Fires, floods, and crimes sweep the week in cities
Seventy six horses perish in Morten's livery stable fire in San Francisco while Chicago suffers a boiler blast at Doremus laundry injuring many. Other reports include a Spanish riot, Grover Cleveland's near capsizing, a deadly Texas cyclone, inmate suicide in Folsom, a Toledo court ruling on teacher pensions, and multiple bank burglaries and schemes across the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles White
Charle Young
KR Jamieson
Morten
San Francisco
Range of 1899 incidents reported across the nation
A long list of 1899 incidents includes legal cases, fires, accidents, murders, and political moves. Notable items cover Harvard dormitory damage, a fatal prison hanging, a Pennsylvania rail collision, bankruptcies, wage disputes, al 목록 of disasters, and notable deaths in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, and beyond.
Excavation Finds Hippocrates Grave and War News
Excavators uncover suspected site tied to Hippocrates. Capt Rochan BE Paddock of the U.S. Cavalry dies in Tren ton from pneumonia. Mutinous crew members reach New York aboard a British steamer. Yale's Hadles foresees an American emperor in 25 years if trusts go unchecked. Fire destroys Standard Glass plant south of Greenburg PA causing $50,000 loss. Great Britain rejects the Hay-Pauncefote treaty as amended. Courts rule 3 cent streetcar fare unconstitutional in Cleveland. Cuyahoga gorge flood near Baston Ohio washes away a bridge. Sicily and southern Italy endure red dust rain from Africa. South Africa court martial sentences rebel wreckers. Five men attempt to blow a bank wall in Perrysburg Ohio using nitro- glycerin. town alert by night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larssenate
Rochan
United States Army
Trenton
Ampernlown
New York
Imns
Hadles
Yale
United States
Standard Glass Company
Grwn
Burz
Great Botsain
Cuyahoga River
Baston
Ohio
Sicily
Italy
Africa
Taarbosch
South Africa
Various Local Incidents and Political Notes Across States
Autograph letter of George Washington found in waste paper at Kalama and a fire trapped crew in Molepole tunnel near Apes Colorado. Winona Minnesota disputes census figures of 19 740 and plans a new enumeration. Chicago mayoral candidates listed Carter Harris on Democrat and Elbringe Hanees Republican. Capital University president Schach resigns and will return to Pittsburgh. Fire nearly destroys the Union Coal Tar and Chemical Works pitch boiling factory in Chicago with 15000 loss. Incendiary fire destroys lumber yard at Greenville Ohio and damages property. James McArthur captured in western territory for killing Captain Dutton near Helena Montana on Feb 1. Pilsen Lumber Co buys Duncan Brewer output for 230000. St Louis car shed and 34 cars burned in fire with 100000 loss. Matthews Indiana widow Hattie Peal home burns with two children perishing. Scott Simms Cincinnati saloon owner shot by Edward Perry. Wittenberg College feud leader Rev Arthur Gringle expelled. Lizzie Wilson cremated after home fire. death ensues. Missouri Supreme Court upholds 1899 beer inspection tax of 38 cents per barrel. Reverend Francis Budzyoszki suicide in Minneapolis following discharge from the Duluth diocese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molepole
Apes
Colo
Pershed Winona
Minn
Chicago
Carter H. Harriseon
Elbringe Hanees
Schach
Capital University
Columbus
Ohio
Pittsburg
Union Coal Tar and Chemical Works
Greenville
Rant & Wright 2Nd
James McArthur
Onvict
Captain Dutton
Helena
Mont
Pilsen Lumber Company
Duncan, Brewer &Co
Duluth
St. Louis Transit Company
St. Louis
Matthews
Ind
Hattie Peal
Scott Simms
College Street
Cincinnati
Edward Perry
Arthur Gringle
Wittenberg College
Springfield
Lizzie Wilson
Brazil
Supreme Court of Missouri
Francis Budzyoszki
Four leaders indicted by Southern grand jury for enslaving blacks
The Southern grand jury at Anderson Indiana? detained four leading citizens for keeping negroes in virtual slavery. A tale of race and law unfolds as charges surface amid Civil War era tensions across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
D. C
Nathaniel Greene
Savannah
Alabama
Montgomery
Ala
Andrew Carnegie
Will Davis
Williams
Altaway
Blanchard
Travis Brown
Clinton County
Brown
Celia Jones
Camden Interstate Railway Company
Kentucky
Emperor William injured by thrown iron in Bremen incident
Reported in Bremen as Emperor William was riding from the Rathskeller to the railway station when a workman named Dietrich Weiland hurled a piece of iron into his carriage. The monarch was said to be slightly injured and this act prompted new employment rules against single men for conductors or motormen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Rathskeller
Bremen
Dietrich Weiland
England looks to new budget with sugar import duty
Reports indicate Britain's upcoming budget may include a duty on sugar imports. Elsewhere, a series of maritime and colonial events unfold with wrecks, drownings, and military actions noted from Bilboa to Cavite.
