Jefferson Hotel Fire Rages Through Richmond Structure Destroyed
A massive blaze gutted the Jefferson in Richmond Virginia built by the late Lewis Ghites at a cost of 1 million dollars. The fire broke out midnight in the Main Street side hotel section and spread to the Franklin Street portion. No lives were lost though guests escaped via the lobby. Several injuries occurred from falling stairs and a broken hip. Looting followed as insurance values cited around 500000. The marble statue of Jefferson and Val entine’s statue were lost. By 2 a.m. little remained of the hotel.
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T He Jefferson
Richmond
Lewis Ghites
Mariy
Valentine
Jefferson
Hjeh
Franklin Street
Main Street
Dietrich Refuses to Resign as Nebraska Governor
Nebraska Governor Dietrich stated he will not resign soon, citing a new policy not yet fully implemented and a duty to stabilize state affairs. Senator elect Millard arrived in Lincoln and addressed lawmakers then planned to travel to Washington for a few weeks, planning to return to his hometown of Fullerton.
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Dietrich
Barry
Nebraska
John
Millard
Lincoln
Omaha
House
Senate
Representative Hall
Meiklejohn
Wash
Ington
Fullerton
Band of Thieves Raids New Orleans Churches
A band of thieves robs Roman Catholic churches in New Orleans. Over the last month they targeted gold and silver and other valuables. Police investigate as raids appear systematic and coordinated across multiple parishes.
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New Orleans
Ee Gold
Allyver
Ware
Remarkable Deliverance Emperor Speaks at Borin Rally
Reported speech by Emperor William at Borin last Thursday draws praise for unity and loyalty while warning of repression against any subordination to the king. Variations in newspaper accounts reflect differing takes on his remarks, with no direct witnesses present to confirm the exact words.
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William
Borin
Alexander Regiment
Sali
Wailand
Bremen
Lokal ‘Anziget
S. S
Tageblatt
Tugcastle
Kreuza Zeitung
Doremus Held to Grand Jury in Chicago Boiler Case
Coroner's jury in Chicago after the Doramus laundry boiler blast of March 11 holds Abram F. Doremus for grand jury action. They urge inspection of boiler registration, call for a city boiler list and a special commission, and propose an ordinance to protect engineers while safeguarding engine and boiler care.
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Abram F. Doremus
Chicago
Doramus
Doremus
Grand Jury
Schlaeis
Sraeger
Alty
New Trials Ordered for Goebel Suspects Powers and Howard
Kentucky Court of Appeals grants new trials for Caleb Powers and James Howard in the Goebel assassination case. Powers: Taylor pardon declared invalid, indictment valid, new trial ordered for erroneous jury instructions and incompetent testimony. Howard: reversed on grounds of erroneous instructions incompetent evidence and minor points.
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Goebel
Kentucky Court of Appeals
Caleb Powers
James Howard
Powers
Taylor
Howard
Fragmented 19th Century Crime Notes From Indiana and New York
A collage of brief items reports Dr Leach’s conviction overturned after 24 hours, Leach linked to Mary Farwig’s death, a coroner’s verdict in Carrie Carbus case, a fatal wreck near McLain Illinois, a wounded soldier returning home from the Philippines in Wyoming, Haig’s dysentery end, and a senator’s push for hang penalties.
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Dr. Leach
Muncie
Ind
Carrie Carbus
New York
Crisis in Turkey and Ottoman finances worsen unrest
Crisis rumors from Constantinople warn the Sultan's empire faces a very critical situation as finances collapse and salaries lag by months. Turkish war material debts mount while military costs rise to quell uprisings in Yemen and potential Mabredonia unrest. A manifesto reportedly places Abdul Hamid’s rival as sultan, signaling a deep political crisis. In unrelated news, an 11 year old boy narrowly escapes a kidnapping attempt in Wilkes-Barre as two men seize him with chloroform. He regains consciousness and flees, prompting a pursuit.
