Gas fumes strike acolytes in Columbus church tragedy
Five acolytes and Miss Mary Ann Ames fainted in the sanctuary of the Church of the Holy Family after gas leaked from a sacristy room. Archie Crane, Frank Tracy, Strupper Whittaker, James Thomason, Stephen Tracy and Miss Ames were revived or treated. one boy remained gravely ill for hours before recovery. The incident led to delays at Mass and a report from Columbus, January 31, noting investigations and related local notices.
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Ichio Crane
Frank Tracy
Strupper Whittaker
James Thomason
Stephen Tracy
Mary Ann Ames
Columbus
Church of the Holy Family
Ehurch
Mary Ann Names
Wacristina
Archie Cranes Frack Tracy Strupner
Stephen
Mise
Father Schlenke
Archie Crane
Crane
Elmos
Master Crane Boon
Tme
Master Crane
Mss
Sisters of Mercy
Miss Names
Yacht Adrift No One Aboard in Pensacola Mystery
The disappearance of J H Dickerson of Battle Creek Michigan was explained when H I Eyee M Kerslel reached Pensacola from Forty Nine Pines and found the yacht adrift on the beach with no one aboard. John Hart said he found the boat drifting ten days earlier and tied it to shore. Authorities believe Dickerson may have fallen overboard or been struck by the boom, and a search for the body will be conducted on the beach.
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Pensacola
Fla
J H Dickerson
Battle Creek
Mich
John Hart
Dickerson
Ody
Purnell
Northampton County
WE Trenchard
C P
Wescott
F Kell
Trenchard and Wescott
New Jersey
Trenchard
Kell
Trenchard and
Springhope
Salsbury
Wittams
Yadkin County
Witams
MHI
Labar la
Warner Wim Faily
Narrow Escape for Fireman at Benjamin's Pharmacy Blaze
Foreman Frank Coley of chemical engine No 1 escaped serious harm when a basement fire at Benjamin's Pharmacy in Atlanta trapped him. Chief Joyner and firefighters Courtney Harrison pulled Coley from the blaze after a pit collapse and rapid spread among volatile chemicals. The blaze, starting on the lower floor laboratory, was extinguished in about 30 minutes with only Burns to hands and face reported. Benjamin estimated stock value at about ten thousand dollars with unknown total damages pending assessment. smoke and water damaged adjoining firms and furniture stock in nearby buildings.
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Chemical Engine No 1
Benjamin's
Whitehall and
Mitchell Streets
Joyner
Cbief
Foreman Coley
G. Gourtney
Hook and Ledder
Harrison
Name Company
Budlding
Kemen Coley
Courtney
Coley
Courtney and
Atlanta Leather Company
Zaban & Son
Benjamin
Zaban
Bedford Two Young Men Targeted After Miss Schafer Murder
Bedford Indiana police, six detectives, and twenty reporters search for a killer who attacked Latin teacher Miss Barbara Schafer in January. Two prominent Bedford men faced suspicion after rejections by the victim, with detectives reporting new evidence but no imminent arrest.
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Bedford
Ind
Barah Schafer
Mies Schafer
Addie Smith
Lincoln Street
Ierit
Five Men Die In Mample HM Coal Mine Explosion
Five men were instantly killed at the Mample HM colliery of the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company in Mahanov City Pennsylvania. Victims listed as Morgan Jones 36 John Mackey 28 Joseph Iunis 35 Adam Savage 23 and John Hudebrick 41. They were lifted in a steel cage when a powder explosion tore the cage apart sending their mangled bodies to the shaft bottom. One head was blown off.
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Mahanov City
Mample
Philadelphia
Morgan Jones
John Mackey
Joseph Iunis
Adam Savage
John Hudebrick
Broken Rail Wrecks Colorado Flyer Near Miller Kan
A Missouri Pacific Colorado flyer derailed at Miller Kansas after leaving Denver. At forty mph the engine, rear car, and a Pullman remained upright. One died and thirteen injured. among the injured are Mrs I Shouse of Shields Kansas and J D Hayes of White Plains Georgia. The wreck was caused by a snapped rail, likely from severe weather.
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Kansas City
Colorado Flyer
Missouri Pacific
Denver
Miller
Kan
W L Brown Ransom
Town Burned in Mississippi. Large Fire Destroys Hollandale
Greenville Mississippi January 31 A fire at Hollandale yesterday afternoon destroyed every building in the town except two dwellings and caused an estimated loss of 160000 to 200900 dollars. The blaze started in a Negro restaurant and high winds drove the flames beyond control as volunteers fought to contain it.
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Miss
Hollandale
Jere
la Progres
Peruna praised for curing female pelvic catarrh
Testimonial extols Peruna as best remedy for pelvic catarrh and “female weakness” after childbirth. Writer credits Dr Hartman with permanent relief, urges others to seek prompt, lasting cure rather than local treatments. Includes address to Dr Hartman for guidance.
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Hartman
Gudger Divorce Suit In Buncombe County
In Raleigh January 31 special report notes Elizabeth Gudger sues Dr D M Gudger for divorce on grounds of abandonment and failure to provide for her and their children. She seeks bed and board divorce damages and maintenance while Gudger, a prominent citizen, contends he left her six months ago after taking work away from home. The case follows a string of local legal actions and social disputes.
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Raleigh NI
Buncombe County
Elizabeth Gudger
D M Gudger
Alek
Residence Fire Damages West Point Home
At noon today a two story brick residence of William Brown in West Point Georgia was seriously damaged by fire. Occupants MIC Davis and G E Kennedy saved most furniture. Insurance of 1500 will cover loss on the building.
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West Point
William Brown
Mic ~Davis
G E Hennedy
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