Floors Collapse Trap 21 Fire Victims in Worth Street Fire
A five story building on Worth Street burned trapping 21 workers under debris as flames raged. Nineteen were rescued or accounted for while one fireman was presumed dead. the disaster followed a ceiling collapse and a falling elevator during the blaze. Rescue efforts continued as freezing conditions hampered operations and authorities investigated the causes. The insured loss was placed at $260,000.
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Broadway to Lexington Subway Plan Approved for 67 Million
The Public Service Commission approved the Broad Lexington avenue subway project with an estimated total cost of 67 million dollars. The Lexington line is budgeted at 60 million and the Linerossetuas segment at 7.098 million, routing from the Rattry to the Hatem River and under streets to 11th Street with branches to Woodlawn Cemetery and Easter Boulevard.
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Fire sweeps Wolff Building at 91 Dearborn Street
A February Chicago blaze from an explosion of chemeals ripped through the Wolff Building eight stories tall at 91 Dearborn Street. Fire trapped occupants on upper floors. W G Stewart and Mrs Bachmann suffered severe smoke injuries. Janitor’s improvised rope bridge aided three men to escape eight stories up.
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Ry Bachmann
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Governors to Meet in Tube for Hudson Tunnel Start
President Roosevelt will oversee the launch of the Hudson tunnel system on February 25 as Gov. Hugries of New York and Gov. Fort of New Jersey begin from their states. The governors will meet at the state line and the tunnel will be covered with hunting. Officials will receive them at the meet and there will be an all night dinner with state and municipal leaders from both states.
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SCHOONER WRECK SURVIVORS RESCUED AFTER NIGHT BATTLE
A schooner disaster off Montauk Point left four aboard rescued while Captain Joseph L. Rietta and three crewmen survived. The British steamer Winifred broke a shaft and lost its propeller in a blizzard off New York, with fifteen passengers saved by lifeboats as currents drove the vessels apart. The Jefferson and its officers earned praise for aiding the birdsail crew amid darkness and heavy seas.
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Monarchic Restorations in Portugal Amid Tragic Royal Deaths
Lisbon reports a royal murder shock as Admiral Ferreira do Amaral forms a monarchical cabinet aimed at a constitutional return. King Manuel presides over a state council while plans for the lying in state and a grand funeral for King Carlos and the Crown Prince unfold with three months of national mourning.
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Rockefeller Bonds Tied Up in Treasury Securities
Special to The Washington Post reports that John D. Rockefeller may own $100,000 in bonds deposited with the United States Treasury by the National Bank of North America as security for government deposits. Bank receivership officials declined to confirm.
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Three Found Dead in Room Over Gas Poisoning
A painter Max Sackman his wife Celia and their fourteen month old daughter Ross were found dead in their rooms at 49 East Fenth street this afternoon from illuminating gas. Coroner Harurger and Dr. Lehane ruled they had been dead at least forty hours. The family had lived in the two second floor rooms for eleven weeks paying 11 a month. Sackman had been out of work for two weeks and rent was unpaid. Neighbors recalled Sackman seeking food and help as landlord pressure mounted. The bodies lay in bed with the infant tucked in the arms of the mother and a gas line trailing from a chandelier.
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Gallant rescue of Mary L Newhall crew honors Bermudian crew
Passengers aboard the steamship Bermudian hailed the crew of the four masted schooner Mary L Newhall of Bath Maine after a perilous rescue 240 miles northwest of Bermuda. The boat's crew led by J F Welsh saved ten men from the wreck amid gale and high seas. A public subscription raised 690 for the rescuers with 241 to Welsh the young Nova Scotian.
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Flotilla Joins the Fleet Near Punta Arenas
The American torpedo boat flotilla that left Buenos Ayres January 30 arrived at Punta Arenas in the Strait of Magellan. Rear Admiral Evans leads battleships heading up the west coast of South America for an informal salute at Valparaiso. The British steamer Towergate with fleet guards arrived today, while the transport Arethusa departed Punta Arenas yesterday and follows the flotilla.
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Mystery over pretender in Europe and Rome rumors
Vienna reports Dom Miguel de Bragança, claimant to Portugal’s throne, cut short his Viareggio stay and heads to Austria on relatives advice to avoid misunderstandings. Rome notes he may be bound for Greece amid murder denials. Japanese art sale at Sloan’s opens today, Jamestown Exposition goods auction.
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Fiery Sinking of St Cuthbert Traps 15 Souls
A wireless dispatch from Capt. Finch reports the St Cuthbert burning after fire swept the forward holds at about 3 am. Explosions followed and two boats were launched. one swamped, drowning eight, while others survived with heroic efforts by the Cymric crew led by Chief Officer Stivey. Fifteen lives are lost or missing, with three men drowning in a second boat and a stowaway killed. Rescue came when Cymric appeared on Monday morning.
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Lifeboat Rescues St Cuthbert Crew In Storm Rescue
As the Cymric stands by the burning St Cuthbert, Chief Officer Stivey and six seamen launch a lifeboat. In worsening weather the boat ferries nineteen men to safety, then makes repeated trips to rescue the remaining crew amid snow, darkness, and rising danger. Three lights burn on the St Cuthbert as sea-cocks are opened, signaling likely foundering within hours.
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Prince de Sagan Case At Paris Court Over Forgeries And Marital Fight
In Paris on February 4 the Correctional Court heard the case of Prince de Sagan versus Count de Castellane and Count Jean de Castellane. Boni de Sagan claims assault damages and alleges forged letters about Anna Gould. Castellane argues the letters are forgeries while seeking to block Sagan from marrying Mme Anna Gould and becoming stepfather to Castellane’s children.
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Mary Robinson Admits Perjury in Druce Case
London February 4 Mary Robinson witness in Druce case faces perjury charge in Be Street Police Court. Prosecutor says she confessed guilt confirming earlier statements. She claimed Virginia ancestry while officials allege London policeman lineage and says her diary about Druce and Portland was stolen.
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Thief Cries Bryan Stock Exchange Evil Den in Speech
A candidate at Carnegie Hall labels a monopolist a highwayman and accuses an attorney who aids him of complicity. He portrays market moves in shares and grain as worse than gambling and vulgar theft.
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Bryan Elocution on Larceny by Law and Tax Abuse
Williams Jennings Bryan denounces stock market thieves and taxation as larceny, arguing the law permits theft through economic policy. He cites Carnegie Hall Forum remarks to compare embezzlers to Fagin and urges tougher moral accountability for financial elites and lawmakers.
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