St Louis Damaged by Rainfall and Flooding
Floodwaters devastate sections of St Louis as the Missouri River breached its banks. Police report six people missing. militia deployed, Armory converted to dormitory, and many homes and businesses severly damaged. Record rainfall over the past forty six hours noted. property losses estimated in the hundreds of thousands.
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Weather Report Forecast Rain Tonight And Sunday Rise In Temps
The forecast calls for rain tonight with likely showers continuing into Sunday. A noticeable rise in temperatures is expected as the weekend approaches, bringing warmer conditions after the wet period.
Powers to Ride Blue Wave at Central New York Race
Captain CC Powers, famed horseman, will drive the grey horse Blue Wave at the Tovarae track week. Dawson Koford of this city is set to have his first jockey experience under Powers and trainer Cornish Powers eyes a strong debut period as Central New York racing action begins.
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Hon Scott Delivers Noted Chautauqua Address
The Chautauqua event yesterday featured Hon. Scott delivering a powerful talk on wartime truth and civilian hardship. He described horrors with vivid restraint, drawing on eyewitness testimony to illuminate conditions faced by the homeless and displaced across the sea.
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Plans for Corry Fair Progressing
Secretary W. W. Morgaridee of the Corry Fair Association and directors return from a lengthy advertising tour. Concessions secured promise strong entries, poultry display expected to be the largest yet, Ford touring car to be won, and officials report efforts to ensure the fair is the best ever. Local attendance and exhibitor engagement urged.
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Convoyed White Star Liner in War Zone Evades Attacks
Reports from New York describe the White Star liner moving through a war zone protected by destroyers and aircraft after the Lusitania sinking. No torpedoes or further attacks were confirmed as the vessel cleared the area with the escort.
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Lusiania
Crack Safe in Erie Store Theft Report
A safe was cracked at a grocery on Weld Avenue in Erie. About $1200 was stolen while robbers, possibly pros, left no trace. Discovery occurred when a clerk arrived in the morning. No suspects found yet.
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Charlton to be tried at Como
In Rome Aug 21 Portoy Charlton faces trial for the murder of his wife in Como. The case arose after a shooting in a railway town and a local inquest began Tuesday. Authorities expect testimony from key witnesses as the proceedings proceed in Como.
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Gulf of Riga Battle Shapes Naval Clash
Merline Aug 21 reports ten German warships at work in the Gulf of Riga in a major naval engagement. Details on damage or extent are sparse while Germany warns of payment terms if successful and mentions large indemnities and two million mollars as sums discussed.
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