Chicago- St Louis Fire Destroys Blocks and Kills Fireman
A February blaze began in a five story Penny and Gentles block at Broadway and Franklin in St Louis. The fire raced through Penny and Gentles Schaper Bros and the Famous while spreading to adjacent buildings on Broadway and Fourth Street. Firefighters battled the flames for hours. Charles Mappes died and several others were injured as debris trapped workers. Loss estimated at 1,500,000 dollars. A servant discovered the blaze in the basement and alerted Mr and Mrs Scott and their four children.
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ST. Louis
Broadway
Franklin Avenue
Penny & Gentles
Schaper Bros
Dry Goods
Franklin Avenuué
Golith
People’s House Furnishing Company
Marks Millinery
Dill’s Dental
Deer Bros
Penny & Bentles
Charles Mappes
John Judge
Mappes
Fourth Street
Vhird
Schisler- Cornelia Seed Company
The
Plant Seed Company
Krerning’s Glassware and Crockery Company
Basset Plumbing Company
Muller-Block Commission Company
Nelson Distilling Company
McLain & Alecom Commission Company
Hake & Sons
Commission House
Benton &Co
Baur Flour Company
William Berk
eHere
Fire at Benedict basket factory injures six in Chicago
Four firemen and two bystanders are hurt as a North Green Street basket factory owned by John S Benedict burns. Captain Bergmann faces potential death with a broken leg and burns. Lt Higg and Baumgarten also injured. A 99 year old spectator and a 13 year old girl were hurt by falling debris as the second story floor collapsed trapping rescuers. Building filled with dry lumber and machinery is destroyed. loss listed as $10,000 with no insurance.
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Chicago
Fed
John S. Benedict
North Green Street
William Bergmann
Frank Higg
Wuorried
Paul Baumearten
Martin Geary
Rosia Wagada
Sophie Molomba
Bergman
Gerry
Baumgarten
Higg
Thy
Huge Newton Fire Destroys Levi W. Scott Residence
A major blaze on February 4 engulfed Levi W. Scott’s costly Chestnut Hill home on Waban Hill Terrace, Newton. The fire, among the fiercest the Newton department faced in years, left the residence largely burned and the loss estimated above 15000 dollars.
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Newton
Levi W. Scott
Waban Hill Terrace
Chestnut Hill
Waban Hill
Catholic Church Destroyed by Fire in West Springfield
Fire gutted St Louis's Roman Catholic Church in West Springfield shortly after 6 pm. A heavy shower kept the flames from spreading to nearby buildings. The wooden 1895 structure valued around $15,000 was insured. cause of the blaze remains unknown.
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West Springfield
Newton
Springfield
St. Louis
Fire claimed life of Henry Frailey in Lynn home
Henry Frailey aged 70 was found dead from burns in an upper room in the Vaughan house in Lynn. Authorities ponder apoplexy causing his fall onto a lamp and oil spill. the fire was minor but Frailey died. He leaves a widow and a son in Elmyra, New York.
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Lynn
Henry Frailey
Uso
Charles Vaughan
Frailey
Elmyra
N, Y
Fire destroys Hopkins & Allyn pistol shop in Norwich
A morning fire in Norwich Connecticut leveled the Hopkins and Allyn pistol shop and damaged several nearby buildings. Loss estimated at 400000 with origin undetermined.
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Hopkins & Allyn
Norwich
Norwich. Conn
Explosion in Lunch Cart Causes Fire at Lenox Street
A gasoline stove in Arthur G. Labar’s lunch cart at rear 38 Lenox street exploded yesterday afternoon. The blaze caused damage estimated at 125 dollars.
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Arthur G. Labar
Lenox Street
Fire in Dorchester Causes $500 Damage
A fire at 70 Toslow Street Dorchester damaged a wooden dwelling owned by Charles H Belleden. The blaze started when a candle overturned in the attic causing $5 in damage.
