Fire breaks out as audience waits for Hamlet at Grand Opera House
A blaze erupted in Cincinnati's Grand Opera House during a Sothern Company Hamlet delay. Firefighters used ladders to evacuate gallery patrons, with flames reaching the Butler and Gifts Engine Company buildings. Several narrowly escaped injury as spectators fled through crowded streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
Cincinnati
Tuer Times
E. H. Sothern
Butler
Gifts Engine Company
Sixth Street
Mechanics’ Institute
Dr W W Sylvester Dead At South Memorial Church
The Rev Dr W W Sylvester pastor of the South Memorial Church of the Advocate at Eighteenth and Diamond streets died last night after a lengthy illness. Although his condition had shown improvement, a sudden heart failure ended his three week struggle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Sylvester
South Memorial Church of the Advvocate
Eighteenth and
Diamond Streets
Verdi SinkIng Fast Condemns Senatorial Hopelessness
Milan report states the composer Verdi grew weaker with irregular pulse and feverish temperature while paralysis persisted. In Rome the Italian Senate declared his condition practically hopeless and sent wishes for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Milan
Verdi
Rome
Pitcairn Accepts Pennsylvanias Inaugural Brigadier Role
Robert Pitcairn head of the Pennsylvania at Pittsburg says he will accept the brigadier general appointment in command of civic organizations from Pennsylvania for the McKinley inaugural parade. The appointment was tendered by General R. H. Warner, chairman of the civic committee, earlier this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Robert Pitcairn
Pennsylvania
R. H. Warner
Committee On Civic Organization
Passenger loses suit against Union Traction over wrongful ejection
In Common Pleas Court No 2 Philip Orliner sued Union Traction Company for damages claiming he was wrongfully removed from a car after paying his fare. The defense showed Orliner carried a large bundle and the conductor warned against remaining with it, leading to dispute and removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Union Traction Company
Philip Orliner
Common Pleas
Orliner
Orivner
Orlvier
Speak-Easy Kings Sentenced In Quarter Sessions Court
Judge Finletter imposed heavy penalties for liquor and policy offenses. Joseph Baker and John Moore received two and one years respectively for conducting speak-easies. Richard Ashton drew one year for writing and selling policy. Bench warrants were issued for six more defendants, four of whom were arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winletter
Joseph Baker
North Front Street
John Moore
East York Street
Richard Ashton
South Jessup Street
Clement
John Dunn
Patrick Convery
William Leahy
Sophia Salvatore
Leahy
Rose Bunting
James Fox
Patrick Miles
Catharine Stohline
Minnie Williams
Paul Hones
Bernard McBrearty
Patrick Boyle
Mary Neary
Anna Callahan
William Toohey
City Officials Arrested in Gas Company Feud in Hamilton
Hamilton Ohio January 22 officials including Mayor Bosch and department heads were fined for contempt after arrests of Hamilton Light and Coke Company workmen. The dispute centers on introducing competition by a new gas plant linked to the Elkins syndicate and an appeal to the circuit court is planned.
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Hamilton
Ohio
Hamilton Light and Coke Company
Nellan
Hamilton Company
Elkins Syndicate
Bosch
Lehmann
Public Safety Heavy
Mason
Law Pater
Storch
Hetterich
Netlan
Magistrate Remell Sends Kennedy Children to Protection
Mrs Jennie Kennedy of 218 Stanford Street was deemed unfit to care for six children Julia 16 Maggie 14 Willie 12 Jane 9 Joseph 5. Magistrate Harrison committed the kids to the Society to Protect Children from Cruelty and they were placed in the House of Correction. The children faced hunger and exposure while the mother sought taverns. the father Patrick Kennedy, earning good wages, claimed he gave money to his wife who spent it on drink. The six children celebrated their first week with food and clean clothes.
