Big Plant in Flames in Detroit Factory Fire
A large factory of Clough & Warren on Congress Street West, Detroit, is engulfed in flames. The fire began at 9:00 in the action department, spreading quickly through the middle section, forcing workers to flee through windows. All hope for saving the plant appears lost as the blaze consumes the building and its volatile contents.
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Detroit
Mich
Clough & Warren Compling
Bss
Congress Street
Action Department
Factors
Seventh and
Dit & Creat
Columbus
Celaranua
T Daan
Chicaso Tothing Company
High Street
Tyre Donk
Timnekom
Tett
Sculder & Becht
Sculder & Bright
Binck
Green, Joyce & Co
Half a Block Burned in Central Colum bus
A major blaze in downtown Columbus destroys half a block of buildings on High Street near the Danhip and Dunlap blocks. Firefighters battled the flames as crowds watched. two spectators injured and two firefighters hurt, with property damage estimated at 76,000 dollars.
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Danhip
Hien
Jack Welsh
Currie Dormson
Spetator
Jane Donohue
Jack Welsk
Fireman Hurt After Ladder Fall In Town Incident
Fireman Bob Kerrns fell from a ladder and sustained painful bruises while Miss Carrie Johnson was badly injured by a nearby mishap. Estimated losses include Green, Joyce & Co building at 150000 and Grom, Javee & Co stock at 20000, with several other property and business damages listed in the tally.
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Bob Kerrns
Carrie Johnson
Green
Joyce & Co
Grom
Javee & Co
DAO Lap
Dulidinis
Chicago
Pacific Cable Outlook Reflects US Control Urgency
The Pacific Cable Outlook reports the steamer Coptic bringing many army and navy officers from the Philippines to San Francisco. John A. Scrymser urges government-backed American control to ensure a functioning cable, arguing private capital will not bear the risks and that exclusive US control is a military necessity amid Anglo and Japanese interests.
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San Francisco
Hong Kong
Yokohama
Honolulu
Philippines
John A. Scrymser
Pacite Cablé Company
United States
Scrymeer
Asiatic
Scrymser
Mir
Joutvnant
Catkine
Admiral Dewey
Mantin
Army
Navy
H.C. Allen
United States Army
W. S. Badger
U.S Au
D. Brown
U.S
NG. Bloss
U. 8
Ensign J. & Dodridge
F. Dorbmans, Jr
Faa
Janes
Col. M. Laselle
HH Muidieten
Wwarc Tean
U.S. N
J. F. McMillan
B. Perkins
J. Runk~ Wit
F. D. Read
M. Rite
E. M. Wilkerson
U. SA
A. Wilder
Walker
U. S N
Wood
Wine Makers and Dealers In California Unite for Cooperation
California Wine-Makers' Corporation and the Association Wine Dealers have formed an arrangement to cooperate on tours and pricing. They aim to share profits fairly, stabilize prices, and coordinate procurement while preventing intergroup conflicts. The agreement covers profit division, price maintenance, and market cooperation along the coast.
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California
San Francisco
California Wine-Makers’ Corporation
Asnociate
United States
Ang Iman
Wreck and Blizzard Weather Grips West Front
Transcontinental routes through Colorado blocked by heavy snow. Train No 2 hit a snow slide near Shoshone causing injuries and long delays. eastbound trains stalled at Greenwood Springs while westbound lines near Eagle Pass report blockages. Idaho blizzard halts stage line traffic and endangers stock. Washington and Idaho endure extreme cold with deaths reported in Tekom. Aspen telegraph crews misreport burials. poles buried but no fatalities confirmed.
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Denver
Colorado
Salt Lake
Colorado Midland
Denver & Rio Grande
Grenwood Springa
Eagle Pass
Denver & Tio Grande
Shoshone
Washington
Spokane
Kootena
British Columbia
Colville
Tekom
Earl Arunner
Telefhone
Aspen
Col
Independence
Wight
Russian ambassador Von Oster-Sacken suffers stroke at court ball
Berlin February 2 The Russian ambassador Count Von Oster-Sacken was taken home in critical condition after a pamytitle stroke following a conversation with Emperor William at the court ball last night. The emperor and members of the diplomatic corps inquired at the Russian embassy about his condition.
