Ten Others Hurt as New York City Train Collision Kills Driver
Witnesses say the truck driver stopped to scan for trains at a crossing and was struck as a rush hour train from the Erie route plowed into a truck carrying ten children and adults. Survivors from Altiva and nearby towns described the impact and debris spreading along the rails.
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AU Parton
Avery kHhed
Sory Seplomidy
New York
Centry
Paewonger
Thorn
St Brrvons
Sand Beach
Fake Erie
Hern Cook
Mabel Wold
Next Croninger
Viola Croninger
Tina Pratt
Milan
Ee Molden Hutte Eide Olin
Geraldine Sehint
Viiserde Spangler
Witlaré
Eoree
Melede Prem Freyanent
GAK Harrok
Arrests follow last of Shine Band incident near Ohio River
An officer seizure near Welltown last Thursday led to the capture of a man named Meonsblitve Wheerigage IA of Weirton West Virginia while others face charges in connection with a band incident on the Ohio river bank. Extradition to West Virginia is being pursued as authorities continue investigations.
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Man
Sheriff's Force
Weirton
Stmchen
Chio
Uck
W. Tx
Eroske County
Shem
Wolrtun
Huraday
Ohio River
Sheri
Lucan
Virginia
Morver
Mopilay
Deny Kotowskiam
Cape
LaFollette Has Little Business In Washington
A fragmented section from a Washington dispatch notes Senator La Follette facing a quiet day in the capital. Writers describe limited activity amid committee hearings and lack of pressing legislation, with occasional references to supporters and political maneuvers.
Night Theater Panic Kills Children in Stampede
A theater disaster left many children dead as a stampede swept the gallery during a film showing. Witnesses describe panic as exits failed and spectators were trampled while trying to flee. The incident occurred amid chaotic scenes with injuries reported and authorities investigating the cause.
Coolidge Discusses State Politics With Senate Leaders
President Coolidge met with Republican leaders from Kansas Ohio West Virginia and Vermont to discuss state political climates and campaign strategy. He planned a formal nomination address August 14 and held talks with James B Reynolds and others on electoral directions and party unity.
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Pashington
Randwich
Dresident Coollage
Todmay
Kansan
Owl Lown
West Viritaia
Ver Mont
Polinier
Contldyce
Curtix
Kansas
Cuin
Senate
Walter F. Beach
Toledo
Darty
Ohio
Vernon L.hauce
Dodke
Iowa
United Hunter
Iowna
Tors
Sutherland
West Virginia
Bile
Vermont
James B Haynolds
Tutler
Washington
Curtin
Coolidun
Brown
MacLAREN ARRIVES AT PARAMASHIRU
Mac Waren, the British around the world tier, arrived at Murakami Bay Para toxehita Island Kuriin at 7:90 in the evening from Tokotan bay Uruppu Istana, according to a Paramashiru report dated July 22-4.
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TO Kio
Mac Waren
Murakami Bay
Paratoxehita Island
Kuriin
Tokotan Bay
Uruppu
Istana
London Parley Drifts Into Waiting Game
Reporting from London July negotiators across Britain Belgium and the United States delay progress as they seek compromise on the Dawes plan and German participation. Ambassadors mingle with bankers and officials while a written treaty draft is sought to satisfy investors and maintain French unity. Berlin envoys may travel to London if the judicial committee settles Germany’s inclusion.
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London
Inter
Amerion
Germany
Evan
Drake
Macdonald
Mrr
Metlon
Thomas Lamont
Montiene Nurmaen
Robert Rindaralox
Teds
A. Mellen
Orteukta
Polley
Arthasander Wetloge
Theunin
Youter
Morrison Seeks State Adjutancy for West Virginia Unit
Commander of the Weoe ton post of the American Legion announces his candidacy for the West Virginia department adjutant role. He will be opposed by Merrick Incumbent with a split to occur in rumors and planning stages in August.
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Weston Legion
State Post
Merrick
John
May
Weoeton
American Legion
Tay
Virginia Department
Wedertet
Police Launch Large Drive to Remove Alleged Vagrants
Police began a city wide enforcement drive targeting suspected vagrants under the new vagrancy ordinance. Officers will question and possibly eject those unable to show employment or residence within four days. Arrests and penalties include possible 80 day jail terms for noncompliance.
