Jaggard's Big Store Burns in St Louis Blaze
A major fire destroyed Jaggar d's Jewelry Company in St Louis at Locust and Brush streets. Five story building burned rapidly. loss estimated at 335000 with insurance covering most. Firefighters saved lives of two occupants as vault stock was largely saved but building and stock damaged beyond repair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dantas
Mariid F Juccard Jewelry Company
Hrushway
Tire Siern
W. A. Rutledge
Heore
Barret Enekpes
Mérmod & Jaccrd Jewetry Company
Jarivas
Bare Art Treasures Destroyed in Jaccard Fire
Fire at the Jaccard firm in Fort Lents wrecked valuable artworks. Among losses were a Furie vase with four lobes valued at $2,000, a pair of Beauveval candlestabra worth $2,000, a Carrara statue "La Puliettia" by Papin of Florence, and a stock including "La Here" from Paris. Hundreds of old Nik ware and Sevres vases also burned, with some items priced at hundreds. The loss is deemed irreplaceable by head of the art department Mr. Strashunger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lents
Strashunger
Arin
Papin
Florence
Beunzes
Etrasburger
Paris
Safont
Sairts
Salem
Saud
Simm
Orth Stein Bobs Up Amid Savannah Political Clash
A scrambled report outlines a Savannah political confrontation between Liberal Club factions and Bunrativen ta. The piece references a recent melee, court actions, and ongoing power plays as insiders debate control of the municipal arena amid suspicions of covert activity and shifting alliances.
Grand Opera House Proceedings and Appointments
Fragmentary report notes Mr Craeford Reena the Grand and a time at the Grand Opera House in Weymouth in proceedings involving the Department of Relender for property. Usual attendees include Mrs rareford and others appointed or present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craeford Reena
Devree
Ra Weford
Condemned Murderer Asks for Full Dress Before Hanging
In Springfield Illinois on December 20 Jas Mingis, soon to be executed for the murder of Dollie Brisous, requests to be hanged in a full dress suit like a gentleman. He told a deputy he wants high collar and other attire, hoping to enter the final scene in proper garb despite the likely short remaining time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Springfield
Jas Mingis
Dollie Brisous
Tention
Mingi
Weil
Milie
Berlin Dispatch on Port Arthur Fight and European Plans
A Cologne Gazette despatch reports diplomacy and military moves as the world reacts to the Port Arthur situation. British, German and French interests press for allied actions while rumors place Italian and Japanese concerns in flux amid tensions in the Far East, with Western powers weighing next steps.
Fires Close Window Glass Plants in New Jersey and Indiana
Reports say Cumberland Moore Jones window glass works near Bridgeton New Jersey and nearby in Indiana will restart after fires. About 2,000 idle workers are expected to be recalled within one to two weeks with operations resuming January 2 and total employment rising to around 4,200.
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New Jersey
Indiana
Bridget
Cobansey
Cumberland
Moore-Jones
Itme
Cincinnati
Ann Alexandria
Inn
Protests Over Textile Wage Cuts Stir Southern Mills
In Epston December 20 a central labor group condemns wage reductions in cotton mills blaming southern competition. Delegates adopt resolutions urging united action to oppose cuts and defend northern and New England operatives amid efforts to lower wages. A Christmas gift plan from Ark Wrist club is noted for former slaves in the south.
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Epston
Der
Whitin Testay
New England
South
Fatt River
Police clash over night sticks policy at New York board meeting
President Moss warned at a police board meeting that the force is too free with clubs and urged rules to slow the discontinuance of night sticks for patrolmen except in tough cases. He called night sticks barbarous weapons and urged restraint.
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New York
Der
Moss
Howel Jones Named Commissioner in Kansas Appointment
Howel Jones declined the Ottawa commissionship, turning down the post with a 0.9 day wage. Lestat Yerry and David Martin were named appraisers for Port Wallace, as talks on renovations and salaries proceed. Odder details are unclear, with references to Mr. Smart and James Troutmain amid disrupted notes.
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C. A. Sumrr
Ottawa
Kansar
Howel Toney
Tonelor
Lestat Yerry
David Martin
Port Wallace
Smart
Janes Troutmain
Wanhington
Travelers' Insurance to Withdraw From Kansas
The Travelers Insurance Company of Hartford Connecticut announced it would cease business in Kansas December 31 rather than allow an examination of its books by Superintendent Webb McNall. President Batterson stated the action to the department and instructed local agents to close operations. McNall criticized overestimated real estate holdings and predicted withdrawal before any valuation. State officials called it a victory for McNall and urged court action to prevent departure.
