Fire Drives Guests From Grand Palace Hotel
Chicago January 20 guests in light attire fled into the street as fire alarm rang out at the Grand Palace hotel. A man kept an elevator running to evacuate nearly all guests including 20 theatrical workers and others. Crossed wires on the third floor suspected. damage about unknown. Neighbors offered shelter in storefronts. second fire in two weeks.
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Chicago
Blase
Grand Palace Hotel
New York
Bugg Wins In Battle With A Golden Eagle
James R Bugg, a young farmer near Bainbridge Indiana, fought a golden eagle for about thirty minutes after spotting it circling his farm. He captured the bird near Floyd township Putnam county and brought it to Indianapolis for study by State geologist Blatchley. The eagle weighed 29 pounds and measured seven feet wingtip to wingtip.
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Floyd Township
Putnam
Sear Bainbride
Indiana
Stategeologier Blatchley
James R. Bugr
Bainbridge
Bugg
King of the Sun
Indianapolis
Indiana Poised to Surpass Ohio in Oil Production
State geologist Blatchity drafts a third oil map showing 1300 wells as Indiana eyes overtaking Ohio in output within four to six months. Ohio remains second, with total wells around 30,000 at $2,000 each, while Indiana capitalists explore west of Terre Haute for new fields.
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Indiana
Ohio
Blatchity
Zartman
Tiona Oil Company
Diana
Terre Haute
Indianapolia
Buckeyes
Dozen Widows Claim Estate After Death in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles on January 20, a man who never faced Mormon accusations left an estate valued at 14,000. A dozen widows immediately filed claims, with one widow arriving from Houston and others as heirs. The private commissioner referred the matter to a judge who selected the one widow to receive the rents, and the entire estate appears to go to Boston.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Tan
Charles Hall
Hoeton
Boston
Mrs Deschler Granted Divorce and Alimony
Judge Carter on Tuesday granted Caroline G Dechler a divorce from Louis G Deeschler. The plaintiff received custody of the child and alimony of 14500 dollars. Testimony came from the plaintiff and her mother. the attendant did not attend.
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Carter
Caroline G. Deachler
Louis G. Deeschler
Little Julia Bolton Found by State Board of Charities
Little Julia Bolton was found at home in the northern part of the state by the State Board of Charities and was taken to the juvenile home. She appeared in juvenile court Tuesday looking happy and content, expressing eagerness to go to the home provided for her.
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Adlle
Julia Bolton
State Board of Charities
Tracked His Cow to Stockyards in Nonsensical Phrase
A garbled line reports tracking a cow to stockyards with no bloodhounds. The brief text implies a rural pursuit or mis OCR but lacks clear dates names or organizations. The fragment hints at a livestock tracking action but provides no verifiable details.
Persistent farmer tracks cow thief to stockyard
George W. Coyle, a Crawfordsville road farmer, gave chase after his stolen cow S31 was found at a stockyard. Police detained Alfred Medsker, who claimed neighbor William Heiner hired him to sell the animal for a 31150 check.
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George W. Coyle
Crawfordsville
Reynolds, Barnett & Co
William Heiner
Coyle
Ilinola
Cayle
Fin
Alfred Medsker
Addrese Haighin
William Ihiner
Medeker
Mere Boy Claud Sande Arrested on Counterfeiting Charge
In Indianaquils deputy marshal D C Rankin brought Claude Sande a mere boy to court on counterfeiting charges. He was arrested at Spencer as officers also say John Hanson, colored, tied to similar offenses. In police court Wednesday Hanson was fined for profanity and drunkenness after cussing police and Judge Whallon. Isaac Buskirk, 40, was fined for beating a board bill with claim by Mrs Jennia Russell that he abandoned her home seeking work weeks earlier.
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Claude Sande
Indianaquils
D. C. Rankin
Spencer
John Hanson
O'Brien
Antonn, Pearl
Whallon
Hanon
Isaac Buskirk
Jennia Russell
Massachye Selis
Miners Seek National Home and Wage Reforms
The United Mine Workers convention debated a plan to petition national and state legislatures to tax railroads half a cent per ton of coal and mine operators one cent per ton, with miners paying half a percent of wages for a national home fund. A $1.50 daily wage floor failed to gain support, while shoe firing laws were approved. Kentucky wage trends drew miners from Indiana, and anthracite miners sought ways to rejoin the union amid a major strike. Anthracite miners were allowed to lower entrance requirements to attract members.
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United Mine Workers of America
Minera Br
Kentucky
Indiana
Committee On
Pennsylvania
Wild dog brings owner to police court scene
Henry Shunk of Chesapeake Street faces police court after his aggressive wild dog repeatedly bit people. Neighbors report fear as the canine jumped on passersby and caused injuries, with warnings issued by officers before the case continued to hear witnesses.
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Henry Shunk
SI W. Chesapeare Sr
Shunk
Interfie
Ko -Uneyashy
Was This Dog Dangerous A Jury Wants To Know
In Judge Teathers court Mrs Rudolph Karwick seeks 319.00 damages from Frank C Bostock alleging his large zoo dog attacked her 10 year old son Albert. The trial asks if Bostock owned the dog and whether it was dangerous as witnesses testify.
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Rudolph Karwick
Teathers
Albert
Frank C. Bostock
Wild Walnut Fame
Bostock
Thio
Marwick
Tesue
Body guard details for Gov Peabody in Denver
January reports that Gov Peabody now has an armed detective guarding him at his home and on city streets due to threats from cranks and anonymous letter writers. The guard has been on duty for over a week and was known only to a few of the governor's friends.
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Denver
Col
Gov. Peabody
Favorable verdict on artificial gas plant plan
The Consumers' Gas Trust directors, after reviewing asset reports from the committee, favor converting the plant to an artificial gas facility. Findings will be published within a week. Directors anticipate a rate war with the old company once artificial gas begins production.
