Fire Rages Through Toronto Wholesale District
A Toronto blaze from Tuesday night into Wednesday morning caused over 20 million dollars in damage to the wholesale district. Firefighters from Montreal London Hamilton and Buffalo aided as flames swept Wellington Street Bay Street to the lake. Chief Thompson and Montreal’s George Dowkes were injured and missing respectively while directing efforts atop a roof. Dozens of firms including Gillespie Ansly & Co Digman & Moneypenny Comfort Soap Works and Jesso Steel Co suffered total losses. The Evening Telegraph office and Brock & Co. warehouse were heavily damaged.
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Toronto
Ont
Currie Warehouse
Wellington St
Swere
Montreal
London
Hamilton
Buffalo
Bay At
Youngst
Thompson
Fire Department
George Dowkes
Dowkes
Ita
Gillespie, Ansiy & Co
Digman & Moneypenny
Comfort Soap Works
Davis & Henderton
Jessop Steel Company
R. B. Hutchinson & Co
Whalesale Woolern
Alcott, Sargent & Westwood
Dodds Medicine Company
Western Steamship Company
Richard L. Maker Company
P. Corset Company
H. Westwood & Co
F. Crags
Rethechild Bros. & Co
W. Tangard & Co
Richle & Ramsey Company
Thomas Hoskins
Kinkeith Paper Company
Andrew Muirhead
W. Gilmour & Bro
W. H. Payne & Co
R. M. Slater & Wholesale Ary
International Brokers
Whiteman & Brown Bros
Ralph Smith & Co
George H. Hes Son & Co
Menzies Manufacturing Company
H. F. Sharp &Co
Crowe Hotel Office Specialty Company
Evening Telegraph
Brock & Co
Blacksmith Bergen Recovers Judgment Payment
John Bergen, a blacksmith in Indianapolis, who sued the Magen J. Osgood estate for $2, claiming he had entrusted money to Osgood to be saved, secured payment of the circuit court judgment after withdrawing the motion for a new trial. The case followed a prior verdict in which Bergen won, tied to the failed bank era.
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John Bergen
Indianapolis
Magen J. Osgood
Osgood
Mock sun seen in Owensboro and nobles seek hanging view
A rare phenomena appeared as a mock sun 22.4 degrees south of the real sun in Owensboro Kentucky. In Chicago two Russian nobles Count Leihoff and Count Brakaweitz sought admission to the scaffold to observe the execution of bandits, claiming scientific motives. Baron Von Schilppenach, the Russian consul, filed the petition with Sheriff Barrett, amid thousands of similar requests.
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Owensboro
Chicago
Count Leihoff
Count Brakaweitz
Baron von Schilppenach
Barrett
Washington
van Dine
Marx
Niedermeier Atone
Water cooler rider nearly killed at Panhandle station
Homer M Candell of the H D company working as a water cooler helper in coaches was struck and run down at the Union Station trainshed Tuesday night. He suffered serious injuries including both legs broken and was taken to St Vincent's hospital.
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Homer M. Candell
Lon
Union Statin
St. Vincent's Hospital
Candell
Mack
Delaney Gorden
Chargia
Witlen
Ane
Tumbay Mackassey
Nnal
United Spanish War Veterans Form National Group
Veterans unite to form the United Spanish War Veterans with headquarters in Indianapolis The first encampment will meet in September at an undetermined site likely here Officers include Commander in Chief Maj Harold C Megrew Indianapolis Senior vice commander in chief Capt William E B English Indianapolis Junior vice commander in chief Col George M Moulton Chicago and others from Michigan New York Pennsylvania and Illinois led by chaplains surgeons and noted civic leaders The roster lists multiple posts and officers to organize the new society
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United Spanish War Veterans
Willer
Indianapolis
Harold C. Megrew
William EB
George M. Moulton
Chicago
Oo M. Kinney
Michigan
Frank XN. Hendley
Obie
W. He
Pennsylvania
Ordnance-O
Judgment for the Frozen Tomatoes
Grafton Johnson recovered judgment against Vandalia railroad company in a dispute over a shipment of tomatoes. The case involved Alton-Lawson Company Grifton Jebucan Rider Carriaging Company and the Rhus ranning company with attachments and storage actions in the railroad yards and ensuing payment and delivery disputes.
