Firemen killed in Chicago Morris Packing blaze
A Chicago blaze at the Morris Packing Company stockyards plant killed 24 firemen and included the death of Fire Marshal Horan. Dozens more were injured as ammonia explosions and collapsing structure trapped crews. financial loss was estimated at 1.5 million dollars. Mayor Busse oversaw the search and police kept crowds back as investigators assessed the disaster.
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Chicago
Weleon Morris Packing Company
Pire Marshal
Horan
William J. Burroughs
Dennis Boyle
Col Mine
James D. Fitzgerald
Bear
Ghich Horin
Burroughs
Asatet Fant
Pixgerald
Marshal Horan
Arhuese
Busse
Moran
Seyferlich
Bremen
Seyfer Uch
Morris
Faml
Chivaxo
Mizin
Morris Group
Fire Collapse Kills and Injures In Philadelphia Plant
A Philadelphia blaze at the Priedlander feather factory on North Bodine Street collapsed the wall causing multiple casualties. Officials report thirteen Bremen and one rollceman among the injured or dead, with four dead and a swelling list of others. Official safety statement identifies victims and ongoing search for missing workers.
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Philadelpha
Bremen
Klip
Priedlander
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Te Place
Partment of Public Safety
Sremen
Fires Rage Across Cities Ignite Losses and Injuries
Across Chicago Philadelphia Cincinnati Bellefontaine Walters Oklahoma Washington Jacksaburg Hagerstown and Boston fire incidents cause deaths injuries and extensive property damage. Reported losses run into millions with multiple buildings and factories destroyed.
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Chicago
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Bellefontaine
Walters
Okla
Town
Washington
Ind
Canning
Tory
Jackaenburg
W. Va
Hagerstown
Boston
Epicure
Seven policemen and one citizen injured in blaze
A large fire wounded seven policemen and one civilian, with several in danger. Most victims were taken to hospitals. Fireman William Glaxter of engine company No 6 was rescued after 14 hours trapped in the ruins, and there is hope he may live.
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Cfenan
William Glaxter
Engine Company No. 6
Eye Treatment at Birth Sparks Massachusetts Law
A Massachusetts law requires every doctor to distribute a vial of silver nitrate and receive guidance on preventive eye care for newborns to reduce avoidable blindness. Reports show many doctors ignored prophylaxis prior to the law, with 42 percent never using it and others relying on lemon juice, prompting statewide action to protect children.
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Mananchunetts
Investigatora
Massacauketts
Lin
New Orleans
Utica Man Reuben Berger Killed by B and O Train Near St Louisville
Newark Ohio December 24 Reuben Berger aged 60 of Utica was struck and instantly killed by Chicago and Erie B and O train No 8 due at 7 20 pm at the crossing at the south end of St Louisville four miles above Newark. Berger had been with a customer of his employer Liveryman Charles D Lake. The train tore his bones and truck dragged him 150 feet. the horse lost its harness but was later found uninjured. Berger, a key witness in the lynching case against Carl Etherington, had warned mob violence and faced jail earlier. His death recalls a prior double fatality at the same crossing eighteen years ago and leaves two sisters one brother and a daughter in Delaware school.
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Newark
Reuben Berger
Utica
Charles D. Lake
Chicago Tyer
St. Louisville
Carl Etherington
Juil
Stream
Borger
Delaware
Local residents plan holidays with relatives in several states
Mr and Mrs George Nout of Haat Vinestreet travel Thursday to Campaign Tl to visit their daughter who died George W Burn Mr Carrol Coward attends Myvelind Homeopathic college in Cleveland as W Fletcher Bale and Stanley Moore go to Elyria for Christmas. Starner from Sweatern University Ada Ohio returns home for holidays. Chester Lewis of Taylor University Indiana arrives to stay through New Year.
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George Nout
Haat Vinestreet
Champaign
George Ww. Burn
Carrol Coward
Myvelind Homeopathic College
Cleveland
East Vine Street
Wletcher Bale
Stanley Moore
Some Idea of the Height of Panama Culverts Shown by Photograph
The Panama canal project features culverts nearly thirty feet high as shown in a photograph. Colonel Goethals faced early doubts about cost and scale but now faces the challenge that drains may still be undersized. A man in the shot stands on a five foot platform, dwarfed by the vast culverts. The Chagres river, long noted, is tied to this massive drainage system.
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Panama Canal
Goethals
Goothale
Chagres
Voter TRAFFIC Indictments Rise in Adams County
A special grand jury in Manchester Ohio records 272 new indictments, total 631, with widespread vote selling across parties. Cases include a preacher selling his vote and that of his son for $10 and other purchases near the courthouse, none with secret ballots. Seventy five indictments pleaded guilty, facing misfranchisement and related penalties.
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Adams County
Manchester
Speial Grand Jury
L. J. Fenton
Blair
Somindaw
Court House
Perdhnand Hoffian
House Republicans Name Caucus Date in Columbus
In Columbus on December 24, Republican members announced a caucus for next Saturday afternoon to select a floor leader and consider endorsements for U S senator. The senate committee proposed several chairmanships, with Democrats holding all top posts. details show a focus on railroads, telegraphs, federal relations, and redistricting.
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Columbus
House
Richard Reynolds
Franklin County
United States
Senate Committee On Committeea
Thomas Alan
Mayor Refuses Request at Open Air Tetrazzini Concert
San Francisco crowd fears a deadly crush as Tetra g ain is set to sing near the Chronicle building. Mayor McCarthy declines to move the open air event to Golden Gate Park, police expect up to 20 000 within sound and 100 000 along Market Street and adjacent areas.
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San Francisco
McCarthy
Chronicle
Stockholm
Christine Nielson
Golden Gate Park
Tt Ja
Appeara
Seymour
Police Court Story on Pole Who Surrendered Over Leather Fire
Polish immigrant Dee My-John Kor weed surrendered to police claiming he set fire at a leather factory after losing his job, saying he acted from revenge. Police deem him mentally unbalanced as they investigate the blaze that killed 14 firefighters on Wednesday night. Steamer Salvage Update Nears Lost Vessel After Long Search. St Louis, Nov 19. Vancouver bound ship Salina Crag laden with coal reported overdue, thought to have been lost near Salvadore route.
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Philadelphia
Dee
John Korweed
Mesivo City
Salvadore
St. Louis
Vancouver
B.C
Salina Crag
King George I of Greece and His Thrifty Fortune
Copenhagen December 24 King George I of Greece long ruler of the throne near Christmas day born December 24 1845 records differ yet he is among Europe’s wealthiest royals renowned for thrift. He has invested much of his fortune abroad and recently bought two Danish estates likely for residence when he steps down from Athens reign.
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Copenhagen
George I
Greece
Europe
Denmark
Christian
Louise
George
Athens
King George sponsors Christmas fund dinner for London sandwichmen
London December 24 King George donated 50 dollars to Reynolds Newspaper Christmas fund aiding London sandwichmen with their annual dinner. Other notable subscribers include the Earl of Rosebery and Mr. Balfour. Mrs Amy Coutre travels today to Toledo Cleveland and Pittsburgh to visit friends.
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King George
Reynolds Newspaper
Earl of Roseberry
Balfour
Amy Coutre
Toledo
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
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