River of flame carves through San Pedro oil district
A massive oil fire in the Port of San Pedro threatens homes and wharves as 16 million gallons of crude burn from a storage tank in Petroleum Cove. Firefighters and volunteers build an embankment to block the fiery river while plant crews attempt to save nearby structures and prevent further spread.
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Anorurs
Cal
Firmen
Soro
Braaka
Ola
San Pedro
Arind
Conference marks report on coal talks urging action
The United States Coal Commission reported to President Coolidge on the Atlantic City conference aimed at averting a coal strike. Operators and miners agreed to resume negotiations with positions on the check off and closed shop remaining, while no firm program was announced. The commission’s forthcoming statement was expected to avoid harsh remarks and emphasize unresolved key points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Minera
Tom
Widd
Taw
United Mine Workers
John Haya Hammond
United States Coal Commission Wa
Coolidge
Coat Commission
Uona
Ocmenta
Commie
Atlante
Mons
John Hayg Ham‘mond
Atlantic City
Commission
Comminsone
Samuel D. Warriner
Testers Meet in Stark County Farm District
Preliminary organization of the turkey Tuberculin Testing program was announced by County Farm Agent 0 T Key for the Stark County district. Efforts will be made to arouse interest and secure memberships of farmers in the district. Organization will spread to other areas across the county with Lake County first to participate.
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0. T
Lake To
Etforts
Memorial tombstone for Mrs Yannie Currish to be dedicated
A tombstone in memory of Mrs Yannie Currish widow of Jack Currish formerly of this city who died February 21 will be dedicated Sunday afternoon at the Jewish cemetery by her parents Mr and Mrs W Folte Relations have been invited to attend Currish was graduate of Central High School
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Ars Yannie Currish
Jack Currish
Jewiah Cemetery
Stes
W. Foolte
airmCurish
Central Gh
Gasoline Bath Ghastly Trial at Moundsville
A coal miner Charles Mchiouki reportedly tried a gasoline bath as a treatment for rheumatism. He reportedly burned himself during the procedure and was treated at a hospital. The incident occurred in Moundsville West Virginia on August 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moundsville
W. Va
Charles Mchiouki
Alliance Woman Sought in Kidnapping Case
Cleveland police pursue Alliance woman linked to the disappearance of a newborn girl taken by a friend to satisfy her desire for motherhood. The trail spans Pittsburgh Columbus and Chicago, with authorities contacting cities to broadcast descriptions as the infant is believed dead.
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Alliance
Cleveland
Ehita
Hattie Roberts
Pittsburgh
King
Hends
Cleveland Hospital
Columbus
Chi- Ago
Avette
Sean
Unions to Press Steel Worker Drive Despite Hour Day
Cleveland August 18 The American Federation of Labor will keep organizing steel workers despite the hour day. John F. Tison says the drive to enroll unorganized workers under the Union banner continues with steady individual effort and participation at plant sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
American Federation of Labor
John F. Tison
Olan
Meet
Weather forecast for the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes region
The weather bureau issued a forecast for next week with generally fall weather in the Ohio Valley and the Great Lakes region. Temperatures are expected near or slightly below normal across both regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Weather Bureau
Ohio Valley
Great Lakes
Fear of Ku Klux clashes roils Steubenville officials
Aug 11 reports from Steubenville warn of imminent disorder after clashes between Ku Klux Klan members and residents. Governor Donahey cautioned sheriffs and mayors to deploy all resources, while Steuben ville officials and Klansmen separately reported a tense but quiet night and a potential martial law threat was dismissed.
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Columbus
Steubenville
Ku Klux Klan
Elieven
Steuben
Donaher
Edward Lucas
Frank Hawkins
Steusenville
Marant
Steu~ Denville
T*he Ku Klux Klan
Konklave
Knoxvu Nite
Donahey
Roward Lucas
Frank Hawking
Blaine Carter
Cal
Three German Communists Killed in Dattelald Riots
Aug 18 report says three German communist activists were killed and eight wounded in riots at Dattelald Central Neferlip this afternoon. Local authorities urged calm as clashes erupted between factions and police surrounded the area.
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London
Dattel Ald
Central Neferlip
Local men admit cruelty and theft in firebombing claim
Four Floodwood men admitted cruelty and theft after a firebomb incident. They allegedly set a blasting explosive and escaped with 435 each. Details remain unclear due to fragmented report and incomplete names.
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Anid
Births and bereavement mark long time resident
Marie Fast was found dead in bed here on her ninety-eighth birthday, a quiet end noted on a date that marked another year of life. The town honors a long residency as authorities note the unremarkable nature of the passing.
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Abhland
Marie Fast
Natal Day In Spain Brings A Sad Refrain To Swarthy Son Here
A fragmented report recalls a Natal Day event in Spain and a child named Alvarez amid a scene with police and a prison keeper. The account touches on cultural contrasts and a tense morning routine tied to a liquor discussion and local authority.