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Grafton Johnson
Vandalia Railroad Company
Sperior Court Room
Alton-Lawson Company
Kingston
Okla
Grifton Jebucan
Rider Caneing Company
Green
Vandalis
LC Bette
Rhus Ranning Company
Jehnein
Rallreel
Inca
Ureigat
thelion-Dawson Company
Enna Company
Jéhmann
Melenad Company
Wheel thefts downgraded from grand larceny charge
A historical notice explains a shift in law where wheel thefts valued over 25 dollars would previously trigger grand larceny and prison. The piece notes that bicycle thefts now fall under lesser charges as the value thresholds decline, reducing use of grand larceny for wheel thefts.
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Beyeles
Two Twin Sisters Mistaken in Downtown Prank
In Sprace two old twin sisters, Ann and Sue, are so alike that shoppers mistake one for the other. Ann, rushing to a department store, accidentally wore Sue's bonnet and, seeing her reflection, exclaims in surprise that Sue is downtown. The anecdote highlights their uncanny similarity witnessed by a local observer from the Pittsburg Press.
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Sprace
Atytin
Ann
Pittsburg Press
Jawbreaker Names Marry in Hungary Style Ceremony
Karadigat Sandor and Magyar Zsuzor wed Tuesday afternoon with Banke Nickerson officiating. An interpreter assisted the ceremony reflecting Hungarian ties. Squira Nickerson praised the knot as firmly tied as if first handed. Also notes a school concert by 8A class at Public School 10 Thursday night with Mrs. Hugh McGlbney Elite Lavy Josephine Hyde and F. M. Ketcham taking part.
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Karadigat Sandor
Magyar Zsuzor
Banke Nickerson
Squira Nickerson
Public School 10
Hugh McGlbney
Elite Lavy
Josephine Hyde
F. M. Ketcham
Ear Biting Frenzy In Wisconsin Christenings
In Mulawatkee Wisconsin on a Sunday night Joseph Juhasa reported an assault after a christening quarrel. Peter Sons was accused of biting off part of Juhasa’s ear and another bite to his cheek. Juhasa displayed the detached ear fragment in court. both suspects face assault with intent to do great bodily harm.
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Mulawatkee
Wis
Juhasa
Peter Sons
Juliass
Clarenest
Tuhass
Bord
Peter Pastor
Seri
Seni
Jutass
Soni
Will Prosecute Him Here for Forgery and Fraud
Frederick Kaufman, a young man arrested on charges of obtaining money by false pretenses, is sought in Hanover for an alleged forgery. Local authorities refuse to surrender him and will prosecute him here.
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Frederick Kaufman
Hanvile
Tree Focal
Flag Placed Atop Smokestack Of Local Terminal
A small flag was placed at the top of the smokestack of the traction and terminal building. The act follows a local custom seen in other regions but not yet adopted in the west.
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Traction and Terminal
Graduating Exercises at Central College of Physicians and Surgeons
The graduating exercises will be held at English's Opera House on Wednesday night. After the ceremony, a banquet will follow at the Columbia Club.
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Central College of Physicians and Surgeons
Opera House
Wedne Aay
Columbia Club
Carson Appeals Over Post Office Transfer
William H. Carson, transferred from the money order department, has appealed to the Department in Washington. He is represented by his brother O. H. Carson, attorney. Postponed Low rate Time delays changes in Pennsylvania line passenger schedules west of St. Louis for the world fair from May 1 to May 15.
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St. Louis
Grown Suffers Relapse Delays Elkhart Court Sentencing
Walter Brown awaiting sentence in the Elkhart bank cases suffers a relapse and may be unable to appear in court Thursday when the remaining defendants are sentenced. State University Expectant Indiana University seeks medical board credit for two years of premedical study. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertisement ends the item.
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Grown
Walter Brown
Elkhart Bank
State University
Indiana University
The
State Medical Board
Pictures of Emma Goldman in Marseille anarchist case
Immature fragment notes that letters and photographs of Emma Goldman were found among papers on prisoners in Marseilles charged with an anarchist plot against President Loubet. The item notes her prominence in American press during President McKinley’s assassination period.
