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Newspaper
Rockingham Daily Record
Location
Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1913
Page
1
A chaotic incident on the third floor left multiple guests dead after attempting to escape. Authorities report a traplike setup on a bus wall and a register destroyed in the scene. Victims’ names remain unknown at this time.
International News Service reports a morning blaze at the Lane Dewey Hotel in Omaha Nebraska. Estimates say at least twenty dead with many unaccounted as extensive damage surrounds the ruined building. survivors include a bartender who died leaping from a third story window and a woman who saved her sister before being seriously injured.
Mrs Maude Hiner wife of Hon B H Winer of Franklyn West Virginia arrived last evening en route to Washington to attend the Inauguration. She was accompanied to Harrisonburg by her son Ralph who will return to Franklyn today.
Miss Marie L Burton, newly arrived from Mexico City, says she saw women shot by rebels. She describes being halted in a cab during a violent clash between rebel squads and federal troops, and she narrowly escaped unharmed amid the center of the turmoil.
Washington Feb 28 Senator Thomas S Martin of Virginia quits as Democratic caucus chairman and Senate leader. The move clears the path for Senator John W Kern of Indiana to win the post amid persistent Kern support from progressive Democrats. Martins allies say his withdrawal aims to preserve party harmony and ensure a smooth leadership transition.
The monthly meeting of 8. B. Gib bons Camp Confederate veterans will be held this afternoon at 2 o clock. Thos Williamson Adjutant.
Port Republic baseball team hosted Mt Horeb High School last evening and dominated the contest with a 9 to 0 victory. Port Republic pitchers and hitters combined for the shutout, solidifying the local win.
W Lauck receives invitation for himself and family to attend the Laux Family Association reunion in York Pennsylvania on July 5. He will travel with Mrs Lauck and their children.
Father Turner of St Marys College Pa preached seven mission sermons in Harrisonburg praising Christian unity across denominations Protestant and Catholic. He urged perseverance reminding worshippers to be faithful unto death to gain the crown of life and urged new resolutions as the week concluded.
Mexico City reports from February 28 indicate eager anticipation for Porfirio Diaz to return from exile as rebels, led by Maderistas, intensify actions in Sonora. The former president’s death and burial are noted in Coahuila, while U.S. Senate faces a resolution demanding government action to protect American citizens and property in Mexico. Washington plans a Senate address by Senator Fall on the Mexican situation.
The Valley Boys Conference opened yesterday at Church of Christ Hast Market Street with 112 delegates from seven counties. Delegates were banqueted at Masonic hall, while a mass meeting concludes the event tomorrow afternoon at East Market and Mason streets. Opening devotion was by Frank I Israel and Loft Fairfax. Temporary officers include Giana McCrure Staunton vice chairman Kendall Dingledine Harrisonburg and Claude Garber Harrisonburg.
A meeting of the Young People's Society is scheduled for this afternoon at 4 o'clock at the Methodist church. Full attendance is desired.
Mrs Fannie Whissen Donovan wife of Newton C Donovan a blacksmith at Coots Store died after measles leaving an infant two weeks old and several other children The funeral was held at Riverview Baptist church Cootes Store Rev HW Taylor conducted the service Burial was in Trissells Cemetery She leaves husband six sisters and a brother and was born June 20 1870 She had been a faithful Baptist member for 20 years Death described as unusually pathetic and regrettable.
W H Lucas, hurt when his heel was crushed in an elevator shaft at the Harrisburg Grocery Cos warehouse on Wednesday, rested more comfortably yesterday. He still endures much pain and may be unable to walk for many weeks.
Six students argued the question Resolved that the demand for international peace is reasonable at the school yesterday. The affirmative speakers were Linton Waer Miss Katherine Roller and Carrie Jong. The negative were Russell Sbrell Miss Reba Beard and Edny Thomas. Judges were Mattia Avis Prof W Kelster and Clyde Overby.
Major Richard Sylvester, chief of Police of Washington D C, leads the effort to maintain order at the national capital inauguration. He oversees security for tens of thousands expected to travel from across the country to witness the swearing in of the new President.
Vice President elect Marshall arrives first of the presidential group in Washington to prepare for the inauguration. He meets a welcoming delegation led by Thomas Nelson Page and plans to call on President Taft before meeting senators and presiding over sessions. Wilson train incident delays greet.
The meeting of the Christian Workers of the Church of the Brethren at Union Chapel near Athlone was postponed from tomorrow to Sunday March 9 at 7:30 p m. A temperance program will be rendered at that time.
Washington Feb 28 President Taft today vetoed the Webb interstate liquor bill declaring it unconstitutional as it delegates commerce control to states. He argues that the power to regulate interstate commerce is vested exclusively in Congress and cannot be left to state action. The veto follows sharp political debate over prohibition enforcement and federal authority.
The operetta Spanish Gypsies was staged at Assembly Hall by about fifty State Normal School students. Costumes and talent impressed a large audience. Miss Puller led as the gypsy queen, with strong performances from Mackey, Dogan, Grizgard, Garrett, and Moeod. The amateur cast delivered a lively show for the school’s annual benefit.
Warrant trials were held yesterday at Broadway by Justice J. Perry Howver of Singer Glen. In all cases the Broadway Bank sought judgment for overdrafts and received it. with one exception most judgments were promptly paid as Deputy Sheriff R. Hy-Fughyvepeak noted in Broadway.
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