Fire Devastates Beatrice Buildings And Town
Fire in Beatrice Nebraska destroys the Masonic temple and Day's drug store, with extensive losses and threats of further blazes. Incendiary origin cited, vaults spared, insurance partial. Other fires nationwide injure several, including a Cincinnati apartment fire and a Chase & Sons candy factory blaze with multiple injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Preas
Lincoln
Neb
Masonic Temple
Beatrice
Paddock
Star
Western Union Telegraph Company
St. Jozeph
Des
Chase & Sons
Sophia Mintus
Afteen
Mattie Leslie
Miss Mintus
Miss Leslie
Laura Crawford
May Dakin
Rosie Kraus
Douglas & Co
Chase's
Street Railway
Cincinnati
Ohio
Erie Avenue
Mount Auburn
Mia
Thomas
Theodore Aylward
Tamily
Millard
Garland Thomas
Edward Werder
Christ Hospital
Smail
Bradford
Odd Fellows
Star Publishing Company
Post Office
Bauer’s Insurance Agency
Armory
Company C
National Guard
Thaddeus Green
Thomas Angus
W. A. McCafferty
John Bigler
Bellaire
Times-Star
Boyd & Co
Enamel Brick and Tite Company
Stewart and Good
Goaring
Beatrice National Bank
Masonic Building
Escanaba
Milwaukee
Wic
Excanala
Mich
Exanaba Woodenware Company
Will of Robert Whayne Probated. Fidelity Trust Named Executor
Probate of Robert Whayne’s will follows his death last Wednesday. Kiawkin, named executrix, declined to serve, leaving Fidelity Trust Company appointed at her request. The bulk of the estate goes to his widow and children, with $40 set aside for local charities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated
Treassausseie
Dee
Robert
Whayne
Kiawkin
Fidelity Trust Company
Vanderbilt does well amid illness says doctor notes
Physicians report Cornelius Vanderbilt is holding his own with no new complications and a moderate fever. Janeway says the situation remains steady and unlikely to worsen, while other notes mention a 7.68 percent average annual corn consumption and a 5,000 cranberry crop estimate for the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
Ella
Janeway
Broker Is Expelled From Consolidated Exchange
John L. McLean, head of J. I. McLean & Co., was expelled from the consolidated block exchange today for auctions deemed detrimental to the exchange. His partner, Charles W. Frost, was suspended for one year for an alleged offense. The McLean name is one of the most prominent on the consolidated exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
John L. McLean
J. I. McLean & Co
Consolidated Block Exchange
Hing Wise
Charles W. Frost
Nenr
Consolidated Exchange
Colossal traction scheme eyed for Chicago loop line
New York and Chicago capitalists reportedly back a vast underground and elevated railway project in Chicago. The plan envisions a downtown tunnel loop linking to an elevated line, costing 51 million to 55 million dollars and aimed at serving the stockyards district. The Interborough Rapid Transit Co of New York is said to lead, with eight New Yorkers and six Chicagoans named. proposal delayed awaiting a new mayor after Mayor Harrison’s opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Daily News
Hiletty
Stock-Yards
Interborough Rapid = Transit company of
Harrison
Right of Combination Confirmed in Plumbers Case
In St Louis on December 23 the Court of Appeals ruled capital and labor may combine within law to affect competition. Judge Bland wrote the right to combine, siding with Joseph E Walsh who sought to bar master plumbers from denying him supplies for nonmembership. The decision reversed Judge Wood, remanding the case while restraining the association as Walsh requested. The court noted the association is lawful and left the right of answer to the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
St. Louis
C. C. Bland
Court of Appeals
Joseph E. Walan
Master Plumbers’ Association
Barclay and
Goode
Wood
Walsh
Wash
Robbed a Woman and Jewelry Stolen in Two Thefts
A Milwaukee woman, Mrs. Rufue Wands, wife of ex City Treasurer Wands, was held up by two highwaymen near her home. They silenced her with a hand over the mouth and fled after robbing her, police cannot locate them. In Los Angeles, A A Williams and his Hartford wife found a door lock picked at the Westminster hotel, with trunks broken and jewelry valued at $3,000 stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Milwaukee
Win
Wisconsin
Chippewa Falls
Wis
Rufue Wands
Wands
Los Angeles
Cal
A. A. Williams
Hartford
Caracas Harbor Entry and Blockade Debate Rages On
The Caracas steamer, Red D Line, faced a port entry dispute at La Guaira as Italian blockade command altered. After protests and diplomatic talks, U S influenza commands, and British and German warships, Caracas was allowed entry with anti blocade. Paris reports Castro accepts French terms, favoring arbitration or an international commission to settle claims alongside other powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caracas
Cas Ricas
la Guiyra
Triyune
la Guayra
Venezuela
Woodrick
New York
Vis San Juan
Porto Rico
Willemstad
Curacan
Tribune
Schuck
