Delevan House Fire in Albany Ends With Narrow Exits
Albany December 30 fire gutted the Delevan House trapping about 100 guests. Two women and a man leaped from third floor windows. several were badly burned. Porter Edward Walsh led alarms and escaped via roof. others used stairs and a north servant stair for exits. Victims include Mrs Fookes and Mr Hellman. Fire began in basement near elevator shaft. loss about 250000.
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H. F. Fookes
National Cash Register Company
Benjamin Hellman
Brooklyn
Fookes
Hellman
Delevan House
Roomen
Broadway
Steuben Street
KE. A. Manchester
Assembly
E. W. Arnold
Rochester
Edmund Walsh
Edwin Murphy
Walsh
Zen
Hillside
Henry C. Burleigh
Whitehall
C. 8. McLaughlin
Port Henry
McGonigal
Moore
Whipped for humanity a Negro leaves wife to die
A mob of about 100 Black residents captured Jim Chockley in Tullahoma during a blizzard, stripped and brutalized him, then ordered him to flee the area before daybreak. Chockley, intoxicated, departed in the cold night.
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Nashville
Tenn
Jim Chockley
Tullahoma
Chockley
Many Applicants for Harrisburg Positions Spark Competition
Harrisburg Pa December 30 The scramble for legislative jobs is intense with scores of applicants per post. Senate committee meets tomorrow to apportion offices while the house caucus convenes. Jerome B. Niles named chairman with Focht Smith and Pomeroy as secretaries. Walton of Philadelphia named speaker candidate. Lyttle to chair the state committee of thirty. Committees to be announced January 10 as lawmakers gather ahead of sessions.
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Senate Committee
House
Jerome B. Niles
Tioga
B. F. Focht
W. C. Smith
A. N. Pomeroy
James
Venango
Walton
Philadelphia
Lyttle
Huntingdon
Mystery Burns Ties Camden Husband to Injured Wife
In Camden Mary Hunter suffers severe burns and lies in Cooper Hospital as Benjamin Hunter is held on suspicion of murder. The case recalls the earlier execution of a Hunter son for insurance linked murder, with police doubting his account of the fire.
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Camden
N. J
Mary Hunter
Cooper Hospital
John M. Armstrong
New Jersey
Hunter
Minhiood
Ferry Avenue
New Year in Washington Opens with Brilliance
Washington expects an elegant New Year week with the White House program unchanged. President and Mrs Cleveland will receive the diplomatic corps, army and navy officers, supreme court judges, and members of Congress from 11 to 2. Secretary Gresham hosts the diplomatic corps at noon. Mrs Grant will not receive on New Year’s day but hopes to meet soldiers next year. Mrs Blaine occupies Du Pont Circle house while seeking renters. The season begins with the first state dinner and rapid cabinet dinners to follow.
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White House
Cleveland
Army
Navy
Supreme Court
Congress
Gresham
Diplomatic Corps
Arlington House
Grant
Union Veteran Legion
General Grant
Sam
Julia D. Grant
James G. Blaine
Big
Dupont Circle
Bissell
Secret Society Decree Restricts Catholic Lodge Membership
The Pope's decree banning Catholics from Knights of Pythias Odd Fellows and Sons of Temperance was read in Wilmington churches. Vicar General Lyon explained that members remain in the church but lose access to sacraments, due to concerns the groups foster worldly laxity.
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Del
Knights of Pythias
Odd Fellows
Sons of Temperance
St. Peter
Lyon
Wreck of Bark Osseo Claims Entire British Crew
The British bark Osseo of 1399 tons was wrecked in a gale off Holyhead. All 26 crew members perished despite heroic life saving efforts by the coast guard and rocket line attempts. No salvage expected. several bodies ashore.
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London
Holy Head
Coast Guard
Lod
Keene Loses Voice Forces California Engagements
Tragedian Thomas W. Keene unable to perform in Sacramento due to loss of voice. He arrived whispering, cites overwork and cold as causes. Company performed to small crowds, hope to appear in Seattle next week, though doubt remains.
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United Press
Sacramento
Cal
Thomas W. Keene
Seattle
Autopsy Finds Brights Disease Caused Senator Fair's Death
United Press reports ex Senator James G. Fair died of Bright's disease after autopsy confirmation. The Dec 9 release in San Francisco notes the finding aligns with earlier diagnosis.
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United Press
San Francisco
James G. Fair
Bright
Dreyfus Case Moves to New Trial Hearing
The court martial will hear Captain Dreyfus petitioning for another trial tomorrow after his life sentence for high treason.
