davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1921-02-04
HOBOkEN BLAZE
KILLS z PERSONS
Six Women and Six Men Lost in
Hotel Fire.
REMAINS CHARGED TO CRISP
Only Five of the Victims identified
Thousand Dollar Engagement Ring
on Finger of One Girls Body
One Man insane.

New York, Jan 31.-TWelve persons.
six men and six women, were burned
0 death and several were burned with
ut little chance Of recovery when fire
estrOyed the Colonial hotel in HO-
token.
The bodies were horribly charred
and mutiIated.
The known dead: Miss Mary Schu-
macher, Miss Daisy Gray, Miss Hes
ter Constance Peterson of Brooklyn,
Elmo Snider, tWenty-sx, an official of
the Brooklyn Rapid Transit company,
and Frank Logan, Jersey City.
One man trapped in a room with
the charred remains of two men and
two women became a raving maniac.
Brought to the scene by the shrieks
of those who were trapped in the
upper floors of the hotel, hundreds of
persons mingled their cries Of Shor-
rOr with the screams of the dying
men and women. Several on the upper
floors were Overtaken by flames be-
fore they could reach the windows.
Escape Without Clothing.
Many in the hotel made their es-
cape minus clothing, and several have
disappeared
One man, who the police say was
with a girl about eighteen, rushed to
his home, secured clothing and was
arrested when he returned.
His companion was burned to
0Tfc On oho hon
diamond engagement ring valued at
$1,000.
The hotel was crowded when flames
ate their way from the basement TO
the upper floors in a few seconds.
Following the first alarm many of
those who later died in flames burst
into the Railways
They found their way blocked by
solid walls of flames and dense
clouds of thick, pungent smoke. By
the time they had a chance to return
to their rooms they found them in
vaded by flames. Trapped in both
sides, the men and women were pow
erleSS.
Find Man Maniac.
While the firemen were pouring
tons of water on the blaze more than
two hours after the fire started and
after many of the charred bodies had
been recovered, the rescue squad of
the fire department heard faint cries
coming from one of the upper rooms.
Guided by the calls for help the fire.
men picked their way along the
charred Railways.
The calls led them to room on the
third floor. The door had not been
burned away. When the firemen
tried the door they found it barri-
caded. Crashing in. the heavy wood of
the door, the firemen found four :,
crisped bodies piled high against it.
Inside was man, running about like
a Gagged animal.
He flew at the firemen like an
enraged tiger when the first. of the
rescue squad climbed over the burned
bodies and attempted to carry him
out. Above the other noises his voice
could be heard shrieking:
81 tried to get out! Those bodies
piled up and stopped mel 1 couldn't
CIdEI ONcl COuluI
chem!''
The man, who later proved to be
Richard Dierksen. an employee of the
hotel. was rushed to st. Mary's hos
pital, where it was announced he had
become raving maniac as the result
of being Gagged M in the room, his
way to safety blocked by human
barricade.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1921-10-21
GOVERNMENT CANNOT FORCE
HIM TO TAKE SMALL FORTUNE
Yeung Theodore Critchfield Thinks
He Gave His 1896 Away But He
Didn't

Theodore Critchfield can have
s466.66 If he will appear in court and
sign the papers presented to him by
r. NJ. Patrick. attorney for the Re-
clamation Service. But. strange to
say, he positively refuses. Or rather
his father r. Il. Critohield refuses
for him and IL a small boy cannot de-
pend upon his father for justice on
whom, pray, a he dependg
Some years ago the Tyler estate
of American Falls was probated. the
heirs being young Theodore who was
then an infant, Roy Tyler and Erma
Tyler. all children. Theodore's faith
err signed away T~heodore's part of
the estate in an arbitrary settlement
OF some nature and forgot the matter
entirely. At the time the estate was
signed away, attorneys informed him
that the assignment would not be le-
gal unless preceded by an order from
the probate court. This advice was
d~isregarded however, on the theory
that attorneys in general are a nuis-
ance and furthermore that no occa-
sion would ever arise by which the
assignment would be challenged.
Now comes the United States Re-
clamation Service, through Its at
torney, which purchases the property
involved in the estate. In attempt
ing to clear the title the flaw ia found.
True enough, the assignment OF young
Theodore's estate by his father was
not properly authorized, hence is not
legal and cannot stand.
r. IL, Critchield believes Mr.. Pat
rick is merely trying to annoy him
and consequently even refuses TO sign
his name on the dotted line. so a
guardian and litem. s. l.. Baird, Is
appointed for Theodore and In due
time he will obtain his share by due
process of law. Mr.. Patrick is wond-
ering IL he will be able to prevail
on the young plutocrat to take the
cash when Il is available.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1921-10-21
HOSPITAL NOTES

