Fire in Lincoln Burns Davis Building and Surroundings
A major blaze in Lincoln on Lincoln’s O Street damaged the Davis Carpet and Furniture building and nearby structures. The fire, which started in the Davis building basement, caused total loss of the four story Richards block nearby and threatened the entire business district. About 60 occupants were evacuated, with extensive insurance held on the Davis stock and building. An Omaha engine and nine men aided the Lincoln department as water pressure struggled to reach upper floors. Total losses are estimated near 150000 dollars, with many furnishings and fixtures destroyed.
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City
Lixcoty
A. M. Davis Carpet and Furniture Company
Davis
Richards Block
O Street
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Twelfth Street
Richards
O Streets
American Exchange National Bank
Richarda
A. M. Davis Carpet Company
Gbs
Omsha
Lincoln Department
Trade Docket Shows Small Business Failures
R G Dun & Co reports weekly trade review noting fewer failures in three months than any first quarter since 1886, with low liability per failure and sustained import gold, while grain exports rise and cotton futures buoyed by possible reduced output. Also Cuba pleads for home rule under Spanish sovereignty, and a five person drowning incident is reported near Mount Carmel Illinois.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Maine
Europe
Atlantis
Pacific
Corm
United States
Canada
Oubsan Oficiala Proteat
Washington
Conban
Cuba
Editor Brann and Captain Davis Shootout in Waco Feud
In Waco amid city election bustle Brann editor of The Iconoclast and Captain M. T. Davis exchange words and fire on South Fourth. Brann wounded in chest and leg, Davis wounded in chest and arms. both faces grim prognosis. A wild bullet strikes bystanders and others. Brann dies later, Davis mortally wounded. The feud traces to Brann Baylor disputes and prior taunts.
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W. O. Brawn
Toonoclast
M. T. Davis
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Colton Belt
Brann
Davis
Baylor
Braun
Captain Davis
Brann- Baylor
Gerald Harris
Baylor University
W. H. Ward
Cotton Belt
French
Ward
Kennedy
Eugene Kepler
Kepler
Prince
Tom Davis
Pacific Hotel
W. CO. Brannan
Toxzotton
Spain’s Cuba policy aims for peaceful settlement
From Wasamarox April 2 dispatch General Woodford reports Blanco revoked the reconcentrados decree in western Cuba and Spain offers aid for the needy. A Cuban cortes meeting set for May 4. Spain urges suspension of hostilities if insurgents request it, while the U.S. ponders congressional action. The cabinet warns of grave risks as diplomacy unfolds. An earthquake shocks California cities, 11:48 PM, with heavy damage and disrupted lines. Sacramento reports three quakes, other cities also affected.
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McKintley
Wasamarox
United States
Manlol
Congress
Mirs
Spain
Cuba
Corteas
San Francisco
Gineste
Market
Montgomery
Sacramento
Stockton
San Jose
Merced
Santa Cruz
Fresno
Brantley Regulator Go Ad Promises Pain Free Births
An old advertisement claims Mrs Bradfield Regulator Go offers Mother's Friend to ease childbirth. It cites a Georgia reader in Macon and promises relief, with price one dollar per bottle and free books mailed on application. It urges women to obtain the product via drug stores or express delivery.
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Express
Tes Bradfield Regulatorgo
Atlanta
Sherman Resignation Sought as Sherman Chooses Step Down
Washington dispatch reports the administration weighing Secretary Sherman resignation due to enfeebled health. Cushman Davis declined a cabinet offer, George Edmunds of Vermont is considering the post as Republicans seek a vigorous head of state.
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Washingyron
Sherman
Cushman K. Davis
Committee On Foreign Relations
Atute
George F. Edmunds
Vermont
Mason Would Declare War In Crisis Over Maine Sailors
Senate turmoil peaks as Mason argues for war after Maine disaster. Rawlins Foraker Frye provoke Cuba intervention debates while crowds press into the Capitol. Sioux pledge militia support. New York reports a Denmark deal for cession of Caribbean islands and naval vessels.
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Senate
Capitol
Allen
Neb
Rawlins
Utah
Kingdom of Spain
Foraker
Fryoile
Cuba
Mason
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Maine Court of Inquiry
Hobart
Spain
Earle
South Carolina
Tillman
Fam
Denmark
New York
West Indies
St. Thomas
St. John
St. Croix
Paval Ction
Swift's Specific Blood Remedy Promised for Spring Health
An advertisement extols Swift's Specific as a thorough blood cleansing and system-toning remedy to prevent spring and summer illness. It claims the product purifies blood, renovates the body, and strengthens the stomach and appetite, touting it as a purely vegetable blood remedy with no minerals.
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