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Sultan
Constantinople
Yemen
Arabia
Mabredonia
Mohammed Reshad Eftanlti
Mohammed VI
Young Turk’s
Abdul Hamid
Izzet Bey
MUST SECURE NEW BAIL FOR FORMER CUBAN POSTAL CHIEF
Estes G Rathbone former director general of posts in Cuba is in Havana and seeks new bail after bondsmen refused to continue. He faces a rearrest order on fraud charges and his attorneys expect an immediate trial though the large bail amount and past difficulties cast doubt.
Great Railway Deal Nears Consolidation Plan
Presidents Hayes Burt Bancroft and Campbell along with officials from Southern Pacific Union Pacific and Oregon Short Line traveled through Chicago on Wednesday en route to New York for talks with Harriman. The parties plan negotiations toward uniting the Union Pacific and Central Pacific railways.
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Union Pacific
Central Pacific
Prospect
Hayes
Southern Pacific Railroad
Burt
Bancroft
Oregon Short Line
Campbell
Oregon Railway and Navigation Company
Chicago
New York
Harriman
Central Pacifico
Japan vows to act if needed amid warlike stance
In Yokohama Premier I1o declared Japan ready to protest its interests and take necessary steps. The note comes as Japan acknowledges regional tensions and ominous horizons. Meanwhile the Norwegian bark Andromeda, rescuing crew from the Payche disaster, reports thirty days adrift with no deaths from exposure. The Psycho's mate and five others remain missing after a second boat voyage.
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Ozar
Yokohama
Premiser I1o
Japan
Andromeda
Glasgow
Payche
South Africa
Market Quotations Across Cities and Commodities
Market quotations from Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit and Volado Whest cover cattle hogs sheep wheat corn oats rye and related prices. Prices are listed for No 2 grades and various shipping or prime categories with frequent decimals and ranges.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
Catule
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Detroit
Prominent Des Moines Youth Vanishes Under Cloud of Mystery
John G Gebhardt Jr eldest son of J Gebhardt of Highland Park and Mrs Philip Armone disappeared after leaving his home on March 27 with no word since. Rumors claim he wrote of threats to end his life and to have his body disposed of in the Des Moines River. A friend hints at a possible sensational development if an elopement tale surfaces publicly.
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Nas Moines
John G. Gebhardt, Jr
Joli Gebhardt
Highland Park
Philip D. Armone
Gabbard
Des Moines
Disappearances and Alleged Murder Near Lehigh
Reports arise about the disappearances of Menry Cody near Lehigh sparking foul play rumors. Jim Paul, once connected with the case, faced allegations of murder against Goly but was released due to lack of direct evidence. Cody, recently married, had Panthegy visit his home and at times expelled Goly. Cody obtained a court restraining order to keep Panthegy away, yet the injunction was ignored.
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Paul Phiy
Menry
Cody
Wtner
Lehigh
Jim Paul
Bad Repuir
Go Ly
Panthag
Loma
Hutter
Des Moines United Evangelical Meet Opens at Cedar Rapids
The eighth annual Des Moines conference session convened in Cedar Rapids with Bishop Dubs of Chicago presiding. Thirty five ministers and fifteen lay delegates attend as Kav. We. Mell of Blairstown spoke on a question of irreverent etiquette, presenting Ish Gy-Heke with an elegant gold water. A cattle car from Vesti bound for South Omaha triggered a local incident near Tecumseh when a steer fell from the car and wandered to the stock yards, later being loaded back after rescue.
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United Evangelial Conference
Des Moines
United Evangelical Church
Cedar Rapids
Dubs
Chicago
Kav. We. S. Mell
Blairstown
Vesti
South Omaha
Tecumseh
Adventists Fire Destroys College View Stores
A blaze swept the business portion of College View near Lincoln on March 23, destroying the entire row of south side store buildings. The loss is estimated at 10 000 to 12 000 dollars. Fire raged about three hours aided by a south wind. The origin remains a mystery. Also noted are tax increases for Iowa express companies and minor railway rate changes.
