Chicago Meat Warehouse Fire Kills 32 Firemen
Chicago fire officials report 32 firemen dead and 17 in Philadelphia in separate fires. A huge ammonia release at the Nelson Morrie company stockyards caused deaths, with bodies recovered amid collapsed walls and debris as the city fought the blaze through the night.
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Chicago
Boranaml
Burrough
Nelson, Morrie Company
Lacey
Horan
Burroughs
Tho City
George Murawaki
Capt
Doyle
Fre Department
Patrick
Matehel Bare Togs
Lieut
Markey
Seventeen Die As Fire Wrecks Philadelphia Factory
Seventeen people perished at the Friedlander & Co leather factory on North Bodine Street as a blaze raged through the plant during the night. Police and firemen, many overcome by heat and smoke, battled through freezing water in plugs. An incendiary theory arose as the south wall collapsed on firefighters on the roofs. Engineers and other workers were trapped amid bricks, with several pulled alive and taken to hospitals.
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Patrick Carroll
George Muchinsky
Charles Elderman
John Carroll
Entermith
Joly Caroll
Philadelphia
Der
Deni Dewins
Friedlander & Cos
North Bodine Street
Fie
Duomet
Matrick Carill
George Marbinsky
John Carrall
Engine Company Wember 1
Danser
Major fire devastates downtown Hagerstown buildings
A midnight fire in Hagerstown Maryland destroyed the Franke in Note Fohrney and McConnell buildings and damaged the Roode structure. The hotel burned rapidly allowing flames to spread to adjacent properties. Firefighting was hindered by water shortages as losses reach about a quarter of a million dollars.
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Hagerstown
Frankein
Fohrney
McGonnell
Roode
Boston Hotel Epicure Fire Destroys Four Stories
Boston December 22 a four story brick hotel named Epicure at Harrison avenue and Hayward place burned today after a stove overheated in the kitchen. An explosion of pots hindered firemen and the loss is set at about $500,000.
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Harrison Avenue
Hayward Place
Boston
Hotel Epicure
Manchester House Burns and Tremblay Faces $5,000 Loss
A Manchester burglary and fire scene unfolds on H Street as Joseph Tremblay reports a $5,000 loss. In New York a medical student Walter Rouse dies after a gas stove accident at Bellevue hospital. a Bay of Alexaardere family links to a justice of the peace memory.
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Joseph Tremblay
Manchester
N. H
H Street
Walter Benson
Young Medical Student
New York
Die
Owen
Corps of Purses
Williamatarg Hospital
Walter Rouse
Beran
Alexaardere Bay
Thousand Island
Bellevue Hoapital
Benson
Willimebary Dearital
Gaston Withdraws From Democratic Senate Bid
Boston reports Col William A Gaston withdraws as Democratic candidate for U S Senator Lotge. He says no Democrat can be elected due to party members favoring policies blamed on Republicans, and withdraws to avoid embarrassing the party in a potential primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
William A. Oaston
Sorect
U.S
Lotge
Onder
NEW BASIS OF REPRESENTATION IN LAW BASED ON CENSUS FINDINGS
Washington reports a looming legal plan tied to census data. English Army officers Captain Gee and Lieutenant Vivian Adams were found guilty of spying on German fortifications and sentenced to four years' fortress imprisonment.
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Engilan
Leipele
Tiertmany
Ihe
Nent Gee
Liew
Vivian A~ Dam
Gas halts rescue work at mine disaster in England
Rescue operations at the Pretoria mine halted by gas fumes after an explosion that killed about 920 workers. Officials fear no one survives. manager Tonge is critically ill. Rescue teams worked overnight, reporting a few survivors and ongoing hopes, while air quality fluctuated and relatives waited nearby.
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Manchester
Eng
Pretoria
Tonge
Gerrard
Additon
Tie Sons
AM Hope
Geor
Longtime Baptist Clergyman J G Lorimer Dies in Georgia
Georgia December 22 Revered Baptist clergyman J G Lorimer died this afternoon at his Georgia Center home after illness lasting a week. Funeral set for Sunday at 11 AM at Georgia Plain Baptist Church with Rev W G Seoleht officiating. Born February 4, 18a in Beabe Plains P O he married Myra Hale September 30, 1808. He studied at New Hampton Institute Fairfax and was ordained in Derby serving ten years before returning to Georgia. Wealth forced retirement in 102. Survived by wife one brother and three sisters all in Quebec. Two nephews are Baptist ministers Addison B Lorimer Bangor Me and Allert Lorimer Salisbury Me.
