Stampede at Shiloh Baptist Church Kills 80
At Shiloh Baptist church in Birmingham a panic after a misheard call of fight versus fire caused a stampede during Booker T. Washington's address to the National Baptist convention. About 80 died, mostly women, with many injured and crowded hospitals overwhelmed. Local delegates accuse a gallery heckler of triggering the disaster.
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Birmingham
Ala
Shiloh Baptist Church
Ber
Booker T. Washington
Fin
National Convention of Baptists
Biliou
Baltimore
Shiloh
National Baptist Convention
United States
Forty of the dead identified in Birmingham report
In Birmingham on September 20, authorities stated that forty of the dead have been identified. The update notes ongoing investigations and the numbers confirmed among victims, with officials continuing to verify identities and provide details to the public.
Near 100 Dead After Friday Night Panic
Reports from the hospital show about ten people died during the night and early morning, bringing the total dead near 100. Several bodies were found at homes near the disaster site. 39 unidentified. Among identified dead outside Birmingham are Rachel Wood East Lake Alabama Annie Harris Bessemer Alabama Ada J Adams Fort Smith Arkansas Rev L R Price New Orleans Rev Z H Johnson Weir Kansas Rev Allen Chattanooga Tennessee Henry Keller Woodlawn Alabama F K Williams Pratt City Alabama Rev Wm Stone Greenville Alabama Sarah Peyton New Orleans Rev Anderson Roanoke Montgomery Alabama Rev Hillyard Texarkana Arkansas.
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Booker Washington
Elledge
Birmingham
Rachel Wood
East Lake
Ala
Annie Harris
Bessemer
Ada J. Adams
Fort Smith
Ark
L. R
Price
New Orleans
Z. H. Johnson
Weir
Kas
Rev. Allen
Chattanooga
Tenn
Henry Keller
Woodlawn
F. K. Williams
Pratt City
Wm. Stone
Greenville
Sarah Peyton
Anderson Roanoke
Montgomery
Hillyard
Yexarkana
Organized to Advance Their Interests Merchant Plumbers' Association formed
The Merchant Plumbers' Association was incorporated Saturday with 2500 dollars capital. The union pledges mutual benefit and advancing members' interests. Directors include B. A. Strong Aneshaensel J. F. Haslinger J. M. Healy J. G. Hayes W. W. Wilcox J. W. Marshall P. J. Freaney and J. H. Diggle. Rumor says the group aims to raise prices, though several plumbers deny awareness and others request silence for now.
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B. A. Strong
Co. Aneshaensel
J. F. Haslinger
J. M. Healy
J. G. Hayes
W. W. Wilcox
J. W. Marshall
P. J. Freaney
J. H. Dig
Adams Crouch mangled in Union yards accident
Adam Crouch foreman of the Monon switching crew, 45, was killed in the Union railroad yards at East street when his foot caught a frog and he was struck by engine No. 48. His body was found severed lengthwise and his heart was removed at the scene. He lived on Stillwell street with his wife and family.
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Adam Crouch
Union Railroad
East St
Crouch
Monon
City Dispensary
Foreman
Union Yards
Stillwell-st
Tenth-st
Death toll climbs in Birmingham disaster
At 2 30 p m 87 victims have been identified with more than a dozen bodies still unidentified The list of identified dead includes victims from unnamed places and the total death toll is now believed to be 115 fuelled by the disaster ongoing efforts to confirm origins of many victims continue as the city grieves.
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Birmingham
Ala
Murderer Lewis Russell to be hanged Thursday in Michigan City
Lewis Russell a Black man who shot Perry Stout at a fish fry in Lylestown on April 28 faces a Thursday morning execution in Michigan City unless Governor Durbin pardons. A prior 30 day reprieve followed a questioned trial record and governor review. The case centers on a drunken district celebration where Russell, known as the bad man, shot Stout at the fish counter. If carried out, it will be the first state hanging not on Friday.
