Iroquois Theatre Fire Inquiry Reveals Lax Safety
Testimony at Chicago hearing shows exits bolted or blocked and staff unaware of fire duties. Managers Powers Davis and Noon denied precautions. twenty employees corroborate neglect that allowed hundreds to suffocate or be trampled in the Iroquois blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Fulkerson
Chicago
Fire Department
Harry Powers
Thomas
I. ‘Noonan
Powers
Davis
Noon
Troquois
Noonga
Anton
Unclear dispatch reports emergent tensions amid imperial travels
Fragmented OCR notes describe ships landing from Chemblin and Japan refusing transport, with mentions of Korea’s emperor and a French legation. The text hints at preparations and possible military moves by Russia, Germany, and Port Athi, but details are garbled and uncertain.
Wreck in Kansas kills seventeen in stock train collision
A head-on crash between the Nock Tei and California-Mexico ox wees near Wilvird Kaw injures many. Seventeen killed and several fatally hurt as two locomotives and stock cars are demolished and trains overturn. Loss includes stock, cattle and equipment scattered along the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peranes
Jeff Chicarn
Wilvird
Kaw
Waterford remarks spark party tensions in Tela debate
Iviah Not Satisfied by Land Purchase Passage faces criticism as Redmond, leader of the Trish parliamentary party, denounces the current government. In Syracuse related notes report pardons and typhoid fears amid unsettled political and public health concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iviah
Tela
Redmond
Trish Prarliamentary Party
Taito Trish League
Waterford
Treland
Qerliament
Lesh
Caminane
Tiedimand Doeninesd
Gieast
Everaurtiecior
Monster on Warship A Srdnee XSW Performs
A fragment notes a creature aboard a warship labeled A Srdnee XSW performing in unknown location. Text is incomplete and offers no clear event, date, or outcome.
Record cold grips New York region in historic freeze
Dispatches report extreme cold across New York State with readings near 20 below zero near New York City and as low as 44 below at Lake Placid. Rail lines halt schedules, ships and ferries struggle against drift ice, and storms delay mails across states from New Jersey to Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
New York’ City
Adirondack
Sardiac
Gake It
Lake Placid
New York
Ullcn
Huilroads
New York Central
New Jersey
Delaware
New
Rowdy New Years Ball Turns Scandalous
A fashionable New Years Eve ball hosted by titled society ends in disorder as revelers flout decorum. Indiscreet dancing and loud behavior offend guests while aristocratic attendees try to curb the spectacle amid charity hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tina
Portland
Tonereal
Doudine
Lancers
Asarechtopese Danegat
Act
Textile mills blaze prompts swift fire department action
A fire at Willan T. Baith & bons textile mills in Chiladelphia endangered workers, with 60 to 80 girls employed. Firemen quickly extinguished the blaze after flames were noticed inside the building, sparing the crowd that had crowded the exits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willan T. Baith & Bons
Chiladelphia
Tuomdar
Receivers Named for Clairton Steel Company in Pittsburgh Court
In the United States circuit court at Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Judge Bottington appointed William G Park and the Union Trust Company of Pittsburgh as receivers for the Clairton Steel Company. The firm owes over four million dollars and struggles with debt and equipment distress. The receivers will take charge of the plant and operate it during the temporary relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ormiclle Steal Companys of America
Sistes
Pittsburg
Clairton Steel
Tudge Dbotington
Wil
Park
Union Truzt Company
Tutslurg
Clairian Steel Company
Plante
Ghent
Tim Company
Thn Eamany
Fire spares patients as insane hospital wing burns
A blaze swept the upper story of the wet men’s wing at the state Insane Hospital in Massachusetts late at night. Despite fierce flames and zero outdoor temperature, all female patients were safely confined to the men’s department as fire raged. Separately a liner delivered a valuable cargo including silk taunt Bates and yen valued shipments to San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Insane Hospital
