FIRE VICTIMS BURIED IN CLEVELAND SCHOOL CATASTROPHE
Reported in Cleveland Ohio the Lake View school fire left many dead with 28 teachers and students missing. Inquests reveal locked rear exit doors hindered evacuations while storm door partitions limited escape. Officials propose fireproofing schools, iron stairs, enclosed escapes, and new safety measures with a $35 000 legislative appropriation. Mississippi, Germany sympathize with victims and families.
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Cleveland
Wallace
Meyeland Fire Department
Cleveland School Board
Katherine Weller
Pittsburg
Herlin, Mar
von Buelowan
Haron Boeck von Sternourg
Washington
Ile
Chin
Fireman Halts Panic at City Poorhouse Blaze
March 6 a fire at the city poorhouse basement was contained by Fireman William Curran who directed inmates and halted a potential stampede. He fought dense smoke with a hose while a night watchman triggered and then stopped a fire alarm. The blaze was extinguished after an hour and no injuries were reported.
Boy A Fratricide in Sint ta The Wenshineton
A twelve year old boy from Sint ta The Wenshineton and his younger brother were arrested after confessing to murdering their brother during a quarrel. The victim, Robert Owens, was found dead yesterday morning. The older boy claimed to have struck his sibling and hid the weapon. Authorities report the case as a fratricide with ongoing investigation.
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Lyman
Robert Owens
Ifita
Cuther
Safety Drill Advocated Over Fire Escapes In Schools
District official urges using regular exits to empty classrooms quickly during fire drills, citing ample outward doors and rapid evacuation times at Franklin School. He warns fire escapes offer limited value without water pipes and proper maintenance, and stresses janitor duties must be strictly followed during school hours.
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Ashford
Atr
Board of F Education
Washington
the Franklin
Fireproofing urged as school protection goal
The Commissioners and board of education seek Congress action for better school buildings. Superintendent Stuart asked every city principal for reports on defects that would make schools vulnerable to fire, aiming to promptly press for fireproofing measures.
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Commissionera
Board of Education
Congress
Stuart
Fire drill works as 2600 pupils evacuate in calm march
In New York 2600 students at Public School No 166 on West 10th Street exited a fire alarm period marching in military formation while singing America. No injuries occurred as 58 teachers guided the pupils through orderly evacuation. Fire damage totaled about 200 with two separate start points in a locker and a desk. An appropriation for fire safety in city schools was discussed amid debate over fire escapes.
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New York
Amsterdam Avenue
Broadway
America
Guilto Alexander
Board of
Intimate Today
Benner
Mclawan
Board of Aldermen
Board of Education
St. Johns, Mich
Clara Barton Cares As Glen Echo Missing Man Vanishes
Grave fears rise for Glen Echo postmaster Canada who disappeared Sunday morning. Clara Barton and Red Cross workers at the Glen Echo Home search sites and dredge the Potomac as police boat Vigilant scours the river. clues run cold with the trail ending at mid Chain Bridge and a missing man feared dead.
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van D. Canada
Glen Echo
Canada
Safe schools urged to include fireproofing for new buildings
Washington board discusses fire escapes and safety in school construction. A proposal to require fireproofing for upcoming twelve and sixteen room schools is adopted, with amendments on fire escapes and other safety features. The meeting covers criminology study, creation of a probation commission, and a Lincoln birthday holiday.
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The
Washington of Trade
Herbert F. L. Allen
Elso
William J. Singleton
Thomas P. Morgan
Coromittee
Charities and Corrections
Udge Kimball
Stafford
Thomas
Pennsyliz
Avenue
District National Guard
Pennsylvania
Lincoln
District of Columbia
Waday F. Wood
Washington Architectural Club
Corcoran Art Gallery
Washington Architects
William ¥. Cox
Board of Education
James ¥. Oyster
Chamber of Commerce
Rudolph
Board of Directors
Turmoil Over Emperor William Tweedmouth Letter
London and Berlin debate the Emperors February letter to Lord Tweedmouth amid naval policy tensions. British papers debate seriousness while German officials insist the monarch meant no interference. Officials hope for restraint as Dreadnought plans proceed.
