Fire destroys Pulitzer mansion in New York
Fire at Joseph Pulitzer’s East Fifty first Street home kills Mrs. Puliver and a servant, with several others missing. Governor Elizabeth Montgomery is reported missing, and a governess is believed dead. The blaze wipes out the mansion and its rare art collection, with losses pegged around 600000.
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New York
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Joseph Pulitzer
The
New York World
Elizabeth Montgomery
Alee
Pul- Iver
Bry
Pulttaer
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Joseph
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Mera Pulliver
Dulltree
Autuke
Atlee
Hee
Omautheys
Pulitzer
Debate Over Investigating Polluted Streams Itemized
In Washington on January 9 the house commerce committee debated a bill to probe navigable stream pollution. Missouri's Bartholdi backed the measure while Mane of Moors claimed it aimed to strike at the Chicago drainage canal. Chairman Hepburn halted the session as time ran out.
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Murder trial evidence focuses on stage shooting
Chattanooga Jan 9 Today's proceedings in Sulfa Morrison James murder case featured sensational testimony about the on stage quarrel. Stage Manager Patterson rebutted Leidenheimer was on stage twenty minutes before the shooting contradicting a claim of abuse in the dreaming room. Witnesses said Leidenheimer did not strike Mrs James but raised an arm to block a blow. Other reports note German and US envoys seeking common ground on Delagoa Bay seizures and a fire in Hammond Indiana destroying a South Chicago City Railway barn at a loss of 350000.
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Cal
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Kingman, Ariz
Santa Fe Railway
Kingman
Champion In Dead Atchiewn's First Newspaper Isenes
The Champion ceased publication this morning after six months of mortgage pressure by K P Waagener who aimed to make it a Kansas Democratic organ. Once a Republican power under John A. Martin, it may continue as a weekly if Waagener withdraws, else he will not be involved. Atchison scene references and scattered clips follow in a collage of notes from Chicago Dispatch and Yonkers Statesman, with local humor items and miscellaneous chatter.
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Yanger
Chicago Dispatch
Sprackett
Alan
Wheeler
Yonkers Statesman
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Crally
Pete
Gusson
Denver Post
Wyoming
Union Pacific
Coryris Bros
Fort Beecle
Cnlon
Cosgrifs
Merete a Mree Woolly Pet Perini the Loyal Sheep
A story from the London News recounts Percini a sheep raised with care who formed a close bond with her mistress. She loved rabbit shooting watched from a warren with Ben the retriever and followed her owner on country calls. Deeply affectionate she died at two, mourned by her human friend.
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Jaces Grievances Advised for Navy Enlisted Men
A Philadelphia Press excerpt outlines the official path for sailors and marines to file grievances. Enlisted personnel may register individually or collectively to the commanding officer, or write to the secretary of the navy with signatures attached, with officials forwarding to the civil chief of the navy. The process discourages blunt complaints about superiors and warns that such actions can harm careers.
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Philadelphia Prees
Young Indiana Senator Beveridge Delivers Maiden Speech
In Washington the Indiana senator Beveridge gave his maiden speech in the Senate declaring the Philippines a territory of the United States and outlining the aim to govern the archipelago. The packed gallery heard his fervent address as supporters and critics weighed the implications for the young republic in Asia.
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Philippine Islands
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Steveridge
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Ula
Dewey
Shore
Tax dispute over San Francisco regent election holders
In San Francisco a tax collector contest follows a court order while J H Scott is claimed elected as regent. Sheehan, denied by court, says he will continue his challenge though not a candidate. Both men are Republicans.
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Sheehan
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Loss of life at sea near San Francisco Hepeh disaster
A January report from San Francisco recounts the British steamer Hepeh sinking after a leak near Java while sugar cargo to Hong Kong. The Chinese crew refused to work. most boats wrecked, rafts flooded by sharks, and only the European crew survived on a single repaired boat to Manila. No further word on the 46 Chinese crew.
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Ong Kang
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Celebration of Dewey Day in Chicago May 1900
Chicago committees decide not to move Admiral Dewey Day from May 1 1900 to coincide with the Grand Army of the Republic meeting. The May date marks the second anniversary of the Battle of Manila and is to honor the battle annually.
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Harington
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Monila
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Demorritie National Committee
Grinoeritie National Committee
Bank
Democratic Party
Montana Senator Whiteside Testimony on Bribery Envelopes
Ex state senator Whiteside testified before the senate committee on privileges and delations, identifying two envelopes marked with initials said to have contained bribe money for legislators. He described Waltealde placing the marks when funds were deposited.
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Senate
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War reporting from South Africa and political results
United States consular dispatches detail Pretoria during the war and health reasons for a diplomat’s absence. Separate items note Blackburn’s Senate race win in Kentucky and the joint assembly election, plus a hanging case in Pittsburgh and other local church and school fundraising efforts.
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White’s defense of Ladysmith endures Boer assault
London dispatch reports continued Boer attacks on Ladysmith facing General White’s garrison. Despite White’s repulse, observers note weak garrison, ammunition concerns, and potential relief as British plans push 25,000 additional troops and 72 guns toward South Africa this month. Journal notes Bitter critique of British artillery and leadership while Tugela River movements unfold.
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Kuller
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Hurnhim
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X Onblegenin
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Bagliod
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Married Couple Drowned In Mohawk River Accident
A Schenectady couple Dana Greene venereal salesmanager for General Electric and his wife drowned yesterday while skating on the Mohawk river. Mrs Greene was recovered first and her husband three hours later. Screams drew rescuers and a boat went to aid them. Mrs Greene died within minutes. Mr Greene was later found dead.
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Schenectady
Wintering Hogs and Sheep Feeding Methods Across Farms
Agricultural notes discuss hog feed as applied to shelter and wintering, with farmer methods ranging from wheat middlings to skim milk and ground flaxseed. The article notes pen design, materials, and the need for dry warm housing, plus barley and roots in rations. It also covers sheep transport costs, feeding corn on the prairie, and store sheep price trends in Scotland amid tight turnip yields and shifting flock strategies.
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Fragmentary note hints at May figures and names
A partial OCR note mentions May values 5.04 and 6.98 and names Dara Joly EK Cate Wu Mey, with unclear context and no full details.
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