Wainten
Mass
San Francizcs
Taunt Bates
Bloomington Street Tail Jay Company Report
Fragmentary notes describe Bloomington Street Tail Jay Company activities amid mixed reception. The text hints at fines or ratings affecting Mosley, but details are unclear and several terms appear garbled or omitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomnington Til
Epem del
Sdis
Theater Fire Claims Another Victim in Ont
A deadly theater fire on Tuesday in Ontario claimed a fresh victim as investigators work to identify the deceased. Officials say the blaze sent patrons scrambling while emergency crews battled flames and smoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tissimers Theater
Iowa Capitol Fire Extinguished After Seven Hours
A major fire burned the Iowa State Capitol’s northwest wing for over seven hours Monday before being controlled. Loss ranges from 300 000 to 700 000 with the building a total loss and the house chamber destroyed. The state library contents were saved as offices were emptied and funds moved to a bank for safekeeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maines
State Capitol
Cummins Phiteliig
House of Representatives
Cimmins
Martin
Carrell
Gibertson
Iowa
Capitol
Tipitol
Alyadel
Frexenex Jy
Laure Cn
Aire Ig Amy Atery
Cammins
Ordep Furn
Candia Cape- Tesaly
Wages Cut Across Steel Industry Hit Workers
Wages were reduced in steel manufacturing and related mining industries affecting over 153000 workers. The reductions ranged from four to twenty percent across the sector, with substantial job losses and increased hardship for workers and families.
Reward Offered for Missing Banker on Steamship Deneor
A $630,000 reward is offered for the recovery of Granville W. Garth president of the Mechanic National Bank in New York who disappeared from the steamship Deneor during Christmas leave and reportedly jumped into the Gulf of Mexico amid mental distress. Garth's father W. Garth, confined at home with paralysis, has telegraphed the reward and wrecking crews along the coast anticipate further actions as the search continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manly
Granville W.garth
Mechanicn Na. Honslank
New York
Deneor
Teho
Pippa
Gulf of Mexico
Porte
Toraeo B. Garth
Rman
Jeromo
Passenger train wreck near Newville leaves several dead
A Friday wreck near Newville Pennsylvania after an open switch sent a passenger train off the Cumberland Railroad line. Four men were seriously hurt and two or more others are believed fatally injured. Names include Miss Emily Fufler and Miss Tra sia Middleton with several listed as missing or dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nearville
Emily Fufler
Shippensturg
Trasia Middleton
Phoenix
Ala
Harry Hahnesateeds
Chawd
Fire devastates Chirago housing after accidental blaze
A Purmines of the Delaware apieri- Ment hearse in Chirago left 14 people homeless as the blaze, started accidentally by a planner, swept through a building during a world fair era construction phase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chirago
Residents suspect poisoning in McReespart death case
Neighbors of Frank Cuumiins and his hardware shop in McReespart Te report a confrontation at his home leading to the death of Mrs. Cuumiins. Witnesses mention Me Chimmins and WL Weaver as involved. authorities note indications of poisoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Cuumiins
McReespart
Belle Plaine Woman Found Dead in Pasture Likely Suicide
Autopsy and chemists in Iowa City indicate Mrs. Willan Myers died from poisoning via carbolic acid. Investigators say she traveled to Belle Plaine on November 14 after quarrels with her husband, left money for independence, and possibly drank poison on arrival, ending near a country road. Authorities plan to drop murder theories as the evidence points to self-inflicted death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atrs
Willan Meyers
Belle Plaine
Mike
Bence
Youell
Towa City
Lepelr
Fight for Crook's Gold Drags Lake City Residents to Los Angeles
