Chicago Fire Wipes Out Riverside Block Amid $10 Million Loss
A spectacular early morning blaze in Chicago destroyed a full square of business buildings outside the loop, with losses estimated between ten and fifteen million dollars. Ten alarms brought in fire apparatus from beyond five miles as the fire raced along Van Buren Canal and Clinton streets toward Harrison Street. one fireman killed, several injured, and a suspected incendiary under questioning after threats tied to prior disputes. No confirmed casualties among guests at the Reno Hotel, where guests evacuated via windows as flames engulfed the building.
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Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad
Mercantile Trust and Savings Bank
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Buckley
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Fire razes Hoboken five-story building and garages
A blaze struck Hoboken causing extensive damage to a bronze company building described as five stories with eight garages. The fire gutted the structure with reports of adjacent facilities sustaining42 further losses. Authorities began investigations into the cause as residents evacuated nearby blocks.
Fire destroys bronze works building at Grand and on a streets
A bronze company building at Grand and on a streets was destroyed, the fire spreading to a five story tenement and burning eight garages before containment. Loss estimated at $300,000.
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Bronze Company
Grand
Ths
Bomb Shatters Alderman Agnew Home in Chicago
A blast shattered the front of Alderman Charter J. Agnew’s home on Lake Shore Drive in Chicago. Windows for a block were blown in and the house structure was damaged. No motive or suspects were disclosed as of last night.
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Chicago
Yolf Coast
Charter J. Agnew
Agnew
Gustoff Lake Shore Drive
Hon
Rebels' Johannesburg Revolt Breaks After 75-Hour Bombardment
London reports continued bombardment across South Africa with most rebel pockets cleared except central Rand. Fordsburg fell after 75 minutes of bombardment. Jepipesstown remained a key rebel center in east Johannesburg. Artillery, tanks, and air power aided the operation. 158 rebels captured, leaders escaped.
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London
Associated Press
South Africa
Johannesburg
Central
Rand
Jepipesstown
Fordsburg
Iment
East Rand
Austrian Relief Goes to House
Senate unanimously adopted the Lodge resolution extending for 35 years the $50,100,000 loan to Austria for famine relief and sent it to the House. The measure, urged by American groups, would help the Austrian government lacking funds to operate while other nations pledged aid.
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Washington, D.C
Maretta
Senator Lodge
Republican
Massachusetts
Austria
Senate
Ledge
Two-Count Indictment Brought Against Miss Kenney
A two count indictment has been filed against Miss Kenney, who pleads not guilty. The case seeks charges connected to alleged misconduct and will proceed through the court system with standard arraignment and schedule pending.
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Miss Kenney
WIFE NO 18 ADDED TO LIST IN bigamy case
Indianapolis March 1 Two more wives were added today to the matrimonial ventures of Tealah Moore now under arrest for bigamy and embezzlement He claimed only thirteen marriages and could not recall two spouses’ names claiming severe nervous disorders and a habit of marrying again after desertion
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Indianapolis
Tealah Moore
Sid Moore
Moore
Denver
Col
James Vaughn
Ridgeway
Harry Forbes
Lady Alice White Dies After hotel injury in London
Lady Alice White died after a skull fracture suffered in her London hotel room. Morning papers report a burglar broke in through a window and struck her, with the fatal injury rendered yesterday morning.
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Alice White
London Hotel
Saranete
London
Alice
Amicable Adjustment Reported in Templemore Ireland
Amicable adjustment announced after Owen OToilly and Adjutant General Sullivan met with Irish forces in Templemore Ireland on March 15. The dispute over occupation of Teas Teas was resolved following the visit, signaling a peaceful settlement between factions.
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Templemore
Ireland
Associated Press
Aiece
Irith
Te Teas Tae
Owen Otiully
Etal
Irish Republican Army
Sullivan
United States Seeks Recognition Plan Near Payment Deal
Washington March 1 Allied finance ministers pressed for recognition of a plan by the United States for distribution of German tonnage while awaiting payment of 241000100 ex fine exaction. High officials said acceptance was under consideration as the bill moved forward.
