Fire at World’s Fair Pompeii destroys Liberal Arts building
Chicago report tells of a massive blaze at the World’s Fair Pompeii on January 9. The Liberal Arts building and nearby structures burned after the Casino and Peristyle collapsed. Firemen saved others, with several injured and three deaths reported including a pipe mayor and a truck company captain. The total exhibit loss is estimated under one hundred thousand dollars, with greater water damage expected.
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Chicago
Pompeii
Lake Michigan
Atlantic
Exposition Grounds
Liberal Arts
William Mackey
Peratyle
St. Mary Hospital
Frederick Getz
Truck Company No. 16
Manufactures
Eugene Durand
Higinbotham
Overland Flyer Wreck: Denver Sleeper Burns. Several Injured
A Denver sleeper attached to the Union Pacific flyer derailed west of Clarks Nebraska after leaving Omaha at 2 30. Passengers injured include Judge Ed P Smith of Omaha Mr and Mrs George S Chester of Buffalo NY J Hutchison of Denver. No serious injuries. fire likely from lamp heat. Train delayed two hours.
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Denver
Clarks
Neb
Omaha
Here
Ed P. Smith
George S. Chester
Buffalo
N. Y
Governor Waite Grants 30 Day Reprieve for Mora
Governor Waite has reprieved Librado Mora for thirty days in Denver on January 9, delaying his scheduled hanging this week.
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Waite
Mora
Denver
Librado Mora
Battle on Sierra Leone frontier pits French against British troops
London reports a clash near Warina on December 28 between about 600 British native troops and 250 Senegalese shooters with 200 French auxiliaries. Lieutenant Moritz was mortally wounded and captured after mistaking the British for Sorgs. Two frontier police and Inspector General Landy were killed, others wounded.
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London
Sierra Leone
Africa
Sofas
Warina
Moritz
Frontier Police
Landy
Four Die In Powder Mill Explosion At Rifton N Y
The Laflin and Rand Powder mill at Rifton Ulster county twelve miles from the city blew up at seven a m four men were killed and several badly injured The dead are Gardener Friedenburg Solomon Friedenburg Joseph Saunders John Kipp The explosion shattered panes of glass in nearby areas and was felt in the city prompting the fire department response.
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Povaurrristr
N. Y
Laflin & Rand
Rifton
Ulster County
Gardener Friedenburg
Solomon Friedenburg
Joseph Saunders
John Kipp
Rosedale
Markets by Wire Chicago grains and cattle market update
Chicago markets show a whip saw session with wheat slipping after earlier gains on weak visible supplies, May wheat closing down 4 cents. Provisions were higher while oats held steady. Cattle demand rose with large receipts and bids ranged for steers and cows, hogs advancing early then steady with prices around 5.00 to 5.05 for common to prime grades.
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CaivaGu
Chicago
Sovura Omana
Court News: Local marriages and lawsuits listed
Court records show a Lima marriage license for Wm A Smith and Amelia Saery. Various civil actions include debts 2092.80 to 6000, a probate petition for Maggie Allen's will, a school attendance petition, and a foreclosure suit 2615.01.
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Wm. A. Smith
Amelia Saery
Lima
Adolf Nieman
William
Germany
United States
Alexander
Dons
Benjamin F. Fine
Béllé McVey
Wisdom
Mann
W. H. Oliver
Maggie Allen
Cnns
W. Pendarvis
Amelia Christnot
Edward Mueller
B. F. White
Smith & Ward
BR. C. Halliday
Frank Roe
State of Montana
Wm. Smith
Lambert Eliel
Halliday
Mary A. Bray
Uncalled Letters At Dillon Post Office January 11 1893
A list of letters remaining uncalled for at the Dillon post office up to date warns they will be sent to the dead letter office if not claimed within 80 days. Names include Gracr Lawont Clark W Digin Wansen Wollinworth Georf Jorgeson Rea Southmayd and WC. Also an assortment of brief advertisements for Newbro Witch Hazel Almond Cream a cheap piano and various notices pushy sales lines typical of the period.
Town terror described in outlaw verse and bravado
Poem portrays a gunman and outlaw archetype from the plains and Southwest. The speaker claims to be a ruthless rider and gunslinger who intimidates town marshals, robs, shoots, and consumes tenderfeet. The verse uses regional nicknames and threats to convey fear and notoriety.
What Causes Pimples
Pimples arise when pores become clogged by sebum or oil from sebaceous glands. The central plug is called a blackhead or comedone. Inflammation leads to pain swelling and redness. pus forms and the pore clears, with many pores on the face susceptible to clogging due to neglect or disease.
The Only Reliable Preventive Or Cure Quoted
The line asserts the sole reliable preventive and cure, barring constitutional temperament, as the ultimate remedy. This terse relic reflects 19th century medical sentiment emphasizing singular remedies over diversified approaches.
Cuticura Soap and Plaster Promises Skin Relief
The advertisement touts Cuticura Soap with a mild amount of Cuticura to dissolve fatty matter at pore mouths, soothe inflamed skin, and beautify complexions. It claims vast global sales and promotes Cuticura Plaster as a pain killing, nerve strengthening remedy for women’s pains and weaknesses.
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Boston
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Senate
John W. Ross
District of Columbia
Tuley Brown
Tennessee
Middle District of Tennessee
George H. Clark
Breckinridge
Colo
Marcius Leacy
Central City
J. York
Ouray
Daniel Flisher
Silverton
W. C. Be
Colorado Springs
Mollie Gibson Mining Company
Chicago Bay
James Shields
William Milton
Jesse Thom
Corbrey & Mckheller
Chicago Grain and Provisions
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Court News
Dillon
Gracr, Lawont
Newbro
Ata
Mont
Mustsell
Butte Montana
Rio Grand
Gator
Lizzard
N. E. Hammer
Dillon, Mont
Bannack Street
George J. Staudaher
Dillon National
Bank Building
Cuticura
Sadevenemas
W. L. Douglas
W.L. Douglas
W. L. Bovelse
Brockton, Mass
Eliel Bros
Nilson
Montana
T. E. Mills
Hotel Park Nursery
Helena
W. E. Mills
Bobs
Dillon Implement CO
Crowell & Nukolls
WILL
B. Orem
Center Street
J. C. Orem
Tribune
J. P. Winters
Dillon National Bank Building
Butte
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