Fire at Rochester Orphanage Kills 27, Injures Many
A January fire at the Rochester Orphan Asylum destroyed the hospital section after a boiler explosion. Twenty seven people died and about four dozen were injured, with several expected to die. Firefighters and bystanders, aided by two youths, rescued women and children amid explosions and heavy flames.
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Rochester
N. Y
Rochester Orphan Asylum
Oelock
Exchange Street
Hubbell K
Bome
Man Arrested for Contempt in Court After Assault Witness Incident
Edward Kelly, the complaining witness in an assault case, was arrested yesterday afternoon in Judge Cann's courtroom by Deputy Sheriff Mike Kelly on a charge of contempt of court. He spent the night in city jail and caused property damage by breaking several window lights. a hearing is set for this afternoon.
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Edward Kelly
Jud Cann
Mike Kelly
Kelly
President cancels cabinet meeting and postponed reception
The president cancels today's cabinet meeting and postpones tomorrow's diplomatic reception due to illness. Obituary notices incoming for Harold Homer Brawley, a 14 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. W. BR. Brawles, who died in Reiland, California, on December 3.
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Washington
PD. C
Harold Homer Brawley
W. BR. Brawles
Reiland
Cal
Butterworth & Sona
Mortality Record: Quinn Child and Emerson Funeral
Pauline G Quinn the 10 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Jammer J Quinn died at 618 Spring Street. The funeral for Geo Joseph Emerson was held this morning at 10 50 from the Church of Our Lady of Good Help.
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Pauline G. Quinn
Jammer J. Quinn
Spring Street
Geo. Joseph Emerson
Church of Our Lady of Good Help
Inquest Recesses Over Elm er Lord Body
The inquest at Bon ney & Stewart's morgue resumes as Saturday Dre Dra Schoenle and Loughary testify the death was from a gunshot wound. The bullet entered the left deltoid, traversed the chest wall, and lodged in the spinal column causing paralysis. Lord was shot by Sam Thompson at Stone Landing on December 5.
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Elmer Lord
Bonney & Stewart
Dra
Schoenle
Loughary
Lord
Sam Thompson
Stone Landing
Library progress on Carnegie gift timing discussed
Wil HM Parry said Mr. Carnegie’s gift would not be expected to be ready immediately. He noted the limit of $200,000 and that a semaemitice is at work on the ete eases, but no definite report could be issued as questions remain to be looked up.
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Wil
Parry
Carnegie
Inspector Scammer Arthur Spencer Recovers Funds in Victoria
Chief Meredith reports a letter from Victoria alleging Arthur Spencer the bogus Chinese inspector secured several hundred dollars from local Chinese residents before his arrest. The report cites the alleged theft and a police response in the port city.
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Meredith
Expressman Cherished Sewing Machine in Grand Larceny Case
G N Jackson an expressman stands charged with grand larceny in Judge Austin's court after a witness says Jackson possessed a sewing machine he refused to deliver in payment of a mortgage. The case centers on the alleged taking of the machine from Mr Kelly the com witness.
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G. N. Jackson
Austin
Mr. Kelly
Jackson
Waterfront Notes Steamer Arrivals and Repairs
The steamer Myadles under Captain Chwing arrived on her outward trip from San Francisco to Beattie and will take coal to San Francisco on the return trip. The Yosemite reached Smiths Cove at noon today returning from Port Angeles to repair storm injuries. its entire cargo must be unloaded for repairs.
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Myadles
Chwing
San Francisco
Beattie
Yosemite
Smith's Cove
Port Angeles
Pacific Coast
New Zealand Praised as Advanced Huttieh Colony
The excerpt lauds New Zealand as an advanced Huttieh colony with perfect climate and hardy population. It notes rich resources and strong work ethic while contrasting its lack of millionaires. It credits New Zealand with women franchise and old age pensions and claims effective self management. It mentions the Māori presence and adaptation to civilization.
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New Zealand
Beattie School Board Chooses Heating Plant Bids
The Beattie School Board opened bids for the new high school's heating plant. Lowest bid came from Wm. Morgan & Co. of San Francisco at 15595 dollars for plant with hand regulators. Other bids: Seattle Heat Plumbing Co. 24414 dollars. Buffalo Forge Co. system 22075 dollars. Garden City Fan Co. .
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Beattie School Board
Wm. Morgan & Co
San Francisco
Johnson
Seattle Heat Plumbing Co
Beattie
Buffalo Forge Company
Garden City
Butchers Mulligan and Smith Tied to City Court
James Mulligan was bound over to the superior court by J Cannon a charge of attempting to rob B Miller. Hurley was released after arrest. Robert Smith alleged to have struck Miller was held for assault and battery. Smith's attorney P D Hughes sought a change of venue to Judge Austins court. Both Mulligan and Smith were butchers at Carstenshroe packing in the southern city.
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James Mulligan
J Cannon
B. Miller
Hurley
Robert Smith
Miller
P. D. Hughes
Smith
Austin
Mulligan
Carstenshroe
Laborer Ambrose Wallace Arrested in Garroting Case
Ambrose Wallace a laborer was arrested early today by Patrolmen McClurg and Roberts on suspicion in the garroting and assault on William Mitchell and RP. Sullivan occurring in the early morning hours.
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Ambrose Wallace
Hhis
McClurg and Roberts
Icioa
William Mitchell
RP. Sullivan
Miss Seattle Bon Marche Bargains Spark Washington Orders
Three years after introducing Miss Seattle to Whith Faire the Bon Marche reports strong New Washington orders. A store led by a woman who knows women markets gently, offering refined goods at low prices to attract hundreds of bargain seekers.
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Seattle
Burke
Washington
East Indian python at Hrona Zoo dwarfs others in exhibit
A colossal East Indian python named Lady Eyeen dominates a den with two similar snakes at the Hrona zoological garden. At feeding time Chief Keeper Snyder and assistants wrestle the giant through a cage opening, using blankets and restraints, to force rabbits down its throat. Meals occur about once a month to prevent fatal actions by the snake.
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Zoological Garden
Hrona
Snyder
Ainet
Reciprocal Lessons From a Selfish Neighbor
A suburban neighbor laments mutual selfishness as Jones burns fallen leaves causing smoke to drift toward the speaker's house. The exchange reveals how wind shifts expose shared folly and the danger of ignoring neighborly duties. The narrator forecasts a rekindled leaf pile when weather turns.
Timber boom opens up Louleville district for mills
Reports from Louleville Clark county describe rapid timber development in the northern district. Eight mills operate with more under construction producing railroad ties floated to Lewis river and shipped by scow to Portland where they fetch about 25 cents each for use by Portland area railroads.
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Clark County
Lewis River
Portland
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