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Jon Tye
suaAprelua
Polles
Wy OW
Wertz
Paul Reuniy
Plana
Hlet
Tulien
Jann Artitan
Ortlerk
McOres
Iunfers
Eis
Four Killed in Smoke Stack Fall at Charlevoix Building
July 22 report details a fatal fall from an eleven story smokestack at the Charlevoix building. Four people died instantly or soon after while an injured survivor group stood nearby. names include Moray and Lehigh families with several accompanying passengers.
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Charlevoix
Jans
Lindgwood Moray
Mon
Louise Morey
Minnie le Hsk
Clea
Ingary
George Lehigh
Lehigh
Geneveve L. High
Wesley Morer
Abs
Morey
Wus
Steel officials decide on river service for Ohio plants
July 23. Officials from United States Steel and Carnegie Steel announce plans to shift Ohio river plants from Pittsburg to Wheeling to be served by barges. The program calls for hundreds of thousands of hours to enlarge loading facilities along the Ohio, with thirty plants to be brought into river operation. Government representatives were present on the trip aboard a general steamer.
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Wheeling
United States Steel and Carnegie Steel Company
Pittsburon
Ohio
Plana
Ohio River
Lowlett
Alia
Hte Stag
Ute
Ute Government. Thirty Plante
Enarcingenent
Alligator Captured After River Sighting Near Velawate Avenue
A stray alligator, about four feet long, was seen near Velawate Avenue on the West side and captured later that afternoon at the Wanwwha river. Brannan and Ty Whexng Branham aided in the capture as bystanders watched the animal move along the water’s edge.
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Min Jong
Branham
Aveonna
Brannan
Branbain
Four Are Held in Black Hand Slaying Case
Clarksburg authorities report four held over the murder of Jo reel Fiorelli whose body was found buried on the Claude Duviseen farm near Claire. An autopsy cited a shotgun wound to the head. clothes and personal items were removed. Detained are Mold keverall Patterson, Mrs Daisy Patsy Patterson, John Patey, and Jon Costa. Police say clues are being pursued and the death solved.
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Clarksburg
Mt! Claire Woods
Fatee L Young
Rocco Florelli
Rand
Claude Duviseen
Claire
Maan
Pioreil
Stkr
Ballows
Matheny
Jorel
Mold Keverall
Ishm Patterson
Florell
Daisy Patsy
Patterson
John Patey
Jon Costa
Mine District Head Deposed in Cumberland
Francis J. Drum, longtime president of United Mine Workers district No. 1, has been ousted effective July 235 with James E. Jones temporarily in charge. Drum led the district for over a decade and resolved a twenty month strike, which the national office abandoned in 1993 at a reported cost of more than $730,000.
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Cumberland
Francis J. Drum
United Mine Workers of America
James E. Jones
Drum
National Organization
United Mine Workers
George's Creek
Uper Totomac
Iage
Teves
Ie Prigt
Willam Murray
Pinte Bure
Lernister
Chit Murray
United Mine Work
Ts” Netions
Grranl
Miten
Diablt
Mars Ind
Tenney Tvania
Woot Virginia
Child Slayer Taken to Safety in Belmont County Jail
Milhe Anna Chsldr aged seven was murdered in a field near Ate Rants miles from tere pm dite 18. Mice Churlon identified as suspect was secretly moved from Belmont County Jail to a secure facility for the crime investigation. Authorities described the suspect as nervous during the transfer and noted bloodstains and weapons found nearby.
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Ohlo
Milhe
Anna Chsldr
Sidiniktet
Jernpp
Wilsare
Slayers of Franks Lad Face Grieving Parents of Victim
In Chicago on July 2, Nathan Lea and Richera Loeb faced parents of the boy they allegedly killed. The teens, Leopold and Loeb, stood mute as prosecutors described a brutal crime. Both youths pleaded guilty to kidnapping for ransom and first degree murder, with sentencing to follow under Judge Caverly.
