Fire kills, injures many in Omaha lodge building collapse
A gasoline stove explosion sparked a blaze at the Patteraun block on Seventeenth and Douglas streets in Omaha. Twenty women from the Maccabees lodge were in a meeting room when flames trapped them on the stairwell. Dozens were burned or injured, with several reported dead or near death. The building suffered severe damage but the total loss figure is not yet known.
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Omaha
Patteraun
Douglas
Thomas Taveror
Beane
A. King
Holt
Mary
HopMlam
Maury Sullivan
Sehineer
South Omahe
Walter Scott
Willams
Willan Guider
James Adams
Toman
Clarkson Hospital
Valances
Taylor
Nehighboring Grae
Dawn Town
Why Shouldnt Mr Banks Fee The Way
J S Banks, a barber, describes long hours causing back strain and backache. He recounts failed doctor treatments, then relief after using Morrowist kidney pills following a trial folder. He claims rapid improvement within days and urges others to try the remedy.
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Mr. Banks
Drigg Co
Losses From Boston Store Blaze Hit Proprietors Hard
A Boston store blaze gutted a basement stock and hidden valuables. Fire damaged halls on the rond and third, destroying secret storerooms and extensive furniture. The victims include several lodges and many insurers report coverage.
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Boston
Plea for Macadam Roads in Kansas State Journal
A Topska man argues for macadamised roads built cheaply, detailing practical methods, costs, and local examples near Walnut Hill and Clit SUSE. He praises road durability, proposing government support to connect Tops avenue and nearby cities, with emphasis on cost per mile and improved traffic reliability.
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Kon
Starch
The
State Journal
Sucre
Walnut Hill
Clit
Gan
Clay
Wien
Bullligg
Divorced Woman and Wealthy Furrier Involved in Chicago Shooting
In Chicago on March 22 Jonn Shayne a divorced man was shot at the Auditorium Annex while dining with Mrs Hagimond and two others. Harry J Hammond a merchant tailor is arrested after firing two additional shots into Shayne who was struck in the back. Doctors initially said death was likely but later noted a possible chance if bleeding is controlled.
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Chicago
Jonn
Shayne
Boutionay
Soen
Harry J. Hammond
Auditorium Annes
Toi
Harrison Street
E Hammond
Deni Vince
Diammond
Hammon
Hammond
National Bank of Commerce boosts capitalization in St Louis
Stockholders voted nearly unanimously to increase the National Bank of Commerce capitalization from three million to twenty six million dollars. The New York bank remains the nation's largest, with five million in capital and a surplus of about one million more. Bailey for Senator. A Gainesville Texas staff special asserts Congressman Joseph W. Bailey will run for United States senator to replace Chilton, who seeks re election, with other prominent Democrats also mentioned.
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Loula
National Bank of Commerce
National Bank of Commerce of New York
America
St. Louis Bank of Commerce
New York
Woodmen Choose Columbus at Convention
The Woodmen of the World in convention selected Columbus Ohio as the next meeting place. Charleston, New Orleans and Denver were other candidates discussed. In Pennsylvania, Dewey Day was established as a holiday with Governor Stone approving May 3, 1899 as the date.
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Columbus
Memphis
Tenn
Woodmen of the World
Aelent
Charleston
New Orleans
Denver
Barksbore
Stone
White signals on railroads shift from white to red and green
Chicago reports rail managers push to abandon white safety signals after tests and commissions in Massachusetts call for changes. New Haven and Hartford and Lake Street Elevates adopt red green and yellow signals for safety. Yellow emerges as best substitute to avoid danger confusion.
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Chicago
Massachusetts Railroad Commissioners
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Lake Street
Birmingham
Tengland
Serius
New York
New Haven & Martford
Cotton shipments via Santa Fe route to San Diego
Cotton transfers at this place move to the Santa Fe line with six weeks of progress toward Japan. Cotton from Little Rock goes through Santa Fe and Southern Pacific to San Diego for shipment. The Santa Fe plans a 1400 foot switch from Table Mound through a shale bed. Frank Murphy named general yardmaster at Albuquerque and will depart tomorrow on No. 17. Yards run under Santa Fe and A P with a large salary for yard retorship.