Farmers' Institute Endorses Dehorning Cattle Practice
The Farmers' Institute at Werneraville endorsed dehorning cattle. A bear attack left Peter Hartman of Alsace township Berks county gravely injured. Williams Co. Oak Ridge Armstrong county lost jewelry worth $2.0 on Christmas night. Lan caster County Mutual Livestock Company faces dissolution as it is alleged insolvent. Elmer Boots and Jonathan Schultz were arrested at Ephrata charged with robbing the Moslon Springs store.
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Werneraville
Peter Hartman
Alsace Township
Elmer Boots
Jonathan Schultz
Ephrata
Moslon Springs
Detroit Sails from Naples to China
The United States cruiser Detroit departed Naples yesterday for China amid ongoing naval movements. Meanwhile German university professors plan a joint celebration for Bismareck's eightieth birthday as European diplomacy shifts focus. The Indian legislative council imposes a 5 percent duty on cotton yarns and fabrics and a 6 percent tax on cotton goods. Germany and Austria pledge to cooperate with ambassadors in Constantinople on measures regarding the Armenian crisis.
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Detroit
Naples
China
Bismareck
Indian Legislative Council
Tua
Tennessee farmer killed by own gun in fatal shooting
H Clay Ezell prominent jack and fennet breeder near Nashville was killed at his home when he fired on Purdy M Ellis after inviting him and his wife to the gate. Ellis wrestled Ezell’s pistol and killed Ezell, then surrendered to a neighbor. Ellis and Ezell had been enemies. Bishop Knickerbocker II ill with pneumonia and heart complications after storm exposure.
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Tennessee
United Press
Nashville
Tenn
H. Clay Ezell
Purdy M. Eilis
Ezell
Ellis
Elis
Els
Exell
Eyvell
Wyell
Knickerbocker II
Indianapolis
Ind
Bishop Knickerbocker
Episcopal Diocese of
Indiana
Hall Player McMahon Dead in New York Cardinal
John McMahon, a young National League catcher, died in Bridgeport Conn at age 25 from kidney disease. He played for New York in 192, then transferred to Washington in 194.
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Bridgeport
Conn
John McMahon
New York
Washington
Methodist Church Burned in Suburban Fire
A Methodist church in the western suburb was destroyed by a morning fire caused by a defective fault. No injuries are reported. Local fire crews battled the blaze and secured the scene.
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Methodist
The
United Press
Larrinburg
Curtin. Heights
Nat ural Gas Explosion Shakes Elwood Barber Shop
A gas and sewer gas explosion at Milo Lees barber shop in Elwood Indiana injured six men and destroyed the building after a midnight leak. Chief injuries include two broken legs and facial cuts. damages estimated at 2000 dollars with no insurance.
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Elwood
Ind
Milo Lee
Milo Bee
Harry Goatee
Charles Hand
Jerry Claxton
Alfred Anderson
Fred Betaner
Fire at Sing Sing Prison Burns Storehouse
A midnight blaze at Sing Sing prison destroyed the store house and laundry, discovered at 1 20 am and extinguished by 2 am. Loss estimated at 25000 with no insurance coverage. All inmates were awakened by the disturbance, none of them behaved violently during the incident.
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Sing Sing
Dee
Nolse
Treasuer Gall Assigns Property to Trustees
State Treasurer Albert Gall, implicated in last year’s Indianapolis National Bank failure, turned over all his property to trustees for his creditors. He has run a large carpet and wallpaper business for over thirty years and is regarded as one of Indianapolis' wealthiest men.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
Ind
Albert Gall
Indianapolis National Bank
Bank Bookkeeper Charged With Grand Larceny
William F. Roseman Jr a bookkeeper at Hudson River National Bank was arrested after bank officials swore out a warrant. An examination of the ledgers showed a shortage of about 14000 dollars with funds allegedly spent on stock speculation and fast living. Roseman admitted the theft and is held for examination set for Monday.
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Hudson River National Bank
United Press
Hudson, N
William F. Roseman, Jr
Thia City
Roseman
Rossman
Bankbookkeeper Under Suspicion After Years of Quiet Service
A longtime bankbookkeeper, who served for several years without incident, was only recently placed under suspicion. Investigators review accounts and routines to determine if irregularities occurred during the unseen period of service.
Frightened Horse Backed Sleigh Into Car in Bethlehem
A horse drawing a sleigh backed into an approaching electric car near the Cutter Silk mill in Bethlehem. The sleigh overturned, the horse was knocked down, and Alexander Cruikshank’s son Léon was cut near the left temple by the car axle boxes. The boy is badly injured and the car rolled about 100 feet before stopping.
