Fireman Dies in Chicago Stockyards Fire. Death Toll Reaches 24
Alexander D. Lanner, a Chicago fire department captain, dies from injuries in the stockyards blaze. The official death list rises to 24 as coroner Hoffman launches an inquest next Wednesday. Edward Doyle, son of Captain Dennis Doyle, coolly aids in rescue and later collapses upon his father’s recovery. The Citizens relief committee expects a $250,000 fund. $60,000 subscribed by day’s end. Public funeral plans honor “Big Jim” Horan with citywide ceremonies and six months of continued pay for fallen firemen.
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Chicago
Alexander D. Lanner
Hoffman
Dennis Doyle
Edward Doyle
Nicholas Doyle
Citizens’ Relief Committee
Harlow N. Higginbotham
John J. Mitchell
James Horan
Common Council
Big Jim
Busse
Fire destroys three large houses in New Orleans district
A morning blaze on Bayonne street between Lafayette and Poydras devastated three large business buildings with losses near 250 600 dollars. The Shubert theater sustained minor damage. The hardest hit firms were Union Furniture, F F Hansell and Co stationers, and the Schwartz Fustis company furnishings.
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New Orleans
Bayonne Street
Lafayette
Poydras
Shubert
Union Furniture Company
F. F. Hansell & Co
Schwartz-Fustis Company
Jerry Harrington Dies at 50 in City
Jerry Harrington died after several weeks illness. He will be buried Monday from his residence at 914 East Park alley. Funeral at 9 from the house followed by a requiem mass at Sacred Heart church at 9 30.
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Jerry Harrington
East Park Alley
Sacred Heart Church
Harrington
Monster Christmas Cake Delivered to Mr Merriman Centerpiece
W H Merriman of the Northern Pacific Railway proudly displays a handmade 18 inch Christmas cake from Seattle bake shops. The ornate treat features a pink brown Northern Pacific emblem and silver leaf borders. The cake will grace Merriman family festivities tomorrow at his home.
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W. H. Merriman
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Seattle
Northern Pacific
Stout Arrives in City En Route to Legislature
Senator Thomas Stout passed through Butte yesterday on his way home to Lewistown from California where he spent the winter with his family. He returns to prepare for the legislative assembly and is hailed as the boy senator the youngest member of the upper house.
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Thomas Stout
Butte
Lewistown
California
Legislative Assembly
Stout
Senate
Lieut Gov Allen Sets Jan 2 Opening For State Senate
Lieut Gov Allen said Senator Con row who was very ill in the East has returned home to Livingston and expects to attend the session on Jan 2. The legislature will convene on the first Monday in January with the first U S senator ballot set for Jan 10. Edward T Tyack, 56, died yesterday. funeral at 2 p m tomorrow from 833 Zarelda St and at St Johns Episcopal Church at 2:30 p m. Mrs Alice May Smith funeral set for tomorrow at Richards chapel.
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Allen
State Senate
Conrow
Livingston
Lieut
United States
Edward Thomas Tyack
Zarelda Street
St. John’s Episcopal Church
S. C. Blackiston
Alice May Smith
Richards’ Funeral
McGowan backs juvenile court plan for Butte youths
Judge McGowan of the police court voices strong support for a city juvenile court. He says the system is essential to save Butte youths from a troubling path and cites his experience with newsboys and slum conditions. He recalls his own childhood and urges action to provide safe play spaces and guidance for local boys.
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Judge McGowan
Butte
Newsboys
California
Tam
Mack Praises Sheehan Candidacy for Senate
Norman F. Mack democratic chairman returned to Buffalo after ten days away and spoke on William F. Sheehan's bid for the United States Senate. He said he was pleased by the strong tributes from many leading Buffalonians and that Sheehan is well qualified for the role.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Norman F. Mack
William F. Sheehan
United States Senate
Mack
Pala
Christmas Music At Welsh Church Announces Various Meetings
The Welsh church led by P. Jones Roberts will host Junior Christian Endeavor on Tuesday evening, prayer meeting Wednesday, and choir practice Thursday. The pastor preaches Sunday at 11 a.m. in Welsh and 7:30 p.m. in English. Ladies' Aid hosted by Mrs. David Powell Thursday. children’s entertainment Monday, Dec 26.
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Aluminum
Dakota Streets
P. Jones Roberts
Washington Street
Junior Christian Endeavor Society
David Powell
Watson Avenue
John Barry
Freddie Williams
Bernadine Scott
Ruth Evans
Edna Miller
Yarss
Willie Wilcox
Helen McCourt Rong
David Evans
Marie King Frocice
Marion Rhys BolGss
Willie Jones
Irma Low
Griffith Thomas Bog
Ccvsecese
Resaheoerbas
Mary Williams
Wesley Ross Frocilerioi
Orice Ce
Csesersve
Milly Heath
BO Chassivo Ventessevavesse
Mildred Jones
Oreeas Russell Heath
Aileen Hansen
Ceeeeseeessees
August Miller
Arthur Rowlands
Edith Evans
Lilian Hansen
Walber Fisher
Anna Miller
Dorothy Dunston
Heeees
Merle McDonald
Dares Hintess
Hea Edna Miller
Sebaba Pees Eas
Reta Bowen
Elling Hansen
First Baptist Church
Broadway
Montana Street
J. E. Noftsinger
West
Granite Street
Ida Hillis
Complaints Against Hanrahan and Smith Withdrawn
Petty larceny charges against Art Hanrahan and Frank Smith were withdrawn last night by the county attorney. Police Officers Williams and Lynch testified as witnesses against Hanrahan, while P. W. May instigated the Smith charge. Neither man will stand trial.
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Art Hanrahan
Frank Smith
Hanrahan
Williams and
Lynch
Police Department
Smith
P. W. May
Scarcity Furs Threaten King George Coronation Supplies
In Winnipeg on December 23 a fur shortage fears lack of ermine for London's June coronation. Trading firms offer special inducements to trap beavers and other pelts, but mild northern weather reduces catches. Indians’ fall hunts are light, and Christmas fur shipments will be well below average.
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Winnipeg
King George
London
Canada
J Howard Green Found Not Guilty in Slaying of Skidmore
A Los Angeles jury acquitted J Howard Green of murder after a 10 minute deliberation. The case stemmed from a Sept. 3 quarrel over Green's wife with Thomas B. Skidmore. Defense evidence claimed Green shot in fear of a knife threat. Skidmore’s dying statement was read and Green was exonerated.
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Los Angeles
Cal
J. Howard Green
Thomas B. Skidmore
Green
Skidmore
Missionary Father Merigol Murdered in China
French missionary Father Merigol killed by natives Thursday in Yungpeh Yunnan province. Investigation into motive underway. District around Yungpeh reported unusually quiet.
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Hongkong
Merigol
China
Yungpeh
Yunnan
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