Deadly Grover & Co shoe factory blast rocks Brockton
In Brockton Massachusetts March 22 a boiler explosion at the Grover & Co shoe plant collapsed the four story building triggering a fire. Fifty three bodies recovered, two hundred plus workers unaccounted for and as many as eighty may be dead. The plant employed 600 and two blocks were damaged. Emergency crews, hospital preparations, and frantic families filled the scene.
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Brockton
Mass
Grover & Co
R. B. Grover Shoe Factory
Dehlberg
Brockton Hospital
Boyden
Hartford boiler explosion claims fifty dead
The Hartford factory disaster lifted the death toll to fifty as Medical Examiner Payne confirmed forty three remains. Four more bodies were found bringing total known dead to fifty, with former Councilman Ernest Carlson and Miss Burrows identified among victims. Rockwell, the engineer in charge, vanished amid conflicting reports of his fate. An expert blamed a crack in the lap seam of the boiler as the cause, noting hidden inside flaws and recent inspections could not detect it.
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David Rockwell
John Smith
Stephen Snow
Frank Bell
Barnabus Lewis
Nellie Leary
Maurice Fitzpatrick
Mira Berger
Perry
Andrew Lundell
Elmer H. Dodge
Hirma Pierce
Ira Buck
George W. Lawrence
George Mark
William McJuddee
Joseph McLaughlin
O. Reyolds
William Emerson
John Turner
Charles Emerson
Associated Press
David W. Rockwell
Rockwell
Hartford Insurance Company
Emerson
Sarly
Payne
Ernest Carlson
Miss Burrows
Boyden
Boston
Hartford Steam Inspection and Insurance Compiany
Rescuers Enter West Virginia Mines in Grim Search
Rescuers from Fire Creek West Virginia entered Bush Run and Red Ash mines to recover 24 believed dead from weekend explosions. Seven bodies were recovered at Bush Run, including Charles Gwynn James Wynn and Thomas Bannister, as dust hindered the rescue attempt. No more bodies will be recovered today.
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Fire Creek
W. Va
Bush Run
Red Ash
Charles Gwynn
James Wynn
Thomas Bannister
Maine Adopts Sturgis Law Amid Prohibition Push
Portland reports the Sturgis bill giving governors power to enforce prohibition. Maine’s liquor dealers rush stock out of state as raids surge after adjournment. Officials plan further action with a possible resubmission and local option likely to pass if voted again.
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Portland
Boston
Maine
State Commission
Cobb
US Navy Division Arrives in Havana for Cuba Friendship Demonstration
A division of the U S North Atlantic fleet led by the Olympia with Missouri Kentucky and Des Moines arrived from Guantanamo to Havana on March 22. Olympia fired a salute as ships anchored across the harbor and captains, joined by Minister Squiers and Secretary O Farrell, paid respects to President Palma. Buildings along the harbor were adorned in honor of the visitors.
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Havana
United States
Cuba
Guantanamo
Olympia
Missouri
Kentucky
Des Moines
Squiers
O'Farrell
Palma
No Help for Colorado Prisoners Denied
The supreme court denied a motion for writs of habeas corpus for Peter Miller and Thomas Sheppers on charges tied to violating court orders in the Colorado November election. Both were sentenced to imprisonment by the Colorado supreme court.
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Colorado
Washington
Supreme Court Today
Peter Miller
Thomas Shepperson
Denver
Supreme Court of Colorado
Ultimatum to Castro and French stance amid Venezuela tension
Willemstad reports the U S demands Venezuela answer about arbitration and justice. The note warns of possible steps if refused while the Netherlands cites Dutch sailors held seven months. Paris rejects aggressiveness, saying France has not issued an ultimatum to Venezuela.
