Destructive City Fire Ravages Main Business District
A fierce blaze fed by strong winds torched the six story Jewett building and adjacent properties in Cannago, sweeping from Seneca to Carroll streets. Hotel Arlington and nearby factories burned as firefighters battled wind and snow. losses could reach over one million dollars with no reported fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannago
Burrais
Jewett Bly
Seneca Street
Carroll Street
Root & Keating
Empire Golfer Mills
Bhak
Arlington
Broezels
Bodhelry
Botals
Jawetts New Osterg
Sydney Holmes Candy Manufactury
Broezel Bons Fedlow Bedl
Chen
Arbington House
Renueaf
Artiungton
Broezel House
Bibley & Holotwoods
Coaf Toners Works
Nwart & Bhamback
Sibley’s
Alames
Wells
Bexchanjte
Semen
Ellicott
Atdape
Fred Hornung
Sibley & Hulmnds
Glouter
Bip Manufacturing Company
Hraezl
Root & Kivating
Afutratt Bro
Levi & Marcuss
Bob” Carlton
Buffalo Mattress Company
Exchange Street
Union Depot
Arlington Hotel
Safed
Jobn Stroomman
Outrage at Wisconsin Temperance Editor Shot
S G Mandt editor of The Blue Mound Press at Mount Horeb was shot at his door by a nameless assailant who fled into darkness. Mandt, a temperance publisher, faced threats tied to his editorials. The incident sparks calls to hunt down the attacker.
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Wisconsin
Maprson
Wikf
S& G
Yourson
Jack the Ripper
Ocing
Mincreant
New York Street Car Strike Ends Turbulent Day
A major city street car strike caused injuries as a man was beaten and carried away by friends before police cleared the street. Reinforcements arrived, more cars resumed service, and the situation appeared to improve with schedules returning to normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fragmentary OCR Note Reflects Unclear Historical Text
The readable fragments show distorted phrases about time, rage, and a possible discussion of finances. Entities and specifics are too damaged to extract clear people, places, dates, or organizations for a precise summary.
Abbreviated telegrams note union depot plan and other items
Reports from Pueblo say leaders plan a union depot costing between 25000 and 300000 dollars. A medical student in York killed himself by injecting poison. An earthquake shock felt in South Carolina lasted briefly. The steamer Carondelet was blocked in New York with contraband war articles. A clerk from Council Bluffs disappeared. Pasteur claims to have found the diphtheria germ. Maj George Sternberg to study epidemic diseases. A New York man appeals after a breach of promise suit for 45000. A Kentucky man lured four boys for liquor. one died, one dying. A train derailment near Bloomington kills one and injures two.
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Pueblo
George E. Frazier
York
Lower
South Carolina
Mitch
Carondelet
New York
John Burke
Council Bluffs
M. Pasteur
Paris
George M. Sternberg
U 8. A
Jhig
Charles Arbuckle
Hall
Lousville, New Albany & Chicago
Bloomington
Ind
Everett Coryy
Charles Wilson
British Bark Largo Bay Sinks After Collision Near Beachy Head
London reports the Largo Bay bound for Auckland was towed in sinking condition to Spithead after a collision off Beachy Head with an unknown four master steamer. The Largo Bay crew say the other vessel carried passengers, estimating at least 100 aboard. Rumors link the sunken ship to the Werra, though officials doubt that vessel’s involvement.
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London
Largo Bay
Auckland
Spithead
Bbo
Beachy Head
New York
Bremen
Great Hotel Enterprise Takes Over Auditorium Property
Caicano February 7 The Auditorium hotel part of the great convention structure was leased yesterday to a trio of prominent hotel men James H Breslin of New York Guilsey House R H E Southgate Hotel Brunswick and Charles W Shepherd West Hotel Minneapolis They form a stock company with Breslin as president Southgate as vice president and manager The hotel and auditorium are to open in November with an operatic festival on a grander scale than any attempt in this country.
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Southgate
Novemer
Thirty Years a Spy Tied to Irish Movements and Canada Raid
The Parnell commission hears that Patrick Egan sent 27102 to Paris and 14903 to Parnell while a Chicago convention sought American aid. Dr Le Caron linked Parnell to Irish revolutionary efforts in America and Fenian raids, with testimonies noting his ties to W J Hines John Finerty and others in Wilmington Braidwood and Chicago.
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England
John Ball
Canada
Lenpox
Parnell Commission
Webster
National League
Chicago
League
Patrick Egan
Paris
Parnell
America
Beach
le Caron
Alexander Sullivan
Thomas Philip Beach
Bacon
Lockport
Will County
O'Neil
Wilmington
Braidwood
Herod
W. J. Hines
John Fiserty
London
George P Cunningham Gail
May le Caron
Ataca
N. Y
John Finerty
W . Hines
Maj. le Caron
Lafayette
L. Buringtam
North Clark Street
la Caron
Hes
Indiana Senate Passes White Cap Bill and Execution Reform
The Indiana Senate approved the White Cap bill outlawing riotous conspiracy by three or more wearing white caps or disguises with penalties up to two thousand dollars and up to ten years in prison. It also approved a Johnson measure that executions occur in the state prison with only the hangman and close associates present. In the House a bill to strip the governor of coal oil inspector appointment powers was introduced, and an eight hour workday bill was referred to labor committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Senate
Johnson
Wisconsin Senate Advances Fisheries Funding and Reforms
Madison, Wis February 7. A bill passed the senate authorizing 12000 dollars yearly for the fisheries commissioners in 1889 and 1890. The assembly backed a committee to review the state printing contract and a joint five assemblymen three senators panel to press Wisconsin’s inter state convention against trusts. Bills introduce convict earnings share and parole for good behavior after minimum terms.
