Bronx Storm Kills Two as Giant Billboard Falls
A gale raged over The Bronx with 78 mph winds, ripping signs and downing electric wires. Two deaths are reported Jacinto Cardoza and Ina Gilman, while injuries include Jacob Erde with a fractured leg. A two story Third Avenue sign collapse caused additional hazards and minor fire.
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Bronx
Upper
Jacinto Cardoza
Pairus
Bush Docks
MD Street
Brooklyn
Cardoza
Ina
Weather B Bureau
Woolen and Steel Electric
Third Avenue
Jacob Erde
Morning News: Broad Warns On Freedom, Gales Cause Havoc
A jumble of early 20th century items notes Taft warned to uphold freedom and prepare against invasions, with weather gales causing havoc. A mother testifies about prenatal issues and a man bent on self harm. Reports include a Harvey Corwin incident, a subway riot, and labor peace among garment workers. Various mentions cover Wall Street, defense, and global events.
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Taft
Big Tim
Harvey Corwin
Shears
Subway
Etiur
Sateldes
Wall Street
Sarees “Peanon” White
Brooklyn
Nathan Strank Salle
Helptows
Kevenin Arvo
Court petitions for care of Sullivan estate and custody
Application to appoint a committee of the person and property of Timothy Sullivan was filed in Supreme Court. The petition lists Patrick Sullivan and Lawrence Mulligan as brothers and Margaret Hickey as sister, seeking guardianship due to Sullivan’s mental illness and danger of self harm.
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Supreme Court
Bowery
Thuothy D. Sullivan
Patrick MH. Sullivan
Lawrence Mulligan
Walt
Margaret Hickey
Sullivan
Theroome Street
TP Sullivan AK Elation
7Th Street
Mletcher Avenue
Mount Vernon
Tansaise
Read
John B. Herrity
Witt
Jamph Pritchard
Rand
Nerenihy
Mies Mare
Summers
Civter
Howerg
Mdope
Jaf
Elsla
UCR
Winter in hiding but sure to come warns Weather Bureau
Washington reports erratic February weather as warm spells mislead the public. Chief Willis J. Moore cautions that winter remains hidden yet will arrive, with forecaster Frankenfield noting a clash between cold Northwest winds and warm Southeast winds. High Atlantic pressures and Alaska lows drive unsettled patterns, with cold air expected to move eastward when conditions reverse, though timing is unknown.
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Washington
Dan
Willis J. Moore
Weather Bureau
American
Henry Williams
Middle Atlantic
Alaska
Northwest
Harry C. Frankenfield
Middie Atlantic Ocean
Mr. Frankenfield
Atlantic
California
Minnesota
Dakota
Athentic Coast
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Chieweo
Cleveland
Louis
Denver
Pacific Coast
mid-Atlantic
Niagara River Rocked Ship Crew and Passengers Safe
A Hofftla freight crew and F. Koerber crewman were stranded on rocks in the Niagara River two miles from shore as a government tug International stood by after distress signals. Despite a high wind, 125 passengers were moved to safety from the steamer Teigs as the captain, en route from the steel plant to Buffalo, faced a heavy snowstorm and lost bearings.
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Fron Hofftla
van Rte F. Koerber
Niagra
International
Mishab
Buffalo
Taft Fights Filipino Freedom In Senate Battle
The Senate approved acts to form the American Academy of Arts and Letters and a National Institute of Arts and Letters. Key figures include Woodrow Wilson and Theodore Roosevelt. The Taft administration criticized a Philippine independence bill, arguing it would destabilize the islands and harm U.S. gains. President Taft warned Democrats against pursuing quick independence.
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Roosevelt
American Academy of Arts and Letters
Tribune Bureau
Washington
Jan
Woodrow Wilson
Theodore Roose
West
Academy
Senate
Natonal Institute of Arts and Letters
Senator Lodge
Judiciary Committee
Root
American Academy
Enine
Wolace Howard
Furness
Mrenels I Minet
Nao | Honwl
Institute
Tnatitute
Amen
Imortele
Tauneburs
Drander Matthews
Reestvelt
Thamar Nelson Page
Fanand Wood
Horner
Yar
Alfred Thayer Pantel
Chester
Parker
MiNiaan
Iter
Akion Lawrence Raw
Acthae T
Hadley
Murray
Wilken
Taft
Ue Waldorf
Philippines
Democratic Party
Taft to resign Yale corporation post
Yale chairman William Howard Taft faces resignation from the Yale Corporation after disputes over his status as a long time member. Taft’s six year term ends, with reports that he may relocate to a permanent New Haven home during his stay. Also noted is a New Haven Country Club membership submission by John K. Beach.
