Fire destroys New Bedford mission as two men missing
June 23 New Bedford Massachusetts Fire sweeps a mission on North Second Street. Steve Sheridan of Providence fell from a fourth floor window and is hospitalized in critical condition. Two workers Charles Holmes and Augustus Bottomley are missing. Damages estimated at 25 000 to 30 000 dollars. Firefighters battled flames from multiple streets as a bucket brigade aided efforts.
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New Bedford
Mass
New Bedford Bien
Steve Sheridan
Providence
St. Luke's Hospital
Sheridan
Cir- Rin
North Second Street
Tre
Mani
Mission Pulang
Charles Holmes
Augustus Bottomley
William H. Woodward
Ooe
John Catlow
Masos
Pod Serioun
Moans and Scares People in Bristol Ghost Mystery
Bristol, Virginia, June 23. Police say Bristol's ghost mystery remains unexplained after more than a week of eerie sounds. The “haunted hours” draw crowds daily as theories abound while investigators begin a room by room examination. Two residents have suffered nervous strain from the disturbance.
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Bristol
Va-Tenn
Pes 7 Pathe Soceare
Rate
Hopes for Peace in Ireland Highlighted by Leaders
Ambiguous remarks from frontline figures discuss peace prospects in Ireland amid tense times. The article notes cautious optimism that sober reflections may foster holdout calls toward a durable settlement, with leaders urging restraint and dialogue after a period of unrest.
Lewis Backs Govt Ownership and Mine Nationalization
John L. Lewis urged government ownership of railroads and nationalization of mines as central AFL presidency platform at Denver. He supported health insurance old age pensions unemployment compensation and closer ties with international trades unions while preserving American autonomy. Gompers campaigned on his 41‑year record, with supporters framing the contest as between two clear approaches to labor policy and union independence.
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Denver
Cal
John L. Lewis
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
American Labor Movement
Lewis
United Mine Workers
America
Vngain
International Federation of Trades Unions
America Remar
Gompere
Yes
Gompers
Sone
Uni
Calder
Calder Coal
United States Senate
Massachusetts
Pee Oe Credit Unione
Federal Employment Bureau
Bank of England cuts rate amid hopes of cheaper borrowing
London June 23 The Bank of England reduced the bank rate from six and a half to five and three quarter per cent. The move aims to ease government borrowing costs by lowering the gilt yield and treasury bill rates. The decision follows favorable money conditions in the United States and shifts in overall credit conditions influencing the Bank’s policy.
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London
Bank of England
Treasury
Federal Reserve Bank
United States
America
Secretary Denby Presses Sims For Written Statement
Washington June 23 Rear Admiral Sims reported to Secretary Denby that he was misquoted in London remarks about Sinn Fein sympathizers in the United States He was ordered to prepare a written memorandum giving the correct text and detailing any misquotation Denby indicated he would require substantial correction not mere repudiation He refused to comment and posed for photographers before leaving the Navy Department
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Washington, D. C
Sims
Denby
London
Concerni Sinn Fein
Coonte
Admiral Sims
Department
Simms
Connte
Nasy
Miecane
Admiral Coonta
Greece Likely to Accept Allied Mediation Offer
Athens reports indicate Greece is leaning toward accepting a Western backed proposal from Britain France and Italy to mediate between Greeks and Turkish nationalist factions. The move follows a weekend conference between Prime Minister Briand and Foreign Secretary Curzon, with a note sent to King Constantine seeking an immediate Greece response on allowing allies to settle the Turkish question.
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Athens
Crdeks
Associated Prese
Greece
Wdfer
Greatrituin
Italy
Asia
Pres ‘Niet Briand
Pronce
Lord Curzon
American player defeated at Wimbledon match
A. M. Lawibond of New York was defeated in the singles of the British tennis championship today. He lost to T. Mavregor, the British Davis Cup player, in straight sets by scores of 6 4 6 4 6 4.
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Lavibond
New York
Wimbledon
Eng
Associated Press
A. M. Lawibond
T. M. Mavregordato
Masked Prisoners Escape From Jail in Cleveland
Cleveland, June 2. Three prisoners armed with revolvers escaped after overpowering guards. The men identified as Bobby Hant James W Beth and Charles St Gallagher were being held on first degree murder charges in connection with a poker house killing.
