Four Die in Stampede at Indianapolis Masonic Temple
Panic at a ticket distribution led to a deadly crush on the stairs of the Masonic temple in Indianapolis. Four boys died and others were fatally injured as hundreds surged to obtain free tickets from a traveling patent medicine agent. Police and rescue crews worked hours to extract victims and manage grieving relatives among a chaotic scene. The incident drew crowds from the business district and disturbed lodge members in their chambers.
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Indianapoli
Indl
Washington Street
Fa 4
Reteal
Ambraner Corps
Tis Masonic Lodge
Inis Chambers
Ehil
Indianapolis Clerks struggle with new farm licensing law
In Indianapolis Indiana clerks and county clerks faced delays as a new state board license law took effect. Attorneys general ruled licenses could be issued under old or new provisions while officials clarified care requirements amid a rush to implement the reform.
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Indianapolis
Ind
State Board
McKinley Statue Unpaid in Logansport Item
In Logansport Indiana this April a proposed heroic statue of William McKinley faced disputes over funding. A city committee and municipal league involvement emerged while concerns about payment and project legitimacy surfaced amid a lack of clear civic support.
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Logansport
Ind
Apri
C. B. Biman
Wilfane Mc
Ty Pritzon
Billi
Tde
Deadlock as Montgomery Ward strike sparks riot
In a citywide confrontation, both sides refuse ground, leading to clashes near the Montgomery Ward plant. Police arrest several as crowds attack a car with sticks and stones, injuring bystanders and prompting riot calls. Tensions rise as talks stall and union and non union factions confront each other outside the freight area.
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Chivisa
Higafid
Anien
Dunne
Montgomery Ward
Jesus
Estria
Watton
Triovers
Ori
Liv
Tai
Twa
Hone
Ome
Dea
Henry tAuten
Madison
Owere
Ue Polige
Montieneny Ward Co
Worley
Bert
Politeuen
Fe Central Stilion
Azn
Tralie
Neutrality Question in London Papers on Fleets
London papers debate neutrality amid Russian and Japanese fleet positions. The Morning Post leans pro-Japanese while others hedge, noting difficulty in proving a Russian claim as to supply ships. Hong Kong dispatches report a Bombay steamer North Saga sighting strong cruiser forces with searchlights and nationality unclear.
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London
London Morning Papers
Kamran Jhay
Rhgest
Hong-Song
Marit
North Saga
Bombay
Daughters of the American Revolution Dedication at Continental Memorial Hall
The Continental Memorial Hall in Washington hosts a dedication ceremony by the Daughters of the American Revolution. Ambassador Jusserand and Mrs. Charles Warren Fairbanks are featured as patriotic events unfold with music, prayers, and a new portrait of Mrs. Fairbanks unveiled for the unfinished hall.
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Washington
National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Froies
America
Charles Warren Fairbanks
Colt Charles 3.Bromweill
Ommander Cameron
McR. Winslow
Navy
Henry Y. Sutterlee
H. Pereira Mendez
Iad
York
Columbia
Fairbanks
Jonathan Pl. Dojtiver
Jaws
United States
Jusseraud
Sociery
Freech
David D'Angers
Hform
Daughters of the American Revolution
Guttenburg
Republic
Fairbanka
Continental Memorial Hall
New. Memorial Hall
Thie
City
Carlos Smith
Indiana rail project and frost damage hit Indiana fruit crops
Reports from Terre Haute and Elwood reveal plans for railroad terminals and a Southern Indiana link while frost and wind have damaged cherry and plum trees, apples, peaches. losses to fruit growers are estimated around $100. Officials in Lafayette, Indianapolis, and Elwood announce appointments and public works actions as weather and infrastructure issues unfold.
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Indiana
LaFayette
Ind
Prvnte Universi Agricultural Experiment
Loraliff
Coal land sale in Sullivan county lands to John R Walsh
In Sullivan county Indiana the sale involves 300 acres of coal lands to John R Walsh as part of a transaction tied to state officials including State Treasurer Hill State Auditor Sherr and Secretary of State Blarnis. The deal coordinates with Mil ler and Attorneycrat Apel in a 1 State arrangement reflected by the Indianapolis briefing.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Hill
Miller
Sherr
John R. Walsh
Orthern
Indiana Road
Gelling
Sullvant Eouinty
Colfax Lighthouse Keeper Dies After Long Service
In Michigan City Indiana age and ill health lead to the death of the female lighthouse keeper at Colfax. She served for decades, appointed through influence of a former president, ending a long tenure at the Colfax lighthouse.
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Michigan City
Indy
Colfax
Dis Pet
Taal
Mie
O Trustele
View
Abandoned Babe Believed Missing In Indiana Depot
A fragmentary report from Terre Haute describes a newborn found in a package opened by a BeAE depot attendant, with the three weeks old child taken away. The item mentions a National La Porte proposition and Ancient Order of Hibernians divisions voting on a measure, with unclear details and garbled text.
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Terre Haute
Ind
la Porte
Indiana
Hibernians
Pain Balm Promises Quick Relief for Rheumatic Ailments
A fragment from a 19th century advertorial touts Claimberlsin's Pain Balm as a direct cure for rheumatic disease. It claims one application relieves pain and testifiers report permanent cures, urging purchase via Tindeman's Pharmacy. A stray note references hats and prices at The Racket.
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Tindeman
Mueller Certificates and City Expropriation Plans
Fragmented text describes Chienge and Masur Dede proposing certificates and a city offer to purchase property. A syndicate would acquire securities to finance a farm or utility project. The plan mentions New York backers and a limited partnership seeking public float to fund ownership changes and a cross city rail or tramway system.
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Chienge
Mavlig
Deren Railways Agaic
Prombrant
Rishon
New York
Sind
Vilage
Amd
Pension Examiners Facing Board Resignations
Washington April 1 all ten pension examiners faced charges as Commissioner Warner was presented with their resignations. Warner will report to the secretary of the interior on the case soon. The exposed charges accuse examiners of improperly approving Civil War pension applications for claimants claimed to be from Pennsylvania and New Jersey who allegedly had no service.
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Washington
Ran
Warner
Secretary of the Interior
Pennsylvania
New Jerments
President Roosevelt Beats In The Wilds To Meet Commission
In the wilds at Menweail Springs Col April 18, preparations for a courier’s daily entry near impossibility. The President intends to receive a relief party and a number of commissions travel to the camps to discuss important matters at the headquarters, with a diary of tasks already forwarded by departments.
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Menweail Springs
Col
Roosevelt
Wilds
Beeretity Loeb
Courier Daily
Gamp
Lars
Dais
Bargain Hosiery Sale at The Racket Store
The Racket promotes its largest hosiery assortment and best bargains yet with ads claiming imitation cat glass priced at 10 13 and 4 cents, highlighting remarkable value in a busy retail period.
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