Million-dollar Chicago blaze kills fireman at Mayer building
A basement fire in Chicago spread to a seven story Mayer building and adjacent Hotel Florence on Adams Street. A northwest wind drove flames, causing collapses and the deaths of one fireman plus injuries to many others. About two score people were hurt and property damage totaled around half a million dollars. Several local printers and suppliers were named as principal claimants.
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Chicago
Fiee
Mayer
Florence
Adams Strceet
James Gallagher
W. P. Dunn & Co
D. M. Paga & Co
Steeteotypers
Johnson, Koch & Quinn
Kehn Brothers
Guards Hunt for Spies at San Francisco Armory
Sentries described trespassers who attempted to gain entry to the armory containing coastal defense maps and peninsula topographic plans. Officials pursue the theory that Japanese spies sought access to sensitive military secrets.
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3A National Guard
San Francisco
Monkey in Cincinnati Store Kills Birds and Fish
A white faced ring tailed monkey in a Sunday joyride at a Cincinnati bird and live fish store throttled canaries and smashed aquariums. It killed five canaries and caused water to flood the shop, then turned to goldfish before the chaos subsided. Also reported death of Frank R. O’Neil, Poltiger Publishing VP, from pneumonia in Oakland and the death of Rev J. A. Ederh, a noted diving and theological writer, in Chicago.
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Cinciinati
Frey
Kaneas
Oakland
Calif
J. A, Ederch
D. D
Swedish’ Baptist~ Theological Seminary of
Chicago
Many Mishaps in Storm Across Regions
Reports from Philadelphia and New Jersey describe multiple barges capsizing with probable drownings of eleven seamen during last week’s storm. In Wisconsin a寒 cold spell hit New Richmond with 14 below zero. Pittsburg’s stock exchange reopened after a three month suspension amid a financial crisis. A US Supreme Court ruling on confiscation of whiskey was announced.
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Philadelphia
Maritime Exchange
New Jersey
Pittsbug
Pittsburg
Stock Exchange
President Roosevelt Meets Rail Executives Over Rate Law
On January 27 President Roosevelt received operating vice presidents from major railroads who urged that only one government case be brought under the commodity amendment to the railroad rate law. The roads deem the law unconstitutional and want the matter settled by the Supreme Court after discussion at the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Supreme Court of the United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Fire destroys tailor shop in New Hampton
A blaze at 209 clock Sunday morning in New Hampton destroyed the two room one story frame building owned by D Herwig. George Carpenter reported the fire and despite efforts to save contents the loss to building and stock is estimated at 1500 dollars with little insurance. The tailors firm of Pasett and Rose suffered heavy losses including finished goods and equipment.
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New Hampton
George Carlpenter
H. Pasett Son
Carpenter
Rose
Poses
Uuildive
Fierce Portland Fire Threatens District for Ten Hours
A large blaze in Portland, Jan 27, raged for nearly ten hours, risking the entire business district. Firefighters from Portland and outside cities confined the flames to the starting block. Milliken Cousins & Company suffered major losses, with Cox & Sons also hit hard, while several other firms faced substantial damage.
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Portland
Fortland
Milken, Cousine & Co
F. Cox & Sons
Oil Fire at Standard Oil Canton Plant
Two tanks holding forty thousand barrels of oil burned at Standard Oil paraffine works in Canton suburb. Loss about 160000 dollars. One employee was badly injured. Fire reported in Baltimore on January 27.
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Baltimore
Standard Oil Company
Canton
Fire at Fish Bros. wagon plant in Iowa causes $150000 damage
Flinton Iowa Jan 27 Fire of unknown origin destroyed the Fish Bros Manufacturing Co wagon plant after 10 am flames swept through the dry kiln area reducing the main building and lumber yards to ashes. Six firemen were overcome. The plant operated for thirteen years employing many workers. Insurance $100000. plant valued $200000. Other items report Taft’s Seattle exposition speech and Bank of North America liquidation.
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Flinton
Iowa
Fish Bros. Manufacturing Co
Indiana poll law debate at presidential convention
Fragmented notes report President Mitchell addressing a United Mine Workers convention. The speech touched on strikes, operator troubles, and opposition to sympathetic actions.
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Tndiana
Law
Mitchell
United
Falas
America
Bok
Haywood
Qawa
United Mine ‘Workers
Gla
Explosion at occupied home endangers Mrs Grane
A fierce explosion occurred Saturday afternoon at the home of FA Crane, injuring the residence and shattering windows. Mrs. Grane, who had just started a fire, was in another room when the blast sent large iron fragments through the room and into the adjacent house, causing extensive damage to walls and furniture.
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He Hemi
Crane
Cori
Waiage
Nok
Bean Crane
Moylig
Éscalpa
Adair v United States Supports Labor Free Speech Rights
Washington court ruling declares that the 1898 act banning labor-discrimination by railroads in interstate commerce is unconstitutional as applied to firing workers for union membership. Justice Harlan writes the majority. Justice McKenna dissents noting limits of the decision.
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Supreme Court of
United States
Ics
Jad
Washington
Congress
McKenna
Doctors on Stand in Thaw Trial Seeks Sanity Test
The fourth week of Harry Thaw's second trial featured doctors testifying on Thaw's mental state. Dr Charles Bingaman, Pittsburg physician, described early nervousness and irrational behavior, including claiming he could not breathe in a large tombs room. Foreign doctors Wells, McBride, Browne, and Gnunn reported acute mania, poor breathing, heat, and incoherent speech, influencing the court's view on insanity questions. The trial heads toward a jury verdict, with the defense closing arguments tonight.
