Rescuers search for Mrs Hensley and children after Chicago fire
Rescuers from this city search for Mrs Guy Hensley and her two children believed missing after the Chicago fire. Reports say no trace of the family has been found, while others fear worst. Charles Barnheiser, formerly of Logansport, perished in the blaze and will be interred at Mt Hope.
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Chicago
Charles Barnheiser
Logansport
Mt. Hope
Hensley
Hi White
Record-Herald Company
Kohlsaar
First Presbyterian Church
Hill
Katy Barnheisel
Harry
Metropolitan
F. R. Barnheisel
Local civilians fashion bandages from torn linens
Table cloths napkins and shirts were torn into shreds to make bandages for the wounded, and passers by quickly surrendered overcoats and clothing to cover the dead boars.
Ashe v. Plumber City seeks injunction over boycott attempt
The case of George H. Ashe against the Plumber City proceeds this afternoon with affidavits showing an effort to boycott his business. The morning session opened at 9 o clock before Judge Mudge in the circuit court on an injunction restraining interference with Ashe’s business.
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George H. Ashe
Mudge Larry
Arranged For His Own Funeral At Royal Center
George Hendee died yesterday afternoon at his home in Royal Center at age 2? years. He was a noted taxidermist with a famed mounted collection and had planned his funeral, buying a coffin and writing the service and poem. He prepared to exhibit birds at the St. Louis exposition and held nonreligious beliefs. He had named mourners and selected a sermon.
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George Hendee
Royal Center
St. Louis Exposition
Bankruptcy seals fate of Galveston firm and store closure
The C. F. Thomas Company of Galveston filed a bankruptcy petition as the M. P. Clouse confection and fruit store on Fourth Street closed. Creditors rush to file claims while customers seized remaining stock for partial payments. John K. Clouse ran the business under M. P. Clouse, causing uncertainty among creditors like Arthur & Ashby.
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C. F. Thomas Company
Galveston
M. P. Clouse
Fourth Street
Clouse
Arthur & Ashby
John K. Clouse
M. P. Couce
Court Behind Closed Doors as Affidavits Fly
The Devhls face affidavits over adultery and fornication with Edward Spalding. Edward Deihl, a saloon keeper, accuses his wife and Spalding. they retaliate with claims of threats and requests to keep the peace. Trial postponed to 3 PM as both sides prepare further filings. Spalding, an Interurban employee from Indianapolis, testifies amid heated courtroom action.
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Devhls
Justice Kloenne
Edward Deihl
Edward Spalding
Deihl
Mr. Spalding
Dei
W. L. Bryan Elected President of State Teachers’ Assn
Dr. W. L. Bryan of the State university was elected president of the State Teachers' association in Indianapolis today. Prof. Hill of the local high school was a candidate but did not secure the required votes.
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W. L. Bryan
State University
State Teachers’ Association
Indianapolis
Hill
Fox Chase Announced for Erie Township Event
A fox chase is scheduled in Erie township Miami county tomorrow with many residents planning to attend. The notice names Charles Spry and John Ger as participants or organizers.
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Erie Township
Miami County
Charles Spry
John Ger
City to deputize drivers for big sport day
The city will appoint deputies for a major sport day with an interurban at 8 oclock taking riders to the grounds. Additional cars will run if needed and Peru service will operate every fifteen minutes to shuttle attendees.
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Rard
Peru
Two McKinley monument models received at Canton office
Two plaster model designs for the McKinley monument arrived at the National McKinley Memorial association in Canton Ohio yesterday. One model weighs 1000 pounds and the other 300 pounds. The packed boxes remain unopened until the trustees meeting.
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National McKinley Memorial Association
Canton
Awful Holocaust Described By Eye Witness
An eyewitness account from C. D. Dressler of Chicago describes a fire starting at 3 35, with the east wall swaying and flames everywhere. He reports a mass of bodies inside the building and tunnels made through the wall to recover the dead, with victims found in nearby stores hotels and restaurants.
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Chicago
Unique distinction for Indiana exhibitor at Louisiana Purchase Exposition
George Murphy of the South Side received notice of entry for an exhibit in the women's department at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. He will exhibit an embroidered centerpiece of La France roses. He is reportedly the only gentleman contestant in Indiana.
