Baltimore Rebuilds Under Guard After Great Fire
The city endures a vast blaze with crowds viewing wrecked blocks as the Maryland National Guard tightens security. Federal buildings escape and officials scramble to restore mail, deliveries, and street access while insurers estimate losses around 125 million pounds.
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Baltimore Responds to Fire Disaster with Resilience
Amid ruins and smoke Baltimore awakens to a coordinated rescue and recovery effort. Gov, mayor, and officials meet to plan, declare no outside aid needed for now, and establish an advisory legislative commission. Banks, chambers, and merchants pledge swift rebuilding as vaults survive the catastrophe.
Optimistic Address From Baltimore Chamber of Commerce
Baltimore February 9 At a general meeting the chamber appointed two committees to announce that despite a disaster the city shows energy and recovery. Merchants report secured storefronts and minimal disruption to grain trade and rail facilities. The notice urges united financial and commercial action and expresses confidence in rebuilding the district. Signed by James C. Gorman James J. Corner W G Bishop Blanchard Randall Charles England Committes
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New York
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Lumber Fire Destroys Chicago Lumber District Plants
A midnight blaze in Chicago’s lumber district destroyed the Wilce Lumber Company factory and several adjacent plants, including the Chicago Table Company and Chicago Picture Backing Company. The estimated loss totals 360000. Two firemen were injured by a falling wall.
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Schuttz
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Filipinos Turn On Americans in Luzon Revolt
Manila February 9. Seventeen constabulary members at Vigan deserted with rifles and ammunition. They were joined by eighty escapees. Governor Wright sought military aid and Colonel Thomas sent cavalry scouts. Advices say the revolt at Vigan has grown into a small uprising led by former Filipino leader Ricarte. Bad fire in Gate City Virginia destroys Bowling Head Sloan and W W Davidson stores. Loss about 45000 with 32000 insurance.
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Footprints May Put Man on Gallows
The long, tangled New Bedford murder case nears a pivot as James McDonald Parsons is arrested on a warrant for the killing of Sarnia Sharter. Detectives Reed and Smith secure evidence from a muddy alley, including clay footprints that align with a phone pole stakeout. McDonald, about 35, with a wife and stepchildren, is kept in custody while an investigation links robbery and possible assault to the crime.
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