Death close as fireman tells of near burial amid wreck
Mrs John Seufert stood by Fireman John Seufert of Engine 32 as he recalled 31 hours trapped beneath debris in a Roosevelt Street pay warehouse fire. Fireman Daniel J Campbell was found dead about twelve hours after Seufert was freed. Seufert described flames, a collapsing rack, and the moment he heard rescuers. He awaited release from Hudson Street Hospital as doctors monitored for pneumonia and bruises.
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Washington Post
New York
John Seufert
John Seafert
Engine Company 32
Hudson Street Hospital
George J Hills
Roosevelt Street
Soufert
Mercer Street
Hook
Daniel J Campbell
Engine & Still
Seufert
Ms Mates
Schott
Hook and Ladier 7
Campbell ‘Ney
O'Connor
Campbell
Lennon
Seyfert
Min
Hudson Street
Bryant
Lenterti
Mourners Gather for Obituaries of Local Residents
Obituary notices list Rebecca C Barker widow of Capt Alex St Barker of Baltimore now of New Bedford two daughters Mrs Richard Washington and Mrs Charles W Plummer. Fannie Ir Londson Rhindon wife of Tecin PF Rhindon. Patrick J Coffey husband of Catherine Coffey and stepfather of John F and George F Hickey. Samuel A Groff aged 59, husband of Louisa C Groff. Simon I Groot aged 80. Mrs Christian Hinrichs widow of August Hinrichs, 71. Edward L Fordan of Ballston, VA. M J Molloy of Ansolite, Nevada. Lewis Walker Vale aged 77 with multiple service details and addresses in Washington, DC.
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Barker
New Bedford
Mass
Rebecca C
Alex St Barker
Harker
Baltimore
Richard Washington
Washington
USN
Charles W Plummer
New Bedford Blandon
J. Irwin Esterly
First Street
Fannie Ir Tlundon
Tecin PF Rhindon
Prom
Gropf
Ala
Carolina Avenue
Samuel A Groff
Jovea
Louisa C Groff
Saine Ones
Washington, DC
Simon I Groot
William C Grent
F Street
Oak Hil
Woman's Christian Home
Tay
Noath West
Christian Hinrichs
Iate
August Hinrchs
Hi Nieep
Robert M Pollok
Massachusetts Avenue
Fordan
Tip m
Ballston
Edward L
Ella Jordan
Molloy
Ansolite
Nevada
M. J. Molloy
T J
Joseph Mottoy
T J Molloy
North Capitol Street
St Martin's Church
Vale
Lewis Walker Vale
Newton Street
Notice Ties City Papers Across Nations
A brief notice lists major newspapers including the Record-Herald in New York, Public Ledger in Philadelphia, Pittsburg Dispatch, Providence Journal, Rochester Herald, St Louis Republic, Syracuse Post Standard, Minneapolis Tribune, Cleveland Plain Dealer, Cincinnati Enquirer.
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New York
Bostox
Huffalo
Chicago Record-Herald
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Pittsburg
Dispatch
Providence Journal
Rochester Herald
ST Louis Republic
Syracuse Post-Standard
BT. Paul
Pioneer-Press
Mindszapolis
Clevelard
Undertakers Hindle and Bayliss Embrace Free Phone Service
Undertakers Hindle and Bayliss offer a new free telephone service advertised as Embers andFre service for immediate inquiries. The brief notice highlights contact by phone and emphasizes prompt attention to funerals and arrangements.
Prince Michael Must Go From New Eve Sect
Prince Michael and his wife, readers of the New Eve sect, were detained by customs on arrival from Liverpool aboard the Canada in Portland Maine. He had been discharged from Jackson Michigan State Prison after four years of a five year sentence for a 1892 felony on the condition of leaving the country. He left for England and later resided in Windsor Ontario near Detroit where a statutory offense involving a young girl witness had led to his conviction. Detroit police had not known he had left Windsor.
