Fulkerston’s Report Blames Iroquois Fire On Ventilation and Carelessness
Attorney Monroe Fulkerson presents a focused analysis of the Iroquois theater fire, faulting stage lights, locked skylights, and employee dereliction for hindering escape. He argues opening vents and the asbestos curtain could have saved hundreds, citing stage duties and prior fire evidence. Also notes Mrs. Van Ingen, mother of five, remains uninformed of her children’s deaths.
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Chicago
Iroquois Theater
Monroe Fulkerson
Fulkereen
Folkerson
Fulkerson
Joseph H. Dougherty
Dougherty
Newport
R. I
Henry
van Ingen
Charles Ib. Lawton
Justice McKenna’s Daughter Weds Pitts Duffield in Washington
Miss Isabel McKenna eldest daughter of Justice McKenna and Mrs McKenna married Pitts Duffield son of General and Mrs Henry Duffield at St Mathew’s church Washington. Rev Buckey officiated and President Roosevelt attended along with members of the supreme court and other officials.
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Washington
Isabel McKenna
United States Supreme Court
McKenna
Pitts Duffield
New York
Henry Duffield
Detroit
St. Mathew’s Church
Father Buckey
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Oregon Doctor Burned in Office Fire Mystery
Dr. W H Chappell a leading Oregon physician died in his office in a fire. The body was charred and upright on a couch. Coroner Haines held an inquest. verdict did not determine the cause. Two men seen with Chappell an hour before vanished. He was 55.
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Oregon
W. H. Chappell
Haines
Mount Morris
Chappell
Various 1900s Briefs Snapshot Wide News
Prince Cupid is jailed on a disorderly charge in Mawati. James J. Belden’s will leaves widow 1 million of an 85 million estate, with local institutions receiving 25 thousand. The Masonic Temple in Mowen ana is formally dedicated. Frank and John Jager face charges of using matle to defraud in a case totaling 800 thousand. Railroads around Chicago shed about 18 thousand jobs in three months. President pardons Robert J. Ashley after an 18 month term for passing a counterfeit ten inebriated. St Louis Business Men’s League pushes for the national Democratic convention. Governor Nash voids a New York warrant against former Ohio Insurance Commissioner William M. Hahn. Five hundred children escape a burning Arnold school. firemen avert panic at W T Smith & Sons mills in Philadelphia. Iron and steel mills resume, yielding 40 thousand jobs in Pittsburgh district. Michael J. Conroy of Clinton jailed for conspiracy to burglarize homes, ten years. Thomas N. Hancock, Kansas politician, dies at 65 in Olathe. Panama envoy Philippe Bunau-Varilla to resign. Carlos Arosemenn likely to succeed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic
Mowenana
Frank
John Jager
Chicago
Robert J’. Ashley
Southern Mitneis Penitentiary
Business Men's League of
W.T. Smith & Sons
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Michael J. Conroy
Clinton
Thomas N. Hancock
Kansas
Olathe
Kan
M. Philippe Bunan-Varilla
Panama
United States
Carlos C. Arosemenn
Bin
Revolt Falters as Haitian General Isil Attempts Coup
In Port au Prince on January 7 General Mon Plaussir tried to seize power during President Nord's absence at Gonives for Hayti independence centennial celebrations. The plot failed, his son and an accomplice were killed, and many arrests followed.
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Port Au Prince
Hayti
Nord
Gonives
Mon Plaussir
Daring Robbery in Chicago Jeweler Held Up in Masonic Temple
David Freedman a jeweler with offices on the sixteenth floor of the Masonic Temple was held up by two men. They forced him to kneel and open his safe and robbed him of 4800 dollars in cash diamonds and watches with a dagger at his heart. The attack occurred as offices were busy below.
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Chicago
David Freedman
Masonic Temple
Freedman
Colonel Childers
Weather forecast for Illinois Indiana Wisconsin and Iowa
Official forecast shows generally fair weather in Illinois and Indiana with warmer temperatures and southerly winds. Northern portions may have cloudy skies and possible snow flurries with increasing southwest winds in parts of Iowa and Wisconsin.
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Illinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
Iowa
Markets Tie Hogs Cattle Sheep And Grains Across Cities
Chicago hog markets show receipts of 61 000 with sales from 4 40 to 4 90 per hundred weight across weight classes. Cattle receipts 23 000 with steers from 3 90 to 6 00, cows 1 25 to 4 50, stockers 2 00 to 4 20. veal calves 4 00 to 6 75. Sheep receipts 15 000 with westerns 2 50 to 4 30, native lambs 3 50 to 6 40, yearlings 3 50 to 6 30. East Buffalo reports steady cattle, hogs lower, and varied sheep prices. St Louis grain markets note wheat gains and corn higher with No 2 red at 91 93c cash, May 85e, July 81 82c.