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Berlin
Mar
London Times
William
Lord Tweedmouth
Foreign Office
Great Britain
England
Germany
Kruger
the Times
Uberal
Stocesel
Fort Arthur
Count Galuchowsky
Alfers
Tageblatt
Man seeks Pratt for alleged poisoning and elopement grievance
A Pittsburg man asks the Post to locate a former boarder named Pratt. He claims Pratt eloped with his wife, mocked her as stage struck, and attempted to poison him. The letter details a blond wife with one gold tooth and a demand for information to “give him a good licking.”
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Pittsburg
Pratt
Ceralton
Hotels and Guests List Across U.S. Cities
A long OCR list records hotel guest names linked to major properties in cities from Baltimore to Seattle. The entries name numerous individuals and couples, with many surnames and affiliations tied to the New Willard, St James, Shoreham, Metropolitan and National hotels, reflecting a broad social register.
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Baltimore
J. Homer Drach
National
Borton
Charles Pettelle
Roger
Raleigh
Chicago
Mmm. L. Moore
C. A. Barley
New Willard
James
Jeffers
Mee
Teffery
Shoreham
HL la Wallace
St. James
Duncan
New York City
Mrss
M. Moore
W. B. Hale
J. EB. Bates
Biss
M.D. Holt
F. Bates
Joseph B. Pryor
Daniel Bacon
J. W. Thompson
HT. Noyer
A.A. Parker
Marion de Vries
J. W. Sawyer
W. Gruertreesii
Willam Tritze
Willem C. Beer
Mery Conway
A. Bulghitua
Aritogon
Jame Cheevar
Stephen
Charles M. Barth
Raleigh L. Heuka
Philadelphia
Mr. Aod
Mason Barker
Chifellen
C. E. Kiet
W. J. Hasman
G. H. Warren
Haleigh
Pittsburg
Standish
Sandisk
New Wierd
Richmond
S. K
Lsbama
W. G. Harding
Birmingham
New Witard
Gerlor
Tuscaloosa
Jeorgia
H. Hews
F. Frazier
Maron
J. Tk.Paget
Aclanta
Charles Parsons
Savannah
Davie
Augusta
A. Wallorr
Illinois
Butler
Springfield
Indiana
Eorge F. Donn
A. L. Hears
Rethbone
Indianapolle
Sertucky
Sir
J. Wheeler McKee
Louisvilly
New Witterd
Singleton
Somerset
Colson
Middlesboro
H. ©. Pollitt
H. R. Longshaw
Gravney
F. A. Bherwood
Rochester
George M
Mildred Blas
Buttalo
W. H. van Womer
van Wamer
Albany
H. Brown
Port Chester
John L. Carrall
Netions
Victor B. Ringler
William J. Schroder
Cincinnati
Curious Dobuan customs emerge from Brownlow interview
Melbourne correspondent Lonaga Chronicle reports Methodist missionary Rev. W. K. Brownlow’s claim of discovering a new Dobuan tribe in British New Guinea now Papua. The Dobuan people, about 20,000, enforce strict immigration rules, land practices, and gender roles with strong clan ties and lineage inheritance.
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Melbourne
Lonaga Chronicle
British Newe Guinea
Papua
W. KE. Brownlow
Great North Pacific
Australa
Brownlow
Sin
Sydney
Browns Low
Isles
Shor
Clock Made of Bicycles In Paris Public Building
Alphonse Duhamel of Paris built a twelve foot high timepiece fashioned entirely from bicycles and parts. A bicycle arch supports twelve wheels with pneumatic tires, crank rod hour figures, stock tubing hands, nickel spokes for minute marks, and twelve handlebars forming the top. The clock strikes hours and quarters with bicycle bells, and it serves as a curiosity and timepiece in a Paris public building.
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Philadelphia
Alphonse Duhamel
Paris
Paria
Rail line schedule woes spark town romance fears
From Asheville Gazette town note that the Big Four Railroad alters a Sunday night timetable causing Shelbyville to fear a surplus of bachelors. The town may press a train order change or face social shift. Albert Screamer, once a Carlisle Indian School clarinetist, emerges as a tenor with future earnings in music.
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Prem
Shelbyville
Ita
Asheville
Albert Screamer
Yotea Cultura
Hig Cardal
Albert M. Screamer
Albert
United State
Carlisle
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