Salem Fire Displaces 18 000. Relief Forces Respond
Salem Mass June 26 Relief measures for 18 000 homeless from yesterday's fire progressed with military precision. More than 3 500 depend on the Relief Committee for shelter in tents while 4 500 wait in bread lines. Mills Naumkeag and others suffer multi million losses with 1 500 plus workers displaced. state militia oversees two relief camps as reconstruction plans begin.
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Samuel P. Withey
Boston & Maine Railroad
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State Relief Committee
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Boston
Naumkeag Company
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Cole
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Salem Willows
Sturley
Salem
Salem shelter shortage drives families to streets overnight
In Salem a shelter shortage forced crowds to sleep outdoors as public buildings became dormitories. More fortunate residents opened homes to many, while a steady flow of men women and children crossed the bridge to Beverly seeking refuge. Some remained outside all night.
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Salem
Beverly
Boston Raises 97019 For Salem Fire Sufferers
Boston official relief drives report $97 010 raised by Gov Walsh committee for Salem fire victims. Worcester and New Bedford pledged funds, state aid prepared for 10 000 fed and clothed, 5 140 to be sheltered in tents, Salem Armory to host headquarters, hospital aid for 30 children and 15 mothers, and a 25 000 militia relief appropriation planned.
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Ronnie Bairn
Cohasset
H. E. Reynolds
Bay State Street Railway Company
Clarke
Walsh
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Fitzgerald
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President Wilson Telegraphs Sympathy To Salem
President Wilson sends a telegram to Governor Walsh offering federal aid after Salem disaster. Gov Walsh replies Massachusetts thanks the president and says to call on federal help if needed, signaling readiness to cooperate with federal disaster relief efforts.
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Wilson
Gov. Walsh
Salem
Boston
Pregent Wilson
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Red Cross directs relief from Salem as Boston links aid
National Red Cross director Ernest Bicknell departs for Salem to direct relief efforts with a $5,000 immediate fund and potential larger sums if needed. Miss Mabel Boardman and Boston’s Associated Charities join to organize relief while Massachusetts officials authorize a relief fund and coordinate with Fort Warren and the Army if resources fall short.
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Red Cross
Salem
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National Relief Board of the Red Cross
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Gidvo Walsh
American Red Cross
Boston
Massachusetts Red Cross Board
Gov. Walsh
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Lane
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Massachusetts
Insurance proxies gauge Salem fire losses at about 12 million
Hartford insurers received Salem loss estimates from field representatives. They peg total exposure near 1.215 million not counting reinsured amounts with seven or eight firms reporting losses under 100 thousand and one firm showing about 800 thousand, half of which is reinsured.
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German American Fire Insurance Company
Germania Fire Insurance Company
Hartford
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New Haven Debate Stirs McReynolds Norris Clash
Washington June 26 Attorney General McReynolds denounces Nebraskan Senator Norris over claims about prosecuting New Haven case officials. Norris rebutts and cites a Justice Department statement denying any plan for criminal action while Mellen faces indictment in the New Haven affair.
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Filling in Panama Swamp Long Discharge Line at San Miguel
Work has begun to fill a swampy area north of Panama City at San Miguel. The project creates an 8000 foot discharge line, the longest used in canal operations. Trial of the zone policeman in the fatal shooting of James Daley in a Colon cafe is set for July 11.
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Split in Panama Board amid land commission rows
In Panama on June 26 the American Panaman Joint Land Commission faced serious disagreements over compensations for claimants. Washington mediation contemplated to restore harmony as Panaman officials insist on pay for claimants already settled and later squatted on lake lands. The dispute sparked tense floor antics and a stalled conference before a House Senate dispute on motor car provisions.
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Mann
Congress
House Hurdle Delays Auto Purchase Decision
Brief fragment shows a House vote moment as lawmakers hesitated to approve funding for automobiles. The scene suggests a potential breakthrough or delay in the ongoing debate over government procurement and spending.
Put Off Prohibition Vote by House Rules Committee
Plans for a July 1 vote on the Hobson constitutional amendment for nationwide prohibition were abandoned. Chairman Henry, campaigning in Texas, suggested postponement until after the August recess. Democratic members have not yet concurred and many expect no action this session.
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House Rules Committee
Hobson
Henry
Texas
House
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