Kentucky Militia Wreck Report Triggers Medical Shortage Dispute
Investigation into the Big Four wreck near Brightwood reveals Kentucky militia casualties and a severe lack of medical supplies. Maj. H. D. Thomason will report to the secretary of war blaming state officials for missing equipment, no nurses, no hospital corps, and only four surgeons. Coroners open inquests into multiple deaths as critics cite inadequate state provisioning.
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Brightwood
Kentucky Militia
First Infantry
H. D.thomason
Medical Department
United States Army
Secretary of War
Adjt
Thompson
Kentucky
Kentucky National Guard
State Fair honors for live stock exhibits and prizes
Tuesday night awards at the state fair crowned top prizes across draft horses, Clydesdales, mules, cattle and hogs. Winners include Hermis and Himere in mare and stallion categories, plus champions Billy and Roxanna in Clydesdales, with notable consignors J Crouch and Son and Westfield stock company among the named breeders.
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Stalion
Crouch and Son
Lafayette
Cardan
Maywood Stock Company
Maywood
Hermis
J. Crouch
Charlotte
L. E. McClain
Echarpe
J. K. Isenhour
New Augusta
Himere
Hatfmienne
J. Crouch and Son
Haltire
J. McClain
Indienne
Billy Brilliant
Huff & Co
Challenge
Westfeld Stock Company
Westfield
Ind
Westfield Stock Company
Beacon
L. McClain
Hudson
Billy Duke
Clydesdales
Young Dariley
J. H. Leach
Atlanta
Prince of Allan
W. WW. la Grange
Franklin
Lord Ing
Lady Darnley
Painter Bros
Grace M
W. H. le Grange
Jean of the Glen
Roxey
Rosey O’grady
W. H. la Grange
Ross_of
Greenland
J. B H. Leach
Darniey
American Clydesdales Association
Spe
Plans factory to build sugar cane cutting machines
Artemus N Hadley, a inventor and businessman, plans erecting a factory on land near the belt railroad at South Meridian street to manufacture sugar cane cutting machines. He will refine the machine in the south, with six models owned, and later take it to Cuba for further testing after field trials that aim to replace many laborers.
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Artemus
Hadley
South Meridian Street
South
Cuba
Actress Mary Mannering III in grave condition after surgery
New York September 14 The condition of actress Mary Mannering who underwent appendicitis surgery at Roosevelt hospital Tuesday is described as very grave by private advices. Hospital authorities say condition is entirely favorable as she prepared for a tour in a new play.
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Mary Mannering III
New York
Mary Mannering
Roosevelt Hospital
Miss Mannering
Shelby Fair Cider Contained 13 Percent Alcohol
Old applejack of revolutionary times duplicated as sweet cider at the Shelby county fair, allegedly intoxicating many attendees. Chemist R P Noble tested it for the state health department and found 13 percent alcohol, far above cider standards. Sheriff Manlove says arrests will follow to curb demoralization at the Shelby fair.
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Shelby County
R. P. Noble
Drug Department
State Board of Health
Agricultural Chemists’ Association
State Department
Gilbert Manlove
Shelby Fair
Tax Levy Boost Possible Says Kimball in City Budget Talk
Indianapolis city leaders weigh a 96 cent levy per $100 valuation amid rising costs. City Controller Kimball explains a modest increase over 91 cents would fund 1911 operations, noting higher prices and labor costs, while mayor and department heads seek to curb spending.
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Kimball
Budget estimates hint at slight tax levy increase
The text notes property owners with 5100 in value will pay an extra two cents in taxes. Levy is expected to be 93 or 95 cents, while final budget figures are not yet set and will likely be trimmed before council submission.
Vanished coal driver sought after early delivery
Grover Porter, a young driver and employee of the E. F. Gates coal company, collected 21 75 from a customer after delivering several loads of coal early Tuesday morning and has not been heard from since. Porter, from Monon Indiana, had worked for the company for only one day. His team was found at the corner of Missouri and Court streets, where he had left it.
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Grover Porter
E. F. Gates Coal Company
Porter
Monon
Ind
Coal Company
Missouri and
Court Streets
Farewell Banquet For Pusey At Liederkranz Club
An employee group hosted a farewell banquet in honor of Robert D. Pusey chief clerk to General Passenger Agent L W Lanman. Pusey left Indianapolis for Louisville Kentucky to assume the role of general passenger agent of the Louisville and Nashville railroad. The event occurred Tuesday night at the Liederkranz club.
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Lake Erie & Western Railroad
Robert D. Pusey
L. W. Lanman
Pusey
Indianapolis
Louisville, Ky
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Liederkranz Club
Night Fire Destroys Buildings in New Haven
Fire of incendiary origin leveled the C. W. Hegel and Wood buildings at Church and George streets in New Haven causing about 250000 dollars in damage. Nearby structures including the Onceo hotel faced threat as guests were forced into the streets in their night clothing.
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New Haven
Conn
Church and George Streets
Onceo
White Burley Crop Astonishes Marion County Growers
Tobacco growers in Marion county begin harvesting the white burley crop near Cumberland. Experienced Kentucky growers leased land here and report yields equal to or better than Kentucky. About 200 acres are planted, expected to average $800 an acre, totaling around $80,000. Field owner Thomas Buchanan resides between Irvington and Cumberland. Crops are stored in sheds and will be marketed in Indianapolis.
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Marion County
Cumberland
Kentucky
Thomas Buchanan
Irvington
Indianapolis
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