Newark Fire Destroys Broad Cedar Store in $1 Million Blaze
A massive Newark fire tore through the W. W. Snyder department store at Broad and Cedar, engulfing the four story building and destroying stock valued at about $500,000 as losses top $1,000,000. Firemen raced to the scene as a crowd of thousands watched workers free a burning man from the flames.
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New York
Newark
N. J
W. W. Snyder
Broad and
Cedar Streets
Cedar Street
Broad Street
Warmer Weather For New England And New York
Forecast for Wednesday and Thursday calls for warmer conditions in New England and eastern New York. Snow and rain expected late Wednesday into Wednesday night as winds shift to easterly, followed by clearing on Thursday.
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Washington
New England
New York
Pistol’s muzzle claim fuels water board hearing
The investigation into the Metropolitan Water Board continues as Sprague and Evans, aided by Colonel J H Benton, defend the board’s handling of payments. Representative Walsh accuses violations of weekly payment rules and labor laws, likening workers to laborers robbed at gunpoint as hearings resume.
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Benton
Walsh
Metropolitan Water Board
Sprague and Evans
J. H. Benton
Wolcott
the Commonwealth
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Clinton
Wachuset Reservoir
Pennsylvania
Water Board
England Rejoices Over Cronje's Capture Amid War News
London hears the capture of Cronje and his army as Majuba Hill vengeance fulfilled and national honor vindicated. Lord Roberts is hailed as the idol. Buller's Natal fighting shows heavier losses and Ladysmith relief remains distant.
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London
Majuba Hill
Cronje
Lord Roberts
Natal
Buller
Ladysmith
Roberts Reports Surrender of Cronje in Cape Town Capture
Paardeberg February 27 General Cronje and all his force capitulated unconditionally at daylight this morning and are prisoners in the camp. About 3000 prisoners will be sent to Cape Town with Major General Prettyman in charge to hand them over to authorities on arrival.
Canadian Losses in Yesterday's Attack
London date Feb 27 7 51 p m The war office received a dispatch from Lord Roberts describing Paardeberg Feb 27 a very successful attack by the Royal Canadian forces with notable losses reported and details to follow.
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London
War Office
Lord Roberts
Paardeberg
Royal Canadian
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Feneader
S. Vorenberg & Co
Washington and Hanover Sts
Holmes, Luce & CO
Washington St
Cook Sq. Adams
Curtis's
Boston
Rep. Walsh
Thomas Post
Lenox
H. C. Atwill
Lynn
MM. W. Burlen
C. T. Tatman
Worcester
England
Roberts
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