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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1908
Page
16
A chaotic account from Callinwood and Cleveland describes a mass panic and rescue efforts as children fled from danger with many killed or injured. Authorities in Paris and Pittsburgh discuss fire drills, outward opening doors, and stationing firemen in schools to prevent crushes and speed evacuations.
A late 19th century summary notes a bill introduced in the state legislature to provide aid to families burned out or harmed by fires. The measure, backed by a representative, seeks relief for affected households and the timid language hints at limited allocations. It mentions cooperation from officials and sympathy letters sent to aid recipients.
A fragment reflects officials debating building codes to prevent crowd calamities. It argues that safety must rely on firm law rather than mere costs, citing the role of official authority and enforcement in maintaining public order and protecting lives.
Special report from New York shows fire drills in various schools operating smoothly to reassure anxious parents after Cleveland Collinwood disaster. Gongs sounded, teachers signaled, and students evacuated in orderly fashion, with drills demonstrating practiced safety procedures.
In Grand Rapids Michigan a fire drill evacuated 1200 pupils from Central High School in two and a half minutes after a fire broke out in the chemistry lab. Some students mistook the smoke from a photographer's flash powder for a real blaze, delaying alertness. The quick response prevented a major disaster.
District Commissioners debate school safety following the Cornwood incident. Engineer Commissioner Mary and West urge fireproofing and inspections, while Macfarland notes seven years of efforts to prevent disasters. They emphasize outward swinging doors, exits, fire drills, and nonflooded class sizes to minimize risk.
Correspondent urges stronger fire protection after deadly school tragedy. Writer proposes safer design: three story limit with oldest pupils on top and youngest on first floor, steel fire escapes on second and third floors, connected at every window, ensuring rapid egress for all pupils.
A letter from A. A. Croffut urges immediate action to make all Washington schoolhouses safer. He calls for outward opening doors, unlockable exits, comprehensive fire drills, and connected fire escapes in every school room, arguing past neglect has endangered children and linen alike.
In Colorado Springs suburb Fry Wild a coat gas explosion at the heating furnace of a short building today severely injured Miss Nellie Remick, the principal. Nineteen pupils were in the building, all escaped after a calm fire drill. The incident occurred as students were lining up to exit.
Italian man Salvatore Capagella is under arrest after police found a dismembered body believed to be Dina Petro in the Moosup River. Capagella reportedly confessed to disposing of the body and to taking a man named Pietro to his home two months earlier amid alleged Black Hand links.
Francis Carroll Mattingly newspaper man and Associated Press editor died at Georgetown University Hospital after a liver illness. Funeral at St Patrick's Church Tenth and G Streets at 1 pm with a Solemn Requiem Mass and interment at Mount Olivet Cemetery. He was 32, born Bardstown, worked at The Washington Post and the AP, and served in the District National Guard. Survived by widow, mother, and sister. A separate report notes a pocketbook theft from Henry W Floyd on Massachusetts Avenue NW.
Judge Morris places Western Maryland Railway in receivership at Bowling Green Trust petition. Burh, its president, named as receiver due to inability to meet April 1 mortgage and note payments. Article notes coal properties as security, new U.S. rate law concerns, and a history of expansion under Gould interests ending with elevated debt and governance changes.
Gen. Isaac R. Sherwood weighs a U S Senate bid in Ohio with backing from Democrats. He plans a decision by April after returning to Toledo, eyeing Foraker's seat though wary of a scramble with Campbell and Inigalls. He says state conditions favor Democrats, predicting success in the next election.
The district Republican scene heats as Hopewell H. Darneille and Sidney Bieber vie for national committeeman amid factional tension. Election rules shift with delegates to be chosen by March 14, filings require 10 signatures and a 350 fee. registration ends late March with voting in the first week of April.
George Kennan, noted traveler and lecturer, sold a large corner lot at Sixteenth and Church streets northwest for $17,000 to William & Jaynes. The frontage is 47.5 feet and depth 100 feet. Kennan had owned it ten years. Purchaser to build a handsome home. Barnard & Childress represented buyers, J. W. Pilling represented Kennan.
Widespread rain extends from the Atlantic coast to the Pacific via the Ohio and Middle Mississippi valleys. Western Kansas sees the disturbance moving east. southern regions fair with summer temps, northern snow and freezing. Friday expects rains from the Middle Atlantic to the Middle Mississippi Valley with snow in New England and the Great Lakes area. Saturday clears eastern districts but snow remains along the lakes and New England. A sharp temp drop follows in the Midwest and the South Atlantic coast sees variable winds. Local readings show Midnight 22, 28 at 4 am, 37 at 10 am, 41 max today with 20 min, humidity around 46 percent.
Police and a large Italian community hunt for Antonia Danbrosio and laborer Ugo Paltro after Angelo Danbrosio reports his daughter left with the man he warned away. A rim of Italian workers blocked entrances to Union Station as searches spanned several neighborhoods.
Prof. Arthur T. Dow of Columbia University lectured on the principles of design in architecture sculpture and painting at George Washington University last night. The talk was illustrated with stereoptical pictures and covered various styles and notable works.
A long list of guests, including Mr and Mrs, Misses and Mesdames, checked into major hotels across the country. Names appear alongside hotel brands such as New Willard, Shoreham, Metropolitan, Ebbitt, St James, and National, with locations in Baltimore Boston Chicago New York Philadelphia Raleigh and more. The roster spans numerous states from Maryland to Wisconsin, featuring many individuals and couples staying at each property.
Roscoe M Ayers superintendent of Norfolk and Portsmouth Traction Co and his four year old daughter Pauline vanished after leaving home to attend a theater. A heartbroken wife combs Norfolk Roanoke and Berkley, aided by police, as Ayers cites conditions for return and keeps the child away.
Oak Camp No 4 Woodmen of Gaworkd initiated two candidates at the last meeting near Northeast Temple. Several applications for membership were presented. The initiation social was enjoyed. Members invited to the next meeting on Wednesday March 18 when about twenty candidates are expected. Refreshments to follow.
A notice urges readers to rent safe deposit boxes to deter burglars by removing valuables from the home. It suggests boxes start at five dollars and up, framing it as practical defense and responsibility for homeowners.
Williy Petty of Geesboro was brought to Casualty Hospital after falling into broken glass from a pile outside a building. He suffered a deep cut on his left arm and was described as having only a chance for recovery. Medical staff announced he arrived from Anacostiz with the injury and remained under care with uncertain prognosis.
Rev Louis Stickney, previously secretary to Mgr Falconia apostolic delegate, is named to the cardinal's household to fill the vacancy caused by Father Russell becoming rector of St Patrick's Church in Washington.
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