Tragic Minneapolis Tribune Building Blaze Claims Dozens
A devastating fire at the eight story Minneapolis Tribune building on First Avenue and Fourth Street killed at least seven identified victims and threatened up to twenty five more as flames trapped workers. Rescue efforts and investigations focus on fire safety and the lone stairway escape.
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Minneapolis
Mixseapolis
First Avenue
Fourth Street
Minneapolis Tribune
Lste
Eeress
Milton Pickett
Preas
James F.igoe
Associated Press
Walter F. Pap Pee Bee
Elward Olsen
University of South Dakota
Vermilion
Man
Jerry Jenkins
Robert McCutcheon
Minneap olis calamity mourned by Pittsburg pastor
At Fourth Avenue Baptist Church Rev. Howard Grose laments the Minneapolis fire tragedy and the death of Prof. Olson, a close friend, while noting the loss of the University of Dakota founder and scholar. Zigzag telegram reports describe the grief and tribute owed to the esteemed educator.
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Fourth Avenue Baptist Church
Howard
Grose
Minneapolis
Minneapolis Tribone Building
Olson
Boston
Olsen
University of Dakota
Watk
Great Northwest
Noble
Dom Pedro Birthday Marks Exiled Emperor at 64
In Washington the exiled emperor Dom Pedro II turns 64 today at the Brazilian Legation. Brazilians expect a message to Congress about Brazil’s republic and anticipate possible recognition from the United States, amid European monarchist influence. The emperor may reside in France, likely winters in Nice or Cannes, with travel favored over long stays.
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Washington
Dom Pedro
France
Nice
Cannes
Congress
Brazil
United States
House of Braganza
President Disavows Ohio in Supreme Court Nomination
The dispatch reports that Alfred Russell of Detroit is favored to replace Stanley Matthews on the Supreme Bench, with Sherman indicating Ohio should not expect the appointment. Russell has backing from Michigan lawmakers and General Alger, amid a scramble by Ohio non-claimants.
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Alfred Russell
Detroit
Sherman
Washington
Senate
Wolcott
Western Reserve
Ohio
T. W. Sanderson
Supreme Bench
Sanderson
Youngstown
Chauncey Ann
John A. Logan
Baeso
Nereseman McKinley
Harrison
Chase
Waite
Swayne and Matthews
William B. Woods
South
Newark
Homs
Yee Herman
Ohio Cavalry
McKinley
Congress
Berett
Walcott
Matthews
Michigan
Russell
McMillan and Stockbridge
Alger
Husband Horsewhipped by Wife in Philadelphia Street
John Hartnett of R W Hartnett & Brothers machinists was severely horsewhipped in front of the firm’s Philadelphia warehouse by his wife. Hartnett cited jealousy over alleged infidelity as motive and stated he has apparently forgiven her.
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Philadelphia
John Hartnett
R. W. Hartnett & Brothers
Hartnett
English Syndicate Plans Buenos Aires Meat Empire
George Brougham, a leading Chicago meat packer, admits selling his Chicago interests and preparing to sail to Buenos Aires to form a monster meat packing and beef extract operation. An English syndicate has subscribed £1,000,000 to fund works, plants, and machinery, with Brougham acting as manager.
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Curcaco
George Brougham
Chicago
New York
Buenos Ayres
Herr Liebig
Argentine Republic
Brougham
Bss
England
Men Risk Lives to Save Workmates on Rail Line
Hartford report details how Charles Jacobs, Owen Flannagan, and Cornelius Barry saved comrades by lifting a rail as an oncoming train struck them. Flannagan suffered a crushed head and mangled arm, Jacobs fractured leg and internal injuries, while Barry escaped with only scratches after being pinned near a curve on the Air Line railroad.
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Hartford
Conn
Charles Jacobs
Owen Flannagan
Cornelius Barry
Air Line
County Seat War Sparks In Wallace County
Wallace and Sharon Springs contested the county seat in a November vote. Wallace led the tally but removal of records was blocked by armed men guarding Sharon Springs. The case reached the state Supreme Court on a mandamus petition. The Sharon Springs courthouse remains under guard.
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Torexa
Kax
Wallace County
Wallace
Sharon Springs
Supreme Court
Miss Drexel Plans Missionary Training Convent
Miss Kate Drexel now Sister Katherine will head a new convent near Philadelphia after novitiate. The institution trains young women to devote lives to missionary work among colored and Indian peoples, with potential study of Indian languages and culture. Negotiations for a 60 acre Andalusia property are complete or near completion. Father Stephen of the Washington Catholic Church to supervise the venture.