Miss Ina Cox, Domestic Science
Teacher. of the Aberdeen High School
is a typhoid patient.
Assessor o. r. Crowley is still on
fined to the Hospital.
A 9S-4 pound baby boy was born
to MIR. and Mrs. Henry Ross Monday
morning,
Dorothy Nelson, three year old
Nelson OF Rockland, vas operated up
on laast Friday for a ruptured ap-
pendix. for a few days following the
operation, there was very little hopes
for her recovery, but AZ last reports
she is improving,
Mrs. IL. G. Wuest, underwent an
operation last Friday. and is getting
along nicely.
Alma Brooks, twelve year old
daughter OF Section Foreman and
Mrs, s. ], Brooks was operated upon
Wednesday evening for appendicitis.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1921-10-21

Miss Evangeline Navotney who has
been visiting at the home of her
brother VIM. Navotney, departed for
her home at st. Paul, Minnesota,
Tuesday evening.
o Ladies coats, cloth and plush
$500 to $4,000, Golden Rule. adv.
Miss Golden Bliss, went to Cisco,
Utah Friday.
oilcloth IS cents yd, Golden Rule.
adv.
o. NJ. Hall and son Harold Hall
went to P~ocatello Thursday,
DR.. Sisly, arrived from Boise Wer-
nesday.
Bingham IT, 10, to "a cents, Golden
Rule. adv.
Mrs. S. C. winters, of Pocatello
spent Wednesday in American Falls.
Glen Barnard departed Thursday
for Boise.
Ladies $3.50 and $1,000 shoes now
$4.9S. Golden Rule. adv.
Miss Polly Adams, who has been
visiting for several months with Mr..
and Mrs. r, B. Greenwood, her uncle
and aunt, expects to leave Sunday for
her home at Boston, Massachusetts.
Miss Adams has made many friends
in the city during her visit all of
whom regret her departure.
Let's gol to the auction sale of
fancy work and sewed articles to-
night at Studebaker Bldg, 1900 P. M.
adv.
Herman Winter spent last Thurs
day in American Falls, departing in
the evening for Montpelier.
Ladies aprons SO cents up, Golden
Rule adv.
Mrs. F. F. Nye, of Idaho Falls spent
last week end at the home of her son
Elmer d. Nye.
John Hoernbecker, after a three
months visit at Trip, South Dakota,
the Raft River country. Mr.. Hoern-
becker thinks there is no place like
Idaho.
Ladies dresses, Silk and Serge,
| $4.9S up, Golden Rule. adv.
w. W. McMickle departed wednes-
day for Albany. oregon.
P. E. Wicks. of Salt Lake City
transacted business in American
Falls last week.
Mrs. Geo. Horst spent last Thurs
day in Pocatello.
Outing flannel 12h. II. and 10 cents
per yard, Golden Rule. adv.
Miss Jessie Torrance and Miss
Edna Edholm we're Pocatello shop
pers last week.
Mrs. Mabel Bacon spent the first
Of the week in Burley and Twin Falls
Fl. C. Wones Of Nampa spent last
week end in American Falls.
DR.. e. ]. Rodgers spent last week
end with relatives at Rupert.
Mrs. w. S. Sparks, was called to
Forest Grove, Oregon, on account OF
the illness of her father.
Coats crochet cotton 2 spools for
25 cents, Golden Rule. adv
Mrs. F. L. Stewart and son were
Pocatello visitors Tuesday.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1921-10-21

