Panhandle Train Wreck In Fog Kills One, Wounds Six
A Panhandle passenger train No. 6 collided with an eastbound freight near Hobart Indiana at 1 am Saturday in heavy fog. Baggage and mail car and the second coach telescoped. engine demolished. Victims include Charles Strayer and six others among mail clerks and passengers. Train had departed Chicago at midnight and overtook the freight about an hour later. Wreckage delayed traffic for ten hours.
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Chicago
Panhandle
Hobart
Ind
Charles Strayer
Lasgage
Hrickers
Bonker
Thomis
L. A. Lindner
E. C. Belvenberg
C. J. Maverin
Rice manufacturing firm plans breakfast in bed table device
Evansville based Rice Manufacturing Company Incorporated with capital of 2000 dollars announces a new product. It aims to produce a swinging table attachment for bedsteads marketed to aid breakfast in bed. In Korea a Korean War era update notes Cossack guards capturing several Japanese with maps and papers near Port Arthur.
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Rice Manfacturing Company
Evansville
Port Arthur
Maurice O'Neil Faces Public Incident Spout Incident
Disorder erupted as Maurice O'Neil was taunted by friends who allegedly hurled drinks at him during a heated confrontation. Authorities investigated the scene, and witnesses described the clash as chaotic. No injuries were immediately reported, and the incident prompted calls for calmer conduct.
Is a Good Story Teller Facing Drunkenness Charge
Maurice O Neill, noted as a clever storyteller with worldly experience, was arrested Friday night at Beecher and Shelby by Patrolmen Johnson and Hall on drunkenness charges. Friends recall his past glories in show business, with one remark about a life spent in entertainment and "shooting a few into him" to hear him spout.
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Maurice O'Neil
Johnson and Hall
Beecher
Shelby Ata
O'Neill
Maurice
Majitice
Arid
New Building Destroyed at Ohio State University
A newly completed abernatry building at Ohio State University was totally destroyed by fire Friday night. Loss estimated at 00,009 with no insurance. Building cost about 42,000 and equipment 27,000 more. Fire began in the septors laboratory, with no explosion. investigators suspect a gas burner overheated.
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Columbus
Abernatry
Ohio State University
Septors
Ilty
Sensation in London over possible England France clash
Reports from London describe heightened concern that England and France may clash as Count Renckendorn leaves London to return to Russia. Newspapers weigh whether the Russian ambassador’s departure signals a European crisis and a potential confrontation, while public mood calls for calm.
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London
Fed
England
France
Count Renckendorn
Eho
Finland Faces Rebellion Fears and Russian Pressure
Reports from Tyoseia indicate internal troubles building as Finland faces fears of imminent danger. The Finny are urged to mobilize under the Russian flag amid alleged agreements forcing Finnish conservatives to duty abroad, with Russia set to enforce control.
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Tyoseia
Russia
Finland
Edward Was Out Cowes and Army Maneuvers
A brief irregular report notes King Edwand visiting naval tests of destroyers and submarines and inspecting the naval college at Oe borne. In Sandusky a man named Lorenx Martin, a colored person, was found guilty of murder in the death of Otie Misetke at Hremont after being cut at hours.
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Cowes
King Edwand
Naval College
Oeborne
Martin
Sandusky
Fet
Lorenx
Hremont
Marion Club Ball Impresses At German House Fray
A colorful Marion club ball at the German house featured lively dancing and political banter. Notables like Harry Tutewiler, Ira Holmes, and Dr Red Garstang mingled amid candidates for sheriff, ward politicians, and officeholders in a crowded, humorous political social.
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Marion Club
U S Moves to Protect 106 Americans in Korea Smelters
Washington reports steps by the state department to safeguard about 106 Americans at the Oriental Consolidated Mining Company smelters near the Yalu River in Korea. President is advised by H C Perkins to instruct U S Minister Allen to ensure their safety and spare the company property from destruction.
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Washington
State Department
Oriental Consolidated Mining Company
Yalu River
Korea
H. C. Perkins
U.S
Allen
Weather forecast for February 21 period ends in warmer east
Forecast calls for fair Saturday night with Sunday partly cloudy and rising temperatures. Early readings show 7 am at 10 above, noon at 28, 2 pm at 24 with increasing cloudiness. Temperatures trend up as the day advances moving warmer.
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Sae Beran
Steele Enters Race for Congress in Indiana District 11
Marion dispatch reports Maj. George W. Steele officially announces candidacy to succeed Frederick Landis in district 11 after losing nomination two years prior. In a separate incident, Walter Wilson and two children escaped death when their wagon was struck by a car on Washington Street. all occupants survived though the horse perished.
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Marion
Ind
George W. Steele
Congress
Frederick, Landis
Walter Wilson
Washington-st
Wilson
Fred Minger
Marryman
Washington-st.ealth
Wheat and Grain Prices Rise Amid Trade Hype
WHEAT AT $110 East and West. Cash wheat sold up to 1.10 as corn and related grains rose. May wheat at 1.07, July corn around 44. Prices in Indianapolis rose after wholesale flour gains. Grover Cleveland dismisses Bryan remarks, saying he cares little for criticism of his views.
