Twenty five killed in Memphis oil tank explosion
A Memphis oil plant explosion at Colyar Street station killed twenty five workers and injured many others. Sparks from a chisel ignited vapors. the blast damaged surrounding homes and sparked fears of further explosions, as firemen fought to prevent additional tanks from exploding.
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Sinelain OL Co
Tonawanda Murder Case Sinks Into Mystery
A scrambled report from Tonawanda describes a morning shooting tied to a man named Philip Morava and involving several local figures. The fragment suggests a fatal incident at a Pine Street highway where neighbors and others are questioned, with blame placed on a couple tied to the event.
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Frentor
Packer Bill Before Senate for Action
The article reports debate on a proposed Packer bill in the Senate with opponents seeking to delay and policymakers pursuing passage. Weather notes say cloudy with mild tonight and tomorrow.
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Packer
Senate For Action
Explosion at Memphis Bank Sparks Fire and Loss
A massive explosion at a Memphis bank set a large fire in motion destroying property and gasoline reserves. A workman reported a spark from a chisel caused the blast. One man is missing and no trace has been found.
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Tan Inn
Austria refuses to yield government to foreign control
Vienna telegraph reports Austria will not turn its government over to any foreign dominion. President Michael Halulych's tenure is to continue as long as possible, contingent on Allied approval and potential credit votes. The Allied supreme council was meeting to decide if Austria should continue.
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Vienna
Austria
Michael Halulych
Smoker and Mass Meeting Tuesday Evening
A smoker and mass meeting will be held tomorrow evening in the main auditorium of the municipal building. Members and those interested in reorganizing the board are invited to attend and inspect the new quarters of the organization. A representative of the American City Bureau will address the gathering.
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Missing Captain Koenig and ship loss in storm
A capsized German submarine commander Captain Koenig vanishes amid a gale. Reports from the Baltic region indicate a vessel lost in the storm with Koenig among the missing, while authorities pursue details of the wreck and rescue prospects.
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Pirates purchase Maranville in 1920s deal
Pittsburg Dec 3 omclada off Rio Pittyburgh Dencballclub announced 425000 plus Outfielders Billy Southworth and Fred Nicholson and Shortstop Walter Maranville to join Braven. Washington Jan 4 Mrs Warren O Waring ready to move as Harding residence packing proceeds with witnesses and servants aiding in packing and moving scene.
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Fletcher urged for state post amid Harding trip
The drifting prose describes Fletcher's potential elevation as secretary after Harding’s tour, noting connections in the diplomatic and financial worlds through Davison of J. P. Morgan & Co. The Victoria voyage paused near Rockledge as Harding plans to press on toward Miami, with a stopover possibly for fishing.
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County Road Program Discussed by Officials
Union City boosters and county commissioners conferred on the Watenford Union City road project. The meeting followed the county commissioners return from Itternburg and is part of the Fond program begun in 198. Authorities expect details and outcomes to unfold with interest.
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Rowell Quits as Shipping Board Member
Washington dispatch notes Cheator Rowell resigns from the Shipping Board effective immediately after a brief tenure on the Spring Board. Rowell was reported to have declined a post on the State Railroad Commission of California prior to stepping down.
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Washington
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California
Irish raids continue prompt mass arrest report
United Press dispatch from Oak details a large sweep in Bartyrov with about 80 people arrested. The article notes ongoing raids and hints at martial law considerations while implying more detentions may follow.
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Bartyrov
Johnson on Prohibition Worldwide Declared Dead
W E Johnson, in a public statement, claims prohibition is dead for 200 years worldwide and predicts America will follow. He asserts the law’s collapse marks a global shift, with a tone of certainty about future policies and social outcomes.
