Frightful Crash Splits Longfellow On Ohio River
Cincinnati March 8 A steamer Longfellow carrying 200 passengers struck a pier near the Chesapeake and Ohio bridge and sank in 30 feet of water. Seven drowned and several missing, including John Porter of Newport Kentucky David Albright of Rome North Carolina Gus Scheven of New Orleans and two crewmen. An unknown invalid woman and her physician Dr Anderson were also believed missing.
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Cincinnati
Longfellow
New Orleans
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
John
Tl. Porter
Newport
David Albright
Rome
N. C
Gus. Scheven
Quarrel Over Property Ends in Sister’s Death
In Seymour Indiana a dispute over house ownership between Edgar Holmes and his sister Florence escalated at breakfast. Florence drew a pistol and threatened to kill him. Edgar knocked it away and shot her, severing the jugular and wounding her hand. He surrendered in town, claiming self defense.
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Seymour
Ind
Edgar Holmes
Florence
Holmes
Edgar
Ocean quake reported by vessels after geyser-like surge
San Francisco observers say an underwater earthquake occurred early on March 2, lifting the ocean in a foam of white water. Incoming ships report a gigantic eruption with water rising like a geyser in places.
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San Francisco
A Long Walk to Escape Relatives Treatment in Custer
Jennie West, 20, a widow, left Cumberland, Pennsylvania, to reach New York seeking escape from abusive relatives. She arrived in CESTER exhausted after four days without food and collapsed during the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cestter
Jennie West
Cumberland
New York
Shore Acres at Grand and English's horse show week
The area shines with educAted ponies and a Park show Friday night. Eddie Magee headlines a strong bill with encores promising a lively run through Thursday. Miss Melrose and the Bowery girl draw praise as the Grand stages Nathaniel Berry in a poignant shore acres sentiment. The engagement ends Saturday with matinees and a fitting close to the run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English’s
Eddie Magee
Melrose
Nathaniel Berry
Nathaniel
Shore Acres
Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder Wins World Fair Medal
Dr Price’s Cream Baking Powder received the highest award at the World’s Fair, earning a medal and diploma for its quality. The recognition highlights the product’s superior leavening powers and trusted consumer reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Price
San Francisco
City Council Probes Consumers Gas Trust Taxes
The Consumers Gas Trust seeks tax relief while the city council pursues an examination of books. Outside attorneys handle the case as City Attorney Scott tackles charter amendments. The dispute centers on an expired tax exemption and demands for patrons, expenses, receipts, dividends, and improvements to reveal the company’s financial status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consumers Gas Trust Company
Scott
Col. Holloway
Consumers’ Company
Manufacturers’ Company
Willie Bandit’s Court Appearance Tells Tale
Willie Morgan a minor and two companions Patsey Sheehan and Johnny Miller faced criminal court after a Thursday school disturbance at No 28. They were indicted for stealing 24 hooks from the building earning $2.10. Miller confessed and was released. Morgan and Sheehan await judge Mc Cray’s decision as their cases advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pells
Miler
Morgan
Sheehan
McCray
Reform School
Smallpox Scare Halts Burials in Rail Boarding House
A man named Wm. Price died of smallpox in a railroad boarding house as undertakers refused burial. a doctor and nurse provided rites while sixty people were exposed. The railroad superintendent ordered vaccination for employees amid public alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lia
Wm. Price
Price
City Life Fire and court notes from local report
The residence of Michael Shacrowv at 150 weekst suffered $25 damage from a fire of unknown origin early Friday. John Graymas settled his dispute with county officials for $175 after his wife’s accident at Buck Creek bridge on Michigan road. Christopher Jones, 65, of 161 N Liberty St, was run over by a buggy at Meridian and Washington streets, with head and hip injuries. Kreitlein store on W Washington St faced a health board order to dispose of canned goods bought under a guarantee. Tom Stewart, a boy, faced criminal court for school truancy, with testimony showing he was bright and willing when attending class. Several couples listed in a marriage section, and a long list of names appears as obituaries or notices. Also mentions Lemon Tonic Laxative and an award at the Midwinter Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Shacrowv
