Tornado Ravages County Farm Area Killing Local Man
A destructive tornado last night ripped through a county area near this city. Mason Chyla reports 27 buildings damaged on Do not farms between Py moudh and Manley. Prank McCall of Tope Kansas died instantly when debris struck him. Tyford of Worth county was killed when swept up by the twister and hurled, while Tyford and Mexica Senger escaped with minor injuries. Mrs Arthur Dodds, two weeks married, likely will die from injuries as their farmhouse was struck and set afire. the heidesroom recovered consciousness and helped safety. A large barn on the O A Burns farm was raised but no other major loss occurred. The wind missed Manchester to the north.
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Mason Chyla
Donot Farms
Pymoudh
Tyford
Worth
Arthur’ Dodds
O. A. Burns
Manchester
Lightning bolt kills man near Parkersburg farm
In Parkersburg Indiana on May 27 Geors Kramer was killed by a lightning strike at his farm five miles northwest of town. Local authorities reported the fatal incident occurred late yesterday during a thunderstorm.
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Parkersburg
Geors Kramer
Here
Nicola BC to become model English village by Major Goldham
Nicola British Columbia May 27 Major Charles Sydney Goldham a South African capitalist and former British MP has bought the town courthouse post office stores and residences. He plans a model English village with a village green and 20000 acres around the town. It will feature model farms and a summer residence near Nicola Lake.
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Nicola
B.C
Charles Sydney Goldham
Twe Dusinew
Nicola Lake i
Major Goldham
South Africa
No More Bootlegging With Dry Agents Off
Washington May 27 reports show virtually no increase in illegal liquor traffic despite a cut of 700 in federal field forces Prohibition officers say many pending liquor cases are being continued due to absence of agents needed as witnesses
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Washington, D. C
Naid
Weather Report for Chicago May 27
Chicago weather forecast indicates generally fair conditions tonight and Saturday. The excerpt notes continued warmth for the next twenty four hours with no rain expected.
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Chicago
Weather Observations Report by Dr H M Stanley
Local observations for the past 24 hours ending 7 am show varied precipitation and temperatures. Snow or rain measurements include trace events on May 21 and May 27 with minimal totals. Daily highs reached 74 degrees by 1 pm today with no precipitation reported at that hour.
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H. M. Stanley
Raia Wed
Skeleton used to show Injury in elevator fall case
Lincoln Neb May 27 A human skeleton was used in the supreme court chamber to illustrate to judges how William D Dailey, who in the tower court was awarded 6101 000 against the Woodmen of the World Building Co, was said to have been injured in an elevator fall from an open shaft door. Dailey claims permanent crippling as several bones were broken and the shaft length is about twenty five feet.
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Lincoln Neb
Supreme Court Chamber
William D. Daily
Tower Court
Woodmen of the World Building Co
Ben
Woodmen of the World Building
Dailey
Verdict of Manslaughter Returned in Des Moines Case
Des Moines, May 27. Fred Larson was killed after a cafe quarrel. Berc Myes was found guilty of manslaughter by a jury that deliberated seven hours. the foreman carried the upper skull fragment and sugar bowl lid into court as gruesome evidence.
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Des Moines
Berc Myes
Fred Larson
Tudo Vuerback
Larson
Mooney Petition for Writ to Free Man Dismissed
San Francisco May 2 The Supreme Court dismissed a petition for a writ in the case of Thomas J Mooney, convicted in the preparedness day bombing murder, seeking release from custody where he is serving a life term. The action ends the current attempt to free Mooney by legal petition.
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San Francisco
Cali
Amanhw
Thomas J. Mooney
Vpreme Cour
Home Brew Cuts Down Grape Juice Business
Washington May 27 An official report shows home brew and soft drinks of cereal origin cutting into the unfermented grape juice business. John P. Welch head of the Welch Grape Juice Company cites 11 million gallons storage capacity and says twenty American grape juice firms produce 7 million gallons due to competition.
