Seventy-Three Die In Camden Schoolhouse Fire
A tragic fire at the Cleveland schoolhouse in Camden South Carolina during commencement caused seventy three deaths as a lamp toppled igniting the two story three room building. Many killed by a collapsed stairway and riders of the blaze with hundreds injured or missing. Governor McLeod led somber state response with messages of condolence from across the nation.
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Beulah Methodist
South
At Lengst
Tate
Nation
Carrison
Cantdea
Halt Building in U S Until Costs Drop
A recommendation from builders across states urges deferring all new construction for several months to ease a nationwide serious situation. The group met at Franklin D Roosevelt's home to discuss the crisis affecting the building industry.
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U. S
New York
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Marks Pass in Berlin Presses Overtime
Berlin reports show four hour bourse closure for Whiteuntide holidays. Unofficial trading sees the dollar at 50,000 marks, with official close at 48,000 marks to the dollar. Printing presses still run overtime to meet demand as unemployment trends rise.
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Berlin
Turkey Orders Bolshevik Ships Out of Harbors
Turkey demands Bolshevik vessels leave Constantinople and Smyrna in reprisal for denying entry to the Guldjemal at Trebizond. The order reflects Ankara’s stance amid hostility with Russia and the Black Sea ports.
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Turkey
Constantinople
Russia
Smyrna
Guldjemal
Trebizond
Batum
Human vision, made to pierce iron and wood
Fragmented report notes claims about human vision penetrating opaque materials like iron, wood, and rock, attributed to Marquis de Savapora before the king and queen, with references to vessels in sea fights, Russian waters, and various dated events in May.
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Madrid
Vladivogtote
Solzen
Fine Gift to Harding from Tumanty Artists at White House
Mme Kayans dannevon, noted French Romanian artists of Tumanty, presented President Harding with a book of Romanian art at the White House. The volume, compiled by the Queen of Hue mania and Mme Jomecoy, is described as a very beautiful piece of art. A photograph shows Mme Jdnnecoy with the volume.
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Mme
Kayans
Dannevon
Tumanty
White House
Uarding
Huemania
Jomecoy
Jdnnecoy
Fragmentary gossip on Sunday morning plans
A readable fragment shows dialogue about a wife not objecting to her partner’s Sunday morning play. The man notes she merely yawns and resists, while he wishes she would rise cheerfully to begin the day.
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Charely
Secretary Hughes decries League of Nations peacemaking
In Washington on May 17 Secretary of State Hughes condemned the League of Nations machinery set to enforce peace as impractical and coercive. He warned the guardians of peace that the Covenant’s real aim was to maintain peace by force and questioned who would guard the guardians.
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Hton
Treasury
Washington
Nerosa
Atayoward
Washington Monument
Ramonn
Cergivontes
Fores
Secretary of State
Sage
Washligtiun
Siun
National Conference of Social Work
Corea
League of Nations
Hurone
Asia
Slughes
Verdict awards theft victim $300 in district court
A jury in County District Court returned a verdict awarding $300 to a robbery victim who pursued recovery. The proceedings followed a plea for compensation from the claimant against the bandit, with testimony and evidence presented to establish liability.
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Minnaapolis
Mini
Wash Wendy
B. O. Shopmen Win Three-Cent Hourly Wage Increase
New York May 10 The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad company reached a settlement with shopmen including about 20 000 workers. Wages will rise by approximately three cents an hour. Terms will be submitted to the United States Railway Labor Board for approval.
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B. & O. Shoprmen
New York
Baltimore & Oliva Nashrokd Company
United States
Britain France and Italy Back Turk Against Greek
Delegates at the peace conference, including Britain France and Italy, have agreed that Greece must pay reparations to Turkey for the destruction of Asia Minor. The reportedly fixed sum is 50,000,000.
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Britain
France
Italy
Tausiune
Greece
Asia Minoy
Parachute Inventor Dies After War End
Parachute inventor Major Thomas Baldwin, a key designer with the Army Air Service balloon division, died at Akien, Kinen, after service during the war. The obituary notes his contributions to parachute development and his role in early aviation.
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St. Thomas' Episcopal Church
New York
War Service
Salvation Army
Solittera
France
RatTylo, N, Yj
Thomas RB. Haldwin
Army Air Service
Akien
Soldier on Rhine Joined Army Division Report
A United States Army division of investigators reports a marine on duty along the Rhine fronts. The report notes activities in Europe during the conflict and highlights ongoing efforts by investigators.
President Blocs Call for Unity Amid Monument Unveiling
Fragmented OCR reads like a chaotic speech at a Hamilton statue unveiling in Washington, with scattered phrases condemning hatred and urging constitutional fidelity. The text mentions the Treasury building, constitutional safeguards, and warnings against attention to sectarian or racial prejudice, though many words are garbled.
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Washington
Mig
Alliednig
Pond
Afex
Treasury Building
Quali Lluetion
Conneltutior
Ameren
Malizia Bbe
Savion
Ywlilel
Lie Reid
Canadian Pacific Extends Time for Farmers to Pay
Canadian Pacific announces extended payment terms for farmers amid a broader push to support settlers. The notice discusses sales alternatives and potential land availability under a long-term regime, with references to a large salvage value and a sale event slated for 20 days from now.
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Canadian Pacific
Wishart Chosen Moderator by Presbyterian Assembly
Wishart was elected moderator by the Presbyterian Assembly amid a terse meeting.
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Wishart
Presbyterian Assembly
Berlin Gambler Receives $125000 Transfer to Brother
A garbled report notes a $125,000 transfer to a Berlin gambler's brother, with unclear names and places. The fragment mentions Murtster of War Vrotaky, Mr. Aronstein, and Bolshevik-related speculation, but details are unreadable and uncertain.
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Trotzk
Berlin
Tugn
M. Hromstein
Murtster
Aronstein
Specwlaling
Shlettain Wis Torend
Doctor Finds Diabetes Grows Under Dry Law
A New York report from May 10 argues prohibition indirectly raises diabetes through sugar substitution and altered intake. The piece cites medical observations and notes an uptick in diabetes cases amid dry law effects at St Marka Hospital.
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New York
St. Marka Hospital
Chinese Bandits Battle Government Troops Near Suchow
Fragmentary OCR reports a clash between Chinese bandits and government forces near Suchow train lines. Details are unclear but indicate ongoing hostilities and displaced individuals amid fighting.
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Govermmannt
Taneh Wang
Boy Scouts Leader Dead in Los Angeles
A regional Boy Scouts of America official, vice president of the national council, died at age 61 in Los Angeles. Police report the death followed a violent incident involving a group of assailants who fled, with ten officers wounded as part of a larger confrontation.
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Boy Scouta
Tow Angeles
Avihar Lots
National Coupell
Boy Scouty
Amertca
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