Blizzard Ravages Lake Superior Coast Shipping
A severe November blizzard hits Lake Superior with six foot snow drifts in Superior blocking streets and stopping traffic. Vessels including the Crescent City are ashore or pummeled by heavy seas as wires fail and ships seek shelter. Sheboygan suffers gale damage to property and harbor decks.
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Vessel Breaking Up Aboard Near Wisconsin Port
Regional wire reports from Milwaukee dated November 28 describe widespread damage from a powerful storm. Telegraph and telephone lines are down across the area and rail traffic lagging. A large vessel near Port Washington is breaking up and being pounded to pieces amid heavy seas.
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Strike ends as workers resume amid defeat in Thuringia
Berlin dispatch says about 4,000 textile workers in Thuringia ended a strike after being crushed by manufacturers terms. The radical red union claims bankruptcy and a decisive victory for capital across German labor actions, marking a third major setback in 105.
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Dalton founder's son found dead beside railroad tracks
Police suspect murder as Dalton son of the founder of Dalton is found dead near the railroad tracks with head injuries not consistent with an accident. The body is placed on the tracks in a suspected crime scene.
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Snow Flurries Bring Cold Turn Tuesday Night
Snow flurries and showers sweep the region with colder air moving in. Tuesday night into Wednesday will see lingering light precipitation and a notable drop in temperatures.
Indianapolis man named United States minister to Hayti
Washington Nov 27 Official announcement at the state department disclosed Henry W Furniss of Indianapolis will serve as United States minister to Hayti succeeding Powell. Furniss carries the task of representing the United States in Port au Prince and advancing diplomatic relations between the two nations.
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Russian fleet at Sevastopol under revolutionary admiral
A St. Petersburg dispatch says all Russian warships at Sevastopol are now under a revolutionary admiral and threaten to shell the town. The report notes the fleet’s defiant stance as the city braces for possible bombardment.
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Roosevelt backs 30 foot Panama lock canal plan
President Roosevelt chooses a 30 foot level lock canal in Panama over a higher level design. The minority plan, backed by five engineers and Panama Canal Commission members, argues a 3 level can be built in ten years for about 16 million dollars. The president rejects the higher level approach due to added cost and delays, aligning with Stewarena and Taft. Also notes Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt will attend the army navy game at Princeton by special train.
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Another Texas Blow Up Storms at Houston Field
A subterranean volcano erupted in the Himmble off field last night creating a 109 foot crater near the Tenderfoot well. The event swallowed a derrick and machinery as tons of earth and rock were hurled into the air in the eruption.
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Robbed post office safe in Parker City
Special to the Buna Parker City Indiana reports Ronhera Blew forced open the local post office safe Monday night and escaped with about $200 in money and stamps. The crime was not discovered until the office opened today.
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Road Inspection Led by Naval Inspector in Denison
Nav. X Inspector Jesiner of the Great Northern arrived in Denison, Texas to inspect for alleged smoking of ax facilities and and other property tied to Missouri, Kansas and Texas shops and buildings. The move sparks talk that control of the Katy might be shifting.
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Fire destroys end storage plant at George Agie company
A fire at the George Agie company end storage plant in Bloomington this morning caused heavy damage. The blaze began from Mentning bolt, with estimated losses around 140,000 dollars. Also on Nov 2 Bedalia Missouri reports Robert Brown died from injuries sustained in a football game Saturday.
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Woman Shoplifter Pleads Guilty in Four City Robberies
Emma Marsh a nationally known shoplifter pleaded guilty to stealing valuables from New York Langen Was son and Ayers stores with Margaret Casady and Joseph Conley. Marsh asked Judge Fremont Alford to spare Conley, but the judge called her testimony vile and imposed sentences of one to three years for Marsh and Casady.
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Railroads Send Figures From Indiana’s Rail Centers
The last of 48 steam railroads operating in Indiana have replied to state statistician Joseph H. Stubbs. Reports cover statistics for a compilation. Indiana lines are mainly controlled by three systems the Pennsylvans the Great Central and the Vanderbilts. Fifteen Union lines enter Indianapolis, making it a major inland railroad hub.
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Reception for Furniss by Sumner league in Indiana
A Sumner league reception for J21 Harry W. Furniss United States minister to Hayti is planned Wednesday at the club house 20 W Michigan ave. The public is invited to call between 4 and 11 p.m.
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Mob forms to lynch prisoner in Mexico jail
A mob organized to hang Mmund 4. Bafiry, accused of fatally shooting Jay Lander, gathered at the Mexico jail on the night of November 2. The sheriff moved Bailey to safety in the countryside before the mob could strike, and the crowd dispersed.
