Revival of Art House Tragedy Sparks Stampede Fire
A disastrous fire at Rhoads Opera House last night caused a stampede as lamps toppled and oil lights ignited wooden fixtures. Dozens of women and children were killed or injured amid the blaze, with responders facing a chaotic scene as crowds fled and police struggled to control the inferno and rescue efforts.
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Rhoads Opera
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Pottstown
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American Fleet Sails Into Rio De Janeiro Harbor
American battle fleet arrives at Rio de Janeiro on January 14 with a warm reception from locals. Rear Admiral Tivans led the visit but rheumatism kept him from duties, depriving the Brazilian officials of a full ceremonial display and a chance to honor the Americans.
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County Committee Reinstates Chairman Amid Taft Endorsement Row
The Republican county committee met after a split over Taft endorsement and reinstalled Carl B. Clark as chairman while naming Joseph Gibbs secretary. The group passed resolutions backing Taft as the public mood favored him, despite prior resignations and opposition within the party.
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Taft
Sandbeig
Cant J. Mouser
Weather Beat Provides Mixed Western PA Ohio WV Forecast
Western Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia face fair weather Tuesday and Wednesday with warmer conditions. Chicago grain prices fell early on the local exchange with May wheat down about 1.1 cents amid heavy selling. corn and oats also slid. Pittsburg market quotes show mixed grain and dairy values, with cattle and sheep receipts noted and price ranges listed. figures reflect standard regional trading activity.
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Jocal Exchange
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Wisconsin
Rheumatism cured by Uric-0 says Smith Drug Co ad
An advertisement touts Uric-O as the permanent cure for rheumatism claiming it removes rheumatic poison from blood muscles and kidneys. It urges testing a free sample offer via The Smith Drug Company Syracuse with a promised regular bottle to those who comply and mentions Indiana endorsements.
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Cleaned Out and Scarlet Fever Rumor Dialogue
Fragmentary dialogue references scarlet fever at a house. Mentions illness, lingering effects, and uncertain personal reactions. No clear event, dates, or named entities.
State Railroad Commission Appointments Made
Governor Stuart appointed three Republicans to the new State Railroad Commission. Nathaniel Ewing chairs the board, serving five years. Charles N. Mann and John Boyd will hold four and three year terms respectively. Salaries are set at 8000 dollars for each member, with additional posts authorized and a 100000 dollar annual expenditure. The panel will oversee rates, books, and operations of common carriers across Pennsylvania. Boyd, 45, from Harrisburg, a Princeton graduate, expressed surprise and said he would assess duties before accepting.
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Butler Mayor Orders Prisoner Taken With Bride to Jail
In Butler Pennsylvania on January 14 Mayor Elmer ordered a prisoner jailed for 35 dollars in costs after a disturbance. A woman then asked to be heard claiming she and the man were to be married today and sought to delay jail by paying debts, finally paying six dollars fifty cents to proceed to the marriage license clerk.
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Pris Onero
Elmer
Harry St. Hogan
Hogan
Fryburg Loses by Fire In Clarion County Center
Fire swept Pryburg business district in Clarion county injuring the main lager producers Bambe Miller and Joseph Siegel. Estimated loss runs into thousands with several storerooms and stoves damaged. Firefighters battled flames through the evening, securing adjacent properties and relief crews assisted local residents.
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