Brockton Fire kills workers in Grover plant blast
A boiler explosion at the R. B. Grover Shoe Co plant in Brockton Camphbell o blocks today sparked a fire that destroyed eight buildings and injured many. By afternoon twenty five bodies had been recovered and over fifty were hurt with around 200 unaccounted for amid the smoke and debris. Fire crews battledOil saturated floors and a collapsing ell as the blaze spread to nearby blocks. David Rockwell the engineer died from injuries after being held for inquiry.
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R. B. Graver & Co
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Campbello District
Brockton
Dahlberg
Nr.ub. Grover & Co
Brockton Hospital
Wisconsin University Opens Spring Term With Enrollment Rise
The second semester at the University of Wisconsin in Madison opens with 72 additional students. Fifteen are freshmen, ten adults, eight juniors, four specials, and one junior law. Graduate enrollment climbs to 143 from 115, with new entrants including graduates of several major universities. Music programs gain four-year tracks and stricter admissions for piano and voice. A new history of transportation project, funded by a $15,000 grant over five years, will involve advanced economy students.
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University of Wisconsin
Cornell University
Western Reserve University
Ohio State University
University of California
University of Missouri
Cornell College
the Unity of Gottingen
School of Music
Phinn
Voice
Pang
Batthasary H. Meyer
Transportan
United States
Carnegie Institute of Washington
Meyer
Interstate Commierce Commission
Europe
Wisconsin Normal Schools
Writs Denied in Habeas Corpus for Denver Officials
The Supreme Court in Washington denies the motion for writs of habeas corpus for Peter Miller and Thomas Sheaperson, two Denver election officials jailed by Colorado for disobeying court orders during the November election. No written opinion issued. Holmes writes for the majority in a separate Oklahoma dispute over Greer County and the Texas school fund, ruling Oklahoma cannot claim Texas school funds since Greer County is not the same entity. The court adjourns for two weeks.
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Washington, D. C
supreme court_of the United States
Peter Miller
Thomas Sheaperson
Denver
Supreme Court of Colorado
Justice Holmes
Supreme Court of the United States
Greer 7
Oklahoma
Saver
Texas
Sian Waa
Crese County
Mie
Greer County
Texas School Fund
Jene Te
Russians Fight to Hold Line as Japanese Press Advance
In St Petersburg on March 20 Associated Press reports anxiety over General Linevitch's force. Japanese columns move northward along the trade route, threatening a race to the retreat. Russian forces, split and retreating toward Kirinangen, face danger of being defeated in detail if separated.
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St. Petersburg
Linovitch
Fakeman
Tie Pass
Katyuan
Genevitch
Mandarin Road
Kirin
Freight wreck rocks Neenah yards. engineer narrowly escapes
Neenah Wisconsin reports a freight wreck in the railroad yards near the city. A switching move pushed cars into the local engine, derailing it and blocking the track while brakes allegedly failed. An ice slip by a freight brakeman may have caused the mishap. Also noted are local club meetings on Shakespeare and Russia.
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Neonah Woman's
Menasha Ladies
Russia
Not Husbands Chattel Court Ruling Clears Mrs Hopkins
Chicago March 20 Judge George W Kersten dismissed the charge against Mrs Jessie Hopkins in the murder trial of her husband. He ruled a woman is not her husband's chattel and that self defense may justify killing a abusive spouse. He stated a woman has right to defend herself even to taking his life.
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Chicago
Jessie Hopkins
George W. Kersten
Keraten
H Hopkins
Hopkins
Kersten
Child Falls From Window At Home In Sunday Accident
Kathleen Doyle, daughter of Mr and Mrs James E Doyle of 183 Verdon Street, fell from a second story window while relatives visited Mrs Harwood and fractured her left leg. She escaped major injury and is expected to recover.
