Fire Fiends Abroad Destroy Elizabethport Dwellings
A destructive fire along Elizabethport waterfront damaged five dwellings and the Moore Bros pattern factory. Losses included 18,360,900 in insurance 28,000 for the factory and 15,000 for dwellings. Separate blazes damaged a Davolat property and a grain elevator near Forty-fourth and Forty Sixth streets causing about 100,000 dollars in losses.
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N. J
Elizabethport
Priest
Moore Bros. & Co
Bloore Bros. & Co
Warsaver
Maya
George Ww. Pavis
Davolat
Guy
Ourcaco
Frank Marshall
Wabash Road
Forty-fourth
Forty Sixth-sts
Bank Robbery at Caney Echoes Dalton Payday
A Caney bank was robbed Monday afternoon by Henry Starr and Bill Newcomb. About $4,000 in cash was seized, money placed in bags before the pair rode off toward Indian Territory. A citizen posse pursued but the bandits are not likely to be overtaken. Starr is noted as a Dalton gang member.
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Daltons
Corragna
Kas
Dalton Gang
Caney
Here
Henry Starr
Bill Newcomb
Coney Valley
Indian Territory
Chase
Starr
Dalton
Coffeyville
Otober
Oia Tue
Atesie
Denounced Allerton and labor questions report adopted
The Central labor union committee report condemns Thos Bynum for suppressing candidates’ answers to organized labor questions. Senator Hord’s opposition sparked the probe, with Bynum’s actions blamed for weakening the Democratic ticket. A Philadelphia blacksmiths convention May 15 was announced and Samuel Allerton denounced for anti labor stance during the street car strike. James Carroll elected trustee to replace C. W. Carson.
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Central Labor Union
Thos. Bynum
Hord
Bynum
Philadelphia
Samuel Allerton
Chicago
James Carroll
C. W. Carson
The Man Who Missed It A Mondrian of Be
A masked writer signing as Alexis describes a surreal scene at the wilt sea shore. A man with odd features and warts curses a missed chance in a burlesque rant, spitting venom as onlookers fearfully question the odd spectacle. He claims tax sun liners caused his failure, asking if the crowd can see.
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Washington St
Alexis
Ali
Woods Wins New Trial In murder case
Supreme Court reverses James A. Woods verdict for the 1890 killing of Thomas J. Blount at the Eastern Iname Hospital in Richmond. Jurors admitted reading newspaper reports and admitting prejudice. new trial granted.
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Supreme Court
James A. Woods
Thomas J. Blount
Eastern Iname
Richmond
Woods
Blount
Frank Burke Sworn In As Jeffersonville District Attorney
Frank Burke, the extensively kicked man later appointed district attorney by Mr. Cleveland, was sworn into office Tuesday forenoon. He defended his record, opposing the co-employees liability bill and Pinkerton measures, arguing labor concerns will recognize his stance with time. The dog show at Tomlinson hall features high value canines, with Blach the notable parade dog and a total canine valuation near $500,000, drawing crowds from patrolmen, firemen, and schools.
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Jefersonville
Cleveland
Tum Sun
Pinkerton
Clay County
Tomlinson Hall
Blach
Bluch
Black
Bam
Court House
Washington-st
Bum Dog
Dr. Nixon
Philadelphia
Gordon
Leo B
Duchasa
Waverly
Ivanhoe
Princesa Louise
Kathrine
Duke
Detroit
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Lafayette
Parisien
Ruun'e
Peoria
Ill
Ormond
Jerry Simpson
Aliss Cantian
New York
Washington
Sing Loa
Chicago
Omaha
Rockport
Freeport
Maiella
Tiigna Minting
Marquis
Long Island
Ann Arbor Strike Telegram Denied Authority to Strike
Chief Artor testified that he had no knowledge of any court order against the Lake Shore engineers restraining freight handling for Ann Arbor. He explained a telegram to committees meant only that a strike existed and denied he could order a strike without general committee consent.
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Ricks
Dudaa Tate
Ann Arbor
Lake Shore Engineers
Artor
6Ea
Mr. Arthur
General Committee
Officials suspended in Crookedness probe in Winniree
Chief accountant Bourget and Postal clerk Chaffey of the northwest government are suspended amid discoveries of defalcations and misappropriations totaling thousands of dollars. Other officials are suspected of involvement.
