Three Firemen Die In Spectacular Parker Building Blaze
A massive sixth floor Parker Building fire on Fourth Avenue and 19th Street killed three firemen and trapped others. The 13 story structure burned interior, causing $2.5 million in damage and prompting widespread criticism of fire and police response. Dozens were injured or missing, with tenants including Judge & Co and publishers such as Encyclopaedia Britannica and Moses King & Co.
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Fourth Avenue
19Th Street
Judge & Co
P. F. Collier & Son
Karaghensign & Co
Encyclopedia Britannica
James Clarke & Co
Moses King & Co
Frederick W. Evers & Co
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Irving Place
Binns
Croker
Pittsburg
Bugher
O’connoer
New York
Gates Plans New York Port Arthur Steamship Line
J W Gates of Texas told a Port Arthur audience he will make Port Arthur his permanent home and will establish a weekly steamship line between New York and Port Arthur. He also announced plans for large manufacturing enterprises in Port Arthur this year.
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the Tribune
Port Arthur
Tex
John W. Gates
New York
Judge Bartlett III Taken Ill With Heart and Kidney Trouble
Judge Edward T. Bartlett of the Court of Appeals was hospitalized at Presbyterian Hospital after a heart attack and kidney trouble. His condition is not considered serious, with recovery expected in a few days after rest and observation. He was at the Union League Club prior to the attack and has long been in poor health.
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Court of Appeals
Presbyterian Hospital
70Th Street
Madison Avenue
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Willard Bartlett
Hamilton Club
Brooklyn
New York Central Sells Equipment Trust Certificates to Morgan
The New York Central has sold $30,600 five percent equipment trust certificates to J. P. Morgan & Co. They will be offered to investors at a 5 percent yield. The certificates are guaranteed by several railways and leased to a trust for the New York Central Lines Equipment Trust of 1997. The lease, dated November 1, 1907, covers locomotives and cars with most delivered. Of the $30,000.66 certificates, $2,000,000 will be retired each November 1 starting 1908, for a 15 year term.
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J. P. Morgan & Co
Hudson River Railroad Company
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway Company
Michigan Central Railroad Company
Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Raiway Company
Chicago, Indiana & Southern Railroad Company
Jaguar Killed by Gas Stove in Bensonhurst Home
A pet jaguar brought from South America by a ship captain was put in a gas stove and killed after becoming aggressive. Thomas Beet of 172 Bay 24th Street, Bensonhurst, allowed his children Mildred and Dorothy to play with the animal for six months before its death following an attack.
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Thomas Beet
Bay 24Th Street
Bensonhurst
Beet
Bert
Mildred
Dorothy
Railway Disaster Claims Twenty Lives Near Machachi
A train derailed near Machachi in Pichincha province, leaving twenty dead and many injured. The accident occurred today close to the village of Pichincha as authorities began rescue operations and the cause was not immediately known.
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Guayaquil
Pichincha
Black residents warned on liquor question in Threeveport
In Threeveport Louisiana the Black community and Casto Parish were told by prohibitionists they will not face shameful penalties for voting on the liquor issue next Tuesday. The bearers adopted a resolution urging wage support for Prohibition.
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Threeveport
Bareveport
Casto Parish
Warships due in port the fleet at Rio today
The repair ship Panther and the tender Yankton of the American battleship fleet arrived in Rio de Janeiro from Port of Spain Trinidad aboard the way to the Pacific. Officers will visit Brazil's ministers and officials with a schedule of entertainments before the fleet departs January 21.
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Panther
Pacific Coast
Port of Spain
Trinidad
W. R. Gherardi
W. §. Nelson
Alencar
Irving B. Dudley
Baron de Rio Branico
Penna
Republic
Petropolis
Marine
Admiral Alencar
Mount Corcovade
Fluminense Park
Botanical Gardens
Flotilla Loses Time on Brazil Voyage
The torpedo boat flotilla reached Pernambuco from Para after a seven day voyage. Weather was fair and boilers of the Stewart became salted causing a two day delay. All aboard are well and vessels plan to depart January 13 for Rio de Janeiro. the flotilla is five days behind schedule.
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Pernambuco
Para
Rio de Janeiro
Westinghouse Reorganization Plans Major Mortgage Issuance
A committee led by James N. Jarvie proposes a first mortgage of about 45 million dollars for Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing. Bonds issued will swap dollar for dollar with existing obligations, plus 7 million dollars cash raised by George Westinghouse and associates in exchange for company stock. The plan absorbs floating debt and various notes, with convertible bonds retaining privilege, and names committee members from major banks and firms.