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James E. Doyle
No Papers No Ballot In City Nominating Delays
City election chaos emerges as multiple parties fail to file valid nomination papers for ward offices. Attorneys clash over whether write ins by party members suffice, with City Attorney Stewart opposing Sturdevant’s view. The attorney general’s opinion is cited but not universally accepted.
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Nouth
Fred Kerner
Torresh
Albert D. Ryckman
Sturdevant
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Fts
Jesus
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Attormey General
Ceneral
Wisconsin approves state school improvement funds
Madison March 20 Special to The Northwestern the committee on claims has decided to pass the normal school bills and improvements for state institutions with the original appropriations 240 000 for a new Milwaukee normal school building 115 000 for Plattsville normal school and 810 000 for a La Crosse site all recommended improvements to state institutions by the state board of control will be funded this marks the first time all board recommendations are accepted the formal vote is Thursday afternoon with final report likely Friday morning the university bill may be held up and its preferred fixed tax appropriation may not be endorsed.
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Plattéville Normal School
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Telegraphers on Strike in Transbaikal Rail Line
Telegraph operators in Take Baikal area join a wage strike after railway workers cease action. Police and state employees are drafted to replace strikers as tensions rise. Also notes in Siam: debt horror with no appeal, exactions of interest and punishment, and prohibition on drunkards testifying in courts.
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Chita
Siberia
Biberian
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Siam
Mint Tollemarche Speechless MP for 24 Years
Voicelena Mint Henry Tollemarche, a long serving British MP, has never made a speech in twenty four years in Parliament. He rarely speaks and favors silent presence over debate, yet ensures the party line remains clear and visible to observers.
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France Threatens Venezuela Over Cable Company Crisis
The French government orders two cruisers to Caracas to enforce its demand on Venezuela regarding the cable company dispute. President Castron faces possible seizure and landing of forces if Caracas resists. The United States is not consulted as tensions rise between France and Venezuela amid potential diplomatic rupture.
Tragedy in a Mine at Fire Creek West Virginia
Fire Creek West Virginia March 20 The second rescuing party organized yesterday to enter Rush Ran and Jid Ash mines to recover the bodies of twenty four men believed killed by two explosions Saturday entered the mine today The first rescuing party which entered early Sunday morning had gone 2800 feet when overcome by a second explosion The second party reentered this point today and preparations began for removal of the dead None had yet been recovered but it is believed that tonight the eleven men who gave up their lives in a brave effort to rescue the imprisoned miners will be brought out of the mine
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Washington, D. C
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Marriage at Thirty-Two Greek Society Formed at University
Tau Thola, Os Delta Nu Mu, a new Greek letter society at the university, binds members to marry no earlier than thirty two. The initial letters spell three to marry, signaling the group's purpose. Ten students comprise the society with no stated penalty for breaking the pledge.
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Milwaukee
Wis
The
Daily News
Madison
Child Born on Train En Route to Ohio
A child was born this morning aboard the Brazoria sleeping car attached to the Chicago & Alton hummer speeding from Kansas City to Chicago. The mother Mrs. W. H. Sitinabar of San Francisco was traveling to Toledo, Ohio to visit her mother. Upon arrival in Chicago the mother and infant were taken to Grace hospital.
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Chicago & Alton
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W. H. Sitinabar
San Francisco
Toledo
Ohio
Grace Hospital
Taj Mahal praise and Shah Jahan’s reign amid lavish display
Excerpts recount Shah Jahan ascendant to Mogul throne in 1627 and his famed marbled dream palace. A fete celebrating his reign reportedly spent about 5 million dollars in jewels and embellishment, yet the treasury healed under prudent management with minimal taxation. Additional stray lines note Swamphurst building plots and quirky quotes about buying by the foot or by the galloy and honesty with peonies.
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Taj Mahal
Shah Jehan
Austin Cook
Easyrock
Inglo
Swamphurst
Gas Nearly Asphyxiates Family at Doty Street
A. Wels family of 248 Doty Street suffocated by coal gas from a stove Saturday morning. Mr Heiss, woken early, found Mrs Heiss and two daughters unconscious. Fire and hospital aid revived them after exposure, damper in flue blamed for the leak.
