Train Collision Kills Five on Auburn Route
A passenger train and a wrecking train collided head on on the Auburn branch near Aurelius New York. Five railroad employees died and two were fatally hurt. Injured include Fireman Schmuck and Trainman E H Renner who was trapped for hours. Passengers escaped serious harm.
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New York Central
Auburn
N. Y
New York Central Railway
Aurelius
Edward Vine, Roches
Ter
John Hazelan
Rochester
Frank Hines
Durand
Syracuse
Evans
Schmuck
E. H. Renner
Renner
Prince Henry to be welcomed in Indianapolis on train stop
Prince Henry will not leave his train during a stop in Indianapolis. Mayor Bookwalter will be presented to him by the German consul at Cincinnati, then Addison C. Harris and the executive committee will be introduced. A souvenir album with Dedication, state seal, and images will be given, with militia and police on standby and German and American musical selections.
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Prince Henry
Indianapolis
Bookwalter
Cincinnati
Addison C. Harris
State House
Court House
Indiana
Durbin
United States
W. B. Burford
J. C. Walk & Son
Hans Duden
German Anthem May Not Be Played at Indianapolis Reception
The Indianapolis committee failed to locate a 600 member band or German chorus to perform the national anthem Hell der im siegeskranz. A Cincinnati band will be brought in for the event after the group could not assemble Tuesday. Addison C. Harris set 4 p.m. for a meeting and named Edward Betterman and Louis Murr to handle decorations. Electric lights will brighten Union station train shed with southern smilax decor.
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Prince Henry
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Hell der Im Siegeskranz
Mannercior
Addison C. Harris
Harris
Edward Betterman
Louis Murr
Union Station
Mayor Bookwalter Oversees City Streets Drive
Mayor Bookwalter and the Board of Works toured the city Tuesday inspecting streets slated for permanent spring improvements. The mayor intends to rush the resolutions through to start work soon, with the street lighting contract to follow after spring street resolutions are acted on. Board members estimate two to three weeks to finalize the measures.
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Bookwalter
Board of Works
Street Cleaning Under Way In Downtown District
About 400 men in 12 teams cleaned roughly 30 blocks of downtown streets Tuesday with plans to finish the improved streets within the week. Officials urge residents to clear blocked gutters in front of their premises while police seek a purse snatcher after a theft near Lieber's store on Washington Street. Albert Hood has been arrested and charged, though the victim did not give her name in the excitement.
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Lieber
Washington St
Albert Hood
Rings On Display By J P Mullally Diamonds
Mounted in first class gold Tiffany rings showcased by J P Mullally Diamonds and Jewelry at 28 Monument Place. The listing advertises the crafts and the care needed to appreciate the pieces.
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J. P. Mullally
Burns Prove Fatal To Child In Bakery Accident
The burns of little Duellah Ellwarner who fell into a tub of boiling water at her father's bakery on Belléfontaine and Sixteenth streets proved fatal. She died Tuesday morning after terrible suffering. The funeral will be conducted by undertaker Kregele with details to follow.
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Duellah Ellwarner
Belléfon
Kregele
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area Feb 26
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for 36 hours ending 8 pm Feb 26 calls for fair weather. Temperatures rise from 34 at 7 am to 45 at noon and 48 by 2 pm with warmer conditions on Tuesday night and likely Wednesday. Winds variable with moderate temperatures across Indiana and neighboring states.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Counterfeit Dollar Suspects Arrested in Muncie
Deputy U S marshal Lon Boyd arrested Cardie Mc Coy and John Parker from Muncie after a preliminary hearing before U S commissioner Frank Ellis. Bail was set at 500 dollars each, which they could not meet, with four counterfeit dollars passed for shoe repairs and at a local resort.
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U.S
Lon Boyd
Muncie
Cardie McCoy
John Parker
Frank Ellis
Philippine tariff bill passes senate on party line vote
Washington February 25 The Philippine tariff bill cleared the Senate Monday afternoon by a 46 to 26 vote, all Republican and Democratic factions voting strictly along party lines.