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George Murphy
South Side
Indiana
Wood Thief Reported Around Fourth and High Streets
Police report an unknown man seen stealing from wood piles in the Fourth and High streets neighborhood, with investigations ongoing to identify and apprehend the culprit.
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Fourth and High Streets
Legal Row Over Union Coercion Moves to 9 AM
Judge M Winfield heard affidavits from prominent businessmen supporting claims that the union coerced and intimidated. The defense requested time to prepare counter affidavits, and Judge Waklfield ordered the union to bring books to court for evidence. The case continues tomorrow at 9 AM with final argument planned. Funeral arrangements for the deceased include cremation in a field, with interment at Royal Center cemetery after a Chicago crematory visit.
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Waklfield
Larry
Plumbers' Union
Miss Powell Receives Offer From Indianapolis Church
Miss Martha Philena Powell long choir member at First Presbyterian church has received an excellent offer from a church in Indianapolis and will probably accept.
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Martha Philena Powell
First Presbyterian Church
Indianapolis
Loganport Soldiers Seek National Guard Role
The Indianapolis Journal reports the Logansport company is prepared to fill a National Guard vacancy created by the mustering out of Company KX, Second Regiment, at Danville. Adjutant General Ward notes several cities with strong drilled units, but Logansport and Kokomo lead the chances to join the National Guard. Logansport, well organized, will be mustered in on New Year’s Day with Leroy Fitch as captain.
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Indianapolis Journal
Logansport
Kokomo
Danville
Ward
National Guard
Leroy Fitch
Galveston Merchants Seek Bankruptcy Relief
In Galveston the general merchants filed in federal court for bankruptcy protection. They report assets of 1604.92 and liabilities of 7776.86, under the bankruptcy act.
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Galveston
C. F. Thomas Company
Grade too high concerns with Peru electric line
Mr. Moore of the Indianapolis Northern electric line visits Peru to discuss the suburb grade dispute. South Peru officials and residents clash over the line’s height versus town grade, with some wanting the town raised and others urging the line to lower to prevent flood risk.
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Moore
Indianapolis
Armstrong Meadow
South
Peru
New Year's Weather Across Two Decades
A United States Weather Bureau chart shows New Year’s days in the past twenty years were highly variable. The coldest day reached 3 degrees below zero in 1887, while 1901 saw 3 degrees above. Average is about zero, warmest 58 with 46 and 49 in 1889 and 1897, and snow on six days including 19 inches in 1893. Rain fell on four days including a heavy 3.81 inch storm in 1890.
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United States Weather Bureau
Robbery At Laundry Leads To Mystery Thief
Lee Wah Sing reports a trunk break in with savings and a fine watch stolen. Police trace the case to a singular suspect but have yet to locate the thief, leaving the laundryman with a clumsy clue and a plugged dollar as the only concrete item.
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Lee Wah Sing
Lee
Increased activity in Rich Valley and Pern oil pools
December activity rose with two new wells in Rich Valley yielding ten barrels daily and two in Peru producing six barrels. One more well is drilling in Rich Valley and a second rig is set for Peru. The Indiana field reports 391 completed wells in December with 41 dry holes and 362 wells now drilling.
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Pern
Rieh Valley
Peru
Indiana
Miss Elizabeth Smith Faces Court for Swearing Publicly
Miss Elizabeth Smith of Laporte, a young wealthy property owner, will be tried Monday on a charge of using profane language in a public street quarrel with a neighbor woman. She denies the charge and is represented by Judge Crumpacker. The case, moved from a justice court on appeal, will be heard before a jury.
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Elizabeth Smith
Laporte
Miss Smith
Crumpacker
New Mexico
Daughter Search Shows George Cole Seen Near Anderson
Brief note reports George Cole has reportedly gone toward Anderson as part of a missing person inquiry. Police request public tips to locate him and clarify his last known movements.
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George Cole
Anderson
Dea
Pileke Tea
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Ton
Miss Anderson
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Edward W. Anderson
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Lawrence
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Foley
J. H. Foley
T. S
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Parhandle
Ent Bonebrake
Ill
Uniden
Strange Character
M. P. Clouse Confection Store
ED Diehl
the State Teachers’ Association
Fox Chase
M’kinley Shaft
C. D. Dressler
Rich Valley
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