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Philadelphia
Katherine
Order of the Sisters of Mercy
Pittsburg
Orresdale
New York
Pennsylvania Railroad
Andalusia
Drexel Pied
Father Step
Indian Bureau
Catholic Church
Washington
New Eee
Stephen
Wochington
Makshbars
Mise
A Father's Horrible Deed Burn Up the Body
December 1 report from Lora Ohio recounts John Tugar a Swiss born tramp killing his son also named John. He crushed the boy's skull with a stick then burned the body in a log and brush fire. He attempted suicide but survived. The man is about 50 and says Lagrange Indiana as residence.
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Dinrance
Lora
John Tugar
Switzerland
John
Celinn
Tugar
Lagrange
Ind
Wool Growers Meet to Seek Legislation on Wool Trade
Columbus Delano, president of the National Association of Wool Growers, calls a gathering at the Ebbitt House starting December 2 to form a temporary organization. Delegates arrive from Texas, Colorado, Iowa, Ohio, Missouri, Pennsylvania, New York and other states to discuss industry needs and propose Congressional action on wool classification and related trade issues.
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Wasninctos
Columbus Delano
Ohio
National Association of Wool Growers
Ebbitt House
Mornrow
Texas
Colorado
Iowa
Missouri
Pennsylvania
New York
Congress
Stanley Nearing Zanzibar For News On The Past Three Years
Zanzibar dispatch from Wikessi dated November 26 reports Henry M. Stanley and his party are well and enjoying provisions from Major Wissmann. He notes his mails were lost but later received the Consul's letters and rejoices that the Queen is reigning. Stanley seeks newspapers to learn events of the past three years and expects to reach Bagamoyo Wednesday and Zanzibar Thursday.
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Loxwpol
Zanzibar
Henry M. Stanley
Wikessi
Wissmann
Stanley
Bagamoyo
Zanibar
Ores in New Jersey Hidden Riches Unearthed
A late state geologist Professor George H. Cook identified rich mineral veins in Warren and Sussex counties. The discoveries include zinc iron and Bessemer ore with potential for large scale development though capital and persistent mining have lagged.
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Bempgas
N. J
New Jersey
Sussex County
Warren County
George H. Cook
Cook
New York
Philadelphia
Blue Ridge Range
Heroic Rescue Amid Thanksgiving Harbor Jam
Hartford December 1 report of Superintendent O'Brien braving rising brook waters to break a log jam threatening a bridge. Dragged into icy current he clung to a log for nearly a mile until Ammon Andrews and another man reached him and hauled him to shore after a grueling struggle.
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Dispatch
Hartford
Conn
O'Brien
Harbor Brook
Olive Rice Place
Ammon Andrews
O’brien
New Electric Car Motor Demonstrated on Newark Wharf
Newark inventor Harry W. Smith builds an electric railroad on a city wharf to show a new propulsion method. The conduit system lacks overhead wires and uses a watertight mid rail with copper brushes and brass plates feeding a motor under the car. A practical road is planned in a Newark suburb.
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Sfatch
Newark
N. J
Harry W. Smith
Major Helena Mining Sale Sealed with London Syndicate
One of Helena's largest mining deals was closed when Bratnaber Bennett and the Elkhorn Mining Company transferred the properties to the Mining and Financial Trust Syndicate Limited of London. The Holter and other lodes are part of the Elkhorn assets and the first payment was made at First National Bank. Founded in 1883 the Elkhorn company has paid in $170,000 in dividends.
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Helena
Mont
Messrs
Bratnaber & Bennett
Elkhorn Mining Company
Eare
Mining and Financial Trust Syndicate (Limited
London
England
Elkhorn Company
First National Bank
Brother Killed by Shot During Rabbit Hunt
December 1 report from Crideraville says 15 year old Frank Markley was killed when Joe Markley fired at a rabbit and struck his brother while they hunted with other boys. The elder brother is frantic with remorse as authorities investigate.
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Lista
Joe
Frank Markley
Crideraville
Joe Markley
Frank
President Harrison to Address Subsidies and Southern Question
Washington dispatch reports anticipation around President Harrison's forthcoming message to Congress. Expected topics include subsidies and freight premiums for American bottoms and enforcement of federal election laws in the South, with secrecy surrounding the manuscript and planned delivery to the House Senate and press.
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Harrison
Congress
Halford
Wasuinotor
United States
South
Miss Saunders
House
Senate
Reed Faces Early Scramble for House Committee Posts
Speaker designate Reed enters a crowded field as members press to secure chairs and secretaries, with half the incoming Congress new to national legislating. Names like Kelley Cannon Henderson Burrows and Houk surface as possible chairmen for major panels, while McKinley looms as a potential W&M head.
Lawmakers Consider Committee Chairs amid Shuffle
The report outlines potential chairmanships for multiple committees. Figures include from Maine New York and Illinois as discussions place Reed Hitt and others for key roles, signaling a broader leadership reorganization within the House.
