Fire at Hastings destroys vast business district and lumber stock
A December Hastings blaze swept across Vermilion street and Second Avenue destroying the Libbey & Co plant and more than a block of business buildings. Strong winds aided rapid spread endangering St Paul aid. Firemen, wagons, and steamers assisted as nearly 1.5 million feet of lumber and dozens of structures burned, leaving many unemployed and homeless.
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Mant
Libbey & Co
St. Paul
Tyo Ruginen
Annint
Histings
Minn
Vermib Non Street
R. G. Libbey & Co
Kinshey
St. John’s Hovel
John Kleis
Kies
Mathias Renter
F.C. Libbey & Co
Bert Paulson
W. BR. Mather
M.D. Franklin
Paine
Cavanaugh & Currier
Fred Buach
Hastings
A Broken Wheel Wrecks Pomona Local Train
A broken wheel on the engine of the Los Angeles local train caused a serious wreck in Pomona. One woman was killed, four people were badly injured, and six to eight others suffered injuries. Report from Pomona notes the crash as a special dispatch from the Times.
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Pomona
Los Angeles
American Express Givers $3 Holiday Checks to Staff
Cleveland December 27 Every American Express employee nationwide received a 3 gift as a Christmas token of faithfulness in duty. The aggregate sum of the gift is estimated to reach about 70,000 dollars across the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Express
Cleveland
American Express Company
Pitt
Moorhead man found dead at Exchange hotel
Moorhead Minnesota December 27 John J Bell longtime resident and Moorhead hotel co proprietor was found dead in his bed. The cause is believed heart failure and he reportedly predicted it the night before Big Ranch late Chamberlain South Dakota December 27 D H Henry president of the Bark of Chamberlain sold his large ranch east of Pulwanda The 4800 acre property traded for 4800 dollars Kendall Dowd stock dealers at Pulwana bought the ranch
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moorhead, Minn
John J. Bell
Moorhead
Exchange Hotel
Chamberlain
D. H. Henry
Pukwand
Kendall & Dowd
Pulwana
Master Mechanic Resigns Madison Division Chief
H D Bentley, long time master mechanic of the Madison division of the Chicago North Western road, has resigned. He goes to the Michigan Central in the latest railway executive change.
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Baraboo
Dee
H. D. Bentley
Madison
Ch. Northwestern Road
Michigan Central
Fire Sweeps Livery Stable and Businesses in Town
A blaze destroyed Thompson's livery and site stable J Owens blacksmith shop and A Bochet restaurant and saloon on December 4. The suspected arson caused an estimated loss of $5,000 with $500 insured.
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Ipewieh
Thompson
J. Owen
A. Bochet
De-George Stark, 76, Bayfield Resident, Dies
De-George Stark of Bayfield Wisconsin died after a brief illness. A longtime resident and member of the local fraternity settlers in the area, he had lived here for over fifty years.
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Gane
Bayfield
Wis
George Stark
Farewell to Havana Gen Brooke honored at Paris banquet
Sixty five attendees gathered at the Paris restaurant for a farewell banquet to Gen Brooke. Gen Mario Menocín presided, with toastmaster Ernest Lee Conant. Speakers praised Brooke for guiding Cuba through transition from old to liberal regime and expressed gratitude. Brooke vowed to remember Cuban kindness as he departs for Tampa with escort and salutes planned.
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Havana
Gen. Brooke
Paris
Mario Menocnl
Ernest Lee Conant
Senor Liorente
Cuba
Wood
United States
United States Congress
Brooke
Ludlow
Tampa
Seventh Cavalry
Second Artillery
Cabanas
Wool
Tragic Dress Fire Kills Eleven Children at St Francis Planner
At St Francis parish school in Quincy eleven young students aged nine to eleven died after a dressing room gas jet ignited a cotton costume during a Christmas rehearsal. Several teachers and the priest suffered burns while aiding the victims. The blaze spread quickly among the group, with most deaths occurring within hours, and only a few children escaping.
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Quincy
St. Francis’ Parochial School
Helen Scebbing
Nicholas
Brank Mushold
Xtaire
Chrisiman
Indians Fob Off Reservation Displays Policy Change
Washington December 24. A new departure in the policy of the Interior Department is outlined by firm refusals to loan Indians for exhibition. Secretary Hitchcock and Commissioner Jones say no Indians may leave reservations for Wild West shows unless the purpose clearly demonstrates progress in education. The department says the era of letting Indians perform at shows is past as it demoralizes them and tempts them to abandon customs for money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Indian Bureau
Black residents clash with police at Newport News incident
A riot erupted in a Black neighborhood as about 1,000 people attempted to seize a prisoner from two officers. Police fired, wounding two. attackers used sticks and stones. The force mobilized to quell the unrest following a prior burglary linked to several white suspects.
