Inferno of Fire Rages Through Waterbury Business District
A massive two-alarm blaze in Waterbury Connecticut tore through the Reid Hughes Dry Goods store and the Scoville House causing about 93,000,000 in damage. High winds fanned the flames as firefighters battled for hours with a displaced population fleeing in night clothes. The city was placed under martial law as the mayor and governor coordinated aid and militia mobilized around the devastated area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eld and Hughes
Scoville House
Waterbury
Conn
Bank Street
Grand Street
Maio Street
Reid & Hughes Dry Goods Company
Reading
E. C. Lewin
Waterbury American
Masonic Temple
Scoville and
Franklin
W. L. Douglas Shoe Company
Johnson
Salvation Army Working Men’s Home
Waterbury Bank
Bank and
Grand Streets
New England Engineering
Worth
Bank
McLean
Associated Press
Kilduff
Fought at Balaklava Veteran James Reid Dies in New York
James Reid, a 73 year old British veteran of the Crimean War who fought at Balaklava and Sebastopol, died in New York from gas asphyxiation after a faulty gas heater caused fumes to build up in his three room flat. Born Edinburgh, he served as quartermaster sergeant in the Chestnut Troop Royal Horse Artillery and earned two medals for gallantry. He moved to America in 1905 after a career begun by his father who fought at Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Reid
New York
Sebastopol
Balaklava
Crimea
Reid
Edinburgh
Scotland
Australia
James
Royal Horse Artillery
Held
America
Fire Devastates Mentone Business District in Indiana
A late night blaze in Mentone Indiana destroyed about half the town’s businesses causing an estimated stock loss of 40000 dollars. Officials in Warsaw Indiana report the fire as the major disaster of the season with extensive property damage and economic impact on the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mentone
Ind
Warsaw
County
Ghosts Haunt Jim Peoples After Hanged Man's Vow
In Charlotte February 3 a haunted tale emerges surrounding Jim Peoples who reports day and night specters after the hanging of Will Monroe a convict who allegedly vowed to send spirits. Peoples describes beds turning and unseen figures in various garments disturbing his home as he seeks relief. An old remedy suggestion involves placing fried liver on a plate to scare the ghosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
N. C
Will Munrof
Jim Peoples
Peoples
Munroe
Race Riot at Yonkers Marred Austrian Russian Wedding
In Yonkers New York a wedding celebration sparked by Austrian Russian tensions led to a riot. Police reported about 2000 on the street and five injured including best man John Stago and John Buela with severe cuts. The bride and groom lost much wedding clothing as arrests were made and the ceremony continued.
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Russia
New York
Yonkers
John Stago
John Buela
Botanic Blood Balm Promises Skin Cure for Eczema
An advertisement extols Botanic Blood Balm as a sure internal cure for eczema and skin ailments. It claims the remedy purifies and enriches the blood to heal sores, boils, scales, and itching, with over 5000 testimonials and a free trial offer from the Blood Balm Co. in Atlanta, Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Botanic
Botanic Blood Balm
Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
Ambush Mistake Kills Man in North Carolina
In Rutherford County on February 3 a group attempting to ambush a man named Walker fired on Moses Holbert who was walking along the highway, killing him by mistake. Authorities report the incident as a wrongful shooting carried out by Black residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Rutherford County
Walker
Moses Holbert
Lawyer Shot After Dispute in Marion
In Marion North Carolina on February 2 Fred Dula of Oldfort shot and killed Shuler of Lenoir a longtime law partner of Moses Harshawn former solicitor for the Fifth Judicial district. The incident occurred Saturday night and details remain unclear.
