Special Train Race Against Death Reaches 1200 Miles
H H Culver vice president of Wrought Iron range company received a telegram that his daughter Margaret aged 1 was dangerously ill with scarlet fever at Sea Breeze on the Florida coast. He arranged a special train with his father in law to beat time and reach Florida by Saturday night accomplishing a dramatic race with death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
H. H. Culver
Wrought Iron Range Company
Sea Breeze
Florida
Margaret
N. W. Taylor
Vandalia Lines
Culver
Court weighs dropping fraud case in Cuba
In Fiavana Cuba March 15 a court mulls dropping the case of E. G. Kone amid unclear evidence. Attorneys report no present charges against him, though results remain unsettled. Also March 15 Mrs Dan Sayre, mother of ex Speaker War, is critically ill at her Wabash home dating from 1837.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiavana
Cuba
Reed
E. G. Kone
Sayre Very Il
Dan$5
Warfrre
Wabash
Lumpkin Campaign to Feature Music and Tricks
John F. Lumpkin, Democratic candidate for the third ward council, plans a campaign event in Kansas City with a mandolin club a baritone colorist and a sleight of hand performer. He says the average man avoids political meetings and vows not to run a full vaudeville bill, but to offer a good show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paign
Explosion at torpedo plant kills girl and burns several
Cleveland March 15 one girl aged 16 Anna Fritz died and five others were badly burned in a torpedo factory explosion at Fairmount company plant. Fire and fumes trapped workers with only one exit as torpedoes exploded, sending survivors to Charity hospital. Fireman Frank Groch and two girls leaped to a window and escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Fairmount Manufacturing Company
Anna Fritz
Frank Groch
Helen Carey
Jessie Alden
Lizzie Cottrell
Rena Karpp
Kittie Howard
Christine Schmitzer
Misa Fritz
Charity Hospital
Strike of 24,000 Textile Workers in Fall River Mass
In Fall River Massachusetts on March 15 a conference between textile manufacturers executive committee and five labor unions lasted an hour and produced no result. If no agreement is reached 24,000 textile operatives plan to strike Monday morning. Manufacturers offered 6 percent wage rise starting Monday, instead of April 7 as previously agreed. Secretaries rejected the proposal and said the men would strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Mass
Funston in Washington assesses Aguinaldo capture credit
Brig Gen Funston reports to the War Department on March 15 and discusses Capt Dechtemandy of the Twenty second Infantry who resigned over credit for Aguinaldo's capture. He credits Lieut Taylor of the Twenty first Regiment for locating Aguinaldo's headquarters and delivering papers and the prisoner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fenston
War Department
Funston
Dechtemandy
Twenty-second Infantry
Army
Aguinaldo
Taylor
Paine's Celery Compound Promoted by Eminent Physician
Prominent physician Dr Edward E Phelps endorses Paine's Celery Compound as a trusted remedy. The advertisement claims rapid health benefits, blood purification, restored sleep, and renewed vigor for tired and despondent individuals, with testimonials from John B Dryden of Frankfort Ky praising its cure for dyspepsia and insomnia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward E. Phelps
Paine
John B. “Dryden
Faine
Red Egg Scheme Fraud Order Against Salyx Company
An Ohio firm United States Salyx of New Concord faced a fraud order after its red albumen claim. The post office blacklist followed reports from victims who said the product would make hens lay more eggs and appear red.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salyx Company
New Concord
Washington
Ohio
United States Salyx Company
Regal
Post Office Department
Diavolo cycles the loop at Coney Island height
Robert B. Vandervoort known as Diavolo, at Coney Island, rode a bicycle through a 300 foot loop. He mounted a long inclined plane, sped down the track, climbed the loop to the ceiling and exited safely amid cheers and warnings it was a dangerous stunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Robert B. Vandervoort
Diavolo
Coney Island
Births and Deaths Notice Collage
A scattered birth and death notice list shows multiple entries with names and ages. Included are Edward and Lizsie Miller with a baby boy at 544 Highland Ave, and several other couples with newborns or deaths or hospitalizations. The garbled text also mentions illnesses and locations such as insane hospital and Park Avenue addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Lizsie Miller
Highland Ave
Everitt
Catherine Stringer
Washington St
Charles
Grace
