Seven Die as Fire Rages in Dormitory Collapse
A blaze struck a four story dormitory at a central Tennessee college for women. Seven people were killed and about twenty injured, many seriously, as students leaped or fell from windows. The building was engulfed within minutes and smoke filled the halls as fire and panic swept through the campus.
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Nantvillg
Central Tennesse College
Department of
Walden University
Stella Addison
Port Gibnon
Mattie Leh Moore
Huntsville
Salam Dade
Hopkineville
Nannie Johnson
Hattienburs
Mine
Annie Hats
Birmingham
Als
Bien Vaughe
Calambus
Ky- Bianche U
Burr
Chicago
Fasibe Rovian
Runtgvilt
Aineshte
Mike Trunk
Walkers Hugtaveilie
Ata
Lula Carstte
Micon
Mian
Tnt
Cancanor Stoore
Vehite
Priceptress
Aicaeo
Laty B. Knox
Greenville
Mise
Minne Aleten
Covigtas
Tenn
Dertha
Stanford
Cuca Terr
MedHnuville
Teun
Enlu Autem
Coviaution
Hrmestine McClvary
Fernandina
Pia
Leone Ather
Nannie Harris Clarksdale
Miss
Bowes
Mayayile
Victoria Miller
Fernice Ing Anny Ambulance
Benister Vine
Olner
Educa
Uit Vet Eormi
Ani
Tts
Tellermbiorg
Te Tamen
Zion
Hultdiries
Gnor
Witdows Severn
Krauni
Cora Bryant
Witte
Chir A
Chivaze
Fragmentary text on S C Barnes and farms in Kansas
A garbled OCR fragment mentions S C Barnes, Harveyrile Kansas, a stock run, farms including Brown farms and Burlingame, with references to a Mr Farm in Bluce Wy and ten leaving Bunineen in Zatrty. The passage includes unclear details about a meeting, evasion, and a person named Seaver.
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Lochiovet
Wrth
Burlingame
Bluce
Zatrty
Women After Millions Barrie Foster as New Claimant
Gordon McKay fortune in Boston is tied to a Harvard bequest as the hearing on the will opens tomorrow. Harriet Foster appears as a claimant from Boston, with attorney George W. Andersen presenting in her behalf while the question of the will is debated.
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Boston
Ube
Maine
Fnew
Russia's Moves Progress Toward Avoiding Rupture With Japan
Reports from Europe indicate Russia plans a second proposal to ease the tense Japan relations. The first proposition, approved by the czar, is viewed as a preliminary step rather than a final ultimatum. Officials say Tokyo may still reject, risking rupture if not satisfied.
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Ruskin
Japan
Russia
Faron Hosen
Tokio
Russa
Bat Tirsch
Dietrich Arraigned On Double Indictments In Omaha
United States Senator Charles Dietrich appeared with attorney General Downe and pleaded not guilty to indictments returned November 16 and December 3. He faces charges of conspiracy and bribery tied to Postmaster Jacob Fisher's Hastings appointment. A January 4 plea date was set for the conspiracy and bribery counts, later moved to December 17 for related building profits case.
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Omaha
Nob
United States
Charles Dietrich
John 2. Downe
Jacob Fisher
Hastings
Fisher
Cowen
Ansistant
Bowweer
Wun
Wis
Dietrich
Strike Ends As Troops Withdraw From Cripple Creek Telluride Mines
Governor Peabody and Assistant General Bett order the military withdrawal from Cripple Creek and Telluride districts as strikes near end. Forge forces reduced from 276 to 300 at Cripple Creek and 218 at Telluride, with plans to cut field force further by year end. About 3,200 miners are reopening mines as the strike winds down. A $300 reward is offered for the arrest and conviction of dynamiters responsible for December Newcastle homes attack.
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Puatody
Bhernan
Dt Bett
Cripple Creek
Geddes
Telluride
Furea
Mat
Beil
Peabody
Newcastle
Plea Entered In Hickory School Teacher Case Aboard
In the circuit court today eleven men pleaded guilty to charges arising from the upheaval at Hickory school. David Wyatt, the teacher, faced a related change of writing case. Defendants named include Julius Schwing Wayne Diller Albert Weber William Del Saree Annernon Latin Edettort Fran Senil Ing Matthew Wells George Schoop Henry Hasty and John Welcking.
