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Newspaper
Elkhart Daily Review
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1908
Page
1
A coal gas explosion in the heating furnace of the Ivy Wild school in Colorado Springs injures principal Miss Nellie Remick who is burned on the face, while about 100 pupils are led out safely.
In Collinwood Ohio the North Collinwood school disaster leaves about one third of local children dead with 164 total victims and 137 identified at the Lake Shore morgue. Twenty seven bodies remain unrecognized and mutilated pending burial plans. Officials discuss separate funerals and a relief committee to handle unidentified remains and grieving families as dig teams finish removal from the ruin.
Coroner Burke issues subpoenas for seven Teich era survivors as inquest begins into a school fire. Collinwood school board findings cite inward or outward doors, narrow exits, a closet fire source with lime and sawdust, and a single fire escape not practiced in drills. Fire marshals examine doors and testify on possible locking and door orientation.
Detroit March 6 a fire swept the D Arcambal Home for Boys dormitory in Clarenceville. Thirty six boys were believed rescued. Superintendent Homer Lane leaped from an upper window but escaped serious injury. Fire began on the ground floor and spread rapidly as inmates fled down the stairs. One boy was found unconscious in a corner and later rescued.
Bowling Green Trust of New York filed for a receiver in the U.S. circuit court after a board meeting said the Western Maryland cannot meet charges due in April totaling 1 250 000. Judge Thomas Morris named Benjamin F B Bush as receiver with the railroad’s consent. The case cites the rate bill commodity clause effective May 1 and coal properties as key security for debts.
In Washington a formal tribute to late Senator Proctor was paid by both chambers. A joint session saw Republicans and Democrats honor his life as prayers and memorial resolutions framed the proceedings. His remains head to Vermont for funeral services at Proctorville at 6 p m today.
Police report a threatening letter signed with a black hand stamp, reading CG R Next. Peter Mercurio, once a prosperous banana merchant, was forced out of Detroit a year ago by Black Hand threats and has now returned from Pittsburg to seek Italy, with his business ruined. Congress Adjourns Early in Respect The Senate and House both adjourned early in memory of Vermont's late Senior Proctor, postponing routine business to a memorial observance.
Toronto reports Vince appeals to Ottawa to bar materials from the United States used in building and foundation work for the tetra tunnel near the Canaan entrance. The effort targets preventing weed related substances from entering the construction.
March 6 report from Old Baltimore area near Wing states J J Albritton found at his doorstep a bundle of switches a handful of matches and a ten foot rope with a smaginan knot at the end
Rescue attempts by reseur pirties with oxygen apparatus failed to reach entombed miners, now believed to number twenty-one, as a fire raged at Hamstead colliery. An unrelated anecdote recalls a waiter’s impudence and a guest remark about a fish. The tale contrasts tragedy with a humorous exchange.
Two artists debated skill claiming they could fool observers with realistic depictions. One boasted painting a sixpence on the ground that drew a beggar to try lifting it. The other claimed a leg of mutton painted on a stone drew even more attention.
The Bucklen bill features When the World Sleeps with George P. Haines and Mrs Miller in a best character turn as Bridget. Also Peter Pan and Little Johnny Jones promoted by the Aubrey Stock Company with original Cohan cast. Walter Joseph leaves Crystal for Grand Rapids to join Grand Opera House company.
Norman R. Coulter of the Delbert Building in San Francisco endorses Electric Bitters as a universal tonic. He states it benefits everyone by correcting stomach, liver, and kidney disorders.
In a bustling society note the piece highlights the enduring popularity of J M Barrie’s Peter Pan in America now in its third year of record success The article contrasts its reception with Little Minister and credits Barrie with a fresh theatrical discovery While a separate ad extols Electric Bitters as a spring remedy and local social events fill the week a Frightful train incident near Zion church is reported with a near miraculous escape for the horse driver
Mrs. J P White of Rushboro Pa testifies no use to die from lung trouble when Dr King’s New Discovery is available. The remedy loosens a cough quickly and claims to cure lung disease even after hopeless. Sold with guarantee at Houseworth Bros drug store Alle and a trial bottle free.
St. Joseph Valley Bank promotes safety deposit boxes with personal keys for theft and fire protection priced at three dollars per year. The notice urges customers to rent to safeguard valuables.
All accounts due the Model Clothing Co. are payable to B H Skinner, trustee in bankruptcy at No 302 Monger Building. Also mentions selected eggs for hatching from Rose Comb Rhode Island Reds and ducks at 206 Tibbits Street.
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