Tragic Fire Kills Twenty Firemen at World’s Fair Cold Storage
At the world’s fair cold storage warehouse a 260 foot tower caught fire. About 20 firemen led by Marshal Murphy climbed the tower to escape the blaze but the roof collapsed. The tower toppled into the furnace and all who stood on the roof perished. Crowds of 35 000 watched as bodies and wounded were carried away and officials feared higher death tolls.
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Curcaco
Marshal Murphy
Humes
World’s Fair Fire Department
Reading railroad wage dispute settled without strike likely
Winesparne Pa July 10 In reply to Lehigh Valley division grievances Vice-President Voorhees says no more wages can be granted as the increase asked would raise annual expenses by 1,000,000. Other grievances will be investigated and remedied if found. Little talk of a strike.
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Winesparne
Lehigh Valley Division
Reading Railroad System
Voorhees
Prisoners arraigned in crim inal court Monday morning
Patrick Barnett and James Thompson pleaded not guilty to two indictments charging theft. John Johns pleaded not guilty to criminal assault on Jessie Sillman. Whit Starr claimed innocence after accusations of stealing from Lena Vogil and Fred Hess. Dick Williams and John Slaughter charged with larceny. Williams confessed. John Steely and Clarence Worris pleaded guilty to stealing hardware. Ware pleaded innocent. Judge Cox suspended Steely’s sentence, Ware denied involvement. All cases to be tried Wednesday.
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Patrick Barnett
James Thompson
John Johns
Jessie Sillman
Whit Starr
Lena Vogil
Fred Hess
Dick Williams
John Slaughter
Cox
Steely
Morris
Young Ware
World’s Fair Special Rates Adopted for Western States
The Western Passenger Association adopted a resolution providing a four fare from all towns west of the Missouri to the world’s fair with a minimum rate of 15 dollars to the southwest and 13.75 dollars to the northwest. Four excursion trains will run weekly starting next Monday, valid for seven days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onticaco
Southwest
Sea Shell Yacht Found Safe After Storm Sighting
The sloop Sea Shell, reported lost with ten aboard on Sunday night, was found anchored safely off Twenty-eighth Street harbor Monday morning. The vessel had entered the harbor before the storm and the crew dispersed to their homes.
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Baso
Sea Shell
Feud Over Bond Case Tests Courts In One Town
A clash over jurisdiction arises after Joseph Green is arrested July 1 on drunkenness, released on $25 bond, then re-arrested and sent to the workhouse. He misses trial and bond forfeiture spark a dispute between police and justices courts over who handles such cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police Court
Justices Court
Joseph Green
Holmes
Justice Habick
Henry Ellis
Joseph
Buskirk
Justice Habich
Salisbury's Fears on Ireland Home Rule
Former Prime Minister Salisbury writes in the Pall Mall Gazette that two dangers loom in Ireland's home rule. First, India may demand the same right. Second, a hostile Irish executive could aid enemies by letting coal and provisions flow to high ports and using the coast for privateers rendezvous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
Lonpox
Wells packing official dies from arsenical poisoning
Oswin Mayer vice president of the Wells packing company died at Lo'clock Monday morning from arsenical poisoning. He swallowed the fatal drug Sunday afternoon. Despondency is given as the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cricaen
Oswin Mayer
Wells Packing Company
Lo’clock
City Lips and Local News From Logansport Daily
Gov Matthews visited the state prison south Monday. Logansport state bank with $50 000 capital was incorporated Monday. Wm Edwards charged with attempting to pass forged checks is under arrest. Michael Ryan charged with attempted rape was dismissed by the cadi Saturday. Secretary Bicknell of the State charities board is inspecting state charitable institutions. Tim Sullivans house at 121 Williams st damaged $500 Monday. Fire caused light damage at 515 8S Tennessee at 274 Bates St and 176 W Ohio St. Morris Murphy seeks divorce from Sarah, filing Saturday, alleging drunkenness and workhouse neglect. Rulana Carr sues for $10 weekly alimony, claiming desertion since last April. Big Four workers agree to enforce promotion rules. wage advance requests withdrawn. Mrs Van Arsdel dies at 470 College Ave. funeral Tuesday at Central Ave church. Maud Waren, daughter of a Big Four contractor, drowns near water works pumping station Saturday. body sent to parents at 81 S West St. Mrs Elizabeth Coffin dies Saturday night at country club house age 39. noted for charitable work. Patrick Pitchpatrick dies suddenly at 11 pm, found with head wound. A long list of marriages, births, deaths, and drams noted. Births last week 46, deaths 60, marriages 32.
