Boileroom Blast Leaves Chicago Laundry in Ruins
A boiler explosion at the Doremus laundry, 453 West Madison, kills eight instantly, wounds forty two, with several missing. Firemen and police clash over salvage duties as rescue ends and investigators weigh criminal action against proprietor A. L. Doremus amid ongoing inquest and disputed recovery efforts.
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Chicago
Doremus
West
Madison Street
Bessie Kusaba
Frank Hanneman
Martha Jacobi
Kate Voss
Selark Kelly
George Piehl
Emma Sabraski
Minnie Olsen
Mary Elasko
Joseph Ortzeller
Teresa Vansik
Bessie Kinkaid
Deutsio Patalo
Aeee O'Neill
Otto Freund
Marky Lesser
Jacob Burchard
Martin Andrews
Kate Robinson
Gussie Hoffman
Minnie Hoffman
Emma Kreuger
A. L. Doremus
John D. Shea
Fire Department
Poice
Police Department
Fire and police clash over bodies at ruin site
Rescue efforts halted as firemen claim all dead and injured recovered while police insist more bodies may remain. Building Department orders walls torn down. Doremus held in question at morgue, with police vowing surveillance until inquests. Explosion shattered nearby buildings and windows.
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Swenle
Fire Department
O'Hara
Kidbassa
Jackson Brothers
John Rehm
Desplaines Street
Buckley
Doremus
Bond
Old Waverley
Cubans Hesitate on Platt Amendment as Cuban convention debates
Havana report states the Cuban constitutional convention committee on foreign relations discussed the Platt amendment informally. No decisive policy emerged and a report is unlikely before a conference with other delegates. General Gomez downplayed the convention’s action and said he would not accept the presidency, emphasizing the republic’s establishment over foreign eligibility questions.
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Havana
Committee On Foreign Relations
Gomez
Carnolo
Matanzas
Republic
Spain
Amadeo
Mexico
Maximilian
Cuba
Escape of Convicts at Hunter Farm Prison
In Waco Texas on March 11 a 20 year murder convict sparked alarms at the Hunter convict farm. Thirty two of the ninety inmates escaped by digging a hole beneath bunks and slipping away as guards and bloodhounds pursued. Some fugitives reportedly recaptured. Sheriff Baker sent extra guards and hounds to aid the search.
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Waco
Tex
Hunter
Baker
Mob destroys pesthouse in Orange New Jersey
A mob of about four hundred Italians attacked the health authorities pesthouse for smallpox patients in Orange New Jersey. Police guarding the building were driven off as the structure was felled, destroyed by the mob in the early hours today.
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Orange
N. J
Duel With Swords In Lent Schau Ends With Lieutenant Dead
A ferocious duel in Lent schau Hungary ends with Lieutenant Enderie killed and Lieutenant Exter badly wounded. Exter was wounded in twenty places and is hospitalized. The clash occurred on March 11, in Vienna.
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Vienna
Lentschau
Hungary
Enderie
Exter
Utah Legislature Passes Evans Adultery Bill Amid Anti Mormon Debate
Salt Lake City March 11. The House passed the Evans Senate bill amending prosecutions for adultery by a 57 to 17 vote, sending it to the governor. The measure limits prosecutions to specified relatives or spouses and aims to curb anti Mormon agitation, with supporters arguing it reduces political prosecutions while opponents warn of renewed federal action and harsher consequences for polygamy in a US prison system.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
House
Evans
Associated Press
Michigan
Minesota
Iowa
Oregon
North Dakota
United States
Commonwealth
W. G. van Horne
Salt Lake
Congress
Democratic Revival Called For By Hill Letter
A letter from Mr. Hill urges the Democratic Party to regain prestige by embracing true democracy and uniting its ranks. He notes a dire defeat by plutocracy and imperialism, but argues reconciliation with business interests without surrendering principles. He contends the party must be honest and consistent to inspire devotion.
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Hill
British Reply Flags Courteous Yet Firm Refusal in Talks
The British government sent a courteous but firm reply declining to concede any points in the ongoing negotiations. Talks are to be dropped unless there is a decisive change in the situation, with the text of Britain’s answer withheld but its spirit conveyed in Washington.
WHAT TAMMANY DID
In an interview Nixon, chair of the late Tammany committee of five, says 80 percent of 340 gambling houses closed. About 50 percent of remaining operations are weak due to raids by police, district attorney, and anti vice groups. He notes 270 gamblers were driven out, many moving to Philadelphia and Chicago with followers.