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Newport News
Vian
Sam White
Sam Jacobe
Abe Levin
Wen
Trick of the Boers Dispatches Hint at Boer Tricks in War News
London reports belated dispatches shed no light on the South African war. No confirmation Ladysmith holds out. fear of Boer manipulation. Winston Churchill expected to reach Delagoa Bay and brief on Transvaal conditions. Weather in Arundel noted as hot. Kitchener to join Roberts at Gibraltar. Derby volunteers forming. Victor Cavendish volunteers for front. Front lines thin. one British success could crumble. French view on mediation cautious. Britain admired for resolve. Roberts staff appointment tied to Jackson principles.
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London
Ladysmith
Winston Chavenith Haying
Delage Bay
Cape Town
Ant Diedricks
Borr
Naan Poort
Jand
Wart of
Joral Teres
Buller
Paris
Tee
England
Moxpon
The
Figaro
Great Britain
Germany
United States
Moxewall Jackson
Daily News
Lord Roberts
Henderthor
St Tackson
Oid
Hite
Lori Roberts
South Africa
Tackson
Gen
Jonhaert
Stonewall Tackson
Poynter Orders Prosecution of Fort Crook Soldiers
Gov Poynter directs the Sarpy county prosecuting attorney to begin proceedings against two Fort Crook regulars for the murder of a deserter. Civil authorities previously declined jurisdiction, deferring to the military. If Sarpy refuses, the attorney general will start criminal proceedings.
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Posntey
Wilink
Omaha
Neb
Poynter
Surpy County
Fort Crook
Abeserter
Sarpy County
Private Layton Remains Placed In Paco Cemetery
Gen Layton's remains were laid in the chapel at Paco cemetery after private services at the residence. The body was carried to the cemetery by General staff and escorted by Troop of the Fourth Cavalry. Services to be held later. Bullpinos order artillery from a continental firm. They have plenty of money to keep things going.
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Lawton
Manila
Mee
Layton
Paco Cemetery
Fourth Cavalry
London
Bullpinos
Choked to Death in Elevator At Morrie Minnesota
In Morrie Minnesota on December 27, Stewart Mellicke, an elevator worker, died after his clothing was drawn into moving machinery. The body was found entangled with the bands, suspected to have occurred while adjusting or oiling the equipment, causing ignition and fatal strangulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moerin
Morrie
Minn
Stewart Maurice Mellicke
Stewart
Mellicke
Unsigned assault at Ciata Camp ends in fatal shooting
At a limited camp near Mauna Wyoming on December 27 a Black man named Lvens Miller armed with a pitchfork attacked camp workers. Troy Pendleton intervened with a revolver shooting Miller in the face, mortally wounding him. Miller died soon after. No arrest reported, police say self defense may explain the death.
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Wyo
Lvens Miller
Ps Vale
Degia
Mier Tell
Wille
Fire destroys Ndetan church and parsonage save
A blaze at Ndetan destroyed the church and parsonage, with complete loss reported. Parishioners saved the parish school and a new parsonage. The furnace in the basement started the fire, insurance listed at $100, and efforts focus on rapid bailment and rebuilding plans.
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Ndetan
Minn
Dovie
Derek
Trott Tie Furnace
MANIPACLADE SING Whounntd Kapeess Packages Are Harned in St. Paul
In St. Paul on December 27 a large parcel theft damaged a United States express company facility. Over 2,000 people face disappointment as Christmas gifts are not received. The loss is estimated at 1200 dollars with property damage around 400 dollars.
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St. Paul St. Paul
Uanted States Express Company
St. Vanlitos
Sss Ue
Prairie blaze sweeps vast tract as northwest wind rages
A prairie fire driven by a northwest gale roared east of Enrekt, destroying vast Wayant yrask and forcing widespread evacuations. No reports from the affected district are yet in, but farmers fear heavy losses as flames spread over several miles. Local authorities warn residents to seek safety as winds gust.
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Aerfads
Comaiol
Mace
Dakota
Aberdeen
Enrekt
Frozen to Untro... a Way Spree at Blewarth Leads to Ten Blawarth
A prominent citizen, 27, was found dead in an alley after an alleged spree. He had been drinking and his body showed injuries, with his wife and one child mourning. A former employee of the electric company, he leaves a widow and child.
