Tragic Mill Fire Claims Thirty-Five Italian Laborers
In Altoona Pennsylvania on November 2 a fire at a Pennsylvan ia railroad camp housing 100 to 180 laborers killed thirty-five Italian men. Fire started near an overheated stove, rapid flames consumed straw bunks, many trapped at a single exit. Some victims were found with trunks and satchels. Doctors treated survivors and bodies were laid out for identification as families in Italy learned of the tragedy.
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Reumees
Altoona
Milla
Lilley
McGin & Arms
Pennsylvania Railroad
AfcGinn & Almen
Sitle
Winders Box
Wld
Italy
F. C. Kress
Littey
Johpatown
Toom
Senate panel backs Cuban reciprocity bill in foreign relations hearing
A Washington report notes the senate committee on foreign relations favored reporting the Cuban reciprocity bill with no amendments. The bill moves to the senate and then to the grand jury phase. Also included are brief notes on William Vincent bound over to the grand jury after an incident involving a street peddler and a suspended sentence leniency for Miss Dale Matthews of Angola Indiana for counterfeiting use.
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Washington
Senate
Committee On Foreign Relations
Ennate
William Vincent
Larsh
Federal Court
Dale Matthews
Angola
Ind
Marion
Anderson
Tudge Anderson
Classifieds Fill Ninth Page With Rentals and Goods
Advertisements list rooms for rent boarders wanted cookware for sale laundry for sale grocery stock for sale racket store for sale flour mill for water bakery for sale car packages wanted wood for packing items fill the liners ninth page today.
Peculiar Loitering Case Involving Ivo Wilson Before Judge
A young peddler Ivo Wilson of 613 West Maryland faced Judge Whallon on a loitering charge. Testimony tied Richard Jones to Wilson after thefts, but identification was uncertain, leading to Wilson being released on recognizance. The report also lists a cascade of scattered incidents and local notes from various cities and people.
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Ivo, Wilson
Maryland Sr
Whallon
Wilson
Richard Jones
Reformatory
Harry Globins
Iiinold St
Jones
Wharton
Iister
Indiana Avenue Society Court Airing Sparks on Affair
In police court Saturday Bert Hopkins from Indiana Avenue faced Lilly Mason after an alleged quarrel at a restaurant on Indiana Avenue. Lilly, described as a colored woman, reportedly argued with Mary J. Green, an employee, following the discovery that Bertie was not present.
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Bert Hopkins
Indiana-ave
Lilly Mason
Lilly
Mary J. Green
Wouter
Bertie
Indiana Author Dalton to Release New Novel in April
Hoosier writer Charles Test Dalton now in New York will issue a new novel near April. The title and storyline remain unannounced. Rowe is preparing a stage production titled The role of the unconquered, with the cast and final war still unsettled.
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Indiana
Charles Test Dalton
New York
Wtar
Yat Bean
Forbid Motor Cars in Leipsic Center
Leipsic Germany November 2 The pace department orders banning motor car use in the city center streets due to a string of serious accidents in the crowded area.
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Leipsic
Germany
Pace Department
Indiana Medical Students Bet Big On Central Game
A long standing annual football game between Indiana medical students and Central medical students drew hefty wagers. By Friday night a $169 bet by Indiana medics faced $90 that Indiana would win, with Central students offering larger stakes but many Indiana bets emerging as the odds moved.
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Indiana Potls
Indiana Miedicals
Indiana Medics
V's
X'n
Gumpers Elected President By Amalgamated Federation
Gumpers Boston Nov 2 The Amalgamated Federation of Labor re elected Sam Gumpers president. The ticket included Kreft for second vice president James Alnesy elected first vice president James Cronnell third vice president and Morris fourth vice president. Mitchell miners and Kyrefe vote counts noted.
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Boston
the Amatieat Federation of Labor
Samart Gumpers
GomperLagh
Kreft
Saat
James Alnesy
Juki Mitchell
Securit
James Cronnell
Morris
Michell
Gompera
Kyrefe
Dynamite caps found on Chicago City railway tracks
Three dynamite caps were found attached to tracks at Seventy Seventh Street and Vincennes road and near Wentworth and Indians avenues. The devices, wired to the rail, caused police to guard trains as mediation efforts by Clarence Darrow and counsel for both sides moved toward a peaceful settlement of the strike, to be decided before nightfall.
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St. Louis
David Windrow
Bedford
Moken Iron Works
St Louis
Laredo
Tex
B. Wood
A Tran
Steubenville
F. M. Drake
Iowa
AL Peoria
Tremont
A. Craft
Su Lowla
Philadelphia
Rolla C. ‘Falmer
Dayton
Mas Deen
Hazelton
Duplinskill
Wayne Brodgrass
Fayette Osborne
Dooley
Osborne
Snodgrass
D. H. McDonald
Nonanton
Chicago
Batunday
KE. Fretendaill
San Diego
Cal
New York
Leavenworth
Chicago City Railway
Seventh St
Vincennes Road
Wentworth
Clarence
Darrow
Religious song echoes in ward as doctor lights pipe
Voices of two women in ward 9 at City hospital sing a hymn as Dr Brown passes by near the ball door. The alto and a Ruprano blend their notes to the hymn Nearer, my God, to Thee, then the song fades and the doctor murmurs amen while lighting his pipe.
