Fire kills several in crowded East Side tenement blaze
A large fire in a five story tenement near De lancey and Norfolk streets in the Ghetto, the Jewish quarter, caused multiple deaths and heavy property loss. Mothers leaped to save children as flames climbed, with Mrs Esther Cohen and two of her children among the dead and police and firemen rescuing many others. Additional victims include Max Salisburg John J Reardon and Michael Ostfeldt.
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New York
Delancey
Norfolk Streets
Esther Cohen
Max Salisburg
John J. Reardon
Michael Ostfeldt
John Krug Released by U S Government
John Skrug formerly held on charges of robbing Wells Wargo Express at Escalon Mexico was released today by the United States marshal under instructions from the state department. The department reviewed evidence from U S commissioners in San Antonio and ordered Krug’s release.
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Herald
San Antonio
John Skrug
Wells- Wargo Express
Escalon
Mexico
United States Marshal
State Department
United States
Krug
Denver and Rio Grande Finalizes Rio Grande Western Purchase
March 30 Rio Grande Western railroad is acquired by the Denver and Rio Grande. The board of directors adopted a resolution authorizing the purchase. Mr Could, in control of the Denver and Rio Grande, secured the option and advised the acquisition. Sale terms were not disclosed.
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New York
Rio Grande Western
Denver and Rio Grande
Denver and Rio Grande Road
Rio Grande Western Railroad
Could
Schurman to Cuba for Easter Vacation
President Schurman of Cornell and Mrs. Schurman left Ithaca for Cuba aboard the Morro Castle. The voyage, though advertised as a leisure trip, carries political significance as Schurman is a close adviser to President McKinley on colonial affairs.
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Ithaca
N. Y
Schurman
Cornell University
Cuba
Morro Castle
Schurmann
McKinley
Pacific Coast Lumber Dealers Set Price Increase
The Pacific Coast Lumber Dealers association ends a 48 hour meeting by voting to raise lumber prices to eastern dealers by one dollar per thousand due to high log costs. The measure takes effect immediately amid industry concern over supply and costs.
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Tacoma
Pacific Coast Lumber Dealers’ Association
New War Revenue Act Aims to End Bucket Shops
New York March 30 bucket shops nationwide face closure as the war revenue act forces them to choose between federal tax evasion and state gambling laws. With millions in monthly business, these enterprises must quit or risk penalties.
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New York
Legislature Prefers June Session For Texas Reconvening
The Texas Legislature has asked the governor to reconvene in June or July rather than August. The Senate advanced the Galveston bill last night, and commissions will take over the city on June 3.
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Herald
Austin
Tex
Marcel
Senate
Galveston
Liberal Laws for Corporations In Arizona
Arizona enacts liberal incorporation laws attracting non residents. Any number may form fully paid non assessable stock ventures with resident notice agent required. Directors and stockholders exempt from corporate debt. Secretary of the Territory reports strong interest from California, Nevada, Denver and other regions.
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Herald
Phoenix
Ariz
Arizona
New Jersey
California
United States
Territory
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Denver
Seal Fisheries on Northern Coast Report Strong
St Johns Newfoundland March 30 Three schooners arrived with over three thousand seal pelts proving the seal fisheries here very successful. Steamers fishing in the Gulf of St Lawrence during winter also reported great success while ice blockades on the northern course hinder water transport.
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ST. Johns
N. F
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Burglary Attempt Ends in Fatal Wounding and Death
Chicago report states Cornelius Doherty attempted burglary, was shot and wounded, then shot again during a second attempt, succumbing to gunfire after entering a building. The watchman discharged both times, ending the suspect's life in the night.
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Chicago
Cornelius Doherty
Maurice Barrymore Declared Insane After Bellevue Stay
New York reports Maurice Barrymore, famed playwright, emerging from Bellevue insane pavilion in a dazed state. He raves that his daughter Ethel has been taken from him and shows clear signs of mental distress.
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New York
Maurice Barrymore
Bellevue
Ethel
Ex Senator David B Hill to Take Part in Molineux Case
New York March 30 former Senator David B Hill will assist the prosecution in the Molineux case and argue before the court of appeals. The report notes his involvement in the upcoming proceedings and reflects the high profile of the legal matter.
