Montreal Fire Wipes Out Board of Trade Building and More
A January blaze in Montreal destroyed about 2.5 million dollars in property, including the Board of Trade building valued at 600000. Fires spread from Saxe Sons wholesale clothing to Nelson Sons and other firms, hampered by extreme cold as crews fought the flames for five hours until under control around 1 am.
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Montreal
Bozerdof Trade
Saxe & Sons, Lemoine
St. Peter-sts
St. Peter-st
Nelson
Cluthiers
Nelson & Bons
Beardmore & Co
Silverman, Boulter & Co
Christine & Co
Seybold & Co
Redmond, Greenless & Co
Fire at Dunn furniture factory in Chicago causes $40000 loss
A blaze and explosion at the Charles A. Dunn furniture factory in Chicago on Thursday caused about 40000 in damage. Employer John Clark was found unconscious by firemen. after revival he fell from the second floor when the rope gave way, suffering serious injuries.
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Chicago
Charles A. Dunn
John Clark
Clark
Light Sentence for Two Murders
Thomasson and Gaines found guilty of manslaughter in the Lentz case and sentenced to reformatory terms from two to 21 years. The verdict prompted fears of a lynching. the men were moved to Jeffersonville for safety after arrest following the July 3, 1900 incident at Bryantsville.
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Gaines
Indiana News
Bloomington
Ind
Oliver Thomasson
John Gaines
Reformatory
Jeffersonville
Bedford
Lentz
Bryantsville
eBdford
Frank Lentz
Mitchell
Wabash Railway Plans Fort Wayne to Butler Line
Wabash officials say the Fort Wayne to Butler rail line will be built whether a $100000 Fort Wayne subsidy passes or not. If the subsidy fails, most Fort Wayne shops will be moved to Peru.
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Peru
Ind
Wabash Railway
Fort Wayne
Butler
Wabash
Vandalia Eyes 97 Mile Eel River Purchase to Detroit
Journal notes Vandalia railroad may buy the Eel River line from Logansport to Butler totaling 97 miles and plans a Detroit extension if the deal closes. The claim reflects early speculation on a major expansion project.
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Vandalia Railroad Company
Eel River
Logansport
Butler
Detroit
Vandalia Surveyors Inspect Line Along Rival Wabash
Vandalia surveyors have inspected the railway line, checking alignment and condition as part of ongoing monitoring near the Wabash route.
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Allel
Vandalla
Will Kuhns Go Free Paroled by Ohio Authorities
A Columbus, Ohio woman identified as Marvin Kuhns' sweetheart visited Churubusco and Noble county, claiming Kuhns will be paroled by Ohio authorities but offering no explanation for her belief.
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Columbus
Marvin Kuhns
Noble County
Kuhns
Ohio
Stay-at-Home Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding
MISHAWATKA Ind Jan 24 Mr and Mrs Michael Geyer celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary Neither has left the county since their marriage All those from their initial group still living in the county are now gone The observance marks a unique fifty year span without county travel or survivorship among early residents.
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Mishawatka
Ind
Michael Geyer
Dowie investigation meets guarded reception in Dyer
A Chicago reporter arrives in Dyer to probe Dowie matters but must show credentials as locals question his purpose. In Mississippi Jackson, Indiana contractor J E Gibson faces trial in Detroit after forfeiting a 5400 bond for allegedly bribing Gov. Longino on state house contracts.
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Dyer
Dowie
Chicago
Seon
Mr. Dowie
Jackson
Miss
Detroit
J. E. Gibson
Indiana
Longino
Gibson
Local News Bits Reflect Crime and Public Actions
Nat Carmichaél is the victim in an incident described as badly broken out. New Castle trustees vow no card playing or dancing by teachers. James Harris of West Terre Haute killed in a coal mine shaft accident. Governor Durbin names Francis Townsley to Elkhart board and Albert Chambers to Jeffersonville board. Gas inspectors alleged to loot contrivances from mains. Robbers loot Murray Hill Grocery. scarlet pepper used to scatter. A stranger named L. W. Ashley arrested in Sullivan county for terrorizing Riverton residents. Walla and Flem Field beat their widowed mother and fled to Illinois. At Remington, Cleve Yeoman armed shotgun incident. Tuttle loses leg. A candle in Bedford burns 351 hours. prize awarded for timing. John G Summers jailed for embezzlement from Tipton county bank. Ed High trial over killing Joe Malinski. self defense argued. A strange woman poisons Mrs. Bradley. acid and arsenic found. anonymous threats arrive. Police investigate ongoing.