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Gov. Matthews
Logansport State Bank
Wm. Edwards
Michael Ryan
Cadi
Bicknell
State Charities Board
Tim Sullivan
Williams St
Tennessee
Bates St
Ohiost
Morris Murphy
Sarah
Rulana Carr
Eli
Big Four
van Arsdel
William C. Arsdel
College-ave
Central-ave
Maud Waren
S. West-st
Elizabeth Coffin
C. E. Coffin
Matinee Musicale, Art Association
Kindergarten Society
Patrick Pitchpatrick
Alabama St
Brurnst
Andrew
Carrie Gerlin
Emma Ivor
Albert
Emma Grover
James and
Anns Brown
Mrs. Hail
Jri
Lulu Goode
Andy
Mrs. Johnson
W. and
Elia Chapman
Ernest
Hattie Smith
L. C
Mrs. Lorance
Lizzie Bifuerger
Chas
Vis
Sieider
Dramus
Oscar Dreier
May Berry
Dors
Andrew Eckert
Maude Weire
Patrick Pitzpatrick
Katie McGailagen
Elizabeth Richoff
Wm. Herman
Mabel Sloan
Effel May-Hvana
Wm. Craig
Alva Matthews
John Welch
Mattie Pleasant
George L. Ely
Sallie C. Metcalf
David W. Burns
Bertha Francis
James L. Sandford
Jaudia Watte
Olsen Campaign Feels Siphon of Beer and Scorned Cigar
In a bustling city ward scene during the mayoral race, factions battle at saloons. Olsen supporters fill headquarters as scab cigars provoke Olsen and rival crew leaders Sim Coy and Polster coordinate drinking dens. Kern may emerge as dark horse if Downing and Sullivan falter. many expect Olsen to lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maneur
Olsen
Bir
Sim Coy
Fletcher's Bank
Sullivan Clique
Business” Administration
Sim
Downing
Charles Polster
Iindianaave
Charlie
John W. Kern
Kern
Sullivan
Will
Buskirk
Kk R
Defaulter Cashier At Orden Bank Sparks Closure
Oscar K. Hill, cashier of the Commercial National Bank of Orden in Utah, is reported as a defaulter to 65000 dollars. The bank was closed Monday as a consequence. Depository will lose nothing as Hill has been heavily speculating.
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Defaultinge Bank
Sauer Lab City
Utah
Oscar K. Hill
Commercial National Bank of Orden
Hill
Rumors of Damage Suit Tie Frenzel Bank to Bonds Issue
The piece discusses a looming damage suit against Coffin Stanton Co and Merchants Bank over city bond refunding deals. It questions who funded a $12,000 loan for street repair and notes skepticism from city officials about the source. The story hints at political maneuvering around Sullivan and Frenzel amid Democratic nomination tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Turpie
Downing
Coffin, Stanton & Co
New York
John P. Frenzel
Frenzel
Sierchanis’ National Bank
Coffin & Stanton
Woolen
Backus
Stoughton J. Fletcher
Tix Sen
Slanday
Fletcher
Woollen
Merchants’ Bank
Suyx
Indianapolis
Stoughton Fletcher
Sun
Tis Sun
Sim Coy
Aly. Woollen
Lost letter renews interest in Borden murder case
Faint Riven July 10 reports a discovered letter from Mrs. J W Carpenter to her husband urging him to return home after Lizzie Borden's acquittal. Investigators and Carpenter’s statements appear to exonerate him, noting past employment with Borden and a prior clash over books. Carpenter, a traveling salesman, had an alibi aided by hotel staff while officers shadowed him during the murder period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masu
Borden
J. W. Carpenter
Lizzie Borden
Carpenter
Albany
Viking Ship escorted upriver to Fricsson statue ceremony
The Viking ship anchored in Milwaukee bay Sunday was escorted up the river Monday by the revenue cutter Johnson and tug Welcome. A salute greeted the ship as it entered. A procession of Scandinavian societies escorted Capt. Anderson and crew to the Fricsson statue where welcomes were delivered by Gov. Peck and Mayor Koch. Separately in Brazil Indiana a Mrs. H C Heck, 38, born her eighteenth child, a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Muwauren
Wis
Johnson
Welcome
Seaman’s Union
Capt. Anderson
Fricsson
Gov. Peck
Koch
Denmark Anderson
Death by chloroform accusation poisons Kendall case
Everett Kendall 17, ill with heart disease and erysipelas of the foot, dies after his mother finds a handkerchief with chloroform at his pillow and a vial beneath. He bought chloroform Saturday, said he would sleep. Doctors rule death from a diseased heart. family rejects suicide. Kendall lived with his mother at 195 Buchanan St and worked at Kahntalicring. Funeral set for Wednesday afternoon at Crows Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Kendall
