Death toll soars after Brockton factory boiler blast
In Brockton Massachusetts a massive boiler explosion at the R B Grover company shoe factory in Campello district destroyed the four story building and burned or killed about 60 workers. Officials cite 250 survivors and 50 bodies recovered with many unidentified remains. The disaster extended to seven nearby buildings and caused about a quarter million dollars in losses while rescuers worked through the night.
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Brockton
Mass
Campello
R. B. Grover Company
Names of a Few of the Dead
The process of identifying explosion victims moves slowly due to unrecognizable remains. Identified dead include J. Ray Cole Harry H. Hall Jerome A. Mayo Geo Smith Emma B Pray Florence A Dunham the bookkeeper. Injured listed include Nora Coughlin Hiram Pierce William Lightfoot Charles Rolins and others.
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J. Ray Cole
Harry H. Hall
Jerome A. Mayo
Geo. Smith
Emma B. Pray
Florence A. Dunham
Nora Coughlin
Hiram Pierce
William Lightfoot
Charles Rolins
J. H. McCabe
Priest's Awful Experience at Ruins Recalls Rescue Efforts
Rev. James A. O'Rourke, curator of St. Margaret's Church, describes helping trapped victims beneath heavy machinery, timbers, and twisted pipe. He recalls crawling through debris and using a large timber to lift wreckage and free several men and women as rescuers fought to reach them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. O'Rourke
St. Margaret's
Father O'Rourke
Fire rescue ends in tragedy as workers suffer by flames
The account describes seven workers pulled from danger as flames neared. A heroic attempt to save a trapped man ends with his leg severed and others enduring severe burns while fire officials order retreat. Father O Rourke suffers a dislocated shoulder and collapses from exhaustion.
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Father O'Rourke
Telegraphing to my toes heals a yard long fall
H Clyde Parrish an electrician in Great Barrington Mass fell thirty feet after touching a live wire while repairing a line. Surgeons found fractures of the dorsal spine with downward dislocation and performed a rare operation to remove a blood clot and wire the four broken bones. The patient rested six weeks on a pneumatic mattress.
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Great Barrington
Mass
H. Clyde Parrish
Parrish
Pretty Cheap Woman
Governor Glenn received a letter from Mrs. Lillie Ida Hales claiming her testimony in the Walter Partridge case was false. She says she was paid $10 to testify and that Partridge’s confession was extorted at gunpoint. Cumberland County sheriff is ordered to investigate.
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Raleigh
N. C
Glenn
Lillie Ida Hales
Walter Partridge
Fayetteville
Attorney General Turns Evidence to U S Attorney
Springfield Alabama March 21 Attorney General Ham lin has handed to United States Attorney Bethea a large mass of evidence from his term about the beef trust. Secret agents gathered the material last year to use in federal actions rather than state court prosecutions for interstate transactions.
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Springfield
Hamlin
United States
Bethea
Beef Trust
Peace mediation yields Mullah control of Ilig village
Rome reports that in a concluded peace with Great Britain mediated by Italy the Mad Mullah gains permission to occupy Ilig a village on Italian territory about 100 miles from Obbia. The accord grants coast rights to the Mullah but bans trade in arms and slaves.
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Rome
Great Britain
Italy
Bag
Definitely Ilig
Obbia
Manning
Prisoner escapes custody en route to deportation
A Norwegian United States prisoner, being transported from Duluth to New York for deportation on immigration charges, escaped from Minnesota marshal custody at Evansville. He was not handcuffed and fled while the officer slept. A search has begun for the missing prisoner.
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Janesville
Wis
United States
Duluth
New York
Minnesota
Evansville
Prioner
Romulus Mason Arrested in Store Theft Case
Martin W. Labouteaux, president of the vigilance society in Waterloo and Romulus, a Mason and church member, is jailed for entering Charles W. Warne's store and taking money from the safe. Police and a watch plan led to his confession of $35 stolen plus other undisclosed sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
N.Y
Vigilance Society of
Two Towns
Presbyterian Church
Romulus
Martin W. Labouteaux
Charles W. Warne
Warne
Laboyteaux
Evangelist W A Sunday Closes Dixon Campaign
Dixon March 21 Evangelist W A Sunday concluded three monster meetings held Sunday ending his work in Dixon. He delivered his final sermon and left town amid strong attendance and mixed reviews from locals.
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Dixon
Moscow’s Grand Duke Sergius Assassination Shocks Russia
A newspaper view emphasizes Moscow as a revolution hotspot alongside St. Petersburg. It describes the Moskva River and the kremlin with notable churches and Red Square near the walls, noting Moscow as Russia’s second capital and cultural heart.
