Lincoln Hotel Fire Kills 21 In Chicago
Fire swept the Lincoln Hotel at 176 Madison early today trapping 125 guests. Most victims died in beds from smoke as escapes through windows and four story leaps occurred. Fourteen bodies identified at the morgue include J H Corey of Bucyrus Ohio and H K Wood of Lebanon Indiana. Mrs Shepard survived a rooftop jump despite injuries.
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Chicago
Lincoln
Smpire
Stockmmen
Farmére
Sheppard
Obi
J. HL. Corey
Bucyrus
H. K. Wood
Lebanon
Ind
Mills sued for 80000 damages over alleged alienation of wife
John Le Mills president of the International Marine Railroad and Slipping Co was named defendant in a suit filed by William Campbell a Frankford resident seeking 80000 damages for alienation of his wife Pauline Peters a 27 year old Philadelphia waitress who later married Mills. Peters became Mills housekeeper at his Oak Lane mansion and after meeting Campbell they wed on November 18 this year. They lived together four days and on their honeymoon an advertisement appeared in a Philadelphia paper promising forgiveness if she returned with their son. Peters left Campbell with her belongings.
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Philadelphia
John le Mills
International Marine Railroad & Slipping Co
Wm. Campbell
Frankford
Campbell
Mills
Pauline Peters
Mile
Bhe
Oaklane
Thin City
Polly
Husband accuses wife in divorce petition of saloon gaming and drinking
In Common Pleas court Henry Bergdorf filed for divorce alleging his wife played cards at saloons spent living money for drink and used vile language among other charges. The couple wed June 24 1896 and have one child currently in a children's home.
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Henry Bergdorf
Common Pleas Court
Bergdorf
Two Men Die and Four Hurt in Hazleton Mine Accident
In Hazleton Pennsylvania on December 4 a tram car fell into a Cranberry mine shaft as it was lowered after a pump removal during a recent strike. Two men, Elmer Kirschner and Gunatay Attack, were killed and four oilers were severely injured during the collapse.
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Hazleton Pa
Ming
Elmer Kirschner
Carpenter Bone
Ant Gunatay
Carpenter
Deny That Wire Mills Will Be Abandoned
Special correspondence from Cuyahoga Halle reports Hine Lie Mille of the Cuyahoga Wire and Fence Co states the mills will not be abandoned despite disruption. He cites railroad coal shortages and high raw material costs as reasons for reduced activity. Some former employees are seeking work elsewhere as local work dwindles.
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Cuyahoga Halle
Dee
Cuyahoga Wire & Fence Co
Jekyl and Hyde Philadelphia Burglar Found in Frail Net
George Dickinson a hustling Philadelphia businessman known for a flawless facade turned out to have a jekyll and hyde record. He was arrested after a dramatic struggle for freedom and allegedly burglarized the community over a hundred times, with police tracing aliases and distant stops in Charlestown and Trenton.
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Philadelphia
George Dickinson
Jekyl Dod Eyde
van Wer Cou
Melow
Westcott
Jill ii
Charlestown
Trenton
Nod
Pickinson
Weil & Dickinson
Livekinson
Altion
Buck death shocks diplomacy in Tokyo hunting accident
Washington reports Japanese Minister Takahira informed Secretary Hay of a dispatch announcing the death of Alfred E. Buck, United States Minister at Tokyo. Buck, a Maine native residing in Georgia, died suddenly while out shooting ducks for a boat.
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Washington
Takahira
State Department
Hay
Alfred E. Buck
United States
Tokio
Fuller
Buck
Japan
Maine
Georgia
Postmaster Job Voided By Insubordination At Summit
Cumberland December 4. An after nodin paper here carried a novel want column item calling for a postmaster at Summit to serve but Vale refused to continue due to alleged insubordination of the oil service. No one else offered to take the position and the town cannot send the advertise ment to be inserted.
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Cumberland
Colin
Pont Taster
Engineer Killed in Locomotive Crash at Covington
Scant readable details from a December 4 report describe a Pan Handle train collision near Covington. The operator pulled the wrong switch, derailing the locomotive and overturning it. one engineer, Hoe of Toledo, was killed while others escaped.
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Piqua
Cinefonath
Hawaiuan & Dayton
Crciasty
Covington
Miner Andrew Matty Testifies Before Strike Commission
Beranton Pennsylvania December 4 Andrew Matty a Coxe Brothers miner testified to the Strike Commission this morning about training to become a miner and the long apprenticeship period He described the duties of loading and the harsh routine in the mine and said he once carried as little as twenty dollars on his person while working in the mine
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Beranton
Andrew Matty
Coxe Brothers
Matty
Reed Washington Dew death threat? No clear headline
In Washington scattered reports say ex Speaker Thomas Reed of Maine has been retained by major corporations to influence upcoming Congress against regulations on combinations. The aging Republican leader spends much time in Washington as he contemplates permanent residence until adjournment or a prolonged campaign out in the capital.