Mr Suint, Mrs Moses Shon and kin depart Lake City bound for Los Angeles to confront Sherman's claim to alleged estate assets. A California pioneer Charles Hill is linked to a $2,000,000 property, with investigations revealing long-ignored ties. US detectives sought the man for counterfeiting, while family connections trace to Cayuga County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suint
Moses Shon
W. RR. Staith
Lake City
Tai Angeles
Sheraun
Sherman
Charles Hill
California
Abandoned Infant Found On Porch In Cold
A nine month old baby left on a porch at Clutow in freezing weather, discovered after exposure. The mother abandoned the child, hiring a caretaker while she left town to seek work. The infant, described as frail and weighing about fifteen pounds, may not survive the exposure. Authorities investigate the abandonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clutow
Wiliam Crown
West
Ulingie
Auree Beesme
Murder charge against Belle Taewis for life insurance scheme
An indictment from the Nealuk Canty grand jury accuses Belle Taewis of murdering her husband by poisoning him to collect an $82,000 life insurance. Sheriff Beaty and Chief Czar af Hunna served arrest papers at Mrs. Lewis’s home in Sigourney, and she was taken to St. Gournee, remaining silent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Taewis
Nealuk Canty Grand Jury
Beaty
Sigourney
Polies Czar Af Hunna
Train strikes sleigh at crossing kills two in Dubie
A Great Western passenger train hit a grazers sleigh at a crossing in Dubie Monday evening. Edward Skech died from injuries while Clifford Dankley, 11, and James Dankley were severely hurt. A mother witnessed the tragedy from her window as the family returned from a trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiesa Great Western
Dubie
Clilford Dankley
Edward Skech
Eriver
Tames Dankley
Echnel
Afvs
Tinkley
Local Fires and A Narrow Escape Highlight Old Town News
A special session of a local trade group met at Waterss to address grievances with railroads and mine operators. A clothing store fire on Museatine’s second story caused damage likely over two thousand. Firemen responded to a shaft collapse while others searched the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coal Dealoped Association of
Town
Nebraska
Waterss
the & & Ty
Museatine
Barlinston Incident Report with Fatal Shootings
A fatal shooting at Barlinston leaves one person dead and another wounded. Mrs. Droedich accompanied Firwins to the scene as investigators begin details of the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brapkedie
Barlinston
Stephen Epwipstl
Himeelf
Becauce
Droedich
Iice
Firwins
Iowa Victims of Fire Across Cities Leave Five Des Moines Dead
Gov Cummins sent Chicago mayor a condolence telegram for toll of the Chicago theater fire. Des Moines mourns five victims including J H Holland and daughter Mrs Lynn and sisters Mrs Stark and Mrs Tuttle. Also Edward of Clinton perished with family. Four Dubuque residents died in the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Cummins
Chicago
Iowa
Brenton
J. H. Holland
Lynn
Tuttle
M AE Stark
Misa Helen McCaughan
Ars
Weom
Edward
Clinton
Chigage
Edward i
Edward Manufacturing Company
Dubuque
Harrr
Weonterlich
Dungiiter
Trd
Becker
Fry
Little & Becker
Enrollment About 1000 At State Teachers Meeting
The State Teachers Association gathered in Des Moines with about 1000 attendees. The event featured the annual address by State Superintendent Barrett, a speech by Dr Storms of Iowa State College, and a paper by Prof Nicholas Hutler. The nominating committee faced opposition from a reform ring, with Trot Wright favored for president and Prof Wells debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Teachers’ Association
State Teachers’ Association Proatin
Des Moines
Barrett
Storms
Iowa State College
Nicholas Hutler
General Association
Trot. Wright
State Portal School
Wells
Association
First National Bank of Storm Lake Closed by Comptroller
The Comptroller of Currency closed the First National Bank of Storm Lake on a Saturday afternoon after a federal examiner reported evidence of mismanagement and potential inadequacy of capital. The bank's operations were halted and the institution placed under regulatory control.
