Fourteen Dead in Lincoln Hotel Fire at Chicago Livestock Show
A Chicago fire at the Lincoln hotel on Madison Street killed fourteen guests and left up to four more dead. The blaze started on the third floor, trapping guests in a narrow hallway and forcing many to jump to safety or flee in their pajamas. Identified dead include H. K. Wood of Lebanon Indiana and several others from Iowa Wisconsin and Ohio. Police report scarce fire escapes and are probing a possible gas ignition and a man named Mack linked to the blaze.
Death of Geo Shafnit Noted Wilton Resident
George F. Shafnit aged 83 died at his Moscow area home about 2 am after a year of ill health. Born in Hesse Darmstadt on May 7 1837 he came to America in 1850. Survived by wife Matilda and three sons George Fred and Harry with brothers Jacob Henry and sister Mrs John Appel. Funeral Sunday at 1 pm at family residence conducted by Rev McAuley Wilton Masonic lodge aiding.
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St. Louis
Jacob Funk Shamit
Muscatine
Geo. F. Shafit
Barbara Will
Matilda Maroll
George
Fred
Harry
Jacob
Henry
John Appel
Masonic Lodge
Wilton
Wilton Bank
The
Fair Association
McAuley
Reed in Critical Condition At Washington Hospital
Ex-Speaker Reed remains gravely ill with kidney complications. Doctors warn of increasing danger as his condition worsens through the day.
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Washington
Reed
Young Teacher Arrested in Scott County Case
Davenport reports Frank Waninger a young school teacher was arrested on a charge of criminal intimacy. The informant is 80 year old Mrs. Margaret D Matthews wife of John B Matthews who swore to the information. The case is described as highly sensational with wealthy farmer Mr Matthews owning a 400 acre farm and living nearby.
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Davenport
Frank Waninger
Margaret D. Matthews
Matthews
Scott County
Impatience Grows Over Venezuela Crisis As Nations Cite Stalemate
Washington reports indicate both Germany and the United States face uncertain assurances on Venezuela as Von Holleben meets Hay. News notes potential seizure risks and joint naval pressure ahead of fleet actions. In labor news, Andrew Matty testifies at a coal strike hearing about long shifts and meager take home pay.
Train robbers identified by express messenger as suspects
Lincoln Neb Dec 4 three men arrested Monday as suspects were identified by Express Messenger Lupton as the men who held up the Burlington train near Lincoln last October. Two men gave the names Cramer and Sandish. The third man refused to give his name. The messenger said he could not be mistaken. Other train crew members will try to identify them.
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Lincoln, Neb
Express
Lupton
Burlington
Lincoln
Cramer
Standish
Ladies of the Maccabees Meet Friday Evening
The Ladies of the Maccabees plan an important meeting Friday at 7 30 PM. Members are urged to attend and participate in the session.
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Ladies of the Maccabees
Miners Testify on Harsh Conditions and Wages
In a labor hearing, Matty joked about injury while noting suspensions for leaving work. John Strenix testified he earned so little he sent his children away to cope. He and other miners feared reporting conditions to inspectors for fear of losing jobs.
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Matty
John Strenix
Death of Mrs. W. H. Letts at Columbus Junction
Columbus Junction Iowa December special report says Mrs. W H Letts wife of the late local postmaster died after a stroke. Their son Howard in Philadelphia dental college was away at the time. daughters Miss Lotta and Miss Florence Letts are ill with nervous prostration and cold. The death follows the passing of her husband and the community mourns. funeral plans await Howard's return.
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W. H. Letts
Howard
Philadelphia
Dental College
Lotta Letts
Florence Letts
Chicago Markets Report From H J Toher Co Brokers
Special market dispatch notes car arrivals and next day estimates for Wheat Corn Oats and Hogs. North American receipts show Kansas City Omaha cattle and hog counts, with Minneapolis and Duluth today totals. Liverpool market closes mixed while weather shows cold west and light snow in several states and Illinois rain. Daily clearances list Wheat Flour 926000 bushels, Corn 377000, Oats 43000. Beeves fetched 3.50 to 7.75, Cows 1.25 to 4.90, Texas 3.30 to 5.50.
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Chicago
Rev. B. F. Snook Dies State Odd Fellow Leader
Rev. B. F. Snook state lecturer in Odd Fellowship died this morning in Webster City Iowa aged 67 years. He was a prominent figure in fraternal circles and had served as state lecturer for Odd Fellowship. The death occurred December 4.
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Webster City
B. F. Snook
Odd Fellowship
Prince Henry of Pless Likely Next U S Ambassador
Berlin reports Dr. von Holleben may retire as ambassador to Washington within a year. Emperor William favors Prince Henry of Pless as successor and approves the choice, emphasizing the social duties and German hospitality the couple would bring to Washington.
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von Holleben
Washington
William
Prince Henry of
Pless States
New York Chamber of Commerce
Pless
Greeks Dissent Over Job Transfers to Washington
About forty Greek laborers on the Flick and Johnson construction crew protested a move from Milwaukee cut off near Letts to Washington Iowa. They refused to relocate despite the company’s plan, resulting in the firm losing several workers who preferred to seek work elsewhere.
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Flick and Johnson Construction Company
Milwaukee
Letts
Washington
Flick and Johnson
Fourteen NU students suspended for refusing drill
Lincoln Neb December 4 Fourteen University of Nebraska students are suspended by Chancellor Andrews for refusing to take part in the cadet battalion drill.
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Lincoln, Neb
University of Nebraska
Andrews
Snow Then Warmer Indications for Iowa Tonight
The bulletin notes possible snow in Iowa tonight or Friday with rising temperatures except in the extreme southwest portion. Chicago dispatch dated December 4 reports special indications for the Midwest region.
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