Brookside Is in Ruins After Destructive Early Fire
The Brookside estate of Hon. John H. Bass was consumed by a fierce blaze in the early hours, causing an estimated loss over 150000 with 630000 insurance on the house and 47000 on contents. Residents escaped with little more than clothing as flames swept the mansion, ice formed over the grounds, and firemen battled for hours amid extreme cold.
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J. H. Bass
Brookside
John H. Bass
Bitters
Mr. Bass
Mr. Lightfoot
Mr. Lighttfoot
Mrs. Bass
Miss Bass
Miss Irene Smith
Bass
Indiana
The
Sentinel
Michigan
Wing & Mahurin
William Géake
Fire Demon
Erie Railroad
Ramapo Avenue
Prospect
Broadway
Paterson
Market Street
Pearl Street
Straight Street
Carroll Street
Murder mystery on Sutter Street linked to Bennett aliases
In San Francisco a 16 year old Nora Fuller was murdered after being lured by an advertisement. Autopsy points to chloroform and strangulation with a bloodstained cord found in the room. Suspect Bennett Hawkins linked to an Indiana bar keeper theft case. Authorities pursue aliases and possible motive fears of exposure.
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San Francisco
Nora Fuller
Sutter Street
Bennett
C. B. Hawkins
Muncie
Indiana
Sarah Williams
Hawkins
M. A. Serebrenk
China
John Bennett
C. R. Hawkins
Hach
Ministry
Primaries Caucuses Set for March 1 and 3
The Republican county central committee decided to hold caucuses for delegates to state and congressional conventions on Saturday March 1 in the country and on Monday evening March 3 in Fort Wayne. Precinct committees will arrange times and places and the chairman will announce details in his call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican County Central Committee
Fort Wayne
Missing letters reach Mrs. Stuart in Indian Territory
A widow notes her husband in a small town in the Indian Territory could not hear from home. He said he wrote several letters to her saying he would not go to Denison and asked why she did not answer. None of the letters were received by Mrs. Stuart, and the last she got before Saturday was the first since January 10.
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Bass
Lightfoot
Mr. Bass
Amahera
Mr. Base
Indian Territory
Denison
Stuart
No Pay for Nursing a Son Bluffton Defeat
Judge Vaughn sustains demurrer in Betty Monroe vs City of Bluffton. She cannot recover 150 dollars for nursing her son Tim Smith who had smallpox. He rules Dr Horn lacked right to appoint a deputy as prison physician at Michigan City and finds Dr Spaulding and Dr Harty acted without legal force. Any recourse, if any, lies with the state board of health.
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Bluffton
Ind
Vaughn
Betty Monroe
Tim Smith
Horn
Board of Heailith
Michigan City
Spaulding
Harty
State Board of
Ihealti
Mr Bakers Narrow Escape In City Court
Police court session Monday featured Albert McGinnis a farmer jailed for drunkenness. He failed to appear as ordered, leading Councilman Baker to plead for leniency. Judge Louttit questioned the money issue and nearly suspended judgment before the matter was interrupted by police. The case was continued. William Kampf another farmer faced similar drunkenness charges and was discharged on recognizance. A peanut vendor’s stand at Hohams drug store was smashed by an unknown burglar seeking peanuts or pennies.
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Albert McGinnis
Baker
McGinnis
Gorsliner
William Kampf
Hoham
Iit
Runaway Sleigh Thrown Doctor From Vehicle
Dr J Hetrick narrowly escaped injury after being thrown from his sleigh and dragged several blocks along Wayne street. He clung to the lines but could not halt the horse, which finally stopped near Calvin. Damage reported as nominal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. J. Hetrick
Dr. Hetrick
Wayne Street
Calvin
Disappearance of J C Stuart Puzzles Family
The Sentinel had reported the remarkable disappearance of J C Stuart of 71 College Street. The railroad man left home and wrote to his wife from the southwest asking for money and clothing to Denison Texas where he had secured work. Money and clothing were sent, later returned, as authorities continue to locate him.
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The
Sentinel
J. C. Stuart
College Street
Stuart
Southwest
Denison
Texas
Paterson Fire Devastates Business District
A massive Paterson New Jersey blaze destroyed dozens of buildings in the business center after midnight, with the fire spreading through street after street. Losses are estimated around 10 million with 4 to 5.6 million in insurance, while 500 dwellings burned and about 1000 families left homeless. Militias guarded looting as the community braces for revised casualty and cost tallies.
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Paterson
N. J
Quackenbush & Co
Boston
Globe
National Clothing Company
Kent’s
Kinsella’s
Muzzy’s
Marshall & Ball
Clothiers
John Norwood
Oberg’s
Wertenadyke
P. H
W. G. Shields
Feder & McNair
Sendler’s
Tappan’s
Ragowski’s
Brohal & Mueller
C. E. Beach
Morehead & Son
Paterson Gas and Electric Company
Sykes
Mackintosh
A New Candidate for Commissioner in Second District
A large group of leading democrats is reportedly trying to persuade Benjamin F. McQuiston of St. Joe township to run for commissioner in the second district. He would stand as a clean, sober, capable candidate if the party desires it, with the belief the party needs clean men to win this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin F. McQuiston
St. Joe Township
MacQuiston
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Hiruin
Durant
MR. Baker
Louttit
Tance
New Jersey
Passaic
la Questione Sociale
Ernestine Cravella
King Humbert
Bartholdi
Bresci
Humbert
Jerney City
Ho‘boken
Traction Com
Old City Hall
First Baptist
Second Presbyterian
Park Avenue
St. Mark’s Episcopal
St. Joseph’s
First National
Second National
Paterson National
Silk City Trust
Hamilton Trust
Paterson Trust
Club
Young Men’s Christian Association
Knights of Columbus
Progress Club
St. Joseph’s Hall
Hamilton Club
Romaine
Katz
Marshall & Ball, Cohn
Old Town Clock
Old Kinne
Stevenson
Telegraph Companies
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Postal Telegraph
the Garden
the Evening News
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