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Toslow Street
Dorchester
Charles H. Belleden
Fire Destroyed Two Freight Cars on B M Railroad
A fire yesterday afternoon damaged two freight cars on a side track between Breed's Island and West Boston. The blaze caused about 1000 dollars in losses and its origin remains undetermined.
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B. & M. Railroad
Breed's Island
West Boston
St James Silver Jubilee Parochial Reunion Planned
St James Parish members gathered with Father McQuaid to plan a reunion after Easter marking a silver jubilee for the church built in 1875. Officers elected include President Father McQuaid Vice Presidents Father Barrett and Father Fitzgerald Treasurer Father J J Saeeian D D Secretary John M Toles.
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St. James Parochial
St. James Parish
McQuaid
Father McQuaid
Father Barrett
Father Fitzgerald
J. J. Saeeian
D. D
John M. Toles
Mrs Emily Everett, 101, Celebrates Quiet Birthday in Cambridge
Emily Everett born February 4 1799 in Haverhill while daughter of Abiel Abbot and wife of Reverend Stevens Everett. She observed her 101st birthday at home 23 Berkeley Street Cambridge with relatives calling to congratulate. One son William A Everett, Suffolk bar, lives with her. Sister aged 92, nephews nieces, three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
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Emily Everett
Berkeley Street
Cambridge
William A. Feiverett
Suffolk Bar
Everett
Rats Gnaw Boy's Face in Neshanion Incident
Louis Meyer, a young boy from Neshanio New Jersey, was severely bitten by rats at his home Friday night. He fought the rodents as they attacked his face nose cheeks and forehead until his father illuminated the room and the rats fled. Dr Andrews treated the wounds and the boy faces lifelong disfigurement.
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New York
Louis Meyer
Tn Neshanio
N. J
City Prison Death of Insane Man George Miles
George Miles aged 32 died in the city prison after being removed from Station 6 on West Dedham Street. Police say he was insane, and Dr Dusin found natural causes. The body was taken to Tinkham's undertakers.
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George Miles
Station 6
West Dedham Street
Station 5
Dusin
Tinkham
Boston aldermanic district bill could shift city control
A Republican proposed bill to redraw Boston aldermanic districts may make the next Board of Aldermen Republican by 7 to 6. It moves Ward 9 into a Republican district, threatening Aldermen Bowen and Doyle and potentially altering the city clerk contest.
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House
Boston
Bowen
Doyle
Walker Stenographer Released After Arrest for Mutiny
Alonzo Walker the stenographer once charged with inciting mutiny among Kentucky State Guard was released by Governor Taylor after a brief detention. There was no habeas corpus writ served and a court martial may still occur. Governor and Adjutant General Collier denied telegram demands from Washington. Burial plans for Governor Goebel and funeral arrangements in Covington and Frankfort described with guard details and memorial fund discussion.
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Frankfort
Alonzo Walker
State Guard
Walker
Taylor
Washington
Collier
General Collier
Republican Legislators Gather in London Under Taylor Proclamation
London Kentucky reports a peaceful scene as four Republican senators and nine representatives assemble in town. An influx of lawmakers is anticipated from Frankfort by morning. A militia company led by Captain Powell is due to arrive from Barboursville tomorrow amid hopes for no trouble.
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London
Frankfort
Powell
Barboursville
Roosevelt on Goebel death condemns violence in politics
Governor Roosevelt read an Associated Press dispatch on the Goebel death and urged that violence must end. He praised Governor Taylor for upholding the people’s will and opposing force over fraud in elections. He warned that those who conspired to use force would bear responsibility.
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Albany
N. Y
Roosevelt
Associated Press
Goebel
Taylor
United States
Beckham Succeeds Goebel as Kentucky Democratic Candidate
John Crebs Wickliffe Beckham is nominated as the Democratic claimant to Kentucky governor, age 30, from a noted southern family. The piece reviews Kentucky constitutional succession, historical acts by Gov King, Dorr rebellion, and notes Maine’s 1880 governor Joshua L Chamberlain as a related precedent.