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Jennie Kennedy
Stanford Street
Harrison
House of Correction
Julia
Maggie
Willie
Jane
Sames
Joseph
Poe
Kennedy
Patrick Kennedy
Morgan's Bic Coal Deal In Greene County
J Pierpont Morgan and Co. via Pittsburg brokers completed the purchase of seventy five thousand acres of coal land in Greene County for 15 million dollars. The land is expected to serve the National Tube Company Federal Steel Company and other Morgan backed industries. The coal vein is a high grade steam and coke coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
J. Pierpont Morgan & Co
Greene County
Morgan & Co
National Tube Company
Federal Steel Company
Hold-up Prevented on Union Pacific Express Near Kearney
Desperate train robbery attempt near Kearney Nebraska ends with rock obstruction found on track. A pedestrian was beaten and robbed but escaped to raise the alarm. A posse captured one robber. others pursued as authorities respond.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Union Pacific Overland Express
Kearney
Forty seventh Merchants' Fund annual meeting held at 119 South Fourth
The Merchants' Fund held its forty seventh annual meeting at noon at 119 South Fourth Street with James B. Chandler presiding. Secretary H M Rolin read the annual report showing 12 174 paid during the past ten years and 171 directed to the old and unfortunate merchants fund. Elected managers for three years: John H Atwood Robert D Work Isaac H Clothier John H Michener John H Catherwood and Francis B Reeves.
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Merchants’ Fund
South Fourth Street
James B. Chandler
H. M. Rolin
John H. Atwood
Robert D. Work
Isaac H. Clothier
John H. Michener
John H. Catherwood
Francis B. Reeves
Clara Clemens Makes Debut as Concert Singer
Miss Clara Clemens daughter of Mark Twain gave her first concert today to an enthusiastic audience. She displayed a clear well controlled contralto voice and her father Mark Twain was present in the audience seeming gratified by the warm reception accorded his daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toe Timms
Washington
Clara Clemens
Mark Twain
Corres of Greece Resigns Amid Internal Differences
Brief cablegram notes the Greek correspondent Sallent resigning due to internal differences. The Ajax coal carrier arrived Port Said January 16 from Hong Kong to repair boiler tubes. Dutch press claims no wedding arrangements for the Queen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Ajax
Port Said
Hong Kong
Colombo
Filipinos Take Allegiance as U S Forces Salute War Effort
In Manila on January 22 over one thousand Filipinos swore allegiance to the United States as General MacArthur approves a ruling denying compensation for property losses during the conflict. Chaplain Fitzgerald spoke in Spanish. the priest translated into Ilocano. The Eleventh Cavalry arrived aboard the Meade with planned departure February 1 alongside the Thirty-sixth Infantry. General MacArthur praised the soldiers and outlined aims of loyalty and strength as headlines note several captures in Southern Luzon and imminent unit movements.
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Manila
Military Board
Holman & Co
Ohilo
MacArthur
Wigan
Fitzgerald
Ilocano
Malabon
Grant
Third Artillery
Muntintupa
Luzon
Meade
Camarines
Philippines
Philippines progress report eyed at Cabinet meeting
Secretary Root read extracts from official reports on the Philippines at a Cabinet session. The Taft Philippine Commission conveyed progress at many points and Root noted improved conditions and bright prospects for a speedy settlement of existing troubles.
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Washington
Root
Philippines
Taft Philippine Commission
Colonel Wilson Buried After Drowning Death
Colonel Edward P. Wilson was buried from his home at 644 North Thirty-third Street yesterday. The G A R Post No 21 attended with a firing squad salute, honoring a noted Philadelphia military figure and former lieutenant colonel who hoped for a brigadier generalship before dying in a drowning accident near Market Street last Friday night.
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Edward P. Wilson
North Thirty-third Street
Courtland Saunders Post
Wilson
Philadelphia
Desecateie
Market Street
Poor horse abused as fine paid and horse euthanized
Thomas C. Adams of Wissahickon avenue struck a old horse he owned and faced a $10 fine with costs after arrest by Agent Lepper of the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The magistrate allowed remission of the fine as the horse was euthanized, and another case saw driver Eliam Wilson of Merion pay $10 and costs for assaulting a crippled man.
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Thomas C. Adams
Wissahickon Avenue
O'Brien
Adams
Lepper
Pennsylvania Society For the Prevention of
Rnelcy
Stratton
Fred Kelly
South Juniper Street
Agent Lange
Wale
Kaufmann
Eiliam Wilson
Over Merion
Grip Grips Philadelphia Traction Workers Amid Illness
Conductors and motormen of the Union Traction Company in Philadelphia are succumbing to illness and grip, with over 1,000 off duty. Car barns run short handed as crews work double shifts due to weather and disease, leaving many workers exhausted and at risk of further illness.
