Eight Die as Crane Breaks on Pittsburgh Bridge Project
Eight men killed and four injured when a traveler crane broke on the Pittsburg end of a new bridge span over the Monongahela River. The accident, blamed on an overweighted traveler, sent wreckage to a barge below, with many workers crushed or drowned. Rescue and body recovery followed as listed by American Bridge Company officials.
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Pittsburg
Menogahela
E. A. Woodrutt
John ©. Watson
American Bridge Company
W. J. McCloud
George, Wells
GW. Killingzer
Wiliam Kempton
C. G Fleming
Fred Sallinger
Frank Dalby
J. Campbell
Edward Morris
James Shramons
Shattered romance prank ends with mistaken identity
An Indianapolis youth pranks a friend by calling daily to speak with a “beautiful southern voice” on the telephone. The caller grows bolder until a date is implied, only to learn the charming voice belongs to a colored servant at Charlie’s home. The revelation shocks the caller.
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Charlie
Boodlers Promised New City Corruption Probe
Minneapolis reports a fresh municipal corruption sweep with two aldermen under indictment and a missing alderman, while a grand jury plans to meet Tuesday to continue its investigations. Ex Alderman John Sibley was arraigned on charges of conspiring to take a $1200 bribe to vacate an alley. Aldermen Peter Nelson and Claus Mumm remain free on bail. ex Alderman D Sutherland, whose testimony helped bring indictments, has disappeared.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Ames
Aidermen
Aiderman
Brand
John Sibley
Donday
Peter Nelson
Claus Mumm
D. Sutherland
Dowie Restoration Host Fails to Captivate New York Audience
Chilly New York reports the Dowie revival gathering failing to engage the public. About 3 005 spectators left before his sermon on Sunday and Monday morning the garden service drew sleepy reporters. Dowie orders his followers to spread the gospel door to door as clergy express disgust at the spectacle and the city questions the religious event.
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New York
Dowie
Elijah
Rowhng
Eminh 11
Bunday
Earthquake in Khorassan Dims Death Toll
A Trans-Caspian Review dispatch from Khorassan in northern Persia reports the recent quake caused 99 deaths, far fewer than earlier tallies of 250. Eight villages were nearly destroyed, with 800 houses razed and 40 damaged, highlighting extensive damage yet lower fatalities.
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Baku
Trans-Caspian Review
Khorassan
Persia
George P Lyon Appointed Mayor’s Private Secretary
George P Lyon an Attorney in the office of Mayor Toltzman has been appointed the mayor's private secretary. He had been acting as secretary since the mayor's augulation. Drs. Frank Morrison Charles C Durham and Henry Jameson are prominent figures named to form the board. Durham fled the mayor's ante-room Monday. Dr Charley No Spearer is being treated as city sanitarian. Looking for Mrs Bonham. George Funk of Dayton visited the city Monday seeking Mrs Era Ma Botham, wife of Frank Bonham of Dayton. Two years ago Mrs Bonham left her husband and last winter sent word she had smallpox and would be sent to the pesthouse. no trace found Friday morning.
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George P. Lyon
Toltzman
Lyon
Aes Ie Way
Holtzman
Board of Health
Frank Morrison
Charten C. Durham
Henry Jameson
Durham
Charley No Spearer
Bonham
George Funk
Dayton
Erama Botham
Frank Bonham
Mayor Names City Boards Amid Ongoing Appointments
Mayor Holtzman announced the new boards on Monday. Members include Board of Public Works Myron A. Downy and Jacob Woessner, both Democrats, with David Wallace, Republican. Board of Public Safety includes Thomas Madden and Frank Straub Jr., Democrats, and John Q. Hicks, Republican.
