Terrible Tribune Building Fire Claims Dozens On Upper Floors
Minneapolis dispatch reports a deadly blaze on the Tribune Building commencing on the third floor and rapidly consuming seven and eight stories. Seventeen or more may be dead as the structure, valued at $300000, burns with trapped printers and frantic attempts to escape by ladders and nets.
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Minneapolis
Tribune
Prof
Olson
Vermillion University
Dak
James Igoe
Associated Press
Chicago
W.H. Hoover
W. H. Williams
Williams
Jimmy Kohl
Eaver Press
7Ritone
Barnes
the /ioneer Press
Milton Pickett
Pickett
Ridune
International Quarantines Proposed by Surgeon General
Surgeon General Hamilton of the marine hospital service submitted to the Pan American Congress a sanitation and quarantine paper. He calls for universal effort to prevent diseases that cause Pestilence by establishing international refuges near travel routes, where ships with infections would dock before entering destination countries.
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Washington
Hamilton
Marine Hospital Service
Pan-American Congress
Poison in Belem hospital inmates causes deaths in Mexico
Nov 30 report from Mexico City notes poison given as medicine to several Belem hospital inmates overnight. Four died and others not expected to recover. Ward staff, two students, arrested. Also, train robbers from Gaymas captured in Guadalajara. Mexican Central edits freight rate to compete with Inter oceanic.
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Miexico
Belem
Gaymas
Guadalajara
Mexican Central
Inter Oceanic
Case Dismissed in Conspiracy Suit Against Powderly and Wise
Edward Callaghan sued Powderly Cyrne and Wise, prominent Knights of Labor, for conspiracy. Justice Merritt found Callaghan's evidence insufficient and dismissed the case after hearing testimony.
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Powdery
Scorrpay
Edward Callaghan
Powderly
Cyrne and Wise
Knights of Labor
Merritt
Callaghan
Boulder county coal strike shuts 15 of 17 mines
In Colohardo Denver, Nov 30, fifteen of seventeen Boulder county mines operated by the Colorado Coal Operators' Association were closed today. About three hundred miners are on strike over overtime demands. Company directors plan a meeting at Louisville Monday to settle the dispute.
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Denver
Boulder County
Colorado Coal Operators’ Association
Louisville
Chinese laborers smuggled from Gretna to North Dakota
Assistant Secretary Tichenor approves Inspector Baker action in the Gretna Canada smuggling case. Two Chinese laborers were captured in North Dakota about thirty miles from the border, arrested by order of the inspector, brought before a U.S. commissioner, found to have entered illegally, and then handed to foreign customs authorities across the boundary.
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Washington
Tichenor
George W. Baker
United States
Gretna
Canada
North Dakota
Boundary Line
Redemption of Utah Mormons Refused Citizenship
Judge Anderson denies the citizenship applications of Mormons who took the endowment house oath. He finds the Mormon church treasonous in teachings and hostile to the U.S. government, with oaths binding members to death and vengeance against the government. Only John Moore and Walter Edgar were denied admission. others were rejected due to sole church membership.
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Salt Lake
Anderson
Endowment House
Mormon Church
United States
Joseph
Hiram Smith
John Moore
Walter Edgar
Cronin Trial Opens With Knife Testimony in Cuwaco
At the Cronin case opening in Cuwaco on December 2, rebuttal testimony described knives found with Coughlin at arrest. Anton Lowenstein testified seeing Coughlin with similar knives on April 27, and Hake Lowenstein, a detective, swore Coughlin owned two such knives. Judge Wing defended the defense stance and critiqued the conspiracy theory, urging the jury to weigh proven facts under law rather than speculative speculation on collaboration.
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Cuwaco
Cronin
Coughlin
Anton Lowenstein
Hake Lowenstein
Anton
Wing
Fran i
Acta
Four Missing Firemen Believed Burned to Ashes in Boston
The search for the four boat firemen continued all night in Boston. It is believed they were burned to ashes. Officer Maynes died of his injuries this morning. Work to pull down the dangerous wall is progressing.