Reverend Samuel Allison of Aber-
deem spent Sunday in American Falls
departing Monday for Gooding.
Reverend Story of Pocatello visited
here between trains Tuesday.
Mrs. James Howell spent Tuesday
in Pocatello.
Mrs. w. w. Wall, Jr. departed Fri.
day evening for Dalton City. Ill, to
visit relatives and friends.
c. w. zeller spent Sunday In Poca-
tello.
Chester Greene. spent Sunday In
American Falls, returning to Goodine
Sunday evening.
o. d. Bowen. section foreman al
Schiller, spent Sunday with his fam
lily In American Falls.
Miss Rebecca Pilgrim and Mrs. r
A. Alberts went to Pocatello Tuesday
Mrs. Edna Ford went to Pocatello
Tuesday.
H. f. Fitzpatrick returned from
Boise Saturday.
w. H. Ball, Leonard Ball and Jack
Booth went to Pocatello Saturday.
r. ". Hillhouse spent Sunday In
Pocatello.
Mrs. Paul Fugate returned from
Salem. Oregon, Sunday.
e. M. Walker returned from Twin
Falls and Burley Sunday evening,
c. F. Bailey, of Salt Lake City
Safety First" agent of the o. s. l.
spent Thursday In American Falls.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1921-10-21
AT HOME OF BRIDES PARENTS
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18TH

Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison II, Crandall
are on their honeymoon, and have
been enjoying II since October 18th,
the day they were married, News OF
the quiet wedding spread slowly and
only became known to many of their
intimate friends yesterday. Rev.
Wuest ofhciated In the presence OF a
small group of friends.
Mrs. Crandall vas formerly Miss
Hilda Winter, one of the eity's most
popular girls and for several years
stenographer at the First National
Bank. Mr.. Crandall Is one of the
most capable artists in the West his
talents extending from vaudeville
chalk talks TO original paintings,
He is popularity known in many sec
tons of the west, not the least OF
which is American Falls. The future
plans OF the two have not been an
nounced.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1921-10-21
LEGION MEN CALLED TO MEET

T~elegraphic advice from the State
Adjutant to Lester Robb, adjutant OF
the Roland Evans post OF the Ameri-
can Legion is TO the effect that a
meeting OF all members of the Ameri-
can Legion Will meet with him Friday
evening TO discuss problems facing the
Legion In Idaho.
The meeting will be held In Wagner
Hall at eight o'clock this evening.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1921-10-21
NEW TRAIN SCHEDULE.
Fast Eound
N1pMm8