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Madison
Wis
Senate
Commissioners of Fisheries
Assembly
Wisconsin
Board of Supervisors
Illinoisan Senate Opens with Confirmations and Bills
Spainerrep Illinois February session opened with an executive session approving governor appointments. Open session saw petitions for total option and election law amendments. The house debated wage recovery for attorneys, and revised provisions on liquor license funds and sectarian restrictions.
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Spainerrep
Ill
Senate
Emil
Fbr
Hi Torney
Stove makers convention advances industry goals
The United States stove manufacturers held their annual convention in Catcaca on February 7. Delegates discussed industry advancement and shared plans for improving production and market reach.
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Stevd Makers
Catcaca
Stove Ufacturer
United States
Winter Wheat Millers Adjourn With Tariff Plan
The winter wheat millers convention adjourned after appointing a five member committee to visit Washington and push Congress to enact reciprocal tariff duties with nations using American flour. Michigan delegates passed a resolution to limit February milling to 80 percent of capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Washington
Congress
Uni
Michigan
China Brews Trouble Amid Rising Anti Foreign Sentiment
Lonpoy Feb 7 Advices from Bhanghal report locals rising against foreigners and wrecking a house. Later accounts say the consulate at Ching-Kiang Foo has been looted and all foreign residents are fleeing. A British man of war is en route to the scene.
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China
Lonpoy
Bhanghal
Ching-Kiang Foo
Lscane
Brooklyn Strikers Submit to Richardson Lines Pact
Brooklyn drivers and conductors signed an agreement to apply for reemployment as indentured workers on Mr Richardson's terms while the company will fill vacancies with men. The strike will not be taken back on any terms.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Richardson Lines
Harrison at Home Again Weathers Carriage Scene
Fragmentary report notes Mr and Mrs Harrison tied to a carriage and driven home amid a scene at an InpraANAPots event on February 7. The text is garbled with unreadable names and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Inpraanapots
McKee
Faptilly
Trades Binding Compelled by Vilna Government Police
In Vilna on February 7, police from the government reportedly compelled the trades to bind. The snippet indicates government action against labor groups with authorities enforcing a binding order.
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Govt of
Vilna
Mosses and Midges Review Inspires a Young Poet
A reader recalls receiving a favorable note from Cyril Broward and a dedication of Mosses and Midges. The exchange sparked pride, confusion, and a personal choice to adopt the pen name Earle Oakhurst, shaping later correspondence and self image.
Love and Deception at the Theatre House
A narrator recalls a tense evening with Cyril Brownrigg, a growing star, as romantic feelings clash with social propriety. An awkward confession prompts dismissal, and the narrator witnesses a tragic distraction during a theatre performance, altering relationships and future plans.
Theatre Fire Escape Brings Near Death and Rediscovered Love
A dramatic escape from a theater fire ends with Amy and her cousin reunited. Amid smoke and peril, Ace shields Amy as they reach the exit, and the pair confront past misunderstandings. The narrative shifts to a confession of love and a renewed engagement with trust and mutual forgiveness.
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Marcely
Ace
Amy
Miss Gould
Thornen
R. A
Jeyed
Ipson
Is It Caesar’s Triumph Or Death’s Quiet Return
The text laments a vanished beloved and merges poetry with a news notice about the Rev. Cuthbert Souey who died at Askham near Peniales, identified as the last living son of a poet. The passage juxtaposes personal longing with references to ancient Rome and mortality.
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Acheron
Caesar
Hiyper
Scarmainger
Rome
Cuthbert Souey
Askham
Peniales
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Ila
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Times
Parnell Gase
LE Orrows
Noureddin
Shah
Shephane
Ha Noureddin
Ajl
Clinton Bcoflard
the State Legislatures
Indiana Senate
Tllinois
Blackpool Chronicle
Faith Hilly
Cyril Browarda
Sly
Oakhurst
Farle
Amy Smith
Amy Earle Smith
Yeelf Earle Oakhurst
Thalf
Blackpool
Ion
Earle Jurst
Cata
Feasa
Parsons
Rose
Cyril Brownrigg
Oris
Brownrigg
Miyself
Chasis Yirl Brownrigg
Beyord
High
Mr. Brownrigg
Sassu
Oxford St
N.Y
Tus Cortain Company
Murray Ft
Anthony
Tam
Egypt
Alduea
Elysian Meadows
Tia
Spiri
Blackwood
Jai
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