Fire destroys 110 cottages and pavilion at Acton Park
A Sunday afternoon fire at Acton Park near Indianapolis destroyed 110 cottages and the park pavilion. Sparks from a passing locomotive started the blaze, with $30,000 estimated in losses. Water shortages and lack of local fire apparatus hindered efforts to contain the flames.
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Acton Park
Indianapolis
Parks
Joseph Sutherend
Hig Four
Sutherland
Frank W. Gunn
W. C. Bryan
Acton
C. H.coots
Joseph Rutherland
Firebug Byrnes Confesses To Multiple Arsons In Memphis
Police record shows pyromaniac Thomas Byrnes admitting to setting a blaze in a Subway at the Arnold building and claiming responsibility for nine other arsons including the Germania hall fire that killed Charles Soule. Byrnes, once with the Illinois Central railroad, alleged motive linked to gambling. He was captured Sunday morning during an act of arson in the wholesale district.
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Thomas Byrnes
Arnold
Byrnes
Himnalu Central Railroad
Iitnota Central
Germania Hall
Charles Soule
Tragic Double Funeral Planned After Train Fatality
Special to The Bina Anderson Indiana dispatch reports Louis Muny dies following a weekend collision that fatally injured Mollie Thikia. Muny, once expected to recover, died Sunday. The couple, engaged to wed Christmas, will be buried in Ovid with two white hearses transporting the bodies to the churchyard.
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Bina Anderson
Ind
Louis Muney
Mollie “P. Thikia
Migs
Tinkle
Muncy
Christeas
Wil
Ovid
Buria
Elle
Floral Festival Opens With Grand Chrysanthemum Show
Large batches of chrysanthemums roses and carnations arrived for the floral festival at Tomlinson Hall. Displays from Indiana and neighboring states will be set up Tuesday morning with prize specimens including giant chrysanthemum blooms and American Beauty roses. Vice President Fairbanks will open the event with a band concert each afternoon and evening throughout the week.
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Omlinson Trail
Maryland
Pennsylvania
New York
Michigan
Minnesota
Indiana
Tomlinson Hall
Irdianapolis
France
Marie Louise
Tamlinson Hall
Indianapolis
Indianapolia
C. W. Fairbanks
Fairbanks
Bank Robbery Confession From Two Kentucky Suspects
A Kentucky bank robbery near Williamson is described as two men captured after a fatal shootout. Prisoners Steve and Charles Stamper, of Cincinnati, along with Tom Brown and Jack Allen of Knoxville and Tom Hall of Covington, Ky., faced guards from a sheriff's posse. One man died after suffering gunshot wounds. confessions and letters link the gang to the Wileland bank job and a planned escape.
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Houmis
J.D. Roderick
Athens
Tenn
Chicago
Tinea
Cartur County
Lam
Blamper
Uinehimatt
Jack Hodertek
Jnb
Wizard, Ky
Ashland
Witant
Joe Roderick
Mt Joe Mall
Covingwn
Stamper Boys
Jill, Brown
Scottish Rite Reunion to be Held in Indianapolis
Indiana Masons from all regions attend a three day Scottish Rite reunion in Indianapolis. Grand Lodge events begin Tuesday afternoon with lunch, then Princes of Jerutaete and Rose Croix degrees on Wednesday, and the 15th degree on Thursday. Rail fare available from points in Indiana with special excursion rates for advance purchases.
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Sarafah Council
Princes of
Jeruentem
Indianapolia
Rove Croix
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Pat Nvialians
Didainapolia
Grand Lodge of Perfection
The
Princes of Jertatete
Iil
Merning
Ron
Tneb Salem
Polata
Indiana
Second murder during strike near Newark report
The second murder tied to the pollaheral strike occurred in Bury when Charles Mlaging, 3, a strike breaker from London, Pa., was shot as he ran. Two bullets struck his pack. Higgins had a revolver but no shells. Police arrested George Curlin of Elwood City, Pa, a striking polisher.
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Cripps-M’rae Press Association
Newark
Bury
Charles Mlaging
London
Higgins
George Curlin
Elwood City
Grape-Nuts Restored Health, Scholar Claims Transformation
An anecdote from a Canadian former teacher and Winnipeg professor cites severe headaches, eye and stomach trouble, and nerves improving after using Grape-Nuts. The witness, once 174 pounds, reports gains to 207 pounds, better concentration, and renewed vigor, naming Winnipeg authorities and Cornell’s Latin professor as references.
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Winnipeg
Collegiate Institute
Bennett
Cornell University
Yostom Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Seescm
Jones speaks in Cincinnati crowds vow to Christian life
Kam Jones addressed over two thousand at Music Hall in Cincinnati presenting a powerful revival scene. At the close nearly 1900 stood to join hands and pledge to lead a Christian life, the most impressive revival moment seen there. He urged the city to reform amid moral desolation and warned of spiritual decay. An advertisement for Ad Smith dry cleaning on Massachusetts Avenue appears at the end.
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Scripts-Mare Press Association
Cincinnati
hi—Kam Jones
Music Hall
Georgia
Jones
Santa Barbara Riviera Appeal Read in Mission Town
Santa Barbara described as a famed California seaside resort with a historic mission visited by thousands. The piece notes early Christian preaching by Spanish friars to American Indians and advertises California travel rates via Union Pacific routed through Cincinnati contact W J H Connor, G A, 33 E 4th St.
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California
Indiana
Union Pacific
W. JH. Cannor
G. A
Cincinnati
Industrial openings along the Chicago and North-Western line
A folder offers concise information on industrial openings and factory sites along the North-Western route, detailing available buildings and locations ready for immediate use. It highlights hundreds of openings for manufacturers, tenderers, and dealers in areas served by the North-Western Line, with descriptions of extensions widening opportunities for N. M. Breese, agent.
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Chicago & North-Western Tratway
North-Western
N. M. Breese
Ueny
Walnut
Cincinnaty
Alfonso at Vienna Arrives Amid Formal Welcome
King Alfonso arrived Monday from Potsdam in Vienna where Emperor Francis Joseph and several archdukes welcomed the Spanish monarch. The procession to the palace was lined with troops and decorated with flags as dignitaries accompanied him.
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Alfonso
Vienna
Bcrippa-Avrae Press Aesuliation
Pottsdam
Limperor Francie Joseph
Old Nurve for Children Teething Remedy Ad
An old nurse for children. Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup for children teething should always be needed for children while teething. It soothes the child, softens the gums, relieves pain, cures wind colic and teething disorders. Twenty five cents a bottle.
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Mra Winslow
Jaye Wi
Hood's Sardaparille Promises Protection Against Ills
Fragmentary line suggests a claim of protection against illnesses like covers and diphtheria using Hood's Sardaparille. The readable portion presents a dubious medicinal claim typical of old newspaper notices without verifiable details. The source text is incomplete and uncertain.
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Hood
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