Boston Fire Tragedy in Melvin Building Alston District
A major early morning blaze in the Melvin five story brick in Alston corner of Commonwealth and Long avenues trapped occupants on every floor. Seven dead and 16 seriously injured as flames raced from basement to top story. 75 endangered. Fire started in basement via waste chute. Miss May Boyd alerted residents, many escaped via airways and rear exits before the building was fully involved.
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Boston
Long Avenues
Alston
C. L. Shackford
H. E. Bemis
F. C. Beharrell
Bemis
Miss May Boyd
Open Season Draws Huge Crowd in Baltimore Baseball Debut
Baltimore club of the National League defeated Buffalo amid a record crowd. About 5,000 waited before the game and over 2,500 entered. Jack Quinn pitched well for Baltimore, with strong support, while Baldy Blair and Krapp featured in defense. In Boston, the Red Sox opened their American League season in chilly conditions with Walter Johnson pitching for Washington and Ray Collins for Boston as crowds welcomed Speaker.
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Notce
Baltimore Creoles
Buffalo
James H. Preston
Jack Quinn
Gilmore
Federal League
R. H. E. Ore Ug Sigee
Quinn
Jacklitchie
Krapp
Blair
Red Sox
Oston
Mass
Washington
Walter Johnson
Ray Collins
Tigers Open MLB Season With Altered Lineup
Detroit opened the American League season hosting St Louis in Detroit on April 14. The Tigers, remodeled if not denoted, faced the Browns Tuesday with a lineup containing only three players from last year's opening game.
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Tigers
Browns
Etroit
Mich
St. Louis
Opening Day Sparks Division Among Baseball Fans
Fans spread between the Polo Grounds and Ebbets Field as the American Leaguers opened in Philadelphia while the Brooklyn Nationals faced Boston. The day began clear and warm signaling the start of the season.
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Polo Grounds
Philadelphi
Ebbets
Brooklyn Nationals
Boston
Steel Prices Crumble in Heavy New York Trading
Heavy selling resumed in steel as trading opened Tuesday with prices down to 59 and a wider market decline. The day saw scattered selling fueled by Mexico worries and a dividend disappointment from Union Pacific, with Steel leading the broad drop to around 57 1/2.
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New York
Union Pacific
Lead and Spelter Prices in New York and London
Metal markets report quiet lead at 3.75 to 3.85 dollars in New York while London quotes show lead at 18 pounds sterling. Spelter moves lower to 5.20 to 5.30 dollars locally with London spelter at 21 pounds sterling 10s.
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New York
London
Memorial bridge honors Major Butt in Augusta dedication
Masons from Temple Noyes lodge of Washington and Augusta citizens gathered to dedicate the Butt memorial bridge spanning the city canal at fifteenth and Green streets. The bridge features limestone lions, coats of arms, four bronze eagles, a central arch, and a Taft-written bronze tablet commemorating Archibald Willingham Butt, aide to two presidents who perished on the Titanic. The ceremony was delayed by rain, with Taft and Mrs. Taft visiting earlier and a 40-person delegation present.
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Temple Noyes Lodge
Washington
Archie Willingham Butt
United States
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City Canal
Green Streets
Georgia
Temple-Noyes ‘Lodge
Major Butt
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Temple-Noyes Lodge
Memorial Bridge
Real Estate Transfers Listed in 1914 Sheriff Deeds and Notes
A sequence of 1914 property transfers and deeds lists multiple grantees and grantors including Felix Casanova Faustino Cantu and Nicholas Romero to John B Holt with a $68.79 consideration and March 12 1914, F M and J L Giraud to Mrs Cecilia Schulz on Guadalupe street for $366, J A Nix to W A Daniel for $1 plus property exchange, Mission Cemetery Company to Charles F Parker for $50, Herbert A Wood to Mrs L McKee with cash and a $6000 note, and more transfers among Palm Heights Highland and Los Angeles Heights groups plus various quit claims and lots across several blocks.
