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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1908
Page
18
Grim scenes unfold as a fire kills many and a mother fights to rescue her son from a burning schoolhouse. Rescue teams, ambulances, and a temporary morgue operate as identification of victims, including children, proceeds amid mourning families and an inquest into the calamity.
An item notes Cleveland representatives sending sympathy to James in response to a bereavement. The message reflects formal congressional courtesy and addresses the sequence of events in the House and Senate.
Pittsburg superintendent warns that fire escapes in several city school buildings are in dangerous condition. After failed improvement attempts, authorities fear they could fail during a fire, risking property and lives.
Firemen battled a blaze at a hospital as smoke and flames poured through windows. The dramatic effort saved patients inside, with crews wrestling through the inferno to reach those in danger.
A man who swallowed a long pencil was treated by surgeons who removed the unbroken point. The entry describes the procedure as a difficult extraction through the abdomen with the pencil left intact, the patient stabilizing afterward.
A mother perishes while shielding her daughter as flames consume a home. The morgue reveals numerous burned bodies, including women workers and unrecognized victims, with few identifiable features remaining. Police and officials note the difficulty of identifying the deceased amid the extensive damage.
At the regu annual meeting of the steamboat company Pelors of the orfoile and Washing tor Stambott the board of directors reelected Levi Woodbury as president and Clarence F Norment as vice president. John Calihan named second tier president and Odell S Smith remained secretary and treasurer. Officers and assistants include J G Williams as auditor and J Arlen Riordan as general agent.
A compact list of major historical urban fires with death tolls. Rhoades Opera House Boyertown 1908 one hundred killed. Steamer General Slocum 1904 near Hell Gate New York about five hundred killed. Iroquois Theater Chicago 1903 six hundred killed. Paris Charity Bazaar 1897 about three hundred killed. Pike's Opera House Cincinnati 1893 two hundred killed. Opera Conque Paris 1887 two hundred killed. Ring Theater Vienna 1881 one thousand killed. Richmond Theater 1811 seventy one killed. Brooklyn Theater 1876 three hundred ninety three killed.
Washington directors debated prohibition as a business issue, forwarding a resolution to a committee. Heyburn land purchase near Pennsylvania Avenue received approval, while plans to merge the Chamber of Commerce with the Board of Trade lingered without report. A retail trade committee was formed with many prominent names named, and membership growth noted as new candidates were elected.
Walter C Kelley reports locked back door blamed for trapping children as fire raged at the Collinwood school in Cleveland. Father Walter Lipton fights flames to save his daughter while firemen and volunteers struggle with limited equipment, hundreds gather outside, and many children perish or are badly burned.
In a Washington Post rework, Mrs Teri Stein faces murder charges over the killing of boarder Trank Geringer. The 16 year old daughter testified she saw the mother with a weapon as the shot rang out. The defendant cried on the stand and said she made a mistake. The case is bound for the jury after further testimony from doctors and district attorneys.
Testimony begins in Bome Idaho as Capt Dudley Fontes of United States Cavalry faces charges of conduct prejudicial to good order and military discipline. The indictment alleges he confined a private in a dark cell without food or water for eight hours and displayed placards calling him a bad boy.
President Roosevelt and Secretary Root cannot attend the Pacific coast arrival of the fleet led by Rear Admiral Evans. Secretary Metcalf, while not an official receiver, will represent the President for the ceremony.
Grant son of Ulysses S. Grant says he can beat Bryan for the Democratic nomination. He outlines a restrained executive role, avoiding entanglement with Congress while enforcing laws. He cites assurances of labor leader Gompers and Tammany chief Murphy backing his candidacy.
Weather bulletin notes a broad storm advancing from the west toward the Rock Mountains and New England with decreasing temperatures and strong winds across the Mississippi Valley. Gulf states face heavy seas and possible gale conditions while New England braces for rain. Police report Armenian Hampartson Vargoslan of Armenia arrested by local authorities for unspecified charges.
State Department acted yesterday on Pars France extradition request for Paul E Ro charged with murdering brother in law George W Carkinsy at Newington NX months ago. Key questions involve Ro's citizenship whether naturalized or declared intent before the killing. If proven, extradition can proceed. otherwise no action yet.
A testimonial letter from Ada F Paris of Fall River Massachusetts promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a spring medicine. It cites headaches sleeplessness and lingering tiredness improved after use and urges others to try the remedy based on friend recommendations and 4205 unsolicited endorsements.
An advertisement notes Hood's Sarsaparilla offered in its usual form or in Sareatabs chocolate tablets. The listing highlights a package of 100 doses priced at 1 dollar.
The condition of Tank Sprigg Perry assistant district attorney critically ill with typhoid fever at Garfield Hospital was unimproved last night. He is in the most dangerous stage and recovery remains uncertain for several days. Ten days ago he was removed from his home to the hospital on a physician's advice. Last night he was delirious with a high fever and physicians believe a recent grip attack worsened his illness. The alert indicates the gravity of the case and the seriousness of his condition.
The Senate committee Republicans plan a measure to reinstate discharged Brownsville soldiers claiming innocence. Senators Warren Lodge and Walker discuss surging War Secretary Taft to restore some soldiers while appealing to black voters and clergy. The move aims to quell agitation and opposition from southern delegations and to shield Taft’s policies amid the fallout.
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