Fire destroys Lawrie Robson dry goods store Washington
A Saturday blaze gutted Lawrie Robson dry goods at 26 and 28 Washington st. The four story brick building and its stock, valued at roughly 160,000 to 180,000, were a total loss. Fire crews fought the flames for hours as adjoining shops suffered water and smoke damage. Thirty five employees were left jobless and investigators will probe the blaze origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrie & Robson
John C. Lawrie
Joseph
John Wooden
Wooden
Lawrie
Heavy sentences for Carrico and Mayberry in assault on officer Cronin
George Carrico and Clinton Mayberry, two of the colored men in the Cronin assault, received heavy workhouse terms in police court. Fach fined 300 and jailed 180 days, total 695 days with costs. Judge Cox said the men faced the limit on assault and battery charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Carrico
Clinton Mayberry
Cronin
Fach
Cox
Carrico
Bohemian Girl Delights Boston Audience at Grand
The Bohemian Girl was performed by the Bostonians at the Grand on Friday before a crowded house. Eugene Cowles Count Arnheim, William Philp Thaddeus, W W McDonald Devilshoof, Jessie Bartlett Davis as gypsy queen, and Hilda Clark as Arline received enthusiastic encores. Miss Clark’s soprano pleased yet lacked force. Cowles and McDonald also drew multiple encores. Robin Hood noted for Saturday matinee. Prince Ananias slated for Saturday night. Hyde’s comedians with Helene Mora close at the Empire Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Cowles
Count Arnheim
Wm. E. Philp
Thaddeus
W. WW. McDonald
Devilshoof
Jessie Bartlett Davis
Hilda Clark
Arline
Miss Clark
Music Boxes with Interchangeable Tune Sheets Sold for Christmas
Boxes set aside for Christmas delivery show interchangeable tune sheets offered by Carlin & Lennox at 313B Market Street with special designs by Jno M Willy. Peed your horse and Dustlets Oats referenced in the listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlin & Lennox
Market St.ms
James
Ter rific Nitro Explosion Threatened the River Steamer
A lone Pittsburg man landed a skiff loaded with nitro glycerine near Smiths ferry on the Ohio River and exploded the cargo at Georgetown Island. The blast shattered the TI IX Bedford as it lay nearby, wrecking furniture and panicking passengers. the man and skiff disappeared. Vessel supplies were tied to Victor Oil Company in Sistersville. The blast trembled for miles, but no serious injuries were reported.
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Pittsburg
U. P
Industry
Ohio River
Smith's Ferry
Georgetown Island
City to approve 7000 dollar street cleaning fund
Controller Johnson unites finance committee to back a 7000 dollar ordinance for cleaning improved streets and avoids delay. Opponents on unimproved streets demanded a 2000 dollar addition for gravel dumping, delays lingered due to weather and a prior funds suspension. If approved, sweepers start immediately to tidy asphalt brick and block pavements before Tuesday morning.
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Johnson
Tie
Board of Works
Washington St
Lawrie & Robson
Births and Marriages in Local Notices
A listing of births with parents and addresses including Johnsons Parkes Parkes Parke and Fishers, with infants noted for diseases and conditions. Also marriage licenses issued for Arthur McCorkle to Agnes Lines and others. local residents announced by address and age.
Indianapolis Area Forecast for Weekend
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity covers 35 hours ending 5 PM Saturday. Cooler and generally fair conditions expected, with clear to partly cloudy skies. Saturday noon temperature around 36 degrees Fahrenheit, with similar readings anticipated Saturday afternoon. Sunday looks fair with no major precipitation.
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Indianapolis
Bliss in Treasurer Portfolio Offered and Accepted
Canton residents plan a 1000 man escort to Maj. McKinley for his Washington inauguration parade with regimented display and uniformed troops. Nearby leaders report Cornelius Bliss likely to become McKinley’s secretary of the treasury, with confirmation from Republican circles.
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New York
U. P
Cornelius N. Bliss
McKinley
Treasury
Bliss
the Treasury
Fifth-ave
Republican National Committee
Woman in distress as revolver thief robs empty home
A man with a revolver invaded the home of Mrs. Winnings at 820 N Pennsylvania St on a November Friday evening. He threatened harm if she screamed and escaped via the pantry window. no clues identified. Mrs Winnings could not describe the intruder.
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Dan
Seventh and
Pennsylvania-sts
Bosh
Pennsylvania-st
Light Brigade
Mrs. Winnings
Indiana Elector Counts and Gold Democrats Debate
Indiana returns show McKinney lead with 18 960 plurality, Republicans slightly ahead in governor race and senate. Gold Democrats discuss future organization while silver faction resists, urging forgiveness and unity to win future campaigns.
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McKinney
Indiana
Shively
Tower House
General Assembly
Senate
Condnitt
Marion County
Silver Democracy
Sound Money
Marion
William Feldenglish
Democratic Party
Chicago
Carlisle
Caffery
Hckels
Almost a Miracle as Tramps Battle Brakeman on Moving Train
Brakeman J G Limes of the Big Four escaped a deadly fate Friday night after five tramps boarded his train at Anderson. They attempted to stop the train near Oakland by braking the cars. Limes, struck in the head, fell between cars but survived with a dislocated thigh and facial bruise. He was found alive an hour later and taken to the M C A building for treatment, with hopes of recovery and a return home for his mother.
