Great Conflagration Devastates Atlantic City Boardwalk
A blaze swept Atlantic City New Jersey causing widespread destruction to hotels and stores along the boardwalk. Fire broke out near Young's pier and spread rapidly in a gale, with ten hotels destroyed and looting reported before militia restored order. Several feared dead at the Academy of Music, later confirmed to have survived. fire finally brought under control by mid afternoon.
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Academy of Music and Young's Pier
City
N. J
Aead
Young's Pier
Carleton
Windsor
Brynmawr
Stratford
Rio Grande
Holland
Berkeley
Winsor Hotel
Traymore
Academy of Music
Blakeley Returns to Cocos Island Search for Treasure
Report from Honolulu states the brigantine Blakeley, sent to Cocos Island to recover buried treasure, returned with a large amount of gold and diamonds sighted by a ship near the island. Admiral Palliser previously claimed success but weather blocked securing the treasure. Blakeley may be commissioned for trading or sold on arrival, with stockholders’ investment first in profits.
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Honolulu
Blakeey
Admiral Palliser
H. M. &. Imperieuse
Blakeley
Seattle
Gene Hockett the Hero in Midnight Burglary Escape
Gene Hockett, manager of the West Telegraph Co., awakened by burglars at 12902 Seneca, chased the intruder through Summit Avenue. He fired one shot in nightwear, wounding a new house, while the burglar escaped. detectives Hubbard and Wereonstown failed to catch him.
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The
West Telegraph Co
Hubbard
Seneca
Mr. Hockett
Ian
Hockett
Hoeckett
Sevra
Spa
Summit Avenue
Boston Brewery Strike Shuts 24 Plants
Boston brewery workers began a strike this morning risking broader involvement from tearmsters. The walkout promises an entire suspension of brewing beer in 24 Boston breweries as union workers express concerns.
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Boston
Brewery Workers of
Tearmsters
Sheriff Convictions Rise From One to Six in County
A morning paper reports a year of crime led by the sheriff and deputies. Six criminals in three robberies are said to have been convicted with sheriff evidence. Names include Smith Baker Williams and two others tied to Saloon robberies at Leary and Cumberland, identified by a King County officer in Snohomish.
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Hawthorn
Maple
van Asselt
Smith
Baker
Williama
Darkies
Leary
Cumberland
Snohomish
King County
Boers Enter Peace Talks Amid War Still Rages
Pretoria reports Acting President Schalk Burger with Boer leaders crossed British lines to meet President Steyn of the Orange Free State. Peace negotiations are anticipated to end the war, while Delarey’s recent victories may push for harsher surrender terms.
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Pretoria
Schalkburger
Steyn
Orange Free State
Delarey
Memorial tribute marks Altgeld at allied party convention
In Louisville on April 3 the allied parties convention paused in silence for John P. Altgeld after Populist resolutions of regret were adopted. The moment followed a formal tribute to the late figure during the session.
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Louisville
John P. Altgeld
McKinley Says He Had No Strong Pull in Island Purchase
Abner McKinley, brother of the late president, testified before the special House committee probing bribery tied to the Danish West Indies purchase. He denied any contract with Captain Christmas or influence on legislation, and said he only met Christmas socially and spoke informally about the island deal. Col. W. C. Brown also denied connections. Copenhagen announced the Danish ministry had no dealings with Christmas and that the premier refused to see him.
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Washington, D. C
Abner McKinley
Special House Committee
Iish
Richard Pvans
Gardner
Pvans
United States
Danish West Indies
McKinley
Christmas
Conce
W. C. Brown
Copenhagen
Capt
Renton Miners Strike Over Reduced Coal Wages
About 63 Renton miners idle due to a lockout at Seattle Electric Co. vein No. 2 after a wage cut from 90 to 75 cents per carload. One hundred No. 8 vein workers quit in sympathy but returned. Some say the new rate makes earnings drop below 2.25 dollars daily. a few plan to seek other work.
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Renton
Seattle Electric Co
No. 8
F. J. Hill
No. 3
No. 2
Summit of Mt Adams Mazamas plan ninth outing to Mt Adams
The Mazamas announce their ninth annual outing to Mt Adams Washington. Leaders Capron Hawkins Flegel and O Neill say the Portland departure is July 15 with permanent quarters at Trout Lake from July 15 to July 22. The group had hoped to join the Sierra Club for Mt Shasta in June but that plan is canceled.
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A. J. Capron
L. L. Hawkins
A. F. Flegel
Mark O’ Neill
Mt. Adams
Wash
Portland
Trout Lake
Cascades
Mazarinas
Fierra Club
San Francisco
Mt. Shasta
Building Trades Face Lockout Effects Across City
The lockout of sheet metal workers electricians and tile setters continues but seems limited to those trades. Union Electricians Local 217 met in Carpenters Hall and ordered members to quit for employers in the association. Many buildings still show non union carpenters plumbers plasterers and lathers at work with little impact on overall construction.
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Electricians’ Union
Carpenters Hall
Employers’ Association
Thin
Ba Toe J
Uneir
Star
Kaphagard
Huilding Trades Council
Independent Telephone Co
Fourth Avenue
Seneca Street
Union
Boderquiet & Roweleaf
Horton
Union O
Boylston Avenue
L. A. Smith, & Gon-Union
Fourteenth Avenue
Downie
Mast Howell Street
Trades Council
Ince
Broadway
Eleventh Avenue
Gunt Eckloff
East Marton Street
Jones & Jenkins, Bymons
G. Wilder, Higgins, Paul & Thompson
Art University
John Pearson
Worki Ag
oeck @ Hebrens
Hoyleston Avenue
Madison
Boren Avenue
FF. J. Winquiat
Twelfth Avenue
City Hall
Moon
Exhumed Body Sparks Funeral Expense Dispute
In Harney County a dispute over Anton Kramer’s burial costs led to exhumation. Executor Vogel allegedly bought an expensive casket without price discussion, prompting rivals to assess value. Determine final payment as two rival undertakers review the coffin price. modest settlement reached at $140 but final compromise refused.
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Anton Kramer
Harney Vogel
Kramer
Vogel
Mrs Haines Freed in Not Guilty Murder Trial
Mount Holly New Jersey April 3 The jury found Mrs Mabel Haines not guilty in the case charging her with murdering her step daughter The defense argued bruises came from a fall while prosecutors cited autopsy findings including arsenic in embalming fluid and notes of abuse The trial occurred as the defendant had recently become a mother while imprisoned with her infant in court.
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Mount Holly
N. J
Mabel Haines
Monuments Destroyed Prompts Canadian Boundary Probe
Washington April 3 A Canadian government official is accused of destroying a boundary monument. Secretary Hay ordered a commission to inspect the site with Capt. W. P. Richardson and Lieut. G. T. Emmons to determine facts and report. Richardson is famed for Arctic service and Alaska knowledge.
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Washington, D. C
Hay
Canada
W. P. Richardson
Eighth Infantry
Vancouver Barracks
G. T. Emmons
United States Navy
New York
Ths
Richard Franjer
Capt
Richardson
Alaska
North
Ray
Yukon
Healy
St. Michael
Seattle and Vicinity Weather Update Tonight and Friday
For Seattle and Vicinity. Tonight and Friday secessional showers occur with fresh south winds.
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Seattle
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Adama & Blanchard
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Weet
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Corner Union Telephone Main
Florence Dental CO
Lady Attendanta
Clonpoco Suathens College
Ramaker Music Co
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Lake
First Avenue
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Schewerman
First Avenue and
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North Star Shoe Factory
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Wien
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Stric Pet Fresh Ranch
Ron Marche
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