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Doty Street
Mr. Heiss
Whey
Hiediss
Strike at Oshkosh Gas Light Over Foreman Replacement
Union linemen at Oshkosh Gas Light strike amid 17 workers idle after foreman Harry Johnson, a non union man, was hired to replace the laid off supervisor. Workers demanded the replacement be discharged. management refused. The dispute follows a wage raise granted after the foreman’s layoff.
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Oshkosh- Gas Light Company
Harry Johnson
Johnson
Literary Society Meets at High School For Debates
The High School Literary Society holds an evening meeting in the eighth grade room with a full turnout expected. The society, founded about a year ago, draws growing undergraduate and alumni interest and plans debates on whether an educated man has more advantages than one with a common education. Some musicians push a rule to balance practice with readings, arguing time spent rehearsing limits public performances.
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Peace prospects rise as editorials favor truce
St Petersburg dispatch notes The Novoe Vremya editorializes for peace for the first time today arguing war must end someday by settlement. It recalls costly diplomacy before the war and urges forward-looking steps to secure peace.
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St. Petersburg
Novoe Vremya
Parker Reverses Declination For Jefferson Day Dinner
Alton B Parker, former presidential candidate, will speak at the Jefferson Day dinner of New York's Democratic club on April 13. Parker had declined the invitation but after learning Bryan and Cleveland would not attend, requested permission to withdraw his prior declination. The request was granted.
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United States
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Grover Cleveland
Hoe
Army debate in Berlin on army increase in Reichstag
Berlin reports Herr Hebe, Socialist leader, insisting the proposed army rise is unrecoverable as France and Russia would counterbalance an alliance before the Far East war. He warns Russia would need years to recover after each month of war, implying Germany faces no danger from allies. He cautions against leaping from one danger into another.
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Herr Hebe
Gay
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France
Rueala
Far East
Pittsburg Flood Submerges Lowlands and Mills on River Front
Pittsburg faces a spring flood with lowlands submerged and mills and factories on the riverfront suspended. High water stems from melting snows in the upper Allegheny basin as a thirty foot stage looms, with duty to manage debris and ice on the Mohawk area afterward in Schenectady New York.
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Bree
Extra Session Planned for October 14 to Tackle Rates
Senator Allison announced that President Roosevelt will call Congress into extra session on October 14, two months before the regular session, to consider one rate question. He favors empowering committees to set fair rates and cited abuses in the system. Edward Althouse conveyed the statements from The World.
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Des Moines
Laws
Allison
Hoogsevelt
Will Watt
Allizon
Edward Althouse
Primary races and funeral mark Menasha election day
In Menasha Wisconsin voters approach a crowded primary with several ward contests for mayor, treasurer and supervisor. Henry Sheers, Giladak Rhunanski and Shacerin push watchword projects while Al Amar seeks the Democratic nomination for mayor. Charles A. Robinson is GOP treasurer nominee. The race between Silas Bullard and M. M. Schoelx for supervisor draws attention. Frank Arno dies in a railroad accident, funeral set for Tuesday at nine. The Cinch club plans a meeting with Mrs. Joe Walker on First Street Tuesday.
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Wis
Miderman
Turnin
Tlenry Sheers
Giladak Rhunanski
Shacerin
Seland
Alam
Elmily
C. W. Lloyd
G. A. Schlegel
J. W. Hart
Joseph Hil
Rmean
Charles A. Robinson
Silas Bullard
M. M. Schoelx
Frank
Arno
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McDonald
Cinch Club
Joe Walker
First Street
Degraw Takes the Oath as Fourth Assistant Postmaster General
Washington March 20 P N Terran of this city took the oath of office as fourth assistant postmaster general to which he was nominated in the closing days of the last session of Congress.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
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