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Marion
N. C
Fred Dula
Oldfort
Shuler
Lenoir
Moses Harshawn
Rs Hove
Hundred Die in Mexico Mine Disaster
San Antonio reports a mine explosion at Hondo No 6 in Coaquilla Coal company property killing all 106 workers on site. Most victims are Mexicans and Chinese, with few Americans present. recovery efforts continue as owners face heavy losses and no survivors expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Hondo
Mexico
Coaquilla Coal Company
R. M. McKenny
Two Killed by Explosion at Sawmill Now Two Dead
Explosion at the Davidson Benedict sawmill in Hohenwald Texas yesterday morning demolished the building killing two men Walter Hollister inside foreman and J N Paxton fatally injuring a third Ed Johnson scalded Tom Mason burned will recover Officials suspect low water in the boiler caused the blast A 100 dollar reward is offered plus unrelated medical advertisement appears in the same column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hohenwald
Tex
Davidson- Benedict
Walter Hollister
J. N. Paxton
Ed Johnson
Tom Mason
Women and Men Suffer from Kidney Trouble Alike
An old newspaper notice highlights kidney and bladder issues in both women and men. It endorses Swamp-Root by Dr. Kilmer as a remedy, claiming quick relief and offering free samples and a pamphlet by mail from Binghamton, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer& Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Raid on Sand Mountain captures large moonshine still
Deputy Collector Root and Deputy Marshal Goss with Henry Pitts Henry Arnold and Jim Rosson raided Sand Mountain near Tally postoffice seizing a 45 gallon copper still and destroying six gallons of whisky and 2590 gallons of mash. Five small stills were seized but no arrests made there. Harrison Poe and others were jailed after being taken to Fort Payne. In separate incident a 13 year old stepson accidentally shot and killed William Foster at Campobello. Florida post offices see appointments at Harney Picolata and new post office at Wahneta Polk County.
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Sand Mountain
Scottsboro
Ala
Root
Marshal Goss
Henry Pitts
Henry Arnold
Jim Rosson
Tally
Harrison
Poe
Fort Payne
Mozley Lemon Elixir Promotes Health Claims
A mixed ad and political brief describes Mozley Lemon Elixir with claims of treating biliousness indigestion and various ailments. It also reports a Ways and Means panel vote on a war tax reduction bill with a Babcock amendment defeated in a party-line tally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ways and Means Committee
Washington
House
Babcock
Mesara
Tawney
Remains of Biddles Arrive At Pittsburg Depot
Remains of Edward and John Biddle arrive at the Pittsburg and Western station before dawn and are taken to the morgue for identification. A large crowd gathers despite cold and police guard. Funeral arranged privately with Rev. Father Sweeney. Mrs. Soffel’s condition remains uncertain as she faces additional charges.
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Pittaburg
Edward
John Biddle
Pittsburg and Western
Roach
Swinebart
Hoon
Aaron Thompson
J. Holliday
Butler
Harry Biddle
South Side
Father Sweeney
Biddles
Pittsburg
Butler Hospital
Soffel
CASETONRIA Bears the Tha Ka Yon line Mens Bag
Readable text fragment notes a sports item involving CASETONRIA Bears and Tha Ka Yon line. A male team segment references a bag remark or equipment detail. No clear outcome or score available from the accessible text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casetonria
Biddle Bandits Go to Their Long Home
The Biddle brothers Ed and Jack died from their wounds Saturday night. Mrs Soffel suffers pneumonia and a doubtful outcome as Rev Father Walsh recalls their confessions and insistence of innocence. Large crowds gathered at the jail to view the bodies after hours of public access was allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buthr
Biddle
Jack
Collision on Seaboard claims Mall Agent Rice in wreck
A Seaboard Air Line collision between Train No. 64 and an extra freight at 11 19 last night killed Mall Agent J Aubrey Rice of Jacksonville and slightly injured Engineer Ashley. The overrun caused the crash.
