Fire Ravages Fort Wayne Hotel Killing Many
The New Aveline hotel fire in Fort Wayne leaves eleven dead with several unaccounted and two unidentified women believed to be Mary Parker and Sarah Hathaway. Fire originated in the heating plant furnace, six stories burned rapidly, guests leaped from windows or slid down wires to escape, cabins burned beyond recognition.
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Fort Wayne, Ind
Aveline Hotel
Charles Benjamin
Detroit
J. B. Miller
Sheboygan
Wis
J. B. Ellis
Chicago
Isaac Hirsch
William Pitney
Duluth
Johnson
Pana
Til
Jos
W. Deviney
Philadelphia
Mary Parker
Sarah Hathaway
Mishawalsa
Ind
EB. C. Matthews
Columbus
Ohio
Togethe
Owith
Vietory
Fort Wayne
Tle
Church goers drowned in river accident near Bykoff
A ferryboat on the Dniester river capsized near Bykoff in Mohileft government territory yesterday. About 120 churchgoers returning from services drowned in the disaster.
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St Petersburg
Bykoff
Mo Hileft
Alabama Democratic Primary Prospects for Hobson Favorable
Political manager in Alabama L A Musgrove notes May 18 as the democratic primaries and Hobson faces no opposition for renomination. W C Davis of Walker county is mentioned but seen as having little chance, with Hobson likely to secure the nomination. Hobson’s brief House term displays aggressive leadership and a focus on enlarging the navy, earning him the label always on the job. During a discussion he skipped dinner to hear an afternoon speech, drinking milk instead while the gallery watched.
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Alabama
L. A. Musgrove
Hobson
W. C. Davis
Walker County
Hobsos
House of Representatives
Prosecution Dropped in Lisbon Assassination Aftermath
Report states no prosecutions will be brought in connection with the assassination of King Carlos and the crew, though many in positions of influence are suspected or implicated. To appease, King Manuel will grant a general amnesty when sworn in, covering offences up to January 30. the murder occurred February 1.
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Lisbons
Carlos
Manuel
Plot Revealed in Bomb Conspiracy Aimed at British Leaders
Police probe a native plot to murder Europeans using bombs. Documents seized at a factory home link the plan to Lord Kitchener and other British officials. Officials fear a wide uprising and anticipate sensational arrests.
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Lord Kitchener
India
Jewish Colonial Trust petition to limit work to Palestine rejected
London May 4 The petition of the Jewish Colonial Trust asking power from the court to restrict its operation to Palestine was dismissed by the chancery this morning. The trust which has two million pounds capital aimed to promote Jewish welfare worldwide. Managers argued for Zionist colonization as the great ideal, while Israel Zangwill and others opposed the imitation of the plan.
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London
Jewish Colonial Trust
Askig
Palestine
Chancery
Rust
Israel Zangwill
Busy on currency bill in house for caucus approval
Washington lawmakers push a currency measure favored by Rep Paynes allowing national banks to issue more circulation via deposits of bonds or indebtedness certificates, with timing set by the secretary of the treasury. In Traverse City Michigan Uncle Dan Whipple age 109 dies from a brain hemorrhage, a veteran of Bramont’s expedition and a companion of Kit Carson.
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Washington
House
Paynes
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Traverse City
Mich
Dan" Whipple
Bramont
Rockies
Kit' Carson
Irtor
Thaw Pleaded Freedom In Habeas Corpus Hearing
Harry K Thaw’s bid for liberty advances in Dutchess County Supreme Court as Evelyn Thaw may testify for her husband. Court limits seating. Thaw stays at Dutchess facility while proceedings resume next Monday. District Attorney oppose release, execs seek sanity evidence from physicians and nurses.
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Opes
New York
Jerome
Poughkeepsie
Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
Mutte- Awan Asylum
Habesa Cornus
Morsehanger
Thaw
Platt Divorce Case On New York Supreme Court Docket
Mae Wood sues Senator Thomas Platt for absolute divorce claiming a 1903 marriage. Platt denies the marriage and accuses Miss Wood of attempting to extort money for years. Co-respondent named is Platt’s wife Illlan Janeway Platt. Court calendar lists the case for later in the week.
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New York
Mae’ Wood
Thomas Platt
Imllan Janeway Platt
Supreme Court
Rumors Denied Johnson May Enter Presidential Race
Washington May 4 Rumors of Johnson Minnesota governor being nominated for vice president are denied at Johnsons headquarters. The statement says Johnson is in the presidential race and would not accept the vice presidential nomination if he fails to secure the top nomination.