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Aston
Alexander Cruikshank
Cutter Silk Mill
Bethlehem
Boston
Lésle
Court House
Walnut Street
Train Derailment Kills Fireman Aldrich and Wreck Hurts Monroe
In Wichita, Kansas an accommodation train on the Frisco railroad wrecked near Beaumont. A broken rail caused the engine and nine freight cars to jump the track while the passenger coach stayed on the rails. Fireman Aldrich was killed and Engineer Monroe was seriously hurt. the passengers in the coach were unharmed.
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Monroe
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Wichita
Kan
Frisco
Beaumont
Three Masco Brothers Drown Crossing Allegheny River
Portville reports the drowning of brothers Edward 18, Charles 19, and William 22 Masco after a flat bottom boat trip across the Allegheny. The bodies were recovered over a week, with William the sole swimmer who perished while attempting to save his siblings. William leaves a widow.
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Portville
Allgheny River
Worden
Masco Brothers
Gome Ii Ue
Edward
Charles
William
Bowie
Street Car Collision Near Diamond Avenue on Providence Road
Two electric street cars collided yesterday morning about 9 o clock near Diamond avenue on Providence road. Motorman Robert Long led the snow plow and salt car into the crash. Thomas O’Brien, 46, worker with Mothery’s repair gang, was seriously injured on the front platform and taken to Lackawanna hospital. Motorman Ferguson escaped by jumping. passengers were shaken but unharmed.
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Eureka House
Robert Long
Thomas O'Brien
Washington Avenue
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Traction Company
Lackawanna Hospital
Ferguson
John Fitzgerald Dies at 66 in Lincoln Suburbs
John Fitzgerald former president of the Irish National League of America died at his suburban Lincoln home this morning at nearly 66. Once listed as a seven year old millionaire, his fortune declined due to business reverses. He supported Irish independence with liberal contributions.
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Neb
John Fitzgerald
Irish National League of America
Fitzgerald
Umeda Milloniire
Press Has No Freedom in Turkey Forced Denials of Armenian Outrage
Turkish officials opened and stamped letters from the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions and then allowed delivery. Ottoman censorship forced papers to publish a government statement deemed false, suppressing foreign news.
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Boston
American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions
Turkey
Sassoun
Constantinople
Resignation of Byrnes Prompts Departure Preparations
New York December 30 Superintendent Byrnes, who resigned yesterday, spent four hours at police headquarters packing private papers in anticipation of retirement. The move dominates talk at headquarters as attention shifts to his successor, with Inspector Conlin named as next in rank and noted for Lexow committee testimony.
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New York
Byrnes
Byrne
Conlin
Lexow
Amelia J Bloomer Dies at 77 in Lyla County
Amelia J Bloomer wife of D C Bloomer died at noon today. She was an early national figure in women’s dress reform and public use of the Bloomer costume popularized by her. She was 77 years old.
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Hiaifs
Mia
Amelia J. Bloomer
D.C
Talmage's Congregation Reorganizes Under New Name
In Brooklyn on December 10 at Centennial Baptist Church members of the Brooklyn Tabernacle decided to reorganize under a new name. Dr. Talmage was not present at the meeting.
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Brooklyn
Centennial Baptist Church
Brooklyn Tabernacle
Multitude of 19th Century News Snippets From Various Regions
Reports include Helra selling the Metropolitan Hotel in New York for 1.6 million dollars, militia guarding Augusta Jail to avert a lynching of Jabez Wiggins, and a 67 000 dollar loss at the Central National Bank in Rome New York. Capetown bound Lippert identity confirmed in New York, Swiss and Austrian dairy farmers to settle near La Jara California, Kentucky legislature facing deficit, Coxey at St Louis eyeing presidential run, Willie Sullivan jailed after stowaway voyage, and a duel at Coalburg Illinois ending in two deaths.
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A.T. Stewart
Metropolitan
New York
Augusta
Jabez Wiggins
Hlelby
Central National Bank
Rome
N. Y
Porger Lippert
Cape Colony
Capetown
Chicago
la Jara
Cal
Kentucky
Coxey
St. Louis
Weather shifts bring cooler winds to eastern Pennsylvania
Eastern Pennsylvania will see a changeable pattern as northerly winds ease to cooler values then shift toward westerly. Expect a dip in afternoon temperatures with drier air and lingering clouds in spots.
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