Factory Fire Destroys Eureka Refrigerator Plant
A blaze swept the Eureka Refrigerator Company plant at New land and Temple avenues after an overturned torch ignited grease and oil in a flywheel pit. The three story building and much stock were consumed. losses run high with insurance only partly covering the damage. Firefighters faced intense heat and had to fight from several angles, preserving only the shell of the structure. William Butler and Martin Burgess were on site as the fire raged, with salvage prospects currently unclear.
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Nywheel
Eureka Refrigerator Company
Newland
Temple-aves
Buet Hoffman
Gthe
Eureka Wefrigerator Company
Wiliam Butler
Martin Burgess
Bur Bene
George M. Cobb & Co
Temple Ave
Washington St
Building transfers as Indianapolis Hoard of Trade moves
Fire insurance filings show a total of 44.30 with multiple underwriters listed. The old Board of Trade Building at Maryland Street and Calhoun becomes the property of the Indianapolis Board of Trade, now tenant in the German Knights of Prussia building. Consideration noted as 60,000.
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Ringers
Pacify
Phoenix
Ohio
Hartford
Philadelphia
Ahlar Ee Sricivee
Hanover
Aetna Visi
Ery
Rerer
North British and Mercantile
Ciera Zices
Germania
Pennsylvania
British America
PALM
Epee
Ieee Ohne
Trade Dulkting
Maryland-st. Ant
Indianapolis
Trade Ax
Prthins
Water turned on men sparks city incident in Garrett
In Garrett Indiana yesterday a clash over a track on Kinget led to the city marshal ordering the fire department and a stream of water onto workers. The resulting disruption halted work as citizens tied up the track, later resolved to the satisfaction of one company and local officials.
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San. Garrett
Ind
Moyes
Kinget
Maranat
Jimead
Oae Company
Bond sale sparks premium on voting machines
County Auditor Cyrus J. Clark sold 95 YH voting machine bonds to J F Wild and Wing1.8y. Unsuccessful bidders were Breed Clarkson and others. The Inter company was represented by AL J Lom. Commissioners would vote the bonds at par. outcome tied to Supreme Court appeal. Bonds run ten years at a percent interest. Voting machines delivered for use in the election.
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Cyrus J. Clark
Wetay
Nona
J. F
John steGreger
Ohi McGaughey
Mae
Aupreme Court
Chark
Eiec
Gans and Nelson Clash Over Lightweight Title Fight
Beriouns Meitze Prean Association in Goldfield Nev reports Lee Gans and Battling Nelson discussing their heavyweight bout. Gans complains about money split and conditions while Nelson vows a relentless attack and fairness in the ring.
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Beriouns
Nelson
Nolan
Firemen suspended for ignoring fire alarm warnings
Samuel Doreer and Grady of Engine Company No 5 faced suspensions of three and two days respectively after the Board of Public Safety found them careless in heeding a fire alarm. Chet Coots testified that both men were experienced but had become negligent at the locations cited.
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Ronde
Samuel Dore Eer
Ine Aubland-rve
Teenth-St
Grady
Engine Company No. 5
Arc
Board of Public Safety
Chet Coots
United States Weather Forecast Fair and Warmer
The forecast predicts fair skies and warmer conditions across the United States. Saturday is expected to bring showers in some regions, with temperatures rising modestly. Localized rain may affect coastal and southern areas while interior regions stay largely dry.
Bryan Firm on New Issue Divides Democratic Rail Plan
Nebraskan William Jennings Bryan insists on federal ownership of railroads as a party issue. He plans to educate all Democratic sections across the country and will push the platform in the next election. Bryan travels from Bridgeport to New York, meeting with Democratic leaders and speaking in Newark and Jersey City.
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United States
Scrippa-Mefine Perea Ansoriation
New York
L—ilhart Jemimsa
Bryn
Railroach
Barnet
Bryan
Fryat
Bridgeport
Conn
Mr. Bryan
Kenneth M. McNet
Ar. Bryan
Alfed Dulin
Newark
Jefsey City
Amen
Ice firm fined for short weight ice in Omaha court
John A. Dee president of the Omaha Ice and Cold Storage Co was fined with costs for selling short weight ice. The company also faced a similar fine. The notice mentions other local items and a Cincinnati trip heading to Mackinac Island.
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Iceman
Scrippe-WeRac Preas Annociation
Omaha
Neb. Bent
John A. Dee
Omaha Ice and Cold Storage Company
Dee
Fractured Skull Sufferer In City Plant Accident
Jerry Hisgs fell from scaffolding at a power plant under remodeling in the city. He struck a brick and ricocheted across the basement, receiving a skull fracture and serious injuries. He was taken to City Hospital by ambulance, with doctors fearing death but reports later indicate he survived the night in stable condition.
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Te HB
Laycock Pawer Plant Kugette
Amd
Sutarday
Gga
Washington
Tefe Lacock
Air
Nigel
Hurey
Higgs
Desphius
Miges
Man punished for biting in police court case
A Russian Jewish man named Burrish was fined 1 and given a Bentence in the workhouse for beating his wife. The couple had separated weeks earlier. the wife supported children by working in a Merritt grocery. The husband assaulted her after she refused his demand, biting and injuring her finger.
