Explosion at Pitman-Myers Drug House Triggers Large Fire
A chemical explosion at Pitman-Myers wholesale drug house on Randers and Shelby streets sparked a major fire Saturday morning. The blaze began on the second floor and spread rapidly before firefighters contained it. Several employees escaped injury, while stock losses run into thousands and the building loss is estimated high.
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Pitman-Myers
Randers and
Shelbyats
Pllman-Myers
Fire Department
Discoveries Claim New Sayings of Jesus at Egyptian Site
Dr B P Grenfell reports finds at Et Hibch necropolis under Egyptian exploration fund frenzied press coverage, citing inscriptions beginning with Jesus saith and a prophecy about seekers reaching the kingdom. Charity ball plans noted with German ladies and the German House hosting a yearly event, slated for late November.
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London
B. P. Grenfell
Egyptian Exploration Fund
Fridge
Jesus Christ
St. Thomas
Et Hibch
Jesus Saith
Kingdom of Heaven
Teeloty
Struck by Iron Workers Over Sympathetic Strike
Three Brown Ketcham iron workers walked out on orders from New York, demanding a sympathetic strike. President Brown refused to reinstate them, citing a breach of company agreement. The striking workers, who deny grievances against the firm, have had their posts filled.
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New York
Brown-Ketcham Works
Eriday
Brown
Independent window glass firms resist central combine plan
President Cole of Independent Window Glass says the Friday conference decision to merge all window glass plants under the Manufacturers' Window Glass Co. faces strong opposition. He did not attend and, while most independents favor the move, four Cole plants and a minority of American and Federation plants will refuse the join.
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Columbus
Cole
Independent Window Glass Company
Fireman Leaps From Engine Fatal Train Jump
A Williame fireman on the L and I locomotive near Swiss Car jumped from his engine Saturday morning. The throttle failed and the engine sped toward a trestle. he fell into the stream and died. Bodies recovered in water showed multiple injuries. The engineer stayed with the locomotive and brought it under control.
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Rel Borcherbing
Williame
Indianapolis
Borcherbing Lecame
Borcherving
Cear
Contested Panamanian Strife and Salisbury Water Scandal
A Bogota dispatch says Colombia will not recognize Panamas Tepicile and vows strong action. Gen Reyes and others lead a large force toward Panama. In Grand Rapids Salisbury, ex-city waterboard official, confesses to a major water scandal implicating prominent citizens. warrants likely forthcoming.
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Panama
Bogota
Holqui
Colombia
Tepcile
Grand Rapids
Mic
Lanto
Salisbury
Brown
Detention Pavilion Planned in Cerealinetown
Mayor Holtzman announced a new city pavilion to keep parents safe from fines related to school discipline. The facility, to be built on north Fourteenth Street near Fair Creek, will be tightly built to withstand winds and will be accessible through secure windows.
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Holtzman
Eity
North Fourteenth St
Fair Creek
Dann
Finance Committee
Onet
Gomez Calls for Reward for Rank and File Soldiers
In Havana on November 4 General Maximo Gomez urged President Palma to award $5000 to honor his troops, but he refused to cash the treasury warrant until his soldiers are rewarded. newspapers laud his stance.
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Havana
Maximo Gomez
Palma Banking Congress
Gomer
Liner Advertisements Open for Ninth Edition
Classified ads list expected jobs and needs. Entries mention help wanted for housework and writing, and requests for saleable goods or vacancies tied to local residences. The readable lines show typical early 20th century small ad phrasing and fragmented wording.
Committee Rules Shape House Proceedings
Washington November 14 Five committees govern House actions controlling hearings and passage of measures. The rules restrict debate and decision, leaving lawmakers limited by procedural constraints imposed by the very rules they create.
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Washington
Committes
House
Poor Street Car Service Frustrates North Indy Residents
A resident on E Washington Street vented frustration to a friend over delays and no schedule for the line as neighbors along E Washington Street and Tevington endure slow service. On Thursday and Friday crowds waited in the streets for cars with waits of up to minutes. Forecast for Indianapolis and nearby: continued cloudy through the 36 hours ending 8 pm November 15.
