Two Lives Lost in the Exposition Hotel Fire
Two people died and three were fatally injured when the Exposition Hotel burned in Binghamton this morning. Victims include Harry Saverson, 60, a munician, and Sidney Holland, 39, a horseman. Fire began about 3 o clock. about twenty five people were in the building, many escaped. The estimated loss to building and effects is $10,000.
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Exposition Hotel
Associated Press
Binghamton, Feb. J
Harry B. Saverson
Peurs
Sidney Holland
Weather Indications Today and Outlines of Bill Controversy
The morning edition previews colder weather and outlines the ripper bill debate. It notes national political tensions and regional election items, plus international correspondence and local notices.
Scranton and Pittsburg Seek Amendments to Muhlbronner Bill
Scranton delegates pressed for retaining the present act with amendments while Pittsburg leaders backed the current act and urged agreed changes. The joint conference with Allegheny officials and lawmakers aimed to resolve second class city legislation amid illness rumors surrounding Senator Quay.
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Harrisburg
Secrantonite
Pittsburg
Scranton
Beranton
Fiinnites
Pittebure
Allegheny
Senate
House
Wtll
Chamber of Commerce Committee
Muehl
Bronner
Nisnet
United States
Quay
Florida
Friends of
A. A. Vosburg
J. E. Roche
W. Vaughan
M. J. Norton
E. J. Coleman
John H. Fellows
Commonwealth
Vaughan
Senator Flinn
Capitol
King Edward Not Victim of Cancer, Says London Physician
Professor Sir Felix Semon, throat specialist at the National Hospital for Epilepsy and Paralysis, declares there is no truth to US reports that King Edward has throat cancer. He denies seeing the king for weeks and says the monarch's throat and general condition were never better. He adds any public speaker would reveal if there were a problem.
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London
Felix Semon
National Hospital
Ivrynoghcon Society of London
Associated Press
United States
Edward
Felix Lemon
America
Ile
Ling
Boycott Lifted Against the New York Sun
Typographical union No. 6 votes to end the boycott and withdraw the strike against the New York Sun. Official notice delivered to the Sun states the action is unconditional and not tied to any conditions.
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NEW York Sun
Associated Prep
New York
No. 6
The
Sun
Miners Press for Uniform Scale as Conference Stalls
The Minola operators push a resolution at the job conference calling for a draft of an agreement on prices and conditions for machine and pick timing. Ohio Indiana and Western Pennsylvania miners reject run of mine and machine differential reductions. Illinois miners oppose price or condition changes. President Mitchell warns a failure to reach a single rate and seven cent differential could trigger a strike.
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Columbus
Tminola
Ohio
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Poth
Mitchell
United Mine Workers, Indis
Rhis
Reading clash ends in fatal prank gone wrong
A prank involving Prank Hileep and John Kreanyer led to a man being fatally hurt after a mixing incident in Reading. Police reported the event occurred last night and involved a colored pigiltet, with details still emerging.
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Associated
Cincinnati
Hileep
John Kreanyer
Deaths of a Day Chronicle Obscure Texan and Naval Figures
A messy clip reports multiple 19th century obituaries. Notables include inventor of a tire engine, plus Wolcott of Lone Meadow and Celestia Sigsbee mother of Captain Sigsbee. Also mentions Thomas J. Welsh, vicar general, and a diplomatic suicide in Guatemala City.
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Senna Falls
Withee
Springfield
Wolcott
Maliie
Bonito Wolcott
Wolerde
Lone Meadow
Platinburgh
Thomas J. Welsh
Ogderubung
Todas
Otews
Celestia Shpebee
Charlee
Sigsbee
Heraine
New York
Web
Addiai Cummack
Washington
Feb. K
United States Minster Hunter
Guatemala City
Sidney BL Byetpit
United States Legation
Mubkle
Hooduy Mimwell
Mwe
Miles Named General in Historic Army Promotions
A cabinet session disclosed nominations for major generals and brigadier generals. Nelson A Miles, Arthur MacArthur, Leonard Wood, J. Franklin Bell and others are slated for high rank. Chaffee is expected to command in the Philippines as Young and MacArthur face reassignment.
