Destructive Hull Fire Leaves City in Ruin
Ottawa April 28 reports show a massive Hull fire scorching over five square miles, destroying more than 2,000 buildings and leaving about 7,000 homeless. Insured losses run to roughly $8,500,000 with total property damage near $17,000,000. Seven people perished and several others were missing or unaccounted. A relief drive, aided by Catholic archbishops of Ottawa and Montreal, is underway as the city faces severe unemployment and housing shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Minnie Cook
John Pumple
Somerset
Caradian Pacific
George Peeley
Queen Street
West
John Dare
Hull
Ireman
B. Rady & Co
Meyer
Wellington Street
Hul
Carron
A. Vaudin
Charles Baudin
Duke Street
Montreal
Dalhousie
Eight Timois and Wisconsin firms merge in deal
Eight teams from Timois to Wisconsin join with lima and cement companies in a combined venture. Postmaster General Smith of Pennsylvania is touted for the vice presidency. Chicago to gain a new park by filling in the lake front basin. Mrs. W J D Stokes of New York granted $12,000 yearly alimony in divorce. Mrs Susan Simmons Winans dies in Santa Ana Calif, first white Chicago child. Germany allegedly to restrict American meats denied. President McKinley and Mrs McKinley arrive in Washington from Canton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timois
Wisconsin
Lima
Smith
Pennsylvania
Lake Front
W. J. D. Stokes
New York
Susan Simmons Winans
Chicago
Santa Ana
Cal
Germany
Genne
Carlinville
Sioux Fall
Haveen
Cincinnati
Adolph Landauer
United States
Milwaukee
Great Britain
Andrew Carnegie
John Addison Porter
McKinley
New New York City
Meikrischna
Gen. Davis
Military Department of
Porto Rico
Gov. Allen
San Juan
Dolphin
Detroit
Mich
Pressmen’s Union No. 2
New York Central Railroad
Buffalo
Charles F. Dick
Cleveland, C
Manna
National Committee
Pingree Seeks Democratic Hope for Detroit Interview
Governor Pingree says the American people's only hope lies in the Democratic Party. He notes his prior independent Republican stance and criticizes GOP inaction toward trusts. He denies plans to leave the Republican party but reiterates faith in Democrats this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Pingree
Democratic Party
Sympathy for Boers Sparks Senate Debate on War Aid
Washington April 30 The Senate considered a resolution expressing sympathy for the Boers in their war with Great Britain. Senator Pettigrew urged immediate consideration but Lodge moved referral to the foreign relations committee. The vote was 31 in favor and 11 against. no quorum was present and the Senate adjourned without debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Great Britain
Pettigrew
S. D
United States
Lodge
Mass
Committee On Foreign Relations
House Debates Spain Claims Commission and Honors Sailors
Washington April 30 the house passed several bills while most time was on the senate bill to create a commission to adjudicate U S citizen claims against Spain. The measure was recommitted to the committee on river and harbor claims to report a bill referring claims to the court of claims. Senate bills honoring Lt Newcomb and crew of the Hudson and retiring Capt. Hodgson of the Hugh McCullogh were also passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charher
Washington
House
Senate
United States
Spain
Hudson
Winslow
Cardenas
Cuba
Jodgson
Hugh McCullogh
Filipino Leader Captured Near Trinidad Mountains
Manila reports Major General Wheaton says Senor Paterno, ex-president of the Filipino cabinet, was captured in the Henguet province mountains on April 25. He had sought and obtained entry to American lines through relatives but did not appear, being ill. He was brought to San Fernando by Forty-eighth Regiment soldiers in a litter ambulance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Lloyd Wheaton
Senor Paterno
Trinidad
Henguet
Laterno
Ang Time
San Fernando
Forty-eighth Regiment
Death of a Missionary in Shanghai
Atlanta Ga April 30 A telegram reports Miss Laura Haygoo missionary of the Methodist church died in Shanghai She was sister of the late Bishop Maygood and founded the McTyier home for women in China. Cleveland Oh April 30 steel plate prices fell to 1 85 paving way for large contracts up to 20000 tons boosting building prospects. New York April 30 Chateau Yquem arrives with 1189 passengers from Marseilles and Peanles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Shanghai
Laura Haygoo
Clairch
Maygood
McTyiere Home For
China
Cleveland
Driusa
New York
Marseilles
Peanles
Boers Grow Active West of Bloemfontein
London reports Boer forces push near Fourteen Streams and Kimberley as British movements toward Mafeking proceed. Wind sorton occupation threatens Warren ton line. Maserty says main Boer body reached Leeuw river. outposts beyond Karee Siding see daily clashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bloemfontein
Kimberley
Windsorton
Warrenton
Hunter
Mafeking
Mas+erty
Leeuw River
Lady Brand
Karee Siding
Redvers Tuller
Lord Roberts
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tendencies
Native Cabinet
Boller
Hanve
Gord Roberts
Orange Free State
da Wet
French
Hoera
Cape Town
Natal
Atiinin
England
Simia Disputch
India
South Africa
Broek
Ladysmith
Boris
Louis Botha
Pretoria
Transvaal
Europe
Montagu White
May
State Department
Whit Sail
R. Louter Wessels
South African Republic
Hague
Fisher
Wessels
Wolmorans
National Boer Relief Association
Frankfort
Caleb Powers
John Davis
Harlan Whittaker
W. S. Culton
Tallow Dick
Combs
Commonwealth
William Goebel
Cantrill
Whittaker
Ne Amada
Edward FE. Rice
Marshall Wagon & Windmill Co
West State Street
Marshall, Mich
Prole
DR. N. B. Sherman
Offien Myer Hart's
FE. G. Brewer's
Flyggonda
Madison
Chas. B. Mead
Court House
Marshall
A. J. Robinson
Nileent
Aera
Box
F. G. Powers
Dental
Welch
BLOOK
Attes
J. W. Lester
City
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!