Fire onIndiana Warship Sparks Heroic Evacuation of Ammunition
The battleship Indiana suffered a coal bunkers fire likely from spontaneous combustion. Ammunition was moved to safety by Lt Cmdr J L Sticht, Gunner L C Hull, and eight sailors who entered magazines near the coal bunkers, risking severe burns to prevent a catastrophic explosion. No damage to the ship was reported.
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Bogeeba
Pendleton
Navy Yard
Indiana
Navy Department
Washington
J. L. Sticht
L. C. Hull
C. L. Rowe
Bartunick
J. L. Gratton
H.A. Linderman
E. J. Cross
C. Sheppard
C. W. Leisegang
L. Oster
Coffee to Postum Switch Reported Health Gain
A reader letter describes worsening health from coffee due to caffeine and praises Postum Food Coffee as a remedy. The writer notes improved breathing, heart pains, digestion, and energy after twelve months on the liquid food drink and says others in her circle have seen similar benefits.
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Wellwille
Visitors ride state fair cars and sign reader replies
A visiting fairgoer calmly reads signs on a state fair ride car while the conductor calls for fare. At the courthouse elevator a worker jerks the car to a higher floor then allows a group to ride down for free. Samuel Berner and wife, cousins of a marriage license clerk, visit from Sanford Florida and explain they will sign papers after recognition.
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Turk
Samuel Berner
William E. Berner
Berner
Sanford
Fla
Billy
Rooster Crowes Over Democratic Legislators Banquet
Prominent Democrats including 52 lawmakers dined at the Granda hotel on Wednesday night as the Rooster crowed over legislative records. Absent were Senator Benz and eight representatives. Speeches by Slack Kistler Downey Garrard McCullough Green Thornton and others focused on party reorganization for the coming campaign. Slack claimed Republicans are split while Democrats are more harmonious than ever. No state office candidates were discussed and Bryan's renown came up briefly.
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Granda Hotel
Benz
Hay
Parker
Faulkner
Moon
Honan
Cravens
Wade
L. Ert Slack
Franklin
F. M. Kistler
Logansport
J. “S. Downey
Shelbyville
Bryan
Postmasters Convene State League Meeting in Federal Building
About 75 fourth class postmasters gather in the circuit court room for a State league meeting. Postoffice Inspector W. T. Fletcher leads the first sessions with questions on postal rules, including no opening letters or reading contents over the phone and requiring written orders to transfer mail. Congressman Jesse Overstreet speaks Thursday morning.
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State League
Circuit Court Room
Federal Building
Postoffice
W. T. Fletcher
Fletcher
Jesse Overstreet
Taft Buttons Dominate In Winchester Indiana District
In Winchester and Randolph County the western tour of Indiana state chairman James P. Goodrich draws laughter at claims Fairbanks leads solidly here. Taft buttons are common and anti machine sentiment grows, recalling Fairbanks interference that helped defeat Cromer. Voters expect a break from machine politics with the next Republican ticket.
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Winchester
Ind
James P. Goodrich
Goodrich
Indiana
Fairbanks
Taft
George Cromer
Charley
Capture of Taddert Camp in Morocco
Paris reports Gen Drude, commander of French forces in Morocco, has captured and burned the Taddert camp. French casualties were one killed and six wounded as Moors suffered heavy losses while repeatedly attacking French artillery under terrible fire. The Moors were ultimately defeated by French arms.
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Paris
Drude
Morocco
Taddert
College for Teamsters Proposed by Chicago Study Plan
Grimy faced coal wagon drivers with diplomas may greet a new college for teamsters in Chicago. T. J. Cavanaugh leads the effort through the Team Owners association to train 7000 drivers, estimating 20 percent are incompetent. A three month program combines classroom study with lectures, culminating in an expert teamster degree.
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United Press
Chicago
T. J. Cavanaugh
College For Teamsters
Team Owners’ Association
Cavanaugh
Society and Personal Houze Pfisterer and Houze wedding
Miss Anna Mary Pfisterer wed Joseph O Houze at the Pfisterer home with over 100 guests. Rev J C Peters officiated at 8 30 PM. The bridal party wore formal attire, roses and lilies were used in décor, and after supper the couple left for a brief wedding trip.
