Fire Department Triumph in Badger Furniture Blaze
The fire department performed valiantly in defeating a major blaze at the Badger furniture building on Tuesday. Water main rupture and the building’s heavy fire load hampered efforts, but firefighters finished the job in under two hours. The store faced serious damage to stock and structure, though the department’s action prevented a greater catastrophe. The local community offers sympathy to the firm, which had just stocked a fine holiday line. The Sentinel should note Putnam Bradlee Strong’s mayoral tenure in New York City.
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Badger Furniture
Badger Store
Unfair to Billheimer as auditor candidate debate rages
The Fort Wayne News weighs John Billheimer for state auditor on the Republican ticket. It notes his prior role as deputy auditor under Dave Sherrick and warns voters he may be linked in public mind to the Sherrick era, though it asserts no suspicion rests on Billheimer. It criticizes linking him to the Sherrick affair and questions public memory.
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John Billheimer
Fort Wayne
Billheimer
Dave Sherrick
Sherrick
Dog Tray
Hanly
John Reed
England’s hungry millions challenge Lord Balfour speech
An editorial laments Lord Balfour's London speech avoiding foreign policy while England faces mass unemployment. It argues the nation’s problem is root hunger, not boasts of empire, and credits Chamberlain with diagnosing the issue and proposing a cure. The piece calls for united action to address the unemployed and starving populace.
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Lord Balfour
London
Old England
Britain
England
Asia
Africa
Chamberlain
Pattison Seen as Reform Governor for Ohio
The piece praises John M. Pattison as a candid, honest businessman and devout churchman who will govern with practical reform. It argues his strong convictions will drive ethical leadership, curb graft, and deliver a solid three year administration, with the people having elected him.
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John M. Pattison
Ohio
Pattison
Suburban Life Jokes and Rambles From Sunshine and Smiles
The column mixes chatty witticisms about price shocks with remarks on suburban living and small town observations. It touches on eggs priced high, comments on a new legislature member, a lofty Everest piccolo joke, and reminiscences about army days and college hair norms, all in a breezy, humorous tone.
Predictions by Raphael the Astrologer for Friday
Forecasts urge seeking work favors travel and removal before 2 pm. Notes health concerns and family care while warning against risky money bets. Predicts a child born on this day facing money troubles and upheaval at home. Female readers may marry but not happily. Indiana Marble and Granite Works ad and English hotel promotion follow.
Purchase of Madison site for Southeastern Insane asylum
Gov Hanty and Assistant AG Hadley traveled to Madison to buy the Hitz property for the Southeastern Insane asylum. The commission set a 100 per acre basis for 341 16 acres, with multiple owner bases and a 3.37 warrant issued to secure the deed. The state would hold the land upon deed execution and satisfaction of the attorney general, with hospital construction contingent on all parties meeting conditions.
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Hanty
Cassing C. Hadley
Madison
Southeastern Insane Asylum
F. Hite
Hoffman, Hinckmore, Woods and Smith
Allfn
Martin
Wray
Indiana
Lieutenant Kirkman Arrested for Forgery Charge
Manila November 2 Lieut Kirkman has been arrested on forgery charges. He is accused of shorting his accounts and allegedly forged four checks to cover about $500.
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Kirkman
Bcripps-M'Rae Press Association
Manila
Della Corn Sues Husband For Divorce In Ox Threat Claim
Evansville Indiana special report states Mrs. Della Corn sues Lewis Corn for divorce alleging he slept with a huge ox at his side every night and threatened to use it to cut off her head.
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Evansville
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Lewis Corn
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