20 Feb 1905
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1905
Page
1
A rapid blaze in Indianapolis gutted multiple structures within under sixty minutes. Fire crews battled the flames, evacuations occurred nearby, and investigators began inspecting the scene for the fire’s origin and cause. No injuries were immediately reported.
A massive blaze in Indianapolis's wholesale district on February 26 destroyed eight buildings including hotels and the Delmetech and Fahnley McCrea warehouses. The fire, fueled by fireworks and explosives, required four hours to control, with one firefighter injured and several near-death escapes as walls collapsed and embers rained over the business core.
A ruined building collapsed in Chicago on February 20, killing one person and injuring several others. Rescue teams searched the wreckage for missing occupants as panic spread through West Fourteenth Street and nearby areas.
Reported true tale from Chicago warns of pneumonia dangers after a theater blaze killed many and left dozens ill. A letter from W D Wilcox of Logan credits modern remedies for a daughter’s cold and influenza, praising Berlain’s Cough Remdy as effective.
Washington this week plans to advance naval river and harbor and sundry civil appropriation bills. The senate will appoint conferences on the Joint ship bill as a likely move, with impeachment trial proceedings continuing and limited witness testimony. Public buildings and Jamestown expo measures remain central as the house debates rules and ongoing appropriations to finish unfinished work. Grave stomach and liver trouble prompts Mrs. John A. Young to praise Electric Bitters.
In a dramatic report from aboard the Tartar, Gen Stoessel is labeled a coward by Lt Below after Russian forces at Port Arthur surrendered the Sevastopol. Paroled prisoners, including Madame Zouhoneti who commanded three 11 inch guns, are among those expected to reach San Francisco.
Telegram from Thomas W. Lawson of Boston to Senator Fisher, West Virginia legislative committee member, pledges to do all in his power to end what he calls the devilish oppression of Standard Oil and the system. The Elliott letter is cited as part of the inquiry, as Pishetta and others finish hearings but await a final report. Five people burned to death at Howe Brook plantation, Island Falls, Maine, site of a well fire, bodies found beyond recognition inside the stout door.
A Tyler special reports seven business houses burned causing an estimated loss of 150000 with insurance around 55000. The blaze ravaged the business district and left substantial property damage in its wake.
Fragmentary OCR notes hint at a medieval or ancient topic describing a prince from Earth and wooden attire in early centuries. The readable bits are sparse, offering limited concrete names, dates, or places.
Reports from St. Petersburg describe continued royal mourning and a decision to inter Grand Duke Serginа in a temporary vault at Chaudom monastery until the Romboit mausoleum is completed. Public alarm grows over potential repeats of the Moscow tragedy as Grand Dukes Vladimir and Alexei attend requiems in their own palaces while security concerns spread across Russia. Rail strikes threaten Moscow, with 36,000 to 49,000 workers idle and fear of riots rising as officials move to mobilize munitions and naval supplies amid Franco-Russian, Russo-American, and other industrial disruptions. A British steamer Silviana is seized near Port Arthur, and Port Arthur surrenders per dispatches received at Petersburg.
Fragmentary advertisement warns of poisons in food and promotes New Life Pills as a guaranteed remedy. Claims sickness from tainted food and urges readers to buy at Jones Drug Store for 5 cents.
The fragment appears to note a newspaper masthead and pricing with a nine week period. readable elements include Daily Democrat, price eighteen? and a weekly or nine week term. detail is insufficient for fuller card.
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