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Webb McNall
Travelers’ Insurance Company
Martford
Conn
James G. Batterson
Toxtay
Kansas
Prees
Dent Batterser
McNall
Poster
Batterson
Betts
Connecticut
Ute
Boyle
Mir. McNair
Mterris
Girard
Webb Ale- Sal
Hurd
Xecru
McNair
Montgomer y cruiser probes harbor for suspected filibusters
In Poneiota Florida and nearby waters the U S Coast Guard Montgomer y presses preparation to sail after receiving word that suspected filibusters may be in the harbor. The Montgomery crews with the Brin rose revenue cutter man the boats and patrol the harbor awaiting further developments.
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Poneiota
Fla
Montenmers
Murant
Penrose
Montgomers
Iitellion Mre Oma
Ang
War
Montgromery Faye
Fred
Britannt
Terris Actor Inquest Finds Wilful Murder At Coroner’s Jury
London heard the coroner’s jury declare wilful murder in the Inquest over actor William Terris. The verdict followed the examination of remains and the subsequent fury of the coroner during proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terris
London
William Terris
Police Board Won't Reduce Force Amid Court Battle
The police board refuses reductions despite Judge Hazen's decision and will seek an early Supreme Court ruling. If Hazen's findings stand, five officers would be paid, two sergeants would lose $25 monthly, and commissioners claim authority to hire specials every ten days, though public pressure blocks changes until the court acts. The chief says payrolls will be filled as usual and the need remains for more officers rather than cuts.
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Police Board
Supreme Court
Limtll
J.B. Bujard
Board of Police Commissioners
odWer
D. Henderson
Polie
Henry M. Steele
Cook-Kepley contest ruled for Porter Cook
The court ruled Porter Cook the elected sheriff of Shayne county by 105 votes after counting ballots with irregularities in Rossville Oakland Highland Park and the Fourth precinct of the Second ward. Kepley’s supporters planned no appeal though rumors of quo warranto may be raised. Porter Cook vowed no corruption and dismissed the accusations as bluff.
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Porter
Cook
Dolman
A. W. Dana
Joan PF. Switzer
Seltzer
Abr. Cook
Rossville
Oakland
Highland Park
Juders
Kepley
Que Warran
Lucas
Cool
Ruslan
John Clancy
Republican Central
Boyle
Chok
Waters
G Co Clevens
Hungate & Marvey
Kopfey
Porter Cook
Shaynee County
T. FP. Poran
Leedy Proposes 300 Mile Canal From Montana To Texas
Governor Leedy outlines a plan to build a 300 mile canal to divert flood waters from the Missouri and Mississippi valleys. The route would tap the Missouri at the Milk River in Montana and discharge into the Red River in Texas, at an estimated cost of 260 million dollars.
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Leedy
Montana
Texas
Missouri
Mississippi
Mississippi River
MK River
Red River
Noted Chicago Judge to Address State Bar Meeting
Judge Grosscup of Chicago, once denounced for supporting government by injunction during the 1894 A. R. O. strike, will deliver the annual address before the State Bar Association meeting in Topeka on January 27 and 28. The program includes Kansas speakers and remarks by prominent local men.
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Jedge Grosscap
Chicago
State Bar Association
Judg
FP. S. Grosscup
Ber Association
Topeka
Kansas
Smmsociation
Prmaas Wanguel
New Art Store Opens in Hogeboom Building Kansas Avenue
James D Sullivan of Chicago has purchased Pramben art stock and rented the first floor at 722 Kansas Avenue, planning to continue the business in his own name. Sullivan has spent years with W Scott Thurbur of Chicago as a foreman in the mechanical department and is related to attorney J Wood.
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James D. Sullivan
Chicago
Hogeboom
Kansas Avenue
Sullivan
W. Scott Thurbur
Ecees
QJ. Wood
Wild Castle Rock Runaway Train Collision in Denver
A runaway passenger coach at Castle Rock on the Denver and Rio Grande derailed and struck a freight engine, injuring many track workers and passengers. Engineers avoided loss by braking. no fatalities reported though numerous severe injuries are listed and several workers were taken to Castle Rock and Sterling hospital.
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Denver
Denver & Rio Grande
Caste Rock
Castle Fyck
Castle Hock
Rallroad
Siltde
Miver Dither
C. Nelson
Wil O'Neill
Canselt
C. J. Cartion
T M
Dead Broke In New York Legal Proceedings
In supplementary proceedings today on a judgment against Geo. B. Mac Lellan by the Gitlin Printing company for 1008 dollars, Pauline M Wall stated she knew nothing of her husband’s assets. She cited limited funds received since November and ignorance of his hotel payments or possessions.
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New York
Paulne Mwall
Aations
Ajeein
Geo. KB. MacLellan
Gitlin Printing Company
Ex-President Joins Princeton University Club
Former President Grover Cleveland has joined the Minneston university cottage club at Princeton. The club is open to senior and junior class members and honorary members, functioning like a fraternity in other colleges.
