Chicago Stockyards Fire Claim Twenty-Four Dead
A massive blaze at Morris & Co beef houses in the Chicago stockyards killed twenty four firemen and workers. Capt. Dennis Doyle died in the ruins, with a revised list naming chief Horan and other firemen among the victims. A relief fund of 500000 hopes to aid families as officials vow accountability and continued inquiries.
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Chicago
Morris & Co
Hoffmann
Dennis Doyle
Stock Yards
James Horan
William J. Burroughs
Herman Brandenburg
Patrick EB. Collins
Thomas J
Albert J. Moriarty
Charles Moore
George W. Murawski
Michael F. McInerney
Peter J. Powers
Patrick Reach
Edward Schousett
William G. Sturm
N. 64
F. H. Walters
William F. Weber
Patrick Donohue
Donahue
Hoffman
Gardner flees Arkansas plantation amid death threats
Russell Gardner a St. Louis manufacturer and Tennessee Governor Patterson’s brother in law has deserted his Arkansas plantation with his stenographer. Black Hand threats and skulls and cross bones found at the residence are cited as the cause of his departure.
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Fritz
Man Held After Insanity Follows Horse Kick Incident
John H. Dodder of Owosso Michigan, struck on the head by a horse two years ago, is confined at home after threats to kill himself and his wife. His wife seeks committal to an asylum due to his deteriorating mental state.
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Owosso, Mich
John H. Dodder
Owosso
Gov Elect Wilson backs Senate bid in New Jersey race
Governor elect Wilson endorses a candidate for the U S Senate from New Jersey, signaling support ahead of the upcoming election and shaping early campaign momentum for the party.
Dover mother shops as children die in fire
Dover New Jersey reports two children aged 2½ and 6 perished in a lower floor room fire while their mother shopped for Christmas. The mother, Mrs. William Somboy, had locked the room. the father is a state prisoner serving five years for shooting his wife last winter.
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Dover
N. J
William Somboy
Chicago and Omaha Live Stock Market Summary
Hogs receipts 24 000 with prices largely 7.60 to 8.00 for good to choice. cattle 2 000 with prime steers 7.00 to 7.50 and veal calves up to 9.25. sheep 10 000 with lambs and yearlings quoted 3.75 to 6.00. Omaha market slow to weak for cattle and hogs 7.40 to 7.70 while east Buffalo reports steady to strong hogs and lambs. Dunning & Stevens note market steady with 40 car hogs at 8.15 to 8.20 and calves 5.00 to 10.50.
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Omaha
Texas
East Buffalo
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
N. Y
Roof Falls In Newark Killing One In Remodeling
In Newark on Washington and Court streets part of the roof of an old three story machinery hall under remodel for a theater collapsed. One man, John Koloding, was killed and four workers, John Laffey John Crooks Stephen Grimes and Joseph Kraus, were injured. Forty men were inside when the collapse occurred. The theater was to open next month. Fire started in the debris but was quickly extinguished. The building dated from the 1872 industrial exposition.
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New York
Old Machinery Hall
Washington and Court Streets
Newark
John Koloding
John Laffey
John Crooks
Stephen Grimes
Joseph Kraus
Firedevastated New Orleans destroys three firms
A major New Orleans fire began in a garage near Lafayette and Poydras and swept through three large business houses causing about 250000 dollars in losses. The Shubert theater sustained minor damages. Heavy losses hit Union Furniture Co F P F Hansell Co stationers and Schwartz Eustis Co furnishings.
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New Orleans
Garonne
Lafayette
Poydras
Shubert
Union Furniture Company
FP. F. Hansell & Co
Schwartz-Eustis Company
Woman Slayer Arrested After hideout near Plano
Henry W Morris of Plano Illinois was arrested for the murder of Mrs Estelle Dumas near Aurora after a lengthy manhunt. He was found emaciated in Plano and brought to Aurora for confinement amid threats of lynching as crowds gathered at the jail and at the railroad station.
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Chicago
Henry W. Morris
Plano
Estelle Dumas
Montgomery
Aurora
Ill
Morris
Geneva
Weather Forecast for Illinois Indiana and Wisconsin
Fair and colder today in Tilinois Indiana and Wisconsin. Fair and warmer tomorrow with improving conditions across the three states.
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Tilinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
Tomorr
German Societies Head Pushes German in Schools
The leader of a German society advocates introducing German language instruction in schools, arguing it strengthens cultural ties and broadens linguistic opportunities for students. Supporters cite heritage and educational value while opponents question resource needs.
Woman Dies After Accidental Acid Ingestion
New York reports the Barone family in Second Avenue where 45 year old Mrs Josephine Barone gave her 11 year old daughter Susie a teaspoon of cough syrup to demonstrate ease of taking it. Both women mistook the bottle for medicine and the mother drank acid used to brighten willow plumes, dying within moments.
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New York
Susie
Josephine Barone
Second Avenue
Barone
Red Cross Sends Five Thousand for Pekin Famine Sufferers
The American Red Cross cabled $5,000 to William J. Calhoun the American minister at Pekin for famine relief in the Hual river valley where two or three million people are affected.
