Panic Fire Kills Eighteen at St Pauls Church in Philadelphia
Eighteen people died and about fifty injured in a stampede following a smoke-filled fire alarm at St Pauls Colored Baptist Church on Eighth Street Philadelphia. A defective flue caused smoke and a panic as worshippers crowded toward the stairs where a railing failed trapping and crushing many on the lower floor. Fire crews and ambulances arrived as rescuers searched for missing congregants and transported victims to nearby hospitals.
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Philadelphia
St. Paul’s Colored Baptist Church
Eighth Street
Poplar Street
Girard Avenue
E. W. Jobogon
Eight Revolutionary Soldiers to Be Marked Near Paris
Through the efforts of George W. Brown eight revolutionary soldiers in the county will have granite markers at their graves. The names and burial places include Elijah Austin New Arm Ogden cemetery William Means Edgar cemetery Paris Stephen Ogden Tompkins cemetery south of the city William James near Asher school house John Tutwiler Fairview cemetery near Kansas Hugh Barr Belle Ridge cemetery William Kaight near Belle Ridge school house. Three other soldiers Ryan Sprague and Clay are known to have died in the county.
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Paris
Fil
George W. Brown
Eiljah Austin
Novih Arm
Daniel Rhoads
Ogden
William Means
Edgar
Stephen Ogden
Tompkins
City
William James
Asher
John Tutwiler
Fairview
Kinnsas
Hugh Barr
Belle Ridge
William Kaight
Ryan
Sprague
Clay
Lake Pilots Seek AFL Charter Amid Carrier Dispute
The Lake Pilots Association reports it has received an AFL charter, while the Lake Carriers Association says it will not recognize the pilots as a union in contracts for the upcoming season.
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Bullala
Lake Pilots’ Association of the Great Lakes
American Federation of Labor
Lake Carriers’ Association
Prairie Du Chien Suicide-Shooting Tragedy Claims Two Survives
In Prairie Du Chien Wisconsin Herman Larson shot his sweetheart Lottie Bean three times and suitor William Gall once, then killed himself. The mother was also struck. Larson is dying while the others are expected to recover.
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Prairie du Chien
Wis
Fan
Herman Larson
Lottie Bean
William Gall
Larson
Chicago Indianapolis and Evansville Rail Road Plan Revealed
The Star reports promoters of a Indiana rail line breaking secrecy. Carter Construction Company leads the project with Crater as director, aiming a Chicago Evansville mainline with branches to Crown Point Tolleston Indianapolis and Owensboro Kentucky, a $40 million United States Steel plant at Tolleston, and entry to Chicago via the Belt Railroad.
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Indianapolis
the Star
Chicago
Indianapolis and
Evansville
John B. Crater
Carter Construction Company
Indiana
Troud
Carter
Crown Point
Yolleston
Logansport
South Bend
Booneville
Owensboro
Tolleston
United States Steel Corporation
Chicago Belt Railroad
Panic at an Inquest In Grand Rapids
In Grand Rapids on January 22 a panic erupted during the murder inquest for Miss Jessie Dow. Photographer Cecil Lane was arrested for causing the panic by detonating powder while a dashlight photo was being taken. Jennie Don testified as shots were fired before the explosion sent the crowd fleeing, injuring several women and narrowly avoiding a worse crush.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Jessie Dow
Cecil Lane
Lane
Jennie Don
Warm spell hits New England with record temps
Boston reports 67.8 degrees for January amid a warm wave across New England. In suburbs sunlit readings rose above normal while Burlington Vermont logged 52 degrees as caterpillars appeared.
Jewel Robbery In London Linked To New York
The Herald notes Lady Parker wife of Sir Gilbert Parker was found to be missing jewels worth 372000 from the Carlton hotel in London. A Scotland Yard agent's Palm Beach trip is linked to the case as London detectives work in New York following pawn shop leads. Insurance reform calls rise as state commissioners urge immediate action by legislatures.
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New York
the Herald
Parker
Gilbert Parker
Carlton Hotel
London
Scotland Yard
Palm Beach
Fla
Offic
Insurance Commissioners
Veteran Chicago Attorney Harvey Hurd Dies in Exaiston
Chicago attorney Harvey Hurd, a veteran lawyer, died Saturday at his Exaiston residence from apoplexy. He was struck while dining on Christmas Eve and had left Huntington, Connecticut, May 1, 1844 with his early possessions. He arrived in Chicago in 1850.
