Rivers Are Again Rising Amid Severe Local Floods
A heavy rainfall blanket swells streams across Lancaster County with Conestoga Creek overflowing and the Lancaster Strasburg Railway bridge at Engleside menaced by washout. Lancaster Electric Light plant at Rock Hill reports outages as Susquehanna rises. Bald Friar landslide blocks tracks near Columbia and Marietta. In Pittsburgh, 36 hours of rain push the Ohio toward flood stage with Davis Island dam at fourteen feet and rivers still rising.
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Lancaster
Conestoga Creek
Engleside
Lancaster- Strasburg
Lancaster Electric Light Company
Rock Hill
Bald Friar
Columbia
Marietta
Pittsburg
Ohio River
Weather Bureau
Davis Island
Allegheny
Monongahela
West Virginia flood blocks tunnel as rivers rise fast
Heavy rains in Hinton and along Greenbrier and New rivers lift water by six inches per hour. Flooding threatens extensive damage in the region. The Chesapeake and Ohio tunnel at Allegheny is blocked by a landslide caused by debris and derailed cars, halting rail traffic.
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Hinton
W. Va
Greenbrier
Chesapeake & Ohio
Allegheny
Flood Threat At Knoxville Rivaling May Disaster
Flooding in East Tennessee from forty eight hours of rain threatens damage similar to last May when eight people died and two million dollars of railroad and farm property were lost. Southern Railway cancels trains between Knoxville and Asheville, rerouting through Norfolk & Western, with service restored only after tracks are assessed. The Tennessee River nears thirty feet with potential to rise to forty, prompting widespread concerns.
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Knoxville
Tenn
East Tennessee
Southern Railway
Asheville
Newport
Rankin
Norfolk & Western
Southern
Tennessee
Flood Tide Formed by Tennessee Basin Rains
Heavy rains across the upper Tennessee river basin threaten a flood tide with the river expected to pass danger marks by noon tomorrow. Weather bureau warnings extended to Knoxville Kingston and areas along the Tower river up to Paducah Kentucky.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Tennessee River
Weather Bureau
Knoxville
Kingston
Tower River
Paducah
River floods as Chattahoochee dam fails at Columbus
In Columbus Georgia on December 20 the Chattahoochee River swelled to 38 feet above low water, turning torrential. The Columbus Power Companys Highlands dam broke in two places, causing significant damage and prompting emergency responses as crews assess the rising flood and its impact on the area.
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Columbus
Chattahoochee River
Columbus Power Company
Aoe Highlands
Rainfall Delays All Trains Across South Alabama
Heavy rain across South Alabama caused washouts and delays. No Louisville & Nashville train ran between Mobile and Montgomery in the last 24 hours.
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Mobile
Ala
South
Alabama
Montgomery
Louisville & Nashville
Reverend Pickard Accepts Louisville Baptist Call
The Rev. W. L. Pickard, formerly pastor at Broadway Baptist Church Louisville and four years at First Baptist Cleveland, has accepted a call to serve at the First Baptist Church in another city.
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Cleveland
W. L. Pickard
Broadway Baptist Church
Louisville
Fay
First Baptist Church
Weather forecast for Monday and Tuesday in midwest
Washington December 2 weather forecast for Monday and Tuesday. Ohio and Indiana expect partly cloudy conditions with fresh northwesterly winds. Illinois forecast cloudy with strong northwest winds turning southwest. Temperatures range from 2 to 33 degrees with light snow in the North. Blythe, Section Director.
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Washington
Ohio
Indiana
Ilinois
R.A
Tip
Pius. W._T. BLYTHE
St Paul Arrives From Southampton In New York
A liner arrives in New York City carrying passengers from Southampton led by ship officials. The arrival marks a routine port call with no incidents reported.
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New York
St. Paul
Southampton
Dr Pickard Leaves Church to Teary Congregation
In Lynchburg Virginia the moment the pastor announced Dr Pickard would depart the church many in the congregation burst into tears and showed emotion at the news.
