Worst Philadelphia Fire Destroys Sixteen Blocks in Market Street
A catastrophic morning blaze starting in a Market Street umbrella factory swept through the block bounded by Thirteenth and Juniper and Market, gutting sixty buildings and likely costing about a million dollars. Wanamaker’s store was saved, but the inferno halted trolley lines and left thousands jobless amid ice coated streets and heroic fireman rescues.
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Philadelphia
Market Street
Thirteenth Street
Juniper Street
Market
Filbert Streets
Thirteenth
Juniper
Silver
Pibert
Mlercest
John Wanamaker
Wanamaker
John A. Felt
Hirsh Bros
Dennell's Eating Cafe
Hanscom Pros
Hanscom Bros
Porter
Mr. Wanamaker
Hirsh
Wansmaker’s
Earhver
Sivathan
Bulding
Nnaker
Whiet Paxter
Warwick
Lc Safety Pike
First Bros
Showell
Fryer
Market Streets
Silversipoat
Devastating Monroe Street Fire Injures Ten Firemen
A six story wholesale building at 100 292 Monroe Street in Chicago burned tonight. Ten persons were seriously injured including seven firemen. two may die. Injured include Jerry O Rourke and William Workman with severe crush injuries. Fire Captain Barker and others suffered burns and broken bones as walls collapsed sending fire streams and debris into adjoining property. Estimated loss at least 280000 with building damage of 150000. blaze originated on first floor. Continued on fifth page.
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Chicago
Monroe
Jerry O'Rourke
Freman
William J. Workman
May Ule
Sherman Quinlan
May Ate
Jerry Reiorash
Pers
Patrick Patterson
Andew Googhen
Hreman
Barker
William Watton
John Watson
Fors
W M. William
Wurgburger Bros
Turple and Cuba debated in Senate over independence
Senate session covered Turple speech praising Cuban independence and criticizing U S policy. Daniel attacked Nicaraguan canal bill as fraud. A monetary conference plan and a lengthy court case involving a prisoner further filled the agenda with heated arguments and jurists’ remarks.
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Turpie
Cuba
Turple
Olney
Congrese
Liaisen
Thay
Republic of Cuba
Chandle
Channdler
Ft. Daniel
Daniel
Senate
House Passes Pension Bill Over Veto and Slavery Pact Notes
The House approved a bill to restore Jonathan Scot, a Fifth Iowa cavalry veteran, to the pension rolls despite a prior bureau removal. A $462 payment was approved for Deputy John McRone for expenses in service. Reports mention the Wanderer slave ship incident and diplomatic appropriations debate, with adjournment near 3:10.
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Vela
Jonathan Scot G
Fifth Iowa Cavalry
Bureau
Mr. Wevelands
Committee On Invalid Pensions
House
JST
John McRone
United States
Su- Vanndh
Sterward
Africa
Evils of Strong Drink Topic Stirs First Baptist Audience
A First Baptist Church gathering discussed the evils of strong drink from medical and police viewpoints. The Y M A orchestra performed, Porter of Portsmouth sang solos, and speakers including Died Lankford and Ex Chief Wing warned of alcohol’s harm. Pastor Hatcher and the audience urged total abstinence.
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First Baptist Shurch
Strong Prink
Porter
Portsmouth
Lankford
Wing
Po- Hee
Hatcher
Trial Began in Sessoms Robbery Case at Surry Court
In Surry Virginia on January 26 special prosecutor T Jefferson Pruden attended the preliminary trial of L R Sessoms charged with a robbery at Scotland Ferry. Attending with Sessoms were his attorney Hugh O Miller and local counsel Col FR Boykin. A large crowd packed the courthouse as the case proceeded.
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Deniren
T. Jefferson Pruden
Scotland Furry County
Virginian
Norfolk
Hugh O. Miller
L. R. Sessoms
North Carolina
Surry County
FR. Ki, Boykin
Isle of Wight
Judge! Weal
Sussex County
Court House
Sessoms
Weather Crisis Strikes City Amid Severe Frosts
The city endures a bitter cold snap with temperatures near record lows. Citizens suffer from frostbite and shortage of heat and food as police and emergency crews distribute blankets, fuel, and provisions under a mayoral order.