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Washington
Senate
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY Laxative Tablets Ad
An old advertisement promotes Take' Laxative Eromo Quinine Tablets claiming cures in one day. It notes money refunds if the product fails and prints E. W. Grove's signature on each box.
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E. W. Grove
Emily Johnson seeks divorce after 21 years of marriage
Chicago February 25 Emily Johnson seeks a divorce from Jonas Johnson alleging marital strife including an early wedding incident with a servant, a meager yearly allowance of $25 plus a goose, and leaking berry boxes on the table.
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Emily
Jonas
Chicago
Emily Johnson
Jonas Johnson
Labor Temple Plans Presented By Central Labor Committee
The Central labor committee announced plans to raise 3000 for a labor temple before construction. Proposals include a weekly per capita tax of one cent for a year, adding 124 to the existing 76, and requesting 500 from the labor day committee to start the project. A building prospectus was ordered printed for unions and the public. The Horseshoers union filed a grievance against George Sadler, referred to the grievance committee.
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Organized Labor
Labor Day Committee
Horseshoers’ Union
George Sadler
Higgins Returns From Prison For Sister’s Funeral
Ex councilman John Higgins arrives from Michigan City prison on learning of his sister Anna Higgins death. He may stay in Indianapolis until the parole board acts, potentially March 1, and is handed over to Patrolman Pansy for safekeeping. Higgins appears pale and subdued, grateful to the governor for permission to attend the funeral.
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John Higgins
Michigan City
Anna Higgins
Higgins
Pansy
SUN
Indianapolis
Parole Board
Lawsuit on Park Theater injury settles on appeal
In 1897 a workman named Horace Walker injured himself during Park theater construction. The appellate court upheld Marion superior court and ruled in favor of Charles F. Wenking and others. A separate Howard circuit case awarded Susan E Logan $4,115 from Isaac Crane’s estate for 32 years of house keeping services.
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New Park Theater
Marion Superior Court
Horace Walker
Charles F. Wenking
Walker
Wenking
Roby
Howard Circuit Court
Susan E.logan
Isaac Crane
Crane
Miami County
Susan Logan
Nome Actress Slays Companion With Razor in Jealousy
Nome advices report Lulu Watts a variety actress in Nome Alaska attacked her sleeping companion Jack Kirk with a razor, severing his head. The incident occurred during a fit of jealousy and was reported from Vancouver British Columbia on February 25.
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Lulu Watts
Nome
Alaska
Jack Kirk
Gorge Went Out Big Trees Along to Guyandotte Were Torn Out
Heavy rain in southern West Virginia swells the Guyandotte causing a massive timber gorge one mile from the mouth. Timber fleets dragged from roots. several boats lost. no lives reported. Logan reports heavy rain and a 30 foot rise expected. Twelvepool Big Sandy and Alice booming. property damage along the Sandy noted.
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Guyandotte
Logan
Twelvepool
Big Sandy
Alice
Sandy
Ice Gorges Threaten Pittsburgh Area Flood Runoff
At Morgantown and Pittsburgh the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers rise as ice gorges threaten to break up. Rain since 10 a m is expected to intensify floods with a sudden rise likely, possibly driving ice downstream by Tuesday night and causing destruction along tributaries.
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Pittsburg
Moregantown
Allegheny
Monongahela
Solace Arrives in Frisco After Stormy Manila Run
Navy hospital transport Solace has docked in San Francisco after a voyage from Manila via Guam and Honolulu. Officers report a fierce storm near Honolulu with the ship listing 45 degrees and decks sometimes underwater. English cruiser Phaeton appeared at Honolulu after a failed attempt to locate the Condor. Army transports Hancock and Rosecrans also arrived from Manila with infantry units.
