Dover Mill Fire Claims Several Workers and Losses
A fire at Dover’s Cowheco Manufacturing mill destroyed the building and caused extensive property loss. Four bodies were found in the ruins, with five boys missing and feared dead. Injured operatives include James Ashton with a broken leg and Theodore Bianes scorched, among others. The blaze erupted after many workers had arrived, trapping numerous employees.
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Dover
Big Five
Young Mill Opera
Hale A A
Cowheco Manufacturing My
Fred
Wissel
Charles Cys Brove
Constantine Blopulos
National Corn Exposition Promotes Annual Chicago Carnival
Businessmen agriculturists and instructors met to form an association called the National Corn exposition. The plan aims to promote a yearly corn carnival in Chicago. It seeks to stimulate better farming to maximize yields and spur competition. Farmers nationwide will be invited to exhibit at the annual show with valuable prizes.
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Chicago
United States
Walker resigns as county treasurer amid large shortage in funds
John P. Walker resigns as county treasurer after a shortage estimated near 100000 pounds. Otto Krauss takes over as treasurer and the office is formally handed to him. Officials say Walker reduced the deficit by turning over assets, with remaining shortfall largely covered by friends.
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Hyansville
John PT. Walker
Otto Krauss
Peet
Walker
Launch of a Big Steamer I Cole Sets Record Size
Metroit Jan 28 The steamer I Cole 600 feet long the largest vessel ever built at a dock yard was launched at the Keans plant of the Great Lakes engineering company. A party from New York attended led by Thos Cole for Mrs Cole. The ship is owned by the Pittsby Ship company and measures 680 feet overall with a keel of 58 feet. It will carry between 2900 and 15 000 tons of ore.
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Metroit
I. Cole
Docnme
Kearse
Great Lakes Mneering Company
New York
Thos Cole
Oliver Wins Panama Canal Contract Bid
Announcement confirms William J. Oliver as the awarded bidder for the Panama Canal project with Anson M. Bangs. The contract includes terms for Oliver to team with independent contractors within days to secure and complete the entire scope of work.
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Olver
Washington
Pollow Ufe
White House
William J. Oliver
Anson M. Bangs
Civil War Veteran Thomas Liepold Dies in Freezing Night
At Mt Jan 28 a 60 year old Civil War veteran, Thomas Liepold, separated from his wife, lay down by a rail track at night near the town and froze to death. His body was found in the morning. a Soldiers Home pension was noted, and only one dollar was found in his pockets.
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Mometess
Aitchfield
Withon
Receiver Sues for 3.1 Million in Reinsurance Action
The Chica ite and Trust company as receiver for German Insurance Company sues Royal Insurance Company in circuit court seeking 5.1 million dollars paid for reinsurance. The plaintiff states the man belonged to the creditors and policyholders of the German Insurance Company. Case to be heard at the red term of court.
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Preeport
The
Chicaite and ‘Trust Company
German Insurance Company
Royal Insurance Company
Guilty Verdict for Son in Father Killing Case
Peoria Feb 28 or Jan 28 report Edward Clifford, 22, was found guilty of murdering his father Isaac Clifford on November 25. The jury, out four hours, recommended the death penalty as Clifford laughed at the verdict.
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Peoria, T
Edward Cligfht
Isaac Clif
Clifford
Woman Dies by Own Action in Indiana
Hvansville Indiana January 28 Mrs Hen Hinton 50 of Princeton committed death by her own action by drinking bolic acid in whisky no cause was assigned.
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Hvansville
Ind
Bunches of Trouble in Albion Divorce Case
Kalamazoo Michigan January 28 Bunches of trouble follow the marriage of Mrs Eliza Bunch and John L Bunch and the testimonies in the Buneh divorce case. Buneh is an old soldier who fought many Civil War battles. She says he has been married three times and lived twenty four years with the first. the second marriage lasted one year and ended in a divorce. She sought a position as housekeeper for a widow with a small family. The judge delays ruling while the case unfolds.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Eliza Bunch
John L. Bunch
Albion
Buneh
Raneh
Fet
Runeh
Stilton Murderer Confessed by Kansas Convict
A Leavenworth dispatch reports Harry Alt alias John Ryan, a Kansas penitentary convict, confessed to killing Edward Stilton, Tuscan station agent, on Sept 20, 1902. Alt, whose term ends next month, will be returned to Texas for trial on murder.
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Chicago
Leavenworth
Kan
Harry Alt
Alliage
John Ryan
Kansas Penitentiary
Edward Stilton
Tuscan
Alt
Tinos
Wabash River Flood Reaches Crest Then Falls at Vincennes
Severe flood conditions sweep Vincennes Indiana as the Wabash tops near record highs, floods sewers and streets, freezes surface water, carries away minor structures, and prompts the Evansville and Terre Haute line to detour trains while the Main Street bridge is closed for safety. Reports say Hagerton notes river rise of two feet with many homes underwater.
