Manchester’s Finest Block Smoked in Huge Fire
A devastating January fire in Manchester destroyed the Kennard block dating from 1892 with losses around 259,000 for the block and 150,000 for contents. Smyth’s block and Park theatre suffered thousands in damage as flames spread, aided by a June-like explosion felt citywide. Fire crews from Concord and Nashua aided, fighting fierce heat as occupants escaped and stores along Elms street faced broken plate glass and water damage.
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Manchester
N. H
Kennard
Smyth
Park Theatre
Concord
Nashua
Allen & Kimball
Board of Trade
Smyth's
Kemnard
Elms Street
Allen and Kimball
Derryfield Club House
Allen H. Kimball
Steinert and Sons
Glasgow Woolen Mills Co
Brown and Burpee
Second National Bank
Star Coffee House
Cheney and Cheney
New Hampshire Trust Co
Lever and Shean
John Godfrey
Mead, Mason & Co
National Cash Register Co
Page Bros
Gufflett
Clay and Hutchins
Metropolitan Stock Exchange
Equitable Life Insurance Co
Nutting and Moore, Stock Exchange
Olmstead and Turtle Co
Washington Life Insurance Co
Burnham and Cleveland
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
Blown to Bits in Dynamite Accident at Shanty
A blast at a shanty filled with negro laborers working on the West Branch railroad in Clearfield county killed three near a wood stove and hurled sleeping occupants from their beds, with seven injured and several likely to die. the incident highlights dangerous dynamite handling in remote camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsport
Karthaus
Clearfield County
New West Branch
Pill for the anti imperialists letter surfaces in Louisville
A letter from Gen. H. W. Lawton sent to Mrs. Lawton and later given to the Evening Post contains a controversial section. Dated Manila October 6, 1899, it addresses John Barrett ex-Minister to Siam and Review of Reviews, noting agreement that mistakes occurred but urging the full truth of the Philippine situation be told.
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America
Philippine Commission
Philippine Islands
Philippines
Boston
Louisville
H. W. Lawton
Hoar
Senate Today
John Barrett
Siam
Benson's Plaster Ad Mocking Rich Oil Boss
An old time ad parodies wealth and trials of a rich oil company president. It touts Benson's Porous Plaster as instant pain relief for neuralgia rheumatism and other ailments, urging readers to avoid substitutes and order from Seabury Johnson for 25 cents each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson
United States
Seabury & Johnson, Mfg
N.Y
Judge Denies Permanent Receiver For Masonic Mutual
New Haven Conn Jan 14 Judge Gager refused to appoint Robert L Chase as permanent receiver for the defunct Masonic Mutual Benefit association after a closely contested hearing with charges of mismanagement and misrepresentation. He named A Heaton Robertson as receiver as agreed upon by the attorneys and indicated likely suits against the directors.
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New Haven
Conn
Gager
Robert L. Chase
Masonic Mutual Benefit Association
Chase
A. Heaton Robertson
Government staff turnover cited in Manila meeting
Manila reports frequent breakdowns among government employees including members of the United States commission. The overwork is blamed as a meeting of the commission considers the issue and a Saturday half holiday will likely be inaugurated.
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Manila
United States Commission
Colombian forces near Panama report advance guard
Colon Colombia January 14 report from Galveston Texas states the gunboat Gen Pinzon has arrived from Savamila with 400 men under General Garcia. The advance guard of General Castor’s forces is reported near Panama as tensions rise in the region.
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Colon
Colombia
Galveston
Texas
Pinzon
Savamila
Garcia
Castor
Panama
Forgers Arrested in New York on Forgery Charge
New York police arrested Frank Reid Alfred Senior and James O Farrell for forgery. They allegedly ran a regular business cashing forged checks and operated in nearly every large city in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frank Reid
Alfred Senior
James O. Farrell
Hyomei touted as sole cure for consumption and coughs
A claim extols Hyomei as the only known cure for coughs catarrh pneumonia and consumption noting prior death rates and government stats. It urges readers suffering from respiratory disease to request a free Hyomei sample or ask a druggist for a Hyomei outfit to potentially save their life.
