Boilers Burst Killing Thirteen At Plant Disaster
A catastrophic explosion at American Sheet and Tin Plate Company mills killed thirteen workers and injured many more. Debris, body parts, and mangled remains were scattered through the plant and nearby streets as rescuers battled flames. One body was found inside a house 700 feet away, and the cause of the blast remains unknown. At least five mills were affected as officials note rapid, chaotic efforts to account for the missing and injured.
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American Sheet and Tin Plate Company
Olin Hhartis
Pamaini Rover
Larks Dent
Walaa Vast
Mati
Perego
Chet Watts
Lewis
Debrin
Teche
Hutfmann
Howe
Bodie
Sion
Tosraix
Ulm
MW Onrbers
At & Ucluck
Debria
James
Tome
Diplomatic Row Clouds Roosevelt Visit in New York
In a splashy Washington Post story from May 17, Austrian consul von Pereked is accused of overtalking about Col Roosevelt. Count von Auersperg, an admirer of Kaiser Wilhelm, describes plans and guards for the Roosevelt event as crowds gather in New York and Vienna reacts.
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Washington Post
New York
Alexander Nuber von Pereked
Cath
Austria-Hungary
von Fereked
Hotel Plaza
Teza
Endegraft von Auersperg
Kaiser Wilhelm
Roosevelt
Herr von Pereked
Col Roosevelt
Count Carl von Auerspre
Paul
Paul Col Roosevelt
Washington
Vienna
New Yorke
Regulars Win in Ohio Indorse Dick for Senate
Ohio primary results show Republicans renominating most regulars in Congress with strong showings for Senator Dick. in Cleveland and Akron several districts tilt toward insurgent or Democratic contenders while key incumbents like G L Taylor face stiff intra party challenges and the tariff issue drives much of the contest across districts.
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Pnmanes Indorse
G L. Taylor
Fale
Ralph D. Cole
Cleveland
Congress
T Warren Iselfer
Hughey
Hugheys
Representave To
Vudiessua
Senate
Akron
Tames
Garfiehl
R G Buthley
Congress of
Lie
Te Eft
Tom E Johnson Rukles
James H Cassidy
Ralph D Cole
Frank
Wimg
Willis
T . Mabon
Youngstown
James Kennedy
Wo J Williams, Jr
John J .Whitacre
Comet Night Promises Spectacle Across City
The city readies for Halley’s comet as Earth passes through the tail in three to four hours. aurora or meteoric displays possible with the moon high and sunset near 7:15 pm. crowds gather near observatories, parties planned, and sensational speculation runs through streets and churches alike.
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Earth
Fallinj
Halley
Washington
Naval Observatory
Chisen
Pyris
Alley
Corutti
China
Enid
Asaph
Walid
Observatory
Sagerio
Alexandria
Denver Votes Wet and Elected Officials in Partial Returns
Partial returns from four precincts show Denver voting wet and defeating the Denver Water Company franchise extension for twenty years. Races indicate Democratic candidates win election commissioner, supervisors, and aldermen seats in this May 17 local vote.
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Denver
Calo
Denver Tmen Water Company
Comet Tail Extends as Earth Nears Pass Through Its Glow
Rev Joel Haskins Metcalf of Staunton reports the comet’s tail now spans 90 degrees from horizon to zenith, with a broadening, straight tail extending toward Gamma Pegasi and Theta Aquila. The Earth will pass through the luminous trail tonight as sunset fades, revealing the head first then the tail low on the western horizon.
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Joel Haskins Metcalf
Staunton
Maas
Harvard Observators
Moetcalfs
Aly
Willisappear
No Frills for Radcliffe Girls at Commencement
Cambridge May 17 Radcliffe seniors face strict no frills rules for commencement no jewelry allowed and dresses must not exceed a three inch hem the Elaine committee worries over fussy adornments and urges modest simple gowns with careful skirt hang the policy reflects a plain gown standard for the event.
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Cambridge
Mass
Radcliffe
Elain
Alabama Convention Backs Local Option to Repeal Drastic Prohibition
The Montgomery Democratic convention urged local option and a liberal stance toward repeal of harsh prohibition laws. Governor nominee O Neal urged removing provisions that invade constitutional rights, in his acceptance speech.
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Montgomery
Ala
Joey
Yamert O'Neal
Woman shoots self in front of children in Pittsburg home
Mrs. Clamenting Derlenzo, 36, lured about 09 children from the street into her house and then killed herself. The scene drew screams as the youngsters fled. she died before doctors could arrive.
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Pittsburg
Clamenting Derlenzo
Naval clash feared as Nicaragua action escalates
Reports from Bluefields describe insurgents seizing the Norwegian steamer Marietta di Giorgio and arming small gunboats to threaten Bluefields. Commander Guner of the Paducah warned of a possible bombardment within 26 hours if surrender refused, while fighting between Madriz forces and insurgents near Rang and at Blusfields is noted. American passengers on the Navigator recounted ongoing tensions and possible naval engagement as US ships linger off Bluefields.