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Chicago
Harvey
Hurd
Exaiston
TW Tuntington
Conn
Aeronaut Falls to Death in 2000 Foot Balloon Descent
Lindsay Cooper an aeronaut from Clarinda aboard a carnival exhibit in Wolfe City fell 2000 feet while ascending and was killed instantly after losing his grip on a trapeze. The incident occurred as the balloon display toured Texas.
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Fle
Fort Worth
Tex
Lindsay Cooper
Clarinda
Wolfe City
Cooper
Ecuador Feud Sparks Quick Government Change and Riots
Reports from Guayaquil and Quito recount a quick shift in power as General Eloy Alfaro is proclaimed president amid riots. Two hundred killed or wounded as rebels seize prisons and artillery. new cabinet formed, then dissolved within an hour.
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Guayaquil
Ecuador
Senor Lizardo Garcia
Fenador
Quito
Maranon
Daule
New York
Crancisco Aguirre Jado
Martin Aviles
Amalia Puga
Luis Dillon
Ignacio Robles
Fidel Garcia
Baguerizo Moreno
Eloy Alfaro
Bctnador
France Can Go Ahead With Venezuela Solution Plan
Washington accepts France promise of loyalty to the Monroe Doctrine and grants Paris a free hand. Jusserand reports French efforts to secure diplomatic treatment for the Caracas envoy remain within limits. The first French move may occur soon, with secrecy around squadron orders from Paris. Taigny to visit via Curacao before returning home to consult with Jusserand.
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Washington
France
Paris
Jusserand
Caracas
Taigny
Curacoa
The
Temps
Venezuela
United States
Meriva
Iowa Honors Larrabee on 74th Birthday Reception
Des Moines honors ex Governor William Larrabee with a joint legislative reception on his 74th birthday. Governor Cummins attends with ex governors and telegrams of regret come from Shaw and Boies. Larrabee endorses anti pass law railway rate measure and primary election law, drawing strong applause.
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Des Moines
Towa
William Larrabee
Larrabee
Cummings
Frank Db. Jackson
Leslie M. Shaw
Horace Boies
Cummins
Rights of Newspapers Tennessee Supreme Court Decision
Tennessee Supreme Court rules on newspaper publication of court reports. Reports may be published unless prohibited. fairness required with minimal comment in editorials. Legal news must be accurate, avoiding extraneous or sensational details.
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Tennessee Supreme Court
Nashville
Tenn
Supreme Court of Tennessee
Courts of Justice
Fatality Crazes a Father in Des Moines
Lucille Fleischmann a 3 year old daughter of Louis Fleischmann of Des Moines was fatally shot by a toy rifle from a playmate the bullet hitting her heart. The death followed the earlier loss of another child and the father attempted suicide before friends intervened. In Chicago a year reports 24 women murdered or died from brutal assaults including Mrs Bessie Hollister.
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Des Moines
Lucille Fleischmann
Louis Fleischmann
Chicago
Bessie Hollister
Forty Three Days Without Hating
Kalamazoo Michigan January 22 Dr M Stauffer a dentist has tasted for ty three days and says he will continue until he believes he will be able to enjoy a meal without stomach trouble.
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Kalamazoo, Mich
M. Stauffer
German secretary for foreign affairs named
Berlin Jan 22 Herr von Tschirsky Prussian minister to Hamburg is appointed German secretary for foreign affairs succeeding the late Baron von Richthofen
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von Richthofen
Berlin
Herr von Tschirsky
Hamburg
Baron von Richthofen
Widow of President Harper Granted Six Months Salary
The Chicago trustees award the widow six months salary of her late husband as university president and 3500 as half a year’s salary for his Semitic department head role. At a Berkeley memorial service Benjamin Ida Wheeler urged more tainted money be used for good causes.
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Chicagos
Harper
Chicago University
Berkeley
Cal) Divinity School
Benjamin Ida Wheeler
Almost Wiped Out by Fire in North Dakota Town
Minot North Dakota January 22. Lansford a town twenty five miles northwest of here was almost wiped out by fire. The estimated loss is 64000 dollars. The entire business district is in ashes and only herculean efforts by the valiant fire department saved the residence district from destruction.