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Washington
Dew, Dealth
Thomas HB. Reed
Maine
House
Supreme Court
National Capital
Antil Congress
Reed's Condition Serious in Washington
The report states former Speaker Reed has been troubled by Brights Misenme with a kidney issue. Doctors warn the ailment may worsen, posing a serious health risk to Reed in Washington.
Guffey and Galley Oil sell stakes to Standard Old Co
Balt Lick Kentucky December 4 The Guffey and Galley Oil Co principal operator in the Ragland field sell their interests to the Standard Old Company for 850000 The Standard secures right of way for a pipeline from Ragland field to Sistersville and will install the plant at once The Licking Valley Oil Co sells its holdings to the Standard Co for 44000
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Balt Lick
Guffey É Galley Oil Co
Ragland
Balt Delivers Large Employee Gain From Shipline Plan
Bernard N. Baker, former Whe At Inside Transport Co president, plans to distribute nearly 500000 among employees in New York Philadelphia Baltimore Cleveland St Louis and Stonespolis. An employee who dies after one year of service will leave $1000 to the heir and remaining staff will receive $2000 in stock of the new company.
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Baltimore, Md
Dee
Bernard N. Baker
Whe
Inside Transport Co
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Cileage
St. Louis
Stonespolis
Atlantic Trinaport Co
International Co
Atwek
Atlante
Perjury Trial Began In Missouri Court
Charles A. Denny, a member of the delegation, faced perjury charges as his trial started in Hyves Court. He is accused of lying under oath about his knowledge of the suburban bill scandal during testimony before the committee.
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Louk
Charles A. Denny
Hetine
Poveney
Weather Outlook: Snow Probable Tonight and Friday
The forecast indicates snow likely tonight and Friday with a drop in temperatures. Residents should expect slick roads and prepare for colder conditions through the end of the week. Authorities urge cautious travel and check updates for any winter weather advisories.
Unconscious man moved to city prison after accident
Jobe Tt Moraland was removed to his home from the city prison after being confined with Hight ard, then intoxicated, and suffered a concussion of the brain. Doctors express little hope for recovery, saying earlier medical attendance might have improved chances.
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Jobe Tt
Moraland
Akron population to boom next year with plant expansions
SURE To Boom Population Ttan predicted that Akron's popula tion next year wil be boomed tremen ously by reason of the many additions: being built to local manufacturing plants. Nearly every able bodied man in the city is now employed, and it will be soon that the exter men needed at the plants whose capacities are being increased will have be imported from other towns. It is estimated that Hot Jess than 2,000 extra workmen will be brought to Akron next year, to say nothing of those who will be attracted here by burinese opportunition, Webster, Camp & Lane will need 190 extra men, Body Goodriety Co, more than a hundred, and the Good year Tire & Rubber Co, 125, and many other plants to which additions have been built, and other plants now course of consunietion, will require a large aggregate of extra employes.
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Ttan
Akron
Jess
Burinese Opportunition
Webster, Camp & Lane
Body Goodriety Co
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
Stolen ballot box evidence surfaces in Indiana mayoral race
Dec 4 at Mrs. Mattie Canada’s home in Tadianipalis Indiana the discovery of a stolen ballot box ballots and poll book is reported as conclusive proof that Thomas Taggart was defeated in the 18% mayoral contest. Pinkerton detectives searched for the missing ballots within ten days after the election but failed. The present mayor Hookwalter claims victory and until the ballots appeared many Cam erats trusted his stake. Mrs Canada declines to reveal how the ballots reached her possession but says she aims to clear up the mystery.
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Tadianipalis
Ind
Mattie Canada
Thomas Taggart
Pinkerton
Hookwalter
LSH
Candu
Sis
Devlaron Iahe
Bhe
Syrians Attend Court for Assault Case on North Howard St
A group of Syrians charged with assault and battery faced a Thursday morning court session. The victim could not attend as the trial opened, leaving a lengthy day spent with an interpreter and language barriers delaying proceedings.
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North Howard St
Manault
Tharaday
Hey
Practical Joke Ends in Death at Patterson
Five boys from Conk Locomotive Works were jailed after a prank gone fatal in Patterson Michigan. A man died after being struck with a bottle and set alight with alcohol during a cruel joke. Investigating authorities include Henry Dorn Albert Rowe Daniel Christie Jawona Vanderstay and William Hetger. Police report the victim suffered severe injuries in the attack.
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Patterson
Ituery
Ira
Prac
Henry Dorn
Albert Rowe
Daniel Christie
Jawona Vanderstay
William Hetger
Conk Locomotive Works
More Candidates Enter The Mayor Race As Field Expands
The election field grows daily with entrants from the Republican ranks led by Hon. BW. Stuart and Hon. H. C. Stanford. Councilman W T. Sawyer seeks the Democratic nomination, signaling rapid campaign activity next spring. The contest promises unprecedented warmth and vigor.
