31 Jan 1907
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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1907
Page
1
A Seneca street fire in Buffalo, New York left about twenty firefighters trapped when the eight story Seneca building collapsed its walls. Three men remained missing and likely dead or gravely injured, while others escaped and aided in rescue efforts as crews searched through tons of debris by arc light.
Albert Houck discovered his wife burned on a room table when he returned from work in Pittsburg. Police and the coroner investigate a death now treated as suspicious after finding no other flames in the room. The doors were locked and lights out when he arrived. entry was gained through a cellar window. Authorities withhold ruling on foul play pending further inquiries.
Two unidentified people clasped and kissed on a high bridge between Camden and Gloucester City, Ned, then stepped before an electric train. A man and a woman died. the man was killed by the wheels, the woman drowned or killed by a skull fracture after being thrown aside.
A blaze on eighth avenue at West Forty-ninth street in Manhattan destroyed the New York Transportation Company garage and damaged adjacent street car barns. A recently installed electric vehicle charging plant valued at 500000 dollars was ruined, along with 100 privately owned automobiles. Estimated losses total about 600000 dollars.
Mind Tiger's BI WHETt Clubs reports a surprise in the Indiana Legislature as Senator Ganlard of LaGrange pushes a bill intended to regulate blind tethers that also broadens to cover all private clubs that sell liquor. The liquor lobby opposes the measure and will push to defeat it in the House.
The private car of J B Luceye superintendent of the Monon railway caught fire from a steam heater in the Bedford Indiana yards and was nearly burned to ash with a loss of twenty five thousand dollars.
Gen Russell A Alger, former Secretary of War and Michigan senator, died in Washington on Thursday after losing reelection to William Alden Smith. Born February 27, 1856 in Medina County Ohio, he built wealth in timber, served as Union officer, became Michigan governor in 1900, led the Grand Army of the Republic, and held a wartime cabinet post.
President Aldoof Stereo urges a subsidy to protect American shipping from foreign competition. He argues state aid keeps United States vessels competitive against European lines, noting high maintenance costs for American crews. He cites wartime precedents and calls for policies to sustain U.S. maritime jobs and trade.
The Senate approved the Foraker resolution to probe the Brownsville incident without judging the President’s actions. House and Senate debated diplomatic and military appropriations while voting on cabinet salaries and various reform and pension bills.
National Capital notes report the President names Richard A Ballitner of Seatty Washi to be commissioner of the general land office to succeed Wy AL Hichards who retires March 4. A 1 000 000 rider for the Titmestown exposition was added to the urgent deferency bill by the Senate appropriations committee. Petitions from the National Business League of Chicago oppose the Longe bill with coastal reform amendments and seek revision or repeal of certain land laws parts presented to the Senate by Senator Cullom.
A chaotic record lists multiple disasters including an Armour & Co. tank explosion at Chicago stockyards killing nine and injuring many, a deadly mine blast at Lievin, and a Hong Kong typhoon squall causing ships sunk and harbor damage. It also notes theft and fraud charges against William Fowler Thompson in Philadelphia.
Marketwatch notes steady trade and improving demand as interior buyers descend on wholesale centers. Strong activity in textiles clothing and household goods supports a brighter outlook for retailers and distributors amid rising prices and solid manufacturing output.
New York markets show signs of improving spring activity in trade and industry. Five regions report better export demand and easing key rates for commercial paper while winter wheat prospects and cotton prices remain strong amid Northwest snow disruptions.
Market notes show varied prices across cereals and livestock with futures and cash bids. Corn and wheat levels move while oats and rye hold steady. cattle and hog values span broad ranges reflecting early trading.
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