Tragic Fire Tramples Workers at Philadelphia Cigar Plant
In Philadelphia at the Harbarger Homag Co cigar factory 1200 workers faced a deadly panic when a false fire alarm rang at 12 15 PM. Sevengirls died and twenty others were injured many trapped in hallways and stairways as they rushed to exits. The incident followed a blaze scare and involved heavy crowding and trampling.
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Harbarger Homag & Co
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Funston Agrees On Aguinaldo Capture Methods
Denver April 30 Gen Funston confirms Gen McArthur endorsed the capture plan for Aguinaldo. Funston says McArthur supported the methods and the expedition that led to Aguinaldo’s capture. Also reports tug Valgotinos reached New York with barges Baxter and Henry Hughes. one boy perished, others rescued. Funeral services held for Sterling M. Bolntons.
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New York
Valgotocs
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Baxter
Ponteld Reel
Long Island Sonod
Jon
Henry Hughs
Werson the Haxter
Former Railroad Owner Shares Sale Profit With Employees
Henry McHarg, former owner of the Atlanta Knoxville & Northern, presents a $25,000 check to John B Newton. He reportedly cleared between $2 million and $3 million from the sale to the Louisville & Nashville. He plans to give each of about 1,000 employees one month's salary.
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Tennesee Railroad
Koorville
Henry HoeHarg
Atlanta, Knoxville & Northern Road
John B. Newton
Louisville & Nashville
McHarg
Murder arrest in Keokuk area over distillery owner
A local sheriff reports arrest of Frank Dupont near Keokuk Falls for the March 25 murder of John Martin, distillery owner. Two men approached Martin seeking whiskey, killed him after a refusal, and saturated the body with oil, according to the Tecumseh, Oklahoma dispatch.
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Wide Range of Local Incidents Reported Across States
Niles Michigan reports a fatal accident when a worker toppled from a tree during orchard work, killing a horse named Kendig. Separate dispatches note Boer rumors of peace and no confirmed surrender from Lord Kitchener. In Topeka a burglar received a lengthy sentence, while Salina and Solomon track a former merchant’s capture. A Topeka firm suffers a $30,000 fire with $19,000 insurance.
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Ambrosa Sinelair
Comstock
Kalamazoo County
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Attleboro
Belarey
Tunedon
Caport
United States
Dalsray
War Office
Lord Kitchener
Steck
Marines Sentenced for Resisting Officers in Venice Affair
Rome April 3 officers of the US cruiser Chicago jailed in Venice after an arrest for assault on police. An appeal was denied and Italian law bars pardons in such cases. Cable from Captain Dayton notes four Marines and others jailed. lengthy sentences reported and cause tied to language clash and crowd pressure.
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Venice
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Swazey Faces Fraud Charges After Stock Firm Collapse
Edward L. Swazey, former member of Ladd Penny Swasey stock firm, returns to Kansas City amid fraud charges following the firm’s July 1990 disappearance and a $100,000 bank loss. Attorney L C Boyle states he will proceed with charges. Boyle declines comment on release. Swazey claims his dealings were honorable and ready to face charges.
Dominican rebels threaten Santo Domingo and Catuy actions
Reports say Dominican revolutionists near Catuy and Santo Domingo plan attacks tomorrow as Cibao remains largely under rebel control while a fresh southward outbreak strains the government. In Crafton Pennsylvania five burglars blew a grocery safe, a firefight followed. two officers were wounded and the burglars escaped with $39, three later captured.
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Breakwater Sets Oil Run Record From New Orleans
The Breakwater of United Fruit Company sails from New Orleans with oil, making a record time Belize to New Orleans by two days nineteen hours using Texas pilotage. The voyage marks the first oil burn from the port aboard the vessel.
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Breakwater
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Topeka and Kansas City interests dominate regional notes
Supt. Nelson spoke at Booner Springs for a commencement address. The Kansas and Missouri Gas company of Empira City is chartered with 59000 capital. An article on Eugene F Holland & Squires discusses plans for Topeka court building in Trenton Missouri. State Treasurer Gritine plans to refund 130000 of state debt at 4 percent. Rural free delivery will start July 1 in Long Instead Phillips County with 48 mile routes and 1143 population served. carriers are W H Batterfield and A Pickal.
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Dalas
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Missouri
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Booner Springs
Kansas and Missouri
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Sad Gas Company
Empira City
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Topeka
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Carnegie Library
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Supreme Court of the United States
Harriman syndicate buys St Louis rail line and Wiggins Ferry
Rock Island general attorney states Harriman syndicate has purchased the St. Louis Kansas City & Colorado railroad and authorized Mercantile Trust to negotiate for Wiggins Ferry stock at five dollars a share. If completed, Rock Island gains the St. Louis gateway and ample terminal facilities. Details and names tied to the deal remain undisclosed.
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Rock Island Railway
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Wiggins Ferry
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Badess
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Fostus J. Wade
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Wiggins Ferry Company
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Society Notes Highlight Topeka Weddings and Gatherings
Local society pages record a string of visits and social events in Topeka and nearby towns. Notables include Mrs. Willey recovering from a paralytic stroke, the Pi Beta Phi alumnae event at Mrs. C Franklin’s home, and a wedding at 3235 North Pass short with Ada Adams and Robert M Adams. Community groups such as the Ladies of Lawrence circle G A R and multiple clubs hosted meetings and musicales featuring Mrs. L Dalton and Master William.
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Otlaws
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Butlar
Mee
George Hartman
Kansas City
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Col
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Lawrence
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North Pass
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Setood
Adab
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Alfine
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Monument Street
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Morsa Commission House
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Springs
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Tepela
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Ann Arbor
Mich
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Robert Morrow
Kentucky Street
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Morrison Manford
Kanass City
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A. Banke
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New York
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