Fort Wayne hotel blaze leaves eight missing and many injured
A sudden hotel fire in Fort Wayne traps eight people believed dead or missing and injures more than a dozen. Fire crews, aided by police, evacuate guests in night attire as flames sweep the building. Dozens receive clothing from local stores while authorities continue a widening search for victims.
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Six Victims Die in Tenement Fire on Humboldt Street
A four story tenement at 17 Humboldt Street in Brooklyn was struck by a fire trapping residents. Six people perished, including a mother and several children, while eight families slept inside. Firemen and police rescued a dozen or more people from upper floors with nets and ladders as access to fire escapes failed. Survivors reported severe burns and injuries, with many saved by quick action and brave crews before the blaze was controlled.
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Drunken bear locked up after Wellington run in town
Police and state constabulary detained a performing bear after a May 3 incident. The bear, seen visiting several saloons with its master, became drunk and disruptive, prompting officers to remove it and lock it at the station pending town action.
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Czars Sees Wedding Cousin of Emperor in Russia
In St Petersburg on May 3 Prince Wulheim of Sweden wed Grand Duchess Miehar Iovna, cousin of the czar. Royal guests from Sweden Greece and Russia attended a multi hour ceremony at Tsaroe Selo with 101 gun salute, imperial processions, and a state banquet.
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Guatemalan Admiral in Jail After Assault Incident
Special to The Washington Post from San Francisco reports that Guatemalan Admiral W L Moore, head of a small navy unit, has been jailed for assault on a sailor. Officials say Moore may have fallen from favor and the attack was used to seize custody. Moore is from San Francisco and has been in Guatemala six months.
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Girl's Jump May Kill Her In Street Crash
Special to The Washington Post Parkersiirg West Virginia May 8 Miss Genevaeve Laten a young society woman of thirty was injured badly while riding in a car with Libin Thompson nephew of the late Senator Joe Camden They were descending a grade on Junute street when a sudden brake caused Miss Balongie to leap from the vehicle and strike her head on the brick pavement the skull was fractured
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Cleveland's Illness Reported As Cancer Rumor Doubted
The Lakewood hotel scene centers on Mrs Cleveland's statements about Mr Cleveland's health. Authorities deny cancer reports while noting a worsening condition, with a possible New York hospital transfer planned as crowds watch for updates.
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New York
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PARDONS EXPECTED FOR POWERS AND HOWARD AT KENTUCKY MEETING
Special to The Washington Fest from Frankfort reports Governor Willson plans pardons for Caleb Powers and Jim Howard possibly as early as tomorrow. He aims to resolve cases before the state Republican convention in Lawrenceville, with Powers slated to speak on freedom. Rumors of violence fade against a backdrop of trial records and pele testimony.
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Paris suffragette loses in municipal race
Paris votes show women’s suffrage advocate Yeannie Laloe defeated in one ward while another ward re elected. sculptor Jean Koer ran to protest omission of his Gen Mercier medallion and split the socialist vote triggering a second ballot.
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Gen Mercier
Death Follows Rebuke at Church in Michigan
Special to The Washington Post Detroit May 3 Rev J Baker state evangelist of the Baptist Church told Mrs Mary Devine of Henderson Mich she was a crank for refusing a hymn book. She rose in indignation and attempted to leave but dropped dead from heart trouble before reaching the door.
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Afghan Invaders Threaten British India Amid Calcutta Plot
London anxious over eastern empire prospects as Afghan assault near Peshawar and Kyber Pass prompts mobilization. News from Calcutta details a bomb plot alleging conspirators in Mozufferpur with bombs and explosives, while Afghan border tribes surge toward British territory, stirring fears of a wider crisis.
Gulf Gale Wrecks Boats Off Frontiera
A fierce Gulf gale for three days harms shipping with several fishing boats missing and feared lost. The commercial steamer Commodore grounded near Frontiera while the crew escaped. reports from Talpanemeo note Carmen Springs ceased to flow after recent earthquakes and local baths were abandoned.
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Notable Catholic Ceremony At Baltimore Cathedral
Cardinal Gibbons presided as celebrant at a grand high mass held in Baltimore Cathedral with many archbishops bishops and priests in attendance including U S Senators Car ter and Beveridge. The event featured a large out‑of‑town delegation, a week’s accumulation of cloistered and lay participants, and a dinner at St Marys Seminary hosted by Bishop O Connel and attended by numerous prelates and clergy.
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Cardinals Plan Washington Visit for Catholic University Trustees
Cardinal Logue and Archbishop Farley with Bishop Browne and aides depart New York for Washington to meet President Roosevelt and attend Catholic University trustees sessions likely spanning days. Ongoing events include Mgr O Connell’s consecration in Baltimore and Logue preaching in Brooklyn as centenary interests spark speculation of a papal legation honor.
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Battleships in Storm Strain Monterey Harbor Turbulence
The Monterey harbor area endured a gale that kept 1,000 sailors ashore as battle ships Drifted perilously. A collision near anchor lines narrowly avoided disaster while Alabama and Syracuse-class vessels faced damaged rigging and a beached Admiral Sperry launch. The Atlantic Fleet voyage proceeded with new caution ahead of a grand arrival and parade in San Francisco Bay.
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Fatal boat dive sweeps child to death in crowded vessel
A steamer carrying about twenty five passengers suddenly listed and sank causing the death of a child. Panic ensued as many leaped into the water and were rescued. The purser and crew attempted to assist as passengers scrambled to escape amid steam and chaos. One woman described escaping through a window and reaching the roof of the cabin before finding safety.
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