John Wallace
Chicago
Wallace
Kendall
Buchananst
Wattson
Boyd
Kendell
Kahn Talicring
Crows Hill
Raspid Gale collapses balloon at Curcaco fair
On Sunday evening a captive balloon at Curcaco fair grounds collapsed as a tornado struck, tearing the 60 foot balloon apart and tossing passengers to the ground. The ferris wheel stalled, glass shattered, and exhibits were damaged. The yacht Chesapeake capsized near the life saving station with four drowned and five rescued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curcaco
Fair Grounds
Chesapeake
Denver dynamite blast rocks South Denver storage house
A 4,000 pound dynamite explosion in a South Denver storage house at 4 30 am shattered windows and blew doors from hinges. Two men are believed killed, with clothing fragments and a revolver located near the site. Cause unknown but thought to be the work of tramps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
The Fighting French Canucks at Christian Endeavor Meet
Monntread July 10 reports a large crowd of French Crana dians surrounding the drill hall as delegates gathered for the Christian endeavor society convention The militiamen guarded the doors and wore white handkerchiefs as badges The gathering sang For the cross and Stand up for Jesus but a brief disturbance occurred during Anthony Comstock's speech with taunting songs but no riot broke out
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Monntread
Christian Endeavor Society
Anthony Comstock
Jesus
President Cleveland sails for fishing trip amid cautious plans
Reports from Bouzzarv's Bay Massachusetts say President Cleveland, improving steadily, may fish by midweek after a morning voyage to Ruth with Dr. Bryant and Col. Lamont. Elsewhere, Shubert Bank fails with cashier Arcaboright fleeing, and an Indiana case sees a woman reportedly tossing her child into a vault before arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bouzzarv
Mr. Cleveland
Dr. Bryant
Col. Lamont
Postmaster General Fires Sub-Carrier After Probe
Richard W. Thompson, a colored letter carrier, was discharged from the mail service by order of the Postmaster General Bissell following an investigation into charges of indecent conduct filed by two white girls, Lilly Story and Maggie Van Lorn, in June. John T. Amos was appointed to Thompson’s stead.
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Richard W. Thompson
Lilly Story
Maggie van Lorn
Posttmaster
Gen Bissel
Post Office Department
Thompson
John T. Amos
Public Works Board Paves Sidewalks and Grading Projects
The Board of public works held a brief meeting as residents debated politics outside. H H Fletcher secured a cement sidewalk contract on Talbott avenue. Western paving company got the Delaware street project. Fayette street sidewalk petition granted. Market street paving reported complete at five thousand eighty seven dollars. Water mains extensions requested on Pleasant street and Epasnave. Final actions approved to grade and gravel Meek street and Wighth street and to gravel Excelgior avenue between Clifford avenue and sionroest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
H. H. Fletcher
Talbott Ave
Fourteenth
Seventeenth-sts
Delaware St
Washington St
Massachusetts Ave
Western Paving Company
Fayette-st
St. Clair
Firgtats
Market-st
Circle
Pennsylvania-at
Pleasant-st
Linden
Reidsts
Dillon
Reid-sts
Meek-st
Leota
Dillon-sts
Wighth-st
Talbott-ave
Excelgior-ave
Cliford-ave
Sionroest
Turpie Silver Policy Revealed In Quiet Inquiry
A Sun reporter asked Senator Turpie about his stance on silver coinage. He declined interview saying his position would be known when his name is called, though he has discussed the matter with some constituents. He lives in a modest house on Tennissesast and receives many letters.
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Turpie
Sun
Tyennissesast
Rushville
The Child Lied And The Mother Is Accused
Rosa Williams sobs as her eight month old dies in Mattie Hardys house on Liberty Street at 1 30 AM with no physician present. Coroner notified by undertaker Grinsteiner and inquiry opened. Williams names a city bartender as father and says he was a live in domestic until three days ago. She says the child was puny all its life and she loved it. She claims two calls for a physician were made Sunday but no one came.