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Vincennes
Ind
Mount Carmel
Evinsville
Terre Haute
Indiana
Milnois
Hagleton
Wabash
Twelve Die In West Virginia Mine Explosion
An explosion of fire damp at the Torrents mine near Buckhannon West Virginia kills twelve men. Five citizens and seven Italian workers are confirmed dead with the mine collapsing and entombing others. names of citizens Boserman Bailey Scott Johnson and Miles are listed, Italian identities unknown at this time.
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Weston
W. Va
Tihe
Torrents
W.va
Buckhannon
Charles Boserman
William Bailey
Joe
Scott
Chas
Johnson
Glenn Miles
Oly
Arkansas Bribery Case Indicts Representative Dulaney
Pulaski county grand jury returns indictment against Representative A. D. Dulaney of Little River county charging acceptance of 200 dollars to influence his vote on the physical connection telephone bill in the last legislature. Dulaney is a member of the present legislature.
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Arkansas
Little Rock
Ark
Pulaski County
A. D. Dulaney
Little River County
Dulaney
Circus Agent Crushed to Death in Yard Accident
Charles F. Lark an advance agent for Sparks circus was crushed between two boxcars on Atlantic Coast Line tracks in Ybor City Tampa Florida. He was crossing the tracks when a yard engine backed a string of cars pinning him between the couplers leading to his death.
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Tampa
Pla
Charles F. Lark
Sparks Circus
Atlantic Coast Line
Ybor City
Lark
Vedder Engagement to Dr Coren Promised
Mr and Mrs Robert J Fleming announce the engagement of their daughter India Belle Vedder to Dr Don Luis C Coren minister of Nicaragua The wedding is set for noon February 27 at the Fleming residence in Washington January 28 mentions the couple and their families
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Washington
Robert J. Fleming
India Belle Vedder
Don Luis C. Coren
Nicaragua
Fleming
Fire devastates Holloway main street in Minnesota town
Fire in Holloway Minnesota destroyed three general stores the village hall post office and the bank on Holloway's main street. The blaze burned seven miles north of Appleton and caused losses around $50 000.
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Minnesota
Appleton
Minn
Pire
Holloway
Here
Bank of
Lillian Russell Daughter Granted Absolute Divorce
Dorothy Russell Einstein daughter of actress Lillian Russell was granted an absolute divorce from Abbott L. Einstein. The couple wed on August 7, 1908 in New York.
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Lillian Russell
New York
Dorothy Russell Einstein
Abbott L. Einstein
The Shepherd and His Flock Feet Care and Hurdles
Advises regular examination and trimming of sheep feet to prevent lameness and loss. Describes using curved knives, removing decayed horn, and cleaning feet. Details on building and using wooden and wire hurdles for lambing and yard work.
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Vali
The Good Shepherd on Sheep Rearing Temperament
An American Sheep Breeder article argues the first essential in starting sheep keeping is a kind and patient disposition. It warns that harsh cruelty defeats both premium stock and culls, as sheep are nervous and respond only to gentle care.
Proverb guessing game based on word cycles
A party game assigns each player a word from a proverb and repeats the proverb if needed. The guesser is told how many times the proverb will repeat and asks questions to elicit the word given to each player. If the questioner can deduce the proverb, the betraying player leaves. otherwise the guesser must exit.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Mind Reading Party game described with tapping letters
A group forms a ring and two insiders, Alice and May, know the secret. After the others pick a word, May taps Alice’s hand to spell letters, signaling the chosen word through a silent alphabet code. Alice returns and decodes the taps, revealing the word after a delay.
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Alice
May
Walking in circles explains leg length inequality
Historical note claims most skeletons show leg length inequality. It states 10 percent had equal legs, 5 percent had right longer, and 55 percent left longer. A longer step with the longer leg supposedly makes a person veer right when the left is longer and left when the right is longer.
Riddle on Algiers Malta governments contrast
A riddle notes the governments of Algiers and Malta differ sharply, saying one is ruled by doys and the other by knights, implying a stark contrast between local rule and chivalric order.
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Algiers
Malta
Four Silly Geese Delight Emma Belle With Goofy Grins
Emma Belle sits bored on the doorstep and plans to run away until Puff Snuff and Muff, three silly geese, parade in. They gaze, squawk, and march to the duck pond in comic stubbornness, making Emma Belle giggle. Their mother bakes cookies as Emma Belle learns the joke on herself.
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Emma Belle
Pat
Mother
Oliver
A Winter Snow Game From St Nicholas
A description of a snow game where players dig dens in snow form a circle and throw a ball to strike a den. Hit players drop stones in their den and become throwers. The game ends when a player has six stones. A crusty snow is required for play and Hector the puppy is recalled.
Dangers of a Cold and How to Avoid Them
Many fatalities stem from colds when untreated early. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is claimed to be the most potent medicine for this disease, acting to loosen coughs relieve lungs open secretions and aid nature in restoring health. Sold by Cook & Sherman and Stewart's pharmacy.
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Cook & Sherman and
Stewart’s Pharmacy
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