Fire kills seventy three at schoolhouse stage collapse
Camden South Carolina May 10 three thousand residents including Gov McLeod gathered to honor seventy three dead from the Cleveland schoolhouse fire. A hanging oil lamp fell during commencement causing a deadly stair collapse and trampling. Forty one of the deceased were children and many others injured. Messages of condolence poured in to Mayor Currison with offers of aid.
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Camden
S.C
Palonetta Aun
Wiggrave
Beulah Methodist
South
Selipol
Currison
Halt Building in U S Until Costs Drop
New York May 17 A recommendation urging deferral of all new building construction for several months to ease a nationwide serious situation was presented by representatives from all branches of the building industry meeting at Franklin D Roosevelt's home.
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U. S
New York
Variows
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Prisoners Are Hostages by China Bandits Warning
Shanghai May 10 The Sucnow bandits issue an ultimatum saying American and British captives will be shot unless Chinese troops join Orawh by next Tuesday. The message was delivered to the British ward by Marcel Berubé a French prisoner paroled to carry the warning.
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Shanghai
Orawh
Marcel Berubé
Unclear Financial Headlines Describe Overwork and Rates
The text notes the bourse closing for Whitauntide holidays and 60,000 marks passing the dollar unofficially at about 48,000 marks per dollar. It mentions printing presses running overtime to supply funds for de Rie Gybt while unemployment rises and economic woes accumulate.
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Berl
de Rie Gybt
Turkey Orders Bolshevik Ships From Constantinople Ports
Turkish authorities at Constantinople and Smyrna issue orders to clear Bolshevik ships from all ports as a reprisal for their actions. The move targets vessels now aground near Trebizond and blocks entry to the Black Sea region amid rising tensions with Russia.
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Turkey
Constantinople
Russia
Smyrnet
Trebizond
Bhtum
Human Vision Claims to Pierce Opaque Materials
Madrid authorities report on a Spanish scientist Marquis de Santuora who presented theories before the king and queen claiming that human vision can penetrate iron, wood, and rock when properly developed, a bold assertion about perceptual limits.
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Madrid
Marquis de Santuora
Battles Between Ritog and Japan Near Gea
Fragmentary report describes a clash between Ritog and Japanese vessels near Gea with casualties and wounded both sides. Elements mention a Brazilian rebel engagement in Rio Grande and a large fatality toll, but text is garbled.
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Ritog-Jap
Windiva
Fo Ghd
Fine Gift to Harding by Romanian Art Figures at White House
A Romanian artist group from Rumuanta gifted President Marding at the White House with a boot of Romanian art. The volume, compiled by the Queen of Rue manta and Mme. Jonnecon, is shown in a beautiful artistic photograph featuring Mme Jonnecou with the volume.
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Miu
Louis Duniveau
White House
Marding
Ruemanta
Mme. Jomnecon
Mme, Jonnecou
What She Baya Plays Golf Morning Note
A fragmented quip discusses a wife tolerating her husband playing golf on birthday mornings. The speaker jokes that his wife yawns at his early rise and says she wishes he would go to church instead, reflecting a light domestic moment.
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Baya
F A Mitchell Hedges and the Ulkkhawas Chinese Claim
Traveler and hunter F A Mitchell Mondges returns to Gloniten with alleged ancient artifacts from an uncharted river in Maan. He claims contact with Chinese origin peoples, describing a long settled region by white and Indian inhabitants, and a two year stay in Tanninn.
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Mitchell Mondges
Gloniten
Maan
Hedges
Secretary of State says peace cannot be kept by force
In a discussion on the League of Nations and collective security the secretary of state argues force cannot enforce peace. He cites the impracticality of policing nations without reliable supply, challenges of enforcing penalties, and the need for diplomacy over armed coercion in maintaining global harmony.
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Secretary of State
Keamtta
Ligue of Nations
George Jay Gould Dies in France at 59
George Jay Gould noted financier dies in France at age fifty nine after a prolonged illness. His widow and two children attend the funeral arrangements in New York. He rose to prominence in American finance during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
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George Jay Gould
France
George Tiny Gould
Theft Victin Verdict Against Bandit in Local Court
A verdict was returned in Minneapolis with a $300 award against a bandit accused of theft. The case involved a victim identified as Victin, who stated the robber used an evil note to threaten and intimidate before the alleged crime. Court records indicate the defendant was found liable for the reported loss.