Great Britain
Giovanni Bausan
Bausan
Red D Mne
United States
Marietta
Diehl
Troude
Venezuelan
Boulton
Boulton & Co
Line
Washington
Gloyanni Bangan
Batwan
Castor
Araya
Maria Louisa
Carenero
Josefita Carmin de Venga
Carencro
Cornelis
Granta
Castro
France
Paris
Foreign Office
N Aw
Greece
Oshkosh Man Named to State Land Office
Madison Wis Dec 22 The new state officers on the land commission after protracted tension today checked appointments in the land office Chief clerk R B Caastic Black River Falls assistant George M Hotachick Milwaukee bookkeeper W H Bennett Mineral Point clerk Matt Lampert Oshkosh Stenographer as yet unnamed. It was decided to reduce the force from eight to five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natt Lampert
Thin City
Bettetkim State Land Office
Pecla
Madison
Wic
The
Land Commission
RB. J. Caastic
Black River
George M. Hotachick
Milwaukee
W. H. Bennett
Mineral Point
Matt Lampert
Oshkosh
Minister Denies Strike Over Pay in La Crosse Church
A La Crosse source reports Rev. Mr. Ross of the North La Crosse Presbyterian church is not on strike over back pay. Friends say he has gone to Canada to stay and claim the church is seeking funds to send him money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millraukes
Wis
la Croste
Ross
North la Crome Presbyterian Church
Candda
Tragedy at Racine Asphyxiation by Coal Gas
James Paterson, a widower aged 52, and his daughter Aller aged 15 were found dead in their bed from coal gas asphyxiation. Rudolph, their son, was found barely alive but revived after medical intervention. The incident occurred in December 232 in Racine Wie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine, Wie
James Paterson
Aller
Rudolph
Miswnariwae Governor Mistaken for Methodist Exhorter
Washington Letter reports Champ Clark, after a speech opposing a claim bill, was mistaken by two small men as a ministeric exhorter. He urged economy before adjournment, then faced a lengthy personal remark about duty and his role, ending with a retinue of friends and a night spent praising his efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champ Clark
Courreseman Clark
Bard
Clark
Sem
Thosa Gollies
Gonrpe
Biggar Case Ends Testimony With Denials
The Latin Hexsar trial concluded its testimony today as lawyers began closing. Mine Bigger’s attorney contradicted prior statements by Josie Lane and former maid Mol He Derkin about Biggar's conduct. Dr Hendricks disputed Lane’s claims about his relationship with Miss Biggar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josie Lane
Mise Biggar
Roosevelt 13 Reticent Pressures on Arbitrate Venezuela
Washington cables report strong pressure on the president to decline arbitration on the Venezuela dispute. Cabinet debates inviting arbitration amid concerns over potential U S involvement and diplomatic risks. News from Berlin and London notes pending official texts as Britain and Germany push mediation.
Wedding Plan Announced in Janesville Madison Home
Special to The Evening Wisconsin reports the engagement of Miss Ida Gene Monteith daughter of Mrs Robert Monteith and niece of Frank Ogden of Madison to J William Paunack a clerk in the state Insurance office. The marriage will take place at the bride’s father’s home in Madison on December 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wik
Wisconsin
Janesville
Whasaga
Mixa Ida Gene Monteith
Sirs
Robert Monteith
Frank Ogden
Madison
J. William | Paunack
Janteville
Lexius Pleads Not Guilty In Milwau kee Case
Special to Evening Wisconsin from Ta Creare Wis reports ex Alderman Texint arrested in Milwaukee charged with embezzling from the H FE Home company. Waterfall and Biealea Rot found guilty. examination set for Wednesday. An elaborate chol workshop in the Gancing party to be given at Century by Mr and Mrs James M Bray and Miss Bray with invitations issued. The Century room to feature southern smilax and pink roses with red decor in dining room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Ta Creare
Texint
H. FE
Biealea
Mi Ami
James M. Bray
Miss Bray
Willer
M. Bray
Pie theft indictment cited in Law Notes
In danger, the jury is addressed as the indictment for stealing a pie is discussed. The speaker warns that the offense seems common and that action must be taken to stop it, urging the gentlemen of the jury to heed the evidence and beware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addressine
Urieh
Sen
Bax
Engine A Hoodoo Explosion Kills Engineer Near Roens Vista
A Rio Grande freight engine exploded six miles east of Roens Vista on December 23, killing Engineer Georges Miner and injuring Brakeman Potter and Fireman Weiss. The blast, linked to a boiler low in steam, left witnesses dazed as the crew faced a fiery wreck and a dangerous site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty Associated Precet
Roesa Vista
Rio Grande
Roens Vista
Georges Miner
Potter
Wies
Crown Princess of Saxony Found Amid Dresden Gossip