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Washington, D. C
Jome
Busness
John PF. Welch
Grape! Siice Company
Senate Finance Committee
Baseball Starring Lineago: Beston, Cleveland at St Louis
Lineago stars for Cleveland in a marquee matchup against St Louis with Beston delivering key hits as the teams clash in a pivotal baseball showdown. Cleveland seeks victory to tighten a pennant chase while St Louis aims to halt the surge behind strong pitching and timely offense.
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Lineago
Beston
Cleveland
St. Louis
Carmen Will Goes On Strike Over Wage Cut
Rock Island May 11 7 Carmen employed by the City Street Railway Company and interurban lines voted to strike on Wednesday June 1 for a wage reduction from 17 to 1 cents an hour.
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Rock Island
Carmen
Tre City Street, Railway Company
Interurban
RICKENBACKER U S M EET PLANE WRECK ENDS SATURDAY
News from Cheyenne Wyoming reports Captain Eddie Rickenbacker American ace aboard a mail plane en route to Washington DC after a crash at Cheyenne. The incident interrupts a scheduled meet as officials consider continuing events. In Iowa, United Commercial Travelers open sessions in Des Moines with over 1,000 delegates and officers to be elected.
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Maha
Sour
Eddie Weentacher
Cha Am
Chey Jane
Wyoming
Tuckenbacker
Ickenbacker
Cheyenne
Wyn
Eilde iWekenbacker
Ila
Washington DC
Impanue
United Commercial Travelers of
Iowa
Vinttore
First of German War Criminals Convicted
Sergeant Meyne of Herne Westphalia prison camp was sentenced to ten months by the high court for mistreatment of British POWs. He is noted as the first German officer tried on criminal charges from the war. Prosecutors cited twenty eight incidents beyond acceptable guard conduct. Defense claimed POWs were unruly and mutinous. The next case targets Captain Mueller for alleged abuse at Kahtsrube camp.
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Sweipsie
Mey
Herne
Westphalia
Prisners
Heyne
Cme
Mueller
Kahtsrube
Frank Gould Must Pay That Millinery Bill
In Paris on May 27 1918 Frank J Gould is ordered to pay 8000 francs to a milliner for hats bought by Edith Kelly Gould during a separation of property dispute. The court ruled the Goulds were not divorced when purchases were made, denying his claim of separation.
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Paris
Frank J. Gould
Edith Kelly Gould
Elvit Teibanal
Goul
Mise Kelly
Miliner
Goulds
Wade
Dr Taylor resigns as Methodist secretary on health grounds
Dr. Taylor has resigned as corresponding secretary of the Methodist Episcopal Board of foreign missions due to ill health and will relocate to Arizona. The announcement was made at the board’s headquarters. He directed the Methodist campaign in 1919 which raised $108,000 and he served as executive secretary of the Interchurch World Movement.
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Taylor
Budget system bill passes after conference report
Washington May 2 The passage of the bill establishing a federal budget system was completed today as the House adopted the conference report on the measure which goes to the president for approval.
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Washington, D.C
House
Conferce
Stillman Divorce Case Heads Back Into Court
New York May 27 Hearings on the divorce suit brought by millionaire banker Lamur A Sulton against Mrs Anne J Stillman resume next Wednesday before Referee D Greasom at Poughkeepsie The action suggests stalled settlement talks. Mrs Stillman’s refusal to live abroad after the suit was withdrawn is cited as a reason. Contested issues include child custody and the legitimacy of Guy Stillman with alimony disputed.
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New York
Lamer A. Sulton
Milionaire
Anne J. Stillman
Wallie
D. , Greasom
Poughkeep- He
Stillman
Mra Stillman
Suliman
Guy Stillman
Ara
Santa
Des Moines Walks as Tram Service is Cut
Des Moines citizens without private cars face disruption as tram service is reduced with curtailment expected to continue if unprofitable. Officials warn a revised plan may run, while workers report slow streets and few pedestrians. Auto drivers ignore safety, and the city weighs alternative transport while tram operators face wage and service challenges.
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Des Moines
Trek Moines
van Ansieht
Don Moines
Thewnan de
Hake
Britain to Summon Mine Strike Parleys
May 27 report says the government will convene a conference on Friday to settle the dispute between mine owners and workers. Austin Chamberlain announced in the House of Commons that a settlement is sought, with leaders pledging to work toward an accord. The aim is a peaceful resolution to a nation’s mining strike.
