Roma airship explosion kills dozens near Hampton Roads
A huge airship named Roma exploded above Hampton Roads killing at least 24 crewmen and injuring many more. The craft plummeted after striking electric wires, the rudder tangled in lines, and a massive fire broke out as it hit the water. Rescue efforts were hampered by intense heat and debris.
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Norfolk
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Border authorities alert after Mexican national train incident
In El Paso on February 21 American police, along with border authorities, held former General Jill Merigo of the Carranza faction on a $10,000 bond. The action followed an expedition aimed at stopping a Mexican national train south of Fuarne, with other members of the outay similarly bound.
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EL Paso
Illinois miners to meet March 2 at Cleveland for negotiation
Report from Chicago says senators Will Sevept the Shyitation at Presidént Joby Lewis of United Mine Workers at Amatica to 1 conforanen with mineti March 2 in Cleveland. Officials at the Illinois Operator's Association confirm the plan. Washington reports the administration is trying to avert the threatened opposition to the White House by the miners.
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Joby Lewis
United Mine / Workers
Amatica
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Claveland
Tninois
Washington
Citizens' Bank Opens New Home
Citizens' Bank invites residents to visit the new home of the bank, opening to the public tomorrow at 10 o clock. The building will be open for inspection, with no business conducted that day due to Washington's Birthday.
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Washington
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Lewis calls for parley with operators in wage dispute
Columbus reports President John L. Lewis issues an invitation for a conference between United Mine Workers officials and operators to negotiate a new contract, amid worker threats to strike if terms aren’t met. Representatives from Ohio, Indiana, Winds, and Penney will attend if accepted. Southern Coal Exchange officials say they will refuse the talks.
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Ariwlipo
John L. Lewin
Aner Lewis
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Theo Aninery
Nck
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Ohio
Tuiana
Winds
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Lewis
United Mine Workers of Atvieriea
Sipura
Columbus
Southern Qhia Coal Exchange
Stock Crash Hits Western Pennsylvania Investors
Hundreds of Erie investors and others in northwestern Pennsylvania faced heavy losses as the Kohlen Bremer Company halted wire service and entered bankruptcy. Firms in Titusville Bradford and nearby towns collapsed, with three hundred Erie accounts feared lost. In Ridgway, F Oppenheimer accounts also failed despite most being small.
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New York Dispatch
Metropolis
Numeroux Dyvestora
Kohlen Bremer Company
Firle
Titusville
Bradford
Blamed slacks for murder of Taylor in Los Angeles
United Press reports a blackmailing ring based in New York is suspected of ordering the killing of film director William Desmond Taylor. Examination of Taylor’s effects shows deposits totaling 7,811.82 in autumn 1919, with unclear checks.
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Los Angeles
New York
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Fifth Avenue
Guaranty Trust Co
Bryan
Daniel Meshes
Hiis Roan
Woolwine
Rail workers and miners meet over defense alliance plan
Chicago February meeting unites railroad unions and miners to discuss a proposed defensive alliance against wage cuts. Leaders from the four railroad brotherhoods and United Mine Workers weigh mutual support amid ongoing wage reductions and a looming wage-cut decision by the railroad board.
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Lea
Youthful Eries Brothers Drowned In Ice Bay Tragedy
Erie Feb 3 Three young brothers Chatfen 17 William 12 and Joseph 8 sons of Mr and Mrs Ham Manos of Hol West Second Street drowned after breaking ice on Evie Nay. They and two companions were minnow fishing when the ice gave way. McDonald 40 and Bone aided. All four fell into the lake. McDonald kept three above water until rescuers arrived but the three brothers perished.
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City Commission Action Covers Rail Crossing Protections
Last evening the City Commission met with Mayor Alexander presiding and adopted a resolution urging Erie and Pennsylvania Railroads to maintain watchmen at the Center Street crossings from 4 to 6 p.m. A petition from East Main residents for three new street lights on Main Street was referred for investigation. John Mathesen of Bell Telephone offered to remove poplar trees on West Main Street to address line hazards. Fire Chief Paton requested more fire hose, with a bid to be advertised for 1000 feet at the next meeting. Board of Fealty report on officer Prank’s period showed 48 contagious disease cases including mumps and scarlet fever.
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West Main Street
Alpines
Paton
Mother and three tots die in fire tragedy
A family tragedy unfolds as a mother and three children perish in a house fire. The father makes a desperate attempt to rescue them but is unable to break a barrier, leaving only smoke and ashes in their once safe home. The incident details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Call State Militia Amid Riot. Strikers Killed, Turmoil
Providence dispatch reports state cavalry patrolling Pawtucket Valley after a textile workers clash at mills in the district. Four troops under Major Sasel Retut were sent to quell attacks on Pontiac and Kilnight mills as nearly 1,000 workers armed with clubs and stones gathered, windows smashed, and police dispersed a crowd including women. The riot act was read as skirmishes continued and authorities prepared for possible further trouble.
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Wall Street Plot Said To Seek Movie Control
Los Angeles reports reveal Thompson Buchanan asserts Wall Street planners aim to seize control of the motion picture industry. The piece cites a fatal shooting, censorship push, and bankers seeking influence, arguing the fight centers on influence over finance and public opinion.
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Los Angeles
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Aero
Corry's Second Auto Show Opens Wednesday
Corry's 1982 auto show opens at Brooks Garage on Clinton Street tomorrow afternoon. Local dealers complete their display as arrangements for the Why Tig event engage the crowd. The 192 show aims to top last year's exhibit with a broader array of automobiles and accessories, plus entertainment by the High School orchestra and Broadway dancers.
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Fran Baeder
Labor and Farmers Plan State Campaigns
United Pros reports a Labor and Farmers coalition plan for spring primaries. State groups would organize independently without a national structure and endorse favorable candidates on each old party ballot. The move aims to unify labor and socialist forces across states without a central national body.
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Chicago
Tech
Ald
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Harding Era Bonus Delay Sought Amid Florida Wire Tappers Nabbed
United Press reports President Harding showing firmness on a bonus bill while Congress debates sales tax methods. In Mobile, Alabama, Burns' detectives and local police raid Florida-linked wire tappers, capturing several suspects as part of a broader SEC or internal probe into alleged payout fraud.
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