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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1901
Page
8
A disaster unfolds when workers ignore signals leading to fatal flames and charred remains. Investigators seek causes as rescue units battle the blaze and officials pledge safety reforms for future operations.
Illinois Central collision near Perryville leaves eight dead or missing, with six bodies recovered charred. Conductor and engineer blamed for disobeying orders to stop at Irene, as survivors recount freezing conditions and failed rescue attempts. A coroner will conduct inquests.
A Great Northern train derailed near Issex in the Rocky Mountains at 2 AM. Rails spreading caused the crash as cars toppled. at least seven killed include Otto Erickson from Sweden. fourteen injured, many seriously, mostly in the day coach where a fire broke out but was put out by passengers.
In a collision eight miles east of Jamestown North Dakota Engineer John Boyle broke his leg in two places. Engineer Sam Richards is thought to be internally injured. Several crewmen were slightly injured and both engines were wrecked. It was 30 below zero and rescuers struggled to keep the injured from freezing.
Grantsburg Wisconsin headlines report the village board allocating 150 dollars to prosecute local blind pigs after a voter signed demand spurred action. The December 17 note cites a vigorous local effort and an organized push by residents.
Alfonso D'Egidio's farm residence two miles south of Cumberland was destroyed by fire. Loss estimated at $1,000 with $260 insurance. His son Michael, newly married, occupied the house and lost all new furniture. Fire traced to a defective stovepipe.
General Bell's forces in Batangas Province report daily clashes with insurgents with frequent routs. An American scout and Filipino troops captured an insurgent major with 42 men, 22 rifles, and 880 rounds. Bell warns natives of Dec 18 concentrate near towns and confiscation of livestock and baggage. The Sixth Cavalry conducts tireless operations praised by military authorities.
In Manila on December 17 Torres, the insurgent general condemned by a military commission for ordering assassinations, was released after his death sentence was set aside by Gen. Chaffee. He declares his life spared as he is innocent and expresses high regard for Chaffee and the U.S. military authority in the Philippines. He says he remains submissive to present conditions.
Chicago endured the coldest December day in thirty years with the mercury at 12 below zero for three hours. Skies cleared later and temperatures rose to 3 below zero by night. Despite widespread suffering among the unprepared, no deaths were attributed to the cold.
In Dodge Center Minnesota on December 17 Dr J A Garver died from burns after his nightgown brushed a fire in his home. The incident occurred as he replenished the fireplace and his wife and Dr Graves witnessed the tragedy. His widow has been in frail health since the accident.
Three masked robbers entered Henry Hakenholz's saloon at Twenty seventh and X streets in South Omaha and forced him to raise his hands. He tried to draw his revolver and was shot through the lungs. The thieves rifled the till and escaped. Hakenholz was taken home. No arrests yet.
Fire in the elevator engine house owned by E A Holmes was caused by a gasoline engine explosion. Five men were in the room. Stewart Wright of Kola district and R D Sykes were killed. Holmes badly burned. three others escaped with burns as the engine house and engine were destroyed.
A blaze starting Saturday night in Salem, about seventy miles east of Parkersburg, wiped out fifty six houses and businesses. The fire caused an estimated loss over 200 thousand dollars with minimal insurance. origin from a newspaper office remains undetermined.
Stevens Point Wisconsin December 17 due to smallpox in the Fourth ward both the public and parochial schools are closed until the outbreak subsides. About twenty cases exist citywide with most in mild form and no fatalities among the past year's roughly one hundred cases treated.
A historical report notes the majority condemning Schley while Admiral Dewey declares Schley in absolute command at the battle of Santiago. The mixed verdict highlights ongoing debate over who led American forces in the decisive sea engagement.
Washington December 15 the long naval tribunal delivered its findings on Rear Admiral Schley after three months of hearings and two reports Admirals Benham Ramsey and Dewey concurred on facts but differed on conclusions Dewey praised Schley while the majority condemned him Schley showed calm at the hotel as Dewey’s commendation was read and he was vindicated in honor by the court conclusion
Isidor Rayner expressed keen disappointment at the court of inquiry findings and said he would go to Washington to advise Admiral Schley to appeal the case to the limit. He refused to discuss the opinion, but believed the country would largely accept Admiral Dewey's judgment.
A speaker denounces the court for its split verdict on Admiral Schley claiming the majority ignored facts and witness testimony. He vows to pursue every appeal including congressional action and predicts broad national support to uphold Schley.
Admiral Schley has declined several lucrative offers to lecture, including a fixed price of 500 dollars per night for forty nights, as reports from Washington indicate the court of inquiry’s findings neared completion. He has received growing mail but refuses all engagements.
The House adjourned after under an hour, scheduling a Tuesday and Wednesday vote on the Philippine Revenue Bill. Mr. Payne reported the measure and unanimous consent set general debate to close by 4 pm Wednesday before passage. The death of Rep Bresius of Pennsylvania was announced by his successor Mr Cassell.
Washington officials report a joint congressional committee decided to invite Secretary of State John Hay to deliver the memorial address for the late President McKinley. A follow up committee was named to formally invite Hay at 10 o clock Monday.
The jury acquitted Mrs Lolanda Hemry Bonine of the murder of James Seymour Ayres Jr at the Kenmore hotel in Washington. The five-hour trial ended after 9 pm with the jury deciding the prosecution failed to prove the case.
J L Franke president of Treadwater Mining reports Bank of Sturgis robbed of 35000 dollars between midnight and dawn. The stolen funds were to pay employees of the Treadwater Mining company. No suspects or details released.
Hudson Wisconsin December 15 Herman Wetterling and Frank Comrade two of five Hammond men arrested by the temperance league on the charge of running blind pigs pleaded guilty before Judge Arnquist They were each fined 50 dollars and costs The other three will have their hearing Monday before Judge Disney.
Pequot Minnesota December 15 Stephen A Wood of Cass county was yesterday acquitted of the charge of carelessly causing a destructive forest fire during last October's dry spell. The fire burned much land and lasted several days.
Women in nightclothes and bare feet narrowly escaped death as neighbors fled the flames. Fire crews fought the blaze through the night, with residents evacuated to safety and no serious injuries reported.
Flames ripped through the four story Ottinger flats at Indiana Avenue and Thirty fifth Street in Chicago. Tenants awoke to dense smoke and many escaped via fire escapes while others were helped by ladders. The janitor aided evacuation and a severe cold hindered survival efforts. Fire caused $150000 in the building and about $20000 in contents.
A. L. Truax, a government mail clerk from St. Paul, was awarded 15225 in damages from the Soo Line railroad for loss of a hand. The verdict cites a depot platform defect at Kimball Prairie Minn as the cause when he fell while transferring a mail bag on July 21. It is reported as Wright county's largest damage verdict.
London reports the October and November deaths in concentration camps, withheld to accompany explanations. The blue book shows 3,156 white deaths in October including 2,663 children, and 2,807 white deaths in November including 2,271 children, totaling 13,941 deaths in six months.
Berlin reports say France will not fund the entire 200 million dollar loan for Russia. American financiers may be asked to underwrite 100 million dollars of the loan. The plan follows objections to France covering the full amount.
A six square mile region in northern Burnett county reports smallpox with forty cases and one death. Dr Akers of Orange, the only local physician, is himself ill with the disease.
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