Oppau Explosion Destroys German Town and Kills Thousands
A Mayence dispatch reports about 1000 dead and several thousand injured from a chemical plant explosion at Oppau near Frankenthal in the Rhine Palatinate. Oppau itself is said to be wiped out with shocks felt about 15 miles away. Mannheim also records deaths and injuries. The region, a major German wartime chemical plant district, lies across the Rhine from Mannheim.
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Oppau
Paria
Oppaus
Frankenthal
Rhine Palatinate
Mayence
Havan
Tn Mannheim
Germany
Weit
Fremkenthal
Rhine
Mannhein
Ludwigshafen
Fermany
Badioche Anilinfabrik
Pramkemthal
International Court Formation Reported at League Assembly
Geneva reports that the International Court has been fully formed with elected associate trustees and deputy judges. The assembly discussed Armenia, the Greek Turkish settlement, and a potential national home for Armenians amid Turkish resistance, with delegates noting sympathy but delays ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
International Court of Have
League of Ma
Presiden van
Armenia
Woday
Robert Ceril
Union of South Africa
Seferiades
Citeene
Mare Mastarres
Fragmented Lead From Obscure Alfeaquerque Notes
An unclear OCR fragment mentions Albuquerque and September with references to votes and bureaus. The text is incomprehensible and reads as a garbled note about a lead of votes, returns from eight of twenty eight, and a United connection. No clear persons or organizations are extractable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Sept
Bureaus
MD Sieatel Ieee
Proclaim Republic in Burgenland Reported
Vienna reports Stephen Friedrich former Hungarian premier arrived at Odenburg Burgenland and proclaimed West Hungary a republic. News say insurgent bands near 20 000 well armed with reinforcement, while Budapest denies mobilization orders and cites Hungarian government denial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Stephen Friedrich
Odenburg
Burgenland
West Hungary
Friedtichev
Selnamanger
Regitimints
Burgeuland
Budapest
Hungary
Outbreak of War Startles League Assembly at Geneva
The outbreak of hostilities between Yugoslavia and Albania unsettles the League of Nations assembly in Geneva. Prominent leaders including Lord Robert Cecil and Dr Fridtjof Nansen urge quick action, seeking early assembly consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Preas
hugo-Slavia
Albania
Assembly of the
League of Nations
Robert Cecil
Union of South Africa
Fridjot Nansen
Norway
Fight to shape tax revision bill in Senate
Washington September 2 a lively fight is promised as the tax revision bill, long debated in this Congress, moves back from the finance committee to the Senate. Chairman Penrose aims to report soon and push speedy action before October end. Democrats plan a minority report and vigorous floor attack with possible support from Senator La Follette and other Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Congress
Senate
House
Penrose
Demacrates
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Ledoux Arrives Amid Compromise in New York
Urbain Ledoux arrives in New York amid police involvement after advocating for the unemployed. He pledges to implement a broad plan to reduce unemployment with city support. Ledoux appears in Bryant Park with police escort distributing breakfast meal tickets and plans to open a shelter and employment bureau at St Marks Place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Urbain Ledoux
Cnmmmond
Ledona
Bryant Park
Reeteurante
Armeunodd
St. Marks
Bouwerle
Wage question rises at United Mine Workers meeting
In Indianapolis delegates hear international officers present recommendations on wage issues. Formal discussion delayed to later day. Reports move wage topic to forefront as relations committee begins work on more than 100 resolutions adopted by unions nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imtianapolis
Yeonvendion
United Mine Workers of
Suzanne Returns Home From Slavery Ship Today
