Fire kills hundreds in Acapulco theater tragedy
The Flores theater fire in Acapulco, started during a Governor Flores visit, mired in rapid flames and three narrow exits. Estimates report between 200 and 250 deaths with many injured as the wooden theater burned, while telegraph lines were down and officials struggled to confirm names.
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Broken Rail Triggers Deadly I. C. Wreck near Carbondale
A Illinois Central southbound train from St. Louis to New Orleans derailed six miles east of Murphysboro due to a broken rail. Initial reports list four to six dead and twenty to thirty injured including Mrs. Perry of Carbondale and Sheriff and Mrs. Alden of Union County.
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Earthquake Hits Sivasa Capital In Asiatic Turkey
Constantinople Feb 16 a quake damaged houses and government buildings in Sivasa capital of the vilayet, leaving several dead. Budapest Feb 16 a brief tremor felt in several districts caused no serious damage.
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Thirty Indicted by Galesburg Jury
Galesburg I Feb 16 The grand jury after eight days investigation into violations of the local option law has returned three indictments against as many men. Most indictments target keepers of soft drink places in Galesburg. Several others are under arrest for violating court orders. Numerous soft drink locations are closed and locked by the sheriff.
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Flood toll put at five million in Sacramento valley floods
Dispatch from Sacramento cites Pren tiss Martin secretary of the Sacramento drainage commission showing total flood losses in the valley last month between four and five million dollars. Levees roads bridges and crops suffered, with railroads hit hardest.
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Roosevelt Receives Farewell at White Stone Grace Reformed
President Roosevelt, who attends the White Stone Grace Reformed Church in Washington, was given a farewell reception by church members. He spoke of his pleasure in attending services and personally greeted everyone in attendance.
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STATE MINERS IN SESSION Two Hundred Delegates Formally Welcomed
Two hundred delegates gathered in Peoria for the Illinois mine workers convention opening. Mayor Thomas O'Connor spoke for the city as sessions begin and will continue through the week. Admiral Beresford expected to quit his post by March 24 as the Channel Fleet is reorganized. Elopement near Olney links to William Jennings Bryan. A widow bride and a sheriff's son wed at the county courthouse. A fire west of Chamberlain, on a reservation, claimed two lives from a settler family named Drew.
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Hopkins Seeks Break in Senate Deadlock With Coup Plan
Springfield Feb 16 The 22 ballot for United States senator showed Hopkins leading with 67 votes while rivals Foss and others trailed as the joint session adjourned to resume tomorrow Hopkins plans a move to end the stalemate as a Supreme Court ruling on the primary law looms Stephenson falls short by four votes in Wisconsin joint assembly on the 117th ballot with 59 of 125.
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Snow Blockade Persists Across Midwest
Chicago reports colder weather as the storm moves east. Snow blockades remain in northern Michigan and western Ohio with Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio hit hardest. Central Illinois sees six inches of snow. trains late, many wires down, and business disrupted in Springfield.
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Explosion in British mine entombs 130 miners
New Castle England February 16 an explosion rocked a collier in Northwest Durham trapping 130 miners. Reports say many workers are entombed as rescue efforts begin.
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Appendixless Club Dinner Honors Dr Deaver Guests
In Philadelphia at the University Club on February 16 Dr John B Deaver chief surgeon of the German hospital removed appendices from about 160 surgeons. The gathering marked the start of an Appendixless club with hosts from across the United States and Canada. Waiters dressed as Red Cross orderlies circulated as the guests celebrated with a silver manikin loving cup bearing a knife wound at the typical incision site.
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Testimony Supports Treasury Secret Service Limits
Washington officials connected with crime detection testifying before the House Appropriations Committee said the treasury secret service limits have not harmed their services. Knapp Soleau Trowbridge Reynolds Garf ield Bonaparte backed by internal witnesses, none recalled asking for a central bureau, immigration and special agents operate under commerce and labor, aiding enforcement while remaining aligned with administration.
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Taft Confers With President and Board of Engineers
President elect Taft arrived in Washington from Cincinnati and went to the White House for a conference with the president and the board of engineers who accompanied him to Panama.
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Called Slayer of Faure Steinbeil Woman Accused in Court
Paris February 16 Louis Guntheriue Gregori the French military writer who attempted to kill Major Dreyfus at the Pantheon during Emile Zolas canonization last June filed a complaint yesterday naming Mme Adolphe Steinbeil in connection with an old crime allegedly by the accused.
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Demand for a Tariff Commission Gains National Steam
Indianapolis delegates at the first national tariff commission convention nominate J W Van Cleave of St Louis as permanent chairman and urge a permanent, non partisan tariff body. Taft backs the plan as reformers stress protection and revenue, arguing for a balanced revision of schedules and a practical, fact based approach.
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Students Victims in Champaign Urbana Gambling Bust
Urbana and Champaign residents face a wave of arrests as 48 citizens are charged with bootlegging and gambling. Four major gambling parlors allegedly operated in the twin cities with gamblers from Chicago and Peoria. A traveling salesman says he lost about 1000 dollars in a crooked game amid threats to his life.
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Revolver and Bomb Fail to Get Money
A man about 40 entered Lawrence M. Jones home with a revolver and dynamite bomb demanding 7000 dollars. Jones overpowered him by a ruse and the assailant was arrested in Kansas City on February 16.
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Congress Summary Highlights State Dept Vote and Arizona Statehood
Yesterday in Congress the House passed a bill cutting the secretary of state salary after an initial defeat. It also approved separate statehood for Arizona and New Mexico and a uniform car equipment bill. Capron announced Granger’s death and the chamber adopted regret resolutions. The Senate focused on the naval appropriation bill amid warnings of rising military costs and possible bonds or higher taxes. An amendment proposed $12,000,000 for auxiliary ships. In Iowa, the Senate passed a measure to remove the president and vice president from the ballot.
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Vernon Booth Near Collapse Under Strain
Chicago dispatch reports W Vernon Booth head of A Booth Co once called a fish trust social reader and polo expert is gravely strained by sensational disclosures linked to the firm's failure.
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