Great Lynn Fire Devours Million-Dollar Business Block
A historic 8-hour blaze in Lynn Massachusetts destroyed a square mile of the business district. The fire started in Lower & Bro. and spread rapidly to Mower's Block and Bennett & Barnard shoe factories, wiping out five brick and wooden blocks and crippling 12 shoe blocks. Aid arrived from Boston Salem Marblehead and nearby towns as 6,000 workers lost jobs and 200 families were homeless. The blaze halted after 7:30 PM with multiple banks and the First National block burned, militia deployed, and a relief effort planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Mass
Lower & Bro
Mower
Mower & Bro
Ferdinand B. Lower
Cherbing
G.H.& I. M. Bennett & Co
New England
Maey
Almond Street
Mower’s
Bennett & Barnard
Central Avenue
Central
Boston and Maine Railway
Mt. Vernon Street
Mt Vernon
Central Church
Exchange Street
Boston
Salem
Marblehead
Ocean
Fem
Aree
Press
News
B. F. Spinney
Union Street
National Banks
Central, Security
First National
Lynn Institution
Massachusetts Militia
Broad and Exchange Streets
Train Robbery Near Berwyn Touches $10,000 Loot
Fifteen masked robbers boarded a southbound Topeka and Santa Fe train at Berwyn in Indian Territory. They cut the engine and cars free, forced the fireman off, then turned off the steam and killed the locomotive. The guard and messenger fired about twenty shots but the express car was looted. One robber may be fatally wounded. Passengers, mail escaped harm.
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St. Louis
Berwyn
Indian Territory
Leechburg Fire Destroys Businesses and Homes
A blaze at 6 PM in Leechburg Pennsylvania raged for three hours, destroying much of the business and residence district. The post office, Advance building, Leechburg Bank, Hill Bank, Cochrane's block and 20 to 25 dwellings and stores burned. Loss estimated between 80 000 and 100 000 with light insurance. Many homeless exposed to cold night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leechburg- Lesemumurs
Nova
Leechburg Bank
Hill Bank
Cochrane's
Stubbs Resigns Post to Become SP Traffic Manager
Renee of Homer Milwauker reports that Stubbs resigns as second vice president of St. Paul to take the job of general traffic manager for the Southern Pacific system and will depart for San Francisco Sunday. He says he could not be persuaded to return to the coast once resolved of personal obligation to SP people.
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Hiubbe
Renee
Homer
Milwauker
Stubbs
St. Paul
Southern Pacific
San Francisco
The Cronin Trial Progresses Amid Sparse Testimony
In Cascado on November 36 the afternoon session in the Cronin case yielded little new evidence. A juror was delayed by an adjournment to Friday while a young child connected to the proceedings was mentioned in a brief, unclear manner.
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Crenin
Cascado
Cronin
U. P. Purchase Sale of Ft Worth Line Reported
New York Nov 26 after a full day conference between President Adams of the Union Pacific and President Jones of the Denver Texas and Fort Worth the sale of the Fort Worth road was settled though a detailed statement was not yet ready and terms remained undisclosed by the Fort Worth officials.
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New York
Adams
Union Pacific
Jones
Denver, Texas
Ft.Worth
Ft. Worth
Hecla iron works fire at Williamsby causes large loss
Fire at the Hecla iron works in Williamsby last night destroys facilities, with losses estimated at $100,000. Five or six hundred workers are reportedly thrown out of employment as a result. Also in Boston reports on a consolidation of two New England textile works under English control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hecla Iron Works
Williamsby
Boston
Eriat Works
New Hampshire
Mssachusetts
Murder on Morgan Line Pier Ends in Death
James Tierney, a crippled guard on the Morgan line pier, dismissed longshoreman Joseph Kinney for neglecting work. Kinney bought a pistol, hid, then shot Tierney in the back after dinner, firing repeatedly until Tierney collapsed beside a bale of cotton. Kinney was arrested at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James Tierney
Morgan Line
Joseph Kinney
Kinney
Ferney
Tierney
Home Wrecked by Gas Explosion Kills Family
Daytos November 26 crowds surround the ruins of W S Hawthorne residence after a natural gas blast. Eight people were inside including Hawthorne his wife and four children and his elderly parents all suffocated and bruised. Willie age 10 was hurled fifty feet and found dead. An eighteen month old baby was revived after rescue with the others in precarious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daytos
W.S. Hawthorne
Willie
Steamer Energie reports ship Santiago fire rescue
The Energie reports at noon on November 25 off Nantucket it spoke with the A Fuller from Liverpool for New York. The Fuller signalled that the crew and passengers of the steamer Santiago were all saved after their ship was destroyed by fire. The Santiago is believed to be the British steamer Santiago which sailed November 17 for Hull.