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E. Washington-st
State-st
Tevington
S. East St. Ine
Cura
Indianapolis
Yicin
Stand Up for Indianapolis Bargains In The Bun Ad
Weather notices warn of a threatening cold weekend with temperatures at 34 36 and 39 by 7 am noon and 2 pm in Indiana and nearby states. Diamond rings priced 30 to 87 dollars and watches or jewelry offered as high as up to date. J P Sturlaily importer of diamonds at 28 Monument Place invites customers to inspect stock. Barnums cider and cider vinegar highlighted with contact via phone 191. Read daily display ads in THE BUN to meet enterprising Indianapolis firms offering great bargains.
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J.P. Stur-laily
Indianapolis
Strikers May Tie 4 Every Line In Chicago
Chicago's street car system faced total stoppage as engineers firemen and other unions joined the strike. McCulloch refused a late demand while leaders demanded formal conference notice. Police controlled routes as 10 000 workers walked off leaving green lights for a long shutdown.
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Cincago
Chicago
Metrul- Jord
Eadern
McCulloch
Ilp
Teaders
Donated 1000 To Miners In West Strike Aid
Nov. 4 The American Federation of Labor voted to send 31 00 to the striking miners in the west. President Gompers opposed the donation while United Mine Workers leader Mitchell received applause for his stance. The result signals a split in the federation as a contest for next president looms.
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Boston
American Federation of Invor
Gompers
St. John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Mitchell
Gompera
Yardmaster Hicks Notified After Byers Failure
Conductor Johnson, Engineer Shumaker, and Oreator Bishop relieved of all blame as B. C. Byers failed to notify Yardmaster Hicks in the incident report.
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Johnson
Shumaker
Oreator
Coroner's Verdict on Train Collision Neglect
The verdict finds the collision occurred due to failure and neglect of the chief train dispatcher to notify the Indianapolis office of John Q. Hicks, the general yardmaster, about the expected arrival time of extra trains. This prevented proper protection of the trains as ordered by Hicks.
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John Q. Hicks
Indianapolis
John
Coroner Clears Big Four Officials After Wreck
Coroner Tutewker exonerates B C Byers chief dispatcher at Kankakee and H C Hicks of Indianapolis from blame in the Purdue wreck. He faulted railroad rules for forcing high speed through the city and noted yard and switching crews were informed of times, with no one found at fault except the system for scheduling trains. The verdict sharply contrasts with the railroad company’s earlier statement.
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Tutewker
Purdue
B.C. Byers
Big Four
Kankakee
H. Bishop
Shelby-st. Roundhouse
Saldime
North Indianapolis
North Rn
Union Staten
Custon
Said Railroad Company
Sald North
Indianapolis
Moson
H.C. Byers
Kankaskee
John Q. Mice
William H. Bhumaker
M. Johnson
Anid
Lafayette
Ind
Sak
Rata Rendo
ThrewHer
Bishop
Bhalbyat
Special Trans
J Hicks
Tatewiler
Aise
Tutowller
All Upset At State House After Accident In Capitol Walk
Arthur Gorley suffers a sprained left ankle after a stumble on the state capitol stairs. Deputy clerk George Batchelor and Frank Hester assist, with medical attention from the state superintendent’s office. An ambulance later takes him home as officials oversee the incident. Also notes the YMCA opening events and social committee invitations at the remodeled building on November 16.
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Arthur Gorley
State House
Expreme Court
Children's
George Batchelor
Frank Hester
Frank Roberts
Tad
Dan Storms
Arthur
Secretary of State
Collision at Kokomo Kills Brakeman Clemens
Elwood brakeman Theodore Clemens, 35, died in a collision between two Pennsylvania freight trains near Kokomo on Saturday morning. Several cars were demolished on the Brit railroad.
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Kokomo
Clemens
Elwood
Ind
Eody
Theodore Clemens
Elswood
Pennsylvania
Brit
VICTORS Were the People in Fri days Consumers Meeting
Independents of the Consumers company jubilant over Friday's directors meeting where they won on six counts. A resolution authorized paying 6 per cent to affiliate holders. James W. was elected treasurer over Fred A. Pageant featured speakers include Mayor Holtzman John Kern Denny Major Richards and Las Harvey. New Pings 6 and up was First Class Steaks at Stegem.
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Gaa Trist Company
of Directors
Scond
James W
Fred
Tomlinson
Bonday Night
Mayor Holtzman
John Kern
Denny
Major Richards
Las Harvey
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