Disaster at the Royal Hotel Strikes New York
A fire at the Royal Hotel on 40th Street and Fifth Avenue in New York killed several and left many missing or injured. About 100 guests and 55 employees were inside as flames spread from the elevator shaft trapping occupants. Rescue efforts saved some, while others leaped from windows or escaped by fire escapes, and the proprietor Richard Meares and his wife Isabella narrowly survived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Park Place
Llotel Royal
Bth Avenue
40Th Streets
Lovelock
Richard Mears
Isabella Meares
Meares
Au Coat
Mr. Meares
Dth Street
6Th Avenue
80Th Street
Klein
Insleton
L A
W. I. Sykes
Chelsea
the Royal
James
Bryant Park
Third party meeting organized in Georgia rally
The first avowed third party gathering in Georgia convened in Spartanburg style by the alliance warehouse with about one hundred men and several women. Col C C Post spoke urging the sub treasury bill and Ocala demands while promising a state and national third party ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doug Lasvitin
Georgi
Alliance
Col. C. C. Post
Sam Small
Ife
Tle
Georgia
Democratic Party
New People’s Party
Douglas
Mc Dutlie
Pharratson
Couielgs
Acy
Beallit
Weil
Baenett
Peoples Party
Ian
Basuettis
D “Lyelas
Allanecemen
Caleny
Ellington
St. Louis
Polk
Leland Stadford
Ther
Standford
Torena
Kan
Farmers’s Alliance
People’s Party
Gov Tillman Sits as Judge in Extradition Case
In Columbia South Carolina Governor Tillman heard arguments over Louis Mellichamp of Aiken who seeks to avoid extradition to Georgia after purchasing goods on credit. The case raised questions of Georgia law versus South Carolina practice and the governor took the matter under advisement for a decision in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spartanburg
8. C
United States
Calvert
Cameron
Farmers’ and Merchant Bank
Brovgh
Columbia Register
Columbia
Ls. C
Tillman
Northen
Ieorgia
Louis
Mellichamp
Aiken
D. S. Ilenederson
Pollard
Augusta
Melichamp
Creorgia
Caoneral McLeathin
Katab
Mer. Mellichamp
Meikienamp
Georgia
Georgi
Sallie Chapin
Sallie F. Chapin
Women’s Christian Temperance Union of
South Carolina
Charleston
S.C
Iton
Wu. C. Sibley
Tey
T. W. Moore
D. D
Florida
Atlantic Electropoise Cco
King St. Charleston
Exposed Harris scandals spark letters and a social flap
Miss Al zire Chevalier of Loston attacks Thomas Lake Harris founder of the Brotherhood of the New Life. She presents affidavits from ex members alleging money theft and sexual coercion at Fountain Church House in Sonama county Mississippi. A letter from Rev Albert Cuthbert details alleged denice baths and hypnotic control as Miss Chevalier vows to wage campaign against Harris. Washington reports Sherman reception with dancing and a rift over color segregation. New Orleans notes John A. Morris rejects lottery charter, citing U S Supreme Court ruling and public interest.
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Ban Prancisco
Amiss
Alzire Chevalier
Loston
Thomas Lake Harris
Brotherhood of the New Life
William Dean Howells
Larper’s
Harris
Fountain Cgrage
Sonoma County
Miss Chevalier
Oneida
Albert Cuthbert
Eveland
Miss Pawcell
London
Terris
Denice
Morris
Amon
Lady Oliphant
Karris
Satan Hany
Elarris
Hibowine
Santa Tusa
Elarras
Washington
John Sherman
Ohio Republican Association
Sherman
Buckeye
Senate
Ohio
Terpsichore
the Treasury
Synch
Mississippi
Sarre
New Orleans
John A. Morris
Louisianay
Louisians
Ponty
Supreme Court of the United States
Louisiana
Joan A. Monntis
Chamber of Commerce Discusses Russian Relief Drive
The New York Chamber of Commerce decided to form a fifty member committee to solicit New Yorkers and Americans for contributions to a relief fund for starving Russians. It was suggested, with broad support, that the Red Cross be used as the transport and distribution channel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ala
Russla
Chamber of Commerce
Russia
United States
Red Cross
Fire destroys Central tobacco Warehouse in Louisville
Fire at 4 A. M. destroyed the Central tobacco Warehouse in Louisville Kentucky Captain W J Edwards who slept in the building was burned to death His loss was $40000 Ed wards Barnard and Co owned the warehouse His body was found just inside the front door
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovuisvill
Central Tobacco Warehouse
W. J. Edwards
Ed Wards
Edwards, Barnard & Co
Iis
Charleston Mystery Woman Etta MeBride Seen Near Mt Pleasant
Charleston reports that Etta MeBride, missing after a mysterious disappearance, was seen near Mt Pleasant with a local man. They traveled to Oakley, bought a horse and buggy, and headed inland. Detectives and Chief Martin pursue the tip to Mt Pleasant and Oakley, promising to bring her to Charleston soon.
