Flames Cut Off Escape Of Guests At West Hotel
A blaze at the West hotel in Minneapolis at 7 15 a m leaves nine dead and several missing or injured. Captain John Berwin of the fire department dies after falling while aiding a woman, and a dramatic rescue unfolds as firemen and bystanders help occupants descend from upper floors. The fire causes substantial property loss estimated at 25000 dollars.
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West Hotel
Minneapolis
John Berwin
Alice Larson
W. G. Nichols
J. P. Peisinger
New York
J. E. Wolfe
Perry and Alexander
Clinton Lamme
Emmaline Barrow
Berwin
Fire Department
Betting must be barred out at Salem track
Concord New Hampshire January tenth nineteen hundred five Attorney General Edwin C Eastman submitted an opinion to Governor McLane stating gambling is unlawful under the Salem track charter and that the New England Breeders Club must suppress betting on its grounds. He says state officers may enter and arrest violators using criminal civil remedies.
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Concord
N. H
Edwin C. Eastman
McLane
New England Breeders’ Club
Salem
Cers
New Hampshire
Edwards Told Friend Life Was Threatened
New York reporters relay statements by Dr. A. R. Ledoux about Charles A. Edwards who died mystery in New Haven. He claimed Edwards seemed sane but said he faced life threats and planned to depart for New Haven. Edwards reportedly named those who threatened him and was warned against going back.
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Edwards
New York
Charlies A. Edwards
New York City
New Haven
A. R. Ledoux
Edwarde
Dr. Ledoux
Charlie
Mr. Edwards
Alderman Brown
Committee On Appointments
Middlesex North May Sells the Fair Grounds
The state board of agriculture voted to authorize the Middlesex North Agricultural Society to sell the fair grounds. The decision passed without opposition at the first meeting of the year, as Guild and others discussed an interesting but unclear plan.
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Middlesex North
State Board of Agriculture
Houee
Middlesex North Agricultural Society
Sakari
Guild
Good Crops Expected in California This Season
Local agricultural outlooks from various Hin sections indicate overall favorable conditions despite ongoing dryness. Analysts expect adequate rainfall and sustained yields through the season, bolstering farmers’ confidence in California’s crop prospects.
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California
Gan Franti
Battleship Alabama Collision Inquiry In New York
An examination in Norfolk reveals striking details about a collision in New York harbor between the battleship Alabama and the battleship Kentucky. Reports indicate injuries from the incident were not as severe as initial estimates suggested, and officials are continuing inquiries into the cause and damage.
Mrs Wood Sues For A Divorce In Police Court
Judge Hadley debated reconciliation as Annie Wood petitions for divorce from Thomas E Wood alleging abuse and cruelty. Deputy Sheriff Charles A Eveleth serves the libel after the court considers continuance to seek reunion while Wood's four children and a sick diphtheria patient factor into the case. A separate docket includes assault and battery charges against William Carville and a capias for Bam Adam and forocoe Fr. drunkenness.
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Hadley
Charles A. Eveleth
O’connor
Mr. Owens
Mr. O'Connor
Wood
Owens
Annie Wood
Thomas E. Wood
William Carville
Harry Foote
Foote
Ovey
Burlington
Crowley
Goulet
Bam Adam
Aseault
Adam
Euclide Lepine
Lepine
James Pappas
Accault
Coetoe Costakia
Thomas O'Connor
Condition of Mrs Morris Critical After White House Incident
Washington January 16 Mr Minor Merrie who was yesterday ejected from the White House remains in state and doctors say no one may see Mrs Morris or discuss the affair in her presence. The incident has heightened concerns over security and medical privacy.
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Washington
Minor Merrie
White House
Merrie
Troupe Found Guilty In Murder Trial
A jury convicted Mrs. Troupe of murder after a tense trial. The defendant faced lengthy implications as the court set sentencing forthcoming, with prosecutors detailing the sequence of events leading to the fatal act.
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Troupe
Venerable Mrs Butler Attends New England Mission Meeting
The New England branch of the Women's Foreign Missionary Society met at Highland Church with Mrs William Butler present. Officers and delegates discussed field reports from India and China, Congo protest, finances showing 10900 expenses against 5000 in treasury, and programs honoring Butler and memorial giving with afternoon sessions and site visit to the Butler Memorial.
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New England
Women’s Horeign Missionary Society
M. E. Church
Highland Church
John Legg
Worcester
C. E. Mann
Mary E. Holt
India
China
Ada L. Cushman
Holt
E. M. Hills
South Boston
Congo
Clementina Butler
Home Department
B. T. Williston
Juliette Smith
g@iary Warren Ayars
E. P. Herrick
Worthen Street
Mabel Hartford
Foochow
B. F. Kingsley
Mr. Moore
F. E. Hamilton
William Butler
Butler
G. F. Durgin
C. H. Stowell
Louise M. Hodgkins
Butler Memorial
F. FE. Hamilton
Harris Accepts Malden Police Chief Offer
Simon B. Harris of this city received official notification of his appointment as chief of police of Malden. The aldermen voted unanimously to confirm. Harris will go to Malden at once to qualify, bringing long service as a state officer district officer and local inspector. He was born June 15 1843 in Bethlehem New Hampshire and is about 63. He came to the area in 564 and recalls working journeys from geered to Cartisle across the old toll bridge on the M Walch.
