Horrific Harrisburg wreck leaves many dead and burned
In Harrisburg Pennsylvania the Cleveland and Cincinnati express collided with a wrecked freight train at 1 10 am causing two dynamite car explosions. Of 169 passengers all suffered injuries and at least ten of eighteen known dead have been identified with many others burned or missing. A temporary morgue displayed twelve charred lamps representing as many victims.
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Harrisbur
Cleveland and Cincinnati Express
Pennsylvania Railroad
South Harrisburg
Pasenger
Fast Express
H. K. Thomas
Philadelphia
R. H. Dickey
Tindell
Senator Knox
Samuel Shuber
New York
Cleveland and
Cincinnati Express
South
Harrisburg
O. K. Uplman
Altoona
Sam Shubert
Abe Thalheimer
Shubert
Samuel Kline
Kline
Thalheimer
Tornado Ravages Snyder Oklahoma Leaving Town Obliterated
A dramatic report outlines Snyder Oklahoma erased by a terrible tornado. The piece discusses tax assessment confusion detailing how merchants must value stock April 1, include debts and intangible assets, and compute true value for 1920s property taxes. It explains deductions for notes and credits and illustrates with horses valued at $100 each.
Metropolitan unveils new line of neckwear
A fashion note from the Metropolitan highlights a new neckwear line prompting interest among shoppers. Limited context suggests a chic accessory trend debuting in the store lineup.
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The
Metropolitan
Woman Highwayman Boss of the Gang Paterson Case
In Pompton New Jersey on May 11 a masked woman highwayman and two companions robbed James Simister of Riverdale, taking money, books, keys and all his personal effects. She ordered the two men to follow her and told Simister not to peach. Marshals Titus and Wuerner pursued but made no arrests.
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J. Titus
Joseph Wuerner
Simister
Repairing Watches and Jewelry by Dilger the Jeweler
Telegraph or phone to a Truly METROPOLITAN, we will gladly fill out of town orders. Dilger, the jeweler, offers repair services for all kinds of watches clocks and jewelry.
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Dilger
Socks That Look Good And Wear Well
Metro Politan advertises socks with emphasis on style and durability.
Prominent Man Shoots Family Then Kills Self in Adele
Adele Georgia May 11 John B Hewitt shot his wife and young son his wife's sister Mrs J A Parrish and her brother W B Wilkes then killed himself The wife was reported severely hurt the son not seriously the Parrish sister wounded the brother slight injury Hewitt died soon after He had planned the tragedy for some time and after capture attempts declared the plan Was impaired mentally recently released from a state sanitarium for the second time
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Adele
John B Hewitt
J. A. Parrish
W. B. Wilkes
Hewitt
Explosion threatens town as oil tank ignites
In Mannington West Virginia May 11 a guard named Frank Leach struck a match near a huge Eureka Pipe Line oil tank at Downs causing a violent explosion. Twelve thousand barrels of oil caught fire and could not be extinguished. A special train with a cannon was sent from Morgantown to breach the tank and vent the oil to prevent a larger blast.
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Mannington
W. Va
Frank Leach
Eureka Pipe Line Company
Downs
Rible
Leach
Morgantown
Peculiar Character Killed in the Mines at Pocahontas
Mike Martin, a driver for Pocahontas Collieries Company, died yesterday morning from a fall of rock at the mine. He had worked for about three years and was known as quiet and well educated, often joking that he had been educated at Harvard. He was about forty, single, and always faithful to his duties.
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Mike Martin
Pocahontas Collieries Company
Martin
Harvard
Graham's New Bank to Open Tomorrow
The American National Bank of Graham received its charter yesterday and will commence business tomorrow. President William E. Fowler, who was in Washington, says savings accounts will earn 8 percent interest. This item appears alongside a Metropolitan ad noting exclusive marks on men's wear.
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Graham
American National Bank of
Question on filling assessor blanks under new tax law
Tax Commissioner Dillon remains the authoritative source as the state debates how to complete assessor forms under the updated tax law. The issue has many business owners puzzled as officials seek uniform interpretation amid evolving rules.
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Commissioner Dillon
Borut
Dillon
Fashionable Streets Not for Workmen
In St Petersburg on May 11, police orders bar workmen and poorly dressed citizens from fashionable streets, gardens, quays, and palace areas. The prefect of police issued the directions, sparking frequent small disorders as workers resist and are dragged away.
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St. Petersburg
Hopkins and Knox straw bats premiere at the Metropolitan
The Metropolitan debuts Hopkins and Knox straw bats, highlighting a limited display of unique wooden craft. Visitors can view these distinctive pieces through the exhibit period.
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Hopkins and Knox
Metropolitan
Snyder Tornado Toll Mounts In Oklahoma Town
Reports from Guthrie dated May 11 say Snyder suffered vast devastation with up to 250 killed and 500 injured as telegraph lines failed and relief trains rushed from Hobart and other towns. The storm wiped out most buildings north of the railroad, leaving Way's Hardware and the Frisco Roundhouse intact. A funeral directors convention sent ten undertakers with caskets to the scene.
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Gathrie
Okla
Snyder
Oklahoma City and Western
Hobart
Way
Frisco
Hall Street
Funeral Directors
Baseball scores and rain delays from the American league
Results show New York defeated St. Louis 4 to 0 and Philadelphia beat Pittsburgh 8 to 4 in eleven innings. Cincinnati edged Brooklyn 8 to 7 while Chicago fell toBoston 0 to 5. Detriot and Cleveland games were postponed due to rain.
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St. Louis
New York
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Chicago
Boston
Murderer Arrested After Desperate Fight in West Virginia
Huntington dispatch reports George H. Wright, hunted for three murders, captured in Williamson after a fierce confrontation with officers. Wright, with a $5,000 reward, allegedly killed Alfred Wilson Albert Hayes and Andrew Jackson who lived on a Provo Utah ranch. Marshal Johnson sustained a leg wound.
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Huntington
W. Va
George H. Wright
Williamson
Marshal Johnson
Wright
Alfred Wilson
Albert Hayes
Andrew Jackson
Provo
Utah
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Superior Supply Co
WM. Hicks
Bluefield Ave
White
Princeton Avenue
Bland St
Dwin Mann
Ww. C. Pollock
Ill
Conmbin Liquor Dealer
Passager Depot
Baker’s
IK Cream Parlor
Fesiie City
Baldwin & Baldwin
Respecting, S. R. Linkenhaker
Lindsey & Akers
Thefield Ave
West Va
Pennsylvania
Oklahoma
Arseriory
WE Ehomas
Vise
Flat Top National Bank, ‘of
Driver For Coal Company
Oklahoma City
Detroit
Cleveland
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