Chicago Holocaust disaster at St Luke's Sanitarium
A fire at the St Luke's Sanitarium in Chicago's heart killed nine men and one woman and injured about thirty more. The blaze trapped delirium tremens patients and drug addicts on multiple floors, with many strapped to beds. Alderman George Kent died of suffocation in his fifth-floor room as firefighters and bystanders frantically attempted rescues.
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St. Luke’s Sanitarium
Chicago
Womn
Follone
Kent
A. W. Wattlex
Jim
Wattles
Bio
Hin Dows
Rau
Dremon
Willits
Texas
On Row
Aldousa
Coal Minera
Penneylvania
Thornton Dearle
Lowleg
Travin
War Department Finds No Reason to Veto Rivers and Harbors Bill
Washington June 1 The rivers and harbors bill appears set for signature tomorrow by the President who plans to depart for West Point that evening. A conference between Secretary Root and General Gillespie reviewed the bill and officials reported no grounds found to oppose signing.
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West Point
West Point Centennial Tribute at United States Military Academy
General E P Alexander delivers a tribute to Confederate arms as West Point marks its centennial. The ceremony includes arrival of notable officers and generals, with cadets preparing for graduation as the committee awaits visiting graduates and early arrivals arrive for the event.
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E. P. Alexander
Longarrest
West Point
United States Military Academy
Logan
Joseph
Preckenridge
Hewry
Corbin
James Leongatreet
Chadwick
Caral College
Department of Missouri
Greeley
Aignal Affaer
Nelson A. Miles
Tate
Oseem
At & O
Gridaures
Pioneer guide and trapper Tessa Denison Merre Carlet dies
An oblique notice recalls Denison Merre Carlet as a pioneer guide and trapper from the forties. He lived northwest of the city, claimed ties to Kit Carson and Fremont, survived capture by Comanches, and was praised by General Grant for early overland exploration.
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Denison
Tessa
Inno
John Merre Carlet
Tionday
Kit Carson
Genetra
John v. Fremont
Jim Bridges
Teteale
General Grant
Fort «Itt
Washington Leving
Aviait
Ciew Guile
Californly
Iuptin
Santa We Teall
Wml
Fremont
Thomas Bentein
John Mane Cedat
Dijon
Rages
Confederate Veterans Address Echoes in Auction of Memory
Fragmented OCR recounts a Confederate veterans meeting led by General T. J. Wood and others. The speaker laments Civil War depictions, calls generation shifts, and quotes General Alexander while audience erupts with enthusiasm and applause.
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Sion
O14
T. J. Wood
Chins
Wildvens
Addignee
TH Roger
Clase
Tinten
I. Alexander
Elas
Aizqniler
Ile
Amullarh
Aneir
Stergele
Iaolf
Alesander
Judge orders beef trust witnesses to answer grand jury questions
Judge Pariange issues a comprehensive order in the New Orleans beef trust inquiry. Six representatives of the alleged beef trust are to testify before the grand jury. those defying the order face contempt and possible jail. The list includes officials from Nolan Moore Packing and Solhwartg firms among others, with witnesses required to produce papers and testify.
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Pariange
Beef Trust
New Orleans
Seve Orton
Cnntempt
Gourt
Witnemsey
Warlinwe
Yuveni Jory
Jolly
Thorpeon
Sulpeberger
State Library Association Holds First Meeting in Austin
Austin hosts the State Library Association’s initial gathering attended by numerous members and supporters. Participants discussed promoting libraries and expanding literary causes, with plans for commissions and outreach. The morning program featured several papers and there was general optimism about future efforts. Officers were to be elected when the meeting adjourned at six.
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Austin
Texan
Ihyeo
Vege State
Unclear OCR Fragment Raises Questions About Local Appointments
The damaged text discusses potential promotions and departmental command changes, mentioning a secretary, an officer of lower rank, and references to San Antonio and a representative. The passage is fragmentary with many garbled names and places, hindering a clear event or outcome.
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Washington, D. C
Jane F
Slayden
War Department
Merning
Secretare Noot
Ghoote Silt
San Antonio
Ramer
Tie
Tewae
Miryden Alto
Moot
Antonio
Dismissal of a Clerk Sparks Administration Debate
A clerk named Miss Ketween J. Taylor faced summary dismissal for writing a letter to a newspaper critic about the War Department policies. Washington officials and lawmakers discuss implications, with calls to examine the process and protect civil service duties as investigations proceed.
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Apootal
Posty
Waeiblngton
J. Taylor
Department ‘Eerk
Linmlanet
Wreitleg
Loral
Ao Jeu
Alow
Miss Taylor
Texans in New York ID special to The Post
New York lists Texans registered in the city with names including J J Pantoriza and wife at Herald Square in Houston, and several others such as Grist, Williams, Campbell, and Kubek associated with various Herald Square and Continental locations. The fragmentary item includes names linked to Texan origins and assorted addresses.
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New York
Houston
J. J. Pantoriza
Bugs Wasteriad
Herald Square
Beaument
D. K. Grist
Greenville
Willams
B. D. Williames
Je. We R
Veli Nod Qwite
Camtinental
A Campbell
Imperial
Calveston
Kubek
Albertmarie
Kc Paeeswe Tuulethon
Ik Jembtam
Temaitwray Central
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ard-Smith Co
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Ibanola
Leland
Folens
Houston, Texas
Central Dry Goods Co
Houston, Tex
Kirkland & Morrow
H.P. McLaughlin& Co
Willow St
Panitarium
the &J. Lake's Society
Walash Avenue
J. Newell
Carl A. Carlson
Joseph Harrington
Samuel Dalzelis
J T. Stanton
Georgh A. Ribbeck
Hulledwie
Mich
William Kent
Johns FR Knapman
Mes
M. Batmann
HW. Hoyd
TS Resre Old
A. W. Wattles
Amelia Wilson
Mary McMannis
Maottle Jamieson
Minnie Fille
John Downer
A. Davie
Henry Notmat
Frank Johnson
Merloun
Sait
Michael Lubby
Gort
Lavergne
J. E. Bishop
J. Louis
Jaros Newell
Sererel
Brecon
Elorte
Aremon
Fulomen
Willian Bonker
Tlene
Adous
Piory
Wiefer
Theo
Br. Doyle
Cedar Rapids
Towa
Holt
Devin
Wikmini
Mme Srreen
M Aiden
A. C. Anderson
Gott
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Veyniour
Jc 1
Nagel
Qin
Barden
Geo
P. Hall
W. L. Rogers
Gaiwonten
Feacttces
Tera
W. L. Macatee & Sons
Ed Lunn
KIAM
Washington
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Letin
Euaing
Cotten
Ap van Iveers
Telken Tyte
Alitione
Atjoula
Tay Erpinna
Texap Vanbees
An Dilan Cts
Memphis
Las Veeck
John Lovejoy
M.L. Malevinsky
Binz Building
Houston Show
Case & Mfg. Co
Congress Ave
Franklin Ave
Banner and Bull
Eagle the
Venesses
Mitchell and Provence
Westcott
Beville
N. C
Riles
Tenn
Lear
St. Louis
Npna
Chattanooga
Michigan
Wiconsin
Minnesota
L. Saugier
GC. T. A
Main St
the Post
Root
Gillespie
West Point Centennial
John Pierre Carlat
State Library Association
Smith
Secretary of War
Polley
Waa
Pupulsticie
Boston
Massachusetts
Vic
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