Cornell Fire Tragedy Claims Seven Lives At Ithaca
A Chi Psi chapter house fire at Cornell University in Ithaca New York kills seven people including three Ithaca volunteer firefighters and four Cornell students. The blaze, driven by a northwest wind, traps dormitory residents on the third floor while others escape or are buried by collapsing walls. Estimated damage nears $200000.
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Screnm
Cornell University
Ithaca
N. Y
Chi Psi
Bloody Battle in Philippines Between Constabulary and Pulajanes
A Manila special reports a Leyte clash on December 5 between constabulary troops and Pulajanes between Lapaz and Terragona. Four soldiers died and eight were wounded including Lieutenant Yates Jr whose injuries are not serious. Thirty Pulajanes were killed and many were wounded and captured. no further details have come in.
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Manila
Lapaz
Terragona
Leyte
Yates, Jr
Mystery slaying and arson near New Bedford Ohio
Miss Sarah Wiley a 22 year old lifelong invalid is believed murdered and her house burned to hide the crime. She lived with her mother near New Bedford Ohio and died as the mother was away in Cambridge. Neighbors saw two men drive away just before the flames broke out.
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Sarah Wiley
Miss Wiley
New Bedford
Ohio
Cambridge
San Francisco Fire Losses Reported At Billion Plus
A special committee on insurance settlements estimates San Francisco burned area about 3 000 acres with 520 blocks and 25 000 buildings half residential. Insurance total around 235 000 606 and building content losses near 350 000 000.
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San Francisco
Special Committee On Insurance Settlements
Cisco
Train collision in Maine kills four, injures seven
A head on crash between a special and a regular freight train on the Maine Central near Annabesscook Me killed four people and seriously injured three others. Eight cars of the special were hurled over the engine and demolished.
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Maine Central Railroad
Annabesscook
Explosion at Oriental Powder Company magazine kills two
A loud and severe blast at a magazine of the Oriental Powder Company in Uniontown Pa. was felt two miles away and caused the deaths of two men and the complete destruction of one magazine.
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Oriental Powder Company
Uniontown
Henry White Captured Near Wanchester in Ohio Barn
Blanchester special reports Henry White the slayer of Marshal Basore of Franklin Ohio and fugitive from Lebanon jail was captured in a barn two miles from Wanchester, bringing a swift end to the pursuit.
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Blanchester
Ohio
Henry White
Marshal Basore
Franklin
Lebanon
Wanchester
Cement Plant Damaged Near Elizabeth After Fire
Fire damaged the International Portland Cement Company plant near Elizabeth, Pennsylvania, with buildings and machinery sustaining losses estimated at 200000 dollars. The blaze caused extensive damage to the facility, and investigators began assessing the cause and extent of the destruction.
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International Portland Cement Company
Elizabeth
Twelve Mexican Miners Killed in Avino Mine Accident
Twelve Mexican miners died in a shaft accident at the Avino mine in Monterey while at work. The disaster occurred during mining operations, causing a fatal loss of life among workers.
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Monterey
Mexico
Indiana Statistician Joseph H. Stubbs Dies
Joseph H. Stubbs, Indiana's state statistician, died in Indianapolis from complications of diseases. The death ends a long tenure in public service.
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Joseph H. Stubbs
Indiana
Indianapolis
Race Riot in Greenville Miss Leaves Five Dead
A race riot erupted in Greenville Mississippi leaving five men dead and the town under martial law as authorities attempt to restore order.
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Greenville
Miss
Pope's Physician Dr Lapponi Dies in Rome
Dr Giuseppe Lapponi, the pope's physician, died in Rome from stomach cancer. The pope expressed grief and invoked a special blessing for him.
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Giuseppe Lapponi
Rome
Union Lumber Plant Destroyed By Fire in San Francisco
The Union Lumber Company mill and lumber yard in San Francisco, one of the city’s largest facilities, burned down causing an estimated loss of 250000 dollars.
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The
Union Lumber Company
San Francisco
Cal
Grand Jury Indicts Rail Firms for Fraud and Perjury
Federal grand jury in Salt Lake City accuses Union Pacific Railroad Union Pacific Coal Company and Oregon Short Line along with officials of fraud and subornation of perjury tied to alleged land thefts in indictments.
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Union Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific Coal Company
Oregon Short Line
Salt Lake City
Banks Closed in Macomb Area Amid Heavy Debts
Banks at Macomb Colchester and Bardolph owned by C V Chandler have closed owing nearly 800 000 mainly to farmers and gainers.
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Macomb
Colchester
Bardolph, Sr
C. V. Chandler
McDonough County
The Nation's Path: Reform and Unity in Public Policy
A presidential message urges Congress to pass laws on campaign contributions by corporations, jury appeals in criminal cases, labor injunctions with safeguards, and taxation reform. It calls for eight hour workday aims, antitrust oversight, education for farmers, and stronger management of interstate corporations. It covers Cuba, Philippines, Porto Rico, Hawaii, and international affairs with emphasis on justice, moderation, and national strength.
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