Major Streetcar Barn Fire Disrupts Indianapolis Service
A morning blaze at the McLean-Price and Capitolace stables destroyed about 75 streetcars, including 10 jumbo cars and many valued at 10,000 each. All eastern sheds burned. firemen injured. Tripper service on Wisconsin and Central lines halted this week as cars are replaced or repaired.
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Cat slaying mystery on Webster Avenue sparks arrest
Fred Alberts of 1568 Webster Avenue fired in his back yard last Sunday. Mrs. Mary Marshall’s cat was found dead with daylight showing through a side, prompting her to end the animal’s misery. Alberts was arrested and fined for disturbing the peace. Frank Carver was released after an alleged link could not be proven. The incident remains unsolved.
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Fred Alberts
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Mary Marshal
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Alberts
Waliering
Indiana braces for five year cold spell
Weatherman Blythe forecasts a Monday night dip to near zero with a fair but continued cold pattern through Tuesday. The official forecast notes a cold wave in Indiana, with no warmer high expected by Wednesday and possibly falls below four degrees.
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Blythe
Indiana
Miners Trapped After Explosive Mine Disaster
An explosion at the Harwick coal mine near Cheswick Pennsylvania halted escape routes for about 15 workers. Rescuers hurried to Cheswick and Springdale as crews labor to reach and save the trapped miners. Officials report some injuries and uncertain total damage, with continued search and debate over union dues collection methods.
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Harwick Coal Company
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West Pennsylvania
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Springdale
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Aert
Maine
Allegheny Coal Company
Cleveland
Dog Found Baby's Head Shocks Ruralstown Mystery
A dog carried a baby's severed head to a farm home near Ruralstown. Neighbors suspect murder, as the coroner and police investigate the case. Mrs Barth found the head after the dog reportedly dragged it and the community awaits a fuller inquiry.
Real Heroes: William Lee Seeks Labor Permit to Support Family
A man named William Lee, residing at 26 West Morris, applied for a labor permit at the state factory inspector's office on Monday. He is the sole breadwinner for a widow mother and six children. He stated he was ready to work to help support the family, and the permit was granted enabling him to work in a large store.
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Wiliam Lee
W. Morris
Fire damages First Methodist Church at Marion Indiana
Fire damaged the interior of the First Methodist Church in Marion early Monday morning. The structure was the city’s finest and recently redecorated at great expense. Origin of the fire is unknown. Loss will exceed 1.00.
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Prominent Official Names Murderer of Miss Schafer
A prominent official asserts knowledge of the killer in the Miss Schafer case. He states the suspect’s identity and endorses a chain of evidence pointing to the offender, amid ongoing investigation updates and public interest.
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Miss Schafer
Bedford Mystery: Ex-convict linked to murder inquiry
Reports from Bedford detail police pursuit of a suspect in the Miss Schfiter murder case. Officials say strong suspicions exist but no arrest yet while they pursue leads, including a possible accomplice and a man with a long red mustache.
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Piocel
Tid Lo Hise
Ming Syhafer
Wry
Sherif Russell
Louteville
Fala
Readjust All Quarter-in-the-Slot Gas Meters
A state board orders readjustment of all quarter in the slot gas meters amid a cold wave sweeping Indiana and nearby states. Deputy coroner investigates the death of Benjamin Vansyele in Lawrence from heart failure after sudden illness. Two drownings reported in the Ohio River near Cincinnati as a ship’s crew struggles in icy conditions.
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Lawrence
Johnson
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Extension 10 Twenty-Fifth Street Protest Public Work延
Residents of North Pennsylvania petitioned the city board to extend the Pennsylvanian car line along Twenty Fifth Street New York cable reports note a new Austrian cure for catarrh and asthma to be distributed via the Austrian dispensary samples available by mail at cost
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New York City
New Oil Territory in Indiana Reported by State Geologist
State geologist Blatchey reports over 0 square miles added to Indiana oil territory in the past year. Much of the new area lies in Grant, Minting ton, Blackford, Wells, Adams and Jay counties. not all land is productive, but most fields are strong. Wilcox K. K imeana Wilton's Rogh Kure promoted as a cough remedy and pneumonia preventive at Wilson's Drug Store.
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Massachusettave
Indiana
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Mintington
Blackford
Wells
Adams
Jay
Meter dispute prompts city meter changes in Indianapolis
The Board of Works, led by Seiter, orders the gas company to readjust meters after complaints it charges more than franchise permits allow. Residents question the 9 cent per 4,000 cubic feet rate and demand meter changes under the city contract. Further details pending as officials review next steps.
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Gente
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