Four young women dead in Nashville college fire
A fire at the Central Tennessee College for Young Negro Women in Nashville killed four students and injured many others. Rescue efforts found several victims in windows and stairwells, with ambulances overwhelmed and the building’s dormitory consumed by flames.
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Central Tennessee College For Young Negro Women
Walden University
Covington
Tenn
Beneetine Miller
Cleary
Permandina
Pla
Leona Miller
St. Louie
Nannie Harrie
Clarkedale
Minn
Minnie Boose
Mayrville
Annie Hiam
Birmingham
Ale
Iten Vaughn
Columbus
Mandie Hurt
Chicago
Janie Douglass
Huntsville
Ala
Bessie Elliver
Tuscaloosa
Frank Walker
Lulu Cavotte
Macon
Mine
War Clouds Darkening Over Japan and Russia Loan Talks
From St Peters burg and London reports show anxiety over Japan and Korea as war fears rise. Paris financiers report inquiries about a 25 million pound Russian loan, with New York bankers similarly approached. Financiers hesitant, viewing it as a war loan amid mounting tension.
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Paris
New York
Lkydain
Joint Building Plan Considered by City Board
The city transportation committee met to discuss a joint building project at Third Street. Geo Cotterill spoke for over an hour outlining costs and the need to relocate coal delivery facilities. City officials weighed a proposed sum to fund erecting the facility and improving transportation links.
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Rainier Hals
Sterting
Perat
Cqirt
Connemaugh To Carry Oer Cargo To Philadelphia
The Connemaugh will sail from port with a cargo of oer bound for Philadelphia and make no stops until Cormel for bunkers. After refueling she proceeds directly to Philadelphia and is expected to return to port after unloading.
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Connemaugh
Philadelphia
Cormel
Connnnemaugh
Debated Labor Union Question Chosen for UW Team
From 17 debaters at the University of Washington, six students including Robert Evans and L. K. Grinetead were selected to represent the institution in debates with Oregon and Idaho. The try-out in Denny Hall was judged by the faculty and presided over by Professor Priest. The question asked whether the general tendency of trade unions in the United States over the last two years has been detrimental.
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University of Washington
Robert Evans
L. K. Grinetead
Charlies Hall
F. A. Hatfield
H. C. Jackson
Ralph Pierce
Oregon
Idaho
Denny Hall
Priest
United States
Sheriff Plans Return for William Trout in February Theft
Sheriff Cudithee will depart for Ban Praneiace this afternoon to fetch William Trout, charged with stealing $9 from Mrs Breteen's house in February. Trout is held in San Francisco and will seek requisition papers from the governor before transfer.
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Cudithee
Ban Praneiace
William Trout
Breteen
Hoyt
San Francisco
Indian Joe Grege Beats Charlie Seliger in 20 Round Fight
Indian Joe Grege of Seattle earned a decision over New York’s Charlie Seliger in a 20 round bout at Bremer ton last night. The referee Prof. Young Dutchy awarded Grege on points as both men stayed upright with Seiger taking most rounds from tenth to finish. Only a few spectators witnessed the struggle.
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Joe Grege
Seattle
Charlie Seliger
New York
Bremerton
Young Dutchy
Onnpoints
Seiger
Greax
Joe
Berger
Seliger
Iron Man
Amuch
Beattie Saloon Shooting Wounds Marine Fireman
Joe Murphy marine fireman, just arrived from San Francisco, was shot in the Labor Exchange saloon at Washington Street by bartender Fred Claire. Murphy and three companions attacked a man on duty. Claire retrieved a revolver and fired, wounding Murphy as police arrested others. Murphy escaped, bullet plowed through chest and out under left armpit.
Warships Leave Puget Sound For Isthmus Voyage
The cruiser New York and the Bennington, last at the Puget Sound yard, are ready to sail for a long voyage to the Isthmus of Panama. The New York, repaired over four months, is in fine trim and scheduled to depart at noon, with Bennington likely leaving Monday. They will call at San Francisco before continuing.
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Bremerton
Wash
New York
Bennington
Pacific Squadron
Panama
Menning
Revelation
Benn
Cowl
San Fra
Seattle
ZEARFOSS IN LUCK Popular Catcher Signs With St Louis
Dave Zearfoes, a catcher with coast experience, signs to catch for the St Louis National League team next year. He is noted for speed on the bases and a strong throwing arm, with solid fielding and hitting.
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Dave Zearfoes
Dave
Mission in Korea Manchuria talks falter amid Russo Japanese drift
Kaechan Minteter of Foreign Affairs who has conducted talks with Japan on the Korea Manchuria issue faces a possible collapse as the dispute threatens to escalate into a Russo Japanese war.
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Kaechan Minteter
Japan
Broad Loses Milwaukee Bout to Neary in Six Rounds
In Milwaukee on December 19 Kid Broad lost the decision to Charlie Neary after six rounds. Eddie Santry defeated Sayers in the second round on a subsequent card.
