Eight Inquiries After 28 Die In Row Of Fire At Arcadia Hotel
A deadly blaze at the Arcadia Hotel in Boston killed 28 men and left 10 bodies unidentified. Fire officials, district attorney’s office, and medical examiners opened multiple investigations into cause, safety failures, and building conditions. Most deaths resulted from suffocation as flames trapped tenants on upper floors.
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Boston
Tewa
South End
Suffolk
Frand
Attarnes Jozeph Co Palletio
Pelletier Sid
Bettynrentiy T
Whurette
Timothy J. Leary
Wiliam Sullivan
George J. Adame
Fire Fatality Tragedy Haunts Early Dawn Lodging House
Firemen arrived as smoke filled a lodging house. The first climber cried that the place was littered with dead. Medical examiners Th Mes Grath and Dr Timothy Leary arrived to inspect mangled bodies removed in wicker baskets. Crowds gathered the dawn as hundreds wandered city streets seeking shelter, while Mayor Heo Wit ordered lodgings opened. Officials estimated thousands sought low-cost housing after the blaze.
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George Th Mes Grath
Timothy Leary
Fiteeeratder
Brooks Become Rivers Flood Drowns Five in Bell County Texas
A major Bell County flood, sparked by heavy overnight rain, turned small streams into rivers and killed five people including Mrs W. O. Polk and her four children. Homes were torn from foundations, rail and interurban lines washed out, with several rescued from treetops amid widespread destruction. The flood area spanned about 16 miles, and the riverine surge receded by nightfall.
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Union Texan Plo
Nelton
Texas
Dallarts
Bell
W. OH
Polk
Massachusetts Cities Vote on Licenses in Mayoral Races
The report outlines license decisions tied to elections across Massachusetts cities. It notes several cities like Taunton and Holyoke voting to favor licenses, while Brockton and Waltham show mixed outcomes with incumbents or locally aligned candidates winning. Mayoral races see incumbents and independents reclaiming seats in multiple locales.
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Tester
Dee
Toeuda
Massachusetts
Pall Reiteh- Wuen
Gloucester
Haverhill
Holyoke
Marlboro
New Wedford
Northampton
Tittfield
Sprigfield
Taunton
Trockton
Walthaus
Fetes
Torre
Howard
Chas
M. Hicckey
Democrati
Vna
OV Tratoran
Mavor J. Henry Ileasen
di Marthern
Charles S. Ashley
New Bedford
THN
Marry
Fosterater
Felker
North
Moore
Tittside
Hippton
Patrickfield
Fitchbure
Benjamin A
Caulk
Hall River
Haver
Springfield
Customs receipts fall in November in first full month
Washington reports November customs receipts declined by about 1.5 million from October as the first full month under the new tariff bill. ordinary expenditures exceeded receipts by 8.736 million year to date, with November receipts at 25.0 million and a general fund balance of 114.61 thousand, assets totaling 2.0468 billion.
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Washington
Treasury
SUE CHINA IMPORTERS. Preliminary penalties filed in court
Preliminary papers filed in federal court by H Snowden Marshall seek penalties against several importers for alleged under valuation. Plaintiffs name Haviland Co and Theodore Haviland Co with amounts ranging up to 1,000,132 dollars. other defendants include Sam Guerin Co, Vowght & Dake, Henry Creamee, Alfred G Momentus, TL Bleek & Ch. dine, and T. D. Bleek & Co. The importations date to November 7, 1910.
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Ne York
Sults Agatnst
Limages Clint
Judements Age
United States
H. Snowden Marshall
Haviland &O
Theodore Haviland &O
Sam Guerin & Co
Vowght
Public Lands Available for Entry Across Western States
Secretary Lane announced the ongoing classification of public lands under the 20-acre homestead act, marking 900,000 acres designated for entry in western states. The designations include 260,000 acres in Arizona, 5,500 in California, 000 in Colorado, 27000 in Idaho, nearly 2,000 in Montana, over 400 in North Dakota, 274,000 in Oregon, 700 in Utah, 21,000 in Washington, and 25 in Wyoming. The note ties land entry to home buying and home making.
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Warhington
Lane
King
Arizona
California
Colorado
Idaho
Montana
North Dakota
Oregon
Washington
Wyoming
Rebels March Toward Mexico City From Chihuahua
Rebels plan a two pronged advance with 700 combined troops entering the state capital around Christmas. They aim to seize Mexico City while federal forces retreat toward Monterrey and aid is sought from northern states as pay and supplies falter.