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New Haipan
William Howard ‘Taft
Yale Corporation
William Howard Taft
Yale Facuty
Taft
M Jay
Yale ¢ Corporation
New Haven
Utes in the War Path Fortified in Hills
Utes furious after a life duel with a Mexican sheep herder kill sparks armed stand in the Ute Mountains of southwestern Colorado. Fifty now fortify to resist Sheriff and Indian Agent as Montezuma County seeks Big Rabbit, the wounded assailant. Sheriff plans posse of fifty. if refused, state militia may be called to enforce arrest.
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Vortez
Vol
Dim
Ute Mountains
Colorado
Montezuma County
Spear
Big Rabbit
Panic over Panama Exposition stamps destroyed
The Post Office canceled twenty million two cent stamps from the Panama Exposition series after a printing error showing Gatun Locks versus Pedro Miguel. The entire issue was ordered destroyed to avoid criticism, with plans to redesign and print a corrected set labeled Panama Canal. It is unlikely any of the faulty stamps reached the public.
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Washington
Van
Iatore
Postoffice Department
Gatun Locks
Pedro Miguel
Department
Panama Canal
Kept Vigil Forty Years Ends In Fatal Lamp Blaze
John Milter of Salt Lake City lies dying after an early morning lamp explosion he kept lit to guide a longtime sweetheart to a home he prepared forty years ago. The lamp in the window, surrounded by paper roses, sparked flames as he tried to extinguish them. A beacon for a Swedish acquaintance who drowned remains a haunting memory.
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Salt Lake City
John Milter
Sweden
Miller
Kidnapped Teacher Accused in High Profile Case
Mrs. C K Selss and Mrs. Byron Polhemus were arrested in Nyack and Haverdsraw on charges of kidnapping Emma Selas, a St Johns teacher, who alleges she was confined during summer and forcibly removed by her parents and another woman. The case led to a court appearance and adjournment until Monday.
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Toro Nyack
N.V
C.K. Selss
Byron Polhemus
John Graham
Haverstraw
Emma Selas
St. John's
Nyack
Seles
Polhemus
Sidatin's
Man Freed After Chickens Wordage Case At Angerstown
Blaine Starner magistrate arraigned on a complaint from a young woman who said he called her chicken in the street. Starner argued Webster's definition justified his remark. The magistrate discharged him after reading the dictionary sense of chicken as a young person.
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Angerstown
Noah Websters
Blaine Starner
Phere
Starner
Senators to Quiz Archbold Over Standard Oil Recall
Senators to question Archbold next week as part of a committee probe into campus influence. Archbold’s prior testimony is expected to be disclosed, with a probable appearance set for Thursday or Friday as investigators seek details on Standard Oil connections.
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Wanehold
Renate
Tunda
Archbold
Taft Admitted as 500 Strike Waiters Rally at Waldorf
More than five hundred International Hotel Workers Union waiters demonstrated outside the Waldorf last night led by Industrial Workers of the World figures. They formed a cordon around the block as Taft dined inside, shouting and whistling at the hotel management while Mrs Flynn sent a supportive telegram urging inspection of hotel kitchens.
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International Hotel Workers’ Union
Waldorf Hotel
Fourth Avenue
Union Square Park
Industrial Workers of the World
Th Street
Waldorf
Iid Street
44Th Street
Fifth Avenue
Astor Court
Taft
Ohio Society
Maypole
House
Ol F
Etisabeth Gurley Flynn
Joan of Arc
William Howard Taft
Walter
Fle
International Hotel
Eer’ Union
Flynn
Mr. Tats
West Tilt Street
Patrick Quindan
Carlos Tresca
Mies Flynn
Arturo Giovanniti
Quinlan
Fmure
Jotun
Tila le
Long Island
Industrial Workers of the Worldd
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Ceee Brandt
Toreign
Jonk Far
Huntied Cooperative Movement
Briand
Premi France
Haile Poincaré
Arehducheases
Hastoriat
Pi Nanelis
Berk Ketule
Big Tim” Sullivan
Sona Crook
Case
William Oster
Children's Society
Firth
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Ostreet
Lin
Koei
Meta
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Tng
Teleen
Children’s Society
San Francisco
Jan IK
Calfornia
Southern Pacific
Western Pacifc
Kennett
Cal
Niagara
Ohio
Jones
New ‘‘Academy
Uis
United States
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Unis
Hla
Jamie
Devon
America
John H. Clarke
Perry Centennial Commission
Harry Ruth A. FE. Sisson
WP. Huntington
MacKenzie BR. Todd
Genral
Warren Kelfer
John Weele HH
International Pesce Korum
Samuel W. Fairchild
Union League Club
Mitchell Erlanger
Walter J.mecorkle
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N.Y
Florida
San Pedro Miguel
Gatun
Webster
Standard Oil
Quintin
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