Suzanne leaves a French ship today returning to her homeland. A male companion from France accompanies her as they depart, while a separate report mentions two French sailors who were injured during the voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jen
Pershing welcomed in Havre as war ships escort
General John J. Pershing arrived in Havre aboard the liner Paris, greeted by a large crowd as French ships Strasbourg and Metz escorted the vessel. A foggy dawn gave way to a ceremonial welcome with officers, school children, and marching bands in a vivid display of Allied camaraderie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havre
Pree
John J. Pershing
Prange
Wressel
Paris
Maane
Avitatron
Marchal Franchet D'Esperey
T. Bentley Mott
Perahin
Fie
Meyer
Rene
Legin
Battle of the links in St Louis amateur golf
The national amateur championship at St Louis Country Club features Chick Evans defending his title against Richard Moray of St Paul and other top players including Francis Guimet of Boston and H R Johnston of St Paul. Evans aims to repeat after solid rounds, as the field battles through 36 holes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Lewis
Associated Press
St. Louis
Chick Evana
Chienger
Hichard Moeyp
Seige Gun
Cuil [Font
von Elm
Salt Lake
Dewer i Dexter
Chicago
Pumquérer
Lord of Elim
Francis Guimet
Boston
H.R Johnston
St Paul
Guilford
Congress Resumes Work After Short Break in Washington
Legislation momentum returns as Congress reconvenes in Washington at noon following a pair of 20 day recesses amid urgency to address emerging priorities and potential policy changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Storm Warnings Foresee Severe Gale Event
Forecast warns of powerful gales affecting coastal regions with potential travel disruption and property impact. Authorities urge caution as winds intensify, with gusts expected to reach high speeds through the day and into the night.
Blood stained club near three bodies shock town
Authorities probe a brutal crime at Ardith street where a blood splattered club lay beside three murdered family members and a severely injured 10 year old girl. Neighbors recall the family was away Saturday night as detectives search for motive and a possible insane suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae Jon
Munroe
Biefle
Reyenrold
Ardith
Grace McKee
Parmits
Watts
Swadkar
Tin
Kalamases
Dr B F P Millington Dies Sudden in Brattleboro
Brattleboro September 21 Dr Benjamin F Millington aged 11? of South Londonderry died suddenly in Brattleboro after an illness following an operation. The death shocks the community as family and friends mourn his loss. The late Dr Millington leaves behind a wife and a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brattleboro
Benjamin F. Millington
Londonderry
Kanerwna
Vermeil
Millington
Don
Bie
Treaties Sent to Senate for Ratification
The dispatch from Washington reports President Harding sending treaties with Germany and Austria to the Senate for ratification. The measures, likely related to postwar arrangements, await Senate action with expected debate and potential opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Washington
Faa
Germany
Austria
Creedent Hard
Ku Klux Klan Parade in Shawnee Delivers Warning
About 300 Klan members in regalia marched through Shawnee and Tecumseh last night, abducted the night editor of the local paper, displayed banners, and warned liquor law violators and criminals to leave town. A note signed “We are one thousand strong in Shawnee” urged readers to watch newspaper ownership and pledged to “clean Shawnee” when the time is right.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawnee, Okla
Ku Klux Klan
Shawnee
Tecumeeh Lnts
Iaw
Shawsnee
RENSO
Government to Probe Ku Klux Klan
Attorney General Daugherty and Burns of the Bureau of Investigation to confer on investigating the Ku Klux Klan. The effort follows a proposal by Representative Tague of Massachusetts and involves possible charges under constitutional rights and religious freedom.
