Nine Die In Incendiary Chicago Fire Explosion
Chicago reports a catastrophic four story blaze with nine fatalities. Captain Brennan and Lieutenant Vrosh among the dead. dozens injured as wall and roof collapse after an explosion. Firefighters and paramedics rushed to evacuate, with details of the collapse and rescue efforts from the South Side scene.
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Chicago
United
ApellArmon
Liz Wight
Secours
Fuitien
Ares
John [Brennan
Metland Dayne
Lieutranks Vrosh
Thos Kall
Edward Keikting
Ak Mennein
Samuel L Warren
Trenallallah
William Delle
Samwel Moore
Leo Exel
Nel
Sasnizel Patineli
Avai Manne
Uayil
Ora
Fatita
Adolph Ifriedmay
Heepriktor Hidlater
Mode
Wim
Goiund
Heydsin
Interest Grows in Primary Election Contests
Local voters show interest in the Republican county nomination and the state senate race as factions rally behind Griswold and Sikton. Milton W. Shreve and Renard Murphy seek the GOP nod for Congress with Murphy also pursuing the Democratic nomination. Keabeth Seullierb Fon advances a precinct race in Meadville. Raymond and others in the state assembly seek re election to represent their districts.
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Next Tuckelay
Griwoldl
A. JE. Sikton
Senate
Griswold
Pengu
Phillip J. Harker
Wittlom Willer
Huip
Milton W. Shreve
Renard Murphy
Pongeons
Murphy
Keabeth Seullierb Fon
Meadville
Raymond
Aveomtbty
Willl Agin
Harrigbury
THAW INSANITY TRIAL TO REOPEN MONDAY
The Thaw insanity trial resumes Monday with Harry Thaw facing a pivotal legal round. Witnesses expected include Evelyn Nesbit, Thaw’s former wife, who may testify on his sanity. Attorneys for both sides maneuver for leverage as the court plans to limit interruptions and focus on key testimony.
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Kevelyty Neshit
William A. Gray
Ion
Battle Over Soldier Bonus Dominates Washington Fight
In Washington the political war over a soldier cash bonus escalates as Congress moves toward final action. Democrats press to drop the bonus plan while Republicans back an insurance policy alternative. President Coolidge’s stance remains unclear, with leaders expecting a clash if he withholds approval.
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Washington
Senate
Coolidge
Legion
Congress
Walsh
FAMOUS ITALIAN TRAGEDIENNE DYING IN HOTEL
Reports from Pittsburgh April indicate Eleonora Duse, famed Italian tragedienne, near death at a hotel in Louisiana. Doctors say she is critically ill with unknown causes, and may never perform again if she recovers. The anxious circle includes her husband, her son Joseph Riley, and theatre colleagues awaiting word.
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Pittsburgh
Charles J. Barone
Elewiora Duse
Jonauinsouial
J. J. Riley
Mendvilla
Joseph Riley
G. 2
Bennett
Atis
F. C
Union City
Pinny
Histel
Star Theatre
Coolidge Faces Japanese Exclusion Bill With Senate Aid
Reports indicate President Coolidge plans to urge Congress to reconsider the Japanese exclusion bill after it clears the Senate. Administration advisers warn a veto could split party lines and alienate Pacific coast voters. Ambassadors may issue notes to soften the blow while keeping quotas at two percent and based on the 1900 census.
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Senate
Kent
White House
Pacific Coast
Hiram Johnson
California
Mughes
Jobson
Wilson
Jonson
Hughes
Japan
Tie
Ammbassador Hamliars
Goolidge
Conggress
British team resumes world flight test in amphibian plane
United Press reports April 19 that the world flight by the big amphibian aircraft commanded by Major Madisen resumed from Bagdad via Palestine. The crew planned several potential stops but had not fixed a definite landing date.
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United Press
CATRO
Reltain
United States
Madisen
Bagdad
Palastine
Corry Merchants Victims Of Swindle Confirmed
Chief of Police states a clever advertising scheme duped Corry merchants by peddling a bogus church renovation plan. Two strangers posed as promoters and convinced stores to print notices, collecting about $100 from the venture before abandoning the scheme. Local firms faced losses as the men vanished after a brief inspection and printing arrangements.