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Philadelphia
Grip
Union Traction Company
Fought to the Death in Kentucky Cabin Ambush
In Kentucky near Flippen posse surround three safe blowers in a cabin. Local preacher Densey and his son rush to force the door. Densey is killed and his son fatally wounded. The posse wounds one robber. other two escape. The captured robber is taken to Hopkinsville as crowds threaten lynching. The pursuers overtake the escapees seven miles from Flippen. one is killed and the other wounded and captured.
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Hartsville
Tenn
Flippen
Densey
Hopkinsville
Queen Victoria Dies Peacefully Surrounded by Family
Victoria dies at Osborne House Isle of Wight at 6 30 pm after a long reign. The nation mourns as the Queen remains conscious to the end and whispers farewell to relatives while children and grandchildren keep vigil. Message from McKinley notes the sovereign's passing and lists in attendance James Reid R Douglas Powell Thomas Barlow.
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Osborne House
Isle of Wight
James Reid
R. Douglas Powell
Thomas Barlow
Queen’s last whispered farewell to royal family
In Cowes on January 22 the Queen reportedly spoke a feeble one syllable farewell to her family at her bedside at noon. She recognized the Prince first and whispered a goodbye as Emperor William and others passed by. All in the room stirred tears at the moment.
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Cowes
Isle of Wight
William
King's First Message From Prince to Lord Mayor
The Prince of Wales sends his dispatch to the Lord Mayor reporting the death of his mother Queen Victoria. He notes she passed away surrounded by her children and grandchildren, naming her "ALBERT EDWARD" in the message. The timing is given as 7.07 P M in London with prior notes at 6.45 P M from Osborne.
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London
Prince of Wales
Osborne
Albert Edward
Big
Prince
Princess Louise of Battenberg
Osborne House
Parliament
Edward VII
West End
Lord Mayor Replies To Telegram On Patron’s Great Loss
The Lord Mayor states he has received the patron’s telegram announcing a great loss. The exchange reflects official acknowledgment of the Patron’s message and the formal response from city leadership.
Woman Contests Will in Million-Dollar Estate Fight
In Orphans Court a battle over Colonel Joseph M. Bennett’s will opened with exceptions to a Judge Hanna ruling against a jury trial in Common Pleas. Imogene E. Bennett Wellens, his daughter and contestant, received nothing as most of the $2,000,000 estate was left to the University of Pennsylvania and the Methodist Orphanage. She claims the testator was of unsound mind when he signed the will.
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Orphans’ Court
Bane
Hanna
Common Pleas
Joseph M. Bennett
Imogene E. Bennett Wellens
Bennett
University of Pennsylvania
Methodist
Wellens
Colonel Bennett
NOT O'ER YOUND TO MARRY
Juvenile nuptials adorn the courts as Antonio D Onofrio and Giovannina Vasallo, both 17, secured licenses from Clerk Bird. Antonio, a tailor, resides at 823 Catharine Street, while Giovannina, a 17 year old cloth-sponger of 148 Flora Street, is listed in the notice.
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Antonio D'Onofrio
Giovannina Vasallo
London Hears of Grief and Royal Sorrow
Citizens unite in mourning as the city conveys deep sympathy to the Royal Family over a bereavement. The message emphasizes royal memory and enduring solemn regard from London, reflecting a period sentiment.
Death of the Queen Reaches London In Royal Announcements
A square scrap on Mansion House wall announces Queen Victoria’s death and the ascent of King Edward VII. Bells toll, crowds cry “Death of the Queen” as newsboys sell papers, theatres close, and Parliament contemplates accession. Royal obsequies and Frogmore funeral are anticipated.
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London
Mansion House
St. Paul's Cathedral
Balfour
Possible Brooke Otis Miles Appointments Under Army Plan
The Times reports a new army reorganization bill could let General Brooke retire as lieutenant general and Otis advance accordingly. If Miles signals retirement, he would be placed first, enabling Otis and Brooke to rise before him. New York and Pennsylvania factions may oppose Miles to secure earlier promotion for Otis and Brooke. The bill would also expand general and staff officer numbers and set minimum enlisted strength with multiple regiments across cavalry artillery infantry engineers and more.
