Cornell Fraternity Fire Killings Mark Cornell Tragedy
The Chi Psi house on the Cornell campus burned with seven dead including four students and three townsmen who rushed to help as fires raged. Injured survivors face uncertain fates while authorities plan dynamite searches for missing. The ruin ends a landmark built in 1881 with ties to Jennie McGraw Fiske and the Fiske estate dispute.
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East Orange
N. J
Christ
Cornell
Jennie McGraw Fiske
John McGraw
Fiske
Willard Fiske
Judge Boardman
Fire Destroys Dormitory Claims Heroic Efforts By Volunteers
The city and university honor fallen volunteers who tackled the blaze while Phmuek died trying to save his roommate Nichols. McCutcheon, Pope, Halliday, and others from Cornell football aided in the rescue as the dormitory engulfed the first floor in flames.
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Sym
Thy
Emen
Phmuek
Lichols
Jter
McCutcheon
Pope
Eshman
Eternity
Cornell
Sam Halliday
Earle
Gilen
Local notes from Vienna and Crawfordsville area
Local brief mentions several residents traveling visiting and returning from Chicago Burlington and Crawfordsville. Prof Tom Davis rode through after a week in the city. Mrs A J Corbin left for Burlington on business. Frank Smith and son Bert returned from Chicago fat stock show. Pearl Ullrich returned home from Crawfordsville. Beatrice Murphy and Grace Crawford arrived for visits. Bertha Anderson Edna Jones returned to Wyman area. Dr Geo Hay and family and Mrs L C Daugherty spent the day at Wyman. Rev J S Cotton and wife and children passed through for Columbus Junction to preach today. Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup advertised.
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A. J. Corbin
Burlington
Frank Smith
Bert
Chicago
Geo. Hay
Bertha
Jane andEsther
L. C. Daugherty
Wyman
J. S. Cotton
Columbus Junction
Presbyterian Church
Car plunges from track into gulch. several killed
East Liverpool Traction Co. car derailed this morning and plunged into a gulch after leaving the track. Several passengers are reported dead. In Springfield Illinois Bishop Seymour of the Episcopal diocese died at 7 this morning from pneumonia.
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East Liverpool
The
Evening Journal
East Liverpool Traction Co
Springfield
Ill
Seymour
Episcopal Diocese
Burgess Stirred Berlin With Monroe Doctrine Talks
Professor John William Burgess of Columbia University served as the first Theodore Roosevelt professor of American history at the University of Berlin. His remarks on the Monroe Doctrine sparked pressure from American residents in Berlin for his recall amid ongoing academic exchange with Germany.
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John William Burgess
Columbia University
Theodore Roosevelt
University of Berlin
Germany
Columbia
Burgess
Berlin
Indictments Hit Union Pacific and Gould Interests in Utah Coal Fraud
A federal grand jury in Salt Lake City returns indictments against Union Pacific Railroad Union Pacific Coal Utah Fuel and Gould interests over coal land frauds. Charges allege discrimination under the interstate commerce law and defrauding the United States government through dummy locators and staged land transfers. Bench warrants issued for arrested defendants amid ongoing investigation.
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Salt Lake City
Federal
Grand Jury
Utah
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Oregon Short Line Railroad Company
Union Pacific Coal Company
Utah Muel Company
Harriman and Gould
Harrimain
Union Pacific
Oregon
Everett Buckingham
Oregon Short Line
J. M. Moore
D. J. Sharp
Utah Fuel Company
Denver
Cook
Land fraud scheme details emerge in grand jury session
Assistant Attorney General Maynard outlined methods used in land frauds as witnesses testified before the grand jury. Geologist Robert Forester of Utah Fuel Co is alleged to have directed the men who filed on the lands after Forester prospected the ground. George A Moore followed in the sequence of events.
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Maynard
Robert Forester
Utah Fuel Company
Forester
George A. Moore
Child’s quick action averts catastrophe in Saginaw hotel fire
Three year old Bella Larkin set furnishings ablaze in a second floor room at the Pacific hotel near Pere Marquette station. Her father, proprietor of the hotel, found her unconscious under bed clothing as smoke filled the building. She revived after removal, with damage described as mild.
