Heroine Rescues Residents From Meridian Street Fire
A blaze at 640 N Meridian Street traps residents as Mrs L M Merryman is hurled from a second story window. Mrs H Brinkman the boarding house keeper rescues women amid flames. Her daughter Flossie and others aid escape with improvised rope ladders. The fire starts in the basement from an attempted gas meter theft.
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N. Meridian St
Carrie Owens
May Stankard
Mary Littlefield
Mrs. Merryman
Claude
George Davidson
Local Notes Report On Court, Habits And Happenings
Busy Indianapolis notes cover federal court scenes with Capt Hill greeting grand jurors and Judge Anderson pushing proceedings. Reports mention arrests for license violations, elevator safety, church events, card parties, holiday prep, and upcoming conventions with figures like Rev Robert Fulton and Senators Beveridge and Hemmenway attached.
City scrutinizes new railroad tracks on Belmont Ave
Van dalia and Big Four railroad companies are said to have laid an extra track across Belmont avenue without official consent. Mayor Bookwalter and the Board of Public Works summoned the two superintendents, John Coneys and Henry Houghton, to explain the actions amid questions from Councilman Bangs about moving a track and reports of additional tracks.
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Belmont-ave
W. O. Bangs
Board of Public Works
Bookwalter
John W. Coneys
Vandalia Railroad
Henry F. Houghton
Big Four
Bangs
Vandalia Company
Bahgs
Coneys
Vandalia
Belmont
Board of
Public Works
Jumbled Past Day's News From Cities Across America
A collage of brief items reports accidents and deaths in Augusta Kentucky Edward Drake drowns in St. Marys reservoir in Colorado and Chicago snow in multiple cities. Fires in Arique Chile cause 1 million damage. Trials murders entombed miners and a mine shaft disaster in France. Coast artillery budgets and political roasts mingle with a women charged for injuring a man in Cleveland court.
Attempted assassination of Dr Beatty in Montrose
An attack occurred last night when dynamite exploded beneath a buggy carrying Dr. H. S. Beatty humane officer known for pursuing liquor sales to minors. The rig was destroyed but Beatty escaped with only slight bruises.
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Montrose
Col
H. S. Beatty
Beatty
Man Charged in Ben Davis Wife Murder Trial
Fred Schwemeyer of Ben Davis goes on trial in criminal court for the murder of his wife Ella and is expected to face a long voir dire as 100 jurors are summoned. If convicted he could face a second charge for murdering William Gill, her supposed suitor, after he shot both in their home February 5. Gill’s reputation and motive are noted as prosecutors prepare to argue Schwemeyer’s quarrelsome nature.
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Capt. Hill
Federal Court
Cleveland
J. J. Phillips
Phillips
Mahanoy City
Michael Meade
Fred Schwomeyer
Ben Davis
Ella
Schwemeyer
William Gil
William Gill
Gill
Atkins Law Works
Atote
Windsor Welcome Fogs Delay Royal German Arrival
The German emperor and empress arrived at Windsor amid dense fog. King Edward and Queen Alexandra greeted them at the station as soldiers lined the way to the castle.
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Eror
Empress
Windsor
King Edward
Queen Alexandra
Kaiser
Attorneys in the Big Bradley Trial
Daniel Webster Baker is identified as United States District Attorney and prosecutor in the Bradley trial, with references pointing to the role of prosecutors in the case.
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Daniel Webster Baker
United States
Wall Street lends lesson as cash hoard bulges vaults
Bank vaults in New York fill with money despite widespread bank deposits shrinking. Financiers urge Congress to pass elastic currency laws as Wall Street traders push for clearer rules and a safer monetary system. Banks order checks over cash, leaving retailers and workers with limited cash options and many payrolls forced through the clearing house.