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Washington
Brooke
Otis
New York
Miles
Ottis
Pennsylvania
Senate
Counterfeiting Suspect Jacobs Sued In Civil Case
Deputy Marshal Heines served notice on counsel for William M. Jacobs in a U S Circuit Court case seeking judgment for 115 227.48. The United States accuses Jacobs a principal defendant in the Lancaster counterfeiting ring of selling counterfeit cigar stamps from his Lancaster manufactory.
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Heines
William M. Jacobs
United States
Jacobs
Big Lancaster
Lancaster
Telegraphic Brevities Summary of Diverse Local Items
Maurice Thompson, once at Crawfordsville Indiana, is reported very weak. Governor McMillin was re inducted in Nashville Tennessee. Damage to Alabama engine to be repaired for voyage to tropics. Alaska storm conditions noted near Skagway. Various incidents include a man wandering and tearing bills at Charlotte depot, a boiler explosion injuring five workers in New Albany Indiana, and a society figure Isabel Wright marrying Alvin Lockard in Port Free. A hospital ship sailed to Manila and the Vaderland returned with Thirty US Commission members and families to New York from Antwerp. Remains of William Talcott of Rockford, pneumonia death in Jerusalem December 19 reported. Conemaugh freight transport reached San Francisco four days from Manila. The Wyefeld report incomplete.
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Isabel Wright
William 0. Va
Port
Tif
New York
Freejocos Fmad
Alvin Saunders Lockard
Erie Basin
Little Een
Manila
Sheemuete Vaderland
Antwerp
Southane Snessonrs
United States Commission
Ocean
Vaderland
Southampton
William A. Talcott
Rockford
Talcott
Jerusalem
San Francisco
traNspore
Washington Notes On Political Moves And Naval Affairs
Washington notes report on Lt Cmdr Bret at New York Navy Yard and a Nebraska congressman improving after illness. Discussions cover suffrage limits, army reorganization, and Indian bill funding. Revenue for December 1900 reached $25, ana. January receipts near $993.Secretary orders Navy actions and overseas transport plans amid mixed committee activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association of Masters and Pilots of Steam Vessels
Collection of Internal Revenue
Innes
Children’s Shoet for Tough Outdoor Play
Ad promotes SOLAR TIPS footwear from JOHN MUNDELL & CO for children. Claims strong durable construction built to withstand hard usage and kicking. Text emphasizes long wear and resilience for active play.
Weather forecast for Eastern PA NY and nearby states
The forecast covers Eastern Pennsylvania Eastern New York District of Columbia New Jersey Delaware Maryland Virginia West Virginia and Western Pennsylvania Western New York. Wednesday fair with rising temperatures and gusty coastal winds becoming southward Thursday is likely fair for most regions. The report notes warmer conditions on the lakes and a chance of rain or snow for western zones on Thursday.
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Pennsylvania
New York
District of Columbia
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
City News Notes and Local Events
City notes police veteran John Wilson of the Twenty fourth district was buried from his home on 2542 Fast Somerset Street after eighteen years in service. Professor Wilson teaches Great Leaders of Political Thought at Witherspoon Hall this afternoon on Montesquieu. Thieves boarded the Genesta at Christian Street wharf and robbed it of jewelry and clothing worth 75 dollars. John Carlin s retail liquor license was transferred to his widow Annie Carlin by the License Court. Charles A Bohan of Girard Avenue appeared before Magistrate Rochersperger on desertion and non support charges, bound over in 600 dollars.
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John Wilson
Twenty-fourth District
Fast Somerset Street
Knights of Pythias
Wilson
Witherspoon Hall
Montesquieu
Genesta
Christian Street
Elaware River
John Carlin
Lot Market Street
Annie Carln
Custer
Phe
Charles A. Bohan
Girard Avenue
Rochersperger
Senators Elected Across States in Separate Legislative Sessions
Reported results show multiple states electing United States Senators in separate legislative sessions. Notable picks include J. K. Burton in Kansas, Stephen B. Elkins re elected in Virginia, Robert J. Gamble in South Dakota, F M Simmons in North Carolina, J W Butler in Texas, Shelby M Cullom in Illinois, Knute Nelson in Minnesota, Moses B Clapp in Minnesota, and Berry in Arkansas, with various vote tallies and term lengths.