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Saginaw, Mich
Bella Larkin
Pere Marquette Station
Larkin
Crow Roost Noted Near Mitchell Ind Amid Tempest of Birds
A large crow roost is observed two miles east of Mitchell Indiana. Report notes the birds gathered in a massive flock with observers counting thousands, describing the scene as a notable natural display.
Crows Roost In Ohio Valley Site Near Kentucky Border
A mathematician tracking roosting crows estimates 359000 birds occupy a site, roosting for seven years or more with numbers rising. The flock travels to Kentucky for food and feeds on Ohio river valley corn, then returns before night. Farmers trying to drive them out faced resistance and losses as hundreds of crows were killed.
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Kentucky
Ohio River
Masonic Election of Officers at Washington Lodge No 26
Washington lodge No 26 A F and A M held its annual election naming George W Brown W M J Ernest Lemmon 8 W George S Kerr J W A H Wallace treasurer and J W Morton secretary The Journal office advertises embossed stationery as a Christmas gift option with orders needed before Christmas.
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Washington Lodge No
A. F
A. M
George W. Brown
W. M
J. Ernest Lemmon
George S. Kerr
Journal
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Declared King of All Cough Medicines
Canton Center resident Mr KE G Case, veteran of the U S Service, touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy as king of all cough medicines for croup and colds. He says it gives certain results with no bad after effects and that they are never without it. Available from Cook & Sherman and Stewart's Pharmacy.
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KE. G. Case
Canton Center
Conn
U. S
Croup
Chamberlain
Cook & Sherman and
Stewart's Pharmacy
Chicago Market Report Shows Mixed Hogs Decline and Steady Cattle
The Chicago market notes include limited receipts and a slower prospect with hogs down 10 to 15 cents from yesterday. Mixed packers range 6.05 to 6.40 while heavy shipping hogs fall to 5.85 to 6.40. Cattle and sheep stay steady with moderate activity and demand.
John A Babcock Offers a Square Deal
A brief note by John A Babcock asserts a promise of a fair, straightforward transaction. The message emphasizes reliability and consistent, honest service.
Gas monopoly claim in big New York oil contract case
New York reports a Consolidated Gas and Standard Oil deal: 255 million gallons of oil at 4.125 cents per gallon, claimed 1 cent above others’ rates. Burr’s inquiry argues a 5 cent per 1000 cubic feet gas cost difference. figures suggest inflated costs and misstatements. Directors include Rockefeller and Stillman. Garver defends contract as not over market.
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New York
Consolidated Gas Company
Standard OO Company
Burr
Standard Oi
Turr
Standard of Company
Standard Oil Company
Willam Rockefeller
James Stillman
John A. Garver
Dayton Man Confesses to Dora Gilman Murder
David Curtis confessed to the Montgomery County crime in Dayton Ohio stating he killed Dora Gilman. He detailed the attack after dining at Cadillac restaurant on November 20 and broke down crying afterward. Authorities included County Detective Bride Coroner Kline Pinkerton agents and Prosecuting Attorney Nevin.
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Dayton
Dee
Dora Gilman
David Curtis
Bride
Kline
Coleman
Pinkerton Agency
Nevin
Montgomery County
Navy
Cadillac
Artis
National
Curtis
Dr Bier Accepted Sultan's Offer for State Hospital Post
Dr. Bier who with Professor Bergmann attended the sultan during his illness has accepted a permanent appointment on the staff of the state hospital. The sultan desires Dr. Bier close at hand though Abdul Hamid's health now seems satisfactory.
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Bier
Constantinople
Bergmann
State Hospital
Dr. Bier
Abdul Hamid
Iowa man John Holsten sentenced for daughter's murder
In Muscatine Iowa on December 8 John Holsten aged 55 was found guilty of murdering his daughter Bessie. He received a life sentence after authorities say jealousy sparked the Sept 10 street shooting.
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Muscatine
John Holstein
Holsten
Bessie
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Beatrice Murphy
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Royal Baking Powder CO
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