Flames Destroy Green & Howling Elevator Town Without Fire Protection
Fire in Green & Howling's elevator at Wapeilla twenty miles south of there this morning spread quickly in high wind. The blaze engulfed the business district, with many dwellings burned. The town lacks adequate fire protection and aid was requested from Clinton and Bloomington. Estimated losses reach about $200,000.
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Green & Howling
Wapeilla
Clinton
Bloomington
Iag
Minority Bill Report Casts Doubt on President Protections
Representative Lanham of Texas on the House Judiciary Committee presented a minority report on the bill to protect the president against assault and conspiracy. He agrees the nation should curb anarchists but objects to granting the president protection not given to other citizens.
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Washington
Represence Lanham
Texas
House Judiciary Committee
United States
Fire in Rock Island car works kills two in Horton Kansas
Fire at Rock Island Railroad car works in Horton Kansas yesterday caused two deaths and about 250000 dollars of damage. PH McKeon president of the board of education and W H Davis oldest employe perished. McKeon died while trying to save Davis as flames swept the cabinet depart ment. Loss includes building machinery and material, totaling around 2 million with 1.04 million in material. Company plans immediate rebuilding of the shops.
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Horton
Kan
Rock Islind
PH. McKeot
Board of Education
W. H. Davis
McKeon
Davis
Hhair
Cabinet Department
Studers
Detroit Deputy Commissioner Buses Is Dismissed
Detroit reports Deputy Commissioner George H. Bussey was dropped by Commissioner Snow after an alleged bribery attempt linked to Chicago article makers. Snow cites gossip around his chief deputy but says Bussey denied any wrongdoing and offered proof, yet stayed away from the office. Bussey likely replaced by Perley C. Hearld of Midland, a senator who blocked tax measures.
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Detroit
George H. Buses
Snow
Chicago
Leon
Bussey
Perley C. Hearld
Midland
President Abandons Charleston Trip Over Ill Son
Washington reports the president canceled plans to travel to Charleston due to concern over Theodore Roosevelt Jr's illness at Groton school in Groton Massachusetts. Doctors warn the disease could worsen within six days and the trip to Groton is avoided to not distress the boy.
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Washington
White House
Charleston
Groton
Groton School
Theodore, Jr
Browne's Theosis of the Late President McKinley
A digest of brief items: Carl Browne seeks state funds for a painting titled The Browne Theosis of the Late President McKinley, claiming it depicts the assassination. Other notes report civic visits in Indianapolis and Milwaukee, a fatal wagon incident near La Crosse, the death of Civil War veteran James Egan in Joliet, a mine school strike in Golden ending with trustees to decide, a criminal arraignment in St Louis, and multiple suicide and attempted death attempts in Count de Lucenay’s case.
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McKinley
Browne
Guido Reni
Art Institute
Martientarcos
Carpenter
Newton
C. Browne
Desadollet
James Egan
Jollet
Mr. Egan
County Inengford
Ireland
Navy
Pensacola
Fare Cagut
Mobile Jay
EL Page
Count de Lucenay
Busbar
Cy Inil
Phy Hs
Old Agreement Ratified by Miners and Operators
Indianapolis February 5. The joint conference of miners and operators ratified the old agreement this morning without a dissenting voice.
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Indianapolis
Investigations S: Chicago leaders push probe into Dr Marshall alleged misconduct at Pontiac institution. Board seeks governor Yates inquiry while trustee bishop falls denies charges and calls for a manager meeting to investigate.
Also reports fire destroys Union School building in Nashville Michigan a total loss with efforts to reopen soon. Mrs Hannah Torrans dies at 104 in Jackson. Brazil Indiana treasurer notes shortfall linked to predecessor. Berlin acts to curb faith healer movement amid police talks.
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F A. Marshatlayskin
Pontiac
Board of Supervisors
Livingee County
Yates
Bishop Fallows
Totien
Board of Managers
Marshall
Wcho
Nashville
Mich
Union School
Panama Crisis Rumors Stir Panama and Colombia Leaders
Dispatch notes General Herrera seeking consular mediation with British German and US envoys to declare the Panama Colombia rail line as neutral ground and to install only police to guard it. He vows to attack government forces if needed and proposes convoyed access via a U S cruiser. Consuls tentatively agree to relay replies through General Herrera.
