Train Wreck Near Johnstown Claims Several Hurt
Two Indiana men Wood Wilson of Marion and Thomas Bauer of Lafayette were aboard when the Pennsylvania flyer plunged into the Conemaugh river near Johnstown. Dozens injured, many Chicago officials among victims. reports of ice deaths later discounted.
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Chicago
E. A. Busse
A. Busse
Hn T. Kline
Joliet
Wood Wilson
Marion
Ind
Omas Bauer
lLatte
H. Silger
LaSalle
Rob J. Kern
Wigler
Marshall
Arge Wood
Colonial
The
Kee
Local Jottings spark light bills and carnival hints
Brief city notes record odd energy use with a bachelor in 2 flat paying $2.50 one month and 15 cents the next. Springlike weather fuels horsemen and fair grounds spring training. Ed Dickman is praised for dog devotion. Souvenirs and rings are promised at hardware show with Layman Carey promotions. Ice companies look to a short natural crop while Hobson’s meeting is noted as men only.
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Fair Grounds
Tishimingo's Day Dedication Aboard Red Men Hall In Oklahoma
The Yishi Mingo tribe No 210 and Independent Order of Red Men plan to dedicate the new hall at Roosevelt and Seventeenth streets Sunday at 2 PM. Officers of the grand council will preside with speeches by Thomas G. Harrison and other state tribal leaders. John P. Leyendecker to serve as master of ceremonies. Elmer E. Mellett will turn over the building to the tribe. Peter J. Gall, former vice president, will have his chair draped with uniform and regalia in his memory. Gall was recently buried.
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Order of
Red Men
Elmer E. Mellett
Peter J. Gall
Mr. Gall
Burglary Hits Mueller Tailoring on Twenty-fifth Street
The E. R. Mueller tailoring shop at 147 W Twenty-fifth Street was broken into Friday night and 18 suits were stolen. Detectives Morgan and Kinney traced items to a barn near the store, noting thieves had selected garments likely to fit them and left others to be pressed or cleaned.
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E. R. Mueller
W. Twenty-fifth St
Huntington in Charge at Grace Pro-cathedral
The Rev. George Huntington formerly of Trinity Parish New York will assume charge as rector of the Grace Pro-cathedral at Sixteenth Street and Central Avenue. He will arrive from New York Saturday night and begin duties Sunday.
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George Huntington
Trinity Parish Church
New York
Grace
Dramatic end to Logansport youth shocks city
Thomas J. Butler, 23, a Fairbanks Morse core filer, drank two ounces of carbolic acid in a Logansport boarding house. He dictated a note to friend Ted Brennan claiming death by his own hand in the room of his sweetheart Bessie Craig. Police and coroner investigations follow, with Butler’s father Thomas F. Butler grieving at the morgue.
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Thomas J. Butler
Nadine
Butler
Ted Brennan
Linden Sr
Brennan
Thomas F. Butler
P., C., C. & St. L. Railroad
Middle Drive
Woodruff Place
Miss Craix
Terre Haute
Craig
Fairbanks-Morse
Chicago
Logansport
Ind
Bessie
John Reeves
YMCA Subscriptions Reported with Grand Total
Friday night official totals show a grand YMCA subscription of 168 961. Subcommittee reports list multiple members with varying amounts from the Business men's and Young men's committees and a notable over 1000 dollar subscriptions list including Wiefer Drug Company Clark Perry William Scott and James B E Roberts.
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Business Men’s
Business Men's Committee
J. F. Wild
H. G. Atkins
C. J. Buchanan
D—J. M. Carey
W. ©. Vanarsdel
O. Smith
Wiefer Drug Company
Wiveervecevee Wagine
Friend Pe
Ccewe
Cece Rane
Perry Wya
William Scott W
Cne
James BE
Roberts
Builders Rally for YMCA Campaign in Indianapolis
General Secretary A. H. Godard stated strong confidence in Indianapolis residents backing the YMCA building drive. He denied holding back funds and warned the campaign ends March 1 with about 250,000 dollars sought and 330,90 of funds already reported as unavailable.
Dunne Renominated by Chicago Democrats at City Convention
Edward F. Dunne was unanimously named the Democratic candidate for Chicago mayor. The convention cleared a path for Dunne after Fox and Harrissau withdrew, with alderman Devar triggering a stampede to back Dunne. The gathering adopted sympathy for Postmaster Prasse injured in a Johnstown wreck and nominated Traeser for treasurer and Littl for city clerk.
