Theater Blast Kills Several in Bahias City
A massive explosion in the Gils theater during a film show collapsed floors and balconies, killing several and injuring many. Fire Chief reports multiple burials amid debris as flames destroyed tenements above. A fire truck crash killed a firefighter en route. Survivors describe a love scene interrupted by a devastating ceiling collapse. Emergency stations and hospitals treated the wounded.
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Bahias City
Gils
Alex Henderson
Will Sandy
Strikers Seize Paris Post Office Demands Met
French government promises overdue bonuses to 100000 postal telegraph and telephone workers after they invaded the main Paris post office. Carriers forced public removal and barricaded themselves inside for two hours, illustrating high tension over delayed payments.
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Paris Post
Paris
Radio link keeps Bowdoin crew awake at night
In Orlando Florida a two way radio link between Orlando and the MacMillan polar expedition was tested for fifteen minutes during the night. Lieut William J Lee Naval Reserve force announced John L Belnartz operator on the Bowdoin and said the noise in the radio shack kept other crew members from sleeping aboard the ship.
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MacMillan
Orlando
Fla
William J. Lee
Naval Reserve Force
John L. Belnartz
Bowdoin
Radio Shack
French Chamber Votes Six Billion Paper Francs
The chamber of deputies approved Finance Minister Calliaux proposal to issue six billion paper francs. The vote was 428 to 119 in favor. Article three of the bill, authorizing exchange against refugee bonds, passed 873 to 86.
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Chamber ‘of Deputies
Financie
Calliaux
France
Heavy Rain Boosts Chicago Area Farm Crops
Rainfall measured at 1.5 inches by the weather bureau provided a welcome, profitable downpour for Chicago area farmers and gardeners. Agricultural experts say the wet spell gave a major boost to hundreds of acres of late planted field crops in the last ten days, improving prospects for harvest.
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Chicago
Weather Bureau
Bolt Knocka Cross Lightning Strikes NYC Cathedral
Lightning struck two famous New York landmarks including St Patrick’s Cathedral and a granite statue. An arm injury is reported. the event involved heavy marble and granite structures.
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N.Y
New
York
Crogk
Kigeple
Train Crash Injures Allen and Ri Eve at Longberry
A collision involving a moving train near Longberry left Tenny Allen and Ri Eve severely injured. Emergency crews worked at the scene as investigators examined the wreck.
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Tenny Allen
Rieve
Longberry
Coolidge Relaxes at Swampscott Summer Home
President Coolidge rests at White Court Swampscott on the Boston north shore after a long Washington season. Crowds greet the arriving train and schoolchildren line routes, waving flags as he and Mrs. Coolidge settle into two months of rest and light duties with security escorts in place.
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Swampscott
Mags
Washington
Massachusetts
Coolidge
White Court
Boston North Shore
Bay State
Salem
Vresident
Mrs. Coolidge
Boston
North Shore
Everett Sanders
Security Trust Building
Secret Service
Woman Tells of Money Given in Prison Scandal
In Atlanta, Mrs. St. K. Waithall and Mrs. George Ste mus testified as principal witnesses at the federal court session. They described a conspiracy to accept bribes from wealthy prisoners involving L. J. Pletcher and Thomas P. Haydon. Reman testified giving $2,000 to Mrs. Waithall and $800 to Haydon at a hotel meeting, and that the chaplain later sought $100 after her husband entered the Atlanta prison.
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Atlanta
St. K. Waithall
George Stemus
Cincinnati “Clionaire
Seasion of Federal Court
L. J. Pletcher
Atlanta Federal
Thomas P. Haydon
Reman
Walthall
Father Hayden
Native French Troops Repulse Rifian Offensive in Fez
Native troops loyal to France with French air support repulsed a major Rifian offensive in eastern French Morocco near Fez. Abd el Krim forces reportedly pulled back along the front as aviation aided the defense.
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Fez
French Morocco
Abd-el-Krim
Heat Wave Kills Nine in Mexican American Wave
A deadly heat wave near San Diego causes nine deaths, including two Americans and seven Mexicans. The blast coincides with volcanic activity at the yalcano and Pittas sites, with evacuations and rising temperatures reported across border areas.
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San Diego
Cal
Yalcano & Pittas
Greece Names Cabinet After Coup New Premier Pangalos
General Pangalos forms a new Greek cabinet after taking power in a coup. The premier and key ministers are named as Greece moves to stabilize governance following the early 20th century upheaval.
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Nighlos
Greece
Pangalag
Pramieralitn
Panggloserly
Not Guilty in Cook County Typhoid Murder Trial
William Darting Shepherd is acquitted after a six-month cloud of suspicion tied to the death of McClintock, a typhoid fever case linked to a million-dollar will. The jury fel to convict after five hours of deliberation, ending further criminal action and shaping a dispute over the McClintock estate.
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William Darting Shepherd
Cook County
Mlindy
Shepherd
William McCintock
Tiean
McClintock
Jul
Harry Olson
New Mexico
Crowe
Billy
Olson
Mra. McClintock
Doctor Olson
Mrs. Shepherd
Charles O. Fafman
National University of Licences
Faiman
Isabella Pope
Aole Segatee
Fatman
Europeans killed by Chinese at Shameen Canton
Rampaging Chinese agitators clashed with Shameen residents triggering a deadly riot. Europeans and locals were killed or wounded as British and French marines retaliated, with casualties reported among Chinese and foreigners alike.