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United States
Hyomei
United States Health Reports
R. T. Booth
Ithaca
N. Y
Arrest of Anthony Toulin in Nashua on theft and forgery
Nashua New Hampshire January 14 Anthony Toulin appeared in the city and was arrested late this afternoon on charges of theft and forgery. He is suspected of taking a gold watch about $40 from employees of a local concern and may be the man wanted in Petersboro for larceny of a bank book and for obtaining several hundred dollars on forged orders and passing a worthless check on Greenfield store proprietors. He will be arraigned tomorrow morning.
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Nashua
N. H
Anthony Toulin
Petersboro
Greenfield
Chicago Germans plan torchlight parade canceled
Chicago Germans decide not to hold a large torchlight parade for Admiral Schley as time constraints prevent the event. Instead, officials will prepare a formal welcome address for the admiral, richly engrossed and featuring a cut of the Brooklyn.
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Chicago
Scouts Unpaid Demand Pay for Philippine Scouts
Secretary Root urged Congress to provide funds for 59 Philippine scout companies totaling about 5000 men. General Chaffee reported to the War Department that insular government pay was due December 31, creating a deficiency need of 515000 dollars for service forward.
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Washington
Root
Congress
Chaffee
War Department
Elevator scaffold collapse kills two iron workers
In Chicago today January 14 Matthew Martin and Patrick Hanrahan were instantly killed and Frank Hallanberg seriously injured when a scaffold broke inside a Rialto elevator steel grain bin. The tragedy occurred as the men worked inside the bin.
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Chicago
Matthew Martin
Patrick Hanrahan
Frank Hallanberg
Coffee’s deadly grip ends with Postum and Grape Nuts
A Norfolk Virginia woman describes a neighbor’s recovery after quitting coffee and starting Postum Food Coffee with Grape Nuts Breakfast Food. The letter, from Mrs M T L Eggleston, credits the switch with restoring health and vitality, urging others to abandon coffee as a harmful narcotic and embrace natural foods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
M. TL. Egglestom
Post Norfolk
Coronation Appointments Assembled For King Edward VII
Washington cabinet details the coronation embassy with special ambassador Whitelaw Reid and military member Gen. James H. Wilson. Secretaries include J. P. Morgan Jr Edmund Lincoln Baylis and Wm. Wetmore. Talks also cover Prince Henry’s visit and possible roles for Rear Admiral Evans.
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Washington
Edward VII
Whitelaw Reid
New York
United States Army
James H. Wilson
Delaware
United States Navy
Charles F. Clark
Oregon
Naval
Philadelphia
J. P. Morgan, Jr
J. Pierpont Morgan
Edmund Lincoln Baylis
Wm. Wetmore
Senator Wetmore
Rhode Island
Prince Henry
Prussia
New Building
Ifr
Choate
London
Hay
United States
Root
War Department
Edward
Prince Henry to Arrive Off New York February 18
Washington dispatches from the German embassy say Prince Henry of Germany will reach New York waters around February 18 aboard the Hohenzollern escort. The royal visit is expected to last under two weeks with a reception fleet planned. The President is involved and Secretary Hay and Secretary Long will map the program.
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New York
Washington
Prince Henry
Germany
von Holleben
Hohenzolern
New York Harbor
Hay
Long
Hohenzollern
Prince
New England Tobacco Growers Oppose Cuba Tariff
At Hartford New England Tobacco Growers association session in the Connecticut Senate chamber the group rejected President Frye's plan to endorse Cuba tariff concessions. Instead members urged Congress to oppose any duty cuts on Cuban tobacco or other sources. A three member Washington delegation was chosen to present the stance to Congress. Frye defended his proposal amid suspicions of New York importing influence.