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Tice
Las Vegas
Newton
J. M. Johnson
Treffe
The
Rock Teland
Rock Island Company
Asslalast
Sullivan
Kan
Kansas
Hilary
Rock Inland Railway Company
Tock Island
Tres
J. P. Kuster
Topeka
J. F. Luthy
Albuquerque Journal
Charles Krouse
Missouri Pacific
Salina
White Oaks
F. C. Hitchcock
Alamogordo
Salado
Jos Casper
Nickerson
Honolu
Finnel
Purcell
Arkansas City
Santa Fe Staton
Halstead
Frank Hoberts
Santa Fe
Japan
Little Rock
Alk
Southern Pacific
San Diego
Cal
Santa Fe Road 8
Brisk Company
Frank Murphy
Albuquerque
Sante Fe
Newton Kasinan
Feeding in transit rates to be abolished across western roads
Omaha March 22 The western roads have decided to abolish feeding in transit rates granted to stock shippers for years with a probable effective date around May 20. Railroads cite abuse of the privilege by stockmen and reduced freight from corn consumption, while stockmen see the rate as vital to the western range.
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Omaha
Neb
Kansas
Western Range
Homney
Union Pacific Bases Dispute and Wreck Rescues
Reports from Chicago describe a clash over Union Pacific joining a Western Passenger association and a West of the Missouri dispatch denying entry. Abilene Reflector recounts a Rocks Island wreck tale with claims of Pullman crew blocking rescue efforts. The article notes bids withdrawn by Atchison Topeka Santa Fe and Burlington & Quincy due to rising car and material costs.
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Chicago
Marco Zi
Union Pacific
Western Passenger Association
Colorado
Missouri
Rocks Island
Lewelling
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Trust shuts plant in Lawrence after 21 years
Representative A Henley confirms sale of the Consolidated Barb Wire plant in Lawrence after the barb wire trust forced closure. He laments the loss of 200 jobs and notes his past role in founding the business and resisting the trust. He will move to Topeka.
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Henley
Consolidated Barb ! ‘Wire Company
Lawrence
Barb Wire Trust
A. Henley
Douglas County
Twat House
House
Ways and Mesns Committee
Barbwire Trust
Topeks
Mikny
Trust
Depew Rents I Street Home in Washington
Senator Depew has rented the house at 1751 I street Washington for his capital residence during the session The property previously served as Frelinghuysen s home in the Frelinghuysen Whitney eras The Whitney purchase cost 340 000 and included a gilded ballroom The mansion later sold to John Wanamaker for 100 000 at the start of the Harrison administration.
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Washington
Depew
Capital
I Street
Arthur
Frelinghaysen
Whitney
Harrison
John Wanamaker
Real Estate Transfers and Notices Across Properties
Real estate transfers filed include J. C. Bradley and wife with $3,000 for the east northwest quarter dated 2-10-43. Clinton to pay Guild $1,900 for the northwest quarter dated 2-12-14. Bugan L Filbert and husband to W F R Campbell $400 for the northwest quarter of the northeast quarter dated 22-13-17. Lisetia Baum to Laura Roudebush $1,000 for lot 207 Morris Avenue. Martin Place adds idle $125 and other entries mention Topeka Avenue Walnut Grove subdivision. Laure Johnson and husband to Om Clinton $1 for the northwest quarter. Bell et al by Cook to Wo a Strawn $200 for lots 22 34 36 and part 30. Belleview Avenue Belleview ad and other notes appear. The Peerless team Laundry touts a new device for smoothing collar and cuff edges. 2290 California via Santa Fe Route mentioned.
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J. c. Bradley
Mye
Benj. F
Morris Avenue
Martin Flace
Idle
Topeka Avenue
Walnut Grove
Laure Johnson
Husband Toom Clinton
Northwest Quarter
Bell Et al
by_Cook
Wo A Strawn
Cmne
Belleview Avenue
Belleview Adi
Cans to Hold Spirits and New Regulation Aid Distillers
Washington March 72 The government has authorized tin cans for holding distilled spirits. Under a presidentially approved act it is lawful to place alcohol in wooden packages containing two or more metallic cans with at least five gallons capacity. The internal revenue commissioner issued regulations requiring serial numbers and proper marking on these original packages to ensure traceability.
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Washington
China
Japan
Tt 14
Americas
Comminioner of Internal Revenue
Uses Carrier Pigeons in York Clinic Dispatches
Dr P Mor ts, a physician in McConl, uses carrier pigeons to relay patient updates. Each family receives two or three birds to release daily with a message on condition. Pigeons return home within minutes, delivering notes for physicians asking about the patient’s status. The doctor began with winds but now owns eight dozen birds and reports growing inquiries about his plan.
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York
Morts
McConl
Phissiclesis
Dervishes Killed With Disregard to Humanitarian Principles
London March 2. A dispatch to Lord Cromer reports the Sirdar General Lord Kitchener answer on alleged mutilation and slaughter of Dervishes in Omdurman. He says only wounded Dervishes hidden by troops were those feigning death. He asserts acts done with humanity and justifies tomb destruction to prevent shrine pilgrimages. Cromer endorses Kitchener’s statements.