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Lynchburg
Pickard
Leavenworth Plot Foiled by Prison Official
Warden McClaughey of the United States Penitentiary headed off a mutiny plot by five convict mutineers on November 7. Ringleader Gilbert Mullins, with Frank Thompson and four others, planned to kill Deputy Warden Lemon and guard R. G. Brown, seize the armory, and deliver more prisoners. The plan, exposed by a fellow convict, involved raiding the guards with razors after convict barbers prepared the prisoners.
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Leavenworth
Kan
McClaughey
United States Penitentiary
Frank Lemon
R. G. Brown
Gilbert Mullins
Cook
Topeka Pace Force
Frank Thompson
Frederick Robinson
Bob Clark
Ier Barnes
Mulling
Suit Against Virginia Carolina Chemical Seeks Dissolution
South Carolina sues the Virginia Carolina Chemical Company for monopoly under a state act. Six affiliated phosphate firms now under its control face the same action. The suit argues control of phosphate factories oil mills and lands across counties forces farmers to sell locally. If proven a monopoly the act could force resumption of control by domestic firms or receiverships and cancel the foreign charter.
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Columbia
8. C
South Carolina
G. Duncan Bellinger
Virginia-Carolina Chemical Company
Virgina-Carolina Chemical
Virginia-Carolina Chemical Colony
Fine Kentucky Colts Trade Slated for Spring Races
In Lexington three-year-old filly Sweet Billie by Falsetto out of Maybe was bought by M L Tichenor and M J Newgass of Chicago from W T Muir for 2000. They also purchased multiple colts from John E Madden and Lon Jones, including offspring of Imp Top Gallant Imp Mirthful Bermuda Rempecerrnky and Dr Rice, with races planned for spring. In Terre Haute W P Ijams, president of the American Trotting Association, denies consolidation with the National association, noting a Jan 7 joint meeting in New York to discuss rule amendments for near uniformity. The American Congress meets in May and the National in June.
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Lexington
M. L. Tichenor
M. J. Newgass
Chicago
W. T. Muir
Sweet Billie
Falsetto
Maybe
John E. Madden
Imp
Top Gallant
Indianapolis Journal
Terre Haute
Ind
W. P. Ijams
American Trotting Association
New York
American Association
Roosevelt will not preside at 1904 Chicago Olympic Games
In a communication to Baron Coubartin, President Roosevelt explains it is impossible for him to preside at the Chicago 1904 Olympic Games. He expresses keen interest in the contests but cites various reasons for his absence.
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Washington
Baron Coubartin
Chicago
Roosevelt
Cleveland seeks state vote to legalize prize boxing
Cleveland sports figures plan to urge the State Legislature to permit boxing contests for money prizes in the city. They argue that without a purse no skilled fighters can be secured and current law makes money stakes illegal. Matt J. Hinkle of Cleveland is named as the leading advocate.
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Cleveland
Matt J. Hinkle
Dr John Bell Knight of Pythias dies in Benton Harbor
Dr John Bell a leading physician in southwestern Michigan and the world’s highest ranking Knight of Pythias died in Benton Harbor on December 29. He was prominent in the Masonic fraternity and had been elected major general of the Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias of the World.
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Benton Harbor
Mich
John Bell
Banker Felix Farrell Dies in Jacksonville at 72
Felix G. Farrell, a prominent banker and among the wealthiest men in the region, died in Jacksonville this morning at age 72. He organized the First National Bank there in 1864.
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Jacksonville
Felix G. Farrell
Yosemite Men Protest Medals for Spanish American War Crew
Bingley R. Fales, president of the United States Steamer Yosemite Association, sent to Secretary of the Navy Long a protest against the naval board of awards report. He asks to withhold approval to allow arguments in favor of granting medals to 270 Michigan officers and men who served on the Yosemite.
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Detroit
Mich
Bingley R. Fales
United States
Yosemite Association
Navy
Long
Naval Board of Awards
Michigan
Murdered by a Faro Dealer in Shawnee
In Shawnee Oklahoma Territory on December 2 Charles McKnight a faro dealer shot and killed Willard Sims a saloon keeper and a bystander Hepstedter after a quarrel escalated Sims had threatened McKnight earlier that day McKnight fired a receiver and fled with Hepstedter pursuing but details end with the incident yesterdays events not fully described
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Shawnee, O. T
Charles McKnight
Willard Sims
Hepstedter
McKnight
Sims
Mbning
Tedter
Nellie Cropsey Funeral Told in Elizabeth City
Miss Nellie Cropsey’s funeral drew a crowded crowd as the body, found in the Pasquotank River after weeks of search, prepared for burial in Brooklyn. Wilcox, jailed for alleged involvement, faced public sentiment and warnings against mob violence while denying further comment.
