Cyclone devastates towns in Alabama storm reports
A Tuscaloosa area telegraph reports a Friday cyclone killing about thirty people in Moundville and widespread damage south of Mounttystie. Bodies arrive in Tricaloosa and Montgomery. several youths and workers among identified victims. Wires down north of Tuscaloosa as North Birmingham area suffers structural losses.
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Moundville
Tricaloosa
A. N. Warren
Montgomery
Alabama Grocery Company
Birmingham
Robert Powers
Arma
Mounttystie
Tuscaloosa
Cashier Rose Allegedly Embezzled in Cleveland Case
Cleveland officials report an embezzlement case involving cashier Rose and another cashier named George Thre. The misappropriated sum is disputed, with figures cited around $174,000 and $120,000. Authorities say no arrests or further charges have been announced yet.
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Cleveland, Jan
Cleve- Toad Trist Company
George Thre
Jee
Roas
Tragedy at White River Houseboat Collapse
John Schowe and his wife perish when a houseboat on the west bank of White River breaks up amid massive ice floes. Morrison, Mortizon, and others risk life to save the Schowes but fail. Mrs. Schowe drowns. Schowe and the boatman drift downstream, bodies unrecovered by Friday evening amid ongoing rescue attempts.
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John Schowe
White River
Sioby
Schowe
Morsw#t
Schawa
Mortizon
Morris St. Bridge
Tlund
Rogers
Malvinik
Harrison
Hardinger Bridge
John Ray
Sarah Ray
Kate Thorpe
Nousehnat
Morrisst
Pridzy
Ray
Aree
Bohowe
Behowe
Bohows
Mally Morrison
Warcmseilun
Whiteland
Jack Polly
Jimmy
Uwe
John Mahoney
Ier
Jim
Jack MchurMer
National Starch Works
John
Morrison’s Fearful Experience At Sea Amid Ice
Adilie Morrison recalls a deadly ice jam incident while rescuing John Schowe near the abattoir where he worked. The boat capsized after grappling with ice floes as Morrison freed Schowe, both men struggling in freezing water for over an hour before rescue. Morrison describes near death and extreme cold, thanking fate after reaching shore.
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Adilie Morrison
Jonn Schowe
Fehowe
Tracks Under Water as Allegheny River Rises
Pittsburg, Pa. January 42. At 1 p.m. Friday the Allegheny river passed the M foot mark and rose rapidly. The Pittsburg and Western railway tracks are submerged at Anderson Street station, with the covered section extending from Seventh to Ninth Street bridges.
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Pittsburg
Pittsburg & Western Railway
Anderson St
Ninth St
Manna in Still Sick
Jan Warmington and Benatar Hany na fu wtt are confined to his bed with the arty. Physicians do not expect that he will be able to leave his room for any while.
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Manna
Warmington
Jan
Benatar
Hany Na
Fort Sam Houston Fire Threat Fought by U S Troops
Prompt response to a fire alarm saw U S troops at Fort Sam Houston halt advancing flames that endangered officers quarters until help arrived from the city fire department. Quarters, fences and supply depots burned, causing damages around 17 000 dollars.
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San Antonio
Tex
United States
Fort Sam Houston
John McCarty Dead At 41 In Suspected Heart Failure
John McCarty, 41, of 943 Weat at., died Friday morning from heart failure. Initial reports indicate the death may have been caused by napphysacion. Local authorities reported the incident and are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death.
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John McCarty
Flood Disaster at Broad Ripple Steamer Sunshine Damaged
A flood event aboard the steamer Sunshine and the Aquatic Club houseboat at Broad Ripple caused extensive damage. Crew and bystanders were swept ashore, with several people drenched and rescued from debris. The incident involved collapsed piers and damaged craft along the riverbank, drawing a large response from local observers and authorities.
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Sunshine
Aquatic Club
Broad Ripple
Bedford Latin teacher found murdered in shed
The body of Miss Sarah Schaffer, Bedford High School Latin teacher, was found Friday morning by cabman William Cook. Investigators report signs of a struggle and mud on the body. An inquest has begun and the coroner ordered the body to a morgue.
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Bedford
Ind
Sarah Schaffer
Bedford High School
Wiliam Cook
John Hendricks Cook
Tes Schafer
Cor Onee
Schafers
Frankin
Loss of 150 canoes in canal warehouse fire
A fire Thursday night destroyed a canoe warehouse, leaving about 101 canoes saved from 250 stored. The losses ranged with some canoes costing around four dollars and others much less, with expert estimates placing total losses near one dollar in value per canoe.
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Rome
Mystery surrounds death of Jane Ledirla near Clermont
A confusing report describes the death of Jane Ledirla a farmer found dead near Clermont after a landlord delivery at a salon. Witnesses recalled strange events and a gas incident at Haney Schwarz salon on Michigan Street. The coroner ordered an inquest to determine the cause and time of death amid conflicting statements.