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KU Klux Klan
Daugherty
Burns
Washington
Bureau of Investigation
Burns Fae
Hayward
New York
Tague
Marsachusetts
Ku Rhix Klan
Gloucester Race Debacle Delays Mayflower Cup Defense
Gloucester figures clash with the American race committee over the Mayflower schooner’s disqualification from the International Fishermen’s Cup. Mayor Wheeler and Cape crew leaders dispute the decision while supporters push for the vessel to defend the trophy, with a new date set for October 12 to select a defender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Mays
Glouvester
Mayor Wheeler
Bimeric
Deaheoer
Bewte
Vfhe
Fieldman
Nona Bentian
Weseel
Cloucester
Ava Jot
Chumps
George H. Peeples
Master Mariners’ Associative
Wherler
Seeaing
Erae
Unement
Ken Teer
Champions Opposed. Barnes and Mitchell in British golf matches
New York dispatch reports Jim Barnes and Ben Sayers? and Mitchell of the British professionals set to duel at the Arden City Golf Club with previews and pairings. The text outlines matchups featuring Barnes Wutehinesa and other British contenders with plans for future games and venues including Hartford and New Haven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jim Barnes
Geonee Duncan
Mitchell
Hritieh
Arden City Golf Club
Tronean
Britain
Dollar Day Frenzy Grips Barre Stores
Shoppers jam Barre stores as early morning lines form and bargains fly off shelves. Bargain hunters fill Main Street, auto traffic gridlocks, and banks hand out whistles while the Barre City band provides festive noise. Prices and items range from percolators to candy as the crowd savors a long awaited sale day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barre
Main Street
Beacon Street
Boston
Theo
Jule Plicor
Barre City
Duke Burnell
Muale
Woman motorist saves life by jumping to safety
A woman driver, Mrs Guilalt of Kineburg Falle, leaped onto the track to avoid a collision as a freight car veered toward her and a bus near Enosturge station. The car was wrecked. she sustained bruises and cuts but survived after leaping ahead of the box car on a glide track. A Ford and another car collided earlier, with Raick’s radiator and lights damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Louke Guihault
Kineburg
Weotil
Eniege A
Cheleen Bar
Miditteces
Ruick
Mr. Tracy
Mieather
Corinth Man Marries Mrs Gould Musfield in Corinth
William A Townend of Corinth VI and Mrs Mattie J Gould Musfield wed Sunday afternoon at groom’s sister Mrs Cartip Johnson’s home 106 Geile Street. Rev Benjamin W Warrie of Merrimack Street Baptist Church officiated. Attendants were Lettie and Max and Miss The Cuthertoum a piew the groom. About 25 relatives attended the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
William A. Townend
Corinth
Mattie J. Gould Musfield
Marriat Sumbay
Cartip Johnson
Geile Street
Benjamin W Warrie
Merrimack Street
Ehierch
Letie
Max
Mies
Groman
Towmermd
Adam Craig killed by fall in Quincy Mass
Adam Craig, formerly of Barre, died in Quincy yesterday after a fall from a building where he worked. Relatives have not learned a cause of death yet. Mrs Jane Philip and others traveled to Quincy after receiving telegrams that he was injured and then died. Born in Aberdeen Scotland, he lived in Barre before moving to the United States sixteen years ago. He worked in fish and ran a fish store, later in shipyards in Quincy. He was married to Lily Philip ten years ago and left two sons, Philip and Lester, plus four sisters and a brother, a sea captain. Burial plans not yet set, body expected tonight.
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Quincy
Maes
Adam Craig
Barre
Mra
Jane Philip
Carrier Street
Phillip
Robert Philip
Northfield
William Tones
Camp Street
Thomas Jeffrey
Currier Street
Aberdeen
Scotland
Alexander Craig
United States
Craig
W. D. Smith Co
North Main Street
Mans
Mixe Lillie Philip
Mes
Philip
Lester
Maggie
Agnes
Australia
William Innes
Daniel
Thieves Steal Tires From Perkins Garage in Gaysville
Nethel Sept 21 The Perkins garage in Gaysville was broken into Monday night and tires and tubes valued at 60 were taken. Automobile tracks were seen, suggesting local criminals. Mr Perkins lives nearby but cars pass by nightly without notice. Police were alerted but recovery or suspect identification seems unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nethel
Perkins
Gaysville
Vermont Tops Cattle Show at Eastern States Event
In Springfield Vermont shines at the Eastern States exposition cattle show. U A Woodbury of Burlington wins several firsts with Guernsey cattle. Too Great Woods Farms displays strong milking Shorthorns. West Glover dairy team takes third with Bruce Biun and teammates. Underhill wins jelly making with leader Mr. Hawley. Johnsbury handcraft team claims first with Dan Baxter and others. Championship team since 191.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mase
Vermont
U. A. Woodbury
Burlington
Infield
Amos Eaton Coe
Eaton
West Glover
Bruce Biin
Lader
Arthur Magoon
Iing Davien
Kenneth Stevens
Johnsbury
Dan Baxter
Roger Bee
Fiwin Trombly
Body Taken To Bethel After Fatal Auto Crash Near St Albans
Ernest H. Wood of Everett Massachusetts was killed Monday night in an automobile accident near St. Albans. The body was taken to Bethel for funeral arrangements at 10 am tomorrow in Barnard. Mr. Wood, a Whitcomb High School graduate, lived in Barnard until Memorial Day this year. He is survived by his wife Charlene F. Wood of New Rochelle New York and his father Henry A. Wood of Harvard. The funeral details note the couple planned a honeymoon trip through the White Mountains before settling in Barnard. The deceased had worked in Barre and was a visitor to the area. The article mentions Miss Violett and Miss Mamtes in connection with local social notes, but their exact relation is unclear.