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United States
Washington, D. C
Tornado Deaths Reported in Louisiana
Tornadoes touched down across Louisiana on March 1 leaving four known fatalities and multiple injuries as responders assess damaged towns. Authorities urge caution as crews search for survivors and assess the storm’s path.
Injured student dies from kidney trouble after fracture
A Monteneir, J. sophomore, age 20, who fractured a vertebrae on February 27 dies, with death attributed to kidney trouble that followed the injury. report notes the fracture and subsequent health decline as the cause.
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Srovideres
Iessell Kendall
Monteteir
Sophomore
Montpelier Report On Jane Smith Case Se. Jokom
Local notes from Montpelier provide brief references to Jane Smith involving Se. Jokom and Newport. The item hints at court or social proceedings with names Rebette Gece and Mille P Q in connection to MeNeits Mille. Further readable details are limited in the fragment.
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Jane Smith
Se. Jokom
Rebette Ae Gece
Newport
Mies Suit
MeNeits Mille P
Approved Bonus Bill Moves Toward House Debate
Washington March 15 The House readied the compromise soldiers bonus bill after a 19 to 5 approval in the Tenure committee with one form change from last week. Speaker Gillet and Rep Fordney discussed timing with Harding’s Florida departure looming and a plan for full floor discussion before presentation to the House.
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Washington, D. C
Ways and Means Committee
House
Andrew
Massachusetts
Court mulls murder trial as defense presents case
In Ton Angeles on March 15 the trial of Mrs. Madal Obenchain for the murder of J Belton Rant nears a new phase as Alfred Marr junior counsel began outlining the defense. The defendant showed emotion as the jury was revised, with the state’s theory questioned amid ongoing proceedings.
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Ton Angeles
Cal
Madal
Obenchain
Sweetheart
J. Belton
Alfred F. Marr
Crounsel
Okeneham
Yeater
Monument for Strike Victim Sparks City Rally
In Pawtucket Rhode Island on March 1 the union movement begins to honor Jane D Asemead a Portuguese national killed during the February strike riot. Labor groups and local Portuguese residents plan a monument with plans for a sheriff meeting on limits to mass picketing at the mill.
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Pawtucket
Jane D'Asemead
Wulay
Jonathan Andrews
Tr Bones
Union Proposes Wage Cut Amid Lynn Shoe Talks
The rate committee of the Lynn Shoe Manufacturers weighs a 20 percent wage reduction offer before the executive board. Lynas Mase was reported to favor a steadier path by mid March, aiming to adjust to evolving conditions.
Town Calls Doctor Amid Ailments In Dire Town Request
A town seeks medical aid and an official doctor to address a range of ailments. The report notes residents urging prompt access to care, with local authorities pressed to appoint a physician and establish an office for treatment.
Three Forked Lightning Strikes Miles Apart
A ball of fire descended from a storm cloud in Truto N 8 March 15. Three forks of lightning struck miles apart burning a McClure road barn, killing a horse two miles north, while H Wear survived unhurt as a coal shovel was hurled to the basement ceiling. Many believed a meteor caused the event.
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Truto
McClure Road
H. Wear
Fuller Defense Outlined Amid Warmer Denials in Taunton Suit
Faunton Mass March 16 John W Ummings counsel of Lieutenant Governor Fuller speaks to the jury in a hundred thousand dollar suit brought by former Joseph E Warner of Taunton. The defense plans to show Warner denied the charges and to call William Garcelon of the Arkwright club to testify that Warner introduced Harold F Hathaway and that Hathaway acted as attorney for Fall River manufacturers for which he received pay. Charles Strange of Taunton will testify Warner claimed he was Hathaway partner. The Salem rally under a tree and covered by a handkerchief is cited as a moment Warner failed to address Fuller’s charges. J William M Lovering of Taunton testified on mill conditions affecting Taunton river purity.