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New York
Charles Francis Bungaman
Thaw
Pittsburg
Harry Thaw
Bingaman
Jerome
Vane
Sydney Russell Wells
London
Eogneh
Weiss
Bis Spa
Thawald
Wells
Devonshire Nursing ‘Association
Mrdman
Hfe
Littleton
Lilian T.mcbride
Wolla
Frederick J. Burton Browne
Maurice Gnunn
Paris
Rome
Smith-Ely Jelliafe
Columbia University
Charles G. Wagner
Binghampton
Evana
Morria Plains
Tittleton
Delmas
Mrs Dora McDonald On Trial In Webster Guerin Murder Case
Chicago January 27 Assistant State's Attorney Day opened the case against Mrs Dora McDonald in the Webster Guerin murder trial. He blamed a jealous, controlling relationship beginning when she was 15 and Guerin 16, alleging she drove away customers and ruined his business. Archie Dueriz testified about Mrs McDonald's pursuit of Guerin and her intimidation of his brother. Cross examination questioned whether he sought the Guerin family testimony in a separate 375,000 suit. Guerin disputed the assertion.
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Chicago
Day
Dora McDonald
Webster
Guerin
Mya. McDonald
McDonald
Juerin
Uerin
Waterlo o business circles hope for rapid recovery of Thomas Cascaden Jr
Thomas Cascaden Jr. who was seriously ill late last week shows slow improvement since Saturday. He rests easily at night and Sunday, with inquiries about his condition pouring in from Waterloo's business community, reflecting deep regard for him and concern over his absence.
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Thomas Cascaden Jr
Waterloo
Cascaden
Day in rebettal ends with jury charge in trial
A Wednesday session saw Justia Dowley call for the jury as the case moved toward a finish. In Wilkes-Barre Pa three boys aged around ten to thirteen died after breaking through a frozen pond on their way to school. The remaining two boys were rescued after a hard struggle. In New York City F Augustus Heinze had his plea of not guilty withdrawn from the record on a charge of certifying checks for 436000 at Mercantile National Bank. Ball was continued and Judge Chatfield did not release him from court on argument day.
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Wilkesbarre
Heinze
New York
F. Augustus Heinze
Mercantile National Bank
United States Circuit Courte
Ball
Jurge Chatfield
Freight Yard Wreck Injures Fireman in Train Collision
In the Central freight yards east of the plaza a derailment occurred when passenger locomotive No 1081 on a parallel track collided with freight engine No 1031. Fireman R V Richards injured his left ankle while leaping from the cab to avoid the crash. another fireman and the wreck crew reported minor injuries and the track was cleared after a delay.
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R. V. Richards
Tihiols Central
Richards
Nahilfest
Freeport
Claremont
Dickerman
Markor
Rtchards
Wry
Jaws Dislocation Sends Man to Hospital Six Times
John H. Barnes a printer from St Louis suffers repeated jaw dislocations each time he yawns or opens his mouth while eating. Eight years ago a similar incident began after a prior dislocation. He sought medical help six times in one day at the city hospital. George C. Watson of Parkersburg was in the city Monday.
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Jacks
St. Louis
John H. Barnes
Barnes
City Hospital
George C. Watson
Parkersburg
Looters of Treasury to Stand for Trial
Pennsylvania headlines report major trial of alleged conspirators tied to the state capitol building corruption. Five indictments cover $49 417 in sofas and tables with claimed overcharges and fraud reaching tens of thousands. Defendants include contractor Sanderson architect Huston former Auditor General Snyder and former State Treasurer Matthew William L Shumaker. Other listed figures from the Baldwin era not indicted. The judge leads a panel of eighty jurors as public interest surges.
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Harrisburg
M. 3
Quay
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Curtoug
Onti-Newspe
George P. Kunekel
Commonwealth
John H. Sanderson
Arch‘kect
Joseph M. Huston
William P. Snyder
Treaster
William L. Mathhew
James M. Shumaker
H. Burd Jaerall
Pennsylvania Countric
Stewart declines place as chautauqua superintendent
J K Stewart declines appointment as superintendent after reviewing duties with Citizens Gas and Electric. He cannot serve both roles and will promote the movement when possible. Politics in the city heats up with potential council and county candidates including A H Holt, S Gandrich, and A B Switzer. Grace church meetings continue nightly this week.
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Chautauqua
J. K. Stewart
Gus
Bitee
Hia Fimo
Hia
Stewart
Fife
Anly
A. H. Holt
Phondsa
H. Gandrich
A. B. Switzer
West Side
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Teany
Presi
Dent
Koring Establish
Enday
Sering
Heroig
Milliken, Cousins & Company
Standard Oil
Fish Bros. Plant
Taft
House Committee On Industrial Arts and Expositions
Seattle
BANK
Bank of North America
High Court
Hadley
Jefferson City
Supreme Court
Internatiional Harvesters Company
Theodore Brace
A. W. McIntosh
Illinois Central
Dreamland Theatre
Oelwein
Neat End
Shippers
Missouri
Jeffertons
LABOR
Fin
House
Committee On Indian Affairs
Point Lewis
Colorado
Mount Pleasant
Michigan
Carson
Nevada
Five Civilized Tribes
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Boone, Ja
H. P. Hansen
Story County
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Alica McKee
Boyertown
Goyertown
Rhodes Opera House
Rosie Krtne
Burns
Donald
Thomas Cascaden
Justia Dowley
Freight
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Capitol Building
Bruce
Spo
Capitol Hill
Grace Church
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