Rail wreck near Crawford leaves multiple dead and many injured
A Chicago and Northwestern passenger train plunged through a bridge over Cottonwood Creek two miles east of Crawford Nebraska. Four killed and 35 injured initially, with fears of a higher death toll as survivors remain unaccounted for. Rescue hindered by floodwaters. dead taken to Chadron and injured to Hot Springs. A Pullman car dangled on the bank while crew struggled to reach victims. In a lighter note, Miss Jennie M Sutherland of Washington D C married in Goucher college chapel on the same day.
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Omaha, Neb
Chicago and Northwestern
Cottonwood Creek
Crawford
Neb
Toda
Northwestern
Lander
Wyo
Omaha
Chadron
Hot Springs
S. D
Dhepatches
Jennie M. Sutherland
Washington, D. C
Goucher College
William W. Guth
John B. van Meter
Ohio University Alumni Banquet Attracts 200 Plus In Athens
Alumni Day events at the Masonic Temple drew more than 200 attendees including long distance guests Dr. S D Hutsinville of Los Angeles and Clyde White from Seattle. Speakers praised alumni efforts, honored Dr. Alston Ellis, and backed President E B Bryan’s administration while urging expansion of Ohio University interests.
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Ohio University Alumni Association
Masonic Temple
S. D. Hutsinville
Los Angeles
Calif
Athens
Clyde White
Seattle
Wash
Ohio University
C. Martzolff
Samuel L. McCune
Cleveland
McCune
Ohio
New York City
Eddie McWilliams
Robert Lowther
Fred Lee Tom
Anna Elizabeth Kurtz
East Stroudsburg
Alston Ellis
Uumni
J. M. Foster
Dr. Ellis
Edwin Watta Chubb
Chubb
Clark E. Williams
E. B. Bryan
Athenians File Petitions for August Mayor Primary
Two Athenians, T. B. Roush and Chas. H. Slaughter, filed petitions to run for mayor in the August Republican primary. Slaughter is a former two term Athens mayor. Other Athens filings include Herbert W. Brooks for city treasurer J. B. McCormick for council ward 1 and Harry W. Riley for city auditor. Glouster shows three mayoral candidates with no Democrat on the Athens mayor list.
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T. B. Roush
Chas. H. Slaughter
Slaughter
Athens
Herbert W. Brooks
J. B. Mcormick
Harry W. Riley
Frank Lowther
Athens City
Novemer
Nelsonville
W.E. Clements
Glouster
Atheny
Chas
F. Wallace
Harry Trasui
Hugh Gormley
Marshal
Howard Wells
Lorie Andrews
Robert Marshall
Thos
Marvin
Virgil Yaw
J. L. Davis
Fred Heck
Lewis J. Jones
G. W. Kenney
L. W. Ley
E. F. Skinner
Bert Angle
Frank Bunes
S. EB. Hanley
Cecil G. Lunsford
Joseph Richards
Robert Skinner
Board of Public Affairs
John Henshaw
Fred Erwin
Sam Dunnet
South Bridge in Bad Condition After Repairs Begin
Hundreds witness deterioration of steel girders on the South Bridge as workmen rip up the north end floor. Middle I beams show heavy corrosion from train smoke and water. Bridge experts doubt the structure withstood prior loads and workers plan next steps to decide repairs possibly closing the bridge for many days.
Runaway Wagon Fatality in Millfield Area
Ervin Keirns aged 14 died in Millfield Ohio after a runaway wagon incident. He was thrown from the wagon on a steep hill and crushed under its wheels, suffering fatal injuries. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Keirns of Sand Ridge. A companion in the wagon escaped with minor injuries.
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Ervin Keirns
Sand Ridge
Millfield
Marvin Keirns
Keirns
Chadwell Place
Six Firemen Die in NJ Train Truck Collision
Police and railway officials probe a crash at Market Street crossing Perthamboy New Jersey where a motor fire truck collided with a Central Railroad of New Jersey express train. Six firemen were killed and six injured as witnesses reported the crossing gate was up.
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Perthamboy
N. J
Central Railroad of New Jersey
Market Street
Columbus Girl Appeals for Help Over Jeering Hair
Miss Margaret Clenk, 17, asks police protection from taunts about her hair after public cries of false hair. Police prosecutor Paul Herbert was consulted to stop the jeers. Her father says the teasing keeps her home and harms school work, while hair tonic houses offered $2,000 yearly to have her travel advertising.
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Columbus
Margaret Clenk
Paul Herbert
George Dicnic
Sinn Fein Raid Locks Down Monaghan in Ulster Sweep
In Monaghan County a major anti Sinn Fein operation began with a wide drag net across the county. Airplanes, cavalry and motorized units joined the effort to trap sympathizers. More than 5000 were captured in the initial sweep, most released while a few were held for prison camp questioning.
