New York Shirtwaist Factory Disaster Exacts Toll
A devastating fire at a New York shirtwaist factory on Saturday claims 140 lives with 40 injured. Victims, mostly young women, are described as crushed or smothered in smoke, many leaping or crushed in the building’s interior as flames spread rapidly through the eighth to tenth floors. Firefighters battle the blaze as crowds watch in horror near Washington Place and Washington Square.
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Juntred
Midanie
No Iogtos PLC
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Iris
Max
Eer
Mlaneck
Paa
Sirmeiov
Wash
Washington Square
Sunami
Tom Strong
Heiktiog
Onublmerwan Book Company
Story of Truthful Bill Mint in Everybody's Magazine
A fragmented excerpt from Everybody's Magazine presents Truthful Bill Mint as a mute, noting a dash of Wandering Jew and Payson Weston. The text alludes to hospitality and a journey, mentioning Washington and a climb or ride spanning a spell, possibly two miles.
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Mint
Payson Weston
Washington
Everybody's Magazine
Hunting horn skills and calls for amateurs and pros
The piece notes many amateur huntsmen lack horn blowing skill and the correct calls used in hunting. It also comments that even professional huntsmen neglect the science of the hunting horn, highlighting a gap in expertise among practitioners.
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Lordon
Wane New Road Outlets and Rail Proposals Stir Local Debate
Local discussion centers on two rail alignment options with the Corhten pant and New Urbain networks. Citizens weigh a $100,000 investment against benefits to Mo Jackson and Kanom s areas, with several factions urging different routes and terms.
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Moe
Dackson
Rudy
Sant
Tetrans Mabite
Ieto Merutien
Peessitelye
Pillaibetotia
Nestustne
Brookkaren Pushes Sister City Clowly for Honor
The article describes political tensions around honor for Clowly, detailing community meetings, school workers' attendance, and debates in Greenville amid preparations for a future event. It notes public interest in civic sites, hospitality, and regional influence, with references to Stew and Drookhaven.
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Wathine
Wiwais
Sumiay
Greenville
Delta
Drookhaven
Tediva
Sweden
Fatal quarrel yields mother killed and killer condemned
In a convoluted report from the county, a man is described as killing his mother during a heated feud and facing a death sentence after a rapid series of trials. The account mentions the accused, the legal process, and references to executions and related officials.
Vicksburg Names Third Captain Smith to Lead Local Unit
In Vicksburg Captain J A Woutruff, previously under Captain Clarke Smith in Memphis, is assigned to command the local unit while Smith continues in Memphis. The transfer will occur within days. In Hattiesburg a committee of prominent educators from the State Teachers Association met to propose a uniform high school course of study aligned with state colleges and to submit the plan to the association in Jackson on May 3 and 6 for action.
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Vickspore
Ami
J. A. Woutruff
Umler
Clarke
Smith
Memphis
Mumphia
Hattiesburg
State Teachers’ Association
Hotel Hattiesburg
Jackson
Camorra Leader to Plead Insanity in Italy Killing Case
Lingi Arena rejects ordering Cuoceole’s murder as revenge for betrayal in Viterbo. Abbate claims mental incapacity. investigators present testimonies detailing alleged orchestration of the crime and connections to Camorra activities. Court proceedings center on Abbate’s responsibility and his claims of insanity.
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Cuoceole
Viterbo
Italy
Lee Cage
Coemelepesen
Leigh Arena
Tee Boltomarte Coe
Keriecene
Tollawere
Torett
Mexican Cabinet Quits as Diaz Delays Response
Mexico City reports the Diaz cabinet resigned en bloc at a special meeting. An official note cites a move to restore peace and aid reforms under consideration. Diaz thanks the outgoing ministers and will postpone acceptance or rejection of the resignations. In a separate dispatch from Peking, Japan’s Yokohama Special Bank loan of 5 million dollars was accepted without political significance.