w. c. Loofbourrow, attorney, spent
Monday in Shelley and Idaho Falls
and Wednesday in Burley, on legal
business.
Mrs. H. 1. Rice of Raft River left
Thursday evening to take her son
to Gooding where he will enter Good
ing College.
Mrs. A. B. Brown arrived Wednes-
day from Kansas City to join her
husband who has been here several
weeks. Mr.. and Mrs. Brown have
rented the Richard Warwas house.
Mems work shoes S2.4S-$2.9S up
Golden Rule. adv.
Jack Fair of Riverside, California,
is spending a few weeks in American
Falls and vicinity. He is the owner
of the former Yarnell ranch which is
now occupied by George Martin.
Attorney T.. S. Becker of Aberdeen
was in the city Thursday on business.
Mrs. Charles Hartley left Saturday
morning for Salt Lake City to visit
her mother who has been i'll for three
weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Woodhead, of Twin
Falls, were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. Johason Saturday and Sunday.
Sugar $3.50 a hundred pounds at
Skaggs United Stores. adv
John Finnley, Biological Assistant
spent Sunday in the city.
Rev. ]. Cowman of Rockland went
to Boise Monday.
Mrs. X. Tonglet. spent Tuesday in
Pocatello.
Mems work shirts rs cents up, Gold
en- Rule. adv
Floyd Stewart spent Sunday in Am
ericap Falls, returning to Eden Mon
day morning.
John Hood, manager of the Colder
Rule of Pocatello spent Monday be-
tween trains in American Falls.
Rev. VIM Gallahue of Pocatello,
conducted services at the Catholic
church Sunday.
Elmer Benton spent Monday in Pc.
catello.
Buy your sugar at Skaggs United
Store. One hundred pounds for $3.50
adv.
Chas. Crawford spent Thursday in
P~ocatello.
Mrs. Maybell Ley departed Monday
morning for Portland, Oregon.
Albert Noel made a business triI
to Burley last Friday
Mrs. M. A. Jacobs spent Friday il
Pocatello.
Mems best grade overalls 1923
Golden Rule. adv
Captain A. M. Ley was a business
visitor in Pocatello Friday.
Rev. D. M. Davies spent Thursda!
In American Falls, departing in the
evening for Twin Falls.
]. C. Sande of Salem, Oregon depart
ed last Friday for Caldwell where h,
will visit before returning to his hom'
in Oregon.
Sugar at Skaggs United Store cost
anly $3.50. Buy 1t now. adv
r. S. Anderson and c. T. Cotan
transacted business in Pocatello las
Friday.
Mrs. T. ]. Lawson of Rockland wa
a Pocatello visitor Friday.
Rev. Henry H. Meyers went to Ru
pert Thursday.
Misses and boys unions "a cent
and up. Golden Rule. adv
Attorney P. A. Anderson, appeare,
in bankruptcy proceedings for a ellen
before referee e. C. White in Pocatel
10 the first of the week.
DR.. Evans The Optician will be a
the Remington Hotel next Saturday
October %. We make frequent visit
to American Falls, fit glasses correct
ly and attend each case n year.
1t 1921 adv. ]. T. EVANS
Mrs. T. c.. Sparks was a Pocatell
visitor last week end.
One lot boys shoes 1898 pr. Golde
Rule.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1921-10-21
WITH HOME.FOLKS IN BOISE.

Mrs. Wilson, who formerly taught
the Quigley school. and Mrs. Gray who
as Miss Treadway taught In American
Falls. we're In Boise last week attend
ing the school convention.
Mr.. and Mrs. Killer visited the Isaaks
In Nampa last Sunday and both fam
lilies motored to Lake Lowell TO. pic
mic and fish and enjoy the beautiful
outdoors.
John Schatz Of Quigley, was a re
cent Boise visitor.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1921-10-21
FARMERS ADVISED TO POISON
GOPHERS-USE STRYCHNINE

Best results from gopher poisoning
can be obtained now. according TO
County Agent T. II. Morrell who has
been supervising poisoning In some
districts with unusually favorable re-
suits. Raisins, sweet potatoes and
carrots are the most palatable gopher
foods al this time OF year.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1921-10-21
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

All property owners in the city OF
American Falls are hereby notified
that all weeds must be cleaned from
the sidewalks bordering their pro-
perty at once. The city street com
missioner has been instructed to clean
up the weeds and In those cases where
it becomes necessary for him to dc
so, costs will be included in the taxes
against the property.
BY order OF the City Council.
c. G. SPRIGG, Mayor
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1921-10-21
sYRINGA CLUB ENTERTAINED

The Syringa Club was entertained
Friday October 14th by Mrs. II. 10
Austin. The afternoon vas thorough
ly enjoyed by those present and de-
licous refreshments were served.
The mex meeting will be held at the
home of Mrs. II. F. Fitzpatrick Friday
October 26th.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1921-10-21

The Fellows Are
ALL WONDERING
How The FOLKS
WILL turn out tomorrow
When They don their
pads and headgear
to play the ALBION
NORMAL TEAM That
is here to beat
them-if they CAN
The Coach Has been away
all week
At Institute, So the
Boys around Town
Have Been
Turning
out
To give Us Some
Practice, Particularly
Eddie and Meany and Tom
And Believe me They
Can Hit
hard even
THOUGH THEIR WIND
don't
last very long.
1t all helps a
lot
BUT DON'T PAY
EXPENSES.
We need about so
(fifty) dollars
Tomorrow or
We won't come Out even
SO Folks-come out.
It'll BE worth
Your Money. You'll
See a Good Game
And we'll Feel like
playing to beat
The very devil.
Very truly yours
"Pug" And the Rest
OF us.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1921-10-21
MRS. $. Z. McGLOTHLIN ILL

