New Westminster Fire Leaves City in Ruins
Vancouver, Sept 12. New Westminster suffered a devastating blaze caused by a spark from a waterfront steamer. In hours most central streets burned. the cathedral and many churches and public buildings destroyed. hundreds homeless. relief aid arriving from Vancouver. Estimated losses reach 2.5 million with 1.5 million insured. major firms hit along Front and Columbia Streets.
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Vancouver
B. C
New Westminster
Canadian Pacific
Campbell
Edgar
Gladys
Bon Accord
Big Royal
Planing Milia and Clove Canning Company
Brachman & Kerr
Front Street
Canadian Pacific Railway
Columbia Arrest
New Columbia Street
Carnavan Street
Episcopal Cathedral
Carnarvan Street
Agnes Street
Royal Avenue
New Weatminster
The
London Assurance Company
Empress Assassination Fallout Delays and Mourning
Vienna news notes the Empress Elisabeth assassination in Geneva and plans to bring her remains to Vienna for lying in state and funeral. Flags at half mast, theaters closed, and the emperor’s stoic, grieving strength praised amid international condolences from McKinley and European rulers. The piece also reports Hungarian diet sessions, Swiss reactions, post mortem plans, and other late September dispatches including ship losses and a railroad collision.
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Vienna
Hiizaheth
Geneva
Maria Valeria
Schpenbrunn
Stephanie
Darmstadt
Prince von Lieberstein
Imperial Household
McKinley
William
Switzerland
Berne
Vaud
Francis Joseph
Baron Kunfnestin
Empres
Gasoline Explosion in Pa Grocery Wrecks Buildings
A gasoline fire in the cellar of a South Street grocery in Pennavenparta Pa injured and killed several and toppled the three-story brick buildings. Four bodies recovered four injured identified including Samuel Schattenstein and Abraham. missing estimates range 18 to 60.
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Pennavenparta
South Street
Samuel Schatzenstein
Hesper
Bon
Abraham
Goldbig
L. Schattenstein
Alexander Schattenstein
Mary Heily
Annie, McPhilony
Atadc
Harry Rothermel
Maggie Goldberg
Sarah Goldberg
A. F. Fish
Yetta Goldberg
Ross
Schattenstein
Morris Goldberg
Louis Sallonose
L. Walger
Schattersty
Hogansburg Bridge Disaster Kills Dozens at St Lawrence
Sixty men at work on the New York and Ottawa railroad bridge across the St. Lawrence river were plunged into the water when a south span collapsed. Over 80 rescued to Cornwall hospital, 27 missing. cause linked to pier washout and swift current. Contract by Sooysmith & Co. 87 on payroll, 82 reported for work that day.
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Hoaganspura
N. Y
New York and Ottawa Railroad
St. Lawrence River
Bt. Regis
Gian Village
Cornwall Hospital
Messr. Sooysmith & Co
Young Queen Wilhelmina Is Enthroned In Amsterdam
Queen Wilhelmina takes the oath and ascends the throne in a grand Amsterdam ceremony. Spectators crowded Nieukirk as bells, drums, and trumpets marked the moment. The young queen spoke firmly, pledging to uphold the constitution and defend royal liberty amid cheering crowds.
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Wilhelmina
Amsterdam
Nieukirk
Saxe-Weimar
Wied
Ums
States General
Arctic whaling fleet wrecked by ice at Point Barrow
A letter from Captain J O Downing reports the Arctic ice destroyed all vessels caught in the breakup, listing ships Jessie H Freeman Wanderer Belvidere Orea Rosario Newport Fearless and Jeannie with no lives lost. Additional notes from Captain Edwin Goodall confirm the fleet losses and that the Trasher’s master Captain Snow was ill.
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Arctic
Point Barrow
Searrie
J. O. Downing
Walcott
Austin Claiborne
Pacific Whaling Company
Juneau
Mason
Jeannie
Lennon
Alpi
Downing
Wheeling
Unalaska
Snow
TRANS-MISSISSIP EXPOSITION Special Days and Rates
Special schedule for the TRANS-MISSISSIP EXPOSITION lists diverse theme days from National Shriners to Minnesota Twin City Day with dates in September. Announcement notes reduced rail rates, grand court illumination, and a range of organization days with plans to add more later.
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National Shriners
New England
Oklahoma
Modern Woodmen
St. Louis
Knox College
Twin City
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Knights of Pythias
Tennessee
Ancient Order of United Workmen
Grand Court
A Blessing For the Ladies From Brazilian Balm
Thousands of ladies use Brazilian Balm for soreness pain and many troubles. A 50 cent bottle often does more good in a week than other remedies do in months. It goes to the spot removing inflammation. Mrs Geo W Roberts of Wilmington Del reports strong solution used as an injection helped more than any other remedies tried.
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Geo. W. Roberts
Wilmington
Del
Free Offer From New York Chemist For Consumption Cure
A New York chemist T A Slocum offers readers three free bottles of a new cure for pulmonary tuberculosis and bronchial ailments. He cites thousands cured and urges sufferers to write to 98 Pine Street New York for the free medicine, noting letters of gratitude from laboratories worldwide.
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New York
T. A. Slocum
Tun
Science Daily
M. D
Pine St
Telegrafu
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Test
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Symons
John H. Platt
Orromwa
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George Mann
Thomas Millhouse
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Porto Rico
Madrid
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Senor
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