John Graymas
Buck Creek Bridge
Michigan Road
Christopher Jones
N. Liberty St
Meridian
Washington-sts
Board of Health
Kreitlein
W. Washington-st
Tom Stewart
Nate Stewart
Tom
Birrus
Varry
Veach
H. J
Ida Coerper
William and
Sherman
Lovell
Nettie Singleton
Otto
Annie Long
Edward
Emma Beatty
Buyler
Copeland
Bartholomew
Kella O’leary
Anthony
Henrietta Tipen
Matthew
Clara McGowan
Hedegard
Phil and
Gokstatler
Thos. and
Colvett
Rudolph and
Albertine Glass
George and
Annie Lipp
Fred and
Ola Schonerman
W. J
Dela Dichmann
Geo
Daley
Dratus
Wendel
Richard Allen
Jerry Jones
Carrie Koehl
Minnie Ballard
Susie King
Frank Crone
John H. Kelly
Omah Herbert
Frank Bock
Augustine Voelker
Geo. Sanderson
Rosa Broom
Fred Schumaker
Carrie Stark
Jesse L. Monroe
Febbie J. Dawn
Charles B. Sims
Myrtle A. Walters
Edward A. Hill
Josephine Fart
Bravely Defends Himself From Two Would-Be Robbers
A local business man and former ball player, still a sprinter, recounted fending off two suspected foot-pads on Alabama Street near North. He sprinted past them after a warning, striking bricks to deter pursuit, as they vanished into an alley. The incident occurred around 6:30 PM Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flo
Ife
Alabama St
North
Ile
Bellefontaine St
Inquirers
Douglass Memory Services Held at Simpson's Chapel
A large congregation of colored citizens gathered at Simpson's Chapel at Second and Howard streets Thursday night to honor Frederick Douglass. Rev. J. M. Haygood led the services as Rev. Dr. Fenderson praised Douglass as a Christian, recounting his early life on Col. Lloyd's Maryland plantation and his steadfast faith despite earlier criticisms. William Lewis read a paper on Douglass as a slave, outlining his trials and life before freedom, with many speeches and papers read on his legacy.
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Simpson’s Chapel
Second and
Howard Sts
Frederick Douglass
3. M. Haygood
Dr. Fenderson
Douglass
God
William Lewis
Statesman
Col. Lloyd
Maryland
Elbe Disaster Survivor Says Crathie Didn’t Help
John Weaver, a passenger on the Crathie, stationed near Wanuroo Kansas, refutes claims the ship caused the Elbe disaster and asserts the vessel did not aid passengers, stating the morning was clear and the Crathie did not attempt to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanuroo
Kan
John Weaver
Schooner William Linthicum Lost with Crew of Five
Baurim MoreE March 8 reports the schooner William Linthicum last December on maiden voyage to Georgetown, A. and crew of five under Captain Brannock is presumed lost. the vessel is given up as a loss.
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Baurim Moree
William Linthicum
Georgetown
Brannock
Postal probe targets Stoner couple in Toledo case
Post office inspector Fletcher travels to Toledo to assist in prosecuting C. B. Stoner and his wife for alleged postal law violations. Mrs. Stoner, once Marie Worth, led the Gem Toilet Company and mailed solicitations nationwide to recruit female agents. Indianapolis witnesses include Mrs. Nettie Schaffer, Miss Jessie McVey, and Mrs. Jessie Wright. they will testify.
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Fletcher
Toledo
C. B. Stoner
Jessie McVey
Irvington
Jessie Wright
Johnson-ave
Indiana Weather Outlook Through March 9
Forecast for Indiana covers 86 hours ending 8 p.m. March 9 with cold spells and light snow flurries. Friday night brings colder, generally fair conditions, then a moderation by Sunday as temperatures drop about 18 to 20 degrees by Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Judge Quigley Removed by Supreme Court
Police justice Quigley was removed by the supreme court on Friday for actions deemed favorable to trolley strikers. The ruling, issued in Brooklyn, follows a contentious dispute between streetcar workers and city authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookiyg
Quigley
Supreme Court
Apts
Nicholson Bill Passes In Senate Amid Loud Cheer
The Nicholson bill clears the Indiana Senate after debates over liquor sales in drug stores and salary provisions. Amendments and veto threats frame the session as lawmakers clash on enforcement and age limits while spectators watch from galleries and a Jackson county seat dispute looms.
