Mysterious Wall Street Explosion Rocks New York
A noon blast in Lower Manhattan near Wall Street and Broad Street caused extensive damage and loss of life. Authorities say an infernal machine likely caused the explosion, killing dozens and injuring hundreds as the nation’s financial hub reeled. Federal agencies and police prepared to investigate the incident and protect government property.
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Bomb Theory Gains Traction In New York Explosion
New York reports cite police chief Lehey and others linking Thursday’s blast to a large TNT bomb with iron slugs. Agencies advise heightened treasury protections while U S Secret Service and Justice Department investigate, with Palmer’s office ordering further inquiry.
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Wall Street Explosion Described by AP Witness
Associated Press reporter Eve witnessed a wall street blast that ripped through the financial district. The scene showed flying glass and screams as smoke rose from subtreasury and J P Morgan sites, with wounded sent fleeing and fires breaking out among overturned vehicles and wreckage.
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Street Inferno Leaves Nighttime City Scene Terrified
Eyewitness recounts a grisly clearance outside the Morgan bank. bodies litter the street with burns and torn clothing as onlookers describe a cluster of nine lifeless figures within a short radius. Police and investigators sift through the violent aftermath.
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Morgan Bank
Body of Horse Shows Point of Deadly Blast
The dead horse lay in the street showing close proximity to the blast. Morgan building windows were blown out and smoke-blackened interiors exposed. The sub treasury annex entrance suffered heavy damage and the steel grill doorway was shattered.
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Police Hold Back Crowd at Morgan Bank Scene
Police remained calm and restrained a crowd gathered near the Morgan bank. A uniformed officer steadied the entrance as onlookers watched with awe and horror while a statue of George Washington stood nearby and a distant explosion echoed in memory.
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Thomas Holland Dies Former Justice Department Agent
(Continued on page three) Thomas Holland, an agent of the Department of Justice, passed away.
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Harding Urges Constitutional Defense Ahead of Constitution Day
In Arion Ohio on September 16 Senator Harding warned that without strong constitutional support autocratic power could supplant the people's sovereignty. He said a national mood seeks to erode constitutional loyalty and announced a Friday front porch address to central Ohio delegates.
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Salvation Army Drives For $51500 In Wyoming October Campaign
The Salvation Army seeks $51,500 from Wyoming residents during October 3 to 12 across 21 counties to fund three new buildings in Cheyenne Casper and other locations. Christian workers will lead the effort in the state.
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Dry law enforcement praised as inadequate by officials
Washington report notes Prohibition Commissioner Jemer stating dry law enforcement is inadequate. The Anti-Saloon League adds that a vast and vicious conspiracy seeks to discredit and overthrow enforcement efforts.
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Cox Declares Willingness to Accept Ideas for League Membership
Governor Cox of Ohio, Democratic presidential candidate, said in a telegram from Reno that he would make any reasonable concession to secure American membership in the League of Nations. He stated the Democratic platform opposed reservations nullification and urged meeting as directed, in a Nevada campaign message to Yale’s Prof Irving Fleber.
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Wyoming State Fair Day Three Sparks Big Attendance
Have Day Douglas Wyoming Sept 16 The third day of the Wyoming State Fair attracted a record crowd with hundreds of settlers and officials including Governor Cardy Senator Warren Kendr and Congressman Mondell giving speeches. Judging of agricultural products dominated the day while displays and county exhibits will continue in the morning.
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Wyoming Weekend Weather Outlook Mixed East West
The forecast calls for a fall Friday and Saturday in the eastern portion with possible showers in the west. Temperatures remain largely unchanged, and overall conditions show little variation across the state.
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French Commission Warned Of Impending Disaster
A torn letter, written by a former commission employee, warned Lieut Arnaue and Maurice Casenave of a planned catastrophe in Wall Street at 2:90 o'clock. After an explosion, fragments were recovered and handed to police. The letter urged the sp of the commission and mentioned an office staff reprieve.
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