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Felix Casanova
Faustino Cantu
Nicholas Romero
John B. Holt
F. M
J. L. Giraud
Cecilia Schulz
Guadalupe Street
J. A. Nix
W. A. Daniel
Dilworth and
Green Addition
Palm Heights
New City Block
New City
Highland Park
Los Angeles Heights Improvement Company
Moores Hagerstein
Bexar
Ngee i Ag
Angeles Heights
J. L. Kerr
Semp Russ
F. W. Areare
Menren
Alta Vista
Agusta Schmultger
J. A. Hof
Eorge W. Brackenridge
Mary C. Harper
Brooklyn Avenue
Building Permits for George Ree Alterations
George Ree files building permit for alterations at 9500 Woodlawn Avenue. Project details are read as preliminary and under municipal review. Permit action concerns nearby property and local zoning compliance.
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George Ree
Woodlawn Avenue
Explanatory Notes From Agriculture Bureau Weather Observe
Department of Agriculture notes taken at 8 p m establish observations of air pressure at sea level and points of equal temperature. The report records temperature, precipitation, and wind data over the past 24 hours with symbols for sky conditions and notable weather changes.
Market Notes on Fresh Fruit and Fuel Prices Warm Weather Drives Demand
With warmer weather fruit jobbers report strong demand for limes and lemons and merchants raising prices. Pineapple canners anticipate a large crop and prices for canned fruits remain high due to last year’s short harvests. A leading oil distributor cuts gasoline by two cents per gallon while oils trend cheaper. Exes butter and poultry hold Monday levels and the eye market shows firming in telegraph reports from the North.
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Eye
Wholesale Market Price List of Country Produce
A detailed retailer price sheet lists eggs at 16c a dozen and a wide range of poultry, dairy, fruits, vegetables, canned goods, meats, and farm products. Notable entries include turkeys at 17c per pound, butter around 27 28c per pound, oranges at 2.50, lemons 4.59, and coffee options. The catalog covers crates, hampers, and per unit and per hundredweight rates for many items, with numerous named regional sources like Oregon, California, Texas, Mesina, and Chicago market terms.
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Northern Creamery
Texas
Oregon
Louisiana
California
Rome
Arkansas
Ben Davis
Florida
Illinois
Japan
Choice
Honduras
Pioneer
Alaska
Columbia River
Cotton Stocks Reduced by March Consumption
Washington April 14 Census bureau figures show March cotton consumption and distribution in the United States declined while global consumption rises and movement of the crop slows. International Federation of Master Spinners indicates 15,050,000 bales consumed in America vs 14,903,000 last year, with British trade reports noting higher cloth exports and yarn shipments.
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Washington
United States
Census Bureau
International Federation of
New Orleans Times- Democrat
Texas
Tle
International Federation of Master Spinners
British Board of Trade
Sahara
Local Market Items and Poultry Depot Ad
Wet salted and dry salted goods listed with salt content and freshness notes. Shrimp fresh gulf fish and oysters advertised. Wagenfehr Poultry Depot at 3651 E Commerce Street and city market offer details in this advertisement.
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Gulf
Wagenfehr Poult
E. Commerce St
Rice Market Report from New Orleans on April 14
Rice is unchanged with rough stock steady. Quotes: rough Honduras 2.00 to 4.50, Japan 2.50 to 3.00, clean Honduras 4% 6c, Japan 2% 3c. Receipts: rough 2233, millers 2238, clean 4989. Sales: 644 sacks rough Japan at 2.60 to 8.00, 948 pockets clean Honduras at 1 15 5c, 92 pockets Japan at 2% 3c.
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New Orleans
Honduras
Japan
Kansas City Market Quotes April 14
Kansas City price report lists dairy and poultry quotes with butter at 24 cents for creamery, 23 for firsts, 22 for seconds, packing stock 15. Firsts 16, seconds 1 cent. Poultry prices show hens and springs both at 15 cents.
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Kansas City
Springs
News From Mexico Triggers Sharp Cotton Market Decline
In New York on April 14 the cotton market opened steady with small advances before selling off amid firm cables and cautious trading. Traders cited improved supply outlook and weather concerns in the eastern belt. Prices moved from steady to modest declines as early session activity continued. May opened at 12.65, July at 12.38, and October at 11.63, reflecting a general downturn despite initial strength.
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New York
New Orleans Cotton Prices Slip After Initial Rise
New Orleans April 14 Bullish census figures boosted cotton at the opening by six points but the gain faltered as offerings overwhelmed the ring. Within half an hour trading months stood 1.3 points below Monday's close. Bear pressure and stock market downward movement fueled the retreat with noon prices about 4.13 points under yesterday's finals.