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Cleveland
Bobby” Hant
James W Beth
Charles Teallagher
Ulster Parliament Adjourns Amid Debate on Bill
Belfast report notes Ulster Parliament adjourned after a heated session debating a controversial bill. Members argued over amendments and government conduct as opposition pressed for clearer safeguards and faster passage. The chamber returns to work next week amid ongoing political tension.
Defendants Not Men He Saw in South Braintree
In Dedham on June 23 the Norfolk county court heard defense witness Fred Frantiello state he saw the two alleged highwaymen near a rail fence five minutes before the April 16 robbery and double murder. he said the defendants did not look like Italians though later qualified that he had no opinion on their nationality. Glass blower Augustine Pecheur, with partner Burke, testified they arrived at South Braintree about 1 20 p.m. Burke placed the time shortly before 3 o'clock. Pecheur said he waited on the platform while Burke conducted business, and he heard the shooting around 3 p.m.
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Dedham
Mass
Norfolk County Superior Court
Niccola Sacco
Bartolomeo Vanzetti
Thayer
Fred Frantiello
Braintree
Frantiello
Augustis Pecheur
Frank A. Burke
South Braintree
Burke
Peeheur
Brockton
Hurke
Orl
Harvard and Yale Oarsmen Rest at New London Camp
New London sees Yale and Harvard oarsmen resting after a light day of training on the Ti. Visitors joined the crews as preliminary events of the regatta were planned for the evening water. Wagering on the varsity and freshman races ran high, with Harvard quoted at two to one for the strand varsity event.
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New London
Goon
Yale
Harvard
Htesus
Atlantic Cy N 44 June 23 Long term credits ad speech
William C. Redfield former secretary of commerce urged at the New York State Bankers association convention that extending long term credits and replacing American investments are key to reviving U S business and restoring world economic balance. He warned that in many regions there is room for growth where no post war Purposes accompany then.
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Atlantic Cy. N
William C. Redfield
New York State Bankers’ Association
Polish Casualties in Antigerman Riot Reported
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Polish casualties in an antigerman riot. The text mentions Polish workers in German factories and fears of their removal or interception, with confusion over who is harmed and who remains at work.
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Antigerman
Harvard Awards Degrees to Women at Cambridge Commencement
Harvard awarded degrees to women for the first time since its founding 285 years ago. More than 1,100 graduates from various departments included graduates from the graduate school of education. Commencement at Sanders Theatre limited seating to graduates, immediate families, special guests, and long-standing alumni. President A Lawrence Lowell gave the degrees, with remarks by Rev Cox and honorary degree recipients. Balloting for six Harvard overseers and three alumni association directors continued across Massachusetts.
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Cambridge
Mays
Harvard
Graduate School of Education
Sanders Theatre
A. Lawrence Lowell
Alumni Association
Lowell
Fiev. Cox
Massachusetts
Harvard Graduates Urged to Embrace Individual Civic Duty
Cambridge June 28 Educated persons urged to realize their individual responsibilities as citizens by Governor Cox in an Harvard University graduation address He urged men of Harvard and all educated people to stop blaming others and to develop self reliance and thrift He warned against shortcuts and urged diligence and personal initiative to strengthen the nation.
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Cambridge
Mase
Channing of
Lin ix Peer
Webi
Bowdoin Medical College Closes After 110 Years
Brunswick Maine June 23 Bowdoin Medical College closed its doors after more than a century of operation. Financial burdens and lack of state relief led to the shut down. About 4 students remained. Degrees awarded included Doctor of Medicine and Bachelor of Arts among others with faculty and honorary recognitions noted.
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Brunswick
Bowdsin Callege
Bawiluin Medival
Wallege Onc
Cinas A
Gi Weing
Gi Weing Bacholor
Wid Wieht
Dovtor
Wilbert G. Muallwtt
Farmington
Mersey Prici
Moston
Preston Kayes
Aihlinen Kuyert
Portand
Hawilein ‘Medical Sehinul
Henry K. White
Preparatory Selient
Newcastle
Banger Toetar
Newman Smyth
New Haven
Yale Wm Varsity
Tribute to Aviators In SF Bay Wreck
A wartime dispatch honors Captain Howard Troug las and Lieutenant M. J. Mumb killed in a training crash off Chhewa lk bay as a TNT blast and machine debris confirm the wreckage. The service notes the airmen as pioneers in flight and records the sinking wreckage found near the old San Marius.
