Fire Trap at Lincoln Hotel Kills Many Farmers at Stock Show
Chicago December 4 A Madison Street hotel housing farmers and visitors to the livestock show burned early today trapping guests in beds. Fourteen dead and up to eighteen feared dead, with ten injured from jumping to safety. Identifications include H K Wood Lebanon Ind Ed Toner Milwaukee S C I C Slocum Davenport IA M M Fardy Janesville Wis among others. Police and fire officials inspect for lack of fire escapes and cause while detentions focus on a night clerk Boward Weber and a man named Mack.
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H. K. Wood
Lebanon
Ind
Mack
Boward Weber
Strike Commission 18 Getting Impatient
Scranton reports the coal strike commission growing impatient as evidence delays push hearings into days. Miner Andrey Matty testifies about fifteen years to become a practical miner and earning patterns with wages cited, including a $20 weekly high and some workers earning under $10 in two weeks.
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Scrippa-McRae
Scranton
Coal Strike Commission
Andrey Matty
Miners Endure Harsh Shifts and Intimidation
Testimony described 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. shifts with suspensions for leaving work. Matty recalled a squeeze incident causing three weeks laid up, and miners feared reporting conditions to inspectors for fear of losing jobs. John Strenix confirmed low wages forcing him to send his children away.
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Matty
John Strenix
Germany and United States seek Venezuela understanding
Washington reports both Germany and the United States are anxious over the Venezuela situation. Ambassador Von Holleben frequently visits Secretary Day as Germany hesitates to commit not to retain Venezuelan soil beyond a set period if seizure becomes necessary. An understanding before fleet action is anticipated.
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Washington
Germany
United States
Venezuela
von Holleben
Reichstag 18 Again Broken Up By Row
Berlin reports the Reichstag session ended abruptly as socialist members attacked the presiding officers forcing another disruption. The incident follows ongoing tensions and parliamentary clashes in the capital.
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Reichstag
Berlin
Reed in critical condition doctors warn kidneys affected
Washington report says ex speaker Reed is gravely ill with kidney involvement and failing health. Doctors describe his condition as most critical this morning and later acknowledge a worsening outlook.
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Reed
Washington
Mercury Falls to 25 Below in Panhandle District
Fort Worth reports a cold snap with temperatures dropping to 25 below zero in sections of the Panhandle district. The cold spell is noted by Scripps-McRae.
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Scripps-McRae
Fort Worth
Doyle Bales Bold Horse Thieves Try to Steal Team
Patrick Doyle, of 212 Parks avenue, a truckman, reports two strangers offered $400 for his team in the afternoon and two men escaped from his barn that evening. He suspects the daytime buyers staged the attempted theft. Chief Reitz said the incident was not reported and he knows nothing of the case.
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Patrick Doyle
Parks Avenue
Doyle
Reitz
Springfield Diocese Delays Bishop Election at Synod
The Springfield diocese of the Episcopal church closed its session yesterday without electing a bishop coadjutor to Bishop Seymour. The matter was postponed until next year. The bishop may hire an assistant, with $500 added to his salary. The name change was discussed and a request to the general synod was considered.
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Springfield
Episcopal Church
Seymour
General Synod
Will County Teachers Meet Saturday at Central School
The Will County Teachers Association will hold its regular session next Saturday afternoon at Central school. The program starts at 1 o clock with speakers H B Brown president of Valparaiso Normal J Stanley Brown superintendent Joliet township high school and J J Allison superintendent of city schools.
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Will County Teachers’ Association
Central School
H. B. Brown
Valparaiss Normal
J. Stanley Brown
Joliet Township
J. J. Allison
Chicago Plans Lake Belt System Railroad From City to Waukegan
A new syndicate led by Chicago capitalists plans the Chicago Elgin and Waukegan line extending from Barrington Cook County to Fox Lake and Waukegan. The project aims to handle rising traffic from ecommerce and western origins with a belt line to relieve the J outer belt. Capital stock is $100 000 and construction could start in spring with completion in about two years.