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Georgia
J. G. Lorimer
Georgia Center
Fofsdeck
Jong Pert
Ilaeee
Baptist Elmreh
Georgia Plain
W. G. Seoleht
Richford
Mr. Lorimer
Beabe Plains
P.O
Myra Hale
New Hampton Institute
Fairfax
Derby
Heorgia
Bin
Quebec
Addison B. Lortmer
Bangor
Allert Lortmer
Salisbury
Laws Blame Laws In Fire Tragedy In Newark
Newark jury verdict faults owners tenants and inspectors in a deadly forty room fire that killed thirty two and hails state laws as not imposing common law duty once statutes are met. The jury urged immediate action but found owners relieved of liability after complying with the statute.
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Newark
N. J
New Jersey
Corumer
Local items and trades from Wooleyilie and Weston
A scattered local note stream reports Dana IL Moree returning to Randolph with his wife after court, Hailes R E Roberts of Weston recalls Cheletiaint ties as he spoke at the public library. Fred Ko Goodwin expands lumber output in South Washington while Fred Le Pray contracts lumber delivery to Marty A Lefont. Various commitments to the county jail for intoxication last week are noted.
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Wooleyilie
N. Hy
Dana IL Moree
Randolph
Hailes RE. Roberts
Weston
Fred Ko Goodwin
Washington
Fred le Pray
Marty A. Lefont
Assailant Wanted for Stabbing Near Winooski Club
Police and military authorities in Burlington issued a general warrant for John E. Cooper a 27 year old jumper from Jacksonville Ohio a member of the 10th cavalry for stabbing George Williams at the Hiawatha club in Winooski late last night Cooper believed to have fled after the assault a full description including height hair and distinguishing marks was released and the weapon a nine inch dirk used in the attack was described Williams remained at the hospital with a deep stab wound considered low gravity by surgeons
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Burlington
Jum E. Cooper
Civalry
George William
Hiawatha
Winooski
Port Ethan Allen
Shaw
Cooper
Angoon A4
Leatadd
Bere
Jacksonville
Ohio
Albury
Noten
Harkins
Bahamas
Williams
Victio
Phypleiana
Worker nearly bleeds out after quarry accident
Michael Kearney of Clarendon Springs, an assistant on a stone chesting machine at McCormack quarry near West Rutland, was struck on the head when a pipe from the machinery burst steam under high pressure. He lay unconscious for minutes before discovery, suffering a fractured skull and severe scalp wound. Dyte A. Himble of Burlington alerted authorities and took Kearney home, where he remained unconscious late last night.
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Ruthard
Michael Kearney
Clarendon Springs
McCormack
West Rutland
Kearney
Dyte
Thie
Clareden Springs
Nine Complaints Against One Firm In Civil Forfeiture Case
New York December twenty second government filed nine complaints against Daveen Brothers, international art dealers, seeking civil forfeiture totaling about six hundred thousand dollars. The suits target alleged violations of import duties and involve goods held by receivers, including items from prominent millionaires. The action aims to recover proceeds from the alleged fraud, with Harry J. Douvera abroad in England and a bond posted for his reappearance. No indication of dropping criminal charges.
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New York
Daveen Brothers
Agaises
Internatindal Art Dealers
Duveens
Rand
Recreracapat
Harry J. Duvera
England
Winnipeg Strife Fades as Courts Adjourn on Riot Damages
Six men charged with damaging street railway property were sent for trial to a higher court after yesterday's hearings. A civic committee, failing to secure peace, issued a statement attacking strikers and urging restraint amid unrest. Raymond, head of a carbonizing plant, was injured when a motor Montag collided with his rope belt, severing arteries and veins. A permanent organization with 1,500 members is being sought.
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Winnipeg
Man
Civic Committee
Raymond
American Wootem Company
Windecki
Nike
Trains Hit Two Men Die in Millstone Junction Wreck
A rear end collision on the Pennsylvania railroad near Millstone Junction New Jersey killed two trainmen Fireman Knox man Mingkan and Brakenan Mifoehan Wan while ten passengers were injured. Engineer Knox operated the passenger train.