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Minot
N. D
Lansford
Here
Bnasiness
Hergie
Valantese Fire Department
Unclear House Debate on Deficiency Appropriation
Amid urgent deficiency appropriation debate in one house, discussion centers on spending and policy. Fragmentary text mentions Tate Washington Tam and dates 22 to 2.06, but details are obscured.
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Tate
Washington
Tam
Diverse 1900s News Snapshots From Major Events
About 150 members of the Wife Tap fler writers association in New York pledged to form an anti-rebating bureau. A three-inch steel splinter was removed from John Nall’s brain in Philadelphia. he is recovering. Miner Henry Akers was likely fatally injured in a wreck near Wellston, Ohio. Senator Depew reportedly suffers from asphyxia per some sources, his family denies it. Major General Leonard Wood to command the Philippines division on Feb 1, succeeding Corbin. U.S. representatives at the Unique peace conference include Choate, Lorter, and Judge Rose of Little Rock. A Cuban Central Railroad strike paralyzed traffic between Saquata Grande and Cienfuegos. Denver court fined District Attorney Stoger $800 for contempt. Nassau’s sale at New York reached $137,295 in a single day. A petition by 30,000 Massachusetts citizens urged President to preserve the old frigate Constitution. An earthquake shook Gumana in Berninies, Venezuela, with no damage. Socialist meetings across Germany reported peaceful, orderly conduct. Inheritance tax on the Will vs sale estimated at 100 million dollars. state taxes listed for Illinois and Cook County. McHkeynolds & Co. insolvent. Chicago boast of Tynde item notes borrows of 700,000 on equivalent security.
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Leonard Wood
Corbin
Philippines
Joseph H. Choate
Horace Lorter
Judge Rose
Little Rock
Ark
United States
Cuban Central Railroad
Saguata Grande
Cienfuegos
Johnson
Denver
Stdger
Bishop Art Sale
New York
Massachusetts
Gumana
Berninies
Venezuela
Germany
Halnoisand
Cook
Comry
McHkeynolds & Co
Gliego
Larrabee Honored by Legislature at Des Moines
Former Governor Larrabee was honored by the state legislature in Des Moines. He addressed the body urging antipass legislation, endorsed Gov. Cummins message, and spoke for primary elections a state hospital for consumptives and better education for state institutions.
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Larrabee
Des Moines
Gov. Cummins
Lenz Scaffold Company Incorporation Filed
Articles of incorporation filed with the county recorder list Daniel Lenz R N Carson and M J Wade as directors and incorporators. Capital stock $24000 funds the construction and sale of scaffolds jacks ladders and similar equipment with business to begin about February first.
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County Recorder
Lenz
Daniel Lenz
R.N. Carson
M. J. Wade
Local Briefs Highlight Union Meeting and Marriages
John McCarthy of Graham township noted as a distinctive local figure. The Ministerial Union holds an afternoon meeting. Matt Mather and Miss Elizabeth Hlavka wed last Wednesday. N. O.S contest slated for Friday evening at Coldren. H. A. Fitzgerald visiting his old home in Peterborough, Canada. Committees named for Junior prom at the university armory on April 23. E. H. Clark and another Nebraska official in town visiting the university. President MacLean and Secretary McChesney head to Des Moines for university board meetings. Highland Park College has a wrestling challenge from the University of Iowa. Linn county book-proposal investigations noted. County hires a deputy to manage books. Hammond law society defeats Forum team. Clara McCullough of Osage, Iowa, part of the winning team with G C. Kooke and H. M. Green. Ordination of Rev. H Benedict scheduled January 30 with Rev. Dr. Lorenz Osborne as principal speaker. Baptist clergy from other cities invited. Excerpt notes absence of Sept Langenberg leads to Miss Eda George supervising the teachers examinations. Langenberg to return for second day.