Mrs, s. Il. McGiothlin Is in a criu-
cal condition following IN extended
Illness of several weeks, Her sister
Mrs. Martha Jones of Payette and
daughter, Mrs, Leslie Hicks OF Wild
or, have been called 10 American
Falls ON account OF her illness.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-02-06
Penrose Tells Legion Men Cash Bonus Will Be Giuen Veterans
 Euen At Cost Of Higher Taxes

WASHINGTON. Feb. 5.-An Amer ican Legion delegation was told by Chairman Penrose. of the senate IT. nance committee. today that he would favor increases in federal taxation fl necessary to provide a cash bonus for war veterans. He expressed doubt. however. whether the legislation could be put through in this session.
 Senator PenrOse and Senator Me CUmber, Republican, North Dakota, HhO has charge Of the bonus bill. were interviewed by the American Le- zion representatives. including r. w.. Galbraith. naJinoal commander The executive committee Of the legion will meet Monday to discuss the situation.
 The opinion that the people favor adequate and satisfactory provisions for soldiers. their widows and rela- tives," was expressed by Senator PenroSe
 Il further told the committee" he said, that the country was in very bad financial situation and hardly able to meet its requirements and that revenue would fall off to a very mark ed degree in the next fiscal year.
 All the same I conceded that il was the duty of the government to provide the revenue for this patriotic purpose and were it necessary that an
Bisbee daily review., 1921-02-06

Mrs. Edw. A GrOweg and Mrs. Nor man PrOnser of Warren. are giving a large tea on "Wednesday. February 9. at Mrs PrOnser's home. About 70 guests from BiSbee and Warren are expected.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-02-06

MT. and Mrs. Geo. B. Winfrey es tertained MT. and Mrs w A Meyer and their hOuse-guest, Mrs Scnumacx er. at dinner Tuesday evening aJ C7e Copper Queen Hotel.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-02-06

Mrs. Edward Lynn entertained in formally at tea. Thursday He guests were Mesdames TillitsOn. Hud son. Lanning. Carter. McWhOrter Bible. Phillips, Brumbey and C. M Lynn
Bisbee daily review., 1921-02-06
SOCIETY.

Mir. and Mrs. John Davis. of Tomb stone. and Mrs. Davis mother. were in Bisbee last "Wednesday for days shopping.
 Mrs. L. F. Cary moved last week from her home in Warren tO her most attractive bungalow in South Bisbee
 Nrr. ". T. Schutz left Bisbee by motor Thursday morning Mrs. SchutZ will remain here for the present.
 Mir. and Mrs. C. s. ReideI arrived Friday rom Phoenix. They are stop ping at the Copper Queen hotel.
 Mrs. John Mason Ross potorad to Phoenix Fritay with hor f1u-hter. They age expected rs-. .-...v
 MT. Arthur Houl= l.-t Saturday for Phoenix. where he viH join his family.
 ATr. T. T Euc'-wl'-e~ las gone to Phoenix for Tra weekend
Bisbee daily review., 1921-02-06
Mrs Whittlesey Is Hostess Thursday Rt Pretty Luncheon

On Thursday Mrs. E. E. WhittleSey entertained at bridse-luncheOn. at her home in Warren. Her guests were NeSdameS NJ. J. ElSing. P. NJ. Buckwalter, c. w Cromwell, c. s. Thompson. ". A. Meyer and her hOuSe-gueSt. Mrs. Schumacher. of Ma cOZari, J. E. Curry, J. P. Williamson and J. H. Wood This iS the second of a series of bridse-luncheons being given by Mrs Whiteley-
Bisbee daily review., 1921-02-06
St. Patrick's Choir To Give Minstrel Show Februaru 13