Bircd
Vandesat
Samuel F
Gertrude Miller
N. Willnels-st
Geo
Mary
Thompson
Eastst
James
Jennie Ahern
Jefferson Ave
Minnie Russell
Walcott
Miss Ida Hayes Died at Door of Hope in Indianapolis
Miss Ida Hayes of Cambridge City died at the Door of Hope in Indianapolis on Thursday and was buried in Cambridge City on Saturday. Arriving a week earlier, rheumatism and heart disease worsened into acute insanity. found wandering, she was sent to the Door of Hope and later identified by a Cambridge City undertaker. She had come to attend a teachers convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Hayes
Cambridge City
Sawmill Explosion Kills Three in Kentucky
In Campton Kentucky on March 15 an explosion at the Fugate and Meadows saw mill at Frozen Creek destroyed the mill and killed three workers. The dead were Jesse Burchfield Philip Legsden and Jack Stringer. Burchfield's body was blown apart and his head found about 100 yards from the blast site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campton
Fugate & Meadow
Frozen Creek
Jesse Burchfield
Philip Legsden
Jack
Stringer
Burchfield
Dilworth Sued Over Poker Hand Wins Big Pot
New York, March 15. Charles P. Dilworth, Pittsburg millionaire, is defendant in a suit for 1400 brought by William Cox who claims he held a full house too long in a New York poker game. Senator O'Brien waited for payment and eventually turned notes over to Cox for collection. The notable hand followed a 125 start jackpot, with O'Brien holding a queen full and Dilworth a seven full after draws, resulting in Dilworth losing about 1300. Dilworth & Co. owns a major Pittsburg rolling mill. he is a member of several clubs in Pittsburg and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles P. Dilworth
Pittsburg
William
Cox
Milllionaire
Snworth
O’brien
Colorado
Dilworth
Dilworth, Porter & Co
United States
Duquesne Club
New York Club
Fifth-ave
Thirty-fifth-st
Castro and Artiz Return to Slaughter Panama After Battle
General Castro and Artiz with a 1000 man force reach Slaughter Panama after a long march from Agua Dulce amid heavy fighting. Reports say 700 rebels were killed or wounded, with clashes continuing as water and ammunition ran low. Indicated rebel support from Indians and a retreat through enemy lines. Business suspended to greet the troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Castro
Artiz
Agua Dulce
Pirates Raid Westchester Mansion For Silverware
On a ts early Thursday a mysterious yacht appeared near Throggs Neck and two men disembarked. They entered the Morris mansion, bound two caretakers with bed clothing, and stole about $1000 in silverware. A revolver duel followed as the robbers fled by yacht.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Westchester County
Long Island Sound
Croker Cut From New York Personal Tax List
Richard Croker had his name erased from New York personal tax rolls after swearing his belongings are in Wantage England. He was taxed on $25,000 in the city. D O Mills appeared before tax commissioners seeking release from a $1,000,000 personal tax claim and ultimately agreed to tax on $250,000 after being told to pay on New York property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Richard Croker
Wantage
England
D. O. Mills
San Francisco
Leupp Seen Likely to Succeed Rodenburg on Civil Service
Francis E. Leupp Washington correspondent for the New York Evening Post is likely to replace Wm. A. Rodenburg on the civil service commission. Leupp is a civil service reformer and trusted by President Roosevelt, a staunch Republican. He declined a board offer during Cleveland's administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Francis E. Leupp
New York Evening Post
Wm.a. Rodenburg
Civil Service Commission
Leupp
Roosevelt
Cleveland
Rhodes in Critical Condition as Heart Failure Closes In
In London on March 15 rumors swirled that Cecil Rhodes was dying. The British South Africa Company bulletin from Cape Town reported Dr Stevenson confirming Rhodes remains in a critical state after a restless night and ongoing heart failure, with no marked change in his overall condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cecil Rhodes
British South Africa Company
Cape Town
Stevenson
Rhodes
Griggs Family Donates Meeting Rooms for Christian Science
In Paterson New Jersey on a Saturday the Christian Science devotees celebrate a gift from Mrs John W Griggs and her daughter Miss Helen Griggs wife and daughter of ex Attorney General Griggs They leased rooms in the Orpheus building to host a meeting and keep periodicals and records of the sect on file
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paterson
N. J
Christian Science
John W. Griggs
Helen Griggs
Griggs
Orpheus Building
Gale Rages North Sea Off Dungeness Mystery Wreck
