Elbe Sinks After Collision Off Holland Coast
Frightful disaster on the North Sea near Holland as the German Lloyd steamer Elbe bound for New York, with about 400 aboard, is cut in two after hitting the British ship Crathie. The wreck sinks in 20 minutes. only three lifeboats launched with few survivors. Names of American passengers missing are listed amid frantic, frigid scenes.
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Holland
Lloyd
Bremen
New York
Maaglouts
Vevera
Cleveland
Lowestol
Hogland
Weuti
Blbe
Americzun
Anns Boffman
Harry Hofffman
Ker Sloffman
Grand Island
Neb
Veasal
Harry
Frau Conners
South Dakota
Ernest Heesen
Frau Nien
Jacob Hrank
America
Theodora Geigenheimer
Mis. Sanders
S’armouth
Mass
John V. Vinceus
St. Charles
Chas, Nix
Luin Kuehn
Sophie
Eugene Rhodes
Washington
Adolph Islamd
Kurt Kleinschmidt
Helena
Mont
Lockhart
Lreman
Theodore Sieberg
Ibs
Lonxstort
England
Armouth
Hotel Tre
Campaign Against the 80 Percent Clause in Insurance
City business leaders push to end the 80 percent clause seen as robbery and unfair. They argue insurers raise rates while statutes favor companies, noting that partial losses pay far less than full value under current rules.
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Simon
The
Sun
Indiana
Fred. A. Gregory
Crathie Sinks Ice Steamer Crathiec Did It Claim
Interviews with Capt Gordon of the Crathie and his second officer confirm that the steamship Crathie sank the Ice, with 374 lives lost on the Hibe. The report notes the tragedy occurred Jan 31 and names Rottemam as a witness to the event.
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Crathiec
Rottemam
Gordon
Crathie
Readers Seek Continued Romantic Mystery Stories In Sun
A jumble of letters from readers across several cities requests a continued story blending love and mystery. Messages praise warmth and entertaining romance while some prefer short sketches. A separate note mentions a 4H meeting and a controversial whipping post measure in Plymouth Church.
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Epitor Sun
Jodianapolis
Taree Girs
A. Spinskin
Indiana Humane Society
Plymouth Church
Bamberger
Amuse Munti and Royle Works At The Grand
Amuse Munti presents a line up opening the coming week with "A purely girl" at the ranch and "Hallen & Hart" at English's. Edwin Milton Royle's "Friends" drew top ratings last season and returns with the same cast at the Grand Friday and Saturday. Royle plans a new romantic historic play later in the season. George W. Monroe stars in "Aunt Bridget" at the Park, with a strong company and popular songs. The bill includes "Liska" with a child dancer, Miss Alice Hanson, Miss Nellie Bland singing, and other acts. Leaky cisterns cleaned and cemented, and pumps at factory prices.
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Hallen & Hart
Edwin Milton Royle
New Yorks
the Park
Bridget
Geo. W. Monroe
Comediennes
Liska
Alice Hanson
Nellie Bland
May Duryes
Lizzie Raymond
Hila Falk
Bold hold up on Washington street nets saloonist $176
W G Rogers, saloon keeper at 171 Washington Street, describes a rapid morning robbery. Two well dressed men entered, one held a revolver to his breast, shouting hold up your hands. They rifled his coat pocket, taking $176, then fled. Detectives Thornton McGull and Kinney investigated.
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W. G. Rogers
Washingtonu St
Mr. Rogers
Sun
Andy Jackson
Olster
Laler
Police
Thornton, McGull and Kinney
Exploding Boiler Wrecks Denver Power House Trims Lives
Denver tramway power house boiler explosion destroys the building. Two men are killed and several injured. Damaged reports include a coal train wreck near Castle Shannon with injuries to William teClaughrey and Hugh Foster. A city summary notes tax law impacts, water main plans, and new fire alarm boxes as well as local obituaries and licenses.
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Denver
Denver Tramway Company
Priviseue
Castle Shannon
William teClaughrey
Hugh Foster
Tragic Morphine Death Of Abe Wolf In HK Washington
Abe Wolf 38, a bookkeeper at Wonder's meat shop, consumed morphine in a HK Washington stee loon Wednesday night and died. Plagued by rum and heavy drinking for months, he left a despondent note and failed whisky cures. His family noticed his strange conduct Wednesday evening. Dr Maxwell could not help. Wolf lived with relatives at 389 HK New York Street, known locally. A separate item notes Solomon Leopold found dying in an alley near 156 N Liberty Street with carbolic acid nearby. A divorce case in Judge Harvey's court reveals a contentious marriage with accusations of unseemly stories and alleged private ownership disputes. The day’s papers also report a falling gold balance and possible contact on U.S. bond issues if Congress stalls.