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Milwaukee
Kid Broad
Chavte Neary
Eddie Santry
Sayers
Quintin Plans World’s Respite Home In Woodland Park
William Quintin of the city bought a lot on the west shore of Green Bake and plans to build a neat little home called the World’s Respite Home. The project will cost about $1,000 and Quintin is raising funds to support those out of work.
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William Quintin
Woodland Park
Green Bake
Quintin
Burns Will Recover After Falling At Nevada Lodge
Therpae Burne lies injured at Wayside Mission hospital after a fall that initially raised skull fracture fears. Arthur Murphy and Mrs. Mullem will be detained at police headquarters until Burne can identify whether he was assaulted.
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Therpae Burne
Nevada Lodges
Wayside Mission Hospital
Arthur Murphy
Mre
Mullem
Burne
Temporary refuge band to aid unemployed workers
Job Quintin has received several contributions for the home and hopes to begin work within weeks. The rescue effort will operate in harmony with the citys charitable organizations to provide a place where the needy can earn a little money to tide them over until they find work.
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Job Quintin
Heavyweight Loses Fight in Chicago Card
Philadelphia O'Brien defeated local heavyweight Pitepatrick after six rounds of action in Chicago last night. Although Brooklyn born Brien fought as a middleweight, he dominated the bout and secured the victory.
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Chicago
Philadelphia
O'Brien
Pitepatrick
Brien
New Lacrosse Player Joins Seattle Lacrome
Sandy Cowan, a top fielder from Beattie, is expected to join the Seattle Lacrome next season after several years with Vancouver. He played on the Vancouver team that faced Bramrocks in recent contests.
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Sandy Cowan
Beattie
Will Probe
Seattle Lacrome
Vancouver
Bramrocks
Arrests In Wheat Theft Probe Involve Railroad Officials
Great Northern detectives announce another arrest in a wheat theft ring tied to Northern Pacific and Great Northern goods in transit. James C Graves, yardmaster, charged with grand larceny for stealing cement and iron. foreman P J Flinn and Herman Reinhart also held with hearings set December 1.
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Northern Pacific
Great Northern
P J. Flinn
Herman Reinhart
Arlington
Graves
Joan Flinn
Andrew Bergstrom
M. J. Laitz
McConnell
The
Leaate
Carioad Tote
Cara
Cotterill Speaks at Rainier Heights Meeting
A Rainier Heights improvement club meeting at Oltman Hall features George F. Cotterill delivering an address on Finance and Public Mulla ings focusing on a new city hall and courthouse. Discussion includes the proposed Union street tunnel and Pike Street reconstruction.
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Rainier Heights
Jadaun
King Or Weiler Street
Interior Dept Arrests Wealthy Real Estate Operator in Bribery Case
Washington December 18 The Interior department arrested John A Benson a wealthy San Francisco real estate operator on bribery charges. An affidavit by Secret Service agents accuses him of paying Wood Harlan a former top official for private information on land reports. Benson appeared at Willard Hotel and posted bond for a December hearing before Commissioner Taylor.
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Washington
Interior Department
John A. Benson
Speec
Integor Department
Secret Service
Benson
Wood
DD. Harlan
Iar Service
the Land
Willard Hotel
Taylor
Ball
Railroads Prosper Despite Freight Rate Pressure Report
The Interstate Commerce Commission reports 201000 miles of U S railroads with gross earnings near 8 billion and operating expenses around 1.25 billion, showing an earnings rise of about 54 million. Freight rates rise appears unstoppable with limited fixes for car shortages. Passenger death toll 144, injuries 4400, employer deaths etc.
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Howe
United States
Kesex Republican Club dinner to feature J Adam Bede
The Kesex Republican club holds its annual dinner tonight with elaborate arrangements. The featured speaker will be Congressman J Adam Bede of Minnesota, according to advance notices.
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Stella Addison
Port Gibson
Misa Mattifc
Lee Moore
Hunteville
Sallie Dare
Hopkineville
Nannie Johnson
Hattiesburg
Misa
Eleanor Moore
White
Lady B. Knox
Greenville
Minnie Alston
Bertha Monford
Lulu Terry McKinnonville
Lulu Millen
Far East
Russia
ST. Petersburg
Colt
London
WM. Hoyt
Berg Ross
Ward
Safi Diego
Joe” Gregg
Charlie Seiger
Academy of the Holy Mamer
Christman
Aveny
Atlas
Glenwood
Market Street Baptist
W. G. Jones
the Living Christ
Mies
Lulu Patter
Mra. Mottatt
Shotin
Joe Murphy
San
Francisco
Very Dan
Fred Claire
Murphy
Claire
Chhire
Patrgimen Ryan and
Holland
New York and
Zearfoss
St. Louis Nationals
Count Lamsdorp
Broad
Mr. Quintin
Burns
J. C. Graves
Great Northern Detectives
James C
Cotterill
Frederick & Nelson Incorporated
Inter-State Commerce
Commis
Sion
Adam Bede
Madison Gardens
Madison Square Garden
America
H. W. Titus
Will
Thomas Lipton
Evans
Pierson
Whatcom
Charlie Pierson
Jack Larfey
Rocker
Crockery
China
Snoqualmie Falls
Isaac
Second Avenue
Madison and
Spring Streets
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