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Portland
Prince Michael
House of Israel
Liverpool
Steamsiip Canada
Michael
Jackson
Mich
England
Detroit
Windsor
Ont
Old Boston Hotel Closed After Creditors’ Assignment
The Lexington Hotel in Boston, one of the oldest, closed today after J. D. Fanning, president of the Lexington Company, made an assignment for creditors. Liabilities are listed at 75000 dollars with assets deemed doubtful. Sunday blue laws and country ideas were cited as major factors in the financial troubles.
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Boston, Jan
Lexington Hotel
Boston
J. D. Fanning
Lexington Company
Health Office Record Deaths in Emergency Hospital
Health Office record lists deaths with ages and addresses up to January 7. Names include Isaac J. Jaquette, Rebecca Woodard, Elizabeth C. Dent, John Bateson, John Connor, John Donnelly, Antonius Abdo, Oscar Fillah, Rachael York, Miles Kry, Mamlé Anderson, Frederick Claments, James H Bayns, George Bowl, Paul Griffin, Teton Virginia Stup, and others with ages ranging from a few months to 72 years.
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Isaac J. Jaquette
Rebecca Woodard
Elizabeth C. Dent
John Bateson
John Connor
John Donnelly
Hospitel Tneane
Antonius Abdo
NY. Ave
Oscar Fillah
Paul Griffin
Pleasant Allcy
Teton
Virginia Stup
St. Me
Licensed to Marry Entries in Local Notices
A chaotic list of marriage licenses and banns includes Linwood Hibbs 23 and Annia Thompson, James W Clark and Annie Denham, Verl Ferguson and Emma Dewey, Frederick Smith 43 of Richmond and Alice Farmer 28 of Ashland, Rev. J Power and others. Also names William James 39 of Magnolia with Yannia Cleveland 22 and Rev Houck, and several other couples listed with ages and locations across Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, and Maryland.
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Linwood I Hibbs
Annia Thompson
James W. Clark
Charles W. Pimper
Annie T. Denham
George Dalley
Ferguson
Los Angeles
Emma D Dewey
J. D. Power
Frederick W. Smith
Richmond
Alice M Farmer
Ashlond
H. Skene
William R. James
Magnolia
N.C. Yannia Clevaland
W W. J. Houck
Job H Marcy
Pittsburg
Florence le Bell
Berryville
Hev
James B. Me
Laughlin
Charles Kralleck
Kingwood
W. Va
Minnie Grutin
Baltimore
C.H. Butter
Theodore J.” Benchert
Annie ‘T. Callogan
Charles E. Boone
Charles R. Corey
Alles G. Chandler
John van Swiatek, Jr
Samuel R. Mouton
Bessie Coudrey
J J. Sink
Albert Banks
Martin Dyson
Allen Kotley
Louis Blair
Ysaiah Po Brooks
Cary A. Johnson
Suse Ealiaforro
J. A Taylan
Thaw Trial Faces Delays And Curb On Sensationalists
Justice Greenbaum and District Attorney Jerome plan to curb sensational press during Harry K Thaw's murder trial delaying beyond January 2 due to courtroom clashes. A lunacy inquiry may sideline the trial with a commission to assess Thaw's sanity while reporters known for sentimentality risk exclusion from access to proceedings.
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Justice Greenhanm
Jerome Hope
Washington Post
New York
Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
Justice Greenbaum
Thaw
Supreme Court
Justice Fitzgerald
Plaza Hotel
Anastasia Loulee de Massey
Augustus Simons
Mme. de Messey
Madison Square Garden
Jerome
Chester Gillette
Horkhimer
Nan Patterson
Josephine Terranova
Greenbaum
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Denial Acknowledges No Contact With Mrs Thaw Over Thaw Case
Justice McKenna rejects reports that Mrs Thaw consulted him regarding her son Harry K Thaw. He states he does not know Mr Thaw or Mrs Thaw and has no recollection of ever meeting them. He adds that someone else must have referred to the matter.
