Fire on Transport Meade Kills Three Firemen in Ill-Fated Hold
A blaze aboard the transport Meade near Folsom Street sent 5 000 tons of cargo including commissary and quartermaster supplies to the Philippines. three officers died from suffocation and about twenty others, mainly firemen, were injured as heroic crews battled the flames. Eighteen thousand dollars in gold was saved from the inferno and soldiers aided in securing the vessel and cargo.
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Scripps News Association
San Francisco
United Gaates Bisbabigees
Meade
Folsoma Street
Charles Daken
Thomas Hennessy
G. Wallaee
Phillipines
Dakin
Ina Affort
McGroskty
2D Infantry
Wilson
Lassack
Cook
Philippines
Gilgirt
Fire Department
Fire Aboard Transport Ship Leaves Crew Suffering
A fire aboard the transport Meade caused extensive damage to the vessel while cargo loss was minimal. Major Dovol forms a board of inquiry to determine the cause and responsibility. Firemen Dakin and Hennessy perished in the hold. Hennessy died of smoke after rescue efforts. Thousands of pounds of ammunition in the afar hold posed a catastrophic risk if ignited. Several missing firemen have been accounted for.
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Meade
Dovol
Transport Service
Deally
Dakin
Hennessey
Ced
Fasetmvin
Investigation into cargo aboard transport Meade at San Francisco
The Quartermaster General opens an inquiry into the Meade in San Francisco, amid reports the vessel carried 800 barrels in hold among prohibited freight on transports for soldiers. Devold has been asked to explain.
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Scripps News Association
Washington
Guartermaster
Meade
San Francisco
Sime
Devold
Senate Cadara Foresees San Domingo Treaty Ratification Block
In Washington on February 1 the Democratic caucus informally signals the San Domingo treaty cannot be ratified without six Democratic votes. The claim cites the needed support as a preliminary hurdle to approval.
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Scripps News Association
Washington
Cadara
Senate
Midshipman Chapin Discharged Before Full Brigade
An Annapolis report states an order of dismissal was read for Midshipman Chapin in the dinner formation with the full brigade present. Chapin was a member of the class that was to graduate on the twelfth of its month.
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Scripps News Association
Annapolis
Feb
Chapin
Scripps News
Ananapolis
New Denver Mint Opens With Gold On Hand
The new United States mint began operations with thirty million dollars in gold bars on hand to coinage. In Cincinnati, Charles Street catcher for the Reds has been sold to the San Francisco club. In Norfolk Virginia a marine, W D Dodson, was found murdered in a trunk at the Lexington house. police have no clue.
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Scripps News Association
Denver
United States Mint
Cincinatti
Charles Street
Reds
San Francisco
Ser Ppa News Association
Norfolk Va
W.D. Dodson
Lexington House
Captain Cousins Charged With Willful Neglect In Valencia Disaster
The proceeding in Seattle on February 1 reveals Captain Cousins accused of willful neglect in the Valencia wreck. Survivors report poor rescue efforts and misused life boats while officials fault tug Gzar and Captain Gopaina. Federal probe expected to file damage suits. Survivors recount grim scenes and pleas as crews aided a handful of passengers.
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Serlpya Newe Association
Seat
Valencia
Baacher
Pacific Coast
Compen
Langly
Gzar
Bunker
Federal Board of Inquiry
Gaptsin Gopaina
Missing officials flee country amid railroad plot
Portland reports reveal government officials confirm Horace McKinley and S A D Puter, linked to a sign lands dispute, have fled. Puter is believed to be in Honduras while McKinley travels in China with the son of a notable eastern missionary promoting a railroad scheme.
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Scripps News Association
Portland
Ore
Governm
Horace McKinley
S. A.D. Puter
Puter
Honduras
McKinley
China
Copper War Between Rogers and Heinze Near Settlement
New York February 1 reporting a high likelihood of settlement in the copper war between Rogers and Heinze as Wall Street notes negotiations have leaked, signaling progress toward end of the dispute.