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Hartford
Conn
New England Tobacco Growers’ Association
Connecticut
Senate
N.S. Frye
Cuba
New England
Congress
Washington
Frye
New York
Electors' Qualifications Aimed at Uniform Rules
Washington Jan 14 Representative H C Smith of Michigan introduced a joint resolution to amend the constitution granting Congress power to define electors qualifications for members of Congress and require uniform standards across states to prevent voter disfranchisement. Rep Tawney of Minnesota proposed a measure echoing Choate's report to barge lighterage charges by shipping masters at major ports, especially on the Thames.
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Washington
H. C. Smith
Michigan
Congress
Rep
Tawney
Minnesota
Ambassador Choate
Thames
Concord Goes Dry Under City License Crackdown
Concord New Hampshire January 14 by mayoral order city marshal Locke commanded all holders of United States internal revenue licenses for liquor sales to close immediately. The move leaves Concord in its driest state in its history with no legal liquor sales at this hour.
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Concord
N. H
Locke
United States Internal Revenue
Metcalfe Must Explain Charges Over Filipino Prisoner Shooting
Washington January 14 A Senate sub committee weighing charges against Wilder and Metcalfe nominated for pension agent at Topeka Kansas found the accusations of such character that Metcalfe must explain. He has been telegraphed to come to Washington. Metcalfe is accused of shooting a Filipino prisoner while an officer of the 26th Kansas volunteers.
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Washington
Senate
Wilder
Metcalfe
Topeka
Kar
26Th
Kansas Volunteers
The Panama Route in Senate Canal Debate
The Senate committee on inter-oceanic canals postponed action on the Nicaragua canal bill to allow more investigation of the Panama Canal company proposal. Senator Mitchell moved for a meeting next Friday and directed Senator Morgan to confer with the President about receipt by the Isthmian Canal Commission and the time needed for a report. The motion passed unanimously to ensure fair consideration while avoiding undue delay.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Inter-Oceanic Canals
Panama Canal Company
Mitchell
Morgan
Isthmian Canal Commission
Canal Commission
Pacific Cable Hearings Advise Private Route Over Hawaii
Washington January 14 Senate naval affairs committee hears Pacific Commercial Cable Co representatives George G Ward and William W Cook push for private cable to Hawaii. Ward questions government laying a cable versus private enterprise while Cook says his firm seeks no subsidy, only non action from Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Committee On Naval Affairs Today
P Pacific Commercial Cade Co
Geo. G. Ward
New York
Wm. W. Cook
Hale
Hawaiian Islands
Ward
United States
Cook
Congress
Railroad Deal Proposed Between Pennsylvan ia and Northwestern
The Pennsylvania Railroad Co. offers to swap stock with the Pennsylvania and Northwestern Railroad Co. at $1 000 000 of their stock for $2 250 000 of the Northwestern stock. Directors intend to accept. The Northwestern line operates in Centre Pennsylvania and mainly carries coal and lumber.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad Co
Pennsylvania and Northwestern Railroad Co
Pennsylvania and Northwestern Company
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania Northwestern Railroad
Pennsylvania and Northwestern
Pennsylvania and Northwestern Railroad
Centre Pennsylvania
American Irish Historical Society elects officers at annual meeting
The American Irish Historical Society held its annual meeting and dinner in New York with remarks by Joseph T. Lawless of Virginia and Thomas J. Gurgan of Boston. Officers elected include John D. Crimmins as president general and Morgan J. O'Brien as vice president. Changes in the executive council noted as T St John Gaffney replacing D J O'Connell and Dr James F. Sullivan replacing Mayor Patrick Boyle.
