Pier Collapse At Empire Day Parade Kills Dozens In Long Beach
A pier in Long Beach California collapsed during the British Empire day celebration sending hundreds onto the lower deck and beach. Thirty three people mostly women were killed and dozens injured as the upper deck gave way. Mayor Hatch and Los Angeles officials directed rescue as crowds overwhelmed the scene. The armory morgue arranged and the city pledged funeral costs and relief for the injured.
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Municipal Auditorium
Empire Day
Long Beach
Los Angeles
Cal
City Auditorium
Great Britain
California
Frank Matthews
David Black
Daniel Thomas
D. D. McSparron
August Bartz
Richard George Dowle
Chesshire
Arthur C. Helps
Thomas Beck
Lily M. Holmes Youngs
H. L. Bayles
Ada E. Ingraham
Anna Longfellow
Williamson
D. McPharron
Anna Stone
S. Duryee
Armory
National Guard
Guren
Hatch
George Alexander
Strand
Libel suit prep in Roosevelt case in Marquette
William P Belden, chief counsel for defendant George A Newett, returns from Chicago to Marquette for depositions to be used at trial. Judge Richard U Flannagan oversees amid extra courtroom setup to accommodate reporters and press. Depositions are described as similar and likely quicker than expected. case may extend to two weeks with Roosevelt proceedings timed for a forthcoming morning session. Belden states proceedings proceed capably. defendant to return to Chicago for stomach operation after disposition of the case.
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Marquette, Mich
Willam P Belden
George A. Newett
Roosevelt
Tiial
Chicago
Richard U. Flannagan
Regan Lendar
Belden Todas
Roturt
Princess Victoria Louise Weds Duke in Berlin Nuptials
In Berlin on May 24 Princess Victoria Louise, daughter of the German emperor, married Prince Ernst August Duke of Brunswick and Luneburg in a civic ceremony. The day featured royal processions, crown moments, and a torch dance, with the honeymoon planned at Hubertstostock.
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Hohenzollern House
Victoria Louise
Ernst August
Brunswick and Luneburg
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Kaiserhof Hotel
Princess of
Saxe- Meningen
Frederick Karl of
Hessen
Count Eulenburg
Countess Bagsewitz
Fraulein
Irma von der Marwitz
Agnes von Oldenburn
Fraulain von Saldern
Baroness von Meltzing
Freiherr von Winterfeldt
Prince Ernst August
Senator Merns inquiry on West Virginia coal fields debated
Senator Mern's resolution directing a probe into West Virginia coal field conditions will be discussed by the education and labor committee tomorrow before Senate reporting. Senator Hoke Smith seeks a provision on citizen rights, and a subcommittee plans to visit Virginia for a preliminary inquiry with full panel sessions in Washington to follow.
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West Virginia
Committee On Education and Labor
Senate
Hoke Smith
Virginia
Washington
Armor Plate Inquiry Sparks Senate Probe Call
Senator Tillman, chair of naval affairs, urged a congressional inquiry into a contract for 8000 tons of armor plate awarded to Hattiesburg, Pennsylvania, the day before the outgoing Republican administration left office. He linked the timing to political debts and questioned the price per ton as part of a broader investigation into the armor plate issue.
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Tillman
Committee On Naval Affairs
Meyer
Pennsylvania
Hi Aton
In Dupont Circle the Fashionable Quiet Breaks
Washington society reacts as two stores are planned for Dupont circle near Connecticut avenue. A pharmacy and a large Walker Hughes Market Co. store rise amid protests from nearby grand homes. Residents fear the area will become a business thoroughfare despite plans to harmonize design and location.
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Connecticut Avenue
The
Circle
John C. Walker
Walker-Hughes Market Company
Twentieth
P Streets
Twentieth Street
Walker
Lester
Patterson
Edson Bradley
Charles J. Bell
Carnegie Ready to Fight If War Reaches Any Nation
Special to The Washington Post reports Andrew Carnegie, famed advocate of world peace, declaring he would shoulder a musket and march to the front if war shouts rise against Japan or any country. He warned about invasions and noted the United States has millions ready, vowing to defend the nation. He spoke as he prepared to depart for Europe.