Daggett Retired as Brigadier General amid Roving News
News notes report Aaron S. Daggett's retirement after appointment as brigadier general. Detroit bankers acquire the Garcia mines in Oaxaca Mexico. La Fleur Decary shoe firm fails with liabilities of 110000 assets 97000. Wisconsin replaces Oregon in Asiatic waters. William Cary Sanger named assistant Secretary of War succeeding Meikelsohn. McKinley’s second-term acts include cabinet remanents sent to Senate. Ottawa adopts Canada’s share payment for Pacific cable. Captains Evans and Taylor named rear admirals from Feb 11. Supreme Court lacks opinion on Minnesota storage law. US Britain secret negotations allegedly to curb Anastasia in China. Lake Carriers' Association split begins as Detroit Cleveland line leaves. Mexican pursuit near Las Prietes ends with over thirty Yaqui killed, several wounded. three soldiers dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Oregon
William Cary Sanger
New York
George D. Meikelsohn
Nebraska
McKinley
Senate
Sane
WM Maullock
Canada
United States
Great Britain
Anasasia
Lake Carriers’ Association
Detroit and
Cleveland
Maine Engineers’ Association
Lake Camels’ Association
Fernando Gonzales
Las Prietes
Vice President Roosevelt presides Senate session and actions
Vice President Roosevelt presided over the Senate as the new chair and ruled on a journal-reading interruption. The session confirmed cabinet nominations, elected Irre pro tempore, and heard Morgan press the Clayton-Bulwer treaty abrogation. Admiral Dewey received $9,750, and adjournment followed after six days with routine business only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Senate
Money
McLaurin
Morgan
Als
United States
Great Britain
Irre
Maine
Admiral Dewey
Bacole
Manila
Court of Claims
Mitchell
Oregon
Officsa
Pry
Oes
Roosevelt John H. Maitchell
Gsmo
Market Reports Chicago through New York prices
Cattle and hog prices listed by city for markets from Chicago to New York with ranges for cattle hogs sheep wheat corn oats rye butter eggs potatoes and related commodities. Each city shows No. 2 or shipping grades and daily bid ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Detroit
Toledo
Milwaukee
Ste
New York
Doubts About a Neighbor's Status Recalled
A dialogue fragment recalls a neighbor named Slickman who has supposedly moved to Missouri. The tradesman questions the claim, noting Slickman never did certain things while he was in Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slickman
Missouri
pere—Richmond Dispatch
The Last Resort Superintendent on 21 Cent Dry Goods
A Brooklyn Life quote targets store pricing with a warning about marking up to 14 and placing goods on the bargain counter. The remark captures a shopper’s cautionary note on discounting tactics and retail ethics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn Life
Woman's cure tale boosts Dodd's Kidney Pills in East Randolph
