Death toll climbs from Mackinak explosion in Narragansett Bay
Federal and state investigations begin as 37 die from the Mackinak boiler blast while 4 remain missing and 8 of 100+ injured are not expected to survive. Newport officials report deterioration in the boiler, with questions of criminal culpability and safety lapses under review.
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Newport
R. L
Mackinak
Narragansett Bay
Naval Hospital
Larchmont
Seswromy General's Department
Federal Steamship Repectors
Newport Police
Jesse H. Metcall
Secretary of Commerce
Hoover
Heltaen
Joseph Levelles
Central Falls
Newport Mariners
Sullivan
Convicts Escaped San Quentin Amid Gunfire Break
Six inmates at San Quentin prison fled during a break in the water front gang line and were pursued along the Costa County shore. A guard was wounded by machine gun fire while a prison shipping clerk taken hostage accompanied the escapees. The incident unfolded as officials reported the attackers using machine guns and a launch during the escape attempt.
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San Quentin
Associated Press
Cal
BO. Miller
Malate Point
Om ‘Costa County
George
Burned to death in refinery fire
Lewistown August 19 A fire at the Lewistown Oland Refining plant near Spring Creek caused about 1000 in losses. John Corth a Stills worker and a long time employee were burned to death when an explosion followed by a burning roof trapped them near the heat exchange building. Crude oil drainage noted.
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Lewistown
Lewistown Oland Refining Company
Spring Creek
Tohn Corth
Corth
Escap Ton “Corth
Tse
Belgium approves debt settlement easing financial fears
Brussels reports the government is satisfied with the debt settlement as arranged and finance minister Janssen says the deal removes the existential threat, allows a clear financial program, and ends loud public outcries.
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Frese Brussels
Pres
M. Janssen
Damoden
Butte Flower Show Opens Evening Amid Floral Display
Butte launches its annual flower show this evening with a grand opening at 10 o clock. The Rocky Mountain Garden club and the chamber of commerce present the event featuring Fra cholene blooms from hundreds of gardens and a public booth naming plant varieties to educate visitors. Exhibitors will have treasures ready by noon and the show will remain open to the public tonight.
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Commeres
Rocky Mountain Garden Club
Chamber of Commerce
Butte
Calirnia
Hundende Ot
Montana
Butte Council Fixes 23-Mill Levy for 1925 and Sept 16 Hearing
Caledonia street district tax levy set at 23 mills, with allocations for general admin 12 mills sinking fund 6.5 mills roads 3 mills the public library 1.5 mills and veterans fund 1 mill. Hearing protests on the district and related improvements scheduled for September 16 as the council approves the 1925 assessment based levy amid district formation debates.
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Butte
Horgan
Herman Blank
Finance Committee
Judiciary
Aremen's Disability Fund
Caledonia Street
FE Celsior Street
Western Avenue
Tom Im
Idaho
Washington Streets
Park
Gold Streels
Victor Lawson Dies at Home in Chicago News Publisher
Victor Lawson editor and publisher of the Chicago Daily News died at his home in Chicago after a two day illness. He suffered heart attacks in recent years from overwork and myocarditis with acute dilation proved fatal. His niece Mrs Clark Tavence of Chicago was at his bedside. Lawson would have been 74 next month.
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Rone
Chicago
Victor Lawson
Chicago Daily News
Lawson
Clark ‘Tavence
Hines
Auto Crash Kills Man on Butte Anaconda Route
A fatal crash on the Butte Anaconda highway at 12 50 this morning left one man dead soon after arrival at St Ann s hospital. The victims include Charles Smith 19 of 405 Elm Street and Russel Marchion 19 of 700 Hickory Street. Police were called as officers investigated the wreck and attempted to trace the other vehicle involved.
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Eeeen
Bute Tomobile
Butte
Silver Bow Fund Ready Next Week for Earthquake Relief
Telegram to Montana Earthquake Relief chair George N Short reports Silver Bow county fund work to rebuild schools in Logans Three Forks and Manhattan. Gov. Kieth ton urged public support with $10 000 and total goal $62 000. headquarters at Montana Power on East Broadway with funds to be raised Monday and Friday.
