Fire Kills Hundreds in Acapulco Theater Tragedy
A moving picture theater in Acapulco, Mexico, burned after a moving pictures show, killing 230 to 300 people and injuring many. The wooden venue had just three exits, causing frantic crushes as crowds tried to flee. Telegraph lines to Mexico City were cut, hampering casualty reports.
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Acapulco
Thi
Dimian Flores
Guerra
Thma
Tbese
Fre Department
Pitigal
West Coast
To Greet the Fleet in Navy Demonstration
Visitors begin arriving today to view the naval demonstration on Monday. The advance guard seeks hotel accommodations at Norfolk and Hampton, with premium rates noted, as the battleship squadron under Rear Admiral Sperry moves toward the welcoming events along Hampton Roads.
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Monroe
Walcome
Comeman
Sperry
Ol Point
Norfolk
Hampton
Hampton Roads
Bishop Nelson Preaches Twice at St Emmanuel Athens
In Athens Georgia on February 15 Bishop Nelson of the Atlanta diocese preached two sermons at St Emmanuel church. He confirmed a false class at the morning service and later at 4 pm addressed the colored people in the afternoon session.
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Athens
Pc K Nelson
Diocesa
Atlanta
Emmanuel Church
Three Suspects Arrested In Florida Murder Case
Police report three suspects detained after a busy night. Dr J D Posey held on murder charge based on a telegram from Pasco County Florida. Other detainees include CE Davis of Charleston for arson forgery and BS Schwab of Savannah for two burglary counts.
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Pasco County
Florida
de J D Posey
New Odiem
Paste County Florida
New Orleana
Posey
Lockhart
Rowan
St. Ia
CE. Davis
Charleston
BS Schwab
Savannah
Jett
Kimball
Henry Vignaud quits Paris diplomatic post
Henry Vignaud, 77, longtime secretary of the American embassy in Paris, resigns effective March 1. A group of prominent Americans pledge to raise funds to support his remaining years. Vignaud served since 1875 with the U S legation, then embassy, without a single leave of absence. He was born in New Orleans to a Creole family.
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Paris
Poosevelt
Vignal
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Serpa
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Whitelaw Reid
J Goredon Bennett
Ferdinand Blumenthal
Andrew Carnegie
T F Coolidge
Henry White
J Porgan
Henry Vignaud
Mazon and Slidell
Europe
Guggenheim Racing To Stay Ahead Of Death
Daniel Guggenheim of New York head of the American Smelting and Refining Company is being rushed east by special train from Mexico to sea level after a serious heart ailment worsened by high altitude. He departed Mexico City for Aguas Calientes where a smelter operates, accompanied by Dr Bennett, T F Gueventelm and WC Potter.
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Aguas Calientes
Daniel Guggenheim
New York
American Smelting and Refining Company
Guegenheim
Dri Bennett
T F Gueventelm
WC. Potter
Baltimore Man Thomas Grasty III Reported Critical
Thomas Grasty III, vice president of the Baltimore Manufacturers' Record, is critically ill with peritonitis at Talladega Alabama on February 15. Doctors say he cannot recover.
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Birmingham
Thomas Grasty
Baltimore Manufacturers’ Record
Talladega
Heney Refuses Villification in San Francisco Trial
At Patrick Calhoun’s trial in San Francisco on bribery charges, Assistant District Attorney Heney denounced vilification from witnesses and warned against further threats. The confrontation included Leake’s claim of past revelations and Heney’s vow to continue duty as an American in the face of attacks, amid juror selection tensions and alleged jury tampering.
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Patrick Calhoun
Wmstrict
Francie J Heney
Volving
Manley Step
Heney
Samuel Leake
Veniremen
Leake
Tenney
Henry
Henry Sch
Abraham Ruef
Lewis Byington
Sokoto Fire Spreads on British Steamer at Newport News
The British steamer Sokoto, captained by Pierce, arrived at Newport News from Vera Cruz with a fire in its cargo hold. The ship hails from Vera Cruz to Halifax and reached off the Florida coast. No. 3 hold cargo valued at 30000 dollars, damage unknown.
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Pierce
Vera Cruz Mex
Halifax
Florida
Texas Glass Plant Burns in Fort Worth Fire
Fort Worth dispatch reports an early morning blaze at a Texas glass factory destroying two early erected furnaces in the moulding room. Officials say the plant will be rebuilt, as funds and insurance are assessed.
