Fire destroys Creager Rhodes heading plant on West Nut Street
A serious fire at Creager & Rhodes heading plant on West Nut Street damaged the building and its contents. Fire crews battled a dry line, with most stock saved but about 4000 dollars in stock damaged or burned. Investigators pointed to possible incendiary origin near the southwest inner area. No hydrants nearby hampered efforts. several workers evacuated safely.
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Creager & Rhodes
Nut
Garin
Fourth Street
Axtor
Ilarm Waa Seni
West End
Creager
McCormick
Firing line incident injures travelers in Dijon region
Rhodes arrived from the northern part of the state and blocked business as nearly all stock at the dry kiln and milling plant burned. Creager led a Portland plant fire years ago. Official investment in the concern was between 10 000 and 11 000 dollars. Deputy Marshal Smith and others pursued suspects. two traveling men were wounded or fatally shot by negros. A mob formed near Providence to hunt the killers, bloodhounds used, and several victims taken to hospital in Eyadsvine.
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Yeading
Hinge Agas
Hilding
Kentucky
Tiger
Noel
Rhodes
Stote
Ager
Portland
Creager
Dijon
Marshal Smith Cnet
Ikaraid
Carter
Chattanooga
Gerhape
J. B
Sinthiah
Childers
McDowell
Megra
Hurright Dixon
Providence
Eyadsvine
Tad
Cortrespitan Gp
Jolbu
Hawlog
Altrerdnt
Hayden Ragsdale Dead After Severe Illness
The town mourns Hayden Ragsdale son of DL H Ragsdale who died after a long illness following an operation. He was born in Harvey township and lived in this city with a widow and one child. He leaves a sister and brothers as mourners. Burial details follow in Deny Ragsdale’s notice.
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Jas
Winalilp
Wasiel
Allerton Sdale
Hagsdale
Harvesory
Birlenelt
Hare
Buryi
Ragsdale
Mr. Ragsdale
We Five Glub 1 Cecil Arta and Raymond Ho ne Hut
The We Five club hosted a Saturday night entertainment featuring Cecil Arta and Raymond Ho ne Hut at Vincennes. The show drew attendees for an evening of performances and social gathering.
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Cecil Arta
Raymond Ho
Avent Fe Vincennes
Amish critic OAD Tae seven year old dies after measles
A seven year old child named OAD Tae died after contracting measles. The death occurred Sunday in an area near Acnistigsy. Local authorities reported the illness and subsequent fatal outcome as part of a broader health concern.
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Tae
Heer
Mery
Sun Crow
Labor Demonstration Planned for March 29
A city Labor Day style demonstration is planned for March 29 with attendees from local unions. Organizers including Emmet T. Peeds and American Federation leaders report talks on forming a Central Labor Council and coordinating rally efforts across crafts such as iron workers and painters.
Fight Company and SW Operators in Method Dispute
The article discusses a legal and logistical dispute involving Southwestern Direira and S-W Operators over Method B and the Interstate Commerce Commission. It notes railroad efforts to stay open with overtime crews and dispatch staffing issues causing delays, with references to court orders and potential changes in regulatory actions.
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Direira
Greevenor
Athens
Ohio
Uoimaire
Two Men Wounded in Kentucky Ambush Near Nixon
Pyaneville Maryland reports say John Carter twenty two traveling man from Chattanooga Tennessee and Join Berry thirty five traveling man from Louisville Kentucky were shot Saturday night at Nixon Kentucky by the Shin ambush. Both men brought to hospital in critical condition. In other notes Grace Elgueta lumber handler shot and fatally wounded eleven year old Margaret Manes in San Pedro California. Manes grandfather James Bichbekleford wounded, Mrs A Manes shot, and killer Quincenten killed himself. El Bueta a jealous suitor of Mrs Manes.
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Pyaneville
John Carter
Chattanooga
Teno
Berry
Louisville
Nixon
Noth
San Pedro
Gracio Elgueta
Margaret Manes
Minne Shackleford
James Bichbekleford
A. Manes
Quiicenten
el Bueta
Mrs Bettman Family Visits Indiana Towns End Soon
Mrs Fannie Bettman and daughter Henrietta returned home from trips in Indiana including Peru and central towns. Marshall Wilson, a dispatcher at the shops, traveled to Daytone Florida to visit his wife and plans to return to Washington next month. A Japanese performer is scheduled at the Auditorium rink.
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Fannie Bettman
Miss Henrietta
Indiana
Peru
Marshall Wilson
Dayeong
Flotda
Washington
Wardington Odd Mellows Prellatoary Arrangements Report
The article details preliminary plans for an upcoming event by the Wardington Odd Mellows with figures like James Haury and Mind Faith involved in staging a musical pageant. It notes issues with printing quality and a shift in newspaper tone as editors face production delays and stock problems. Also mentions war-related homecomings and labor disputes affecting the region.
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Wardington
James Haury
Capraly
Indiana Democrats Eye State Ticket Battles in Indiana
In Indianapolis on March 16, the Democratic slate sees several notable contenders. William P. Gnell of Mishawaka aims for lieutenant governor, challenging Frank Herring of South Bend for St. Joseph county delegates. Herring must gain broader support across the Thirteenth district. Frank Ant of Nashville runs active for lieutenant governor, while Judge Jabez Cox of Peru and ex-Judge M. B. Larry of Logansport contend for the supreme court. Walter Vote of Muncie faces Richard Milburn for attorney general, with North Vernon’s Huet Newst providing court coverage. North Manhasset’s Jolene Cody plans for state treasurer, and Marion Bailey of Hendricks seeks auditor. Judge Fett of Greenfield may run for the state appellate role, leaving Indiana’s Democrats in a rare draft-free stance for their ticket.
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Inianapolis
Ind
Dev Bloyin Itt
Eer
Willian P. Gnell
Mishawaka
Frank Herring
South Geng
St. Joseph County
Herring
Frank Ant
Iashvitle
Gover
Jabez Cox
Peru
M.B. Larry
Lugansport
Timo “Howard
South Bend
Upreme
Walter F Vote
Muncie
Richard Milbur offJas
Huet
St North Vernon
Opr
Stateme
Appell Jste
Janes of
Cox
Columbus
Bearetary
Stab
Marion Bailey
Hendricks Darity
Jolina
North Man
Whestar Fa
Diate
Treaster
Fett
Creenfield
Indiana
Governor Taylor Galls Pleads Pleasantly In
Williams L. Taylor, a foal she republic candidate, visits Washington today amid a busy pre convention scene. The postelection fight centers on choosing Wilson delegates, with Mr. Taylor’s camp aiming to influence momentum toward the Washington ticket.
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Taylor Galls
Williams L. Taylor
Washington
Taylori
Seedsley Taylor
Genitton
Thomas Sane
Taylor
Indianapolis Aley
Elmore Townships
Taylor Delegatis
Odons
Chaher
Ted Winls
Tor “Watson
Omehich
Fragmentary obituary note from a local Presbyterian event
Incomplete text recalls a family mourned by Patrick Louis Lauby and a musician in the household. The fragment refers to a father, a wife and four children, including a daughter and son, with scattered phrases about a lawn, scent of green, patriotism, and a Saturday gathering.
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American Federation of Later
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