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Newspaper

Lanark Gazette

Location

Lanark, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1896

Page

2

Losses Mount as Inundation Strikes Atlanta and Mississippi

Insurance largely covers nearly two million dollars in losses from a hotel fire that destroyed parts of the Lafayette and damaged neighboring buildings in Atlanta. The incident displaced guests including Mayor Porter King and notable figures from Olga Nethersole’s company. Separate dispatches report Cuban war developments under General Marin in Havana and a Missouri murder verdict, with substantial flood damage sweeping Mississippi and surrounding states.

Puilavelrata Chestnut Street Broad Charles H. Haseltine Baptist Publishing Society American Baptist Historical Sociery Homer le Boutilier & Co Mik @ie Hug Wistar Estate Hotel Lafayette Sansom Streets Haseltine Halluot & Davis Steinway & Co Lafayette Porter King Atlanta Liberty Bell Philadelphia Albert Howell T. B. Neal W. H. Block John P. Ryan W. L. Bell H. L Culberson W. A. Hemphill A. D. Adair W.R. Damnock M. L. Tabert J. Daniel BP. H. Harrelson Olga Nethersole Laula F. Nethersole Madge Meadows Maud Clayton Continental Hotel Nethersole Metropole Baptist Publication The Historical Society Wayland T. UC. Stelmeyer le Boutilier

Many Died in Alleged Homestead Poisoning Pardon Debate

In connection with Hugh Dempsey's pardon, reports claim nearly fifty deaths are linked to poisoning attempts at Carnegie Homestead mills. Names, death dates, and physicians were gathered for the commonwealth and kept from the public. Republican district convention set for Marinette, Wis on March 12 with one elector and delegates to the national convention.

Pierspons Hugh Dempsey Carnegie Homestead + mills Commierecial Gazette Commonwealth Board of Pardons Bee Kyeck Antico Marinette Wis

General Harrison Declines Nomination for Presidential Run

Captain Gowdy of the Indiana Republican state central committee received a letter from former President Harrison stating he will not seek the party’s nomination. He cites past endorsements and asks Indiana friends to stop proposing his nomination, adding gratitude for party support and asking to avoid presenting his name at the St. Louis convention. He signs as Eksamin Hateroy and dates the note February 4, 1900.

Harrison Ispiana Indiana White House Republican Party St. Louis Eksamin Hateroy Indianapolis Walker G A. R Chicago Western Passenger Association Great Western Railway Council of Administration St. Paul Great Western GAA Joint Trafic Association Western Wtas Burlington Minneapolis

State Republicans gather for McKinley Tanner rally in Illinois

Telegraphed notes from across the state describe a large Republican gathering with about a thousand attendees. McKinley and Tanner receive loud ovations, while Cullom and ex-Governor Fifer are warmly received. A state convention is set for Springfield on April 24 with representation based on Harrison votes.

McKinley Tanner Littler Nave 5S Clark James A. Connolly A.M. Hopkins Joseph Robbins Jonathan Merriam State Central Leland Hotel I. Philip Wolf L. T. Irwin Peoria Litter J. O. Humphrey Springfield Afta Harrison Fce

Swarthout Murders and Prison Deaths Chronicled in Illinois

The article recounts the life of Earnest Swarthout tied to his father’s murder case and his brother William’s confession on his deathbed in Sterling prison. It also notes related sensational crimes and civic notices across Illinois, including postmaster changes, railroad incorporation costs, and a winter’s tally of deaths and retirements among notable figures.

Tinestrow Unios Arthur Ducatrow St. Louis Tulky Earnest Swarthout Farmer Swarthout Morrison Ila Sterling William Ernest Bin

Thirteen Dead in Big Four Freight Wreck

February reports detail a wreck on the Big Four freight near Turner’s Creek bridge between Manchester and Westburg. Thirteen likely died, eleven of whom were workers trying to reach Indianapolis and Chicago for work. Names, injuries, and home towns are listed. several survivors are badly hurt with uncertain final death toll.

