Fire ruins claim thirty two lives at clothing factory
In Binghamton New York July 28 a four story Blugnamton Clothing Co factory fire killed about 32 workers many of them women and girls. About 125 were inside when the blaze broke out leaving many unaccounted for as flames swept the building and a crowd gathered under searchlights to watch救救the grim scene.
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Latal
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Blugnamton Clothing Co
Yietgs
Arene
Bhallgaster
Ahment
Meno
Iit
Persis
Tie City
Brmping
Warner
Frecten
Peti Dev
Freemian
Tae
Income Tax Debates Echo Across Washington
Washington discussion centers on a proposed new income tax under the Simmons-Underwood bill. Senators analyze rates and duties, contrasting United States indirect taxes with Europe’s direct levies, while debates touch on efficiency, fairness, and economic impact.
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Washington
Peblic
Herat
England
France
Sincot
Boyah
Borst
United States
Senate
Caacnas
Golfer Sets New Record at Western Amateur Gulf Championship
Homewood Alabama scene reports Edward P Inter of Wilwarker Wisconsin as finalist and world record holder in the Western Amateur Gulf Championship qualifying round on the Country Club course. A drive of 260 yards on the first hole, wind aiding, drew praise from pro Tom Hendelow who called it the prettiest longest drive he had seen. Meanwhile a separate incident in Pougakepsie New York saw a dynamite blast in a wrestling mishap, injuring a youth, Martin Funk aged 18, during a playful match with his brother Rowland.
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Duiy
Edward P
Wilwarker
Wis
Cole
Fistanre
Lugo Yards
Allis
Tom Hendelow
Allmedy
Pougakebpsie
N. Y
Martin Funk
Rowland Funk
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Wet Bis Jott
Salvation Lassie Performs Ambiguous Gift Prank
Los Angeles dated July 3 report of a Salvation Army lassie in a Times article where a tambourine act led a migrant to misinterpret a girl giving away money. Police or bystanders noted the scene as a misread gesture amid crowd chatter.
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Salvation Lassie
Los Angeles
Cal
Indiana Postmasters In Session in Columbus Ind
Columbus hosts three day annual convention of the National State Postmasters League. Leader Jack Johnson appears in Paris in a Follies Berka production with a medical pall, reportedly earning 1200 dollars per night.
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Columbus
Ind
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Nnaional State Postmasters’ League
Doubt 15 Cast On Mulhall's Story Doubt 15 Cast On Mulhall's Story
Washington July 22 reports that senators Nelson Clapp and Cummins repudiated Mulhall's testimony affecting the National Association of Manufacturers lobby inquiry. Mulhall retracts a key charge that former Representative James E. Watson was employed to promote tariff legislation, admitting he previously testified against Watson. The Senate lobby committee cautioned Mulhall to provide new proofs, while cross examination and attorney questions were limited by Chairman Reed.
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Washington
M. Mulhall
Mag Tfacturerk
Senatorn
Nelson
Liha
Senate
Mulhall
Cumming
Nelsang
Thees
Reed
Mecarter
XALOM
Axamine Mulhall
McCarter
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James E. Watson
Indiana
Terif
Novel Method to Curb Speeding Autos by Safety Chief
Commissioner of Safety Alexander Nishet opens a plan to curb speeding by tying penalties to the speed variation of the offender's car. Offenders would face trials culminating in sentences, with severity tied to vehicle speed. Also reports a daring arson attack by suffragette militants on a London mansion.
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Inter Commissioner of Safety
Whief
Alexander Nishetope
Denver
Les
Wiion
Eny
LW. W. Wing
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Industrial Workers of the World
Nisbet
O'Neill
Alekt Wee
Nishet
Man With $800 Disappears in Nearby Town
A man missing after carrying $800 was last seen Thursday near a local residence. Police say neighbors reported a sighting, and an investigation is underway to locate the missing person and determine the circumstances of the disappearance.
Fire kills 35 convicts at Oakley farm near Jackson
A blaze gutted a wood two story prison building 29 miles southwest of Jackson killing 35 Negro convicts. The fire started on the first floor trapping inmates Rexelles and others. The structure, ten years old, used lumber from the old penitentiary, had no fire protection and guards did not reach the flames in time.
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Oakley Con Vict Farm
Jacksol
Wer
Rexelles
Stairw
Jackson
Wen
Weston Walker Suffering Flat Blister On Northwestern Road
Edward Payhon Weston, veteran walker, suffered a flat blister after leaving Chicago. He was walking the rock ballast of the Northwestern road between Elroy and Camp Douglas.
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Camp Douglas
Edward Payhon Weston
Walker
Chicago
Elroy
Senate committee weighs postmaster general authority in parcel post changes
Washington July 23 The Senate committee debated whether the postmaster general has ample authority to implement parcel post changes without Congress approval. Lawmakers argued the proposed reforms could cost the government dearly while criticising data gaps and potential revenue losses. The controversy centers on authority disputes between Congress and the Postmaster General as officials prepare for possible shifts in federal postal policy. Also Galveston to sail, Galveston, July 23.
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Ruygan
Senate
Herlesep
Shell Vhcumde
Putiggsie
Capitol Sud
Ginarly Evers
Ba St
Rxyr Ss
Simal Snes
Stow
Congress
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Wecadida
Committee
Rentbst
Bryants
Hig Desacs
Seuiger
Galveston
Galvestoni
Ne Grok Navy Yard
Albany
AUBL
Senat HS debate on intervention to protect Americans abroad
Senate discussions in July center on a New Mexico senator's resolution urging protection of American citizens in foreign lands. Committee lines are drawn as Bacon seeks full weighing of terms while Fall urges immediate action and Stone calls for armed action to shield U.S. citizens and property in Mexico.
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Washington
New Mexico
Bacon
Forisa Relations Committee
Willams
Cbs
Feeadttien
Moxie
Widows to Live Together and Other Local Items
A jumble of early 20th century notes reports widows living together after Wilfred Memrelair death and related family moves to Chicago and La Crosse. also Denver street speech rights contested by police and a Paris Cherbourg incident where a concert artist caused an audience member to be drenched in green paint.
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Chiesa
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Chicago
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Paris
Josephine Corneton
Cherbourg
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