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George A. Loeb
Chicago
Donnell
Irvin Rothschild
Rogers
Les Dickens
Fox
Freeman
Brooklyn
Rhone
New York City
Porter
Hubbard
New York
Ella Miller
Brown
San Francisco
Whaler
Isman
Mill
Philadelphia
Democratie Etfs
Dione
Dunne
Prmsse
Johnstown
Busse
Dae A
John BE. Traeser
Thames Littl
Nusean
Representative Olive bill on council attendance approved
The House passed Frank Olive’s measure setting fines from 500 dollars to one dollar against any city council or town board member who willfully stays away from meetings to block ordinances. The bill targets intentional absences to defeat votes.
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Frank Olive
Gas and power regulation bill passed by council
Senate bill No 497 was passed under suspension of the rules Saturday granting cities under 10000 population the right to regulate prices and supply of gas light heat water and electricity by the common council.
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Common Council
House approves 30080 for tuberculosis hospital ground purchase
The house approved an appropriation of 30080 dollars Friday for the purchase of ground for a tuberculosis hospital. No money for the hospital will be requested until the next legislature convenes.
Spores to Be Hanged for Murder in St. Clair County
Special to The Sun from Michigan City Ind February 22 Willy Spores is sentenced to be hanged in the prison here February for the murder of William Fawbush in Sts county.
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Michigan City
Ind
William Fawbush
Serts
House members oppose pay raise amid defeat of bill
Members of the house reject a proposed salary increase. They argued they do not deserve higher pay and defeated Daniel MacDonald's bill to raise daily pay from sixty cents to ten dollars.
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Daniel MacDonald
Campaign Urges Citizens to Raise 250000 in Five Days
Leaders warn five days remain to raise the 250000 needed. Citizens must contribute generously and promptly as solicitors press for funds. A Monday meeting will map closing plans while workers seek ideas to boost the effort.
Sunrise and sunset times with plasterers contact
Sunrise 6 27. Sunset 3 30. Heal' Bros practical plasterers advertise contact numbers Main 06 New 5567 and address 1828.
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Heal’ Bros
Condemning Lands Bill Advances in Senate
A third reading bill in the Senate grants the governor via the attorney general power to condemn lands for public buildings or adjacent lands needed by the institution.
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Senate
Senate Bill Creates County Inspector for Public Contracts
A bill passed in the senate establishes a county inspector to oversee public contracts such as buildings. The inspector, appointed by the county commissioners, will inspect work and file reports with the Board of Commissioners. Final settlements await affidavit confirmation that all contract requirements are met.
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Senate
Saud
Ditch Bills Set for Senate Special Order Monday
Senate schedule shows ditch bills planned for 10 30 Monday with at least two measures on special order. No ditching has occurred in the chamber to date.
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Senate
The Gem Laundry Advertisement
The Gem Laundry offers family washings and rough dry at one per pound for all flat pieces. Try it. Phones 1671.
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GEM Laundry
Athens men indicted for murder at Athens Hospital
The grand jury today indicted C. W. Bobo Henry Hark ins and Hobart Reader former attendants at the Athens Hospital for the In gane for second degree murder The charge concerns the killing of inmate W J Barnes at the facility.
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Athens, CO
Grand Itory Today
C. W. Bobo
Henry Harkins
Hobart Reader
Athens Hospital
Ingane
W. J. Barnes
Treatment of cancer and skin diseases by Dr Leach
A brief item notes treatments for cancer skin tuterin and rectal diseases by Dr L T Leach based in New York and California with references to medical practice.
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L. T. Leach
New York
Help Offer Prompts Community Health Drive
A local agency invites residents to receive a free three day evaluation and assistance package. Volunteers emphasize accessible support and urge turnout to address community needs.
George Whitney Dies Of Pneumonia In New Orleans
George Whitney president of the Whitney Central National Bank died this morning from pneumonia in New Orleans. His family owned Morgar railroad and steamship line, now part of Southern Pacific, and were among the nation’s best known financiers.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Orleans
George Whitney
The
Whitney Central National Bank
Morgar Railroad and Steamship Line
Southern Pacific
Majors Appointed Business Manager for Indianapolis Club
Allan Majors of Indianapolis has been named business manager of the Indianapolis baseball club to oversee duties formerly held by Charles Rusehaiyy and to manage finances, sealing, and related operations. He assumes the post immediately with strong support from local business friends.