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College View
Lincoln
Young man dies by self harm after failed marriage proposal
Burt Swart a farmhand near Hull killed himself with a shotgun after paying for an 80 acre tract and after asking for a young woman's hand, the stern father reportedly refused. LeMars contest notices filed by M Schaefer against J M Liazlett set April 18 settlement. In municipal race Mazlett GOP beat Schaefer Dem by one vote. ten votes allegedly discarded by judges.
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Burt Swart
Follander
William Whersia
Hull
Des Moines Kidnapping Attempt and Large Fire Damage
A 14 year old boy Frank Keeney reports two masked men abducted him near Des Moines then released him after realizing he was not the target. A Du buque four story building occupied by George Hielacdson Company and Richardson & Co burned, causing $18,000 in building loss and $100,000 in stock and machinery, with about 200 workers left jobless. Separately a Narrow Gauge road painter Dan Vortgler was blown from a fast train near Burlington, suffering severe neck and head injuries and uncertain prognosis.
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Frank Keeney
Des Moines
Digtoau
Fiom
Tim
Beiek Etrugiure
Dubuque
Geogre Hielacdson Company
Richardson & Co
Dadigs
Wes
Dan Vortgler
Burlington
Nimud Hole
Smallpox Cases Reported Near Alton and Worthington
Three light cases of smallpox were found in the home of J. Van't Hull half a mile northwest of Alton. Hull lives near G. Navia who contracted the disease at Worthington Minnesota while en route to his farm in that state.
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Sioux County
J. Van’t Hull
Alton
Mr. Hull
G. Navia
Worthington
Minn
Lenihan to Transfer to Sioux City as Cheyenne Bishop
The Rt Rev Lenihan of Cheyenne will be transferred to Sioux City. He has spent weeks in Hot Springs and at lower altitudes for health. He plans to return for Easter investiture ceremonies April 17 when the erection of the new see in Sioux City is expected to be announced. The article recounts Lenihan’s long service, ordination, and milestones in his episcopal career.
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Cheyenne
Sioux City
Lenin
Dinbuqne
Retta
Hot Springs
Aliades
Ontuaque
Slows City
Thoms M. Loothan
St. Raphael'’s Catherdral
Dihae
Bardstown
Sir Verapols
Milwaukee
Hennessy
Puburgnes Authadral
Mather Genthan
Devorah
Ureli Diocesa
Corpus Chris
Fort Dodge
Dubuque
Lenihan
Piasett
Mysterious crime strikes elderly couple near Dovee
An aged couple Mr and Mrs Wawln Dineen living near Dovee were brutally assaulted on a Tuesday night. Both are over 70 and in critical condition with no robbery involved. County officials visited March 28 to gather statements for prosecutions while suspects are unnamed. reports say prominent wealthy parishioners are connected but secrecy remains.
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Ma. Diteas
Vichms
Prickler
Jarrell
Dineen
Des Moines Mayor Calls Proclamation to Close Public Places
Des Moines mayor Hurtenbower seeks a proclamation to close public schools theaters churches and other public assembly places due to a growing smallpox epidemic. New cases were found last week and the outbreak may exceed 200 in the city though no deaths are reported.
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Des Moines
Hurtenbower
Kidnappers to face punishment says Cedar Falls president
Wilt Punish Kidnapers as state normal school head Seerley in Cedar Falls vows severe action if George Cleveland abductors are caught. The case will be referred to county attorney. Mrs Cleveland has just recovered from illness and fears for her son.
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Seerley
State Normal School
Cedar Falls
George Cleveland
Clio Society
Lie
Cleveland
Four Year Old Girl Fatally Burned in Macedonia Household
A four year old child of Mr and Mrs A K Lali of Macedonia wag strayed while playing with matches causing injuries that proved fatal. Peter Egger acquired Montically Lo trust’s 100 acre Baldon area farm at 00 per acre for 30 dollars per acre.
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A.K. Lali
Macedonia
Paya
Peter Egger
Montically
Baldon
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