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Terer
Joseph
Houze
Henrys Pfisterer
J. C. Peters
Zion's
Blanche Stehlim
Will Houze
George Hofmann
Mendelsgahn
Ella Houze
C. M. Knox
Vevay
Ind
P. Dussel
New Milford
W. Hall
East Enterprise
Schiller St
George Matheson
Rose Mary Kkoehnle
Alexander Donar Mitchell
Father Dowd
St. Josephs’ Church
Mendelssohn
Ida Thoma, Piqua
Thomas Johnson
Koehnle
Thoma
Matheson
Big Tipster Scatters Cash Up and Down the Line
Scout Bob Johnson of Death Valley California tours Chicago routing large tips to redound his spendthrift persona. He spent 16 000 on a Los Angeles to Chicago trip while tipping porters, waiters, a bellboy and a truckman generously. He boasted of 750 000 in gold stock and threatened burglars as he travels to New York to buy mining gear. His wife supported his spree and a crippled arm received 1000 for pin money as they head toward Kansas City.
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Chicago
Bob’ Johnson
Death Valley
Cal
New York
Los Angeles
Kentucky
Johnson
Deerfield
Kas
Kansas City
Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Offer Lasting Relief
A testimonial praises Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills for chronic pain and nervous troubles. Mrs S C Robinson of Chattanooga says the pills never wear out and never cause injurious effects, with a druggist offering a satisfaction guarantee.
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Miles
S.C. Robinson
Carter St
Chattanooga
Tenn
Sick Widow in Ambush Ambulance Case Faces Bail
In Cleveland on Labor Day John J. Phillips died from a gunshot to the neck. His widow Mrs Charlotte Phillips is formally charged with murder. Police and detectives sought direct proof, found no revolver. The coroner's inquest raised suspicion, but the evidence remains speculative. She posted 7600 bail from an ambulance seat. A preliminary hearing is set for Sept 20.
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Cleveland
Charlotte Phillips
John J. Phillips
East Cleveland
Phillips
Bur
Second opening of State Medical College attracts Indianapolis leaders
The second annual opening of the State Medical College at 210 N. Senate Ave. was marked by speeches from Indianapolis professionals. Dr. Allison Maxwell, the dean, delivered the principal address, with Rev. A B Philpott and alumni speaker, plus short talks by Dr. J F Barnhill Judge Vinson Carter Dr J H Ford and Dr Burton B Myers.
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State Medical College
N. Senate Ave
Indianapolis
Allison Maxwell
A. B. Philputt
Central Christian Church
Indiana University
J. F. Barnhill
Vinson Carter
Marion County Superior Court
J. H. Ford
Big Four Railroad
Burton B. Myers
To Electrify the Roads in Germany
Berlin reports preparations to electrify all German railways with Bavaria starting 250 miles of track. Railway expert Herr Mayer announced plans to electrify lines from Barling to Hamburg, signaling a broader modernization effort.
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United Prote
Berlin
Germany
Bavaria
Herr Mayer
Barlig
Hamburg
Explosion Shatters Toulon Hardware Store
United Press reports a blast in Wheeler & Co hardware store in Toulon Illinois injured about fifty as flying glass from a powder or gas explosion damaged the basement fire scene. Three men lost ears and many were cut, with J H Rennick Dr J W Sharp and Glen Frave among the injured from Ottumwa Iowa.
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Toulon
Wheeler & Co
J. H. Rennick
J. W. Sharp
Glen Frave
Ottumwa
Fatal oil fire claims Crawfordsville woman
Special to Tae Sun. Crawfordsville Ind Sept 12 Mrs Frank Oliver was burned to death yesterday when she started a fire with coal oil and the oil exploded Her husband was probably fatally burned in his attempt to rescue her.
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Crawfordsville
Ind
Frank Oliver
Not a Particle of Skin On Body Worst Eczema Case in 40 Years
A dramatic nineteenth century medical report recounts a severe eczema outbreak after six months in which a father feared death for his unborn child as blood oozed over the mother's body. The patient was wrapped in silk and carried on a pillow until treatment led to a complete recovery.
Doctor Recommended Cuticura Remedies Help a Severe Skin Case
A Virginia wood and metal pattern maker recalls his baby daughter born prematurely whose skin broke out so severely that she bled, requiring silk wraps for ten weeks. After consulting doctors and using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, the child recovered and remains healthy at nearly three. The letter cites extensive use of Cuticura products and praises their effectiveness.
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James J. Smith
Buena Vista
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