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Britain
Tandon
Mtv
Austin Chaaiberialn
Howe of Commons
Hetarn
Eamel
Bergdol Property Seized Under Trading with the Enemy Act
The Bergdol property valued at 850000 was seized by order of Colonel Thomas W. Minor under the trading with the enemy act. The asset, held by Mrs Emma Bergdol under power of attorney, involves Grover Leveland Bergdall a convicted death wader and army deserter now in Germany. The seizure marks the first such action since June 191% and follows presidential direction.
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Phundelyite
Grover Leveland Bergdall
Wader
Germany
Vali
Thomas W. Minor
United States
Mra Emma
Beredat
Grover
Veisure
Miller Eal Wn
Tur
Nols
Two Boys Drown In River Tragedy Near Rooke Valley
Report says May 27 drowning at Nock River involved Prum Wyman aged 13 and Harry Wyman aged 9, sons of Mee Frank Ws. Both youths were swimming when one attempted a rescue and disappeared beneath the water. Authorities investigate unknowns surrounding the accident at the riverbank site.
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Rooke Valley
Prum
Harry Wyman
Frank Ws
Markets Report From Chicago and St Joseph
Today's Markets wire gives open and closing figures for live stock and commodity futures. It notes cattle and hog prices, wheat and corn quotes, and regional market activity with names like George Mower of Spaulding and references to Des Moines and St Joseph markets.
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Associated Press
Ted States Bureau of Markets
Chicago
Ywaterday
Mont Toy
Aset
Pauley
Lamson Broad& Go
Hubbel Ride
Des Moines
St. Joseph
Stondy
Wethiers Ocesses Ase
Kearlings Als
Setae
Eversore Serecerse
Stage Strikes Cow Eleven Hurt and Yams
An early May accident near Ore injures eleven people and one person dies after a vehicle strikes a cow in a ditch while en route from Klamath Falls to Powell City. The event highlights route danger on rural highways and farm animal hazards in the area.
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Erang
Klamath Falls
Twenty Five Die From Bubonic Plague in Tam Pico Area
Twenty five deaths from bubonic plague were recorded in Tam Pico and surrounding areas in April and May, according to dispatches circulated by Havana port authorities.
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Flayana
Tampico
Mex
Havana
Three Die After Cars Hit by Train in Arkansas Incident
Three people were killed when two cars collided with a passenger train near Hora early May, the fatalities included a boy and a girl returning from a school dance. The driver saw the approaching train but could not avoid impact, authorities said.
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Burlington
Witiels
Jaap
Hillelde
Hora
Tweae
Rudnik
Canoe incident leaves two missing after high wind
Mason C Wi May 27-Mem AD reports a canoe outing on Char Lake ended in tragedy as a craft capsized in a gale. Garner resident Garner and Gut Magrussan disappeared, while Jack Campvela of Garner survived by clinging to the overturned boat. A search found two drownings not confirmed at dawn. a wife with four children awaits word.
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Mason C
Marshal A Garner
Gut Magrussan
Garner
Char Lake
Jack Camp Velila
Sheckers Busy at Osceola
County examines state auditor flow and accounts of Charles Judking Clarke county treasurer who has whippest the county fone Mh examining Osceola activities and finances during May period.
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Hue
French Players Shy At U S Ban On Wine
French players express reluctance about a U S ban on wine as they discuss potential eligibility for competition. The four players cited were wary of restrictions that could prevent them from competing in the United States and affect their teams.
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U.S
Mays Suspended Indefinitely for Yelp Incident
Reports from the American League indicate Mays is indefinitely suspended following actions during a game versus St Louis. The suspension stems from conduct on the field including club penalties and an objection to umpire judgments during late innings.
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Mays
Local Cash Markets Report From UnclearText Fragment
Fragmentary list of prices and items from a local market. Mentions include various goods and figures such as breaded bay, wheat, and ducks. Fragmentary and hard to interpret. no clear event, date, or identifiable entities.
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Red Hall
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