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John Crebs Wickliffe Beckham
Frankfort
William Goebel
Kentucky
South
Charles Wickliffe
James S. Polk
Longshoremen Meet Over Wages and Non Union Issue
About 200 delegates from Local Assemblies 7174 5789 867 9623 and from the B IL PA attended a four hour meeting at Roughan's Hall Charlestown to press for strict enforcement of the wage scale and to bar non union labor. Committees were formed and pledges made to uphold current wage clauses and inspect shipboard cards to exclude non union workers.
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Charlestown
Pink Pills for Pale People Help Providence Woman Recover
Mrs William Adams of 18 Putnam Street Providence Rhode Island testifies that after eight weeks bed rest from grip she suffered shortness of breath and loss of appetite. She says two to three boxes of Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People restored appetite and strength and reduced breathlessness within a short time. Notary public affidavit dated August 18 1898. Available from druggists or Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY price 50 cents per box or 6 boxes for 2 50.
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Wm. Adams
Putnam St
Providence
R. I
Dr. Williams
Lawmakers Eye Donovan Aides With Approval Hurdle
Alderman M. J. O'Brien and Donovan supporters push for the bill which would require Frank J. O'Toole's ward approval before Doyle can return to the board. The measure has been referred to the election laws committee and possibly the metropolitan affairs committee for action.
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Donovan
M. J. O'Brien
Frank J. O'Toole
O'Toole
Doyle
Committee On Election Laws
Committee On Metropolitan Affairs
Whiskey and traits beer Beverly tragedy shoemaker dies
A man aged between 20 and 21 fell from the Beverly bridge into the water and died after ambulances and rescue efforts. A letter from United States Indemnity Company and a whiskey bottle were found. he was identified as Albert D. Tozier, a Wakefield shoemaker employed by L. D. Evans Sons, leaving a wife and two children.
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Beverly
Beverly Bridge
Crawtender Plummer
United States Indemnity Company of
Worcester
A. D. Tozier
L. B. Tevans
Wakefield
Mass
Albert D. Tozier
L. D. Evans
Stolen clothing reported after break-in at dwelling
Katie Dunn of 31 Dwight Street reported to Division 5 police yesterday that Saturday an entry occurred at her room and a plush sacque a broad cloth skirt and a black serge skirt were stolen.
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Katie Dunn
Dwight Street
Division 5
Court Notice Pinned on Governor’s Door
A court notice was pinned on the Governor’s door signaling official action. The act draws attention to the ongoing legal proceeding and potential deadline or ruling affecting state leadership.
Goebel Burial Plan Near Kentucky River in Frankfort
In Frankfort Kentucky officials and Goebel family members visited the cemetery overlooking the Kentucky River to select a burial site for Governor William Goebel. The ground already hosts the remains of Daniel Boone Vice President Richard Johnson and several Kentucky governors.
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Frankfort
William Goebel
Kentucky River
Daniel Boone
Richard Johnson
Kentucky
Arthur
Justus Goebel
Joe Blackburn
J. Shackelford
Court of Appeals
Lillard
Goebel
Beckham in vying for governorship and party clashs
The passage profiles J C Beckham a young Democratic leader eyes the governorship with less than a year in office if he prevails. It notes his height wiry frame active debates and past roles including Speaker of the House and early legislative entry in 1898. It also mentions his bid for Lieutenant Governor and mixed family stance on Senator Goebel.
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Beckham
Goebel
J. Cc. W. Beckham
Federal Interventions in State Conflicts Through History
The article compares federal troop use in state government disputes with the Dorr Rebellion of 1842. It details Rhode Island’s two rival governments after a suffrage battle, led by Thomas W. Dorr, and notes the president's potential to deploy regulars or state militia to restore order.
