Fire Destroys Kresge Store and Damages Complex
A large fire on the second floor of the Kroage five and ten store at 38-40 West Fifth Street caused stock losses over 20000 dollars and damaged the building's structure. Firefighters fought icy conditions, aided by water streams from multiple units while investigators began probing origin.
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The & 8
Kroage Five
Ten Cent
West Tifth Street
Tolden Snapp
Fred Tracey
Miremen
Jeson
O' Brien
Tivok
Ladder Company 1
Ferguson
Putire
Hi. Mondrach
L. H. Mathews
Kresge
Smith,Kasso Company
Kresege
Kreéewe
Sweeney
McGinn
Rowen Trial May Confirm Roberts Story
The Saxe of Elizabeth Phares Bowen, chiropodist, faces charges of contributing to Mildred Crane’s delinquency as the Rowen trial opens. Theodore Roberts’s confession hangs over the case and rumors claim Bowen may corroborate or resist, with four men potentially facing warrants and juvenile authorities planning to withhold sentence pending the Roberts and power cases outcomes.
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Elizabeth Phares Bowen
Mildred
Crane
Jeventie Court
Theodore Roberts
Bowen
Roberts
Sty
Thaw Extradition Battle Highlighted in Ruling
The Thaw extradition case advances as Judge Aldrich grants ten days to prepare mental state briefs after William Travers Jerome challenges the sanity finding by Dr. Blumer. The dispute centers on Thaw being deemed sane and the implications for his transfer.
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Concord
N. EL
Wiliam ‘Travers Jerome
Thaw
Aldrich
Harry Thaw
George Blumer
Utica
Blumer
Jerome
Agathens
Blizzard Grips Cities as Trains Struggle in Snow
Blizzard continues to paralyze rail lines with trains stalled and crews working to free engines. No. 71 St. Louis flyer dug in near Richmond while No. 12 buried north of the city after double snow events. A towboat wreck near Point Pleasant prompted rescue of ten barges. a foundry skylight collapse injured William Kelly, hospitalized in critical condition.
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Chicago
Hagerstown
Millville
Ops
No 47
Pennsylvania
Richmond
Logansport
Kokomo
Sulphur Springs
James Moran
Point Pleasant
W. Va
Monongahela Coal Company
Tom Moran
Chartle
Moran
Greenwald
Front Street
William Kelly
Concord Place
Sotehaee Saasebes
City Hospital
Pittsburg Storm Grips Great Area
Special to The American reports Pittsburg and surrounding areas hit by a severe storm on February 23 with high winds and blowing snow. Drifts obstruct traffic, interurban lines struggle to operate, trains from the West run late, and railroad officials fear continuing disruption.
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Pittsburg
Tee Ae
Lee Ae Sie
Drifta
Blizzard disrupts Springfield traffic and transit
Heavy snow and freezing winds paralyzed Springfield causing traffic jams and delayed trains. Snowplows and workers struggled to keep streets and the street railway moving while schools faced possible closures and several services ran hours late.
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Obie
Springfield
Troy
She Sern
Washington
Street Railway
Bnannelt
Stedn
Sted
Dayton Shelters Thousands Amid Blizzard
Dayton, Ohio endures a severe blizzard as Feb 23 reports show heavy snowfall. Streetcar lines run with snowplows. city lodging houses fill to capacity and dispatch centers move homeless to Central Station. Many laborers lose work while conditions disrupt daily life.
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Dayton
Ohio
Centrh
Tial
Langa Pune
Franchise for New Depot and Loop Plan in Cincinnati
Vice President John E Bleekman presented to Clerk Freq Schneller an ordinance to grant a new franchise for the Union Depot and Terminal Company. The measure aims to build a steam depot and an interurban loop in Cincinnati within five years and allows transferring building rights to a chamber committee. Work must begin within 18 months after mayoral signature. prior council actions revoking the franchise would be repealed.
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John E. Bleekman
Cincinnati Union Depot and Terminal Company
Freq Schneller
Union Depot
Cincinnati
Bleeman
Chamber of Commerce
Business Men's Club
Union, Depot and Terminal Company
Chamber ‘of ‘Commerce
Union Depot and Terminal Company
Washington Birthday Celebration Attracts Thousands In Alexandria
President Wilson joins Virginians for Washington birthday parade in Alexandria. Escort by the yacht Sylph, crowds near 30,000 amid heavy snow and blizzard conditions. The event features open houses, Friendship Fire Department, and a grand reception late at night with Washington as guest of honor.
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Iwilson
George Washington
Fair
Weahington
Miny
Friendship Fire Department
Washington
Ana Lodge
Virginia
Marshall
Ry Myer
Yiph
Vérnon
Aléxandria
Senate Adjourns in Washington's Honor
The Senate paused in tribute to George Washington with a reading of his farewell address by Senator Swanson of Virginia. After the reading, the Senate adjourned on motion, a departure from the usual post address routine, as galleries filled and a distinguished audience watched the historic document.
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Washington
Custon
George W
Swanson
Virginia
Senate
Poindexter
Mae
Sw ‘Wak
Onne
Venice
London Papers Demand Action on Benton Affair
London papers critique Sir Edward Grey's statement on the Benton affair calling it unsatisfactory. They deny Villa's court martial claim as lacking authority and note U S moral and diplomatic stakes. Huerta refuses to comment on the matter as the press presses for decisive action.
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Americas
London
Sir Edward Grey
Benton
Daily Telegraph
Daily Mail
Great Britain
General Villa
Villa
United States
Daily News and Leader
Constitutionalieta
Wilson
Huerta
Improvers Banquetted by Weet Price Hill Association
Directors of the Weet Price Hill Building and Loan Association celebrated the fifth anniversary of the acceptance with a banquet at Crowes Park on the Bieberon avenue line. W E Crowe served as toastmaster.
