Newark Tenement Fire Kills Fourteen In Ten Minutes
A two story frame tenement in Newark housed multiple families and guests when a blaze, suspected incendiary, swept the building in about ten minutes. Thirteen bodies were recovered and a fourteenth victim died later in hospital amid a sickening stench of roasted flesh. Authorities arrested Vito Credanza amid threats and a late night card game dispute.
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New York
Newark
City Hospital
Valiang
Vito Credanza
Credanza
Azo
Flaor
Boy injures mother with revolver in Chicago
Richard Hasig seven years old shot his mother Mrs Essig in the abdomen while playing with a revolver. Mrs Essig is at Lakeside hospital with a possibly fatal wound. The boy’s father Charles Essig secretary of the Fort Dearborn Athletic club and manager Joe Choynekl had given the weapon and cartridges for the boy’s interest in firearms.
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Glyen Hira
Chicago
Richard Hasig
Protest by Redmond Objects to Dublin Welcome Address
William Redmond M P protests the proposed address of welcome to Queen Victoria in Dublin and says he will resign his seat in the council if the address goes ahead. The report notes a March 14 setting and mentions smallpox rumors in Amite.
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Leeder
Dublin
Mareh
William Tedmond
Corporation
Queen Victoria
Council
Switt Co Purchases New York Plant and Holdings
Switt Co buys the plant and American holdings of the Company of New York for three million dollars. Possession will be given April 15. Switt & Co is described as a pork packer.
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Switt * Co
Ehterge
Switt & Co
Pork Packers
Company of New York
Democrat Unseated in House Philippine Seat Contested
Washington March 13 The Senate debated the Philippine question as Mr Rawlins Utah led a largely legal claim against holding the Philippines In a close vote John Wise of New York won the Virginia seat previously held by W A Wise with Democrats protesting the ouster of R A Wise’s brother Attendee disruptions cut the Republican majority to seven The urgent deficiency bill carrying 1 439 080 was approved
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Philippine Telk
Senate
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Philippines
Sis
Wise
W. A. Xone
Virginia
John
Wifi
New York
Virg
R.A. Wise
Tenderson
Dex Heleney Dill
Wars of the Tongs Seek Peace Talks in San Francisco
The San Francisco Chronicle reports probable peace talks among Wah Ting Sin Suey Ying and Suey Sing Tongs to end deadly clashes that killed three prominent members in two weeks. Consul general Dong Hung will mediate as Sin Suey Ying leaders travel to meet rivals.
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the Chronicle
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Sin Suey Ying Tongs
Tome
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Sin Suey Ying Tong
Omaha Fire Destroys Tent and Rubber Stock
Fire gutted the Omaha Tent and Rubber Company building and stock worth about 30 000. The loss on the building is estimated at 75 000, with 20 000 insured on the tent and rubber stock. Schmoder and Mueller’s Pinnox stock damaged by smoke and water. Nebraska Seed stock nearby also heavily affected but insured. General Shaw welcomed in Atlanta amid efforts to ease North South tensions during his GA T tour.
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Schmoder & Mueller
Pinnox
Nebraska Seed Company
Shaw
Atlanta
Mare
Albert B. Shaw
G. A. Th
Avanta
Hein
G. A. Rt
Bodies Recovered in Red Ash Coal Disaster
Charleston West Virginia March 14 It is believed all bodies in the Red Ash mine disaster have been recovered Two bodies believed to be the last have just been recovered bringing the total to forty dead and six injured The cause of the explosion may never be determined A benevolent fund for the families continues to grow
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Charleston
W. VII
Chicago Sash and Door Mills Vote to Close Vigorously
Chicago sash door and blind manufacturers voted to shut mills until labor troubles are settled. The action adds 4 000 workers to 50 000 idle and cripples business interests in the area.
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Chicago
Chiscago and
Sugar Refinery Resumes Full Force at Torre y City
Work resumed at the American Sugar Refining Company plant in Torre y City after a week long shutdown. About 2,100 workers returned to their posts following a previous overproduction shutdown earlier in the year.