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Chaffee
Leonard Wood
Washington
Senate
Nelson AL Miles
Samar B. M. Young
Adna KR. Chalter
Eighth Cavalry
U.S A. T
V. & Vous
Arthur MacArthur
Coloneda
Don C. Bates
BOA
Caadler
Viestone Mogit Wikaton
Seventh Infantry
T SA
Vic
Geo
W. Dovin
Twenty-third Infantry
Geterm
U.S
Theore Schwan
AL Corigadire
WB A. Samuel & Summer
Siath Cavalry
Curavon UL Bal
Robert He Moll
Fourth Infantry
U.S. A
Robert P. Hughes
U, Sal
George M. Randall
Biclth Infantry
Young
MacArthur
Wade
Merriam
Ludlow
Mllitary
Philippines
United States
Miles
J. F. Wade
Schwan
Daggett
Fourteenth Infantry
San Francisco
China
J. Franklin Bell
Cavalry
Bell
Elena
Luzon
Life sentence for Henry E Youtsey
Henry E Youtsey, stenographer to Governor Taylor, was sentenced to life imprisonment after being found guilty as a principal in the Goebel shooting. He proclaimed his innocence and said he would not appeal. The judge ordered immediate imprisonment and transfer to state prison. The Barbour Weaver case related to perjury will go to trial tomorrow.
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Georgetown
Henry Te
Youtsey
Tayior
Williaam Goebel
Cantril
Yoursey
Etates
Roped arena fight night features Donnelly injury exit
In Memphis, Clarence Forbie defeated Jem Kid Garrell in an eight round bout at the Phoenix Athletic Club. Preliminary Eddie Donnelly withdrew in the ninth round due to a reported right-arm injury, amid a card featuring Marty Dotinson and Jimmy Donh in earlier bouts.
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Leslealive
Youngatoewn
Vel
Marty Dotinson
Mittabore
Jimmy Donh
New Castle
Johnton
Nunn
Belby Divorce Tails Kid McCoy Parent Connection
The county court granted a divorce to Francis M. Belby from Mary Belby. The couple are the parents of Norman Selby known as Kid McCoy. Mary Belby testified she did not believe in the marriage relation.
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Associated Prime
Indianapolis
Francis M. Belby
Mary Belby
Norman Selby
Kid McCoy
Cae
Scranton Gets Convention Knights of Columbus Meet Here
An exclusive Associated Press wire reports the Knights of Columbus state convention held in Scranton with James P. Flaherty named state deputy supreme grand knight. Officers elected include Joseph McDevitt Philadelphia as state secretary and Richard J. Bourke Scranton as state treasurer. The next convention will be in Scranton.
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Asociated
Erle
Knights of Columbus
Supreme Grand
James P. Flaherty
Philadelphia
Bishop Fitzmaurice
McMahon
Erie
Supreme Grand Tnight
Joseph McDevitt
Governor Yates Foils Prize Fight Plan in Illinois
The attempted prize fight between Edie Crooke and “Young Peter” Jackson was halted by Governor Yates after he extinguished the plans at Belvidere. A sheriff blocked the move at the Wisconsin border, and a later small hall in Gilberts hosted the bout despite limited local police. Crooke lost by knockout in the twelfth round. Governor Yates declared no prize fights will take place while he is governor, and he could call out the militia if needed.
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Mies
Chicago
Edie Crooke
Peter’ Jackson
Yates
Belvidere
Wisconsin
Mlinois
Direct Election of U S Senators
Harrisburg report from Senator Henry of Philadelphia leads a joint committee on popular vote for U S senators. It urges a constitutional convention and two–thirds state support, recommends a standing committee, and a PA act requiring senators pledging support for submitting a constitutional amendment. The report was adopted without opposition.
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Harrisburg
Henry
Philadelphia
Senate
House of Representatives
United States
National
Senate of
United States Senate
Pennsylvania
Contention Over Fight Date Delays Court Ruling
Report from The Ardiclated Pree notes the common pleas court in Cincinnati will decide on the alleged Mollister fight postponement. Judge Mollivter’s ruling is not expected this week, with a decision likely next week. Promoters remain confident the bout will proceed.
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Tincinnati
I'oh
Ammijenta
Centineau
Dude Mollister
The
Common Pleas
Qourt
Ttme
Mollivter
Tlan
Juffries
Roblin
Micketa
Transport McPherson Attacked on Reef
Exclusive wire reports the United States transport McPherson struck a reef while en route from New York to Manila yesterday morning. The ship ran aground near the reef, four feet of water entered, and all aboard were transferred to lifeboats. No survivors are expected from the vessel.