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New York
Lowell Sherman
Brady
San Frantinco
Roscoe Arbuckle
Harmon
N. Y
Swat
Grand Central Station
Lindred
Chicago
Sherman
Thistrict
Swan
Westchester County
New York Central
Hudson
Cwsiing
Arbackle
San Francisco
Night Wing
Hrady
Ernest Ho Wood
Everett
Mass
St. Albans
Bethel
Erneat H. Won
Becrett
AL Lew Cady
Barnard
Whitcomb High School
Liv Rewidente
Vieiter
Tie
Tee
Henry A. Wood
Harvard
R Charlen F. Wood
New Rochelle
N.Y
Cady
Barre
Hen
Vifielt
Mr. Vised
Tebank
Sprime Field
Barre City Council Deals With Street Railway Amendments
A Barre council session discussed H C Shurtleff letter proposing amendments to the street railway franchise allowing service cutbacks on the Washington street line, hourly main-line runs, higher fares within the city, worker tickets at five cents, and waiving paving costs. No official action was taken. Building permits issued for August totaled 38, with requests for additions and minor structures referred to committees. various bills were paid including payrolls and supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Shurtleff
Barre Cit Council
Washington Street
Barre
Tte
Tts
Chancellor 5
Wilson
Montpelier
Shurtleff
Earle A. Young
Montpelier & Barre Light & Power Co
William Cale & Sons
Granite Street
Radolpho Buzai
North Main Street
North Seminary Street
PF. D. Beckley
Currier
Tremont
J. B. Robinson
Noble Refining Co
D. M. Miles
Lo Booth
H. William Scott
Board of Civil Authority
J. W. Dillon
McAllister & Kent
Legion
Barre City Band
Acme Road Machinery Co
Montpelier Grocery Co
Mette
Slander suit in Barre jury outcome unsettled morning
In Washington county court a slander case between William F. Wescott and Alfred A. Bosse of Barre resulted in a hung verdict as the foreman said the jury was divided on action. Judge Moulton urged agreement to avoid retrial costs. trial details included questions of privilege and potential damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fi. Wescott
Alfred A. Bosse
Barre
Washington County
TD. Waldo
Sherman BR. Moulton
Otfee Lerday Ornoon
Moulton
Otis Wee
A. A. Sargent
Richart A. Hoar
Sargent
Scott
Royce
Wesertt
Plaimcit
Heal
N, and Co
Tre
Central Vermont Railway
W. Rose Peeters
St. Albans
East Orange
Josph Newell and Co
Westville
Newell
A. Stockwell
Pehemgs
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Bureum
New Mexico
Jugo-Slavia
Ledoux
United Mine Workers
Suzanne
Was Pasenger
France
Arbuckle
NESS
New York City
St Lowis
Dowagiac
Mich
B. FP. Millington
Shawnee and
Tecumseh
Okla
Barnes and Hutchinson
Garden City
Shoppers Jam Barre Stores
Mary Louis Guilbault
Enosburg
Palle
William A. Townsend
Manchester, N. St
Barre Mae
Gepaville
Masa
Mary Mamtes
Prom
Arrhae
Stan
Sten
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