Rochester Fire Destroys Three Major Stores
A devastating Rochester blaze late today swept through the dry goods district. The Sibley Lindsay and Curr complex and several neighbor stores were burned, totaling losses around 3.0 million dollars with 3,500 workers displaced. Only the marble wall remains of the marble building. the granite structure is gutted. Assist ant Chief Jaynes was injured by a water nozzle as crews battled the flames.
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Rochester
N. Y
Tomight
Sibley-Lindsay and Curr Company
Main Street
St Paul Street
Clinton Avenue
St. Paul Street
Rochester Dry Goods Company
Walkover Shoe Company
Beadle Shoreburne Company
Sibley, Lindsay and Curr Company
Sibley, Lindsay and Curr
Sibley, Lindsay and Carr Company
Division Street
Frank A. Jaynes
Cornwell
Kirley
Granite
Beadle and Sherburne Company
Rochester Rry Goods Company
Lowther Estate Deeded to Chicago Institutions
Thomas D. Lowther, a bachelor real estate investor who died in Chicago, leaves an estate valued at $300,000 to be distributed among Chicago institutions and individuals. He urged citizens to contribute to moral education not funded by taxes or public schools.
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Chicago
Thomas D. Lowther
Attorney Shoots Foe Then Self in Buffalo Office
Henry L. Schwartz, a Buffalo attorney, was shot in his private bank building office by H. A. Knowles of Knowles Gardner. Knowles held police at bay briefly before killing himself. Authorities say business complications likely triggered the double tragedy.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Henry L. Schwartz
Marine Bank
H. A. Knowles
Knowles & Gardner
Knowles
Wetsel Charged in Pueblo Wife Beating Death
Frank Wetsel was arrested in Denver on a Pueblo police description for brutally assaulting his wife last Monday morning. The woman died Wednesday night at Pueblo hospital from injuries including internal damage after the attack on Central Main.
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Pueblo
Frank Wetsel
Denver
Weisel
Central Main Street
Wetsel
Pueblo Hospital
Root-Cardner Fight Ends In Draw In Chicago
In Chicago last night a six round boxing bout between Root and Gardner ended in a draw. Both fighters showed flashes of offense with muddy exchanges and difficult outside work throughout the match.
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Chicago
Root and Gardner Battle to Six-Round Draw in Chicago
Jack Root of Chicago and George Gardner of Lowell fought a fast six round draw. Root pressed the jaw while Gardner targeted the body, trading heavy exchanges with both men bleeding at the end. Root seized the third and Gardner the fifth, but neither secured a win.
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Chicago
Keb
Jack Root
George Gardner
Lowell Mass
Root
Gardner
Last Fight Accounts From Port Arthur Under Fire
Port Arthur dispatch reports Japanese torpedo boats sighted at 1 AM with sails set to disguise identity. Retvizan and shore batteries opened fire until daybreak with no result. A Japanese squadron engaged for forty minutes after 11 AM with no damage. A landing is anticipated. Japanese fire ships were found loaded with coal kerosene and internal electrical machines amid cargo.
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Retvizan
Port Arthur
Russians Bottled Port Arthur Sinks Four Old Ships
Tokyo cables report four old ships sunk near Port Arthur to close the harbor. Crew and officials returned safely though no official admiral’s report yet. In Scranton Pennsylvania a massive coal mine cave-in affected forty acres knocking out about 200 houses and causing panic. Morning Leader subscription urged.
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Washington
Tokio
Port Arthur
Scranton
Whitewash for Clark and Heinz faction judge
A report asserts no attempt was made to sway the judge linked to the Heinz faction, defending Clark from alleged influence. The claim centers on political maneuvering surrounding a judicial decision.
Copper Kings Exonerated Bribery Charge Dismissed
Montana court dismisses bribery charges against Senator Clark's son tied to Copper Kings case as exoneration is confirmed. The ruling ends a lengthy legal dispute centered on alleged improper influence in mining enterprise matters.
