Fire costs and building estimates dominate US report
The government study shows federal fire losses in 1907 rising toward 456 million dollars including over insured costs. It compares US per capita fire losses with Europe and notes one half of building value in some cities destroyed by fires. It discusses construction costs and future safety testing by the U S Geological Survey and outlines implications for federal buildings and insured protection.
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Iaurante
United States
Maine
Orth Carolina
North Dakata
Dakota
Alahane
Louisians
Montana
Unite States
Europe
Suildings
Tieial Tire
Labor disputes and union actions across cities in 1910s era notes
A garbled report mentions union activity and local referendums, referencing the Montreal council and Portland workers. It hints at eight hour workday advocacy and labor tensions, with scattered dates and places, though many details are obscured.
Explosion at Roby Maize Plant Kills Two. Wounds Dozens
A dust explosion at the American Maize Products Company plant in Roby Illinois early evening killed two men and injured twenty eight others. The blast shattered a three story building, damaged nearby towns, and sent workers to Chicago and Hammond hospitals as crews fought the blaze into the night.
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Americas Maize Company
Roby Malls
American Maize Producta Company
Roby
Int
South Chirago
Hammond, Ind
Piro
Chicago
Hammond
Bown Jared
South Ghitago Hospital
Ara Tainsin
Jeter Atsap
Claluck
Two Paymasters Held Up In Separate Attacks
Reported robberies target coal company payrolls in multiple locations. Victims include Edward Mean of Dexter Coal and Robert Pommering, with losses around $5,600 and potential fatal injuries to a mother and worker. Suspects fled to escape with the weekly payroll.
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Devals
Cal
Dexter Coal Company
Robert Pommering
Pittsburg
Britinit
Alma Yd
Ing Ls
Fle McGann
George Evans
Fort Miflas
Zanesville
Lost car ferry found wrecked Marque tts cat ferry No 2
A wrecked Bessemer and Lake Erie railroad ferry No 2 on Lake Erie from 1908 reportedly had a car ferry link found. The vessel sank in a storm on the night of Yee 7 1908 with thirty two men aboard. A mother of ears witnessed the sinking and debris located near Port Byne Ont. Fourteen miles from Port Stare lay a watch of the ferry remains may be recovered.
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el Suntec
Lake Erie
Bynes
Ont
Fourteen
Stare Lay
Nui
Yielble
Hogs Sell At High Prices Across Markets
Meat traders report hogs at 11.10 per hundred pounds in several markets with Chicago prices at 10.99 and Indianapolis about 20 cents higher. Notices mention Jake Schacter and a fatal or damaging event near Denver as a separate note.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
Refuses Reward To Peary In Naval Committee Vote
In Washington the House naval committee voted against granting any reward to Robert E. Peary for the north pole claim. Representative Macon of Georgia questioned Peary's statements while urging due consideration of the expedition’s veracity. The debate noted Peary’s alleged daily mileages after Bartlett’s departure and questioned witness accounts.
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Naval
Washington
Egetnet
Robert EB. Peary
North Pole
Hoglebright
California
Peary
Poly. Baies
Pennsylvania
Macah
Balog
Panas
Macan
Rendo
Oimo
Tarnett
Macon
Bartlett
Mr. Peary
Fire ruins mine wall killing and injuring workers
A collapse of a wall at a mine site buried workers. Five men killed and about fifteen injured. Rescue teams found several trapped beneath debris, with additional victims discovered in crevices and piles of rubble a day later.
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Ce Enlapre
Fans
Sur
Robbers Loot Express Car on New York Central
A car on New York Central trains was looted near Rochester after a stop at Syracuse. Investigations show about 1 070 packages damaged with contents scattered and a gang suspected to have split up the haul. Winter weather in New York State harmed wildlife and hit regions including the Adirondacks with heavy snow and cold.
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Rochester
Buariulo
Urten
Syracuse
New York Foreat
Flah Ani Game Commission
Adirondacks
Pittsburg Hero Saves Three as Electrocution Tragedy Strikes
In Watro Oaks Pittsburg suburb Charles Rommel died trying to rescue two young girls and a playmate from a live electric wire. He freed one child then touched the other live end, receiving a fatal shock. The crowd watched in horror as the scene unfolded, the danger lasting nearly half an hour.
