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Show News of the World. Fatal and horrible Boiler Explosion. Baltimore, April 14 -- A large boiler in the building on Pratt Street, next to the corner of Freemont, exploded this afternoon, with a terrible loss of life. The immediate part of the building where the explosion occurred was occupied by A. H. [??] & Co., and chopfeed mill and the floor above and next floor adjoining on King Street, by Sihler & Coleman, as a sash and door factory. The machinery had just been idle for some time for repairs and a fire? had just been started to resume work when the explosion occurred. A portion of the latter was propelled northward entirely demolishing a two story brick dwelling house on King Street and throwing down a side wall near the building adjoining. At the time of the explosion, John Addison (engineer,) Harrison Watters (colored, fireman,) Andrew Cooper (machinist,) who had been making repairs, and Frank Kraning (a boy,) were in the engine roots. All were killed except Cooper and he is not expected to live. In the house 173 King Street, George Fentz [or Pentz], aged 19, was killed, and Ida Bowenburg's leg was broken. Ellen Bawlings [or Rawlings] (colored servant_ was severely hurt by the wall falling upon her. In No. 101 [?] King Street, Grace Gray, aged 21, was killed. In a yard adjoining the factory, Abraham Hepburn (colored) while unloading a lumber wagon was struck by a flying missile and had his skull fractured. Edward Callahan, had a leg broken. Mrs. Margaret Kauf, on a street adjoining the factory, was killed at the wash tub in the kitchen by a flying brick. C. W. Oates, at work in a granite yard a [???] distant, was struck in the face by a brick and severely hurt. Several bodies are supposed to be still under the ruins, including those of engineer, firemen and boy Kraning. The fireman are endeavoring to recover them. The damage to propery and machinery is estimated at about $8,000 [?]. A similar explosion in the same building occurred in 12 years ago, when five persons lost their lives. Territorial Bills Washington, April 14. Senator Farley today introduced copies of bills heretofore introduced in the House by Delegate Ainslie, amendatory of the laws concerning Territoral [Territorial] Supreme Courts, and the jurisdiction of Justice of the peace in Washington, Idaho, and Montana. Senator Slater introduced copies of Ainslie's bill providing for the election of all Territorial officers who are not paid by the United States, and making appropriations for various military roads in Idaho. Peace Congress The proposed peace congress of American nations is not expected to assemble in November next. In accordance with Blaine's invitation and yet, as the invitation has not been withdrawn correspondence continues on the subject. The only states which favorably considered the proposition are Mexico, Guatamala, Salvador, Honduras, Venezuela and Hayti. Mexico at first hesitated, but has reconsidered the subject, and ?? is now authorized conditionally to accept the invitation of the United States. Her difficulties with Honduras and interest in the Panama and Nicaragua canals and other Isthmus ???? schemes, make her unwilling to leave Central American States to cultivate sympathy in Washington at her expense, which might be the case if her presence antagonized Congress. None of the State of South America accepted the invitation, and the State Department does not expect them to without renewal of the invitation. Gulteau's Overrun Gulteau is out in another card: Had they (his relations) all died, he says, 25 years ago it would have been a Godsend to me. He accuses Charles Scoville with a desire to get control of his (Gulteau's) book, and says he has already paid Scoville $275, wich is more than his allege services are worth. Cabinet Meeting The Cabinet was in session two hours to-day, all the members present. The principal questions under consideration were the coming military conference in Paris, trouble with the cow boys in Arizona, and the xxx John xxxx xxx. The latter was finally disposed of so far as the Executive is concerned, but what action will be taken is not positively known. Alaska. The Senate committee on Territories has agreed to report Senator Butler's bill to create a territorial government in Alaska, the governor, judge, and other officers? to constitute a legislative council. There's Millions in It! Pittsfield, Mass., April 14. The will of Thomas Allen will be probated at St. Louis and Pittsfield. The family residence in St. Louis, the homestead and several farms in Pittsfield, and all personal property in and on these are willed to Mrs. Allen. The remainder is to be divided among seven children. The estate is estimated at $15,000,000. Fires Titusville, April 14. A very destructive fire broke out this morning at 3 xx resulting in a aloss of $295,000 worth of property. The Parshall House and Opera House were gutted and the Brunswick Hotel seriously damaged. The fire originated in the Opera House and in half an hour the whole building was in flames. The cause of the fire is unknown. In answer to a call from the fire department an engine arrived from Oil City. The fire is still circulating? A colored cook named William was burned in the ruins. One fireman - A. Hubbard - was seriously burned. He may recover. Insurance, $43,000. The Brunswick Hotel and Opera House will be rebuilt. St. Louis, 14. -- A fire occurred in a tenement house this morning, occupied by colored people. One girl was burned to death, another badly hurt, and several others more less burned. Providence, April 14. -- Whipples's woolen mill, Greenville, and six houses near the mill are burning. Aid was sent from here. Criminal Calendar Santa Fe, April 15. -- Kelly, who was to have been hung yesterday for the murder of O'Rourdan, was reprieved the second time until May 30th. There are seven murder cases on the docket at the present time in the district court of New Mexico. Two are already found guilty. Milwaukee, Apr. 15 -- A young gambler, named Hardy Clifford, to-day at Racine, Killed Capt. Hugh. He is likely to be lynched to-night. Kansas City, Apr 15 -- Dorsey passed through the city this morning enroute for Washington to attend the trial of the Sxxx Route case. Garr??, Apr 15 -- A special from Kerbyville, Missouri says An exciting tragedy has just occurred in this neighborhood. For some time past people have been troubled by degradations of horse thieves; at length three men were discovered to be the ring leaders. They were hunted down, taken to the livery some distance from town, and hung. The deed was performed swiftly and the vigilantes dispersed the moment the men were swung up; there was much excitement. This is the first triple hanging in this section of Missouri for several years. The names of the thieves are unknown, but them come from Green county. After Many Years Chicago, April 15. -- Ex Governor Burbank, of Dakota, new post office inspector here, was one of a dozen passengers in the stage which was robbed by the James gang near Hot Springs Ark., eight years ago. He was robbed of a gold watch and chain, and a diamond pin worth $9??. He has received information from Marshall? Craig, St. Jo., Missouri, that his property was found among the effects of the late Jesse James, and will be returned to him. Negros Killed Baltimore, Apr 15 -- Six dead bodies of negro infants were found today. In a shed at the rear of No. 35 Gramby street, occupied by Chas White, a negro undertaker. The remains were in a horrible state of decomposition. White says he does not know how the bodies came there. An inquest will be held. Insane Workmen Paris, Apr 15 -- Five thousand employees representing every trade connected with the manufacture of iron struck against the proposal of xxxx to deduct 40 xxx on every 100 francs wages to be applied to the payment of an insurance premium for the men against accident. |