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Justice McKenna
Thaw
Harry K. Thaw
Tennesseeans at Dinner in New York
The Tennessee Society in New York held its second annual dinner at the Waldorf. About 150 diners attended as President Park presided. Congressman James M. Griggs of Georgia was unable to attend due to illness. William Hepburn Russell of Chattanooga spoke on Our Federal Union It must be preserved, denouncing centralization as un-American.
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New York
Jan
Roosevelt
The
Tennessee Society
Waldorf
President Park
James M. Griggs
Georgia
William Hepburn Russell
Chattanooga
Root
Robbed and Assaulted: Aged Woman Struggles for Help
In Brooklyn Mrs Annie Nelson a 73 year old woman was awakened by two masked men who choked and robbed her of 100. The assailants bound her and demanded the purse hidden in the house on Seventh Street. She regained consciousness and raised the alarm, but the distress may prove fatal due to her age.
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New York
Annie Nelson
Seventh Street
Brooklyn
Morgan’s Illness Slight Sheds Light on Rumors
In New York on January shows J. P. Morgan’s condition as a slight cold. His son J. P. Morgan Jr. stated the financier remained at home attending to business while weather hindered his return to the office. The report notes rumors of serious illness were unfounded.
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New York
Jan
Financial
J. P Morgan
J. P. Morgan, Jr
Morgan
Pastor Accused of Assault by Boy in Church Yard
Samuel A. Ziegenfuss pastor of St Michael's Lutheran Church in Philadelphia faced a magistrate on a charge of assaulting an eleven year old boy, with the boy's mother testifying the minister held him by the neck and struck him. The minister defended that he chased away persistent boys and only used force to frighten them. The case was postponed to next Saturday and the minister released in his own recognizance.
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Winister
Apedal
Washington Post
Philadelphia
Jan
Samuel A. Quegentuss
St Michael’s Lutheran Church
Firzpatrick
Ansfer
Nelle West
George
Fitzpatrick
Wr. Zlegentuse
Hidden Enemey Shot Him Counsel Says He Has Proof
In New York the trial of Mrs. Louise de Massey charged with murdering shirtwaist maker Guetay Simon last November opens. Defense claims an enemy hid in Simon’s office and fired the fatal shot as de Massey left. Police say Simon named de Massey as slayer before dying. The defense sought delay to January 18, which was granted.
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New York
Louise de Massey
Guetay Simon
Supreme Court
Simon
de Massey
Mrs. de Massey
Mra. de Masséy
Powder Mill Plot Arrests In Lebanon Ohio
Three laborers at the King powder plant were arrested on charges of attempting to blow up the plant. Charles Whiteneck John Poynter and George Hicks were employed workers. Poynter confessed motives tied to revenge and jealousy. Whiteneck and Poynter arraigned before Justice Carey with not guilty pleas and $1500 bonds each. Hearing set for Friday morning. Authorities suspect others are involved.
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Lebanon
Ohio
Jan
Patterson
Marshel Smith
Hatzar
King Powder
Charles Whiteneck
John Poynter
George Hicks
Poynter
Whiteneck
Justice Carey
Cremated Child's Body Charged to Chicago Laborer
Chicago January 8 Charles Peterson a laborer faced arraignment for cremating his deceased child in the foundry where he worked. He kept the body at home five days hoping for burial funds and burned the remains in a furnace when neighbors and police intervened. Judge Himes fined him five dollars for the act.
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Chicago
Charles Peterson
Peterson
Himes
Flower Extradition Signed for Alleged Swindler
Albany Jan 2 Gov Hughes announced he signed the requisition upon Gov Pennypacker for the extradition of Dr Richard B Flower under arrest in Philadelphia to face New York charges of grand larceny tied to mining frauds years ago.