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San Francisco
Navy
Solace
Manila
Guam
Honolulu
Phaeton
Condor
Army
Hancock
Rosecrans
Missing teen Ethel Ahlers sought by police
Ethel Ahlers, 16, of 1516 East Pratt Street, is missing. Police ask for public help to locate her, noting she is small with a medium build and dark hair and eyes. She wore a gray raglan cloak, black skirt, purple shirt waist, and a black feathered hat with a gold buckle.
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Ethel Ahlers
E. Pratt Sr
Five Earl Family Slain Near Welsh Louisiana
The Earl family of five were found dead in their Welsh area home three miles from Welsh Louisiana. Each victim was struck with an ax and the head of the family is missing believed killed. No clues or suspects are yet known.
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Welsh
Earl
Sewer Cave-In on E Michigan St Delays Woodruff Drive Work
About 25 feet of the E Michigan street sewer opposite Woodruff place has caved in with 150 feet more cracked. Contractor H A Mansfield says a three ring brick sewer is needed, costing about $7,000 more. City officials debate whether two rings are enough, citing soil conditions and tamping challenges in cold weather.
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E. Michigan-st
Woodruff Place
Board of Works
H. A. Mansfield
Woodruff
C. A. Brown
E. Michigan St
Brown
Jeup
Dramatic Murder Trial Scene Divides Cleveland Court
In Cleveland on February 2 a courtroom drama unfolded as Mrs. Emil Goodman cried out at Graffin Mayo during the murder trial of her former husband. Mayo, calm at the defense table, watched the widow and children while sheriff led the defendant to his chair and court officials restrained further outbursts.
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Cleveland, C
Barry
Graffin Mayo
Emil Goodman
Woodland Ave
Mayo
Maya
Mrs Kate Soffel Transferred to Pittsburg Court Officials
Mrs Kate Soffel wife of Jail warden Soffel was moved from Butler county hospital to Pittsburg under custody of Allegheny county officials. She was assisted to a carriage and quickly taken to the courthouse on Tuesday.
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Pittsburg
Kate Soffel
Soffel
Allegheny County
Butler County Hospital
Court House
Commercial club names street sweeping committee
On Tuesday the commercial club directors appointed John W. Holtzman Allen W. Conduitt and Alfred F. Patts a committee to examine methods of street sweeping and sprinkling for the season.
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Commercial Club
John W. Holtzman
Allen W. Conduitt
Alfred F. Patts
Blondin Arrest Reported in New York Head Quarters
A Lowell man identified as J Wilfred Blondin, wanted for wife murder after months of state-wide police searches, was arrested Tuesday in New York City at police headquarters where he had come to apply for an engineer’s license. The item ends with an unrelated advertising blurb for a cough syrup.
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New York
J. Wilfred Blondin
Lowell
Advertisement Offer in THE BUN for Free Girls
A fragment notes a promotional ad in THE BUN offering ten words free for three days to advertise for a girl. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear names, dates, or locations beyond the paper title.
Sale of seats for Thomas concert opens Wednesday
The sale of seats for the Thomas concert will begin Wednesday at 9 am at Starr piano company in the Newton Claypool building. The Women's Jewish temple auxiliary vaudeville at the German house drew a large crowd Monday night. Secretary Amos W Butler of the State charities board declined an offer to become general secretary of the Baltimore associated charities. The Board of works decided to let the street sweeping contract to Marion county construction company, the lowest bidder, Tuesday morning. The High School Daily Echo will run an excursion to Washington DC in March similar to the Memmoth cave trip two years ago. George Beck, 628 E Eleventh St, a night clerk at Western Union telegraph, fell to the basement stairs Monday night, suffering severe injuries and was taken home by the city ambulance.
