Factory Fire Kills Many at Louis Woolf Plant in Newark
A blaze at the Louis Woolf Manufacturing Company building in Newark killed numerous workers after a gasoline lamp exploded on the fourth floor. About 156 women employed in the sewing and underwear division were present, with several fatalities reported and one body remaining unidentified. Authorities moved crowds back as 200,000 onlookers gathered near the scene.
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NeWark
Louis’ Woolf Manufacturing Company
Woolf Manufacturing Company
Two Cities Try To Pad Census Figures
The census bureau announced Portland’s population at 207,214 and Seattle’s at 237,194, with double digit percentage gains since early counts. Director E Dana Durant said both cities had inflated figures and were caught, with recounts subtracting 11,188 from Seattle and 15,747 from Portland.
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Washington
Portland
Ore
Seattle
Wash
E. Dana Durant
Warships Surrender in Rio After Mutiny
Rio de Janeiro quiets as five Brazilian warships revert to officers after mutiny. Residents return home amid pacifying newspaper editorials praising the defense of order and suppression of the rebellion by authorities.
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Rio de Janeiro
The Tariff Board Sets Decision Amid Political Turmoil
A terse notice from the Tariff Board indicates a forthcoming decision in a contested policy dispute. Debates intensify as Democratic and allied factions push for a clear ruling, with officials signaling a public briefing soon.
Tawney Calls Panama Canal Neutral to Avert Fortifications
Representative J. A. Tawney told local reporters that if nations treat the Panama Canal as neutral territory, there would be no need to fortify it, a view aimed at saving millions. He spoke during an interview published in the local paper.
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Panama
Panama Canal
J. A. Tawney
Appropriations Committee
Tr’ A - Locat
Confiscation Ordered for Madero Property in Monterey
The Mexican government orders seizure of Francisco Madero's assets in Monterey, a major northern Mexico property holding linked to his revolutionary leadership. Wealth also tied to ventures in New York and Europe is affected.
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Madero
Ciudad
Twentieth Annual Football Game Draws 20000 in Kansas City
The Missouri and Kansas football clash ended in a touchdown apiece with no goals. The game featured shifting momentum and near scores through a series of brilliant plays and missed opportunities. Spectators filled Gordon & Koppel stadium as college crowds from Missouri and Kansas celebrated the gridiron classic. Additionally in London radium from Cornish pitchblende is being produced with new tubes of pure radium reported.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Kansas
London
Eng
Tsenwith
William Ramsay
Gordon & Koppel
College
Ng Siad
Kansas Tni
Ae Newn
Tax data on corporations under new law
Washington reports 262 490 corporations filed returns under the new corporations law. Total capital invested reaches 52 471 626 752 dollars with a net tax of 3 125 481 101.04. First year tax collections total 27 290 767 43 dollars, averaging 103.98 dollars per corporation. Nationwide average indebtedness stands at 60 percent of capitalization.
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Washington
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
U S population nears 93 million final census estimates
Census Bureau experts estimate the United States population at about 93,471,648, excluding Philippine Islands Porto Rico Guam and Samoa but including Alaska and Hawaii. Ten years earlier the figure was 76,203,387. Official figures will be released in coming weeks with an anticipated overall gain near 22.5 percent.
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Porto Rico
Guam
Samoa
Alaska
Hawaii
United States
Census Bureau
Cannon Returns to Washington After Election
Speaker Joseah G Cannon arrived in Washington expressing disappointment with the election outcome. He urged the Democrats to redeem campaign promises on reducing living costs and raising labor prices, while noting few laws would pass and expecting about 1.9 billion dollars in appropriations for the next year.
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Washington
D. C
Joseah G. ‘Cannon
Cannon
United States
Plague Threatens Manchuria and China
Reports from Mukden and Harbin describe bubonic plague sweeping northern Manchuria with hundreds dying daily and entire villages wiped out. Work on government projects and the Manchurian railroad is halted, raising fears of quarantines across Manchuria to halt spread.
