Waterbury Fire Devastates City Core
A devastating blaze in Waterbury Connecticut raged for ten hours wiping out four acres of the business district. The Red & Hughes dry goods store Waterbury American plant Masonic temple and several hotels were destroyed while up to $3,000,000 in losses were feared smoke and wind aided the destruction as militia protected the city and thousands were left homeless with martial law imposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
Conn
Exchange Place
Hankstuvet
Grand
Red & Hughes Dry Goods Company
Hankstert
Fremen
James Unier
FC Levis
Te Hotel
Ira
Trusinay
Red & Hughes Dry Roods Company
Soovil
Franklin
WT. Douglass Shoe Company
Jobe Son
Salvation Army Worksop Men's Home
Waterbury Bank
Hank and
Grand Streets
New England Engineerime Company
Bank
Cymmunism
Molvan
Read & Hughes
Marty Reviences
Salvation Ares
Bank Street
Agpeaix
New Haven
Hurta
Bridgeport
Naugatuck
Tenemena
Sean
Under the Knife Kansas City Feb 2 General Funston undergoes surgery
General Frederick Funston was operated on at Scarritt's hospital under Dr H Robinson after arriving from Manila. A second operation was considered but not required as the initial appendicitis wound refused to heal. The doctor expected a two week hospital stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Frederick Funston
Scarritt’s Hospital
H. Robinson
San Francisco
Maalia
Pansion
Rabtreon
Rabinsou
Adeesona
Whitewash Santa Fe Coroner Inquest Opens
In Santa Fe yards a coroner's inquest into the Fourth Avenue railway crossing accident continues. At DeMoss and Penwell undertaking routine the body of Mark Withers is examined. A separate inquest over Walter Devweese may not be held due to lack of witnesses.
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Corone
DeMoss & Penwell
Mark Withers
Fourth Avenue Rallway
Santa Fe
Holt
J. W. Russell
OG. B. DeMoss
Hogeboorn
Walter Devweese
Deweese
Hogeboom
Bischoff to be named city assessor by council
Oscar Bischoff is to be appointed this evening as city assessor to succeed Col. James Burgess. The two year term pays 33 per day for time devoted to assessing. Bischoff, a prominent Topeka German figure, previously served as American consul to Soapeborg, Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Bischoff
James Burgess
Owcar Tse
Topeka
Cleveland
Bisel
Soapeborg
Germany
Amis
Judge Upholds Suit Against City in Daniels Case
Judge Hazen ruled in morning session that Hoy Daniels Seanet v City of Topks states a valid cause of action and standing. Trantela and Ferry & Doran filed suit. bond funds from police tobacco cases were never returned and flowed to city treasury. City Attorney Spencer sought dismissal for improper filing as the case proceeds. Temperatures of large cities list dated February 2 show Chicago at -4 and other readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazen
Hasen
Hoy Daniels
Topks
Trantela
Ferry & Doran
Daniels
Spencer
Wrecks and Extreme Winds Close Coastal Routes
A severe northwest gale battered the coast with gusts near 66 miles an hour. Two tugs went down while aiding the stranded steamer Cavour. fourteen crewmen were rescued by the German steamer Barcelona before the Cavour sank. Reports of wrecks, ships ashore, and blocked rail and road traffic followed as conditions worsened across New York and New Jersey areas.
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New York
Weather Bureau
Marine Statons
John Berwind
ES. Atwood
Barcelona
Tues
Atwood
Fire Island
Point Lookout
Forge
Staton
Atlantic City
Uli
Atlantic
New England
Xines
Atlantic States
Chin
Pastule
Walle
Atana
Middle States
Uhin
Gulf States
Jacksonville
New Orleans
Tennessee
Ebbensburs
Ebbensburg
Cambria
Clear- Seid
Wintonvale
Philadelphia
Attlemontus Fen
Maritime Exchange
Delaware Breakwater
Barnegat
Athaetic
Clayerdale
Delaware
Malone
Newark
N.Y
Wayne County
New York Central
Pennsylvania
Return of Dead Convicts Draws Massive Pittsburg Crowd
Remains of Edward and John Biddle arrive at Pittsburg station and are moved to the morgue amid a large crowd and police cordon. Bodies go to their brother Mary Biddle for private funeral services led by Rev. Father Sweeney. Mrs. Soffel’s condition remains unchanged as legal actions loom.
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Pittsburg
Edward
John Biddle
Piraburg & Western
Solock
Ana
Roach
Gebhart
Hook
Aaron Thompson
J. Holliday
Butler
Biddle
South Side
Father Sweeney
Biddles
Butler Hospital
Soffel
Ed Biddie
Jenne Seebers
Kahney
Blizzard Paralyzes Rail Lines and Ports Wrecks Vessels
Snow storms cripple rail service from Buffalo to Utica and Corey while telegraph and telephone lines fail. The British steamer Cloverdale lies stranded off Brigantine shoal with cargo valued at 2.5 million and 25 aboard. The Edith J Allen identified ashore near Brigantine, loaded with lumber from Brunswick heading to New York.