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Sergius
Moscow
St. Petersburg
Moskva
Kremlin
Farewell Sermon Draws Gifts and Charity Funds
A purse of 2800 dollars was given to the evangelist for his last night in Dix on. Several hundred dollars were collected Sunday night for charitable funds and presented by the Kendall club to replace charity ball proceeds the club renounced.
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Evangelist
Dixon
Kendall Club
Fairbanks Visits Indianapolis and Receives Masonry Degree
Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks made a brief stop in Indianapolis at the Claypool hotel where he was welcomed by friends and neighbors. He departed for Washington early this morning after taking another degree in Masonry.
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Fairbanks
Indianapolis
Charles W. Fairbanks
Claypool Hotel
Washington
Muskegon Federal Building Contract Awarded
Government Building at Muskegon awarded to Charles Gindele of Chicago for construction at a cost of 48550 dollars. The award was announced in Washington on March 21.
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Miskegon
Washington
Charles Gindele
Chicago
Federal
Muskegon
Mich
Fireplot Hinted by Fire at Tinnen House
Mount Sterling Illinois March 21 fire investigators suspect arson after the blaze at the Tinnen House caused minor damage and revealed evidence of a planned destruction.
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Mount Sterling, Ill
Tinnen
Port-au-Prince Proclamation For Syrians To Exit April 1
Minister Powell reports a proclamation ordering all Syrians to leave the republic by April 1. The Syrians are said to dominate much of the country’s retail trade and are seen as highly obnoxious to natives.
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Powell
Port-au-Prince
Republic
Grand Master Hannahan Temporarily Retires
John J. Hannahan grand master of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen will retire temporarily from duties after a two day Chicago visit and proceed to Hot Springs Arkansas for an indefinite stay due to health concerns.
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Hannahan
Peoria
John J. Hannahan
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Chicago
Hot Springs
Ark
Frank Bacon Prohibition Nominee Dies in Los Angeles
Frank Bacon once a Prohibition party presidential nominee and former Muscatine resident has died in Los Angeles.readcrumb
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Muscatine
Frank Bacon
Prohibition
Los Angeles
Cullom's Plum Tree Shaker
Senator Cullom lashed out in the Senate over West Virginia senators winning the St. Thomas consulship vacancy created by Michael J. Burke's death. The post pays 2000 dollars yearly plus fees and Cullom sought another Illinois man as a successor. the appointee's name was not yet released.
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Washington
Cullom
West Virginia
United States
St. Thomas
Ont
Michael J. Burke
Chicago
Elkins
Scott
State Department
Burke
German Statesman Dead in Prussia Interior Minister
Berlin March 21 Baron von Hammerstein Prussia minister of the interior is dead after a long illness Infectious asthma and heart weakness are listed as the causes Doctors say he had suffered for some time and his death ends a long public career
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Berlin
Explosion at Drenkova Colliery Kills Ten Miners
An explosion in a Hungarian colliery at Drenkova costs ten miners their lives and injures many others. Reports say rescue efforts are underway and the mine faces extensive damage.
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Drenkova
Hungary
Cleveland
Florida
Francis Joseph
Budapest
F. C. A. Denkmann
Rock Island
Lil
Frank Billings
Lakewood
N. J
W. IR. Harper
Assault on Southern Express Messenger Triggers Chase
Mal Pruett, the Southern Express messenger, was assaulted in his train car near Lookout Station by former messenger Will Thomas. Pruett says robbery was the motive. two money packages and vouchers missing. Thomas was captured in Chattanooga and jailed as passengers pursued him after the emergency brake was applied.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Mal Pruett
Southern Express Company
Southern
Loockout Station
Will Thomas
Thomas
Pruett
Pruett Thomas
Express Company
Wage Cut Proposal Shakes Flint Glass Union
Pittsburg March 21 A proposition has been sent to American Flint Glass Workers union members calling for a reduction in the wage scale for the chimney branch. A vote is now under way to allow independent manufacturers to compete with Macbeth Evans Glass Company.
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Pittsburg
American Flint Glass Workers’ Union
Chimney
Macbeth Evans Glass Company
Harry New Named Acting Chairman of R N C
Harry New of Indianapolis in Washington to be designated acting chairman of the Republican national committee to succeed Postmaster General Cortelyou within days.
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Harry New
Cortelyou
Washington
Harry 8
New
Indianapolis
Republican National Committee
Oakland messenger robbed of 10000 dollars near refinery
J E Daly a liveryman from Oakland acting as a messenger for the Central Bank of Oakland was held up and robbed of 10000 dollars on his way to the Standard Oil refinery at Poinich mond in Berkley California.