Noah Parker Delinquent Teen Sentenced in Local Court
Noah Parker, 18, colored, was fined $1 and costs and ordered to 30 days in the Workhouse by Judge Whalton after a morning hearing. Parker had promised the judge to reform. Kris planned to take him to New Albany but he did not go. Patrolman Lee testified Parker rode out three times on the day Nash pledged compliance.
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Noah Parker
Whalton
Parker
Kris
New Albany
Lee
Nash
American Girl's Success Abroad in Violin Debut
Marie Nichols of Boston, an American girl, has achieved two notable successes abroad. She debuted with the MhAharmoenh orynentra in Berlin on October 1, drawing praise for her interpretation of Max Bruch's Serenade. Her London recital at St James Hall on Navy Street attracted attention for her athletic poise and violin skill.
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Marie Nichols
London
Boston
MhAharmoenh Orynentra
Berlin
Exten
Max Hruch
Navy
St. Jame Hall
World’s longest radish claim raises world feat
In Walla Walla Washington Nova notes rancher W Winterringer has raised a champion radish of four and a half feet in length with a pod measured at unusual size. The claim contrasts with regional harvests and hints at a rare agricultural wonder. A London dateline mentions Marie Hart, a Whitechapel performer, booked for a private engagement with a high fee, illustrating a shift from farming to show business.
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Walla Walla
Wash
Nova
M.soatrion
CG. W. Winterringer
Winterringer
Palonay
London
Marie Hart
Baserpin
Nagel Divorce Granted Amid Alimony Award
Judge Carter granted Mrs. Anna Nagel a divorce from August Nagel and awarded her four thousand six hundred dollars in alimony. The complaint cited cruel and inhuman treatment and abuse. Nagel, described as suave yet accused, reportedly has a net worth over fifty thousand dollars.
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Arna Nagel
Carter
Anna Nagel
Nagel
Diaigo Carter
Politics as seen at close range in Holtzman era
The article reports on Democratic party tensions around Mayor Holtzman’s administration, showing internal dissent over appointments and a push for a club appointed committee to question the mayor. It notes debates over primary versus convention for county offices, with several named figures backing the Marion club, and outlines potential candidates for prosecuting attorney, judges, and county offices along with township race prospects.
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Holtzman
Gener
Mie
J. TH. Schwab
Albert Lahm
August Tamm
Convantion
Frea Sheetes
Fred
Marion Club
Hia Shorinegg
Sam
THSCN
Wah
DMO
James A. Collins
Oran N. Muir
Ingeraluture
Waitnst
Rea
Woman Dies After Joking About Eating Suicide
In Lacrosse Wisconsin Mrs Kate Novak age 70 joked that things looked so good she would kill herself eating. She ate heartily then died in less than an hour from apoplexy. In Ottawa census figures show over one million of Canada’s 3.301 million people speak only French.
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Lacrosse
Wis
Kate Novak
Ottawa
Canada
Winona Presbyterian and Marion Oberule Association Forming
Incorporators from Chicago, Wilkinsburg, Anderson, Marion, Alexandria and Elwood organize groups to build social and religious facilities and a coliseum for assemblies, conventions, shows and games. Capital stock shown as 3000 with directors including Miles Armantrent Rosenbark McLeod Glover and Martin.
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Winona
Presbyterian Association
Torvet
Wiona
E. B. Stewart
Chiciso
Joseph Kyte
Xenta
John A. Burnett
Wilkinsburg
Marion Obreule Association
Anderson
Alarion
Alexandria
Elwood
Farmers’ State Bank
New Market
Montgomery
William J. Miles
J. J. Armantrent
W. W. Rosenbark
L. M. McLeod
J. M. Glover
F. A. Martin
W. B
First Class Diamonds and Jewelry at Stegemele Broa
A local jewelry importer at 2 Monument Place promotes first class stock including diamonds and rings. The ad highlights diamond rings priced from 15.0 to 3700 each and other goods like watches, inviting customers to inspect current offerings.
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Learry
Generid
Tule
Monument
Not Guilty Verdict Sparks Tears in Cincinnati Court
In Cincinnati on Friday night the jury returned a not guilty verdict in the case of Mrs. Johna Miller and co defendant Daniel Te Milles. Mrs Miller, who wept with joy, embraced friends as her husband kissed supporters. The trial related to a conspiracy to secure a bribe for John J. Ryan, the cashier, with a prior related trial ending in a hung jury amid post office department scandal context.
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Johny
Cincinnati
Jenna-Miller
Johva
Miler
Jobes Erdefendant
Conte
Daniel Te Milles
JW. Johns
John J. Ryan
Tarfman
Ordinary Locking Cow Produces Green Milk
New Tiaven Conn Nov 21 A cow born to a man who bought her for eight quarts of milk daily produced a green milk like emerald hue. The owner sues the seller for damages, claiming the cow did not meet the blue color claims and that the milk color misled him. Other items note phonograph plans in London and a rummage sale at Mapleton church. Forecasts for Indianapolis region include warmer Saturday night and Sunday with cool mornings.
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Tiaven
Conn
Averle
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