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Diaz
Fraley
Peking
Yokohama Secial Bank
Yokohama
Japan
Tom Johnson Weakens in Cleveland After Relapse
Tom L. Johnson's illness relapse four weeks ago left him weaker on Friday. Reporters said he was cheerful yet his condition worsened, prompting concern from his family and close friends amid the declining health. Milwaukee fire disaster claims four lives at Middleton Manufacturing hat factory roof collapse during blaze.
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Cleveland. O
Tom L. Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Milwaukee
Wic
Middleton Manufacturing Company
Bank Robbery at First National Blue Mound Unfolds
Two robbers entered the First National Bank in Blue Mound and forced the cashier to open the vault. They took $2,500 in currency and locked the cashier in the vault. Further details not provided.
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Decatur
First National Bank
Blue Mound
Packers Must Again Go To Trial
A U S district ruling narrows immunity granted to the Chicago Packers, ruling it covers acts before indictment only. The decision sets the stage for trial on charges of conspiracy to violate the Sherman Antitrust Law, with counts detailing crimes across multiple years and events.
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Junge
George AL Carpenter
United States District Court
Leedietenemis
Chicago
Otto Mumphney
Lao
Fale Carpenter
Hamphrey
Train Robbery in Coffeyville by Masked Gang
Federal officers pursue four masked robbers who blew up a car safe on a northbound express line twelve miles south of Coffeyville. They forced the engineer and fireman to drive, disarmed guards, and looted the express car amid gunfire and guards at the day coach.
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Coffeyville
Kan
North Berm
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Sewtherm Rrk
Here
Lenapah
Navy militia strength listed in annual naval register
The first annual register of the naval department reports 7,055 organized naval militia members nationwide. The force includes organizations in 23 states with 563 commissioned officers 26 warrant officers 1 055 officers and 5 355 enlisted men.
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Washington
Naval Militia
United States
Naval Department
Cotton mill spindles idle nationwide due to weak market
Boston reports an estimated 25 percent of cotton mill spindles idle nationwide as demand remains weak while raw material prices stay firm. The lull in goods sales and sustained high cotton prices drive production cuts across mills.
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Boston
Edgars Maple Leaf II sets speed record on Solent
London reports E McKay Edgars work boat Maple Leaf II attained 4945 knots per hour in a Solent trial, described as a world record. In Virginia, St. John's church hosted a bronze tablet unveiling for Patrick Henry, honoring his 1775 speech with attendance by state officials and Henry’s descendant.
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E. McKay Edgars
Solent
Richmond
St. John's Episcopal Church
Patrick Henry
Virginia
Ami Thomas
Henry
San Antonio
Tex
Eight killed in railroad wreck near town on trestle
A disastrous collision on the Atlantic Coast Line between Chicago and Jacksonville sent eight people to their deaths when an axle failed and a trestle collapsed over the Mapaha River. Passengers and rescuers worked late into the day as the mangled express and cars lay in the river amid wreckage and rising water.
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Viton
Amd
Chicago
Jackosnville
Mapaha River
Here
Wool revision sparks Senate push amid wool growers’ march threat
Washington reports that members of the House Ways and Means Committee weigh revisions as Western wool interests threaten to march on the capital over the tariff question. Chairman Umdenwurs warns against expecting cheers while the panel considers how the debate will move to the Senate.
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Washington
Ways and Means
Eanl
Umdenwurs
Agus
Steeslule K
Howe
Senate
Upeder
Ware Amd
Ewe Coemaelte
Dynamite Accident On Launch Leaves Four Dead or Injured
John Davidson fired from a gasoline laneck at a box of dynamite on shore. The blast killed one man and injured several others during a hunting trip on a launch 150 yards from shore. Lawless president of the Lumber Company was badly hurt and Kate Miller drowned. The launch was lifted from the water by the explosion.
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Freakiin
John Davidson
Kate Miller
TO. Lawless
Mbert Hanon Lumber Company
Kmi
Ami John Thewndson
Davidson
Manship
Lawless
Mary Baker Eddy Accused Of Invalid Bequest
George W. Glover filed a bill in equity in Lead, South Dakota, claiming Mary Baker Eddy was deceived and that she bequeathed almost all her property to the First Church of Christ, Scientist, Boston in violation of New Hampshire and Massachusetts law. He says he was misled into not contesting the will without warning that an illegal disposition was being planned.