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Consumers’ Gas Trust
Caperta
Whitewash in His Throat Leads to Fine
John Howards colored man Edwards explained to Judge What ton on Tuesday morning that he had not been working because whitewashing dust irritated his throat. Officer Samuels said Edwards had loitered around Super war's saloon for months, and the judge fined Edwards $1 and costs for obstruction and vagrancy.
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John Howards
Missouri
Whatton
Ils
Fatrerman Samuels
Edwards
Superwar
Whallen
Saloon Smashing Fined Woman Involved In Incident
Patrolman Sullivan testified that Mrs Spicer Nelly acted like Carrie Nation smashing a saloon in Jake Schuelmeyer’s establishment. Judge Whallon fined her $1 for drunk and malicious trespass. She claimed she warned Schuelmeyer to stop selling “Spider” booze. he ignored her warning.
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Sullivan
Spicer
Nelly
Carrie Nation
Jake Schuelmeyer
Schuelmeyer
Forgeries Lead to Prison Terms at State Banks
Forgers faced conviction after presenting two counterfeit checks. Andrew Carter was sentenced by Judge Alford to the Columbia reformatory for up to five years. Edward Henton received a term in state prison for up to one year. Both men have prior criminal records and police celebrate their convictions.
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Columbia Rational Bank
Andrew Carter
Alford
Sellersonville
Saloonist Fined for Selling to Boy in Police Court
In a police court case from January twenty, a saloonist was fined for selling alcohol to a 15 year old boy, Jena Junka of Hale Jhingarian descent. Another man, John Gill, also charged, was acquitted. Weather forecast warned of rain and colder conditions across Indiana and adjacent states.
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AL. Gelipan
Wastington Sr
Waa
Voaya
Jena Junka
Puutnfield
John Gill
California
Maryland-sty
Tragedy at Pompton Lake A Mother's Fatal Attack
Arthur Dewald of Pompton Lake returns home to find his wife in a raging mental state after she killed their son with an ax and severed the boy’s head. The dog was killed next as the mother allegedly hacked the child and dog. Neighbors report the mother’s incoherent behavior while the husband tries to explain the shock of discovering the scene.
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Pompton
N.d
Arthur Gawatt
Qukland
Oewald
Oswald
Ochald
Arther Dewald
Pompton Lake
Man marries Katharine Dunn amid fraud charges
Hartwell Teen, jailed on a cashed forged check accusation, says he married Kath erine Dunn last Friday after visits to the state house and city clerk. He admits exchanging money for items including shoes and two tickets, while using the name Jun BPH fany.
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Ainge
BBC
Katherine Dunn
Teen Hartwell
Nena
Casninis
Hartwell
Mirs
Jalh
Mernse
Hoepse Clark
Bin
Cory
Schamberg
Muncle
Ind
Cow in court tears at family unity in disputed ownership
Margaret Hughes accused her husband of bringing home a stray cow bought for five dollars and sold to Philip Brock after a shift from a colt to a milch cow. Mrs. Hughes and relatives testified amid about 50 witnesses as the judge heard conflicting ownership claims with no decision reached.
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Margaret Hughes
Funny Frank saves traction firm from probe in snow
F M Faure president of Indianapolis and Eastern traction told a complaint about cars not stopping for city passengers would not lead to further action. Albert Johnson banker of Inve ington claimed a car refused to stop at 620 am during a snow storm and faced a cold stare from motorman and conductor. Faure blamed the signal failure and the works board dropped the matter.
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F. M. Faure
Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Company
Albert Johnson
Inveington
Condycwt
Johnson
Fauvre
Works Board
Banker
Board of Works
Petition Drives Big Turnout for Car Line Extension
Petitions with over 80 names were filed by the Board of Works on Wednesday asking to extend the Rog Hab-ave car line to Levington. Signers include property owners and residents from Ryington and the southeast part of Indianapolis, workers of Jersey Manufacturing, owners in Forest Park addition, and other south neighborhoods. The works board sent the matter to the city engineer for immediate report. Mrs. Maxfield, wife of G D Maxfield general passenger agent of the Wabash, died Wednesday of exhaustion at 236 N. Siltnolnst. She leaves two daughters and other relatives.
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Board of Works
Levington
Ryington
Indiana Apolis
Earl of the Bell
Washington St
Jersey Manufacturing Company
Numerou l
New Forest Park
Works Board
No Mercy Vows Action Against Builders Violating Codes
Building Inspector Stanley Weates warns contractors and builders that violations of building laws will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Thies tube Erivett admits work on a frame structure on Contetave without a permit and pledges to make required changes after inspector Privett’s complaint.
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Stanley
Privets
Stanley Gaye
Privett
Theater prices advance in Chicago over new improvements
Chicago owners face about 500 dollars in theater updates to meet the new ordinance and must complete by August 1. Ticket prices are expected to rise, with a suggested 50 cent to 250 cent increase for seats, and cheaper houses likely to lift rates accordingly.
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Chicago
Lnn
Pearson and Stary Tie the Knot in Indianapolis Home
Frank Pearson and Alies Stary announce their marriage to be held Wednesday night at their future home 2408 Esaist Indianapolis. The couple, both employees in the Indianapolis Star plant, first met ten months ago and plan to start life together in New Copper John’s area as they move forward after the wedding. A separate note mentions John Aiete being appointed to a public safety post by the safety board and a reference to Macor James Wilson in connection with the same report.
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Pearson
Alies Stary
Florence Marey
Indianapolis Star
Jaresie
Bearsan Fa
Lea
John's
Aiete
The
Safety Board
Macor James Wilson
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