24 Nov 1909
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1909
Page
1
In Ruina Butler Missouri on November 24 Democratic Congressman David A DeArmond and his grandson perished in a house fire that swept two upper rooms and back stair sections. The blaze broke out on the second floor of their home, destroying steep outdoor stair areas and several rooms as rescuers arrived.
The article describes a deadly house blaze in which Rep. David A. DeArmond and his wife Mrs DeArmond along with Mrs. Clark faced smoke and flames. Nellia Boles, a maid, survived by fleeing, while Mrs. Clark awakened and alerted others. DeArmond and his family escaped to safety as neighbors aided, with extensive fire damage and unknown financial losses. DeArmond, born in Pennsylvania and raised in Missouri, rose from attorney to prominent Democratic politician and long-time congressman forming part of the era’s political landscape.
President Taft expressed shock and sympathy after the death of Representative David DeArmond of Minnesota whose home burned. The telegram to Mrs DeArmond praised his friendship and service to the people and nation.
In Western City on November 24, an accidental gun discharge at the Bank caused a bullet to strike Edwarda, former mayor and current bank president, who may die. He could not call for help until a shoe he hurled shattered a bank window to attract aid.
Discussion centers on Standard Clothing and subsidiary structures at Atlantic network. It notes potential reorganization, court decisions, and fears of forced liquidation, with emphasis on shareholding patterns and proxy voting among thousands of stockholders.
Fragmentary OCR text appears to discuss a federal prisoner in New York awaiting trial or appeal. The garbled lines reference a judge, conviction, and potential court actions but details are unclear due to transcription errors.
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