Fire at Man can Fire Studio kills cast members
In New York a fire at the Man can Fire Studio during a Rig and Dance revue caused 4 chorus girls to die and 18 to be injured. Authorities seek survivors to determine origin as witnesses describe a glowing arclamp ember and draped scenery igniting. Names of the deceased and injured include Edna Urford Catherine Porter Jola Sparks Norine Byrne and others.
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New York
Uthorities
Mancan
Talking Maes Ure
Pathe Sound Studios Inc
Urford
Edna
Porter
Catherine
Sparks
Jola
Byrne
Norine
Bishoff
Joseph
Xoerble
Charles
Ramer
Carl
Jussman
Robert
Minn
Jack
Gen
Ernest
Itnesses
Kgarettes
Spence
Miners Union Claims 100 Percent Shutdown Across County
Florville Illinois December 11 a fledgling workers group calling itself the United Miners Union says it has achieved a full shutdown of Christian county mines. About 3 000 men in Nokomis Staua and Springfield districts reportedly joined the strike seeking better hours pay and conditions. Leaders claim the action could spread to the state and nation, with calls for National Guard deployment ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florville, IL
United Mine Workers
Kers
Strik
Nokomis
Stau
Springfield
National Guard
Street Car Dynamiting Renewed In New Orleans
In New Orleans two streetcar bombs exploded within minutes renewing a month long quiet after a street car strike. Two injuries reported as police vow charges under state deadly violence law and a federal injunction. Police recalled off duty officers to boost patrols. explosions damaged cars and injured two black riders among twenty aboard one car.
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New Orleans
Prison Riots Report Across Multiple U S Prisons
A chronology lists clashes at Clinton Prison Danemora New York July 22 where three convicts were killed, Auburn State Prison July 28 with two inmates killed eleven wounded four escaped and four guards wounded, Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary August 1 where one convict was killed and three injured, and Colorado State Prison Canyon City October 3 with seven guards and five convicts killed.
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Auburn State Prison
Federal
Leavenworth
Kan
Colorado State Prison
Canyon City
Girl Weds Ranch Cowboy May Reconcile With Father
Pasadena report says a reconciliation between Robert J. Thorne former Montgomery Ward president and his daughter Catherine Thorne Gillespie who eloped with Ian Arizona ranch cowboy appears imminent. Catherine and her mother arrived from Phoenix and Thorne is in Phoenix on business but expected to come Saturday.
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Pasadena
Cal
Robert J. Thorne
Montgomery Ward and Company
Catherine Thorne Gillespie
Ian Arizona
Catherine
Phoenix
Ariz
Thorne
Wounded Begin Arrival From Battle Near Nanking
Wounded began to arrive in Nanking from a battle 50 miles north of Pukow between loyalist troops and the Pukow garrison. Fighting was intense as British and Japanese warships headed up the Yangtze to evacuate nationals if needed. An American flotilla was expected to assist similarly. A rebel victory could trigger events toward the fall of Nanking and the nationalist government.
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Shanghai
Nanking
Pukow
Yangtze Kiang
Chuchow
Attorneys in Haiti deny agitation from U.S. forces
Port au Prince lawyers sign a statement claiming armed American forces have stirred agitation in the city and vow to stop pleading in island courts until a new order is set. General Russell refutes the charges, says quiet and improved conditions prevail, and residents favor firm orderly government whether by Americans or locals. Naval officers expect Marines to be recalled if calm continues, with orders sent to the Wright to detain at Guantanamo awaiting guidance.
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Washington
Port Au Prince
Haiti
State Department
John H. Russell
Cape Haven
Russell
Guantanamo
Cuba
United States
Death by own action pact rocks Boston society duo
New York dispatch reports Henry Grew Crosby 32 and Mrs. Josephine Bigelow 22, both socially prominent in Boston, were found dead in an artist studio in New York in a death by own action pact. Crosby, married to Mrs. Mary Jacob Peabody, and Bigelow, married to Harvard student Albert Bigelow, were discovered in the Hotel des Artistes studio with pistols to each other. No motive given. notes absent.
