Iske Bros Fire Damages Vastly. 200 Block Washington St.
A major blaze at 205 and 207 E Washington Street in Iske Bros. furniture store began in a third floor upholstery room using cotton stuffing. The fire spread to adjacent buildings. hundreds of tobacco products and stock were damaged, with water and smoke losses noted. Salvage crews saved about 3000 dollars in goods as firefighters fought the flames for over an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iske Bros
E. Washinston St
Barrett
Lske
Frank
George
Charles Iske
Virginia
Iske Gros
W. H. Messenger
C. R. Miles
G. Edwards
Ottman Koeller
Stephenson Heirs
Mr. Noble
Schneider & Gramling
Albert Gall
Ottman Keller
Dc. A. Edwards
Jack Fiscus
Schmidt & Gramling
Messenger
Bushman Heirs
Thref
Jas.Vv
Iike Bros
Cc. R. Miles
F. Washington,st
Keith Wile Die at a Rope's End in Gibson County
Princeton Ind January reports the Gibson county jury found Keith Wile guilty of first degree murder after three and a half hours deliberation. A new trial motion was filed. Nora Nifer, the crime victim, disappeared in 1900 and was found dead in Pigeon Creek with a rock tied to her neck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Ind
Keith
Nora Kifer
Joseph Keith
Gibson County
Nora Nifer
Elberfield
Pigeon Creek
We Should Civilize China Says Seddon
W H Seddon, returned from China, expresses despair for England in the Far East. In the Spectator he argues America will enter and civilize China, claiming Britain is overextended and cannot compete in the open door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
W. H. Seddon
China
England
Far East
The
Spectator
United States
America
Removal Notice for Dr B F Bye Moves Office
Dr B F Bye formerly at 227 N Illinois St has moved his downtown office to 403 N Illinois St at the northeast corner of Vermont. Both telephones remain 1923. He offers Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets for a cold in the head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Bye
N. Ilinois
Illinois St
Vermont
Can He Be Hanged Attorney General Says No Doubt
The death verdict in Keiths case raises whether southern prison converts to a reformatory affect legal hanging. Taylor says a legislative fix will pass soon, and even if not, Keith can be hanged in Jeffersonville reformatory. He argues name changes cannot be used to evade murderers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Keith
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Indiana to Hear Bill Allowing Electric Chair for Death Penalty
Attorney general Taylor says a bill will be introduced permitting the use of the electric chair for inflicting the death penalty in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Maurice Thompson in grave condition after grip attack
Friends of Maurice Thompson report his health has worsened due to a grip attack in Crawfordsville Indiana. He runs a high fever and cannot leave his room as his condition remains serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Ind
Maurice Thompson
Woman in Valparaiso Attempts Suicide with Cannon Ball
Mrs. Chas. LeBrecht, in a state of mental derangement, struck her head with a small cannon ball on Saturday morning in Valparaiso. Doctors say skull fracture likely fatal. her recovery is in doubt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valparaiso, Ind
Chas. LeBrecht
Portland Man to Retire After 12 Years in Service
Portlan d residents learned that General J. P. Shanks will retire after twelve years as a key member of the local cannon company. City officials praised his service and leadership during a brief ceremony in Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ind
J. P. Shanks
Can
Stein in Danger as Recovery Looks Unlikely
Report indicates Stein is in danger and heat his scheme here. recovery is not expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stein
Sheme
Remarkable Clay County Death Revival Shocks Indiana
In Brazil Indiana Mrs Cyrus Taylor was pronounced dead and dressed for burial when she unexpectedly revived before the undertaker arrived She reported she knew what happened but could not speak In Peru Indiana Supt W A Parks of the county infirmary was found guilty of intoxication but not removed and was warned against repeating the offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Ind
Cyrus Taylor
Peru, Ind
W. A. Parks
County Infirmary
Jacob Hollinger
Collins
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis to Host State High School Oratorical Contest
Richmond dispatch reports Indianapolis selected as the venue for the state high school oratorical contest to be held April 19. The announcement sets the stage for student speakers from across the state to compete for honors and a chance to advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
Indianapolis
Knox county to have a new twenty thousand dollar jail
A compilation of brief Indiana notices reports Knox county planning a jail project valued at twenty thousand dollars. The items also note local births deaths and minor incidents across the state, including illnesses, accidents, and community events.
