Explosion Wrecks Hot Springs Poolroom Killing and Injuring Many
An explosion at a Hot Springs poolroom caused by gas or gasoline destroyed the building. Three dead and many injured, including manager William Helwig and proprietor Cham bers Walker. Witnesses say the blast sent debris into Central Avenue as police and fire crews cleared the wreckage. The cause remains undetermined with reports of gas ignition or a gasoline wagon driver involved. The bank roll of $55,000 was blown away but most recovered.
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Hot Springs
Arkansas
Ark
Chambers Walker
Willun Helwig
Bath
Une
Olt
TC. Chambere
Mewka
Boo Meeper
Samen Finneman
James Cowen
William Metager
Will
James Cournito
Bent A
Ter
T Osler
Tex
Canileid
Cincinnati
Watter Powers
Laan
Uene Daley
Nets
Chia
Memneraéy
Loulayne
Monty Lindsey
New York
Hot ' Plumber
Milwaukee
Jeg
J.C. Crawford
Billy Helwig
Lam
Laura Biggar Acquitted Amid Naval and Military Court Proceedings
The acquittal follows trials in a crowded venue with about a thousand attendees. Crowninshield Coghlan and notable naval and military officers testified alongside numerous prominent American and civilian participants from Porto Rico and Spain in the city and surrounding towns. The event drew a diverse audience, totaling over 1000 people.
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Aylor
Crowninshield
Coghlan
END OF THE FAMOUS TRIAL REPUBLICAN GETS THE PLACE
Miss Biggar and Dr Hendricks faced conspiracy charges over trying to gain the Bennett estate in Pittsburg. The jury found two defendants guilty and acquitted one after a nightlong deliberation. The case hinged on a disputed marriage and a signed certificate linked to Bennetts will. The dispute shadows the estate of the late financier.
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Aequir
Miss Biggar
Bennett
Dr. Hendricks
Stanton
Miss Wiggar
Bennett Hey
Miss Hunt Debut Dazzles Puerto Rico Social Scene
Sey Juan Puerto Rico December 24. The formal introduction of Miss Elizabeth Hunt eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Hunt drew a distinguished gathering. Attendees included Ad J Dewey and Rear Admirals Sumner with other officers and society figures at the executive questions event.
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Sey Juan
Porto Rico
Vgbv
Hunt
Elizabeth Hunt
Oceuna
Ad J Dewey
Cable work progress update from San Francisco to Honolulu
A December cable update reports weather conditions in Silvertown with a strong westerly breeze. It notes a third splice of the San Francisco to Honolulu cable and plans to complete tank changes and final splicing at Honolulu landing once the vessel arrives, with arrival off Honolulu expected Friday morning.
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Ancisco
Silvertown
San Pracisco
Honolua
Diamoul
Honolulu
Francisca
Seven Killed in Colorado Freight Wreck Near Trinidad
A Colorado Southern freight collision near Trinidad killed seven trainmen and injured others. The extra freight ran without orders and collided with regular No. 28 near Bowen, both engines wrecked. Conductor Hrongon allegedly overlooked orders, authorities reported.
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Denver
Trinidad
Cole
Sys
Here
Colorado Southern Railway
Gineer
Oldtrap
William. King
Fred Gilbert
Pearce
Bowen
Miiles
Colorado & Southern
Onson
Crick
Mudern
Hrongon
Pennsylvania Limited Train Collision at Quaker Valley Station
A Pennsylvanian Limited passenger train collision at Quaker Valley station injures many aboard after the engine crashes into a rear car and pushes cars forward. several seriously injured listed by name. The Limited remains intact aside from engine damage as authorities investigate the mishap.
