Seven Dead in Cornell Frat Fire Disaster
Seven men died and many were injured when a blaze engulfed the Chi Psi fraternity house at Cornell University. The building collapsed walls trapped volunteer firemen and several students, with two prominent victims identified as W. H. Nichols of Chicago and F. W. Grelle of East Orange. Rescue efforts included dramatic climbs and rope rescues as the fire destroyed a mansion noted for its wealth and furnishings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iyuaca
Dames
Chi Pat
Cornell University
W. H. Nichols
Chicago
Grelle
East Orange
N. J
John C. Rumsey
B. J. Landon
BW. Gaelle
le Schmuck
Hanover
W.H. Nichols
James McUtcheon
Pittaburg
H.&. Decamy
New York
T. M. Cirry
Pittsburg
Rer. Powers
Atlanta
WW. Goet
Milwaukee
Ez. A. Ditty
Miwaukee
Gor
Sallor
Plitaberg
Pope
Orange
Chilhouse
WHS
Aroinda Werd
Hobingon
Arrai Yer
Cornell
Esty Landon
John Rumsey
Debria
Sivan
Walla
Atlart
Arepe
McCutabeon
Goetz
G. J. Poge
Orage N. J
H. So Dectimp
Ayas
Stoke
Fames
Howse
McCutcheon
Horace Haliday
H. W. Curry
A.P. Gibson
Harold Earle
United States
Corneil
Jennie McGraw
Daughter of Cornell Benefactor Inhales Fame After Death
The fragment cites John Mc Graw's daughter pursuing legacy at Cornell. Fiske and Bourdon clash as Willard Fiske defends Nes Fiske's stake in the estate. Surrounding figures rally around the house in disputes over control of the walk of her estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McGraw
Cornell
Jalamorlea
Fiske
Willard Fiske
Ile
Bourdon
Nes.Fiske
Will of Perry's aide offered in New York
A faded will of Ur. Divie Bethune McCarte, aide to Commodore Perry on the 1850s Japan expedition, is presented to Surrogate Chomas. The document, drawn in Tokyo years ago, bequeaths a library on Chinese and Japanese literature, medals, swords, and testimonials to the University of Pennsylvania. McCarte remained in Japan as a physician and teacher, becoming a national figure after Perry's departure.
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New York
Divie Bethune McCarte
United Stat
University of Pennsylvania
McCarte “Atoynd
Japan
Commodore Perry
Patterson Store Notice to Clothing Buyers
Notice to clothing buyers warns that the shop will be very busy on the fourth floor and urges trade early in the day. The store states it cannot make alterations and will press all goods properly, asking customers to come in the morning to help manage the rush.
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Tooll
Elias
Possible
Patterson
Today's Specials at Waxne Dry Goods Co
Waxne Dry Goods Co presents specials on new ladies garments and accessories with a Fur selling day planned for December 11. Highlights include Silk, Taffeta, and Silk mixes at up to 60 cents yard, rich Chinas and Charlies, cushion tops, ribbons, chiffons, Astakhan automufflers, veils, and a large fur exhibit from a major manufacturer on the second floor. Cash pricing emphasized with option for Christmas delivery via small initial payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimona
Olympia
Astrakhan AutoMuffiers
Waynedry Goodsco
Holiday Trade Boom Lifts Retail Demand and Rail Week
Colder weather and the holidays spark a brisk retail trade with hopes for a record Christmas. Rail shipments improve yet grain deliveries lag. shortages and higher wages affect industry, while pig iron, cotton goods, and leather see varying demand. Exports show mixed weekly totals as markets remain active across the United States and Canada.
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New York
Des
Readstreet
Somorrow
St. Louis
Cleveland
Southwest
South Atlantic
Northwest
Chicago
Britain
United States
Birmingham
Points North
Ohio
Hegson
Gome
Aight
Gar
Lake ‘Shiptiiders
Nife
Suma Heavy
Minneapolis
Canada
Live Stock Show at Chicago Low Round Trip Rates
Nickel Plate Road offers low round trip rates for the live stock show in Chicago with travel dates November through December and a return by December 10. Contact agent A Meltn Fort Wayne Ind for details. Also advertised is a Three Flue Base Burn stove priced low with seller Alex H Stand at 115 East Columbia Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Nickel Plate Road
A. Meltn
T.P. A
Fort Wayne, Ind
Alex H. iStand
East Columbia
For Sale Seven Room Dwelling on DeWald Street
Classified ad offers a seven room dwelling with bath on DeWald Street for sale. Provides contact as G. care Journal-Gazette for particulars. Also lists shop items including combs and fancy hair accessories sold at Rodenseck's 1004 Calhoun Street Laa Block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWald St
G.” Care Journal
Gaizette
Sido
Rodenseck's
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Nichols
Men's Sons
Ithaca
Perich
Wenese
People’s Drug Store
Postoficer
Will OF Perry
D. &. McGarte
Mrs. Austin
Eclipse
Beth
Waxne Dry Goods Co
Wollister
Rocky Mountain
Meyer Broa’ Co
Ae Tee Na
Kerseys
Panama
Amade Buits
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