Terrific Street Car Collision Injures Dozens in Fog
A dense fog blanketed Broadway and Mormecests in St. Louis on Wednesday morning as a fast second car rear ended a slower vehicle. More than a score were badly hurt, with many others less severely injured. several drivers and riders are listed as likely to die. Companions and witnesses rushed to hospitals or home, while the injured were treated at the scene and by local physicians. Names include William Miller, J H Hoberman, John Barrington, Walter Siebentritt, Fred Alter, Joseph Zerney, Frank Gill, Arthur Konpe, Thomas McGovern, George Decker, George Baker, Charles Snergin, and several others.
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Thomas McGovern
George Decker
George Baker
Charles Snergin
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Barber crafts three violins with jackknife and hot iron
YL. C. Mason, barber at 368 Timeisst, built three violins using only a jackknife and a hot iron while waiting for customers. Mehes Wuat completed a third instrument, selling two of the first to amateurs. he plans to keep one, and a $3 price offer has been made for the one in his possession.
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Footsteps startle Miss Sauer the night before murder
A local evening incident reports footsteps that startled Miss Schafer on the night preceding a murder. Authorities investigated no immediate suspect and neighbors recollect a quiet street scene. The article notes no further details on motive or weapon.
Bedford mystery woman killer linked to life policy
Miss Sarah Schafer, a Bedford High School teacher, feared danger the night of her murder and took out a $1,000 life insurance policy ten hours earlier. Insurance agent G H Reed confirms the policy naming her mother as beneficiary. The slaying remains unsolved as police pursue a tall man with a brown mustache seen talking to a woman near the scene.
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Kil
G. H. Reed
Southend
Mise Schafer
Oldest Of The Season Was The Weather Tuesday Night
A terse weather note marks Tuesday night as the season’s oldest chill for locals. No other events or figures are detailed in the readable fragment.
Weather Office Corrects Six Below Record
The city recorded a cold morning with thermometer readings from six to twelve below, but the official at 7 am Wednesday cited six below as correct. Many thermometers varied, yet all agreed on severe chill with people braving wind and frost.
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Bistte
Pulding
Dorlfes
Icicle 90 Feet Long Crowds Cold Day Watchers
In downtown district, a 90 foot icicle formed on a water pipe near the Neston Claypool building stretched from wall to ground, diameter over a foot. A 30 foot telephone pole at Mila corner was enrobed in ice, wires dangling from the icy grasp. Building managers fear thaw could drop ice onto pedestrians.
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Neston Claypool
Mila
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Building Inspector Orders Removal of Swell Fronts in Box Assembly
The building inspector directs removal of swell fronts from new box aisles completed months ago. Repairs must be made at Tombingon tai imines under Nid inspection. Proposals include installed supports, 39 feet of hoses, wiring updates, extra bracing on each side, clearly marked exits, and doors that allow opening from inside or outside during events. The works board will consider changes. costs not estimated.
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Pneumonia threat looms as influenza claims more lives
Amid reports from the city hospital district physicians warn that pneumonia and diphtheria remain dangers this winter while measles decline. The Chronicle notes deaths from diphtheria have fallen with improved care, yet pneumonia continues to take victims even outside peak influenza season. A report mentions Josie Beery aged 81 living at 3039 Capitol Ave and Sylvester J Johnson aged 3 months from Washington as among affected, underscoring lingering contagion concerns and the broader public health struggle described.
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Man Named In Trouble After Arrest Hit by Rumor
A scrambled report notes a man nicknamed Tosa ack iiler was arrested by Minnesota police on Wednesday after a series of unclear names and events. The brief mentions bribed officers and alleged wrongdoing tied to wine and hogring, with attackers and witnesses described in vague terms.
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Elevator accident leaves young worker badly injured
A severely injured boy under thirteen suffered a gruesome elevator accident at Seabluel printing. Eddie Forcetand, named in local reports, endured a mashed head and shattered jaw as his neck twisted. Surgeons at City hospital worked to stabilize him and expect a long recovery.
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Elkhart Counterfeiting Suspects Face Arraignments
A report from Elkhart details arraignments for counterfeiting as multiple defendants plead guilty or await trials. Notables include Joseph Sweeney and others from Louisville and interstate ties, with sentences ranging up to four years for various offenses. The court also addressed related fraud cases and the involvement of local and federal authorities.
Daley, Etoile and Miller Face Robbery Trial
Myree Daley and Kath Etoile with Maude Miller were arrested by Detectives Agey and Manning after allegedly robbing Ward near the county house fountain several days ago. Daley waives examination and sobs in the matron’s office. Edim Barette sent home. Abts placed in female asylum. Indianola appoints white postmaster to replace Minnie Cox. criticism from white residents follows. Springfield Republicans attend a local event amid party activity.
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Street Car Incident Leaves Passengers Stranded
A disrupted streetcar raced past waiting riders causing confusion as a series of mechanical issues and service delays were reported near the city line. Witnesses described startled reactions and ongoing efforts to address the fault before the vehicle resumed routes.
Freezing Was the Family When Girl Gathered Coal
A young girl braved cold conditions as she gathered coal for the family during a sharp winter period. Neighbors reported the hardship faced by households relying on fuel aid amid freezing temperatures. Local authorities urged careful warmth and safety precautions.
Pitiful Tale Of Girl Arrested For Coal Pickup
A juvenile court heard a story from a girl who admitted taking coal along railroad tracks to help her freezing family. Her mother Elizabeth Baird Meckett and four siblings faced hardship as they sought shelter, while the eldest sister collected coal and wood to survive. The court noted charity aid would assist the family.
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Bey
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Trestas
Turnkey’s plea at prison door echoes worries
In a poties state cell house, Turn key Long asks an officer to keep the door shut to prevent prisoners from being released. The officer notes repeated efforts by inmates to escape through an open door and the keeper’s concern grows over the same tactic.
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Turnker Long
Perrod
Poties State
Weather Outlook Indiana Region With Snow Flurries
Fair Wednesday night with Thursday partly cloudy and snow flurries. Temperatures show a rise from 7 am six below to noon three above and warmer by 2 pm, with variable winds across Indiana and adjacent areas. Patrolman Willa A Larshdge appointed to succeed C F Gregery, who resigns to pursue business.
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Lareh
Willa A. Larshdge
C. F. Gregery
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