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Holtzman
Board of Public Works
Myron A. Down
Jacob Woessner
David Wallace
Board of Public Safety
Thomas Madden
Frank Straub
John Q. Hicks
Col. Downing
Park Board
Tagwart
Woessner
Board of
School Commissioners
Captain Kruger Appointed Superintendent of Police
The safety board met at 10:45 and appointed Captain Carls Kruger as superintendent of police. James A. McCrosean named market master to replace Thomas Ehutsiton. A weekly check system for stall fees was approved and sworn in by Clerk John Woods. The works board followed with contracts presented for signature.
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Safety Board and Works Board
Board of Safety
Carls Kruger
James A. McCrogsgn
Thomas Ehutsiton
McCrosean
Clark Woods
John Woods
Board of Works
Harris
Defeat for Pennsylvania Railroad Shops at Columbus
The football squad from the Pennsylvania railroad shops lost to the Buckeye railroaders in Columbus on Sunday after weeks of practice. The game was hard fought with strong Greek play. The team remains hopeful for a win when the Columbia squad visits Indianapolis in a few weeks.
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Columbus
Pennsylvania Railroad
Buckeye Railroaders
Theat Tito Ff
Bret
Columbia
Indianapolis
Judge Whallon Passes Drunk and Prostitution Sentences
A court sentenced Louise Conley of 5 W Market Street to ten days in the workhouse with a drunk charge and five dollars plus costs on prostitution. The defendant requested a jail sentence amid a drunken episode.
Harrold Named Deputy County Controller in City Hall
Thomas Harrold, formerly deputy city controller under Johnson and Dunn, is appointed to his old position by Controller Dunn in Aforday. He operates in the undertaking business on E Capriclave and will succeed William Loggidue, with Indianapolis area forecasts for the 36 hours ending 8 a.m. Oct 20 noting fair conditions and temperatures rising from 42 to 60. The docket also reports George W. Norman of Camelot, Ind., facing charges for practicing medicine without a license, with Dr Gott subpoenaed as witness for the trial on Oct 2. A classified ad for Victor shoes from Stout's on Mass Ave. remains.
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Thomas Harrold
Johnson and Dunn
Aforday
Dunn
Harrold
E. Capriclave
Wilam Loggidue
George W. Norman
Camelot
Ind
State Board of Health
Dr. Gott
Board of Medica Registration and Examination
Monster grapes and giant figs from Florida plantation
W J Beabout of Park Avenue returns from J W Matson’s Florida fruit plantation with monster grapes measuring 1½ inches in circumference and three year old trees twelve feet tall loaded with fruit. Beabout also reports eleven inch long gums and Jemps with eighteen inch circumference.
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W. J. Beabout
U? Park Ave
J. W. Matson
Florida
Beachout
Little Globe Trotter Arrest Highlights Juvenile Case
In a juvenile court case, 18 year old William Spaczek was arrested for loitering after being picked up Sunday. He came from Montreal via London and worked for Cincinnati race horsemen before being directed to the city. The judge considered detaining him briefly but arranged city care outside the jail, with parents in Montreal to be contacted.
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William Spacaek
Bpaczek
London
United States
Montreal
Cincinnati
My Bay
Jodie Stubbs
Two Women Jailed After Dispute at Penns Washington Borders
In police court Ma mie Tohion and Mary Hall cried as Judge Whallon gave 100 and costs and three days for loitering after alleged pocket theft claims. Officers Gregory and Dolby arrested them near Pennsylvania and Washington streets while they were shopping. The women, from Cincinnati, protested innocence and faced transport to the workhouse. In Baltimore, Allen McLane was named receiver for the Maryland Trust Company, with capital stock at 32125,'06. The banking sector saw volatility as the Maryland Trust and related institutions drew attention.
