Firefighters Prevent Major City Property Loss
A scare in the change room of the mill caused time threats of destruction to valuable property. Firemen and employees acted to avert serious danger to the city, though the origin remains in doubt.
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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1908
Page
10
Fire at Homestake Mill Sparks Citywide Alarm
A major blaze at the Homestake mill in Lead triggered a citywide emergency as hose teams from eight lines fought the flames. The fire began in the dry storage room over the boiler and was controlled after swift action by Lead, South, and other hose companies. Damages included clothing and jewelry losses, with restoration expected to cost about 6800.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellison
Northwestern
Rds
Ake Company
Hose Company 2
South Hose Company
Fire at Star shaft tests crew calm handling and prevention
Firemen battled a blaze at the Star shaft with hoses and ladders forty feet above the smoke. Fire crews contained the flames quickly, preventing spread to nearby mills. no wind aided the fire, and recovery resumed with the company's plants back in operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milla
Currency Bill Becomes Senate Topic in Aldrich Speech
Senator Aldrich introduced his currency bill in the Senate and moved to consider related measures. Senator Clark of Georgia urged a vote on a federal law to aid state prohibitions, but Nelson objected and the resolution was carried over. The body adjourned to Thursday as committees prepare work. Willet of New York blamed President Roosevelt for the recent financial panic and criticized his leadership and policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldrich
Senate
Washington
Finance Committee
Clark
Georgia
Judiciary
Nelson
Thorkday
Willet
New York
Roosevelt
Nebraska woman murdered by her husband and killer in Nevada
Isabel Heskett of Chadron Nebraska, married to C. C. Heskett, was shot four times by Fred Skinner alias Fred Davis in Ahojylite Nevada then Skinner killed himself. Authorities moved Skinner’s body to Beatty as townsmen debated lynching. The victim was a relative of Mary Baker Eddy according to her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Skinner
Beatty
Prohibition Leaders Meet at Georgia Anti-Saloon Convention
Jubilation in the auditorium as Georgia joins prohibition states. Delegates from every county attend the State Anti-Saloon League convention opening with Rev I J Elis welcoming visitors. President W R Hammond of Aunts delivers the annual address urging strict enforcement and continued effort. The group plans to stay in session through tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macgoon
Jan
State Anti-Saloon League
I. J. Elis
W. R. Hammond
Hammond
League
Former Trusted Servants Of Government Begin FourYear Prison Terms
Benjamin D. Green and John F. Gaynor started four year sentences in Atlanta federal prison for misappropriation of millions from Savannah harbor improvement funds. They fled to Canada after arrest, resisted extradition, prompting a diplomatic dispute with Britain before delivery and swift conviction. Indictments loom to keep them jailed for life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Benjamin D. Green
John F. Gaynor
Gaynor
Green
Savannah
Canada
United States
British Home Office
Wyoming Wool Growers Enter Fourth Annual Convention
Wyoming Wool Growers association opens its fourth annual convention in Laramie with record attendance of growers and wool industry representatives from Omaha and Denver. The meeting will cover public land policy tariff reform and the eight hour law. Delegates plan wool grade discussions and a possible American wool auction sales model.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laramie
Wyo
Wyoming Wool Growers’ Association
United States Department of Agriculture
National Association of Wool Growers
America
London
Omaha
Denver
Gallant Train Crew Rescues Woman From Barb Wire Fence
A Milwaukee railroad passenger train crew and conductor saved a young woman at Kaylor between Scotland and Tripp after she became entangled in barb wire while trying to reach a passing train. The engineer applied the air brake and rescuers freed her without disclosure of her name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Milwaukee
Kaylor
Tripp
Ras
Navy Telegram Reports Iowa Man's Son Killed in NYC
Jane Daniel Wren of this city received word from the Navy Department announcing the sudden death of his son George Wren, a sailor in the Navy. He was killed in New York City by a train while on duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Jackie
City
Jane Daniel Wren
Navy Department
George
Navy
New York City
Western Passenger Association Meeting In Chicago Discusses Fare Changes
In Chicago today the Western Passenger association meets to consider revoking second class party fares, joint agency fees, short line fare applications Chicago to Kansas City via St Louis, and non transferable ticket conditions with the Interstate Commerce Commission. Summer tourist fares for 1908 and convention rate applications will also be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Passenger Association
Chicago
Chigago
Tih
Jan
Western Passenger Association mM
Kansas City
St. Louis
Interstate Commerce Commissioner
Died Very Suddenly Johnny on the Spot Dies in Deadwood
Spearfish art scene notes the death of Arthur Monahan known as Johnny on the Spot. He visited Deadwood after a recent windfall, spent his funds, and fell ill at Iron Creek cabin. He was a well known Hills figure, with Lincoln Nebraska ties and Deadwood connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spearfish Artstite
Arthur Monahan
Lead
Johnny
Deadwood
Riooious
Iron Creek
the Falls
Deadwodl