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David B. Hill
Molineux
New York
Court of Appeals
Caples Rumor Sparks Citywide Political Fever in El Paso
A wild rumor of Dick Caples entering the El Paso mayoral race stirred the town with talk of a fierce Caples Hammett contest. Caples denied running unless nominated by the party, while supporters and antagonists jockeyed for position among aldermen and in ward battles.
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Dick Caples
Caples
Hammett
Progress on the Stillwell Railway in Chihuahua
A Chihuahua special session postponed subsidy action for the Kansas City Mexico Orient line until the June session. Officials expect 2000 workers in two months and 100 kilometers completed by October 1 with full project funding and a three year KC to Port Stilwell completion outlook.
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Herald
Chihuahua
Kansas City
Mexi Orient
Trimble
Fernandez
Mexico
Port Stilwell
Topolobumpo
Ltc. Fernandez
The
Stilwell
Alonzo L. L. Lamar
London
Varsity Race Triumph for Oxford in Brutal Cambridge Bout
London March 30 The annual Cambridge Oxford varsity race delivered one of the fiercest showdowns in memory with Oxford finally triumphing by a half length aided by superior steering. Cambridge led at the start and benefited from favorable conditions before Oxford surged at the finish as the crowd roared.
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Cambridge
Oxford
Agaani
Cix
Arizona's Wild Man Identified in Shock Tale
PHOENIX March 28 Robert MacCausland dubbed the Wild man of Arizona was killed after a sheriff's bullet hit him in the abdomen following his capture near Holbrook. The 27 year old son of William Sanderson MacCausland of Belfast led a wandering forest life after a dissipated career and alleged killing by a backcountry encounter.
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Herald
Phoenix
Ariz
Robert Mac‘ausland
Arizona
Ireland
MacCausland
Holbrook
Bargeman
Bargman
W. H. Ward
Bargemian
William Sanderson MacCausland
Galwally Park
Belfast
Hadeen
America
Honolulu Judge Rebuked Juror Seeks Heavy Damages
In Honolulu March 20 a U S circuit judge Humphreys rebuked juror Schmidt who refused to convict a prisoner and was excused from further service. Schmidt sues for large damages claiming his reputation as an honest man was injured by the judge’s action. The case soon goes to trial and draws public interest.
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Honolulu
Humphreys
United States Circuit Court
Schmidt
Thirty third Infantry Arrives At Frisco
The Thirty third Infantry arrived in San Francisco on March 30 with no deaths reported on the voyage.
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Herald
San Francisco
Thirty-third Infantry
Fourth gusher struck in the Breau Mont fields
Beaumont Texas March 30 The fourth gusher was struck this morning in the Breau Mont oil fields. The new well is owned by W H Spooner and Company. Read Col Baylor's Sacramentos scouting trip twenty years ago.
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Herald
Beaumont
Tex
W. H. Spooner & Company
Col. Baylor
Sacramentos
War Between Japan and Russia Likely Says Daily Mail
London reports a rising war cloud over Japan with intense political tension and active preparations. The emperor and generals meet often, officers head to Korea for inquiries, and Japan’s naval superiority could overwhelm Russia in Eastern Asia if conflict breaks out.
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London
Japan
The
Daily Mail Today
Corea
Russia
Asia
France
Turkestan
India
Europe
Berlin
Five Mexicans Reported Killed by Gulf Indigenous Group
Yuma Ariz March 30 It is reported here that five Mexicans who attempted to search for gold on Tiburon island in the Gulf of California have been killed by natives.
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The
Herald
Yuma, Ariz
Tiburon Island
Gulf of California
Suspects in Rice Will Forgery Case Granted Bail
New York March 30 two men named David Short and Morris Myers were arraigned on forgery charges tied to millionaire Rice's will. Bail was set at $1,000 each.
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New York
David Short
Morris Myers
Millionaire Rice
Posse Chases Burt Alvord Into Mexico
Tombstone dispatch reports a posse has chased outlaw Burt Alvord and his two companions across the Mexican line. The pursuit followed activity tied to the Arizona Territory. No further details on capture or location are provided in the brief note.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Tombstone
Burt Alvord
Wreck of Colorado Midland Train Kills One
An eastbound Colorado Midland train wrecked near Green Mountain Falls this morning in Colorado. One man, rear brakeman Fred Hawkins, was killed. For bargains see page seven.
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Colorado Midland
Green Mountain Falls
Fred Hawkins
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