Fire destroys a penitentiary in Nebraska ruin and loss
Lincoln March 1 The Nebraska State peniten tiary is in ruins and one convict Frank Plunger is dead Fire started at midnight destroyed the cell house and main building with losses probably over 200000 The warden and guards saved the eastern wing chapel and reserve cell room Prisoners removed under guard and marshaled in the courtyard under armed watch Perfect discipline prevailed as firefighters suffered only minor injuries Plunger found among ruins after returning for effects He was jailed for life in Cumig county for murdering his wife Legislative action anticipated to address the emergency
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Lincoln
Nebraska State penitentiary
Frank Plunger
Savage
Deitch
Lincoln fire department
themelves
State penitentiary
Plunger
Cumieg county
Can You Blame Her If He Tires Of Fault Finding Husband
Dyspeptic husband blamed for lack of perspective. promotes Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as cure for stomach and digestion issues. Testimonial from W. Bramwell of McAdanville endorses health benefits and urges readers to request Dr. Pierce’s medical adviser brochure with a small mailing postage.
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Pierce
W. Braawetl
McAdanville
Qarton Co
North vy health
ilong
Cosimon Sense
Carrie Nation Surrenders to Authorities in Kansan County Jail
Carrie Nation arrived in Torsea Kansas and went to the county jail at once to surrender to custody. Her trial is scheduled for the April term of the District Court. The report notes the scene and local reactions as Nation begins legal proceedings.
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Associated Press
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Kan
Carrie Nation
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Fatal fire at Rochester claims several lives
Three bodies have been recovered from a five story building at Platt and Mill streets in Rochester. The Leary Dye Company occupied the lower floors with the Seaco Camera Company upstairs. Flames trapped many workers, with reports that all girls in the camera shop may have perished. Fire started among chemicals on upper floors as dozens escaped via fire escapes. several workers missing.
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Associated Press
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N. Y
Leary Dye Company
Platt
MIU streste
Seaca
wto
hospitale
Frank Meyer
John Heary
emeployes
Alice Kirk
Kate Kearpey
Sadis Brodie
W. A. Banlen
Senece Camera Co
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Court guards guard Shenkle lynching suspect to prison
An illinois court case follows a dramatic scene as Albert Shenkle, accused of criminally assaulting a 16 year old girl, is moved from the county jail by four militia companies to Carrollton on a special train and sent to Chester penitentiary within hours. The passage notes routine legislative activity and a separate justice court hearing in the day’s news.
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Associated Press
Carnoxtron
Ite
Albert Shenkle
Ghee
H. Giller
Carrollton
Chicago & Alton
Schenkle
Chester
Halesworth
Sierra Street
Commercial Row
Dore Lachman
Cabinet Meets For Ease Time In Final Term
The cabinet met to discuss the remaining term and planned succession as several members announced they would not seek reappointment. Philander Knox of Pittsburgh is tipped to receive a forthcoming appointment around April. Root read Wood's telegrams urging Cuba to accept relations beneficial to both nations while the Senate debates pending treaties.
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Associated Press
Senate
Philander O. Knox
Pittsburgh
Root
Wood
Cubsca
Congres
Cuba
United States
Blood Purifiers and Tonics Debunked as Nonsense
A critique asserts no medicine can purify blood or renew tissues except wholesome diet. It condemns tonics and cathartics as ineffective, urges digestion as key, and cites Stuart's Depepsia Tablets as lacking genuine digestive power. A reader note records a late arrest of Harry Westwood.
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Uncle Josh Spruceby at McKinnick Opera House
Ophir notes and local items report Uncle Josh Spruceby coming to McKinnick Opera House for a four-act New England life play. The review promises a merry, moving show with strong scenery, a skilled company, and an orchestra. Also: Vermont-based characters, local fortune teller widow, and property dealings linked to Sandy Bowers Mansion.
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Opera House
Josh Spruceby
New England
Vermont
Ophir
Sam Lougabsugh
tie son
California
Loogabaugh
Sandy “Bowers
Bowers
Weshon Valley
Sandy
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