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Efi Teaan
Mexico
Hertats
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Duires
Chihwathia
Aba Tindit
Constitutionadter Party
Jnara
Mer
Carringa
Chiliteha
Willm
Caran Aa
Beara
Chihuahua
Ville
Gon Salvider Mercade
Fadenron
Ho Panee
Ted Wili
Miloet Nogelle
Monterey
Nedve Taon
Mexico City
Joe
Chihuahoie
Maurh
Federale
Mercada
Sulene
Lott Wearing Piper and Rents Messes Commentary
The fragment cites LOTT wearing a piper and commending brevity amid a rents mess, while The Standard and pits Ciraphie ee question President's policy and telitews arith Vitterta amid Urcese rem.
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Prnet Lott
Urcese
Rem
Threatens Apple Crop in East Wallingford Orchard
A new enemy, the Appleseed Chitels insect, was found in Rutland state orchards. J C Rent of Bast Wallingtam sent an infested apple to Professor A Le iliaintanes at Woelfaeton for identification, prompting warnings on damage to apples and need for collecting and destroying infested fruit and sending observations to officials.
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East Wallingford
Rutland
J. C. Rent
Bast Wallingtam
A. Leiliaintanes
Woelfaeton
Everest
Nines
Apiplas
Wviani
Cornell
Ptifvertefty
Growth of gem imports and record prices rise
The article notes a surge in gem and diamond imports, with Mihyly’s jewel featured and estimates showing record value reaching near 500,000. It cites a nine month period of rising trade, compares to last year’s figures, and forecasts further growth in precious stone imports amid rising prices and demand.
Army volunteer forces debated as war with Mexico looms
Republican Leader Mann and Representative Tayor discuss a bill to authorize wartime volunteer regiments under presidential control. The proposal would allow enlistment for the war with officers appointed by the President, with up to four regular officers per regiment, supplementing the National Guard. Debate touches on preparedness and past Spanish American War funding.
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Dee
Mann
Jeviell
Hasse
Hay Army
Senate
Pier Wate
Itay
Mexico
Appropriations Committee
Mekkimies
Taok
Mr. Minn
Pursodigas
Tay Lad
Enlistments Decline Under New Seven Year Law
Washington reports enlistments drop under the new seven year term in the army as Inspector-General Garlington presents his annual War Department findings. He urges transferring the Philippines scouts to the Philippine constabulary to shift costs to the Philippine government and to add 6,782 more men to regular army strength.
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Washington
War Department
Garlington
Philippines Scouts
Philippine Constabulary
Eas
So Cal NGS in Vermont county guide
Island in the Lake to the Passumpsic and along Otter Creek and the shores of White River are noted in a Vermont regional brief. The report surveys county coverage and local geography, highlighting communities and natural features across the state.
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Vermont
Ter Creek
White River
Addison County News Highlights and Local Visitors
Tanius Mutter of Cornwall suffered a severe eye injury when a whip broke and struck him in the left eye during a barn incident. He was treated at Middlebury and transported to Burlington for further care. A note of many Addison County residents traveling to Florida for winter and numerous town notices follow, including club meetings, church fairs, and updates on local residents’ movements and health.
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Midetury
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Burlington
S.ty Dorey
Cloves Reid
Ruthind
Priday
Florida
W. TH. Dow
Ruth
Hazel
W. K Foster
Elwin Siliier
Curker
Ripton
Belden Bhedtick
Vaugheer
Mire
Goff
Kerr
Roochester
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Carin
Hazel Lower
Rutland
Jatin Lewer
Wilma McCoy
Ladd Miner
Bridport
S.A. Fissey J
New York
Century Club
O ’Liver
Priesday Vronies
Jamis Farrell
Irene
Rutlinh
Addison County
Fation
C. Hr. Willey
Triste
G. OW. French
Shoreham
MW. 1. Averill
Midilleburs
C. W Tey
Tivistel
A. W. Norton
Vergensnes
Lie Manum
Siristol
M. A. Thomas
Saltshors
Robert Thomas
Whiting
Wness
M. A. Miro
Boston
SW Hapwood
H. Andrews
Hoth
Pra
Aid Fearilar
Sunuay Selival
Fred Ranta
Nutley
Noo
R. A. Calhoun
Plewaint Street
Montreal
George of
Burehard
Verhiny
Harrison Johnson
IS Acres
Bulleite
Johnson
Burehardt
Dana Jones
Tra
Kara Brainard
Castleton
Charles A. Adams
Charles J. Stutton
Jephtha
VerGENNES Social News and Local Updates
Mrs Levi Ho Brown hosts a card party for Miss Grace Kingsland. Reverend and family visit Shelburne acquaintances. Isador Cohen learns his wife and children sailed from Bremen November 19 and arrive Boston November 2. Amos P Needham’s health improves, sanitarian in Melrose notes progress. George Bullis of Burlington visits. Miss Fanny Breckenridge improves after surgery at Mrs Reod’s sanitarium Burlington. Grace F E Kingsland returns from Montpelier after Thanksgiving with parents. Ruth Holcomb, recently adenoids surgery patient at Mary Fletcher, back home. Mr and Mrs Walker and children celebrate Thanksgiving with the Rev and Mrs. Walker. Continued on page 2.