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Texas Glass
Fort Worth
Tex
Madden Am
Actress Craves Children and Wants to Darn Socks
Ban Prenciace reports actress Marware Sington seeking separation from husband Daniel Frohman as rest cure at Starsbon hospital prompts interview. She may marry Howard J. Bowes after divorce, while Frohman notes hopes for her happiness with Bowes. Frohman and Margaret Hinwton plan tentative separation before divorce, Bowes described as a fine man from San Francisco.
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Hecmilsa
Marware Sington
Fegad
Daniel Frohman
Starsbon Hospital
Haward J. Bowes
Ora
Ilington
Enid Nz Anti Eella
Frostman
Frohmen
Drr. Bowes
Seeley
Fife and Children
New York
Daniel Grohman
Myceum
Bhealer
Margaret Hinwton
Bingriends
Edward Bowes
San Francisco
Cole Faces Postmaster Controversy in Senate Probe
Washington report details testimony on W C Tole postmaster of Lawrenceville Georgia amid accusations of incompetence, ill temper, neglect, and immorality. Affidavits cite a street fight, letter withholding, and political maneuvering as colleagues and relatives oppose or defend him. The Senate committee on post offices and post roads may hear further evidence Wednesday.
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Washington
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Lawrenceville
Gwinnett County
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Mackin
Cale
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Walker Dunlap
EY Mehaffey
Nix
Atlanta
Menhamfey
Iester
MS Cornett
M. W Wiliames
John M Millamalg
Senate
Two New Stars for Old Glory Statehood Split Reached
Washington reports the house moved under suspension of the rules to grant statehood to Arizona and New Mexico. Speaker Hamilton of Michigan spoke for unity, noting both parties pledges. Arizona delegate Smith urged swift passage, praising Smith and Andrews as others lauded them before the vote.
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Stenggle
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New Mexico
House of Representatives
Hamilton
Michigan
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Mad Ata Ples
Congress
Stanley
Kentucky
Cailder
Mississippi
Cole
Ohio
Sulzer
New York
Smith and Andrews
Prohibition Movement Fails to Pass in South Carolina
Columbia reports the prohibition effort in South Carolina appears dead after a long battle. The senate holds a four vote majority for local option, the house is tight, and many amendments are expected as the General Assembly nears adjournment. The movement seems unlikely to survive without a special session.
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Thin Alace
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Mach Man At Banquet Had Loser His Appendix
Philadelphia December 16 Dr John B Deaver was honored at a dinner by prominent physicians from across the country and Canada. The gathering noted his professional skill as he held discussions and performed appendectomies at the German Hospital during the visit. Out-of-town attendees included doctors Leonard, 80, Bake, Guiterns, Mopilc, Als, and Enowltan from Columbia.
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Philadelphia
John B Deaver
Canada
Deaver
Trial begins in Carmack slaying conspiracy case at Nashville
On the eve of the Cooper and Sharp murder trial for former Senator E W Carmack, state witnesses arrive from far and near as the prosecution seeks to prove a conspiracy behind the killing. Carmack’s wife and relatives are present, defense argues self defense, judges prepare for large crowds and tight seating.
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Nashville
Tenn
Duncan B Cooper
Robin J Cooper
John D Sharp
E W Carmack
EW Carmack
Elain
Sam
Ana
Cari
Eastman
Fd Craig
Cowpers
Carmack Carey Folk
Herthan
Thors
Unclear transcription of plantations inspection by commission
Fragmentary OCR notes show a 19th century style report mentioning officials including Prisca Laapector Burke and a commission inspecting plantations for convict purposes. Several plantations are referenced with locations and waterwork terms, but the text is garbled and names/time/place details are not reliable.
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Cams
Cewewe
Prisca
Burke
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Veveril
Waterioky
City council moves to raise minimum teacher pay to fifty
At a busy session Councilman Steve Ro Jehnewn Anally led approval of a resolution to set the minimum teaching salary at $50 a month, with a $2,800 appropriation for the school expense fund to be restored next June. The measure limits increases for longtime teachers and awaits board of education action next Thursday for a full schedule. Also approved was $4,00 to modify the Piedmont Hotel trunk room door due to street code changes.
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Jehnewn
Kol Bly
Generel
Pulette
Wim
Ijahhston
Board of Education
Canneilman Johnston
Piedmont
North Poravth Street
Amorous
Fina
Weather Prophecy RAIN RAIN Weather Prophecy
Forecast calls for rain with cold air moving south and east. Affected areas include the northwest and northeast portions with brisk winds from the southwest to the northwest. A cooler trend continues through the day with variable temperatures across regions.
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