Pensacola Carnival Week Opens With Flower Parade
Pensacola Florida began carnival week with a first time flower parade featuring many ornate carriages. Daisy Hyer was crowned floral queen at the opera house. A fair with tents and attractions runs through the week. King Priscus III arrives next Monday by royal yacht Rosepen with guards to welcome him. Tuesday hosts the mystic parade with twelve flotillas followed by a coronation ball.
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Misa Daisy Hyer
Pensacola
Fla
Daisy Hyer
Opera House
Priscus III
Polafox Wharf
Royal Military Guard
United States
Empire National Gas and Oil organized in Floyd County
Empire National Gas and Oil company is formed in Rome Georgia to bore for oil in Floyd county with 600000 capital stock and a New Jersey charter J J Seay serves as president on a local board of directors Rome Petroleum and Iron company chartered in South Dakota with 1000000 capital began voting 13 miles west of Rome Fire destroys warehouse in Hawkinsville Georgia at night causing depot and several railroad cars damage with partial insurance coverage
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Empire National Gas and Oil Company
Rome
Empire Nanal Gas and Oil Company
Floyd
New Jersey
J. J. Seay
Rome Petroleum and Iron Company
South Dakota
Capital
Hawkinsville
J. L. Huggins
Union Depot
Mine Disaster in Eagle Pass Claims Dozens Dead
Thirty men survived and 66 bodies recovered from the Hondo mine in Eagle Pass Texas. Mexican authorities opened an investigation. Officials say an open ventilating door caused gas buildup and a gas explosion after the night shift began work at 7 p.m. Rescue work continues with efforts to ease suffering.
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Eagle Pasa
Tex
Hondo
Pioneer Rancher Slain and House Looted by Indians
The burned ruins of A. Vail's house at Arayapal canyon, 85 miles from Tucson, are linked to Apache attacks amid ration cuts. The death is believed linked to ongoing conflict and discontent with government policies.
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Tucson
Aziz
A. Vail
Arayapal Canyon
Vail
Fire collapses on Chestnut street killing six firemen
A five story Chestnut street fire in St. Louis destroyed by collapse burying six firemen under brick and iron. The blaze at 312 and 414 Chestnut street killed six and injured many while causing about 75000 in losses covered by insurance.
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St. Louis
Chestnut Street
Thiery
August Thiery
Michael Keho
Daniel W. Steele
William Dundon
Pipeman
Franklin McBride
Charles Krenning
Chief Swinley
William Wann
Pat McCarthy
Monroe Moore
Iight
William Juelg
Thievy
Frank Lingo
Chief Swingley
Company No. 23
Dundon
Daniel W. Steel
Michael Kehoe
Company
Patrick L. Bergen
No. 12
American Tent
McLean Patate
Tosa
Herman Ruppel
Salvation Oil and Child Labor Debate in South Carolina
An 1890s style notice covers Salvation Oil claims for pain relief and a detailed report from Columbia South Carolina on February 6 noting the state house vote 52 to 54 against the child labor bill with 124 members and ten abstentions. The piece also reports Philip Gerst’s arrest in Buffalo for misappropriating city funds and prior misconduct in office under Mayor Diehl.
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South Carolina General Assembly
Columbia
8. C
Stevenson
Beamguard
Senate
Philip
Buffalo
Philip Gerst
Gerat
Diehl
Knight
Knoxville Welcomes Schley in Honor Parade
Admiral Schley and Mrs Schley visited Knoxville with a formal reception and a grand parade. The event drew crowds, officials, veterans, and citizens from Knox County and nearby areas despite frigid 18 degree weather, celebrated by a long processional review at the courthouse square.
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Tennessee City
Santiago
Knoxville
Pet
Admiral Selley
Washington
Alnee Dee
Admiral Schleyn
Coeur de Lion Commandery
Knights Templar
Benton McMillin
J. T. McTeer
Chamber of Commerce
University of Tennessee Band
Cadeta
Schley
Daughters of the American Revolution
Daughters of the Confederacy
Woman's Relief Corps
Sixth Regiment National Guard of Tennessee
J. J. Mitchell
Greenville
Grand Army of the Repulse Veterans
Confederate Veterans
Sons of Veterans
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Greenville Military Band
Order of Odd Fellows
Travelers’ Protective Association
Improved Order of Red Men
Royal Arcanum
Junior Order of American Mechanics
Knox County
Admiral Schley
Executive Legislative and Judicial Appropriation Bill Reported
Washington session opens with Mr Hemenway Iowa reporting the executive legislative and judicial appropriation bill and signaling it will be called up tomorrow. Debate on the oleomargarine bill extends two days with one day under five minute rule, while the Treaty for the Danish West Indies gains a favorable Senate committee report.