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New York
Jun
America
W. E
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Matewan Feud Trial Ties West Virginia Courts
In Matewan West Virginia United Press reports the feuding miners conflict and the Hatfield matter as Baldwin Porter guards face trial for killings connected to mine guard actions after a strike. The case involves Mayor C Tosterman and Sid Hatfield with claims of initial guards fired on during the clash. The prosecution seeks to prove the guards acted under a planned story while the defense says shots were fired first by the guards. The wider feud follows the Matewan hotel owner’s murder and Hatfield's hoped testimony.
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Wall Street Faces Major Bond Financing Hopes
New York, Jan 24. Attention centered on a major bond issue proposal to borrow 75 million dollars to finance a long plan. Negotiations between Fond and New York bankers neared completion, with a potential public offering in a OS year at around 724 percent. Trading showed mixed results with Studebaker up 1 1 4, Fired Common steady, Mexican Petroleum off 4, others little changed. Market pace slowed near noon as American Caning hovered near 80 and Genera Asphatt rose to around 8 6%.
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Congress probes alleged $100000 kickback in shipbuilding
United Press reports investigators on the congressional committee examining the Shipping Board began inquiries into possible improper payments. The October 1628 voucher from the Ethiopian Shipbuilding Co. and related documentation allege a $100,000 portion of a $268,518.52 payment to Ch. Sand was charged to government shipbuilding costs.
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Ethihem Shipbuilding Co
Barbiohem Company
Many Important Matters Before Supreme Council Reported
United Proms Barton dispatch describes opening session ahead of major Allied talks in Paris. Germany, Bolshevik threat, Austrian bankruptcy, Greece and coronation politics dominate agenda. Attendees include Briand, Lloyd George, and other premiers with naval and military experts present.
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Two Killed in Race Rioting in Norlinas
North was quiet today after a night of trouble in Warrenton area with reserve duties. Two negroes were killed and one white man fatally injured. four white men and two negroes were seriously hurt. Police and officials maintained order as investigations began.
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Funeral of Mrs Shields Held at St Thomas Center
The funeral of Mrs. W. C. Shields was held this morning at St Thomas Center. Absent the service were several relatives and friends from Detroit, Chicago, Pittsburgh, and Warren. A requiem mass was celebrated with solos and a lengthy eulogy praising the deceased’s Christian life. interment followed at St. Elizabeth's cemetery with a company of family friends serving as pallbearers.
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Piteburgh
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Chicago
the Minses
Immediate probe ordered into street rider incident
A new call for an immediate investigation into the motive behind a notable street rider incident was made today by authorities in Bath and Midming district. Officials emphasized a thorough review of the circumstances and potential involvement of local groups to determine the cause and prevent recurrence.
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Midming
Eleven Killed in Ireland Over the Weekend
A chaotic weekend in Ireland reports eleven deaths from attacks and clashes. Toll includes a County Down incident and civilian casualties amid Sinn Fein actions. Crown forces faced surprise violence across several counties, with titles and labels reflecting widespread unrest.
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Ford
Industrial mood at its low point across nations
A Jun 24 dispatch from Washingdon reports a global industrial downturn with over 6 million workers idle in the United States Britain and major European powers. Officials expect a gradual revival with rising production prices easing and more factory activity by spring. Unemployment figures across Europe are cited, with about 1 million idle in England and France and 2 million elsewhere, while Germany’s industrial slump is noted as easing.
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Erect marquee for Junior Senior reception at Rex Armory
Fragmented report notes erection of a marquee at the Rex. Junior Senior reception is planned for Tuesday night at the State Armory with a banquet at 7 o clock and orchestral music to follow. Mgrge under way with steel girders and decorative colors red white and blue. A. F. Hamstead serves as superintendent and M. T. Johnson leads a four day tour to coordinate invites and events.
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State Armory
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Armory
Senate hearing notes mix in early morning session
Fragmented OCR text records Senate proceedings with scattered names and vague topics. Mentions Wil Forsom, Kymbrick, coal bills, military affairs, agriculture, appropriations, and committee hearings without clear actions or outcomes.
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Wil Forsom Iwenyons
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