Richmond Reform School case and local notices in brief
Richmond dispatch notes a boy named Howe at the Reformatory being sent to prison, with appeal actions uncertain. The piece also mentions theatre events, a Raleigh notice about Captain Cunningham, an appointment of David Cummings Sr. as county court steward, and a downtown fire incident at 67 Howard with a girl burned and rescued by passerby Joynt.
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Richmond
Speels
Charles Howe
Willis Guard
Mreley
Reformatory
Bke
Otis Skinnir
Leahle
Ralegh
N. C
Qunningham ii
Ely
Hal
Francis Hal
O'Merll
Tal
Gan Works
Howard
Poank
Speight
Srn
Daughters of the Klans to Perform at Freemason Street Church
A planned concert Thursday night at Freemason Street Disciples Church features performers Misseswell Jones Hodgson Mason Messia Lumley and Dey. A silver offering will be collected at the door.
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Klan
King’s Mought
Freemason Street Disciples
Misseswell
Jones
Hodgson
Mason
Messia
Lumley
Dey
Death of Three Year Old Duncan at Home
The three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lehman T Duncan died yesterday at his parents home, 190 James Street, at 4 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the residence tomorrow at 11 o'clock. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised.
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Lehman T Duncan
James Street
Arbitration Treaty Hearing in Washington On Arbitration
A Washington gathering at the Opera House heard leaders including ex Secretary John W Foster and Justice Brewer advocate approval of the arbitration treaty with Great Britain. Cardinal Gibbons and other figures sent letters, pledging support for peaceful dispute resolution despite long Senate deliberations.
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Washington
Jan. Y
Great Britain
Senate
John W. Foster
Sovernment
Miyceif
United States
Senate of the
Gardner G. Mubhard
Severe Cold Sweeps Northwest Section Yesterday
Selo Wet Ce Pt aed ot Clay OEE Duvenrd of the Northweste report Yesterday was the coldest day of the season. At 6 o'clock in the morning the mercury stood about 11 degrees above zero. The day saw residents braving bitter winds as people reported their wear of coats furs gloves and mufflers. Orders for new supplies flooded the phone while many compared the city climate to Chicago and Cincinnati.
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Citearo
Weiler
Chicago
Aviva
Ani
Aero
Bern
Uae
Mercury
Amentapa
Wells Etset
Northwone
Particuar
Cincinnai
Attempted self destruction case in Preston
Avallow ld lardanum a colored woman of Preston residing at No 4 Reids Lane was brought to the station house unconscious after taking an ounce of laudanum in a suicide attempt. Police and Dr Speleht treated her with a stomach pump. she recovered consciousness and will likely appear in police court.
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Preston
Reid’s Lane
West
Speden
How
Speleht
Polee Court
Emily Dunbar laid to rest in Cedar Grove Cemetery
The mortal remains of Mrs. Emily Dunbar wife of Major D B Dunbar were laid to rest in Cedar Grove Cemetery yesterday afternoon at 4 oclock. Funeral services were held at her residence on Charlotte street conducted by Rev Jesse T Whitney and Rev E B McCluer assisted by a large group of friends. Pallbearers included Col George W Tait M Glennan James L Nelote Frank W Blate Maj William Foser Ian W Cherry Mr Boswell W Bagnall and FL P Story.
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Croaer Grove
Emily &. Dunbar
Major
D. DB. Dunbar
Lahl
Cedar Grove
Charlotte Street
Jesse T. Whitney
Hampton
Col
George W.tait
M. Glennan
Janes L. Nelote
Frank W. Blate
Maj
William Foser
Iain W. Cherry
Mr. Boswell W. Bagnall
FL PL Story
Joint Meeting to Discuss Telephone Company Proposal
Mutually agreed that the underground ware committee will not meet this night but on February Wh there will be a joint meeting of the committee dispelled to consider the long distance telephone company's proposition and the first mentioned earn ier. At the saint meeting ai matters perimetering to the subjects apportioned to both committees will be thoroughly discussed and attorneys as well as others interested will be heard.
