Five Dead in Rand Powder Works Explosion at Fairchance
Five men are dead and a missing number feared crushed under debris after four carloads of powder on a siding exploded at Rand Powder Works near Fairchance Pennsylvania on a Saturday morning. Managers and workers named include Rand and a boy Wineanger. A Baltimore and Ohio passenger train paused at the scene as coaches shattered, with many injured and buildings wrecked.
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Fairchance
Ecripps M'Rae Press Association
Pennsylvania
Rand
Charts Wood
Wil Liweglin
Clarence Breaklton
Omer Humphreys
Elmer Hughes
Wine Anger
Baltimore & Ohio
Iain Noble
Printer John Parkin Held on Bond After Assault Verdict
John Parkin, a printer, was placed under $20 bond in criminal court Saturday to keep the peace after a jury found him guilty of assaulting William L. Baker at the firm William L. Baker & Co. Parkin claims he was a former partner and says their split arose from a business dispute.
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Willam L Baker
T Wlliam L. Baker & Co
Parkin
Baker
Blaze Damages Roof On E Washington Street Residence
Fire at the home of Mrs. Sadie White 9 E Washington Street caused roof damage after a blaze began Sunday morning. Firefighters found a defective fuel source contributed to the fire as they battled the flames.
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Sadie White
Washington St. S
Barber Union Fined In Sunday Shop Controversy
The city’s union barbers faced fines as trials began in police court over Sunday shop closures. John Wells, leader of the Lamian depot barber shop, faced a jury trial after long jury selection. Edward Jones was fined one dollar and costs for Sabbath desecration in a nonjury proceeding. Ed Flower also faced trial without a jury, with defense claiming barber shops were a public necessity and part of union operations.
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John Wells
Lamian Depot
Edward Jones
Wells
Ed Flower
Thomas B. Whallan
Beveridge Sees Roosevelt as Future Great President in New York Visit
United States Senator Beveridge of Indiana toured New York, praising President Roosevelt and the Department of Commerce and Labor. He lauded three major achievements and discussed Beveridge’s view of Roosevelt’s place in history while traveling to Buffalo and Indianapolis, with notes on allies and other political figures.
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the Sun
New York
United States
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Indianapolis
Inge
Almrelf
White House
George B Cortelvan
Hiv
Anema
Pana
Beirening
Theaer
Vammerte
Laher
Tammerce
Panama Canal
Maine
Buffalo
Nurney
Pratt
Fighters Weighed In as Britt Nelson at 138
In San Francisco Britt and Nelson weighed 138 pounds each for their upcoming bout. Philadelphia reported two freight trains collided at Ta bar Junction on the Reading line early Saturday killing three and injuring five. A fast freight crashed into a local freight, burying victims under wreckage as fire broke out and local crews fought the flames.
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Nelson
San Francisco
Gent
Philadelphia
Tahar Junction
Reading
Central Railroad
Rocal
Two Gamblers and a Death at the Cleveland Club
Coroner Tatewiler reports no witness statements on Joseph James death at the Cleveland club. Several gamblers left the city. some claims of gambling in progress were disputed by COR Threwsing Taughs. Attorneys Ogden and Spear represent James's divorced widow, while ongoing inquiries continue.
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Weather Outlook and Stockholders Suit Over Coal Trust
Partly cloudy forecast for Saturday night and Sunday. Stockholders bring suit against The Co-Operative Coat and the company, alleging breach of agreement to purchase coal at reduced prices and delivery rights. A receiver may be appointed next Tuesday as the dispute proceeds. Plaintiffs Guilford Deitch Henry G. Sites Summerville Tealah Crane claim stock was to be bought at agreed terms but delivery has been refused and inspection of records denied.
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Dudew
Coal Exchange
Han
Advert for Ladies Watch and Diamonds at Mullis Jeweler
An advertisement offers a ladies' watch with Waltham movement for 18 dollars. It notes an up-to-date, swell piece and mentions a large diamond detection. Kruse & Dewsatar advertise steam heating estimates and minimal city rates with a call to 6 Bs.
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Ff. Mullis
Kruse & Dewsatar
Miss Julia Jones Tired of Life at Denison Hotel
Miss Julia Jones an eighteen year old pantry girl at the Denison hotel attempted suicide by firing a bullet into her heart on Saturday morning. She was despondent and would not explain her act, saying only that she was tired of life. She was removed to Cory Hospital in precarious condition with the bullet missing the heart. Evidence suggested no lingering romance motive despite some claims of personal trouble.
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Newtie Pitcher
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Dave
Mise Jones
Ganell Peres
Wenken
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Rees
Ress
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Atspensary
Hier Kruger
Kaytan
Kinsey
Arene
Owens
Fenison
Boy Falls From Tree Injures Skull Near Market Street
Frank Duan, 1% ud 3 Oriental street, fell from a tree Saturday morning in a vacant lot near Market Street. He fractured the base of the skull and lay unconscious with bleeding from head and nose. Dr. Poole attended him before City Hospital ambulance carried him home in serious condition awaiting recovery.
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Oriental St
Poole
City Hospital
Ofer
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Poye
Broad Ripple Annexation Bid Nears City Limit
Broad Ripple residents petitioned for annexation of a strip between Broad Ripple and Indianapolis. The territory runs from Wire vieth 10 Fifty-second at between Colleges ave and Broadway, bringing Broad Ripple within about a mile of Indianapolis. Leaders expect Indianapolis to annex the remaining area, enabling belt line extensions and potential five cent fares on the new route.
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Geatiig
Fever Refugees Reported as Yellow Jack Fails Across South
Gov. Vardaman reports four deaths from yellow fever and new cases in the region. Refugees flee to Louisville, Ky, while Gulfport and Natchez report fresh cases. Vicksburg closes its gates, and fumigation measures spread as towns near New Orleans tighten controls. Philip Berge fined for failing to report yellow fever cases.
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New Orleans
Atlanta
Philp Berge
Thin City
Vardaman
Louisville
Mississippi
Gulfport
Natchez
Greenville
Vicksburg
Hearing Sets Path for Baggage Rate Reform
A hearing before the Railroad Commission on the complaint by the Traveling Mens Protective Association of Indiana and several wholesale dealers against railroad baggage companies sought to curb excessive excess baggage rates. A committee drawn from traveling men and railroad interests was appointed to interpret the law in a manner suitable to all parties.
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Trave Flora’ Protective Association of Indiana
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