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Mary Baker
Eddiy
Christian Science Church
New Jampshire
Wassachusetts
George W. Glover
Lead, S. D
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Boston
Glover
Taft Receives Emperors Message On Japanese Friendship
President Taft expressed gladness at a message from the emperor of Japan in reply to his warm expressions of goodwill toward Japan. Baron Uchida delivered the imperial note at the White House after a prior audience with Haren Uchida.
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Taft
Washington
Japan
Haren Uchida
Baron Uchida
White House
Magazines to Go by Freight in Fast Trains
Washington reports magazines and bulky periodicals will be shipped by the post office department as fast freight after July 2. Postmaster General Hitebeork is pushing plans devised last December to use fast freight trains where feasible to save transportation costs for the government.
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Post Office Department
Hitebeork
Devel
Confederate veterans offer to serve in defense of the nation
A Fort Worth group of Confederate veterans led by the Fort Worth Confederate Grays pledges to serve the United States in infantry or other roles if needed. They praise Southern sacrifice and insist they remain loyal to national peace while ready to act in defense if a grave wrong occurs.
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Cmted
South
Southern Commercial Congress launches new advertising fund
A plan to raise 500000 dollars to promote the South via a new clearing house is outlined by the Southern Commercial Congress. A 100000 annual allocation over four years supports broad publicity by leading agencies, with a campaign aimed at unifying and teaching the business community across the South.
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Jane Portant
FREED GEORGIA PRISONER JOINS LEGAL FIGHT OVER HARBOUR PROJECT
Atlanta inmates PAY! m JATH FREES GREENE and John Fb. Wayner left the federal building after completing four years for alleged complicity in the Savannah harbor improvement saga. A pending Bennett case and a $575 000 fee linked to the men’s case were discussed at a two day hearing before United States emissary Walter Cobquitt.
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Atlanta
John Fb. Wayner
Savannah Harbor
United States
Walter Cobquitt
National Banks Draw Eighty State Lenders for Change
Washington reports more than eighty state banks in Ohio are applying to switch to the national bank system. Treasury officials link the surge to a new bank permit guarantee law. Oklahoma deposits prompted some national banks to convert to state banks, with returns now rising after amendments. Houston mourns Col. Geo. P. Finley, born 1829 in Mississippi, a Mexican War veteran under Jefferson Davis and Confederate veteran.
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Washington
Ami Treasury
Oklahoma
Houston
Tex
Geo
Finley
Mississippi
Jefferson Davis
Emigrant Party Denied Admission at Emerson Manitoba
A party of 170 African Americans with seven carloads of goods from the Southern states arrived at Emerson Manitoba. Most passed the examination for eligibility to become Canadian residents, but the men handling household goods were rejected. The group warned they would all return to the United States unless every member was granted passage.
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Winnipeg
Man
Emerson
Manitoba
Canada
United States
Refugees Shelter in Crude Camps North of Tecate
About 150 Mexican refugees, including many women and children, have fled Tecate north of the boundary and now live in crude shelters in the hills on the U S side. They lack food and water, with relief delayed several days as supplies are prepared.
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Tecate
Lower
California
United States
Chicago bar plans for 20000 mile atp ship in weather
A Chicagoan bar owner announces plans for an ambitious vessel or venture that will endure 20000 miles in any weather, signaling bold ambition amidst uncertainty about practical outcomes and public reception.
Childs eczema cure boosted by Cuticura remedies
A Nebraskan mother recounts her infant Gilbert suffering severe eczema on the face and ears. After Chicago doctors failed, Cuticura Soap and Ointment improved his condition in four weeks, with family recommending the products. The notice promotes a free health guide from Potter Drug & Chem. Corp.
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Gilbert
Chicago
Albrecht
Bom
West Point
Neb
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Sole Propa
Boston
Mase
Free Advice to Women from Mrs. Pinkham
Women urged to write Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for confidential medical advice. The company cites privacy and years of experience, offering a free 80 page text by mail to any respondent.
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Lydix
Pinkham
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