Deadly blaze at Pearl Street building kills two
New York May 5 Two persons died and several injured in a fire at 304 Pearl Street home of Eureka Bedding Company. Victims include Anna Beltcher 19 and John Lynch. Injured Ethel McGrath Katie Wadsworth Annie Gilroy. fire started from a cigarette stub igniting cotton and stair pads. Panic drove workers to jump from rear windows to the roof, hindering escapes.
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Pearl Street
Eureka Bedding Company
John Lynch
Ethel McGrath
Katie Wadsworth
Annie Gilroy
Cuban Congress opens as Wood meets legislators
In Havana on May 5 the Cuban Senate and House of Representatives gathered at noon in the Palace. Governor General Wood delivered an address urging success in the legislative session and stated that no executive power would be vested in Congress.
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Havana
Senate
House of Representatives
Palace
Wood
Transfer of government underway credential review begins
Officials prepare to pass upon credentials and inform the military government of the selections for President Vice President Senators and House members as the formal transfer proceeds.
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Gress
House of Representatives
Bar Clubs of Color Debate at California Clubwomen Convention
At the Los Angeles convention the re incorporation report was postponed and the color question sparked heated debate. Georgia backed the New York compromise on sections 2 and 3 of article III, while Missouri favored admitting colored clubs. After speeches from Illinois Wisconsin and others the delegates suspended the rules and narrowly approved the compromise as printed, a setback for colored clubs in the General Federation, with possible further discussion on tomorrow’s agenda.
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Los Angeles
Club Women’s
Georgia
A. O. Granger
Massachusetts
New York
Shields
Missouri
Alice Bradford Miles
Illinois
Wisconsin Federation
H. M. Youmans
Coronation Week Opens With Pageantry In Bakersfield
Bakersfield hosts a vibrant carnival opening with queen coronation rehearsals and a grand ball at Armory Hall. San Diego and Fresno bands perform, decorations advance, and dignitaries prepare a weekend devotional and social program featuring the Queen, court, and numerous church services.
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Fromos Angeles
San Diego
Fresno
Eagles
Thapoothis
Baby Show and Parade Highlight Women's Day Event
A Woman's Day program features a Baby Coach Parade and Baby Show with floats of Mother Goose characters, Little Queen and Court, and child participants. The parade forms at the Armory, with participants instructed to arrive by 1 30 p m and flowers delivered in the morning. Judges meet in Fish Building room 19 at 2 30 p m and a Queen delivers prizes before the 3 p m start, marching along Nineteenth Street and Chester Avenue before returning to the Armory.
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Bowman
Armory
Hochheimer
Woman’s Department
Fish Building
Nineteenth Street
Chester Avenue
Sermon Service Draws Local Crowd at Bakerfield Church
About 600 residents gathered yesterday afternoon before the Queen's throne to hear divine services led by the royalty jotete of Bakerfield. Rev. Elgar Morgan preached, delivering sermons in the noted religious gathering.
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St. Paul's Church
J. T. Co. Smith
Kern City Methodist Church
Foster
Matheson Smith
Bushell
G. BE. Foster
J. D. Bushell
Salvation Army Barracks
Matheson
Fuller and Foster
Jotete
Bakerfield
Elgar Morgan
A Swell Front in City Decorated Buildings
A bright, handsome building draws universal attention amid many ornate city structures. Comparisons are difficult, as this one stands apart, sparking wide notice and discussion. Continued on page six.
WARDEN'S WIFE PLEADS GUILTY IN PITTSBURGH CASE
Mrs. Kate Soffet wife of Allegeheny county jail warden pleaded guilty to abetting aiding in the January escape of the Biddle brothers. She faces up to two years in prison and will be sentenced next Saturday. Court crowded. she came with physician and attorney, requested no relatives.
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Pittsburg
Kate Soffet
Soffet
Allegegheny County
Biddle Brothers
Moros Enslave Escape Attempt Leads to 35 Killed
Manila May 5 An attempt by eighty four Moro prisoners to escape was foiled when a signal prompted a rushed break between guards and a company at dinner. Fire was opened, thirty five Moros were killed and nine captured while remaining fugitives escaped under guard near Manila.
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Manila
Foresters Arrive for Grand Court Meet in Stockton
Delegates from San Francisco north to Fresno Antioch and beyond converge in Stockton for the Grand Court of the Foresters of America gathering. Major events include a large ball at the Agricultural Pavilion with 2000 invitations, a 1000-seat banquet, and a Wednesday ritual demonstration by Court Palo Alto. Local committees with strong funds organized headquarters and decorations as weather remains perfect.
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Stockton
Cal
Grand Court of the Foresters of America
Southern Pacific
Fresno
Supreme
Cc. P. Rendon
Agricultural Pavilion
Court
Palo Alto
San Francisco
Circle
Yosemite Theater
Lan Joaquin Street
Oil Exchange Report From San Francisco Session
Producers Oil Exchange notes from morning session in San Francisco list prices for crude oil and related grades. Trades include City 18, Sterling 1.55, Independence 0.8, Shamrock 0.6 with varying lot sizes.
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San Francisco
Oil Exchange
City
Sterling
Independence
Shamrock
Will Probably Recover From Platform Collapse Injury
William Wallace, injured last Saturday night by falling boards near the Queen's throne while rescuing an aged lady from a collapsing platform, shows improving heart action and hopes for a speedy recovery despite pneumonia fear. The rescuer, the lady, escaped uninjured.
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William Wallace
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Thorugh
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Calcium
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J. M. Dodge
Dinkelspiel Bros
Foulard
Sargent
Joy
the Union Services
Mrs. Soffet
Moros
Order
Producers Oil Exchange
Belind
the Times
A. J. Grenell
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