Long Beach Pier Collapse Suspects Damage Claims Rise
Long Beach California reports 36 dead after a section of the municipal pier collapsed during the Empire Day pageant. Officials foresee damage suits likely exceeding 1 million dollars and a grand jury probe enlists attention as investigations cite decay in eight year old construction. Military observers note rhythmic parade footfalls may have accelerated stress on weakened supports in the crowded area.
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Long Beach
Cal
Death toll rises from city disaster with more fatalities
The list of dead grew to 33 with additions Mrs. E. C. Bush 70 of Long Beach Miss Ethel Wyver 15 died at home in Los Angeles and Mrs. M. P. McDonald aged Compton. Miss Marguerite Reed 12 of Long Beach and William Cooper of Pasadena expected to die. City officials discussed a grand jury probe to fix responsibility for the Municipal Auditorium collapse.
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E. C. Bush
Long Beach
Ethel Wyver
Los Angeles
M. P. McDonald
Compton
Cal
Marguerite Reed
William Cooper
Pasadena
Earles
Stephen Long
Jones Seeks Truth of His Survival After Long Voyage
The narrative recalls a man who survived fever and malaria, sailed to Boston, endured a shipwreck near the Maluku Islands, and spent seven days at sea in open boats. Cannibal canoes surrounded the wrecked vessel until a Dutch gunboat rescued him for Java. He later wandered the Malay States, Siam, and Singapore before learning a court declared him dead and his $20,000 life insurance was paid. His lineage includes John Coffin Jones and his son who served as US consul to Hawaii.
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Boston
Manila
Boraon
Java
Straits Settlements
Singapore
Malay States
Siam
New York
James J. Storrow
Mr. Storrow
J. J. Storrow
Major Jones
John Coffin Jones
United States
Hawaiian Islands
Hub Punch Ad Turns Tasty Compound Ed Punch
An advertisement touts Hub Punch as the most tasty accurately compounded ed punch you can buy with bold claims of quality.
Stefansson Preparing for Start of Arctic Program
Vilhjalmur Stefansson left New York for Ottawa to begin four years of Arctic exploration for the Canadian government. He spoke at the American Museum of Natural History about his plans before departure. McCarty’s death followed a bout, with Pelky held by police after the ringside tragedy. McCarty’s body to be shipped to Hastings Nebraska Monday.
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New York
Vilhjalmar Stefansson
Ottawa
Explorer
American Museum of Natural History
McCarty
Pelky
Hastings
Neb
Tommy
Burns
Lively
Pesky
Smith
Polar voyage plans announced for long Arctic expedition
The speaker outlines a route from Ottawa to Winnipeg Wynyard and Victoria. He details visiting his mother after six years, and says he will take Karluk to Nome for a four year expedition outfitting scientific equipment with two stenographers aboard. Captain Bartlett is due in Victoria as the ship nears readiness.
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Ottawa
Pacific Coast
Winnipeg
Wynyard
Victoria
Esquimaux
Bartlett
Nome
McCarty Fatal Blow Ruptured Spine Suspected
The report states Mc Carty died from a jaw blow that dislocated the neck causing spinal rupture and spinal hemorrhage. A court charge of manslaughter will be brought in Police Court Monday. The Royal Northwest Mounted Police finished the papers in the case.
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McCarty
Pesky
Royal Northwest Mounted Police
Luther McCarty Hid Heart Trouble Before Death
Press Agent Fred Doherty says Luther McCarty appeared perfectly healthy during his last week at the Old Howard in March. He notes the fighter showed exceptional endurance and no fatigue despite routines, yet suspects concealed heart trouble may have contributed to his death, despite Pelky’s strong punch.
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Luther McCarty
Old Howard
Fred Doherty
Doherty
McCarty
Luther
Pelky
Back Bay Robbery Mystery Delves Into Apartment Breach
Investigation into a daytime break in at Mme Rondelle’s Back Bay apartment details entry by prying the back door, swift exit via back stairs, and a guarded building with multiple locks. Elevator service concerns and a missing elevator attendant are noted as context while the stolen llama shawl links to Mrs Arthur H Nichols.
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Mme. Rondelle
Mme
Rondelle
Thheir
Arthur H. Nichols
Roosevelt Suit on Trial Today
The trial begins with Roosevelt facing a suit rooted in a heated Roosevelt Young controversy. The defense cites eminent witnesses while prosecutors expect testimony from Chicago physicians and other national figures. Jury selection enlists 36 talesmen plus 50 extra for potential bias amid intense local partisanship.
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James H. Pound
Roosevelt
H. C. Young
Marquette
Steel Trust
John R. van Evera
van Evera
Newett
Ohio
Colorado
Missouri
Chicago
Colonel Roosevelt Heads toward Marquette from Chicago
Colonel Roosevelt reached Chicago from New York at 4 PM and stayed until 6 30 PM then departed for Marquette Michigan. He toured Lincoln Park animal house with naturalist Edmund Heller. James R Garfield and Robert Bacon joined the party in Cleveland and West Virginia marshal Frank Tyree accompanied them as bodyguard.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
New York
Marquette
Mich
Lincoln Park
Edmund Heller
James R. Garfield
Interior
Cleveland
Frank Tyree
United States
West Virginia
United
Auto Crash Kills Riordan and Bender in Pennsylvan ia
In Meadville Pennsylvania on May 2 a crash left Thomas Leo Riordan dead at the scene and Edwin Bender presumed dead after a car rollover pinned them. Clyde E. Kalter survived with injuries as bystanders attempted a rescue before escaping flames from leaking gasoline.
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Eadville
Penn
Thomas Leo Riordan
Edwin Bender
Clyde E. Kater
Briises
Bender
Sheld
Kalter
Tariff Bill Work Delayed in Senate Revisions
Washington May 25 The Senate finance sub committees plan to begin drafting revisions to the Underwood tariff bill after private hearings close Tuesday Three sub committees led by Stone Williams and Johnson will review material and briefs from protesting manufacturers The full bill likely to be ready for the Democratic caucus the following week instead of this week.
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Washington
Senate Finance
Stone
Williams
Johnson
Simmons
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