Fatal Delavan House Fire Strikes Albany Hotel
Fire at the Delavan House in Albany destroys a famed hotel. Eight people unaccounted for include two maids and six guests, while a list of missing servants is released. Injured guests include Fookes, Heilman, Walsh, Murphy, Manchester, Arnold, Brockway, and Hennessey. Total losses reach 500000 with 300000 insured. hotel owners Edward Delavan Burly and Moore had invested heavily for the winter season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry F. Fookes
Rochester
Benjamin I. Heilman
Brooklyn
Benjamin F. Heilman
Edward Walsh
Edward Murphy
E. A. Manchester
Auburn
E. W. Arnold
D. P Brockway
New York
Janes Hennessey
Edward
Deavan
Burly
Moore
Seatil
Litely
SUPT BYRNES RESIGNS AS NEW YORK POLICE CHIEF
In New York on December 31 police headquarters buzzed with the likelihood of Superintendent Byrnes retirement after a successor is chosen. Byrnes, seen packing private papers with Sgt Frank Mangin, prepared to leave his post as rumors spread of resignation already sent to Mayor-elect Strong. He had fought corruption but felt hampered by the police commission and praised Dr Parkhurst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Byres
Frank Mangin
West Fifth-eighth Street
Lexow Committee
Strong
Saud
Police Commission
Dr. Parkhurst
Arbitration Board Backed By Massillon Operators
Massillon day operators met at the Weddell House and adopted resolutions praising the arbitration board’s work. They vow to stand by the award and refuse any pay rise, while offering to form a committee to settle minor issues not covered by the board. They oppose increasing the rate named by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Massillon
Weddell House
Arbitration Board
Penny trades and a royal projection in 1896
The text sketches a playful barter between Tommy and Frank over popcorn and peanuts and quotes Kate Field's Washington on a penny economy puzzle. It also notes Wilhelmina at 14 with an income near $250,000 and a 1896 crowning date if she lives to August 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy
Frank
Kate Field
Washington
Wilhelmina
Fralland
Harrisburg Opens Biennial Legislature With GOP Lean
Harrisburg, Jan 2. The legislature convened in a biennial session. C. Wesley Thomas was elected senate president pro tem and Henry F. Walton speaker of the house. Republicans greatly outnumber Democrats in both chambers. The governor’s message urged reform, noted wage losses from 1893 strikes, cited violent incidents in Mansfield and Connellsville, and pressed stronger anti discrimination and mine safety laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
C. Wesley Thomas
Philadelphia
Senate
E. W. Smiley
Venango
Henry F. Walton
A. D. Fetteroff
Montgomery
House
Pattison
Pennsylvania
Mansfield
Allegheny County
Connellsville
Jefferson County
National Guard
Drowned fireman on Ervian in sea disaster tale
Captain Johnson reports an Antwerp fireman Johannes Van Gerverves aged about 37 leaped from the tank steamer Ervian near Bishop's Rock and drowned after a failed attempt at escape. A broken miniature and a brother's letter were found. the effects were turned over to the Dutch consul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Johnson
Ervian
Antwerp
Johannes van Gerverves
Bishop's Rock
English Channel
Johannes
Amsterdam
Europe
Pittsburg City Council approves Flinn bill for Greater Pittsburg
Pittsburg city council chamber votes unanimously for Senator Flinn’s Greater Pittsburg consolidation bill. Select Councilman Samuel D. Waincastle urges boroughs consolidation to improve the area. In a separate item, Frank Bezec, an Austrian convict, is sentenced to hang for the murder of his former sweetheart Maria Kerzia, with a date to be set by the governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitts Store
Jan
Flinn
Pittsburg
Samuel D. Waincastle
Scranton
Frank Bezec
Maria Kerzia
Edwards
Begee
Frank Perschon
Four Taras children die of diphtheria in Pa house
Reapixe Pennsylvania police report four Taras children dead and a fifth buried Saturday in the Oley township home of Jacob K Taras. Two other children remain in critical condition as the tragedy is investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reapixe
Jacob K. Taras
Oley Township
Morton Sworn In In Modest New York Inauguration
Albany reports the new New York governor Morton was sworn in in a simple ceremony. The oath was administered by Secretary of State Palmer after a brief address, with a short public reception and planned social events to follow at the executive mansion. Governor Morton succeeds Governor Flower as Albany marks a quieter start to a notable social season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
State of
New York
Morton
Delehant
Ower
New York National Guards
William E. Fitch
Executive Mansion
Flower
Rollin A. Horr Dies in Wellington at 68
Rollin A. Horr, twin brother of Michigan ex congressman Horr, died in Wellington on January 1. He built a fortune before the war and served with Wellington National Bank since 1864. A 1880 Republican state senator, he authored a bill redistricting for congressional apportionment and lost in 1884 to George W. Geddes amid controversy over a fenced congressional district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Rollin A. Horr