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Scripps News Association
New York
Rogers
Heinze
Wall Street
Smith Nominated as Governor General of the Philippines
The Senate has sent to Washington the nomination of James F. Smith of California for the position of governor general of the Philippines.
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Scripps News Association
Washington
Senate
James F. Smith
California
The
Philippines
Topeka Captain Denies Blame In Valencia Rescue
Captain Cann of the City of Topeka arrives at Sarisco and denies it was possible to aid the Valencia disaster. He explains the Valenciaers were behind a reef and the Topeka could not approach, making launching a boat impossible and risking breaking the ship.
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Scripps News Associaton
Sarisco
Cann
Topeka
Tele
Idaho Senator Hepburn ill with appendicitis in Washington
Senator Hepburn of Idaho fell ill this afternoon with symptoms of appendicitis. The Senate approved a bill to elect a delegate to Congress from Alaska. Congressman Knapp of New York spoke in favor of the Hepburn railroad bill. Secretary Metcalf appointed members of the General Slocum investigating committee to review testimony in the Valunia investigation.
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Shripps News Association
Washington
United States
Hepburn
Idaho
Senate
Congress
Alaska
Knapp
New York
Metcalf
Department of Commerce and Labor
Slocum
Valunia
Many Leaving Regiment From Fourteenth Cavalry
About 150 enlisted men of the Fourteenth Cavalry will be discharged between February 1 and 5 after completing their terms. Roughly 50 will re enlist while the rest return home to the east. It will take months to recruit new soldiers and stations nationwide have been urged to supply replacements.
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Walla Walla, Wass
Fourteenth Cavalry
United States
Rebuild Flat Cars for Grande Ronde Logging Road
La Grande Iron Works produces castings for Grande Ronde Lumber Company to rebuild flat cars for use on the logging road near Hilgard. The firm purchased several O R N flat cars and is refurbishing them with new brake shoes and axle boxes, matching regular car foundry work.
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la Grande
Harriman Railroad Merger Faces Congressional Scrutiny
An unnamed intermediary claimed Harriman interests including the Southern Pacific may be merged, drawing attention from Democratic House committee members examining Pacific railroads. The panel has not reached a conclusion.
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Terope
Washington
Harriman
Southern Pacific
Pennsylvania
Williams
Missicelppi
Bank Statement Called for National Bank Condition
Washington report states the treasury comptroller ordered a statement of the condition of all national banks as of January 29. The move aims to assess solvency and overall health amid financial scrutiny and regulatory oversight.
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Scripps News Associations
Washington
Fire destroys 28 buildings in Panama City blaze
Observer Special reports a morning fire in Panama that leveled twenty eight structures including the Concordia hotel and fifteen stores. Estimated losses near half a million dollars.
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Panama
Concordia
Whipping Post Bill Reported by DC House Committee
The District of Columbia House committee will report a bill creating a whipping post for wife beaters in the district. The move aims to curb domestic violence and provide a punitive measure within DC law.
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Serippe Newa Association
Washington
House
District of Columbia
Witness Recall Under Question In Packers Probe
The examination of Edward F. Swift resumed with District Attorney Morrison asking about stock holdings and memory gaps. Swift could not recall details on stock in the National Packers Company or whether he attended a related meeting, citing the Martin resolution and restrictions by Garfield.
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Scrifins News Association
Chicags
Edward F. Swift
Morrison
Swift
Martin
Naibaat PaeWerh
National Packers Company
Garfield
Morneon
Aotna Trust Company
Headlines Strap Across WorldAs Conflicts Rise
Fragmented dispatches report anti Semitic riots with casualties in Europe while Germany gains leverage at an Algeria conference. Navy hazing cases in Annapolis prompt dismissal threats and Admiral Togo plans a April visit to the U S with two armored cruisers. General Bell slated to lead the Army staff in April.
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Scripps News Association
Tokio
Togo
America
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