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Olsen
John Reardon
Tims
Downing
Reardon
Sullivan
Buskirk
Sun
Huskirk
Democratic Party
Bell
Oleen
Olsex
Bova
Miss Rosa Williams
Mattie Hardy
Liberty St
Uundertaker Grinsteiner
Williams
Big Conchen Pats Investment Firm Fails in Colorado
A Colorado investment company with offices in New York and Fort Worth collapsed, liabilities reaching 44 million with 8 million in assets. London investors bear most losses as a bulk of liabilities fall on them. The failure followed an attachment by Denver’s Furgeson of 3.6 thousand dollars.
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Colorado
Denver
Col
Chamberlain Investment Company
Alonday
Wear
Furgeson
Denver Savings Bank
London
New York
Ft. Worth
Texas
Colorito
Montana
Wyoming
Idaho
Digestion Secret of Life Promises Health Miracle
An early 20th century advert claims digestion as life’s great secret and promotes Simmon’s Liver regulator from Geo. & Apres, Delaphane, pta., Va. It asserts relief after five years of dyspepsia and urges readers to try the product for digestion aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simmon
Geo
Apres
Delaphane
Pta
Dependent Industries Fail Amid Northern Michigan Mining Slump
West Superior Wis July 10 Over 4 000 men in upper Michigan and northern Wisconsin idle as atron mines close or shrink operations. Widespread buffering hits Marquette Menominee and Gogebic ranges with three weeks of layoffs and at least 8 000 more idle than a month ago.Dependent industries suffer as stores close and misery grows in the region.
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West Iuperior
Wis
Upper Michigan
Wisconsin
Atron
Isi
Marquette
Menominee
Gugebic
Eldorado Steamer Run Aground Triggers Giant Panic
In Borraro New York on July 10 the excursion steamer Eldorado ran on Horaa Shoa reef just after midnight. About 1000 passengers were aboard, many women and children. Panic spread with screams as people rushed to the boat sides. Lifesaving crews arrived by dawn and evacuated the cabin passengers to shore.
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Borraro
N. Y
Horaa Shoa Reef
Train Collision Kills One and Injures Dozens Near Newport
In Cincinnati Ohio a Chess Peak and Ohio excursion train carrying over 600 people crashed into a freight train after an open switch at Newport Sunday evening. Albert Lang of Covington Kentucky died and seven others were seriously hurt while excursionists were thrown into a panic. Detectives search for the alleged switch operator blamed for the wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Chesspeake & Ohio
Newport
Albert Lang
Covington, Ey
Woman shoots Oakland motorman in lodging house
Nellie Horton a gray operator killed C. R. Hagan in a San Francisco lodging house after an alleged failed marriage promise. The woman was arrested. Three prisoners killed in attempted escape at Sonta Michigan house of correction as guards opened fire. Weather notes and court actions follow with various local items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Nellie Horton
C. R. Hagan
Oakland
Hagan
Sonta, Mich
Iuhole
House of Correction
Ministers Deliver Broad Sunday Talks At Local Churches
Rev Pulpits echo on capital and labor as Wells argues harmony between classes. Buchtel preaches dignity in politics at Central Avenue church. Addresses critique of Indianapolis streets and saloon closures amid local debates on funds and governance. Dr Coultas of FerrHanta discusses Christianity’s progress. Danish Lutheran church marks twenty-fifth anniversary with Juul sermon. New rockers at Win Eidur’s Dyeing and Cleaning on 67 N Pennsylvania Ave.
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Wells
Grace M. Ju Chur
FL A. Buchtel
Central Ave
Indianapolis
Hell
Lis
Coultas
Ferre Hanta
Roberta Park Church
Juul
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City Lips
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Cleveland Club
Cadi Buskirk
Hichieen
Brazil
Ind
H. C. Heck
This City
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Farrs Crry
Neb
State Bank of Shubert
G. V. Arcaboright
Arcaboright
Weblesvi.le
Partlow
Tipton
Thompson’s
Cabrrinm
Turpiis
Baltimore
U. S
South Carolina State Railroad Commission
Greenville
Alexandria
Mecca
Michigan
Pransic
Aeek
William Stanley
Keating Hugg
Parker
McAfee
New Rockers
Win
L. Eidur’s
Smith’s Dye Works
Pennsylvania
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