23 Dec 1910
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1910
Page
1
The city considers a mass meeting to address Hew Bensis plans and to arrange for a new census. Officials critique Washington reports as a farce while noting population changes, postal receipts, and service needs across the area amid discussions of new census takers and mandatory interviews for residents.
The article discusses whether nonresidents can be taxed on personal property held by trustees in estates. It references cases from Richmond and Florida, noting differing opinions on the liability of trustees for city and county taxes. A recent incident involving a tax question and a local story about a funeral are also touched upon.
A massive blaze at the Nelson Morris & Co. meat plant in Chicago devastates the beef house and nearby structures. Chief James Horan and Assistant Chief Sevteriich die in an ammonia explosion that blows off the roof, while rescuers struggle as flames threaten the stockyards. Total losses reach hundreds of thousands of dollars and the blaze prompts a crowded emergency response.
A massive blaze at Wrayler Base rafes exposure of fighters amid debates on new ordinances to ban explosives in work areas. Memorial services are planned for the victims as firefighters battle stubborn flames and recover bodies from the ruined Morrie plant and surrounding yards. Recovery teams work amid heavy debris, while authorities consider safety measures and conduct further searches on Fourth Page.
Jacob itnér a machinist at the shops was arraigned in the city police court on charges of looting and battery tied to a string of robberies over the last three weeks. William Malone, at Ree Tr boarding house on McCormick Avenue, placed the claims. Fines of five dollars in each case were assessed, totaling a substantial sum.
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