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Silver Bow
Kiexton
Che ‘Woodard
Metals Bank
Buttes
Three Forks
Manhattan
Montana Power Company
Elena
Missoula County
Gruesome Articles in Goast Murder Trial
A garbled fragment reports gruesome articles introduced in a Goast murder trial. The article appears to name George Con and mentions page references, but the readable text provides no clear details on defendants, charges, or outcomes.
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Goast
paving of Harrison avenue nears completion to center city
New asphalted Harrison Avenue from Grand to Harvard is opening to traffic today marking the near completion of the city’s plan for a fully paved southern route. Contractor Hexam handed the job to the city ahead of schedule enabling possible completion next spring with a smoother approach to tourism and business traffic.
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Harrison Avenue
Grand
Harvard Avenues
Grand Avenue
Front Street
Harrison
Hexam
Butte
Chicago
Silver Bow Creek
Kaon Avenue
Hatten
Me Joann
Dewey Avenue
Government Drops Conspiracy Cases
Bribery indictments against Doheny and Sinclair were partially dismissed by the court and the government’s appeal covers the bribery portion. The original conspirary charges were thrown out, while new indictments on related matters were issued and appealed.
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Doheny
Sinclair
Hares
Gov
Donenys
Dempsey Fight Deal Reported With Five Figure Guarantee
A reported $100,000 guarantee for a Dempsey fight circulates in New York sources. Promoter Flo Simmons of Michigan City is said to bring about $108,060 to secure the heavyweight bout, with Dempsey's signature on the contract.
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Dempsey
York
Mulline
Manos
Flo
Simmons
Michigan City
New York
Wille
Kaek “Dempsey
Phzaimmons
Dermpney
Polar Sea Flight Abandoned For Year By Arctic Expedition
The MacMillan Arctic expedition abandons polar sea flight due to early winter and damaged planes. Navy and National Geographic sponsor agree. Commander MacMillan leads, Byrd to report. One NA-3 wing burned, two planes out of commission, plan to shift focus to Greenland Labrador investigations. Secretary Wilbur expresses disappointment over mission pause.
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American Explorer
Navy
Wilbur
Navy Department
Associated Press
Washington
Polar
Greenland
Labrador
National Geographic Society
Donald B. MacMillan
Byrd
MacMillan
Polar Sea
Mavy Department
Jortin
Rmtemt
Smith Sound
Pireman
Screen Sheik and Wife Parted in New York
Screen Sheik Dolph Valenti and his wife Winifred de Valenti have separated, reported by the Associated Press from New York. The pair, noted in entertainment circles, are described as ending their marriage with no immediate public plans announced.
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Uy the Ansociatea Press
New York
En York American Yn
Nereen
Wolfe Mudnut Valenti
Winifred de Ha
French Debt Commission Arrives Soon to Discuss War Debts
Secretary Mellen indicates a French debt commission will arrive to negotiate a plan for settlement of war debts. Officials caution no formal statement yet as Belgian settlement factors into the approach. Members of the American semis commission see links to the Belgian accord, while legality and ratification remain unsettled.
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Mellen Hae
Foana
United States Congress
Small girl fatally injured when car starts in gear
A father attempted to start his car in gear when the engine turned over. The vehicle lurched forward hitting Chevallier and striking a girl named Tittle near the doorway. The girl was fatally injured.
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Dad
Lier
Ned
Chevallier
Tittle i
Andrews Expedition Finds Earliest Type of Mankind
Roy Chapman Andrews leads the third American Museum of Natural History expedition into Mongolia and China discovering early human remains and primitive shells used as ornaments. The party extends into the Altai range, crossing 400 miles from Kaigan, with aims to document ancient races and dinosaurs.
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Mongolia
Aimerean Museu of Natural History
Roy Chapman Andrews
Andrews
Mr. Andrews
Pexing Te Pedi
Kaigan
Chih
China
Alta Mountains
Page & Colma WD
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Caledonia
Roadamit Company
Fred Martin
Fre and Water Committee
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Smelter City
James E. Woodard
George N. Short
Montana Parthquake Relief Fund
Goa
George Con
South Side
INE
Screen Sheik
France
United States
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