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Indianapolis Baseball Club
Mrs McDonald in Custody as Murder Suspect
Mrs Mishael Co McDonald wife of a former kingpin is under arrest at Garrison police station for murder of Webster Guerin. She is unconscious and in precarious condition with immediate danger of death. Her husband’s attorney will seek a court order to move her to hospital or sanitarium under guard. Doctors diagnose hysteria as part of emotional insanity.
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Chicagyu
Mishael Co. McDonald
King
Garrison
Webster
Guerin
Key
Collins Whed
McDonald
Tod
Newcomer
Aome
Interstate Commerce Commission backs rail block system push
The ICC report sent to the senate urges legislation to require adoption of the block system by all railroads within three to four years. It cautions against a mandatory automatic system for now and notes past wrecks where block laxity, not the system itself, caused tragedy.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Senate
Baltimore & Ohio
Yerra Cotta
Spencer
Car firm scouts Indianapolis for 1500 car factory
H R Averill of the Cameron Car company Brockton Mass discusses locating a new automobile factory in Indianapolis or nearby. The plant would produce about 1500 cars annually.
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Cameron Car Company
Brockton, Mass
Indianapolis
Five Trainmen Killed in Michigan Central Crash
Five trainmen died and two were injured when the American Express train collided with an ice train near Ypsilanti Michigan. Reports say the express engine reportedly ran past a semaphore set against him. Local news notes a semaphore signal violation and the ensuing wreck.
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Yipsilatin, Mich
Michigan Central
Metzler Case Hearings Include Self Defense Claim
Trial records show attorney John Ruckelshaus arguing Metzler fired to defend life after being menaced by Albert Harvey. Witnesses describe the shooting at Cox drug store, medical testimony on facial injuries, and cross examinations as defense stresses self defense while the state alleges the motive and circumstances.
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Jail Hobertson
Harvey
Robertson
Green’ Baldwin
Metzier
8. B. Arcman
Lebanon
Artman
Arthur C. Metzler
Tne
J. A. Pritchard
Ferry Hardin
Otto Wasner
Onegut Hardware Company
Green Baldwin
Albert Harve
Metzler
A. A. Taylor
David F. Cox Drug Store
Meier
Arresting Jerry on the Street Leads to Capture
Detective Edward Samuels and colleagues pursue John McKaine, wanted in Denison on burglary and grand larceny charges. McKaine resists arrest with a choke hold before police transport. Also listed are piano prices and a dental maker advertisement.
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Jerry
McKaine
Manning
Samuels
Denison
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Thomas Bauer
Lafayette
Pennsylvania
Conemaugh River
Ral Point
Gre Henderson
Rgem
Mellen
Wisen
Red R. Urvin
Armour Chicago
A. Loeb
F. Nixon
of & Zimmerman
Elgin
Ill
Fe Victims
Alstoona
Ed Dickman
George Washngton
Northwestern Ave
Hardware Dealers
Layman & Carey
Merry Drummers
K. of I
John McCardle
Union
Hobson
Suny
Tishimingo's
Roosevelt
Grand Council
Thomas G. Harrison
John P. Leyendecker
Jimmy
Morgan and
Kin
Sweetheart
T. J. Butler
McGee
Hughes
Citizens’ Committee
Business Men’s Committee
Young Men’s Committee
Youngs Men's Committee
W. H. Brown
A—R. UF. Dagcett
T. B. Fulmer
Eeese C—E
House
Eeseces
D—Glen Howe
F—F. C. Jordan
Eeeae
F—W. T. Love, i
G—H. B. Patton
H—C, Th. Price
A. E. Swickard
J—C. A. Tevebaugh
Peo
Thie City
A. H. Godard
Paign
Mr. Godard
Harrison
Scripps-McRae Presa Association
Edward FL Dunne
Larricsau
Deutre
Alderin Devar
Purc
Great White Way
Indianapolis Association
United States
Spector
Park View Sanatorium
Ball Club
Allan Majors
Indianapolistran
Han
Royal Club
Fie
Werk
Charles Rusehaiyy
Mr. Mitjurs
Mijers
Cera
Mrs. Mdonald TS
Chica
Scripps-McRae Press Associative
Commission
H. R. Averill
National Restaurant
Monument Place
W. Wash. St
John Ruckelshaus
Metz
Ruckelshaus
Albert Harver
R. M. Castor
Mone
Albert Haravey
Sam Baldwin
Io Ane
Atore
Workhouse Witness
Baldwin
Ohio City
Edward Samuels
Meridian St
nearOhio St
John
Wulsciner
Grant Clay
New York Dental Company
N. Delawere
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