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Gov. Hughes
Albany
Gov. Pennypacker
Pennsylvania
Richard B. Flower
Philadelphia
New York
Murdered Doctor Johnson Cast From Portland Bridge
Dr Philip Johnson a New York physician and son of Archdeacon Johnson was found murdered after leaving a Portland hotel. Police suspect robbery but coroner's jury finds motive robbery. Details recount his travels, his wife Mrs Scarborough, and involvement of cousin W C Alvord with differing theories.
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Philip Johnson
New York
Archdeacon Johnson
Portland
Ore
Fortland
Oreg
Jefferson Street
Johnson
Alvord
Dr. Johnson
Ford Street Bridge
Dr. Panton
Mrs. Johnson
Dr Johnson
King Street
Carine
Mr. Johnson
Norton
Capt. Br
B. J. Labbe
Hotel owner dies in Raw fire after heroic rescue effort
Levert, owner of a Raw hotel in Williamson W Va, perished in an early morning blaze that ruined the building. He went to the second floor to check guests and was overcome by smoke. He had just secured a $1000 life insurance policy hours earlier and left a wife and children.
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Tle
Washington
Williamson
W. Va
Bailey inquiry looms as Texas Legislature convenes
The thirtieth Texas Legislature opens with Thomas D. Love elected speaker and Gov-elect T. M. Campbell to be sworn January 16. Rumors fly of a legislative investigation into United States Senator Joseph W. Bailey and oil interests, amid Bailey’s challenge to documents in the Waters-Pierce case. Bailey has set up at a peel hotel and faces possible election to a second term on January 22 unless delayed by action.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Ley
Lanham
Thomas D. Love
Dallas
T. M. Campbill
United States
Joseph W. Bailey
Bailey
Waters-Pierce 641
Davidson
Aia
Peel
Dolliver Plans Des Moines Visit Before Caucuses
Special to The Washington Sun says Senator Dolliver expresses some anxiety about winning Iowa's U S Senate seat next week. He intends to come to Des Moines before the Republican caucuses to meet legislators and shore up support, aiming to avoid breaks in his political fences. He backs the progressive wing of Iowa Republicans, with danger seen only in possible GOP Democrat cooperation.
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Washington Sun
Des Moines
Iowa
Dolliver
United States
Dixon Succeeds Clark in Senate Caucus Vote
Special to The Washington Post Helena Mont Jan Missoula Congressman Joseph M Dixon wins 49 votes in a 72 member Republican caucus to succeed W A Clark as United States Senator. Lees Mantle 2 votes W H Hunt none. Formal ballot set for January 16 in the legislature. caucus ends in a festive mood.
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Washington
Helena
Mont
Joseph M. Dixon
Missoula
W. A Clark
United States
Bory
Dixon
Lees Mantle
W. H. Hunt
Urge State Control In Unison Over Railways
Kansas, Idaho, and Montana leaders push stronger regulation of transportation firms. Gov Hoch urges laws banning free passes for non-employes and cutting railroad lands. Idaho and Montana governors seek railroad commissions and anti-franking measures. Georgia’s Hoke Smith praises presidential activity while Atlanta discusses nonparty railroad reform.
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Kansas
Idaho
Montana
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Warren set to win as Republicans back Warren in caucus
Cheyenne Wyoming January 8 on the first ballot the Republican members of the Legislature in caucus today unanimously voted to support United States Senator Francis E Warren for reelection. His action assures a straight party vote for Warren and with the Republicans holding a large majority in the legislature his election is certain.
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Cheyenne
Wic
United States
Francis E. Warren
Warren
Steeles Leave Lynchburg for Grand Rapids
Lynchburg Virginia Mrs JRB Steele and her son departed for Grand Rapids Michigan her former home before meeting the bomb thrower two years ago Friends aided the move and she plans to seek work to support her boy without mention of the assailant or further details.
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Michigan
Lynchburg
Jane
J. RB. Steele
Grand Rapids
Mich
Germans plan purchase of Stevenson home in Samoa
Honolulu January 8 reports the German government has authorized Gov Self of German Samoa to buy the former home of Robert Louis Stevenson in Vainte for use as a government residence.