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New York
American Sugar Refining Company
Torrey City
Senators Appoint Subcommittee for Cuba Visit
Senators Platt Aldrich and Teller were named to a Cuba relations subcommittee to visit Havana. They depart Washington Wednesday for a ten day to two week trip. Additional dispatch notes a separate item about a rumored wreck off Nova Scotia not supported by current reports.
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Washington
Platt
Connecticut
Aldrich
Rhode Island
Teller
Colorado
Committee On
Cuba
Amd
Franksfort Crisis Flares Over Goebel Assassination Repercussions
In Frankfort Kentucky rumors of arrests and violence swirl as Governor Beckham and Goebel allies face a mounting crisis. Deputies are sworn in and guards reinforce the capitol while the Goebel burial proceeds with basic ceremony in the presence of lawmakers and family.
Americans Suffer Wounds After Cagayan Valley Attack
From Manila March 14 advices report Maj Ward and a company of the Sixteenth regiment were attacked on the riverbank landing near Apart, Province of Cagayan, as they departed. A persistent fight left eight Americans wounded, with natives in the Cagayan valley suspected of instigating the assault.
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Manila
Cagayan
Ward
Maj. Ward
Cagayan Valley
Tagale Abe
Bank of Hitchcock Safe Opened After Fire Rumors
Hitchcock Texas March 14 The Bank of Hitchcock safe opened after a Friday night burglary and fire. Cashier Wilson reports about 1700 dollars in cash in the safe at closing time and suspects the safe was rifled and the building set on fire by thieves. Bank officials were in the building as late as 7 30 and the fire followed soon after 8. Funds have been sent for safekeeping and deposits will be credited as they arrive.
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Ie Hawke
Muron
Bank of Hitchcock
Wilson Ays
Episcopal diocese names Bishop Santwell coadjutor
March 14 report from Minnesota notes the standing committee of the Episcopal diocese appointed Bishop Santwell Edson of North Dakota as coadjutor to Bishop Whipple. Edson to perform only duties of a bishop until a permanent coadjutor is chosen, likely at the June council meeting as government matters remain with the standing committee.
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St. Paul
Episcopal Diocese of
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Santwell
Edson
North Dako
Wich
Counell
Whipple
Promotion of Capt Catton at Mare Island Navy Yard
Washington March 14. A navy department order detaches Capt. Catton commanding the receiving ship Independence at Mare Island and orders his home pending promotion to rear admiral. Capt. W. H. Whiting on waiting orders is assigned to command the Independence, succeeding Capt. Conor.
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Washington
McCormick
Navy Department
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Mare Island Navy Yard
Jim
Whiting
Hag
Conor
Plans for four new blocks and a hotel in Milwaukee
Lead and Deadwood developers sketch four stone and brick blocks to replace burned structures at an old Miners Hall site on Bleeker Street or MI Street near Home Take company offices. Democratic city nominating ticket includes Mayor David Rose and others. County ticket lists ex Congressmen Somers for judge. A family near Comstock fell ill after eating bologna sausage. one child died, others in critical condition.
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Uhlton Holl
Bleeker Street
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Homestake Company
Milwaukee
David Rose
William Bellow
John R. Well
x-Congressmn Pt
River Lere Crossing Delayed by Fee Weakening
March 14 update notes river Lere ford fee weakening, hindering crossing of teams. Croshing expected to resume within a day or so once the river clears. Boas thir, here, undergoing overhaul and repairs in preparation to restart when the river is free. Miyu Winona.
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Winona
Miyu
Lere
Iila
Yaquis heavy losses in Mexican war skirmishes near Coverit
An Austin report from Potam Mexico dated March 18 details four days of Yoquis and Mexican troop engagements near Coverit Mexico. Indians suffered heavy losses and Mexicans many wounded as both sides skirmished. reports also place 500 Uto Indians in the region around Guayamas and movements between Medano and Potan.
