Disaster on the City of Pittsburg Steamer Fire Tragedy
A massive river steamer fire near Ogdens landing in Cairo Illinois claims many lives with estimates over 150 aboard and a death toll possibly up to sixty. Survivors describe a chaotic scene as passengers clung to a burning vessel and lifeboats raced to safety amid smoke and rising flames.
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Cairo
Ills
Ogdens Landing
City of Pittsburg
Phillips
Aixty
Caledonia
R. Leach
Bridgeport
Ohio
Woman Survives River Disaster After Fire on steamer
Mrs. Mulkey wife of Judge Mulkey of Metropolis Illinois describes surviving a deadly fire aboard the City of Pittsburg near Cairo Illinois. She and others climbed hand over hand down the guards to reach life boats as flames spread and passengers drifted in the river. Many lost loved ones and suffered burns and injuries while awaiting aid. A physician and his wife provided relief with morphine.
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Cairo
Als
Mulkey
Judge Mulkey
Metropolis
Ills
Pittsburg
Bryan Texan dies from hydrophobia in Atlanta
George Jenkins of Bryan Texas died from hydrophobia in Atlanta after being brought for Pasteur Institute treatment. The dog bite occurred six weeks earlier when Jenkins held the pet during dosing. He traveled with family and doctors, but symptoms worsened and he died after convulsions and delirium at Auburn Avenue.
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George Jenkins
Bryan
Tex
Auburn Avenus
Atlanta
Pasteur Institute
Jenkins
The
Constitution
Constitution Office
J. W. Cabitt
Cabitt
Edward
Cubitt
James N. Brawner
New Orleans
Brawner
Montgomery
Pasteur
Texas
the Constitution
Dinner for Count Matsukata Draws Bankers to New York
A high level banking dinner in New York brought Count Matsukata of Japan and suite to the Midday Club on Broad Exchange. Attendees included C. H. Tweed, Thomas H. Hubbard, Samuel Spencer, Stuyvesant Fish, James Stillman, George B. Baker, and James T. Woodward. The gathering focused on Japan’s capital moves amid Southern railroad and Illinois Central issues, with no firm policy announced.
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New York
Matsukata
Japan
Southern Railway
Illinois Central Road
C. H. Tweed
Thomas H. Hubbard
Southern Pacific Company
Samuel Spencer
The
Stuyvesant Fish
Illinois Central Railroad
James Stillman
National City Bank
George B. Baker
First National Bank
James T Woodward
Hanover National Bank
Broad Exchange
Willam al Baleman
Mistrial Declared in Strother Murder Case
In St Louis on April 20 the jury in the case of William Strother charged with killing millionaire A Deane Cooper failed to reach a verdict after a long deliberation. The jury stood six to six on first ballot and later one member shifted to acquit, leading to discharge by Judge Bryan. Strother appeared relieved as the case moves to the fall term.
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St. Loui
Wiliam Strother
Negvo
A. Deane Cooper
Bryan
Hbalots
Strother
Dry Hot Wind Out In Kansas Causes Crop Damage
A fierce hot wind swept across Kansas with 91 degree heat, drying soil and harming vegetation. Topeka reported winds as strong as August, threatening the wheat crop if rain does not arrive within two days. The ground grew hard and parched across the state.
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Kansas City
Topeka
Kans
Kansas
Liberal Democratic Party Calls State Conference in New York
Albany April 20 a call was issued for a state conference of the liberal democratic party to be held at Cooper Union New York City June 7. A complete state ticket will be placed in nomination and a platform outlined reaffirming the Chicago platform. The call repudiates former Senator David B Hill as state leader.
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Liberal Democratic Party
Albany
N. Y
Cooper Union
New York City
Chicago
David B. Hill
Large Fire Destroys Fifty Dwellings in Kansas City
A destructive blaze in Kansas City's southwestern district destroyed about fifty dwelling houses and left sixty or more families homeless. A strong gale fanned the flames while a delayed fire response due to alarm mix up hampered efforts. One spectator was seriously injured and a fireman overheated as the three hour battle ended with the fire under control. Many residents lost all possessions. most victims were poor.