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Car Thieves Under Arrest in Big Four Yards
Railroad detective Grady and city officers Lancaster and Lowe arrested three switchmen in Norwood's Big Four yards for multiple thefts. Suspects Frank Shellig Joe White and Brick Hupwood confessed to numerous robberies. Shellig hid shoes in a car and Hupwood directed concealment. All waived examination and were bound over to the grand jury.
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Wife sues for divorce over husband’s violent temper
Maggie Harms accuses Oscar Harms of frequent drunken outbursts and abusive conduct, claiming he beat her and was rude and quarrelsome when intoxicated, in filing for divorce Tuesday.
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Demand for a Book Sparks Dramatization Interest
The Bobbs-Merrill Company notes rising sales of The Redemption of David Corson as its stage version is set to debut for Indianapolis audiences on April 4 5 and 6 at the English. Rev Charles Frederick Gaoss’s great book is praised as a wholesome modern read. Maurice Kohn sues American Homing Company for 5000 claiming damages from a switch engine collision on December 3 1901 but a Superior Court jury rules for the defendant.
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Delayed Elevator at State Nodge Draws Ire
Workers and officials at the state lodge express growing impatience with the elevator project. The old unit was removed about nine weeks ago and a promised five week replacement has not been met. Only a few men remain on site, and progress appears slow.
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Broad Ripple Annexation Hearing Moves to Johnson County
Trustees of Broad Ripple petition circuit court for annexation of territory extending to Indianapolis. Case venued in Johnson County before Judge Henry May Allen, with Indiana Valley traction company opposing venue. Aim is to curb a railroad extension around Indianapolis north side. city had recently annexed adjoining strip to meet Broad Ripple.
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Wife's Revenge Suspect Arrested Over Stolen Bed Linen
John Lindsey a switchman was taken to the Indianapolis police by Railroad Officer Binck and Dewvetves Maley on a theft charge. The cargo theft involved blankets and bed clothing from a minstrel troupe found in Lindsey's house, a result of his wife’s information after their Cincinnati separation. Lindsey denies involvement and claims no knowledge of how items appeared there.
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Saloon Ownership Clarified After Arrest Mixup
Police traced ownership of the Columbia avenue saloon at Fifteenth Street after William Rogers was arrested for violating the Nicholson law. Investigators found the license was issued to John Michelfelder, a driver for Terre Haute Brewing Company, making him the legal owner in the eyes of authorities.
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Ignorant of the Law in Nicholson Saloons Case
Daniel Lanahan, keeper at 4B West At, faced a Nicholson law charge that was dismissed in police court Tuesday morning. Police alleged the saloon opened on election day. Lanahan claimed ignorance of the law and his bartender did not know closing rules. The bartender and Lanahan were involved, with Lanahan held on the license and later ar rested.
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Printing Board Decision Upholds Burford and Ada Printing Contracts
The State Board of Printing ruled by Judge Leathers that the board may exercise discretion in awarding contracts, rejecting William L. Baker & Co.’s bid as the lowest. It favors William H. Burford and Ada Printing, citing Burford’s broader equipment and capacity for a two year state printing contract worth about $5640 initially, with work funded from existing appropriations.
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Good old dog Frank killed by hunters after nine years in field
Dr W B Craig mourns the loss of Frank a famed quail dog loaned to hunters in Indianapolis for eight years. Known as Custard he aided many hunts and was trusted to roam free in the field. He died in harness after being shot.
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Missing Navy Reservist Charles Brause Thought Lost
Charles Brause, a former inmate of Central Hospital for Mental Illness, vanished last Friday after leaving his home at 702 West Street. Relatives fear he may have harmed himself or wandered away, and they have alerted police for help locating him.
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Votes bought like cattle in Indiana county
Perry Bal mont brought a letter from John W. Kern describing an Indiana agricultural county where 1,150 of 4,509 voters were marked on polling lists as for sale in the last campaign. Floaters commanded a price of from 50 to 60 per vote, illustrating a lamentable rise in vote buying across counties.
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Formal apology from government over embassy assault in St. Petersburg
NESS ASSOCIATION reports a formal apology was issued to the American embassy after an assault on Robert Woods Hilas, second secretary, in the streets of St. Petersburg. Police intervened. Hilas's injuries were not as serious as feared and he is reported to be recovering.
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Blood clot on brain ties naval academy death
Midshipman James R. Branch died at the Naval Academy after a fall against a doorway wall. Autopsy findings cited a large blood clot on the brain's left side with operation on the right. doctors believe the clot formed from the fall, not a fist blow, with one kidney showing weakness.
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