Eleven Lives Lost as Boiler Explosion Hits Chicago Laundry
A massive boiler exploded in the basement of the Sanitary Laundry Company building at 458 West Madison Street in Chicago. About 76 people were inside. at least ten deaths were feared with several injured and buildings nearby damaged. Rescue efforts faced chaos as debris and falling walls hampered work. five bodies found by 9:30 a.m., including four girls and an unidentified man. The laundry manager A. F. Doremus was detained for questioning amid claims the boiler was worn out and dangerous already a week prior.
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George Dean
Peter Dean
Fannie Dean
Mary Kilb
Vanaken
Ceresa Vansick
George’McNell
Samuel Conan
Waverly Theater
A. F. Doremus
Widow Alleges Brutal Assault by Constable
Mrs. Sarah E. Neligh, 56, of 722 Tolbert Ave, accuses Frank Hay, a constable in Justice Smock's court, of assault and battery. She says he struck her with a mace, tore clothing, and threatened her adopted son while seizing goods during a note collection dispute. The incident led to his arrest and the case proceeding in police court.
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Sarah E. Neligh
Tolbert Ave
Frank Hay
Jersey
Hay
Justice of the Peace
Artman’s Bald Head Was a Choice Target
An account recalls the final session chaos when books flew and a big book allegedly hurled by Burkhart struck Speaker Artman on the head. The incident and subsequent wig work changed his appearance, with colleagues noting his head now sports a barber-like crop.
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Artman
Burkhart
Artmen
Statesman
Dixie Floated After Grounding Off Potomac
Washington March 11 The Bureau of Navigation reports the Dixie, aground off land in the Potomac, has been refloated following a salvage effort. No material injury to the vessel or crew was sustained in the incident.
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Washington
Bureau of Navigation
Dixie
Explosion Kills Seven at Laundry Plant in Ruins
At noon seven bodies, identified as George Pihl engineer Bessie Kincaba Minnie Olson Emma Bebraska Frank Hannimak and Katie Kelly, were recovered with four missing. The blast shattered plate glass and damaged four blocks, tearing through stores barns and barracks. Property loss estimated at 40000 dollars. The eighth body, a girl, was found shortly after noon.
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George Pihl
Bessie Kincaba
Minnie Olson
Emma Bebraska
Frank Hannimak
Katie Kelly
Volunteer Army
Nelson Gets The Work In County Scope
County surveyor Nelson seeks a larger salary and control of county work though the bill failed. Officials clash over who should manage remaining contracts. The county attorney questions the plan while Commissioner Greer supports Nelson and says he will receive county work once Coyner finishes contracted tasks.
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Nelson
Greer
Coyner
Nation faces retrial after saloon raid jury split
In Wichita Kansas a jury failed to reach a verdict against Mrs Nation and co defendants for property destruction in a saloon raid with seven for conviction and five for acquittal. A new trial will be called at once as two women did not do the actual smashing and local temper may rise.
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Wichita, Kas
March W
Indiana News From Terre Haute and Beyond
Terre Haute reports Charles Rogers a carpenter shot his wife Milburn Batey and later admitted an intended suicide. Rogers fired a second time, wounding Batey and injuring his wife in the struggle. He was taken to Indianapolis for safety amid local unrest. Additional items note a May 10 field day at Marion high schools, a lawyers’ jury in a larceny case, and various local incidents and court actions across Indiana.
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Ind
Charles Rogers
Milburn Batey
Rogers
Batey
Wabash
Marion
Huntington
Hartford City
Fairmount
Kokomo
Fighting Bill Jones On Warpath Over Window Board
In Muncie Indiana on March 11 James Herron 40 was shot twice in the mouth and killed instantly by "Fighting Bill" Jones 55 a blacksmith after a quarrel over nailing a board across a window Jones surrendered at his shop saying Herron refused to move Jones own the house and claimed self defense Hattie Herron and John Rhoades witnessed the shooting
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Herron
Hattie Herron
John Rhoades
Carnegie Grants Peru 25000 Library Funds
Peru Indiana reports Andrew Carnegie approved a 25000 library grant after a formal application. Greencastle plans a large petition to Carnegie for a library. Muncie also reports Carnegie offering 350000 for a public library building contingent on a 5000 annual maintenance appropriation via the Commercial club.