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Washington Post
New York
Andrew Carnegie
Japan
Europe
Carnegie
England
Mr Carnemie
Few Americans in London Invasion of Wealthy Arrivals
May 24 London reports wealth migration not fully materialized as social season peaks. Ladytecties nee Gould settles at Sefton Lodge near Windsor and attends functions. Duchess of Roxburghe remains at Chesterfield House awaiting events. Mrs W K Vanderbilt expected in July. Lady Granard at Forbes House with parents Mills due. A. H. Snowden of New York has taken…
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Washington Post
London
Ltecies
W. K. Vanderbilt
Granard
Paria
Forbes House
Ogden Mills
Barrymore
Ritz Hotel
A. H. Snowden
New York
Mayfair House Opens Seasonal Welcome In London
Mrs Louis Treadwell of Albany arrives in London to attend sister Frances Scoville's wedding while Mrs Sam Newhouse recovers from influenza. Frederick Townsend Martin, Frances Leggett with daughter Bessie, and Mrs Ledyard Hla ir tour England. Le Gallienne and Van Buren sail for America as George Moore and others reach Claridge's and Ritz Hotel. Count and Countess Ledachowsky arrive at Claridge's. the countess once Miss Warfield of Baltimore.
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Mayfair
Louis Treadwell
Albany
London
Frances Scoville
Sam Newhouse
Fred Lewisohn
Englan
Frederick Townsend Martin
America
England
Vwrances Leggett
Brut
Martin van Buren
United States
George T. Moore
Ritz Hotel
New York
Continent
Count
Countess Ledachowsky
Claridge’s
Miss Warfield
Baltimore
Steam Kills Two Navy Men Near Point Loma
Navy Department reports that the torpedo destroyer Stewart suffered a high-pressure cylinder rupture during a full-power run off Point Loma California. Harry F. Bock and Richard Smith were killed by escaping steam, Alma Miller is seriously injured and not expected to survive. Bock hailed from Moline Illinois, wife Cora H. Bock resides in Salem Oregon, Smith from Lohn Texas with both parents living there.
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Navy Department
Henry G. Shonerd
Stewart
Wriday
Point Loma
Cali
Harry F. Bock
Richard Smith
Alma Miller
Bock
Moline
Cora H. Bock
Salem
Creg
Smith
Lohn
Tex
Lare
Hartsville man attempts suicide with gas plea to wife
John Marshall Herbert, 26, left a note for his wife Bertha in Casanova Virginia declaring he was tired of living and asking to be buried near their child. He attempted to die by gas in his room at a Third Street northwest boarding house, was found unconscious, and later revived at Emergency Hospital where he was pronounced out of danger.
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Bertha
Casanova
Cassanova
John Marshall Herbert
Third Street Northwest
Herbert
Philadelphia
eDeepomien
Ieee Washaea
Vredenitk
Trek
Red Man Receives Meager Indian Per Capita Funds
Tribal attorneys for Choctaws seek legislation to annul McMurray contracts worth 3.5 million dollars as Senator Lane denounces the Indian appropriation bill. He alleges a commission pick and large masquerading sums, noting Indians receive only 49 to 80 cents monthly per capita for support. McMurray would gain 3,500 dollars from land sale contracts.
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McMurray
Lane
Senate
Indiana
Minnesota
United States
J Fo McMurray
Alester
Okla
Nate McMurray
Mc Murray
Miss O Gorman A Bride in Quiet New York Chapel
Miss Carolina O Gorman daughter of United States Senator O Gorman quietly married today to John A Maher son of former Albany mayor BE Maher at St Loyolas chapel. Sister Alice served as bridesmaid. The bride wore a white crepe charmeuse gown trimmed with rose and duchess painted lace.
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New York
Carolina O Gorman
United States
O'Gorman
John A. Maher
BE. A. Maher
Albany
N. Y
St. Loyola's School
Miss O'Gorman
Alice
Mileage ban hits New York lawmakers in Washington
In Washington Congress members face mileage restrictions. Speaker Clark ordered no mileage vouchers for Representatives George and Sullivan of New York. Baltz of Illinois, who traveled to Washington, is credited mileage only after returning home before taking the oath due to floods. Train services to Baltimore and Ohio run every weekend with the Royal Limited offering return trips until 9 a.m. Monday.
