Awful Fire Kills Nine at Chicago Sanitarium Fire scene devastates Wabash area hospital
A blaze at the St Luke's Sanitarium at Wabash avenue and Twenty first street in Chicago killed eight men and one woman and injured about thirty. The fire started in the basement near the elevator shaft and spread rapidly, trapping delusionally sedated patients and causing dramatic escape attempts. Alderman William Kent died from suffocation after being found on the fifth floor. Firefighters rescued many, while several in critical condition were hospitalized or expected to die. Investigators detained the plant’s engineer, a fireman, and an inventor, amid questions of gasoline equipment mismanagement. The brick structure, once Hotel Lancaster, valued at 100000 and insured for 50000, was operated by the St Luke's society for treating substance addictions.
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Chicago
St. Luke’s Society
Wabash Avenue
Twenty-first Street
Carl A. Carlson
Joseph Harrington
Samuel Dalsell
J. T. Stanton
Newell
Alderman Kent
A. W. Wattles
Wattles
Kent
Amelia Wilson
Mary McMannis
B. H. Baumann
J. F. Suit
G. S. Gott
J. B. Bishop
Michael Luby
W. E B. Davis
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Davis
Dr. C. A. Anderson
Anderson
Wm. Lanahan
Lee Seymour
J. P. Nagle
St. Luke’s Hospital
Third Victim of the Reading Disaster
Boston reports another death from the Reading railroad accident as E F Brooks dies in a private hospital. He was in the carriage with Charles and Clarence Haag when three automobiles frightened the horse, causing it to flee through the gates and be struck by an express train. Clarence Haag died instantly and Charles Haag succumbed after hours. Brooks lingered two days before death.
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Boston
Reading
E. F. Brooks
Mr. Brooks
Charles
Clarence Haag
Snowfall Report Reaches New England and New York
Local reports from Hoosie Falls New York White Creek six miles away say a snowstorm dropped snow last night and covered the mountains. The Green Mountains and Mount Greylock in Massachusetts also experienced heavy snowfall last night.
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Hoosie Falls
N. Y
White Creek
Green Mountains
Mount Greylock
Massachusetts
House Passes Anti-Anarchy Measure 175 to 38
Washington June 9 The House approved the anti-anarchy bill by a 175 to 38 vote after defeating a motion to recommit. The day also covered a forestry bill transfer to the agricultural department and creation of game and fish preserves. President Roosevelt endorsed the measure in his annual message.
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Washington
DeArmond
Missouri
Lanham
Texas
Interior
Agricultural Department
Roosevelt
Public Lands Committee
Messrs. Lacey
Iowa
Kleberg
Tex
Perkins
N. Y
Williams
Miss
Messrs. Mende
Wyo
Shafroth
Colo
Mr. Bell
Toto
Senate Reports Exonerate Indian Commissioner Jones
Washington June 9 A Senate report from the Indian affairs committee finds no foundation for charges against W A Jones commissioner of Indian affairs over leasing Indian lands at Standing Rock SD The report says Jones acted selflessly The Senate later considers the naval appropriation bill totaling 78166838 with amendments and a lab at Annapolis funded 400000 but two battleships armored cruisers and two gunboats were deferred The Isthmian canal debate resumes with Harris endorsing Nicaragua route and criticizing the Panama study for bias
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Washington
Senate
Committee On Indian Affairs
W. A. Jones
Indian Affairs
Standing Rock Reservation
South Dakota
Jones
Hale
Annapolis Academy
Harris
Kas
Nicaragua
Union Pacific Railway
Kansas
Hanna
M. de Lesseps
Congress
Panama
Isthmian Canal Commission
Vison
Protection of the President Passes in House Substitute
The House passed a 13 section substitute bill for presidential protection. It contrasts with the Senate measure by omitting certain anti-anarchy provisions but adds a bodyguard provision for the President. The bill targets unlawful acts against the President and outlines penalties and enforcement.
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Washington
House
Senate
Legal penalties for harming officials and anarchists
The text outlines death for killing the President or any successor, and long prison terms for attempts or accomplices. It sets minimums of ten years for attempts, life for grievous injury causing death, five years otherwise, and fines up to five thousand dollars for advocacy. It also details penalties for aiding, harboring, and conspiring to assault officials and foreign leaders, plus rules on anarchists and naturalization. It ends with a presumption that officials were on duty during offenses.
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United States
West Point Centennial Observed In Grand Exercises
West Point New York June 9 the centennial celebration of the United States Military Academy began with Gen Nelson A Miles arriving and a salute. Graduates occupied seats by class with Gen John S McColmont presiding and Gen John M Schofield delivering the address. The event featured songs and prayers, addresses by veterans Gen Ruger Porter Alexander and others, and concerts by the Academic band before the Star Spangled Banner and benediction. The Association of Graduates planned further activities at Thayer hall before departures tonight to West Point for continuing ceremonies.
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West Point
N. Y
United States Military Academy
Nelson A. Miles
Assembly Hall
Thayer Hall
John S. McColmont
George Diehen
New York City
Stars and Stripes
John M. Schofield
Association of Graduates
Schofield
Thomas J. Wood
T. H. Ruger
Ft Porter Alexander
Ruger
Alexander
FE. J. McClernand
George Deshon
He Association of Graduates
Advertising a Circus Paste Drives Vast Promotion Network
The Forepaugh and Sells Brothers circus allocates three advance cars to newspaper and street promotions. The first car deploys 30 bill posters and a manager to nationwide points, the second conducts 30 to 40 mile excursions by rail, and the third refreshes posters a week before the show. Paste is produced on board, using ten barrels of flour daily.