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McPherson
Associated
Havin
Feb. S
United States
Matanzin
New York
Malongan
Fan
Chicago
John G. Woolley
Nation
Kansas
Woolley
Harper
Kan
Mra. Nation
Widow Danner’s Suicide Shocks Paris Society
The prominent philanthropist Widow Danner aged 0 years reportedly took her own life in her Paris apartment. She hanged herself from a gas bracket in the fashionable district after an evening of distress, according to an exclusive wire from The Associated Press.
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Danner
Paris
Kaiser Gets An Ovation As He Leaves London
Emperor William returns on the Imperial yacht Holdenszollern from England after a cordial farewell with King Edward the Duke of Connaught and other royals. The scene at Charing Cross, Marlborough House, and Port Victoria showed strong Anglo German cordiality amid cheering crowds and naval salutes.
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London
William
Holdenszollern
Port Victoria
England
Edward the
Duke of Connaught
Frederick William
Duke of
Sparta
Charing Cross
Marlborough House
Emperor William
King Edward
Duke of Connacht
York
Lord Roberts
Washington Society Debut of Miss Jessie Dimmick At Shoreham
Mrs. William Connell hosted a grand reception in Washington to introduce Miss Jessie Dimmick, granddaughter of the Connells, to society. Delegates and notables attended including Wu Ting Fang. the hall and dining rooms were lavishly decorated with pink tones, roses, and elaborate confectionery.
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Scranton Tribune
Washington, D. C
Washington
Fesus
Shoreham
William Connell
Congressman Connell
Serainton
Capitol
Connell
Jessie Dimmick
Dimmick
Washlington
Pennsylvania
Wu Ting Fang
J. B. McAnulty
James LI. Connell
William Kinga
A. EB. Connell
BR. Penman
Scranton
Genevieve Alneles
Chicago
Florence Hall
Florence Ingram
Baltimore
State Democratic Editorial Group Acts Against Libel Suits
Exclusive wire from The Agoelated Prive Varrisburg reports the executive committee of the State Democratic Editorial association meeting in this city tonight and taking action against unspecified libel suits tied to Grady and Vera hoes.
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Prive
Grady Libel Bill Reported By Judiciary Committee
A note from Harekburg states the house judiciary general committee met but did not report any action this evening. the panel plans to report the Grady libel bill tomorrow.
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Grady Bill
Harekburg
Ue House
Grady
York County Inmate Detained After Self Harm Attempt
James MeTome, a lI i iener in York county jail, was jailed in January for vagrancy and turned himself in today using a leather belt. He is about 40 years old and described as slightly demented. Yesterday he reportedly inflicted a violent assault on his own head, attempting suicide by striking his head against the wall.
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York
James MeTome
York County
MeTome
Temple Fire Causes 415000 Loss In Toledo
Exclusive Associated Press report from Toledo details a Masonic temple blaze causing an estimated 415000 in damage. About 50000 is attributed to the building itself with the rest likely to be contents and infrastructure in the blaze’s aftermath.
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Associated Preas
Toledo
Neb. G
Masonic Temple
To Be Made a Cardinal
Rome correspondent reports a Vatican letter notified Archbishop Martinelli that he will be created a cardinal. About ten cardinals are to be created at the coming consistory.
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Paria
Rome
The
Temp
Vatican
Martinelli
Apoantetiic
United States
Omlny
Nation raids, saloon protests draw Kansas clashes
Mrs Nation and three followers damaged the Senate saloon in Topeka, sparking arrests for malicious destruction of property. Chief Stahl voices cautious support, while Nation appeals to youths and a lawyer proposes a bill to legalize joint smashing. Recruits rally at a Christian church as authorities promise further action.
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Topeka
Christian Church—Bill
Associated Prods
Kan
Mra Carria Nation
Senate
Wichita
Michael Wagnes
Merc
Nicholson
Nation
Cleveland
Federation of Unions of the Women's Christian Temperance Union
Kate
Peace in Africa Seen From Cabinet Meetings
London reports indicate two cabinet meetings in three days and rising belief that the English government is seeking a peaceful solution to the South African crisis. The Associated Press notes growing conviction that key developments may follow soon.
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Associated Press
London
Weather Outlook for Washington, Feb 1
Forecasts show unsettled spell across Washington with high winds and brisk temperatures. Forecasters expect stronger gusts later in the week as eastern regions face unsettled conditions.
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Washington
Pennervonia
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