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Dorr
Connecticut
New Hampshire
Uncle Sam
Thomas W. Dorr
Providence
Indorgo
Turbulent Legislature Elects Governor Amid Canvass Dispute
The Legislature, led by Garcelon, faced a contested governor election as the State canvassing board certified enough Democrats for a quorum. Fusionists and Greenbackers backed James M. Lamson, while General Joshua L. Chamberlain resisted, preserving order with the National Guard. The Republicans later reorganized and the Supreme Court ruled in their favor.
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Garcelon
Council
Senate
Greenbackers
James ID. Lamson
Joshua L. Chamberlain
National Guard
Lamson
Fusion
General Chamberlain
Supreme Court
Boy Preacher Allen Stockdale Opens Chester Avenue Chapel
Allen A Stockdale, 24, new pastor at Chester Avenue Chapel Chelsea, preached to a large crowd last evening. Born in Zanesville Ohio he earned an AB from Taylor University Indiana at 18 and has preached in Fremont Indiana and Truro Massachusetts while studying at Boston University.
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Allen A. Stockdale
Chester Avenue Chapel
Chelsea
Mr. Stockdale
Zanesville
Taylor University
Indiana
Tn Indiana
Fremont
Ind
Truro
Mass
The
Boston Unversity
Dead on the Stairway: James McGarrett Found at Seneca Street
The lifeless body of waiter James McGarrett was found on a stairway on 869 yesterday morning at No 20 Seneca Street. He had entered his room Saturday night between 9 and 10 and had recently been ill after moving to No 20 Seneca Street. He had been discharged from Gould Hospital a week earlier and died likely of heart disease while walking down a stairway. His brother at 6 Boylston Place was away in Lowell. Undertaker Jones took charge of the remains.
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James McGarrett
No. 20
Seneca Street
McGarrett
Gould Hospital
Boylston Place
Lowell
Undertaker Jones
Leonard B Chandler Announces Gubernatorial Candidacy
Leonard B Chandler of Somerville, a former Representative in the Legislature from 1897 to 89, yesterday announced his candidacy for the vacancy in Governor Crane's Council caused by Olver H Durrell's death.
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Leonard B. Chandler
Somerville
Crane
Olver H. Durrell
Central Labor Union Endorses Boycott and Eight Hour Claims
At Wells Memorial Hall over 400 delegates of the Central Labor Union endorsed opposing a New York newspaper and boycotting advertisers, and voted to refer the main case to affiliated unions. They adopted shoe label indorsement requiring stamps on shoes and planned a mass meeting for March 25. The union criticized Bill 6067 restricting Seamen's Union access to vessels and supported home rule for city taxation and eight hour day efforts for future contracts.
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Poston Central Labor Union
Wells Memorial Hall
New York
A. F. of L
Aneuil Hall
Secretary of the Treasury
Seamen's Union
Weston
E Uders
Republican Party
Muicipal Repair
Gspime
Chelsea Boy Rescued From Ice Slip at Chelsea Creek
Lawrence Kane eight years old of Chelsea wandered onto floating ice by Chelsea Creek near Fughland street and fell in. Iran Cunningham of Marginal street Chelsea rescued him. the youth was not seriously affected.
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Lawrence Kane
Chelsea
Chelsea Creek
Fughland Street
Iran Cunningham
Marginal Street
Kane
Beloved Annie Hyron of Roxbury 44 Passes at 44
Annie Hyron beloved wife of John T. Hyron aged 44 passed away at Roxbury. Funeral from her late residence 5 Northfield street on Tuesday February 6 at 8 40 am. Services at St Philip Church at Celoclt relatives and friends invited.
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Byron
Roxbury
Annie
John T. Hyron
Northfield Street
St. Philip's Church
Cured By Tate Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Claim
An advertisement touts Tate Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as curing la grippe in two days with a money back guarantee if it fails. The note mentions B. W. Grove’s signature on each bottle.
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B. W. Grove
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