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Carnegie
Muncie
Ind
Andrew Carnegie
Commercial Club
Chan Santa Cruz stronghold near fall to Mexican troops
In Oaxaca on March 11 it is reported that Chan Santa Cruz, Maya indians stronghold in Yucatan, may soon be captured by government troops. Two detachments advance from different directions and the Indians are said to lack ammunition and food. The plan is to attack Tulena and Maytlaeson as Chan Santa Cruz falls.
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Mex
Chan Santa Cruz
Inuucatan
Tulena
Maytlaes
Chano Santa Cruz
Senate and House Spar Over Printing and Empl oyment Costs
A historic report shows the Senate claiming broad power to appoint staff with no cap while the House spent freely on clerks and printing. Lt Gov Gilbert argues overall economy, noting reductions in stationery and fewer printed laws this session despite extra hires and investigations.
County Faces Railroad Crossing Fight Over Proposed Road
County commissioners built a road toward Julietta insane hospital but the C H D railroad objected to crossing the tracks. After a long dispute tied to an old six year unused rail line, the company seeks to cross at a new point if the county closes an existing crossing. County attorney Hugg weighs the legal questions and petitions from residents to decide abandonment.
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Brookville
Julietta Insane Hospital
Julietta
Old Spring At
Hugg
Surprise wedding in Richmond with county official and deputy
J. A. Spekenhier the county treasurer and his deputy Clara Benning were quietly married Saturday evening by Judge Fox in Richmond Indiana. The ceremony was kept secret until Monday drawing surprise reactions from relatives and friends.
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Richmond, Ind
J. A. Spekenhier
Clara
Thomas Orchestra Night Sets Attendance Record in Chicago
John H. Stein received a note from F J Wessels manager for the Thomas orchestra stating the Saturday Chicago Auditorium concert drew over 5000 with every seat sold and hundreds standing. The group will play in Indianapolis at 6 pm, expected to attract a full crowd and likely the best showing of the season there.
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John H. Stein
F. J
Attorneys Seek Delay in Futrell Murder Trial
Richmond Indiana attorneys for Robert Futrell charged with murdering Anna Jones secured a trial delay Monday via affidavit alleging the defendant is insane.
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Richmond
Ind
Robert Futrell
Anna Jones
Indiana Inklings and Local News Briefs
Obituaries note the deaths of Mrs. Catherine Huttis 93 of Collett and Peter Diehl 88 of Bedford and Rev Otho Redmond in Lewiston Idaho. The Fountain City church dedication is reported along with political and business items including Evansville Democrats nominating Edward H Meyer for mayor and American Gas and Oil’s new 600 barrel well near Alexandria. Richmond district Methodist conference plans session in Richmond and George Burke of Yorktown killed by an Anderson Muncie electric car after a paralysis and track incident. Glass blowers strike in Alexandria reportedly settled with Lippincott Co. employes on halftime.
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George Burke
Yorktown
Anderson-Muncie
Burke
Anda
Fred Sheppard Injured In Fiery Accident
Deputy county auditor Fred Sheppard was injured Monday when a match ignited a pocket of gas in Woodruff place. His right hand blistered as he burned his vest while trying to light the furnace. He complained about lacking an accident policy after years of paying for one.
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Woodruff Place
Fred Sheppard
Fred
Hadley Warns of Trusts and Moral Decline in America
Yale president Prof Hadley told an Old South Church audience that trusts threaten democracy and that without public pressure to curb trusts an American emperor in Washington could arise within two years. He cited contrasts between personal virtue and political and business conduct, urging higher morality to counter corporate power.
