Chicago Fire Destroys Block Near Loop. Toll Feared
A massive early morning fire in Chicago near the loop destroys a full block of business buildings on Van Buren Canal and Clinton. The 21 story Chicago Burlington and Quivey? Road office building is burned. one firefighter is killed, others wounded, spectators injured by debris as flames spread toward Harrison Street. Estimated losses run from ten to fifteen million. firemen fight the blaze until about five o'clock. In Hoboken, a separate blaze destroys a five story tenement and garages with initial losses around two hundred thousand dollars.
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Bv Amocsted Press
Chicago
Loop
van Rucwn
Canal
Clinton Streets
Jack~ van R
Jackson Boulevard
Burlington and Ovkey Partroad General Office
Mercantile
Trost and
Yovings Bank
van Buren
Harrison Street
Fire devastates Caruthersville business district
A March 15 fire in Caruthersville Missouri caused destruction across the business area. The blaze, origin undetermined, wiped out roughly two hundred thousand dollars in property and goods, leaving extensive damage and financial loss for local firms.
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Associated Frees
Caruthersville, Mo
Mare 15
Gardner, Arizona BIN: veteran colonel tours frontier reminiscences
Buffalo Wyoming March 15 Col REK Gardner known as Arizona BIN arrives for a visit prompting old timers to hold pow wow reminiscences of old Western days. Gardner a Civil War era orderly, Little Bighorn fighter, Spanish American War veteran, Mexican expedition service, and World War I lieutenant colonel, now Yellowstone Park Chief Ranger travels with two burros. He has visited every U.S. state, Mexico, Canada, Alaska, and Europe.
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Wyo
Rek. Gardner
Arizona
Montana
Col. Gardner
United States
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Bono
C. A. Custer
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Arizona Jr
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Mexico
Canada
Alaska
Europe
Lander Triumphs Over Manville in Harfest Contest
Lander basketball team defeated Manville 24 to 16 to reclaim championship status amid a hotly contested game. Harold Wendt earned a prelim spot in extemporaneous speaking, with finals upcoming Saturday for extemp and shorthand and typewriting tests. Virginia Sproul competes in piano today as finals loom.
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Lander
Manville
Harold Went
Eugene Godfrey
John McGowan
Eva Leaton
Virginia Sproul
Alie
Harold Wendt
Lenten Tea Saturday at Mrs. Graham’s South Third Street
The Episcopal Guild Ladies host a regular Lenten Tea this Saturday at the home of Mrs. James Graham on South Third Street. The event attracts a large turnout and features sales of pears and carnations.
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Episcopal Guild
James Graham
South Third Street
Island Islands Save Fencing for Montana Farms
Helena March 15 Most people never heard of Montana islands yet J Scott Harrison in charge of surveys notes demand for islands is unprecedented The isles of Missouri and Yellowstone attract farmers as fences become unnecessary and cattle stay home The process to identify island land hinges on federal or state ownership and whether the island formed after statehood. if islands sink, officials faces end.
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Helena
Montana
J. Scott Harrison
General Land Office
Harrison
Missouri
Yellowstone
Wemund
Reno Hotel Fire Forces Guests to Flee Windows
Naveila reports March 15 guests escape from Riverside Hotel fire in Reno Nevada. Fire destroyed the Langcvt bers with the main wing damaged. At five o clock the building was perilously alight. No serious injuries reported.
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Naveila
Riverside
Mu & Juran
Maine
de Euprehal
Throat Cut Mystery Unfolds In Denver Household
In Denver on March 16 a blood stained towel in laborer George Bohl’s home led to a dramatic suspected family murder attempt. His 16 year old daughter Kate discovered the towel and a bloody razor lay at the bed. Mrs Bohl, Kate, and neighbor Howburt were questioned as police investigate.
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Denver
George Bohl
Kate
Bohl
Bet The Bin Up For The Looming April Strike
The piece warns of a widespread strike on April 1 in the Vituminous fields with both sides ready for confrontation. It urges filling the goal bin now and hopes the dispute ends quickly so business can resume.
Injunction issued in Y OIL GAGE case in Wyoming
Judge John A. Hiner signed a temporary restraining order blocking directors of the OU and Gax company from paying a 1 cent a share dividend on four million shares held by James P. Kelly of New York City. The action seeks a receiver and to undo alleged fraudulent transfers linked to B A Bischoff of Chicago. A May 15 hearing is set.
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Chicago
Kelly
J. J. Hull
Natlon
Lee
Gnas Company
Bischoff
Lander State Bank Offers New Dollars to Patrons
To the patrons of the Lander State Bank the bank announces receipt of new silver dollars to distribute to customers. The notice invites customers to come and get their share, naming Brower Lauber as related party and Chickameed as street address. The advertisement emphasizes value per 100 pounds and a public sale tone.
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Lander State Bank
Lander Best Town in the Whole State
The people of Lander anticipate an economic upturn with cattle prices rising and the sheep market strong. Wool could reach 50 cents and tourism may boom as bus lines run to the Yellow and the town envisions a metropolitan feel.
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Lander
Sanilor
Kiwanis Club of Cheyenne Receives Charter
The Cheyenne Kiwanis Club was formally presented its charter Saturday evening in Cheyenne. BE. H. Fourt, deputy governor of the Colorado Wyoming district, delivered the charter and spoke in a fitting address. President W. B. Roast replied, with remarks and quips that kept members and visitors amused.
