Burglars Try to Blow Mulberry Post Office Safe
Early Thursday morning in Frankfort Indiana burglars used dynamite to blow the Mulberry post office safe eight miles west of town. They seized stamps worth about 200 dollars but fled before entering the cash box containing 700 dollars. No crew was present. Also in Mahoney City Pennsylvania seven miners were likely fatally injured at the Boston colliery after a cage with men fell from a tipple.
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Indiana News Roundup Highlights Fires Trials and Local Events
Indiana towns report a range of incidents and affairs including a $2,000 residence loss in Brazil, a smallpox case in Elk Hart, a fatal gas explosion in Lafayette, and a murder trial in Peru. Consolidation of Princeton Evening News with Clarion, library donations from Cardegie, and local business and church matters are noted alongside numerous farmers institutes tour dates across multiple towns.
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Two Bodyguard Soldiers Die At King Alexander’s Apartments
Vienna dispatch reports two of King Alexander’s bodyguard corps found dead at their sentry posts before the king’s apartments. Both men were chloroformed and the motive remains unexplained.
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Prince Henry’s US Visit Aiming to Shape World Power Ties
Berlin officials view Prince Henry’s upcoming trip as key to Kaiser diplomacy. They say America’s stance on the Anglo Japanese alliance could shift Germany’s position, and they welcome Spain’s war dispatches shaping British diplomacy.
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White Ghost strikes and kills boy in New York street
Edward Thomas broker and son of railroad president Gen Samuel Thomas faced $2000 bail after his car known as the White Ghost struck seven year old Henry Theiss while playing with friends on a Convent Avenue curb. The youth vows never to ride again. The car was once owned by William K Vanderbilt Jr.
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Butler Arrested for Jewel Robbery at Miss Gould Home
Daniel Donovan a 32 year old butler in New York confessed to stealing about 3000 dollars in jewels from Miss Helen Gould’s Fifth Avenue residence. The gems were later recovered at a pawnbroker. In Indiana, Mrs Lottie Shaw 29 died by morphine self harm after a family quarrel. she had married three months prior.
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Harvard honors Roosevelt kin as Harvard Crimson secretary
A cousin of President Roosevelt, Franklin D Roosevelt of Hyde Park New York, has been elected secretary of the Harvard Crimson. This marks one of Harvard’s notable undergraduate literary honors.
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Diaz to retire as Mexican president within six months
An El Paso representative with ties in Mexico reports that President Diaz plans to step down within six months and be succeeded by General Reyes. The move aims to ensure a peaceful transfer if Diaz dies or cannot complete his term, avoiding a disputed succession amid competing aspirants.
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Anarchists Planned in NW York to Kill King Humbert
New York police reported to the Italian ambassador that an assassination plot against King Humbert was discussed in the city four months before Bresci killed him. Malatesta is said to have presided at the meeting with Bresci Guido Canovo the Grazzini brothers and the Blatto Brothers among the attendees. Bresci volunteered to kill the king and was cheered.
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Bond Sale by Meyer and Kiser Brokers
Meyer and Kiser, brokers, sold forty thousand dollars in government bonds on Wednesday. The purchaser's name was not disclosed.
Senator Beveridge Appoints Thos R Shipp Assistant
Thos R Shipp, reporter for the Indianapolis News, named assistant private secretary to Senator Beveridge and will depart to Washington immediately. Mrs Mary A Benham 82 widow of J B Benham dies at home after a three day illness. Funeral from 27 Broad Way Sunday at 2 PM.
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Two Boys Arrested in Robbery and Assault in Muncie
Ernest Campbell and Walter Smith, boys, are under arrest in Muncie Ind charged with assaulting and robbing Raymond Botts age 4 who was clerking in his father's store. Botts has only partly regained consciousness.
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Murderer Escapes From Jurisdiction as Jail Door Sawed
Harry Cooper awaiting trial for killing Jack Robinson fled the Marietta county jail Wednesday night with three other prisoners. They used saws to cut through cell doors and barred windows. Authorities believe the group headed toward West Virginia.