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Winniree
Man
Bourget
Chaffey
Northwest
Wreck at city limits halts Rockford express
A Rockford express train on the Chicago and North Western collided with an accommodation at the city limits at 7 am Tuesday. Three coaches were demolished and two divisions blocked for three hours. Italian fruit vendor Frank Usaius died, others injured include Frank Christine and Frank Rister. The wreck sparked a fire quickly put out.
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Cuis
Rockford
Frank Usaius
Frank Christine
Frank Rister
Funeral of Col Elliott F Shepard at Fifth Avenue Church
The New York funeral of Col Elliott F Shepard editor and proprietor of the Mail and Express occurred Tuesday. Services at his Fifth Avenue residence and at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church were conducted by Rev John Hall. Honorary pallbearers included Chauncey Depew and John Sloane. The church was filled and a large crowd lined the streets. Interment took place in the Vanderbilt tomb at New Dorp Staten Island with ferries chartered for mourners.
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Shepnard
New York
Elliott F.shepard
Mailand Express
Fifth-ave
Fifty-first-st
Fifth-ave. Presbyterian Church
John Hall
Chauncey M. Depew
John Sloane
James MacDonough
John A. Schieldher
Jogen C. Murray
Col
John J. McCook
John 8. Kennedy
Warner Vannorden
Warner Miller
Noah Davis
Coors
Mail and Express
Vanderbilt
Union League
Republican Clubs
Press Club
State Bar Association
Republican County
American Sabbath Union
Republican
Presa
New Dorp
Staten Island
Awful Washington Street in Indianapolis Faces Mud and Fires
Residents condemn Washington Street west of the river for its muddy, deteriorating condition with off grade street car tracks. They urge the Board of Public Works to act, citing recent fires and poor water service that hinder firefighting and deter manufacturers from locating there.
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Indianapolis
Washingrton St
Tina
Board of Public Works
Te Sonun
Tha Arcitén
Weatsider
Tau Sex
Counterfeiters unearthed in state prison sighted in Arkansas
Deputy U S Marshal Fleming exposed a gang of counterfeiters in the Arkansas State Penitentiary. Two gang members were arrested Monday. J W Lefton a guard and Tom Johns convicted for horse stealing face long terms. Four plaster molds and various counterfeit coins found. Separately Jel Roberts drunkenness case. James Treat fined. Ed Hancock acquitted in liquor charge. Attorney Cropsey denounced arrest as outrage. Hancock suggested settlement by payment.
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Hught
Jarzone Race
Ark
U.S. Blarshal Fleming
State
Tivo
J. W. Lefton
Tom Johns
Lefton
Johns
Lofton
Gataide
Tree Diyg
Jeli Roberta
Jel
James Treat
C. Williams
Hancock
Smith
Cropsey
Nistouff
Boston paper wrap firm notes Tuesday assignment
A Tribble company of Boston Gesséers in wrapping papers twines was assigned Tuesday Liabilities A000. The Roman Catholic church and F E Mascott's business block at Castleton VI burned Tuesday morning. L088 15000. Thirty finishers in Martin's morocco factory struck over wage increase from 10 to 12 per week. Albert C. Need 68 a messenger in Pacific Bank New York blew his brains out Tuesday. Burglars busted Pawling savings bank vault Tuesday morning securing 500 in money and 1600 in bonds. they were captured. For the cure of all disorders and irragu lactiles Ayers Sersaparilia heang equal.
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Tribble Company
Boston
Gesséers
F. E. Mascott
Castleton
Martin
Albert CG. Need
Messenger
Pacific Bank
Broadway
N.Y
Pawling, N.Y
Washington Nominates and Dismisses Office Holders
President names consular and U S attorney appointees while civil service cuts sweep special agents in the Agriculture department. Immigration chief role shifts at New York port as secretary urges economy and reductions. Also a Montana senatorial dispute and a fatal family murder near Leggett’s Creek, Pennsylvania.