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Blewarth
Blawarth
Ti Dee
Yourles
Wink Ng
Mike Hody
Ri Ming Company
Asie
Sivone Rink
May prolong war and spread disease among best horses
The report warns of a faster spread of disease among British cavalry horses than Boer mounts, with horse sickness advancing as rains swell the Vaal and Tugela regions. Dispatches cite Colenso bridge destruction, Ladysmith bombardment, and Boer fortifications while noting Dutch disabilitation and strategic strain across Natal and the Cape.
Wires News From The World On New Year Telegraphs
An assortment of brief items covers new year telegraph links opening between Berlin and Paris, a fatal fall from a London road bridge, the late Duke of Westminster's vast real estate, and a North German Lloyd steamship acquisition expanding routes to Hong Kong and Singapore. Other notes include legal and political snippets, obituaries, and military enlistment cases reflecting postwar concerns.
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Berlin
Paris
Wien
London
Duke of Westminister I Real Estate
Baron Tidlow of
Heywood
Forme Recorder
Exeter
Ind
Court of Appeal
Floyd Steamship Company
Bus
Scottish Oriental Steamship Company
Hongkong
Singapore
United States
Dbrelt
Covitt
Tad
Manley Danwtat
Ae Nvelye-Searcalt
Gen
Lawlote
Grandl
Tae Loch Chive
Akike
Cou
Cou. Mie Arnor
Wirreh
William ‘Chapman Poynter
Tiny
Poynter
Albion
Neb
Heyshort
Keiticky
Burka
Aid Tis Boot
Nebraska
Qed
Myx
Tan TL
Mati
Thier Enslays
Bine and Cluny Legion
Fori Peat Presidimt McKinlay
Hutt Mies
Agnemeut Wouxie
He Paris
Bloody Christman Day Murders Stir Texas City
Fragmented OCR report from Dallas Texas details multiple violent incidents including Charles Miller shooting Walter Meyers in front of a store, subsequent self defense claim, and a series of drug and gun related confrontations. The piece mentions Edward and Murray Cecil, Albert Hill, and Phe Chinavane amid a spree with numerous injuries and deaths, with a general chaotic cityscape described.
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Christman
Wittens
Charles Miller
Walter Meyers
Alebert Hill
Edward
Murray Cecil Wu
Edward Ts
Kesewin
Erseker
Teme Thoms
Phoy
Hepollen
Dallax
Tex
Canada War Office Cable Delivers No Change in Canadian Contingent
Ottawa reports from the War Office in London confirm no alteration to the second Canadian contingent's authorization. Berlin dispatches on December 27 note plans for a new economy ministry in Russia to curb the rise of industry trade.
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Canada
Ottawa
Willitie Department
War Office de London
Heian Mnauntelal Rine
Berlin
Wits
Ruselam
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Mont Griffin
Ine
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Negro Mor
Winston Churchill Aretvees
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Wit
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Private Sitvic
Horte & WO
Pwo
Manipaclade Sing
Missoula
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Beny
Kise
Bonita
Tacoma
Wash
Velco Te Onet
Murphy
Moorbend
Glanders
Duncane
Frere
Lenilon
South
War Office
Nata
Tr Ly
Chieveley
Colonsa Toor
Piegela River
Bove
Prore Iy
Géla
Colengo
Colese
Baler
Innis
Queen‘town
Cape Colony
Natal
Atal
Pietermaritziure
Charles Ware Rou
Phe Pimes
Tadia
Pierivburg
Euler
Delagoa Bay
Portugal
Daily Graphic
Transvaal
Indimages
Cammtian Rough Riders
ISO
Eteyor
Enno
Manin
Young
Novihwestern
Luzoy
Vigan
Tlis
Sint Pornanio
Taung
Aparr
Streli
Whildl Cok Mood
Gen. Young
Col. Blood
Ely
Laon
Ruker
Ron Kude de Murcer
Clinton
Weldon
Harry Sinerson
Dee Cum
Maven
Simmiers
Maret
Mary Cum
Pintt County
Histoy
Suntan Treveridan
Senate
Vie
Finn
Tormer Gey
Robert W. Faenus
S. Temnison
Wang
Ibelgion Wits
Norton
Koveht
Habeas Corps
Avehtoutitty BK
Devatar
Wh. Doe
Tanriven
Willlyn Moore
Bla Maud Lawnsiip
Hngtine
B. Hovlen
Evel Beltvidige
Mitten
Hopols
Dyin
Daca Wille
Osen Wilde
Willy M
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