Four Million Dollar Ship Fire At New York Docks
A massive blaze today raged at the New York Dock Company yards causing extensive damage to ships and facilities. One crewman reportedly died after being trapped on a derelict mast while others escaped aboard a tug as flames and smoke filled the waterfront. An inquiry into the cause cites possible electrical or defensive wiring faults at the dock offices.
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United Preasy
New York
Uiterk
New York Dock Company
Brooklyn
Holton Castle
Offlon
Loss at Fall River causes $1.5 million fire toll
United Press reports a large blaze in Fall River devastates blocks ending near City Hall. Fire departments from Fall Hill Now Bon ford Newport and Staunton battled the flames at dawn. One worker named Suyger is reported blocked out, police have not confirmed details. Hotels like Lennox sent guests fleeing to safety in night clothes.
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United Press
Wall River Mass
Medroare
Fall Hill
Bonford
Newport
Staunton
Bolger Department
Tonammi Lawedon
Aue Eoodoi
Tlwan
Hrdman
Suyger
Oy Mer
Manuyin
iHotel Lennox
Allies Renew Pledge to Belgium Amid Rumors of Peace
Allies reaffirmed their commitment to Belgium until its independence is secured. Prime Minister Angustan and the French government signaled support, while diplomats noted limited momentum and no immediate talks with Belgian authorities. Weather outlook hints at chilly conditions.
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Belgium
United Proms
Havers
Pramier Angusthan Wall
Ormmnant
Germany
Jap Vessel Founders in the Atlantic
London reports the Japanese freighter Kenkon Maru I, en route from Mirnolion to Baltimore, foundered in the Atlantic this afternoon. The crew is believed to have been safely evacuated by a nearby vessel earlier today.
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Jap Ship Founders
Atlantic
United Arena
London
Baltimore
Mirnolion
Erie Fire Destroys Plant. $40,000 Loss
A fire at nine o'clock this morning damaged the Wow Plant operated by Case Weh Company in Erie. Delays in reporting hindered the response as flames spread through the building. The storage area was previously set for upcoming season use. Loss estimated at $40,000 with cause believed to be defective wiring. The Case Company plans rebuilding at the county seat.
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Case Fish Company
Case Company
Wavelind Concern
Cat
Sportsmen to Hold Meeting at Camp 17
United Sportsmen of Pennsylvania will assemble Friday evening at eight oclock in the Com moneral Travelers room of the North Gontay Street building. President Koldher of the Toledo camp called the gathering. About seventy five members are expected to attend as the organization nears completion. Vigilors from the City camp are to attend. Membership badges issued by Secretary Downey today.
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United Sportsmen of Pennsylvania
Eigit
Ittern
North Gontay Street
Koldher
Toca
Titaino
Imumbarehip Vurda
Mi Oho
Hicrelary Pan Downey
Clarence Commandery Meeting Noted With Out-of-Town Guests
Clarence Commandery No. 1 held a recent meeting with attendees from outside the city. F. M. Lockwood of Duaville served as commander of the Qisronca Commandery, joined by I. FyPixhas and Maxwell B. Chick from Mistavilla. Ward Walters accompanied them for the evening. Following luncheon, the event continued with remarks and introductions.
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Clarance Commandery No
Svening
API
Explosion and Fire at Toronto Injures Three
United Press reports a incendiary fire and explosion at the American club in Toronto on February 15 injuring one person and two others. Two explosive eighth inch shells were found on the club’s lower floors, with a man identified as V J Hurster from dating involved in the incident. A caretaker and a sales clerk were also wounded in the blaze.
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United Pres
Toronto
Proterman Conapiracias
V. J. Hurster
Enone
Remains of Victim Shipped Today After Columbus Surveyor Death
The body of W. Ingraham, a young Erie railroad surveyor, died after a fall from a railroad bridge near Columbus. His body was shipped to New York on the early morning via train No. 4, escorted by a telegrapher and a fellow worker. His mother in New York City survives him.
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Shipp
Columbus
New York
Ow. W. Ingraham
Erie Railroad
Columbull
Alexandar & Go
Binwfell
Jile
Ingraham
Bia Tetow
York City
Getting City Building Work Under Way
Controletor Fehmon leads progress on city building with a complete roofed enclosure across the former post office front. Work will move to remove the old facade and install a new girder and brick work after enclosure completion. Awaiting arrival of Corry Furniture Company by April.