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Elizabeth City
N. C
Nellie Cropsey
Pasquotank River
Methodist
R.R. Tuttle
C. W. Duke
J. B. Forbes
Wilcox
L. L. Williams
Episcopal Church
Cropsey
R. F. Parker
Miss Cropsey
Train wreck leaves Richmond residents dead near rock slide
A Westbound No. 9 train from Lynchburg was buried by a rock slide. Conductor Whittaker drowned. passengers Thompson, Fisher, and Shannon were crushed. Some crew and travelers escaped as a second slide toppled the baggage car. Names of the deceased and missing cannot be confirmed. All the killed were Richmond residents.
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Lynchburg
Thompson
Fisher
Shannon
Whittaker
Richmond
WRECKS IN ALABAMA Two Freight Accidents Near Opelika
Two freight wrecks on the Western Railway of Alabama within thirty miles near Opelika occurred last night due to heavy rains that flooded the track and caused embankments to fail. One man was killed, three injured and property damage reported. The engineer Thomas Russell is dead. Injured include Cy Lee the fireman, B. W. Jackson engineer, and another unnamed Negro fireman.
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Opelika
Ala
Western Railway of
Alabama
Thomas Russell
CY Lee
B. W. Jackson
Traction Line Crossing Tragic Birmingham Accident
In East Lake Birmingham at Twenty-seventh street and First avenue a street car collided with freight cars, killing conductor So W. Jones and injuring two others, Ed Green and H M Teate. The car sped forward as the engine pushed cars, two cars derailed and Jones was crushed beneath one. Reports differ on whether the street car stopped before crossing the tracks.
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Birmingham
Ala
East Lake Street
Twenty-seventh Street
First Avenue
So. W. Jones
Ed Green
H. M. Teate
Woodlawn
Jones
Illinois Central Diamond wreck at Starness crossing
The south bound Diamond special on the Illinois Central railroad wrecked at 4 AM at Starness crossing three miles east of Springfield. Engineer McCormick of Clinton suffered serious head and back injuries. Fireman John Wainwright of Clinton was slightly hurt. The accident followed the fall of the interchange being turned against the Central train.
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Springfield
Starness Crossing
Here
McCormick
Clinton
John Wainwright
Granite City declares smallpox quarantine against Madison
In a special Granite City City Council meeting, a smallpox quarantine against Madison Illinois was declared and guards authorized to enforce it. The council appealed to state authorities and expects militia assistance to secure the quarantine.
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ST. Louis
Madison
Granite City
Pro-Boer Meeting Urges Arbitration by President and Danish Ruler
In Topeka Kansas two thousand people attended a pro Boer meeting urging England to invite the President of the United States and the ruler of Denmark to arbitrate the war settlement. Resolutions were sent to London after addresses by David Overmyer General J K Hudson and others.
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Topeka
Kan
England
Uni
Denmark
London
David Overmyer
J. K. Hudson
Wreckage found on Cape Flattery after collision
Reports from Neah Bay say a large amount of wreckage is washing ashore south of Cape Flattery including a broken rowboat, oars and life preservers. Bedding was found along the shore, believed to be part of the collier Mattewan.
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Port Townsend
Wash
Neah Bay
Cape Flattery
Mattewan
Made Death Certain. Hot Springs Suicide at Barry Hospital
Made Death Certain. Herman Hoffman of Iowa killed himself at Barry Hospital in Hot Springs Arkansas on December 29. The previous Thursday Hoffman ...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Ark
Herman Hoffman
Iowa
Barry Hospital
Hofman
Apartment House Burns in Chicago Fire
A Christmas tree loaded with inflammable ornaments and candles caused a blaze that destroyed the six story Alexander apartment building at Bowen and Cottage Grove. Loss over 100000 dollars. Twenty families lived there and many narrowly escaped as flames cut off the only stairway. Firemen aided by ladders rescued occupants clinging to ledges.
