Jenney Electric Plant Destroyed By Far-Flung Fire
Friday morning a massive blaze destroyed the Jenney electric motor plant located beyond city limits. Losses cover building machinery stock and patterns with total around $85 000 though insurance may cover about $25 000. The fire started on the second floor likely from a coal stove and spread without water mains nearby hampering extinguishing efforts.
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Bett
Pathandle
Jenney Electric Motor Company
William Myers
Myers
OC TD. Jenney
Jenney
Mar. Jenney
Stevenson
Smothered to Death of Indiana Ave Bartender
Herman Schmidt a 53 year old bartender residing on Indiana Avenue died Thursday at City Hospital from a neck tumor that pressed on his windpipe after admission in January. He was German born and is survived by his brother Charles Schmidt of the Hitz baking company.
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Herman Schmidt
Indiana Ave
City Hospital
Schmidt
Charles Schmidt
Hitz Baking Company
Germany
Legislators Block Return of Horner Statutes Gift
Publishers from I. B. Meyers & Co. demand the Horner statutes placed on senators desks as gifts. Resolutions offering $500 to secure the books failed. Warden Hert outlines prison transfer plans for reformitory setup, sending about 30 inmates on special trains April first via Indianapolis to Michigan City.
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Horner
I. B. Meyers & Co
Chicago
Hert
State House
Michigan City
Indianapolis
Jeffersonville
Pennsylvania
Monon
What Grof Wants
Robert Groff has been seen about the state house and the governor s office frequently. It is understood that he wants to be appointed factory inspector, a position created by the child labor laws.
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Grof
Robert Groff
State House
Governor’ S Office
Fireman Injured in City Chemical Truck Crash
William J L Wamsrey, driver of chemical No 2, was slightly hurt Friday morning while answering Jenney Electric Motor Co fire. Swinging into Fletcher Ave from South St the weight rein broke, horses went wild, wagon struck a pole and tipped over. Wamsley escaped with minor injuries.
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William JL. Wamsrey
Chemical No. 2
Jenney Electric Motor Company
Fletcher Ave
South St
Wamsley
Hammond Charter Bill Vetoed by Governor
The Hammond charter bill, recalled from the secretary of state, was vetoed Friday morning. The governor criticizes the proposal for forcing total project costs onto property owners without bond authorization and warns it would cloud titles within five miles of the city.
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Hammond
Secretary of State
United States Army
Choral Society Song Service at Roberts Park M E
The Choral Society holds a song service at Roberts Park M E church Sunday evening March 14 at 7 20 featuring an organ voluntary by Mrs. W B Judah singing by a trio including Mrs Chidester Miss Foerster and Mrs Sinex a flute solo by Mr Fred Op perman a soprano violin duet by Miss Ida Sweenie and Mr C Riegger singing by a quartet including Mrs Chidester Mrs Sinex Mr Allen and Mr Dougherty a duet by Miss Irma Foerster and Mrs Read Behymer and a baritone solo by Mr Frank Fiston plus choir singing.
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Choral Society
Roberts Park M. E. Church
W. B. Judah
Chidester
Dusty oats and horse feed ad note hours
An old newspaper fragment advertises Sideboards with William L. Elder Feed your horse Janet s Dustless Oats. It lists Hiram C. Castor at 288 Massachusetts with visiting hours from 9 to 10 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. on Sunday 9 to 10.
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Wm. L. Elder
Hiram C. Castor
Massachusetts
Many Hot Battles End with Cuban Victories Near Cuba River
New York reports from Havana via Tampa detail a four hour engagement near the Cae river where Gen. Garcia captured arms and 100 Spanish soldiers. Cuban forces press in Santiago province while Spanish detachments withdraw, with reports of renewed atrocities by Fondeviella and prisoner transfers to Alavana.
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Santiago de Ciuhua
Nis
Vera del Rey
Wesgler
Provence
Cgusanabacona
Matanges
Alavana
Pernandopo
Senor Tit Barrera
Tlayviine
Senor Porras
Slavania
Spain
Weytler
Fondeviella
Guanaticow
Ane
Pordeviella
Groere
Dr. Ruiz Death Sparks Citizenship Reparation Push
Washington reports state officials settled the citizenship status of Dr. Ruiz, a naturalized American killed in a Guanabacoa jail. Final naturalization papers dated January 1980 will back a reparation claim if the investigation finds fault by Spanish officials. Mrs. Ruiz, with four children, met Secretary Sherman for a pledge of a full inquiry.
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New York
Pafherakd Special
Washington Sa
State Department
Ruiz
Lee
Guanabacca
Sherman
Local resident faults drainage on Washington Street
Coal dealer Frank MM. Dell at 378 KE Washington street complains to the Board of Works that improved Washington street east of Noble leaves Dutch basins unable to carry runoff. After heavy rain water backs up over the sidewalk, spreading dirt and rubbish. He notes prior complaints and says relief has not come. the board orders an investigation.
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Frank MM. Dell
Washington-st
Board of Works
Noble
E. Washington-st
Seasonal sales sweep Danbury and surrounding shops
An array of year end bargain notices appears in the day’s edition. Shops including Earle’s store Albert Gall, Maguire’s Granger, Original 23 hat store Rubens, and George Kreitlein advertise discounts on shoes hats and pants while Globe neckwear and Model’s stock tempt shoppers. March sales, last chances, and new stock headlines promise strong deals tomorrow.