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Charleston
Etta MeBride
Martin
Mt. Pleasant
Mt. W Pleasant
Oakley
Miller and McManus
Qoakley
Etta
Cotton facts and figures reveal near average quality
The February cotton report shows state by state proportions marketed, lint yield, and seed prices. Virginia to Missouri report 80 to 92 percent marketed with an 88.3 percent general average, crop short of 1890 by about 500,000 miles, and high quality with medium staple and excellent color despite lower seed prices driven by oil-mill demand.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
Arkansas
Tennessee
Missouri
Atlantic Coast
Gulf Coast States
Dastardly Dynamite Attempt Hurts No One Seriously
A Wood Hill car carrying thirteen new employees was wrecked on Beaver Avenue by a dynamite charge near the Manchester line at 4 30 this morning. The blast threw the car from the tracks but no one was seriously hurt though windows shattered and property damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prievspung
Manchester
Beaver Avenue
Trae
Manchester Locomotive Works
Man killed by sheriff's posse near Morrill Station
Reports from Sterk Rock Arkansas describe the shooting of James Odem by a sheriff's posse after he killed two Black men, J Priester and John Evans, in West Carroll parish. Odem shot at officers near Morrill Station and was killed when the posse returned fire.
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Sterk Rock
Ark
James Odem
Morrill Station
Odem
West Carroll Parish
Porthind
J. Priester
John Evans
Goodl
Oder
Hie
Quetre
Gold ore shaft near Plymouth Rock shaft promises rich vein
In Plymouth Rock shaft at Gold Fill, a chimney of ore was found at thirteen feet deep. Miners estimate the ore’s value at 12000 to 15000 dollars per ton, noting the blueish gray quartz carries veins of gold and could reach unknown high values.
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New York City
Ralerau
N. C
the Gazette
John H. Williamson
Congress
Lincoln
Williamson
McEtehedi's Pte
Mrsmpirts
Alice Mitchell
Freda Ward
Lillie Johnson
Dubois
Criminal Court
Hunter
Miss Johnson
Miss Mitchell
Colonel Gantt
Lille Johnson
Gov. Tillman
Peo
George W. Kildow
Theological Seminary
Barney Willins
Kildow
Iill
Mer. Kildow
Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Athinta
Gia
Tong
Cubember
Mil
Cotton
The
National Department
of Agriculture
Dinminauam
Sloss
John Stanton
John Richie
Will Harvey
P.J. Grammell
Bob Wade
Jerry Moore
Henry Cutts
Frank Wilcox
Svar
LING
Ghass
Knut
Luvi
Sians
LF. Padgett
Madgett
Stoyel and
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Broad Street
AUU Lea
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Seni
Tors
Caronte Ulewra
UB Boon Tsar
Petter
Woste
Ponent Katy
Tits Ferogts Niaettton
Alaria
Rock Mill, S. C
Express
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
Wesell
V. C. Badeam
Columbia, 8. C
Pricus
E.H. Hyatt
K. H. Hyatt
Verricles
Capital City
Scioto Cos
Columbus
Collings, Courtland and Parry
W. H. Gibbes, Jr., & Co
CeLnumata
Leesville College
Ene
L. UK. Haymes
A. M
Leesville
Lippman Bros
Lippman’s
Savannah
Aecin Euianes and
Warts
Patinse
Ord Lara
Uphia Nau Latta
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