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Faunton
Mass
John Wummings
Fuller
Joseph E. Warner
Taunton
Cummings
Warner
Garcelon
Thaway
Kery
Fall River
Hathaway
Charles Strange
Teunton
Salem
J. William M. Lovering
Claimed His Wife Tried to Kill Him in New Jersey
Riverside New Jersey March 15 Burlington county authorities seized a letter said to be written to his sister by John T Brann gas proprietor at his home last Friday. He recounts an attempt on his life by his wife Doris Brimen and his plan to make a will leaving her only one dollar. He says he is being frat by his own household. Prosecutor Jonathan Kelsey said one arrest and possibly more would be made today. Brunen gave detective Elis Parker a long list of people he believed were plotting the death two months before the ship war ship Packer said today.
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Riverside
N. J
Burlington County
John T. ‘Brann
Doris Brimen
Jonathan Kelsey
Brunen
Elis Parker
Boston Officers Chase Trio After Car Run Into Bank
Mounted Officer Frank Sullivan chased and captured three men in a pursuit in Boston on March 11. The suspects named were John W. McAuliffe, Rackland Hothwell, and William Beatty. McAuliffe was charged with undisclosed offenses and held as a suspect.
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Boston
Frank Sullivan
Loxley
Sesckhee
John W. McAuliffe
Rackland Hothwell
Wiliam Beatty
McAuliffé
Bucketeers Plead Guilty in Grand Larceny Case
George the first Wall Street brokers pleaded guilty in supreme court to grand larceny after a district attorney investigation. Sentencing set for March 29. Samuel N. Small, 10 years, indicted with them, to stand trial tomorrow.
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Em Sereee
Une Friedman George
Wall Street
Lucket Shop
District Attorney’s Office
Supreme Court
Samuel N. Small
Involuntary Petition Filed Against Marquette Company
An involuntary petition was filed in Boston on March 1 against Marquette Company of Haverhill. Creditors, led by Anus S. Gage, filed the petition seeking relief. Names and details placeholder due to damaged text.
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Boston
Marquette Com
Haverhill
Anus S. Gage
Bandits Get 9000 Water V J March 1h
Three unidentified men attempt a holdup at a paymaster named Kelley or Kelly, taking a sum near nine thousand dollars. The text mentions water and March 1 but lacks clear details on location or outcomes. The fragmentary report hints at an armed robbery tied to a paymaster and a city or town setting.
Talk of the Town at the church gathering
A fragmentary note reports a church social event with mentions of attendees and local figures at the gathering. Names and details are incomplete, but the item conveys community interaction and a social tone.
Miners Duel Over Wage Talks in Coal Regions
Affected by expiring two year wage pact, anthracite miners seek a 20 percent raise while operators push for cuts. Labor leaders urge a government commission to mediate with Davia as the Shamokin convention backs a possible mine shutdown if no deal is reached by month end.
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Springfield
Associated Press
Secretary of Labor
Davia
Frank Farrington
Ilinois
New York
Imrd
Wight
Innle
Eee Claseon
Hutchins Divorce Case Hearing Highlights Local Court
The Hutchins divorce case was heard with matches to follow the Walis and Capital Garage cases. Attorneys Theriault Laird and Shurtles represented plaintiffs, while Powell Sorting appeared for defendants. A recent hearing also reviewed Moses v. Henry Moses and William H. Woerott et al v. Alfred A. Boyes as judges signaled later trial dates.
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Match Hutchins
Clarence Hutchins
Peilocer
Gauge W. Walls
George P. Barber
Capital Garage Company
Max L. Powell
Wallis
Capital Savings Bank and Oil Company
William H. Woerott
Alfred A. Boyes
J. W. Career
Mut Ter
Ant
Jumped to Save Life In Fire Incident At Hart Of The Hower
Mantwick March 1 A woman named EH Wilson was harmed yesterday afternoon in a fire emergency. Fire crews arrived after 2 30 pm and battled flames, with several bystanders aiding.