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Belfast
Ulster
Monaghan
Sinn Fein
Willis Receives Doctor of Law at Ohio Wesleyan Commencement
Senator Frank B. Willis was awarded the degree of Doctor of Law during commencement exercises at Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware Ohio on June 16.
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Delaware, CO
Frank B. Willis
Ohio Wesleyan University
Chi Omega Prize Awarded To Margery Young
The Chi Omega prize of 25 dollars for meritorious economics work is awarded to Margery Young of Mansfield Ohio a senior. Professor Cherrington in his letter thanked Chi Omega for the generous spirit prompting the award to a student whose work was notably marked.
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Chi Omega
Margery Young
Mansfield
Ohio
Cherrington
Strike Off Boston Compositors End After Union Order
In Boston on June 16 the compositor strike across several newspapers ended as the International Typographical Union ordered an immediate return to work. Some workers complied and returned last night.
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Boston
Mass
International Typographical Union
Four Wellsley Students Expelled Over Poverty Dance
Four prominent Wellsley college girls were expelled after attending a poverty dance without proper chaperonage. Names are withheld. The incident was disclosed today as the college takes disciplinary action.
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Wellsley
Mags
Wellsley College
Blame Dealer for HGH Page of Meats Now
Delegates at the National Livestock Exchange convention in Cleveland blame the retail meat dealer for high prices. President E. Brown of Chicago will call for eliminating excessive retail profits. Secretary Wallace is set to address tomorrow as the convention focuses on business sessions and tuberculosis efforts.
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Cleveland
National Livestock Exchange
E. Brown
Chicago
Wallace
Fireworks advertised as largest and cheapest in city
A brief ad from William B. Sullivan announces finest fireworks and the largest and cheapest stock ever brought to the city inviting customers to see him first.
Hidden Whiskey Bottle Found in Tiffin Well
In Tiffin on June 16 nearly every owner of an old well is digging for hidden treasure after a worker uncovered an unopened quart bottle of whiskey while cleaning sediment from the bottom. The find sparked local interest as residents speculate about the bottle's origin and age.
Ohio University Commencement Honors 250 Grads
Commencement on June 16 marked the conferral of degrees on two hundred fifty graduates at Ohio University. Four year and two year programs awarded Bachelor of Arts and Science, Education, Home Economics, and specialized diplomas with speeches on community and national ties.
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Ohio University
Ewing Hall
J. N. Hizey
E. D. Murch
Ruth Davis
Varda Faine
Eastern
America
Preston Welch
Welch
United States
Margery Young
Athens
Rome
England
Julian Archer
Sarasate
Oramay Ballinger
Schubert
Helen Ballinger
Edwin W. Chubb
Chubb
Ruth Myers Davis
Lowell Chase
Albany
Japanese Study Taiwan Oil Fields for Navy Fuel Supply
Japanese authorities investigate Taiwan oil fields as a potential source of fuel oil for the navy, signaling an effort to secure steady energy supplies amid regional tensions. The move focuses on assessing field viability and strategic value for military operations.
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Taiwan
Knights of Pythias Install New Officers in Dayton
The annual grand lodge session in Dayton Ohio concluded with installing new officers and selecting Canton as the next host. New appointees include Dr A V Trubey Grand chancellor Fred Hunker Grand vice chancellor D Henry Zell Grand prelate Judge A H Kinkle Grandmaster at arms Judge W T M Lueders Grand dinner guard and Judge Curtis C Williams Grand outer guard. Dayton residents D Hoff man and George J Beachler announce candidacy for grand outer guard in the fall election.
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Dayton
Knights of Pythias
Canton
A. V. Trubey
Dover
Fred Hunker
Middleport
D. Henry Zell
Akron
A. H. Kinkle
Springfield
Pretty Peg Joyce in Chicago divorce court case
In Chicago June 16 Peggy Joyce, the actress, faces counterattack in her divorce from J Stanley Joyce. Alfred Austrian, representing the third millionaire husband, seeks 10000 dollars a month alimony while accusing Peggy of draining three mates. Peggy reportedly fled to New York with government detectives pursuing jewel smuggling questions and customs seek accounting of jewels.
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Chicago
Joyce
J. Stanley Joyce
Alfred Austrian
Peggy
Joseph Sabath
New York
Berry Crop in Danger From Need for Rain
Reports warn that berry crops hereabouts face ruin unless significant rain falls soon. The crop had looked best this year while fruit was forming, but now requires a lot of water to mature. Housewives had counted on berries as other fruit may be scarce this summer.