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Princeton
New York
Grover Cleveland
Minneston University Cottage Club
Tragic end for wealthy Warsaw merchant
Edward F. Moon drank carbolic acid and died, ending his long career as a wealthy banker in Warsaw after years of grain speculation losses. In local theater news, New Year attractions shift to Hoyt's and a revival of A Trip to Chinatown may headline Crawford tonight with Frank Lane in a leading role, while earlier runs in Topeka are noted. A Cuban tobacco shipment from Havana arrives aboard the Ward line steamer Sarta ranch, bringing two bales of leaf to New York.
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Warsaw
Ind
Edward F. Moon
Chinatown
Oniwfond
Theatergiers
Wil Sr
Hoyt
Frank Lane
Crawford
Topeka
New York
Ward
Havans
Death by Own Action in Gage Currency Debate
Senator Chandler argues that Secretary Gage and gold standard advocates threaten political and economic turmoil. He contends bimetallism can stabilize the nation or trigger stock declines, bond distress, and a Republican rout in elections. He urges President McKinley to act for the people over plutocrats, warning of political death by inaction.
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Chandler
Gage
Washington
New Hampshire
Washington Post
Secretary of the Treasury
Hawaii
Cubs
Republican Party
Congress
United States
Anery
IADR
Gold Standard League of New York
McKinley
William
Chandile
Cotton Debates Cut Cotton Prices At Athens Convention
Memphis Tennessee December The American Letter Grower Provoke association gathered at 19 o'clock under President Lane of Athens for debates on cotton prices. Lane argued for reducing cotton acreage to prevent oversupply and stabilize the market, warning that current high production harms growers. The session concluded with committee actions and renewed focus on price policy.
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Memphis
Tenn
Dee
American Letter Grower Prowerve Association
D. Lane
Athens
Phinterm
Arkansas
Texas
Alabama
Lainiana
Georgie
Lane
Uxdal
Train bridge disaster claims multiple lives in St Louis
At the St Louis Bridge a piling disaster caused a train to derail and plunge. Fireman Al Persinger died instantly and several others, including J. McCullough, Pauly Iliz, and HL Cobb, were injured. Rescue crews and bystanders attempted aid while investigators began examining the wreckage.
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Merchat Bridge
al Persingae
Persinger
Cuver & Widow
Chicago Becomes a Bore in December Notes Case
Four notes for 1.00 each held by Judge Willan A. Vincent, once counsel for Adolph Luetaert, tied to serial services, bear endorsements by Paul Jaeschke. Lichners denies endorsing, Vincent said advanced Luetaert 1.00 cash on the notes. Ellsworth Ingalls, Justice Department official and son of a senator, is in San Antonio through January 1 to take testimony on Indian depredations.
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Chicago
Willan A. Vincent
Adolph L. Luetaert
Ure Big
Ingalls
Texas
San Antonio
Tex
Ellsworth Ingalls
Department of Jurtice
Washington
Senator Ingalls
A Golden Stream Last Week's Record of Delivery
A brief note shows the week’s delivery record continuing as scheduled. The summary records the maintained flow and consistent performance across routes and times with no disruptions reported. Local operations confirm ongoing adherence to the established delivery times.
Wheat market surges as Leiter arrival stirs Chicago Trade
Chicago December wheat activity rose on Levi Leiter’s Washington arrival and his admission of continued market presence. Traders note contracts swelling beyond 200,000 bushels with deliveries to Cummins and Latin buyers, while leaders hint at ongoing selling to curb price spikes.
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Chicago
Washington
Levi % Leiter
Chicante
Henna
Lam
George French
Short Bx
Ting
Lester Rilgue
Armaur
Ill Fated Train Near Emporia Narrow Escape
Engineer James Rully of the city faced a crisis on the fast mail from Kansas City to Newton near Sterry west of Emporia. A rock on the track caused alarm as the engine struck debris but Rully pulled the brake and let the train surge forward to clear the obstruction. The engine and train were not damaged beyond scratches, and no culprit was found. The incident marks the sixth such accident since the Santa Fe line began running the fast mail.
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James Rully
Traineiers
Investixuly
Thong
Rollo
Bemparia
Newton
Sterne Safe Assurance From President on Kansas Patronage
Washington December 20 President McKinley assured Senator Baker and Republican members of Congress that he would stand by Senator Sterne’s recommendations for federal patronage in Kansas. The pledge to support Baker’s position has circulated among Kansas leaders since last Friday. This signals Sterne’s return as United States marshal.
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Washington
W. F. Sterne
McKinley
Baker
Raters
Kansas
W. E. Sterne
Deaths and Funerals Notice Amid Mixed Fragments
Fragmentary obituary note for D. J. Menater taken to Kenton yesterday. Funeral for Oly Riordan held yesterday. services by Obitsrlan, with O. & F. in charge. Local spelling and names are garbled, but indicates multiple indeterminate deaths and funeral arrangements.
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D. J. Menater
Kenton
Oly Riordan
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