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Washingston
Tohnson
Minnesota
Johnson
May grain ticks to new high on Board of Trade
May 4 1902 market notes report the May grain contract reaching 7014, the highest since 1902 when Gates and partners tried to corner the market. Patrons James A Patton and W H Bartlett are cited as driving the bullish move while a health notice promotes Kidney Cure. Sullivan director of the bureau of engraving and printing dies in Washington.
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Chicago
John W.gates
James A. Patton
W. H. Bartlett
Washington
Thomas J. Sullivan
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Pickett to speak in district as campaign grows
Black Hawk county's Republican nominee for Congress Charles B. Pickett will deliver his initial campaign address in May and tour five district towns in the coming days. He promotes Roosevelt Republicanism, with headquarters in Waterloo, and dates include Iowa Falls Hagl e Grove Latimer Allison Greeley Hartville.
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Charles BE. Pickett
Blackhawk County
Pickett
Wieckett
Waterloo
Blackhawk
Fickett
Iowa Falls
Hagle Grove
Latimer
Allison
Greeley
Hartville
Waterloo woman saved from fire at Maxwell home
Mrs G. Allen of Waterloo suffered a severe shock after a fire started from a defective flue in Maxwell Iowa. Her paralyzed left side left her helpless as the blaze crept overhead. She was removed to safety. her condition worsened during transport and is now precarious. Dr. Allen arranged care, and the aged mother may not survive. Funeral notices announce the passing of Harriet Stanley Clark, mother of Mrs Johnson Emmons, at age 98. Private services will be held in Waterloo with burial beside her husband in New York.
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de. L. BE
Alen
Allen
Maxwell
Lows
Indy
Iguita
Pr. Allen
Max
Swell
Dr. Allen
Waterloo
Tarvlett Stanley Clark
Immons Inhnoon
Frederick . P. Clark
Parma
N.Y
Monroe County
First Congregational Church
Spencerport
Walter H.holting
Johnson I
New York
Damage suit dismissed in Illinois Central case
Frank C. Edwards of this city sued Illinois Central for 35000 damages in Dubuque court over a Charles City incident where he, a railroad employee, was injured by a frog and lost a leg. Judge Reed began delivering a decision on contributory negligence before Edwards moved to dismiss the case without prejudice. Edwards planned to institute another suit with changes to the petition.
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Edwards
Charles City Town
Freman
Feed
Wood pulp panel inquiry moves to mill inspections
Washington May 4 The house select committee investigating wood pulp panel issues plans a trip Friday to inspect the Hudson River mill at Palmer's Falls and possibly more facilities. Sam Norris of the American Newspaper Publishers' association testifies and presents 187 telegrams from peers about paper contracts and a list of 41 publishers willing to travel to Washington to identify.
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Washington
Sam Norris
House Select Committee
Hudson Siver
Palmer's Falls
North
Pipe
Bryan Misses Talk For Nebraska Travelling Men
W. J. Bryan, delayed by farm work near Uncubn Nebraska, forgot a keynote speech for the Nebraska Travelling Men's club. Unable to reach the city in time, Dr. P. Ball of Lincoln’s Central National Bank spoke instead. Bryan pledged to ensure a capable speaker for future sub meetings.
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W. J.bryan
Nebraska Travelling Men's Club
Bryan
Fairview
P. Ball
Central National Bank of Lincoln
Creamery at Voorhiem to Close Indefinitely After 22 Years
Directors of the Farmers Cooperative Creamery of Voorhier vote to shutter the plant due to $1600 debt, secured by over 25 farmers, with plans to sell or rent the factory. The 22 year old creamery, once prosperous, faces reduced receipts for milk and butter and rising operating costs. creditors expect little loss while assets may cover the deficiency through borrowed funds and machinery. A proposal to assume operations by Eagle Center Co-operative Creamery at Eagle Center is being considered.
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Tha
Voorhier
Saturny Meternnay
Tnms
Jin Tha
Haying
Imo
Fae
Lincoln Township
Fustitution Eines [Ts
Nyo
Thor's
Farmers’ Co
Hagle Cantar
le Conald
Oring
Basle Center
Local Markets Today Waterloo May 4 Market Report
Waterloo May 4 report shows Monday horse market steady for all categories with strong demand for extra quality, while heavy animals declined. Cattle prices mostly steady, hogs down 10 cents for top grades, poultry and eggs firm amid tight grain supply and steady butter.
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Iro
Onlona Potawes
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