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New Orleans
Census Bureau
Market futures end mixed after slight gains
Futures closed steady with small losses from the prior session as May, July and October contracts opened higher by a few points. Quotes show day highs and lows with May around 12.68 to 12.54, July near 12.43 to 12.37, and October from 12.66 to 11.62, reflecting a cautious trading session.
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New York
Ee Oo O
Liverpool Cotton Market Quietly Dips Amid Trade Activity
Spot cotton eased with good middling at 7 3/4 cents, middling 7 1/4, low middling 6 15/16. Sales reached 10,000 bales, including 1,000 for export and speculation. Receipts totaled 48,000 bales in Liverpool on April 14.
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Liverpool
Cotton closes steady. middling at 13.10 cents
Spot cotton in New York on April 14 closed steady but 25 points lower at middling 13.10 cents. No sales or arrivals reported for the day.
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New York
Cotton Market Report from New Orleans on April 14
Spots closed aready, unchanged. Basis middling 13 3-16 cents. Sales on spot today 600 bales. Sales of cotton to arrive 500 bales.
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Weeeas
New Orleans
Memph is Meat Prices Evidence Builds April Report
Memphis notes show prime basis at 6.73 to 6.74, mean range around 27.00 to 28.00, with lint ers 2% to 3 cents in the April market briefing.
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Memphis
Tenn
Linters
Textile imports rise as foreign goods dominate sales
New York reports importations of textiles increasing steadily with foreign goods holding a large share of sales on Tuesday. Cotton goods markets were quiet and yarns dull while dress goods of a sheer character were discussed for the coming spring season and raw silk ruled strong.
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New York
Sheep Runs Ebb Market Amid Texas Slaughter
On Union Stock Yards market day April 14, large Texas sheep runs begin to affect Fort Worth and Chicago receipts. Cattle and hog prices steadier. total receipts include cattle, calves, hogs, and sheep with notably active hogs and high cattle sales led by Hereford yearlings at 7.50. Fort Worth reports 3400 cattle 400 calves 2800 hogs 1800 sheep with steers around 6.25 to 6.00 and hogs up to 8.75. demand remains strong for Texas and Mexican shipments alike.
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Texas
Mexico
Fort Worth
Gates Brothers
Kenedy
Union Meat Company
Tex
ChicagoReceipts and Prices for Hogs Cattle and Sheep
Chicago reports today show hog receipts at 10000 with a steady market and price ranges from 7.50 to 8.95 for pigs and up to 8.95 for mixed lots. Cattle receipts 2600 with steady market. beef steers around 7.25 to 7.59, stockers 5.60 to 8.05, cows and heifers 3.75 to 8.60, calves 6.50 to 9.50. Sheep receipts 24000 with a weak market. native lambs 6.30 to 8.25 and yearlings 5.90 to 7.39.
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Chicago
Texas
Kansas City Livestock Receipts and Prices Report
Receipts and quotations for Hogs Cattle and Sheep reported in Kansas City on April 14. Hogs receipts 14,000 with a steady market and prices from 8.50 to 8.75 for bulk. Cattle receipts 7,000 including 300 southern, market steady with primes from 8.50 to 9.20 and other categories listed. Sheep receipts 9,000 and market steady with lambs 6.50 to 8.50 and yearlings 5.75 to 7.50.
Market Report from St Louis Receipts Steady Prices
ST LOUIS April 14 Receipts and quotes hogs pigs and lights 7.00 to 8.95 heavy 7 8 90 cattle receipts 3800 including 500 Texans market steady native beef steers 7 50 to 9 25 stockers 4 25 to 8 75 Texas Oklahoma steers 5 758 cattle cows and heifers 4 50 to 6 65 native calves 6 00 to 7 11 59 sheep receipts 3200 market steady muttons 5 75 to 6 50 lambs 7 00
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Kansas City
ST. Louis
Texas
Oklahoma
Automobile Licenses And Measles Worry At Opening
No. 4962-Ford G. E. Wallin 182 Wharton street No. 4963-Flanders motorcycle L. E. Blickfeller 218 Matamoras street No. 4964-Thor motorcycle Richey and Casey 507 Navarre street No. 4965-Excelsior motorcycle H. M. Toudouze 238 Keller street No. 4966-Overland R. F. Pipes at Diaz street Measles causes Griff worry Boston April 14 Discovery that a Washington American baseball team correspondent had German measles worried Manager Clark Griffith as many players were exposed The team opened the season here with the Red Sox.