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Mamie Tohion
Muskingum
Whallon
Mary Hall
Bellefontainest
Pennsylvania
Washingtonsis
Gregory
Dolby
Cincinnati
Baltimore
Allen McLane
Maryland Trust Company
John S. Geeting
Banker's Directory
J. Wilcox Brown
Hi. J. Bowdoin
Battlemore
Baltimore & Obie
Mary~land Trust Company
Larson
Mexico
Maryland Company
International Hulk and Rust Company
New York
Spirits After Him Sparks Frightened Plea at Desk
Robert Jolly of 210 Watcott Street rushed to Desk verst, crying for help as he claimed an army of spirits hunted him for a murder he had committed. Sergeant Corgan tried to calm him, promising to “take the spirits up” when they appeared again.
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Robert Jolly
Watcott St
Corgan
Mel
Ring
Ted Om
Coragan
Bridge Collapse Disrupts Washington to South Rail Service
Washington dispatch reports a portion of the Potomac bridge collapsed Sunday night on the C. and O. line, sending the Fast Flying Virginian’s engine and tender into the river. One minor injury, and the majority of the train saved by a beam trapping the next car. Rail communication south of Washington remains suspended two weeks into the disruption.
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Washington
Potomac
Cincinnati
Reverend Johnson Myers Reports Visit to Chicago Red-Light District
In a Sunday night address at Immanuel Baptist Church Rev. Johnson Myers described a trip through Chicago's red-light district. He said he was joined by several men and asserted he found several wealthy men in the vice resort.
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Chicago
Johnson Myers
Immanuel Beptial Church
Myers
Vilo
Bargains on the Mner Page Highlighted by Indianapolis
A muddled notice touts a special reading page with bargains, praising an enterprising Indianapolis business and its replay column. It hints at free access and a quick read time, inviting readers to explore.
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Indianapolis
Wine rooms and gambling dens ordered closed by Board of Safety
The Board of Safety told Capt. Kruger to close wine rooms and gambling dens and promised to give private instructions. Kruger stated he would execute the orders promptly as he assumed the police superintendency.
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Kruger
Board of Safety
Capt. Kruger
Ietter
Four Killed and Eight Injured In Virginia Wreck
In Weysville Virginia on October 19 a Southern railway wreck killed four persons and injured eight others including Engineer Atwell and Flagman Williams. Dozen passengers were badly hurt and taken to Richmond for treatment.
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Weysville
Atwell
Postallerk Bf
E. Willams
Dillon
David Pincham
Richmond
Ryan W. Be Street Commissioner Statement
The Board of Works met at 3 p m on Monday to organize. It was understood that P J Ryan would be street commissioner.
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Board of Worka
Alganize
P. J. Ryan
Tall Senator Plans Busy Campaign Schedule
Indiana's tall senator travels from Iowa speeches to Ohio and Springfield stops this week to campaign with Tommy Johnson and Benator Fairbanks. He will likely remain Sunday to visit his mother and her business, Miteren Sehingen gets a plum. John G. Schittwes was appointed market-master for the South Side Market by Market-master McCros Swan after Board of Safety action.
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Indiana
Iowa
Tommy Johnson
Benator Fairbanks
Ohio
Springfield
Sehingen
John G. Schittwes
Messatant
Bouthside
McCros- Swan
Board of Safety
Harris Faces Charges After Barber Shop Shooting
In a criminal court Earl Harris, a Black man, pleads for leniency saying he has reformed after six months in the workhouse. He faces shooting with intent to kill William Williams of 112% Shelby St after a quarrel among young men near Harris’s barber shop at Fountain Square. The case was continued to gather more witnesses.
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Earl Harria
Harris
Willam Williams
Willams
Fountain Square
Lost Lt. John Sullivan in railway crush incident
A 12 year old boy, John Sullivan of 622 Birch street, was seriously crushed at Ray at and the west railway by a freight train. He sustained injuries to his left leg. Doctors say he will probably recover.
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John Sullivan
Birch-st
Ray At
Billy Williams Named Bond Clerk in County Office
William R. Williams has been appointed bond clerk in the office of county records. The official duties include maintaining bond files, filing statements, and supporting the financial departments with documentation and compliance tasks.
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William. R. Williams
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