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Chicago
Jan
Texas
Buffalo
East Buffalo
N. Jan
G. Dunning & Stevens
N. Y
St. Louis
Jan. G
The Colonel Childers Victoria Cross Heist and Return
The sixty year old Colonel Childers, a Victoria Cross recipient, loses his medal on his birthday after a bus meeting with a suave thief. A ransom-like ruse unfolds as the thief robs the house, then returns the cross and explains the lark. The colonel is humiliated yet relieved when the thief confesses and restitution is made.
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Portance
Try This For Insomnia Onions The Simple Cure
A claim circulates that the odor of crushed raw onions can ease sleeplessness. Users are advised to crush onions into pulp and sniff the juice for ten minutes after retiring to quiet nerves and promote relaxation.
When Babies Walk
A brief note states that ten percent of all children worldwide begin to walk by ten months old, highlighting early motor development benchmarks and global variation.
Where Dolls Are Barred In Armenia
In Armenia children may not play with dolls as authorities fear dolls could become idols. The rule reflects a belief that permitting dolls would lead to worship of idols by the young.
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Armenia
Despondency Drives Self Harm Amid Business Losses
A historical note cites despondency as the chief cause of suicide and asserts business losses are more potent than illness, insanity, love disappointment, or alcohol in pushing individuals toward rash deeds. The statement links financial strain to self destructive actions.
Marriage in Russia Dominates Youth Partnerships
Russia records the highest share of marriages where grooms are under twenty one, highlighting youth unions in a European context. The observation notes the country’s prominence in marriages involving young men.
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Russia
Kerosene Cleaning Tip for Wood Floors
A public notice-style tip advises using common kerosene to clean hardwood or stained floors. Sweep and dust the area, apply a small amount at a time, wipe with a soft absorbent cloth, and rub until the surface shines.
Ancient cooking caution sparks fire in soup plate
The up to date cook avoids poultry singed with burning paper. A small amount of alcohol poured into a soup plate and set alight proves effective without smoke from the paper.
Similar Seasonal Temps Across Southern Cities and St Paul
The piece notes Asheville North Carolina Augusta Georgia Chattanooga Tennessee and Louisville Kentucky share summer and autumn temperatures with St Paul Minnesota. Winters differ as southern cities seldom fall below 35 while St Paul can reach 35 below zero.
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Asheville
N. C
Augusta
Servants In Spain Describe Low Wages And Living Conditions
The text notes servants in Spain receive very low wages with a waitress sometimes hired for seven or eight shillings a month. Many girls accept only board and clothes as compensation.
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Spain
Costly Royal Regalias of Baroda Maharajah
The world’s costliest royal regalias belong to the maharajah of Baroda India. A stunning collar features 500 diamonds in five rows with emeralds at top and bottom, some diamonds as large as walnuts creating a brilliant display.
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Maharajah of
Baroda
India
Dressy Corkonians Highlight Irelands Best Dressed City
Cork is praised for having the best dressed and most prosperous looking population in Ireland. The story notes the city’s stylish appearance and economic vitality reflects its residents’ demeanor and local fashion.
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Cork
Ireland
For Sale Notices of Livestock and Property Listings
For sale six horses ages two to six offered by H F Maass. Also for sale registered Angora goats and Langshang chickens via John G Stewart 7515. A new property in North Washington and a 120 acre Jackson township farm may be traded for live stock via W W McFarland 74 tf. Furnished rooms for rent over the Crown Cafe with furnace heat hot and cold water and bath access 55 tf.
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John G. Stewart
North
Washington
Jackson Township
W. W. McFarland
Crown Cafe
Local Social Roundup Miss Anna Droz and others visiting
Mrs. James Coder of Washington visits relatives today. Mrs. R. M. Hamilton shopped in Washington yesterday. J. A. Limerman returns from Chicago. Miss Anna Droz of Fairfield visits her brother Dr. Droz. Mrs. Clyde Jones arrives from Woolson Iowa to visit home.
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Jan, G
James Coder
Washington
R. M. Hamilton
J. A. Limerman
Chicago
Anna Droz
Fairfield
Dr. Droz
Clyde Jones
Woolson
Iowa
It’s a Girl Arrives Thursday January 7 1904
Local item reports the birth of a girl on Thursday January 7 1904. No further details are provided in the readable text.
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Will Koening
Local Notes and Movements Among Area Residents
Jan 7 events show Paul Davis departing for Sterling Kansas to attend Cooper Memorial College. Mrs A Chambers visits Washington. Lamoine Stephens travels to Muscatine to visit sister Mrs W J Reaney. M L Olds attends to Washington business. R W Gardner returns from Chicago with stock shipment. Mrs Lee Duncan visits aunt Mrs A D Acheson in Columbus Junction. Arthur Welleiver handles affairs of estate of father D Welleiver in Cedar Rapids. Mrs Dora Thrasher helps care for Mrs J A Crawford in Washington. Wilson Welliver on a business visit in Washington.