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Washington
House
Hemenway
Iowa
Committee On Appropriations
Henry
Connecticut
Williams
Mississippi
Allen
Kentucky
Feb. S
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Danish West Indies
French Ambassador D'Armand Entertained by Cuban Governor
Governor General Wood hosts M. Cambon French ambassador to the United States M D Armand naval attaché and Captain West of the Duguay Trouin at the palace A 21 gun salute from Cabanas fortress marks the brief visit The party heads to Matanzas with General Wood's staff then to Florida for Washington return and a state dinner planned aboard the Duguay Trouin
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Cuba
Havana
Wood
M. Cambon
United States
M. D'Armand
West
Duguay Trouin
New York Herald
Cabanas
Robbers Take 2500 From New Jersey Contractor Office
Four masked men entered Geo. Hill’s Elizabethport office while a watchman was gagged and tied. They fled with 2500 in cash as the watchman was struck and injured. In Waterloo a mother and two children died in a house fire caused by a lamp overturning. another child is fatally burned and three others injured.
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New York
Geo. Hill
Elizabethport
N. J
Jersey Central Railroad
Waterloo
Ed Kuahner
Lazard Freres Boosts Gold Shipment to Europe
New York February 5 Lazard Freres increase their gold engagement for tomorrow's steamer by 100000 bringing total commitments to 4260000. The shipment aims to support Europe with a sizable gold transfer during the period.
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England
New York
Lazard Freres
Europe
Towboat John W Alles Explodes Killing One
A boiler explosion aboard the towboat John W Alles near Lock No 2 results in one death and several critical injuries. Six rescued, many missing. fire follows, vessel sinks, and damage estimated at 25000 dollars.
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Pittsburg
John W. Alles
Monongahela River
HENSLEY TO HANG FOR MURDER OF STEPDAUGHTER
Armstron g Hensley convicted of murdering his 6 year old stepdaughter at Erwin Tennessee. Governor McMillin refused to commute the sentence and the hanging is set for Erwin. This is the third date announced for the execution.
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Erwin
Tenn
Knoxville
Hensley
McMillin
Armstrong Hensley
Mexican War Veteran Praises Campaign Remedy
A veteran and editor recalls contracting Mexican diarrhoea in 1845 and 1847 and credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with preventing further issues. The ad notes the product is unequalled as a quick cure and pleasant and safe to take, with local distributors listed.
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Chamberlain
Mexico
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Smith Tnc
Neem
Yuki Chief Heads to University for Ethnology Study
A full-blooded Yuki youth from Mendocino county travels to the University of California to aid ethnologists in recording Yuki manners and beliefs. He speaks English fluently as phonograph work aims to preserve the tribe language and culture.
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Berkeley
Cal
Mendocino County
University of California
California
Jackson Superior Court Convenes in Jefferson
Jackson superior court convened in Jefferson on February 5 with Judge Richard B. Russell presiding. The term may last two weeks amid a heavy docket. the state v. Gus Fellows likely will not be pressed this term.
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Jackson
Pyny Raleam Stops the Tickling and Eases Inflammation
A brief note reports Pyny Raleam halting tickling sensations and promptly reducing inflammation at the thrust, with quick relief noted.
Senate weighs San Blas route for interoceanic canal
Senator Scott Republican of West Vermont offers a resolution to appoint a commission of experts to study the San Blas or Mandigo Bay route as a potential Isthmian canal path. He argues the route could include a large tunnel through the Sierra Nevada–like mountain barrier and connect Mandigo Bay to Pearl Island harbor with a 30 mile canal, touting harbors and possible electrical towage to move ships.
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Senate
Washington
Pelt
Scott
West Vremnia
St. Blas
Mandigo Bay
San Blas
Granite Mountain Range
Mr. Scott
Bay of Mandigo
Gulf of San Blas
Atlantic
Pearl Island Harbor
Gulf of Panama
Pacific
War Revenue Bill Put on Hold as Senate Pivot
Washington reports Bowes leaders with full bill details say the war revenue reduction bill will pass exactly as reported with minor verbal changes. Debate length is about two days and will not begin until Republican attendance improves post Lincoln's birthday, one leader notes.
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House
Washington
Bowes
Lincoln
DeWets Last Gun Captured in British Pursuit
London reports the British have captured General De Wet s last gun and routed Commandant Wessels in a night march toward Liebenburg veld. Among losses, 5 enemy killed, 6 wounded, 27 captured. includes 15 pounder and a pompom from Firman s column and a Boer pompom.