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Senate
George G. Dillard
Mississippi
United States
Guayaquail
Ezra W. Miller
South Dakota
District of
General Land Office
T. J. Ryan
Indiana
M. Bi. Bane
Joan Yost
New York
Charge Too High for Five-Cent Fare Sparks Protest
A city resident protests a five cent charge for five streetcar squares as unfair while noting others ride longer distances for the same fare. Spl. The large stock barn near Cynthiana owned by Magane Thompson was destroyed Monday night by fire, with light fine horses, cattle, and grain burned. A German coach horse escaped and may go to the world’s fair. the fire is blamed on an incendiary.
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Cthera
Ind
Afarch &s.—Spl
Cynthiana
Magane Thompson
Thompson
Park shows shine while other acts struggle at local theater
GraxD Aunt Pixtey and Parxa Orpheum specialty company stage a mixed bill as Uery week’s effect on theaters. Leegat the ceiling walker and Nero the slight of hand artist are highlighted features. Annia Pixtey returns after March 1 with renewed vigor. The Black Creek runs at Brown’s Dental Parlors relocation noted to 61 Peak Booms 1d and 16 Ingarange.
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Leegat
Nero
Dess
Brown’s
Ghost of murdered man haunts night watch on railroad
In Brazil and Clay City a night watchman Reeves and Jack Jeeves report a ghost like Alichael Geckeier killed March 15 visiting the BH T engine nightly at midnight. The apparition appears near the cab then vanishes after 14 to 20 yards, witnessed by another man. Also Lizzie Schelde 25 attempted suicide by drowning in a Staunton well but survived and is improving.
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Reeves
Rayefi
Mewes
Lizzie Schelde
Staunton
Anarchist Plot Aims at Prince of Wales Visit
A Canadian and British alarm over a reported assassination plot against the Prince of Wales should he visit the world’s fair is detailed in a letter from Maj. Charles Fox Billings. He claims to have unearthed the scheme and to be in contact with officials in London and Washington, with further details promised. The letter also notes Justice Schwab’s warning that the prince would face danger if he came to America. Separately, the New York Times is reported sold to a capitalist syndicate for about 600600, with Miller Spiney and John A. McCarly among backers and new management pledging Democratic support.
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MeVicker
Chicago
Black Creek
Paris
New York
Wales
Mim
New Yon
Enid
Canada
England
Prince of Wales
America
Chas
Fox Billings
Bir
Foreign Office
London
Pounceforte
Washington
Au Biesa
Amar
Charles Fos Brihiyas
Alacere Cov
Flower
John A. McCarly
Walter Webb
James I. Woodward
Peculiar dark sky phenomenon over the Pacific coast
A nocturnal light show appeared like a large star with red and blue sparks near the western horizon, seen from San Francisco and other points in California including Santa Cruz and San Luis Obispo. Lick Observatory scientists may soon explain the mystery as it slowly sank while moving northward. Pope Leo and the University of Washington feature in unrelated Vatican notes. a papal secretary spoke of continued support for American missions and education before Mer. Chapel.
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San Francisco
Midnigh
Santa Cruz
San Duis
Chispoa
Lick Observatory
Lome
Santa Fe
Leo
University of Washington
Contripute
University
Rauw
Eapate
Jierai
Econ R
Lis Gore Pd
Satolil
America
Castre
Rampalla
Jertsie
Mer. Chapell
Vatican
United States
Murder trial opens as Leonidas McClure faces murder charge
Court chamber crowded with witnesses and kin as Leonidas McClure sits in the courtroom while testimony details a Dec 31 shooting at the home of his brother‑in‑law Philip Bryan. Laura Bryan recounts McClure’s confrontation with his wife Florence McClure and the fatal moment when the revolver fired. Local officials maintain order as proceedings begin amid intense interest and a diagram of the crime scene is examined.
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Court House
Leonidas McClure
Sherif Tammett
McClure
MicClure
Philip Bryan
Wilson Sr
Susan de Pritchard
Iilangs
Holtzman and Cox
Asilitt Sheehan
Nichola Dugen
Minnie Bryan
Harvey Bryan
Laura Bryan
Florence McClre
Frorenca
Bryan Follu
Lam
Nick Flexe
Rose W Biians
Mag. Saithe
Dyius
MeClure
Jie
McChuren
Hensea Ins
Arkudine
Bryan
Nelle Cox
Bunnie Bryan
Mra
Laura Gryan
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Committee On Privileges and Elections
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