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Chicago
Lake Belt System
Northwest
Mississippi Valley
Prairie
Seaboard
Will County
Fox Lake
Lake “County
Waukegan
Barrington
Cook County
Elgin
Chicago, Elgin
Henry L. Turner
Wm. T. Arthur
A. B. Nettleton
E. W. Steel
Correction for Lincoln street paving figures
A Republican street improvement item misstated Lincoln street length as 222 feet and paving area as 773 square yards. The corrected figures are length 773 feet and paving over 2,000 square yards, with the final value 2,200 yards finally confirmed after a resident's verification.
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The
Republican
Lincoln Street
Children Barred From Entertainments At Steel Works Club
The Steel Works club issues a bulletin restricting attendance by children under five and seating within ten rows of the stage. Ticket refunds are offered if patrons are dissatisfied. Licensed to Wed, John Petersen aged 22 of Will and Alvine Shaefflein aged 20 of Washington. Ernest A. Wasort aged 21 and Ellen Ziegler aged 18 of New Lenox.
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The
Steel Works Club
John Petersen
Will
Alvine Shaefflein
Washington
Ernest A. Wasort
Ellen Ziegler
New Lenox
Flinch game advertised at Liess drug store
A brief notice promotes a new game titled Flinch available for sale at Liess drug store located at 547 South Chicago Street. Contact number 283-31 is listed.
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Liess’ Drug Store
South
Chicago Street
Death of Mrs Amelia C Starmann in New Lenox township
Mrs Amelia C Starmann wife of J P Starmann died after a two year illness at age 3 years in New Lenox township. Funeral from her house to First German Lutheran church Ottawa street at 10 AM Saturday with Rev Richard Schiele officiating. Burial at Oakwood. Survived by husband five sons J F Gus Edward Theodore Peter and daughters Kate Batson and Amelia, all residents of New Lenox township.
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Starmann
New Lenox Township
Amelia C. Starmann
J. P. Starmann
Ottawa Street
Richard Schiele
Oakwood
J. F. Gus
New Lenox
Edward
Theodore
Peter
Kate Batson
Amelia Starmann
Drunkard William McCarthy jailed. Prouty case dismissed
William James McCarthy, 3, an engraver, was jailed for thirty days after a week of drunkenness and morphine use. Police Magistrate Camptron dismissed the William Saunders versus James Prouty case following a lengthy hearing. Charles Olson was fined $8.50 for drunken and disorderly conduct.
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William James McCarthy
William Saunders
James Prouty
Rockdale
Camp Tron
Charles Olson
Jury lists and new cases in county court
May term jurors named from Crete, Joliet, Plainfield, Wilmington and other towns. New civil actions include divorces and separate petitions, with details of arraignments and pending rulings.
Chicago Crooks Credited With Job
There are no new developments in the Miller-Fish diamond robbery of Tuesday evening. Police are working on several crews with hopes of bringing the guilty to justice. The crime's boldness suggests experienced men, possibly Chicago crooks, who came here for the theft. Goods not recovered but Chicago pawnshops have been alerted and will be watched for similar articles.
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Chicago
Hearst's American Still Without an Agent
The Hearst's American remains without an agent as ex agency chief Hudson says Chicago offered two proposals he refused. A road man still handles the trade while Chicago hustlers manage operations. On Tuesday night Hudson and Price hosted a supper for about fifty three boys at their office behind Feagan's jewelry store.
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Hearst
Hudson
Chicago
Price
Feagains
Ladies of Sherman Camp RW A Play Cards
The ladies of Sherman camp No. 3 Royal Neighbors of America held a card party at Loughran hall yesterday. Camp officers hosted the event which drew a delighted crowd. Three prizes were awarded to Mrs. Amos Galass Miss Adler and Mrs. T Sullivan. Prizes included a tea set a china sauce set and a pin tray. Elaborate refreshments followed as the entertainment closed.
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Ladies OF Sherman Camp
Sherman Camp
America
Loughran Hall
Amos Galass
Miss Adler
Mrs. T. Sullivan
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