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Berkley
Cal
J. E. Daly
Oakland
Central Bank of Oakland
Standard Oil
Poinichmond
Stearns Arrested in Land Fraud Case in Pierre
Royal B. Stearns a Republican state senate nominee was arrested in Pierre for alleged land frauds. He was placed under $1,000 bond for his appearance.
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Pierre
S. D
Royal B. Stearns
Stearns
State Senate
Syrians Are Two Thrifty
Washington dispatch notes a report from March 21 about Syrians being frugal, describing cultural economy and spending habits amid regional trade contexts.
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Washington
Doctor Whiting Near Death After Illness at 82
Janesville Wisconsin March 21 Dr J B Whiting formerly surgeon of the G A Q lies at the point of death in a local hospital He is 82 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janesville
Wis
J. B. Whiting
Ashes of ex Senator Wolcott arrive in New York
Telegrams note the ashes of ex Senator Wolcott of Colorado have reached New York. Clarence Eddy the Chicago organist has filed for divorce on incompatibility. Emperor William’s Tangier visit sparks Morrocan excitement amid reports. A severe blizzard hits the Rowe rbud reservation in Nebraska with some areas reporting eight inches of snow.
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Wolcott
Colorado
New York
Clarence Eddy
Chicago
William
Tangier Mateh
Morocco
Rowerbud
Nebraska
Magnets Replace Chains to Lift Heavy Steel Plates
Magnetic lifting systems now handle four six and twelve ton iron and steel plates daily in many large works. Magnets suspended from cranes pick plates by contact, avoiding time lost adjusting chains and hooks. Magnets lift hot plates that workers cannot touch, with a 500 pound magnet lifting nearly five tons.
Doctor’s Sleep Advice From Berlin Affects Brain Health
Dr Fischer of Berlin says the best sleep position to rest the brain is with the head low and the body elevated. If not possible, lying with head low and feet elevated is advised to help brain health and certain internal illnesses. The method can be adopted gradually.
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Fischer
Berlin
Opal Unlucky Question Sparks Diamond Order Lively Banter
Mrs Spendera asks her husband about an unlucky opal while noting she has ordered a diamond stud. The exchange shows their frugal banter and a quick quip about paying a bill. The scene reflects light domestic humor in a period paper tone.
Markets in Chicago May 21 1908 Receipts and Prospects
Estimated receipts 15000 left over from yesterday 2330 prospects strong to higher for light 85 15 to 85 40 mixed packers 85 20 to 65 45 meaty shipments 20 to 85 50 to 5 20 to 85 30 cattle 4000 strong sheep 15000 strong to 10 higher.
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Manly
Chicago Hog and Cattle Prices and Receipts Report
Chicago market reports show receipts yesterday and today with mixed hog grades and prices listed. Beves cows and heifers stockers and feeders and sheep and lambs also posted with varied bids and nationwide market tone noted as steady to weak.
Finland Governor Shot by 15 Year Old Revolutionist
Viborg Finland March 21 Governor Minserodoff wounded seriously by a youth about 15 years old named Matti Hjalmar Reinikke after gaining entry to the governor's cabinet He fired three times and was captured The boy from Kurikkeparts Stockholm lived abroad to avoid arrest and admits revolutionary aims The governor’s condition is critical and officials discuss Russian policy in Finland Meanwhile a dispatch from St Petersburg notes a quiet Manchuria retreat with no major combat recently.
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Viborg
European
Russia
Minserodoff
Assaasin
Matti Hjalmar Reinikke
de Baile
Kurikkeparts
Finland
Stockholm
Tornen
Miaserodoff
Reinikke
Markoffy
St. Petersburg
Manchuria
Young scoundrel captured for threats and theft in Elgin
In Elgin Illinois a one year old boy, son of a YMCA director, confessed to threatening YMCA secretary BK Springer to secure $100 and to rob city hall of $50 plus tampering with a church strong box. The motive was revenge and no prosecution will occur.
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Elgin
Lake Geneva
BK. B. Springer
Association
Springer
First Congregational Church
Boy Shot Dead During Indian Play at Mount Airy
In Philadelphia on March 21 Warren Carr aged 16 was shot through the heart by a rifle fired by James Hawthorne 17 as they played Indian in the woods at Mount Airy. Hawthorne fled and has not been found. The weapon was not known to be loaded.
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Philadelpia
Mount Airy
Warren Carr
James Hawthorne
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Western
Grain Market
Beach-Wickham Grain Co
Chicago Board of Trade
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