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Shameen
Canton
U. S
Asheville
Canadian Liner Rams Tug Ocean King Drowns Crew of Twelve
A Canadian Pacific steamer Martech neared its pier when the tug Ocean King was sent to the bottom. Twelve crew members perished as the vessel broke amidships while attempting to take a tow line amid heavy tide.
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Wuevec
Iyune Maneuvyering
Poaltion
Canadian Pacific
Martech Ag
Ocean King
Countess Marguerite D Adhemar D Cransne Dies in 70th Year
Countess Marguerite D Adhemar D Cransne, long known in Washington and Vive ginlg, died in her seventieth year. Before marriage she was Miss Marguerite Labrot of her dinner.
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Countess D'Cransne
Dead Wallington
Marguerite
Adhemar D'Cransne
Washington
Ginlg
Koclety
Mies Marguerite Labrot
Ins Dinneth
Quebec’s Oldest Paper to Quit Publishing
Quebec's Oldest newspaper the Quebec Tha Pally Chroniclé and Weekly Gogette, claiming roots back to 1704, will cease publication in June. The historic paper cites financial pressures and declining readership as the reason for shuttering after more than 300 years in operation.
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Quebec
Tha Pally Chroniclé
Gogette
Canada
Jung 80
U S Government Market Quotations Summary June Dairy and Grain
Weekly government market quotes cover dairy products hay live stock fruits and vegetables and grains with closing and wholesale prices from New York Wisconsin Chicago and other markets. Notable figures include June 24 prices for daisies tulips and other dairy items and June 26 grain bids across No 1 and No 2 wheat and corn mashed with regional quotes from St Louis Chicago Kansas City and Minneapolis.
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Washington
New York
Chisago
Wisconsin
Chicago
Kanar City
Prairie
Chicano
Feodor Etoara
Virginia
Arkanana
Oklahoma
Florida
Georgia
Tom Watson
Valdosta
Cantalounes
Imperial Valley
Georgia Hiloynoachos
F. A. Bt
Kanes City
St. Louis
Kansne City
Chirag
Minneapolia
St. Loula
Kaneas City
St.Louis
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Kencae City
France vows to finish Rif war to pacify Abd el Krim
In a riotous chamber debate on the Moroccan Rif uprising France declares it will press the war with Spain until Abd el Krim is driven from the region. Government outlines insistence on direct talks with Abd el Krim and continuation of hostilities. Premier Painleve receives a condolence vote 510 to 90.
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Qorgeco
France
Chamber of Deputies
Abd-al-Krim
Abdel-Krim
Spain
Theii
Painleve
President Plans July 4 visit to Plymouth Vermont
President Coolidge will spend July 4 at Plymouth Vermont after a reception in Cambridge arranged by Mayor Quinn of Cambridge. He will travel from Cambridge to Plymouth with his father, Col John Coolidge, to attend the grave of his son Calvin Coolidge Sr. July 7 marks the boy’s first death anniversary as Harry Bassett of Indiana takes a federal post.
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Swampscott
Maxs
Coolidge
White House
Mayor Quinn
Cambridge
Plymouth
Pasa
Col
John Coolidge
Calvin Coolidge
Dutch Plane Crash Kills Pilot And Three Passengers
A Dutch airplane flying from Rotterdam to Verts crashed near the Franco-Belgian border, killing the pilot and three passengers. The victims included one Dutchman, one German, and one Swede. Local authorities reported the crash details as investigations began into the cause.
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Twa
Klunder
Fishers Fail to Ask Writ Washington Injunction
Proceedings brought by Dan A. Sutherland, delegate to congress from Alaska, against Beerstury Hoover to prevent interference with Alaskan saloon fistermen were dismissed for want of prosecution.
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Washington
Dan A. Bsutherigan
Alaaka
Beerstury
Hoover
Canadians Tighten Dry Law in Ottawa Measures
Ottawa authorizes British Columbian prohibition on private liquor importation except for specified legal purposes, tightening dry regulations. The move tightens control over alcohol and affects private importers and licensed vendors in the region.
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Ottawa
House
Iowan Bonus Board Disapproves 102 Claims at Meeting
Iowa sources report 102 claims rejected by the Iowa bonus board during a recent meeting. Population figures update Linn and Cerro Gordo counties with notable changes. The state fair entries rise while the 24th annual convention of instructors gathers in Council Bluffs. Local construction bids and cross country routes shift as weather and crops improve statewide.
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Iown Bonus Board
Iowa
Cerro Gordo
Evangell
Consus
Pravious
American Ipatructora
Atha Iown School
Ganga
Anderson & Emply Construction Company
Lincoln Highway
Work
Des Moines
Sacramento
Cal
Dianes
Cors
Black Hawk County
W. D. Stray
Huson
Gabriel Mihara
America
State University At
Iowa City
Mihara
United States Consular Service
Ten Ways to Honor the Flag in Public Observances
The document lists guidelines for proper flag display and handling. It covers how to fly, drape, retire, position relative to other flags, and when walked in processions. It emphasizes respect, proper posture, and moral development through patriotic duties.
Coal contracts awarded to eleven Iowa operators
The State Board of Control awarded coal supply contracts to eleven Iowa operators to furnish 82,985 tons of coal in the coming year at a total cost of 307,787 dollars. Buena Vista County supervisors allocate 10,000 dollars to begin township road improvements. A Center ville exhibit features tulip-like plants grown from seeds from Flanders field. Steam roads report earnings of 2,942,885 dollars in 2024 and 20,941,468 dollars in 2003, with gross operating income around 10,000,000 dollars.
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Iowa
Board of Control
Buena Vista County
Flanders Field
Centerville
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