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Clark
Montana
Alleged Bribery in Suit Over a Mine Dismissed
In Butte Montana on February 26 Judge Me Clernan dismissed bribery charges against Charles W Clark son of Senator WW Clark tied to an alleged $250000 offer to judge I Harney in the Minnie Healy case. The move also ends disbarment actions against A J Shores and D Gay Str yess lawyers for the Amalgamated Copper company.
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Amalgamated Copper Company
Clark
Battle report on Variag and Koritz destruction at sea
Nagasaki correspondent describes the Var lag and Koritz engagement with the Japanese fleet at Round Island. The Var lag took repeated hits, fought bravely, and was scuttled. Koritz exploded after fuse timing failed. reports claim Japanese losses were light while Russians claimed sinking a torpedo boat and damaging two cruisers.
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New York
Herald
Nagasaki
Chemulpo
Round Island
Wakasa
Koritz
Goritz
Japanese Boats Again Repulsed Near Port Arthur
A Port Arthur report from February 26 states Japanese torpedo boats tried to approach Port Arthur about 10pm and again after midnight but were repulsed. Firing was heard at sea and Russian torpedo boats or destroyers likely attacked the Japanese. no details of the encounter are available. The Nevskiy condemned the United States for proposing China neutrality. A classified note seeks three square pianos for the Leader office.
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St. Petersburg
Associated Press
Port Arthur
The
Nevisky
United States
China
Elevator kills two in Iowa statehouse crushes in fall
In Des Moines on February 26 a double fatal elevator accident at the Iowa state house killed Mrs. C B Fountain and her mother. The operator started the cage while Mrs Hogue remained in reach of the door, trapping the women between the cage and floor. Both died before release. Separate report: Judge James O'Brien, former New Mexico supreme court member, collapsed with paralysis in Caledonia Minnesota court. condition serious.
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Des Moines
C. B. Fountain
State House
James O'Brien
Supreme Court of New Mexico
Caledonia Minn
Minnesota
Gripple Creek Trial Continues Defense Introduces Evidence
In Gripple Creek case the defense presents important new evidence while the trial resumes. Key witnesses are expected to be examined as proceedings move forward in the local courthouse.
Railroad conspiracy case tests train derail claim
Cripple Creek February 26. Defense testimony in the conspiracy case against Sherman Parker and Thomas Foster, Miners union leaders, contends railroad tampering by company agents to frame striking miners. Witnesses described a Florence and Cripple Creek passenger train derail attempt and an alleged confession involving Parker and other union leaders.
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Cripple Creek
Sherman Parker
Thomas Foster
Victor W. Mather
Florence and Cripple Creek
D. C. Scott
Scott
Miners’ Union
Western Federation of the Miners’ Organization
Easterly
Charles McKinney
Parker
Fester
Japanese Extradites Samuro Adachi for Immoral Trade Case
The Japanese government agrees to surrender Samuro Adachi, a Honolulu resident charged with procuring Japanese women for immoral purposes. Adachi fled to Japan after the case. The State Department reports surrender to a Hawaii agent, who will escort him to Honolulu aboard the Siberia from Yokohama.
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Washington
United States
Samuro Adachi
Honolulu
Japan
State Department
Hawaii
Yokohama
Siberia
Understanding Reaches Between Porte and Bulgarian Agent
Constantinople reports that both sides expect no spring complications. Turkey will grant amnesty to Macedonians convicted in 1900, allow refugee return, and repeal harsh Bulgarians regulations. Bulgaria agrees to halt Macedonian agitation and stop revolutionary incursions.
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Constantinople
Porte
Turkey
Bulgaria
Tornado Strikes Mt. Tabor Near Portland Oregon
A wind storm of tornado character hit Mt. Tabor near Portland this morning, destroying two houses and heavily damaging several others. Several narrow escapes reported but no serious injuries. The event included a severe hail storm.
