Five men buried and one dead as wall collapses at Van Camp packing
A four story brick wall at the Van Camp packing works collapsed around 11 am Tuesday, burying five to six workers. Walter Kerr died, William Smith and two others were severely injured, Nick Poland and David McBruler were less hurt, while others escaped. The wreck blocked bystanders and a passing I line train narrowly avoided a worse fate.
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van Camp Packing Establishment
Fhe
William Smith
Kerr
Nick Poland
David MecBruler
Walter Kerr
Vana Camp Packing Company
David McBruler
St. Vincent Hospital
Maryland St
Earp
van Camp
William Mitchell
Poland
Tragedy on Staten Island Transit: Wagon Hit by Train
A westbound Staten Island Rapid Transit train struck a wagon at a crossing, killing John Jones and Mia Edmonds instantly. Carrie Edmonds and her one year old daughter Blanche died after being moved. A 14 year old boy Arthur Paster was critically injured. The wagon was destroyed.
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Staten Island
Stapleton
L. L
Staten Island Rapid Transit
John Jones
Mia
Carrie Edmonds
Blanche
Arthur Paster
Fire Devastates Braddock Dwellings. Man Burned Alive
Tuesday morning six houses burned at Braddock eight miles from the city. Thomas McGuire, living with his sister-in-law Mrs Kate McGuire, perished in the blaze. Loss estimated at about $10,000.
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Braddock
McGuire
Kate McGuire
Frivolous and Gay Mrs Boreman Causes City Scare
Mrs Edward Boreman returned to the city after months away. She and her husband face a mutual divorce suit. Monday night she caused a disturbance on Washington Street with a male companion, driving drunk and hurling asphalt chips from a speeding carriage. Police halted the scene. she pleaded guilty to drink in police court and was fined.
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Edward
Boreman
Union Station
Chicago
Indianapolis
Windy City
Washington-st
Morris Kaufman
Wasson
Calumet Democratic Club Raises Flag for Cleveland Baby
The Calumet Democratic Club celebrated by raising a flag for ex President Cleveland's baby and adopted congratulatory resolutions. Sick headache relief offered by Beecham's pills. Line and Cement supplies mentioned for sewer pipe hair plaster and fire brick.
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Balimonte
Calumet Democratic Club
Cleveland
Oath Fixed for Briggs Proceeding Date Set
Dr Francis Brown announced Briggs will present his side on November 4 before the New York presbytery after it convened on Tuesday. The arrangement was approved and accepted by the body.
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Briggs
New York
Presbytery of
Francis Brown
The
Theological Seminary
Hurricane destroys townships in Minnesota and more
A flood of news items reports a hurricane in northern Minnesota destroying over a dozen townships and endangering lives while millions of feet of lumber are lost. Other items note Italy declining to participate in Chicago’s World Fair and sport and crime notices from Washington and Kentucky with various local incidents.
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Grand Rapids
Minn
Hery
Italy
Chicago
Postmaster Thompson Tours Marion County Post Offices
Marion County post office tour noted by Postmaster Thompson. State horticultural society executive committee met at the state house for routine business. Soldiers monument commission adopted a design code and ordered two wells near the monument. Election inspectors urged to report for oath at city clerk's office Tuesday. Firemen injured in the Van Camp fire improving. Attorney general issued two opinions on teacher licensing and prison convicts. Union 167 boycott targets Herman Martens for alleged breach of labor pact. Gas trust case set for October 17 to address city ordinance compliance. Asphalt paving suit over Washington Street damages. several families listed in damages. Marriage licenses listed for several couples.
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Thompson
Marion County
State Horticultural Society
State House
Soldiers Monument Commission
Bushong
Myers
Gauss
Olsen
Frenzel
Mr. Y
Martin Haiey
Earp
Ernst
O Hara
Hill
Noblesville
Jonah Sure E Nough
Morton
M. L. Johnson
C. D. Reeves
Martens
Taylor
Consumers’ Gas Trust Company
Augusta Nickerson
Park Ave
Warren-Scharf Asphalt Paving Company
William English
Indianapolis
Washington St
Alabama
Noble Sts
Joseph
Julia Powell
Abraham
Jennie Rameey
William
Bertha Kennedy
Edward
Lizzie Valile
Cyrus
Rosa Kemper
Carl
Mary Langdoney
Eva Veregge
Fred Stevenson
Peter Steele
Julia Williams
Tennessee St
George Cameron
Ida Bright
Harry Vogt
Lillie Kissel
George Langston
Fannie Kinney
Fred Pelton
Cora Felton
Charles Humphrey
Fannie Wise
John Miller
Dul
Via Taylor
Jeremiah Ryan
Margaret de Lancy
Allen Wheatley
Belle Peters
Wild Mob Roars at Indiana Ave Political Rally
A violent Democratic rally on Indiana avenue Monday night sparked a mob that hurled eggs and stones at speakers including A. E. Manning and L. A. Simpson. Detective Thornton and police intervened as the crowd followed the speakers to English's hotel. Several injuries were reported and arrests were sought but ultimately no major harm occurred.