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J. K. Burton
United States
Kansas
Liowlen Baker
Stephen B. Elkins
Weat “Virginie
Robert J. Gamble
United States Senate
South Dakota
R. F. Pettigrew
F. M. Simmons
North Carolina
Democratic Committee
Marion Butler
Texas
Terday
J. W. Butler
Gainesville
Horace Chilton
Shelby “M. Cullom
Knute Nelson
Minnesota
Moses B Clapp
Cushman
Kk. Davis
Berry
Arkansas
Senate
House
H. L. Ek
Pastor Accused of Alienation of Wife in Court
Franklin V. Capps sues Rev. James H. Gordon for 10000 in Common Pleas Court claiming the pastor caused the alienation of his wife Rosetta Capps, the church’s lead soprano and former organist at the First Baptist Church of Nicetown. Trial opened with witnesses to be heard today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church of
Nicetown
Common Pleas Court
Indictments for Election Fraud Hit City Officials
A grand jury charged Thomas R. Gray and William Dunn with violating election law in the Fifth ward's Second division during the November election. William Turner was indicted for attempting to vote illegally in the Twenty ninth division of the Twenty fifth ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas R. Gray
William Dunn
William Turner
Kruger Visited Utrecht Amid Warm Reception
Boer Chief Mr. Kruger arrived in Utrecht at midday and was met by cheering crowds at the station. A choir greeted him as he rode to his hotel and the Transvaal national hymn was sung for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utrecht
Kruger
Missouri Court Rules No Tax On Western Union Franchise
Circuit Judge Henry in Kansas City issues a written opinion holding the Missouri State Board of Equalization cannot tax the Western Union Telegraph Company's franchise. The decision marks a landmark ruling on state taxing power and corporate franchises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Henry
Circuit Court
Missouri
State Board of Equalization
Western Union Telegraph Company
University Builds Large Mechanical Building
The University of Pennsylvania will settle plans and locate its new mechanical building soon. It will be among the largest and best equipped university schools of teaching, with $500,000 provided for erection and equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Pennnsylvania
Montagnac Overcoats Cleared Out At Thirty-Five Dollars
These rich overcoats once sold for $45 to $55 in other stores and $50 elsewhere. Montagnac quality, finest fabric, trimmed with solid construction. Store closes out all remaining blacks, oxfords and browns today at $35. Perry & Co. 1520 Chestnut Street.
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Mozart Hall
Vine Street
Longworth Street
Church of the Advocate
Pitcairn
Pennsy
the Times
Passencer
Finletter
New Gas Company
Morgan’s
BIC Coal Deal
Miss Clemens
Corres
Greece
Thean Sallent
Kentucky
Marshal Beanette
Muskogee
I.T
Bennette
McKinley
Victoria
Death
United Kingdom
Great Britain and Ireland
Europe
Asia
Africa
America
Oceanica
India
Lord Mayor
Mrs. Wellens
Hymen
Queen Victoria
Frogmore
St. Paul’s
William III
Canterbury
Lord Mayers
Timess Bureau
King Pin
Great Conspiracy
Maurice Thompson
Crawfordsville, Ind
McMillin
Nashville, Tenn
House of Representatives
Alabama
Tompkinsville
Tropics
Townsend
Wash
Skagway
Alaska
Powell Christ
St. Louis
Arlotte
N. Y
Asane
Morton Finley
Ohio Balls Iron Company
New Albany
Ind
E. R. Bret
New York Navy Yard
Neville
Nebraska
House Committee On Census
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Senate Committee On Indian Affairs
War Department Eyseeeey
T T Sumner
Bangbel
Nagasaki
Francia
Temersone
Pening
Khsbercren
Navy Department
H. Stockton
Roan
Aegeee
Piitipuive Joeste Ame
Gaing
Seiikinessin
John Mundell & CO
Herrea
United States Weather Bureau
City News
Lincoln
Neb
Allen
Fustonist
Thompson
Passoniat
Crounse
Currie
Hainer
Hinshaw
Meiklejohn
Rosewater
D. FE. Thompson
Martin
Kinnkaid
Scattering
Mr. Gordon
Mr. Capps
Krucer
University’s Mechanical Building
Sedan
PERRY
Chestnut Street
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