Fearful Park Avenue hotel fire claims eighteen dead
A massive blaze began in the 71st regiment armory then spread to the Park Avenue hotel in New York on February 22. Eighteen people died and over fifty were injured as flames and smoke forced guests onto ledges and through windows. Fire victors included Col. Charles L. Burdett, Mrs. Charlotte Bennett, and others.
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New York
Tist Regiment
Park Avenue
Bellevue
Charlotte Bennett
Harold
Alabama
Mrs. Bennett
71St Regiment Armory
Thirty-fourth Street
Metropolitan Street Railway
Armory
Fifth Brigade
Thirty-third Street
Col. Chas. S. Burdett
Connecticut
Col. Burdett
Father Smith
Bishop Ludden
Syracuse
Charles A. O'Connor
Fred S. Hoby
McManus
Henry Newman
Esther Schlesinger
Chicago
Joseph N. Miller
Reed
Delaney
Metropolitan Street Raiway Company
East Thirty-third Street
Thirty-first Street
71St Regiment
Hartford
Conn
Charles I. Burdett
Connecticut National Guard
Signal Corps
Military Service
Fort Meade
Expressman injured when furniture wagon tips in Tewksbury
John Richards a 58 year old expressman suffered a fracture of the left leg after his furniture wagon tipped over in Tewksbury on Friday. He was brought to the city and taken to his home at 44 Bartlett street for treatment.
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John Richards
Tewksbury
Bartlett Street
Out of the Common car lines clash with streetcars
La Crosse citizens threaten to establish automobile lines to rival street car companies which refuse needed accommodations. The report recalls Portugal’s 1840 lack of roads and coaches, with travel by horseback or sedan chairs. Sweden experiments with peat fuels to save coal costs, while A. S. Guild offers 4 percent investments and Mrs. Merrill stays critically ill with pneumonia.
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Portugal
He Knows Consult your doctor about Cherry Pectoral
An advertisement urges readers to follow a doctor's advice on Ayer's Cherry Pectoral for coughs. It emphasizes trust in medical guidance and offers the remedy in 25c, 50c, and $1.00 sizes from J C Ay er Co of Lowell Massachusetts.
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Ayer
J.C, Ayer CO
Lowell, Mass
Lowell overseer Allen Dodge attempts suicide with poison
Allen Dodge aged about 65, an overseer at Lowell Machine Shop, tried to end his life with two vials of liquid strychnine at his 353 Westford Street home after two months of illness and acute melancholia. A drug clerk’s suspicions led to pursuit and rescue. emetics and a stomach pump saved him. He remains in weak condition but likely to recover.
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Allen Dodge
Lowell
Westford Street
Mr. Dodge
Falls & Burkinshaw
Middlesex Street
Jonas Chalmerson
Mr. Chalmerson
Carter
Dodge
John P. Horner
The
Odd Fellows, Masons
Knights of Malta
Death on Train: Bangor Clerk Found Dead of Self Inflicted Wound
W S Sykes a 25 year old clerk for John Ross Son lumber operators was found dead in a toilet aboard the Bangor and Aroostook train. A revolver lay beside him and a letter to W G Ball New York was found in his pocket. Employer says accounts are straight and suggests illness and despondency from consumption led to the tragedy.
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Bangor
W. S. Sykes
John Ross
Five Years in Jail for Manslaughter in New Bedford
Taunton Feb 21 Five years in the house of correction at New Bedford was the sentence today by Judge Jabez Fox for Mrs Elizabeth Margaret Mowbry who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the drunken row that killed her husband John A Mowbry in New Bedford last December Dr Emanuel Harris of Fall River received two years in the house of correction for embezzling 3200 from the order of Druids of which he was grand treasurer He admitted guilt and made restitution of 1802
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Taunton
House of Correction
New Bedford
Superior Court
Jabez Fox
Elizabeth Margaret Mowbry
John A. Mowbry
Emanuel Harris
Fall River
Order of Druids
Requiem Mass for Knights of Columbus Held at St Michael's
A requiem mass for Knights of Columbus members was celebrated at St Michael's church Centralville with Rev Fr Walsh and Rev Fr James M Doran delivering sermons. Doran urged Lent reflection repentance and adherence to Catholic principles while honoring departed members. Memorial exercises are planned for 3:30 pm at Lowell council hall with speeches by Fr Walsh and others.