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Bandit
Minneapolis
Main
Baltimore & Ohio Shopmen Reach 3 Cent Raise
In New York on May 10, the Baltimore and Ohio railroad company reached an agreement with its shopmen affecting about 20,000 workers. Wages will rise by three cents per hour, with the terms to be submitted to the United States Railway Labor Board for ratification.
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New York
Balthmore & Olle Hallroad
Las
Wien
United States
Britain French and Italian back Turk against Greek
Reports indicate Britain France and Italy support a Turkish stance against Greece at the peace conference. The text mentions Greece being asked to pay indemnities for Asia Minor damage, with figures around $50,000 to $1,000,000 bands, though the wording is uncertain.
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Britain
France
Italy
Ulike Brith
Ttalian
Greece
Ankt
Urs Kay
Asia Minow
Parachute Inventor Lyon Dyed at Akron Army Air Service
Parachute inventor H. Lyon died in Akron after service with the army air department. The Palom production unit notes his long work on parachute design ending with his death this May. He contributed to early parachute development and aviation safety efforts.
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Parachutea
Hyfblo
N.Y
Lyon
H. Byldiwhr
Efelet Etigdnead
Palom-praduetion Department
Army Air Service
Akron
Soldier on Rhine Detachment Arrives From Europe
May 10 report states an American soldier on duty with the wing division of criminal investigation arrived from Europe. The officer identified as J. Davis joined the unit in New York and is said to be involved in an ongoing inquiry.
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Ona U
Rhine
New York
J. Davis
Wing Division
Wurepe
Presidents Call for Unity Against Factionalism at Hamilton Unveiling
A clipped report describes a May unveiling of the Hamilton statue where the president warns that the nation cannot endure factionalism. He argues constitutional unity requires ending divisions, with references to governance and civil harmony amid political strife.
Canadian Pacific Extends Payment Time for Farmers Amid Stalled Deals
A note from Canadian Pacific President Ee W. Aimily outlines leniency for farmers, delaying payments as the railroad seeks settlements with Camillana growers over new agreements. Investigations and pending trials threaten contracts, with substantial wages and supplies at stake for laborers.
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Canadian Pacific
Ee W. Aimily
Raibyay
Lila Con Pony
Sue Wibdo Camillana
Agcauimonts
Pila Ayer
Wishart Chosen Moderator by Presbyterian Assembly
Wishart selected as moderator at the Presbyterian Assembly amid ceremonial proceedings. The obituary-like report notes leadership roles and mentions key church figures, including Clittes 1h Wistiant, and references the ongoing governance of the denomination.
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Wishart
Presbyterian Assembly
Berlin Gambler Tale Involves $125000 Transfer
May 27 report details a $125000 transfer rushed by Trotzky to his brother in Berlin. The Baia Web agency reportedly forced the Moscow bank to send funds to Me Uronstein, Minister of War. The incident prompted intervention by Trotzky's brother to assist.
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Trotzky
Berlin
Teas
Baia
Requirts
I Teyel
Koviod Atago Bank of
Moscow
Uronstein
Geonseei
Hla
Diabetes growth linked to dry law, says doctor
Dr Benjamin Tahlona, speaking at St Mark's Hospital, asserts that prohibition fosters diabetes growth. He argues the dry law increases urge for temperance and cites medical concerns raised during his lecture in New York on May 19.
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New York
Menhol
Ambotes
Benjoamin Tahlona
BL Mark's Hospital
Chinese Bandits clash with government troops near Nfanch wang
Tents along the Buchow tratn outposts faced government forces in a battle near Nfanch wang. The benadit forces were said to have been driven back.
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Buchow Tratn
Nfanchwang
Boy Scouts Leader Dies in City Incidents
Los Angeles May 1. Letts, vice president of the national Boy Scouts of America, department store owner and prominent public figure, died here at sixty one. The death removes a longtime leader and organizer in scouting circles.
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Boy Scouts
Los Angeles
Col
Arty Ir Letts
National Council, Boy Scouts of America
America
Communists Clash with Police Wounding Ten, Strikes Forced
In May a violent clash between Communist factions and police left ten communists and several officers wounded. The confrontation spurred strikes and disrupted activity in the area as authorities attempted to restore order.
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Fleinnoa
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