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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1914
Page
2
Calumet Hall Fire Panic Tragedy Kills Dozens
A false fire alarm at Italian hall in Calumet Michigan sparked a panic during a Christmas celebration for striking miners and families. A large crush at the doorway killed nearly eighty people, mostly women and children, as they rushed for the exit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet
Michigan
Government Explore Ownership Of Telegraph And Telephone Lines
Government experts estimate a billion dollars would be needed to take over telegraph and telephone lines as urged by the Postmaster General. The proposal divides opinion and may implicate the president, with calls for a party caucus to deliberate. Victor Murdock insists government ownership should come without delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Murdock
Charity Brightens Christmas Across Cities and States
The article notes millions given to aid the poor this Christmas. In New York City over 100000 people were remembered with gifts including clothing and food. In other cities and towns large sums were raised to help the less fortunate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Farewell to 1913 and Hopes for a Bright New Year
The article reflects on the hardship of the past year for business interests and farmers while expressing optimism that the coming year will be the best in a decade. It notes a nationwide readiness for the improved economic conditions and urges letting go of the old year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collier’s
Collier's
Winter Weather Outlook From OCR Fragment
Weather notes indicate continued rain and temperatures near freezing. Forecasters say not much pleasant weather expected in the coming winter months.
To Cure a Cold in One Day Bromine Quinine Elixir
An advertisement for GROVE'S liniment style remedy claims rapid cold relief and headache aid with quarterly refunds if ineffective. Brand emphasizes GROVE'S signature on each box and features laxative components.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Mona Lisa recovered by Florence Louvre ex-employee
Graham Leader reports the Mona Lisa was found in Florence in the possession of a former Louvre employee who allegedly stole it to avenge art thefts by Napoleon. Dallas News comments skeptically on the painting’s value while mocking its mystique and praising a rival lithograph of a musical comedy actress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Leader
Leonardo da Vinci
Paris
Louvre
Florence
Italy
Napoleon
S. P
Cours
Mona
Unusual Atmospheric Quiet Grips Chicago and CenVal Belt
A dense, almost total quiet and heavy smoke blanketed Chicago and nearby cities in the Central Valley belt on Wednesday morning last week. The unusual stagnation occurred due to a lack of air currents, with smoke and dust blocking the sun for several hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lousile
Cenval Valley
Vice President Mar ell urges no new anti trust bills now
Vice President Thomas R. Mar ell says with the currency bill passed there is no need for further legislation at this time. He argues the Democratic party should not push additional anti trust measures at this session, claiming existing laws are sufficient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas R. Mar‘ell
Hsould
Theoretical wealth per capita rises in Comptroller report
The Comptroller of the Currency reports national liquid assets totaling 3.72 billion dollars, yielding a per capita share of 35.56 if divided among all Americans, with 46.2 percent held by banks and 53.8 percent in public hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Treasury
Delavank’s Comet Nears Naked-Eye Visibility
The Delavank comet may become visible without aid as it approaches Earth. Observers note its faint glow, detectable now only with the naval observatory’s five inch finder, marking the sixth comet found this year and drawing comparison to the Neuru discovery in September 32 which appeared asteroid like with minimal nebulosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delavank
Althoug
Naval Observatory
Washington
Neuru
Gulf Texas & Western Schedule Changes Spur Local Travel
The Baylor County Banner reports a new Gulf Texas and Western timetable with a Seymour to Mineral Wells to Fort Worth route and return times from Fort Worth to Seymour. The editorial endorses President Wilson, lauds his tariff and currency bills, denounces opponents, and denounces corruption and crime in Fort Worth and local politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baylor County Banner
Gulf, Texas & Western
Seymour
Mineral Wells
Fort Worth
Wilson
Bay of County
Deel
North Africa
de— Mora
Haskell
Mrs. B L Wilson Praises Calumet Baking Powder
Nashville Tenn renowned cake expert Mrs B L Wilson credits Calumet Baking Powder with proven wholesome economy in her famous Christmas Cakes for presidents. She notes World Exposition Chicago Grand Prize and Paris Exposition 1912 honors support Calumet as economical and reliable for successful baking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. L. Wilson
Nashville
Tenn
Chicago
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Ey Saees
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S. W
J. H. Washburn
Mgr
Co. W. Johnson
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Arnold & Arnold
W. A.morris
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M. H.chism
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Order of Modern Woodmen
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W. A. Fraser
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