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Rome
Marseilles
Loubet
Emma Goldman
America
McKinley
Vaudeville Notes and Local Stage Hustle Near St Louis
The Empire Trocadero and Empire Vaudeville circuits feature bustling shows with hot acts. Reported confusion and a mute performer line up amid a busy schedule at the Park and nearby venues. The Uri is set to headline starting Thursday, with Jim Corbett lookalikes drawing attention.
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Rome
Jim Corbett
Ant
St Louis Uden
Bussey
James
Son shoots father to protect mother in St Louis incident
A chaotic early 1900s scene in St Louis reports a son shooting his father to shield his mother amid a family conflict. The fragmentary copy also lists Royal Arcanum officers and local dignitaries from Indiana towns, with several names and positions unclear due to the damaged text.
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Son
Father
Mother
Woman in men's clothes robs hen roosts across county
Deputy Wilde reports thefts at hen roosts and granaries. A wrapped piece of evidence bearing victims’ names is found in woods. A woman allegedly accompanied by a man, Elena Rufus, Morrison of Okla, and Cora Campbell are tied to incidents. John McElwee dies of heart trouble. funeral Friday. Also notices of medicines and remedies appear in the same notices.
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Bailey
Wilde
Higa
Rochester Elena
Rufus Moreigan
Okla
Caran Campbell
Squire Nickerson
Tursda
Morrison
Oklahoma
Cora Campbell
John McElwee
Cornell Ave
The
Masons
Mll-Felons
Blanchard
Bitter at Skrydloff Who Has Been Appointed to Succeed
Port Arthur command changes rumble through St. Petersburg as Admiral Skrydloff is chosen to replace the late Admiral Makaroff. Viceroy Alexieff faces blame for eastern theater defeats and contemplates resignation while Berlin media accuse him of incompetence. Russian withdrawal from the Yalu and a sharp note on the fleet’s future are reported amid broader war jitters and public notices.
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Makaroff
Port Arthur
ST. Petersburg
Alexieff
Skrydioff
Admiral Makaroff
Aljextetr
Far East
Skrydloff
Alexie
Vlachostok
Varieg
Korietz
Chemulse
Council of the Empire
H.G
Huff
Petroyavlovsk
Berlin
Morgen Post
Vievray Alexieff
Cheap Colonist Rates Begin March First to West
Beginning March 1 and running through April 20, unions and Southern Pacific announce one way second class colonist rates to California Oregon Washington and Maine points from Chicago to the Pacific coast five dollars and from St Louis or New Orleans six dollars intermediate routes proportionate seating in tourist and reclining chairs daily from listed points no extra charge for chairs for more information contact the general agent W of now at 2 EB Fourth Street nelmatt.
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Union
Southern Pacific
California
Oregon
Washington
Mahe
Chicago
Pacific Coast
St Louis
New Orleans
Jose
Oneral
Nelmatt
Special Trains to California $50 Round Trip to West Coast
Special trains run from Chicago April 2 through to San Francisco and Los Angeles via the Union Pacific North Western Line with stopovers at Denver Colorado Springs and Salt Lake City. Round trip fares from Chicago are $50 with low rates from other points and no extra charge for travel on these specials. Tickets also valid on The Overland Limited daily train along the direct transcontinental route. Agents offer itineraries and detailed information, W. S. Kalstern 435 Vine Street Cincinnati Ohio.
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California
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Chicago, Union Pacing & North-Western
Chicago
Ana Rey
Denver
Colorado Springs
Salt Lake
Missouri River
Kalskern
Vinent
Cincinnati
Ohio
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Fountain
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Sery Prunes
Rthweat Cor
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Massachusetts Ave
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Washington Ft
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Mala
L. A, Jackson, Prop
Virginia Ave
Arcedemam
P. O
WM. Langsenkamp Goppersmith
L. E. Morrison & CO
W. Washington St
Canadian Pacific Railway
Puget Sound
Vancouver
Victoria
Seattle
Mathcaist Episcopal General Conference
Hmit
A. C. Shaw
Pase
National Furniture Co
Washington Street
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Menter, & Rosenbloom CO
M. Pennsylvanis
Vici
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East Washington Street
Vonnegut Hardware
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Indiakapolis
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