Denison Hotel Fire Triggers Legislature Adjournment
A blaze swept the Denison hotel on Wabash street top floors roared through the building as smoke filled halls. Senators and representatives fled or watched from windows while fire crews fought back with limited water pressure and damaged access. Fire officials warned the south wing might be doomed as flames spread, with several injuries reported and one firefighter gravely wounded.
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House of Representatives
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Denison
Merritt
the Denison
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Representative Holloway
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Guljen
Webster
Cullen
Geo. Young
Frank Nutter
Company 4
Patrick Ryan Hart
Patrick Ryan
Tuc Son
Tir Sun Building
Fire rips Denison Hotel wing with heroic rescue efforts
Flames swept the Denison hotel south wing, flooding floors and wrecking furnishings. Fire chief Webster deemed the conflagration containable after water drenched rooms and hallways, as patrons fled and staff battled the blaze. Key rooms of senators and representatives were damaged and several individuals injured or displaced.
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Q'ontemla
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Denison
Herbert Green
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Diesy
Algo
Genis
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Firemen receive coffee and gloves before a Denison dining room spread
Ed Willer of Indiana Avenue hosts a morning coffee for firemen. Will Kerschner, owner of the street’s restaurant, prepares large buckets of hot coffee. D P Kirwin & Co. ships eight dozen pairs of heavy woolen gloves. At 2 o'clock the firemen enjoy a spread in a Denison dining room.
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D P Kirwin & Co
Denison
Preacher Bank Robber Brought Down in Porriam Bank
Two dramatic crime items from Oregon and Kentucky. In Porriam, Rev. J S Reid, a Baptist minister, robbed First National Bank in broad daylight after binding cashier Holgate. An onlooker armed with a shotgun overpowered him. Reid confessed, citing family pressures and past shunning. He claimed 29 confederates and faced penitentiary rather than asylum. In Jackson, Ky, Dr FE Reeder, recently pardoned desperado, killed at widow Catharine Me sq home four miles from town amid tensions with Hursh and Hursh clan. Details allege a murder by a notable outlaw and a confession from Metjunia.
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Global Batches Of Telegrams From February 7
Reports from London to San Francisco note a fishing smack bringing two bodies and coins aboard. coroner adjourns inquest for Winnie Smith case with two new affidavits alleging juror bias. Snowstorm losses in Montana miners, missing steamer Gascogne fuels insurance rate jump. Monte Carlo robbery reported. dynamite scare at Brooklyn undertakers. Italian political intrigue, and railroad bond pledge in Cincinnati.
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New York
New Bishop Chosen for Indian Episcopal Church
The Indian Episcopal Diocese selects Rev John Hazen White of Waritanit Minn as bishop after a tense vote. Clergy and laity split amid long balloting. White’s consecration may occur in St Paul Minn pending national approval.
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Richmond
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TWO LIVES Claimed by a Fire in Iowa Blocks Destroyed
Scranton Pa Feb 7 First Thursday morning at Priceburg two large blocks burned with the death of Mrs Joe Cheoporiassi and a child New Jersey grand jury indicted Mrs Nellia Cleggett alias Henry for the murder of her babe inatened Nelfie.
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Busy week of theater and minstrel shows in Indianapolis
Seats go on sale for the Lilipu tians at Inglishs for the last half of next week. Men and women is the strong attraction at Hnglishs in the first half of next week. Belasco and De Mille present a fine production with a Wednesday matinee. Across the Potomac at the Park is a five act romance of the late war with a strong cast led by Arthur Sprague Edger Foreman Frank Walcott Rose Anthon Julia West and Mattie Stevens. The passing show features Barney Fagan and pickaninnies with plantation melodies and dances, brought from the New York Casino, including a grand revival of principal scenes and travesties. Grand venue hosts the show Friday and Saturday with a popular matinee. Primrose dé West company delivers a two-night minstrel engagement at the Grand with a mixed troupe and up to date acts.
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Pantzer Will dies at age eight in Colorado Springs
Probate notice records the death of eight year old Pantzer Will at Colorado Springs on February 7 with funeral planned in Sheboygan Wisconsin. Advertisements note Lemon Tonic Laxative available at all druggists and claim a World's Fair Highest Medal and Diploma for the product.
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Eiders
No Quarier Board Hearing and Senate Debate On Nicholson Bill
A chaotic school board inquiry session ends with no clear action as the clique fights for outside counsel and a transcript is promised. Senate and house discuss the Nicholson bill amid dull temperance clashes and a push to abolish the sheriff’s office. The chaos includes remarks about Lexow and a formal probe into Alex Johnson’s case.
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