Panic prevention in five story Muncie fire hero Otis Pierce
Otis Pierce an elevator boy ran his car to the top of the burning five story building nine times to rescue inmates as smoke filled the shaft. The blaze damaged Ketter Brice Co clothing stock about 49000 and the building 5000 with insurance. Firemen were shocked by electricity and Henry Keller fell unconscious during the blaze.
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Otis Pierce
Muncie
Iad
Ketter, Brice & Co
Ataris
Bulding
Pierce
Eafety
Henry Keller
Mrs Marshall remembered for wit and widower remark
Mrs Sarah Jane Marshall died at her son George Marshall’s home at 204 Central Ave and was taken to Greencastle for interment Thursday. A widow for many years she urged widowers to marry saying a man’s wife is as dead as she ever would be. Her liberal views and original expressions made her popular among friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Jane Marshall
George
Marshall
Central Ave
Greencastle
Woman Found Frozen After Domestic Tragedy in Pittsfield
February 18 report from Pittsfield Massachusetts details a fatal domestic case. Jen Frumma, a housekeeper, was found dead in snow after being driven from home by Ly man Jordan, who bound her and then killed himself. The corpses were discovered inside the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Mass
Jen Frumma
Lyman Jordan
Burns Claim Life In Home Cooking Accident
Mamie Gamble died from clothing catching fire while cooking at home in Sheeby on February 18. Her father is described as wealthy. In Abhl and Ky a labor dispute ended with workers returning after Thursday concessions by both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheeby
Mamie Gamble
Busy Indiana figure Billy Taylor seen juggling duties
The piece portrays Billy Taylor as a highly active political figure in Indiana, rushing to his office before 7:30 AM, stopping at a café for coffee and wafers, while supporters debate his gubernatorial prospects. Ex-attorney-general documents campaign materials and four stenographers hustle to keep up with the fast pace of his day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Taylor
Taylor
Alghe
Indiana
Gur
Rough Treatment in Making an Arrest
A judge dismissed charges after a case involving Harry Watts and Walt Suessman. Officers Anderson and Sullivan confronted Watts and Suessman for drinking. Watts resisted and was restrained. Suessman faced only the resisting charge. Witnesses described forceful actions at 8 1 Ninely street with Watts ending up on the floor. Both defendants were discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludge Whallon
Harry Watts
Walt Sueesman
Wal
Suessman
Anderson
Sullivan
Watts
Waits
Suessiman
Oftcers
Fle
Walls
Suessmin
Wais
900 Offered for Gas Trust
The Consumers' Gas Trust stock remains in demand on the exchange. The bid stood at 50 on the lime and has been advancing for several days, reaching higher levels by Thursday. No shares were offered for sale on the exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consumers’ Gas Trust Company
Inna Lime
Stock Exchange
Ice Jam Paralyzes New York Harbor and River Transport
Reports from New York describe heavy ice floes choking the harbor and rivers. Ferries and steam slips suspended while multiple tugs suffer propeller damage or disablement. Weathering the disruption, Liberty Island repair crews operate amid stalled traffic and delays in South Brooklyn. Belgrade holds a cathedral service praying for Russia amid the far cost crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Harbor
Vindivastox
Thoraday
Trafic
Brooklyn
Liberty Island
Births Deaths Marriages in Local Notices
Births list several couples with addresses and newborns including a girl for Andrew and Catherine McFlaugh and a boy for Oscar and Clara Murray. Deaths note Tilda Swan Sarah Marshall William Roberson Maria Burnett Viebe Lash and others with causes and ages. Marriages include Harry Kafader Ola Smith Lambert Funk Catherine Griffith William Saucer Mary Neeler George Green Harriet Grant and others. Building permits listed for various repairs additions and remotes.
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John and
Anna Kennington
Delossat
Tay
Howard
Shumaker
Beller Fontainent
Bay
Charles H
Anna Tacoma
Churchman-ave
William and
Katie Crosoy
Pleasantest
Andrew and
Catherine Mcflaugh
West St
Oscar and
Clara Murray
N. Douglascat
Wiliam
Welch
Church-st
Tilda M. Swan
Sarah J. Mashall
Ora M. Roberson
W. Morns
Maria Burnett
Susquenanna-at
William Smith
Martindate Ave
Hutert Bibbs
Drake-st
Thorp
Belmont Ave
Ingultion
Aaronstam
Timothy C. Hrisbin
W. Eighteenth St
Meningirs
Central-ave
Mick
Harry Kafader
Ola Smith
Lambert Funk
Catherine Grithn
William
J. Saucer
Mary F. Neeler
George J. Green
Harlot Grant
Guy Barlow
Della Ite
Morris Goltman
Nettie Barrett
Fire damages Brent home as stove gas explodes
Fire department fought a blaze at 310 North Laura Street Thursday morning. R D Brent and his wife were away when he lit a front room stove to start after her. The lower part of the house burned. investigators suspect gas buildup caused an explosion.
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Tam
R. D. Brent
N. Laura St
Brent
Federal Offices to Close in Ohio for Roosevelt Funeral
Washington announces federal offices in Ohio to close Friday in honor of the late President Roosevelt. Funeral arrangements and timing lead the action, with executives and workers alerted to the shutdown as a mark of respect.
