Windsor Hotel Fire Kills 16 and Destroys Broad NYC Landmark
The Windsor hotel at Forty seventh street and Fifth avenue burned after a lace curtain sparked a blaze on the fourth floor. At least 16 dead and up to 40 missing, with 50 or more injured. Fire and rescue efforts continued overnight as authorities blamed the old building’s lack of fireproofing and rapid flames from elevator shafts. Local residents opened homes to shelter the injured and many heroic rescues were noted as crowds watched the destruction.
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New York
Windsor Hotel
Forty-seventh-st
T Fifth-ave
Fifth-avo
Warren F. Leland
E. F. Bailey
Chicago
A. M. Fuller
Pittsburg
Mary Kirk Haskins
Fred Misch
San Francisco Bulletin
Kate W. Misch
J. C. Stratton
E. H. M. Wharton
Baltimore
G. P. Wheeler
Milwaukee
Dorothy Wheeler
Thomas P. Ochiltree
Marian McDermott
Donald McKay
Elizabeth
N. J
James McKenna
Martha McNulty
Catherine Macslough
Lizzie McDonald
Anna Morgan
Myers
London
Henry Neilnie
North
Patterson
Judge Patterson
Colorado
Margaret Quinn
Mary Selman
Catherine Shea
M. E. W. Sheerwood
Lealand Simmons
August Sloman
Kate Sorrell
E. M. Sorrell
Ocean Steamship Company
Stephens
Chas. Steffenbaugh
Helen Gould
Sweeney and
Cody
Thomas J. Brady
Brady
Thomas I Crimmins
Firechief Bonner
W. J. Kennedy
Taan
Is. Forty-sixth
Forty-seventh-sts
Ex-Lieutenant Governor John C Underwood Reported Missing
Ex Lieutenant governor John C Underwood of Kentucky who once owned a Cincinnati newspaper is among the missing at the Windsor hotel in New York. He was a well known Kentucky public figure and the report notes his disappearance.
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Cincinnati
John C. Underwood
Kentucky
Windsor Hotel
New York
Underwood
Heroic Rescues by Guests at Fire Scene
A chaotic fire at a New York location prompted guests to perform swift rescue actions. Fire crews arrived as panicked occupants were aided by bystanders and hotel staff amid smoke and flames. Local authorities investigation continues with details pending.
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New
York
Trusts will lift hats a Beaupre case echo
A provocative item argues hat makers raise prices on cheaper hats while reducing fur in premium models, blaming scarce rabbit fur from Australia. It notes derbies and soft hats may be affected, with a month or more before consumer prices rise.
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Peter IF. Balz
Danbury
Australia
Covington Life Saver Sends Curious Gift to Governor
A Covington man, 73, claims to have devised a germ killer to suppress contagious diseases. He mails a corked wooden tube with a brown liquor bottle and crude stopper, asks the governor to test it on himself and family and promote its army use, noting a $6,000 appropriation. He also suggests testing a car coupler on Belt Line and nearby Indianapolis roads.
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Covington
Indianapolis
Counties push for education board seats
State education board may gain two members from county superintendents as the group urges the governor to add three new members, at least one from counties. Mills of Earlham or Gobin of DePauw are favored possibilities for a non college president appointment, with Burroughs of Wabash excluded due to shared county.
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State Education Board
State Board of Education
State House
Mills
Earlham
Gobin
DePauw
Burroughs
Wabash
Ward line ships to speed return of Cuban troops
The War Department chartered three Ward Line steamers Havana Florida and Vigilancia to hasten bringing home volunteers from Cuba as they are mustered out. It also contracted with the Plant Line to carry troops on its Havana Tampa routes.
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Washington
War Department
Cuba
Ward Line
Havana, Florida
Vigilancia
Plant Line
Havana- Tampa
Exemption Claims Filed In April Under Mortgage Tax Law
The attorney general states that mortgage exemption claims of 700 must be filed in April, as the law allows March or April. Objection to March notes risk of mortgage satisfaction before April first. The law should have allowed April or May.
Sawmill Boiler Blast Kills Three in Bedford County
A boiler in John Minnie’s saw mill at Minnie Station exploded, killing three men and fatally injuring three others with the mill blown to bits. The dead include John Shess of Huntingdon, David Snyder of Adams, and Peter Wink of Everett. Fatally injured are John Snyder, Harry Siegel, and James Whitfield.