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Forepaugh
Lawmaker seeks $100,000 to move all presidents to Arlington
Representative Thompson of Alabama introduced a bill to appropriate 100000 dollars for removing all deceased presidents except George Washington to the national cemetery at Arlington. The President and state Governors would form a commission to arrange the removals.
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Washington
Thompson
United States
George Washington
National Cemetery
Arlington
Battle Report From Hermosillo In Manzattan Mountains
Advices from Hermosillo say General Torres fought a brief engagement in the Manzattan mountains with the Reds. The Indians abandoned their fortifications leaving heavy logs, and many were killed wounded or captured. Details are sparse.
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Tucson
Ariz
Hermosillo
Torres
Manzattan
Barker conviction upheld in Keller shooting case
The New Jersey Supreme Court affirmed the conviction of Thomas G. Barker for shooting Rev. John Keller of Arlington. Barker received a five year state prison term and is continuing to serve it.
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Trenyon
N. J
Supreme Court Today
Thomas G. Barker
John Keller
Arlington
Barker
Dr Guy P Benton Elected Miami University President
Oxford Ohio June 9 Today Dr Guy P Benton president of the Upper University of Iowa was elected president of Miami University.
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Oxford
Ohio
Guy P. Benton
Upper
University of Iowa
Miami University
Tolstoi Improves in Health. Spends Time Outdoors
Yalta reports Count Leo Tolstoi's health greatly improved and he spent several hours outside. The farm experiences frequent accidents with cuts, stings, bruises, and sprains. Dr Thomas Electric Oil relieves pain instantly and is recommended for safety.
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Yalta
Crimea
Leo Tolstoi
Thomas
First Brigade M V M in hard day of camp drills
South Framingham June 9. The annual tour of duty for the First Brigade M V M began with a long day of drills and guard mounting. Recruits, rough-riding cavalry and artillery units, and the two batteries faced a cool northwest breeze and improved sun as they practiced battalion formations, guard duty, and rear guard procedures.
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South Framingham
Gardner W. Pearson
Co. C
Major Fairbanks
Lieut
Turner
Co. M
Young
Co. H
Battery
Battery C
Col. Darling
Duchesney
Fitchburg
Artillery
Lynn
Cavalry
Waltham Watch
Natick Road
Company Life and Roster Notes From Local Unit
A Sunday night court martial sat in on Lieut Kelsey's friend with Private Swabey as Lord High Executioner and several men in roles. Tommy Poole serves as company photographer, having shot many in the street. The sergeant's crew, aided by Bill Decatur, were hosted by Sergis Dixon and Bartlett and Corp. Quigsey. Pap Chandler, quartermaster, primes the company’s cold air appetites. Non-commissioned leaders Sergis, Douglas, Rivet and Peterson gain commendation. The Waltham rifle team visited in fine style. Local couple Fred Foster and Miss Trim were auto guests of Clads. Catch club articles include cook and nightly revivals. C. L. Faneuf resigns as club auditor. Charles Duffy, the cook, is a generous sleeper who wakes at 4 but often dreams of intelligent cooking machines. Bill Decatur
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Kelsey
Swabey
Long John” Myers
Dixon
Waltham
Fred Foster
Miss Trim
Catch Club
O'Neill
F. L. Snow
Frank Scott
C. L. Faneuf
Troop Completes Drill as Injured Trooper Bends Path to Recovery
The troop reports 81 men present and lists Sunday visitors George M. Wright A. M. Warren of Chelmsford E. W. Sweetser and John Fisher of Boston. New men endured a cold trough bath Friday night. Trooper Waldo Roberts survived a severe horse accident, receiving nine stitches and losing two teeth, with a long recovery ahead.
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George M. Wright
A. M. Warren
Chelmsford
E. W. Sweetser
John Fisher
Boston
Waldo Roberts
Colonel Darling’s Fine Mounts At Camp Impress Visitors
Colonel Darling displays one of the camp’s finest mounts as bugler Albert Bertrand of Artillery HQ shows skill with green horses. Former Troop F rider, Bertrand trains several animals once deemed untameable. Battery C smithy from Lawrence, Frank O’Neil, acts as the blacksmith for visiting novelty horses.
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Colonel Darling
Albert Bertrand
Artillery Headquarters
Dodd
Third Regular Cavalry
Battery C
Lawrence
Frank O'Neil
Miners Defy Strike Across Three Counties
About 5000 miners and coke workers in Buchanan county West Virginia and Wise and Scott counties Virginia refused the strike order and continue working. The Virginia Iron Coal and Coke company employs most of these men.
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Middleboro
Buchanan County
West Virginia
Wise
Scott Counties
Virginia
Virginia Iron, Coal and Coke Company
San Francisco Arrives at St. Vincent After West Africa Tour
The Navy Department received a cablegram stating the cruiser San Francisco has arrived at St. Vincent Cape Verde islands after completing its voyage along the West African coast and Liberia where potential coaling station sites were inspected.
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Washington
Navy Department
San Francisco
St. Vincent
Cape Verde Islands
West African
Liberia
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