Signature of Grove Appears on Every Laxative Box
The text notes that E. W. Grove's signature is present on all boxes of the genuine Laxative Bromo Quinine. The statement emphasizes authenticity and branding behind the product.
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E. W. Grove
Utah's New Senator Worth 3 Million Dollars
Thomas Kearns, elected United States senator from Utah, rose from an $8 per day miner in the Ontario mine at Park City to a wealth estimated at $3,000,000. Born April 1, 1862 in Woodstock Ontario, he came to the United States with his brother, later joining mining ventures that produced the Silver King mine and $14,000,000 in dividends in 1900.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Thomas Kearns
United States
Ontario
Park City
Woodstock
Ont
Holt County
Nebraska
Silver King
No Watchman at the Orphans Home
Coroner verdict on the Rochester orphan asylum disaster notes 31 deaths from a basement fire whose origin remains unknown. It faults lack of proper fire escapes and absence of a male nightwatchman, urging broader inspection funding and oversight of similar institutions. A separate item reports Albert Ketchum swindled 300 by a clairvoyant who vanished with the money after promising to locate his father’s will.
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Rochester
N. Y
Kleindervist
Orphan Asylum
Rochester Asylum
Board of Estimate
Albert Ketchum
Dalesville
Naughty Kansas Girls Brand Their Teacher
In Wichita Kansas three scars on the forehead of Miss Pauline Lewelling child of Gov Lewelling indicate a hazing by students at Wichita High School. The wounds were caused after school hours with nitrate of silver and the teacher allegedly consented to be initiated under a pretense.
Cavalry Ordered to Somalia Creek Trouble
Relief spreads in Muscogee as troops move to suppress Creek rebels and prevent raids on Cherokah. No reports confirm Cherotah burning or attacks. Ex Chief Roley McIntosh and many followers shelter at Eufala under guard while whites fortify the town and pickets patrol.
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Muscogee, I. T
Cherotah
Roley McIntosh
Treaty Party
Eufala
McIntosh Party
Neely Wishes for Havana Trial and Acquittal
C F W Neely remains cheerful in New York and says he is willing to return to Havana for trial. He predicts acquittal when the Havana case proceeds and reports good health as he awaits proceedings.
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New York
C. F. W. Neely
Havana
Bryan denies plan for European trip in Lincoln
In Lincoln on January 24 W. J. Bryan denies reports he will travel to Europe. He says he will continue editing and lecturing as announced previously.
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Lincoln, Neb
W. J. Bryan
King Edward's accession alters royal revenues and titles
London reports swift procedural changes across government as King Edward ascends. Queen titles shift to king, royal lands yield $2.65 million annually, and Parliament may boost the royal allowance by $600,000. The Duke of York gains Cornwall title and income. a planned Australia tour is postponed.
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Edward
Pahl Mall
Duke of York
Duke of Cornwall
Duchy of Cornwall
Prince of Wales
George, Duke of Cornwall
Duke
Duchess of York
Australia
King Edward Arrives at East Cowes to Cheers
King Edward and the royal party landed at East Cowes station at 2 1 2 p m with a large crowd greeting them and shouting in approval.
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Cowes
East Cowes
King Edward
The Trouble With Susan and Homeopathic Society Officers
The Indianapolis homeopathic society met at the Denison on Wednesday night and elected officers: President W. R. Stewart Vice President A. A. Ogle Secretary and Treasurer W. E. George Censors Drs Louis Runnells J. D. George and C. B. McCulloch In his talk Vice President Ogle blamed nine tenths of women s ills on tight lacing low neck gowns high heel shoes and other health rule infractions.
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Indianapolis Homeopathic Society
Denison
W. R. Stewart
A. A. Ogle
W. E. George
Louis Runnells
J. D. George
C. B. McCulloch
Ogle
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