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National Bank
Storm Lake
First National Bank of
Storm Lake Wan
Waebbneton
Natione Bk
Tha Dawthtation
Menivavey
Howan
Hay
Denton Farmer Accused After Apparent Murder Attempt
German farmer Evers living near Denison allegedly tried to kill wife and child with carbolic acid. He attempted to poison the child who died, and his wife suffered burns. Evers is jailed as authorities begin an inquiry. family turmoil surrounds the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Hin Habe
Kitl
Wim
Nathet Evers
Denison
Wetan Iy
Tie
Hee
Brera Hingeelf
Evers
Bat
Aleg
Trowha
Drury Charged in Wife Murder in Raonger Township
Grant Drury, a known Raonger Township farmer, is jailed at Marshall town awaiting charge of murdering his wife. Mrs. Drury was found dead Dec 5 with two injuries to the head. Coroner impaneled a jury but no inquest was held, ruled suicide unlikely by investigators, who found strong circumstantial evidence prompting warrant for Drury’s arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Drury
Raonger Township
Marshalltown
Wiery
Murter
Miner Dies After Shaft Accident at Tom Tomson Mines
Charles Villers, about 25, a miner at the Tom Tomson coal mines near Clarinda, died from injuries after a cage descended a shaft when a gin pin to the horse power machine broke. Five hours earlier the accident occurred. other men escaped unhurt and Villers left behind a wife and a year-old child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Villers
Tom Tomson
Tayo Giles
Clarinda
Fee
Mr Villers
Chiara Farmed Sixty Hours Under Safeguard
A garbled report describes Chiara involved in a long anesthesia episode and a disfigurement event. It mentions Elsie Campbell, a Clinton resident, and references a fire injury tied to a family tragedy. The readable text is fragmentary and uncertain about specifics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisie Campbell
HE. Campbell
Clinton
Elsie
Stricken Mother May Die In Braquois Fire Tragedy
It is feared that Mrs Sulivan of Eyesville may die from burns suffered in the Braquois fire. Her daughters Mile Sullivan of Nexville and Mrs Stewart of Chir were among the victims identified in the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petel
Sulivan
Eyesville
Mile Sullivan
Nexville
Stewart
Chir
National Tale Denied Dispatch at Cranky Port
A dispatch reports a sister of a man heads from tatters of the girl as part of a confusing incident at Waterles Dai water tram in Cranky Cen port. The tale appears falen with unclear origins and missing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterles
Niger
Fire Devastates Iowa Capitol Wing in Des Moines
A blaze tore through the Northwest wing of the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, destroying the House chamber and causing an estimated loss around 500000. Governor Cumming ordered investigations and said the chamber cannot be repaired before the next legislative session. Firefighters battled high ceilings and a collapsing gallery as officials moved state records and prepared for sessions in alternative spaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Des Moines
Chamber
House of Representatives
Cumming
Cummins
Martin
Carroll
Gilbertson
Hela
Im Committee
Capitol
Deltria
Gov. Cumming
Licbe
Trayee
State Capitol Commission
Tsov
Pulpit Reflections on the Onroquois Disaster Distress and Duty
Clergy and civic leaders in Chicago urged immediate law enforcement and public responsibility after the Onroquois Theater disaster. Sermons stressed duty to the common good, condemning lax officials, urging reforms, and warning that neglect invites further calamity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Emil G. Uwirseh
James TI
Thorns
Ley
Clv
Shayler
G. DD. Cleaworth
Joseph WK. Maxon
ME Edwand Pawcett
Willan M. Lawrance
C. B. Antisdel
John T. Christian
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Hull
Huth
Will Tamplin
Briquois
Aodenatch
Landen
Tokio Sdes
Russiak
Vladivostok
Port Athi
Tinesia
Peply
Japan
Kansas
Syracuse
Willar
Tanies
Beldin
Byrecase
Syracuse University Wit
SUNG
Syriaese College of Minibedie Soc
Roovwevele
Roosevelt Luis
Hateert Te
Ceatcitle Beeel Company
iHabda
Insane H Hospital
Iowa Capitol
Warne Singhel
Iss Gubet
Wade
Newville, PA
Wills Shearer
Belle Pisine
Crook
Latta
Gabe
Mother
Narec
Sige
Keokuk County
Roy
James Mackary
Texplode
Donal Buetingenn
Grant Deary
Marshall County
Chiara
Pat Roned
Seeman Helfer
Tife— Lia
Froaderiey
Frederick Te. Topkins
L. A. Crandall
Chieasa
Ote
Mina
Brustingham
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