One man killed as gas plant explodes at town hall
New Palestine Indiana October 2 1910 William Toon a rural mail carrier was killed and 11 men injured when a gas plant atop a town hall exploded during a Republican caucus. The blast wrecked the two story building and started a fire as rescuers tended the wounded including Greenfield Republican county chairman W H H Rock and several attorneys and farmers. The cause remains unknown and Toon leaves three children. his wife died two years ago.
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William Toon
W. H. H. Rock
Greenfield
Repubian County
Hancock
Marion
John L. McCune
Marehal
New Pales
Perry Hobbs
John Branson
Elmer J. Binford
James F. Reed
Greentch
William A. Hough
Greenfields
Ed Shaffer
Meat Chester
Muncork County
Secon
Nash
Arverehn
Toon
34 Boats Ashore at Mobile After Storm Inspection
S. M. Rock of the revenue cutter service inspected Mobile Bay and Riverfront finding 31 vessels ashore or sunk. Amelia Keo lute Overton Scart Deavotente Dixk Zagara Mary Gamma J. P. Schuh B Moore Josephine and Albert listed as sunk or inshore. Dozens of barges small launches and other vessels wrecked or ashore at Mobile Bay.
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Alu
S. M. Rock
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Mobile Bay
Autrick
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Keolute
Overton
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J. P. Schuh
B. Moore
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Albert
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Trojan
Criton
Mizsparre
Emma
Hornet
USA
Shortland
Olly Citmors
Arctus
Acorn
Ganlzts
Mineola
Orpheus Quartet Formed From New York Store Employees
The Orpheus quartet organized with F W Morrison first tenor WW A McDonald second tenor H J Jackson bass C Basford second bass. Most singers are employees at a New York store and all study under W Baaldas at 28th Street and Senate Avenue. Community notices list several club meetings and society events with dates and host addresses.
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Orpheus Quartet
F. W. Morrison
WW A. McDonald
H. J. Jackson
C. Basford
New York
W. Baaldas
Senate-nve
Extension of Brightwood Water Service Considered
Dearborn and Adams streets area listed for water service extension to Brightwood Avenue. Council aims to bring additional customers onto a paid basis while weighing the new water works feasibility. A proposal to fine littering on streets and a plan to improve Capitol Avenue from Fall Creek to 34th Street were also discussed.
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Coliseum Project In Limbo As City Council Delays
City council fails to act on mayor's plan for the Coliseum and auditorium funding. Finance chair hints at a possible $400,000 appropriation hold, while councilors display a revolt against the mayor, seeking greater say in city matters. Local marriages, deaths, and building permits listed amid political tension.
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Auditorum
Harry Rouse
Frederick W. Rypert
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Accidentally Hanged In Barn Accident Claim
Vrone Aasartation Gere, a man from ZANWSVILLA, mistakenly hanged himself in his father’s barn this morning while attempting to imitate a wild west show stunt at a traveling circus. His brothers discovered him dead, and authorities began investigations.
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Gere
Zanwsvilla
Flarry Charinestky
Mayor's Regret Over Budget Changes in 1907 Appropriation
Mayor Charles A. Bookwalter voiced regret Monday night over council cuts to the 1907 city budget. He urged reconsideration of omitted items including 310,000 for public conveniences and 17,516 for trash and refuse collection, arguing the reductions hinder health, parks, and urban development efforts and delay making Indianapolis appealing to residents and outside interests. He warned the park board allocations could stall playgrounds and civic improvements essential to children and mothers.
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Tonard
Common Council
Ijnitanapolla
Propia
Department of Public Health
Unorouncu
Siip
Park Board
Park Commissalon
George Merritt
Icenon
Hidden $50,000 Treasure Found At Robinson Homestead
Police uncovered two pots with coins and bills tied in knots stuffed in vases at the Robinson home in Hudson after neighbors found Miss Frances Carolyn Robinson slain four weeks earlier. The hoard, valued at $5,001, was linked to the late resident who was a 60 year old recluse.
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Hudson
George
Robinson Homestead
Frances Carolyn Robinson
Robinson
Tobinson
Patriotic funeral causes reform on door colors
Milwaukee reports Wild Spear rejects traditional black funeral decor and orders red, white and blue on his door after his passing. The sign reads American worn, American bred, American dead.
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Milwaukee
Wild Spear
Meat prices rise in New York under new inspection law
New York faces higher meat prices amid a meat famine risk tied to the recently enacted meat inspection law. Officials warn the impact could tighten supplies as the policy takes effect.
