Two Fatal Fires in Hoboken NJ Claim Several Lives
In Hoboken early January fires swept multiple sections of the city. A three story Newark Street building at No 410 claimed a mother and five children. A top-floor Schmidt family perished, including wife and five children. a girl died in another blaze, with rescuers retrieving others. Firefighters wrestled with a second blaze at No 67 Fourteenth Street, where many residents fled in nightwear. several were saved, but Mabel Mangos died after a fall from a roof edge while escaping. The disasters left numerous widows and orphans in their wake.
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New York
Hoboken
Wren
Iowat
Newark
Nallie Gehrander
Charles Behrander
Henry
Kate
Magsto
John
Willie
Mahlol Mungtes
Michel Mangler
Florence
No. 4
Wlackwmitt
Turpenter
Schroeders
Charley Schroeder
Hames
Schroeder
It -Wan
Ho Schroeder
Faye Flor
Amother Viettin
Mardly
Hoxten
Fourteenth Street
Moh
Wormeh
Henry Gh Manilox
Mangos
Tumbly
Mabel
Guilig
Helm
London Syndicate Plans Major Beer Industry Buyout
In Cinety Cincinnati January The London syndicate seeks to acquire major saloon assets by purchasing options on 16 and advancing a 9 million dollar deal. Half cash, half preferred stock will fund the takeover, consolidating under Lu[e] state law to form a grand corporation.
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London Syndicate
Erlew
Cinety
Cihcinpati
the Inquirer
Succes
Eagh
euukAnlood Intendt
Mt Faidrp
Murder Toll From Slavery Ceremony Shocks Westchester County
The report notes a ritual killing involving slaves during a mounted ceremony near Cheyenne and outlines the arrest of Artur Palmer in connection with the murder. Deputy Sheriff John R. Treen travels from Westchester to bring Palmer to custody as details emerge from the hotel arrest and ensuing investigations into the deaths from the storm effects and related violence.
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Besile
Phil Vibele
Phillie Ani Te
Ranin
Scogurt
Howth
John R. Treen
She
Westchanter County
New York
Artur Palmer
Brooklyn cruiser battles ice jam wreck near Marcus Hook
The battleship Brooklyn, an armored cruiser of the U.S. Navy, struck a rock near Marcus Hook while towing down the Delaware River. Damage is confined mainly to outer compartments. inner holds remain largely intact. Captain Cook ordered a court of inquiry. the vessel awaits thaw for safe movement to Cramp’s yard.
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Viamar
Brooklyn
Porlem
Bunken
Delaware River
Marcus Hook
Leon
Wan
Loo
Cook
Lode Rock
Ghester
Thin
Allice
Navy Yard
Lanjue Tatand
Sonward
Cramps Yard
Reguialtiot
Wall
Bankett
Choy
Burcu Hook
Stein
Terbont Briatdner
Birnek
Hilden Rock
Hoth
Crubsér
Abe
Andeldne
Novaro
Hugo
Tex
Leobroukern
Tinta
Trew
Saevy Fee
Fee
Cramps
Navy
Uxrlunive
Conaikte
Omiibre
Insurgents Blow Up a Train in Cuban Rebel Fight
A Key West dispatch reports insurgents dynamited a supply train near Olese north of agatigoes injuring many guards and killing several aboard. The attackers looted provisions and ammunition, burned the cars, and released Cuban captain Burke who sent a note with bread as a courtesy. Reports from Havana describe ongoing raids and Cuban forces gaining strength in Pinar del Rio and Santa Clara as Weyler’s troops respond.
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Cinemnaat
Jun
Key West
Blasaya
Ganaral Weyler
Mavuna
Havann
Hovann
Duplin
Artentton
Ovomuora
Cande- Nurs
Marken
Cicero Carrerne
Froman
Tre
Privaty Wolluis
Dupla
Ware
Havana
Candelaria
Cundslavia
Rafael Rodriguez
Ty Yours Nide
Generou
Generac Stodrikuez
Thair
Piynar del Rio
Martel Rodriguez
Trocha
Pinar del Rio
Russ Rivera
Aso
Woyter Tas
Santa Clara
Liebe
Squneral
Star
Cruces
Short Line Earnings Devoted Intrin Credit Case
Creditors for the Ore Iron Short Line and Whith Northern division of the Union Pacific move in Judge Sanborn’s court seeking court direction to pay vested interest from receivers’ funds. Judge Kelly represented the receivers and trustees. the committee that purchased the property concurred. Interest ordered totals 45220 dollars.
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Br Loulk
Iron Short Line & Whith Northerm Division
Union
Paolo Fair Road Wyeem
Sanborn
Chambers
Yercenten
Honda
Kelly
Omaha
Surgical operation on the czar proposed in London report
An article by Phyxteiane Kummonid cites Dr Pabbny as a renowned physician advocating a surgical removal of an abnormal prosthetic of the bone from the head. It notes the operation’s necessity during the czar's tour in Japan and references a security escort and route concerns in St Petersburg.