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Boston
Maynes
Armour's Testimony On Cattle Prices and Packer's Power
Senator West's committee heard P D Armour of Chicago deny any cattle and dressed beef price fixing. He described the rise and fall of dressed beef since 1881, blamed overproduction, and confirmed a hog packing pool with eighteen firms but said no private price agreements or territorial divisions existed. He noted Chicago's market influence and predicted improved cattle prices within three years.
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Nov. Co
West
P. D. Armour
Chicago
Armour
W. J. Quinn
Armour & Co
Durin
Senator West
Witness
Withess
Finm
Akron
Plumb
Dom Pedro Arrives in Portugal on Portuguese Steamer
London front reports the Portuguese steamer Alagoas has reached St. The vessel carries Emperor Dom Pedro and his entourage. Details remain sparse as the arrival is announced in dispatches from the capital.
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London
Alagoas
Dom Pedro
Alagoas Arrives at St Vincent as Flag Dispute Emerges
The Alagoas reached St Vincent, Cape Verde, amid tense signals over the Brazilian flag. Dom Pedro declined to discuss the revolution that led to his exile, while Rio Janeiro sent orders about hoisting the old flag. the steamer carried on with delays and fine weather.
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St. Vincent
Lisbon
Rio Janeiro
Alagoas Fies
Alagoas
Reed Named Speaker by Republican Caucus in Open Ballot
The Republican caucus met in Washington at noon with 165 members present. Open balloting produced Reed with 86 votes as the caucus nominee for speaker. McPherson led the clerk race with 116 votes to Carson's 50. Holmes won sergeant at arms on a 142 to 13 vote, while Adams and Wheat were nominated for door keeper.
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Washington
Henderson
Illinois
Roll Call
House
Reed
McKinnley
Cannon
Burrows
Clerk
McPherson
Pennsylvania
Carson
A. J. Holmes
Iowa
A. H. Reed
Minnesota
Sargeant-At-Arms
Homes
Cronin Trial Opens With Defense On Traitor Plot Claims
States Attorney Lonegeocker resumes address detailing Camp 20 meetings of Clan Na Gael and alleged plots to sway Irish patriots against Cronin. He traces Beggs Spellman letters, Clark Street flat hire, carpet nail, and March denouncement by Coughlin. Kunze challenges the testimony, calling some assertions lies.
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Caicaco
Cronin
Lonegnecker
Camp 20
Clan-Na-Gael
Beggs
Alexander Sullivan
Coughlin
Edward Spellman
Clark Street
Spellman
April Agth
Burke
Kunze
Swift & Co. Attorney Seeks Invitation to Committee Hearing
The Swift & Co. attorney told the dressed beef committee that Swift is willing to attend a session if invited. George T. Williams of the Chicago stock yards was briefly examined before the committee adjourned. The chairman said a resolution will be offered granting the committee authority to sit during the senate session.
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Wasmincrox
Swift & Co
Chicago
Swift
George T. Williams
Senate
London Shop Board proposal to drop tuition for modern school
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a plan to drop the old true system and establish a modern school funded by a Tide country donation. It cites figures about donations and attendance, mentions public works, and notes education of 100,000 children and potential doubling of progress, with references to Baxter and Baltimore.
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London Shop ‘Board
Daniel Hand
Phiiades
Pita
Uriel Hoyle
Wittilay Ratha Af
al Chien
Ben Lund
Wesmine
Best Mwueny
Abs Laden
Baxter
Maya Tho
Eli
Tate School
Baltimore
Uyak
Congress Convenes as New Senators Are Seated
The New Senate opens with Reed elected speaker by 166 to 154. Carlisle and Cummings win nominations. Oaths taken and officers sworn in. Milburn defeats Rev Ramedell for chaplain. Seats drawn by lot. Banks Randall Carlisle Kelly secure favored desks. adjournment follows.
