Fire and Panic at Cosmopolitan Building Tragic Chicago Fire
Explosion of chemicals on the sixth floor triggered a blaze in the Cosmopolitan building. Miss Herma Verba and Edward Stokes died from burns and injuries, while W Randolph and others saved several women as flames from the state street office erupted. The total loss reached 75 000 dollars.
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Chicago
State Street
Masonic Temple
Cosmopolitan
Herma Verba
W. Randolph
Cosmopolitan Light Comprint
Edward Stokes
Miss Verba
Mr. Randolph
Randolph
Stokes
Cause of mine horror points to defective shot at Harwick
Mine inspector Cunningham ties the Harwick explosion to a defective shot that failed to tamp properly, allowing burning paper to ignite coal. A torn tamping piece was found near the hole in the south left entry along with the body of Fire Ross A Gordon. 114 dead by noon and work to resume in two weeks after body removal and repairs. Cincinnati: Joseph Netz, a Hungarian, arrives at hospital weighing about 130 after removing multiple layers of clothing and shoes.
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Pittsburg
Cunningham
Harwick
Ross 4
A. Gordon
Cincinnati
Janu
Joseph Netz
Notz
Typhoid Epidemic Forces Camp Move in Wisconsin
In Marinette county near Porterfield the Turcotte jogging camp must relocate or abandon work in the woods after a typhoid fever outbreak. Three men died and seven are ill in a forty man camp, with many deserting as the epidemic spreads.
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Marinette
Wis
Joseph Turcotte
Porterfield
Local filings in bank case mark Ahart Manufacturing collapse
John H. Collins and Ferdinand Bueschner of Ahart have filed petitions in bank with Referee F. E. Lambert in South Bend Indiana. They are tied to the Ahart Manufacturing Company which failed some time ago and entered receivership proceedings.
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South Bend
Ind
John H. Collins
Ferdinand Bueschner
Ahart
F. E. Lambert
Bend
Hner Manufacturing Company
Death of Detroit capitalist's son in personal crisis
Jeremiah G. Farwell, son of a prominent Detroit capitalist, died in Harper's Hospital after a gunshot wound to the stomach, believed fired during a personal crisis. The report notes liabilities totaling 137 428.84 and assets of 525, with most debts to the Indiana National Bank of Elkhart, Detroit.
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Indiana National Bank of Elkhart
Detroit
Jeremiah G. Farwell
Harper’s Hospital
Lebanon Farmer Indicted in Wife’s Dec 31 Murder
Cyrus M. Todd a Lebanon farmer was indicted by a grand jury for the murder of his young wife who was killed at their Jamestown area home on December 31. Todd claimed the gun went off while his wife dragged it. investigators questioned the safety hammerless weapon and the indictment followed. Todd aged about 31 married last March to daughter of ex County Commissioner James Mc Lean.
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Lebanon
Ind
Cyrus M. Todd
Todd
James McLean
Man nix Arrested at State House for Forgery
William F. Mannix, former Cuba correspondent, was arrested at the state house on a forgery charge alleging he used the name of George I Cortelyou, secretary of the department.
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Boston
William F. Mannix
Cuba
State House
George I. Cortelyou
German Forces Hold Okahandja Amid Junction News
Dispatches from Swakopmund report Lieutenant Zuelow in Okahandja stating 200 troops seized the town January 15 and await artillery from Habicht. A later message notes a sharp fight near Kawatuer and efforts to reach Karibib by rail as relief forces struggle to relieve the besieged post.
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Berlin
Habicht
Swakopmund
Africa
Zuelow
Okahandja
Naflirs
Tereros
Zuclow
Waribib
Habiebt
Windhoek
Karibib
Mannix Accused Of Attempted Swindle Involving Governor Bates
A report states Mannix faces charges for direct theft of $25 and for trying to swindle Governor Bates by obtaining his identification to cash a worthless draft. The case details are presented in the context of the state commerce and labor department proceedings.