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Lewis Russell
Perry Stout
Lylesttion
Michigan City
Gov. Durbin
Russell
Cash Hadley
Supreme Court
Stout
New Liners Advertise in This Issue of The Sun
Classified rental and sale items including six room houses furnished rooms and farms. Listings show positions such as dressmaker stenographer boy laborer and grocery clerk and many items for sale or trade. Several notices note mortgages loans vacant houses and rooming houses among diverse offerings.
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Ithaca Organ
Chila
Ohio
Prices Positively Beyond Compare Ladies Diamond Ring
A jeweler offers ladies diamond rings at price ranges from 0 to 5 dollars and 8 dollars, highlighting genuine diamonds with solid gold mountings. J. P. Mullally, Jeweler, located at 25 Monument Place, advertises the collection.
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J. P. Mullally
Monument Place
Cinch says you get what you are with Bun liners
An urging line encouraging usage of Bun liners with the promise that you pay nothing if you try them, presented as a quick sales appeal. The wording suggests a simple, risk free offer to attract customers.
Suskey Battered in Suspected Fight at Keystone Ave
Herman Suskey of 518 Keystone Ave was brought to City Dispensary Saturday with multiple injuries including two black eyes bleeding mouth and facial cuts. He refused to identify his assailant while police monitor a likely suspect.
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Herman Suskey
Keystone Ave
Stranger cashed fictitious check at Pearson music house
Detectives seek a man who presented a worthless check on Friday. He used the name John Ballinger and received $10 after being accommodated when he asked to cash the instrument.
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Pearson Music House
John Ballinger
Will King Likely Resign as Mayor Delays
Mayor Bookwalter awaits Isaac King of the Board of Public Parks to resign amid questions over potential conflicts with city contracts. King argues he is not a city employee under the law since he receives no compensation. The mayor, guided by the city attorney, reportedly expects King's resignation after a long Friday conference. King could not be located Saturday for comment.
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Bookwalter
Isaac King
Board of Public Parks
King
Tom Kane
Woodruff Place Cannot Pay For E Michigan Street Sewer
W Spencer, attorney for Woodruff Place, argues the town will not pay its share of the E Michigan st sewer cost. He notes no pre arrangements or townwide consent and questions collection from only benefited property. He cites prior sewer aid by special contract with volunteer beneficiaries having a voice.
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W. W. Spencer
Woodruff Place
E. Michigan St
Joss
Tenth-st
Armstrong and Darlow Successful for Annapolis
Eldred Armstrong and George M. Darlow of Indianapolis have passed their mental examinations before the civil service commission for Annapolis. They are expected to take the physicals next week. Armstrong is Capt. W. H. Armstrong's son and was appointed by Senator Beveridge. Darrow is E. R. Darrow's son of the T. H. & I. railway and was appointed by Senator Fairbanks.
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Eldred Armstrong
George M. Darlow
Indianapolis
Annapolis
Washington
Civil Service Commission
Young Armstrong
Capt
W. H. Armstrong
Beveridge
Young Darrow
E. R. Darrow
T. H. & I. Railway
Fairbanks
State Fair Receipts Estimate Narrow Margin
The fair posted receipts near forty eight thousand dollars with total expenses including premiums, improvements, hog and cattle barns and a half mile track, leaving an estimated margin of six to eight thousand dollars for the board.
Banks in New York report first weekly deficit since 1890
New York banks show a weekly statement with a deficit of 1,642,000 dollars below required reserve. This marks the first shortfall since November 2, 1890, when the deficit stood at 2,765,500 dollars.
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New York
Associated Banks of
New_.York
Desperate Travelers Flee Gates At Union Station
After a strenuous State Fair week at Union Station, travelers faced long departures with no major accidents. Staff prevented injuries as crowds ignored warnings, with one near tragedy involving two girls pulled back from tracks. The Vandalia St Louis train led the exodus with 16 coaches, requiring city police to control crowds at the gates.
