Tragic River Steamer Fire Near Cairo Illinois
A river disaster near Ogden's Landing Cairo Illinois killed many aboard the City of Pittsburg as it burned after 4 am. Estimates place 150 on board with perhaps 60 deaths. Rescue efforts failed in the flames and smoke as boats ferried passengers to shore amid panic and rapid currents. A partial victim list includes Captain Wesley Doss and Mrs Fannie McCullum among others. crews and others remain missing.
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Cairo
Ills
Ogden’s Landing
City of
Pittsburg
Phillips
Oliver Philips
Caledonia
8. R. Leech
Bridgeport
Fennimore
Arbuckle
W. Va
Fannie McCullum
Leavenworth
Ind
Caruthersville
Pritchard
Wesley Doss
Cincinnati
Marie Tessin
Caamelton
Patrick Burk
Owensboro
al Pritchard
Clay Breeze
Uniontown
Marchie M. Allen
Effie Lister
Carrollton
Adams
Ohio
Downs
Memphis
Sweeney
Fire Devastates Kansas City Quarter Mile Block
A sweeping blaze in southwestern Kansas City Kansas destroyed about 50 dwellings and left 60 families homeless. Wind gusts overpowered efforts as a grocery store fire spread up a hill, injuring two by heat and collapsing iron. One spectator, John Slinne of Quincy Illinois, was killed by falling debris. Neighbors and charities provide temporary relief as relief crews battled the three hour blaze.
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Kansas City
John Slinne
Quincy
Edward Bennett
Freman
Fires Ravage Dallas City with Multiple Blazes
Dallas, Texas April 21 two people died including Fire Chief Magee and his son in a trio of fires that destroyed the Dorsey Printing plant costing about 200000, 20 buildings on Lamas Street, and four cottages in South Dallas valued at 20000. Officials suspect arson.
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Dallas
Tex
Magee
Dorsey Printing Establishment
Will Spurr
Dorsey
Lamas Street
Collin
Fatal Fire Destroys Monterey Apartment in Chicago
A blaze at the Monterey five story apartment house on Thirty-ninth street killed a little girl and burned several residents. James L. Grimsted, rushing to save his child, fled a smoke filled stairway with the girl, triggering a gas explosion that caused her death. Property loss estimated at $35,000.
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Chicago
Monterey
Thirty-ninth Street
James L. Grimsted
Grimsted
Jury Disagrees in Strother Murder Trial
The Strother murder case in St Louis ended without a verdict as the jury stood seven for acquittal and five for conviction. Judge Ryan discharged them after an all night deliberation, declaring the trial would resume in the fall term.
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St. Louis
William Strother
A. D. Cooper
Ryan
Strother
Editors to Meet in Omaha as National Association Adjourns
The National Editorial association adjourned its Hot Springs convention after a heated session led by W H Tutle of Chicago criticizing Madden on postal rulings. Avery Moore urged Congress to investigate, while Owen Scott and Lafe Young urged restraint. G A Willard of Booneville elected president. Omaha chosen for next meeting over Milwaukee and Asheville.
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National Association
Hot Springs
Ark
National
W. H.tutle
Chicago
National Publishers’ Bureau
Tutle
Madden
Avery Moore
Idaho
Congress
Owen Scott
Winds
Lafe Young
G. A. Willard
Booneville
N. Y
Willard
P. V. Colins
Minneapolis
G. T. Davis
Concordia
Kan
J. M. Page
Jerseyville
Ills
R. M. White
Mexico
James G. Gibbs
Norwalk
O. Omaha
Milwaukee
Asheville
Boers to Hold Election on Peace Proposals
London April 19 Government leader A J Balfour said after two Pretoria conferences Lord Kitchener would aid election and meeting of Boer delegates to consider peace terms. Boer leaders left Pretoria to carry out plan and communication with British may resume in three weeks. Plebiscite requirement under Boer law rests with armed forces leaders and their followers.
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London
A. J. Balfour
House of Commons
Lord Milner
South Africa
Lord Kitchener
Pretoria
Mr. Balfour
Weather Lifts Trade and Rail Earnings, Dun Review Says
New York April 19 R G Dun Co Weekly Review of Trade reports seasonable weather boosted retail distribution and jobbing trade. Building activity progressed, interior traffic rose as roads improved, and collections improved. Freight congestion eased, rail earnings up 6.9 percent this April versus last year and 16.3 percent over 1900. Grain and meats strong with corn rally explained by lower interior receipts and high Atlantic exports. Wheat exports steady, weekly failures total 261.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Atlantic
Steamship Combine Reshapes Lines Yet Keeps Leaders
London reports a new alliance among White Star Dominion Leyland Atlantis Transport American and Red Star lines. Control remains with current leaders to cut costs and reduce cutthroat competition while easing relations with American railways. In New York delegates to the Central Federated union proposed a 30 day beef and mutton boycott beginning May 1 to pressure prices, but the motion was tabled after debate.
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Wil
New York
Central Federated Union
Palma Lands in Cuba Lands in Gibara Amid Great Manifestation
President-elect Palma arrived in Gibara Cuba and was greeted by a large public demonstration described as a great manifestation. The event followed his Havana visit on April 20 and highlighted the reception in the coastal town.
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Palma
Cuba
Havana
Gibara
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George Hurley
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Bia
Uberals
Hercynia
Jis
Bogas
Omaha
Dun’s Review OF Trade
Pongee
Dresden
Dillon
Lyon
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Wallaces
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