Rail strikes escalate as trains bombings shock nation
Wide scale disruption spreads from New York to California as explosive attacks injure passengers on the West Shore Route and raise fears of broader railway violence. Authorities report damaged trains, shattered windows, and multiple casualties, with police and federal agents tracking suspects amid ongoing negotiations over wages and settlements.
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City Officials Confer Over Local Plant Plans
State authorities arrived in the city to confer with city officials regarding the construction of a local new hospital plant. The action will attract early municipal attention and plans for the plant are likely to be drafted promptly. Attorney General Daugherty has initiated an investigation to determine if the tram may conspire to mislead the public.
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Pyeas
Daugherty
Wells
Untitled Bulletin From Fragmented Wire Text
A garbled bulletin from unnamed sources reports a serious head injury to a foreign-born airman in Italy after a fall in a garden. The passage includes scattered names and places, with unclear dates and affiliations, lacking a coherent event narrative.
Outing by Odd Fellows and Rebekahs near Paris
A party of about 100 Odd Fellows and Rebekahs left Paris for an outing toward London on a misty morning. The weather prevented one plane from completing its trip, but most participants reached Orchard Heath and Lake Gries for a day of bathing, games, and a delicious dinner.
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Woostey
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Pennsylvania
Allied Conference Ends in Failure
United Press reports the Allied premier conference in London failed to reach a decisive agreement on European fixation. Lloyd George opposed Prime Minister Poincare's demand that Germany be stripped of its capacity and led a push for a more productive wartime guarantee, while Poincare insisted on occupying and controlling the lower Rhine and key German war liabilities.
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Government intervention promised by Harding
United Press report from Los Angeles describes a train disaster where passengers faced danger and delays as authorities and railroad staff battled to relocate them. President Harding telegraphed support promising federal aid and authorization to use troops if needed to assist stranded travelers and secure the scene. The piece notes officials pledged swift action to restore movement and safety after the incident.
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Gay
Campbell
Stigona Harding
Brett
New York Central Train Wreck at Tonawanda Delivers Shaken Passengers
A New York Central passenger train bound for Lockport derailed near Tonawanda, tossing a baggage coach down about 30 feet and demolishing it. About 100 passengers were shaken, with several slightly injured. Miss Margaret Atkinton of Chester Town, Michigan, arrived in Buffalo this afternoon and will visit Miss Katherine Auer for several days.
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Lockport
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Chester Town
City
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Piqua Ends Blue Laws Challenge In Sunday Quiet
Piqua residents accepted the blue laws without further contest after a recent restraining order dispute. The Sunday restrictions extended to gasoline stations and prevented many from attending usual weekend gatherings, despite mayoral opposition and local resistance to the Blue Law League's push.
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Piqua
Seek Further Investigation In Reed's Death
Relatives of Charles Reed call for a renewed inquiry into his death on East Columbus Avenue after his body was found. They contest authorities’ earlier probe and urge a clear determination of how Reed died, citing the position of the body and other circumstances.
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Allubkijowi Automobile
Irish Insurgents Renew Warfare After Griffith Death
Dublin awoke to renewed insurgent activity as rebels seized Undilk in County Louth and clashed with Free State troops near Fermoy Cork. The death of Arthur Griffith triggered a state of upheaval while Griffith lay in state at City Hall and Michael Collins prepared to assume Griffith’s duties as Free State leadership faced fresh violence.
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Grifith Griffith
Wrecks Take Heavy Toll Across U S In One Day
A series of train wrecks across multiple states disrupted travel and killed or injured several. An NY Central passenger train derailed near Tonawanda New York, while a New Haven engine jumped rails nearby. Pennsylvania line freight collision blocked routes near Ruexley Ohio and Cresco Iowa. Northern Pacific and North Coast Line wrecks caused further delays. In Clearfield Pennsylvania Mrs Canfield Wilson, long time Women’s Christian Temperance Union organizer, died at 68.
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New York
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Sitm
Boston
Pennsylvania
Ruexley
Stopperhood Men Quit Work on L and N Railroad
Stopperhood workers in the Cumberland Valley division of the Louisville and Nashville railroad quit today amid claims their lives were endangered by detective equipment. Reports from Knonville indicate the action stems from safety concerns and clashes with inspectors. Local officials investigate the disturbance as crews await further instructions.
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Immigrants Freighter Fleet Returns to Boston Harbor
Five steamers loaded with English and Cape Verde freight arrived in Boston Harbor marking a sea borne influx of goods. The article notes the wave of ships as a wing of a larger market, while separate Pittsburgh bankruptcy filings reveal William B Kuhns of Franklin, Pa, reporting liabilities of 10,100 with assets of 4,500.
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Mastarchant
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Jchuwsetta
Northcliffe dies noted British editor obituary
A United Press report from London describes the death of Northcliffe the famed British editor at his residence. The beacon of journalism is hailed for elevating public prose and shaping the modern press, with tributes from peers highlighting his vigor and influence.
Runaway Polk Inmate Held Here
Elmer Wing escapee from Polk institution is taken into custody in town after a failed search for his sister. Chief Dunkle says he helped locate the youth at Heavklin during prior Belle Department service. He will be returned to Polk tomorrow.
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Funeral Services for Patrick R Bagon at St Thomas Church
Funeral services for Patrick R Bagon were held at St Thomas Church in the morning with Rev Sr Tracy officiating. Many friends attended and floral tributes were beautiful. Mrs Paul Stone sang two solos, pallbearers were J S Biattery Darby Dempsey Mike Dempsey John Dempsey Woomas Ward and William Maloney. Interment followed at St Elizabeth Cemetery.
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Knife wielder charged with murder in stabbing spree
Police report a suspect linked to a brutal stabbing rampage last week near the city’s brickyard. Victims suffered chest and head wounds. one attacker fled, leaving authorities with little clue to his location. Officials described the suspect as highly dangerous and urged public caution while pursuing leads.
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Young Whitney Named Defendant in $1 Million Damage Suit
United Press reports in Albany that Correlax Vanderbilt Whitney is sued for damages of $1,000,000 in Ballston Spa alleging he promised to marry Miss Fontaie Fontaine during a 1920 courtship. The complaint cites repeated promises to wed and seduction claims but provides few specifics beyond dates between May 1920 and October 31 1920.
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N.Y
Correlax Vanderbilt
Sonny) Whitney
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Elaine Whitniep
Ballston Spa
Migie Fontaine
Young
Two Flyers Die In Flaming Plane Crash At Dayton Field
Dayton witnesses a fatal air crash when a flaming airplane ends in tragedy during a speed test. A civilian flyer from Dayton and another pilot are killed as crowds look on at the field.
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