Dunkirk Fire Destroys Car Plant and Kills Two
A blaze in Dunkirk N Y consumed the plant and all cars at the Dunkirk and Predonia Street car company. The fire halted traffic and claimed two lives, including Miss Alice Huntington who perished while attempting to save personal effects. The incident left a wake of ruins and unclear details about witnesses.
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Dunkirk
Predonia
Dunkeirk
Dunkirk and
Predonia Siet Car Company
Mics
Alice Huntington
Warren
Lirstecke?s
Jont Tip Hee
Patel
Flour Trust Weak Rumors Hit New York Mills Firm
Persistent rumors in New York allege disintegration of the United States Flour Milling Company and possible withdrawal of the Hecket-Jares-Jewell Milling and Northwestern Milling concerns. Reports claim a plan to place the company on a sound footing with new capital, while officials deny imminent dissolution and acknowledge discussions to sell or reorganize portions of the business.
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New York
the Herald
United States
Hecket
Jares-Jewell Miling Company
Northwestern Milling Company
Siocees
Baste Ant
HYOME ANTISEPTIC SKIN SOAP Offers Pure Tasmanian Leaf Cure
An advertisement proclaims HYOME ANTISEPTIC SKIN SOAP as the first soap made without fats grease or dangerous alkali. It promises to cure eczema pimples and skin eruptions with nature’s own purifier from Tasmanian blue gum leaves. Sold by all druggists and priced affordable. The 2 FT Booth Company markets the product.
Northwestern Milling combine to control Minneapolis mills in reorg plan
Loring, manager of the Northwestern Milling company of Minneapolis, led a conference at the Waldorf-Astoria where plans pleaded for immediate capital. The reorganization would place Loring in control of all Minneapolis mills including Minneapolis Flour Manufacturing and five Northwestern Mills. The combined assets included 44 mills in seven cities with total output around 30,000 barrels of flour daily, expanded by recent purchases. Estimated assets reached 36 million dollars with 1.5 million paid for Northwestern plants. earnings and potential savings cited, but stock trading remained muted with bonds at 3 percent and no notable stock interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forem
Hecker-Jones- Jewell Milling Company
New York
Empire State Mills
Syracuse
Urban Milling Company
Tgafale
Daley Holler Still Company
Milwaukee
Anchor Mil Company
West Superior
Wis
Witliam Listman Milling Company
Russell & Miler Milling Company
Northwestern Milling
Euglin
Itls
Northwestern Milling Company
Chartered Reenants List
Mayr
Ants Ty
Fire Agia
United Iuter Siour Milling Company
Bryan to Visit Harrisburg for Pennsylvania Democratic Convention
Large gathering of Pennsylvania Democrats in Harrisburg to plot a forthcoming state convention. William J Bryan will address a public meeting at the Commonwealth Hotel and confer with leaders on platform topics including pure provisions and ballot reform, with an expected April 6 convention date.
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Harrisburg
Harrisboro
William J. Drran
James M. Guffey
Pittsburg
Ri Dng
Erie
Polk
Hall and Green
Herrisburg
Hicker
Eleet Nation
Bryan
Board of Trade
Ahe Commonwealth Hotel
Paihe
Pananles
Chisago
Senator Quay
Mrt
Pennsylvania Democracy
National Board of Trade Backs Shipping Bill in Washington
The National Board of Trade has adopted a memorial urging immediate passage of a Payne bill and House shipping measure. It argues protecting U S merchant marine will grow foreign trade, reduce reliance on foreign subsidies, and support war needs with stronger national commerce. The text cites historical declines in U S maritime share and compares wages and subsidies with Britain to justify protections. The board asks representatives and senators to act promptly in strengthening U S shipping.
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National Board of Trade
Washington
United States
Hiritain Aloe
Dgcus
Evry
Haus of Representatives
Senate of the
Frye Senate
Payne House
Treasury
Pres
Marise Nas
National Board of ‘Trade
Mabini Civil Commission Plan Hints at Philippine Policy
Washington dispatch reports Mabini proposes a civil commission to govern the Philippines. The administration from McKinley aims to replace military rule with civil authority as soon as possible, potentially appointing a joint commission to study the islands. Debate centers on feasibility and political risk of such a move.
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New York
Herald
Washington
Senor Mabini
Auinaide
Mabini
McKin Jey
Philippines
Lea
Congress
Senor Mablirt
Hour
Anti-Ad
Strong Cyclist Praises Postum Over Tea and Coffee
An unnamed traveling cyclist from Marblehead Mass extols Postum Food Coffee as a healthful substitute for tea and coffee. He credits Postum with restoring vigor after a two year decline and claims riding seventy five miles daily, with morning use of Postum and no food until noon, improved his strength and endurance.
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Cycling Gazette
A_ Inchnon
Marbiehead, Mass
Drunkenness Cured Trial Package Sent Free
A dubious ad promises a home remedy to cure drunkenness, offering a trial package mailed to all. It requests four names and addresses to Dr J A W nines, lists cities, and claims the remedy will curb craving with coffee or food, plus directions, testimonials, and books, urging readers to share with others.