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Lex
Potam
Méx
Coverit
Mex
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Dorhood
Guy~amas
Medano
Potan
Miss Minute Brown Wins School Director Nomination
March 13 Cleveland reports Miss Minute Brown a expelled pupil who led a campaign and defeated School Director Sargent for the Belk Sargent seat. Women voters set records with 2711 ballots cast in the primaries. Postmaster Denstog noted Miss Brown led the drive against Sargent.
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Brown
Sargent
Wining
Belk
Miss Brown
Denstog
Miss One
Mouse Restores Voice After Fright in Pittsburgh
Mrs Annie Mather a widow had been speechless for years due to illness. While opening a closet she encountered a mouse, forgot her own voice, then found her speech fully returned, suggesting fright removed the impediment.
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Pittsburg
Annie Matherg
Thirteen Oil Cars Explode in Petersburg Train Crash
An explosion on the Chicago and Alton line near Petersburg destroyed thirteen oil cars, wrecked the train, and burned the river bridge over the San a. Cause and full details were not disclosed in the report dated March 1.
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Rage & Alton
Pot Warg
Para
Snowamon Driy Springfelt IL
Chicago & Alton Road
Petersburg
Sana River
Street Car Strike Averted By Agreement With Kayley St Louis
The street railway executives and Kayley St Louis reached an agreement after a lengthy conference with directors last night preventing a potential long strike.
Notable Assault Report In Byford On White Caps
A man in Byford was seized from his home by a band believed to be White Caps and subjected to merciless beating. The attack targeted his family, with the assailants' exact identity unclear. The case prompts local authorities to investigate the White Caps’ activity and seek leads.
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Frits
Ina
Alune
Verte Haute
Init
Marc
Peteman
Byford
Worik
Whyte
Fatal shooting near Bronx Town leaves two farmers harmed
Christ Bauer died after a confrontation with Ernest Meyers who had assaulted Bauer’s mother and fled east of here. Meyers, reportedly intoxicated, had prior conflict with the family over a quarrel involving a horse. Authorities investigated the incident as a fatal rural shooting.
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Miscellaneous 19th Century Wires Patchwork
Brief wire items report a Philadelphia figure Young Mahony in a boxing draw with Billy Smith in New York. Berlon in Cilloden, and a fatal stabbing by Walter in a municipal election quarrel. Obituaries note Addison Cla mi of Rand Drill dead at fifty nine in New York. Porto Rico will gain free U S goods under a will amendment. Prison terms and promotions in the U S Army are announced. News ends with parliamentary debate on Hay Dinmont and a Grove of military honors and officers cited for acts at Ladysmith.
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George Murphy
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Ton
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Agn
Percy Boolt
Terrible
Ladysmith
Grain and Livestock Prices From Midwest Markets
Latent quotations from grain and live stock centers show wheat mostly steady to firm with No 1 Northern around 63 64 and No 2 Northern about 61 18. Corn and oats vary by grade, with cattle and hogs trading at mixed prices. Sioux City and St. Paul readings reflect cattle beves and feeders, while hogs range 4 75 to 6 05 per cwt and sheep and lambs at or above 5 30 per cwt.
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Burley
Chicago
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Prine
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Tragic Family Killings Near Line Rock Reports
Line Rock Arkansas reports a farmer Zev Leonard killed his wife and son at a secluded spot, then burned the house and killed himself. Leonard, about sixty, and his wife named Swenty xevey Jenlougy were reportedly residents involved in the slayings.
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Ark
Donate Minder
Suleide
Boottcoumy
Zev Leonard
Leonard Owen
Leonard
Swenty-xevey
Jenlougy
Impostor Suspect Arrested After Canada Frauds
A man described as an indigo merchant and alleged imposter, tied to frauds in Canada and various U S states, was arrested after a shooting in Tandon Kentucky. Frinkfor Maveb, also called Roater of Tandon, was shot in the mouth by Sieele of 1lb don during a drunken quarrel that ended with the arrest.
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de Weesch
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