Night of Fire and Cold Halts in Baltimore Ruins
In Baltimore on February 10, guards endure freezing winds as two fire alarms sound and walls collapse in the ruined downtown. Firefighters save the lumber yard blaze causing 7500 dollars in damage, while police and troops keep continuous patrols, sheltering in doorways and building small fires. The financial district clears, licenses issued, and officials plan debris removal and rebuilding, with permits restricted near the danger zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Wm. D. Gill & Son
Financial
Naval
Sub-Treasury
Marriage License Bureau
Calvert Street
Equitable
Fayette and
Calvert Streets
St. Paul Street
Herald Office
Law Building
Boys Tuxedo Suits On After-Stocking Clearance Sale
A local ad promotes boys tuxedo suits for party wear, noting they are now affordable. Thibet and undressed worsted suits drop from eight to five dollars and from fourteen to ten dollars, with two and three piece sets available in sizes 10 to 16. Accessories like shirts collars and ties are offered at reasonable prices.
Man Rescued From Freezing by Police Officer
Patrick Maguire a Hamilton mills fireman narrowly escaped freezing to death early today when Sergt. Freeman pulled him from the middle of Central Street as fire teams hurried toward a box alarm. Maguire, found lying on the cold curb with limbs immobile, was taken to his home where doctors believed he had suffered a shock in the record cold of ten degrees below zero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Maguire
Cherry
Chapel Streets
Sergt. Freeman
Central Street
Union
Maguire
Hamilton
Hamilton Corporation
Patrick J. Casey
Albert Berard
Joseph J. Gannon
Kelley
Scully
Grogan
Casey
Berard
Welch
Hadley
Dennis Murphy
Baltimore Mayor Receives Condolence Note on Aid
Baltimore Mayor Howe thanked for sympathy and stated no assistance is needed at present. A call will be issued if necessary, signed by Robert McLane, Mayor of Baltimore, at 9 45 a.m. February 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe
Baltimore
Charles E. Howe
Robert McLane
Fifteen Die In Soo Line Collision Near Sand Point
Ottawa report lists fifteen dead from yesterday’s Soo railway crash near Sand Point with engineers, firemen, messengers, baggage men, a newsboy, and passengers named. Twenty injured accompany the fatality toll in a grim railway disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
Sand Point
J. Jackson
J. Robinson
G. Price
J. Dupuis
WM. McCullen
John Toole
I.thompson
Montreal
Adolphus Seguin
Hull
Joseph Chalut
Emma Pouliet
Whitney
James Higgins
J. Cartier
M. LA Brunt
Chief Rufus R. Wade Dies in Somerville at 74
Rufus R. Wade longtime head of the Massachusetts district police and noted ventilation expert died at his Somerville home after a month of illness born in Braintree in 1828. He served 11 years in state penal offices and led the U S secret service department for New England before his 1879 appointment as district police chief. He was honored by France for ventilation studies and led the National Association of Factory Inspectors of North America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Rufus R. Wade
Massachusetts District Police
Somerville
Wade
Braintree
United States Secret Service Department
New England
Gov. Talbot
Pestered Priest Man Arrested After St Peter Church Episodes
Thomas Shea a 59 year old insane man was picked up at 1 45 am from Gorham street by officers Freeman Hessian and Couathan and held at the police station before Secretary Courtney took him to Worcester. He has a history of insanity and religious mania visiting St Peter's church recently. authorities describe him as harmless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Shea
Gorham Street
Sergi
Freeman
Hessian
Couathan
Shea
Courtney
Worcester
St. Peter's Church
Draper Company Mills Cut to Four Day Week
In Hopedale on February 10 a drop in demand for cotton mill machinery forces many Draper works departments to operate 45 hours per week. About half the plant will be affected by the shorter schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopedale
Draper Company
O Sullivan Bros February Sale On Hand Made Boots
O Sullivan Bros advertises The Happy Foot boot in a February sale with limited lots. Several sizes and widths offered at 3 dollars a pair, savings of two dollars from five dollar regular, with only a few pairs remaining. Edwin C Burt’s five dollar boots also promoted at three dollars.
