Fire devastates Rochester business block in multi-building blaze
Fire from an unknown origin destroyed three buildings in Rochester on February 11, drawing crews from Rochester Monaca Bridgewater New Brighton and Beaver Falls. A frozen water plug delayed attack, a gas explosion shattered a window, and congress candidate K Tener narrowly escaped injury while watching from the Elks building. William Haas suffered cuts after being blown through a window during the blast.
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Rochester
Penn
Monaca
Bridgewater
New Brighton
Beaver Falls
Fred Mainard
Righton Avenue
Minn
T Doln K. Tener
Charleroi
Congress
The
Elks
Workman’s Tobacco Store
Wiliam Haas
Barrymore Robbery Hits Miss Barrymore’s Apartments
New York reports say the rooms at Miss Ethel Barrymore’s West Fortieth Street apartment were broken into after an evening out. Burglars took 575 in cash, an opal necklace, and several keepsakes linked to her mother Georgie Drew Barrymore. no jewels were recovered, and Miss Barrymore notes she never wore jewelry of that value.
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New York
Ethel Barrymore
Miss Barrymore
West Fortieth Street
Georgie Drew Barrymore
Gomez Ousted In Manila Assembly Vote
In Manila on February 11 the assembly unseated Senor Gomez by a 40 to 35 vote after a tense session. Gomez had sensationally accused party leaders of betrayal on February 10 and was warned to order before the vote. The action declared his election void as Commissioner Shuster left for a six month vacation.
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Manila
Senor Gomez
Commissioner Shuster
Union Men Fined and Imprisoned for Disobedience
New York reports Patrick McCormack of the Big Six union along with George Jackson and Vincent Costello were fined $20 each and jailed for twenty days for defying an injunction from 1906. Thomas Bennett and W B Anderson were fined $100 each on the same charge. Also, over 2,000 dogs gathered at Madison Square Garden for Westminster Kennel Club show with new breeds and classes including Exkimo dogs, and coal output notes that Reading and Lehigh Valley Coal companies will operate six days a week.
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New York
Patrick McCormack
The
Typographical Union
Big Six
George Jackson
Vincent Costello
Thomas Bennett
Anderson
Madison Square Garden
Westminster Kennel Club
Assault on House Sparks Riot at London Parliament
Delegates from the parliament of women suffragists in London staged a vigorous assault on the houses of commons but were repulsed by police. Forty were arrested amid the clash as authorities maintained order. A separate line notes a subscription appeal for an upcoming magazine offer at 42 cents daily.
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London
Parliament of Women Suffrages
Houses of Commons
Democrat
Russia Finland relations to be raised in duma
In Saint Petersburg on February 11 the Octoberists plan to press the duma on the lack of Russian Stolypin's control over the Finnish secretary of state reports and the railway link between Finland and Russia to ease troop mobilization. They aim to restore Viborg district to Russia and curb Finnish national aspirations, while Foreign Minister Iswolsky may be asked for a formal declaration. Meanwhile demonstrations against Paul Milukov did not resume in the duma as his New York constitutionalism remarks drew mixed reactions.
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St Petersburg
Russia
Grand Duchy of Finland
M. Stolypin
Finland
Viborg
Duma
Iswolsky
Paul Milukof
Constitutional Democrats
M. Millukoff
New York City
Dama
New York
inditement against Speaker Cole quashed in Massachusetts
Salem Mass Feb 11 The indictment against Speaker John N Cole of the Massachusetts house of representatives charging him with soliciting transportation below regular rates was quashed. The 123 counts were dismissed after a hearing before Chief Justice Aiken. Cole argued no offense was committed and the statute's clause was unconstitutional. The court endorsed motion to quash.
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Salem
Mass
John N. Cole
Massachusetts House of Representatives
Aiken
Cole
Officer Dunphy Paid After Off Duty Fitness Absence
The board of public safety approved payment to Patrolman John Dunphy for about fourteen days at 2.75 dollars, while he was off duty for eighty days due to illness. Contributions from fellow officers and the aid association covered part of the pay, with funds ordinarily going to the pension. Dunphy suffered vertigo on duty following a prior on duty fall.
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John Dunphy
Dunphy
Aid Association
Board of Public Safety
Weather forecast for lake region and New England
Cloudy and rainy conditions in the southern and western parts persist as a high pressure area sits over New England. A trough of unsettled weather continues elsewhere with rain possible on the South Atlantic coast, easing later as temperatures rise and skies cloud over Wednesday.
Count Boni de Castellane Found Guilty in Paris Assault
Paris February 11 Count Boni de Castellane former husband of Anna Gould was convicted by the correctional court of criminal assault and battery on Prince Helle de Sagan and fined 20 dollars. The prince received 20 cents in damages after a January 2 street confrontation in front of St Pierre de Chaillot following a memorial service.
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Paris
Boni de Castellane
Anna Gould
New York
Prince Helle de Sagan
St Pierre de Chaillot
Count Boni
Prince Helle
Count Jean
Madame Gould
Dudeck charged with selling liquor in county case
Herman Dudeck faced Justice of the Peace Andrew Kingsbury on eight counts of liquor selling. He was fined $20 on six counts, ordered to pay $152 total, and the case adjourned to March 9 with $200 bonds as he could not pay. Ex Attorney General King defended, witnesses testified to Dudeck’s reputation and beer purchases, and the defense urged a default, with a nolle on two counts and a plea for good behavior.