Horr
Michigan
Wellington National Bank
Congress
George W. Geddes
Oelwein Lawyer Arrives as Butler Surrenders in Indianapolis
Indianapolis Jan 1 ex Congressmen Walt Butler surrendered at the police station saying he feared he might board a train and leave before friends arrived. Attorney H G Phillips of Oelwein Ia accompanied Butler and has returned to Iowa with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
H. G. Phillips
Oelwein
Walt Butler
Butler
Powell
Phillips
Iowa
Londox Updates on Lord Randolph Churchill Condition
Londox December 31 report says Lord Randolph Churchill remains conscious with hemorrhage pressure on the brain easing briefly and condition improving. Constantinople December 31 reports ex-khedive Ismail Pasha is dying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Londox
Lord Randolph Churchill
Constantinople
Ismail Pasha
Egypt
Real estate transfers across multiple townships in December
Listings show transfers from Saltsburg Extension Co to M R Waugaman for 180 dollars in Conemaugh township and from James N Ligget to Robert C Ligget for 4500 dollars in West Wheatfield. Additional December deeds include Josie Hammers to John C Short for 1300 in Blairsville and Saltsburg Rolling Mill Co to J S Leesic for 330 in Conemaugh. Other transfers include Frank Aick to G H Schering for 30 dollars in Glen Campbell and J N Banks to Jennie Sloan for 1475.09 in Indiana. R H Knox to R A Blakely for 2200 in Covode. Cambria Iron Co to Ephraim McKelvey for 350 in East Wheatfield and Catherine McDonnell to Blu baker Coal Co for 400 in Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saltsburg Extension Co
Conemaugh Township
M.R. Waugaman
James N. Ligget
West Wheatfield Township
Robert C. Ligget
Josie Hammers
Blairsville
John C. Short
Saltsburg Rolling Mill Co
J. 5
Leesic
Frank Aick
Glen Campbell
G. H. Shcering
J. N. Banks
Indiana
Jennie
Sloan
R. H. Knox
Covode
R. A. Blakely
Cambria Iron Co
East Wheatfield
Ephraim McKelvey
Catherine McDonnell
Green Township
Blubaker Coal Co
Joint and Local Institutes Programme in Richmond
The programme outlines two day sessions for a county institute at Richmond on January 25 and 26, 1895, with multiple debates and recitations on topics in education. It includes Friday evening through Saturday afternoon activities led by local teachers and ministers, plus a separate Institute at Manor school house in Cherryhill township on January 12, 1895 with guests and performances. Police orders in Manchester restrict reporters from receiving information, provoking humorous exchanges cited by the Worcester Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manor School
Cherryhill Township
D. C. H. Wolf
F. R. Widdowson
Maria Stephens
Mr. Barnett
Blanche Rhodes
Pearl Fowler
van Horn
Clare Gibson
Westley Askins
H. F. Berkepile
Mary Lydick
North America
Maggie Askins
Mallie Ackerson
Emma Rodkey
Market Prices and Commodities Report
Prrasura and East Liservr detail prices for wheat corn oats hay butter cheese eggs and poultry. Livestock prices show cattle hogs sheep and lambs with regional variations and recent market strength noted in several categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prrrasura
Timothy
Wagonry
Elgin Creamery
Ohio
Raney Creamery
East Liservr
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Byrnes
H E
W. P. Breckinridge
Gustavus A. Meyer
Pollard
Breckinviler
Ballon
Meyer
Towa
Fort Thorne
Towa Wil
Neac
L. E. Castle
Callendar
Luther Battles
Collinwoood
Battles
Chester
Southwark
Steamship Company
Venus
Adam
David Crockett
Argus
Tilton
Norfolk
Providence
Chincoteazx
Lord Churchill
Ne World
Price
Porrzn
Bole
Beaton
Sin
Scalp
Richmond
Given
Big Sister
S Bean
Fannie Work
Mark Minser
Hugh Smitten
John Kane
W. H. Ayres
Etta Work
Harry Work
Rev. Devor
Carrie Langham
Horace Hudson
K. Rank
Howard Bee
Belle Smitten
Solo
G.S. Doty
F. B. Hastings
A. M. Hammers
Flora Work
Rev. Cameron
W. G. Fulton
J. S. Ross
J. R. Buterbaugh
Rachel Pollock
Robert Lowry
Binnie McConnaughey
J. H. Rishel
C. N. Love
L. Barr
Alex. Rowe
Walter Blose
Devor
County Institute
Dick Shaetter
Emma Thompson
Alice Craig
Mattie Work
Chas. Wingart
Thos. Barrett
Maury Moore
Agnes Barnes
Ela Branghler
Belle Kenerson
Manchester
N. H
Manchester Union
Elm Street
Hanover Street
Worcester Gazette
Lée Pe
Comets
Janis
V. PM. Cunningham
Philadelphia & Second Spt
West Indiana
Velvet
Rocky Mountain
Wilson, Rowe & Hetrick
Roller Mills
Noah Adler
J. H. Brilhart & Son
Harry White
Court of Common Pleas
Indiana County
Act of Assembly
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Free Methodist Church of
Indiana, Pa
Free Methodist Church of North
MO. H. Pierce
the Market Report
Mack &Ay
Indiana Floaring Mills
James A. White
American House
Elkin Building
Jas. A. White
Elkin Builden
C. S. Apple, Jeweler & Optician
Hall Building
Penn. A
Jacek & Taylor
Johnston Head
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