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Muttepurs
Pennsylvania Limited
Leeisdale
Quaker Valley Station
Quakerville
Eigeworth
Fatahy
Charles Hopkins
Leetsdale
John Carson
Swickley
John Stritzeyer
New Castle
Potter
Butte Woman to Claim Swedish Estate Worth 200000
Mrs E 8 Lennon once of Minneapolis and Denver, now Red Lodge, prepares to depart for Sweden to claim an estate valued around 200000 plus rents from farms and mills. Her brother Frank Tuber, a Winona business owner, connects the family to this fortune while sister Eleanor polishes musical training. Lennon plans to return after securing wealth and may invest in lodging or a hotel in Red Lodge.
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E. S. Lennon
Red Lodge
Sweden
Standard
Red Lege
Lone Non
Minneapolis
Denver
Operan Red Lodge
Montana
Lennon
Frank Tuber
Windom
Minn
Minneapolia
Washgton Avenue
Air
Etree
Eleanor
Mia
Re Lodge
United States
Blending
Strom
Burrel case heads to higher court on federal questions
Montana case involves Burrell convicted of burning property and sentenced to a year in jail. A writ of error filed after supreme court review, with bonds posted, claims a federal question and potential bankruptcy relevance. Also notes a separate fatal railroad accident near Seattle with unclear train involvement and a death on the interurban line amid heavy rain.
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Somermira
Yukon
Sitka
Bird
Brown
Helena
F. C. Day
Burrell
Hassan
Court grants 30 days for Minnie Healey case briefs
The Montana supreme court granted counsel for F A Heinze in the Minnie Healey case 30 extra days to file briefs on appeal from the Tower court judgment and a denial of a new trial. The decision was announced in Helena. Also noted are severe winter storms with mine snowslides and dirt slides along the coast divisions of the Great Northern Pacific, hindering train arrivals.
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Helena
Supreme Court
F. A. Heinze
Miles Jon
Minnie Healey
Tower Coure
Howe
Tve
Lawyer and ex US consul Ellis dies on Broadway
Acclaimed New York lawyer and former United States consul in Holland, Ellis, collapsed and died on Broadway today shortly after attending to a law case. The incident occurred in broad daylight as witnesses reported no struggle or foul play.
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New York
Oes
Acaneeard Ellis
United States
Holland
Broadway
Berlin rulers clash over Crown Princess Louise affair
Berlin officials monitor Crown Prince’s contested marriage to Crown Princess Louise as Geneva observers track the fugitive and possible divorce pressures. Berlin press recounts clashes, tutor Gironi, and public sympathy for the princess amid rumors of marital strife and family discord.
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Berlin
Lokal Annelges
Rem
Saxony
Geneva
Louise
Vienna
George
Voswische Zeitung
Giron
Theresa
Bavaria
Dresden
Tolstoi
Zola
Nitzsche
Andrew Gironi
Crown Princess of Saxony Seeks Immediate Divorce
Vienna reports the crown princess of Saxony, via M Lachenell, will seek a divorce now. She will not travel to Salzburg to avoid potential asylum. In two letters to Princess Theresa of Bavaria she criticizes Saxon court discipline and calls official statements in her case incorrect.
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Vienna
Saxony
M. Lachenell
Switzerland
Neues Weiner Tageblatt
Salzburg
Theresa of
Bavaria
Confession Reported as Saxony Princess Leaves
Dressien Dec 4 Crown princess of Saxony is said to have left for Mentone France after writing a confession of relations with M Giron and declaring she will not return to the Saxon court A possible absolute divorce is thought to be sought with papal approval.
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Dressien
Saxony
M. Giron
Mentone
France
Special Dispatch On Hop King Contest Hearings In Forsyth
Forsyth December dispatch reports sheriffs and deputies serving subpoenas to witnesses for the Hop King contest hearing set to begin Friday December 28. The investigation into alleged village voting will span a week with May events and Megal references, as witnesses arrive from across the county. The proceedings, transcribed, will go to the senate as a basis for disqualification fights in the upcoming year.
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Forsyth
Sherif
Willesees
Megat
Ponta
Wright
Hodeetele Mettie
Rosebud
Senate
Thee County
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