Chicago Mourning After Iroquois Theater Fire
Chicago observes heavy grief as funeral processions fill streets for victims of the Iroquois theater disaster. Total bodies recovered reach 586 with 25 unidentified. 34 teachers among the dead. warrants issued for Davis Powers Williams on manslaughter charges. city theaters ordered closed until safe compliance is confirmed.
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Chicago
North Side
McKinley
Cardinal Newman
Board of Trade
Will J. Davis
Harry Powers
Lrogmos Theater
George Williams
Justice Underwood
Arthur E. Hull
Lroquis
Uni
Davis
Powers
Williams
Harrison
Cold Wave Warnings Extended to South Atlantic and Mississippi Valleys
Extreme cold grips the north west with Winnipeg at thirty below and St Paul twelve below. A high wind adds to severe conditions as cold wave warnings are issued for states across the south Atlantic and Mississippi Valley extending to Florida and Mississippi.
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South Atlantic
Mississippi Valey
Florida
Mississippi
St. Paul
North-West
Winnipeg
Mississippi Valley
Treasury probes ICC accounts amid rumored irregularities
Washington sources say the treasury department opened an investigation into Interstate Commerce Commission accounts at the request of Acting Chairman Clements. The inquiry follows rumors of irregular voucher drawings and a safe sealed during the probe.
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Interstate Commission
Washington
Treasury Department
Interstate Commerce Commission
Clements
Commission
Second Victim Dies From Micheal Davitt Explosion Injuries
Sutte Jan 2. Frederick Divel the second victim of the explosion in the Micheal Davitt workings last night died this morning of his injuries.
Chicago Wheat Market Closes Higher At May Grain
Chicago wheat rose as May futures closed at eighty seven and a half cents with traders eyeing supply and demand shifts. The session reflected modest gains amid cautious buying and market momentum.
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Chicago
Piutes Threaten Mass Slaughter Over Innocent Death
A Carinthes Nevada dispatch reports Piute Indians killed two prospectors in the Arrow Canyon region and threaten wholesale slaughter of whites if a Piute boy’s death sentence for Williams’s murder near Las Vegas last year is carried out.
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Chicago
Tribune
Carinthes
Nev
Arrow Canon Range
William Williams
Las Vegas
Traction Car Wrecks On Monastery Hill Injures Several
A Pittsburg traction car lost control on Monastery Hill and derailed after hitting two wagons. The crash left the conductor, motorman, and four passengers seriously hurt and several others slightly injured.
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Pittsburg
Monastery Hill
Tiffany art goods at Thoelocke's praise
Beautiful Tiffany items attract shoppers at Thoelocke store offering cigar, handkerchief, glove, and jewel boxes along with toilet and shaving sets.
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Tiffany
Thoelocke’s
Swellest Cup of Coffee in the City
A brief note praises the city’s best coffee, highlighting Goddard’s as a top contender and inviting readers to sample the favored brew downtown.
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City
Goddard’s
Sherman’s Rubber Tired Hack Left at Stagner’s Barn
Delivery note indicates the Sherman’s Rubber Tired Hack was left at Stagner’s Barn with a contact phone 10 Y for pickup or orders.
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Sherman
Stagner
New Year Reception At the White House
President and Mrs Roosevelt opened the social season with a democratic New Year reception at the White House in Washington. Over three hours, 6 711 people were greeted as the Marine band played and Sir Henry Irving was warmly welcomed before returning to the theater.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
United States
Marine Band
Santelmann
Major McCawley
Henry Irving
National Theater
Marine Corps
Sir Henry
Root
Grim Old Bear Signals Near War in Far East
London officials report Russia not accepting Japan's presence proposals while talks continue between Foreign Minister Lainsdorff and Japanese Minister Kurino. London papers warn of near war with Chinese intervention possible, and Clyde marine engineers receive orders to report to Japan for possible active service.
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London
Far East
Japan
St. Petersburg
Russia
Foreign Office
Associated Press
Lainsdorff
Kurino
The
Spectator
Saturday Review
Europe
United States
Burt Resigns From Union Pacific After 35 Years
Horace G. Burt, president of the Union Pacific Railway, has handed in his resignation. The board will act at the next meeting. He plans an extended rest trip with Mrs. Burt, ending his long railroad career after 35 years of service.
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Burt
Omaha
Horacce G. Burt
Union Pacific Railway
Ex-Empress Eugenie Hurt by Hat Pin Puncture
Paris reports former Empress Eugenie gravely ill at the Continental Hotel after a deep puncture in her cheek from a hat pin. Blood poisoning feared due to her advanced age.
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Paris
Eugenie
Hotel Continental
Ballard's Horehound Syrup Proven Effective by Wisconsin Druggist
Henry C. Stearns of Shullsburg Wisconsin reports from May 20 1901 that Ballard's Horehound Syrup relieves hoarse and croupy coughs with improved breathing. He notes repeat sales and strong customer satisfaction at Mrs A L Cook selling 250 500 and 1 00 bottles.
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Henry C. Stearns
Shullsburg
Wisconsin
Ballard
Mra. A. L. Cook
Wheat Jumps At War News Shocks Market
In Chicago on January 2 the wheat market surged on far eastern news. May futures rose three and a quarter cents, July 0.25 cent. A British consul drop sparked a wave of gains as the market moved rapidly and broadly higher with other advances in sympathy.
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Chicago
Far East
Domestic Troubles and Dr King’s New Life Pills
A brief, period style promotion touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as preventive and curative for stomach and liver troubles. The ad claims strong relief and cites a price of 250, available at Mrs A L Gook’s drug store.
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Dr. King
A. L. Gook
Caldwell Will Stay Caldwell Will Stay
Senator Heyburn conferred with the Indian Affairs Commissioner on reappointing Indian agent Major Caldwell at Ross Fork. The Caldwell administration is praised as very satisfactory and careful, with a January 17 expiration of the present commission. The senator will seek his reappointment at the proper time.
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Heyburn
Ross Fork Agency
Washington
Indian Affairs
Ross Fork
Major Caldwell
Pardons Board Commutes Lynch Death Sentence
The state board of pardons commuted James Lynch to life imprisonment for the murder of Col. Godfrey Prowse. Lynch had been scheduled for execution next Friday but helped save the lives of two prison guards during a recent prison break in Salt Lake City.
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James Lynch
Salt Lake
State Board of Pardons
Col
Godfrey Prowse
Lynch
An Ethiopian May Change His Skin
Philadelphia January 2 The ancient belief that Ethiopians cannot alter skin color is debunked by Roentgen rays. Dr Pancoast reports some colored patients lightened skin under Crookes tube exposure, though most cases stayed white and result deemed unnatural and potentially undesirable.
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Philadelphia
Roentven
Pancoast
University Hospital
Me Found a Cure in Herbine by East Lake City Reader
A letter from H. Foster of 3188 2nd Street East Lake City states long term indigestion relief after trying many doctors. He proclaims Herbine a cure and recommends it to friends who are similarly afflicted.
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H. Foster
2Nd Street
East Lake City
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Nevada
Daily Tribune
Union Pacific
Ballard's
Horehound
Caldwell
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