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Washington
Benator Hanna
Premidim Roosevelt
Ohio
Granulated eyelid remedy and hospital note
Fragmentary notice describes granulated eyelids causing agony and eye watering. Mentions Urs. Ann Broush of Chicago advised hospital treatment, but the operator Hermit Laire claims to have cured the condition. Ends with a small ad for sale by Henry J. Huger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urs
Ann Broush
Chicago
Sprucing Up For Army Inspection In Indiana Guards
Brig. Gen. McKee orders all battalion commanders to conduct thorough inspections of their commands by end of February. Indiana National Guard units prepare for a general appearance, armed inspection, attendance, drill, discipline, rifle practice, and evaluation of officers, commissions, and noncommissioned leaders before a March army visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Army
Indiana National Guard
Indiana
McKee
Russia vows swift chastisement of Japan in war call
The St Petersburg proclamation declares unity and patience as Russia awaits decisive land actions in Manchuria. Officials note war will invoke heavy effort to strike Japan with a strong army, while minimising bloodshed. Troop transport logistics are analyzed, predicting long, costly deployment. A separate note reports the marriage on death bed of George Forne man and Minnie Ashbrook in Ohio.
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ST. Petersburg
Russia
Far East
Hostilies
Gener
War Office
Tin Far East
Indiana Woman May Go
NEW YORK February IR Dr. Anta Me organizes a corps of war nurses. One aide will likely be Miss Alice Kammer of Indiana, noted in orders while on duty in the Philippines. She gave up leave to aid an officer and two enlisted men ill with smallpox. After service with Allied troops at Tientsai and Pekin, she remained with the troops of the allies in the Philippines.
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Indiana
New York
Anta Me
Nureea
Alice Kammer
Philippines
Philppines
Tientaiy and
Pekin
New York Produce and Chicago Live Stock Report
New York prices for pork lard sugar butter and cheese listed with various grades. Chicago live stock receipts and prices show cattle cows feeders and sheep estimates, with Chicago produce items and poultry prices noted alongside.
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New York
Pittsburg Live Stock and Grain Market Report
Dispatch from Pittsburgh and Cincinnati markets shows live stock receipts and prices for cattle sheep and hogs, with mixed ranges for feed grains. Prices vary by grade and weight across markets, including calves and feeders, and corn and hay futures drift with steady to firmer tones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Inge
Indianapolis Jobbing Market Measly Springs Prices Listing
A fragmented price list from Indianapolis detailing wholesale values for groceries, meats, seafood, poultry, game, and canned goods. Items include Butter Cheese New York full cream, Hides Tallow, Oysters Fish and Game, Groceries Coffee and Java blends, Molasses and Syrup, Rice, Canned Peaches, Pears, and Green Beans with varied price points and grade notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toms
New York
Java
Rio
Bourbon Santos
Arch Lion
Jerney
Windsor
New Orleans
EIB
California
Local Securities and Market Movements Reported
Chicago and New York trading updates show wheat and corn futures mixed, May and July options noted. Stocks edge higher with Amalgamated Copper rising on speculation funds will cover parent loans. Government bonds steady and London trading active but pressured by selling orders. Total U S exchanges report 163,800 shares moved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Iy Copper and Perorylvania Railroad
St. Paul New York Central
Reading
Ty Lowe
Rocksland
Amalgamated Copper Jst
Hostondfontana and
Parrott
London
U. P
Ti. Steel
Pennaylvania
N.Y. Cy Megs General Electric
East Buffalo Livestock Prices and Receipts
East Buffalo New York February 18 cattle receipts show 3 car loadings with prime steer prices from 5.00 to 25.95 and various ranges for cows calves and yearlings. Lambs and wool classes listed with prices and totals for different grade categories. Hog and pig receipts include Yorkers and mixed grades with price ranges from 4.80 to 5.65 per unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Buffalo
N.Y
Caijer
Falr Couch
HGS
Clolce Wethlers
Hholes
Grecian Gain Teaches Relief for Various Ailments
A brief note describes Grecian Gain as a remedy offering relief for coughs sore throat cramps and muscle discomfort. It mentions BD doses and implies general use for common ailments without detailed guidance or medical claims.
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Wen Assach
Rath
Abhland
Aidts
Belgrade
Eutasin
Alex and
Charlotte Sipe
Capitol Ave
and Bey
Harry 8
Olile Strother
Oliver Ave
Bos
Thomas
Cora Tandy
Ogden-st
Bor
George W
Carris Matson
Columbia-ave
Boy
James and
Mary Morris
Mamilton- Ave. Hoy
Griggsby
McCeuley
Marr Scher
Langiey-ave
Repaira
D. J
Katherine Rauch
Windsor-st
AL Ta Weaver
Sherman-ave
Ellenville
Pire
Torch House
Ang
Dgaen
Henry J. Huoer
Japan
Leavenwortil Ras
United States Army Gener
Storcow
Fusin
Manchuria
Colt
George Thompson Forneman
Smith's Hotel
Minnie B. Ashbrook
Rushville
Miss Ashbrook
Zanesville
K. King
Forseman
Chicagh
URIS
Web
Eneciai
Per Doren
Pittssurg
Pittseye
Ose
Timothy
Toledo
Howe Duby
Alge
Rts
Alsuke
Timeiby
Indianapolis
Ugle
Venfaon
Lot iii
Lot iv
Coats
Ning
Lot
Elterdown
Lee
THE
WM. H. Block CO
Giec
Sage
BONDS
Cattlndianapolie
American Central Life
American National Bank
Atlia Engine Works
Belk
Hyeit
Indiana National Bank
Thiana Test Company
Indianapolis & Martineville
Rapid Tran Company
Indianapolia
Indianapolis Das
Indianapolis & Eastern Ry
Pnien ‘Traction
Tufuanapolis
Rallwa
Marion Tm
Ntional Bank
Bt Midland Fort Ad Comet
Pita
Lew Teleph
Deposit Bank
J.T. Polk Co
Union National Rang
Penn
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