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Spain
Natal
Hiquor
Tax revisions urged to ease burden and boost revenue
The article reports that President Gotldae plans a message urging Congress to revamp the revenue act. Secretary Mellon will press for surtax reductions from 60 to 25 percent and lower income tax rates to stimulate industry. Officials say the tax system currently deprives the government of revenue and hampers investment.
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Gotldae
Wiahould
Secretary of the Treasury
Mellon Im Hin
Congress
Mellon
Mob Takes Man Held in Murder in Port Arthur
Police hunted for Clay Dunn after a mob seized him as he posted bond in connection with the murder of Officer BA Tharria. The crowd fired at officers guarding the jail and drove Dunn away before dawn. A blond smear was found at the scene. Brown, a grocer, was also held in connection with the killing.
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Port Arthur
Tex
Tony
Clay Dunn
BA. Tharria
Dunn
My Brown
Fiery Cross Burned At North Canton Rally
Two thousand people gathered east of North Canton on Friday night to witness a Ku Klux Klan demonstration. A cross was burned as members in white robes staged the event amid tensions in the area.
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North Canton
Sram
Funeral services set for Rev. Nicholas W. Horst
Rev. EP Graham of St. John's Church will preach at the funeral for Rev. Nicholas W. Horst former pastor of St. Peter's church in Huron Bereavement services to be held at St John's in Huron. The Doors of Kent Bank closed after a state action to halt operations while full depositors are promised payment per Attorney General Crabbe and Attorney B K Green. Paul Knight of Cleveland noted as involved in the case.
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EP Graham
St. John’s Charch
Nicholas W. Horst
St. Peter's Church
Huron
Bereeen
St John's
Kent
Tavings & Soday
Crabbe
State Securities Department
B. K Green
Paul % Knight
Cleveland
Has
Stolen Car Recovered After Nighttime Arrests
Police recovered a car reported stolen near Meyers worker and new house site in Lake Park. two injured, four papers describe incidents as Norwalk officers pursued a ship with a 3000 loss in Lafayette towne. Officers described wind and damaged frames during the pursuit.
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Armad
Math
Abe
Carnahan-ay
Wan
Martham
Lafayette
Townes
Norwalk
Aternoon
Meyers Worker
Steeied
Lake Park
Aug
Charlee
State to Carry Out Road Plans in Stark County
State to carry out road plans in Stark County announced by the former Ohio highway administration. Le A Haley named new director. plans include paving Can road and Canton–Masail road others delayed until next spring.
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Stark County
Sarklee
Ohio Highway Department
le A. Haley
Hew
Louinvile Raven
Je Atark
Columbus
Minerva
Fairmount Home
Canton
Waynesburg
Waa
Depositors Won't Lose Money in Bank Scandal
Dayton Aug 18 Depositors will not lose money as the American National Bank and Merchants National Bank prepared to pay off deposits. Fred W Hecht vice president and cashier faced embezzlement charges totaling 10000 and a claimed 160000 bond. Federal authorities hold him as the investigation continues amid missing funds and accusations of theft.
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Dayton
Ted
Alsetican National Bank
Fred W. Hecht
Viecond
Ional Bank
Frith
Ait Auseta
Hecht
Federal Authoritien
Hav
Cleveland Aug 18 Excavation Disruption Report
Fragmentary dispatch notes excavation work near Cleveland on August 18 leading to disruption. No details on contractor or duration are provided.
Typhoon toll and ship incident dim Hong Kong scene
A typhoon ripped Hong Kong causing casualties and damage as a steamship Mingwane reportedly rode a harbor surge. The storm lasted about an hour with strong winds.
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Hong Kong
London
Ave
Hong Kom
Workhouse Head Faces Manslaughter Charge
A man identified as John W. Royer, superintendent of the Starke works, faced manslaughter charges in connection with a collision that killed Frank R. Stambaugh near Mahoning and Royal NE. Royer, free on bail, pleaded not guilty. a preliminary hearing is set.
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Police Coure
Agateat
John W. Royer
Starke
Thorne
Franke R. Stambaugh
Winfield
July & Royer
Stambaugh
Mahoning Rf
Rovalay NE
Boyer
Emall
Stambauch
S. A. Lengel
Nh Rhorm
Rt Milley
Amerman A Mille
Traction Co Sues For Right Of Way In Akron
In Akron a probate court case seeks a right of way for Northern Ohio Traction Light Co to lay high tension wires across 18 parcels between Akron and Cleveland. The line would pass south of Akron, crossing 12 parcels and linking Akron to Cleveland generators to prevent emergency power shortages.
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Akron
Lutthaw Deen
Northern Ohio Traction © Light Co
Cleveland
Akrom
Cros
Cleveland Bite
Thie & Numinating Co
NOF
le Atticate
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Commission Will Markets
Lewis
Stark CO
Farm Bureau
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Alvarez
Kent Bank
Dee
Teady
Flenres Cail
Ontington
W.va
A. J. Miren
Miren
John J. Linhart
Workhouse Head
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