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Tes
Cea
Wirerrice
Cevrel
San Marius
Chhewalk Bay
Lnwer Tiny
Howard Trouglas
M. J. Mumb
Phetvnee Ene
International Conference Open in Moscow Reports on Women Suffrage
The conference in Moscow reveals deliberations on women’s suffrage and related political reforms. Details mention figures and locations in Riga and Washington with references to sessions, proposals, and timelines, including July 2 as a noted effective date and pending actions.
U S May Refund Its War Loans
Senate opens debate on a bill granting Treasury Secretary Mellon authority with presidential approval to refund, reconvert, or extend Allied war loans. The measure would allow accepting foreign securities and settling outstanding payments not yet secured.
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Washington, D.C
Mellon
Treasury Department
Senate
Ponrogo
MacDonald Walker Tie Knot in Barre Presbyterian Church
Margaret Jane Walker daughter of Mr and Mrs Grant Walker of 11 Grant Avenue Barre and Arthur Norman MacDonald of Moose Jaw Saskatchewan married at the Presbyterian church in Barre in a single ring ceremony conducted by Rev William McN. Kittredge. The bride wore white Canton crepe with silk lace, veil from Scotland. she was attended by her sister and wore pink georgette. The groom is a Spaulding High School graduate and former superintendent at Barre City Hospital now moving to Moose Jaw. Guests included Frances Robbins Ruby McLeod and Howard M Walker of New York City.
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Barre Hospital
Arthur
Dorothea MacDonnie
James Vo Laing
Ride
Alex
Walker
William Walker
Scotland
Dride
Mike Allen Walker
Washington, D.C
Willa.Campbell
George Nor
Howard M Walker
Judiciary Committee
James V. Laing
Mayo Lynde
Lanny
Rubinstein
Macdonald
Mendelssohn
Mrs. MacDonald
Boston
Inelulfru
City Hospital
Barre
Nhree
Barre I City Hospital
Interpruning
Graniteville
Spaulding High School
Western Canada
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Une 7Th Battalion
Noo
Navy moves to nip Sovietism in U S Navy
Washington June 2 Secre tary Deny has paket adthon on rar dormendation of Admiral HB. Wil son commander by ¢bitt of the Atlan te Beet to mip ie the bad ane ben dewey lwart sovlotiem ih the navy Captain Chick 1. Stearns of the battleship Michigan is relieved for allowing crew to dipcites with him disciplinary matters, with steps approved by Daniels to improve morale and prevent “soviet rule” in the Navy. An advisory panel for the Michigan would oversee inquiries and compile recommendations to boost efficiency and discipline.
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Washington, D.C
Deny Has Paket
HB. Wilson
Dewey Lwart
Stearns
Alout
Daniels
Deny Te Eid
Hue
Michigan
Car Climbed Bank Near Middlebury Tragedy Unfolds
Report from Middlebury describes Jane za-Walter and Frank Warren injured when a car climbed a bank near the village hill. Witnesses say Mr Calhoun and Shorey of Shoreham aided the injured as Dr. Billy Flagg and others assisted. Warren taken to his home after treatment. Calhoun and onlookers discuss repairs and transport.
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Middlebury
Jane za—Walter
Hewn
Frank Warren
Corywall
Callvani
Jett Rye
Allen Calhoun
Qinbulaner
Warrem
Calhienites i Shorey
Shoreham
Billy
de Roc
Flagg
Calhoun
Settled Out of Court in Local Dune Championship Bout
Dea Maines town sets a dispute between Davie of Columba, Abe, and Frank Jackson over a championship bout. Davis won the match for December and agreed to return half of a four hundred dollar stake after a court dispute with Taylor regarding rope lengths and fouls.
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Pavis
Taylor
Jackson
Non-Stop Dash Highlights Air Travel Incident
A chaotic report from Los Angeles details a June incident when a plane bound for New York halted by fog and lightened its cargo. The event involved a misread route and a tense moment near the river bend, with no injuries reported and investigators reviewing cargo and weather conditions.