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Wall-st
Congress
United States
National City Bank
Bradley Trial Halted By Death In Court Monday
The Annie M. Bradley murder case against Mrs Gradley stalled when Justice McComas died, delaying proceedings until Wednesday. Defense led by Judge Orlando Powers plans an insanity plea claiming hereditary factors while the prosecution, led by District Attorney Baker, argues premeditation in the ex Senator Arthur Brown killing.
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Orlando Powers
Bradley
Baker
Judge issues restraining order in freight-rate case
The Railroad Commission reports that the Lawrence County circuit court judge has issued a restraining order in the case filed August 8 against Southern Indiana and Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern railway companies to enjoin violations of the commission’s freight rate order.
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Railroad Commission
Lawrence County
Southern Indiana and
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Railway
Commission
Demand for Higher Wages by Chicago Switchmen Union
Twenty five thousand members of the Switchmen's Union of North America demand a 6 cent hourly raise. Their representatives met the managers of 24 railroad systems centered in Chicago and asked for a prompt reply.
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United Press
Chicago
Switchmens’ Union of North America
Wilkinson Named President of Indiana Children's Home
Philip Wilkinson has been chosen to fill the presidency of the Indiana Children's Home Society following the death of Rev. D. R. Lucas. Wilkinson previously served as vice president and now leads the organization as it adopts memorial resolutions in Dr. Lucas’s honor.
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Lincoln League
Wabash
Denison Hotel
Fairbanks
A. J. Beveridge
James A. Hemmenway
Philip Wilkinson
Indiana Children’s Home Society
D. R. Lucas
Wilkinson
Lucas
Cure a Cold in One Day Promoted with Laxative Bromide
An advertisement touts a home remedy claiming to cure a cold in one day by taking LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails. E. W. GROVE'S signature appears on each box. 25c. CURD DISTILLED WATER COMPANY offers five gallon demijohns and bottles at various prices. New phone listed as 277.
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E. W. Grove
Powers Trial Cal led in Georgetown for Powers case
Caleb Powers faced a fourth trial in Georgetown Kentucky for complicity in the Goebel murder. Judge J S Morris of Oldham county presides with defense lawyers W B Smith W C Owens Samuel M Wilson and Judge Sims. Commonwealth prosecutors Franklin aided by Benjamin S Williams and Victor S Hadley. Powers entered the courtroom in good spirits seeking vindication by a Democratic jury
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Georgetown
United Press
Caleb Powers
William Goebel
J. S. Morris
Oldham County
Powers
W. B. Smith
Louisville
W. C. Owens
Samuel M. Wilson
Lexington
Sims
Bowling Green
Commonwealth
Franklin
Benjamin
Beveridge Leaves for New York After Brief Engagements
Senator Albert J. Beveridge departed for New York on Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Augustus N. Eddy, mother of Mrs. Beveridge, has been with Mrs. Eddy for several days. The senator canceled engagements for the week. Reports from New York say Mrs. Eddy is resting comfortably.
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Albert J. Beveridge
New York
Augustus N. Eddy
Bev
Judge refuses to appoint receiver for Glendale Distilling
Judge Albert B. Anderson declined to appoint a receiver for the Glendale Distilling company in federal court on Monday, ruling the case did not fall within his court’s jurisdiction.
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Albert B. Anderson
Glendale Distilling Company
2B Kitchen Queen Ranges Now $23.50
Classified brief notes a sale on 2B Kitchen Queen ranges priced at $23.50 with six holes and reservoir. Mentions cash payments and a store at 183- sw. Washington-at., Kentucky Ave. Also refers to People’s Out: Biting Co. in the ad copy.
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Bcweek
Eople
Biting Co
Washington-at
Entuckyave. ci
Original Porlien's Malted Milk Recalled for Contamination
A slowed and misspelled source snippet references Porlien's Malted Milk and a warning about an original food drink. The fragment hints at a product issue requiring attention by consumers and officials. No concrete dates or faces are present in the readable text.
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Imar
Porlien
Monument Commission Returns From Vicksburg Find 53 Markers
The Vicksburg Monument Commission returned Sunday locating 53 markers to show Indiana troops positions in the battle and marking the charges of May 19 and 22.