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Cotten
J. AV
Glenn Elie
Cinestewart
Olio
How to Quit Tobacco Promoted in Early 20th Century Ad
A dubious claim promotes an odorless tobacco quit aid offering free trials from Rogera Dre & Chemical Co. Readers discuss Philippine policy and annexation views from Senator Beveridge, John Barrett, and others, debating commissions and U S approaches.
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Rogera Dre & Chemical Co
Cinelonat
Irty Joona
Multiple World News Telegrams From January Dates
Brief items from Anderson Indiana and other cities report labor strikes and company disputes, price cuts, and industry moves. Topics include American Brisla Wire Company response to local mill strike, window price cuts by a trust, Afghan and European political notes, and shipping, commerce, and public notices across Berlin Brussels and Washington.
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Anderson
Ind
Hag
Berlin
Jan. S
St. Peters
Washington
FIRST DISTRICT FIGHT IN Atchison COUNTY POSTED
A chaotic Atchison County political melee pits Curtis and Bailey factions against each other. Local leaders debate nominating an Atchison county candidate for congress to avoid outside interference, while county voters grow weary of the feud. The piece notes shifting alignments, potential endorsements, and calls for a unified local ticket to secure a Democratic win.
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Curis
Belley
Atchison County
Doniphan County
Atchison Couty
Johm J
Inealls
Curtis
Budley
Atchison Comney
Congress
W. D. Gilbert
Curtis Dee
Dale
Iles
Suse
Curtis-Bailey
Chale
Atchi
Bon County
Hadley Renth
Baller
Goss
Balley-sturtis
Bailey
John J. Ingalls
Prokriss
Hatley
Doniphan
Prn- PS
Ingalls
Halley
United States
Death of Ervin Hopkins Jr in South America
Word reaches Chicago of the death of Ervin Hopkins Jr son of Ervin Hopkins a veteran Chicago board of trade member. He worked with a rubber firm holding concessions from Colombia and operated from Bogota for a year. While exploring inland his boat ran aground on a sand pit and he was bitten by a venomous snake in the water, dying after a struggle observed by two company natives.
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Chicago
South America
Ervin Hopkins
Traie Hopkins
Republic of Colombia
Bogota
Tryins
New Discovery Aids Persistent Coughs and Colds
Mrs Kors of Winterville Tenn. reports her husband Thad’s bad cough steadily worsened until Dr Kines New Discovery helped. The remedy claims to cure coughs colds bronchitis grippe pneumonia asthma and chest throat ills with a 10 bottle guarantee and free trial at Waggoner's drug store 71 Kansas Ave. Separately New York's Brooklyn Institute plans to buy 400 paintings by Tissot for 60000, a major art purchase.
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FY M. Kors
Winteid
Tenn
Dr. Kines
Triad
Waggoners
Kansas Avenue
New York
Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences
Tissot
Star Grocery Ad Brief Notice With Contact Details
The Star Grocery on Sixth Street shows J. S. Sprout as proprietor and lists telephone number 252. The fragment appears to be a wholesale or advertisement note with chaotic digits 25 26 10 25 and stray numbers 28 15, offering no clear event or larger context.
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the Star Grocery
J. S. Sprout
Se Sixth Street
Rates to Cuba Up Twenty-Five Per Cent Rise
Southern railroads and steamship lines in Atlanta agree to advance Cuba rates from WD to 3 percent. Committees from Louisville and the forthcoming New York meeting February 17 will formalize the recommendation to the general road committee. Also notes: Bailey, Bailey Brothers, and Cole circus talks. Halley owns half of Sells Brothers and Forepaugh show. Cole currently out of town.
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Atlanta
Cuba
Louisville
New York
I¢ Circus
James A. Bailey
Seo Brothers
W. W. Cole
Mr. Halley
Sells Brothers
Cole
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Ecrema
2 FT. Booth Company
Theca
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America
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Howe Committee On Acriculture
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Conk County Hospital
William B. Hedder
Boston
Pew
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Atchison
Curtis Optistes
Paws Thas
Gharion
Bhidon Wil Sittie
Bailey Felown
Seiley
W Hmoterek
Cam
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Mr. Bailes
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Broderic Brofierick
Gybelana
Danighan
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Alore
Doniplias
Leland
Douiphan County
Caldwell
Leavenworth
Carney
Batey Tadeo Teebtop
Donald
Judge Kenlin
Rank Tal Lett
Phillip Porter
Relia
Dvice Cave
Kaw Valley
Chas. Wolff Packing Co
Kansas
California
Walter Baker
New Orleans
Pettijohn’s
Gall
Royal Or
Price
B. Ponda
Co. W. Guild
West Eighth St
W. T. Lawless
Quincy
Topeka
Tele
Barkley
Pr'een
Kamsas Ave
Tevepbvae
Rte
Southwestern Fuel
Kansas Ave
Deelias Ollege
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Dr. Lyon
Capitol Building and Loan Association
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