Siblings and Nurses Heroic After Prestolite Plant Explosion
A Prestolite plant on South street near Delaware exploded Saturday morning for the third time in a year injuring 14. The blast wrecked engine house No. 2 and damaged St. Vincent's hospital by about 3000 dollars while the roof collapsed and windows shattered for blocks. Hospital patients faced a frantic scene as emergency crews assisted them.
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Prestolite Company
South Street
Delaware
St. Vincent's Hospital
Prestolite
Steut Follois
Fire Threatens St Vincent’s Hospital After Prestolite Blast
A fire started by an awning blaze on the second floor ward of St Vincent’s near room 36 was smothered by Dr John H Oliver before patients noticed. The blaze could have spread to woodwork. a nurse’s quick actions confined smoke and prevented a panic among abdominal cases.
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John H. Oliver
Wife Tires of Struggle Sues Husband in Pro Bono Case
Anna Richter, a laundry worker earning $6.50 weekly and supporting two sons, asks probate court to compel her estranged husband Lewis Richter, who left after 18 years of marriage last March, to pay $30 monthly and turn $60 of his money to her. She seeks a receivership to manage funds for the family.
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Anna Richter
No Wedding Bells For Two Youngsters
Standing orders by their mothers prevent marriage licenses for Joseph Wambaugh aged 17 and Raymond Vornehm aged 1). The county clerk has been notified that there must be no wedding bells for the youths.
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Joseph Wambaugh
Raymond Vornehm
Lawyers Hope 10 Get Rightge Out of Jail
Lawyers for Raymond Hitchcock visited Tombs jail for a conference to devise means to free him before the trial resumes. The actor faces a magny case resuming.
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New York
Raymond
Hitchcock
Tombs
Magyny
King Edward and Princess Victoria Reported in Rordsn
A terse RORDSN dispatch from June 6 notes King Edward and Princess Victoria associated with a royal event. The fragmentary text confirms their presence but lacks full details of location or proceedings.
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Rordsn
King Edward
The
Princess Victoria _ém
No Physical Disability Keeps Woman From Home for 7 Years
Mrs. Louisa H. Plummer of 1840 N Alabama Street, Indianapolis, ventured into the business district after seven years, a return spurred only by her mother's 90th birthday. She avoids her yard but remains cheerful and active, making clothes for children that attract Indianapolis fashionables.
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Louisa H. Plummer
Alabama Street
Indianapolis
Union Station
Madison
Washington Street
Employment Agency Dissolution Sought in Court
Frank A. Tiffany sues in superior court to dissolve the Tiffany Vanderwoort Employment agency partnership at 25% N. Minois street and to appoint a receiver. Vanderwoort is accused of neglecting duties while income fails to cover $15 weekly salaries. Debts exceed assets, and Tiffany alleges unpaid purchase price for a half share.
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Tiffany & Vanderwoort
Frank A. Tiffany
Superior Court
Perry W. Vanderwoort
N. Minois Street
Vanderwoort
Tiffany
Vandervoort
Men of Cabinet Seek Summer Duty in Washington
The cabinet members avoid a summer assignment in Washington while President Roosevelt is away in Oyster Bay. None desires the routine tasks and heat of the capital, and the question of who will sit on the cabinet during the president's absence remains unresolved.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Belle West seeks divorce from Oliver West in 1908 suit
Belle West files a divorce complaint against Oliver B. West asking for $500 alimony and support for their 1 year old son. Married in 1905 and separated May 19 1908. The complaint alleges he stayed out late and was drunk.
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Belle West
Oliver B. West
Mr. West
Prosperity and Divorce Our Perils Cardial Logue Sails Home
June 6. Cardinal Logue, who spent five of the most eventful weeks a life in this country, sailed today for New York. He faced much attention during his stay and is leaving amid public interest and cautious commentary on his visit.
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New York
Cardinal Logue
Theodore Shkonts
Margueriet
Europe
Mr. Shont
Duc de Chaulnes
Paris
Miss Shonts
Allies Fight On In Republican Convention Tie Up
In Chicago on June 6, Joseph B. Kealing of Indiana said allies would withhold contests for the credentials committee at the national convention, keeping disputes to the floor if needed. Taft backers led by Hitchcock control decisions, while anti Taft forces protest seat judgments in Alabama, Arkansas and other actions.