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New York
Henry Grew Crosby
Josephine Roteh Bigelow
Boston
Crosby
Gigelow
Savoy Plaza Hotel
Mary Jacob Peabody
V. R. Crosby
Stephen van Rensselaer Crosby
Harvard
Paris
J. P. Morgan
Bigelow
Albert $. Bigelow
Hotel de Artistes
Stanley Mortimer, Jr
Mauretania
George
Josephine
Latrobe Grocery to Liquidate in Grafton
The Latrobe Grocery Company announces a closing out sale under present management. Stock will be sold at cost or less with delivery on orders of five dollars or more. President Marcellus Compton cites reduced debt but adverse business climate and chain growth as reasons to dispose of stock. Bargains include Del Monte Apricots, Corona Peaches, Campbell’s Soup, Crushed Corn, and Crushed Peas, plus many more at lower prices.
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Grafton
Latrobe Grocery Company
Grafton Co-Operative Store Company
Latrobe Stret
W. Va
Marcellus Compton
del Monte
Campbells
Logan
Campbell
Rioting Prisoners Hold Warden At Auburn Prison
At Auburn State Prison a mutiny by long term convicts held Warden Edgar Jennings and several guards for over two hours demanding release of ring leaders. Troopers, guards, and local units moved to retake the facility as threats of broader chaos loomed. One convict was reported killed and escape risks increased.
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Auburn State Prison
Lehman
Auburn City
New York National Guard
Auburn
N. Y
Edgar
Jennings
Geoge A. Darriford
Jermings
Onafda
New York
Legion Guests Feted at Ninth District Convention
Delegates and visitors from four counties gather tonight at the Moose Home for the Ninth District American Legion convention. The event opens at eight with a ritualistic service and a principal address by J. H. Thornton of Sistersville.
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Moose Home
Sistersville
Brooks Gall
Lawrence Flannigan
Arthur G. Yates
Grafton
West Virginia
Three Western States Struggle To Keep Its Traffic Going In Fog
Dense fog across Missouri Kansas and Arkansas halted air routes since Sunday and slowed motor traffic to a crawl. Kansas City reports radars and signals barely visible as trains ran late. block signals and lanterns were distant, switchmen reported.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Kansas
Arkansas
Grain dealers linked to lobby probe against farm board
Washington reports cite Senator Caraway's inquiry into grain dealers' interference as the farm board seeks a farmers owned marketing system. Investigation to begin Friday with Julius Barnes, U S Chamber of Commerce director, listed as first witness.
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Washington
Caraway
Commission
Federal Farm Board
Julius Barnes
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
National Economic Council
Serious Flood Conditions in Britain After Storm
London reports severe flooding across Great Britain from weekend winds and heavy rain. The Thames surged near nine billion gallons at Teddington Lock, with levels close to 1928 flood highs. Provinces suffer widespread damage as spring tides threaten renewed danger.
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Britain
London
Great Britain
Thames
Thames Valley
Great River
Teddington Lock
Christmas Time Photograph Promotion at Palace Studio
The Palace Studio in Grafton offers evening sittings during the holidays and for every five dollars spent on photographs delivers a free 8x10 enlargement. Customers may choose any price they wish for photographs and a fresh supply of easel frames has arrived. Phone 277 for details.
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Palace
Grafton
W. VA
Bazaar at West Main Street Church Ladies Aid Society
The Ladies Aid Society of West Main Street Church will hold a bazaar on Thursday December 12 starting at 1 o'clock in the Musgrove store room at 828 West Main Street. Items for sale include fancy crafts, fruit cakes, dies, home made bread and candy.
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Ladies Aid Society of
West Main St
W. Main Street
Musgrove
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Associated Press
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John Blanchard
Inset
Aux Cayes
Ruth Bryan Owen
Florida
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Clinton
Dannemora
Flotila
Woman's Club Club
Elks Club
Jack Riftee
Winney
Paice Haven
Associated Presa
Louis Borno
Republic of
Halti
Legion
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