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Buffalo
Pittsburg
Buffalo, Rochester and Wittabure
Pennsylvania
Atlantic City
N. J
China
Japan
Cloverdale
Stockton
England
London
E. Hazlehursts& Co
Watertown
N. Y
New York
Utica
N.Y
Corey
Meadeville
Phlintelphie
Drummond
Dan Baker Shoals
Man Fends Off Two Highwaymen After Attack on West Sixth
Frank Squires, an architect with Hol Wad and Squires, was followed on West Sixth Avenue near Clay Street. He fought back after being struck from behind, taking blows to the head yet driving the assailants off. Neighbors assisted, two men fled eastward, and Squires was treated by Dr Grubbs with stitches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank C. Squires
Hol- Wad & Squires
Fratpads
West Sixth Avenue
Mr. Squires
J. H. Squires
Buchanan Street
Sixth Avenue
Clay Street
Clay
Buchanan
A. M. Fuller
Rock Island Dapat
Squires
Fuller
Grubbs
Chicago braces as cold wave bites city
Shivering Chicago records a deepening cold wave with temperatures sinking to five below zero by dawn and two below by early afternoon. A patient at home with Sam is in serious condition and doctors cannot yet determine if amputation will be required.
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Chicago
Fed
Sam
Phyrichia
Santa Fe directs personnel shifts and Kendrick visit Topeka
Kendrick arrives from Chicago to discuss a mechanical department overhaul and inspect a new private car. Santa Fe announces multiple appointments including F. N. Histine as mechanical superintendent eastern division, J. E. McLeod as chief clerk, and W. S. Merrifield as chief dispatcher western division with bases at Topeka Dodge City and Arkansas City.
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W. Kendrick
Topeka
Chicago
HL. A. Mudge
Santa Fe
Kia
Santa de Shops
Kendrick
Sane Fe
Shepherd
Coast
F. N. Histine
O¢iwin
Unes
Mr. Tistine
Chicago Great Western
Oerwin
Lefore
Northern Pacific
Fargo
N. D
J. E. McLeod
Ofice
H. A.mudge
Sant Fe More
Cremerie Enlarges as Topeka Business Expands
Topeka's Cremerie restaurant expands after crowding at peak operation. Clarence Stott secures rear store space and walls are torn down to double dining capacity and add a kitchen. The plan includes steam pipes under furniture to keep dishes warm and a model kitchen to meet inspections.
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Cremerle
Topeka
Coure
Cromeria
Akle
Clarence Stott
Scott Hax
Scott
Lila
Enys
Jesse Cook Declines West Point Appointment Offer
Jesse Cook, son of Sheri Porter B. Cook, received a temporary offer for an appointment to West Point via Congressman Charles Curtis. He plans to decline the offer, while Curtis will retain a point of contact for an aspirant and alternate slot. President Joseph Swain and a Kansas University commencement address are noted in the transmission.
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Jesse Cook
Sheri Porter B. Cook
West Nk
Charles Curtis
Cook
Curtis
West Point
XK. U
Lawrence
Joseph Swain
Tadiana University
Kansas University
War Vax Repeal Bill Amended to Cut Steel Duties
Washington Feb 2 The Ways and Means Committee ordered a favorable report on the war repeal bill as Babcock Republican member offered amendments largely reducing duties on the steel schedule and placing some articles on the free list. The amendment was defeated 6 to 7 with Babcock and Tawney in the affirmative. The Cuban reciprocity question arose unexpectedly during the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ways and Means
Babcock
Rlepublican Imemiert
Gill
Mesen Babcock
Tawzey
Dette Erate
Mine Fire in New Mexico Claims Two Lives at Madrid
A coal mine fire at the Cook and White Coat mine in Madrid New Mexico operated by Colorado Fuel and Iron caused two deaths, one named Brato and another unnamed. The fire threatened nearby property and actions to flood the mine and halt an explosion were underway with water pumped in.
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Cerilios
N. M
Madrid
Colorado Fuel & Iron Company
Brato
Init Arcounts i
Willits Denies It In Family Winter Incident
Bir L Ho Willits, brother in law to Edith Willits, recalls the Christmas day scene at the Willits home. A revolver was drawn on a 2 year old child, and the wife of the accused fired threats. She was arrested and promised to stay away. Officers later located her, but the account is disputed and the case involves multiple individuals and allegations of threats and gunfire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Ho Willits
Edith Willits
Willits
Ls Wits
Jain Maury
Mud
Polloemins
Hitec
Shepard Named To High Rail Position Amid Leadership Shift
An announcement from Chicago states F. J. Shepard, previously with the Santa Fe and linked to Third Vice President Lehman, has been appointed to a top operating role. Shepard, viewed as a leading young Western railroad man, helped develop the Southern Paul line and a key station project noted as a “cumbgr van” in the operating branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Shepard
Santa Fe
Lehman
Third View
Kepdrier
Southern Paul
Bond Signed by Bush in St Louis Bribery Case
In St Louis Henry Nicolaus and the Suburban Railway company signed a bond in connection with a suburban bribery case heard in court. The action follows Saturday’s form hom and warrant submission as part of the ongoing proceedings.
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Bush
Bt. Louis
Henry Nicolaus
Bt. Louis & Suburban Railway Company
Formhom
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Waterbury, Conn
Loas
Waterbury American
Masonic Temple
Franklin House
Vols Schlewer
Jean Jac
Mire
W. C Bannon
Ans Occipiend
Ty Anson Batinn
George E. Judd
Oe- Minna Bs la Palme-Fotinan Company
Ashworth
Church Company
American
Ines
Sebllta Brewing Company
Con- Rare Eine
Seer Eien Abedenes Tees
Melee Wittlesey
Orton Wurst Ae Company
Bronson Tock
General Funston
Whitewash
Philadeelphia
Cincinnat
St Loui
Ballston N.Y
Pittsburg Railway Station
Harry Biddle
Frank Squires
Frank Squirers
Bucceset All
Renied
Enelith
Marie Henriette
Ahating
Cambil
FE. N. Ristine
Wisconsin
Dingley
Bernard and
Hatton
Shepard
Santa Fe Coast Lines
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