Daily News Confirms Turbulent Week and War Clouds
The paper reports a turbulent week with political shifts and a looming European war cloud. It covers medical updates on prominent figures, Congress’s actions, and international tensions involving Bulgaria France and Russia, plus local notices and commentary on public sentiment. The tone blends domestic political drama with cautious note of broader conflict.
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Preach Republic
Vranco
SoMa
Von
Bulgaria
Porte
Saierain
Loverfere
Fire Devours Eastern Michigan Insane Asylum
A massive fire at the Eastern Michigan Insane Asylum destroys the main building and wings. About 500 female inmates, half clothed, are sheltered in cottages as guards and attendants evacuate them. Loss estimates exceed $500,000 with limited insurance details. operations shift to nearby facilities while investigators search for missing patients amid freezing conditions.
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Grave Barros
Mrcw
Pontlacy Mink
Eastern Michigan Insane Asylum
Buzward
Herols
Pontiac
Detroit
Patieuta
Chattanooga Fire Destroys Loveman Dry Goods House
A disastrous blaze in Chattanooga yesterday scorched the Loveman & Co dry goods store on Market Street, trapping about thirty female workers. The fire, starting at 12:40 pm, rapidly engulfed several nearby buildings and caused over half a million dollars in damage within two hours. Firefighters and citizens rescued workers from windows. two men fell from windows, another was saved in a near suffocation. Large-scale rebuilding plans are underway as owners promise handsome new structures.
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Moreantite
Yeaterday
Coatranooud
Tenn
Hattannnga
Lavomin & Ie Great Ury Goods House
Market Street
Hizhth Street
Wis
Us-Cape
Alamé
Eighth Street
D. B. Loveman & Co
I. G. Gewin & Co
Christie & Co
Chattanooga Library Association
Chamber of Commerce
Schwarte & Bro
Boots and Shoes
Abbott & Co
Cathaware
Raghth Street
Wester and Manning
Elkins Denies Confederate Service Claim In War Testimony
George Maddox recalls Stephen B. Elkins in 1862 with Quantrell’s men. He says Elkins and brother Jim joined Confederate forces but were not sworn into Quantrell’s command, though under his orders. Maddox notes Elkins left in late 1862, later possibly joining Yankee militia, and that he fought with Quantrell at Sibley. The report includes a telegram to verify the claim and Elkins’ subsequent denial.
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Quantrell
New York World
Novava
George Maddox
Nevada
Ife
Stephen B. Elkins
Stephen B. I Cee
Jackson County
Jim
Clay
Platt County
Gordon
Steve
Sibley
Steve Elkins
Harrison
Liberty
Clay County
Trather
Quentrell
Maddox
Blue Springs
Kentucky
Kansan Senate Race Heats Up After Plumbs Death
December 26 report on the Kansas Senate vacancy caused by Senator Plumb’s death highlights Ben Simpson as frontrunner. Secretary of State William Higgins backs Simpson, signaling Gov. Humphrey’s possible preference. Other candidates include George R. Peck, Congressman Perkins, K. W. Addy, Major J. K. Hudson, and ex-Senator Morrill. Ingalls supporters push quietly. A bridge collapse in xpraxarouis injures seven workers.
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Ben Simpson
Plumb
Ingall
Toreka
Senate
Pumb
William Higgins
Humphrey
Topeka
Mr. Simpson
Higgins
Simpson
George R. Peck
Perkins
K. W. Addy
United States
District of Kansas
J. K. Hudson
Republican Organ
Kansas
W-morrow
Major Hudson
Morrill
Mr. Ingalls
Humphery
Why Some Men Are Popular. Sloan of Delaware Lackawanna
The piece profiles Sam Sloan president of the Delaware Lackawanna and US railroad, noting Irish birth about sixty years ago and a blend of bluff cordiality. An L train incident shows his courtesy as he directs a tired worker to a seat, provoking disputes with a brakeman. Also mentions actor Scanlan facing chaos and possible retirement.
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Frank Buskirk
Pennsylvania Road
Jim Taylor
Charley Harman
Atlanta Constitution & Good
Atlanta
Sherman
Ohio Cavalry
Peters
Brown
Feters
Young Brown
Ohio
Little Miami
Richard Peters
Mr. Brown
Ralph Peters
Sam” Sloan
Delaware, Lackawanna and US Railroad
New
Mr. Sloan
Cortlandt Street
Park Place
Sloan
Murray Street
Ingman
Delaware, Lackawanna and Waro Railroad
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West Virginia Printing CO
Tamney
Maneger
Bal Towtase
Vicor
Say Weber
Trueman
Whanting
Ubelr
Bate
Preit
Amens
Will le Shove
Ieee
Ewateaiger Aries
Regintee
Washington, BC
Gittribube
Noely Sam's
Bisrard
Thavie
Caley
Pest
Ovn
Comgensioan Chanjalea
Prva
Penutur Pirern
Stuck Exchange
Chrstimas Conporary
Stucking Exchange
Lymp
Epyano M
Tre Lochoneville and
Moundsville Gas and 4 Company
Wheeling
Lowiensville
Moundsville
Mount Geld
Srevans
Brsees
Posusud
Dar
Wnplenssons
Ryowrea
Yna
Qurey
Rikigs
Evers
Many & Bether
Mer
Reisner
Warsaw
St Powrsburn
Jean Li
Ulery
America
Daverr
Tome
Keeiont
Parnellit
Une Parnelite
Parnellites
Howe
Faward M Field
Leon Cmre
Edward M
Lidjow
Fia
Warde Pella
Field
Wwe
Wassisieres
Wright
Pensyrania
Ofi
Conareeeman Mills
Crisp
Conre
Cauves
N. J
A. Tiolt
Erho
Hood
State Insane Asylum
Michigan
Chattanooga
Gonosnong
N. C
W. H. Pearsall
Wrightman Thompavo
Isurxsune
Miew
Duluth
South Shore
Atlantic
Eacey
Os Brokewan
Elkins
Krxins
W. Va
New York
Corday Trust
Edwin H. Fitler & Co
Philadelphia
Plymouth Cordage Co
Boston
Hoover AG Allison
Nenfa, C
Pittsburg
Porrsnane
L. S. McClellan
Southeastern
Wabash Railroad Co
Wabash System
Defiance
Imarck
Bentis
Prince Bismarck
George E. Cadden
Cadden
Teneray
Pat
Pans
M. Ribot
Chamber of Deputies
France
Pants
Dio Lewis
Gross
Ike Hood
Xpraxarouis
Fall Creek
Opera House
Matiner and
Conried
Heinrich G Conried
Direstor
Millorcker
Jonathan
Minelon
Woda Atey
G. A. House
Maste
Grand Opera House
Era Tareq
Berta
Madowne
Sturday
Lester & Williams
Jack
Mae Right Specialties
Ceelo
Funny Ire Chal Bo
Sireae Oleeioe Stee
Ss" Seas “Ghey
Stifes
GEO. E. Stifel & CO
Main Street
Scanla
Scanlan
Stone & Thomas
L. G. Dillon &Co
EDW
L. Rose & CO
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