On Sunday. February 18th. St Pat rick choir will give minstrel shOw There will be two perform ance one l-sinning aI 1-15 Sunday after"H nd the other at S:l5 Sun day 1n-. The first part or the ents ruHut will be the old time min with IS numbers. The sec ond uar. camp-fire scene. A seven piec- orchestra and 20 voices prom ise 9 very musical evening. Tickets may b. bought from the Catholic lad ies 1u ing the week.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-02-06
MAKE WAR so FRIGHTFUL THAT
 WORLD WILL FEAR U. S." URGES
 SESSION; SUPPORTS GAS WARFARE

WASHINGTON. Feb. 5.-Hor- TOTS of gas warfare were pictur- ed today in the house by members opposed to an appropriation of S1.5OO,OOO for the chemical war fare service of the army. An amendment by Representative Montague. Democrat of Virginia, to cut the amount to S1,OOO,O0O. however. was voted down nearly four to one and the amount car ried in the army bill remained un- changed.
 Declaring that the use of gas destroys the last vestige of civi- liZed warfare" Montague said the world was mortified" when the Germans began to use the gas but that nations which deplOred its use most were now conducting experiments to make il still more deadly.
 Representative Sisson. Demo
Bisbee daily review., 1921-02-06

Mir and Mrs. Gerald Sherman. who were stopping at the Copper Queen Hotel this week. have retuned 10 Dougfas While in Bisbee. Mrs Sher- man entertained NIrS. John Fry and Mrs. F. E. Ellinw0od at luncheon on Friday
Bisbee daily review., 1921-02-06

crat of Mississippi. favoring the S1.50O.00O, declared he thought the United States should make war so frightful that an enemy nation would regret ever having tackled Uncle Sam"
 If We ever get into another war" he declared, "I want the United States soldiers to kill as many of the enemy as quickly as possible with the smallest possible loss of life to themselves"
 How about dunn dunn bullets" he was asked
 'I don't see much difference be- tween shooting a man with poiS- onouS bullets and killing him with ones not poisoned. was SisSon's reply.
 Debate on the army bill closed today. The vote probably will not come before Tuesday.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-02-06
Many Prominent
 Masons Ere Here For Grand Lodse

The influx or visitors for the Mas onic lodge meeting iS naturally ere ating a great deal Of interest. Among the many activities on the program there will he reception and card party for the ladies at the Masonic Temple on February g. Two of the most noted guests are Mir. Alfred Me Daniels. Most Worthy Grand Patron of the United States. and Mrs. Minnie Miller. Past Grand MatrOn from New Mexico.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-02-06

Mrs R H. Burrase and small daughter have left Warren Tor an eN- tended visit to Mr. Burrase's family in Boston Mir. Burrase will continue to make his home with MT. and Mrs. George Powell.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-02-06
HIGH SHERIEE DIES

DUBLIN. Feb. 5.-Hish Sheriff Me Walter. of Dublin. died today. He was a constitutional nationalist. He served in the war and since then has vigorously opposed the Sim Fein He was made high sheriff by Niceroy French after the Dublin corporation had refused to make the appointment He was active in the movement to in- stitute home rule in south Ireland and had intended 70 be a candidate for the southern Irish parliament
Bisbee daily review., 1921-02-06
Mrs Fry Is Hostess Tuesday Evening
 M Inf Supper

Mrs. John F. Fry entertained at her home very informally Tuesday evening. with a buffet supper. Her guests were Dr. and Mrs. George Bridge and their house guests. AIr
 and Mrs. Arthur Bridge: Dr. and Mrs. FefgusOn and their house eucsts. Air. and Mrs. Ferguson: Mir and Mrs. Ei- linwCod Nr. and Mrs. PeIon, Dr. and Mrs. Durlee and Dr. and Mrs Hunt.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-02-06

The Reverend Cox from Phoenix. will preach here next Sunday at the Church. The St Johns Guild meeting will be postponed this week owing to it's falling on Ash NNpdnaSdaN