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Los Angeles
New York
Dil
Jess Willard Too Busy For Jersey City Bout
Former heavyweight champion Jess Willard told friends he is too busy to witness the July 2 title bout in Jersey City between Jack Dempsey and Georges Carpentier. He said he is en route to oil fields in Montana and would not attend the match.
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Kaneas City
Jess Willard
Jersey
Cno
Wittess
Jack Thaipeny
Georges Carpentier
Oil Fielde
Montana
Certier
Elvemplon
Willard Sit
Hivent
Dempsey
Tom
Dempey
Tam
Will probate filed for Henry C. Ide estate
The will of Henry C. Ide is opened for probate in St. Jonnatary on June 23. Executors named include W. Bourke Overkran and Mrs. Shane Lestie. A bequest fund called the Henry Clay fund supports promoting temperance and attendance at a Republican event in Saint Jobnebury.
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St. Jonnatary
Henry C. Ide
W. Bourke Ovekran
Shane Lestie
LM Te St. Jobnebury Peneva
Henry Clay Fae Fund
Near 600 Affected by Fire in Puchia Colorado
The incident left nearly six hundred people affected in Puchia Col with many injured and displaced. Red Cross volunteers and local responders provided aid as families sought shelter and basic necessities. Local authorities assessed damages and opened temporary relief centers for residents and evacuees.
Chicago man Waekirgren named to bidding board steadies seat
A Chicago man Waekirgren was named to a seat on the bidding board today. Eimer S CBir winger at Chicago bad beer grerra.
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Waekirgren
Chynae Lasker
Eimer
Chicago
Dawes to Head Budget Bureau Without Pay
Charles Dawes proposed reorganizing the budget bureau and serving without pay. He named two former Army officers Brigadier General George Von Horn Mosely and Colonel Henry Smither for key posts, and asked Chicago associate William Y. Abbott to act temporarily as assistant director. He criticized Congress for providing insufficient funds and argued for a stronger administrative machinery to revive industry, agriculture, and commerce.
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G. Dowen
Harding
Wen
Congress
Dawes
Anny
Chicago
William Y. Abbott
George von Horn Mosely
Staf
Pershing
Evil Service Commission
Pikes Peak
Washington
Charles
New Nurses in Vermont Reach State Certification
Mise Mary Kane of Mercpees thec retary of the state board of registra tion of nurses certifies that the following nurses have passed examination and can practice: Heathcre FE Gromley Amy Maundy Huieateth Bye Batre Mawr Parker Beattlebere Lilliae J Banning Norwood Mase Ruth Lehrake Flirewers Lacy A Danton Swanton Ruth Shippes Or Teane Davey Smith Nwby Ellie Marguerite Brechin Lain McCwen Kenma Norman Violet Brown Mande l Teuseell Dora Lathrop Burlington can ee ss Jain aremee jag b land Alene Spear Mary aoisalle Antherine Campbell Mary ae Winooski Fanny Allen hospitals Grate Taylor Jara Knajinla Roy Muriel Darting St ry Kadith Pyiman West Hetland
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Mise Mary Kane
Mercpees
State Board of Registration of Nurses
Lus
Secretary of State
Profesatesti Yee
Muriel Darting
St.ry
Trustee Appointed in Howland Bankruptcy Case
Herbert J. Slayton of marre was named trustee of the bankrupt estate of Frank G. Howland at a creditors meeting held by referee W. N. Theriault at 10 o clock. Slayton heads a panel including Charles H. Wishart and Jame Mackay and W. A. Lrew. Howland did not attend for examination. Six unsecured creditors voted. Barre Savings Bank Trust Co and Wells, Bart Batrhel der, J. Fred Robt ae Savings Bank & Trust Co. listed among trustees.
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Herbert J. Slayton
Marre
Frank G. Howland
W. N. ‘Theriault
Mr. Slayton
Charles HL Wishart
Jame Mackay
W. A. Lrew
Mr. Howland
Barre Savings Bank & Trust Cx
BAL Wells
Bart Batrhelder
J. Fred Robt
Ae Savings Hack & Trust Co. Co
Speed Test Report From Rockland Maine June First
Fragmented June report from Rockland Maine notes testing and standardization efforts. Mentions judges in Massachusetts and a war context with a destroyer referenced and departure plans. Details are garbled, with key names and places unclear.
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Germany
Bowdoin Medical
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