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New York
Energie
Nantucket
A. Fuller
Liverpool
Santiago
Hull
Fight to a Finish at Occidental Club in San Francisco
In a fight to a finish at the Occidental Athletic club, Frank Glover formerly of Chicago was knocked out in nine rounds by Billy Smith of Australia. The bout ended decisively with Smith delivering the decisive blows in the ninth round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
the Occidental Athletic Club
Frank Glover
Chicago
Billy Smith
Australia
Fatal Explosion at Allegheny Steel Works Kills Two
At the Allegheny Bessemer steel works in Pittsavee a morning blast killed William Marshall night superintendent of the wire mill and a man named Cooper. Several others injured in the incident with details still emerging.
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Pittsavee
Allegheny Bessemer Steel Works
William Marshall
Cooper
Cattle market summary from Curacao November 26
Cattle receipts totaled about 14 000 with a dull market and prices 10 to 50 cents lower. Beef cattle ranged from 4.60 to 5.10 for choice to extra, steers 2.90 to 4.40, stockers and feeders 1.02 to 2.80, Texas cattle 1.40 to 2.90, and western ranges 2.75 to 3.40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
Texas
Western Rangers
Change in Montana Senate Quorum Unmet. House Set to Convene
Herena Mont Nov 26 The Montana legislature shows no change in the political scene as the Senate met without a quorum and adjourned until tomorrow. The House is scheduled to meet this afternoon.
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Montana
Herena
Mont
Senate
House
The Great Wall of China Measured by Mr Unthank
An American engineer Mr Unthank surveyed the Great Wall of China and reported an average height of 18 feet and a top width of 15 feet. Towers stand 24 feet square and 20 to 26 feet high along 1,400 miles of ramparts built over canyons and mountains. Foundations are solid gray granite. brickwork remains as strong as 2,000 years ago. The wall includes breastworks and towers linking across gaps, designed to defend against invasions.
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Great Wall
China
Unthank
Waetors
Parrot Worth Four Hundred Sparks Atlanta Auction Talk
A fine African gray parrot owned by contractor Dunlap on West Point Road drew price offers around 400 dollars in Atlanta but he refused the sale. The bird is described as a skilled talker and a notable local curiosity.
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Atlanta
Weat Point
Dunlap
Miley
Bold Swindler Victimizes Rich and Poor in Land Fraud
Report from Curiaco on a million dollar swindle linked to Fredericksen Co. involving settlers mainly Scandinavians in Kansas and Iowa who received deeds but lack title. Milwaukee backers suspected. Chicago clerks accused as Fredericksen’s tools. Victims include Milwaukee figures, Chicago bankers, Fort Dearborne National Bank, and the Chicago Loan and Trust. One ex governor of Wisconsin admits loss. Fredericksen fled after confessing fraudulent deeds and mortgages.
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Curiaco
Fredericksen & Co
Kansas
Iowa
Frederickson
Milwaukee
Chicago
E.G. Clumbstock
Wisconsin
Cowie
Fort Dearborne National Bank
Chicago Loan and Trust Company
Rice
Mannemacher
Merchants Exchange Bank of Milwaukee
C. D. Hendricks
Goodwin
Haughan
National Silver convention opens in St Louis
The St Louis Silver Convention gathers 350 delegates and spectators as James Campbell opens the meeting. L M Rumsey is temporary chair with Albert Singer as temporary secretary. Rumsey urges the body to reflect popular will on silver coinage laws and avoid extraneous topics. committees appointed and a recess set to 3 pm. General A J Warner of Ohio is slated for permanent chair with Albert Singer as permanent secretary. Warner then delivers an eloquent address after being introduced by Senator Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
James Campbell
L. M. Rumsey
Albert Singer
Rumsey
United States
Washington
Congress of the
A.J. Warner
Ohio
Committee Permanent Organization
A. J. Warner
J. M. McMichael
Colorado
Missouri
F. L
Dana
T. J. Palmer
Kansas
J. A. Greer
Pennsylvania
Passenger Train Derailed Near Keenville
A East Tennessee Virginia and Georgia passenger train left the track three miles west of Keenville this morning. The engine postal express baggage and all coaches plus two sleepers went off the rails. Engineer Dunn was fatally injured and the express messenger and four passengers were badly hurt. The postal car and contents were destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuattanooga
Tennessee
Virginia
Georgia
Keenville
Dunn
North London Press editor arraigned again at Bow Street
Parke editor of the North London Press was arraigned at Bow Street on a charge of criminal liberty. His testimony showed he visited the Cleveland Street house linked to alleged unlawful practices but claimed the visit had a lawful purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bari Bastem
Delamee
London
Wyoming Women Lead To Statehood In Historic Charter
An editorial praising Wyoming’s constitution granting women equal rights, marking a historic step toward statehood. It highlights Esther Morris as pioneer in justice work, notes widespread support from Governor Warren, editors, and public speakers, and recalls mass meetings with speeches and celebratory displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Woman's Journal
Wyoming
Warren Down
Daily Sun
The
Daily Tribune
Cheyenne
Esther Morris
Gov. Warren
McCarthy Defeats Nolan To Claim Featherweight Title
In New York a world featherweight championship bout between Cal McCarthy of Jersey City and Mike Nolan of England ended when McCarthy delivered a decisive left hook in the seventh round. Nolan quit after spitting out teeth and raising a glove to indicate surrender. Nolan, the English challenger, was repeatedly hurt as McCarthy used counter blows to control the bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cal McCarthy
Jersey City
Mike Nolan
England
Eee
McCarthy
Nolan
Dempsey
Nine Lives Lou wrecks off Long Branch coast
The dark Germany laden with empty barrels and rags wrecked near Long Branch. Five sailors were saved while Captain Windhorst and eight sailors drowned. The captain, said to be drunk when the ship struck, drew a revolver at the wheelman before being swept away. The bark sailed from Stettin on September 16 bound for New York.