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Mantwick
EH Wilson
Sonia
Seven Town Jobs Enough Won't Chase Chickens
In Pert Mawes on March Ii the town meets amid jokes as residents debate filling multiple roles. Frank Creamer, nicknamed Peru Pooh Bah, halts honors when voters consider him mayor moderator town clerk selectman treasurer and more. He then refuses further nominations, citing workload.
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Pert
Mawes
Mike
Frank Creamer
Peru
Berkshire
Creamer
Rand
Health It
Barre Trust Co expected to buy Barre Savings assets
At an adjourned chancery hearing Judge Wilson presides over the Barre Savings Bank & Trust Co case. The receiver seeks authority to sell the bank’s assets to the Barre Trust Co the only bid before the court. An order to authorize sale is anticipated later today. Granite Bank directors issue a statement saying they cannot assume liabilities and praise the Barre Trust Co offer for depositors.
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8. C. Wilson
Barre Savings, Bank & Trust Co
Barre Trust Co
Granite Bank
Barre Savings Bank and Trust Co
Granite Savings Bank and Trust Company
Barre Saviniik and Trust Company
Dispute Over Custody In Divorce Case
Side Judge Lewis Coburn heard testimony yesterday in the divorce case of Susie Crane Rawlings against George Crane over custody of their minor son Austin. Mrs Rawlings, now remarried, lives in Maine. Judge Butler warned action if she does not return to Vermont by term end. Attorneys for Mrs Rawlings indicated letters urging her to return or stay in Maine for the child.
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Lewis Coburn
Teaiay
Naa Awen
Shera & Unt
Crane
Susie Crane
George Crane
Judge Sets Swift Tax Case Hearing After Brief Plea
A chaotic court transcript shows Attorney Susena arguing the client’s innocence as Narciso Allwresse and M. Monte present. Judge Fred M. Wie schedules a quick ruling at 2 o clock after noon, stressing efficient handling. Gleason counters that the request is not his client, while Susena asserts the plea and Albares represents the defendant amid a general court policy urging speedy justice for all involved.
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Robert Susena
Chereas Narciso Allwresse
M. Monte
Sracasharey
Tim Gleason
Fred M
Rteula
Nate
Eliest Teena
Dees
Gleason
Albares
City selects Duffey as city attorney and adjuror
At the latest alderman meeting Mayor Shield confirmed by vote of four to one the appointment of Kaward C. Duffey as city attorney and adjuror. Other city posts including grand juror building and wiring inspectors and city physician were unanimously confirmed. The year’s budget totals 487000 with allocations for resurfacing streets lighting sewers and salaries. A 22000 grant matches state funds for permanent highways.
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Shield
Board of Aldermen
Kaward C. Duffey
Duffey
William Wishart
Alderman Venner
Edward
Ken Abbiatti
Mer- Tin Street
D. Bocking
Berkley
Seminary Street
Lie River
Frank Venehi
Vine Street
Murray
South Main
Elaine
Rand
Hydrante
Aldeich Pulse
Arenesing Laxewain
Pleaded Guilty to Arson in Northfield Case
Dennis Maxfield of Northfield pled guilty to arson in a Sunday fire at Maxtolki mill. State’s Attorney Charles Adams asked Washington county court for sentencing before Judge F. M. Butler. Fire was reported by Peter, who extinguished flames before dawn. Dequaty Fire Marshal at Profile stated the defendant is the mill owner’s daughter, Intew, and awaits sentencing.
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Dennie Maxfield
Northfiel
Cherles Fh Adame
Washington County
Samepee Court
Jedge F. M. Butler
Uwmill St
Peter ' Sho
Amy Das
Marchal
Vestender
Old Lake Captain
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