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Chicago
Alexander
Bowen Avenue
Cottage Grove Avenue
Fire guts Spencer's Arcade in Victoria causing heavy loss
Victoria BC December 2 Spencer's Arcade Victoria's big department store was gutted by fire and flooded with water Saturday night. Loss estimated at a quarter of a million dollars with about 125000 dollars insured. The fire was caused by crossed electric wires in the carpet department.
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Victoria
B. C
Spencer’s Arcade
Cotton Warehouse Fire at Planters Warehouse
Hope Arkansas reported a large blaze burning eight hundred to one thousand bales of cotton at the Planters warehouse and adjacent railroad platform. Loss is estimated at 350 000 dollars, fully insured.
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Hope
Ark
Sign of Progress on Statue of Lars Lafayette
Anion to the statue of Lars Lafayette notes that bronze casting will begin this week. It is hoped the finished statue will be ready to send to the United States next April.
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Lars Lafayette
United States
Liberal Daily News notes Rosebery leaves Liberal fold
The Daily News, a Liberal organ, reports that Lord Rosebery has declined to act with the Liberal party. It regrets his severance but welcomes the clear air and strengthens Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman’s firm leadership of the party.
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London
the Daily News
Lord Rosebery
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
British Prisoners Rescued After Zefontein Raid
Dispatch from Lord Kitchener reports British prisoners captured when the Boers overran Colonel Firman’s camp at Zefontein on December 24 have been liberated and reached Bethlehem. The note from Johannesburg confirms their safe return and release.
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London
War Office
Lord Kitchener
Johannesburg
Firman
Zefontein
Bethlehem
Socialist Deputy Ferry Address Provokes Turmoil in Naples
The arrival of Socialist Chamber of Deputies member Signor Ferry in Naples to address a meeting sparked turbulent demonstrations. Troops were deployed to quell the unrest and wholesale arrests followed.
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Naples
Chamber of Deputies
Signor Ferry
Rockefeller gifts boost University of Chicago endowment
New York Evening Post notes Mr. Rockefeller donated 1,000,000 to the general endowment and 250,000 for 1912 expenses, bringing his total to invested funds near 9,000,000. The piece highlights the value of giving to a general fund over named chairs, praising prudent support for teaching and administration. It adds that neither the university nor its departments have had a founder’s name attached.
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New York Evening Post
Rockefeller
University of Chicago
New Hat and Gown Prompt See-Saw Dress Dilemma
In Chicago Post prose a woman and a man discuss purchasing a new hat and gown. She desires both items while he suggests delaying to avoid waste. Her honesty leads to a plan to test the idea with separate purchases, keeping the wardrobe from becoming shabby as they wait.
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Chicago Post
Roosevelt follows historic practice in consulting Democrats
The Washington Star argues that Mr Roosevelt’s habit of seeking Democratic input on appointments aligns with prior presidents. It notes Arthur and Harrison and McKinley used similar advice seeking, and asserts Roosevelt will benefit from this prudent, precedent-driven approach.
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Washington Star
Roosevelt
Arthur
Harrison
McKinley
Johnson Denies Involvement in Ohio Railroad Quo Warranto
Cleveland dispatches report Mayor Johnson stating he is not interested in the quo warranto proceedings against several Ohio railroads begun at Columbus. He says the claims are news to him and he knew nothing until reading Columbus papers, insisting he is not connected with the suits in any way.
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Cleveland
Columbus
Johnson
United States minister Dudley leaves Mercy Hospital
CHICAGO Dec I B Dudley United States minister to Peru who had an appendectomy at Mercy Hospital weeks ago left the hospital today and went to his brother W F Dudley's home in Evanston He will stay there until he gains strength then travel to his California home
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Chicago
I. B. Dudley
United States
Peru
Mercy Hospital
W. F. Dudley
Evanston
California
Eugene Carter Dies in Chicago After Illness
Chicago billiard great Eugene Carter, famed for a decade of top play, is dying at his home as doctors fear he will not survive the night. He suffers from a complication of pulmonary troubles and is in critical condition.