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Willemstad
Caricas
Bowen
Verezuelen
United States
Paris
Oflice
Caracas
Venezuela
Pranee
Arbitration Offer Reaches Venezuelan Crisis Amid U S Tense
Washington reports President Castroe urged to answer Bowen's arbitration proposal on Venezuela disputes. The move follows Castro's departure, with proposals touching asphalt concessions, the Critchfield claim, Orinoco Navigation damages, and Jaurett’s expulsion. If rejected, the case moves to State Department decisions.
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United States
Washington
Castroe
Bowen
State Department
Castro
Venezuela
Orinoco Steam Navigation Company
Jaurett
Japanese Generals Linked to Irish Roots, Banquet Claims
Logansport Indiana March 23 At a St Patrick's banquet AOW Hibernians speaker O P Smith claimed Japanese generals Oyama and Oku are of Irish ancestry. He said Oyama descended from O Yama whose Patrick name left Ireland in Elizabethan times and faced shipwreck and rescue in Europe before settling in Japan. He added Oku derived from Mokeough, who shortened the name under imperial decree.
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Logansport
Ind
St. Patrick's
MT Hibernians
O. P. Smith
Oyama
Oku
Smith
O' Yama
O'Yama
Patrick
Ireland
Irrance
Bay of Biscay
Okuws
Mo Keough
Destructive Alabama Tornado Claims Several Lives
Roanoke Alabama reports a major tornado crossing Randolph County causing extensive property damage. Mack Carlisle residence destroyed and R C Haynes killed near Roanoke. Six miles east multiple homes demolished. Three negroes died on Wilson and Holly plantations. A white girl, daughter of Mr Lucas, killed at Lime post office. mother critically hurt. Wires down hinder details.
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Columbus
Opiliques News
Roanoke
Randolph County
Ala
Double Heads
Mack Carlisle
R. C. Haynes
Wilson Plantation
Holly Plantation
Rock Mills
Lime Post Office
Lucas
Investigation of Beef Trust Grand Jury Opens in Chicago
The federal government launches a broad inquiry into the beef trust led by managers of the big packers in Chicago. Judge J Otis Humphrey swears in 23 grand jurors as 400 witnesses are expected over a month long session amid secret subpoenas and high secrecy. A key witness recounts overhearing a conversation between two leading packers about government actions and packer strategy.
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Federal Grand Jury
Chicago
Marehouse
Beef Trust
J. Otis Humphrey
Springfield
United States District Attorney's Office
C. B. Morrison
Oliver H. Paegin
Juho I. Miller
Peach
Schwargschild & Sulsberger
McMillan
Miller
United States
Stock Yards
Crand Jury
Beer Trust
Agens
Miuty
Knox
Ivos
Grosscup
John I. Miller
United States Supreme Court
Washington
Griffith
Monadnock
Illinois
Pagin
Stant
Morrison
Auditorium Annex
Rethea
Grand Jury
55 Bodies Recovered After Brockton Shoe Factory Disaster
In Brockton Massachusetts March 28 the search for victims of the R B Grover & Co shoe factory disaster ended after thirty seven hours with authorities confident all non ashes remains have been removed. A second search may occur for positive identifications while a relief fund gathers thousands with Mayor Keith reporting eight thousand five hundred dollars. An inquest will follow as families await word on missing relatives and unidentified remains.
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Brockton
Mass
Ro BR. Grover Companys
Smidl Army of Volunteers
Paine
Keith
R. B. Grover & Co
Miust
Canal Board Goes Amid Roosevelt Plan To Shake Up
Washington March 23 The isthmian canal commission will be reorganized before April 3 as President Roosevelt pushes a sweeping change. Three new members will lead, with four seats left vacant. The overhaul aims to clear the board, giving new, empowered officials limited by authority under Mr. Wallace.
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Washington
Isthmum Canal
Senate
Presidents Plains
Roosevelt
South
Mr. Roosevelt
Wallace
Markets Report from Sioux City Stock Yards
Sioux City stock yards on March 22 show mixed and heavy cattle at 5.10 to 5.20, other grades steady. Cattle include butcher steers at 5.25, fat cows and heifers 2.40 to 4.40, stock cows and heifers 92.00 to 63.00, stockers and feeders 2.79 to 4.00, and yearlings and calves 27 to 0.0.
