Fire at Lincoln Theater Causes Partial Destruction in Chicago
A Monday night fire badly damaged the Lincoln Theater in Chicago while the Dawn of Freedom company occupants escaped in a panic. The adjacent Westminster Hotel suffered about 5 000 in damage. theater losses are around 60 000 insured. The performance had ended and patrons had left minutes before the blaze broke out.
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Lincoln Theater
Chicago
Westminster Hotel
Dawn of Freedom Company
Riot at Paris Meeting Demands Action Against Dreyfus
At a Paris rally hosted by the Patriotic Langage a violent anti Dreyfus group led by Millevoye and Deroulde urged action. Police intervened as demonstrators moved toward the Midi prison where Piequard is confined. One man was wounded amid shouted chants and arrests followed near the Strasbourg monument.
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M. Derguide
Strasbourg
Burning German steamer sighted near New York
Report describes the German steamer Dale Carlin arriving from Rio Janeiro off New York amid a blaze on a vessel identified as a freighter. The incident involved a burning vessel seen by the Dale Carlin as she continued on her voyage, with no casualties reported and limited details on the other ship.
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Germany
New York
Dale Carlin
Rio Janeiro
Weazel
Eve
Stainf
Pléssier
Pala
Ligva
Astele
Bengefe Tiassa
Six Day Race Opens at Madison Square Garden
The six day bicycle race began at Madison Square Garden in New York Monday at 9:30 am. Competitors from various nations showed good form with several teams and riders aiming for long endurance, while weather kept attendance down and referees faced early challenges in naming final entrants.
Will Kent shoots brother Noble near Virden
Sheriff Davenport placed a $200 reward in Springfield on the arrest of None Kent who killed his brother Noble Kent near Virden after a disputed will sparked prior deadly confrontations. Will Kent fled by train after the fatal shooting at Girard.
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Will Kent
Noble
Davenport
Farmers’ National Bank
Springfield
Til
Kent
Woull
Virden
Carlinville
Girard
Will
Carinville
Stern
Nobile
Wil
Springfeld
Blaze Destroys Million-Dollar Block on Broadway
A Sunday night fire engulfed a Broadway block from Murray to Warren Streets, destroying over a million dollars in property within three hours. The Rogers Peet & Co. building housed a men’s furnishing firm, with Home Life Insurance and Pastel Telegraph Company buildings nearby also suffering major damage. Fire crews arrived quickly, and crowds gathered as flames roared and the insured structures burned.
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Broadway
Mur-ray
Warren Streets
Rogers, Peet & Co
Warren Street
Rogers- Peet Building
The
Finances
Six Men Perished in Maltory Diner Boiler Room Disaster
Six men died in a Maltory Diner boiler room accident when a steam pipe failed aboard the Alamo after recent transport service and yard work. The vessel, carrying thirty passengers, had just begun radiating steam as splinters flew and steam filled the cabin. Rescue efforts halted after five to six minutes as a rapid flow of steam enveloped the crew.
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Hex Pier
That River
New York
Transport Service
Toaoli
Eledda
Urings Suit Against American China Development Co
Thurinw Weed Harner sues in New York Supreme Court against the American China Development Company for $1,060,000 alleging services in securing railroad concessions from the Chinese government via the Chinese minister in Washington. Net profits claimed start at $12,900 and could reach $24,000, described as the most valuable grants ever made by the Chinese government to foreign capitalists.
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Urings
Thurinw Weed Harner
Supreme Court of New York
American China Development Company
Frrom
Washington
Stanford Student Goes Missing in Mysterious Disappearance
Adolph Goetz, Stanford University student, vanished after leaving a friend’s home on Sherman Place Ata mela Cab evening of October 2. Suspicion of murder grows as he was known to have money on him.
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Stanford
Adolph Goetz
Stanford University
Mian
A.i. Clark
Sherman Place
Atamela
Cab
Pigs Up the Maine A Spanish Plan to Determine Blame
The Spanish peace commissioners drafted articles proposing an international seven member commission to investigate the Maine disaster. Each country would pick three members plus a British and French national with a German president. If Spain bears responsibility a warship would salute the American flag. otherwise the U S would pay.
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Spain
Couh
Maine
New York
United States
Half a Century King Jubilee Under Emperor Francis Joseph
Emperor Francis Joseph marked his fiftieth anniversary on the throne with a general army order praising loyalty and valor. Amnesty for political offenders in Hungary and numerous decorations were granted. Vienna rang with cannon, feasting, and garrison bugle calls as jubilee medals were distributed. The archduke attended a thanksgiving service while provinces rejoiced.
