Indictments Will Follow After Triangle Waist Factory Fire
District Attorney Whitman plans grand jury indictments for manslaughter and criminal negligence over the Triangle Waist Company disaster. Officials accuse the buildings bureau and superintendents of failing to protect workers as 145 bodies are recovered and many remain unidentified amid ongoing investigations by fire, police, and the coroner.
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New York
Whitman
Triangle Waist Company
Bureau of Buildings and Superintendents
Horrow
Fire Department
Crocker
Waldo
Wal
Washington Square Fire Toll Tops 141 as Probe Opens
New York reports the Washington Square disaster aftermath with 141 dead and 12 women in hospitals. Coroner and grand jury probe blame amid grim scenes along the pier where coffins and identification efforts dominate.
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New York
Washington Square
Park circuit planned to boost Southern amusements this summer
General Manager R L Rand of the Anniston Electric and Gas Co returned from Charlotte N C where a meeting of Southern park owners organized a park circuit. Ten parks will host weeklong shows from a New York amusement company including stock companies minstrel and musical acts. Oxford park opens June 12 with the initial company unknown. The 1911 season is expected to surpass recent years in interest.
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New York
Charlotte
Oxford Park
Destructive cyclone hits Monroe County area Sunday
A terrible cyclone struck Monroe county Sunday afternoon eight miles from Monroeville Alabama. One man was killed and several injured. Livestock perished as houses and trees were swept away. Details are scarce and fears linger for nearby towns in the storm path.
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Monroeville
Ala
Monroe County
Nine Die in Kentucky Fires in 24 Hours
In Kentucky nine people perished in fires within a day. At Harrodsburg the home of J. T. Veech burned killing Mrs. J. M. Bridges and three children. Near Mt. Vernon the Gentry residence burned killing Mrs. Gentry and four children.
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Kentucky
Harrodsburg
J. T. Veech
J. M. Bridges
Robert Gentry
Mt. Vernon
Dr Owens's Address Impresses Atlanta Audience at Congress
A friend reports Dr C J Owens drew praise with his Atlanta address at the commercial congress. Taft introduced him and Secretary Dickinson greeted him upon return. Prominent figures foresee a federal berth for Owens amid plans to fund South advertising with $100 000 yearly for five years through the Southern Commercial Congress.
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C. J. Owens
Anniston College
Atlanta
Owens
Commercial Congress
Taft
Dickinson
South
Washington
Dawe
Congress
Southern Commercial Congress
United States
Woodrow Wilson
Dixie
Third Party May Grow Up in Presidential Race
Washington March 27. Leading politicians debate the future of Republicans Democrats and Progressives as Taft seeks renomination. Progressives led by LaFollette Cummins Norris eye influence in the convention while Harmon of Ohio is a possible compromise nominee. Pay no payne Aldrich tariff concerns and direct election bills fuel the split.
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Taft
O. K
Wilson
Harmon
Dix
LaFollette
Cummins
Norris
House
Senate
House of Representatives
Judson Harmon
Ohio
Congress
United States
Patenge
Arizona
Ring Identifies Engaged Sweetheart After Disaster
A sobbing woman mourns her fiancé who was to be married the night before the catastrophe. A ring on his finger confirms his identity, and the couple had recently become engaged.
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Mass
Farmers Union Warehouse Plans Southern Expansion
Directors of the Farmers Union Warehouse Company met Saturday to approve adding a south side building 100 by 800 feet. Construction material undecided between mill brick or concrete, with a contract let soon to be ready for the season. The expansion aims to relieve overcrowding from last season and accommodate anticipated cotton storage in Anniston.
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Farmers’ Union Warehouse
Seaton
Anniston
Dissatisfaction Grows Over Diaz Cabinet Selections in Mexico
Reports from El Paso and Mexico City on March 27 describe widespread revolt in Mexico amid dissatisfaction with Diaz administration. Rebels seize San Carlos near Del Rio with large stores. thirty federals killed. De La Barra to take over foreign affairs as Diaz reforms labor system and grants concessions to middle classes.
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EL Paso
Tex
Diaz
Mexico
Coahuila
Chihuahua
San Carlos
del Rio
Nts
Mexico City
Mex
Senor de la Barra
Marique Creel
Vast Changes Coming in Mexico War Continues Says Junta
Washington dispatch reports the revolutionary junta asserts the war will persist in Mexico despite cabinet resignations. Advices to war and state officials indicate a sequence of revolutionary events likely to bring vast changes in Mexico.
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Washington
Mexico
Diaz
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