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Berlin
Count von Oster-Sacken
William
Senatorial Balloting Across States in Early February
Feb 2 reports show in Marrlebure Quay leading with 104 and Jenks 79, others sparse. Delaware Gray 35 Addicks 44. Nebraska notes Thompson gains and Reese losses. Utah three more senatorial ballots recorded with no change.
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Marrlebure
Quay
Jenks
Dalzell
Stewart
Stone
Hutt Irvin Rice
Widener
Tubbs
Smith Riter
Markie
Grow
Delaware
Dover
Del
Gray
Addicks
Dupont Wills
Nicholson
Chandler
Higgsnet
Sebraska
Lincoln
Neb
Snather
Thompson
Reese
Hayward
Allen
Webster
Foss
Adams
Utah
Salt Lake
Farmer Drops Dead Just as He Signed Mortgage
Wichita report states Lewis M. Trexler, a farmer near Wichita, collapsed at a farm loan office moments before he would sign a mortgage on his homestead. A Buenos Aires dispatch notes Uruguayan rebels led by Col Tezanos landed at Colonia, with uprisings continuing. Rudyard Kipling arrived in New York today aboard the Majestic from Liverpool.
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Wichita
Lewis M
Colonia
New York
The
Herald
Buenos Ayres
Col. Tezanos
Isimend
Argentina
Republic
Rudyard Kipling
Hers
Majestic
Liverpool
Court debates legality of Kansas special legislative session
In a mandamus case ex Lieutenant Governor A M Harvey seeks to compel State Auditor to approve his warrant for presiding officer duties in the senate. Attorneys spar over whether the governor’s call created an extraordinary occasion and if the November elected members should have convened. The hearing notes dispute the scope of legislative authority and rail rate provability referenced in the proclamation.
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Ture
Tolay Beford
District Court
A. M. Harvey
Senate
A. A. Gofard
D. R. Hite
Keeler & Hite
Telay, Hungate & Thompson
Godard
G. C. Clemens
Hite
State of
Kansas
G. Clemens
Clemens
House
Congress
Mr. Godard
O. E. Hungate
Coufis
Gomez Wins Over Cuban Reconstruction Pact
Gen Maximo Gomez, commander in chief of the Cuban army, signs on as an active ally of the United States in Cuba’s reconstruction. After talks with Robert Porter, Gomez cables McKinley pledging cooperation in disbanding the Cuban army and distributing 53 million dollars to soldiers to return home. He also telegraphs to Maj. Gen. Brooke accepting an invitation to Havana.
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Remedios
Santa Clara
Cuba
Havana
Maximo Gomez
United States
Robert P. Porter
McKinley
Gomez
Brooke
Buffalo arrives Manila in record time for voyage
Washington February 2 The Buffalo reached Manila today after a record run from New York to Manila in 64 days. She carries about 700 sailors to relieve crews in Dewey's fleet and will be used as a regular transport between Manila and San Francisco every three months for personnel and naval stores.
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Washington
Buffalo
Manila
New York
San Francisco
Northern Pacific Lands Dispute Ties Ashland Duluth Ends
Judge Lochren rules that the Northern Pacific railroad terminus extends to Ashland, granting lands to the company up to the terminus while the Interior Department disputes the Duluth termination, aiming to restore land to public domain from an inadvertent patent.
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Duluth
Mins
J Lochren
Tee
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Tawa
Pacffc Company
Northern Pacific Railroad
Lochren
Ashland
Secretary of the Interior Department
Duluth Falll
Midlands Terminal Rail Way Elects Phelps and Gillett
W W Phelps elected treasurer of Midlands Terminal railway with Denver headquarters. W K Gillett chosen president and general manager, also to be based in Denver. Western Telegraph and Cubie companies announce rate reductions to Britain Germany France and Belgium effective March 1.
