Ammonia Blast at Schmidt Brewery Injures Many
A severe ammonia gas explosion at the C F Schmidt brewing plant on McCarty Street Indianapolis injures four men seriously and bruises or burns a dozen others. The blast followed a check valve failure in the ice machine, blowing out walls and windows and drawing crowds as workers and bystanders aided the injured. Recovery and damage estimates dominate the scene as emergency crews and physicians treat victims.
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C.F. Schmidt
Indianapolis Brewing Company
McCarty
Kaiser
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Spectors
Maegeles
Lye
Ciera
Forecast for Indianapolis 36 Hours Ahead
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity through Thursday night and Friday calls for warmer, fair conditions. Daytime Thursday reached 63 degrees and 2 PM Thursday measured 67 degrees.
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Indianapolis
Sound Money Democrats in Marion to Nominate Ticket
The sound money Democrats will nominate a legislative ticket next week in Marion. A joint convention will later choose a joint representative and senator. Palmer and Buckner pictures are in high demand at sound money headquarters, with many sent out. few show up in Indianapolis as gold faction members avoid public display. The petition to the election board requires 300 signatures, but 420 Indianapolis Democrats have signed and 200 more from outside have sent their names. The date for the petition submission has not been announced.
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Marion County
Sound Money
Palmer and Buckner Pictures
Indianapolis
Election Board
Sound Money Democracy
Pickens
Noblesyine Milling Co Pastry Pledge Ad
When you want fine pastry light biscuits and flaky bread rise Diadem Flour very sack guaranteed sold by all grocers Noblesyine Milling Co
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Noblesyine Milling Co
Nomination Rally Endorses Wolcott for Governor
The Massachusetts Republican convention at Worcester Hall adjourned with W. Wolcott nominated for governor by acclamation and W. Murray Crane for lieutenant governor. The platform backed the St Louis Republican line on silver, tariff reform, and reciprocity, with speeches stressing honor, patriotism, and strong national finance.
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Layman
Ameria
Lemans
William . Draper
Flo
Iron
Draper
Aropiec
St. Louis
Roger Wolcott
W. Murray Crane
Olin
Fusion fears grip Indiana Democrats and populists
In Indianapolis and Indiana, Democrats fear Bryan ally tactics may sacrifice the state ticket to a populist electoral slate. A Chicago delegation sharpens talks of fusion, while populists defend their ticket and challenge party legality. Prof Bateman and Maine populists denounce Bryan’s alignment with plutocrats and warn of a gold standard shift.
Wild turkeys in Indiana once roosted in famed counties
An elderly Indiana resident recalls the state’s wild turkey history. He details where birds gathered, how hunters operated with permits, and how modern game prices often reflect tame birds. He laments the disappearance of the great turkey roosts that once defined Indiana’s hunting culture.
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Switwerkage
Martin
Piut
Marieve Courty
Tipted
Howard
Marion
Seqihern
Indianapolis
Michigan
Morther
STN
Indiana
France
Miller confidence man stays in county jail on bond
Joseph Miller, described as a smooth confidence man, remains in the county jail while seeking bail. He was brought to police court for trial when he asked for his bond, which was reported as $1,000. Police indicate efforts to set an appropriate bail and avoid excess. Address lines mention Frank Butts and J M Lilly with unrelated farm feed ads.
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Joseph Miller
Lawsuit Over Stolen Wheel Against American Wheelmen
Robert Navin and Fred RicMianus sue the American Wheelmen's Protective Association of Chicago for failing to recover a jointly owned wheel stolen from a library front rack. They challenge the policy clause that excuses liability if owners do not exercise “due diligence” and protest excessive precautions. About two Indianapolis residents insure wheels with this company, which is described as safe. Harvey Langedon, the solicitor, will sever ties and form a new outfit.
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Fred RicMianus
American Wheelmen's Protective Association
Chiesco
Indianapolis
Harvey Langedon
Rai
Fire Gutts Mine Ada Evans Dress Shop Blazes
Fire gutted the Mine Ada Evans hairdressing shop above William Haerle's furnishings around 10 o'clock Wednesday. Mrs Land fainted. Mars, Tend and Miss Ines Mann were in the third floor dressmaking shop. Police officers helped evacuate. Losses included the sinek of Inver valued at 207 dollars, all entirely ruined and insured. Other stock sustained smoke damage. tenants in the Mine house faced a civil suit for 100 damages over home alterations leading to a courtroom warning from Justice Tockman.
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William Haerle
la- AA
Mars
Tale B. Tend
Ines Mann
St.guy
T. Aaerie
Tle
Frederick Steinhouser
Gertrude Miner
Stehnhousers
Justice Tockman
Arley
Wreck on the B and O Kills Eight on Mountain Grade
A freight wreck near Filson station on the Baltimore and Ohio line at Sand Patch Pennsylvania left eight dead. The heavy train derailed on a steep grade and a curve, with engine and caboose wrecked and coal cars piled high, suspending all east and west traffic. Rescue teams worked in rain and darkness as crews and two tramps remained missing.
English plans vast improvements for Tinglish opera house
William E English announces plans to spend 25609 dollars next summer to transform Tinglish opera house into a premier western theater. The venue is leased to George H Ketcham of Toledo and Columbus theaters for 10000 dollars yearly, with 25,000 dollars in improvements. The lease held by Dickson and Talbott ends next summer after them declining to extend.
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Tinglish
West
George T. Vetehany
Toledo
Valentine
Columbus
New York City
English
New York
N.Y
Daily Sun
George H. Ketcham
WM. E. English
Dickson & ‘Talbott
Denies His Guilt In Police Court Arraignment
A man resembling a minister was arraigned in police court Thursday on a charge of confidence game. He gave the name G. T. Robinson claiming to represent the American Book Company of Cincinnati. He advertised for young women to write at 124 North Alabama Street offering lessons for 1 and promising 75 dollars per thousand addressed circulars. Detectives seek further investigation and continued the case. He asserts his business is legitimate.
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American Book Company
Cinecinnnati
Alabama St
Rebingson
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