Rochester Fire Destroys Business District Amid Explosions
A major blaze in Rochester New York swept a granite multi storey block housing dry goods firms including Burk Fitzsimbe Co and Sibley Lindsey Carr. The fire started in the basement of Rochester Dry Goods Co. near the electric meter and spread rapidly with several explosions. Loss estimated at four to six million dollars with most damage falling on dry goods houses and local offices. Assistant Chief Crews injured by falling wall as crews fought flames. water mains frozen and wind calm aided spread. Fire under control by eleven oclock.
Treaty Exchanged In Washington On Canal Pact
Washington February 26 Secretary Hay and minister Varilla formally exchanged ratification of the Panama Canal treaty at the State Department. In Buffalo New York Henry L Schwartz a Baker Gardner attorney was shot by H A Knowles who then killed himself after holding police at bay. the crime linked to business troubles.
Local Bowlers Plan Tournament as Association Forms
Local bowlers organize an association and prepare a short tournament. Teams of two will bowl against each other in rounds at the alleys with prizes offered by the owners. The effort aims to boost interest and participation among regular bowlers in the area.
Challenged Champions Set for Roswell Bowl Title Match
Kelly and Wilson challenge Johnson and Minter for the Roswell bowling championship. A five game series is planned at the Coliseum next Saturday night with a strong belief of a close, highly watched contest. Also advertised is household furniture sale by a seller leaving the city, offering beds stoves carpets and fixtures at cash prices.
For Sale and World News Bits from 1900s Era
For sale a Victor Graphophone with records at 60 percent of cost described as extra clear in tone. Also a brief miscellany of war updates and notices including Russian Balkan mobilization and Japanese naval actions near Port Arthur with reports from London and St. Petersburg dated February 24 to 26.
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Attack at Port Arthur Develops Into Three Hour Battle
AP learns the February 25 assault at Port Arthur grew into a general naval engagement between Japanese and Russian squadrons aided by forts. The action lasted about three hours and ended in a Russian repulse of the Japanese forces.
Earth Caving Incident Impacts Forty Acres in Scranton District
A massive cave-in in west Scranton affected about forty acres and nearly one hundred houses. Many homes were severely damaged with widespread destruction and twisted structures reported in the neighborhood.
William Bryan Visits New York Mayor in Friendly Talk
William J. Bryan called on Mayor McClellan at City Hall in New York. He remained in conference briefly and said the visit was friendly with no discussion of political aid or campaigns. A lost pocketbook was reported near the North Spring river area.
Colorado tensions and foreign affairs update
Summary of scattered reports: President signs treaty action amid Colorado labor strife with the Citizens Alliance opposing conspiracies in Denver. In Washington, naval appropriations debate continues as industrial clashes and labor issues draw congressional focus. Foreign notices include France denying Korea Japan alliance links and Russia–British tensions in red sea shipping.
Scaffold Collapse at Chicago Postoffice Dome
A scaffold on the dome of the new Chicago postoffice building collapsed this afternoon, sending fifteen men to the first floor. The incident caused injuries but immediate details are sparse.
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