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W. W. Phelps
M. A. Low
Rock Island
Joseph C. Wilson
Getiing
Santa Fe Railway
Midlands Terminal Railway
Denver
Phelps
W. K. Gillett
Santa Fe Company
New York
Western Talon Telegraph Company
Commercial Cubie Company
Cubis
Holland
Belgium
Great Britain
France
Aoe
Stop the Smoke at Kansas Capitol Sparks Legislation
Kansas lawmakers confront coal smoke damage at the state capitol especially the east wing. Representative Coy introduces a resolution urging the executive council to require smoke and soot consuming devices on chimneys to protect the building. Edison Co already installing smoke consuming units and aims for broader adoption.
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State House
Capitol
Coy
Kansas
Executive Council
New Senate Bills Introduced In Today’s Session
A list of new Kansas senate bills includes Crossan on courts of appeals and case transfers, Titus on insurance, Stone proposing 7000 dollars for Old Ladies Rest at Leavenworth, Stocks altering school year start and meetings, King on rail rates and damages, Householder reforming officer fees, Ways and Means on Topeka asylum funding, Hart on stenographers fees, Anderson on assessment commission, Helmick prohibiting ticket inspection before boarding and defining passenger duties.
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Senate
Crossan
Kansas Courts of Appeals
Titus
Stone
Leavenworth
Stocks
King
Householder
Ways and Means Committee
Topeka Insane Asylum
Hart
Anderson
Helmick
State of
Kansas
Resubmission Debated In Senate Over Prohibition Petitions
Petition drives surge in support and opposition toward resubmission. Senator Campbell leads in the senate with claims the body will declare in favor, while Senator Hessin argues the correct poll shows resubmission cannot pass this session. In morning sessions, 2000 signers backed resubmission as Senators Cooke Hart Sheldon Reser and Helmick presented petitions.
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Campbell
Senate
Hessin
Cooke
Hart
Sheldon
Reser
Helmick
Troutman Declines Court of Visitation Appointment
J A Troutman said he is grateful for praise but would not accept a place on the court of visitation created by the legislature. He stated he does not seek the appointment and would not leave his current position. He added he believes the law creating the court will stand in the courts.
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Court of Visitation
J. A. Troutmen
The New Districts Proposed to Redraw State Boundaries
The house hears a bill by Mr Beerley of Edwards proposing a new four district apportionment. The first district would drop Shawnee and Jackson counties but gain Wyandotte. The second district would gain Osage and Coffey while losing Wyandotte. The third loses Cowley on the west but adds Greenwood and Woodson. The fourth district is disrupted. Continued on sixth page.
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House
Beerley
Edwards
Shawnee
Jackson
Wyandotte
Osage
Coffey
Cowley
Greenwood
Woodson
Elliott wins annual Kansas University oratorical contest
Sherman G Elliott won the University of Kansas annual oratorical contest and will represent the university in the state contest at Ottawa on February 24. His oration was What of the Future. E Rose of Concordia placed second with The Power of Ideas. Elliott’s brother won the contest last year. Weather indications follow with snow possible and northerly winds for Kansas.
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Kansas University
Lawrence
Sherman G. Elliott
University of Kansas
Ing
Ottawa
E. Rose
Concordia
Elliott
Buckingham Bucking Dam Theater Fire in Louisville
Fire destroyed the Bucking Dam theater on Jefferson Street in Louisville as a live wire in the scene room sparked the blaze. The theater, home to Rider's Night Owl company, suffered about 3000 in losses with 60000 property value. The incident occurred early February 2 with the show damaged and the housekeeper for President Buchanan, Miss Hester Parker, passing away in Lancaster later the same day.
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Louisville
Bucking Dam
Jefferson Street
Second
Third
Genet
Gerenly
Night Owl
Tole
Buchanan
Lancaster
Henter Parker
Washington
The Slocum System of Treatment for Consumption
A promotional piece extols the Dr Slocum System as a safe curative for consumption. It argues health depends on strong blood and organs, outlines four preparations, and claims proven success in clinical and private practice. It urges early use, promises nourishment, and offers the four remedies free to those who apply.
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Dr. Slocum
Slocum
T. A
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