Factory collapse claims five as tank test sparked tragedy
A 50,000 gallon water tank test triggered a deadly factory collapse killing five workers. Reports detail a police shooting during a separate incident, with Bernard Grant found guilty of murder and sentenced to death for the Ralph Sauders case. Walter Krauser faced complicity charges but awaits sentencing amid contested confessions.
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United States aviator claims 243 mph speed record
Lieutenant Lester J Maitland, holder of second place in the Pulitzer cup at Detroit last fall, reportedly set the world's airplane speed record by piloting a Curtiss raider over a one kilometer course four times at an average of about 243 miles per hour. A new propeller built at McCook field is credited in part. Two Kelly Field lieutenants plan further attempts on a three kilometer course next week.
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Death toll in Big Four wreck rises to eight
March 21 reports confirm W L Siebert of Cincinnati a student locomotive fireman died, raising the wreck toll to eight. Eleven hospitalized were said to be improving. The heavy passenger train derailed after the engine plowed into an automobile, tipping the engine and four Pullman coaches while the diner remained upright. Two crewmen and all motorists were killed or injured.
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W. L. Siebert
Cincinnati
Weather Observations From March 26 to March 31
Dr HM Stamler records local weather with highs and lows for March 26 to 31. Highest 57, lowest 11 on March 31. Temperatures: 4% precipitation readings on several days. Temperature at 1 PM today 27.
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Fatal Collapse At Windsor Avenue Factory Tower
Five workmen were killed and several others injured when a 50 800 gallon water tank on the Windsor Avenue factory of the Puller evel company collapsed after the weight overloaded the structure. The disaster caused a catastrophic collapse and multiple fatalities.
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War Veterans Leader Freed of Fire Charge
War Veterans of Foreign Wars leader in Nevada Virginia state news reports Judge Sherwood freed the officer on a $100000 Amos Armory fire case from December 27. Prosecution presented about ten witnesses. defense rested. The case was withdrawn from the jury due to lack of prosecution following defense motion.
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Withdraw Bill On 33 Percent Primary Clause
Metre Atoccsm and Pree Dey Motives, March 21 starts in the Towa Legislature to enganteer in favor of a repeal of the primary Tow. There are now no bills on the percent section before the legislature. Some reduction in motor car tax fees are seen in the Lake bill. A three year penitentiary sentence or a $1,000 fine for throwing a stink womb into an assemblage of people.
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Apier
Weeks orders investigation of the case
Washington March 1 The Associated Press reports Secretary Weeks has instructed Inspector General Barnard Weeks to officially investigate the trouble between Col Conger commander of the 20th Infantry in Texas and Capt Randia The move follows reports of discord within the unit and probes into the officers conduct and relations with subordinates.
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20Th Infantry
Texas
Randia
Prince Andrew Sees Prohibition Dodging and Baseball Debate
Parle March 31 Prince Andrew of Greece and Princess Alice have returned from the United States praising America. He admires the prohibition dodge as clever and says baseball is the greatest sport while Princess Alice disagrees, preferring Palm Beach diversions over the game.
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The Resurrection Morning Foretold in Matthew
The dawn graveyard scene shows Mary Magdalene and another Mary at Jesus tomb as an earthquake shakes the stone aside. An angel announces Jesus is risen and instructs them to tell the disciples to meet him in Galilee. Jesus appears to them, greeting and blessing them, then sends them to relay the news.
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Booze Case Convictions and Perjury Charges Array on Rail Travel
Washington March 1 Prohibition Commissioner Waynes announces arrests and charges after 55 convictions for drinking on trains and perjury linked to the cases. Federal agents instructed enforcement staff to halt underw for travelers caught with intoxicants on railcars.
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Towner and wife sail for Porto Rico
Former Congressman Horace Mann Towner of Corning New York, newly appointed governor of Porto Rico, sails aboard the steamer Ponce with his wife and secretary R. Van Dagen. Towner declined to comment. Also reported are Gary Indiana liquor conspiracy cases awaiting jury verdict and closing arguments.
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Porto Rico
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Towner
Tots Traveling Alone From Hawaii to Iowa
Three to four and five year old tots travel unaccompanied from Honolulu to Ames, Iowa to join their father. The voyage transfers were arranged by the Volere AkI Society. The children were placed in an orphan asylum in Honolulu after their mother, who married a soldier, abandoned them.
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Two Suits Added to the Divorce Calendar
In a series of legal actions focused on divorce docket entries, two suits were added to the divorce calendar. The proceedings include petitions and related motions with other cases and motions for restraining actions and property matters.
Five young boys smothered in a show case tragedy
A disturbing report from Southern California describes a deadly incident in which a boy named Jensen, about five years old, along with two others, were found smothered in a wooden cradle or wash basin. Authorities said the case involved kidnapping theories and a large search by many people across the area.
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Weather turmoil and court testimony cloud Easter forecast
A garbled dispatch links a sunlit Easter forecast with a January court case in Gary Indiana. The weather outlook hints at a cold Atlantic front while the trial features Lake County officials and attorney Clyde Manter defending officials against alleged perjury claims amid prosecutorial commentary on government offers.
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Clyde Manter
Lake County
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McCabs
Charles M. Kahler
Grand Rapids
Miri Pont East Hammon
Tor
Six German workers reported killed in tent disaster
A German work crew at Kinuap tents suffered a fatal incident leaving six men dead and about twenty wounded. Reported chaos described as a collapse or explosion near the camp site near Prenah. Investigating authorities began to assess the scene and determine the cause.
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Kinuap
Fire at Rolling Aviation Field destroys two Wirplanes
A serious fire at Rolling Aviation Field near Waaiineton destroyed two warplanes after an unknown cause. Firefighters battled the blaze as alarms rang and officials stated the loss could impact operations at the facility.
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Gloria Swanson Not to Contest Divorce
Gloria Swanson will not contest her divorce from Merbert Somora filed in Augion California. The suit accuses adultery and ends in a separation reported to date, with Swanson planning to devote her life to her child. The 20 year old Gloria Swanson Somora will remain with her mother per early reports.
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