Twenty Hurt in Explosion at Fireworks Plant
RANDOLPH Mass April 16 A series of explosions wrecked twelve buildings of the U S Fireworks company plant and caused heavy property damage. Twenty persons were slightly injured as windows and doors blew out across town. Flames spread to debris and wood lots, delaying control until daylight. Authorities investigate the blast’s cause as nearby families sought refuge in woods during the night.
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Randolph
Mass
U. S. Fireworks Company
Direworks
Mille Street
Morris Tucker
William Hurley
Samuel Hart
Tucker
Muriey
Hart
Bandit Killed Four Captured In Bank Raid
CHICAGO April 15 Eight bandits attacked the State Bank of Cicero suburb. B Witowski cashier defended the bank killing one robber wounding two and capturing two others. The driver who stayed outside escaped.
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Chicago
B. Witowski
State Bank of
Cicero
Irish Situation Remains Unchanged Says Weekly Review
Dublin April 15 official weekly review reports no overall change in Ireland. Murders of policemen fell to four last week while military casualties rose from four to six. Crown forces total casualties reach 28. Week includes 23 ambushes six barracks attacks three assassinations seven civilian murders attributed to Sinn Feiners. Sixty interned 118 released leaving 2496 interned.
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Dublin
Ireland
Crown
Sinn
South Haven Man 18 Starved to Death
Officers probing the death of Henry C. Gerling, 74, found gagged and bound in his cabin 30 miles north of South Haven, Mich. A neighbor found the body after missing Gerling for over nine weeks. A note in a nearby mailbox read untie Henry Gerling, suggesting an assault around April 7 when mail last left the box.
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South Haven
Mich
Henry C. Gerling
Here
Henry Gerling
Gerling
Albany Merchant Dies in Long Fall
Albany N Y Gard ner C Leonard 64 a member of Cotrell and Leonard firm was killed when he fell from a roof and landed in the wreckage of the former Steeler hotel adjoining their store He was a Williams College graduate and is survived by a widow and two children.
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Albany
N.Y
Anvil
Lawsuits Aim to Bar Stable Construction Next Door
Howard Lubelsky of 1159 Howard Avenue sues America Gergen in superior court seeking an injunction to stop and prevent the construction and maintenance of a stable on a neighboring lot. He claims the project would be a nuisance due to noise and odors with damages sought at 5,000 dollars. The builder began April 6 and the adjacent properties at 1338 and 1135 are involved.
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Howard
Lubelsky
Howard Avenue
Superior Court
America Gergen
Luvelsky
Boys' Blue Serge Suit of Double Service Value
A boys' blue serge double service suit with two pairs of trousers is offered for 10.75. It \nfeatures a jacket with pointed yoke fat back inverted pleat down back and belt all around. It is praised for color retention and fit, advertised from the front basement.
Dandy silk socks 65c for men in Palm Beach line
A compact retail note promotes men’s dandy silk socks at 65 cents in white palm beach brown and black. Describes silken feel and long wear with improved sole and sturdy finish. Positioned beside new low shoes in the right aisle front display for ready-to-march packing.
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Palm Beach
Ballplayers' gloves and horsehide gear for sale
Advertises gloves in yellow and horsehide with prices from 1.25 to 41 dollars. Special fielders glove in genuine horsehide priced at 41 dollars, plus a feather lined model at 4 dollars. Also lists official Beach American league ball at 1.25 and four bowls of sizes 7 9 and 10 inch. Includes stone crocks from 4 gallon at 40 cents to 12 gallon Jumbo at 8.
Golfers' clubs and balls at low prices attract buyers
News briefs advertise sweet and rue-and clubs for men and women, with good collections of wood and iron sets at low prices. Also offered are "Lucky 30" golf balls marked with mesh, touted to fly true and fast with new weight, priced around $0. o9c
Salt-and-pepper sets with crystal glass and silver tops
A description notes tasteful salt-and-pepper sets featuring crystal glass cut in light patterns and silver-plated tops with holes of the right size. Mentions a pair and special lots including items labeled de 5Oc H1LO fourth Noor.
Fabric fashions with sheer textiles and bright spring shades
A description of sheer fabrics such as tricolette crepe de chine and Georgette crepe with wool braids lace and embroidery. Highlights include brilliant spring shades like agatiols tomato and Aztec with quiet flesh and white tones. Noted for quality beauty and value on the second floor.
Handkerchiefs Sold Cheap in Center Aisle Display
A small display in the center aisle features a group of nice handkerchiefs priced at 15 cents each. The assortment is dainty and varied with pretty stripes and figures in color, white embroidered corners, and a lace edge, described as of nice quality and pleasing texture.
Special weekly candies and chocolate treats on sale
Special candies for the week end feature liquid cherries and pineapple in syrup, encased in smooth rich chocolate with a moreish taste. Also offered are Peppermint Patties with a fine creamy center and bittersweet chocolate coating at 39 cents, located in the front basement.
Smart chamoisette gauntlets and kid gloves sale
Prominent listing describes chamoisette gauntlets in brown gray and white with a two clasp design and wrist strap. Includes French kid gloves in tan white or black and a 95c to 1.95 price range, noting velvet smooth texture and stylish appearance.
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France
Lustrous drop stitch stockings and stockings sale
Lustrous drop stitch stockings at 50c and 2c. Mercerised lisle stockings described as soft and firm with fine luster, drop stitch patterns, double soles, mock seams. Cordovan white and black Lisle threads, Polo gray and black priced around $1.50. Includes children's socks in white with colored tops, sizes 5 to 1.
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Cordovan
Lisle
Cut— Inc
Fancy two tone silk ribbon description and color range
A catalog style note describes a narrow fancy ribbon at 25 cents, with two tones and scalloped edges in contrasting colors. It claims rich dark and light color options, suitable for fashionable handiwork and various crafts.
Ash can sales promote city ash collection ending May 1
Local ad urges residents to clear ashes promptly and save money with special prices on heavy galvanized iron cans, rotary ash sifters, oil cans, and small covered ash cans. Includes garbage cans priced at 0.30 and 1.95 despite OCR errors.
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