Gas Explosion at Factory Hurts Eleven Workers
Eleven persons were injured and one fatally injured in a gas explosion at a factory on Ohio Street. Fire officials said the blast occurred in a vault where workers were near a fire wire cage. many workers were thrown about by bricks and debris. Investigators suspect leaking gas from a defective jet caused the blast, with some estimating over 140 people inside the building when it occurred. The fire chief planned steps to prohibit such cages in factories.
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Hearst
Chileago
Mare Chan
G Nunber
S U
Hyde Park High Frats Spark Mutiny Over Suspensions
Fifty two Hyde Park High School students faced suspension for refusing to renounce Greek letter affiliations. Mutiny against the Board of Education followed as delegates to the joint protective league met and pressed the league’s secretary to address the school trustees in court. Principal Loomis reportedly sent the notices, with restoration tied to disavowal of fraternity ties.
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Chicago
Hyde Park High School
Fiucation
Joint Protective League
Columbus Memorial
Storney
Jeni C. Wilson
Leper Soldier Outcast Resides in Tent Commune
A former United States soldier, Twin Te Why, is isolated in Washington after being discovered as a leper. He is pictured near his Bible inside the tent where he lives, highlighting his status as outcast in the military community.
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Twin Te Why
United ‘S
Washington
Concrete bridge under construction over San Pedro creek
Under direction of Great Commissioner Fritz Russ a concrete bridge is being built over San Pedro creek near Camerna street in Houston. Delays due to iron foundries not supplying girders may push completion to within a couple weeks. Funding from Improvement District No. D1 covers the project, costing slightly more than the prior wooden bridge.
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Fritz Russ
San Pedro Creek
Houston
Camerna Street
G O P Plans Active Fight in Ninth District
Wharton Texas report says Covey Hishes WI will lead the Republican campaign in the Ninth district. He announces an active campaign strategy to push GOP efforts.
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G.O.P
Wharton
Tex
Covey Hishes
New Men’s Fashion Themed With Sheath Trousers And Pajamas
New York notices a wave of innovative menswear including sheath trousers with outside seams laced from mid leg, marked by bold platt accents. Pajamas feature mother-of-pearl beads and baby ribbon, while green tones lead color trends with plush yodel hats. Tailors urge harmony amid bold patterns as blue and gray evening wear gain ground.
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New York
Divorce Suit After Thirteen Days of Marriage
Myrtle Cox sues Edwin Cox for divorce in court, claiming cruel treatment after a marriage on October 19, 1907 in this city and separation as of November 2, 1907, thirteen days after the wedding. The notice appears amid other classified advertisements.
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Myrtle
Edwin Cox
Cox
Woman holds thief till police arrive at hotel corridor
A brave woman, Mrs J. Z. Wells, wrestled with an armed thief in the Brevoort hotel hallway. Wells and her husband, W. Wells, pursued the intruder who fled with the husband’s record book. The attacker, identified by police as William Mason alias John Kelly, was captured and handed to Broeckmann and others listed as witnesses.
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Hearst Leasey Wire
Chicago
Brevoort
William Mason
John Kelly
Kely
J. Z. Walls
Wells
Ad Mitchell
Mr. Wells
Reception in honor of Mrs Krisch birthday
A midweek reception at Lakeview venue honored Mrs S Leffler and celebrated Mrs R Krisch's birthday. Purple and lavender decor reflected Myre Grove Woodman Circle ties. Guests included Mesdames R Toomey, L Stevenson, M Fest, E Carelus and others.
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Krisch
Lakeview
S Leffler
R. Krisch
Heauti
Myre Grove Woodman Circle
Wily
Gotthard
Lydia
Annie Krisch
Mesdames
R Toomey
L. Stevenson
M. Fest
E. Carelus
Big rice crop boosts prices as harvest breaks record
Special to The Light from Orange Texas on September 18 reports Orange rice infill purchases totaling 1140 bags from the Lyons farm, breaking local records. Trade in rice is booming with a large yield and high prices driving activity in the market.
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Tex
Lyons
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