One Dead and Seven Injured in Dover Fire
A naval explosion at an explosives laboratory in Dover New Jersey caused a fire that killed Private AicCormick of the Marines and wounded seven others. The blast shattered windows and sent residents into the streets as the laboratory and adjacent buildings burned. Officials estimate damage may reach up to a million dollars as investigations begin into the cause of the incident.
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Dover
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Seaearly
Aver AicCormick
Exenta
Everal
Influenza Cases Reported at Industrial School in Pruntytown
In West Virginia on December 18 reports show about 128 influenza cases at a boys’ industrial school in Pruntytown. The illness is mild in most patients and several have recovered. Some cases are described as less severe, with a few patients reportedly still ill.
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Industriat
Amusements Offerings Delight Bridgeport Audiences
Bridgeport theater run features a strong lineup with Ahr Cormack presented amid praise from patrons. The program includes Eva Tradna, Bird Millman, and the Indian acrobats, plus vaudeville acts and a silent feature The Country Cousin. Audiences praised the variety show, calling it among the best in town in years with a full night of dancing, comedy, and stunt acts. The bill also promises further performances at the Theatre and continued entertainment through the week.
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Thea
Elreus
Jakus
Tepaties
Lisa Bird Millman
Miss Millman
Mme
Eva Tradna
Equestrienne
Barnum and Bailey
Ringling Bros
Ta Heatric
Voli
Aliss
Ory
Ryan
F Ia
James JT. Dearbett
Ila
Sig Sennett
Pathe News
Government Subsidy Sought To Boost Food Production
New York delegates at a food conference under Columbia University and the Institute of Arts and Sciences propose a government subsidy to farmers tied to increased production. They warn that New York port losses amount to millions yearly from food decay, with 90 percent reducible by better distribution.
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New York
Columbia University
Department of Agriculture
Institute of Arts and Sciences
C. L. Goodsell
Ite
Body of J M Blackman Arrives From Florida
The body of J Monroen Blackman a real estate dealer of Main street died recently in Fruit land park Florida and arrived in this city by train at 9 02 night to the mortuary chapel of Tilary Bishop 27 Patfield avenue Alps Blackman Jergon Monroe J Wlackman and his wife and son also arrived Funeral arrangements are pending Blackman had been ty Warts on since October owner of table real outer Ilkare and developing an orange Proptition his death was sudden
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Main Street
Fruitland Park
Fake County
Fla
Tilary Bishop
Patfield Avenue
Alps
Blackman
Jergon
Monroe J. Wlackman
Alsoo
Han Eeents
Ava
Alt Blackman
Ty Wartson
Table Real
Ilkare
Women of World War Enjoy Clipping Party
Members of the Women of the World War met at 84 State Street for a clipping party with 35 attendees. An exhibition of exhibit plans and letters was postponed to the New Year. seven candidates were initiated and 14 applications received for ownership in an ongoing organization series.
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Ing State Street
Marivgn
Mlinaberl Korsheler
Uanei
Gt Leers
Nishi Wes
Change of clothing in Soria camel hair crafts
In Soria camel hair is plucked in spring to craft water proof tents bags and rugs, showcasing traditional textile work and materials used in outdoor gear and home goods.
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Soria
Prosecution Chief Named for Food Profiteers
Avy Pas, recently named food administrator to lead the prosecution of profiteers, was designated by Attorney General Palmer to direct prosecutions. The appointment strengthens the federal drive against inflated food prices and supply abuses during the period.
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Avy Pas
Tlaoward Pi
Ailotney Gieneral Palmer
Biuten
Iby
WHS Week at Quits Priday Advanced Winocing Chiss
The text appears garbled with multiple misspelled items and unclear events. It references a WHS Week, a Priday event, and mentions an Annual Christmas Ball with scattered phrases about lessons and afternoon activities, lacking coherent details or names.
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Quits
Priday
Saturnity Qainlta
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Brooklawwn
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John McCormack
Polis Theatre
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