Fire devastates Waterbury core as Scovil House burns
Feb 3 Waterbury scene runs with smouldering ruins in the main business district after a second large fire destroyed the Scovil House. Officials suspect arson but investigations continue. Losses quoted between 2 million and 8 million with few injuries and no confirmed deaths. Businesses scramble to reopen, stock is being rerouted, and temporary quarters are secured as power and telephony recover.
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Waterbury,cionn
Scov@l
Wasi
Truman
Scovil
Charles Y. Kent
Holmes, Booth & Haydens Company
Board of Education
Cook
American Publishing Company
Scovil House Loss in Waterbury Fire
Waterbury Connecticut February 3 The Scovil House one of the principal buildings burned down was built in 1849 by J M L and W H Scovil and owned by them until J M L Scovil’s death when sold to Brown and Dart It was a four story structure and a very imposing building It was first managed by George D Ives then by John Davis then by Brown and Dart the former owners Charles Tremaine ran the hotel for several years and was succeeded by Payne and Todd
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Waterbury, Conn
Scovil
W. H. Scovil
J. M. l. Scovil
Brown & Dart
George D. Ives
John Davis
Charles Tremaine
Payne & Todd
Senators in TL Over Philippines Debated in Senate
In Washington on Feb 3 a spirited senate debate over the Philippine tariff bill followed Tennessee Democrat Carmack's first remarks on the Philippines. Beveridge and Tillman clashed as Carmack warned of colonial policy and armed neutrality, while Tillman pressed for explicit war details. Earlier, discussion covered judges' salaries and a Stewart amendment to raise senators and representatives salaries to 700 dollars a year, which failed 15 to 44.
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Washington
Senate
Carmack
Tennessee
House of Representatives
Beveridge
Indiana
Tillman
South Carolina
United States
Baveridge
Cleveland
Harrison
Edmunds
Supreme Court
Philippine Islands
8. C
Bell
Mr. Tillman
General Bell
Mr. Beveridge
Bronte
Arthur H. Nowes
District Court of
Alaska
Stewart
Wordy clash ends in hurried adjournment at Boston board
The Boston Board of Aldermen session closed in a heated clash between Chairman Doyle and Alderman Tinkham over a substitute caucus reform order. Adjournment followed as Tinkham pressed to report the measure on direct nomination for city and state officers. The dispute touched markets policy and beach plans, with further signals of ongoing reform battles.
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Board of Aldermen
Doyle
Tinkham
Back Bay
Boston
Mr. Tinkham
Alderman Tinkham
Lomasney
Committee On Public Improvements
Norris
Doyte
Doyle- Tinkham
State Street
Dowd
Roxbury
Kelly
McCarthy
Messrs. Dowd
Alderman Lomasney
New Hampshire
Vermont
Committee On
Mt. Vernon
Carson Streets
Bath Commission
Frederick J. Smith
Jamaica
Mein
Board of Assessors
Common Council
Police Commission
Mrs Soffel Faces Trial After Pittsburg Murders
Butler, Penn. Feb 3. Mrs Soffel prepares for trial for aiding the Biddles in their crime and death. She is gravely ill yet doctors expect to save her life despite wounds and pneumonia. The public eye follows the murdered duo and the woman who shares their fate as she endures exposure, fear, and remorse.
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Pittsburg
Kate Soffel
McGovern
Ed Biddle
Secret grave secrets at Pittsburg Biddle case
Pittsburg reports reveal Mrs Schffel as mastermind in a jail escape plot tied to Ed and Jack Biddle. Authorities fear renewed violence and possible new prison attaches this fall. Ed and Jack Biddle reportedly received Catholic rites and showed remorse amid a wider network of women linked to the effort.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Ed Biddle
Jennie Seebers
Rahney
Edward
John Biddle
Harry Biddle
Sofiel
Sisters of Mercy
Webster Avenue Tennent
Walher Sweeney
Jack’’ Biddle
Webster Avenue
Fire destroys hotel records and insurance losses mount
The fire damaged the hotel previously owned by E C Lewis and caused record losses across insurers. About 184 E. C. Lewis spent $40 on repairs to make the hotel premier on the circuit. Some records were destroyed or duplicated in New York offices. Insurance estimates from Hartford and affiliated companies place damages from $12,000 to $150,000 across various firms including Etna Phenix National Connecticut Hartford Orient Scottish Lion and National.
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Ance
New York
Security Insurance Company
Hartford Insurance Companies
Etna
Phenix
National
Conneccicut
Hertford
Orient
Lion and
Greeting Arriving Knights in Parker House for State Convention
Knights of Columbus members arrive for the annual State Convention at Dartsmouth Hall with a casual gathering at Parker House. State and local officials attend, including State Deputy Pelletier and State Secretary O'Brien. The convention will consider new national insurance rates and elect officers, with likely re-election of the current leadership.
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Parker House
Knights of Columbus
Dartsmouth Hall
Joseph C. Pelletier
William J. O'Brien
J. E. Shea
Natick
J. F. Lyons
Amesbury
H. EF. Hagan
J. KE. Dunneavey
M. Ke, Fitzgerald
W. E. Dailey
W. J. Daly
D. J. Gorman
Grand Knights
J. H. Clune
Springfield
M. J. Carney
Charlestown
J. E. Conway
Palmer
P. J. Devin
Westboro
W. J. Crohan
Boston
J. J. Keenan
D. J. Prendergast
D. D
T. J. Hanrahan
P . Moriarty
National Council
State Council
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Waterbury
Bank
Grand
Leavenworth
Brook Streets
Connecticut Railway and Lighting Company
Masonita
Watherbury
Conn
Leavenworth Streets
Philippines
John H. Pray & Sons Co
Joe L. Goldthwait
New England
Carpets .C
Joel Goldthwait & C
Bugs
Goldthwait
Bicelow
Lowell
Brussels
Brussels En Sagt
State House
Oriental Rugs
Kirman
Turkey
Persian
Bangalore
India
Kensington
Wilton
Kidderminsters
PRAY
Washington Street
Boylston Street
Mutler
Terward
T. R. Howe
E. C. Lewis
Connecticut
Convention of Columbus Order
Law
Portland
Lyman M. Law
Ood End
Philadelphia
Washington and Brattle Streets
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