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Seripye-3eHine Prene Association
New York
Girl Debaters Organized at Shortridge Meigh Schoel
The Shortridge Meigh Schoel Girls Debating Club met for the first time this school year on Monday afternoon. Officers elected included President Anna V. Loughlin, Vice President Jeanetty Sternberger, and Secretary Mary Dallas. The club decided not to challenge another school and will debate the topic: Resolved eight hours should be adopted through the United States, with Miss Laura Donnan, faculty, acting as critic.
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Shortridge Meigh Schoel
Anna V. Loughlin
Jeanetty Sternberger
Mary Dallas
Edrth
United States
Laura Donnan
Son Under Arrest in Father Murder Case
Edward WW Metkel reports that 15 year old Maxx Lynn Metkel is under arrest on charges of murdering his father Charles Metkel and the other Metkel. Advance in coal prices noted by The Sac special from Terre Haute Indiana with tool price changes.
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Hare
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New Catarrh Cure Claim Drafts Trial Offer
An advertisement touts Gauss Catarrh Cure as a rapid permanent remedy for catarrh claiming it cures bone decay, weakness, and insanity. It promises a free trial package by mail and urges readers to send name and address to C F Gauss in Marshall Michigan.
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C. F. Gauss
Tio Ann Bt
Marshall
Mich
G. BE Gaumn
Tho Male Street
Maraball, Mich
City council backs police amid attacks on officers
The Indianapolis city council urged immediate action and funding to reward the capture of a negro murderer of Patrolman Charles J. Russell. Mayor Bonwatter warned that political critics aim to undermine police and urged steadfast support for officers in duty. Council also approved or introduced street and alley improvement ordinances across multiple blocks and streets.
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Garfield Place
Hughes Seeks Strong GOP Help in NY Governor Race
After a Roosevelt bound conference on the presidential train, Charles E. Hughes pledged a hard fight to beat Hearst in New York. Republicans plan a broad campaign push with cabinet backing and speeches by Shaw Cortelyou Wilson and others to ensure Hughes faces no easy victory.
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Setippe-McNze Preas Association
New York
Roosevelt
Charles E. Hughes
Hughes
Shaw
Carnesio Hale
Toot
Mondy
Cortelyau
Wilson
Otter
Cannon
Republs
Yestersday
Deaths in Indiana report names incl Noblesville Peru and Lebanon
Death notices list Richard P. Neal 49 Noblesville William P. Krake 77 Peru and Mrs Mary E Junn son with a $3 amount noted Lebanon area.
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Richard P. Neal
Noblesville
William P. Krake
Peru
Mary E. Junnson
Lebanon
Circus Animals Perish in Fire at Geneva Ohio
Fire destroyed Walter Le Malnier's winter quarters near Geneva Ohio early today. A wagon and team burned. show animals including elephants and horses perished except for four elephants and two horses. The loss affects the Cummins circus, previously valued at about 4138,000.
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Scripps-Marine
Sultais Circus
Cummins Wild Wear Show
Man Burned to Death in Pittsburg Dwelling Fire
Conley, 36, and his 1 0-year-old son almost perished in a blaze that gutted their Pittsburg home. Conley, found on his bed, died from burns and suffocation after police rescued Corley and her son from the burning house. The child is expected to recover.
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Cincinnati and Dayton City Ticket Rates Listed
The timetable shows Cincinnati to Dayton and Indianapolis routes with departure times from Cincinnati at 0:40 a m and 3:00 p m and arrivals at Indianapolis and other hubs. Detroit and Springfield divisions include departures from Cincinnati and connections toward Indianapolis and beyond.
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Powers Case Continued in Georgetown Court
Georgetown Kentucky October 2 The commonwealth case against Caleb Powers was taken up in circuit court before Judge Robert J Brout as the state attorney stated they had not prepared for the trial and the proceedings were adjourned to a later session.
Climbers Reach summit of Birley Mountain in cool mist
A Tacoma party led by Scrippa Meline Press reports ascent of Birley Mountain on Sept 13 reaching a height near 16,000 feet with temperatures around 16 degrees. The group states this marks the first climb to the summit by their party.
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Ann Arbor Prank Involving Sophomores and Freshman
In a spooky hour incident at Ann Arbor on October 2, sophomores and a freshman trapped John Brooke and others, shampooed them with paste, and used them as a human billboard while shouting proclamations against the class of 11h. A cold remedy claim appears with E. W. Grove’s signature on the box.
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John Brooke
Carey Parly
Bala
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