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Bellerilie
David
Wyatt
Julius T. Schwing
Wayne Diller
Albert Weber
William del Saree Aniernon
Edettort
Fran & Senil Ing
Matthew Wells
George Schoop
Henry Hasty
John Welcking
Lowe to Osawatomie asylum for wife murder case
Sunday morning John C. Lowe will be taken to the state asylum at Osawatomie. He was confined in the Osawatomie asylum jail, and during the time his trial in the district court he attempted escape. After ward he showed signs of unrest and will be transferred for further confinement.
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John C. Lowe
Insase
Omawatoarle
Lowe
Osawatomia asyJur Aso Srivate
Gietriek Csurt
Geet
Anenibants
Wealthy Real Estate Operator Charged With Bribery
Washington reports allege that John A. Benson, San Francisco real estate figure, faced arrest at the Willard Hotel on bribery charges tied to land fraud investigations. U S officials say the case implicates Interior Department staff and alleges Benson paid $500 to Woodford D. Harlan to obtain favorable treatment in public land dealings across California and Oregon.
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Washington
John A. Henson
San Francisco
Interior Department
Hitchcock
Willard Hotel
Secret Service
John A. Burns
New York
Burns
Genson
Woolford D. Harlan
Special Service Division
General Land Office
Deck
Land Office
United States
Anson Taylor
Horson
Taylor
Torieys
Reunon
Ponie
Ums
Arthur B. Pugh
Syecela
Oiiver Pagin
Department of Justice
Benson
Bsecretary
Woodford
Harlan
General Land Office of the
Earl Woodford
A. Benson
Yenorts
Woodfont
D. Haslan
John A. Benson
California
Oregon
Epectel Eirvice
Eeneral Land Office
Charse
Investica
Traud
Henean
Altorasys Pugh
Pazin
Renan
Roverment
Tayvir
Bensum
Pagin
Taft’s Name Sent In For Parsons Postmaster
Wastleton December 1 reports the president sent the name of BL Tett to the senate for Parsons postmaster after John J. Heng’s removal. The article recalls Roosevelt era patronage battles, Burton and Benz figures, and Foley’s ties to the Foley printing house. It notes Foley as a prior Parsons proprietor and outlines party maneuvering affecting the appointment.
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Wastleton
Senate
Tett
Parsons
John J. Heng
Fent
Con
Grevemean Campbell
Foley
Par- Roos
Burton
Parson
Burfone Meisley
Congress
Roosevelt
Meriam
Tronvevelt
Benz
Foleys
Rene
Colombians Gone Sails Northward After River Mouth Discovery
A cablegram from Rear Admiral Glass at Panama reports a Colombian steamer, seized by naval forces at the Atrata river mouth, has sailed northward. The canal force of Colombian troops was disclosed in the dispatch.
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Washington
Navy
Glass
Panna
Atrata
Gisbes
Train wreck halves coal two cars near Church station
A New Orleans Limited passenger train on the Illinois Central derailed near Church station in St Clair County Illinois. A fireman died under the engine and the engineer Henry Hartman was injured but not seriously. A freight engine breaking in two caused the collision and the rear end crushed into the oncoming passenger train. Rhodes Nershon a Galisburg stockman riding in the caboose was killed. A relief train was sent from East St Louis to the wreck.
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St. Louis
New Orleans
Church Station
St. Clair County
Thoms Hastings
Henry Hartman
United
East St.Louis
Rhodes Nershon
Galisburg
Money Order Plan Introduced by American Bankers
New York December 18 After a three days session the bank committees of the American Bankers Association representing thousands of banks agreed on a one dollar money order system for amounts not exceeding 100 dollars. The plan would compete with existing money order divisions and is expected to cut government revenue. The orders would be exchangeable and guaranteed by the association, with committee reports due November 23 to the council.