Posey County Representative Causes Scuffle in House
Representative J. Williams of Posey county enrages the chamber by defying orders and attempting to kick the doorkeeper during a tense session over a bill to oust Tim Griffin. The incident unsettled proceedings as members confronted the unruly display.
Storm in the House as Senate defectors back bill
A partisan clash erupts over a bill aimed at ousting Tim Griffin and keeping Mike Cain. Four Republican senators who bolted the caucus aided passage in the Senate, while House Republicans faced removal threats as the measure advanced to the governor before midnight. A later note reports the engrossed copy of Senator Stuart’s elections bill was stolen last night or Friday morning.
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Williams
Floyd
Adams
Shentleman
Robinson
Pettit
SUN
Dinwiddie
Steuben
Senate
J. Williams
Posey County
Tim Griffin
Blanc Myr
Allen
Daviess
Wright
Cain
Gahenna
House
Mike Cain
Cranor
Baker, Board
Vail
Mike
Griffin
Judge Robinson
Parke
Shakespere
Andy Stakebake
Willis
Holloway
Vanderburg
Stuart
Resolution to expunge Jackson records passes in Carroll
Andrew Jackson of Carroll presents a resolution urging expunging records of Andrew Jackson from the house journal after senators vote to keep whisky in the basement. Remington demands expunging Mike Cain, while Adams notes a senate hearing. Indianapolis gains four justices at $2,000 salary. Pettit vetoes liquor sales on legal holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Jackson
Carroll
House
House Journal
Andy
Remington
Mike Cain
Senate
Mr. Adams
Remington Kear
Indianapolis
Pettit
Whisky trust raises prices and more quarter-cent per gallon
Whisky trust advances prices an other half-cent per gallon. Policeman Carney shot in the hip by highwaymen Thursday night. Lucania left. Liverpool with 33000 pounds in gold for New York. Coroner’s jury links gas explosion at White Ash mine near Denver to lack of air. Big damage suits expected. Lemon Tonic Laxative advertised at 60 cents. Sanger ill in Milwaukee with typhoid fever. Geo W Smiley to America as London Times correspondent. Branley Bros Philadelphia grant weavers 6 percent advance.
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Whisky Trust
Sanger
Milwaukee
Lucania
Liverpool
New York
Policeman Carney
Geo. W. Smiley
America
London Times
Branley Bros
Philadelphia
White Ash Mine
Denver
Butler and De Pauw Feud Over Football Controversy
Indiana college students arrive for an oratorical contest at English's opera house as officials select judges to replace unavailable members. De Pauw mobilizes anger against Butler seeking expulsion from the state athletic association, claiming six of nine votes in support amid recent football row. The dispute centers on a Thanksgiving game viewed as violating the athletic code and denying Purdue and De Pauw an opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Opera House
W.H. Miller
M. J. Taines
C. W. Fairbanks
Byron K. Elliott
de Pauw
Butler
State Athletic Association
I Movement
Light Artillery
Purdue
DePauw
Cuban Trouble Sparks Recall Request and Prisoner Trial
Consul Williams reports Capt gen Colleja asked Spain to demand his recall but he would resign only if recent prisoner cases were settled. Separately, official dispatch says Gen Garrido seized Baire after clashes. two insurgent chiefs wounded, forty-three surrendered, others fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Williams
Colleja
Spain
Sanguilly
Aguierre Camille
Perazo
United States
Maprino
Garrido
Baire
Young Widow Mary Russell Weds Barber Decker After Dramatic Trial
In Jacksonvinik Pla on March 8 Mrs Mary C Russell a prominent young widow wed barber Decker after her father forced the ceremony following a dramatic scene at Decker's shop. The father burst in and tried to shoot Decker but was stopped by Mrs Russell. Friends say she was not responsible and was hypnotized by Decker.