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Fred
Harry Tutewiler
Sourbler
Tutewller
Sourhier
Rede Garstang
Whitcomb
John L. Reagan
General Assembly
Charley Roemler
Chicago
Indianapolis
Grover
Princeton
N. J
Cleveland
W. J. Bryan
Mr. Cleveland
Bryan
Five Men Charged With Snow Cleanup Violations
Five men faced fines in Teller court on Saturday for failing to clear snow from sidewalks. Only one paid a fine. others either appealed or had cases continued. Names include Johnson and Osbrene, with addresses on Lexington Avenue.
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Teller Court
Johnson
N. Westest
Chaam
Osbrene
Custodiia Court House
W. A. Connor
Ika le
Wilikan Vandivier
Lexington-ave
Charles Reece
Improvement Company Denies Charges Involving Rail Workers
The Improvement Company claims its detractors are false about wage and living conditions near Greensburg and Manchester. Labor Commissioner McCormack says he lacks power to act, while a Frankfort former worker alleges 4400 employees monthly, substandard dorms, meals like prisoners, 4.1 weekly board, and 10 percent check cashing plus 25 cent cashing fee. Diamonds and Jewelry ads at low prices accompany the piece.
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Bhutt. Improvement Company
Petwe
Greensburg
Manchester
McCormack
H.W. Shintt
Jeter
Mayor Molizman Performs First Marriage Ceremony
Mayor Molizman officiated his first marriage on a Saturday morning in a lighthearted ceremony. The couple, Ralph H. Kirkpattick and Minnie A. Gish, entered the office amid cheerful reception as Molizman consulted the Book of Common Prayer via a telephone copy from Bubbs-Merritt Co. He united the pair, declined a tip, and directed the gratuity to the bride.
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Molizman
Mayer Holzman
Ralph H. Kirkpattick
Minnie A. Gish
Central Linten Telephone Company
Jostrich
Bubbs-Merrit Company
Hobbs
Emiloxedly
Pitiful story of hardship at Payton Blackwell home
A Saturday report details neglect and hunger at 63 Tarbett Street in Ij po Hive court. Patrolman Lee found two emaciated children with no heat while the father faced arrest for neglect. The couple's eight children included two boys aged about 13 and 15 placed in foster care. the father allegedly misused funds while the mother had just lost her husband.
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Payton Blackwell
Tarbett St
Ij Po- Hive Court
Lee
Blackwell
Bee Cause
Udo
Donaldzon
Herschel
Vin
Aigihe Folarire Company
Uttle
Rew
Wulseheera
Markets Demoralized Amid European Panic on Paris Bourse
London reports show global markets in a slump with Consols at a yearly low and declines across Russian Japanese Chinese and Turkish issues. A Paris panic followed rumors of international war repercussions affecting England and France as French rentes and Spanish exteriores fell two points amid fears of Spanish naval mobilization.
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London
Paris
Far Maat
England
France
Residence on Red Cross Farm Fire at Bedford Indiana
Fire destroyed the Red Cross society residence four miles south of Bedford on a farm of 800 acres. The blaze caused about 200 in damage. Dr. Joseph Gardner’s private library of 4,000 volumes, valued around 1,000, was destroyed. Mrs Clara Barton, leader of the Red Cross, visited the scene amid the movement’s fundraising aims.
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Bedford
Ind
Red Cross Society
Joseph Gardner
Clara Barton
Red Crone Society
Med Cross
Robbery threats and a murder mystery headline
Mrs Payne, wife of the postmaster general, reported her Washington apartment robbery totaling 1400 in jewelry and 130 in cash amid a court case about a maid's disappearance. In Chicago, Kirk, a young stockman, was found dead in the rear of Wabash Avenue. authorities suspect murder.
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Wasiington
Stea IL Uy Tayne
Kirk
Chicago
Kumbter
Dew
Ih Wabash Aye
Rawan
Cox Corps Seek Ohio Senate and Hearst Headquarters
Cincinnati political boss George B. Cox backs Richard Dick for senator as part of a Cox Terris ticket with Cox as Ohio GOP leader. Gov Herrick may be named for vice president, while Hearst opens Democratic nomination headquarters in Boston, with Hearst literature distributed and staff at work.
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Cincinnati
Ohio Republicans
Herrick
Cleveland
George B. Cox
Dilek
Cox
Terrick
Terris
Hearst
New York
Willams R- Hearst
Bosman Hore
Hearst League of
Chicago
Board of Directors to Prepare Fight Over Right to Artificial Gas
The Consumers' Trust Company board plans a Saturday meeting at 2 PM to address a federal court case brought by Byram Quimby, an eastern holder of a small certificate. They aim to test the legality of their gas rights and anticipate a circuit court action while considering how a federal injunction could impact a Marion County court case.
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Consumers’ Wan Trust Company
Byram Quimby
Uoauliwan
BP. m
Baluraay
Marion County Efreult Court
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