Veterans of Six Wars Buried Here in Ohio Cemetery
Fairmont cemetery in Union township Auglaize county has buried veterans of six American wars. The Revolutionary war, War of 1812, Mexican war, Civil war, Spanish American war, and World War are represented among those interred.
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Wapakoneta
Fairmont
Union Township
Auglaize County
Nevada Ore Deposit Touts Borax Riches Wisely Estimated
A Nevada deposit is reported to hold more than 500000 tons of ore suitable for borax production, with estimates indicating a substantial in sight quantity and potential long term supply.
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Nevada
Shipping Board clears $3 billion marine liquidation plan
United States Shipping Board chaired by Albert D. Lasher swears in and marks $2,250,000,000 as depreciation while $750,000,000 remains for ship disposal. Lasher vows to stop taxpayer leakage as upkeep drains funds at about two million weekly.
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Russell Browning
United Press
Washington
United States Shipping Board
Albert D. Lasher
United States Mercantile Marine
Lasher
Flo
Cincinnati hunts for John Follis after four officers shot
Cincinnati police seek John Follis accused of shooting four policemen in Frankfort Kentucky. Initial reports claimed he barricaded a house and fired. later findings found no one in the building. Carlos Follis, his son, allegedly resisted arrest on a minor charge. The father is charged with aiming to aid his son by shooting officers.
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Cincinnati
John Follis
Frankfort
Follis
Carlos Follis
Prohibition officer pleads guilty in park shooting case
Lawrence Foppe, prohibition enforcement officer, pleaded guilty before Judge Robert Leblond to shooting 16 year old Wilborn Ironmonger on February 22 in Owls Nest Park Cincinnati. A court suit was settled for 1250 dollars. Foppe received a suspended sentence as testimony said snowballs were hurled at an auto party Foppe belonged to.
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Cincinnati
Lawrence Foppe
Prohibition Enforcement
Robert Leblond
Wilborn
Owls Nest Park
Foppe
Stamp Thief Is Clever at Work
In Cincinnati on June 1 a thief stole $3,000 from the wholesale stamp office of the city post office while crowds were in the lobby. A clerk left money in the office, a thief used a duplicate key to enter and take the cash. Earlier the clerk had turned in $12,000 to Postmaster Joel C. Clore.
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Cincinnati
Cincinnati Post Office
Joel C. Clore
Arrest Alleged Thief Held for Nelsonville
Stanley W. Bobo was arrested in Columbus Ohio and held for Nelsonville authorities. He is said to have stolen the automobile of James Stevenson.
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Columbus, CO
Stanley W. Bobo
Nelsonville
James Stevenson
Greenland May Get Radio Link Via Canada and Denmark
Greenland could receive a radio station to connect with the world through Canada and Denmark. The plan aims to improve communications and establish a steady link for information exchange and coordination. Researchers and officials discuss logistics and funding considerations.
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Greenland
Canada
Denmark
Machine Guns Taken From Eastside Steamer in Hoboken Case
In Hoboken New Jersey customs officials seized 600 machine guns and five cases of munition hidden in a coal bunker aboard the steamship Eastside believed bound for Belfast. The owner claimed goods stolen from his Hoboken warehouse on June 11 and the case proceeds there under a warrant led by Frank Williams. The Cosmopolitan Shipping Company denied knowledge and contends the vessel will proceed to Ireland.
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New York
Hoboken
N. J
Belfast
Frank Williams
Cosmopolitan Shipping Company
Folk
Ireland
Parib Veterans Death Reflects Long World War Recall
The 82 year old ex poilu from Auxerre, famed as the dean of the poilus, died in Paris after a life marked by mobilization in 1914. He served from 1914 to 1919, rising to corporal and sergeant while fighting on the front. He was honored in 1919 with the Croix de Guerre, Medaille Militaire, and the Legion of Honor.
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PARIB
Uru Gue
Auxerre
Paris
Douamount
M St. Gond
Sugar Sinks to Five-Year Low in New York Market
The New York sugar market fell to its lowest level in five years on Wednesday as 24,500 bags of centrifugal sugar sold at 4 cents. The decline followed renewed pressure on Porto Rican sugar.
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SUGAR
New York
Porto Ee
Tractor towing boats in France under automatic control
An automatically controlled tractor has been used to tow boats in France, signaling a test or operation of autonomous vehicle assistance in marina or harbor settings. Further details on model, operator, and location are not provided in readable text.
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Salon France
Are You Battling With Bugs Booklet Aids Garden Care
The Department of Agriculture has issued a 72 page Farmers Bulletin detailing garden insects and diseases and how to combat them. The Washington Information Bureau will mail a copy to any requester who sends name and address with two cents for postage.
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Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculure
Washington
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