Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-27
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EAST LIVERPOOL, OHIO, Feb. a7.
With a roar that shook every build
ing in the business center of the city
and shattered windows for blocks
around, gas explosion wrecked the
Berry Building on Dresden avenue
Senator w. ". Blake and two work
men. The loss is $25,o0o
SOUTH MILWAUKEE, WIS.,, Feb.
2I.-Three men, one trainman< and
two tramps, were buried in a freight
wreck of 20 cars near here to- day on
the c. G. NJ. w. It was 1T first
thought nat no lives had been lost.
The cars went over high embank-
nent
NEW YORK, Feb. 27.-FoIIowinq
the announcement Of the formation
OF a protective committee for the
and Pacific Railroad Company coll
lateral trust 4 per cent bonds, which
was made late yesterday afternoon,
stockholders of the Rock Island Com
Pany to-day took steps to form a pro-
teetive committee to look after their
interests. The following committee
will act on behalf of the stockhoIders'
interests. William A. Reed, Arthur
Curtiss James, William Church Os-
Andrew J. Miller and Benjamin,
Strong, Jr.
NEW YORK, Feb. 27.-President
Ebbets, Of the Brooklyn club, an
nounced thia aEtanza. - - -
signed Tom Romanach, the Cuban
player, to play with Brooklyn. Rom
anaeh had signed up with the Lone
Branch, NJ. j., team after PROMISING
to play with the Dodgers.
| SHlNGToN, Feb. 27.-objee-
tons by Senator Reed to day defeated
( request by Senator Ashurst for
unanimous consent to vote on the res
olutions for a constitutional amend
nent for woman suffrage March 27.
Senator Reed said that trust ieeisla-
tIon was more important.
WARRINGTON, Feb. 27.-It was
learned at the conclusion of the Cab
met meeting this afternoon that the
American Government regards the
hansin~ of Clemente Vereara, an
3,
near Hidalgo, several days ago, as a
subject for reparation by the Huerta
government.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.-sarcas-
tically replying to criticisms made by
Representative Mckeler, of the eff
hciency Of the army, Representative
Slayden, Of Texas, told the House to-
day that If General Villa should see
fit onVade the Lone Star State, the
State ofTexas would protect Uncle
Sans army.
GUAYAQUIL, ECUADOR, Feb. a7.
revolt Of prisoners and the re-
sutant clash between the convicts
and troops to-day resulted in the
killing of eleven men and the wound
ing of thirteen others. The prisoners
first killed the warden Of the prison
and then broke through the oates,
cheering for Colonel Carlos Coneha,
the rebel commander Of Esmeraldas.
CHICAGO, Feb. 27.--Four hundred
unemployed Jewish men, reinforced by
a few women, marching toward the
loop for demonstration, clashed with
the police this. afternoon. The line
of parade was broken up in a hurry.
BALTIMORE, Feb. 27--Jack Quinn,
pitcher on the Boston National
League team, this afternoon, signed a
three-year contract to play with the
Baltimore Federal League club.
NEW YORK. Feb. 27.-There are
not as many unemployed persons in
the United States to-day as has been
reported, according to the findings of
the delegates who gathered here to-
day for the first national conference
on unemployment.
CHAMPAIGN, ILL, Feb. 27.-The
Mayor Of Champaign this afternoon
issued proclamation ordering that
all churches be closed and remain
closed until further Instructions on
account Of scarlet fever
Ell PASo, Feb. 27.--Just as he was
about to depart for Chihuahua, George
c. Carothers, representing the United
States Government in it's efforts to
probe the death Of William S. Benton,
the British subject, received a wire
from Secretary Bryan to remain here
until he receives further instructions.
TORONTO, ONT, Feb. 27.-Two
fires here this afternoon caused a to-
tai loss of $3oo,ooo An explosion in
a paint shop wrecked several build
ings and set the wreckaee in flames,
causing 100000 loss. A short time
later fire destroyed six other houses
and three stores, causing a 100000
damage.
PARIS, Feb. 27.--Four months from
to day, June 27, has been chosen as
the date for the fight 70 rthe worlds
heavyweight championship between
Jack johnson and Frank Moran, of
Pittshurq.