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Chicago
Eugene Carter
Marconi Arrives in Montreal on Wireless Mission
Signor Marconi, inventor of wireless telegraphy, arrived in Montreal en route to Ottawa to consult the Canadian government and thank officials for their assistance.
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Montreal
Que
Signor Marcon
Ottawa
Dominion appoints veterinary inspectors for shipping ports
Ottawa Ontario December 24 The Dominion government has named veterinary inspectors for shipping ports along the Canada United States line under a recent bilateral agreement.
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Ottawa
Ontario
Dominion
United States
Canada
Adjutant General Seamans Ill After Two Weeks
Washington December 3 The condition of Adjutant General Seamans of California who has been referred for more than two weeks is very critical tonight as he fails to respond to medicines administered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Seamans
California
Indiana Lords Prayer in Public Schools Standoff
A reader argues that Indiana’s fundamental law requires the Lord's Prayer or its equivalent in all public schools from kindergarten through the state university. The letter traces the Indiana- Northwest Territory compact and its religion education clauses, criticizing Michigan and other states for secular schooling and urging churches to fund and build colleges to preserve religious instruction.
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Indianapolis Journal
Minnesota
Indiana
Congress
Virginia
United States
Ohio River
Illinois
America
Thomas Paine
Mississippi River
Michigan
Old
Northwest Territory
Evanses
Rockefellers
de Pauws
Butlers
Vandeses
Thousan
India
China
Indianapolis
J. Cumming Smith
West
Michigan University
Ohio
Christmas Celebration at South Side Turnverein
Christmas was celebrated at the South Side Turnverein with gymnastic displays, gifts, and a dance. Henry Victor praised the society and urged children to grow into active Turners. Kris Kringle distributed presents as the program featured orchestra selections, rings, baton drills, dumbbell and scarf routines, and pyramid exercises.
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South Side
Turnverein
Henry Victor
Hattie Sander
Minnie Latz
Kris Kringle
Kirt Tail
Christmas Entertainment by Indianapolis Liederkranz
Members of the Indianapolis Liederkranz held a Christmas program last night featuring prize distributions from a large Christmas tree and dancing afterward.
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Indianapolis Liederkranz
Record Year of Sports Breaks Across Disciplines
A year of vast records across boxing, athletics, swimming, wrestling, billiards, football, auto racing, and trotting. Boxers McGovern Jones Corbett, Matthews Ferns Walcott, Forbes Dougherty, and Jeffries linked. In athletics Flannagan, Duffy, Workman, Tewksbury, Flaw, and Jenkins set marks. Schaefer, Harvard football, and Michigan Wisconsin noted. Two boxing deaths marked the year, and notable figures Dion Steiniger Jackson Godfrey died. Crescens and Alcedo highlighted racing and trotting milestones.
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Terry McGovern
Young Corbett
Matty Matthews
Rube Ferns
Joe Walcott
Harry Forbes
Danny Dougherty
Jeffries
Tommy Ryan
Frank Erne
Alcedo
John Flannagan
Arthur E. Duffy
H. W. Workman
W. B. Tewksbury
Flaw
University of California
Tom Jenkins
Dan McLeod
Jacob Schaefer
Harvard
Crescens
Notable Four Arrested in Late Night Roundup
John Finley Pat Moran George McCarty and Earl Peats were taken into custody in a late night police roundup. Finley and Moran are widely known to officers for their criminal records, alongside McCarty and Peats, in connection with ongoing investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Finley
Pat Moran
George McCarty
Earl Peats
Suspects Arrested After Attempted Burglary at Holiday Event
Last night at South Side Turner Hall, Finley and Moran were charged with attempted burglary during a holiday entertainment while the area was unguarded. Schroeder and Patrolmen Millman and Henry Pope nabbed them after a checkroom breakin attempt. Pawn tickets and rings with missing jewels were found on the suspects. Authorities believe the pair are tied to recent robberies. Finley and Moran have prior prison or workhouse terms.