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London
DeWet
Wessels
Leutenants
Lord Kitchener
Pretoria
Byng
Lieben Burgvilet
Weasels
Firman
Muller
Staats Artillery
Middleburg
Cape Colony
Plumer
Amersfoort
Transvaal
Gilbert Hamilton
Hunter's Smoke Costs Ma conites in Albany Hunt
A party of Ma conites hired teams in Albany and hunted a ground. A member dropped a cigar in broom sedge and upon return the buggy was burned and a fine horse ruined. Died at Age of 108 Years. Mrs Dilly Pyrum died at Holly Springs aged 108 years 10 months and 3 days. Her husband a 1812 NC soldier died in 1834. She leaves two daughters and had pensions over 3600. Farmers to Plant More Grain. Jackson Banks Franklin Madison counties plan to reduce cotton and plant oats corn and other foods. wheat sowing up this winter and crop prospects look favorable.
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Albany
Raleigh
Dilly Pyrum
Holly Springs
North Carolina
Jefferson, Ga
Jackson
Banks
Franklin
Madison
I Know One Sure Remedy Iate Cold
Alfreda D. Plaw of the University of California threw the 16 pound hammer 187 feet and 4 inches in a campus practice. The world record of 171 feet 6 inches was held by Flanagan of New York. Lilian Nordica, injured in a railroad accident, cancels all local dates and will rest at least ten days.
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Flanagan
Berkeley
Cal
Alfreda D. Plaw
University of California
Aameé
New York
Nordica
San Francisco
Mme
Lilian Nordica
Gas Explosion Kills Thirteen in Chicago
Eyewitness account details a gas blast at Archer Avenue and Twenty second Street causing two buildings to collapse. Thirteen dead including Otto Trostel and family. many injured as manholes blew, flames cratered streets, and nearby stores and cars suffered damage. Cause under investigation, possibly sewer or illuminating gas.
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Chicago
Twenty-second Street
Archer Avenue
Otto Trostel
Otto Trostel, Jr
Lena Trostel
Annie Trostel
Mamie Trostel
Fred Trostel
Sophie Knight
Trostel
Mary Rosenthal
Purple Street
M. Kaufert
Edward Kaufert
Mamie Kaufert
Andrew Kolb
Lucy Merranosky
Andrew Finstalki
Augustus Rosler
Sing Wah
Twenty-third Street
Nellie Merchand
Kate Seaver
Emma Folz
J. W. McLeod
Timothy Moynihan
P. B. Donahue
Peter Danus
J. P. Collins
A. Barnes
Pantic Strickn
Bcores
Graphic account of Chicago explosion linked to basement boiler
Eye witness J Pauly describes the blast that killed a dozen in a butcher shop building. Fire, debris, and screams followed as bystanders saw a man crawl from the basement amid flames. Investigators debate whether a thawing pipe or gas caused the disaster.
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Pauly
Chicago
Trostel
People’s Gay Company
J. Pauly
Twenty-second Street
Fish
Rescue Attempt After Gas Blast In Building Occupants Die
Eyewitnesses recount a man rushing to assist a victim as a building explosion ruptured gas mains. Fire followed from manholes on Archer Avenue. Rescue teams moved victims to safety but some perished before aid could reach them.
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Archer Avenue
Powder House Explosion Kills Two In Telluride
Two men are dead and four fatally injured in a Telluride Colorado powder house explosion at the mouth of Japan tunnel. Victims named include D. R. O Connell and Alphonse Florieta. Injured include John Francke Santino Marta C C Weir Henry Meldrum. Buildings around the tunnel were wrecked as powder and dynamite exploded.
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Colorado
Telluride
Col
Japan Tunnel
D. R. O'Connell
Alphonse Florieta
John Francke
Santino Marta
C. C. Weir
Henry Meldrum
Marta
Homicide Near Yadkin County Leads to Pursuit
North Carolina murder report from Charlotte dated February 6 details the discovery of WIR Kelly, a white man about 25, with a single gunshot wound to the head and two to the shoulders. Will Martin is accused of the killing over a family dispute and is at large as officers pursue him.
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North Carolina
Charlotte
N.C
Yadkin County
Wir Kelly
Prohibition Statute Fails in Mississippi Senate
Statewide prohibition bill defeated in the Mississippi Senate by a margin of six votes yesterday afternoon. The debate centered on enforcement and potential impacts, with supporters arguing for stricter controls and opponents warning of economic and civil liberty concerns.
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Jackson, Miss
Senate
Sie
Enite Pnistted
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