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Controletor Fehmon
Koing
Corry Furniture Company
Apell Tt
Jnstice
Perklin
Freight Wreck on Pennsylvania Railroad at Cornwallis
A freight wreck occurred on the Pennsylvania Railroad near Cornwallis today, the third incident since November. A coal cut loaded with coal collided with another train at about five this morning, damaging the main track and causing trolley-like disruption.
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United Press
Cornwallis
Pennsylvania Railroad
Thin Point
Vldiog
Arrival of Col House Delayed by German Submarine Plan
United Press reports no final U S decision on how to respond to the German submarine attack until Col. House arrives from Europe. House, in London for intelligence on the situation, is not expected home before late March, as Ambassador von Berptist delivers Berlin communique text to Washington.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Pebruwey
W.M. House
Huropy
J Iman
Fol. House
Merlin van Riven
Touse
Londo
Newpoint
Marek
von Bepistert
State Department
Berlin
Heri
Incendiary Blaze Quietly Doused in Chicago
Firefighters quickly contained a morning blaze in Chicago that appeared incendiary. Investigators linked the fire to an anarchist plot, citing a bottle of alcohol found near the ignition and noting minimal damage. Authorities connected the incident to threats involving Archbishop Mun Beisp.
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United Regs
Chisago
P. Sireet
Mun- Hleléin
Ios Ol
Great Turk Fort 70 Falls to Russians
Petrograd dispatch reports the Breer fortress in Armenia, long a key postwar bulwark, has fallen to Grand Duke Nicholas’s Russian forces. Nine of the thirteen fortress posts were captured by bayonet and gunfire as the Grand Duke prepares to shell remaining defenses.
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Great Turk
United Press
Petrograd
Breer
Lng
Armenia
Soa
Rristan
Nicholas
Forla
Alava
Hondred
Alxty Anak
Eraar
Preomyal
Carranza Government Crumbling
A semi official mail advisory from Washington reports that the Carranza administration in Mexico is rapidly crumbling. The message says the government and its faction are collapsing, with much ground lost in the past sixty days and the situation growing desperate.
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United
Presny
Washington, D.C
Carranza
Mexico
Carran 2
Barnes Won Skirmish In Convention
New York February 16 Willia Hannes won the East sleem in the Whitman convention death at Albany. The convention refused to include 18 dlp feaghition and endorses Whitman of the Whitman adminis ter at Albany. Chauncey Depew spoke in Brooklyn and a motion to nominate his son failed. Root supporters led the movement though Root denied ties.
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Ty United
New York
Willia Hannes
New York Stat
Albany
Chauncey Depew
Kool
Root'a
Ange
Berlin Note Reaches Washington With Berlin Text Pending
Washington February 16 The United Press dispatch reports the Berlin note and an agreement from Germany’s government were received by the State Department at noon. The final decision on ratification or rejection rests with President Wilson. Officials say an immediate announcement is unlikely before May after both governments agree to publish the text of the final proposal.
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Sy United Tress
Washington, D. C
Sey
Flemeni
Becrettry
Stuty Linnne
von Pernmiort
Noreptatics
Langs
Presidant Wilson
Garin
Appeal Fails to Halt Brewery Probe in Pittsburgh
The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit failed to stop an investigation into the Pennsylvania Brewers Association over alleged campaign contributions. District Attorney Jimenezay continued grand jury testimony as officials, including President Kirchiey, faced questioning. Attorneys for the brewers sought to quash subpoenas, with further hearings set in Philadelphia.
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United Press
Pittsburg
United Plates
State Association of Brewers
Jinmnesay
Thompson
Philadelphia
Mumos
Kirchiey
Pennssylvania
Drewort
Charles ¥. Fiaher
Kirahler
U6 Keind
Tiny Thule
Jim Stumthil
Prom Tuan
Tay
Attornaya
Eireil
Man Admits Killing Wife and Hiding Crime in New York
Harry Schrowffie faced first degree murder charges after confessing to fatally strangling his wife during a December quarrel in their apartment. Police investigated anonymous letters describing sounds in the unit, leading to his formal arraignment today.
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Uniten
New York
Harry Schrowffie
Sebroottl
Wolitiborn
Behroeffle
Fallon
L C B A Card Party and War Prosecution in England
The L C B A held a forest card and dance party in Mcca beo Hall drawing about 150 members. Proceeds support the church general fund as war coverage intensifies and parliament considers aggressive monetary measures including toll control and shipping rate fixes.
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L.C.B.A
England
Phe L
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