Mrs E A Deacon, vice president of the local W C T U, relates how a friend near insanity was cured by Dodd's Kidney Pills after medical help failed. The testimonial notes two months of use, a renewed life, and the pills priced 50 cents a box with discounts. Local ladies report similar outcomes in Cattaraugus County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Deacon
East Randolph
E.A. Deacon
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Ryehout
Tna
Dodd
Cattaraugus County
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Doremus
Madison Street
Loomis Street
Throop
Harry Prash
Qchic Safe Deposit and Trust Company
Dayton
Joseph Weller
Trust Company
Louis Grand
Manilee
Spain
Grover Cleveland
North Carolina
Will's Point
Texas
James Dear
Folsom Prison
Dear
Illinois
Thomas Applegate
Extonville
N. J
Monger
C. A. BR. Ruemers
E. O. Ruemers
First National Bank of
Nehgh
Neb
Sioux Faux Prvi
J TY Springer
Algoma
Kas
Ferha
Hondura
Corm Brown
Defanitas Oe
Fierman Nations Bank of
Newport
Krown
Hon ‘Huras
Soa Paper
Montana
G. Edwin Jones
Trinity Hall
Harvard
Battery Bark
Sam Mort
Lancaster
Atlantic Express
Pennsylania Road
Coatesville
Hattie D. Berry
Haledon
Paterson
O'Connor Brothers
Astoria Institute
Astoria
L. L
Pennsylvania Railroad
Hopetower
Christopher Lyman Maree
Harrisburg
Sadie Salisbury
Erie County
Albior
Mamie Cirelli
Antonio Triolo
Mulberry and
Bayard Streets
Walter Ford
Ford & Bartton
Ford
Bartton
Paradise Alley
Albert Zimmerman
Atlanta City
David Forsythe
Fifty-ninth Street
First Avenue
Johnstown
E. B. Stenttinius
John E. Searles
American Sular Refining Company
Pew
American Cotton Company
Lexington Avenue
Thomas Robinson
Robinson
Charis TD
Ludwick
Freeport
David Winger
Sandusky
Frederick Blanche
Faris Gibson
Dark Horse
Great Falls
United States Senate
W. A. Clark
Samuel Moser
Morton
Pekin
John Snyder
Isaac McCullom
Parkville
Hot Springs
Ark
Nellie Allen
Myrtle Webster
Topeka
Kan
Norman Webster
Albert Fischer Manufacturing Company
Hamilton
Tin Can Trust
Findlay
McComb
Grand Haven
Mich
Miller
Minnesota
St. Lows
Louisiana Purchase
May Dryll
Taska Lake
Mumm
Whitney J.J Hill
St Paul Globe
Globe Newspaper Company
John Lind
L.A Tosing
Root Connor
Otto Bremer
G M Evans
Fay Stocking
Elyria Canning Company
Elyria
Bellefontaine
Nellie Jackson
Logan County
West Liberty
Edward Jackson
D David Rickman
Moss Million
Ray Sailors
Excelsior Springs
Liberty
Million
Western
George Washington
Kalamarws
England
Aviona
Lenox
Bilboa
Algerian
Odessa
Black Sea
Duke of Cornwall and York
Halifax
Quebec
St. John’s
Empress of India
L’ekin
Temple of Heaven
Signal Corps
Siland
Dasmarinasg
Cavite
Luzon
Ar Congress
Congress
Aaron S. Daggett
Garcia Group of Mines
Oaxaca
Mexico
la Fleur & Decary
St. Henri
Montreal
Lee Ports
A. G Gear
Hiawatha
Kapa
Washington State
TDN
Onset Bay
Cape Cod
New England
Switzerland
Vermont
India
China
Persia
France
Annie Ray
Oakland
Cal
Frank Hagan
Birmingham
Wayland Brows
August M. Ange
Marie Defenbach
Market Reports
St. Jacobs Oil
Sciatica
Carter
Sugex
Gure
D Remedy Co
Mad
Serery
Ceres CO
J. A. Swedlund
Alsen, South Oak
Terror
South Park
Rockford
Avingieos Co
Dakota
Ting
Errno Er Senatigtgiete
N. U
Dieddress J
Noyes
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