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Jane Ledirla
Clermont
Haney Schwarz Salon
Michigan St
Vindar
Thiday
Ledcitz
Selene
Chenner Park
Niger
Uae
Lauri
Lapony
Lynching Threat Reported in Bedford After Murder
A Bedford Indiana telegram to Indianapolis stated a man believed to have killed Miss Saran Schaffer, a young teacher, had been captured and would likely be lynched. Adji gen Ward was hired to dispatch aid to prevent the mob action.
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Indianapolis
Bedford
Ind
Saran Schaffer
Adji-gen. Ward
Banquet disruption and socialites in a San Francisco event
An ornate gathering in San Francisco ends abruptly when a woman’s interruption reveals the guest list and affiliations, as husband of a brewing-firm head is among the attendees. The scene shifts to a later note on the Doe estate in San Francisco, detailing a $5 million will and large charitable bequests to a state university and others.
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Aueztorique
Rene
Niccea
Ban Francisco
Charles F. Doe
State University
Uprising in Korea Stirs Washington Reports
Uprising in Korea draws U S concern with Korea inviting rebellion as Japan faces turmoil. Seoul reports 3000 Koreans ready to act under a major general while telegraph wires suffer widespread disruption. Western Union warns of delays as messages reroute through Chicago and St Louis.
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Washington
Minisirs i Agen
Shoul
Abit Department
Korea
State Departments
Todrina
Japan
Seoul
Anm
Treas
Western Union
Chicago
St. Louis
Heavy Loss at Logansport Electric Plant Wrecked
Logansport Indiana reports severe damage as electric light and waterworks are wrecked. Rivers overflow and destroy property while Georgetown and neighboring towns face weakening structures and possible collapse. Adamsboro dam breaks, worsening regional disruption and risk to utilities.
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Loganspore
Ind
Dan
Logansport
Wilas
Georgetown
Adamsboro
Shelbyville Floodler Hits West Side After Levee Breach
Shelbyville Indiana June 2 levee breach floods West side as River Blue River overflows and several hundred families evacuate. Text also notes flood sweeping through nearby forests and risks to interurban land. mentions relief offered at local drug store.
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Shelbyville
Ind
Death toll rises as ice gorge swallows White River area
The powerful ice gorge in White River has unleashed danger with one drowning confirmed. Officials fear more fatalities as rescuers search near Morrinot bridge where Mrs. John Shoby drowned aboard a houseboat trying to escape.
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White River
John Shoby
Morrinot Bridge
Estimates of the Flood's Damage Cause Wide Destruction
Fragmented report describes extensive flood damage across multiple locations. It references steamer loss, house destruction, and numerous property damages including a boathouse and riverfront sites. The narrative mentions Indianapolis and Michigan areas with broad wreckage and disrupted river traffic.
Flooding on White River Threatens Bridges at Dephte 10
Residents along White River report near-record flood levels Friday noon. Intense rising waters threaten W Washington and adjacent bridges while police restrict access and river traffic. Survivors describe boats breaking free, ice and debris blocking piers, and crews racing to prevent further damage as the river expands toward the hamlet. Local residents recall past floods, with one shantyboat family recounting a harrowing escape amid freezing conditions and rising currents.
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Stichlsan
Dephte
Shiefot-police Kruger
W. Stebligan
Atune
W. Wash
Indianapalla
Maughville
White River
Uridze
Miners Clash Over Socialist Move at Convention
The Mine Workers faction rejected a resolution proposed by June Crande of Bloomington to hold a meeting on organizing reform and social economy. A socialist faction member attacked the proposal, but the resolution failed by a large chorus vote. Forecasts call for snow flurries and colder weather in Indiana through Saturday.
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Mine Workers’ Convention
June Crande
Bloomington
Nocilista
Volfova
Nuphort
Far Chateman
de la “Bodadgar
United Mine Workers
Indianapolis
Indiana
City Engineer Warns of Bridge Dangers on Key Streets
City engineer Jeup examined bridges on West Washington and Morris streets and River avenues Friday morning. He told The Sun he sees danger at Washington Street and Morris Street bridges but does not claim they will collapse. Other bridges he deems safe.
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City-enginere
Jeup
Washington
Michinanan
Keontucky-ave
River-ave
Morrisst
SUN
Washington-st
Bmorris-St
T&s
Washout on the Union Traction Line near Lawrence
A washout disrupted service on the Union Traction Line along O. W. Varis farm, about half a mile west of Lawrence, when a six foot embankment failed due to poor drainage. The track was braced with timber early Friday, restoring service with no further interruption.
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Trion
O. W. Varls
Lawrence
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