Bowery Mission Lodging House Fire Claims Eleven Lives
The Bowery Mission Lodging House in New York City was destroyed by fire at 2 am on Sunday, killing eleven. There were 163 lodgers when the blaze started, with 50 escaping before flames cut off routes to safety. The cause remains unknown as passengers fled through smoke and heat to the street by iron fire escapes, many left with only partial clothing.
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Bowery Mission
New York City
Bowery Mission Lodging House
Christian Meralt
Proctor Returns From Cuba Visit Report Reveals Suffering
Senator Proctor and Col. Parker returned to Washington from a Cuban trip. Parker describes intensifying suffering across the island with severe desolation in Matanzas and urges praise for Miss Clara Barton’s relief work. The pair note calm in Havana and acknowledge Spanish treatment during their stay.
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Senator Proctor
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Washington
Proctor
Ami
Clara Barton
Gales
Cal. Parker
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Matanzas
Cienfuesos
Artemisa
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Blaine
Col. Parker
Bismarck
New Military Department Forms Near Hostilities Scene
The secretary of war plans a new department including near hostilities regions. Texas headquarters move from San Antonio to a southern command encompassing South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas. General Graham to lead the new department, previously in charge of Texas. The old Texas department is abolished and the eastern department under General Merritt loses Texas.
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Texas
Sen Abetonis
Départment of the South
Graham
Department of Texas
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabane
Mississippi
Louisiane
Tex
Department of Ié
Priest Sues Bishop Over Parish Residence Dispute
Archdiocese of St Louis faces civil action as Archbishop Kain sues Rev J Tuohy of St Patrick s Church. Tuohy ousted from parish house after ecclesiastical court found him a poor financier. Vatican appeal and Rome jurisdiction dispute delay final deposition. Tuohy’s successor appointed, Tuohy barred from duties pending Rome outcome.
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J. Puany
Archiishoy Kain
J. “T Dueby
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St. Louis
Parachial
Lather ‘Luoky
Hennessy
Rome
Father Tuohy
Mar. Afartinelli
Washington
Missouri University suspends students after class riot
Four students named as ringleaders were dismissed from Missouri University at Columbia after a riot two weeks earlier when upper classmen disrupted a freshmen party. Twenty two others were suspended one week to three months as part of disciplinary action. The mob turned a fire hose on the crowd and burned an outbuilding during the incident.
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Missouri University
Missouri University At Columbia
Murderous Robbery Attempt in Christie Residence
An intruder broke into Sosaph Christie’s Chicago home and slashed Mrs. Christie’s throat as she cried for help. Christie’s husband, awakened by the alarm, found the attack already underway with no witnesses to the crime.
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Sosaph Christie
Chicago
Christie
Anarchy and Raider Activity Reported on Haiuan Island
Fragmented dispatches describe Marder and Pilizge leading a force with 1 000 men raiding eleven mills and twenty eight villages on Haiuan, looting and terrorizing pastoral towns near Keo Chow as a military mobilization unfolds to restore order amid constitutional court actions and political upheaval in Cleveland and Saginaw transit disputes.
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Haiuan
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Week in Trade Reports Mixed Demand Across Regions
United States and Brazil trade ties near closing amid war ship talk. Bradstreet weekly notes activity remains steady in distribution, with strong demand for groceries hardware iron and steel and building materials in the west south and northwest. Exstern markets show slower price moves while cotton goods raw wool and wheat face softer quotes amid war rumors and expectations of supply sufficiency.
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Bradstreet
Starstreet
Labor Leader Gompers Slams Latimer Verdict
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, denounces the Latimer trial verdict in vigorous terms. Washington correspondent notes the decision, arguing mining companies and officials influenced the case and implying the result shows workers have no rights against corporations.
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American Federation of Labor
Washington
New York Herald
Jantin
Woodford
Buys Two Warships From Brazil Negotiations Near Closure
Cabinet session reports progress in obtaining naval vessels for the United States with a focus on two warships Amazonas and her sister built in England for Brazil. Officials expect possible acquisitions from ships offered, with a naval officer dispatched abroad to verify condition as negotiations continue under a $50 million wartime appropriation.
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Amazonas
England
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Colwell
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Navy Department
Keeps His Mouth Shut Spanish Minister Arrives in New York
Senor Luis Polo y Bemnabe, Spanish minister to the United States, arrived aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm II and refused to discuss politics. He said he was glad to return to America, has many friends here, and would be satisfied if his stay is pleasant. When pressed about Gen. Woodford in Spain he signalled silence with a finger to the lips and offered no details.
