Global unrest and diplomacy color week in world news
A broad digest notes ongoing Riffian raids near Fez and Madrid talks to settle Abd el Krim. France plans a gold loan while seeking U S debt talks. A U S fleet sails for friendship cruises. plucky incidents include train crash deaths and airplane mail trials. Weather, finance, and political upheaval heat up the page.
Death Toll Soars After Boston Club Collapse Fireworks Trigger
A five story Boston Pickwick Club building housing a Chinatown dancing group collapsed after an explosion. Rescue teams counted 39 dead with 32 identified and many injured. Police Inspector Benjamin Alexander and Patrolman Paul Halloran were among the victims. Looting and arrests followed amid the disaster.
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German Population Figures After War Decline
Provisional census figures place Germany's population at about 62.5 million, excluding the Sarre region's roughly 750 thousand. Berlin remains Europe’s second largest city with about 3.9 million, while Hamburg tops German cities with just over 1 million. Losses and declines stem from wartime deaths, territorial cessions, and birth-rate drops.
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Stolen Treasures From St. Peter's Sacristy Disclosed
Thieves broke into St. Peter's sacristy and carried off jewelled church property valued at 4,000,000 lire. They took gold crosses and other sacred items many studded with diamonds rubies and emeralds including the emerald ring set on the St. Peter's statue near the papal altar.
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Anthrax Outbreak Expands In Perry County Farm Case
A new anthrax case emerged on a farm south of Perryville eight miles from the earlier outbreak. It is the first since June 25, prompting vaccination of adjoining farm stock and quarantine of eight farms. East St. Louis stockyards will not receive stock without veterinary certificates.
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Banks Offer $2500 for Dead Bank Bandits in Chicago
Chicago banks announce rewards of 2500 dollars for each bank bandit killed during a robbery and 1000 dollars for information leading to arrest and conviction. The Chicago and Cook County Bankers Association limits the dead bandit award to police and bank officers to avoid civilian shooting.
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Amundsen Returns to Oslo with Polar Expedition Group
Captain Roald Amundsen and Lincoln Ellsworth arrive in Oslo aboard the salvaged seaplane N-25 after their north polar expedition. They and the accompanying party are salvage-returning to Spitzbergen.
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Excursion Train Derailed Near Wheeling Major Incident
A Pennsylvania passenger train derailed at Top Mill between Wheeling and Warwood injuring or trapping excursionists. The derailed train carried 100 or more passengers during the evening incident.
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