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G. E. Wallin
Wharton Street
Flanders
L. E. Blickfeller
Matamoras Street
Thor
Richey & Casey
Navarre Street
Excelsior
H. M. Toudouze
Keller Street
Overland
R. F. Pipes
Diaz Street
Griff
Boston
Washington
Clark Griffith
Red Sox
Observations at 50 mm on April 14, 1914
The report notes measurements made with a 50 millimeter objective on Tuesday April 14, 1914. Details on observed phenomena or equipment are limited in the provided fragment.
Sugar market steady with varied prices in New York
On April 14 in New York raw sugar held firm while molasses sugar slipped to 2.33 and refined options showed narrow ranges. Cut loaf fetched 5.05, crushed 4.95, mould A 4.60, cubes 4.15, powdered 4.00, fine granulated 3.90, diamond A 3.90, confectioners A 3.80, No. 1 3.66. Molasses also steady.
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New York
Face Swindling Charge Faces Two Mexicans Arrests
Two Mexican men aged 25 and 29 were arrested by Police Captain Massey on probable swindling charges after using a Union Stock Yards check for 28 50 to buy groceries and receive change. The check was payable to a different person than the sellers and was stopped at the bank.
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Justice Courts
Union Stock Yards
Massey
H. Zinnam
Chicago Board Adopts New Corn Trading Rules
Chicago votes to adopt updated corn trading rules governing unmixed corn with a premium. The changes align with the new federal rules that take effect July 1, 1914.
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Chicago
Chi Board of
Marriage Licenses For Four Couples Noted
Phytotopher Fred Christilles and Lora Ved, Eiikin Jones Martin and Nellie Flannery, Fermin Rodrigues and Anna Mudd secured marriage licenses in the latest county record, reflecting ongoing nuptial plans across the region.
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Fred Christilles
Loraved
Eiikin Jones Martin
Nellie Flannery
Fermin Rodrigues
Anna Mudd
Wheat Receipts Fall Off Northwest Boosts Market
Chicago April 14 Wheat rallied after a weak open due to a marked drop in receipts in the northwest. Better interior demand supported prices despite corn sag. oats stayed low on liquidation. provisions held firm with hogs. The world wheat supply drop spurred shorts to cover and May wheat congestion grew. Close strong, with gains. corn also higher late. Cash wheat ranges listed: No 2 red 93 5/8 to 94 1/4 cents, No 2 hard 92 1/2 to 93 1/2, No 2 northern 93 3/4 to 94 1/2, No 2 spring 93 to 91 1/2, oats 40 cents, barley 50 64 cents.
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Chicago
Market Quotations Report From Kansas City
Kansas City grain and feed prices quoted today show No. 2 hard 85% to 89 3/4 cents, No. 2 red 88 4/9 to 89 1/2 cents, No. 2 mixed corn 69 cents, No. 2 white corn 69 to 70 cents, No. 2 white oats 34 to 40 cents, No. 2 mixed oats 38 to 39 cents.
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Kansas City
Grain futures close steady in Kansas City
Kansas City grain futures closed steady with Wheat May 94 1/2 cents, July 91 1/2 cents. Corn May 68 cents, July 69 cents. Oats May 37 cents.
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Kansas City
Fruit and nut trade shows growth in imports and exports
Washington April 14 Foreign trade of the United States in fruit and nuts nearly doubled in value over the past decade. Total imports reached 365 million dollars and exports 220 million. In the first two months of 1914 imports topped 6 million, up 20 percent from a year earlier, while exports stood at about 4 million, down roughly 30 percent due to Pacific coast crop shortages. Domestic supply last year was augmented by 32 million in fruits and 16.9 million in nuts from abroad, plus over 4 million from Hawaii and 3.5 million from Porto Rico.
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Washington
United States
Department of Commerce and Labor
Pacific Coast
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Troops Reinforce Fort Brown in Brownsville Texas
Two cavalry troops and a machine gun platoon move from Laredo to Fort Brown arriving tonight to bolster defenses. Troop M of the Fourteenth Cavalry, stationed since 1913, will depart for Laredo tomorrow while Troop D of the Third Cavalry remains at Brownsville.
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Tex
Laredo
Fort Brown
Fourteenth Cavalry
Third Cavalry
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