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Kansas City
John Stinne
Quincy
Edward Bennett
Witness recounts City of Pittsburg disaster and loss
Cairo Wisconsin April 20 H T Gardner of Tobinsport Indiana recalls waking to bells and screams as the City of Pittsburg burned. He swam ashore after jumping overboard, while Mrs Sherman McCullum lost her three children who sank among the river surf. A crew member describes the fire at 4:05 am and the chaotic evacuation as passengers fled in night clothes. The pilot steered into the bank as the vessel burned and capsized.
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Wesley Neely
Doss
Harry Doss
A&a Company
Wesley Doss
Eastern Avenue
Cincinnati
Marie Tessim
Cannelton
Ind
Fannie MecCullum
Leavenworth
Patrick Burk
Gwensboro
AL Pritchard
Memphis
Tenn
Clay Breeze
Uniontown
Archie M. Allen
Pittsburg
Mary Lister
Carrollton
Ohio
Adams
Downs
Sweeney
Owensboro
L. L. Hunter
Litint
CROW
Joh Redding
Budd Street
Fred Jones
Newport
Tom Smith
William Rentz Bollinger
WalMmut Street
Henry Thomas
John Lotts
Tony Glifoyle
Meccullum
Cairo
H. T. Gardner
Tobinsport
Mia
Sherman McCullum
Caruthersville
Littleones
Mound City
Philipps
Only Member of Lee's Staff at Appomattox Dies
Colonel Charles Marshall, Robert E. Lee's military secretary and the lone staff member who accompanied the general to the Appomattox surrender, died of apoplexy in Baltimore. Born October 30, 1830, Marshall was a longtime leader in Baltimore law and Democratic politics, leaving a widow four sons and a daughter.
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Baltimore
Charles Marshall
Robert E. Lee
Baltimore Bar
Marshall
Warrenton
John Marshall
Lee
Appomattox
Maryland
Battle rages near Panama isthmus report says
Passengers aboard the Hoyas mail steamer Trent arriving from Colon Colombia report heavy fighting continuing in the Panama and Bocas del Toro area last Friday. Officers of the Trent say conditions on the isthmus show no improvement.
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Panama
Kingston
Jamaica
Trent
Colon
Colombia
Bocas del Toro
Showa
Frank R. Stockton 18 Dead at Washington Banquet
Frank R. Stockton renowned novelist died suddenly in Washington from a brain hemorrhage at 61. He collapsed during a National Academy of Sciences banquet Wednesday night. burial set for Philadelphia with wife and sister present.
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Philadelphia
Washington
Frank R. Stockton
Miss Tuttle
Virginia
Mr. Stockton
Stockton
New York
Atlantic City
Charlestown
W. Va
Secon
Hydrophobia death of Texas man in Dallas
George Jenkins of Bryan Texas died in Dallas after Pasteur treatment, a hydrophobia case marked by a horrible death. The news item notes the ongoing Dallas reunion attendance and local wartime commemorations, with scattered domestic and foreign notes following.
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George Jenkins
Bryan
Tex
Tabernacle
John 8. Candler
Broughton
Dallas
Peters Street
Atlanta
House Leaders Hold Him Responsible for Their Defeat
Washington dispatch reports that Republicans in the Senate will block Cuban reciprocity to protect the sugar refining trust. Democrats unite for the differential amendment, claiming a victory by exposing GOP protectionism. The Crumpacker maneuver sparks intra party standoffs, while Southern Democrats resist a forged harmony in the Crumpacker case.
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Jos. Ohl
Washington
Senate
House
Audi
Cuba
Committee
Teller
Democrats
Underwood
Alabama
Mr. Underwood
Henderson
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