Hutson Refuses to Show Senate Pay Rolls Amid Alleged Overstaffing
Reporters were denied access to pay rolls as Hutson said books are public once filed. He admits using one extra clerk over two weeks at seven dollars daily, but cites orders from leaders of the plunder committee. Three additional clerks have worked in the engrossing room for 30 days at five dollars a day, with Huffman and Pelzer unavailable for comment.
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Senate
Harmon L. Hutson
Pelzer
Hutson
Joss, Ball
Johnson
Col. Huffman
Hollingsworth Escapade Leads to Stolen Horse Confession
Charles F. Hollingsworth was arrested at 3240 W Washington St Saturday night by Bicyclemen Streit and Losh. He confessed to selling a stolen horse and buggy in Greencastle Friday, then hired a horse and saddle in Coatsville, traded it in Plainfield, and rode to Mt Jackson, aiming to sell for ten dollars a complete outfit worth seventy five.
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Washington St
Streit
Losh
Greencastle
Carbon
Coatsville
J. H. Masten
Plainfield
Danville
Poland
Mt. Jackson
Riots in Spain Leave Fatalities and Injuries
Report from Barcelona dated March 11 notes strikers attacked two factories in Manlleu, Catalonia, causing destruction. In the ensuing clash two men were killed and several others injured.
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Manlileu
Catalonia
Tehi
City Life Notes and Local Moves
Capt Kinney of the detectives is reported much better. Ex Senator Mull and his brother have bought Tree's bank at Manila and will open it April 1. Omar Hearn will represent Portlandigh school in the state oratorical contest, with Roy Milligan and Frank Timmonds in the eastern Indiana contest. Supt Quigley received a second telegram from the New Orleans Coroner about the disposition of the body of A Fipps and asked him to refer the first one to Michael Higgine Beviekyer Ate HI.
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Thomas K. Mull
L. H. Mull
Rushville
Tree
Manila
Omar Hearn
Portlandigh School
Roy Milligan
Frank Timmonds
Indiana
Quigley
New Orleans
A. Fipps
Michael ‘Higgine Beviek
Liyer
Divine-healer Schlatter Arrested Under Vagrancy Rules
Wire whispers report the controversial diviner Schlatter taken into custody under the city vagrancy ordinance. The incident sparks debate over treatment of itinerant healers and public order concerns.
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Schlatter
The Evils of Trusts and Deteriorated Politics
The passage discusses the essence of a trust requiring belief in its leader to wield power wisely or poorly. It argues trusts must be regulated by public sentiment, which is the community’s readiness to accept restrictions for the common good, beyond individual harm.
Absent Cashier Frank M Brown Found in Ceiba Spanish Honduras
Cincinnati dispatch reports Frank M Brown the former cashier who wrecked the German national bank of Newport is located in Ceiba Spanish Honduras. He says gambling and horse racing led to his ruin and plans to return only if he can make a fortune and square up his affairs.
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Cincinnati
Frank M. Brown
Newport
Ceiba
Spanish Honduras
Brown
Montana
Fence Plan Promoted by Bedell Across Pennsylvania Street
Building inspector Bedell authorized a fence along Pennsylvania Street just south of Ohio to prevent injury to passersby. He asserts no charter provision covers the move but believes the action is justified to avoid danger.
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Pennsylvania
Ohio
Bedell
Policy probe targets local police and named aides
Grand jury probes policy activities. Prosecutor aided by Ed Ford and Ollie Lanham allege that policy king Kissel and police drove them from the policy business.
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Grand Jury
Ed Ford
Ollie Lanham
Kissel
Powderly Admitted to Practice Before Supreme Court
Powderly, commissioner of navigation, was admitted to practice before the supreme court on Monday during proceedings in Washington.
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Commissioner-of-navigation
Powderly
Supreme Court
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