Fire at New Orleans Stuyvesant docks causes 5 million loss
A Sunday night blaze at the Stuyvesant docks of the Illinois Central in New Orleans destroys vast freight terminals, two grain elevators, and hundreds of freight cars. The fire, sparked by an ill oiled journal, raged through multiple squares, injuring nearby homes and disrupting the port’s grain and export trade. Approximately 50,000 onlookers witnessed the disaster as wind aided spread toward Napoleon Avenue.
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Stuysevant
Louisiana Avenue
Napoleon Avenue
Illinois Central
New Orleans
Stuyvesant
Amelia Street
Harris, Scotton & Co
Chicago
Illinois Central Railroad
Charles Richardson
No. 6
Fire-damaged Illinois Central terminals to be rebuilt stronger
New Orleans reports a massive blaze destroyed Illinois Central export terminals. Ten ships at the docks escaped. two were damaged. Officials expect piers elevators and sheds to be rebuilt within a year with enhanced sturdiness. Insurance estimated at about four million dollars.
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Indian
Leyland Line
O. M. Dunne
Railroad Company
Company
Texas and Pacific Railway
Westwego
Chalmette
Frisco
Preston
Illinois Central
Crescent Ice Company
Boutwell Dies at Groton Former Treasury Secretary
George Sewall Boutwell former Massachusetts governor and ex United States secretary of the treasury died at his Groton home after a short illness on Monday February 27 in Groton Massachusetts. His death ends a long public career highlighted by roles in state and national government. The obituary notes his influence in financial policy and republican leadership.
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Groton
Mass
George Sewall Boutwell
Massachusetts
United States Secretary of the Treasury
Boutwell Dies at 87 After Public Life Career
The long time public figure Mr. Boutwell aged eighty seven lived a life in public service spanning over sixty years. A friend of Abraham Lincoln he was an abolitionist and served as secretary of the treasury in Grant’s first cabinet. He opposed the Spanish American War and after its declaration left the Republican party to lead the Anti Imperialist League as president until his death.
Lutheran Evangelical Cathedral Consecrated in Berlin
Berlin honors marked by a grand assembly as Lutheran Evangelical cathedral is consecrated with delegates from Protestant nations in attendance. In Louisville, Gen. Stephen D. Lee names Carrie Peyton Wheeler daughter of General Joseph Wheeler as sponsor for the Confederate reunion to be held June 14 to 16 with Lena Swift of Atlanta and Clara Hall of Louisville as maids of honor.
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Berlin
Lutheran Evangelical Cathedral
Louisville
Stephen D. Lee
United Confederate Veterans
Carrie Peyton Wheeler
Joseph Wheeler
Wheeler
Lena Swift
Atlanta
Clara Hall
Voting plan powers a library give away scheme
A local firm promotes a library giveaway tied to weekly notices in various town organizations. Each dollar spent earns ten votes, with no element of luck involved. The paper will display each organization’s standings as votes accumulate. Votes are free. Watch the Eagle.
Real Estate and Insurance Services Ad Bustling Local Page
Attorney T R Batte offers general practice with real estate sales and rentals. Properties for sale include two officers buildings on Main Street and 600 acres north of Brea. Also includes life, fire, and accident insurance with an experienced manager.
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Fire, Life, and Accident
Oriers
Main Street
Brea
Thomas Hensarlin
Old Molver Place
Madisonville
Texacres
Madison County
Mangan
Memford Road
Brazos Bottom
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Blanke
Dozier Bakery Cakes
Batavia
Howell
United States
MO. A. Moore Jr
M. Ht. James
City Drug Store
Tam
Bryan
Oliver
Geo. A. Adams
Parker Building
Central Railway
Crescent City
Ing
River Front
Ilinois
Boutwell
the Treasury
Chase
FE. J. Jenkins
D. Mike, Jr
Miss Wheeler
T. R. Batte Att’y At Law
J. L. Fountan Mgr. Real Estate Dept
T. R. Batte & CO
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