Baltimore Fire Ravages City Center and Falls District
A massive fire swept Baltimore from Sunday morning through Monday, destroying wholesale houses, banks, offices, and the stock exchange. Volunteers aided firefighting amid strong winds while a 140 acre waste area was left behind. Officials pledged to rely on state and local resources with an advisory legislative commission to follow. The article notes a local revival arc beginning with renewed civic energy and a conference among governor, mayor, and officials. It also mentions the Nominal Institute for 1904 and lists instructors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Fayette Street
Chamber of Commerce and Stock Exchange
Exchange Place
Falls
Jones Falls
Baltimore
Gth
Indians on the War Path: Broken Nose Shot in Camp Quarrel
One night last week in Rushville Nebraska an Indian known as Broken Nose was shot in the thigh by Running Hawk during a camp quarrel where Broken Nose acted as peace-maker. Running Hawk was arrested and fined five dollars plus costs for carrying concealed weapons. Dr Daniels treated Broken Nose’s wounded limb.
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Broken Nose
Runnning Hawk
Running Hawk
Edmunds
Daniels
Rushville
Nebraska
Bids Wanted for Public Highways in Lake Prairie 1904
Township Clerk invites bids to work public highways in Lake Prairie Township for 1904. Eight hour day for one man and team or two men and two teams. Lowest responsible bidder to be accepted. Bids due March 1 1905. Porter, Township Clerk.
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Lake Prairie Township
Board of Trustees
Citas. Porter, Laztt
Pella Creamery Opens Under New Management
The Pella Creamery begins operation on Monday February 22 under new management. Farmers bring cream for testing by Babcock government standard, then pasteurization and modern churn processes produce butter ready for packing. A large refrigerator will hold carloads of product for shipment as the plant showcases sanitary, advanced equipment and invites citizens to tour from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Pella
Notice to clear street limbs after winter storm
After the January storm a large amount of limbs and brush clogged city streets. Starting Tuesday February 16 the Committee on Streets and Alleys will haul off all remaining debris to the dump. Property owners must trim trees and remove brush or it will be cleared regardless of ownership. Mayor D. S. Haver signs.
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D. S. Haver
Fraud charges against E C Spinney in Omaha case
Charges of fraud are filed against E C Spinney former Des Moines manager of the Bankers Union of the World with headquarters in Omaha. Nebraska Supreme Court appoints Judge Robert Ryan as referee to investigate while Spinney remains president under supervision and a $10000 bond is required. The insurance company continues in business under state oversight. Spinney and wife reportedly drew $20000 in salaries last year amid prior financial and court troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Spinney
Des Moines
Bankers’ Union of the World
Omaha
Supreme Court of Nebraska
Robert Ryan
Lincoln
Spinney
Insurance Commission
Nova Scotia
Baptist Church
Teaching Farming in the Schools in Senate Bill
An important senate bill would require a special agriculture course in public schools, extending higher education methods to all schools. Senator Crossley presents the measure, with Senator Newberry proposing three state examiners to audit county books and align county treasury accounting with a uniform system.
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Senate
Crossley
Newberry
Thieves Steal Coats From Central Church Cloak Room
During services at the Central Church of Christ in Des Moines thieves ransacked the rear cloak room in the organ loft and stole two overcoats belonging to McRae brothers. One thief later recovered his coat from a pawn shop with police help. The incident occurred during a thaw when temperatures were above zero.
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Central Church of Christ
Stockholders Meeting Notice at Peoples Savings Bank
Notice is hereby given of a stockholders meeting at the Peoples Savings Bank in Pella Iowa on Monday February 1st 1904 at 2 p m for the purpose of adding 25000 to capital bringing total to 50000 under Iowa Savings Banks law. W Rierveco president A Wascurer vice president W G Vander Ploge treasurer L VAN Rees assistant treasurer Herman RIETVELD O L RIETVELD A Van Lint directors. See then make hundreds of pounds of butter at once at the Creamery Reb 2and.
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The
Peoples Savings Bank
Pella
Iowa
Savings Banks of
W. Rierveco
A. Wascurer
W. G. Vander Ploge
L. van Rees
Herman Rietveld
O. L. Rietveld
A. van Lint
Japanese Wins In First Naval Battle
Japanese torpedo boats attacked the Russian squadron at Port Arthur during the night, sinking and crippling several ships. Reports from Che Foo and Foo Chow describe the Russians beached at the harbor entrance, with Japanese forces striking from the sea and shore batteries. News from Che Foo and Tien Tsin note Japanese landings at Chemulpo and Seoul, mobilizing 36,000 guards, as China hastens to fortify Manchuria amid Russian defeat. Port Arthur, Niuchwang, and Che Foo are central to the unfolding conflict across Korea and Manchuria.
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Port Arthur
Flug
St. Petersburg
Ottava
Novik
Chee Foo
China
Columbia
Danny
Foo Chow
Che Foo
Chempulo
Tien ‘Tsin
Mail
Varing
Korietz
Chemulpo
Seoul
Korea
Fusan
Chemutpo
Peking
Russia
Manchuria
Pechili
Kalgan
Shangaikwan
Great Wall
Jar
Shanghai
Niuchwang
Card of Thanks for late illness and death
A formal card of thanks expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for help shown during the illness and death of our beloved son and brother. The message credits kindness received and asks for continued prayers and support.
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Chicago
United States
J. E. Hurst Company
Marion County Normal
Nomal Institute
S. G. Richards
Knoxville
W. C. Farmer
Martha Firth
Central College
Zoe Patteson
Telepone
Fowler Telephone Co
Young
Des. Moies Democrat
Rocky Mountain
Allen & Stubenraych
Japan
Orient
Fortress of
Retvizian
Cesarevitch
Pallads
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