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Washington
American Red Cross
William J. Calhoun
Pekin
Hual River
Farmer Joins Daughter Visit to End His Life
Joan Lee, 50, longtime farmer in Hamilton county Indiana, killed himself by drinking carbolic acid at his daughter’s northwest Noblesville home where he had stayed several days. A note two weeks old cited financial troubles as the motive.
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Noblesville
Ind
Joan Lee
Hamilton County
The Straw Vote Satire in Politics
A witty remark on straw polls as tools to shape political signals. It notes that supporters can claim any desired result by citing a straw vote, reflecting skepticism about poll interpretation.
Hog market report from Chicago on December 24 1910
The Markets Hogs Chicago December 24 1910 report shows estimated receipts around 12 000 with 4 720 left over from yesterday. Market weaker than yesterday's average with light hogs bidding 7 50 to 7 90 and mixed packers 7 05 to 7 95. Heavy shipping grades 7 50 to 7 90 rough 7 50 to 7 65. Cattle 300 head and sheep 1 500 with prospects weak.
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Chicago
Chicago Hog Market Report December 24 1910
Second Report from Chicago shows estimated receipts today at 12000 with official receipts yesterday at 24663 and official shipments yesterday at 742. Leftover yesterday 4720. Tomorrow’s estimated receipts 28000. Market slow at yesterday’s average with bulk 770 to 785, light 750 to 790, mixed packers 785 to 790, heavy shipping grades 750 to 790, rough 750 to 765, porkers 780 to 785, pigsy 710 to 785.
Estimated Receipts for Market Steady Sheep
Estimated receipts show market conditions steady for sheep with about 1500 head expected to pass through. Traders anticipate stable demand and pricing as supply aligns with historical averages.
Market note shows mixed livestock prices and steady demand
Yesterday's average market strength lists one load butchers at 7 95 per unit, bulk ranges from 7 70 to 7 S5 for light stock, 7 50 to 7 90 for mixed packers, and 7 55 to 7 90 for rough stock. Cattle and sheep remain steady.
Beach-Wickham Grain Company Postal Telegraph Building
Furnished by Beach-Wickham Grain Company located in the Postal Telegraph Building, Chicago Illinois. The statement lists address details for the grain firm and its Chicago office.
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Beach-Wickham Grain Company
Chicago
Illinois
Washington City Market Price List Fragment
The listing shows prevailing prices for farm staples at Washington City markets though many OCR gaps obscure items. Prices for hay straw flour bran corn meal and shorts appear with several illegible entries, leaving only partial figures and field labels readable.
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Washington City
Consign Yula Live Stock Direct To Commission Merchant
Yula live stock consignments directed to John A. Babcoge commission merchant at S. Yards Chicago Illinois Rooms 27.6 Malin Floor Exchange.
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John A. Babcoge
S. Yards
Chicago
Illinos
Senator May Retain His Seat Amid Lorimer Probe
Washington reports on the privileges and elections committee as Lorimer case details unfold. Senator Frasier’s minority statement claims seven votes admitted bribes, not four, threatening the report’s reception in the Senate. Debate over the findings grows acrimonious as party leaders seek a unanimous committee report. The dispute centers on whether seven votes or four should be invalidated.
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Washington
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Lorimer
Senate
Ators Beveridge
Borah
Cummins
Tig Follette
Culberson
Rayner
Sibly
Tion
Frasier
Mittee
Fragier
Fireman Injured In Marion Run to Blaze
Marion Indiana December 24 Fireman Ed Work was seriously hurt when a Marion fire department wagon overturned while responding to a blaze at Branson and Third streets. He suffered a head injury but survived the hospital check while other firemen escaped with minor bruises.
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Marion
Ind
Ed Work
de Rmn
Branson
Third Streets
Italian Blackhand Kills Kalamazoo Grocer
Italian emissaries of the Blackhand killed Guiseppe Maurello, a wealthy Kalamazoo grocer. Seven suspects were arrested on charges of involvement, with two captured by South Chicago police and to be brought to Kalamazoo. The plot originated in Italy after the killing of Maurello’s brother Salvatore Maurello.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Dee
Guiseppe Maurello
Chicago
Will
Maurello
Italy
Salvatore Rello
Detroit Radiator Company Files for Federal Bankruptcy
Detroit reports the Detroit Radiator company filed a petition to seek federal bankruptcy protection. The action involves assets totaling approximately 100,600 and liabilities around 30,000. National Lead Company of Chicago is named as a petitioner. Officers state the move is due to preparations for materialization of ongoing financial issues.
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Detroit
Chicago
Petadio
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Gov. Patterson
Black Hand
Arkansas
Taft
Mikado
United States
Japan
James £. Martine
Wilson
New Jersey
Shubert Theater
H. W. Morris
Theodore Sutro
Mrs. Barone
RED Cross
Cables
Calhoun
Grain Market
Reister & Son
Frazier
Michigan
Blackhand
House
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