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Millstone Junction
N. J
New York
Pennsylvania Railroad
Knoxman
Mingkan
Brakenan Mifoehan Wan
Knox
Chiding the Public Over Subway Plan Sparks City Clash
New York reports Mayor chides public for opposing Interborough Rapid Transit offer amid public service commission findings. Board of Estimate to consider the matter amid tension with officials warning about municipal operation and the durability of any private system versus public control.
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New York
Mayner Gaynor
Public Service Commission
Interborough Rapia Travels Company
Board of Estimate
Towiny
Teterborough
Thin Crty
Kirton
Powell Suit Entered in Burlington Hotel Sale Case
The suit of Sam H. Miller against Max L. Powell was filed in the county clerk’s office regarding the Burlington hotel sale. Miller alleges he was promised to bid at public auction on June 4, 1910 and that the lot was knocked down to him for 914000, while Powell allegedly refuses to pay the 3500 commission and reward promised for the transaction.
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Burlington
Sam H. Miller
Max L. Powell
Brown & Hopkins
Powell & Powell
Mr. Miller
Lev
Powell
Menor
Depot and Train Messengers Strike Express Firms
Springfield Dec. 22 An order to strike has been issued by F G Thayer president of the New England union for railroad express workers against the Adams and Azria Express companies. Messengers allege 12 to 14 hour days and wages from 65 to 70 a month, claiming payroll and hours abuses under current conditions.
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Springfield
Mase
F. G. Thayer M Thievity
New England Uinion Sn
Railroad Expresa Son's Union
Bring
Adams and Azria
Expresamen
Cutting Down Gifts by Wall Street Firms This Christmas
New York reports that many brokerage firms plan to reduce employee Christmas gifts to a single amount or one quarter of last year’s. After a bleak year, markets stayed dull and profits shrank, prompting cost cuts across the financial district.
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New York
Well Street
Utica Woman Dies After Drinking Poison at Home
Mrs George Atkinson of Utica West, 27, drank chloroform last night and died soon after being found. No reason given for the act. Utica, NS reports say.
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George Atkinson
Utica
Mrn
Atkinesn
Westsereland
Canadian Club Honors Departing Member MacKenzie
The Canadian Club hosted a farewell reception for Rev J Dugald MacKenzie who leaves on the 26th for Alberta Canada. Attendees included Rev P A McKenna Rev W J Beattie and Rev Or W Barnett. The club presented MacKenzie with a money gift and praised his work and integrity.
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J. Dugald MacKenzie
Alberta
Canada
P. AL McKenna
St. Monien's Church
W. J. Beattie
Church of the Good Shepherd
Or W. Barnett
Agine
Father McKenna
Mr. MacKenzie
Alwaya
Waterman Votey Wedding in Barre Vermont
Miax Florence Votey daughter of Prof and Mrs J W Votey and Berle Lytton Waterman instructor at Pennsylvania State College wed at the bride’s Barre home last evening. Rev CH Swith of Pittsford officiated with best man Paul Waterman UV M 12 and maid of honor Ruth Veteyan. Trailing guests and musical interlude preceded the ceremony as 16 young girls sang. The couple plan a two week wedding trip and will reside at State College PA. Waterman is a Vermont alumnus and Phi Delta Theta member. the bride is a degreed university graduate.
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Barlington
Florence Votey
J. W. Votey
Berle Lytton Waterman
Penneyvania State College
Paul W. Waterman
UV. M
Mise Ruth
Ax Yen
Tehers
Ay Jerasiunte
The
University
Honored on Birthday at Howland Home
Shepherd and friends gathered at Mrs G Howland's house to celebrate Mrs Mipul Sconch's birthday anniversary. Rev W S M Treattie officiated and presented Mrs French with a purse as others sent gifts and letters. Refreshments followed as Mrs French preserved her social and church duties, remaining a living example of a good Christian woman.
STREAM TRICKLES THROUGH RIVER EXCAVATION WORK
Contrary to Jaseph Long expectations water flows through a new channel at the river excavation site. A thaw lowered a temporary dam near the head, letting small streams run along the intended course. Initial fears of serious damage faded as only minor flow persisted while walls were erected and equipment unharmed. Plans indicate the river will be turned from its current course by January 1 despite yesterday’s storm. Select Christian products appear at Lannev’s, including leather goods for blankets.