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Harry Cooper
Jack Robinson
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Davis Changes His Plea To Guilty In Bank Embezzlement Case
Richard C. Davis of Washington Indiana pleaded guilty in federal court to embezzling a large sum that led to the collapse of People’s National Bank. Judge Haker suspended sentence until the second Tuesday in April. Davis, released on £5,000 bond, departed for Washington to handle cases there. The sudden plea surprised court personnel and observers.
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Ex Councilman Higgins Denied Parole This Month
Gov Durbin's office states there will be no parole for John Higgins this month. Higgins, a former Indianapolis councilman, is serving an indeterminate sentence for soliciting a bribe from D. M. Parry. Col Wilson, the private secretary, declined to comment.
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Counterfeiters Arrested in St Louis Raid
United States Secret Service men rounded up five alleged counterfeiters in St Louis on February 12. Named defendants are Charles E. Davis an experienced counterfeiter and card expert Stella Davis his wife who helped coin and pass money Benjamin Ivins Daviss partner Mable Ivins his wife and Charles Ragsdale sister Mrs Daviss brother Ragsdale said to craft 2 cent silver pieces in plaster molds.
Lynched horse thief on Grant county report
Report from Grant county says Tim Townsend under arrest for horse stealing was taken from officers and lynched in Pendleton Oregon.
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Rev. Merton C. Andrews Faces Church Inquiry
OsHosh Wis Feb 13 Rev Merton C Andrews rector of St Pauls Episcopal church asks bishop to appoint substitute pulpit while a committee probes charges from enemies. Accused of mingling with disreputable women debt and improper conduct with a congregant woman all denied except mingling admitted as cleric duties.
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St. Paul's Episcopal Church
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Death of Indianapolis Real Estate Man Patterson
Algernon 8S Patterson died suddenly Wednesday afternoon in his office at 12 N Delaware street. A bachelor and veteran real estate man, he worked in the Smith block and was last seen alive with colleagues Luke Walpole and Jacob Kropp. Kropp found him dead after noting weakening breathing. he had heart trouble and about $50,000 in wealth. Patterson had no Indianapolis relatives. a brother and sister live in New York.
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Man Chokes Wife Then Forces Family Into Snow
F. F. Sabo of Badger township choked his wife and forced five children into the snow at midnight. The family wandered barefoot for a half mile to neighbors before seeking help. Sabo received a heavy fine.
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F. F. Sabo
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Cure a Cold in One Day with Laxative Bromo Quinine
Ad claims a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Offers money back refund if it fails. Board shows E. W. Grove’s signature on each box and a 2 cent price.
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Removed to Newton Claypool Eld' i Bend'g third floor room
A fragmentary line notes removal to Newton Claypool Eldorado Bendg on the third floor room.
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Newton Claypool Eld
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Dentist Removed to Room 244 in Newton Claypool Building
E Reese, dentist, removed to room 244 in the Newton Claypool Building. General Worth cigar offered at first class drug stores. C W Kriel distributor LL D and W Ry advertises sleeping and chair cars to Springfield Illinois.
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C. W. Kriel
Springfield, Il
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Teething Remedy
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children claiming soothing of gums relief from wind colic and diarrhoea. Priced at twenty five cents per bottle.
Second Chorus Rehearsal Surges at Shortridge High
The second rehearsal of the festival chorus at Shortridge high school hall drew strong progress with about 400 voices. Conductor Fred Stock acting for Theodore Thomas praised the chorus members for improved determination and higher quality than anticipated in the short rehearsal period.
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Theodore Thomas
Photogram service and price list ad
A local ad offers photograms and price books. Wilhite and Holloway at 237 North Penn Street promote their picture services and promise customer satisfaction. The Burford company in Indianapolis advertises loose leaf price books and flat opening covers in assorted sizes.
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