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Altoona
John Minnie
Minnie Station
Bedford County
John Shess
Sawyer
Huntingdon
David Snyder
Adams
Peter Wink
Everett
John Snyder
Harry Siegel
James Whitfield
Snyder
Shess
Boiler explosion destroys Leming mill killing two
In Cape Girardeau Missouri on Friday afternoon M E Leming's saw mill in the southern part of town was wrecked by a boiler explosion. Workers John Morgan and Ernest Williford were killed while George Roth Jasper Phillips and Fred Probst were seriously injured.
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Cape Girardeau, Mo
M. E. Leming
John Morgan
Ernest Williford
George Roth
Jasper Phillips
Fred Probst
A Tunnel Hold-Up By Two Wags Ends With Capture
Friday night in the Mindis tunnel two vagrants demanded money from George Miller and James O Connor. When refused one man struck Miller and the other leveled a revolver at O Connor. A scuffle followed until Patrolmen Crannan and Jordan arrived. George Lathers was captured and fined five dollars and 120 days by Judge Cox on Saturday.
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George Lathers
Cox
George Miller
James O'Connor
Mindisst
Minler
O'Connor
Miller
Crannan
Jordan
Lathers
Mass Meeting Disturbers Face Arrest and Prosecution
Report says the noisiest mob at Thursday night’s street car mass meeting will be arrested for disturbing a public gathering. Officials may target organizers and active participants to uncover evidence. It is claimed three cent fare supporters may try another mass meeting.
City Receives Early Advantage in Streetcar Franchises Case
In superior court Saturday the city won a first point as the case over a streetcar franchise proceeded. Plaintiffs Smith and White urged default, but the court overruled, placing burden on petitioners while the city’s lawyers argued that the 1899 act violates the state constitution by allowing contract terms that let a new company acquire old franchise rights. A large audience attended, including councilmen, with Judge Leathers inviting two colleagues to hear the proceedings.
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Charles P. Smith
John F. White
Frank B. Burke
Henry Warrum
Albert Schoonover
Kern
Bell
Smith & Korbly
McGowan
Ferdinand Winter
Samuel O. Pickens
Smiley N. Chambers
Leathers
Carter
McMaster
Schoonover
Indianapolis
City Street Railway
Petition asks four new rooms for school No 32
School commissioner Robison notes 150 signatures on a petition seeking four additional rooms at Illinois and Twenty first streets to relieve travel for students. The board, in a brief session, sets enumeration pay and appoints a committee to assess Meridian street ground value for a potential federal building site. Substitute teachers will require temporary licenses under a Friday night resolution.
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Robison
Illinois
St. Patrick's Day
Meridian St
Federal
Hanged editor reported in Everett murder aftermath
D W T McGillicudy of Rapid City reports from Olympia that a mob hanged J W Connella in Everett following a grievance at his printing office. Connella killed a citzen during the altercation, was acquitted, left town, then returned and was found strung up to a tree.
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Rapid City
W. T. McGillicudy
Olympia
Wash
Everett
J. W. Connella
Connella
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis and Vicinity
Forecast for Indianapolis and area 86 hours ending 8 pm March 19 calls for much colder weather with clouds, a Saturday night turn to fair Sunday's conditions. Chicago forecast predicts two cold waves in the central region. Temperatures: 7 am 50, noon 53, 2 pm 54.
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Indianapolis
Chicago
Knepper Refuses Signing with Indianapolis Club
Pitcher Knepper returns his contract unsigned to Indianapolis claiming signing would jeopardize back pay due from Youngstown. He dismisses the idea, noting Youngstown owes him money though it does not affect an Indianapolis deal.
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Knepper
Indianapolis
Youngstown Club
Youngstown
Moses
Burge and Son Acquitted in Police Court
Charles R. Burge senior and his son were found not guilty of assault and battery after Mrs. Fannie Jeffe prompted their arrest. She had claimed they assaulted her while pursuing goods tied to Burge senior, which the court said he had a right to take by force from a Massachusetts avenue store.
