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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1906
Page
4
Telegraphic report notes seven members of Charles Ayers family feared dead after a blaze at Ayers farm house near Pembroke North Island. Bodied of a child and Ayers mother in law found. Ayers, Mrs. Ayers and four children missing. Ayers found wounded on North Ford turnpike. Authorities suspect crime.
A large fire at Quincy injured several and devastated the J B Schoo Saddlery Company complex with five brick buildings. The blaze reached the city hall and the Alte Summer Drug Company building, causing extensive damage and widespread losses totaling over 300000 pounds.
James Tr. Peabody former Colorado governor his wife and daughter were poisoned by food in Canyon City. The daughter Miss Cora Peabody is in dangerous condition and there is a general belief that an attempt was made to destroy the family by poison.
A two story brick residence owned by Anthony J. Laueh in Indianapolis was destroyed by fire. Five family members were seriously burned or injured while jumping from sleeping apartments on the second floor.
Three men were blown to pieces in a giant powder blast at the Opp mine in Jacksonville Oregon. The cause of the explosion is not yet known. Indiana Postoffice Robbed at Chandler Warrick county burglars took two thousand stamps and some money from Fred Steinmitz’s postoffice and store. Charles A Fetter 18 of Boonville Indiana was killed instantly by accidental discharge of a shotgun while hunting with his brother.
The French assembly at Versailles announced M. Fallieres elected president to succeed M. Lowbert, defeating M. Doumer on the first ballot. The 591 deputies and 3000 senators were short of seats due to deaths and transfers, lowering the required 408 votes to elect. Fallieres, a seasoned senator and former cabinet member, is seen as a prudent liberal republican.
The Nations League of Women's Organizations sent eighty volumes to Washington containing signatures of American women urging Senator Reed Smoot of Utah to resign, arguing his loyalty to the Mormon hierarchy over the United States government. Signatures by state are listed, with New York leading and Illinois among others contributing several volumes.
The Senate shelved a motion to create a five member committee to probe the expulsion of Mrs Minor Morris from White House offices. Tillman faced rebuke after arguing the measure, introduced by Mr Pantel of Virginia, should be laid on the table. The galleries filled as the Vice President rapped the chamber to order proceedings.
The executive committee of structural iron workers meets in Cleveland tomorrow and is expected to declare a material strike against the American Bridge Company.
In the Senate Hepburn backs a national corporate control board while a Taft letter and Pod More articles are printed. The House debates the Philippine tariff bill with extensive speeches and votes, while a memorial Potomac bridge bill passes. The session notes delays, adjournments, and mixed positions on independence for the Philippines and other foreign policy matters. Local notes mention leadership changes, military honors, and various financial allocations.
Washington sources fear a clash between Germany and France over Morocco could spark a wider war unless mediation tempers Kaiser Wilhelm. France vows to defend its interests, while Germany accelerates naval buildup and troop movements. The dispute divides German and French circles, with both sides signaling readiness to force a resolution if needed.
The Chicago and Alton rail line finished tests with gasoline cars to rival trolley services between Chicago and St Louis. Western railroad executives met in Chicago, agreeing to alert the Interstate Commerce Commission to any illegal acts, with a watchdog committee named. Wisconsin Central receivers were discharged, while Santa Fe crews face tramp disruptions on routes near Deming to Albuquerque. Southern Pacific shows a $2.5 million earnings uptick but no dividend. Federal grand jury indicts Chicago Burlington and Quincy for rebates to steel products exporters.
Chicago cattle common to prime range 4.00 to 6.40, hogs prime heavy 4.00 to 5.55, sheep fair to choice 6.00 to 8.00. grains list No 2 wheat 0.88, corn 0.43, oats 0.29, rye 0.68, hay 8.50 to 12.00, butter 0.24 to 0.21, eggs 0.18 to 0.21. Indianapolis and St Louis markets show varied ranges for cattle hogs and sheep. Detroit and Milwaukee values included with general grain and live stock quotes.
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