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Luis Polo Y Bemnabe
United States
New York
Kaiser Wilhelm IE
America
Spain
Gen. Woodford
Canadian Pacific Cuts West Rail Rates Five Dollars
Montreal dispatch reports Canadian Pacific Railway cuts westbound rates by $5, second class fares drop $25 to any western point and first class by $31. The feed also notes various weather and market items, plus profiles of accidents and swindles, including a St Louis woman burned to death lighting a gasoline stove and other tragedies.
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Montreal
Montreal Dispatch
Uauadian Pacific Railway
St. Louis
Helen Schwann
Allemipta tragedy in Milwaukee and political notes mix
A chaotic fragmentary news item describes Mrs. John S. Boyd attempting self harm in Chicago amid family disputes over a husband’s disappearance. The text then shifts to various Senate actions on immigration and diplomatic posts, mentioning Fitzhugh Lee and Magna’s, with scattered figures and place names like Maine, Cleveland, and New York.
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John S. Boyd
Milliexaire
Francis Love
Milwaukee
Chicawa
Netse
Bear
Trisitay Boyd
Hur
Boy
Grundy County Divorce Case Sparks Sioux City Court Controversy
Me Hans Wulf, Marshalltown merchant and spiritualist, and his wife, the former Mrs Vennum, face adultery charges after she sought a divorce in Woodbury County and then remarried in Marshalltown. The case draws attention due to the couple’s prominence and alleged bigamy plan, with Marshall County jurors to hear the proceedings.
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Hans Wulf
Marshalltown
Wulff
Joh N. Yernam
Grundy Center
Colorado
Haine
Sioux City
Dune Wade
Wootbury
Ute
Wolff
Vennum
Jesort
Grandy Center
Fesnum
Marshall County
Weich
Cuban Relief Work and Other Iowa News
State Cuban relief members press for funds and aid to Cuba with Miss Barton handling shipments from the island. Webster City AmEx agent barred from liquor shipments, a blow to local interests. Des Moines funeral honors Dr Priestly descendant General Given recalls Mexican War veterans. Henry J Lendering named secretary of legation in Chile, pending incumbent’s continuation. Judge in Texas backed by Des Moines crowd. Linderling secures post. Dubuque youth murder early in alley ends life of stepfather Jack Earle involved. Fort Dodge brick plant fire wipes out $10,000 in losses. season opening planned. Ted Sullivan signs Robert Lincoln’s son-in-law as pitcher. oil and road bulletins teased. Sioux City Republicans eye W. Coonnk for mayor. eight candidates enticed. N. G. Phelps dies, Cass County financier and Mason. Groom 33, George Barnes marries. YMCA leader Moore resigns. Clamence to replace Hogan. Dubuque fire report notes heavy losses at Wm. Wa tt & Co.
Leprosy Case Sparks Controversy Near Graettinger
A leprosy case involving a Norwegian family six miles west of Graettinger prompts health officials to warn the community. Drs Burditk and Bing report exposure to several residents while local indignation grows over alleged misreporting and fears of wider spread in the area.
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Kennedy
de. Baldwin
Rutt
Davis
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Graettingar
Norway
EL Bantiek Af
Major Fire Ravages Laurens Block Burned. Losses Reach $70,000
A blaze on the west side of the Juadrens street block destroyed several businesses and a double store, with total losses around 70 thousand dollars. Hakes Bros and Johnson Bros led merchandise losses, Adams restaurant and First National Bank among sizable damage. Majority of buildings had some insurance. The fire raged for hours despite Laurens waterworks, origin unknown.
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Excentio
Hakes Bros
Southworth
Harness
Adams
Pirst National Bank
Johnson Bros
General Merchandise
Althouth
Town updates mix rail, crime and politics in Iowa
The scene includes a new 300000 brewery proposed for Dubuque on the Rhombere site with Fr A Rhombers leading the venture. Humboldt College won a debate against Buena Vista, followed by a banquet. Tragic deaths include Hasmus Anderson from Webster City due to a woodcutting accident and Hulzeberger found murdered near Keota. Other items note Representative McCurly of Marion County’s death in Pella Marett, a possible Sioux City director general for the Trans Mississippi Exposition, a Cedar Rapids incest accusation case, a Chicago sensational smallpox escape attempt by Dr J C Taylor, and court actions over Des Moines officers Hume and Worthington. Webster City rejoices as the Randall Young Library project moves forward with $200,000 bequest and plans for the Young mansion.
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Hamilton County
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