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Congress
Washington
Clark
George
Sullivan
New York
Baltz
Illinois
Baltimore and
Ohio
Val
The
Royal Limited
Party Plans Laid Republican Committeemen Call Special Convention
Executive members of the national committee held a harmonious session. The full body will meet sixty days after Congress adjourns with a convention a year later. Changes in representation and reforms in procedure outline work ahead. Suggestions from the progressive element are being heeded.
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Republican Party
National Committee
Congress
White House
Republican National Committee
Questions Decided by Executive Committee
Chairman Hilles ordered a national committee meeting within 0 days after this session ends. An extraordinary Republican national convention should occur within a year. A five person legal committee will report on powers to reduce Southern representation without explicit convention authority. Aims to cooperate national and congressional committees and to establish permanent headquarters. Debate showed split on Southern representation. Senator Jones sent Chicago progressive Republican committee’s request for a rational convention this year.
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National Committee
Congress
Crairman
Jones
Progressive Republican Committee
Chicago
Congressional Campaign Committee
Charles D Hilles
Congressional Campaign
James F. Reynolds
Hincs
Jackson
Crane
Senders
Charles R. Warren
Michigan
Sherman Granger
Ohio
Rey O West
Winds
James A Fowler
Ant
Teadher Mann
House of Representatives
Olmstead
Pennsylvania
Warren
Thomas K. Niedringhaus
Missouri
Hadley
Republicans plan 1914 campaign and 1916 national convention
Leaders of the Republican national committee and executive committee from twelve states met to map the 1914 congressional campaign and a near term push for a 1915 or 1916 national convention. They outlined co operation between committees, planned July headquarters, and considered changes to representation and primary systems while aiming for a unified party reform effort.
Campaign to Improve Sanitary Alleys in Washington
Mrs Archibald Hopkins, chairwoman of the Nedtionary Federation of unsanitary conditions, urged action at a Sunshine Lovety meeting. The group voted to seek every possible aid from organizations to address the congested alleys. Rev Haile Woffles spoke on opportunities for men and women to do good, while Miss Katherine Watkins highlighted work by the District kindergartens for children's welfare and happiness. Reports on clothing distribution to children were presented.
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Archibald Hopkins
Ans
Nedtionary Federation
Washington
Sunshine + Lovety
Raei
Tien Oe Gxanizatan Bn
Katherine Watkins
Vas Naork
Weilfare Riports
Blow with fist kills champion in deadly hit and run
A champion dies after being struck by a blows from a punch in a fatal attack. Police identify no suspect or motive and say the investigation continues as authorities seek witnesses and review footage.
Failures Cause 3 Deaths In Philadelphia Home
A reported triple fatality occurred when a man, his wife, and a daughter were found dead in a Philadelphia residence after a gas leak or explosion. Neighbors recount a disturbed scene with a burning stove and a gas smell, while police investigate possible causes and discuss a possible failure of safety measures.
Pope to Resume Audiences Amid Health Return
Pope resumes audiences after illness despite doctors urging rest. Rome will host a morning session in the consistorial hall for about 40 attendees and a special audience for a large Turkish pilgrimage plus 1,400 pilgrims from various countries in the San Damasco courtyard. The pope will appear on Raphaela Loggio and give the apostolic benediction.
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Rome
Tilsston
Alao
San Damasco
Raphaela Loggio
White Hope McCarty Falls In Ring Fatal Fight
Luther McCarty the white heavyweight title claimant collapsed and died after a ten round bout with Arthur Pelkey in Calgary. Officials and spectators may face manslaughter charges. Pelkey was arrested and released on bail. The fight ended when McCarty could not rise after a lengthy delay as doctors treated him ringside.
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White Hone
McCarty
Perkey
Preacher
Calgary
Alberta
Luther McCarty
Edward Smith
Chicago
Arthur Pelkey
Eibt
Paris Strife and Bandit Attacks Blur Third Century Garden Fest
A chaotic Paris scene sees German provocations and French troop protests shadowing the country as street bandits renew raids between Paris and Sentis. An exhibit at Bagatelle marks the Le Notre tercentenary with Rodin and Renoir works while Paul Adam’s Stephanie attacks modern romance and defends arranged marriage traditions.
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le Notre’ Suirs
Paul Adam
le Notre
Bagatelle
Rodin
Woebatz
Bartholome
Jean Dampt
Besnardasin
Gaston
Latouche
Renoir
Corot
Amerie Fils
Stephanie
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