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N. O.S
H. A. Fitzgerald
Peterborough
Canada
E. H. Clark
University of Nebraska
Nebraska
MacLean
McChesney
Des Moines
Board of Regents of
the University
Hammond Law Society
Clara McCullough
Osage
Iowa
G C. Kooke
H. M. Green
H. Benedict
Baptist Church
Lorenz Osborne
Alleged coal thieves shot by towerman in Ridgely
Jan 22 Ridgely towerman Felix Mayol of the Chicago and Alton railroad says he saw Edward Brannon Michael Kerns and Arthur Moore stealing coal and that they attacked him with stones. Mayol fled to a switch tower as the trio threatened to assault the tower. Brannon may die. Kenna and Moore expected to recover. Marshfield Jan 22 First National bank of Marshfield sues St Louis firm for $50,000 alleging cashier Joseph Langley lost bank funds in bucket shop speculation and was induced by a commission agent.
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Springfeld, II
Felix Mayol
Chicago and Alton Railroad
Ridgely
Eadward Brannon
Michael Kerns
Arthur Moore
Mayol
Brannon
Kenna
Moore
Marshfield
Joseph ©. Langley
Cella Commission Company
St. Louis
First National Bank
Marshfeld
Langley
Habeas writ issued in Harris marriage dispute
A writ of habeas corpus is issued for John Downs to bring his daughter, the wife of Ernest Harris, to court on January 23. The complaint claims she has been restrained since January 1, the day after their marriage, with the license obtained by Sarris sworn to be of age. The girl's father caused Harris’ arrest for perjury.
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Jie
John Downs
Ernest Harris
Sarris
Jarris
Indoor range to host 22 caliber rifle practice
The Company I hoys will begin indoor target prac tice with 22 calibre rifles. Contests will mirror the annual field practice with a fifty foot range. Competitors must qualify under similar rules as field practice. Targets are arranged to simulate different field ranges.
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Hoys
Company
I Hoys
Funeral for Mrs. M. A. Gray Held at Episcopal Church
Funeral conducted yesterday afternoon at three o clock for Mrs. M A Gray who died in Sheepshead Bay Long Island. The remains were brought here with distant relatives attending including Beile Curtis of San Francisco a daughter Jessie Andrews of Long Island a sister James Andrews a Long Island cousin and two ex cousins John Andrews of St Joseph and Elizabeth Andrews of Kansas City.
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Episcopal Church
M. A. Gray
Sheepshead Bay
Long Island
Beile Curtis
San Francisco
Jessie Andrews
James Andrews
John
Elizabeth Andrews
St. Joseph
Kansas City
Four Guaranteed Cure for Piles Claims
An advertisement offers a guaranteed cure for piles with a 60 day refund if Pazo Ointenr fails to work. It mentions drugs available at druggists and promises relief for blind bleeding and protruding piles. The text also notes a special suit and trouser sale at Jos Slavata's.
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Jos
Slavata’a
Local social notes and business visits across Cedar Rapids area
Miss Mareile Edwearde, stenographer for Equittable Manufacturing, visited friends in Cedar Rapids. Mrs. Nathaniel Williams of Casey visits her sister Mrs. E J Hughes in West Guras township and relatives. C C Rowley of Coldiez toured the Tri City sisterhood on the Father of Waters. Local shoe sellers note markets for rubber goods remain steady. Mr and Mrs L W Dean plan a Gulf of Mexico fishing trip. Joseph Long returned home after a city visit. Mrs Long to stay with the Novak family on Town Avenue.
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Nathaniel Williams
Casey
E. J. Hughes
West Guras Township
C. C. Rowley
Coldiez
Tri City
Father of Waters
L. W. Dean
Thoreday
Gulf of Mexico
Joseph Long
Mrs. Long
Novak
Town Avenue
Sheriff undertakes first visit to Knoxwill hospital for inebriates
Sheriff Rowland left with Johnson county's first contribution to a new hospital for inebriates at Knoxwill lowland opened last week. He was joined by Bob Thompson and another man withheld from publication. Both men received three year leaves of absence with parole possible after ninety days. The visit, tied to court actions in Marengo, signals stricter precautions at Knoxville.
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Rowland
Johnson County
Knoxwill
Lowland
Bob” Thompson
Byington
Marengo
Bylington
Eal
Knoxville
Independence
Cure a Cold in One Day Offer on Laxative Brom Quin
Advertises a one day cure claim for a cold using laxative brom quinine with a refund guarantee. Signed by E W Groves on each bottle. For sale two thoroughbred registered Shorthorn cattle offered cheap if taken soon by A M Graer. (SE 3-26)
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E. W. Grove
A.M. Graer
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