Fire at Union Stockyards destroys hay and grain storage
Shortly after midnight Thursday a disastrous blaze swept feed barns at the Union Stockyards, destroying hay and grain worth hundreds of dollars. Spontaneous combustion from fresh flowers and dry hay sparked the fire, with winds pushing flames away from pens holding hundreds of cattle. Firefighters struggled as nearby buildings burned, but stock movements and hay supply remain intact for operations.
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Union
Nigthwatchman Hughes
Sens
Kafer Quarters
Maud
Thorstas
Curiosity-Weskers
Rawh
Carnival Avenue Throngs At Military Carnival Show
Thursday night crowds packed the carnival avenue as police eased the chokepoint and patrons enjoyed acts like The Crystal Maze and The Dancing Hut. Roberta and The Girl From Up There drew steady attention while elephants and camels courted families. Friday and Saturday promise bigger crowds than before.
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Thearlers
Roberta
Camel
Charlie
Mayme
Erandma
Maymie
Grandma
Strangler Knapp Sees Death With Calm Confidence
Alfred Knapp, condemned for murder, spoke of facing the electric chair with nerve and hoped for a gubernatorial commute. He faced execution on December 12 after being moved to the Hamilton jail annex, declaring a preference for murder over horse theft and urging Nash to grant clemency.
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Columbus
Alfred Knapp
Tiumilton
Knepp
Knapp
Harmilton
Belden
Hamilton
Gov. Nash
Knanp
Trans
Nash
Hey
Boy Walks Home After Hip Disease Cure at Tarrytown
Alvin Black, six, discharged cured from the New York state hospital at Tarrytown after a hip disease treatment by Dr. Lorenz funded by Mrs. Armour of Chicago. Inspired by news of Lolita Armour, daughter of a Chicago millionaire, he sent a doll to her and vowed to thank the doctor with a second note and another doll. He celebrated by dancing and racing peers at Rondai, planning more gifts to the Armour family.
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Tarrytown
Alvin Black
New York State Hospital
Lorenz
Armour
Chicago
Little Lolite Armour
Lorens
Alvin
Tie
Rondai
Foy “Ou
Sam
Jeter
Woman Chooses Creditor Over Husband in Debt Dispute
In Chicago on September 4, Bonczek asks for his wife to return after paying the debt to Bancsek. The wife insists on staying with creditor Kutpanski despite last payments, with Justice Eberhardt hearing the case. The magistrate deferred decision for one week.
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Chicago
John Hanesek
Bonrzek
Eberhardt
Tawais
Bancsek
Michael Wutpansek
Hoyer
Kutpanski
Bonczek
Kulpanski
Child crushed in round house collapse
In an accident at the L. E. and W. round house at Washington and Nobstots, Carla Dilton a five year old of West Lafayette was killed when a wall collapsed during demolition. Buried beneath bricks and mortar she died within minutes after removal from the debris.
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Carla Dilton
Weat Lafayette
Ol L. E. & W. Roundhouse
Comer Washington
Nobtosts
Paroled man chokes girl in Washington coal shed
John Bhener, 44, recently paroled for a criminal assault, entered a Washington coal shed where several children played and seized Hillary Goo tee’s daughter, choking her until she lost consciousness. Nearby men pursued Shanera mills who was captured. he was jailed.
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Washington
Ind
John Bhener
Hillary Gootee
Kota
Shanera Mills
Northwestern Indianapolis Bridge Fight Splits City Council
Democrats clashed over a 15000 bond ordinance for a proposed Northwestern bridge. Democratic members accused the plan of a voting grab, while Councilman Kerry warned the political threat to the bridge project. Republicans favored reporting the ordinance without waiting on all Democrats.
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Acropa
Indianapolis Horse Show to Proclaim Half Holiday
City managers plan a gala horse show afternoon inviting all city children including orphans. They will ask Mayor to proclaim a half holiday and the School Board to do likewise to allow children to attend at half fare. Managers will provide transport and hospitality as guests of the event.
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Indianapolis
Weis
Bockwalter
Htla Ona
Ctty
Women's fall suits and jackets in assorted fabrics
A catalog of women's apparel features new fit weight sulley wear ink shirts, crepe tops, tailor-made knits, tallotemaite suits, and fall jackets. Color options include red green and blue white tones with trim details and various collar styles. Prices range from 5.00 to 25.00.
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Sulley
Watnenin Kid
Ginree
Seth Tare
Bae
Union
Cray
BEC
Uliphen
Beautiful Riverside Park to celebrate water carnival gala
Riverside Park plans a gay themed dress day and water carnival. Supt Power partners with One Indy, umipolia canoe club, and Hyer front to stage decorated canoes, lanterns, and lights along the parade route near the north grave. The event kicks off at 8 p.m. with a parade of decorated canoes and related entertainments.
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Riverside Park
Supt
Power
Umipolia Canoe Club
Hyer
Breil
Indianapolis
Wanoe
Beacon Office Attacked in West Point Press Turmoil
In West Point Kentucky unknown assailants threaten the Weat Point Heaven published by Dr L Morrison. A brick shattered a window at Dempsey foreman and later a brick strike left him senseless as anonymous threats escalate, with Morrison receiving letters warning of further violence.
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West Point. Ky
L. Morrison
Dempscy
Br. Dempsey
Dr.Mortleon
Unclear OCR fragment hints at Beacon plant and People’s store event
Fragment mentions tracing writers, Dr Morrison, Mr Dempsey, armed guards at Beacon plant, People’s outfitting company, and a Saturday holiday opening with nearly all day music and credits, plus furniture dressed for the occasion.
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Morrison Fa
Tim
Dempsey
Beacon
People’s
People's Outfitting Company
Muale
Elore
Swirl of Society and Local Gatherings
Leon Matkin and William Claur attend iBone to Chisago with Mt. Charten Greenen hosting a morning card club on N Alabama St. A cuchre party by the Legendary club is planned for west Wednesday in St Josephs hall. The Keramlo club held a launch party at Broad Ripple with Dr B E Reese J J Ornacale and Bert N Pierce launches used. Frederick Schowehap issues invitations for the marriage of his Senate Apna.
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Leon Matkin
William Claur
Chisago
Mt. Charten
Acale
Bert N. Pierce
Frederick Schowehap
Senate Apna
Reliance Wins New York Intercolonial Cup Race
The interstitial cup races off Sandy Hook concluded with the Shamrock II defeated by one minute. Lipton’s crew faced sharp criticism as Americans praised the dinged vessel. Sir Thomas Lipton thanked the American people for their generosity amid defeat. British yachtsmen acknowledged lessons in construction while predicting America may retain the cup for years. In other notes, J. J. Hill’s road project from Lake Superior to Hamilton Inlet, Labrador, may spawn an European-steamship link. Port disruptions loom in New Orleans if longshoremen do not accept ship agents and stevedore demands by Friday, risking a port lockout.
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Thuta‘ny
Sandy Hook
Lipton
Thomas
Hila
BT. Paul
Ating
J. J. Hill
Lake Superior
Hamilton Inlet
Labrador
European Exporta
Imperia
Thie
Tia
HIN
Europe
New
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