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Portland
Ore
Mt. Tabor
Four Defendants Found Guilty in Post Office Conspiracy Case
A federal jury in Washington convicted August W. Machen and three co defendants for post office conspiracy after nine hours deliberation. The verdict labeled all four guilty as indicted and bail was set at 20000 dollars each pending motions for new trial and sentencing before Justice Pritchard.
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Washington
Post Office
August W. Machen
Rural Free Delivery Division
George I E. Lorenz
Toledo
Ohio
Samuel A. Groff
Diller B. Groff
Jony
Hach
Forman
Chas
A. Douglass
Machen
Woman Choked by Robber in Auditorium Hotel
A 19 year old woman in a chic dress was choked in the Auditorium hotel corridor by a robber attempting to steal her purse. John V. Reddington, a telephone operator, intervened, grappling with the thief until both fell. The suspect escaped through the Congress street entrance amid nearby bystanders.
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Chicago
Auditorium Hotel
John V. Reddington
Reddington
Congress Street
Prsons
Demurrer Sustained in Copper Fight
Helena Montana February 26 Judge Knowles in the United States circuit court for Montana sustains a demurrer to the complaint in an action by the United States against the Copper Mining company and the estate of Marcus Daly for an accounting. Fifteen Thousand On Strike Buenos Ayres February 26. Fifteen thousand employees of the Buenos Ayres Rosario railroad have gone on strike and troops guard the line. Washington February 26. President Roosevelt signed the proclamation putting into effect the treaty with Panama regarding the isthmian canal. A telephone is necessary to every modern household.
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Helena
Montfeb
Knowles
United States Circuit Court For
Montana
United States
Marcus Daly
Buenos Ayres
Buenos Ayres Rosario
Washington
Rooosevelt
Panama
Isthmian Canal
Two Men Killed In Chicago Post Office Collapse
At the new Chicago post office a large scaffold collapsed from the dome to the tenth floor. James Byron died instantly after falling from the center of the scaffold. Barney McBride was severely injured but caught a floor on the way down and survived. About thirty five workers were nearby and escaped.
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Chicago
Post Office
James Byron
Barney McBride
Byron
McBride
Naval Appropriations Bill Passes House Without Amendments
The House approved the naval appropriations bill without adopting the amendments proposed. The measure now heads to the senate for consideration.
Navy appropriation bill advances amid armor plate debate
Washington Feb 26 The house passed the naval appropriation bill after a week of consideration. A party clash over armor plate pricing centered on a bid by Midvale Steel. Amendments were ruled out while the navy secretary was left to decide armor pricing. An eight hour law for ship work failed. The submarine boat dispute remains open with higher funding for boats. The minority did not force a record vote on recommitment.
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Washington
House
Midvale Steel Company
Secretary of the Navy
Balfour Cabinet Sees Its Finish in UK Crisis
London Feb 26 The Associated Press reports a Parliament dissolution within six weeks with Liberals likely to form a new government. King Edward may summon Liberal leader Lord Spencer to form a cabinet as Unionist rifts widen. Irish university bill defeat deepens Nationalists and Redmond supporters' plan to topple the government, amid Duke of Devonshire’s resignation signaling a crisis for the Balfour cabinet.
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London
Associated Press
King Edward
Lord Spencer
House of Loords
John Redmond
Duke of Devonshire
Balfour
Opportunities in the Philippines Highlighted by Taft
Secretary of War William H. Taft, Yale class of 1878, tells Yale News that strong opportunities exist for college men in the Philippines. Lawyers and engineers are in high demand, with paths to provincial supervision and central government service. He stresses patience, usefulness, and kindness to Filipinos for faster promotion.
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Philippines
New Haven
Conn
William H. Taft
Yale
Yale News
Islands
Varilla Resigns From Panama Mission
Washington reports M Banan Varilla as Panama's minister resigning his post by cable to the Panamanian president Robert Van B Blaisdel departs for Hartville after a week in the city for a visit.
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Robert van B. Blaisdel
Hartville
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