A fierce gale on Saturday batters the North Sea near Dungeness. Coast guards probe a mysterious wreck as a mast towers above the water and a serious catastrophe is feared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
North Sea
Coast Guards
Dungeness
Path of the Reaper Electrician Swan Dies in Indianapolis
E J Swan 59 of 2033 Bellefontaine street died Friday of diabetes. He was Indianapolis's oldest electrician. his wife and a son survive. Funeral at 2 p.m. Monday from the home. Jacob Dickert 80 of 410 N Weat street died Friday. funeral Sunday afternoon at his daughter Mrs M Covert’s home 441 Agnes street. he helped organize the Cabinet makers union. Civil War veteran M J Maroney died Tuesday in Dayton soldiers’ home. funeral Sunday at 2 p.m. from A M Ragsdale undertaking rooms. G A R and K P will have charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Swan
Bellefontaine St
Indianapolis
Jacob Dickert
N. Weat St
M. Covert
Agnes St
Cabinet Makers’ Union
M. J. Maroney
Dayton, O
A. M. Ragsdale Company
G. A. R. and
K. of P
Butler College Announces Summer School Program
Butler college will run a summer session from June to August 5 with no entrance examination. The 12 week term will cover courses in Latin Greek German French English political science education history mathematics biology chemistry physical training and music. University of Chicago will credit the same value for Butler credits. W J Carslake is secretary of the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler College
University of Chicago
W. J. Carslake
Roberta Wright Chooses Champagne for Denver Christening
Miss Roberta Wright, Denver mayor's daughter, insists on champagne for christening the cruiser Denver, defying mineral water. A protracted clash with a WCTU delegation ends with the committee urging builders to decide between wine and water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
Roberta Wright
Three Indiana Lovers In Crisis Reported
Three Indiana personal crisis reports describe suicide cases in Rockwell and Fort Wayne and a jail suicide in Auburn. Mrs Rose Boardman, married to a wealthy farmer, killed herself with carbolic acid citing ill health. John Bowman, a Fort Wayne stone cutter, shot himself in the presence of his wife and daughter after a period of despondency. Charles Voight, 50, jailed in Auburn on seduction charges regarding Maud Keller, hanged himself in jail using a wire from his bed. he left a widow and four children, his home in Butler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Boardman
Rockwell
John Bowman
Fort Wayne
Charles Voight
Auburn
Maud Keller
Butler
German mediation hints at halt to South Africa hostilities
Berlin on March 15 reports a high authority statement suggesting Germany may extend good offices to end the South African conflict. State secretary Richthofen on Tuesday argued Britain was misjudged and urged a friendlier stance toward England, following earlier talks that mediation might be possible but negotiations failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
South Africa
Richthofen
Great Britain
England
City Life Signals Allied Council Meeting And Local Events
City Life notes a Friday night allied council meeting to finalize organization details. A public special train will run from Indianapolis lodge No 56 KD of P to Chicago next Thursday. Hibernians vaudeville at English's opera house Sunday promises a large crowd with local performers. Natian's birthday association heard Judge J B Black on Gen Sheridan, Coburn Allen on American ideals, and the Declaration of Independence read by Myron Leckner as part of a program. Albert C Clark has recovered judgment for a dentist chair mechanism. In federal court T J Logan of Fort Wayne is appointed special master to compute defendants profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Building Allied Council
Indianapolis Lodge
No. 56
KD of P
Chicago
Hibernians
English
Opera House
Natian’s Birthday Association
J. B. Black
Gen. Sheridan
Coburn Allen
Myron Leckner
Albert C. Clark
G. E. Johnson
E. c. Hunter
A. A. Chapin
T. J. Logan
Fort Wayne
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Racine, Wis
Rathbone
Kansas City, Mo
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Peckskill
Margeret Smith
P. O
Fica
Aggie
Paine’s
Diamond Paints
Bianze
Uncle Samuel
Eilliann
Allen
Juss
Jessie Lew
O'Brien
Pirates
Rob” Morris
Croker
New York City
Believers In Christian Science
Mesdames Wright
Phelps
L.S. Ayres
Indiana
Ac Cees the Old Fogy Doctor
RAMEY
Drs, Kennedy & Keagan
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K&kkxm
Path OF the Reaper
City Life
Monon
K. P
Interstate Meeting
Union Station
Barber Supply Co
Ohiost
WM. B. Burford
Ind
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