Belated Blast of Dynamite Fatal to Man
Franklin reports A B Atwater of Marion Iowa died in a dynamite blast on a farm near Marion while blasting stumps. The accident occurred as he reportedly set a delayed charge and went to investigate, with his grandson later finding him beside a large hole. The coroner ruled death instantaneous.
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Franklin
Marion
Towa
Reynoldsville Star
Mr. Atwater
D. W. Atwater
Donald
Atwater
Titusville Man Buys Sheffield Bottle Plant at Public Sale
William B. Griffin of Titusville bought the Sheffield Glass Bottle Company local plant at public sale in Helmet company offices for 17 400. The purchase includes the 1928 factory complex with main factory building power plant machine shop bridle smith shop oi house warehouses and seven O Neil bottle blowing machines. Sheffield interests say nothing definite about operation.
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Sheffield
William B. Griffin
Titusville
Sheffield Glass Bottle Company
Helmet Company
Bradle, Smith Shop
Wreck Ties Up Par. Traffic Near Wilcox
Kane December 18 Traffic on the Penney line east of Wilcox was tied up for nearly four hours after a slight freight wreck at Tambine. A broken whip caused the derailment of one car of five, delaying trains that left here about dawn. The local wrable crew was summoned and faced difficulty clearing the wrecked car amid heavy smoke.
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Kane
Here
Tambine
Wilcox
Avy O'Dloci
Wrable
Screen Star Constance Talmage Backs Independent Marriage
Hollywood report that Constance Dalmarige, fresh from a Scottish divorce, says she is done with old style marriage. She urges companionship in matrimony, independence for women, and dismisses traditional roles while advocating modern joint life and equality.
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Constance Talmage
United Press
Hollywood
Constance Dalmarige
Scotland
Iren Lindsey
Gene
Talmidge
Inslepindente
Conte
Kommon
Polo's Honey and Tar Compound Eases Lingering Cough
A reader reports instant relief from a stubborn cough after using Polo's Honey and Tar Compound. The advertisement claims rapid healing and references medical advice supporting its effectiveness for persistent throat irritation.
Gangster King Halted on Westward Trip
Chicago newspaper reports Capone arrested on a westbound train with concealed weapons. Officers say Capone, escorted by a companion, traveled toward Chicago via Los Angeles to the station, amid reports of a tense custody transfer and weapon discovery.
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Joliet
Gupone
Wiide
Mick
Chicago
Los Angeles
Capone
Brousee
Ralpty
Closing Arguments In New Castle Trial
Lawyers for the defense and prosecution addressed the Laurence county court in New Castle today over the murder trial of Willams Whitlagh accused of killing her husband. Testimony included Lillian Whitlagh describing the events and family statements about the wife and mother.
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New Castle
Dee
Laurence County
Whitlagh
Willams
Chile
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