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Charles R. Burge
Charles R., Jr
Fannie Jeffe
Massachusetts Ave
Burge
Crooked Clerk Fined for Theft from Grocer Employer
Jacob Hasseld was fined 5 dollars and given 9 days in the workhouse by Judge Cox on Saturday for stealing 15 dollars from his employer Grocer A. C. Crouch. The court noted the employer was Grocer A. C. Crouch.
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Jacob Hasseld
St Patrick’s Friends Banquet at the Grand Hotel
The Friendly Sons of St Patrick held a lavish banquet at the Grand hotel Friday night. Gov. Mount and Senator Fairbanks spoke, praising Indiana and the Irish American support of the nation. Mayor Taggart, Dr O Doherty, Judge Herron, and Senator Shea addressed various toast topics.
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America
Taggart
Dr. O'Doherty
Louisville
David J. Herron
Senator Shea
Scottaburg
No Dewey Day Plans Changed by McKinley Absence
Indianapolis will skip c celebration as telegram announces President McKinley cannot attend. Senator Fairbanks received a message from the president's secretary George B Carteliou extending indications of a change in plans and a president's re.
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Dewey
Indianapolis
McKinley
Fairbanks
George B. Carteliou
Local Advert Fragments Highlight Bargains and Shops
Fragmentary ad copy lists eateries and shops with prices and items. Mentions merchants’ lunch at 25 cents, a static restaurant, Seaton and Bhiter touting quality hats, locations on 39 N Penn and 37 Monument, plus harness and lace advertisements.
Filipino insurgents shell Malolos as US forces gain ground
March 18 dispatch reports Gen McArthur's center repulsed by Third artillery and Pennsylvania regiment with reinforcements driving attackers back. A captured Filipino says about 4,000 troops confront 10,000 main force at Malolos, the insurgent capital. Two American privates were wounded. insurgents report 20 killed. Lieut Col Thomas R Hamer named governor of Cuba.
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Malolos
Thomas R. Hamer
First Idaho Infantry
Cuba
ED L. Keen
Priests flee Manila as war toll rises to 43 killed
On the steamer China arriving from Hong Kong 13 Spanish priests report 45 fellow clergy held prisoner by Aguinaldo forces in Visayas. They claim 43 friars were killed and say Aguinaldo offers liberty for friars who supply battleships. The refugees describe Aguinaldo as fully confident in defeating Americans.
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San Francisco
China
Hong Kong
Manila
Visayas
Panama
Aguinaldo
Alliberty
Pries
Mighty Oregon Reaches Manila Ready for Duty
A Dewey dispatch from the navy department reports the battleship Mighty Oregon is fitted for any duty and assigned to the Manila area as U.S. forces prepare for operations. The message confirms readiness and ongoing naval strength in the theater.
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Manila
Washington
Agram
Dewey
Navy Department
Ing
Army
Iris
Horrible Brutcheries Reported By Private First California Volunteer
Private First California volunteer Philip L Weaver describes horrific scenes from combat front in Hawaii during World War I. He recalls soldiers with throats cut and crucified bodies, and details the death of Harry Young of Utah light battery whose body was mutilated and pinned to the ground by a dagger.
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Honolulu
Eisco
First
California Volunteers
Philip L Weaver
Hono
China
Utah
Harry Young
Utah Light Battery
Young
Consid
Judge Baker Rules on Hill Case Against City
Judge Baker warns the city must answer within ten days or Hill’s claim for 2440 dollars for water works services will be allowed by default. Hill sues after McMaster deemed payment possible under the charter and Hill also sued in federal court. Baker notes the Board of Public Works acted, the city council ratified its action, and this makes the contract binding, though the judge does not condemn the board’s proceedings.
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Baker
Hill
Briser
John W. Hill
City
McMaster
Baké
Board of Public Works
St Louis Printer in Louisville Shooting Incident
An unidentified St Louis printer, R Parren, in Louisville on March 1, fired at a group of four Black men outside a stable after exchanging threats. He shot one man twice, wounding him, before fleeing the scene.
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Louisville
Parrent
St Louis
St. Patrick’s
Deck
Alaskan Boundary Disputed by Finnish Sources
Five Finns report evidence locating the Alaska boundary line near Klondike area based on mounds sighting. The claim, cited in Seattle advices dated March 18, suggests a shift in the boundary within American territory. Prices and company references appear unrelated to the dispute.
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Wash
Desn
Klondike
Amer
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