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Enirien Kemps
BW. Stuart
H. C
Tanford Wee
W T. Sawyer
Colombia Says Ambassador Still Representing Nation
Minister Concha of Colombia staying at the Hotel Endicott asserts he remains his country’s representative and has not been removed. He discusses canal negotiations, noting the U S proposal to frame article XXIMM to prevent Colombian intervention, and says he has not broken talks but won’t sign any accord that compromises Colombia’s sovereignty over Panama.
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New York
Concha
Colombia
Endicott
United States
Hay
Colom
Bia
Hughie
Coromtla
Panama
War Department publicizes bill against cockfighting in the Philippines
The War Department issues the text of the enacted bill to enforce cock fighting prohibition. It specifies penalties of up to 200 dollars or six months imprisonment, or both, for keeping a cock pit or attending cock fighting in any unlicensed venue. It also bans organized games of chance in cockpits with similar fines.
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Washington
War Department
Philippine Commission
U.S. Oery
Bank official indicted on seven counts in fraud case
D. Der Tole and Frank KB Brady, former secretary and cashier of Imperial Savings Bank, faced seven indictments including embezzlement, forgery, fraudulent entries, and misuse of funds for building and job company projects.
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Tole
D. der
Frank KB
Brady
Imperial Savings Bank
Ilv
Building and Job Company
Ment State Council to Outsource Permanent Communication
The Ment State Council will outsource a permanent communication system with T. Raynolds of the city remaining at the head after two years. The committee expects a clone flight next year and the establishment of a Literary Bureau and permanent organization as a standard measure.
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Raynolds
Literary Bureau
Impasse Nears in Keranton Mine Dispute
Impatient talks continue outside the commission as miners and operators seek an amiable out of court accord on disputed points. Progress is slow and a full public disclosure of all facts is promised, with miners and workers facing potential testimony delays and possible job alerts for breaker boys.
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Keranton
Ane Uiacite Conatrike Etom
Rome
Christmas Dinner for the Poor in Akron
The Salvation Army plans a free Christmas dinner for Akron’s needy with about 46 served last year. Donations of food, clothing, shoes, and toys are requested, with boxes at stores and druggists for collection.
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Loral Salvation Army
Akron
Witenet Sa
Witews
Tin
Christies Wight
Adjeo Jaeger
UM South Main St
A. Collins
Drageiet
Himmerman
Has Squared a Circle Hampton Hampton Navy Tale
A mathematician from Gelksen University claims a circle is squared by a new method related to the Royal Dome at Hampton. The theorist seeks world recognition and asks for compensation for alleged missteps in labor claims, with funding from American authorities.
Grandson of President Taylor Dies in Richmond Home
Richmond Virginia obituary notes the death yesterday of a man aged 64 at the Confederate Boldiens Home. He was a grandson of President Taylor and served as a lieutenant in Virginia forces during the war before his retirement to the home in 184.
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Richmond
Tylor
Virginia
Insanity Resulting From Alcoholism and Court Actions
The article reports multiple legal and mental health items. Ed and Bette are noted as mentally ill, to be admitted to a state hospital after adjudication by Judge Anderson. George Benehier is described as mentally clouded due to drunkenness. Prokare court involvement noted. Nicholas Tressel wins a lawsuit for $1814 against E J Bolan. Albert Kroeger seeks $2500 for a broken leg from a pavement incident linked to Grant paving work. A restraining order request by M Otis Hower targets Akron Woodworking Co and Constable Joseph Limrie.
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Ligier
Bettehour
Anderson
Ware
George Benehier
Nereoda
Fieorge Haorilne
Tressel
Nicholas Tresel
E. J Bolan
Bolant
Oli
Holane
Albert Kroeger
Kroeger
Ant Cell
M. Otis Hower
Akron Woodworking Co
Common Pleas Court
Joseph Limrie
Plalntit c
All Off Mrs Phillips Won’t Reconcile With Husband
Mrs Thomas Phillips visits the Democrat office to resume talks for a third reconciliation with her estranged husband George Shults. She accuses him of refusing property rights and mentions years of separation after a prior marriage ended by death. Police court records show an earlier attempt to force a reunion failed.
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Thomas Phillips
Democrat
Elie
Phillipa
Mire
Episcopal Synod Recommends General Synod Call
In Springfield the Episcopal church diaconate closed on Wednesday after a proposal to call the general synod was recommended to the council. The meeting contrasted with American Catholic and Protestant Episcopal church positions amid the synod’s deliberations.
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Springfield
Kyringfield
Episcopal Church
General Synod
Ehu
Pat Hinie Leads Rallying Effort in Ri land
A partial OCR fragment shows Pat Hinie associated with a political rally in Rhode Island. Identifiable place and individual point to a local campaign event with active organizing efforts noted amid terse wording. Further specifics are unreadable in the fragment.
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Charles Marin
Marin
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Dickinson
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Nuit
Combine
Practical Joke
Sawyer, Stuart and
Sanford
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G. O. P. State Literary Bureau
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Hampton
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