Fire damages Henwood building and Williame & Bre. premises
Fire discovered in the Henwood building damages the elevator motor room causing woodwork to burn and igniting the basement used by J. D. Will iame & Bre. The blaze shoots up the shaft trapping inmates and blocking escape by stairs while a rear fire escape remains only route. The fire raged all afternoon and smoldered late into the night under difficult conditions. FR Jd Matthews senior of Matthews Pros drugs owners of the building was at home on Wyoming.
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Grumbo
Walsh
Himmself
Grambe
Thore
Hiis
Terra Firma
Waleri
Lile
Thomas Campbell
Phoenix Chemicals
7. P. Williams
Campbell
Lackawanna Hospital
Henwood
Jim
George
Penn and
Wyoming Aves Hues
Phoenix
Zlzelmiann
Charlies Simrell
Daniel J. Slowe
Frank Schroeder
Harry Greenewool
M. McManus
Somone
Vesmius
Tline
Blore Room
J. D. Williame & Bre
Jim Fremen
Jd. Matthews
Matthews Pros
Matthews
Wyoming
Fire Alarm Sets Off In Corner Street Building
A blaze broke out at a corner building on Lackawanne and Penn avenues around 1 56 o'clock. Minerd Hoven, son of M A Horan proprietor, observed smoke and fire in the basement and hall as flames consumed the woodwork. Neighbors and responders arrived quickly while smoke filled the basement and window outlets.
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Wolock Trom
Lackawanne and
Penn Avenues
Minerd Hoven
M. A. Horan
Nimeitt
Horan
Murder and suicide after quarrel ends couple’s lives
Charles Arnold, 23, shot his wife Florence, 20, in a New York home on West 107th Street. He then shot at Cornelius Barrett, wounded him, and killed himself by a self-inflicted wound to the jugular. Florence died at the scene and Arnold died soon after.
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Associated Prana
New York
Charles Arnold
West One Hundred and Fifth Street
Florence
A&howe
West One Hundred and Seventh Street
Arenold
Cornelius Barrett
Arnold
Hiner
Barret
Arnal
Mr. Barrett
Whiich
CAPE TOWN EDITOR ARRESTED ON LIBEL CHARGES
Cape Town editor Albert Carle Wright of the South African News was arrested on criminal and seditious libel charges over a letter signed Vintish Offeet claiming General Kitchener halted troops to avoid prisoners. The attorney general relayed the letter to Lord Kitchener, who called it baseless. The four day old Dorn river country report notes Boer activity and shortages, including a skirmish where Lt. Jones and one man were killed, and British purchases of horses and mules.
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Uachaire Wie
Cape Town
Albert Carlewright
Kitchener
Lord Kitchener
Pet
Dorn River
Cali- Vink
Pitvala
de Lighe
Ldchtenant Jowes
Hloemfonvein
Jan Theron
Commani-on
Grobelator
Anevogelkop
Mrs Nation Escapes Charge In Saloon Destruction Case
Topeka February 7 City Attorney Grege dismissed the charge against Mrs Nation for smashing the Semite saloon. The state would prosecute only if damaged property was personal property. The court erupted as Mrs Nation sang with followers delaying proceedings until adjournment. She then spoke at the high school on invitation.
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Topeka
Grege
Nation
Marriage of Wilhelmina in a democratic royal wedding
Queen Wilhelmina wed Duke Henry of Mecklinburg Schwerin in a grand yet simple ceremony at The Hague. The event blended royal pageantry with plain Reform church rites as crowds cheered, banners flew, and citizens celebrated in the streets, amid uniforms and gala attire.
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Wil- Hhelimanna
Henry of
Victoria and Albert
Wilhelmina
Wilhemina
Trine Heinrich
Winnie
Widespread News Items Reported in Scranton Daily
A dense OCR fragment lists multiple topics including a political passage labeled Ripper will, a marriage of Queen Wilhelmina, a Fire and Wind event on Lackawanna Avenue, a Green AN wreck, and court matters. Also mentions Lackawanna Avenue incidents and local political opposition to a bill.
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I Generl
Wind
Lackawanna Avent
Wilhelmina
Green AN
Deaths of a Day records Colorado official and road expert
Exclusive AP report notes Colomdo Springs and Territorial Governor Steele dying this week in their homes. It also mentions Hammond Gi. Harrison, a road expert in the agriculture department, dying aged 72 in New York, and Charles Howard, a noted Free Masons figure, dying at his home in Plainfield.