Loliana Ismaxarotis Turner Creok Bridge Manchester Mike Keizer William Robbins Robbins Keizer Gua Phillips Flys Ralph Watson New York City Emery Martin Buffalo Charles Jacoba Oswego N. Y Robert Rolfing Pooris Ula Herbert Skiner Chicago Micheael Evan Janes Regan Cincinnati Regan Kent Street Springford Mia Joni Sutton Fred Truitt Indianapolis

Five Men Die In Blast At Hollidaysburg Tron and Nail Works

A boiler explosion at Hollidaysburg Tron and Nail Company killed five workers and wounded seventeen. Victims include Robert McMurray, George Lane, Don Evans, Merrill Treese, and two unknown tramps. Wounded range from critical to severe, with Franklin Cramer and Samuel Marks among the injured. Authorities report many may die as rescue and medical efforts continue. Separately, market notes from New York show firm money on call, mixed bond prices, and commodity quotes across grains, meats, and produce, reflecting a busy financial day.

HoLumparisons Hollidaysburg Tron and Nall Company Robert McMurray Bassines George Lane Mason Don Evans Merrill Treese Samuel Kepphart Puddler Robert Marks John Hefferin John Woomer Marshall Weir Frank Cramer Samuel Marks George Rock Roller Finley Ferguson George Moor Wheeler David McCloskey Nail Daniel Dunkst William Harcock Daniel Ayres New York Sas Prime Mercantile Sterling Exchange Buat Neas United States Pacific O's Chicago Onreaca Board of Trade Toley Boat Finge Myce Cape Cod

Evening Chronicle Winter News Roundup

Susan B. Anthony reelected head of National Woman Suffrage Association. Actress Mme Modjeska released for four weeks due to star illness. A Chicago domestic commits suicide amid unrequited love. Clipper attacks and assorted crimes, robberies, and courts headline a broad digest of national events, theatre notices, crimes, and political notes from across the United States.

Wennesday Susan B. Anthony National Woman's Suffrage Association Mme. Modjeska Katie Kathie Mra Serton Chicago Jack the Clipper Girned Street Clybourn Place Julia Kiogato China Java Hoon High Aie Michell

Reunion of Three Sisters After Fifty Years apart

Mrs. Catherine Rose of Patterson Ind located her sister Mrs. Daniel Billington of South Bend Ind, ending 45 years of separation and also leading to the discovery of a third sister in Kansas City. The trio, separated in girlhood and married to families across the country, reunite with large families awaiting them. A peddler’s driver in Bennington Vt learned he is among seven heirs to about 1,500,000 from an East Indies uncle’s death.

Brooklyn Henry Watts New Eira Chicago Stephen B. French New York City John Eleanor Moulder Kokomo Ind A. B. Cody Tacoma Wash Thomass. Foote, Jr Justice Lane Ilinois Supreme Court Vera Beverly Daniel Billington South Bend Catherine Rose Patterson Rose Billington Jobo Parsell Bennington East Indies

Palmer gift frames women temple plan for Chicago

Mrs. Potter Palmer outlines a $200000 memorial for a first-ever women’s institution in Chicago to honor past struggles and serve future needs. Three concepts include linking to the Art Institute, tying to University of Chicago extension work, or a downtown independent building as a museum library and central hub for women.

Art Institute Lake Front University of Chicago Palmer Japan Jean and Jacques Marie Bashkirtseff E. L. 8. Gould Ray Lake Front Park United Charities of Mrs. Palmer Chicago University Chicago Tribune

New Era Dawns as Steamboat Reaches Coal Mines

Tuscaloosa visitors witnessed a steamboat and cargo barge pass three locks on the Black Warrior river reaching nearby coal mines. Two more locks promise permanent steam navigation farther upstream, signaling economic progress for the region.

Tuscaloosa Ala Black Warrior River St. Louis

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