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Weet Price Hill Building and Loan Association
Crowes Park
Beiberon Avenue
W. EB. Crowe
Three Ships Run Aground In Severe Gale
Special to The American Norfolk Va February 2 High northeast winds and a snowstorm drove the steamer Sachem closer to Mog Island where it ran aground earlier. Revenue cutters Onondaga Rasca and tugs J Merritt tried to float her but failed. Riverdale ashore near Lattice Teland was driven higher by the storm and Rescue abandoned attempts. An unknown schooner rests ashore near Craney Island with Reliance aiding.
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Norfolk
Sachem
Mog Island
J. Merritt
Bacher
Riverdale
Lattice Teland
Rescue
Craney Island
Reliance
Hold Husband After Funeral Of Woman
Special to The Americas Stockbridge Michigan February arrest followed the death of a wealthy farmer at his White Oak home. The woman was found on the floor with fingernail marks on her throat and a broken bracelet. Mrs Etta Wright a servant is detained as a witness. Howell denies any attempt to kill his wife and has hired an attorney.
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Americas
Stockbridge
Mich
Senate Fight Over Mexico Policy Sparks Bleeding Debate
Senate debate contends over Benton's death case and Villa account. British and Mexican authorities coordinate to recover Benton body. Consul Edwards to probe Juarez for independent findings while Villa’s fate remains disputed. Consul Letcher watches German-American Gustav Bauch amid wartime tensions.
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Ieadet
Edwards
Juarez
Tate
Benton
Fall
el Paso
Paris Paper Sees Wilson Policy as Dangerous
The Temps in Paris editorializes on the Mexican situation criticizing President Wilson and Secretary Bryan. It accuses Wilson of impudence and says his policy endangers relations with France and could invite European intervention. A Mexican correspondent blames the U S for disorder and urges powers to compel neutrality or recognition of the Mexican government.
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Paris
The
Temps
United States
France
Wilson
Tempo
Benton
Wison
México
Bryan
England
Mexico
Mr. Bryan
Ecavett
Henri de Laritje
Witron
Muerta
Englishmen Join Villa Army Amid Mexican Rebel Turmoil
El Paso reports rebel officials in Juarez claim Gustav Bauch will be acquitted in Chihuahua as Villa orders. Bauch, once thought executed, is alive. Domingo Flores alias Coyote is said executed for rebel funds. Englishmen Lawrence and Guria believed to have joined Villa’s forces with consent.
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el Paso
Texas
Juarez
Gustav Bauch Wold
Chihuahua
Villa
Bauch
Domingo Flores
Coyote
el Pano
William Benton
Pancho Villa
Lawrenes
Urtia
Mexico
Ville
Ellis Trial Proceedings Advance Amid Legal Moves
In the Ellis case juror selection resumes after a holiday with eight men accepted for defense. Witness plans and motions, including a possible insanity plea, dominate court discussions as attorneys navigate new legal theories and witness status.
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Ellis
Cincinnati
Remus
McDonald
Stephan Malaid
Cook County
Fosdick Doubts Bribe Story in Elis Case
Philip Fosdick brother in law of Wil Cheney Ellie on trial in Chicago for murdering his wife doubts the state claim of a $1000 bribe offer to Elis to plead guilty Fosdick questions the unnamed source and notes missing bribe details E Gordon Marburg and J Looker plan to testify on Elis character in Chicago fund raising continues amid secrecy about contributors and motives
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Philip Fosdick
Wil Cheney Ellie
InoChicago
George Kemus
Chicago
Fosdick
Remus
E. Gordon Marburg
Couhnel
Elis
Cincinnati
Akron
Ohio
Eilis
Har
Looker
Harburg
Per
Enereg
Ford Urges Free Employment Bureau for Cripped
Dr. Starr Ford of City Hospital spoke to Cincinnati Social Workers at Christ Church parish house urging a free employment bureau tied to the state system to care for cripples. He said current handicap efforts are partial and cannot handle all unfortunates. armless, legless and other cripples need placement and oversight, while cardiac cases suffer from strenuous outdoor work.
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Starr Ford
City Hospital
Social Workers of
Cincinnati
Christ Church
State Employment Bureau
Ford
Ohio Society Names Its New Officials
The Ohio Society, Sons of the Revolution, held a Washington’s Birthday dinner at the Queen City Club last night and elected officers for the coming year. Officers include John Gano Wright first vice president Jackson W. Werrow second vice president Charlies Lewis third vice president John D. Bags fourth vice president Albert C. Shattue secretary Lee Phillips registrar Ashton B. Heyt commander George Gatech and others.
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Ohio Society
Sons of the Revolution
Washington
Queen City Club
James B. Swing
G Re Ao
John Gano Wright
Jackson W. Werrow
Elbert
Marshall
Charlies Lewis
John D. Bags
Albert C. Shattue
Lee Phillips
Ashton B. Heyt
Eoameer Manta Gateh
George Oyrance
B. Macketerlan
Board of Menemeess
Hull
George C. Baffaranm
Warnock
A. M. Woolson
Clinton Cowen
John
Crowell
W. J. Taylor
Sohn G. Wright
Lowey
N W . Sparrow
Pomeroy
Charles G
W. Richey
Allen Cellier
Hoboest Work Epeckat Shelters In Hamilton Snow Cleanup
The Hamilton paper reports twenty five hobos found shelter in the city today after a snowstorm. They helped remove snow around municipal premises and were rewarded with a dinner following a Safety Director GB reception.
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Epeckat
Hamilton
Ohio
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