Dresden reports confirm the crown princess of Saxony travels under the name Franklin von Oben with Archduke Leopold Ferdinand and French tutor Giron. Berlin and Vienna relay sensational tales of romance, scandal, and a possible upcoming birth as Munich seeks to locate her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansoniated Prew
Saxony
Geneve
Giron
Parly
Dresden
Buxony
Salzbure
Archduke Leopold Ferdinand
Geerms
Ring
Dresdener Nachrichten
Ecaip
Drausen
Vienna
Salzburg
Munich
Brussels
Geneva
Tyrol
Hesides
Leopold Ferdinand
Frida Joseph
Colombo
Sone Moniba
Bavaria
Dressen
Berlin
Toegebblait
Albert
Teopold Ferdinand
Selzei
Dont Like Mr. Yi Avertates Prom Reforms In Far East
A dispatch from Seoul December notes the Cerrean cabinet was restructured with a new finance minister aligned to Russia. Japan, opposing the appeal, blocked a reshuffle and Ravellin remained aboard to steer the policy course amid a tense crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seont
Cerean
Treasury
Rosria
Japan
Ube
Neenah Merchant Charles Langner Dead at 72
Neenah Wisconsin December 2 Special to The Northwestern Charles Langner prominent citizen and former businessman of Neenah died this morning at his home after an illness. He was seventy two. Langner lived in Wisconsin fifty five years and in Neenah thirty. He conducted a general merchandise store for about twenty five years and served in the civil war with Company D Fiftieth regiment. Survived by wife and children Mrs Paul of Wittenere Charles Langner Jr Clayton and Miss Miante Langner Neenah. Funeral set for 1:30 pm at his home and 2:00 pm at Neenah German Lutheran church with interment at Oak Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevaah-Manasha
Wis
Charlee Langner
Neenah
Wisconsin
Necoah
Axe
Langauer
Langner
Fiftieth
Paul
Witten
Charles * Langner, Jr
Clayton
Miante. Langner
Neéuah
Neenah German Lutheran Church
Oakhill Cemetery
Central
Main Street
Central Tracks
New Neenah
Preez
Walker Whiteside
Lake Winnebago
Lake Winnebargs
Neenah and Menasha Water Power Company
Menasha Dam
Oshkosh Normal School
Fond du Lac
Company FE
Niagara
Wie
Kimberly-Clark Company Paper Mn
Quinnisee Falls
Geneva Explosion Shocks St Peter's Cathedral
A severe explosion near St Peter's Cathedral in Geneva, Salizetland, on December 22 caused extensive damage. A five-bomb device detonated with force, shattering windows and hurling a man from his bed, amid a highly violent blast and damaged nearby houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Salizetland
Dees
Expieton
St Peter
Sronicaic
Oshkosh Girl Engaged to Mexican Official's Son
Oshkosh residents read of Lillian Guenther daughter of United States Consul General Richards Guenther of Frankfurt becoming engaged to Motz Botz a Stuttgart born vice consul of the City of Mexico representing Chill government. The couple met in Mexico Stuttgart and France this summer. Miss Guenther 26 or 27, tall and cultured, plans marriage next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Mies
Lillian Guenther
United States
Richards Guenther
Frankfort
Lved
Oshkosh
Stata
Mexico
Brotz
Bluttgart
Guenther
Misa Guenther
Bhowan
East
Mr. Motz
Mire Guenther
Stuttgart
France
Mise Guenther
Trial drama as jury nears verdict in interurban case
In a jury trial before Win j Hebago Traction, Harry Boehman Infantra case seen as defense driven. Conductor Martin Kitz and passengers Magnus Smith and Fugichere testified. motorman Toss and Davi depositions cited. Motorman whistle and bell cited as signals before the boy crossed, leading to a fatal accident. Ryan, suffering a headache, spoke loudly as courtroom tension rose. Father comforted the boy during the dramatic moment. Economic note: London to Ted sic trade shift dominates the era, with Katte Far Exchange worth about 15 million dollars yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Boehman Infantra
Winj Hebago Traction Company
Hugh Ryan
Col
He Weed
L. K. Eaton
Lil
Ryan
Martin Kitz
Mags Jnus Smith
Mr. Fugichere
James Toss
J. R. Davi
Also Mentioned on This Page
T. Jomim, H
Cradford
Mireman
Lentrice
Costip Clare
March
Robert Whayne
Learmenn
Youse Vanderbilt
New York Exchange
Cayliallain
Elesai
Is Coles
Minstowrl Court
Almort
LA Guiana Harbor
Wade
Macknading
Racine
Ferish
Lan Bilge Wor
Roosevelt
Heaslle
Om Executive
Wimie Deelloc
Tendon
Lansdowne
Br. White
White
Lord Lansdowne
Italy
Washington, D. C
State Department
Bowen
Coro
Tie
D. Schielder
Caracea
Britain
Cullom
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Navy Department
Cabello
Maracaibo
West Indies
Grace
Rniis
Ambassador Tower
Porto Cabello
Dewey
San Juan
Admiral Dewey
Hamburg
Siberia
Spezia
Elda
Rome
William Taseenck
de Monteith
Lexius
la Cerse
Wea
Flaate
Quarreia
MeLen
Sinai
Louise
Hen Bothen
Nguliways
Geveva
Mer
MR. YI
Tapas Peretesia Agaliaat
Sew
Low
J. N. Partridge
Devery
Patridge
Neenah Merchant
Charles Langner Pasece
Central Road
Firat Belleved
Amn PA
Mezico
Chill
Harry Hochmoe
Traction
Rince Pea Lenste
Drobanle
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!