Deaths From Fire in Minneapolis Crippled Man and Krutzburg
Jan 21 reports two fatal incidents in Minneapolis. George Bard, crippled son of an elderly man, burned to death in a cluttered attic home as neighbors arrived after a lamp explosion. Krutzburg, a 45 year resident, dies at city hospital after his clothing caught fire when a lamp exploded at Krutzburg’s restaurant on Second Street.
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Minneapolis
George Nelson
Bard
First Street
Roy
Renee
Brail
Krotaberg
South
Omaha
Gil
Winoria
Queen Victoria near death as royal family united
The queen lies at death's door at Osborne House after a stroke of paralysis. Physicians and the royal family abandon all hope while the empire watches and the emperor of Germany hastens toward the Isle of Wight. Details are scarce as the Associated Press reports the paralysis chiefly affects the face and speech.
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London
United Kingdom
Presa
German naval vessels ordered to sea from Kiel
The Lokal Anzeiger reports the imperial yacht Hohenzellern the cruiser Nymphe and torpedo boat Sleipner now at Kiel have received orders to prepare for sea. It is understood the orders relate to Queen Victoria's condition.
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Berlin
Lokal
Angelger
Queen Victoria’s Illness Alarms Cape Town Parish
News of Queen Victoria’s illness caused consternation in Cape Town. Sir Alfred Milner and his staff attended a cathedral service where prayers were offered for her majesty’s recovery.
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Cape Town
Queen Victoria
Sir Alfred Milner
Daring Niagara River Boat Trip Ends in Tragic Death
John Wiser and John Marsh from this city attempted to cross the Niagara River above the falls. Their boat capsized in icy water. Marsh was rescued after a struggle, while Wiser drowned after being swept over the falls. Local rescuers formed a line and used a pole to reach Marsh.
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John Wiser
Niagara Falls
Niagara,Falls
John Marsh
Niagara River
Falls
Wiser
Marsh
Wesana
Gorgas
Marah
Minnesota rates discussed before industry commission
Washington January 21. Tary Telsberg, secretary of the Minnesota railroad commission, told the industrial commission that grain transportation in Minnesota has seen freight rate cuts in recent years, with some charges halved. He noted farmers elevators receive the same privileges as elevator companies and urged the commission to empower the interstate body to adjust discriminatory rail rates. Reports from the Philippines show sickness among naval and army personnel as long terms of duty threaten health.
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Washington
Tary Telsberg
St. Paul
Minnesota Railroad Commision
Industrial Commission
Minnesota
Minne
Sota
Bopa ‘Fargers, Co-Operative
Glevator
Sania
Corimissigna
Philippines
Naval Appropriation Bill Passes House With Record $81 Million
The naval bill, reported by Chairman Foss, carries 81 036 686 dollars the largest ever and exceeds last year’s estimate by 10 229 396. It recommends authorizing two new sea going batt ships with heavy armor and ordnance at about 14 000 tons displace ment each and costs up to 8 350 000 dollars per ship, plus two unsheathed armored cruisers at up to 4 000 000 dollars each. The package includes 25 400 000 for navy expansion and raises pay by 2 489 387 while authorizing enlistment of 5 000 additional seamen and 50 machinists.
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Washington
Jan
Hoge
Foss
Naval Commaites
House
Pavel
Navy Department
Navy
Naval — Establishment of the
United States
Epead
Pacific Coast
Department
Eulogies of Gear Honor Senator Gear’s Memory in Senate
In Washington on January 24 the senate paused routine business to pay tributes to the late Senator John H. Gear of Town who died last July. Resolutions expressed regret and highlighted his character and services, with senators Allison Platt Cockrell Nelgon Spoaker Morgan Magone Clay and Balliver among those praising him.
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Washington
Senate
John H.gear
Town
Alison
Gest
Gear
Allison
Platt
Cockrell
Nelgon
Spoaker
Morgan
Magone
Clay
J Balliver
Great Northern Assured New Work Lease Progress
The Milwaukee lease deal on new Great Northern work moves forward with obstacles removed. Milwaukee interests demand 6.5 percent guarantees and collection terms, causing a delay. Clarke of the Great Northern reportedly remains firm on terms while the arrangement nears completion.
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Great ‘Northern
Milwaukee
Cadets Abolish Practices After Cadet Meeting
West Point cadets voted to abolish the practices following a full corps meeting. General Dix expressed approval as the congressional committee closed its Academy investigation in a courtroom crowded with officers and families.
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West Point
Waahington
Military Academy
Haang
A. L. Milla
Academy
Driggs
Aghtera
Agsoon Ag Gslgne
Cole
Rel Mill
Ports in Colombia Close to Commerce Says U S Consul
A dispatch to the state department from United States Consul Ingersoll in Caratagena reports that all ports on the Gulf of Morrosquillo including Font and Covenas are closed to commerce by a governmental decree.
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Washington
United States
Ingersoll
Catagena
Wreck on the Ohio Central Causes Fatalities and Delays
A wreck occurred on the Ohio Central line near Falton on January 21. Engineer Brown was killed and two other workers, Dian Reinhart and one more, were injured. The injured were transported to Bucyrus by special train to receive further care.
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Central
Bacyeas
Ohio
Brown
Dian Reinhart
Bucyrus
Corning
Rein 6
Bucyraa
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