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Knights of Columbus
St. Michael's Church
Centralville
Fr. Walsh
Lowell
Fr. Doran
St. Augustine
T. P. Boulger
Nano M. Gallagher
Cardinal Newman
Hall of Lowell Council
Order
Robert J. Thomas
G. K
Gladys Burns To Testify For Sister In Murder Case
In New York on February 22, 13 year old Gladys Burns prepares to testify for her sister Florence Burns in the Walter Brooks murder trial. Her brief testimony is expected to be pivotal, as friends believe she may outweigh other witnesses summoned by District Attorney Jerome. Gladys will claim Florence was in bed asleep before 9 PM on the night of the crime.
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New York
Gladys Burns
Florence Burns
Walter Brooks
Gladys
Atty
Jerome
Roosevelt telegram reports Theodore's journey progress
Washington February 22 President Roosevelt received a telegram from Mrs Roosevelt in Wilmington Delaware stating that young Theodore is standing the journey very well They expect to reach Washington at 2 15 p m this afternoon
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Washington
Roosevelt
Wilmington del
Theodore
Watch Stolen From Store Employee's Vest Pocket
Joseph Carrier reports a $50 watch was taken from his vest pocket while hanging in the store where he works on Thursday.
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Joseph Carrier
Wo's Bundle Deal Offer With Coupons In Issue
A store promotion offers two bundles for the price of one at Wo's today when customers present a coupon in this issue. A valuable present is included with every 50th bundle.
Bad Weather Strikes New York City Severe Winter Storm
After 24 hours of snow sleet and rain and a night of high winds New York awoke to the worst weather of the winter Telegraph and telephone wires down train service delayed and suburban trolleys stalled The storm caused massive damage to power and communications with thousands of trees snapped and ferry traffic on Sunday schedules The tide rose unusually high under a full moon hindering ferry landings and leaving trucks and wagons stuck in the streets
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New York
New Jersey
Long Island
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Lines
Baltimore
Chester
Trenton
N. J
Wilmington
Balimore
Bristol
Central Park
Ineline
Will of Miss Sexton Upheld Despite Contested Claim
Judge George F. Lawton sustains Miss Margaret Sexton s will made during a final illness at St John s hospital. The ruling finds testamentary capacity and no undue influence, despite Patrick Ryan s challenge alleging incapacity on illness. The will leaves half to a church and half divided among five nieces and one Lowell nephew.
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George F. Lawton
Margaret Sexton
Massachusetts
Geo. F. Lawton
P.C
Miss Sexton
John W. McEvoy
St. John’s Hospital
Immaculate Conception Church
Lowell
Patrick Ryan
Cambridge
W. H. Bent
Peter A. Fay
Kronprinz Wilhelm Sighting In Thick Gale Near Nantucket
News from Hook New York dated February 22 reports the Kronprinz Wilhelm with Prince Henry aboard未 sighted since morning amid a heavy gale off Nantucket. Wireless attempts to contact the ship have failed while 60 mph winds delay speed estimates and planned arrival at Sandy Hook.
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Nantucket
Hook
New York
Prince Henry
Lucania
Fire Island
Sandy Hook
Miles's Bondsman Dies in Hudson After Defalcation Case
In Hudson on February 22, Edward P. Miles tax collector faced defalcation charges of 10,000. Since then three bondsmen have died, most recently John Wendell Phillips at 76, a prominent citizen, G A R member, with a widow, four daughters and a son surviving.
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Hudson
Edward P. Miles
John Wendell Phillips
Phillips
Wendell Phillips
Boston
Boston Blend Coffee Promises Superior Flavor
Advertises Boston Blend coffee in 1 pound double lined bags and 2 pound tins priced at 25 cents per pound, claiming unparalleled quality among the market offerings. Includes implication of consumer value and product positioning by the seller.
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Boston
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Waldorf
Wire Service
Alexander Piper
U. S. Army
Charles L. Burdett
WM. Horn
Denver
Col. Mison
WM. Walker
Tennesse
W. G. Barnhardt
Charlotte Burnett
Bama
Charles Underwood O'Connor
F.red S. Hoby
Mecmanus
E. W. M’ginnis
Gaston
A. Robbins
WM. G. Brookman
Norfolk
A. T. Stewart
Thirty Fourth
Thirty-fifth Streets
San Francisco
Stewart
Foster
Tombs Prison
Gustin A. Robbins
Selma
Ala
Jacob Spahn
Rochester
N. Y
Ben
Waldorf-Astoria
E. M. Tucke
George C. Dempsey
John Richards Hart
Sweden
A. S. Guild
Merrill
Otis Merrill
Pepperell
Bers
Florence
Sexton Will
Testatrix
Kronprinz
Miles
New England
Yerka’s
Central St
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