Fire Devastates Chelsea Boston Area Injures Hundreds
A massive Chelsea fire injures hundreds with dozens hospitalized. Abandoned babies identified, 40 plus rescued to police stations. Loss put near 8 million dollars. city offices coordinate relief with Acting Governor Draper and local mayors. Martial law not declared. militia patrols the ruined district as tents are set for homeless.
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Chelsea
Draper
State House
Somerville
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Marher
Charlestown Navy Yard
Offeral
Chelsea Staint
CAN ANTONIO GIRL DROPS OUT OF SIGHT
Miss Telora Booth, a about 15 year old girl, has vanished from 638 South Plaza and concerns her distressed parents Mr and Mrs D 5 Dobb. She is described as tall for her age with dark hair and eyes, a clear complexion, vivacious manners, and weighs about 150 pounds. Police and public are urged to help locate her.
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Dobb
South Plaza
Miss Booth
Missing Daughter Absent After Evening Out With Friends
In a neighboring town a young woman left home with plans to visit friends on Bill Street but did not go there. She wore a blue Merry Widow hat over a white silk gown and later changed to a Hebe nian suit. An inquiry revealed she left early in the evening and has not been located by authorities or her distraught parents.
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Bill Street
Negroes Plead With Aldermen Over June 19 Celebration
The city council faces a flood of petitions from multiple African American factions seeking concessions for a June 19 emancipation anniversary celebration. Petitions circulating claim wider support boosts impact, with Sam Lewis leading one group insisting on a sole honored black celebration backed by prominent social figures while others accuse them of self-serving motives.
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Sam Lewis
Neau Brumme
Sam
All May Succumb In Fort Worth Double Murder
Associated Press reports a grim crime near Fort Worth at Wautauga nine miles away. Construction foreman M F Gerrell and his wife Dora were fatally wounded in their bed by two attackers. A newborn infant was badly injured, and two young children saw the event. Gorrall and wife suffered crushed hands with a brutal attack, while the infant was beaten. Police suspect robbery and identify the assailants as members of Gerrells family, possibly negro suspects.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
M. F. Gerrell
Wautauga
Dora
Gerrell
Anconseinis
Gorrall
Texas Wins Dispute Over Galveston Island Fort Site
The Supreme Court on motion of the Solicitor General dismissed Jadwin v Texas, affirming a Texas court ruling that the land at the end of Galveston Island, site of a quarantine station, was not the fort site and thus not owned by the United States. The case traced ownership back to a treaty with the Republic of Texas. The decision sustains the Texas court of appeals ruling.
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Supra Court
United States
Jadwin
Texas
Enson
Galveston Island
Republic of Texas
Galveston
Texas Court of Appeals
Storm centers for politics in book holding office hours set
Thad W. Siith assumes charge of democratic headquarters at the book holding, with daily noon to evening hours. Chairman C L Tasswil Shana oversees official business. A voter list for Wit4 city will be ready soon as the Bailey campaign operates across the hall. Executive counties of the county organization report new appointments and a May pennary setup, despite earlier leadership changes.
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CL. Tasswil Shana
Committes
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W. A. Cook
Ani Balleyttes
Uvary
Tolaphouda
Burglary Loot and Clumsy Thieves Strike Local Stores
Burglars hit the saloon of J. K. Biliska at 1401 West Cammeren Street stealing whiskey and about 160 in Mexican currency, while damaging a cash register. At Hitzfelder & Ammann 624 Ferez Street two burglars forced entry after breaking a lock and damaged a cash register costing 50, with counterfeit coins found. An attempted break-in at United Giger cam Young's store on West Commerce near the bridge failed after window damage. Constable Stevens led the investigation as muddy tracks showed female footmarks at the Biliska scene.
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Hitefelder & Ammann
San Marcos
Constalle Stevens
Rains Flood Fort Worth and Vicinity
Special to The Fort Worth Tex. reports days of heavy rain causing rising Trinity River water across Fort Worth area. Clear Fork and West Fork climbed five feet overnight and are still rising, threatening rail lines and farm properties. Floods affect north toward Gaines and Sweetwater, with railroads suffering washouts and widespread property damage reported.
