Tragic Mine Explosion In Wilkes Barre Toll Rises
A Baltimore tunnel blast in the Hudson Coal area near Wilkes Barre causes many deaths. Hospitals report numerous fatalities as morgues overflow. The disaster, triggered by an electric wire falling into a car of black powder, involves 16 cars and about 200 miners entering the tunnel. Many died from flames or were swept into a water trench along the tracks.
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Ainloch
Baltimore
É& Uware. & Hudson Coal Company
Avondale
Tos
Claims for Additional Travel Allowance to Discharged Soldiers
The Zone Finance Officer War Department offers to pay additional travel allowance to discharged soldiers who previously received 3 1/2 cents per mile. A blank application form with affidavit is available from the Home Service office of the Red Cross. This is welcome news to discharged men who will use the opportunity to reimburse themselves.
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War Department
Home Service Office
Red Croes
Winnipeg General Strike Talks Brought Hope for Settlement
Winnipeg leaders said renewed strike pressure would ease within 24 hours. General strike committee secretary Ernest Robinson and telegraphic delegates from across Manitoba prepared to meet here to settle the dispute with honor to both sides.
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Winnipeg
Man
Ernest Robinson
General Strike Committee
Federal agencies set up listening posts nationwide
Washington reports that listening posts are being established across the country by federal agencies to prevent further terrorist outbreaks. Anonymous circulars circulated among officials claim the measures aim to curb threats and monitor potential plots.
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Washington
Austria Proclaims Three Day Mourning Over Peace Terms
Zurich reports Vienna declares a three day national mourning period in protest against the peace terms. The government action underscores strong public discontent with the settlement. Local reaction seeks clarity on terms and potential political repercussions.
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Zurich
Vienna
Corona Urges Swift Action to Curb Flies
In Corona a heat spike brings an overwhelming fly nuisance. Schools and churches report disturbances, and residents urge immediate, effective measures to protect the town’s reputation for cleanliness. Public spaces lacking screens are most affected.
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Corona
VICTIM OF BAD FALL ERNEST IRWIN BADLY HURT
Early Wednesday Ernest Irwin son in law of Mr and Mrs W C Burth sustained serious injuries in a collision while en route from Anaheim to Corona. He was found unconscious and taken to the Barth home after treatment by Dr Geith. A passing motorist and another vehicle aided his transport. He now rests under care with a nurse. doctors say head damage was avoided.
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Ernest Irwin
W.C. Burth
Enoute
Anaheim
Corona
Irwin
Chas Chris
Prado
Navy
Cummins
Ramsdale
Miss Hayes
Milan
Leonardo de Vinci
Dorothy Dalton at the Majestic Tomorrow
Dorothy Dalton top silent film star of the Ince group appears at the Majestic tomorrow night in a dual showcase. In Quicksand she displays dramatic power while Hard Boiled spots her in a comic prima donna role sure to mark her as a leading comedienne in silent cinema. Washington: President Konenkamp warns Atlanta strike could affect the US and Canada if not settled soon.
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Dorothy Dalton
Majestic
Thos. H. Ince
Nurse's World War I Italy Visit and Milan Reflections
In May 1919 a nurse writes from Milan during a Bolshevik day siege, recalls travel companions a chaplain and a Red Cross worker, describes Milan’s Arcades and the Last Supper restoration, notes Italian military uniforms the Barcellini and Alpine Chasseurs, and explains Italian dining customs including bread and macaroni etiquette.
Help Pay for Gold Star Street Service Flag
A plea seeks contributors to fund a Gold Star Street Service Flag dedicated on Decoration Day. Perle T. Glass is the largest labor contributor. total cost is $8 for frame and materials. Twenty-four shares priced 50 cents each offered. no more than one share per person. Contributions can be left at the First National Bank.
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M. Ps
Edwin
New York
la Sierra Heights Canning Co
Perle T. Glass
UTI
First National Bank
City Park Flight of Flies Triggers Public Plea for Screening
A reader complains that flies plague picnics at City Park. They urge donations of screening to enclose pavilion areas and propose a public drive or city action to curb the nuisance, noting Corona’s poor fly control this year.
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Mars
Corona
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SMARL
Qari
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union of America
Atlanta
United States
Canada
Italy
Astery
Santa Maria Delle Grazie
de Vince
Red Cross
Venice
Rome
Miss Telford
Paris
Miss Darnall
Barcellini
Alpine Chasseurs
Ilan
Cannery
P. J. Whitten
Sierra
Anning Co
Magnolia Ave
Ition and Weyer
Otis Ome
Sinder Federal Reserve
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