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Tient
Commerce and Labor
Mannix
Bates
Supreme Court quashes indictment of ex Mayor Ames
The supreme court voids the indictment against ex Mayor Ames. Judges Starr Colins and Lewis join the majority that the offense was not proven. Judges Lovely and Brown dissent on that point. Ames had been convicted in Hennepin county district court of illegally receiving money as Minneapolis mayor from women.
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St. Paul
Supreme Court
Ames
Starr
Colins
Lewis
Lovely
Brown
Dr. Ames
District Court
Hennepin County
Minneapolis
Prisoner Captured in Carbondale Attacks Schoolteacher
Carbondale OL Jan 30 The man who attacked Miss Eva Kavanaugh a local schoolteacher walking home has been captured by Chief Robertson and identified by the victim. He is named John Vaughn and married, living in Carbondale since May. To prevent a lynching the prisoner was taken to the county jail. Portland OR Jan 30 Park Street School burned with unknown origin causing heavy loss and injuries to several firefighters.
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Carbondale, OL
Eva Kavanaugh
Carbondale
Robertson
Kavanaugh
John Vaughn
Vpire
Portland
Ore
Park Street
Pacific Railway pays large federal obligation installment
New York January 30 The Central Pacific Railway company now part of the Herriman Pacific system has paid into the sub treasury about 2 500 000 dollars representing another installment of its old obligation to the federal government
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New York
Central Pacific Railway Company
Herriman Pacific System
Sub-Treasury
Battle report from Asane clash near Waldau and Okasise
A division of about seventy men was sent by rail to the front and suffered four dead and three wounded as the enemy lost twenty to twenty five dead. With the bridge destroyed they hope to relay news for Karibib via trusted natives and expect to hold out for some time.
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Asane
Waldau
Okasise
Karibib
Iroquois Victim Files 20000 Dollar Injury Suit
Miss Lillian Ackermann of 836 Armitage avenue sues the Iroquois Theater company and George A Fuller company for 20000 dollars claiming severe burns after the fatal matinee fire. The suit names the builders and theater company as defendants. The coroner's jury findings were accepted and the independent prosecution has been abandoned.
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Chicago
Charles C. Spencer
Lillian Ackermann
Armitage Avenue
Iroquois Theater Company
George A. Fuller Company
Arthur FE. Full
Poisoned Darmstadt Cooking School Girls Mystery
Berlin reports a medical inquiry into a poisoning case at a Darmstadt cooking school where several girls fell ill after eating salad made from canned beans. Some deaths occurred and nine remain in critical condition as investigators seek the exact toxin and cause.
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Berlin
Darmstadt
Lamas Warn British Army Visit From Tibetan Lamas
One of five Thibetan lamas arrives with a party and is received by Colonel Young, leader of a force marching toward Thibet. The Tibetan envoy accompanies the delegation, signaling tensions with the British Army and ongoing expeditions.
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Chombi
Dan
Youngbushand
Peltish
Thibet
Depon Dara
British Force Advances Through Tibetan Region Amid Tense Standstill
Reinforcements reach the Thibetan camp as the British push a road through a gorge north of Lingmathang. An attack on Tuna camp is anticipated while a flying column under Colonel McDonald waits for a Dalai Lama representative to advance if needed.
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Giuatong
Lhasa
Shigatsu
Tuna
Lingmathang
Kyber
Dalai Lama
McDonald
Three Men Die After Boiler Elbow Burst at Metropole Hotel
Detroit dated report details three men fatally scalded when an iron elbow failed between boiler and engine in the Metropole Hotel basement. Victims include William Cupp George Vincent and Frank Casper.
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Detroit
Hotel Metropole
William Cupp
George Vincent
Frank Casper
Hotel Brunswick
Casper
Metropole
Madrid Dispute Ends Peacefully Between Officials
The clash in the chamber between War Minister Linares and Deputy Soriano led to seconds being sent but was settled without a duel between the main actors.
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Madrid
Linares
Soriano
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Brighton
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