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Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
James N. Jarvie
George Westinghouse
Westinghouse Company
Evans's Brother-in-Law Dead
Battle Creek Michigan January 11 William H Patters on son of former Senator John VPattersn of North Carolina and brother in law of Admiral Keans commanding the Pacifc feet died today from pheumone
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Mich
William H. Patterson
John Vpattersn
North Carolina
Admiral Keans
Pacifc
Feet
Pheumone
Daring Bridge Rescue Ends in Fatal Aftermath
Edward Walker of Chicago attempted suicide by leaping from the Brooklyn Bridge as Patrolman Robert Fitzgerald of the Bridge Squad tried to stop him. Fitzgerald was struck by a Putnam Avenue car and fell into the East River. his body not recovered. Sergeant John Farrell and Patrolman Daniel Scannell fought to save Walker, distracting him momentarily before he was stunned and dragged to safety. Walker later identified himself, while Fitzgerald’s death marks a tragic sacrifice by the officers on duty.
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Herve
John G. Farrell
Daniel Scannell
Edward Walker
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Brooklyn Bridge
Fitzgerald
Manhattan
Putnam Avenue
Walker
East River
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Scannéh
Farell
Pajieit
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Pot
Scannell
Patrolmanitzgerald
Stephen Brady
Gold Street
Brooklyn
Ife
Edward Conlon
Iread Kenney
Washington and
Nassau Streets
Wabash Avenue
Kant Roth Street
Mrs W B Leeds Convalesces After Operation
Mrs William F B Leeds wife of the former president of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad is recovering from a throat operation. Her condition was greatly improved and she may leave home next week. Previously Mrs Leeds, born Nannie Stewart Worthington, wed in 1909. Her husband recently recovered from paralysis and earlier strokes affected his throat and vital organs.
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Fifth Avenue
Chicago, Hark Island & Pacific Railroad
Leeda
Nannie Stewart Worthington
Leeda Hee
Shien
Pari
Tumael
Specialiet
Man Dies After Jump From Elevated Station
A 35 year old man leaped from the Third Avenue Elevated Heliroad station at ih Street and Webster Avenue to the tracks of the Harter River Rauteas. Police found a pawn ticket with the name Alfred Birnet No 125 Avenue. He died at Vordhaim Hospital after admission. The body was taken to the Broce Var station.
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Ih Street
Webster Avenue
Harter Hiver
President Taft nomination forecast on White House call
The President predicted Secretary Taft would be nominated on the first ballot. He said Taft’s pledged supporters were in hand and growing sentiment nationwide gave Taft friends confidence they could deliver the votes on the first ballot.
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Washington
Jan
Taft
White House
Taft Avoids Long Speech During New York Visit
Secretary Taft nearly loses his overcoat in a streetside incident and escapes a crowded reception as he tours Manhattan. He stops at the Hungarian Club and Café Boulevard with William Reynolds Jaime Mh Reynolds Otto Barnard and Henry W Taft among escort. Local officials join the welcome as Taft ends the day tired but buoyed by cheers.
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Taft
Roosevelt
William & Heanet
Jaime Mh. Reynolds
Otto Barnard
Henry W. Taft
Hurger
No 2 Avenue
Eox
Cunthy Hartman
Moosevelt
Mer Reynolds
New York
Washington
Kinsere
Jerome
William Leary
State
Marehatl
Alfred Dittier
Alexander Seherpard
Taft Victory Probable on First Ballot Declared
Telegraph dispatch from Webster City says Secretary Tatt has enough votes to nominate Taft at the Republican National Convention on the first ballot. Wiltem J. Bryan comments on Taft’s chances and predicts a Democratic edge if Taft fails to secure the nomination.
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Town
Dniews
Wiltem J. Bryan
Nign
Taft and Foraker Split Florida Factions Rumor
Telegrams report a rift in Florida Republicans with Foraker leading organizing moves among black voters to capture the state convention set for February 6 in St Augustine. Taft fate remains opposed by officeholders from the party while Vernon dina notes counties plan to send Foraker delegates despite primary efforts. The struggle strains nearly every county as factions clash.
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Fin
Jan
Wein
Foraker
Tas
St. Anguetine
Taft
Vernandina
Cannon Nominated Fuels Bryan Opposes in Damaged Report
Danville Utah reports Dan Wiliam J. Fegan, who spoke at a Bryan dinner, declares belief that Joseph G. Cannon will be the Republican candidate for President and that Bryan will oppose him. Bryan criticizes the administration and urges reforms to finance, curb Eastern banks, and centralize wealth. He says the 10 plank Chicago platform remains stronger now, while the Republican plank seems weaker. Great bear Ep bing water noted as a news item.
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Jon Wiliam J. Fegan
Bryan Democracy
Joseph G. Cannon
Bryan
Wall Street
Herpid
Chiewas
Taft Addresses Cooper Union Crowd on Capital and Labor
Secretary Taft spoke an hour at the People's Institute in Cooper Union addressing capital labor links and the case for injunctions. He defended government role in labor disputes and urged lawful leadership and arbitration while criticizing boycotts and blacklists.
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