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South Dakota
Matthews
Taylor
Lincoln League
Masonic Hall
Abraham Lincoln
John Redmond
Colegeave
Luther Benson
Roberts Park Church
Louisiana
Electric Light Companies
Inglish
Wedneday
Indiana Electric-Light Association
Newgarden
Birrus
Perry
Mary Kelley
Harry
Atcelis Grigeby
Ella Duke
Albert
Mrs. Schrader
Thos
Bessie Bowser
Georg
Margate
Venn
Prank
Mrs. Smith
Frask
Mattie Smith
Deatus
Ralph Cooal
Lima Meister
Marshal ©. Woods
Elizabeth Hawksley
James Heiner
Minnie Hoffman
Sophie Leumann
H. Krampner
Isaac White
Walter Hattendorf
Lilie Schwier
Claude F. Alloways
Katherine L. Bish
Joseph Partuccio
Maggie Werthers
Jerome Hartley
Mamie Gansephol
Charles H. Colston, Jr
Minnie Fellers
John S. Stevens
Lulu B. White
Bernard Coyle
Alice McBride
Abe Wolf
Washington
Wolf
Maxwell
Wonder’s
New York-st
Whitsett
New York-at
Solomon Leopold
N. Libertyst
Judge Harvey
Elizabeth Winder
William
Master-workman Connelly says strike to continue
New York January 31 journalists report three delegates from the American railway union met Master-workman Connelly who announced the strike would not end. Strikers threaten a general railway stoppage across the country with continued labor action. In Brooklyn New York January 31 President Norton and Superintendent Quinn were arraigned for violating the ten hour law with a hearing set for Saturday. Kansas City Missouri January 31 Crust of Society disbands after a dispute with Miss Turner and her manager. Burnieter New Jersey January 31 ex Postmaster Sam Phillips shows a $1000 deficit in his account.
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New York
American Railway Union
Brovelyn
Norton
Supt
Quinn
Atlantic-ave. Railroad Company
Adams At
Crust of Society
Kansas City
Carrie Turner
Coates House
Miss Turner
PBS
Burnieter, N. J
Sam Phillips
Local ads promise bargains from many merchants
Fa'ber Bessonies writes a letter to Veno. W. L. Kluer advertises fine furniture. Chrin and Lennox offer music by call. Montgomery chemical and Van Camp’s products teased. Emil Wolechuer & Son sell plants. People’s outfitting, H P Wasson stores push bargains. Cas Meyers dry goods sale half price. The Progress clothing beat offers. Wm Elder bedroom suites advertised.
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H. P. Wasson & Co
Cas. F. Meyers
Washington St
Progress Clothing
Insurance bill quarrel tops Indiana house actions
The row over Davis insurance bill spills into the Judiciary Committee as the measure to abolish co insurance faces party lines. Rep Robinson chairs the judiciary panel and reports favorably amid accusations of improper referral and subsidy charges.
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Judiciary Committee
Avow
House
Condition of Mrs Seguin Wallace Recovering After Transfer
Mrs Zelda Seguin Wallace was brought to the city from Coatesville by special train to ease discomfort during travel. The journey covered an hour and ten minutes with a spring mattress between seats, and she slept most of the way. She appeared pale but improved, aided by Dr Wright and others. crowd control was challenging at the car end. Weather notes forecast light snow flurries for Indiana within 36 hours.
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Zelda Seguin-Wallace
Coatesville
Lee Holtzman
Stout Arma
Wallace
E. Bequin
Mra W. RB. McKeen, Jr
Dr. Wright
Coatsville
The Axe Board of Works Resigns in Patriotic Move
The Board of Public Works James A. Wildman Andrew Kramer and F. J. Meyer announce resignation for Thursday citing exoneration from corruption charges. Mayor Denny calls for three worthy successors and says appointments will come soon while stressing civic interest and unity.
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Board of Public Works
James A. Wildman
Andrew Kramer
F. J. Meyer
Board of Works
Denny
Brown
Mr. Meyers
Saternoon
Former Indianapolis officer dies at insane hospital
Coroner Castor investigated the sudden death of G W Adams, once a member of the Indianapolis police force, at the insane hospital. Adams, an epilepsy sufferer, had marks on his body that hospital staff could not explain, with the coroner declaring no obvious cause. The report notes epileptic fits and references daily life details from the scene.
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Insane Hospital
G.W. Adams
Indianapolis
Adams
Hoor
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