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Joe Darcie
Cesis Ant
Burrish
Merritt
Wartrish
Lam de Boas
Longshoremen Strike Ties Up New Orleans Traffic
In New Orleans on September 1, exporting and freight traffic tied up along wharves and terminals due to a strike by longshoremen. The men and companies have disagreed over certain rules, disrupting operations at docks and related facilities.
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Derlops
New Orleans
Taffie Business Ri
Ten New Officers Tie Force Growth Plan Unveiled
A Baltimore article reports the board agreeing to add ten men to the police force by year end pending city council approval of appropriations. Controller George Breanig presented the measure after a council conference, aiming to boost staffing beginning January first.
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George Breanig
Gone to Cincinnati
Mrs James E Broderick and her son Jim have returned to Cincinnati after a visit with Mrs John F Mayer and Mrs Mary C Huntsley at Stents Brow.
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Cincinnati
James E. Broderick
Jim
John F. Mayer
Mary C. Hunt
Latest Telegrams Roundup of Distress Events
EMS reports three distinct earthquake shocks on Saturday with widespread damage. Cal areas recount houses destroyed by fire after tremors. Tangier notes a released mix of brother jailed since his father’s death. Baltimore oyster exhibition opens. a Sig crop noted. Chicago reports large wheat shipments on Saturday. Rome notes papal bull by Pope as X. Philadelphia rumors link Heul Evlate Trust directors to large loans for Alph Segal. McAdam, Nebraska reports collision of passenger and freight trains. engineer Frey missing. Salt Lake City notes a freight train blocked en route to San Francisco union streetcar workers. Oxien crew issues. Ogden cites 39 men offered work, some deserting. fear of dynamite.
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Sattan
Mix Brother
Baltinone
Board of Trade
Priladelphta
Iatantas
Heul Evlate Trust Company
Joans
Adalph Segal
McAram
Sh Frey
Salt Lake City
Utah
Rumor of Roosevelt Shooting Proves False
A wild rumor circulated that President Roosevelt had been shot. Reporters rushed to Sagamore Hill after word spread from New York card brokers. The president later stated he was not shot and had no incident during his drive to Oyster Bay and back.
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Navana
Cuba
Activiny Ie Parma Principe
Palma
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Santiago
Guerra
Teurgenta
Pines
Draft of players by leagues announced by commission
The National and American leagues will announce drafted players over several weeks. Hughey Jennings goes to Detroit. Stebling, Kelley, Owens, and Ledyard cases are pending. The commission, meeting in Cincinnati, also found checks of about 9600 from the two major leagues to pay for drafting minors.
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Cinerxkatt
Sept
Aia
National Commission Wi
Hughey Jennings
Baltimore
Detroit Americans
Kis Sud Jennings
Detroit
Bt. Lews Americans
Jennings
Stebling
Feisting
Philadelphia National
Mike Kelley
St Paul American Association
Vampire Owens
Ledyard
Atention
Capes
Chicago
Moote
Wakeful sneeze foils intruder in College Ave home
A homeowner on 113 College avenue woke from a sneeze to hear footsteps and a burglar escape. Two watches belonging to John Hanna and Silas Alevard were taken, along with some wearing apparel. the thief pried a kitchen window and a screen before fleeing when disturbed.
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John A. Hinana
College Nve
Mr. Hinana
Mr. Hanna
Silas Alevard
Hanna
Mr Hanna
Saloon closures mark Labor Day legal holiday enforcement
City officials declare Labor Day a legal holiday and order saloons closed. Chief Meuxger directs patrolmen to enforce the shutdown, noting many saloonkeepers object to the change and that no choice remains but compliance.
Outbreaks Rise in Palma Amid Cuban Insurgent Attacks
In Cuba's Palma province a rebel surge disrupted loyalist status as insurgents raided Ranchuelo in Santa Clara, looting treasury valuables and seizing horses. General Guerra reportedly shot a spy after a tense patrol, while authorities brace for further clashes and possible U.S. intervention. The government pleads for arms laydown to avoid upheaval.
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Guerra
Province of
Santa Clara
United States
Trong
Pinar del Rio
Gan Guerra
Guinen
Trainmen Strike Paralyzes Texas Southern Railway
Fort Worth reports a strike by Keripps Melin é Preannan engineers firemen connectors and brakemen on the Texas Southern railway. Rail workers protest a pay cut from twelve to ten per day, halting service and drawing city attention.
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Keripps-Meliné Preannan
Fort Worth
Tex
Sto Lat
Texas Soulhern Railway
Twelve Men Entombed In Kentucky Mine Collapse
Mud Lick mine near Mayking Kentucky reports twelve men entombed after a collapse this afternoon. Rescue teams from nearby areas are at the scene as messengers provide limited details on the situation and potential fatalities.
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Serippe-MeRas Prow Association
Mayking
Torelos
Mina
Rascusne
Representative Livingston Doubts Bryan Nomination
Washington Sept. 1 Representative Livingston of Georgia, a leading Democrat, said of W J Bryan that if he insisted on government ownership he would not venture a prediction of Bryan’s nomination two years hence. He condemned the proposal as harmful and likely to provoke endless conflict between federal and state authorities and to create a gigantic political machine.
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Washington
Livingston
Geuraia
Congrem
W. J. Bryan
Bryan Insleta
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