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Pekin
China
Manchuria
Mukden
Harbin
Asia
Trans Mississippi Commercial Congress Chooses Meeting City 1915
The congress selected Oklahoma City as the next meeting place and chose Col Fred W. Fleming of Kansas City to the Panama exposition delegation. The body adopted a resolution refusing to favor New Orleans or San Francisco for the 1915 exposition, marking its major action.
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San Antonio
Texas
Oklahoma City
New Orleans
San Francisco
Fred W. Fleming
Kansas City
Taft approves publicity rules for corporation tax filings
Washington DC report notes President Taft endorses treasury rules requiring public access to corporation tax return filings and annual reports. The measure tightens penalties and enforces accurate disclosures of corporate operations, aiming for broad public scrutiny.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
Secretary of Treasury
Veagh
Chasing the Revolutionists in Mexico City
Gen Manuel Gonzales Coscio, minister of war, says the government holds firm control in Mexico as revolutionists become bandits and flee troops. Disturbances in Guerrero collapsed with rebels retreating before the advance. Federal Judge Landis denies venue change for ten Packers defendants and transfers to Judge Carpenter for trial on Sherman act indictments.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Mauel Gonzales Coscio
Guerrero
Carpenter
Minois
Landis
United States Circuit Court
Judge Carpenter
United States District Court
Gompers Reelected At AFL Thirty-Second Convention
In St. Louis the American Federation of Labor closed its thirtieth annual convention by naming Atlanta as next year’s meeting site. The full slate of officers was reelected including President Sam Gompers, Secretary Frank Morrison, and Treasurer John B. Lennon.
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The
American Federation of Labor
Atlanta
Atlanta, Ga
Sam Gompers
Frank Morrison
John B. Lennon
Socialists Gain Ground in Katitas, Kansas
In Topeka Kansas the Socialists gained ground in Katitas as reported from Kansas. The brief note signals a notable shift in local political sentiment amid early campaigns.
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Kansas
Topeka
Katitas
Mexican Revolution Seen as Largely Illusory, Envoy Claims
Mexican ambassador Washington Senor De La Barra reports that the recent revolution was largely a show of force with little real change. He argues the upheaval served political theater more than substantive reform and supports his view with selective reports and public commentary.
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Washington
Senor de la Barra
Regene
Pablig
Military clash divides fronts with Fuentes forces
Unclear report describes a confrontation between Madero Weanset and opposing forces including 200 cavalry under the command of Dee Fuentes and Lieutenant Nicanor. Details on location and outcome remain ambiguous in the fragmented text.
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Madero Weanset
Batti Ceraeeik
Calumet grocer offers refund for defective product
A local grocer, Calumet, advertises a money back refund policy for customers who return the product. The notice notes satisfaction with the item and invites customers to return it if not satisfied.
Palatable Soap Comment Sparks Quiet Exchange
In Yonkers, a brief exchange over a barber’s cornmeal soap prompts the Victim to suggest adding milk for better taste, reflecting a small domestic moment reported by the Yonkers Statesman.
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Yonkers Statesman
Ten Beautiful Christmas Cards Free Offer
Vague promotional snippet mentions free cards and a vague Journal related address in Neb. No clear people or organizations beyond a generic Journal name and undecipherable terms.
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Best Farm Journal
WFSA
Santor Utes
Eaco Brash Var “Journal
Ramge Building
Neb
Knicker and Simple Lite Firelight Exchange
In a humorous exchange Mrs Knicker urges lighting the fire while Knicker declines, saying he never smokes before breakfast. The wit pivots on domestic routine and frugal manners.
A True Friend in the Chain of Life
A brief proverb-style note extols friendship as a gold link in the chain of life, emphasizing value of loyal companions and enduring bonds.
Simple home remedy advertised in newspapers
The notice promotes Fluid Extract Syrup of Sarsaparilla as a remedy for rheumatism and kidney trouble. It claims broad availability and instructs to mix three ounces in a bottle and take one teaspoonful after each meal. The text targets readers across cities and communities.
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Perese
Ais Sienk Naneen Senate
SranAs
Aedadipancet Kates
Gugelte
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