How to Tell the Genuine Laxative Bromo Quinine
The signature of E. W. Grove appears on every box of the genuine Laxative Bromo Quinine. This mark helps buyers verify authenticity and avoid counterfeit products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
Paine's Celery Compound Praised By Doctors and Public
A historical review defends Paine's celery compound as a cure for nervous debility and blood purification, crediting Prof. Phelps of Dartmouth with its creation. It contrasts with imitators and touts widespread public endorsement, testimonials, and lasting results across diverse social strata.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof
Phelps
Dartmouth
Paine
Connecticut
Norwich
Nathan Smith
New Haven
Conn
Yale
Vermont University
Robby
Als
Kruger Nears Death As Paris Dispatch Reports Illness
A Paris dispatch says President Paul Kruger is gravely ill and unlikely to live beyond a fortnight. A German doctor examined the Boer leader and concluded his life expectancy is short, despite optimistic statements from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Kruger
Clark Offers Photographs at Lowest Prices
Clark at 116 N. T1Lst. advertises photographs as the best quality at the lowest price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Kendall v West Breach of Contract Suit Dismissed
The $16000 damage suit filed by Esra Kendall the white face monologist against Billy West the minstrel was withdrawn from the jury and a verdict for the defendant was given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esra Kendall
Billy’ West
HoBo Spurns Fortune Of Fifty Thousand
Bloomfield New Jersey January report says George Galloway alias Chuck Galloway a homeless man in hospital in Pennsylvania refuses a $50 000 legacy. He prefers to live by his wits and will not take the fortune despite relatives in Bloomfield and Syracuse or Kingston Ontario confirming the bequest. He is ill with consumption and remains unreceptive to the offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomfield
N. J
George Galloway
Chuck’ Galloway
Galloway
Easter
Jas. H. Galloway
Mary J. Hurst
Syracuse
Hurst
Trial Notes on Bribe Attempt In High School Senate
A mock senate trial at the high school tested a charge of attempting to bribe Senator Proctor Herbert Wagner to back the woman's suffrage bill. The verdict was 21 to 17 convicting, short of the two-thirds required. Prosecution arguments featured James Gipe Coturn Allen and Shoup. defense included Earl Pritchard John White and Senator Fairbanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted
Senate
Tiday
Proctor
Herbert Wagner
Pritchard
Earl Pritchard
Fairbanks
John White
Beveridge
James Gipe
Shoup
Coturn Allen
Gompers to Meet Texas Labor Leaders in San Antonio
President Gompers and the national executive board of electrical workers will meet the State federation of labor in San Antonio on Monday to seek a sympathetic strike in support of Texas electrical workers on strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Tex
Gompers
National Executive Board of Electrical Workers
State Federation of Labor
San Antonio
Texas
Is Prof F G Garner Dead in Africa Search
Boston report notes no word from Prof F G Garner since November 27 from the Trench Congo where he said he was ill and nearly penniless. Garner left New York on July 19 1900 to study the monkey language and friends fear for his fate as efforts to locate him have failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Africa
Deputy Lucas Shot in Ledbetter Ambush
MEMPHIS Tenn Jan 12 Deputy sheriff James Lucas was assassinated Friday night at Ledbetter by Andrew Caylor an illicit liquor seller. Blum Bros store Bellaire Ohio was robbed of 4000 worth of furs early Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
James Lucas
Ledbetter
Andrew Caylor
Blum Bros
Bellaire, C
Also Mentioned on This Page
ISKE
Keith Wile
Bays Seddon
Indiana
Shanks Very NL
Indiana Inklings
Knox County
Francis W. Sisco
Greensburg
Elkhart
Mark Mc Tigue
Wm. Fink
Walkerton
English Lake
Mollie Whitson
Seymour
Shirley Parker
Scottsburg
John Parker
Kokomo
Emma Burgess
Muncie
James Whitcomb Riley
John Clark Ridpath
Greencastle
Jan
Homer Barr
Bluffton
Chickamauga Park
E L. Norcross
Terre Haute
Western Union Telegraph Company
Lake Erie Tracks
Fort Waeyne
Union Traction Company
That City
Anderson
Marion
John McGill
Marshall
Ill
Ella Brown
Wabash
Frank Hill
Frankfort
Sedalia
John C. Marshall
Chas. Alexander
New Amsterdam
Conner
Henry County
Arthur Griffiths
Milford
Teachers’ Institute
Wilson Mercantile Company
Washington
Joseph Wilson
John Clifford
Mooresville
Soldiers’ Home
Dayton
Government Hospital For the
Montgomery
Midland Railroad
Grantham Farm
May Smith
Los Angeles, Cal
Boston
Paul Kruger
Hell
Billy” West
Chicago
Hobo
Bate
Clyde Miller
Gompers In
Garner
Boston, Mass
F. G. Gar
Ner
Congo
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!