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Danbury
Earle's
Albert Gall
Maguire's Granger
Rubens
George Kreitlein
Globe
George J. Marott
Soewell
Block's
Wasson
Messenger’ S. Brosnan Bros
New York
People’s Outfitting Company
Charles Mayer & Co
Badger Furniture
Mysterious suicide attempt at Grand Hotel in Indianapolis
Deimine Doty a 21 year old from Middletown attempted suicide in her wedding dress at the Grand Hotel Indianapolis. She shot herself in the temple but survived and is under care at City Hospital. Oliver Cousins, her fiancé from Middletown, visited and spoke to her as she lay unresponsive.
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Deimie Doty
Grand Hotel
Wotan
Beli-Pgy
Lynti
Alice Toty
Clinton St
Middletown
Alice Doty
Levy Miett
Woodbridge
Oats
Can
Ferguson
Willy
Minnie
Oliver
Jennie Daty
Alive
Oliver Cousins
Miami -Cycle Company
Midiletown
Miss Doty
Tndianapolis
Cousins
Foor and English Discuss Lease for Hotel English
Will Foor formerly of the Grand hotel met with William E. English to talk terms for the Hotel English lease. Foor aims to secure the lease and implement a European plan to draw travelers and local diners if successful.
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Will Foor
William E. English
Foor
English
Nfoor
Forecast for Indianapolis 36 Hours to March 13
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity shows fair and much colder conditions with a cold wave expected Friday night. Temperatures to fall to 15 to 20 degrees above zero, with Friday noon reading 84 and 2 pm around 36.
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Indianapolis
Chicago Weather Bureau
Ami
Why the Indianapolis Federal Building Bill Has Been Delayed
A Commercial club committee met with Congressman Overstreet to explain why the appropriation bill for a new federal building in Indianapolis has stalled in the House. Overstreet said no public building bills from his district have passed recently but will push for action if revenues rise. the panel urged rapid passage once a suitable method is found.
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D. PP. Isywhi
John WH. Holliday
Frank Maus
Woolen
Fortune
Congressman Overstrest
Con Ss
Indianapolis
Senate
Elu
Overstreet
Tedianapolis
Dhuave
Indianapadlis
Embezzlement Conviction In Bee Hive Case Details
Campbell, longtime secretary and treasurer of Bee Hive Savings and Loan, pleaded guilty to embezzling from $5 to $4 a week over years. He faces a two year sentence at the penitentiary. Complications arose as his motive tied to drinking and a hope prison would curb the habit. A second case, John Richardson, 11, charged with assault with intent to rape, pleaded not guilty after the mother’s testimony was sought. trial adjourned to Monday.
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Aul
Ifogh Campbell
Bee Hive Savings and Dein Association
Nerhena
Grand Jury
Tie
Jiie McCray
Campbell
John Richardson
Wiltsie
McCray
Funeral of Dr B B Morgans of Irvington
Funeral services for Dr B B Morgan of Irvington were held Friday afternoon. The report also notes wills, divorces, and organizational updates including Marion club officers installed with Schuyler Haas as president and a farewell address by retiring president Rothschild. A divorce suit by James M Smith against Iva Smith is mentioned along with other civil matters and a dismissed surety of peace case involving Elizabeth Stratman.
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B. B. Morgan
Irvington
Robert B. Duncan
Annie D. Barber
Nellie D. Wilson
John
Duncan
James M. Smith
Iva
Will FE. Jenglish
Marketstand
Maelish
Della Miller
Kansas City
Henry J. Miller
Street Railway Company
Mason
John Griffin
Johanna
Marion Club
Schuyler Haas
Rothschild
Elizabeth Struiman
Governor weighs fate of Scott Jackson and Walling case
A Kentucky governor reviews the Jackson and Walling sentences after reading the records. officials say Walling may escape the gallows, while Jackson’s fate remains undecided as commissioners wait for additional papers. Col Washington asserts Walling has disclosed details.
Jackson Must Hang Clevedy Framington Justice?
Governor Bradley declined clemency for Scott Jackson. Jackson is scheduled to be executed on March 20. The ruling came Friday afternoon in Frankfort Kentucky. The clemency decision ends appeals and confirms the death sentence.
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Frankfort
U. PP
Bradley
Scott Jackson
Jackson
Alonzo Walling Prieve Reported For March 20
Cincinnati dispatch notes that Alonzo Walling will not hang on March 20 as Gov. Bradley has granted a reprieve or commuted the sentence. The source cites a reliable authority in Fort Wayne.
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Cincinnati
U. P.J
Fankfort
Eliq
Alonzo Walling
Bradley
Evans Lands Pensions Commissionership
H. Clay Evans of Tennessee has been offered the commissionership of pensions and left Washington for Chattanooga to settle business before serving four years in the capital.
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Washington
U. P
H. Clay Evans
Tennessee
Pensions
Chattanooga
State House Bans Candy Gum and Tobacco Concessions
The governor filed a concurrent Senate resolution granting Capt. C N OBrien the right to sell cigars and tobacco in the state house. The secretary of state opposes, arguing public buildings must not serve private use and warning of dangerous precedents. State house visitors who smoke or snack must leave to buy luxuries. It could burden Treasurer Scholz and the ladies who chew gum.
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State House
Senate
Capt. C. N. O’brien
Secretary of State
Supreme Court
Scholz
Today Home Brewing Co. Pock Beer on tag and bottles
Today Today Home Brewing Co. announces Pock Beer marketed as better than ever. Available on tag everywhere and in bottles for family use. Telephone 1050.
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Home Brewing Co
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