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Washpwaton
Clark
House
O’ Neal
Indiana
Randall
Pennsylvania
Whithorne
Tennessee
Reed
Henderson
Ilinois
McCreary
Kentucky
Carlisle
Cummings
New York
McKinley
Kelly
Wilbur
Edward McPherson
A. F. Holmes
C. A. Adams
James L. Wheat
Charles Ramedell
William H. Milburn
Cannon
Perkins
Kansas
Banks
Randall, Carlisle
Kelley
Mills
Perry
Haynter
Grosvenor
Breckenridge
Mason
Illinois
Fortune
Hitt
Mines
Farquhour
Flower
Lodge
Massachusetts
Texas
Sergvcant
Bayne
Senate Proceedings Open With New Senators Taking Oath
The opening of the Mit to First congress proceeds with little public excitement on the senate floor. Vice President Morton enters as new senators from South Dakota and Washington take their oaths amid gallery applause. Debate touches on class assignment and Montana. no further resolution details.
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Wasuineros
Mit
Congress
Senate
House
Morton
Chandler
New Hampshire
Nathan F. Dixon
Rhode Island
Moods
Peuigrew
South Dakota
Allen and
Squire
Washington
Vlatt
Eael
Sloar
Dakotas
West
Montana
Mr. Hoar
Congress committee actions adjourned after transportation measure
Edmunds and Harry S Apperson were named to join a house committee to inform the president Congress is ready for communications. A resolution to continue the select committee on transportation and sale of meat products was agreed. Aldrich offered a nine senator select committee for a quadricentennial celebration related to America’s discovery. Adjourned.
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Tana
Edmunds
Harry S. Apperson
House
Congress
Aldrich
Democratic Promises Embrace Tariff Reform Pledge
Washington December 2 The Democratic members of the Fifty-First Congress adopt a resolution sending greetings to the nation and pledging continued devotion to tariff reform as outlined in Cleveland's message and the St Louis platform. They hail recent elections and pledge to renew the contest for reducing war tariff taxes, while postponing questions on permanent officers and house rules.
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House of the Fifty-First Congress
Cleveland
St. Louis
Congress
Hero and Heroine in Ohio Telegraph Tragedy
Cincinnati December 2 The Enquirer editorial honors James Igoe the doomed operator who stayed at his post on a seventh floor amid a raging fire and flooding. He signaled others to escape and sent a final message before perishing. The piece lauds his bravery and mentions Ogle, the telegraph operator woman who perished in the Johns town flood while warning others.
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Ciscinnati
Dee
The
Enquirer
Minneapolis
James Igoe
New York
Igoe
Ogle
Igee
Mrs. Ogle
Johnstown
Gladstone Addresses Liberal Meeting in Manchester
Gladstone spoke to liberal federation meetings in Manchester describing the local government bill as insufficient. He urged county councils to tax and regulate police and liquor, cared for the poor, and considered parish government to educate and create public duty among rural voters. He warned Turkey issues and predicted a liberal victory at the next election.
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Lexpos
Liberal Federation
Manchester
Gladstone
Crete
Aremian
Turkey
Minneapolis fire toll rises as search continues
Minskavolis December reports lingering doubt on further bodies in the Vibune building ruins. Some workers shot themselves to escape torment. A woman and children who entered before the blaze were found safe. Relief efforts for victims and families are underway as reporters and editors mourn colleagues. Ministers and trade board vote resolutions of sympathy.
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Minneapolis
Minskavolis
Vvibune
Associated Pressimen
Iyoe
Miles
Milian
7Riwwe
Mickert
Piowerr Press
Board of Trade
Mission Ordered to Cote City and Salt Lake City Action
Colonel Robertson of Viol counteston is instructed by the Interior Secretary to go to Salt Lake City to oversee action regarding contested registrations ahead of the approaching election. Earlier orders direct movement from Port Wayne Indiana to intervene in the irregularities cited by local officials.
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Inmianarois
Port Wayne
Ind
Robertson
Secretary of the Interior
Salt Lake City
Mitters Ar
Yagtiles
Morini
Secretary Windom to Announce Policy on Government Deposits
Windom to declare late this afternoon the policy regarding government deposits in national banks now totaling about seven hundred million dollars. The decision will shape federal banking relations and influence financial operations nationwide.
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Washington
Windom
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Portugal
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