Takagenahache Fire Kill Seven In Takagenahache
A devastating blaze in Takagenahache on Friday destroyed many structures and killed seven people, leaving widespread ruin across the town.
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1902
Page
7
A devastating blaze in Takagenahache on Friday destroyed many structures and killed seven people, leaving widespread ruin across the town.
Thompson, a lumberman in New Brunswick woods, slept in a low berth near a birch tree. Believing a wind swayed root, he discovered a huge black bear after an investigation. the camp men fled, then returned and killed the bear.
Albert Moran a Boston policeman since leaving sculpture 14 years ago is the city’s wealthiest officer. He attributes his wealth to frugal saving and solid investments. Moran’s notable sculpting include a memorial tablet for Rev. M. P. Doherty now in St Paul’s Church near Cambridge. He chose police work over art.
The article notes John W. Gates repeatedly posting large gains or losses in Wall Street news while remaining unfazed. It mentions J. P. Morgan outperforming him in L. and N. railroad dealings and speculates Gates has a strategy against a major trust builder, though specifics are unclear.
Louisville officials unveil a free bathhouse on Preston Street near Jefferson at a cost of 4000 dollars. Expected to draw residents seeking spiritual uplift, the opening draws only two hobos who are escorted in for a tour.
A crowd gathered at the new city cooling bath facility but no baths were taken. Officials and a police platoon waited while a foreigner and two men sought baths, but cold floors and miscommunication left the facility unused. Supt. Muir hopes for future popularity in hot weather.
Roche S. O'Brien a Narragansett electric company chief engineer and roomer at the Davis home sent love letters to Mrs. Mabel Davis as examples for a ready letter writer. Mr. Davis discovered the letters and cites them as grounds for divorce.
In Tacoma on May 2 the Weyerhaeuser company inventories 156 million feet of timber at risk as millions of worms devastate forests along the Wiskah river. A decade ago the woods were premier in the northwest. now two thirds are damaged and soon little will be worth cutting.
In Paris on May 2 the traditional chime ringer has passed away and electricity has taken his place. The 2 ton bell on the Sacre Coeur, a Savoyarde, has been replaced as the city adopts electric bells.
Chicago May 2 George Burrs suffered a temporary deathlike spell while en route to a West side theater. He was found unconscious atop a box car and later recovered. Judge Dooley heard the tale and his prosecutor noted such cases occur in Bohemia, leading to the prisoner's discharge.
Webster Mass May 2 Reuben Dudley wealthy Worchester county landowner marked his eighty fourth birthday in quiet fashion at his Webster home three miles from town. His son Dyer manages the house. Dudley boasts a long fox hunting record and says he has killed 11 foxes this past season and 700 raccoons in his life. He has enticed 00 swarms of wild bees yearly for honey and has killed many rattlesnakes. Eight weeks ago he was badly bruised in a runaway but has recovered fully.
Thursday night graduation ceremonies were held at the German house with 14 graduates. Dr J E B Cravens, president, presided as Rev W D Carroc Kokomo offered the invocation. A C Ball was class valedictorian.
In Vincennes on May 2 Democrats renominated Congressman Miers with a single ballot. Miers received 74 4-5 votes while Davis gathered 44 1-5 votes. Davis moved to make the nomination unanimous.
Berlin May 2 report confirmed by post office authorities that plans are under way for a new cable between Germany and America. Route and other details have not yet been decided.
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