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Vicksburg
Indiana
Marion County Sunday School Convention Set at First Baptist
The fifth annual Marion County Sunday School convention will be held at the First Baptist church over Monday Tuesday and Wednesday. Mrs. Anna Briggs will preside with addresses in the first session by Mrs. H. E. Wood Mrs. M. J. Baldwin and Mrs. B. S. Gadd.
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Marion County Sunday School Association
First Baptist Church
Anna Briggs
H. E. Wood
M. J. Baldwin
B. S. Gadd
Secretary of State Fred Sims Attends Tax Conference in Columbus
Secretary of State Fred Sims traveled to Columbus on Monday for the National Conference of State and Local Taxation. Horace Hanna of Plainfield accompanied him as an appointee named by the governor.
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Fred Sims
Columbus
Horace Hanna
Plainfield
Credit Men Meet at 12th Annual Directors Session
The National Association of Credit Men opened its twelfth annual meeting with the board of directors session at the Claypool hotel on Monday. The conference will run for two days.
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National Association of Credit Men
Board of Directors
Claypool
Local Laundry and Furnace Repair Ad Note
An old classified item shows a laundry service offering family washings rough dry and ironing plus a furnace repair ad for ROLLYR MAWKING CO. with contact at Main 3008 and a reference to a 38.
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THE
GEM Lal Jndry
Rollyr
Mawking CO
District Attorney Warns Banks on Unlawful Currency
W. H. Atwell, United States district attorney, warned Dallas banks against issuing clearing house certificates or other unlawful currency. He said federal courts in his jurisdiction will take cognizance of any violation.
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United Press
Dallas
Tex
W. H. Atwell
United States
Atwell
Singer Takes Poison In New York Apartment
A church singer Mrs Bela Castilvetto left notes for relatives and friends pinned to portieres at Mrs Herman Wellers home then swallowed poison. She met Policeman Mullen outside, asked him for help and was rushed to Bellevue hospital in critical condition with hope for recovery. The report notes her injury and mentions a separate ad about head care products.
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United Prensa
New York
Herman Weller
Bela Castilvetto
Mullen
Bellevue Hospital
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Meath
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Garlin Johnston
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Clinton, Ind
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Harry G. Hill
Terre Haute
St. John’s Academy
Knights of Columbus Hall
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Presbyterian Brotherhood
Cincinnati
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Robert M. Fulton
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New Methodist Hospital
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Trainmen’s Hall
Saks
Young Ladies’ Society of Holy Angels Church
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Turkey Trust
Herron Art Institute
Oran Perry
Laporte
Indiana National Guard
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Big Four Railroad Companies
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Augusta
James Poe
ST. Mary's
Edward Drake
St. Mary's Reservoir
Peoria
Omaha
Lacrosse
St. Paul
Denver
C. Pigsley
Marysville
Roosevelt
Knickerbocker Trust Company
Houghton
Mich
Calumet 2Nd Hecla
Fquique
Chile
Fernalda, Ky
William Hopkins
Thomas Hopkins
Frank Foley
Syracuse
Edward P. Weston
Portland
Rochester
Mount Vernon
Joseph Collins
ST. Etienne
France
Rambeau
Giovani de Chichicia
Tombs
Washington, D. C
Taft
Coast Artillery Service
Washington
Foraker
ST. Louis
Theresa Sullivan
Michael Landis
Mane
Schwomeyer
Henry Spaan
Johnson and Mehring
Fense
Elliott R. Hooton
Charles Remster
King and Kaiser
Prince of Wales
London
Eme
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Wales
Germany
Portsmouth Harbor
Prince Rushes
Salt Lake City
N.Y
TY Deposit Companies
Wall
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Sherlock Holmes
Theodore
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Eral Trust
Metropolitan Museum
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Bar of Justice
Annie M. Bradley
Senator Brown
DR. Lucas
Beveridge
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Denison Barber Shop
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