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Dundle Te
Torlay
Archasehylfetny Ladveriining
Dusinens
la City
Corry
Thair
MWMC
Music Week Observance Sees School Band and Operetta
Schools join in the national Music Week observance on May 10 with a program at the high school auditorium. Dorothy Waller directs music in the city schools as fourth graders prepare Mother Goose operetta scenes and a Music Memory contest engages upper grades.
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Mies
Dorothy Waller
Mapily
Mother Goose
Garten
Phildren
Walker
Five Dead in Johnstown Blast Toll Rises
Five killed and three dying after a gas explosion in Johnstown Pennsylvania. Early reports note a multiple injuries with a hospital update on the Prattko family and other residents. Officials discuss a project offer amid investigations and committee hearings in Washington.
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United Press
Johnstown
Earl of Anthiny
Pracko
Memorial Hospital
Sufi Wojovke
Dewin
Wipitaly
Mary
Katie
Washington
Stephen
Senate Agriculture
Mittee
G. White
Hooker White
Atterbury Group
No Detour on North East Road Remains Open This Summer
Reports state no detours on the North East road toward Findley this coming summer. Half the road will be laid with pavement first, then the rest, with trial driving noted as smooth. A North East resident who visited Erie last season confirms ongoing pavement work caused no trouble. The update benefits lake cottage owners and recreational travelers.
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Corry Motore
Findley
Louitt
Erie
Schame
Lke
Corry Churches Observe Easter Sunday with Special Programs
Corry churches plan Easter Sunday services with extensive programs across congregations. The Presbyterian and Advent Christian churches outline morning and evening services, including hymns, prayers, scripture readings, baptisms, and sermons themed on the Resurrection. A wide array of choirs, solos, recitations, and junior and primary programs are scheduled, with details for Sunday School and youth activities.
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Corry
Tanky Heath
Syinday
Ralph Kepler
First Church of Christ
Advent Christian ‘Churen
Roy Smoth
Alliashe Ghuron
Tomo
Rome
Mttebat
Alllanes Gospal Mall
Tor
Firemen fatally struck by high voltage wire
Two Montclair firemen were killed when a high voltage wire struck them as they fought a blaze. The victims, reportedly ages 28 and 30, were battling a fire near a water mains line when the accident occurred.
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Montclair
Joseph Tietny
Rotarians Will Be Kiwanians Guests Tonight
Members of the Kiwanis will host Rotary guests at the State Armory next Tuesday evening. Each Kiwanian will introduce a guest as part of the dinner dance program. An orchestra is engaged for the event with a large attendance anticipated.
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State Armory
Oil City Orchestra
Wiwanis Cluan
Rotary
Sach Kiwariian
Yill
Kiyaniyuty
Wach
Dale Sai
Guy Orchiertra
Today’s Five Featured: Springfield Event And Music Night
A fragmented OCR listing highlights a local event lineup including a Springfield venue and a recital by an artist named Katwijk. It mentions a central stage, a Northams Fire Club reference, and various performers with unclear roles. The text reads like a city entertainment page tease with scattered names and times.
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Emutorh
Tachikowyket Ghiverer Wag
Mucheapdila
Central
Cras Northams Gire Club
WFAA
Dulling
Viais Katwijk PF
Kanan
Cigue
Santa
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Fern Raymon
Joe Rien Hodes
Paul Auer
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Banter Litien
Lily Llandia Phuc
Dorothy Kittisherser
Florence Hollen
Mildred Monroe
Kathryn Sullivan
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Ronald Nioholk
Miss Dickson
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Clarence
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Cheigt
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Nate
Roesany
Jccsereres
Filliga Wright
Kanter
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Armitage
Ruth Kirch
Wien
Eart
Jaumgartner
East Main
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Uealy
Joumieg
Uri Babee
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Willye
Saxti
Kenzie
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James Elie
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James T. Wight
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Janae Tit. Wright
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