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Hs Committee
Exra B
Robabl
Judiciary Committee
Jey
Maine
Arquhar
New
Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
Reed
New York
Hitt
Illinois
Lightser
Millburn Seeks House Chaplain Post Against Ramsden
September storm signals a House race as Rev Dr Millburn challenger to Rev Ramsden for chaplain. Dr Millburn relies on Democratic votes and Republican cross support, while Ramsden cites Union war service. War records and sympathy for blindness shape Republican tilt.
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Millburn Still Thiske
Correa
Wasarorox
Ramsdel
House of Representatives
Millburn
Ramsdenl
Colonel McCaull Plans Tour With Opera Company
Special telegram from Philadelphia says Colonel McCaull, in improved health, plans to tour with his Opera Company. The group currently plays Chicago to packed houses and rehearses a new German opera translated as Captain Fracasse, with DeWolf Hopper in the lead role. The production debuts in Chicago near New Year, then at Chestnut Street Opera House in early February.
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Philadelphia
Foe Motiall Opera
Ompan
McCanll
Sid
Chicago
Dellinger
Captain Fracasse
Drank Himself to Death in Port Town Station Cell
John Chapman an old soldier died in a station-house cell after a drinking spree triggered by news his $1,500 pension claim had been allowed. He, about 50, formerly known as Whisky Jack, was found unconscious and later pronounced dead. coroner's verdict cites alcoholism. He leaves a sister likely to inherit his money.
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Tribune
Charles A. Williams
Miles
Millman
Pickett
Prof. Olsen
Agar
Williams
Williamsport
John Chapman
Chapman
Lynn Citizens Demand Underground Wires After Fire
Lynn mass meeting urges elimination of overhead lines following Tuesday's blaze. Citizens, mayor, fire officials discuss dangers to the business district and back underground wire systems in a petition to the City Council.
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Lynn
TIM Dispatch
Lynx
Mass
Selene
Leora
Frands
Tramp Life Ends for Alder Man Stone Found near Fort Scott
The prominent Alder man and business leader Stone, who vanished months ago, was located by his son near Fort Scott in a pitiable, insane state. He had lived as a tramp for three months, poorly clothed and penniless, after illness and presumed wandering. The case parallels W. J. Brown’s earlier disappearance and return.
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Wircarta
Kan
Alderman Stone
Fort Scott
Stone
W. J. Brown
President Harrison to Attend Chicago Auditorium Opening
December 1 report says President and Mrs. Harrison will depart Washington for Chicago to attend the Chicago Auditorium opening next Monday night. The party may include Vice President Morton and Mrs Morton Assistant Postmaster General Clarkson and Mrs Clarkson Attorney General Miller and Mrs Miller and a few Cabinet members with spouses.
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Wasuisetos
Harrison
Washington
Chicago
Morton
Clarkson
Miller
Jefferson Davis in weakened but stable condition
New Orleans reports Jefferson Davis remains very weak with inadequate nourishment. The patient is described as somewhat better tonight than yesterday, though overall condition unchanged from the previous day.
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New Orleans
Jefferson Davis
Wedded Once More Miss Thurman Divorce Bride Marries Clerk
Judge Thurman’s daughter Mrs Cowles, recently divorced, marries Thomas B Gifford at a Protestant ceremony after Catholic denial. The groom, a Tia Juana clerk, is described as a poor man in contrast to the bride’s former wealth. Celebration includes a late night banquet with champagne.
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Diarator
Sax Creco
Can
Marie P. Thurman
Thomas
Gifford
Allen G. Thurman
San Diego Superior Court
William 5. Cowlas
United States Navy
Lince
Miss Thurman
Tia Jonna
Aguirre & Dowell
S J. Joseph
Ubach
Ubach Goodby
Harper
Baptist Church
Lieutenant Cowles
Moziesa Conaul Valdespino
Miguel Miramon
Disaster in the Orient Wrecks and Typhoons Hit Shipping
The steamship Cheeseborough wrecked October 30 off Sluchi-Ri-Hans with 19 drowned from a crew of 23. A violent typhoon struck Sado Island on October 71 causing widespread destruction. Kauldamachi and Nagata Prefecture reported massive fires and many deaths. Reports tally 20 killed or 35 injured with varying authorities.
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San Francisco
China
Japan
Sluchi-Ri-Hans
Hokodale
Sado
Kauldamachi
Nagata
Yokohama
Misemopo Ag Sennichima
Sys 2
Near Fatal Ice Rescue Involving Augusta Arsenal Commandant
Augusta December report details Major O. E. Michaelis, commandant at Kennebes Arsenal, who nearly died attempting to save his three children from drowning after they broke through thin ice. Margaret and Francis were in the water. Michaelis and two soldiers helped others to safety as the girl drowned and lay unconscious. The event occurred near the pond while the father and rescuers fought to reach the children.
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O. E. Michaelis
Kennebes Arsenal
Arsenal
West Troy
N. Y
Margaret
Francis
Poe
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