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Poland
Union Station
St. Louis
Plasterers Strike Ends at New Claypool Hotel
The plasterers at the New Claypool hotel have settled their dispute and will return to work on Monday. General contractor Geo Webber will perform all plastering himself to comply with union rules, leaving Glenn Bros. out of contention and prompting a possible legal challenge.
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New Claypool
Geo.Webber
Glenn Bros
Lawsult
Mayor Bookwalter vows gas will not be shut off
Indianapolis mayor says the gas supply will not be turned off a week from Wednesday. He notes a looming injunction suit to block any shutoff and laments high gas costs while suggesting gas usage be limited to cooking and water heating as the city faces dwindling supply. Local officials expect court action soon.
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Bookwalier
Boeockwaltera
Indianapolis Gas Co
Bookwalter
Indianapolis
Maddrey or Gould Faces Jury in Old Murder Case
In Troy New York on September 20 a jury will determine if Dan Gould or Tom Maddrey is the escaped murderer who was to be executed for William Carter's death twenty years ago. Depositions seek to prove Maddrey is not Gould while a verdict tied to identity will lead to a new execution date if he is found guilty. Maddrey recently married and denies being the escaped killer.
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Maddrey
Gould
Troy
N. Y
Dan Gould
Tom Maddrey
William Carter
Kentucky Man Sentenced After Liquor Urge at State Fair
John Kenney, 70, of Gethsemane Kentucky, appeared in court after arriving for the state fair then craving whisky led to his arrest. He pled guilty and received a workhouse sentence with a $1 fine and $11 costs. He said a strict officer and judge were fair, accepting the punishment.
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John Kenney
Gethsemane
Stubbs
Boxing Showdown Probed As Politics Rise
Louisville sports factions protest a court ruling that blocks a sparring exhibition featuring Terry McGovern at Buckingham Theater. The fight's fate sparks talk of political retaliation against Gov Beckham and Judge Field, with the dispute seen affecting state and local politics.
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Louisville
Terry McGovern
Buckingham
Beckham
Burst vein after baseball pitch at Taggart bakery
Harry Bowman of 427 Rickingsr employed at Taggart bakery threw a baseball too hard on Saturday. He burst a vein in his right leg and was taken to the city dispensary. He lost more than a quart of blood before Dr. Foreman dressed the wound. Bowman's shoe and clothing were soaked. without prompt attention he would have died.
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Harry Bowman
Rickingsr
Taggart Bakery
Foreman
Bowman
Funeral for Daniel P. Erwin Monday at 10:30
The funeral for Daniel P. Erwin will be held at 10 30 a m Monday from the residence 146 N Meridian st The burial will be private at Crown Hill A mausoleum will be built at the cemetery and the remains will ultimately lie there.
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Daniel P.’Erwin
Meridian St
Crown Hill
Doctor’s Enraged Firing Kills Innocent Bystander Downie
Dr J H Parsons fired on a taunting crowd near Acme mills in West Washington Street about five months ago injuring Alexander Downie, who died early Saturday. Downie, an innocent bystander, suffered paralysis from the wound to the spinal cord. The police await the coroner’s verdict before action.
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Downie
Alexander Downie
Pearl St
J. H. Parsons
Acme Mills
W. Washington St
Dr. Parsons
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area and surrounding states
Forecast covers 36 hours ending 8 p m Sept 21 with fair weather then showers. Temperatures 58 at 7 am 68 at noon and 71 by 2 pm. Indiana and nearby states expected showers Saturday night and Sunday with warmer conditions. Nearby news notes Knox and Herrick aboard the St Paul in Paris titles inquiry. A fire destroyed the Lance Manufacturing Co planing mill and yard in Winchester Ky causing about 20000 dollars in losses.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
New York
St. Paul
Southampton
Knox
Paris
Panama Canal Co
Myron T. Herrick
Cleveland
Winchester
Relance Manufacturing Co
Planing
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