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Indiana Ave
R. V. Hill
A. E. Manning
L. A. Simpson
Yellow Bridge
Mr. Hill
Hill
Mr. Manning
Gen Thornton
Thornton
Manzring
Manning
Simpson
Capt
Quigsey
Indianaave
Orost
Ilinois St
Mr. Simpson
Indiana
Bucktown
Indianarave
Sun
Bill
Sympsom
Llinois St
Alexander Manning
Tom
Judge Buskirk
Tom Taggart
Found a Bread Baby Lying in White River Under the Bridge
A naked dead male infant about two weeks old was found in the White River under the Washington Street bridge by S Bremer. Zero clothing, a single black cloth fragment. no marks of violence. Authorities include Officer Hyland and Girton. coroner to investigate parentage and placement.
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White River
Washington-st
S. Bremer
Ovicer Hyland and
Girton
Priat
Bakers' shops looted by mob in Ivirke Poland
In Ivirke Poland Monday a mob of workmen broke into bakers' shops and plundered them. Troops were called out and fired on the crowd wounding several and killing one.
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Priursaure
Ivirke
Poland
Kotcha
Indiana state seal history and political chatter
Secretary of state and auditor attend Terra Haute races while the governor plans a Washington trip. The article questions the Indiana state seal history, noting the original seal survived in a museum and that researchers struggle to learn more. It also mentions local politics, a delayed board meeting over funds, and hostile crowd incidents tied to Republican speakings.
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Matthews
Henderson
Terra Haute
Washington
Indiana
John Coons
Pat
Earlville
Board of Agriculture
State Board
Griffin
Gladelia
Herod
McCartyst
Tim
Newt
Harding
Capitol
Tar Sun
Fountain Square
Fatal Collision Near Kerova District Report
Ashland Kentucky October 6 report of a Norfolk and Western collision four miles east of Kerova. Injured include Lovell who died, and five others with two fatalities among the wounded. Authorities investigate causes and secure the crash site.
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Ashland
Norfolk & Western
Kerova
Hirau
Lovell
Saloon Ordinance Debacle Stuns City Council Crowd
A City Council meeting on saloon closing faltered as only three Democrats attended. Sims Coy Burns and Hicklin faced a quorum crisis with absent ministers watching, while Olsen joined the Republicans and adjournment followed a tense exchange. Coy pledged to speak the truth later, and Mayor Sullivan defended his record amidst the farce.
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Simeon Coy
Stecihan
Hunter
Seventh Presbyterian Church
Lucas
Central Christian Church
Bicklin
Mr. Coy
Burns
Mr. Hicklin
Burne
Connccil Chamber
Olsen
Court House Yard
Committee of Ministers
Olaf
Dr. Bunter
Simeon
Sullivan
Pearson
Arpis
Court House
Scere
Gasper
Mr. Trusier
Woollen
SUN
Oljeen
Raleon
M. Woollen
Mr. Pearson
RY Hicklin
Dr. Lucas
Sim Coy
Sone Aoe
Coy
Frenzel parts Ways with Supt Steele in Dismissal
President Frenzel announced the discharge of Steele, ex-superintendent of the street railway, calling it a business decision. Frenzel denied political motives tied to franchise talks, stated Allen’s performance is satisfactory, and outlined Alabama street line changes and rapid transit preparations for College avenue progress.
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Steele
Thea College-ave
Street Railway Company
Frenzel
SUN
Mr. Steele
Board of Public Works
Freszel
Attorney Allen
Mr Frenzal
Mr. Aleny
Allen
Frevzel
Alabama-st
Massachusetts-ave
College-ave
College-are
Collyge-ave
Bank receivership foresees five cent payout to creditors
Judge Kads, receiver of the defunct Sandiford Pros bank, after a superficial lock examination, reports creditors may receive only about five cents on the dollar. He notes hardships exceed 100,000 and many depositors are left penniless. Standiford and others hold most of the missing funds.
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Chrismayn
Kads
Bank of Sandiford Pros
Standiford
Althhough
Alabama Comic Opera and Court House Politics Review
A mixed review notes strong acting in Alabama presented by Hayman’s company and praises Nellie Metlenry’s troupe at Enpliss’s. It cites standout performances by Jennie Eustace and Nellie McHenry while criticizing a weak love scene. The second feature covers lively political chatter inside the court house with Tom Taggart, Tom Sheehan, and others trading barbs about Sullivan and Herod amid party tensions.
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al Hayman
Alabama
Mr. Haynan
South
Col. Freston
Col. Moberly
Squire Tucker
Gurr McIntosh
Yanadega Light Artillery
Sah
Jenny Hustace
Carly Preston
May Brookyn
Miss Brookyn
New York
Mr. Hayman
Frank Ban
Nellie Metlenry
Enpliss’s
Donnelly
Nellie
Charlie Hoyt
Ben Lodge
John Gilroy
Nellie McHenry
John Weabster
Miss McHenry
London Dockers Strike Expands Amid Tense Clashes
London reports a dockers strike spreading with day and night crews out. clashes with blacklegs load delayed ships as police swarm dockside crowds. The unrest follows organized opposition to strikers.
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London
Blacklegs
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