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Prevch
Herrera Chylims
Damon
Senora Maurroquin
Colombia
Herrera
Janama
Colon
Porhis
Alban
United States
Mts
Puerto Co
Ferrera
Oronja
Arjona
Fears for the Egria Warship Search Off Vancouver Coast
Vancouver reports fears for the warship Egria after it departed to seek the missing Condor. A radio boom was picked up on the west coast believed to be from the El, raising safety concerns during the operation.
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Vancouver
B.C
Egria
Fuel gas fatality leaves five children in home
Neighbors entered the house and found a mother and four children unconscious after a heater fire and rising gas pressure. A 10-year-old boy died, with Shirley away on a run. Authorities suspect gas shortage caused the tragedy.
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Shirley
German Naval Estimates Sparks Debate in Reichstag
Berlin officials pressed for navy funding as Admiral von Tirpitz opened debates on the 104 year budget. A stolen memorandum claimed the government planned to expand shipbuilding if the current program ends, prompting Socialist leader Hermann Bebel to demand full disclosure of archival plans and funding implications.
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Admiral von Tirpitz
Vorwaerts Jac
Witel
Kebel
Tiruits
Reichstat
Herr Bebel
Asia
Geonphe
von Tirpit
Wen
Overniment
Walker Quizzed Attorney General on Panama Dam Questions
An Illinois opinion by Attorney General Ham issued amid debates on home aid and unincorporated concerns clarifies their legal status as partnerships, with investors bearing all obligations and lacking limited liability. The auditor’s public duties regarding these groups are dismissed. Also covered are remarks by Rear Admiral Walker on Panama Canal issues, the Bremer trade winds advantage, and forest protection proposals from the Bloomington Swedish-American Republican Club meeting.
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Panama
Panama Canal
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Brito Harbor
Pacific
Nicaragua
Panama Harbor
Panama Ba
Philipps' Failure and Other Local News Briefs
Philipps has been found in good health by the examining body, with a report due from Chadwick soon confirming no private speculation by the firm’s staff. Ric Covert, a post office clerk, earned a new assignment after securing a position with Admirals Dewey. The National Conference of Charities and Corrections is postponed from Milwaukee to Detroit, May 28 to June 2. Barber Andrew Teeter, afflicted by hair in his lungs, faces a rare ailment blamed on inhaled hairs during clipping. Presbyterians in Philadelphia vote to study a brief confession statement in creed revision sessions.
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George TH. Phillips
Truley Tee
Chadwick Granly
Columbus
Pr. Byers
National Conference of Charities and Corrections
Milwaukee
Tus
Wabash
Ind
Andrew Teeter
Akron
Teeter
Uberen
Philadelphia
Presbyterian Conmfites
After Cults Edict Sparks Imperial Displeasure
Amid reports from Berlin and Pekin, an edict inflames Emperor Willan over spiritualist movements and faith healing linked clubs. In China, authorities dismiss all European professors from the imperial university, citing greater need for elementary education and a broader shakeup in academic staff.
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Berlin
England Snowbound in Severe Winter Storms Across Kingdom
Snow storms and fogs engulf the United Kingdom in the severest weather in twenty years. London faced near darkness at times and traffic was halted. River travel on the Thames and Mersey is perilous. Outdoor work suspended in many districts and coal trails moved with difficulty. Parts of Scotland and Wales have complete communication blockages.
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London
United Kingdom
Thames
Mersey
Scotland
Wales
Revival Breakup Shakes Cloverkind Church Meeting
A Cloverkind revival at the principal church drew few attendees after a minister's city trip. Street-car transport issues and lingering tensions leave supporters of the revival at odds with street strikers. The strikers call a mass meeting on the 12th to organize retaliation against merchants who opposed boycotts.
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Ind
Marqnie Ncy
Cloverkind
Iiass
Merchants” Association
Heir Finilies
Bishop Wins Out in Nebraska Church Property Case
In Lincoln Nebraska the state supreme court upheld Bishop Bonacum’s removal and appointment authority over Te Father Murphy parish in a dispute with parish trustees. The ruling centers on church property custody and confirms episcopal control over church leadership. Oil findings at Parachute Colorado boost local excitement after a Debeque discovery.
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Lincoln
Neb
Storetie
Father Murphy
Bonacum
Distriet Court
Supreme Court
War Office notes British losses in South Africa
London Feb 8 The War Office reports British casualties in South Africa up to Jan 31. Deaths and permanent disabilities total 2,305, with casualties including wounded numbering 6,240 officers and 100,701 men. Brussels telegraph correspondent says the Dutch government plans to abandon the Boer cause and any new intervention.
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War Office
South Africa
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Daily Telegraph
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