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Turner Hall
Schroeder
Millman
Henry Pope
Bers
Finley
Moran
Mrs Beulah A Dickson Dead
Mrs Beulah A Dickson died Saturday at age eighty eight after a five year illness. Her funeral is today at 1 30 from her son John A Dickson’s home at 2 West Walnut Street. Born in Franklin County she lived there long and later moved to Plattsmouth Nebraska then Irvington before joining her son in Indianapolis about thirty five years ago. In the last four years she was bed ridden and blind. She leaves two daughters and a son in the city and another son in Nebraska and another in Oregon.
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Beulah A. Dickson
John A. Dickson
West Walnut Street
Franklin County
Plattsmouth
Neb
Irvington
Indianapolis
Nebraska
Oregon
Widow Louise Fenner Dies After Long Illness at 58
Mrs Louise Fenner aged 58 died last night about 8 o clock while living with her son James L Fenner at the Taggart flats corner New York and Delaware streets after months of illness The funeral will be held at her late residence tomorrow afternoon and burial will be at Crown Hill
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Fenner
Major Megrew Ill Delays City Franchise Settlement
Major Megrew is gravely ill and may block early settlement of municipal franchise terms. Mayor Bookwalter plans to return from Fort Wayne, while Board of Works chair remains bedridden with what appears to be early grip. Without his voice, progress on the Indianapolis Southern contract and interurban matter seems unlikely this week.
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Bookwalter
Fort Wayne
Board of Works
Megrew
Charles Maguire
The
Lane
Indianapolis Southern
Woman's complaint triggers arrest of Fuller saloon porter
A colored porter named Frank Butler was arrested on a Sunday liquor sale charge at Fuller's saloon on East Washington street after a woman living opposite the establishment complained. Police found doors open and a patron at the bar, following the dispute she reported from her window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Butler
Fuller's
East Washington Street
Assaulted and Robbed Near Home
Michael McKinney of 34 South West street was beaten on the street near his home. He was taken to Eisenbeiss and Karchner office, unconscious for two hours, suffering head wounds. His watch and a small amount of money were taken. He is seventy and in serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael McKinney
South West Street
Eisenbeiss & Karchner
Stolen Jewelry Report Taints City Burglar Probe
George Oriole, arrested by Detectives Colbert and Hauser, is charged with stealing money from August Hoff man, foreman of the Home Brewing Company stables. George Faber of 1219 Union Street reported a nighttime home entry, with burglars taking two watches several chains and rings and other jewelry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Oriole
Colbert and Hauser
August Hoffman
Home Brewing Company
George Faber
Union Street
Christmas Stockings and Suits for Girls' Industrial School
Christmas for the Girls' Industrial School children featured stockings, warm suits, and a program in Tomlinson Hall. Mrs. Frank A. Blanchard, superintendent, allocated funds with church and donor support totaling about 120 dollars to supply 1,000 stockings. The event included music by Miss Pauline, Dora Messing, and Mrs. Shirley Koster, recitations by Prof T J McAvoy, and talks by Jessor Ellis of Franklin schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline
Dora Messing
Shirley Koster
Gramme
T. J. McAvoy
Jessor Ellis
Franklin, Ind
Mira Blanchard
Arrests Made In Thefts Of Oats And Cats
Detectives Kinney and Lancaster yesterday arrested Al Smith of Blake street on charges of breaking into a Big Four car and stealing sacks of oats. Officers Griffin and others seized James Gordon of 741 Indiana avenue and Creed Rice of 438 Bates street at 1 am, believed linked to the cat thefts aboard a westbound Union Station out‑bound train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinney and Lancaster
al Smith
Blake Street
Griffin
James Gordon
Indiana Avenue
Creed Rice
Bates Street
Union Station
Letters Trade Plunges as Writers Open Salons in Bucharest
From Bucharest comes the startling news that the trade of letters has fallen into disrepute with writers resorting to opening beer saloons to survive. Caragiale, a Romanian playwright, was urged to drink for funds after a speech at his National Theater premiere. The scene contrasts with New York where some contemporaries have earned fortunes from royalties and success.
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Harper's Weekly
Bucharest
Caragiale
National Theater
Body
Nou
New York Mart
Ramncien
America
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