Christmas Hall Panic Kills Dozens in Calumet Fire Hoax
In Calumet Michigan on December 4 a false fire alarm at a copper miners Christmas celebration sparked a deadly rush. A narrow back stair led to a crush that left 74 dead or dying, including 27 girls and 12 women, with many more unaccounted for. Police and firefighters retrieved bodies from the hall as relatives wailed and rescues continued into the night.
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Calumet
Mich
Western Federation of Miners
Cossar
Larlum
Wilson Family Spends Christmas Eve On Train
President Wilson and family travel aboard a private car en route to Pass Christian Mississippi after an all day journey through the Carolinas and Georgia. They dine together and rest early in the observation parlor. Francia Bowes Sayre is not present.
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Wilson
Atlanta
Christian
Miss
Carolinas
Georgia
Francia Bowes Sayre
Too Poor for Holiday Ends Life of Bridegroom in Pueblo
Giovanni Guaranni, 28, an Italian bridegroom, shot himself in the head at his home in Pueblo as Christmas presents could not be bought. His wife witnessed the act in the kitchen. he had been despondent for days over money and unemployment.
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Pueblo
Colo
Giovanni Guaranni
The Leaders Christmas Greeting to Wyoming
The Leader extends warm Christmas wishes to all Wyoming people across ranches, towns, and cities. It honors ranchers, farmers, business leaders, manufacturers, teachers, clergy, and clubs, praising their hard work and community spirit. It also greets the Progs and celebrates unity, hope, health, and prosperity.
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Wyoming
Three New York Banks to Join Reserve System
Three New York national banks have signified their intention to take out federal charters under the new currency law. The Hanover National, Goth am National, and the National Reserve Bank are among those joining the system, with most other wallopelim-
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New York
Reserve System
Hanover National
Gotham National
National Reserve Bank
Cities and banks weigh action on new law
The document notes that several city and state bodies plan similar steps soon while awaiting counsel advice. Some resist action despite stockholder ratification. The Clearing House, a major national bank group, will hold a special meeting to formally record its stance on the new law.
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Huse
Dahlstrom Polygamy Founder In Jail On Slavery Charge
The Rev Albert Dahlstrom, jailed in Tacoma on white slavery charges, is under investigation by Justice Department Special Agent W R Byron. He has allegedly married and deserted about twenty women across the United States. Dahlstrom, about 40, is a Swedish native who founded a religion called Hellen, advocating polygamy.
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Seattle
Albert Dahlstrom
Tacoma
W. R. Byron
Department of Justice
Bryan
Dahlstrom
United States
Sweden
Rebels Mass a Crossing at Ojinoya Drive to Sweep Federals
A Rebel column of about forty two hundred cavalry with ten divisions and six machine public safety units moves from Chihuahua toward Ojinoya opposite Tresido Texas to wipe out federals and push them across the border. General Villa orders no prisoners as Ortega leads the assault with plans to seize Torreen and surrounding towns while Terrern’s forces near Derreon await reinforcements for a broader rout of Valetco's federals.
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Chihuahua
Federala
Ojinoya
Tresidio
Texas
Revels
Ortega
Villa
Orove
Ria
Torreen
Lorde
Ome
Terrern
Derreon
Hite
Valetco
Extra Mail Service Today At Post Office
Arrangements by Postmaster G. W. Hoyt provide extra service today so the public can receive mail, packages, and registered letters between the hours of o'clock and 1 o'clock. Those calling will be accommodated to avoid waiting until tomorrow, with carriers at their windows to assist customers.
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G. W. Hoyt
Texas AG rules personal carriage only for liquor in dry areas
A Christmas eggnog dispute ends with the Texas attorney general ruling that travelers may not import liquor into dry territory except by personal carriage. A passenger tried to ship a trunk with liquor and the railroad refused to carry it, prompting the decision.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Quack Shot Ends in Suicide in Alling Office
In Chicago on December 24 an alleged quack, Frank Klimek, shot Charles Alling Jr the wife of former alderman and state health attorney, then killed himself. Assistant P J Schwahn was wounded slightly as the incident followed Klimek being prosecuted for practicing medicine without a license.
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Chicago
Charles Alling, Jr
State Board of Health
Frank Kijmek
P. J. Sclwahn
Alling
Mtr
Klimek
Kilmek
Schwaba
Cartoon Service Praised for Quality News and Visuals
Readers note the paper offers a refined cartoon service that is chaste attractive and timely with current events. It highlights yesterday’s senate argument by Woodrow Wilson and the invigorating measure reported alongside the news.
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Thia
Woodrow Wilson
Death of Cheyenne official Bob Ingalls at 70
Former assistant city marshal Bob Ingalls died at Private hospital at 7 45 PM after a hip injury on an icy sidewalk. He had served nearly four decades on the Cheyenne police force and helped build the city hall. Burial will be in Bloomingdale, Illinois, with relatives notified.
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FE. H
Bob) Ingalls
Cheyenne
Pollen McClement
Gus Ingalls
Bloomingdale
Tih
Clyde
Mr. Ingalls
Aleter
Mise
Georgia Twentls
Julian Inwalle
Gue Ingalls
Bloom- Ineedale
Heroine
Chevenne
Tie
Ingalls
Home Found in Save Causes Copy Halt Bit
The finding of 12 six ounce bottle labeled dynamite glycerine in an old health department safe in Cleveland Ohio caused a panic among officials. An attempt to blow up the building was reported. the bottles were turned over to the street cleaning superintendent Mannau for analysis.
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Cleveland
Tee
Health Department
Manna
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