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Grace KE
Kingsland
W. EL Slayes
Welden
George Ro Brash
Shelburne
Isador Cohen
Bremen
Germany
Boston
R. 'T Viell
Amos P Needham
Floods Strike Texas Cities Amid Record Rains
Texas flood disaster expands across a 200 by 109 mile area as Trinity Brazos and Colorado rivers rise. About 16 000 people displaced numerous rescues from trees and wreckage railroads halted military guards deployed for looting risk and several deaths confirmed including near Belton and Dallas. Waco most severely affected with refugees in churches and mills and rising water supplies strained.
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Brazos
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W. C. Solk
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F. Lacy
Manley
Grand Prairie
Waco
Colquitt
Leon River
Temple
Dellas
Trinity River
Waxahachie
Martin
Hetty
Ware
East Waco
Brazos River
Test Income Tax Law Challenge Over Class Legislation
Chicago December 3 charges that the income tax section of the new tariff law is unconstitutional and class legislation were made in a test suit against Continental and Commercial Trust and Savings Bank for Miss Eliza Dewolfe of New York. The suit seeks to compel the bank to pay interest on 30 bonds of a power company and alleges the tax violates the fifth amendment by depriving property without due process and denying equal protection. Damages of $1,000 in each of five counts are sought. the case may go to the Supreme Court with government aid.
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Chicago
Continental and Commercial Trust and Savings Bank
Eliza Dewolfe
New York
United States
Levy Mayer
McReynolds
United States Supreme Court
Miss Dewolfe
Paria
Progressives to Have Paper The Advance in Vermont
Montpelier Dec 3 An application will be made to the secretary of state to incorporate a stock company to publish a weekly progressive paper called The Advance The incorporators are Guy B Horton M L Aseltine W J Aldrich J H W Blodgett and A H Townsend with 10000 capital stock Publication location undecided between Burlington and Montpelier The issue is expected about January 1.
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William Walsh
Turk
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Eiter
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Ifuerta
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the Times
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Green Mountain State
Middlebury
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Father Daley Council
Knights of Columbus
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Marble Company
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Nelson Goss
Orvis
Cometock
Carl O. Frost
Helene
Lave
Dittesford
Joseph & Clark
Carlton Warner
Valade
Mise Jennie Liberty
Praneis Liberty
Fair Haven
William Gravel
Troy
N. Æ
Mildred Wells
Richard &. Esten
N. Bosley
Ruthand
Bart Mylott
Manchester
Robert T. Morse
F. C. Dyer
Middiebury College
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Kendall
Hagel Signor
Martin F. Fuller
W. Palmer
Fred Beger
James L. Tulley
Allan R. Sturtevant
Plainiff
James R. Donaway
Daniel T. McCormick
Marble City
Colo
Colorado Yule Marble Company
Me Mic
Clarence W. Page
Masa
Etta W. Mead
Brandon
Frank Chanlier
John Ritney
Providence
A. 1
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A. F. Thompson
Moses Carpenter
Lincoln
John Grace
George II
Rock
Mass
John Renton
Lincoln, Co. Oh
Lewis
Orwell
Harry FE. Gage
W. Ingalls
Ruttana
Samuel LeVarne
Assembly
Angle Andrus
Bennington
Arrewanna Rebekah Lodge No. 16
Olver Chilson
Joel Blaze
Vergennes
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