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Bolton
Red
Herman Dudeck
Justice of the Peace
Andrew Kingsbury
Rand
James B. Bailey
King of
Isaac Horowitz
Thomas B. Daley
Dudeck
Selectman
John Barnes
Lell
Aicense
Rev. M. Perry
H. Loomis
Charles B. Tyron
William R. French
Henry Fitzpatrick
Gilead
Thomas Wilson
George Murray
Charles W. Taylor
Robert Blood
Highland Park
King
Nolle
Repairs at Naval Station Guantanamo Progress Report
Repairs at the Guantanamo naval station show a 14 000 man camp, new barracks with club like facilities, electric lighting, pistol targets and a skirmish field. The facility is described as an excellent model and surpassing others of its kind worldwide.
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Naval Station
Washington
Naval Station of
Guantanamo
Heavy furniture for officers quarters estimated at 946 thousand
War department estimates the total cost of furnishing army officers quarters at about 946 354 dollars or roughly 300 dollars per set. Contracts to be awarded this fiscal year will cover about one third of the cost, including eight dining chairs a desk and a sideboard. Further supplies will be contracted later.
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Washington
War Department
Proposals Sought for New Cable Steamer and Mine Planter
Washington Feb 11 proposals invited for a new cable steamer and mine planter vessels for coast artillery use on the Pacific coast. If not built there one Atlantic mine planter may be sent west with possible Philippine service next year. Also mentions a man aged 42.
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Washington
War Department
Pacific
Atlantic
Aldrich Proposes Simple Prompt Currency Bill
Senator Aldrich addresses the senate on a currency measure bearing his name. He outlines two main plans, favors a temporary emergency note issue, and promises a $500 million bank note facility redeemable in lawful money. The proposal aims to prevent crises and preserve credit with rapid government-backed money if needed.
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Washington
Aldrich
R. L
Senate
Alrich
J. P. Morgan
Fairbanks
Mr. Morgan
Charles C. Glover
Riggs National Bank
National City Bank of New York
Congress
United States
Treasury
Committee On Finance
Germany
Austria-Hungary
England
France
National Treasury
Massachusetts
New York
Secretary of the Treasury
Building Inspector Chatfield on Trial in City Hearing
The hearing resumes before the board of safety with Mayor Thoms and Attorney Guilfoile defending the city. Ex-Senator Cornelius Tracy testifies on building ordinances and inspector discretion, discussing costs, construction standards, and the Costello and Farm Street cases amid questioning over “special construction.”
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A. J. Chatfield
Board of Safety
Thoms
Guilfoile
Bronson
Chatfield
Cornelius Tracy
Tracy Bros
Tracy
Guilfolle
Costello House
Costello
Farm Street
Truman Buell
Buell
Chatfeld
William £. Hant
Edwin C. Benedict
Dubaime
Frank Bryan
George A. Contractors
T D. Barlo
Com
Rochester Ministers Seek Sunday Recreation Commission
The Rochester Ministerial association proposes a Sunday recreation commission of five to oversee open air park concerts in summer and indoor events in winter. They urge Sunday education rooms, open schools for social hours, and a safer, fitting public entertainment plan following recent shuttering of theaters and amusements.
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Rochester
Rochester Ministerial Association
Common Council
Ministerial Association
Waterbury News Briefs and Local Court Actions
The Waterbury Visiting Nurses Association filed its articles of association with the state secretary. Oliver Lawrence sold land on the west side of Howard Street to the Swedish Baptist Tabernacle church. Betty P. Reeves sues Frederick H. and Virginia B. Lewis for 150 dollars, claiming a loan unpaid. Charles Thatcher Co sues J. A. Lovett for 150 dollars and 20 dollars sent. Cases returnable in district court on specified March dates. A public hearing over city expenses draws concern, with calls for fairness and a full hearing before judgment. Public hopes avoid unjust dislike and demand accountability.
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Waterbury Visiting Nurses’ Association
Oliver Lawrence
Swedish Baptist Tabernacle Church
Howard Street
Betty P. Reeves
Frederick H
Virginia B. Lewis
Charles Thatcher Co
J. A Lovett
District Court
Day of Accidents In Pittsburg On Brighton Road Sled Run
Twenty seven injured in two separate coasting accidents on Pittsburg hills. A large crowd rode a fourteen to fifteen foot four board sled down Marshall avenue, colliding with a telegraph pole near a curve. Ten front passengers were thrown into street car tracks. two may die. Remaining riders suffered broken limbs and cuts.
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Pittsburg
Greater
Brighton Road
Marshall Avenue
George Becker
DeVer Case Nolle Proceeded In Manslaughter Charge
The State dropped the manslaughter case against Dr John H DeVer in the death of Mrs Josephine Hale over alleged ante mortem statements. Assistant State's Attorney Kellogg found the coroner report testimony weak and unsuitable for jury proof, noting doubts about the dying confession attributed to Hale. Hale, a young mother of three, resided with her husband on Center Street.
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John H. DeVer
Josephine Hale
John P. Kellogg
Mr. Hale
Walter D. Makepeace
Waterbury Hospital
Hale
Center Street
Alumni Valentine Party at St Mary's Alumni Hall
A Valentine party is planned for Friday evening at St Mary's Alumni hall with decorative touches and cosy corners. The night will feature several valentine dances and a sixteen dance program starting at 8:20 sharp.
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St Mary's Alumni Hall
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