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Pittsberg Ben Sinwdy
Betowa
Pittsburg
Watr
Oaks
Charles Rome
Rommel
French financier charged in massive church fund theft
A Paris inquiry names Duns and others in a scheme stealing about 1 000 000 dollars from religious congregations. Funds included 200 000 dollars belonging to congregations and 200 000 to common welfare. Arrest led to confessions and disclosures of further operations.
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Aftalra
Duez
Paris
Duns
Mquldater
Tinea
Misericarde Slayton
Bern
Univers Tenia
Five Dead In Riop Race Slayings In Palmetto Neighborship
A shooting rampage in Palmetto Florida leaves five dead and several injured among African American residents. Federal and local authorities investigate as detectives close in on suspects involved in the ambush along the Manatee River banks.
Missouri Day Push for Prohibitory Constitutional Amendment
Judge Whitlam Webbee, president of the State Constitution Amendment Association, traveled from Kansas City to Jefferson City with thousands of signatures on a petition urging a prohibitory amendment to the state constitution. Proponents stress a constitutional change to restrict certain powers and expand prohibitions.
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Whitlam
Webbee
State Constitution Amendment Association
Demand for arbitration in strike dispute over Philadelphia transit
The demand for arbitration of the conflict between the Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company and its 4000 striking workers has drawn wide support in Philadelphia and beyond. Civic leaders federal authorities and the National Civic Federation urged mediation to end the general sympathetic strike that has crippled the region. Governor Stuart of Harrisburg was petitioned and citizens urged action to restore normal conditions and avert further disruption.
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Demann
Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company
Philadelphia
Enly'e Ieduserial
Ateresty
Bual
Ent
National Civic Federation
Stuart al Hareioburg
Inver
Mten
Prtriotte Eiti
Philatelphia
Peary to Produce Proofs at Royal Geographical Society
Commander Wi will present documents from fon Saya KHepork, Vanmander Robert and Peary in London to substantiate his polar claim. A public meeting at Ashert Hall under Royal Geographical Society auspices will feature the explorer, whose fortune is widely accepted by British peers.
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den Fon
Saya Khepork
Vanmander Robert & Peary
London
Ashert Hall
Royal Geographical
Beluish Peer
Tunders
Han
Neouk
Vatdam
Mts
Leetite
Tien
Minneanta Education Law Sparks Debate Across States
The new compulsory education act in Minnesota reveals opposition from Poon Teewin of Stary bon ro education and others skeptical of mandate measures. Figures show a proposed university department and athletics cutbacks tied to a large Minnesota Contarodes fund, with plans for $200,000 raised by conferences for this year.
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Minneanta
Poon Teewin
Stary Bon Ro
Mudorsy Letereateg
Apeahy
Town Board of Educational Sontro
One
Bend
Wil Te Everett
Clersyigan
Quincy
Maas
Midew
Atlantic
Oxford
Catatiridge
Theological Seminary
Rock Island
Minnesota
Roosevelt Talks With Newsmen While Touring Africa
The former president travels from Renk on the White Nile to Egypt and on to Europe, engaging briefly with reporters and confirming no political statements. He notes a forthcoming marriage of Edmund Holler’s daughter and shares hunting adventures, including an elephant incident, while outlining his travel route through Europe and back to New York.
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Roosevelt Amak
Renk
White Nile
Europe
Henk
Roosevelt
Lissoo, Theatore, Jr
Mies Eleanor Alexander
New York
Mossevelt
Colowit
Roonevelt
Edmund Holler
Africa
Gray
Egypt
Naples
Budapest
Parlay
Holland
Christiania
Salonet
Berto
Lannon
England
America
Hongewell
Leon Naga
Leon Naga Kired
Prospective Rockefeller Foundation Planlets Funding Claims
The text discusses a proposed corporation to advance civilization and knowledge in the United States and territories through relief and progress efforts. It references Rockefeller Foundation involvement and congressional scrutiny in a judiciary committee context.
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Oni Magnati
Congress
Ulaposhng
Pine Thrat Boey
Rockefeller Foundation
Bnt
Senate
Jacoy
EP Gal Winger
Bey
United States
Rockefeller
Train Crash Near Angates Cal Kills and Injures
A freight train derailment on the Lake route in foggy Angates California killed and injured many aboard. The engine struck Wan Cone Craw and the car overturned, throwing occupants through windows and roofs. Several were pinned beneath the wreckage.
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Fog Angates
Cal
Ste Lile
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