Capitol Fire and Explosion Ravages Washington Landmark
Historic upheaval at the Capitol with gas main explosions, fire, and extensive damage to the interior including the Supreme Court consultation room. Gas shutoff by Electrician Gliem as fire crews battled blazes in the meter room while steam lines cooled the main. Destruction to arches, masonry, frescoes, and the busts of Chief Justice Marshall. the library and records suffered irreplaceable losses. Officials estimated losses around 200000 to the building and described the structure’s resilience with no major foundation damage. Capitol history recounted, detailing construction milestones and total historic cost through 1898.
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History of the Capitol Fire and Earlier Blazes
A Capitol fire yesterday follows a gas explosion and marks the third major blaze in its history. The article recalls the 1814 attempt by the British to destroy the building and notes the Capitol’s corner stone laid September 18, 1798 by George Washington. It also covers early construction milestones including wings begun in 1797 and north wing walls reaching near planned height by 1797.
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Harvard Night at Keith's Ends in College Cheers
Harvard fans packed Keith's playhouse for the Harvard victory celebration. After biographs showing Roosevelt and staff, Harvard and Pennsylvania football captains appeared on screen, sparking energetic college cries from the audience. The Hungarian band played Up the Street as Harvard flags and a Stars and Stripes were paraded, while guests including the McCall and Kingsley families joined the festivities in orchestra boxes.
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Mecca of miracles Prof Coffey heals on stage in city
Prof Coffey presents dramatic lectures and clinical experiments claiming dramatic cures for the deaf crippled and ill with no charge for treatments. He asserts many patients recover instantly, with clean attire and careful handling, drawing wide attention from physicians and the public.
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Battle of ballots as rival camps forecast citywide outcome
Campaign leaders predict Van Wyck or Roosevelt victory across Greater New York with wide margins. Croker and Platt claim Roosevelt or Republican gains will offset Democratic tallies, while World and Herald polls project varying margins in Brooklyn, the Bronx, and statewide contests. Bets surge among parties and bookies as voters loom.
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Control of the Senate in Election Runup
Washington November 6 The upcoming elections determine Senate control as 23 state legislatures will elect Senators. Current totals are Republicans 43 Democrats 44 Populists 6 Silver Republicans 6 with no clear majority. Several seats already decided favor Republicans increasing their count. many races remain to decide the chamber.
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Service Stripes For ElevateEmployees Honor Years Of Service
Boston Elevated Railway plans to award colored stripes on arm sleeves to uniformed employees for every five years of service. Silver stripes go to motormen, gold to conductors, with colors varying by job. About 4,200 to 4,800 eligible workers. first stripes to be issued soon, cost per stripe about 15 cents.
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