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London
Lord Cromer
Bernt
Lord Kitchener
Khartoum
Omdurman
Cronnil
Genstal Kitchener
Hoyt Back From Florida after Southern Trip
New York march 27 Hoyt the playwright has returned from Florida where he sought rest and recovery. He says he feels better though not fully well and plans to rest as doctors advise. Hoyt hopes to resume work soon at the New Netherlands theater and remains in modest spirits about climate effects on his health.
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Hoyt
Florida
New York
Snarke Hoyt
Hyrd
Mr. Oxt
Easter Finery Sparks Wardrobe Change at Calvary Church
New York report says Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church members plan to remove hats for Easter to improve worship view. Dr Willis F Odell urges hat removal. about 30 women seated near front complied while 2000 attendees mostly women await guidance two weeks before Easter.
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New York
Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church
Willis F Odell
Dr Ofen
Ible
Grape Growers Seek American Vines To Combat Phylloxera
In Strasbourg area Alsace Lorraine the phylloxera pest is wrecking vineyards across fourteen municipalities. The sericultural society petitioned the government for an appropriation to import healthy vines from America to halt the spread and save the wine industry.
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Alsace- Lorraine
Strasburg, Mareh
Alsace Lorraine
Simtlect Sericultural Society
Change of Scene Sends Vrooman Suit to England
Walter Vrooman of St Louis sues Colonel Richard M. Johnson for 25009 in a case now set for deposition in Oxford England on June 20. Johnson contemplates sending a cross examination with likely involvement from his brother John Johnson. The ledger notes a separate charge against Vrooman over two election booths in San Francisco.
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Walter Vroomen
Colonel Johnson
England
St Louis
Richard M. Johnson
Oxford
Walter Vrooman
St.Louis
Col Johnson
Hils
John Dohnson
Vrooman
Col. Johnson
Petit Larceny
WANTED Ads from a midwestern journal page
A dense OCR of classified lines offers numerous WANTED notices for various jobs and domestic help. Missives seek store clerks, seamstresses, travel agents, and general labor, plus room and board offers, sales positions, and business opportunities. The scattered items hint at urban commerce and personal service ads.
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Patterson Block
Maccabees
J. S. Banks
Railroad News
Fellow
Kansas Railroad Notes
Stockman
Union Pacific Bases
Western Lines
Frelinghausen
Peerless
California
Nebraska
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Rock Island
E. Care Jour
Talloress
Vest
Pantaleon
Care Journal
Esstablispd
Aktrs
Moen
Tor Uly
New York City
Vrivek
Quincy St
Taylor ‘S
Je Fort
Novita Co
Cataogue
Bmoler Barber College
St. Louis
Brown Bros. Co
Star Grocery
St Nicholas Hotel
Carl PF. Molmur
Academy of Pine Arts
Philadelphia
Gall
Greenwood Age
Potwin
Mull Stove and Repair Co
Stho
Quincy
Baltimore, Md
Atate House
Eugene Wolfe
West Thirteenth’ St
van Buren
Western Ave
1St Joor and Barn
Topeka Ave
West Sixth
van Buren At
W. Siatha
West Twelfth
Hyate
Polkate
Bouse
Lincoln St
Hitler
Kansas Ave
Grantville
W. H. Becler
Hiock
Jon Le—Fine
Jers Ow
Oren
Vmiano
Popeka
Rulpey
Gadhiak
Waal
Sterbopticon
Derek
Eales Ziews
D. A. Kist
Bale
Ereal Estath
Han Roe
Fenner
Bart
Bern
Anaes Nes
Joweell
Will
Rhodes
PORRENT_ApHl
Gmceey
Cerees Link
Monkee
Ghiwaee
Joetere
Meregcisis
Eam Sion Gradiale
Ss Se Meenees
W.W. Gillespie
Preaco Panier
Ili West
Kanaas Peaste
Ae Open Realty
Oa Rane Atye
Ban
Aves H. Machteiran
Campbell
Topeea Realty Co
Scott & CO
Theaters
Bowman
Columbian
Walsh
FE Baird
Tair
Purope
Tn Roofi
B. G. Sacsman
Kunens Ave
James B. Hayden
Ooetician
Dia
Topeka Cycle Co
Ap Cycles
Topeka Stores
Warehouse Co
Topeka Storage Co
Kas
Bectnodd
Waidog
Beet Sonewade
Kasrnee
D. Skinner
Prop
Winipred Welles Wagher
Efinna Forte
Tyler
Grad ‘i
Lvate Action
Joneve
Mabel Martid
A ‘Gree
de Eya Harding
Ryder
Central Ave
North Topeka
Sueldon, A. D
Barnes. MD
Ieee
Lis
Ehane Ai
Guibor
Discesea
the Nowe
Courtney
Mass
Kansas City
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