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Clear Fork
West Fork
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Sweetwater
Wico
Local Weather Forecast For San Antonio And Vicinity
A local weather summary reports rainy conditions on Tuesday with a 24 hour period ending at the hour. The morning low was 6F and the high reached 72F. Wind speeds measured at the morning hour were miles per hour. Temperatures today were compared with a prior year figure, showing the year 1907 as a reference.
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San Antonia
Three Percent Tax Targeted at Texas Insurers
Commissioner Love moves to enforce a 3 percent tax on life insurance companies operating in Texas after 12 insurers withdrew under Robertson law. Texas firms must pay by March 1 while still collecting on policies. A May 1 deadline could trigger lawsuits for all taxes and penalties, with $100,000 in taxes involved.
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Tex
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Robertson
Ta Airaice
Texas
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Hifoday
New York Life Insurance Company
Boy falls from windmill tower injures neck in Texas
In Satinas Texas on April 13 14 year old Robert Nisan son of Stephan Nixay of near Utopia fell from a windmill tower and broke his neck. A tag saved about eight minutes before aid reached him.
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Utopia
Robert Nisan
Stephan Nixay
Rail Strike Triggers Troop Dispatch in Pensacola
Pensacola Massachusetts April 13 troops were ordered to the city today in connection with a street railway strike. City is patrolled as workers refuse to operate. authorities seek to uphold order and prevent strikebreakers from disrupting transit.
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Pensacola
Aiterala
Flood Devastates Henkow Province Tragic Drowning Reported
Shanghai on April 18 reports say a disastrous flood in Henkow province, Fitch region. About 700 people drowned as ships were sunk or wrecked. Floodwaters rose rapidly, causing extensive damage and loss across the area.
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Henkovw
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Fitch
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Knox Wins in Pennsylvania
Pittsburg April 13 It will take days to obtain official returns but the statement shows Senator Tenrose will be supported for reelection by the assembled candidates. Delegates to the state convention will be instructed for Senator Knox for the presidency while Democratic delegates may be instructed to Denver.
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Pittsburg
Tenrose
Knox
Denver
Supreme Court rules on trust case involving Compress and Monoply
Washington April 13 The case between the Compress company and the Gif Compress company against Anderson Slayton and others centers on whether the latter firms formed a monopoly and violated restraint of trade. The decision was announced by the United States Supreme Court.
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Shawnea Comprant Company
Gif
Anderson, Slayton &* Company
Supreme Court of the United Staes
Bea Companulis
Lupton Heads to Austin for Railroad Commission Appearance
George F. Lupton, general passenger agent of the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway, will depart for Austin this evening to appear before the Railroad Commission. He is connected with the case concerning local railway operations and service standards.
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George F. Lupton
San Antonio
Aransas Pras
Lvorea
Good News for San Antonio Bank Depositors
Creditors of the San Antonio bank receive notice of 30 days to respond as good news arrives for 3000 depositors amid ongoing proceedings.
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San Antonio
Dividend Planned On Woods Salton Bank Depositors
The comptroller orders a 40 percent dividend to about 3100 depositors of Woods Salton Bank. Receiver Morris reports the plan to the treasury and says checks will be issued in Washington drawn on the treasurer of the United States. Creation of duplicate creditor schedules and signature work will precede payment, with hopes deposits receive funds within about 30 days.
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Washington
Permits Issued For Texas Businesses
Austin April 19 permits to do business in Texas have been issued by the securities department to the Knights Templar and Magonic Aid Association of Cincinnati the Western Marine Association of Buffalo and the Ocean Accident and Guarantee Corporation Limited of London.
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Texas
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Knights Templar and Magonic Aid Association of
Cincinnati
Westamite Aseoulatiion of
Buffalo
Ocean Accident and Guaranted Corporation Limited
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