Lincoln
Neb
Arrival of American battleships in Rio Janeiro sparks big welcome
The anticipated arrival of Rear Admiral Evans's ships in Rio Janeiro prompts broad celebrations. Thousands of sailors will enjoy city freedom as officials plan a continuous program of entertainments including a state dinner by President Penna and banquets hosted by the foreign minister, the ambassador Irving B. Dudley, the minister of marines, and the Naval club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Janeiro
Evans
Penna
Unterrified Leaders to Head Jackson Day Banquet in Chicago
Chicago Democrats gather for the Jefferson club annual Jackson Day banquet at the Auditorium. William J. Bryan to headline with remarks by Governor Folk Senator W J Stone Governor john L Johnson Henry M Teller John W Kern and Judge Wade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jan
Jefferson Club
William J. Bryan
Folk
W. J. Stone
Missouri
Tom L. Johnson
Cleveland
Henry M. Teller
Colorado
John W. Kern
Indiana
Wade
Lowa
Coincidence in Death in Clinton for Two Railroad Pensioners
Engineman P D Collis and Engineman Thomas Keefe, both Clinton veterans and retired pensioners of the Chicago and Northwestern system, died last night from cancer. They were friends from boyhood and completed active service on the same day, retiring together. Keefe was 68, Collis 58.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
P. PD. Collis
Thomas Keefe
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad System
Keefe
Collings
Railroads Sued Over Diseased Cattle Shipment
The United States filed suit in federal court in Danville against Iron Mountain Miners Central and Mobile Ohio railroads charging violation of cattle quarantine laws. The case concerns moving fevered cattle from Mississippi Arkansas and Alabama to the National Stock Yards in St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
United States
Iron Mountain
Minors Central
Mobile & Ohio
Polite
Mississippi
Arkansas
Alabama
National Stock Yards
St. Louis
George Glover Rumor of Insanity Charges Against Mrs Eddy
Reports from eastern papers claim George Glover filed insanity charges against Mrs Eddy in Massachusetts courts. Glover and his wife left for the country, and no one could confirm the action locally. Attorneys neither deny nor confirm the filing, citing Glover for direct details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Glover
Massachusetts
Cail
Lead
Deadwood
Glover
Injunction dissolved over Belle Fourche business clash
Judge Rice dissolved a temporary injunction in Belle Fourche after six hours of argument. L. Templeton claimed prior lease rights and profit loss if removed. C D Saunders of Kansas City backed Smoke House in Deadwood planned to move into town. Templeton and Saunders plan damages suit against Bluett and Kissack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Templeton
Templeton
Belle Fourche
Bluette and Kissack
Rice
Cort
Kellar
Stanley
Saunders, Bluett and Kissack
Fire in Hermon warehouse leaves dozen men severely burned
A morning blaze at the Hermon storage warehouse in Minneapolis sent about a dozen firefighters from the third story with clothing on fire and with serious burns. The incident prompted urgent rescue efforts and alerted authorities to potential fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Hermon
Two Trains Collision Injures Passengers in Philadelphia
A collision between two Pennsylvania line trains at West Kenzie Street and North Oakley Avenue injured many passengers. No fatalities have been reported.
Primary election ban sparks Henry county suit in Ohio
Papers prepared in Henry county seek to stop the board of election from holding a primary to choose Taft and Foraker delegates to the state convention. The suit argues that rampayers funds cannot be used for that purpose at the urging of a political committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Henry County
Board of Election
Taft
Foraker
Dignitaries to Honor Alexander McClure at Philadelphia Dinner
Governor Stuart General Miles Admiral Sehrey Admiral Coghlan P A B Widener and Senator Penrose lead a list of over a hundred dignitaries attending a Four Score Symposium dinner at the Hotel Majestic in Philadelphia to celebrate Colonel Alexander K McClure s eightieth birthday McClure a veteran Pennsylvania journalist and longtime confidant to national leaders was born in Perry county and rose from state legislature to chief editor of the Philadelphia Times for 26 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander K. McClure
Philadelphia
Stuart
Miles
Sehrey
Coghlan
P. A. B. Widener
Senator Penrose
Hotel Majestic
McClure
Pennsylvania
Perry County
Philadelphia Times
Uniform Case Buenzle Exclusion At Newport At Issue
The Rhode Island Supreme Court hears the 1906 uniformed Yeoman Buenzle case over denial of entry to a Newport pavilion. The 1906 Superior Court ruling favored pavilion owners right to exclude, with naval officers funding the suit and President Roosevelt showing interest. The appeal seeks reverse of that decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. Ly
aJn
Yeoman Buenzle
United States Navy
Newport
Supreme Court of Rhode Island
Roosevelt
Superior Court
Supreme Court
W C T U Notes on Temperance and Virtue in Sport
The piece argues that starting habits matter and cites temperance as key. It recalls Leonardo da Vinci selecting a Judas model, links smoking to moral decline, cites a 1900s Boer War stat showing smoking as a fault, and contrasts British endurance with German beer culture in athletics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonardo da Vince
Milan
Judas
Rome
da Vinci
Christ
Manchester
Hanlon
Athens
Also Mentioned on This Page
Anti-Saloon League
Macon
Areinjail
Wyoming
Wool Growers
Mary Baker G. Eddy
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