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Edwin C. Burt
Eleven Russian Warships Out of Action In War Start
Imperial dispatches from Tokyo report Japanese forces at Chemulpo and Port Arthur opened hostilities. Russian losses include eleven ships damaged or sunk, with crews seeking refuge on a French warship. Japanese fleet under Kamimura and Togo engaged multiple ships amid early 1904 operations.
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London
Omlelal
Tokio
Baron Hayashi
Cheinulpe
Morea
Chemulpo
Russia
Japan
Hretvizan
Port Arthur
Cesarevitch
Poltava
Boyarin
Nagasaki
Shanghai
Kamimura
Idzumo
Togo
Asahi
Fuji
Oshima
Shikishima
Hatsui
Yakumo
Asama
Iwate
Chitoso
Kasagi
Takasago
Yoshino
Far East
St. Petersburg
Nicholas
Greek Doctor Practiced Without Registering in Court
An Athens graduate Anathasios Yiurakes appeared in police court charged with practicing medicine without registration. His lawyer requested March 11 for examination outcomes. judge found guilt and set a minimum $100 fine, bond continued. Also: horse cruelty case continued. larceny from a person cases delayed. several liquor forfeitures recorded as no claimants appeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anathasios Yiurakes
University of Athens
Polie
Yiurukes
John J. Pickman
Napoleon Cloutier
Moody Street
Viurukes
Welch
Cloutier
Andreas Drymydis
Yiurakes
Pickman
Massachusetts
Hadley
Hay Note on China's Integrity Stirs Tokyo Officials
London February 10. Secretary Hay's note to the powers on China's integrity creates interest at the Japanese legation, described as a serious blow to Russia. Legation officials decline quotes. Papers publish the note with prominence, urging careful consideration and urging broad support to limit world disturbance. The Times hopes for general support, while the Morning Post questions the meaning of China but foresees Britain agreeing to the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hay
China
Russia
Legation
Times
The
Morning Post
Great Britain
Supreme Manifest From Nicholas II
The Official Messenger reports Nicholas II declaring peace aims and efforts to consolidate tranquility in the Far East. Japan rejected last proposals, broke off negotiations, and diplomatic relations with Russia were severed, warning of consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Nicholas II
Russias
Far East
Three Fires Case Probed for Possible Firebug on Elm Street
Fires erupted in an eight tenement on Elm Street owned by Joseph Flynn with alarms at 1:56 4:41 and 9:49 am. Authorities suspect incendiary origins in at least two cases though later review by Fire Marshal's Aid Casey considers other causes. Matches found among cellar debris prompt police follow up on a suspected arsonist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elm Street
Joseph Flynn
Flynn
Hosmer
Casey of
Haverhill
Andea
Left wrist fracture at Mohair Plush mill accident
Joseph Maden aged 47 living at 147 Mosdowecroft street slipped on a floor at the Mohair Plush company mill on Western avenue this forenoon and fractured his left wrist. He was taken to the Emergency hospital where the fracture was reduced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mohair Plush Company
Western Avenue
Joseph Maden
Mosdowecroft Atreet
Patriot Orders Plan National Encampment in Boston
Massachusetts affiliates of the Grand Army of the Republic held sessions in Tremont Temple and Faneuil Hall to discuss the August encampment. Sons of Veterans and Ladies of the G A R elected officers while the Ladies Aid and Women’s Relief corps chose officers as well. Department Commander Lucius Field gathered the Grand Army veterans at 10 o clock.
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Boston
Grand Army of the Republic
Patriotic Organizations
Massachusetts
Sons of Veterans
Ladies of the
Tremont Temple
Ladies’ Aid Society
Sons of Vets
Women's Relief Corps
Lucius’ Field
Grand Army Veterans
Faneull Halk
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German
Saratoga
Charles Streets
Stock Exchange
Preston
Associated Press
Tuxedo
Errimack Othing
Ompany
Washington Savings Institution
Central ST
Merrimack Uare
Centralville
Fil
Pas
O'Sullivan Bros. Company
Health Boots
Feet Fitters
Cz:r’s Navy
Admiral Alexieff
Greece
William H. Handley
Handley
Richardson
Jackson
Central Streets
Lilley Avenue
Mr. Richardson
Commonwealth
Thomas Curtis
Joseph Champagne
Alvah L. Mellen
Peter Parker
MR. Hay
Supreme Manifest
Emperor Nicholas
Patriot
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