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Shimes
Brightwood
Sullivan
Simes
Dr. Brown
Limes
Ridgeway
Italy Senate to Convene in Rome on December Second
Italy's chamber of deputies is summoned to meet in Rome on December 2. The Chicago wheat market showed no general price advance on Saturday. Chairman Hanna arrived in New York on Saturday and will host a press reception at the Waldorf that night. David Henderson secured a Chicago divorce from Grace Roth the actress and co respondent is the son of a wealthy eastern brewer. A forged bank draft gang shut down in New York with members Jas Thompson W B Peters Willis Herbert and W H Smith curtailed.
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Italy
Chamber of Deputies
Rome
Chicago
Hanna
New York
the Waldorf
David Henderson
Grace Roth
Jas. Thompson
W. B. Peters
Willis Herbert
W. H. Smith
William Hill Inmates 20 Days In Workhouse For Tool Theft
William Hill received 20 days in the workhouse and a $1 fine for stealing a few carpenter tools. The Carlisle Manufacturing Company of South Bend was incorporated Saturday with $10,900 capital stock. Charles Gardner was arrested and fined $1 plus costs for driving over a fire hose on Washington street Saturday morning. L. 2. Bell, former Udell ladder works employee, tried to whip his foreman John Hardy Friday and was fined and costs in police court Saturday. Sunday services at First English Lutheran Church will be led by Rev. D. F. Mackenzie with morning and evening subjects.
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William Hill
Carlisle Manufacturing Company
South Bend
Charles Gardner
Washington St
L. 2
Bell
Udell Ladder Works
John Hardy
First Englah Lutheran Church
Pennsylvania
Walnut Sts
D. Fh. Mackenzie
John C. Uhl
Syracuse
N. Y
Charles Ei. Whitsett
H. C. Castor
Indianapolis
Mary Uhl
Gas S headlines Hardin-White case on Caplitol Ave
The piece reports that investigators conclude the colored child's death and family illness were caused by escaping gas rather than poisoning. Dr Haynes says suffocation by gas explains the symptoms and plumber Mike Cain notes the furnace damper was closed, explaining near catastrophe. Dr White returns from Kentucky amid suspicions, while Mrs White plans to eat two fowls sent before the trip pending coroner input.
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N. Caplitol Ave
Haynes
Mike Cain
Butcher Seizes Cleaver After Refused Work
Saturday morning at about 9 o clock butcher Schildmeir living on Meek street went to the meat market seeking work at several stands. He appeared under the influence and grew angry when refused. At W S Bittrick he was told no more help was needed. Schildmeir then seized a meat cleaver and charged Bittrick who warded off the blow and was slashed on the hand. Bystanders restrained the man until police took him into custody. Bittrick sustained a bad cut but no serious injury occurred.
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Schildmeir
Meekst
W. S.bittrick
Bittrick
Schilaméir
Unclear Advertisement Text From Local Paper
Fragmentary ad copy listing various products and vendors with garbled place names and addresses. Mentions mantels grates flour biscuits light pastry and a furniture/coal yard. Likely incomplete shop notices with illegible contact details.
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Washingtonest
Turnway
W. Washington St
Mansur
Sary
Jiei
Fiamies
Webster
St. H.inox
News Business Department
Alcazar Cigar
News
Alcazar
Nox
Wder
Robson
Washingtonst
STORF
S. H. I Knox
Chas. Mayer
MR. Lawrie
John S. Spann
Lion
Rochester German
Trondon & Globe
Lancashire
Scottish Union & National
Michigan
Tondon & Globe
Scottish Union and National
Vyhe
Charles F. Sayles
Aetna
Phoenix
Home
Lindon
Trader's
Commercial Union
Carrico and Mayberry
Jno. M. Willy
Vic
Tor Oil Company
Sistersville
W. Va
Bedford
Gordon Greene
Charles
Minnie Johnson
Ladlowave
Oscar
Lulu Parke
B. St. Joe-st
Martin
Mrs. Huber
Beville-ave
D. M
Hilsie Fisher
Newman-st
Charlies
Ella Carter
Bright-st
Pat and
Mary Moran
Hannibal
Alice Taggart
W. North-st
John and
Tillie Miller
Maryland St
Michael and
Mary Griffin
Meek-st
Allison and
Julia Davidson
Highland-place
George and
Ella Robinson
Twelfth-st
Alice Boler
Michigan Road
Michael Doud
City
Kelly Fretgell
Agnes-st
McPherson
Harlen St
Tena Patterson
Leander Gildewell
St. Vincent’s
Jennie Williams
Columbia Ave
Bolen
Arthur McCorkle
Agnes Lines
Emmett Caldwell
Clara Logan
Henry Holzheusen
Mary Reisner
Major McKinley
Canton
Washington
Canton, D
U. F
McSsinley
Ohio National Guard
Erect Atkinson
West Virginia
Wheeling
Maj. McKinley
W. R. Woodford
C., IL
Cleveland
Miss Hanna
M. A. Hanna
Maj. MeIkinley
Maj. McNkinley
Hix
J. FL Itubbard
Minnesota
McKkinley
Shinley
Fuirbarl
Maj. MckKinley
May
Maj
Mel Winley
Steves
Frank Butts
Indiave
Gold Democrats
Free Silverites
J. G. Limes
Section Ee
Anderson
Formve
Oakland
Indianapoli
Oakland Hollow
City Life
Kate McHugh
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Rooney
James M. Bond
Shelbyville
John Doyle
First National Bank of
Citizens’ National Bank of Cincinnati
Mardwood
Mt. Lilly
Pasirz
Nobleyville Miting Co
Cisterius
Elba
Butts
Ind
Phon
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