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Sioux City
Chicago Cattle Hogs and Sheep Prices Reported March 22
Chicago market round up shows cattle steady to firm with steers at 38.88 and 6.00 for feeders, cows around 2.40, bulls and calves up to 6.50. Hogs higher with mixed to butcher sales 5.25 to 6.05 and best heavy 5.85 to 4.50. Sheep steady with wethers 5.75 to 6.20 and native lambs 5.00 to 5.70.
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Chicago
Heeves
Livestock Prices District Report South Omaha
South Omaha market notes cattle cows and heifers around 3.00, stockers and calves 2.79 to 5.75, bulls about 4.00, hogs heavy 5.15, mixed 5.10, light 5.15, pigs 4.00 to 4.75, sheep and lambs mixed 5.75 to 6.75 with wethers 5.50 to 6.75 and ewes 4.75 to 5.40.
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South Omaha
Grain and Provisions Market Quotations from Chicago
Chicago grain and provisions prices listed for March 22 show flour and wheat at varying No 2 and No 3 spring levels, corn and oats quotes, rye and barley values, flax seed at 1.26, Clover contract grade at 13.35, and provisions including mess pork at 12.80 to 12.85 and lard near 7.00 to 7.02. Butter is firm with creamery at 20 to 22 cents per pound and cheese steady at three to five cents above a base.
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Chicago
Grain Prices at Minneapolis Cash Market Report
Closing cash prices on track in Minneapolis for March 22 show Wheat at No 1 hard 1.175 and No 1 northern 1.1554 with other grades around 1.17, corn No 3 yellow 45 cents, oats No 3 white 29 1 2 cents, rye misc, barley 44 45 cents, and flax at 1.395.
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Minneapolis
Northern
Kansas oil producers urge open investigation of Standard Oil
The Kansas Oil Producers Association adopts resolutions expressing no confidence in James Garfield to lead a thorough probe into the Standard Oil company. They demand open hearings, cross examination, and public testimony, praising Theodore Roosevelt while criticizing Garfield and urging the president to direct a complete inquiry.
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Kansas
Roosevelt
Independence
Kan
Kansas Oil Producers’ Association
James BR. Garfield
Stand Oil Company
Congress of the United States
Standard Oi Company
Standard Oil Company
United States
James KR Garfield
Pulltt
Beef Trust
Ikkanrsais de
Kansas Off Producers’ Association
People of
James R. Garflett
Theodore Roosevelt
Kansas of Producers’ Association
Congress
Kan- Th
James I. Garfield
Wes
Garfield
Bach
Smith Revisions Mormon Revelation Claim In Senate Probe
Joseph Smith III, Mor mon church president, altered remarks in Washington to say he had received no new revelations. He affirmed past guidance naming Brigham Young and successors, and stated he would listen as God speaks, deeming his position lawful and divinely guided.
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Sault Wake City
Gteh
Joseph Se. Smith
Mormon Church
Tabernacle
Senate
Washington
Smith
Joseph Smith
Brigham Young
John Taylor
Wilford Woodruff
Joan Taylor
Lorenzo Snow
Death of General Hawley Ends Long Senate Career
General Joseph R. Hawley of Connecticut died at 78 after a prolonged stupor. Mrs. Hawley, their three daughters, and Major Hooks were at his bedside. The body will go to Hartford for burial. funeral plans await fixing. Hawley left the Senate in 1902 due to ill health after a 24 year term.
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Washington
Joseph R. Hawley
United States
Connecticut
Senate
Capitol
Hartford
Conn
Prussian Interior Minister Baron von Hammerstein Dead
Berlin announces the death of Baron von Hammerstein Prussia’s minister of the interior from asthma with heart weakness. His passing marks the end of a long service in the Prussian cabinet.
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Berlin
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