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Can Jtemeter
Tel
Yeeteriny
Westerly Granite Workers Seek Higher Wages
Westerly granite manufacturers face a demand from stone cutters and quarrymen as the current contract nears expiration on December 31. Workers seek 43 cents per hour minimum for stone cutters and 25 cents for quarrymen, claiming about a ten percent raise under the new bill. The pact requires any changes be agreed before December 10.
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New Demland
Westerly
Marshfield Deaths Note Newton Family Losses
James Eivton Newton died at his home after weeks of illness. Born September 9, 184d in Corinth, he moved with his parents to the town about four years ago. Survived by wife Minnie Alexander and children Daniel and Leslie, funeral Friday at 2 from the house with Rev. F B Currier, burial Pike Cemetery beside parents and brother Frank. Also infant son Stewart Benjamin died after two weeks illness. funeral Wednesday at home with Rev. Carrier, burial Plainfield. The Benjamin family thanks friends for support.
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Marannon
James Eivton
Daniel
Sarah Newton
Mr. Newton
Corinth
Minnie Alexander
Leslie
Barre City
Wif
FB Currier
Pike Cemetery
Frenk
Carrie R Bemis Dies at Home in Barre
Mrs Carrie R Bemis died at 2 oclock this morning at her daughter Mrs H I Jacksons home 20 South Moss Street after grippe illness at an advanced age Born April 23 1831 in Brookfield to Job and Harriet Kathe she married Silee Bemis January 7 1804 later moving to Barre in 1883 Widower Bemis died 1893 Survivors include her daughter and a niece Mrs Keith Spencer Rochester Funeral at 1 30 Saturday 20 South Main Rev Adwant C Downey to officiate Interment Elmwood cemetery Flowers requested not to be sent
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Carrie R. Bemis
H. I. Jackson
South Moss Street
Bemis
Carrie
Kathan
Brookfield
Job
Harriet Tilden Kathe
Silee B. Bemis
Barre
Bernie
North Main Street
Keith Spencer
Rochester
Routh
Main Street
O'Clonk
Adwant C. Downey
Funeral of Mrs Joseph D Hayes Follows Memorial Service
The funeral for Mrs Joseph D Hayes was held Sunday afternoon at 2 30 after a Methodist church service. Rev B O Thayer conducted the services with two hymns sung. The bearers were four brothers and several relatives from Graniteville. The body rests in Kinwood cemetery vault with interment planned later. Attending included Mrs Ethel Thienham of Portland and Mrs Charlie McIntyre of Whitefield among others. Pallbearers and mourners listed.
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Mra
Joseph
Shay
Thayer
Hooker Avenue
Eugene Im
Evusitia
Tee Decaweed
Pred W. Salter
Burre City
Albert Bulter
Joseph Kulter
George Suter
Graniteville
Boty
Kinwood Cemetery
Talon
Agring
Avey
Eo, Thienham
Portland
Charlie McIntyre
Whitefield
N. Th
Alen
Narrow escape near Marshfield shocks town from stray mishap
A five year old narrowly escaped death when a stray blow struck near Marshfield. Immediate medical aid followed as bystanders aided the child until transport was arranged. Police and local residents described the incident as a close call with potential serious injury.
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Phila
Walle
Hagerstown, MD
Guesta
Manchester House
Gaston
Senator Lodge
Washington, D. C
Dee
Ming
Jy. Lorimer
Vermont
Chelsea
John E. Cooper
Pennsylvania
R. R
Gaynor
Interborough
Wall Street
Rae Fi
MachKenzie
Keee
Iter Iine
Trangier Pari
Father McKesna
Kimeer
Pather Ihon
MacKenzie
Pather McKentia
Hine
Mackensie
Heattie
Barnett
Muel Kensie
Wall Smith
MeeKunegle
Waterman
VOTEY
Micah French
Lannev
Sasha
Pase
James Newton
Abe Mae
Panes Seca
Elemer Benjamin
Stewart Benjamin
Mire
J. 5
Benjamin
Charles Mike
Homme
Ny Nooy
Carrier
Buriel
Plainfeld
H. H. Jackson
Hedding Church
Berton Fike, Te
Mareb Gelf
Marshfield
Tertain, Jr
Ebork
Prag
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