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London
Tien Thin
Japan
Russia
Tien Tuin
Hamsia
Great Britain
Paria
France
Lonlon
Tokio
Ruacha
Baron Fe Hosen
War Office
Baron Hayasui
New York
Seattle
Waoeh
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Kkorean
Washinton
Associated Press
Tien Tain
Baron Hayashi
Min Inter
Pastother
Fraud Allegations Tie Forest Reserve Land Fraud Case
The article outlines a fraud case involving Mr. Henson of Benson & Hyde San Francisco accused of cheating the government out of extensive forest reserve land. It details alleged schemes to acquire land misrepresented as suitable for forest reserves and to swap public lands across multiple states including Washington Oregon California Montana Idaho Nevada Utah Wyoming Colorado North Dakota South Dakota Nebraska Kansas Minnesota Arizona and New Mexico. The period includes a prior absence abroad and a December appearance for a preliminary hearing.
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Taylor
Henson
Firth of Benson & Hyde
San Francisco
Cartone Acherpen
Ittwalle and Henson
Washington
Oregon
California
Montana
Idaho
Nevada
Utah
Wyoming
Colorado
North Dankota
South Dakota
Newbroska
Kansas
Minnesota
Arizona
New Mexico
Friars to Leave Philippines Lands Question Settled
Rome reports that the friars land question in the Philippines is settled with the Franciscans likely leaving the islands due to lack of funds. A few Recollects may stay, Dominicans to be cared for by the university, and African friars to reoccupy Hollo building with possible indemnity claims. Estimates place remaining friars at under 150 with no new moves planned.
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Rome
Philippines
University
Hollo
Afalans
Uder
Spain
Bonaparte Seeks Full Disclosure on Dawes Inquiry
Charles J. Bonaparte of Baltimore arrived in Kansas City to report on the Dawes commission. He warned the Roosevelt administration will not be halted, vows to probe corruption charges, and said his findings may reach the Interior Department within a month though public release remains uncertain. He suggested Roosevelt may seek a second term on an anti-boondoggle platform.
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Kansas City
Rio
Charles J. Bonaparte
Baltimore
Dawes Commission
Bonaparte
Secretary of the Interior
Federal Administration
Mr. Bonaparte
Landslide in Tacoma Mount Tacoma reports immense slide
An Olympia resident near Mount Tacoma claims a massive landslide shook the area this week. He describes the mountain’s shape changing, multiple rock discharges Tuesday through Wednesday, and audible rumbling at night. Locals doubt such a slide is possible from that portion of the mountain.
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Tacoma
Wesh
Olympia
Mount
Heyine
Who Gets S Diamonds Contention in Bennett Case
Col H C Lindsey paid 750 to the county treasurer as forfeiture bondsman for Franklin Bennett. Bennett is accused by Mrs Booth of stealing a diamond ring from Berry Peoria. The case involves disputed diamonds and jewelry in possession of Sheriff Lucan with Mrs Booth and Attorney Enamingsr contesting ownership.
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Bennett
Col
H.C. Lindsey
Bhawnee County
Frankin Bennett
Booth
Berry Peoria
Til
Tomevance
Hennett
Bernett
Lindsey
Enamingsr
Government Weather Summary for Kanena Region
Government forecast notes fair weather tonight and Sunday with warmer temperatures on Sunday. North portion expected windy conditions, with a north wind around noon reaching about 16 miles per hour. Hourly temperatures recorded by the government thermometer are listed in the report.
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Kanena
Golder
Topeka hotels defend convention readiness against Wichita critique
Topeka proprietors reply to Morgan Editorial asserting Topeka can host the Republican state convention better than Wichita. hotel managers from National to Oxford defend fixed rates, ample rooms, and superior convention facilities, countering claims Topeka overcharges during rush periods.
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Hutchinson News
W. ¥. Morgan
Topeka
Wichita
State Committee
Kansas
Toneka
Hutchin
Jasgi
Wood
National Hotel
Maurice O'lourke
Zitwop
Pueblo Menace Forces City to Evacuate
In Pueblo Colorado unrest drives residents to flee as a municipal council and police seek order amid threats. Leaders Charles HL Moyer of the Western Federation of Miners and Malich of the Smeltermen’s Dear are named in tensions prompting authorities to act. A preliminary decision by the city council and police captain signals a crackdown as residents depart.
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Pueblo
Colo
Charles HL Moyer
Waster Federation of Miners
Aee
Unclear text fragment from Panama recognition and weather
Fragmentary report mentions Panama recognition by Peru, plus a weather note for Kaneville area predicting colder tonight and warmer in the north with northwest winds. Content is incomplete and includes garbled words.
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Erie
Kan— Ie
Lon
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