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New York
Lewis F. Nixon
Tammany Committee of Five
Nixon
Crescent Democratic Club Celebrates Anniversary in Baltimore
The Crescent Democratic Club marked its 29th anniversary in Baltimore with speeches on Democracy by local leaders. Letters from Grover Cleveland and former Senator David B. Hill were read, Cleveland lamenting his absence and urging increased activity and aggressiveness in the Democratic ranks.
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Baltimore
Crescent Democratic Club
Grover Cleveland
United States
David B. Hill
Poles and Wires Down Paralyze Northwest Telecommunication
Chicago dispatch reports a severe sleet storm and northeast gale cut telegraph and telephone lines between Chicago and St Paul. Widespread pole and wire damage disrupted rail and news service across Wisconsin Iowa and Minnesota with Milwaukee isolated and restoration efforts expected to take days.
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Chicago
Northwest
St. Paul
Wisconsin
Iowa
Minnesota
Chicago & Northwestern
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Milwaukee
Landslide blocks New York Central tracks and floods Hastings area
A March 11 landslide near Hastings blocked New York Central tracks for hours while Peekskill overflow flooded streets and disrupted electric rail service causing about 10000 dollars in damage. Kensico reservoir rose four feet, Croton intake flooded rainfall gain, keeping Manhattan well supplied amid continued rainfall.
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New York
Hastings
New York Central
Peekskill
McGregor Brook
Western Union
Postal Telegraph
Birdsall
Water Department
Kensico
Bronx
Laxe Croton
Manhattan
Storm Devastates Blossom Texas Town and Surrounding Areas
Reports describe Blossom Texas population 1200 dismantled by weekend storm. Daniel Jones pioneer farmer frozen to death near Preston Kansas during blizzard. Rivers Shenango Greensville Pa flood threat eases as temperatures drop. Railroads and farms across Texas affected by storm damage and rising waters.
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Blossom
Tex
Daniel Jones
Preston
Kan
Shenango
Greensville
Main Street
St. Louis Southwestern
Iron Mountain
Kansas City Southern
Texas
Pittsburg
Caine
Britain Rejects Senate Amendments On Hay-Pauncefote Treaty
The British government told Secretary Hay that it cannot accept the Senate amendments to the Hay-Pauncefote treaty. The note argues the changes are too far reaching and would require new negotiations, while expressing willingness to cooperate and consider a common basis for agreement. No final U.S. action was announced as Congress remains in session and the full text may be released after presidential review.
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Washington
State Department
Senate
Hay-Pauncefote
Lord Pauncefote
Hay
Lord Lansdowne
Lord Fauncefote
United States
Great Britain
Europe
Germany
France
Central America
Royalty Funding Debate SignalsHigher Civil List Request
In the Commons Sir Michael Hicks-Beach signaled possible increases in the civil list for King Edward. He noted the king’s wider role and needs, citing Queen Victoria as a reference point while stressing justified support. John Redmond initially opposed the topic over the No Popery oath before withdrawing as a committee was appointed.
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London
House of Commons
Michael Hicks-Beach
Victoria
Edward
United Kingdom
Queen Victoria
John Redmond
Balfour
Redmond
Women with nerve formed in New York newspaper notice
The Benevolent Order of White Mice of America was incorporated today in New York. The group aims to aid women in the theatrical profession playing minor parts during sickness distress or other emergencies. Territory covers the United States with annual meetings scheduled March 1 each year.
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New York
Benevolent Order of White Mice of America
United States
Fresh Meat for Hawaiians Packing Plant Planned in Honolulu
The Record reports Nelson Morris, the millionaire packer, plans a $2,000,000 packing house at Honolulu to supply fresh meat to Hawaii and nearby islands. The facility would transport livestock to Honolulu and slaughter there, avoiding the current refrigeration system.
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Nelson Morris
Honolulu
Chicago
Packer
Nation freed on bond as jury fails to agree
Carrie Nation was released from jail after posting bond with Dr. H Moore and J B Eleroy as sureties. Moore is her brother. Nation plans to live in Topeka. The jury in her case could not reach a verdict and was discharged with the vote reported seven to five for conviction.
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Topeka
Kan
Carrie Nation
Dr. H. Moore
J. B Eleroy
Moore
Governor Durbin Rejects Firemen and Judges Salary Bill
The governor vetoed the Indianapolis firemen salary bill citing charter violations and state responsibility, noting city debt and budget strains. He also vetoed no, but rejected special salary raises for judges, urging a uniform study by the next legislature. Wood medical bill undecided as vote and actions ended without signing.
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Indianapolis
Segs Hemedu
Greerigges
Representative Clarke
Marion County
Board of Safety
Bonham
Fee and
Supreme Court
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George M'Neill
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Gus Rufe
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John Turner
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J. A. Wooley
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Charles Dowling
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John Fitzgerald
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