Captain Turner Recovers From Hip Fracture Aboard Algon
Captain Willim Turner of the Algon, confined to St Vincent's Hospital for a fractured hip, has recovered enough to walk without a limp. He filed salary and expense claims and awaits the ship's arrival. damages may be pursued. The Algon, repaired at St Michael's after shaft failure, is expected in February. Prazer, wife of the captain now in charge, remains here awaiting the vessel.
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Tod
Dole Daangges
Willim Turner
Algaa
St. Vincent's
Algon
Turner
Michael's
Mia
Prazer
Discovery of path remains uncertain after review
Fragmentary note cites D Roum and Friis with unclear reference to a path. No dates or places are discernible. The readable terms point to a possibly incomplete report or checklist entry without verifiable actions or outcomes. Further context is needed to identify entities or events.
Laurada to Newport News and Valencia voyage amid Spanish hostility
The American steamer Laurada, docking at Newport News for bunker coal, prepares to sail to Baltimore with its cargo. Captain Hughes refuses further statements amid hostile Spanish sentiment and a provocative newspaper cartoon campaign on board and ashore.
Bermuda Leaves Philadelphia After Delayed Stop At Vine Street
Five hundred people gathered on Delhway avenue to greet the steamship Bermuda as she anchored off Vine Street Wharf after departing from the Delaware. The Tyrian followed later for repairs on the Camden side while Captain Scott explained head winds prevented further port calls. The Bermuda, sailing under the British flag, may head to the West Indies for cargo before returning to this port, with no British Consul objection noted.
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Star
Tyrian
Camden
Bermuda
Kary
Capain Scott
oMlee
J. D. Hart Company
Scott
West Indies
Hew
Bermida
Norfolk Lady Featured In Social Queen Column
Mrs. Carroll Mercer of Norfolk attracts notice for beauty tact and refined appearance. The column highlights her rise in society from Norfolk to Richmond and a professional stint directing a city establishment with strong Virginia ties and a notable social presence.
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Washington
Norfolk
Carroll Mercer
Petersburg
Mr Carroll
Mercer
Norfak
Richmond
New York
Mart Virginia
Roy The Chennome Vet Thea KN vs Greenwood Brats
A garbled notice mentions Roy and Thea KN tournament with Greenwood Brats, listing perceived prices and bidders. It references AMS and Cipeany, plus references to More Masiman Kodiks and Hands. The fragment hints at heavy involvement and adjustments to a spring sequence amid unclear dates.
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Roy
Thea
Greenwood
Brats Naga
Puddie
Amesars
Cipeanyro
Dianiginds
Ohl Stind
Theo Basta
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Gwen
Wanaminkers
Silver Street
Filbert Street
Turiap & Clark, Printers
Culling Carriage Manufacturing Company
Ihe
Atigouimago
Senator Frye
Sen. Turpie
Nouin
Ington
Jan
Frye
Committee On Commerce
Manne
Rony
Cox
Justice Overryman
Cowry Court
Oyre Howesty Mio
Grand Jury
Coun
Nord
el Han
Sessous
Wer 'Ra
Inter Grep OF
Ren
Elaine
Mayors Epeerat
Ernieon
Wieety
Rota
Enor Maud Mebane
Ittle Hay
Hood
Meetliz
Associate Justice
Brewer's
the Jurigt Eleomrien Min
L. Whiman
Columbia University
John 2. Henderson
Missouri
Cleveland
England
Venequela
Brewer
Min Linser
Justice Brewer
Masenehorets
Mir
Neoone
Massachusetts
Boar
Justice Grewer
Tilbrist
Harlan
Justice Hrewer
John J. Tagalls
Kansas
United
Stannard
St Louis
Cardinal Glorons
Cibhwnas Wees
Cardinal
Charles
Baltimore
Sis
Ashington
Vaughan and Logue
Cardinal Gibbhons
Trev
Tennis Hamlin
Sue Colo Swap
Paneial OF Its
Dundas
D. Roum
Friis, Abe
Laurada
Italy
Litturhir
Adymie
Valeh
Kim
Mame
Uniton Sdatem
Newport News
Lauradas
Leden
Hint
Samusley
Hughes
Gibraltar
Valencia
Big Rock
America
Gen. Weyler
Gullone
Spantal
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