Guards Blamed For Stockade Disaster Toll
Centreville authorities indict guards for lax oversight at the stockade after the May 16 disaster that killed twenty seven negro inmates. Jury finds guard Ed McFarland negligent and faults staffing. three convicts started the fire, two dead and one alive. Morgan horse show planned in Riddlebury with three prizes for ideal Morgan type. Akron and Akron area boxing notes and hotel convention in Denver feature Miss Mary Garden charity event with American ambassador patronage. Plainfield horse show opens with entries from New York stables. Holstein-Friesian sale in Syracuse attracts cattlemen.
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Assester
Ed McFarland
Mercer Street Bridge Gets New Floor This Night
Commissioner Mike Clifford plans a new floor lay on the Mercer Street bridge tonight. One section should be finished by 3 a.m. and the bridge will reopen for travel. One fire engine will be kept on South Side and another on the North Side for safety.
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Roet
Mike Clifford
Mercer Street
Seretee
Small Blaze on Bland Street at Crystal Steam Laundry
Fire at Crystal Steam Laundry on Bland Street caused 75 dollars in damage this morning. Fire department response averted a larger blaze. Also shows Blooming Plants and Hardy Vines advertised for 1.50 cash offered by express delivery.
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Crystal Steam Laundry
A Trick in Fencing and a Duel on the Boulevard
An odd fencing episode unfolds as a gentleman distracts and deflects with a courteous retreat before a duel. A bystander recalls two duels, one linked to a court lawyer named Cazenouve and another with a lawful observer guiding the engagement. The narrative contrasts measured, cautious play with abrupt commands and final resolution.
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Cazenouve
Hank Levy
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