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Paul Davis
Sterling
Kansas
Cooper Memorial College
A. Chambers
Washington
Lamoine Stephens
W. J. Reaney
Muscatine
M. L. Olds
R. W. Gardner
Chicago
Lee Duncan
Columbus Junction
A. D. Acheson
Arthur Welleiver
Cedar Rapids
D. Welleiver
Dora Thrasher
J. A. Crawford
Wilson Welliever
Monmouth and Academy League Women Battle Friday
The fastest season game comes to the Commercial Club gym Friday as Monmouth College women meet the Academy of the city. Monmouth boasts speed while Academy players train hard this week and money is on both sides. Lineups list Belle Robinson Chess Darbyshire Emma Lytle Ara Matthews Mildred Gilmer Mabel Buckley Flora Turnbull G Lucy Wilson Grace Galloway Alma Sowash.
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Monmouth College
Academy
Monmouth
Monmouth Academy
Belle Robinson
Chess
Darbyshire
Emma Lytle
Ara Matthews
Mildred Gilmer
Mabel Buckley
Flora Turnbull
G Lucy Wilson
Grace Galloway
Alma Sowash
Local residents travel and political candidacy noted
Mrs. Wm Arthaud, Max Marbourg, Joe Coates and Grace left for Knoxville and Keota on morning trains with relatives visiting plans. Mrs J A Y Ashby and son Gerald also departed for Keota to stay with her parents. John H Stewart of this city seeks assistant doorkeeper post for the upcoming state legislature session.
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Wm. Arthaud
Crawfordsville
Max Marbourg
Knoxville
Joe Coates
Grace
Burlington
Ill
J. A. Y. Ashby
Gerald
Keota
John H. Stewart
Cattle Receipts Up This Week With Mixed Demand
Chicago market notes cattle receipts about 6 000 higher than last week with 23 000 on sale. Best grades held steady while medium and common sold about 10 cents lower. Top reached 5 70 with near closing strength suggesting a higher top possible. butchers, market deadline approaching.
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Daniels, Wells & Carpenter
Chicago
Cattle hog and sheep market outlook with rising demand
Prices for cattle remain strong with forecasts of tighter supply and higher future value. Hog numbers rose by 15,000 weekly with packing hogs at 4.75 to 4.85 dollars and butcher prices near 4.95, while cured meat demand lifted prices 25 to 30 cents. Sheep demand cooled slightly after a high but continued activity with about 16,000 receipts today.
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Orient
Markets report hogs and cattle prices in Chicago
The Markets column from Chicago on January 7 1904 shows hogs receipts about 40000 with leftovers and mixed packers prices from 445 to 495 and heavy shipments at 4500 to 5000. Cattle around 10000 with prospects steady and sheep 15000 with prospects steady.
Second Report on Yesterday and Today’s Official Market
Official receipts yesterday 53 885 with shipments 5 972 and left over 5 147. Estimated receipts today 40 000 and tomorrow 34 000 as market opens. Hog prices range for bulk 84 70 to 34 90 with light hogs 84 45 to 89 0. Cattle receipts 10 000 with beeves 83 20 to 5 80 and cows 1 25 to 4 60. stockers 2 25 to 4 25. Sheep receipts 15 000 natives 2 75 to 4 50, western 2 50 to 4 35. yearlings 4 25 to 5 60. lambs 4 50 to 6 30. Western lambs 4 00 to 4 25.
Market closes with firmer hog and cattle prices in Chicago
Chicago market report shows active trading with prices 10 to 15 higher for light cattle and mixed packers 4.50 to 5.24 per hundredweight. Heavy ship’s grades range 4.40 to 4.95, cattle slow while sheep and lambs hold strong demand.
Grain Market Report from Beach-Wickham Grain Co
Chicago Board of Trade notes from Beach-Wickham Grain Co and McCall Bros Agents Washington Iowa dated June 7, 1904. Market activity focuses on grain shipping and price directions with interest from Chicago buyers and regional brokers.
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Beach-Wickham Grain Co
Chicago Board of Trade
McCall Bros
Washington
Chicago
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Justice McKenna
Prince Cupid
Mawati
James J. Belden
Surmenne
Chicago Grain
By John Trame
Childers
Tc, McClure
Blues
Horse Guards
Scotland Yard
Britain
Yard
England
H. F. Maass
Westchester
Richmond
Ainsworth
Monmouth Vs. Academy
Market Letter
Grain Market
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