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Vailima
Samoa
Honolulu
Gov. Self
German Samoa
Robert Louig Prevetean
Vantie
Nelson Nominated by Minnesota Republicans
Republican members of the Minnesota legislature in caucus nominated United States Senator Knute Nelson to succeed himself. The nomination signals election on January 22 due to the Republicans overwhelming legislative majority.
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Bt Paul
Ming
Minnesota
United States
Knute Nelson
Ohio Valley Flood Threatens Major Backwater Reach
The Ohio Valley faces its biggest flood in history as Evansville Indiana reports river levels five feet above danger and heavy rains across the valley. Government observers warn the 1884 flood compares to what is now imminent with Buck Creek rising in Springfield Ohio and lowlands flooding Mount Vernon Indiana reveals widespread agricultural losses and livestock drownings.
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Evansville
Ind
Ohio Valley
Brand
Springfeld
Ohio
Buck Creek
Mount Vernon
Indiana
Wabash
Bandit Acted Alone Confesses in Train Robbery Case
Norfolk readers learn Percy Martin, arrested in Huntington West Virginia, claims he acted solo in the Seaboard Air Line Pullman robbery near Lacrosse Virginia. He says desperation after job loss led to the crime, describes taking $138 and a ring, shooting to scare the conductor, and denies any accomplice including J C Powley.
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Washington Post
Norfolk
Percy Martin
Huntington
W. Va
Seaboard Air Line
Lacrosse
Martin
J. C. Powley
Mecklenburg Court House
Powley
Bandit Capture Reported Ties Logans to Knoxville Case
United States Marshal W A Dunlap received word from Sheriff Nicholas Reese and Detective St Justus in Lincoln Nebraska that a man captured there matches Harvey Logan the Knoxville bandit who escaped from jail in June 194 after being sentenced to twenty years. Detective Justus identified the arrestee as Logan’s likely ally and described details align with Knoxville files. Photographs will be sent to Linesin tomorrow for confirmation.
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Washington Post
Knoxvilie
Tenn
Jan
United States
Marshall W
Nicholas Reese
St. Justus
Lincoln
Neb
Harvey Logan
Justus
Wells Released On Bail In Nebr Murder Case
Suffolk Va January Charles W Wells and Dallas Yankee Allen who confessed to killing Thomas Schuler in Stanton Nebraska 31 years ago were released on bonds. Wells says his daughter wrote Nebraska authorities about his whereabouts A Suffolk lawyer also received a letter from the daughter naming her father and admitting the killing A warrant was issued against Wells for threatening to kill his daughter’s husband Wells’ property in the county is under the name Allen.
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Washington Post
Suffolk
Charles W Wells
Dallas
Allen
Thomas Schuler
Fi Stanton
Nebr
Wells
Nebraska
Welss
Brakeman dies after railroad yard accident in Virginia
Brakeman B Loyd McNeely of Harman & Co. railroad contractors at Galveston eight miles north of Chatham, Va., was crushed between two cars Monday and died six hours later. Savannah’s new mayor elected George W. Mederaan by 4528 votes over William Gerrard.
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Washington Post
Chatham
Loyd McNeely
Harman & Co
Galveston
Tiedeman
Savannah
George W. Mederaan
William Gerrard
Torture of Captives Recovers Speech After Release
Five year old George Brucato, held nine days by kidnappers, suddenly spoke after twelve days without words. He described torture and a girl captive with masked keeper, her veil like Eastern veils, and revealed the child’s recovery at 88 Stanton Street New York.
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Washington Fort
New York
George Brucato
Iim
East
Lower East
Appech
Boy recounts abduction and torture by men in New York
A young boy testifies that he and a girl were lured by men with candy and a doll, then dragged to a dark room where they were beaten with clubs, fed pepper, and threatened. Detectives see the interview as valuable evidence toward capturing the torturers and locating the missing girl.
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Uute
New York
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