Tragic Clothing Plant Fire Kills Fifty in Binghamton
A four story Binghamton Clothing company factory fire traps about 125 workers, mostly women and girls, with fifty killed and numerous injured. Rescue operations proceed through night as authorities estimate many still in ruins. Survivors describe rapid flames and delays in escape, while parallels to past New York City factory disasters are drawn.
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Binghamton, N. Y
Binghamton
N. Y
Binghamton Clothing Company
Triangle Walst
Holaust
New York City
Reed B. Freeman
Exerson
Warren
Chenango
Plans Desertion: Bride Shoots Gainesville Baseball Player
Gainesville Ga July 22 Special shot by his bride on the threshold of his home Tom Wood third baseman of the Gainesville baseball team lies in a local hospital dying with a bullet wound through his lung The girl Pearl Thomas adopted name Wood surrendering at the hospital admitted shooting stating he planned to desert her She begged to remain with him at the hospital while a charge of assault with intent to murder was filed against her pending his condition and death Wood a Nashville native and popular with local fans was recently married to Mrs Pearl Wood after a brief courtship at a game]]>
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Gainesville
Bungie
Tom Wood
Wood
Spencer
Ang Wood
Athens Street
Atlante
Watted Fintol
Hamil
Dawney
Pearl Thomas
Gabienville
Mayor Plans Attendance at Winnipeg Municipal Conference
Mayor Woodward considers attending the League of American Municipalities convention in August in Winnipeg Ontario. The council approved $200 to send two delegates, though he questions two counselors' value and prefers department heads attend. If he goes, Alderman James E. Warren will oversee city operations during his absence.
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Woodward
League of American Municiparties
Winnipeg
Ontario
James E. Warren
No Bible Reading in Public School Debate Ends Against Measure
Debate over a proposed bill for Bible reading in public schools concluded with a senate education committee report recommending no passage. Ministers from Baptist, Methodist, Jewish, Catholic, and Episcopal groups argued for and against, citing state church separation, constitutional concerns, and education rights.
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Committee On Education
Senate
John E. White
Second Baptist Church
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Supreme Court
GW. Daniel
First Baptist Church
Searcy-Bush
W. P. Lovejoy
Methodist District
Atlanta
David Marx
Rabbi Marx
RIC
G. S. Rapler
Catoles
Iowa
Dr. Jones
Grace Merthonist Church
L R. Barton
Jackson Hill
Thompson and Davis Confirmed by Senate
Washington July 2 Special. The patronage deadlock breaks as Howard Thompson of Gainesville and Joseph Davis of Albany are confirmed as United States marshals for the northern and southern districts. Davis confirmed first amid efforts to block him by Senator Smith. Both will bond for the government and take office in a week or ten days. Treasury action on David C. Barrow as collector of the port of Savannah pending. Senator Bacon supports his nominees amid rival bids for other Savannah posts.
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John Corrigan
Washington
Hacon
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Howard Thompson
Gainesville
Joseph §. Davis
Albany
United States
Davis
Uacon
Davia
Senator Smith
Thompson
Mr. Davis
Treasury Department
David C. Barrow
Savannah
Ator Bacon
M. J. O'Leary
Bacon
Pratt Adams
McReynolds
Tex Akers
Powers in Balkan cockpit threaten wider war in Europe
London reports a delicate European crisis over Adrianople and Kirk Kilis. Russia ready to back European mandate to force Turkey to respect London treaty while Britain weighs consent to intervention. Greek and Serbian advances strain Bulgaria as Sofia isolates itself and military actions continue with heavy losses.
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London
Adrianople
Kirk Ellissah
Bulgaria
Nich
Constantinople
Turkey
Clement
Europe
Balkan
Russia
Sofia
Nevrokop
Petchova
Philppopols
Kirk Kilissch
Milen Hela
Rofia
Bucharest
Sebantopol
Nelson 4. Miles
A. Ay
Clyde S. Ford
U. S. A. Medical Corps
Wilson's Candidate Wins By Big Plurality In New Jersey
Sussex N J July 22 Archibald Hart Democrat was elected to the house from New Jersey sixth district to succeed the late James Martin. Hart led over Woods McClare Republican and Herbert M Bailey Progressive, with returns incomplete yet indicating Hart ahead by a substantial margin. President Wilson closely followed the result and commended Hart as news arrived.