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Ill
Joseph B. Kealing
Indiana
Kealing
Fairbanks
Burke
Knox
Frank H. Hitchcock
Taft
Arthur F. Statter
the Treasury
Charles G. Phelps
Washington
Hitchcock
National Committee
New Mexico
Alaska
North Dakota
Florida
Bradley
Eight Die in Baltimore Washington trolley crash near Camp Parole
In a fatal head on collision of two crowded trolley cars on the Baltimore Washington and Annapolis line near Camp Parole, eight people were killed and 15 injured. Cars were demolished after meeting on a curve amid orders confusion. Victims include George W. Green Jr of Baltimore Miss Harris of Philadelphia William Norton of Baltimore James O Niel motorman A H Schultz Schriner watchman Naval Academy Junction May Slaughter daughter of W E Slaughter manager of railway company and an unidentified woman.
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Annapolis, Md
Baltimore, Washington
Annapolis
Camp Parole
George W. Green, Jr
Baltimore
Miss Harris
Philadelphia
William Norton
James O’niel
A. H. Schultz
Schriner
Naval Academy Junction
May Slaughter
W. E. Slaughter
Woman Jumps From Third Story Window in German House
A three year old girl known as Teey reportedly jumped from a third story window of a German house on Saturday. She landed on a balcony twelve feet away but was grasped by an alert neighbor before attempting another jump and received aid from a hospital ambulance crew.
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Teey
Bandit Slain By Detective In Battle At Belle Bridge
County Detective John F. Englert and a citizen posse killed bandit Thomas Trevers during a siege at a small house in Belle Bridge. Englert was wounded three times but not seriously. Trevers was struck by multiple bullets. Two accomplices opened fire as they attempted to flee, and the posse planned to press the siege with reinforcements.
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Belle Bridge
Englert
Trevers
Motorcyclists Use Bicycle Licenses To Escape Penalties
A court denounced motorcycle riders who lacked city licenses but many showed bicycle licenses. The judge ruled motorcycles fall under bicycle license rules, and motorists with city licenses obtained after warrants were exempt from fines.
Indiana salesman fined in St. Louis
Otto C. Myers of Evansville Indiana a traveling salesman for a pedigree peedepriee dealer was fined in St. Louis Missouri on June 6.
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Indiana
ST. Louis
ST. Louis, Mo
Otto C. Myers
Evansville
Ind
Mail wagon driver killed by a train at Delaware street crossing
Frank Johnson of 738 S Delaware street died at St Vincent's Hospital at 1 o'clock Saturday from injuries after being struck by a Big Four passenger train at the Delaware street crossing Friday. He was caught inside the safety gates and struck by the engine corner, knocked aside, and found unconscious. Johnson was married and drove a United States mail wagon on his way home from work.
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Frank Johnson
S. Delaware Street
St. Vincent's Hospital
Missing writer Emma Altman sought after apparent self harm
Police search for Emma Altman of 716 Lord Street after she left home following a Thursday night suicide attempt. She is described as infirm and well educated, a known writer, with Dr. McCool at City Dispensary saving her life.
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Altman
Lord Street
Spondent
Dr. McCool
Candidates invited to statehouse picnic at Fairview Park
All Republican and Democratic candidates will be invited to the annual statehouse employee picnic at Fairview Park, to be held June 27. The invitation was approved by the arrangements committee in the custodian's office on Saturday.
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Statehouse
Fairview Park
State Rest Day Declared for Staterouse Forge Employees
State offices secure the first half of a rest day for Staterouse Forge workers. The action marks a legal recognition of rest time for employees amid ongoing labor adjustments.
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Thei
Explosion Injuries Reported From City Blast
A list details victims from the explosion on several streets. Names include Albert Lemrod, Edward Follois, John Van Garten, Otto Hoffmeister, William Hutchinson, William Steinhale, Mary Quinlin, James Healy, Lela Dowler, Jacob Demmerly, Sister Caphas, Lizzie Ryan, Nellie Conner, and Albert Brinkhurst. Injuries range from burns and cuts to shock and head injuries.
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Albert Lemrod
East Street
Edward Follois
Hook and Ladder Company
John van Garten
Winter Avenue
William Hutchinson
Hazel Street
William Steinhaler
Mary Quinlin
E. South Street
James Healy
Engine Company
Lela Dowler
Jacob Demmerly
Sister Caphas
Lizzie Ryan
Otto Hoffmeister
Explosion at Prestolite Plant rocks city hospital scene
Reports describe a series of blasts near the Prestolite plant causing shattered windows and a collapsed roof. Several workers and firemen were injured, with one man’s leg broken and others burned, while hospital patients remained unharmed. Authorities and business leaders urged calm as crews evaluated damage.
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Thomas Trevers
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Ralston Avenue
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William Quinlin
Keating
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