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Simon B. Harris
Malden
Harris
Harrie
Levege
Pharmacy Board
Mr. Harrie
Bethlehem
N. H
Geered
Cartisle
Reprieve Granted to Mrs Toll a in New Jersey
Trenton New Jersey January 10 The New Jersey state board of pardons today issued a reprieve for Mrs Toll a the young Italian woman who was sentenced to be executed on Friday for murder.
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Trenton
N. J
New Déeresy
Rogers May Be Forced to Answer in Missouri Quo War ranto Case
Hearing in the Missouri quo warranto case to oust three oil firms was postponed to Friday afternoon to allow Arthur Hadley and Standard Oil counsel to argue before the supreme court on why H H Rogers should answer. Justice Gildersleeve ordered stay of Commissioner Sanborn's proceedings until then. Rogers's counsel sought longer delay, while Hadley argued for prompt testimony and cited Missouri proceedings as relevant.
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New York
Herbert S. Hadley
Missouri
Hadley
Standard Oil Company
Supreme Court
H. H. Rogers
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Waters Pierce, Oil Company of
Republic Oil Company of
Indiana
Sanborn
Gildersleeve
Frederic H. Sanborn
H. I
St. Louis
West
Henry Wollman
W. V. Rowe
Rogers
Frank Hagerman
Rowe
Seventh Bay State Co operative Beach Dog Show Opens
Fail River hosts the seventh Bay State Co operative Beach Dog Show with nearly 300 entries from New England. Former prize winning dogs compete as judging, led by T Shallcross and a panel including H A Belcher G S Thomas W Purdy F F Dole and D Baldwin, starts at noon.
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Fail River
Bay State Co-operative Beach Show Association
Rize
England
T. Shallcross
H. A. Belcher
Vermont Maple Sugar Makers elect officers at session
Burlington Vermont January 10 The Vermont State Maple Sugar Makers Association closed with the election of officers. President A J Croft Enosburgh Falls. vice president C L McMahon Stowe. secretary N B Chapin Middlesex.
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Burlington
Vermont State Maple Sugar Makers Association
A. J. Croft
Enosburgh Falls
C. L. McMahon
Stowe
N. B. Chapin
Middlesex
Marshal Field Improves After Arrival in New York
New York Jan 10 The condition of Marshall Field the Chicago merchant who arrived here yesterday was reported considerably improved He passed a comfortable night at the Holland house where Dr Field and his family are staying Remarks from doctors cited an improved state of health and better spirits since arrival.
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New York
Marshall Field
Chicago
Holland House
Dr Field
Behoo Boys Injured in Appearance With Army Polish
The note urges teachers to show boys how to use Army and Navy friction polish to improve footwear. It emphasizes quick, easy cleaning and a neat look.
City Supt Morse refunds 12457.36 to General Treasury
The street department turned back 12457.36 to the General Treasury Fund at year end. This amounts to welcome news for the taxpayer and a noted misstep for those who seek to spend funds. The year’s receipts were 224850.05 with expenses 214065.48 leaving a balance of 10784.57 plus minor refunds from sewer maintenance and other items.
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Street Department
General Treasury
Morse
Patrick F. Brady
Depositors May Not Lose All Their Savings
Boston January 10 hearing before Judge Braley in the Provident Securities and Banking Company case extended a 60 day injunction. The state and bank reached an agreement to continue, with custodians named to oversee assets and seek repayment to depositors. About 9000 depositors, $182,000 in deposits, and efforts to pay in full. Gov. Guild not interfering as case proceeds. Police probing possible criminality. a 14 year old saver reported $100. Capt. Duggan to log entries.
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Boston
Braley
Supreme Judicial Court
Provident Securities and Banking Company
Savings Bank Commissioners
Shenandoah Loan Company
de Goesch
8. K. Hamilton
South Dakota
Alfred 8. Hall
Winchester
Chas. F. Weed
Brookline
State House
Gov. Guild
Provident Company
Massachusetts
Securities Company
Capt. Duggan
Ben
Landslide Fear Mounts In Haverstraw After Crack Deepens
In Haverstraw on January 10 a new crack opened in the undermined street of the earlier landslide area. Remaining houses are deemed unsafe and may topple. families have left, and the last goods were removed today. A relief meeting formed a work effort with nearly $2000 raised and clothing donated. contributions continue from across the county. No bodies have been found yet.
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Haverstraw
Self-styled Rubber King May Be Visa Target
New York January 10 Barnett Cohen a rubber merchant from Manchester England was removed from the steamer Cedric just before sailing to relieve hospital for examination as a suspected high roller. Cohen wore hundreds of dollars in jewelry and claimed to be king of the rubber trade. He had recently acquired over 700000 dollars and said he intended to recover his property. An inquiry into the steamer Lunenburg lands and Halifax investigations will proceed.
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New York
Barnett Cohen
Manchester
England
Relievce Hospital
Cohen
King Bicard
Janet
Seeada
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J. E. Hodges
C. H. Wood
F. A. Chamberlain
Security Bank
Fifth Street
Hennepin Avenue
Hood
Norfolk
Alabama
Kentucky
Women’s Foreign Missions
Methodist Society
Mrs. William But
Ler
S. B. Harris
Tolla
Ei-Azhar
Dom
Strle
Bay State
DOG Show
Maple Sugar Makers
General Treasury Fund
the Park Commission
Miles G. Gardner
City Books
Alderman Dodge
Board of
Common Council
Board of Aldermen
Dimon
Dodge
Courier-Citizen
Samuel Adams Colburn
Lowell
Lawrence Cummings
Board of Charities
Halifax
Jani
Lunenbund Iklands
Domini
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