Nurses Die in Naval Explosion During Target Practice
Five nurses and one injured aboard a steamship returning from New York were involved in a blast during ammunition firing. Edith Avers and Helen Burnett Wood of Chicago were killed. Emma Matzen of Columbus, Nebraska, was wounded but not seriously. A naval inquiry will determine the cause, with initial reports suggesting a shell issue but experts saying the shell itself was not defective.
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New York
Edith Avers
Helen Burnett Wood
Chicago
American Red Cross
France
Emma Matzen
Columbus
Neb
Major Besley
Miss Matzen
One Life Lost in Atlanta Fire Ravaging Negro Section
Fire that began in Atlanta’s northeastern district swept many blocks, destroying hundreds of homes and several warehouses. Windy conditions aided the blaze as hundreds of firemen and militia fought the flames. estimates put damage at 2.5 to 5.9 million dollars with a single reported death from shock.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Ponce de Leon Avenue
Sevral
Fort ‘icPherson
Iso
Ponce de Leon
Atlanta Red Cross
Perons
Skinner Storage Company
Danwer
Red Cross
Associated Charities
Vedo Way
Candler
Brass attachment in powder charge causes fatal shot
Washington May 21 A brass attachment of the powder charge struck the water and boomed back nearly 200 feet after a naval gun fired in target practice killing Mrs Edith.
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Washington
Edith
Weather Notes Tease Chautauqua Visit in Amarillo
A lively weather and social snippet from Amarillo describes fair conditions and hints at local enthusiasm for a Chautauqua gathering. It mentions Miss Maddox Porter Whaley Brother Mobley and W Chinnings Bryan with a playful line about attending and hearing hair debates. It includes light temp and precipitation figures for 1916.
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Miss Maddox
Porter Whaley
Brother Mobley
Duel tale revised on Salazar case from Presidio report
In Presidio Texas on May 21 Associated Press reports that Chico Cano did not kill Jose Ynez Salazar. He left Salazar's band with his own followers after a quarrel. Details came from Mexican prison headquarters at Ojinga opposite Presidio.
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Fy Associated Press
Presidio
Texas
Jose Ynez Salazar
Chico Cano
Salazar
Mexican Parrison
Ojinga
Chautauqua Tent Opened as Amarillo Welcomes Week-Long Event
The Amarillo Chautauqua opens beside the federal building with a seven day program starting this afternoon at 2 45 and 7 30. Ticket sales set a record for pre-season sales, signaling a large expected crowd and strong community interest.
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Federal
Amarillo
Mail
Italian War Commission Arrives in Washington for Courtesy Visit
The Italian war commission led by Prince Udine arrives in Washington on Wednesday to discuss cooperation with U.S. offices on shipping and food problems. Enrico Arlotta, Italian minister of transportation, is already in the capital for preliminary talks. A state department notice confirmed the landing and outlined reception plans.
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Washington
DD. C
Italian War Commission
Prince Udine
Victor Emmanuel
State Department
Enrico Arlotta
Submarine plan proposed to combat U boats by Lake
The Philadelphia Press reports a new merchant submarine concept by Simon Lake designed to outrun and resist subs. It would be 7500 to 8000 tons, submerged speed, non sinkable, built by the Merchant Submarine Company under government supervision with capital of 10 million dollars.
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Lake
Associated Real
Washington
Philadelphia Press
America
Simon Lake
Maine
Miami Oil Boom Shifts Local Wealth With 7200 Barrel Well
Special to The News Miami Texas May 21 Miami residents formed a local oil company to drill in the Caddo fields Sanumana. A 7 200 barrel discovery boosted shares from 50 cents to 2000 per share as the firm bought 10 more acres and plans new wells. Every stockholder lives in Miami and many are of modest means.
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Miami
Texas
Sanumana
Eivery
Supreme Court to Reargue Major Antitrust Cases
The Supreme Court ordered re-argument today of antitrust suits against United States Steel, International Harvester, and three other large firms. Chief Justice White announced the term will adjourn June 11, with decisions not expected before wartime conditions ease. Remaining cases include United Shoe Machinery, and the Lehigh Valley and Reading railroads plus coal interests forming the Anthracite Coal Trust.
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United States Steel Corporation
International Harvester Company
Supreme Court
White
United Shoe Machinery Company
Lehigh Valley
Reading Hallroads
Anthracite Coal Trust
Asian Council Calls for General Congress
The executive committee of the Council of Soldiers and Workmen Delegates calls a general congress for June 14. Representatives from all council branches in Russia and military groups will discuss national defense peace terms land and labor issues and the projected constitutional policy.
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Petrograd
London
Council of Soldiers and Workmens Delegates
Russia
Feller Tries Harder to Make Wages Go Round
A rural speaker laments wages shrinking as costs rise and asks what happened to the once sharp person who flashed a gold tooth pick. The tone reflects hard times and nostalgia for past sharp wit.
Hindenburg Line Crashes as British Artillery Destroys Defenses
British artillery crushed a stretch of the Hindenburg line between Croisilles and Bullecourt. About 3,000 yards of trenches vanished, with another 2,000 yards of the support line under British control. German counterfire was weak as 150 prisoners were taken that day, many from the Forty Ninth Reserve Division. remaining German positions holdout at Reincourt and Hendecourt.
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Associated Press
France
London
Croisilles
Bulleecourt
Hindenburg Line
Hindenburg
Bullecourt
Forty Ninth
Romania
Lane
Quéeant Drcourt
Reincourt
Hendecourt
French Storm Heights at Moronvilliers and Casque
French forces attacked in the Moronvilliers area and seized the Casque and Teton heights after fierce fighting. The operation gave the French a commanding view on the left while German counter attacks failed, leaving over 800 German prisoners and many bodies in cavern shelters.
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Chemin-De-Dames
Moronvilliers
Casque and
Teton
Mount Camillet
Germans Bomb Russian Town Bomb on Kishinev Station
German aircraft dropped bombs on Kishinev railroad station, killing a soldier and two children and injuring five workmen. The attack targeted the capital of the Heesarabia province, with casualties reported among local residents.
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Petrograd
London
Kishinev
Heesarabia
Floods Threaten Northern Colorado Rivers and Dikes
In Denver on May 2 floodwaters rise beyond banks from northern Colorado. Damage is reported small overall with Platte River over its banks near Hardin. Fort Collins workers strengthen a dike protecting the city while two new concrete dams reportedly withstood the flood with minimal damage.
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Denver
Colorado
Platte River
Hardin
Fort Collins
Britain Proposes Irish Constitutional Convention All Irishmen to Meet
London May 21. David Lloyd George announced a convention to draft an Irish constitution with all factions invited. If an agree ment emerges the government will seek immediate legislation. Ulster opposition remains, while leaders like Redmond and O Brien support broad representation from local bodies churches unions and educational interests.
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London
Ireland
David Lloyd George
House of Commons
Sinn Fein Society
Ulster
John Lonedale
Irish Nationalista
Lloyd George
John ‘Redmond
Willian O'Brien
Inter Unionists
Southern Union
Sinn Feiners
Poli
Eof
Unio
Redmond
Lord Lansdowne
America
Baron Shaughnessy
Canadian Pacific Plailroad Company
United States
Premiser
Asquith
Lord Donougmore
Canada
Help Wanted Ads Inform Amarillo Panhandle Workforce
Local readers rely on the Daily News Help Wanted section to learn about new job vacancies. Employers seek trained workers quickly, valuing effective ads that attract qualified applicants.
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