Montreal Fire Kills Three Firemen in Gilmore Building
A devastating Montreal blaze at Gilmore & Co. chemicals Saturday afternoon killed three firefighters and seriously injured about a dozen others. Firemen Charpentier King Laporte died. Captains Guthrie Morin and others were badly hurt. The four-story brick structure burned fiercely as crews battled in smoke, with a loft collapse trapping sixteen men. The fire was contained by 4 p.m. but by nightfall two bodies were recovered and many injured treated, while residents watched the dramatic rescue efforts.
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Montreal
Can
Guthrie
Morin
Tiremen
Benoit
Reynolds
Gordon
Mirault
Caerst
Goldstein
Cigar Factory
Kearney Bros
Johnston’s Fluid Beef Extract Co
Gilmore
No. 5
No. 3
Charpentier
Miruilt
Edmund Laporte
General Hospital
Saul Carrest
No. 11
Notre Dame Hospital
Capt
George Mirault
King
Thdr
David Benoit
No. 4
Bennett
Laporte
London
Cuban Satisfaction Over Spanish Prophylaxis and Independence
Thomas Estrada Palma head of the Cuban junta in New York reacts to a Cadia dispatch about Spain evacuating Cuba. He argues Spain’s $11 million-a-month army bill, debt, and Philippine revolt weaken Spain while Cuban forces grow to 30,000–40,000 armed men. He predicts arms shortages, favors arm shipments, rejects reprisals, and envisions a Cuban republic with a government by the people. He notes Cuba’s commercial dependence on the United States and hopes for a peaceful end to the war.
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Spain
Cuba
Thomas Estrada Palma
New York
Cadia
Philippines
United States
Wounded Prisoner Executed in Havana Fortress
The prisoner Piedrahita, shot through both thighs in an earlier engagement, was court-martialed and executed in Havana’s Cubana fortress. He was captured in a rebel hospital raid and killed on a stretcher in front of his executioners as military witnesses watched.
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New York
Havana
Key West
Piedrahita
Cubana
Prisoners Executed By Spanish Forces After Battle
Havana report states Gen Melquizo shot 40 prisoners on the field after engagement with Maceo’s rebels in Pinar del Rio. The incident follows a censorship reprimand for Suarez Inclan over a paragraph about dispatching 22 prisoners to prevent escape after Bernal’s Lomas del Negro fight.
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Num Yor
Havana
Key West
Melquizo
Maceo
Pinar del Rio
Suarez’ Inclan
Presa
Weyler
Barnal
Lomas del Negro
Bernal
Review of trade and financial markets signals cautious optimism
R G Dun & Co reports that a conservative mood and foreign bankers offering insurance against a gold premium drive cautious business. Exports exceed imports by a wide margin, grain shipments rise, and Europe faces wheat shortfalls due to droughts. Prices move, with wheat up, iron and steel costs varying, and wool and failures shown across regions.
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New York
R. G. Dun& Co
Kansas
Nebraska
Europe
Australia
Atlantic
Pacific
India
Russia
Bessemer
Gray Forge
Pittsburgh
United States
Canada
Bancroft Set to Reach Constantinople for Missionary Protection
Washington reports confirm the Bancroft a U S Navy dispatch boat heads for Constantinople to guard American missions in Harpoot and Maraş and to seek indemnity for damages. No plan to force the Dardanelles is contemplated despite rumors. U S seeks Turkey's response before the next presidential message.
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Bancroft
United States Navy
Dardanellés
Constantinople
Harpout
Maras
Conrrens
Washington
Smyrna
Dardenelles
United States
Terrell
Admiral Selfridge
United Associated Presses
Chicago Associated Press
Dardanelles
Sofia
Turkey
Harpoot
Muarush
Congress
Minister Terrell Secures Bancroft in Turkish Waters
Washington reports cabinet discussions push for a guardship at Minister Terrell's disposal. The Bancroft left Gibraltar toward Smyrna, possibly reaching yesterday, with orders to fit for guard duty in the Golden Horn. Officials note plans to recoup indemnities, possibly by Navy action if needed.
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Washington
Terrell
Navy
Turkish
Turkey
Verreli
Bosporus
Bancroft
Gibraltar
Smyrna
Navy Department
Constantinople
Golden Horn
Congress
Corinto
Great Britain
Nicaragua
Selfridge
Fell Among Thieves in New York City Heist
John Norris arrived with 20000 dollars in New York after leaving Trenton Massachusetts and boarding a Fall River steamer. Two well-dressed, persuasive men befriended him on board and accompanied him ashore. By Wednesday he awoke to find his $20000 missing, with the two men absent and recollections fragmented.
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New York
John Norris
Trenton
Mass
Fall River
Norris
Advance in Wheat Boosts Prices on Chicago and Frisco
CubaGeo reports December wheat rose 14 cents to 72.34 cents per bushel on the Chicago board, with overseas gains cited from Liver pool. In San Francisco, wheat prices surged on Oct 16 with December up to $1.41 1/8 per cental and May climbing to $1.44 1/4, despite later fluctuations.
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Chicago
San Francisco
CubaGeo
Board of Trade
Liverpool
Frisco
Riots in Demarara as Police Fire on Mob
A Georgetown dispatch reports alarming riots among coolies in Demarara. Police escorting rioters to the lockup were attacked by the mob, forcing officers to fire. Three rioters were killed and many wounded in the clash linked to a wage strike against reductions.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Georgetown
British Guiana
Demarara
The Cyclist Notes On Bicycle Use And Observations
A period piece discusses bicycle efficiency and dangers, noting that riding 15 miles can require less effort than walking 3 miles, and comments on tires, mechanics, and the allure of cycling. It mentions Portugal’s tariff on imported machines, a Japan sighting of a woman cyclist, and cautions about cyclometer readings on hills.
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Portugal
Japan
Witty Quotes and Health Advert Tales
A collage of humorous exchanges from newspapers and a health ad campaign notes in brief. Quotes cover marriage talks and clever retorts, while an item promotes Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters for indigestion and related ailments. The final line adds a social jab about people concealing knowledge.
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Charles
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Dee
Mee
Bocepore
Miller Mfg. CO
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Sumfe
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