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Jacksonvinik
Pla
Mary C. Russell
Decker
Russell
Hypnotic marriage tale shocks Walker township
In Raptos Michigan a man describes being hypnotized by a married woman to wed his wife two months earlier. He claims she controlled his mind, caused estrangement, and that he did not realize he was married until he left. The case centers on alleged hypnotism and its impact on his recent marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Raptos
Mich
Walker Township
Peter Blanksma
Train wreck harms planned game in Georgia
A train wreck injured player Roland Reed in Scottland Georgia on Friday morning. Reed was scheduled to play there Friday night but no further details or casualty particulars are available.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Roland Reed
Scottland
Boiler Explodes at Goodrich Plant Killing One Man
In Axton on Friday a large boiler burst at the B F Goodrich rubber works. John Vane was killed and John Summerville severely scalded. The incident follows a court ruling that county poor farm inmates are required to work and that the superintendent must enforce labor duties.
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Axton
B. F. Goodrich Rubber Works
John Vane
John Summerville
Philip J. Marshall
Harvey
Marshall
Yeager
Marriage in Trorphinsonl LE with double in-law ties
In Trorphinsonl LE Kentucky on March 8 a wedding joined James Puyty aged 75 and Mrs Hester West aged 70. The best man James Stamp, a widower twice, is linked to both families as his first wife was a daughter of Mr Puyty and his second wife the daughter of Mrs West.
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Trorphinsonl le, Ky
James Puyty
Hester West
James Stamp
Cyclone Hits Brewton Area Damages Homes and Schools
Movin March 8 reports a cyclone four miles north of Brewton striking Thursday night. It damaged several dwellings schools and churches. Strong winds and debris disrupted the town as residents assessed the damage and began repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Movin
Brewton
The Sun’s Second Page Liner Notes Entertaining and Practical
Entertaining and instructive liners on THE Sun’s second page invite daily reading. They promise profitability and engagement, offering quick tips and notes aimed at readers seeking practical amusement and daily guidance.
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Sun
Nighttime burglar scales roofs for $9.83 haul in city
An agile thief used ladders and skylights to enter Friedgen's shop from the roof, tried on shoes with chalk dust, and escaped with $9.83 from a cash register. The 3 to 5 am route covered nearly 200 feet across Pennsylvania and Washington streets with no major loot beyond a small sum.
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Pennsylvania
Washington Sts
Schrader
Queensware
Dally & Stalnaker’s
Friedgen’s
Ife
Huegele’s
Redgen’s
Night Watch
Friedgen
Miller
Huegele
Woman Sues Over Man Locked In Vault To Stop Marriage
Daisy Gardner, telegraph operator, sues George Stone, Board of Trade member, for 610000 damages claiming he was locked by his father in a safety vault to prevent their marriage after the wedding day was set. Stone’s father opposed the match and confined him all day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carcano
Daisy Gardner
George Stone
Miss Gardner
Stone
Board of Trade
Spring hats and bargains fill Dalton stores
New York daily special shows Danbury and yacht caps for 25 cents while Kreitlein Reeder and Arcade Clothing touts last chance overcoat sales. H P Wasson Co lists Saturday bargains as Bates house misfits and Granger store promote Saturday prices. Emil Waalschner Son removal sale and Geo Kreitlein columns of shop bargains continue. The Star alterations sale runs and Geo Marott advertises spring clothing. Outing bicycle hints at a strong finish for spring shopping days. Schrader grocers under Vir Av. Domestically themed ads emphasize discounts and ready-to-wear items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
New York
Danbury
Kreitlein & Reeder
Arcade
H. P. Wasson & Co
Bates House
Granger
Emil Waalschner & Son
Geo. “Kreitlein
Star
Geo. J. Marott
C.H
E. H. ‘Schrader
Virav. Grocers
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Consumers’ Gas Trust Company
Willie, the Bandit
City Life
Col. Jagge
State House
Elbe
Uncle Sam
Romeo
State Senate
Brown County
Nicholson
Seller
Montgomery
Senator Start
Tom Jones
Duncan
Monroe and
Brown
Stuant
Col. McLean
Board of Commissioners
McCutchan
Kern
Haggard
Waggard
Alexander
Bird
Humphreys
Johnson
Marion
Leyden
Mcllugh
Sweeney
Newby
Liquor League of Indiana
Houghton
Lafollette
Parker
Matthews
Jackson County
Brownstown
Posey
Himself
U. S
Reed
Halfe-Witted
Dupes
Kansas City
Larry Morton
Joe Wilson
Jim Iull
Morton
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