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Asbury Park
N. Y
Germany
Long Branch
Windhorst
Stettin
New York
Captain Durant Convicted in Sand Beach Smuggling Case
Captain Harry H. Durant of the smuggling steamer Emma was tried in U S court and convicted. Judge Brown sentenced him to seven months in the house of correction and a $50 fine. Unable to pay, he faces an additional month as a poor debtor after his hoardings were confiscated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Harry H. Durant
Emma
Revenue
Sand Beach
United States Court
Brown
House of Correction
Durant
Old debt bonds yield $70,000 after treasury discovery
An old New England man visited the United States treasury seeking value in ancient bonds. He learned ten old debt bonds, yellowed with age, were worth principal and interest totaling 70,000 dollars in gold. A Boston banker allegedly declined to buy them, missing a fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Folger
Treasury
New England
United States Treasury
United States
Boston
New York Sub-Treasury
St. Lows Republic
Cheyenne Center A Union Pacific Gulf Railroad Plan
News from Boston November 27 describes a tentative accord to form the Union Pacific Denver and Gulf railroad. The merged line would absorb Fort Worth and Colorado Central segments, excluding the Denver Leadville Gunnison route, with no new securities issued and operations stretching from Cheyenne and Denver to the Gulf of Mexico.
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Boston
Adams
Union Pacific
Denver
Texas
Fort Worth
Union Pacific, Denver and Gulf Railroad
Fort Worth Road
Colorado
Old South Park Road
Denver, Leadville and
Gunnison
Oregon Short Line
Colorado Central
Marshall and Boulder
Cheyenne and Northern
Cheyenne
Gulf of Mexico
Lynn's Losses Headline From Lynn Fire Totaling Millions
Boston reports indicate total losses from the Lynn fire near five million dollars. Out of 296 burned buildings, 46 were brick blocks and 112 were commercial wooden structures. Twenty percent of families lost homes and many workers faced unemployment. listed heavy losers include Mower Bros. J. G. Brown Bartlett & Co and C. and D. C. Buffum among others with substantial individual sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Boston
Mower Bros
Stuenblock
Spinney & Co
J. G. Brown
Arthur Fuller
Bartlett & Co
C.& D. C. Buffum
Breede
Mead
Earle
W. K
Etcee Sern Tapley & Co
Eicnes
E.E. Han
Lynx Mass Fire Leaves City in Devastation and Rebuild Hope
After the Firr Lynx fire in Mass the estimated insured loss reaches two and a three quarter million dollars with most property a total loss. The mayor convened a relief meeting as merchants plan to rebuild and restore jobs. Boston and nearby towns sent telegrams offering aid while a committee assesses unemployment and time to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynx
Mass
Lynntem
I. W. Breed
Boston
Militia Guard City After Fire Ruins in Lysx Massachusetts
Lysx Massachusetts nov 27 the city is patrolled by 250 militia stationed at the entrances of burned districts to bar access to ruined streets The guards also protect stores swept clean and no one may pass without a city clerk permit Charities have housed families in lodging rooms and meals of hot soup crackers and bread are supplied as plans for destitute aid move forward
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Thott. Lysx
Mass
Associated Charities
Samuel Strong Sues Benjamin F Butler for 250000 Slander Damages
Samuel Strong files a slander suit against Benjamin F Butler for 250000. Butler had previously sued Strong for contingent counsel fees from a district award. A document produced by Strong, if genuine, could show Butler agreed to accept far less, which Butler calls a forgery, fueling the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wastinavos
Samuel Strong
Benjamin F. Butler
General Butler
Strong
Butler
Great Storm in the East and Severe Cold Wave
Washington reports a powerful storm east of the Mississippi with dangerous gales on the lakes. The weather map mirrors the Dakotas pattern before the great blizzard. Temperature already 14 degrees below zero and expected to fall further tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mississippi
Great Bile Yard
Dakota
Mrs. Southworth Indicted for First Degree Murder in New York
Grand jury returns an indictment for murder in the first degree against Mrs. Hannah Southworth of New York. She killed Stephen Pettiss, was arraigned, and pleaded not guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soulworth
New York
Navy
Hannah
Southworth
Stephen Pettiss
Mentanals Deadlock Delays Montana Senate and House Actions
Mentanals reports a deadlock as no senate session met and adjournment occurs. Both branches of the lower house convened but produced no business, with lawmakers failing to act before the expected Friday session.
