Fire destroys Wisconsin State House in Madison
Fire ripped through the Wisconsin State Capitol early Saturday, likely sparked by a cross electrical line or a gas jet in a toilet area, causing about 800000 in damages with only limited insurance. The blaze overwhelmed the building before fire units could fully combat it. Milwaukee aid arrived late and a large portion of state records were reportedly lost or damaged in the wreckage. The treasury reportedly held only three dollars at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Crossel
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Fire in Kokomo Church Damages $35 000
A furnace overheat caused a fire at the Main Street Christian Church in Kokomo Indiana around midnight. The church building suffered extensive damage estimated at $35 000 with insurance. The fire, water and smoke ruined the auditorium which had been recently remodeled. A mother and her 0 month old baby were burned in a separate nearby incident in Coshocton Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kokomo Church
Kokomo
Ind
Christian Church
Abette
Coshocton
Daniel Neeley
Koreans Aid Japan and Russia Fund Drive Noted
Chicago financier Charles Crane donated ten thousand dollars to the Young Empress fund aiding Russian sellers amid reports from St Petersburg. The contribution, sent from the United States, was acknowledged in a formal message but Crane declined to specify the amount. The fund aims to support missions and relief during tensions with Russia and Asia, reflecting US sympathy and economic aid policies of the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crane
Russia
Chicago
Charles Th. Crane
Mullion Famelaa
St. Metersburg
Falde
Anesia
Mtr Croe
Telliay
Svillite Fd
Westie Ta
Aeny
The
Mse
Eatiaae
United States
Deslinera Watt
Suspected Letters Signal Neutrality Violation Case
Authorities investigate a series of suspicious letters alleged to press neutrality violations. The letters reference military units and foreign service while naming individuals from Montreal and Cannady. Officials warn that those involved may face service or legal consequences as the matter unfolds.
Japanese attempt to block Port Arthur blocked
London dispatch reports Japanese minister Hiyash and Admiral Kamimura stating six beamers were sunk while attempting to block Port Arthur. Japanese ships reportedly bombarded fortresses and vessels. Russian destroyers destroyed one enemy destroyer and sparked a large fire in the inner harbor. the blockade effort described as unsuccessful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Iaren Hiyash
Bate Ames
Viemadmiral Kamimura
Port Arthur
Ayers Ends His Life After Fall And Illness
In St Louis on February 2 Amon I Ayers a prominent wholesale goods dealer died by his own hand after a fall that broke both arms and a recent grip illness. In Goshen Indiana on February 27 local manufacturers formed an association to pursue reductions in fire insurance costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
Ayers
Ear Helle Aeld
Goshen
Ind
New York Store Wins Furnishing Contract for Indiana World’s Fair Building
The New York store Tretinapelis awarded furnishing contract for Driv Waihling project at St Louis World’s Fair. Cost, 2K. Irregularities noted with binders and appendicitis case for Harper. Chicago University figure Tlerper required to submit Jo a operation for appendictus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tretinapelis
St Louis
Harper
Cuicagt
Heb. Devsidat
W Or. Tlerper
Chicago University
The Deadly Symptoms of Consumption
An ad by Dr. Bryder and Dr G F Snyder claims a proven cure for consumption. It promises free treatment, instant relief, and a mail order regimen for Grand Rapids readers, urging immediate response with name and address and asserting no payment upfront at this stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Snyder
Houseman Building
Smoo i's Case Headlines and Early Week Congress Activity
The content surveys a busy Washington week with Senate plans to consider a seven million dollar appropriation for a new department building in the city to house the department of state justice and commerce. It notes naval and Army appropriation debates next week, and a Senate investigation into Reed Smoot's right to a seat, with hearings starting Thursday. Also mentioned are a steamship incident near Alligator Light and a groundhog weather story, plus various ads and notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Senate
Department of Stair
Justice
Reed Smaot
Senate Crom Vt
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Aypengiria- Hons Hasheer
Notice of Appointment and Public Sale of Property
The undersigned administrator for the estate of Charles C Merrell of Marion County Indiana is named Frank W Planner. A decree from the Marion Circuit Court directs a public auction of real estate in Marion County at the Marion County Courthouse to satisfy a judgment against the City of Indianapolis in a suit involving Bardetta Pav ig. The sale, with rents and profits for up to seven years, occurs Saturday March 1 19m between 10am and 4pm. The property located at lot twelve in O Neale Adamas addition to Indianapolis is offered if the bid satisfies the decree and costs with no appraisal relief. Sheriff Robert Metzger announces the sale, with Henry Warum attorney for Marion County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Han
Charles C. Merrell
Marion County
Indiana
Frank W. Planner
Ifes
I O'Plock A.m
Rowelock
Cort House
O'Neal & Adama
Also Mentioned on This Page
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit
Japan
Byneen
Firat
Utferina
Montreal
Cannady
Wayne Norristown
Pat
Bryder
Grant Raphd
Katheru Mackay
Qesting
Clarence IL Mackay
Commercial Cable Company
Katherine Daersloway Kodep
Gabrielle
Mackay
Smooi
Miami
Moneibella
Gema
New Aeleans
Allgater
Versailles
Mortensville
Andy
E. W. Grove
J. B. Couchman
Grand Opera Muck
EL Market
Kuchring & Bev
Bod
Virginia-age
Union
Southern Pacific
California
Oregon
Idaho
Pacific Coast
New Orleans
W. HL Connor
Fourth-st
Cincinnati
Union Painless Dentists
Crowe Paty Dens Usas
Clarly
Painirss
Ahhch
Veither
Crown Pathway
Ther Brown
Haseen
Campulttet
Richmond
Brew York
Pire
Washinton St
Ewtail
Henry Warum
Matnlmt
MONON
P. Algoo
de Ps Ms
Fanspolle
City Ticket Office
Texas
Louisiana
Ottahoma Territories
Algeo. DP
Indianapolis, Indiana
L. S. AYRES @ CO
Steinway, Krakauer
Schoninger
Hazelton
Laffargue
Ludwig
Meee Gate& Sons
Feesith Steinway & Sons
Emerson Upright
Crown
Krakauer
Ernest Gabbe
Regent
Me Carmaks
Leland
Pearson’s
Pennsylvania St
Gansberg
Ohio Jackson
Shelby St
Balke & Krauss CO. Cor. Market and Missourists, Fetemulty
Eremet Devers
Helen
Obey Payments
Lidily & Stalnaker
East
Dussesidorfer
Paris
Indianapolis Brewing CO
Armstrong
Beth
Ava
Phas
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!