Baltimore Fire Devours Wholesale District. Loss Estimated at 250 Million
Balti more Md Feb 8 A massive blaze burning since Sunday raged through the wholesale and most of the retail district. By noon authorities believed the fire was under control as a south wind limited spread. The catastrophe destroyed every newspaper plant except The World and disrupted telegraph and telephone links. Martial law halted looting as about a dozen arrests were reported.
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Baltimore Fire Destroys Block and Supplies Night Losses
A major fire across Baltimore destroys block after block starting in a goods store and spreading via a large gas tank explosion. Firefighters struggle. wind shifts save the city hall and post office but drive flames toward docks and warehouses. Over 50 engines fight the blaze, insurance losses loom, one fireman dies, and relief messages pour in.
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World and Sun survive Baltimore fire era claim
The World, Baltimore’s only daily newspaper not destroyed by the blaze, escaped destruction as surrounding plants burned. Reported that winds shifted flames away from The World building on Culver Street near the courthouse, prompting crowds awaiting fire extras every 30 minutes. The World’s owners also own The Indianapolis Sun, making it a sister paper to The Sun.
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Engineers Led by Newcomer Assigned to Demolish Walls
Gillette and Captain Henry Newcomer of the engineer corps accompany a company of engineers from Washington barracks to supervise the pulling down of dangerous walls and provide assistance and advice to the authorities.
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Henry Newcomer
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Hustling at the Commercial Club election
The Commercial Club election on Monday drew heavy activity as candidates pressed voters. Three tickets contested, with Independent Ticket No 1 appearing most active in lining up support as members arrived from the elevator amid notable interest.
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Dugan Seen With Suspect in Mail Train Hold-Up Case
Police report William Dugan, linked earlier to the Vandalia mail train hold-up inquiry, was found Sunday night with William Caldo, a known suspect, on West Chesapeake Street by patrolmen Samuels and Pope. No arrests confirmed.
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Japan Will Fight If War Comes, Kajito Says
A Japanese student speaker at the University Club argues Russia cannot afford war with Japan but if it starts, all Japanese in America will march to defend their country. He praises Japanese bravery and military strength while noting China and Russia’s power. He says he will abandon law studies to serve if conflict becomes inevitable.
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Mob lynching in Doddsville targets Holbert and wife
A mob of whites burned Luther Holbert and his wife, both colored, at the state on Sunday amid a riot aimed at locating the Holberts after they were linked to a planter murder. Eastland killed a negro, John Winters, earlier in the melee. three unknown negroes also died, and Holbert shot John Carr.
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War Declared by Japan Near Port Arthur Campaign
London reports Baron Hayashi says a state of war exists between Russia and Japan with possible lack of formal declaration. Britain mobilizes naval reserves, while Tok U io notes first battle near Port Arthur expected and Japan plans torpedo tactics. Japanese forces may occupy southern Korea and landings to follow after naval position clears.
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Japan's Move and Market Reactions Abroad
Reported belief in Japan seizing Korea and moving toward Manchuria triggers global stock selloff. Paris outlines no intervention stance as Russo Japanese hostilities unfold while markets in Chicago and New York tumble on war news and fires. The Japanese minister rejects mediation talks, insisting Japan will not accept outside peace efforts.
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Peculiar Belice Of Chinese Women In Frantic Chinatown
A San Francisco report describes a Chinese mother believing a child has three souls and performing ritual trafficking of a rich child’s trinket and lantern to lure back a missing spirit. The fragment, drawn from an OCR page, also mentions floods near Fremont and Sandusky, and scattered ads about remedies, shoes, and local store offers.
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Russia's Strength in Far Eastern Forces
The report lists 61 vessels in far eastern waters and a standing army of 3,450,000 men with 295,000 available for action. Naval forces include 65,000 personnel, and the reserve is 10,000. The eastern flotilla comprises eight battleships, five armored cruisers, eight protected cruisers, 20 torpedo boats, and 12 destroyers.
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Sympathy Meeting Called By Mayor Holtzman
Indianapolis to telegraph sympathy to Baltimore Mayor McLane after the local sense of sorrow. Mayors of other cities have wired support and possible financial aid if needed. Holtzman plans Monday afternoon talks with the board of trade and Merchants Association to gauge aid and consensus. Czar Alexieff cautions Admiral Alexieff in St. Petersburg after a palace council.
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Milwaukees Plan for Divided Skirts Faces Panic Safety Question
An article from Milwaukee discusses proposals by prominent architect and Koch to require divided skirts for theatergoers to ease egress during panics. The plan, amid mixed reaction, points to safety over fashion in public venues.
Japan's War Strength Reports Navy and Army Units
The report lists Japan with 195000 Army personnel on war footing and 31500 naval officers and men. It notes naval reserve of 7000 and details ship types including 22 armored cruisers 3 gunboats 15 torpedo boat destroyers and 26 first class torpedo boats plus 48 second and third class torpedo boats. ROA
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Diplomatic Shifts in Russo Japanese Relations
Paris reports Rex Embasey will protect Japanese interests in St. Petersburg as Austro Hungarian ministers assume charge of Russian Interests. A Tokio dispatch notes Japan may press a war loan of 59 million pounds. In Washington the State Department says Japanese minister Kurimo has left St. Petersburg and Russian minister Baron de Rosen is ready to depart.
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Damage to City Bridges From Floods Strikes Local Routes
Floods damaged ten small bridges including those over Pleasant Run at Barth Ave and at Cy Presy Street. The Churchmanrave bridge was inspected for weakness and could be closed. Four supports washed from under the Delaware River bridge over Fesve's Run but the bridge stayed open. Cold continuing. temperatures 14 at 7 am and 20 at noon. Winds from the east.
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