Electric Flashes From Across The Nation
A condensed bulletin reports: snowstorm in Midland counties. Coff widow dies in Atlanta. rumored death of Afghan emir in St Petersburgh. ex-legislator Andrew Banks in Baltimore with liabilities of 150000 to 100000 assets. Bombay lancer kills commandant and two officers. Arthur and Ketchum stock suspension in New York. court case over royalties between Thomn Wire Hedge and Washburn Moon. Leecapurt fire losses estimated 150000 to 175000 with 75000 insured. many homes lost, nations housing plan pending. Leechburg population 3500.
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Loupon
Atlanta
Treasury
Coff
St. Peterspurg
Ameer
Afghanistan
Baltimore
Andrew Banks
New York
Arthur & Ketchum
The
Stock Exchange
Curcaco
Gresham
Thomn Wire Hedge Company
Washburn & Moon Manufacturing Company
Leecapurt
Leechburg
Mrs Par nells Charge Against The Land League
Mrs Delia Parnell told a reporter that assistance from her appeal was blocked by Fitzgerald of the land league who denied her story. She cites abandonment by league leaders and says funds were raised only to cover expenses, not support her poverty dating to 1880. She accuses prominent league members and claims Charles Stewart Parnell has no personal fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Delia Parnell
Fitzgerald
The
Land League
League
James Redpath
New York
Ellen Ford
Patrick Ford
Condon
Rs. Kehoe
Maria Doherty
M Brother
Charles
Charles Stewart Parnell
Ireland
Four Bank Officials Face Embezzlement Warrants
Warrants issued for the arrest of W. W. Young president and John Hoerr cashier of the defunct Lawrence bank on charges of embezzlement for receiving funds while knowing the bank was insolvent. Cashier Hoen arrested later and posted $2,500 bail for Wednesday hearing. Hoen declined to discuss the bank’s condition. Young’s arrest is pending until tomorrow per his attorney’s request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Young
John Hoerr
Lawrence Bank
Hloen
Hoen
Sarek
Young
Famous Duran t Bonnybell case ends in Denver verdict
The Duran t Bonnybell mining case concluded in the United States district court after sixteen days of trial. A second verdict was returned in favor of Bonnybell, triggering widespread reaction from Aspen to Denver with celebrations reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
United States District Court
Aspen
Bonny Bell
Blizzard Hits Minnesota With Heavy Snow and Drifts
A Litchfield dispatch reports a genuine blizzard in the morning with three inches of snow and heavy drifting. Buffalo records six inches before it turned to rain and sleet, as Minnesota braces for worsening winter conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uiveard
Minnesota
Minneapolis
A_ dispatch
Litchfield
Minn
Buffalo
Bridge Collapse Kills Three Near Huntington W VA
The Chesapeake and Ohio bridge over the Guyandotte river near Huntington gave way this morning under a freight train. The engine and three cars were thrown into the river. The engineer and fireman were killed along with an unknown railroad man. Conductor Stephen and fireman Canduff are severely injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuaniston
W. Va
Chesapeake and Ohio
Guy-and-otte River
Huntington
Stephen
Canduff
Deracy Herd to be Sold at Mortgage Auction
The herd of about fifteen thousand cattle owned by ex Senator Dorsey will be sold at mortgage in Clayton New Mexico on December 4. The sale is secured by a note to George R. Maln for 54080, plus interest of 10 and costs of sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Dorsey
Clayton
New Mexico
George R
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Cheyenne the Center
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Denver and Gulf
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Hetend
Lenpox
Bombay Lancers
Irish Land League
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