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London
Paar
Pabbny Te
Japan
Aenutio
St Peterbune
Gare Pose
Srolding Gunmarshly
Crowded Chinatown Braces for Chinese New Year Quietude
In San Francisco Chinatown the rain-slicked streets were crowded as police tightened patrols around the Chinese district. Officers warned rioting and criminal interference would not be tolerated as highbinders from the Pacific Coast hideouts are said to plan operations after the New Year.
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San Francisco
Jan
Chinatown
Chinon
Chinsee
Crowley
Tig
Algne
Tir Pacific
Chitittown
Outakiria
Chimatown
Royal Niger Company Claims Victory in Niger Campaign
London dispatch reports Royal Niger Company forces dispersed Fulah resistance in central Niger. A column of 400 troops reached Lay and captured the southern Fulah capital depot, destroying local power and slaving operations. Governor Sir George Goldie led 800 troops, 24 mounted Europeans, and 000 laborers aboard steamers to block retreat toward Bidu and Bilad.
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London
LA Colernim Teom Ig Bom
Niger
Royal Niger Company
Nupo
Maulus
Niker
Fulah
Lay
Bidu
Lagos
George Goldie
Calin
Lotitia
Pulata
Attacks Endanger Christians Near Heraklion
A Athens dispatch reports that ten Christians were murdered outside Heraklion Thursday as bands of Muslims loot villages nearby. Constantinople hints prompt stricter protection. Jordan consuls urge governor general of Can for action. Warships head to Maraktion to shield Christians. residents arm and fortify spots to block Mohammedan influx.
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London
Athens
Bunday
Museulmann Jaye Tha
Constantinople
Cana
Maraktion
Heraklion
WER Paramour Kills Self After Trio of Homicides
San Francisco dispatch reports Francis Wolf suspected in the murder of Mrs. Spring nick. Wolf was found dead in a room after reportedly shooting himself. A washerwoman Mia Sprinanick, recently deserted by her husband, was shot at work in a squalid quar fork.
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San Francisco
Francis Wolf
Wolf
Corbett and Wheelock to Bring Prize Fight to Nevada
Kansas City Jan 23 J Corbett in good condition ready to fight any man for the championship. He plans to go to San Francisco after next week then to Nevada for training while Dan Butler and W H Wheelock are expected to arrive in a few days.
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Carson
Dan Btuart
W. TH. Wheelock
Corbett
Kansas City
J. Corbett Myche I
San Francisco
Nevada
Testimony of Striking Miners in Colorado Case
The investigation heard from J Dowwr financial secretary of the miners union who testified about meeting records and strike entry. George B Handy and John Abern spoke of secret committees armed to deter workers and charters, while Denials covered outbreaks and violence claims amid vigilante rumors. Dowwr described efforts to meet and address unrest, with mixed accounts from union leaders.
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George B. Handy
John Abern
Union
Soming Hare
Colorado
Nagpore Struggles as Refugee Influx Strains City
The Associated Front has a Nagpore dispatch describing the city swollen by refugees from Alstrigta amid famine relief efforts. Government officials report cotton and textile industries still operating, but aid funds and a local poorhouse serve about 100 inmates monthly. The reviewer notes deep hardship across Nagpore and calls for sustained charity and relief for two months.
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Jan
Vieltinge
Alstrigta
Almont
Patent Medicine Trade Faces Major Court Ruling
Judge Looman’s decision in the U S circuit court near Minneapolis threatens patent and trademark protections for a leading patent medicine. After patent expiry the remedy may be public property, affecting many proprietary drugs. Appeals to the Court of Appeals and possibly the Supreme Court loom, with dealers weighing financial responses.
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Timttas
Jinder Lochran
United Stats Elrcutt Court of Appeals
Supreme Court of the United Staton
Tharo Hae
Amet
Anviatino
Quiet Sunday at Canton for President McKinley
Canton Ohio records a peaceful day as President McKinley rests at home. He avoided church and spent midday dinner with family, followed by a quiet afternoon with a few visitors. Despite curiosity, no political topics were discussed and visitors were limited.
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Canton
Ohio
Owet McKinlay
McKinley
Embezzlement case shocks Tacoma publisher staff
Mayer Cohen, a collector for Ladgur Publishing Company in Tacoma, is alleged to have embezzled about 0 pounds while employed. He was arrested in Seatsie on arrival from Victoria where he served as an advance agent for Groverhoatrival Company.
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Tacoma
Wash
Mayer Cohen
Ladgur Publishing Company
Cohen
Seatsie
Victoria
Groverhoatrival Company
Reform urged on money system in silver notes debate
A World dispatch from Chcnomaya reports strong calls for currency reform led by secretaries candidates. The piece argues for gradual silver note retirement, gold redemption, and a flexible bank system, warning against overreliance on greenbacks and prewar money, while noting potential commission work if properly chosen.
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Chcnomaya
Merryman J. Cay
Trenaury
Gage
Maki de Poaltion
Tallow
Bank Noth Dowintton
Net
Blver
United States
USA
Kavernment
Alger
Fivittin
Kovertinant
Org
Sturemt
Buch
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