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Sussex
N. J
Archibald
Hart
New Jersey
James Martin
Wilson
Woods McClare
Senate
Eltes
Herbert M. Bailey
McClare
Wisen
Washington
White House
Prn
Guerrilla disruptions in northern Mexico halt rail traffic
Guerrilla bands in northern Mexico destroy railroad track and disrupt passenger service. Trains run rarely, branch lines are abandoned, and repairs require guards as troops contend with marauders. Foreign governments protest the conditions worsening transportation and economy.
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Mexico
Prac
Jrun
Big Crowd Hears Suffrage Talks in Taft Hall
A large audience heard debates on women’s suffrage at a packed Taft hall meeting led by Georgia suffrage leaders. The event featured Mrs Mary L. McLendon and Frances Whitesides amid rivalries between Georgia Woman’s Suffrage Association and the Atlanta Civic League. A single anti suffrage address by Hon Ernest Neal drew laughter as speakers urged equal intellect and capability of women.
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Taft Hall
Mary L. McLendon
Georgia Womans Suffrage Aesocration
Wiliam L. Peel
Frances Whitesides
Woman's Suffrage League
Georgia Woman's Suffrage Association
New Woman's Suffrage League
Atlanta Givie League
State Teague
Peel
Ernest Neal
Woods White
W. Woods White
William Peel
Hodag
Broyles
A. M. Hughlett
Maré Consefen
Right of Way to Case of Frank Looms Over Crawford Hearing
The clash between hearing dates for the $25,000 estate of Joshua B. Tord and the trial of Leo M. Frank for the Mary Phagan murder may delay the Frank trial. Attorneys Arnold and Rosser, tied to both cases, seek priority for the Crawford hearing, with adjustments anticipated to keep both cases moving. Judge Roan may postpone if weather or trial readiness warrants, while courtroom preparations on the old chamber floor proceed to accommodate spectators.
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Joshua B. Tord
Leo M. Frank
Mary Phagan
Reuben BR. Arnold
Luther Z. Rosser
Crawford
Burton Smith
P. H. Brewster
Mary Helle Crawford
Arnold
Rosser
Frank
Attorneya J
James
Albert Kemper
L. Ss. Roan
Hugh M. Dorsey
Roan
Commercal
Flennie' Miner
Rain
Uncle Sam urged to use iron hand on Mexican republic
Senators debate U S policy toward Mexico with Senator Bacon insisting no action be taken before thorough deliberation. Taft's policy blamed as critics urge a decisive yet cautious approach to the Mexican situation.
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Uncle Sam
Mexic Republic
Bacon
Taft
United States Warships Rush to Mexican Ports
Washington July 22 the gun boat Wheeling was ordered to Frontera Tabasco state Mexico to protect Americans as revolutionary activity endangers lives and property. She sails from Key West with 150 bluejackets, no marines. The battleship Louisiana, departing Vera Cruz, arrived at Tampico to shield Americans amid fighting between federals and revolutionists.
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Washington
Wheeling
Frontera
Tabascoe
Mexico
Lves
Key West
Louisiana
Vera Crag
TaXpan
Mexican policy sparks warlike senate debate in July Washington
In Washington on July 22 the senate heatedly debated U S policy toward Mexico. Senator Fall pressed a resolution promising full protection of Americans abroad, criticizing Taft's approach while Senator Lodge and Bacon urged careful, deliberate action before any force is used, warning against premature pronouncements and emphasizing diplomacy.
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John Corrison, Jr
Washington
Mexico
Senate
Fall
Marton ‘Letcher
Georgis
United States
Bacon
Taft
Fallland
Atat
Tha
Fail
Foreign Relations Committee
Weather Prophecy Thunderschowers In Georgia Local Forecast
Weather bulletin notes thundershowers probable Wednesday and Thursday across Georgia. Reported low and high temperatures appear garbled, with normal ranges and rainfall data unreadable. Deficiency since January 1 also unclear but referenced in the month’s status.
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T He Loral
Nashville
Tenn
Senate Committee On Education
Loward
Northern
Southern
Great Britain
Sixth
Huerta
William L. Peel
Crawford Will
Mexig Ports
Georgia
Thunder Akowern
Pam
Sten
Bes. Ktlanta
Baltimore
Elouty
Eaton
Elmer
Bugsto
Clerr
Ghtedge
Chow
jDenvar
Ee Ralaigh
Sondy
Sioudy
St. Paul
Tarmpa
Shreveport
Toledo
Op Searmann
Daradee
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