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Guner
United States
Paducah
State Department
Bluefelds
Venus
Bluefields
City of Blue
Venna
Gomer
Madrix
Eatrade
Rang
Blusfields
Omefope
Blanca
New Orleans
Greytown
Madriz
Marietta
Glorgio
C & Moore
Vew
Xorit
Niestagus
Guobosts
Dubucue
Hava
Hama
Moors
Adolfo Diaz
Estrada
Madaz
Rora
Estrady
Bheffelde
Luis Mena
Emdisne Chamorro
War Triple Alliance Formed in South America Negotiations
Brazil and Argentina join United States in a bid to quell South American clashes over borders. Knox and Taft push for peace with Peru and Ecuador, Chile’s role causing tensions, Spain’s king referenced in possible boundary decisions. Regional mobilization and legation attacks heighten the crisis as Washington seeks a rapid, coordinated settlement.
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Sam
Blapartlevur
Peru
Kengdot
Quito
Lima
South America
Knox
Gald
Chile
Argentina
United States
Peuader
Ecuador
Spain
State Department
Court Ofapan
Ecuedor
Heele J
Seeveral
Amazon
Maryland's Shots Hit Record in Heavy Seas Trial
Special to The Washington Pact reports in the Santa Barbara channel practice of the Pacific fleet. The Maryland scored eight hits in eight shots from 8 inch guns in 76 seconds. The ship rolled heavily while firing at a boat-like raft target, with the target dancing like a cork amid the heavy sea.
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San Francisco
Santa Barbara Channel
Navy Department
Maryland
Department Tetorda
Cmena
Ugly Garb Hurts Children At Conference
Special to The Weahington Pore reports Mrs Anna A CowI of the New York Children Ail Society says dulling clothing colors harm children’s sensibilities. A little girl improved after being dressed in bright colors, becoming more engaged and outwardly normal within months.
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St Louis
Chidren
Anna
New York
Chidrens Ail Society
Viracave
Ecuador at War Front Frontiers Tense as Congress Meets
May 1 Guayaquil Ecuador troops rush to the frontier an artillery brigade sails to Machala a decree convoks Congress for an extraordinary session lasting fifteen days. The first Red Cross ambulance corps organized will depart for the front. Colombians offer aid to Ecuador in case of war with Peru. An alliance between Hengdor and Colombia exists since. General Clement named commander of the war army and the Peruvian secretary of war leaves for the frontier.
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Quito
Lima
Ecuado
Madtata
Peru-Ecuador
Guayacull
Ecuador
Machala
Congress
Red Cross
Peru
Hengdor
Colombia
Clement
Meyer
Rogers
Wickersham
Admiral Rogers
Bendral
San Francisto
Navy
Aduat
New York Navy Yard
Maniior
Monterey
State Senate Backs Income Tax Amendment Resolution
Albany May 17 Senate votes 2 to 20 to adopt the Davenport resolution placing New York on record in favor of the federal constitution income tax amendment. Former Representative James W Covert of Queens dies at his home in Brooklyn.
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Senate
Albany
New York State
New York
James W Covert
Queens
Hima
Brdoktya Tastnisnt
Bride Finds Fiancé Dead At Altar In Tragic Travel Tale
Miss Madeleine Zanella traveled from Italy to the United States to wed Eugene Plazas, but he died of pneumonia before the ceremony. She arrived last night, learned the news only after hours, and fainted beside his coffin as the funeral proceeded.
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Italy
Madeine Zanella
Miss Zanella
Eugene Plazas
Governor Fleeing Fire at Adams Hotel in Phoenix
Fire at the Adams Hotel in Phoenix forces more than 100 guests to flee. Governor Gloan and his wife reportedly escaped via windows and fire escapes as flames engulfed the building. Damage estimated at 275000 dollars.
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Phoeniyx
Ariz
Rhotnix
Gor Gloan
Gaiety
Adams
Procession and royal funeral rites mark Edward VII's coffin move
London reports the May 17 ceremony removing Edward VII's lead from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall. Royal family figures including George V and Queen Mary attended a restrained service. Crowds gathered behind mourning guards as foreign monarchs arrived, while naval and military honors framed the somber procession and the day’s state spectacle.
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London
Edward VII
Buckingnan
Westminster Hall
Tate
Alexandra
George
Duke of Cornwall
Prince
George IV
Haward
Secretary of the Navy
Windsor Castle
St Georges Chapel
Buckingham Palace
Londed
Canterbury
Alfonso
Spain
Eh George
Greece
Duke of Cornwell
Duke of Connaught
Prince Henry of
Pralso
Germany
Duke of
Commang
West End
St James Park
House of Commons
Army Counel
Board of Admiralty
Xfoot
Duke of Cornwal
Prince At Vert
Frederick
Denmark
Haakon
Alejandra
Empress Maris
Russia
Princess Royal
Princesa
Victorie
Mary
Wertmiuster
Refusal to Grant Papal Audience Reported
Cable from Washington to the Herald asserts the papal audience refusal involving Bishop Pare t of Maryland and Cardinal Gibbons is accurate. The incident details are known to the American colony, with travel plans noted for a special excursion via Mattimore and Ohio Rail to Cumberland and back.
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New York
Herald
Paret
Pracopal
Maryland
Cardinal Gibbons
America
Mattimore
Ohio Rail
Union
Dampers Ferry
Martinsbui
Cumberland
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