West Hotel Fire in Minneapolis Kills Ten
Sccippes MicRae Presa Association reports a basement fire at the West hotel in Minneapolis early today. Ten people died, many injured by jumping from windows as flames swept from the basement elevator shaft to upper floors. firemen took control by 8 am. Estimated financial loss is $250,000.
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Minneapolis
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West Hotel
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Fire Sweeps Minneapolis Hotel Killing, Injuring Many
A disastrous hotel fire in Minneapolis claimed Captain John Berwin and several other victims. Dozens were saved by fire department nets while panicked guests leapt from upper floors. Warned by smoke and flames, two women were among those reported missing or in danger as authorities investigate the blaze’s cause and scale.
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Atnneapolis
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Reliable breaks records clerk discovers fire
Night clerk G I Dickerson spotted the blaze in the Reliable Insurance building. He raised alarm and warned upper floors as smoke filled seventh store rooms. Firemen arrived and ladders reached high windows while terrified residents clung to frames awaiting rescue. A firefighter died during the effort. The insurance firm held its annual meeting and announced strong reserves and new agents as the blaze drew attention away from the company’s announcements.
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G.I. Dickerson
John Berwin
Son of Wright in near morphine overdose incident
Juke B. Wright Jr., son of the governor general of the Philippines, nearly died after a morphine overdose. His father arranged to send him to Semphis, with authorities in Indiana coordinating care. Wright had been working with a Midland Valley railroad gang when the incident occurred in a restaurant.
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Scripps-Wellae Prewa
Arkansas City
Kas
Dan
Wright, Jr
Philippines
Semphis
Indiana
Wright
Midland Valley Railroad
L Gang
Jose
Fran Mornisine
Delegations Vie for Site of New Public Institution
Claims urged at a conference of a commission to choose a location for a new public facility for epileptics. Ezra Manning and others from Washington Knox and Franham met Gov Hanky and reps from many counties to present sites including Pulaski County. The commission will review proposals and select a candidate within about ten days. Commissions from multiple towns submitted a Pulaski site offering 1200 acres, lake view, drainage, water, and fertile land with a potential health statistic cited.
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Conference of Commission
Ezra Manning
Washington
Stephia J. Brown
Knox
Mishawks
Mimon
Windmackins
Neblete Ville
Plemaath
Crawfurdsvalle
Spehger
Pulaski County
Stout Ie
Dudge
C. Nye
George Thompson
C. W. Riddick
The
Republican
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Foreat
Toraish
Ged Brickery
Statencg
Pulaski
White County
Wores
Forks
Tippecanuer
FLOWER DISPLAY FOR APRIL BOOM AT STATEHOUSE
The State Florists met at the statehouse Tuesday with large attendance. They discussed adopting a numbering system to distinguish new blooms and announced an April flower show. Officers elected included Alley president Heckfelder first vice president Gauge second vice president Stolth secretary and Houtenrich treasurer. The Dayton show will be held next August and a statewide committee may adopt reforms.
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Statehouse
Society of American Flori
Amu
Img al Dayton
Berner & Smitty
UN Indiananatis
Flower Company
John Hartjé
Diaplay
Budget 1S Offered For Marion County Bridges and Voting Machines
Marion county council was asked to contribute for yearly expenses including two large bridges over White River and Mimrichsville, and to reappropriate funds for voting machines. The meeting was scheduled Wednesday with a delay to the afternoon. other items include a new heating plant for the Board of Children's Guardians home and an elevator for the court. Prosecution costs for Alonza Lewin’s trial at Nobleshire were requested.
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Marion County
Rainer
White River
Thirtieth-st
Hiverside Park
Si Co
Mimrichsville
Board of Children’s Guardians Home
Irvington
Jime
Benedlet
Alonza Lewin
Nobleshire
Leisure Hour Classes Schedule and Appointments
The Leisure Hour clubs will meet at 72 p.m. at 05 Indiansave with topics including gymnastics German arithmetic penmanship and copying on Tuesday and Wednesday Thursday handwriting spelling on Thursday Friday home nursing and Saturday home decorations. Afternoon sessions cover painting and sculpture. The Board of Public Works approved Wiley Hall as custodian of Haughville town hall and J. Barbrew as stableman for the street department.
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Indianasave
Board of Public Works
Wiley Hall
Haughville Town Hall
J. 1
Barbrew
Kentucky Doctor Admits Hidden Cash Went Missing
Fulton Kentucky January report states Dr. A J Turner a physician famed for avoiding banks misplaced five hundred dollars from his cash hoard. He summoned police to help locate the funds after discovering the sum vanished from his house vault. The doctor previously claimed to invest wealth in real estate and other ventures.
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A. J. Turner
Kentucky
Scripps-Moline Press
Fulton
Amukehouse
Park Board Faces Change and Budget Strains in City
The Park board, unshaken by mayoral turnover, may see Charles E. Cody elected president next month. Critics note past antics under President Brown including odd motions such as purchasing a dozen monkeys. Budget constraints loom with only about 84000 earmarked this year, far below other cities, while maintenance needs rise and plans for new parks depend on future state grounds and indoor playgrounds.
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Wirum Brown
Riverraide Park
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Deaf and Comb Institution
Clyde Power
Deaf and Dumib Institution
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Washington
Power 5
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Theraldin
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Beecher
Raymondsig
FIND A SCANDAL Special to The Sum
Formal written charges have been filed against more than one Indiana postmaster in the Eighth district for political whea vety in primaries. Inspector Birdseye reports a scandalous pattern with violations of fair practice. Postmasters Lambert and Sharp are implicated. civil service and probable prosecutions loom. Telegrams warn involved to desist as the matter is investigated.
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Sharp
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Griffiths to Appear At Sherman Council Event
Tickets are on sale for an entertainment next Sunday night by Sherman Council No. 57x ML 1 at their fall, 613 B. Nortist. Arthur Griffiths of Milroy, Ind. will demonstrate his mathematical ability. Also advertised are various local ads for bread, cough remedies, coal discounts, and fabric sales at different stores on Washington Street and nearby avenues.
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President Favors Dolliver Bill for Rate Measure
President supports the rate bill as Congress debates new measures. Railroads and their attorneys are expected to employ tactics while several proposals are introduced in the chamber.
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Roosevelts stance shapes pending rate reforms
Washington report outlines how President Roosevelt backs a middle path between Foraker and Townsend proposals. It notes support from Moody Root Taft and Knox for limiting commission power while endorsing a maximum rate framework administered administratively.
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