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Cheyenne Kiwanis Club
Cheyenne Tribune
BE. H. Fourt
Lander
Colorado-Wyoming
W. B. Roast
Inventor Wounded by Own Bullet Proof Vest Demonstration
New York March 15 A 36 year old inventor Pier pone Potter wore his bullet proof vest to demonstrate the device to potential buyers inside a basement of a building occupied by the United States Armorer Corporation Edmund McGrath another employee fired the pistol Potter was struck in the heart and fell with a dangerous wound The customers departed without placing orders.
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Associated Press
New York
Pierpone Potter
United States Armorer Corporation
Edmund McGrath
Potter
Flu Theme Echoes Through City Sickness
A fragmented, garbled text passage describes widespread illness labeled as flu and colds in the city. It mentions red weather, fear of illness spreading, and vague references to medical details and hospital stays, ending with a mis-spelled place name.
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Twitter
Wealthy Set Aroused by Explosion in Chicago
A blast at Charles J. Agnew’s Laderman home rattled Chicago’s wealthier districts. The front was wrecked and nearby windows shattered. Agnew was absent, his wife thrown from bed by the force. Police found no trace of the bomber or motive.
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Ochicago
Chicago
Laderman
Charles J. Agnew
Agnew
Polles
Bombera
Will Fight the Ku Klux Klan in Oklahoma Story
An article from Heraldton Oklahoma reports the Knights of the Visible Empire forming to protest mob rule tied to the Ku Klux Klan. The piece notes organizer John Hyde and notes the region's stance against Klan behavior.
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Associated Prosa
Heraldton
Oklahoma
Knights of the Visible Empire
John Hyde
Two more wives added to Teatah Moore bigamy case
Indianapolis reports Teatah Moore, under arrest for bigamy, added two more marriages today. He claimed eleven earlier wives and said two were omitted in Denver and Maryland. He could not recall their names and insisted the unions occurred under different aliases.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Teatah Moore
Moore
Denver
James
Maryland
Wife May Have Killed Brunen
Riverside New Jersey March 15 County authorities hold a letter said to be by circus proprietor John T Bronnen. He claimed his wife Doris attempted to kill him and that he planned a will leaving her only one dollar. Prosecutor Kelsey indicated an arrest and possibly more would follow.
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Hy Assomated Press
Riverside
N. J
John T. Bronnen
Doris
Kelsey
Local News Items Bring Varied Updates From Town
Jack Brodie buys a Buick touring car from Lander Auto Co. Free Mag-Lae Tooth Pants at Noble Drug Store Thursday noon. Influenza cases confined at home include several residents. Pipeline survey underway between Derby Dome and Sheep Mountain Dome with drilling expected mid May. Derby Dome Ait Co. to start offsetting 5,000 barrel field tank Monday. Chicken price 2.75 per 100 pounds, selling at 3 cents per pound. Lawler visitors Major Shortell and Major Calley from Cheyenne to inspect Troop Lilet Cavalry property. N. Club meets at Mrs. Robert Connaglan’s home with high score by Mrs. F. 2. Qocbin. Riverton mayor W P Wilcox visits. Pred Allen resigns local land office post. Robert Vonnayhan burns hand from hot notes incident. Albert Suskand operated on at Bishop Randall Hospital. Ladion Guild to hold Saturday at Mr. James M. Graham’s home. carnations to be sold.
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Darby Dome
Sheep Mountain
Derby Dome Ait Co
Girls Divide Honors In Abate High School Meet
Glnn Milly of Evanston and Mise Telna Poster of Bheridon divided honors in the abate high school contest, an annual event at Barhite wives at Magelan Tooth Paste will be given gold meda. Winners and event details appear at Noble Drug Store, Donglay, Wer ache.
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Glnn
Milly
Evanston
Mise Telna
Bheridon
Honora Inet
Magelan
Sway Tree
Noble Drug Store
Donglay
Gee Ady
Wool Rates to Boston Stay Sealed After Examiner Review
Washington March 15 an Interstate Commerce Examiner reported to the commission that existing rates on raw wool from the west destined to manufacturers around Boston were reasonable after investigating the Boston Wool Trade Association complaint. The examiner recommended no change in the rates.
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Associated Press
Washington
Ho West
Boston
Interstate Commerce Examiner
Late Tell Graph
A jumble of short dispatches reports wounds in Freehold New Jersey, a moonshine raid in Jacksonville Tennessee with 25 stills seized, Herbert Hoover arriving in Phoenix for hearings on Colorado river development, and a skip in Springfield Illinois about a near car strike settlement plan and a telegram delay from Frank Farrington of the mine workers dispute.
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Associated Preas
Phoenix
Arkvons
Herbert Hoover
Secretary of Commerce
Colorado Commission
Govrnment
Springeteld
Latur Davis
Frank Farrington
Tilinpis
Senate Defeats Third Effort to Modify Four Power Treaty
In Washington on March 15 the Senate rejected a Pittman amendment to let Outer-Union participation in international talks, voting 50 to 24. Opponents plan a reservation move to rally more votes against amendments. Also notices advertise rentals in Benson, and a food offer for orders.
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Senate
Pacific
Donmadiga
Whedda Abedla
Pittman
Nevada
Mille and Cream Delivery Change at The Cash Grocery
Special notice announces a new manager will oversee Mille and Crone business deliveries starting Monday March to improve service. The mill and cream requests will be handled exclusively by the new agent. The Cash Grocery promotes reliability and progress with breakfast pool and wholesale items.
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