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Francis Joseph
Francis Joseph of
Austria
Hungary
Vienna
Expedition Sought Explorer Audree Rescues Stranded Crew
A Yeniseisk dispatch reports an expedition reaching a remote island after a wreck while crossing polar seas. The party, which departed Spitzbergen last July 4 to cross the Arctic, was delayed seventeen days before resurfacing near the Yenisei mouth.
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Perisi Ce
Yeniseisk
Siberia
Yenisie
Herr Audree
Aeronail
Spitzbergen
Pele
Dea
Lina
Otenal
Fatal Train Wreck in Pennsylvania After Signal Fail and Fireman Hurt
A severe windstorm toppled two signaling posts on the New York Ontario and Western Railroad at Peekville Pennsylvania. Minutes later a hastily moving passenger train derailed on a bankment, injuring fireman David Davie of Carbondale. Engineer Beaton Lewis of Scranton was unharmed and all passengers escaped with minor injuries. Telegraph equipment and a Spanish dockyard fire are also noted in the report. Col Frank G Green is to organize telegraph gear for military use amid inquiries. Albany public works chief George W Aldridge is suspended pending investigation.
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Pennsylvania
New York
Ontario
Peekville
Scranton
David Davie
Carbonsale
Lewis
Rai
Market Quotations Across Cities With Mixed Prices
Regional price quotes show grains, cattle, and hogs with varied bids. Listings from Chicago, Indianapolis, Logis-Galite, Cincinnati, Toledo, Milwaukee, and New York display no uniform pricing and include butter eggs and potatoes with small unit values.
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Chicago
Gatfie
Prume
Chalee
Indianapolis
New York
Dangerous CHAPTIOR XVII The Baron Saxe and Delia
Angus fails to reappear as Delia awaits his return in Antwerp. Baron Gustave Saxe proposes marriage, but Delia rejects him, citing she is a penniless widow with past sacrifices. Angus confronts Moray, Abbe Bertin, and Dr de Blois as Gabrielle's fate unfolds and a family bargain is offered.
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Angus
Delia
Aditwerp
Gustave Saxe
Fintrez
Monsieur
Madame
Baron
Monsieur Moray
Clevalier de Landry
Pease Belin
Nower
Andden
Iba Hares
Tean
Xeon
Kor
Chivdre
Delia Han
Baron Saxe
Delft
Aaron Saxe
Wagland
Jtwaa
Baronne de Saxe
Traci
Rox
Lee
Rusten
Etreet
Angi
Shea
Dir
de Hote
Ale
Angna
Wiliam Moray
Angulr
Dr. de Blois
Moray
Chetr
Bertin
William Moray
Amgua
de Tois
Monsieur Yabbe
William Morar
Vosair
Shia
Gabriele
Gabrielle
Mel
Berlin
J. Nsw
Madame Motat
Fle
Argus
William Morass
Fan
Binet
Eare
Gabristic de Bigis
Mochet
Agus
Saxe
Karen
Angual
Gould Mistaken Identity in Margaretville Meeting
Jay Gould visited Margaretville New York with his physician and private car to see George Decker a former Gould clerk. Decker, now a rehired merchant, did not recognize Gould at first and believed a stranger claimed to be him. The encounter ended with Gould confirming his identity and Decker realizing the error.
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Gould
Gare
Jay Gould
Margaretville
N. Y
George Decker
Roxbuary
Mr. Decker
Mr. Gould
Decker
York
Broadway
Uae
Ataoer
Margareteite
Deckey
Harry
Tay Frien
Jintle
Dow
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Cranteel
Madioy Square Garden
Wihadi
Ppaud
Estes
St. Fer
Revie Sonera
Santiago
Montes Nites
Mexico
Mangs Lomerg
Fur
Iis
Clavion Willbe
Sibassader
Cileranar
Muhiedt Welenal
Swibelaien
Jeff Termuda
Maderin
Fins
Coilval
Cap
Jein
Seria Ron
Agiobel
Wanda
New York City
Alton
Talesde
Ohio
Ife
Morgan
Chet
Chinahua
Chlett
Kansas
Plosten
Kuttonwood
Parish Coal Company
Wilkesbarre
Saleine If
Rilbag
Siaries
Adree
Alain Lisnt
Frank G. Green
United States Voluntesy Signal Corps
Department of California
Gan Thompson
Ferrol
George W. Aldridge
Public Works of
Albany
Black
Offien
Ennazta
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