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Mall
Rice
Ashley
Bavancah
Seaboard Air Line
J. Aubrey Rice
Jacksonville
Ellison
Two Arrests in Murder of Mrs. Rosa McComber in Chrystie St
Police say Rosa McComber was murdered after her throat was cut and found in a Chrystie street basement room. Two men, a bartender and a butcher, were arrested after they were linked to sighting the woman in the Bowery. Coroner cites asphyxiation from internal hemorrhage as the cause of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Cloud
Minn
William B. Clark
Bowery
Higgins
Jackson policeman Killed by Canton Negro in Jail Pickup
Jim Redmond, a popular Jackson police officer, was shot through the heart by a Canton man named Jim Frye while en route to jail. A violent melee followed as rescuers disarmed the assailant, and Sheriff Harding plus Governor Longino mobilized guards to prevent lynching. Redmond leaves a widow and three children. grand jury reconvened for immediate trial.
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Jackson
Miss
Jim Redmond
Canton
Jim Frye
Redmond
Harding
Longino
Capitol Light Guarda
Powell
Great Gale Engulfs Channel Wrecks and Losses
Storms in the English Channel claim multiple ships including the French steamer Chanaral sole survivor and a bark misidentified as German later found Italian LoIaro. Hull steamer Trawley Anlaby lost off Iceland. In San Francisco a widow of Colonel Hammond Moore is identified after suicide. motive undisclosed.
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Stramer
Port
London
Helpleasly
English Channel
Dover-Ostend
Marie Henriette
Ostend
Falmouth
Ushant
Scillyte Lands
Anlaby
Hull
Iceland
Jeffries and Fitz May Meet In Prize Fight Talks
New York on February 8 1900 Pugilist Jeffries has arrived and discusses conferences to arrange a match with Fitzsimmons. Growing belief suggests Jeffries may drop his initial winner take all demand and accept a 76 percent gate share for the winner.
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Jeffries
Fitz
New York
Johnson's Tonio promises fast malaria cure
The text extols Johnson's Tonio as a remedy that cures malaria powerfully in a day, contrasting it with quinine’s slower effect. It urges a thorough course and claims a 50 cent price only if it cures, with a guarantee of no charge if it fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Moonshiner Finds Hidden Home in North Carolina Tree
United States Deputy Marshal Scoggins reports a moonshiner living in a hollow poplar tree in Raleigh. The dwelling held leaves as a bunk, cooking utensils, clothing, whisky, and a nearby still. Police action follows as officers pursue the suspect. In Columbia South Carolina, officers Thackham and Strickland captured two burglars after a store break at Blaney on the Seaboard Air Line, recovering plunder.
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North Carolina
Raleigh
United States
Marshal Scoggins
Columbia
8. C
Thackham and Strickland
Daly
Blaney‘s
Seaboard Air Line
Pretty Girls Run Away From Home Near Montgomery
Miss Belle Mastin aged 20 and Miss Grace Mastin aged 18 left their Hope Hall Alabama home Saturday and headed toward Jacksonville. Their father J C Mastin of Hope Hall asks for public assistance, hoping local Masons and residents can help locate the two attractive young women who may have changed their names.
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Jacksonville
Fin
Montgomery
Ala
Belle Mastin
Grace Mastin
J. C. Mastin
Hope Hall
Strike Called Off In Tampa Cigar Factory Dispute
A Tampa conference between strikers and American Cigar Company officers produced a tentative compromise ending the strike. All workers will return to work today though full demands were not granted and exact terms were not released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Fla
American Cigar Company
Gibbs Triplets Reach 69 as Noted Locals
Boomer North Carolina report says Willa, Robert and Thomas Gibbs at Gibbs triplets home have reached age 69 and remain hale and active. In Ballston New York alternate snow and rain gave way to a severe gale with wind up to 60 miles per hour and widespread downed wires.
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Boomer
N. C
Gibbs Triplets
Aro Hale
Willa
Robert
Thomas
Ballston
N. Y
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Ernest Brown
Foster
Florida
C. E. Tufts
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Hillsborough County
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J. H. Mennioh
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W. A. James
Bell Station
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Posse
Edward Biddle
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Mme
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James W. Ward
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Ball
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Carolina
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