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New York
American- Irish Historical Society
Joseph T. Lawless
Norfolk
Virginia
Thomas J. Gurgan
Boston
John J. McKay
Chicopee
Mass
John D. Crimmins
Morgan J. O’brien
Thommas Hamilton Murray
John Linehan
Concord
N. H
Thomas B. Lawler
Executive Council
T. St. John Gaffney
D. J. O'Connell
Washington
Jams F. Sullivan
Providence
R. L
Patrick T. Boyle
Newport
Roanoke Blues Prep To Guard Suspect In Jail
Roanoke Virginia January 14 Major Bryan ordered Lieut Hanson and the Roanoke Blues to hold men in readiness to protect Joe Higginbotham jailed on a Lynchburg attack and throat-cutting charge. Rumors say a lynching attempt may occur tonight as the company gathers at the armory.
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Roanoke
Bryan
Lieut
Hanson
Roanoke Blues
Joe Higginbotham
Ralph Webber
Lynchburg
Zinc and Grinding Extend Devoe Paint Longevity
A report notes that zinc and grinding processes yield a lead and zinc paint that lasts twice as long as traditional lead and oil mixed by hand, highlighting improved durability and manufacturing efficiency for coating applications.
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Devoe
Try Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets for Digestive Help
If troubled with weak digestion belching sour stomach or dullness after eating try Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. Price 25 cents All druggists.
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Chamberlain
Storia bears the Kind You Have Always Bought signature
Leptiiidii appears in the document as a signature style associated with longstanding trademarks and branding. The text indicates a customary label used in product packaging or legal notices, suggesting authenticity and vendor endorsement.
Stomach health as key to dreams and vigor
A discussion links bad dreams to a disordered stomach and urges Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure. The piece cites Mr. Copenhaver's eleven-year illness and relief after using Pierce remedies, arguing digestion fixes body strength and energy. It promotes consulting Dr. Pierce by letter and offers his Medical Adviser free on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Pierce
C. S. Copenhaver
Mount Union
Huntingdon Co
Dr. Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo, N. Y
Cuttyhunk Islanders Seek Biweekly Mail Service
New Bedford residents report that Cuttyhunk Islanders, after now getting returns into Boston within an hour of polls closing, petition postal authorities for biweekly mail service. Every islander signed, with Gosnold business leaders circulating signatures on the waterfront. They request two boats weekly to avoid weeklong delays after reading mail, especially in winter.
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New Bedford
Cuttyhunk
Boston
Gosnold
Richmond Lieutenant Held For Grand Jury
Lieut. John W. Starke of Richmond Virginia was arraigned on charges of sending obscene material through the mails to the President. He waived examination and the case was sent to the grand jury to be empanelled on the first Monday in April.
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Richmond
John W. Starke
United States
Henry Flegenheimer
Walla Walla raft rescued near Aberdeen
A raft from the ill fated steamer Walla Walla was towed to Aberdeen by the Melville Dollar. The raft carried a coat jacket two life belts and a felt hat. A jacket pocket held papers identifying the owner as W J Shiel a water on the Walla Walla.
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Aberdeen
Wash
Walla Walla
W. J. Shiel
Walter
For Sale Two Farm and Investment Properties
Extra choice seven acre farm near Lowell line three minutes from electrics features solid land ideal for small fruits or market garden plus a large old fashioned house barn and hen house price 2500. Also an extra good two-story two tenement house five rooms and bathroom each tenement front and back separate with a large land lot on electrics line priced 2100 with flexible terms. Apply T H Elliott 64 Central Street.
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Lowell
T. H. Elliott
Central Street
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Courier-Citizen Company
Lawton
Sen. Hoar
Masonic Mutual Benefit
Gen. Castro
Admiral Schley
Gen. Chaffee
Rep. Smith
Senate Committee On
Pacific Cable
Naval Affairs Committee
The
Pennsylvania Company
Historical Society
Lieut. Starke
Melville Dollar
Supolio
Sapolio
Parker
Iver
Cray Air Ae
Haly Tauing
Druggiete
Momansmon
Florist and Nurseryman
Prescopt Street
Snyder Bros
Merrimack
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