Fire Tragedy In Denver Hotel Kills Several Guests
The fire trapped guests in a Denver hotel as flames spread through the building. Victims included George Burtell and John D. Kane who suffocated, with others such as George Ott and Mrs. Lanham sustaining severe burns. At least 100 people slept inside when the fire started. rescuers faced heavy smoke and heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Burtell
Denver
George Ott
William Lewis
Lanham
John D. Kane
George Bods
Middletown
N. Y
Dodge City
Kan
Katy Depot at Dallas Sets Union Depot Hopes
Texas railroad commission attended the September docket in Austin. Katy officials urged delaying depot improvements in Dallas as a union depot plan gains traction with other roads, while noting $200,000 already spent on Katy freight yard upgrades. A heated debate arose over baggage rules for shipments and carrier eligibility. A San Antonio hotel contract was let for $850,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
Austin
Railroad Commission
Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway
Dallas
A. H. McKnight
Road
Katy
Texas and Pacific
Houston
Texas Central
Colquitt
McDowell
Houston and
Texas
Entral
Union Depot
Santa Fe
McKnight
Storey
Houston, Shreveport and Gulf Railway
EB. J. Martooth
United States Express Company
Jacksboro
Utseo
San Antonio
Milner at A M College Faces Funding and Reform
The new head of the Agricultural and Mechanical college, Col. Milner, is praised for potential progress in scientific farming and campus reforms. The piece stresses that Milner needs greater state funding and legislative support to overcome past underfunding and industrial demands, or risk stunting the college’s growth. It also notes a complimentary reception by the Texas Woman's College Alumni Association for faculty and students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Milner
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Ot. Milner
Behlin
Department of Agriculture
Star
Agricultural and Mechanix College
University of Texas
Texas
The
Texas Woman's College
Misses Adeline Sanders
Irma Harris
Mabel Zimmermann
Gertrude Eaves
Gussie Buchanan
Belmont Hotel Fire Claims Four Guests in Denver
Fire at the Belmont hotel in Denver injures three others and causes the deaths of two guests. Investigators cite defective wiring as the likely cause as flames trap victims inside the burning building.
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Belmont Hotel
Denver
Cotton Ginned Figures Reported by Agriculture Dept
Washington reports from 6,613 ginneries show cotton ginned to Sept 1 at 397,924 bales. This compares with 200,278 bales in 1907 and 407,551 in 1906 from 4,080 and 6,628 ginneries. The tally includes 20,513 round bales for 1908 and 1,324 Sea Island bales.
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National Department of Agriculture
Washington
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Katy Depot
de Edge
Ulbe
City National
City National Bank
G. S. Parker
E. H. Astin
A. W. Wilkerson
E. W. Crenshaw
Asst
Edward Moore
Thich
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