Seven Die in Union Avenue Lodging House Fire Tragedy
Kansas City dispatch reports seven men dead and several fatally injured after a two story brick lodging house at 1102 Union Avenue burned in early hours. An explosion triggered by a guest's match hindered escape as firemen, three blocks away, faced intense flames and could not reach the scene until too late. Provisional ownership by Howard OConnell claimed capacity for 200 but estimated only about 60 occupants. bodies were found in a second floor hallway. The blaze caused $10,000 in losses and several occupants suffered severe burns or suffocation while attempting to flee.
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Howard O'Connell
Kant
Union Railroad
Vietlus
Jackson
L. White
George Cavin
Casey
Girl at 1 Has Had 3 Husbands
New York reports a striking tale of Mionie Danchey a girl who wed three men before age fifteen two in one week each union later void due to her age she left four children and after fleeing a circus tattooed husband wed Peter Strum then Edward Danchey the latter a cousin of her parents she was famed as the most beautiful girl in that state before her marriage spree drained the Romanian Army in part of the tale
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New York
Tate
Norwalk
Goa
Mionie Danchey
Peter Strum
Edward Danchey
Jail for Rogues Is Only Cure for Banking Ills
New York editorials urge swift jail terms for corporate looters to restore public confidence. They argue confidence must be rebuilt at home, especially in farming regions, with decisive actions by corporations or government to end the depression and halt the outflow of wealth.
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New York
Stuyvesant
Chicago
Tish
Temple Firm Files Voluntary Bankruptcy Petition
A voluntary bankruptcy petition was filed in the 19th court at Waco Texas by J B Irvine and Ben of Semple general merchants. Liabilities are listed at around 5000 with assets reported as Pon.
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Waco
Tex
J.B. Irvine & Ben
Semple, General Merchants
Springs Flow At Leon Springs After 20 Year Gap
Leon Springs near San Antonio on the Kerrville branch of the San Antonio and Aransas Pass reports fresh springs flowing after more than two decades. Postmaster John J. Stevens notes the long drought ends as heavy rainfall fills streams, easing water fears and supporting Texas SeaL supply. Authorities at the government target range welcome the boost for future needs.
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Leon Springs
San Antonio
Kelrville
Arag Pass
John J. Stevens
Texas
Records 30 Inches of Rain in a Few Days
Waco Texas reports unprecedented rainfall over a short period with Elgin and Bastrop residents noting about 30 inches, causing mud difficulties as people hauled supplies by wagon while rail yards face flooding and disruption. The description emphasizes the extraordinary deluge exceeding typical annual totals.
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Waco
Tex
K. & Wade
Elgin
Bastrop
Equine Actor Refuses Stage After Accident at Grand
Amelia Bingham starred as Lady Mary in A Modern Lady Godiva at the Grand Opera House. An imported horse from a local livery barn slipped on wet stairs, fell onto the sidewalk, struck its head, and refused to remount the stage despite efforts. The director fined the horse for not appearing, and it was sent back to its quarters.
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Amelia Bingham
Lady Mary
Godiva
Grand Opera House
Tha
Bren
Michigan students test eye based tuberculosis method
In Ann Arbor on November 18 sixty University of Michigan medical students volunteered to undergo a new eye based tuberculin test using a prepared culture solution. If exposure occurs in the eye the body reacts within eight to ten hours, though some subjects showed no reaction while others required hospital observation.
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Ann Arbor
Nich
Weuler Law
University of Michigan
Koch
Peacock Eleven Faces High School In Key City Game
Peacock Eleven lines up its strongest group for a decisive battle with High School in San Antonio. Locals expect a hard fought clash as both teams scramble for a late season win. Coach Brown says the lineup changes aim to maximize strength for the effort.
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Ute Milttary
Aet
Gaia
San Antonio
Grown
Sewing Instruction Adopted by Wan Public Schools
The Wan Texas school board voted to introduce sewing in public schools with initial costs covered by parents clubs. The board may fund permanent instruction later if benefits are shown, and petitions supported the action.
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Wan
Tex
Mtty
Local Weather Forecast Amid Thanksgiving Observance
Weather indications suggest slightly warmer fair conditions today with continued clear skies. Forecast notes Thanksgiving as a national holiday with no major storms expected across the region.
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Westher
Man recounts fatal attack on Mrs Gibson near Salado river
Rufus R Williams testifies in his own defense that he struck Mrs Gibson with a club on the Salado bank near San Antonio after a confrontation over love and money. He says he drove away with $62,000 in her grip, later bathing her head and attempting to persuade her to return to town. The case centers on a June incident and Williams’ plea to save his life as details of a lovers quarrel and motive unfold.
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Rufus R. Williams
Gibson
Salado
San Antonio
Towar
Williams
Bull
Europe
Mary
Williama
New York
Williams Faces Damages Suit Amid Criminal Trial Involving Life Penalty
A civil action for $20,000 damages has been filed against Rufus Williams by Nat B. Janes for alleged aggravated assault and battery on the plaintiff on about May 1, 1907. The suit, filed in the Thirty seventh district court, arises as Williams is on trial for his life in a related criminal case and follows allegations of severe injuries and lasting pain.
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Willians
Ballie CiUbsen
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Dose
Willams
Tie Ming
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Tan
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Wehd
Salada
Ovey
Cvs Lough
Willains
Tins
Gibson
Athoney
Nat B. Janes
Thirtyseventh District Court
Cour
Wiliams
Ls Lie
Gore Flows After Street Fight Outside Negra Restaurant
In a desperate altercation on Aliatin Street in front of Negra restaurant, Bell lay bleeding after a fight over payment for a meal. Police arrested Flemming as Bell was taken to hospital. Bell’s injuries were not serious.
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Alfray
Negra
Aliatin Street
Agreault
Olver Bell
Corporation
Cath
Will
Bell
Flemming
Plemimus
Forced Quit Vladivostok Deportations Reported
News from Vladivostok via the Tosa Mart states that following a naval revolt incited by Jewish female students all Jews were deported. An admiral is reported killed by miltingers on Rusky Island amid the unrest.
Law Breakers At Liberty Miss Change To Get A Free Turkey Dinner Today
Prisoners at Liberty Miss were surprised with a holiday meal funded by a private donor after city provisions failed to include turkey for inmates. The act brought mixed feelings as some inmates thanked the chef while others faced a dismal outlook without a charitable dinner.
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LAW Breakers
Liberty
Miss Change
Turkey
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