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Slayers
Associated Press
Chicago
Nathan Leavold
Richera Loeb
Bar of Justice
Leopold
Robert Franks
Lois
Efe
Loeb
Nes
Caverly
Criminal Court of
Cook County
Mr. Crowe
Oen
Tivittingsa
Elsrene Darrow
Enlet
Murder suspect taken in Wheeling
Ernest Simmons, 73, was arrested at a Wheeling rooming house after deputy sheriff Vonercurt arrived with a warrant charging him with the attempted murder of a neighbor. Simmons waived extradition. details of the alleged crime were not released.
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Wheeling
Ernest Simmons
Sherif L. H. Vonercurt
Sampson Counts
North Carolina
Simmons
Honeycutt
U. S. Real Estate Holdings Reported in Federal Study
Washington July 23 The Federal Estate Board reports government owned real estate valued at about 31.54 billion dollars excluding public domain and national parks. The total is slightly below last year after a reassessment by Commerce Department officials.
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Washington
United States
Federa Eal Estate Board
Ana
Department of Commerce
Real Estate Board
Davis makes rapid strides on Democratic nomination draft
HARBOR ISLEBORO Ae July 25 John W W Davis reports rapid progress on his Democratic Presidential nomination address. Much of the first draft is converted to writing and he aims for virtual completion upon returning to New York. Campaign leaders plan to tackle subject suggestions after acceptance speech.
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Shaver
Hark Harbor Isleboro
John WW. Davis
New York
Youth Drowns in Cross Creek at Steubenville Outing
Steubenville Ohio July 23 John A Cruikshank son of the Wabash railroad chief engineer drowned while bathing in Cross Creek during an employee outing. He was with Barenta and the party had come for a railroad company event next Saturday.
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Wabash Railroad
Steubenville
Ohio
John A. Cruikshank
Critterson
Wabash
Cross Creek
Cruikshank
Barenta
Mechanician Sarber Reveals Storm Crash Details
Corporal Thomas C. Sarber of Pleasant Valley Texas, mechanic on the doomed airplane, describes a futile bid to prevent the crash during a rainstorm. Lieutenant Thomas Brooks died. Sarber suffered permanent injuries. The pilot fought to avert disaster as the craft plunged from 19,003 feet.
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Thomas C. Sarber
Squidsvelbe
Corspcal Thoms C. Sarber
Key Pield
Tess
Pleasant Valley
Thomas Brooks
O. P. Wilson
Glendale Hospital
Lael
Gleutenan Brooke
Benama
Tragic Drowning After Rescue Attempt in Elk River
An obituary style report details the drowning of 31 year old Daniel Baird of Edgewood Heights after he attempted to rescue a child in the Elk River. The boy Smythers was saved by Baird’s efforts but died later. witnesses including Howard Conner and others attempted to assist. Baird, a hardware dealer, left a widow and several young children.
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Earl Smythers
Daniel, B. Baird
Poplar
Bards
Woold Heights
Elk River
Sacrelock
Smytt
Himeel
Alon
Baird
Luna
D&ce
Howard MW
Conner
Beane
Smythers
Rae
Abe
Peken Wak Hardweare
D. EB. Baird
Edgewood’ Heights
Myrtle Lewis
Voliy
Bras Bine
Daniel
Esperian
Flay Marian
Roberta
Fletcher
Une
Floyd Batra
Charleston
Decensea
Céneral Steers Church
Bigley Avenue
Noted Shootout in Lookout Va Leaves Two Wounded
William Criddle and his son were shot on Lookout, Va, as Pennington and associates fled. Both victims were hospitalized and expected to recover. Sheriff and posse pursued suspects. no arrests reported. Also update on Dr. Hedy Smith’s improved condition after car crash.
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William Criddle
Ty Son
Borne
Criddle
Pennington
Tee Riddle
Urié
It Isn't Logical to Cull Capitet 6600
A clipped, garbled note discusses a task described as simple before departure. It references a Gazette executive and a directive to cull Capitet 6600, with fragments suggesting a procedural or administrative context. The readable portions imply a lightweight, possibly obsolete instruction.
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