Fire kills nine firemen in Chestnut Street building collapse
A five story Chestnut Street building housing the American Tent and Awning company collapsed after a blaze. At least nine firefighters were killed and many others injured as debris trapped crews, while Chief Swingley narrowly escaped. The incident halted rescue efforts late Tuesday night with effort resuming later.
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St. Louis
Chestnut Street
August Thiery
Swingley
Frank Lingo
Himen
Natives Elected Varying Governors in Philippine Provinces
Manila February 5 reports show natives elected as governors in several provinces of the Second Infantry district. Captain H H Bandholz defeated Major Cornelius Gardner for the governorship of Tayabas province. Batangas votes exceeded voters and a new election was ordered. A tobacco and sugar industry meeting urged duties cut by 75 percent, Buencamino warned it would quickly pacify Batangas. Colonels Deech Craige and Major Bomush named to plan a military post at Batangas.
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Manila
Second Infantry
H. H. Bandholz
Cornelius Gardner
Thirtieth Infantry
Tayabas
Batanga
Bataan
Wright
Buencamino
Batangas
Deech
Craige
Bomush
Fund for Victims’ Relatives Receives Major Support
The relief fund started by the Post-Dispatch for the relatives of the victims has grown to nearly $5000. The Merchant's Exchange contributed $3090 toward the total, with other donations supporting the effort.
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Post-Dispatch
Merchant’ Exchange
Fugitive James Bingham Surrenders in Kansas City Forgery Case
James Bingham, a twelve year fugitive, returns to Kansas City to face forgery charges. He posts a $1,000 bond and is released on arrival from Texas, with trial set for next Monday. Prosecutors expect a possible guilty plea, minimum penalty five years in state penitentiary.
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Kansas City
James Bingham
Texas
Bingham
Grass is Scarce in Indian Territory Cattle Dying
Guthrie February 5 Indian Territory suffers a severe grass famine with hundreds of cattle dying in areas around Antlers Fort Smith and Paris Texas. Prolonged cold and scarce feed have left cattle in poor condition as snow and sleet hinder water and grazing. Impson Valley and Red River regions warn that about a third of cattle may die before winter ends.
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Guthrie
O. T
Indian Territory
Fort Smith
Paris
Tex
Impson Valley
Red River
Towboat J. W. Ailes Explodes in Lock No 2
Pittsburg report says the towboat J. W. Ailes exploded after passing through lock No 2 while towing six loaded flats. Boiler blast sent 14 crew members flying. three killed and five accounted for as the vessel burned to the waterline.
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Pittsburg
Pittsburg Harbor
J. W. Ailes
Ailes
Waterbury Fire Loss Estimated At 1.5 Million
Waterbury Connecticut February 5. The fire loss estimate has been reduced and is now thought to total about 1.5 million after salvage from stock is deducted. As a result of the exposure several cases of serious illness are reported.
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Waterbury, Conn
Fire in Dwight destroys Keely Institute and hotel
Fire in Dwight Illinois caused a $300,000 loss on Tuesday. The Keely Institute laboratory was destroyed along with the Livingston hotel, a brick and stone structure owned and controlled by the Keely group.
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Illinois
Bloomington
Ills
Dwight
Keely Institute
Livingston
Keely Company
Patrick's Trial Again Postponed
New York February 5 A. T. Patrick's murder trial was delayed again due to continued illness of Juror Camp IL.
Painted. A neat, comfortable, new building.
The piece describes a newly built structure described as neat and comfortable with all furnishings mentioned as part of its inviting interior. It emphasizes fresh design and ready-to-use appeal.
Six Fire Victims Confirmed In Tuesday Blaze
Great as Firer Reporter St. Louis reports only six men died in the Tuesday night fire with three bodies recovered. The injured include Chief Swingley and several firefighters. Property loss listed at 75 600. A seventh man, William Westenhoff of engine No. 12, is still missing.
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St. Louis
Fire Department
August Thierry
Michael Kehoe
Daniel W. Steele
Swingley
William Westenhoff
Engine Company No. 12
Cumby to Host New Oil Mill Company
Oil and Cotton company organized in Cumby Texas with 35000 capital. Officers elected include W F Hull as president James Gore as vice president J M Cudden as vice president R W Harris secretary L I Mercer assistant secretary C L Patton treasurer. Construction starts immediately with rapid progress planned.
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Cumby
Tex
Cumby Oil and Cotton Company
W. F. Hull
James Gore
J. M. Cudden
R. W. Harris
L. I. Mercer
C. L. Patton
Girl Found Dead in Mullin Area Texas
Miss Zimra Kettle aged 17 was found dead by a gunshot wound at the home of her sister Mrs A Little near Mullin Goldthwaite Texas February 5 The sister and her children had attended school together and on arrival found her on the floor with a pistol nearby Mr Little and wife were away from home.
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Goldthwaite
Tex
Zimra Kettle
A. Little
Mullin
Mr. Little
Snow Storm Reaches Texas With Rains Across Regions
A north Texas snowstorm and heavy rains in the south marked the weather Tuesday and Tuesday night. The storm started in the west and moved east with Waco included in its reach, while northern reports were scant. South of Waco rain prevailed.
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Dallas
Texas
Waco
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Portland
Ralston
Penick & Ford
Goyers
Franklin Brothers
C. G. Parsons
W.A. Reed
W. A. Reed
Parsons
Same
Bryan
Cc. C. Parsons
Aitchen
Jas. Condos & Co
Daniel Steele
William Duldon
Charles Krenixen
Patrick Bergen
Monroe Moore
Imperial Electric Light Company
Patrick McCartney
William Juliet
Marshall Thiery
William Wand
Washington
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Danish West Indies
Dered
Tory
Nichts
Waterbury
A. E Worley
Tween
Houston
Rea
Patrog
Cally
G. B. Abercrombie
Pany
William Dundon
Franklin McBride
Charles Krenning
Pipeman Company
Chief Swingley
Wm. Wann
Pat McCarthy
Wm. Juely
Frank Lin- Bo
D. Mike, Jr
Mike, Jr
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