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Colomdo Springs
Klebs
Sivele
Colorado
Breely
Steele
Washington
Hamond Gi. Harrison
Petticrease
Agricult
New York
Charles
Howard
Explosion Claims Theodor Tesenbruet And Family
A gas explosion tore through a home killing Theodore Tesenbruet his wife and children. The husband survived the blast and attempted to aid the victims before collapse. Fire officials reported the family suffered fatal injuries in the incident and neighbors recall a sudden blast that shook the area.
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Gantod
Pel
Theodore Tesenbruet
Jeulay
Tesenidiwis
Ambiguous wire reports on a planned fight and political constraints
Exclusive wire from The Ashland Prien details a telegram about a proposed fight with a $25,000 prize while noting legal guardrails. It mentions sale grounds, government leases for athletic venues, and restrictions tied to Governor Barnes and Shawnees, with implied regional political tension.
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Ashland Prien
Shownen
Teeleblantee Balt
Dvnelet
Athletin Qperte
Hquer
Barnes
John of
Shawnees
Okishema
Oklahome
Fam
Prine Fchilie
Bey Que Laers
Jawa
Three Sailors Injured in Vessel Fire Incident
From Ameoerigtod rege, Steading, Pan Pelk TeeBarly reports a fire injuring three crewmen: Willand Koch, Danial Beaver, and Jacob Rettasder. Langer & Miller officials confirm the occurrence amid slipshod celluloid production concerns.
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Steading
Duallney Minnaet
Cme
Mannieetony
Aod Hanewn
Langer & Miler
Ojsmiltuetiterm
Lees
Willand Koch
Danial Beaver
Jacob Rettasder
Ore explosion at Bhandiken destroys wire factor
Enclisive Wire reports a fire at Hirai Whitney facility in Bhandiken last night destroying the wire factor and causing estimated losses near 25000 dollars. The Associated Areas dispatch notes the incident as significant industrial damage with no injuries reported.
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Kingston
Hirai Whitney
Bhandiken
Bryan Views on the Currency and Silver Policy
The article reports William Jennings Bryan outlining views on the pending House bill to make the standard silver dollar redeemable. He cites gold parity concerns, calls for coinage reform, and references Senator Sherman and Mr Carlisle testimony. He argues for silver redemption and a fixed ratio, warning about deflation and currency stability.
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Feeder
Elilin
Bryan Elter
New York
Sheeman
Ivan She
Merete Carliste
Mr. Carlisle
House
Brean
Plague Strikes India Amid Medical Shortages
Indian plague worsens with Bengal seeing about 2000 weekly deaths and Bombay reporting four percent mortality. Exiled wire notes famine districts drain doctors, hindering medical response across central provinces and Bengal.
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London
India
Mombay
Wally Express
Bengal
Bombay
Steamship Arrivals from Europe and Britain
Exclusive wire reports ships arrive or sail from Bremen Southampton Cherbourg Liverpool Queenstown and other ports. Vessels Patela Victoria Arguate Lahn connect New York Genoa Madeira and London routes with ships listing arrivals and departures.
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Preas
New York
Tee
Trace
Trom Bremen
Southampton
Nomadia
Liverpool
Opposition Leader Sees Path for Third Class City Status
Harrisburg reports on the ongoing Muehlbronner ripper bill and amendment battles as anti ripper factions fear defeat. Senator Flinn remains firm the bill will die in the Senate while Quay’s impending visit stirs support and amendments redefine city powers and council representation.
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Flinn
Senate
Quay
Municipal Affairs Committee
Stalwarte
Jobe Keyser
Philadelphia
W. D. Rogers
Allegheny
Ite
Scranton
Harrisburg
Elect Council
Select Council
Common Council
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J.D. Williams & Brooms
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McManus
Cumberlands
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Nay Aug
Jonas Long
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Uwonnn
Mage of
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Thaared
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Countante
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Conan Nee Paily
Williams & Bron
Sno Matthews Brow
Atuch
M. Norton
Berghauser
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Crane
Albert Cartwright
Mrs. Nation
Holland
Henry of Mecklenberg
Schwerin
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Hate
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Agel House
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Miuria
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General Cariwinale Department
Lackawanne Avenue
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Ceuner
General
Northwaxternn Pottwattha Vinal and Commie
Associated Press
Reading
Ameoerigtod Rege
Whitney Chair
MR. Bryan
Hose Committee
Mr. Coavtitte
Mr. Dryun
Cin Iyceee
Tony Whiel
Erwin Mane
Ripper
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Weather Forecast
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Raturdas
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Hace
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