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Starr Piano Company
Newton Claypool
Women's
Jewish Temple Auxiliary
German House
Amos W. Butler
State Charities Board
Baltimore Associated Charities
Board of Works
Marion County Construction Company
Daily Echo
Washington, D. C
Memmoth Cave
George Beck
E. Eleventh St
Western ‘Union Telegraph Company
City Ambulance
Laboratory bill may yet gain passage in legislature
The proposed state laboratory bill, once killed by Finance Chair Binkley, may return next year with a $5 000 equipment and $10 000 maintenance budget. Supporters plan to court former opponents, hoping new leadership changes fate as backers vow renewed effort and new sponsors.
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State Board of Health
Senator Binkley
Binkley
Marty
Hazel Orme Death Beating Case Sparks Public Outcry
Hazel Orme, a frail 14 year old, accuses William and Kate Martineck of beating her nearly to death. Physicians say recovery is possible but not assured as the case advances in police court amid strong public indignation.
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Hazel Orme
Dan
William
Kate Martineck
Martinecks
Cigarette Smokers Must Leave Northwestern Preparatory School
Chicago February 25 The Northwestern University preparatory school principal Dr Fisk declares any boy who smokes and cannot quit must leave. He offers refunds of tuition and fees. A few pupils promise to reform and stay.
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Northwestern Preparatory School
Chicago
Dr. Fisk
Northwestern University Preparatory School
Dyer badly burned after mistaking nitric acid for water
William Hunter, 27, a dyer, living at 437 E Tenttst, lies seriously burned at his home after mistaking a glass of nitric acid for water. The accident occurred Monday afternoon when two glasses sat near the sink. his condition is uncertain whether he will live or die. Mrs. Hunter relates the events.
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William Hunter
E. Tenttst
Hunter
One-Legged Fighter Dan Yandes Fined in Police Court
Dan Yandes described as a one legged fighter by a bicycle patrolman faced Judge Stubbs in police court. He deserted the poor farm for tobacco and whisky, receiving a $25 fine for resisting an officer and a stern reprimand plus 8 days in the workhouse for drunkenness and related offenses.
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Dan Yandes
Trimpe
Judge Stubbs
Yandes
Stubbs
Indiana Day at the Exposition Highlights Durbin Arrival
Gov Durbin of Indiana arrived in Charleston with staff and state officials amid Indiana day events at the exposition. A brief message from The Sun notes the governor’s visit and accompanying delegation.
Senators Tillman and McLaurin Restored to Senate
Senators Tillman and McLaurin of South Carolina were restored to the senate rolls on Tuesday after a fist fight the previous Saturday that led to contempt. Shine Russell vs Fred Blackburn set for eight rounds at 214 Indiana Ave Tuesday night to raise funds for L. Smith's boxing school at the Columbia club.
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Washington
Tillman and McLaurin
South Caroline
Senate
Shine Russel
Fred Blackburn
Indiana Ave
L. Smith
Columbia Club
Roosevelt's Narrow Escape Under Falling Court House Eagle
In Indianapolis during a 1900 campaign parade Roosevelt stood beneath a stone eagle atop the court house dome when the cement linking the eagle to its support rotted. County official McGregor found the eagle hanging by a thread and ordered the south entrance blocked to prevent tragedy as crowds gathered for parades.
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Roosevelt
Indianapolis
McGregor
Court House Dome
Court House
Adams Forced to Pay Costs in Twin Union Suit
Oscar Adams had a suit against the Cabinetmakers' union. Judge MecMaster dismissed it and ordered costs. The matter went to Judge Leathers who said pay the first case costs in 10 days or the second suit would be dismissed. He waited 64 days then Judge Leathers dismissed the case on trial day.
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Cabinetmakers’ Union
MecMaster
Leathers
Bicyclist Injures Man at Meridian and Washington Streets
W H Bradbury of the Iroquois hotel was struck by a bicyclist at Meridian and Washington on Tuesday. He was badly shaken. injuries not yet known and he was carried into a cigar store as a crowd of several hundred gathered.
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W. H.bradbury
Iroquois Hotel
Meridian
Washington Sts
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Central Labor Committee On Labor Temple
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Cleveland
Blondin
Wulschner
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Ger
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