Oppau Plant Explosion Death Toll Figures Rise
Reports from Oppau describe rescue efforts after Wednesday’s chemical plant explosion. Authorities estimate about 1 600 missing or unaccounted for, with 2 500 treated and 50 bodies recovered by midmorning. Gas clouds and shattered windows affected towns up to 50 miles away. Berlin and Ludwigshafen issued statements aligning casualty counts, while relief funds totaling 260 000 marks were sent by President Ebert.
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Associated Preas
Mayarica
Bag
Iecke Company
Oppau
Frankfort
Mannhel
Ludwigshafen
Berlin
Badlache Company
Eber
Sherman says he will go back to San Francisco
Lowell Sherman motion picture actor was questioned by District Attorney Swann in New York and said he would return to San Francisco when needed for the Roscoe Arbuckle trial. He was located in his New York apartment after eluding detectives who pursued him on a train from Chicago.
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New York
Lowell Sherman
Swann
Enit
Brady
San Francisco
Roscoe Arbuckle
Bherman
Chicago
Offic
Unemployment Sunday Planned Across England October 9
London reports plans for an unemployment Sunday on October 9 with public meetings in many localities urging a national policy to assist the jobless. John MacLean of Glasgow is on trial for sedition after remarks about the unemployed.
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London
England
John MacLean
Glasgow
Three More Nations Admitted to League Report
Geneva dispatch details three additional nations admitted to the League of Nations. The Associated Press notes the membership changes reflect shifts in international cooperation.
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Geneva
League of Naw
el Arnip
Women Society Leaders Start Own Business Debate
Women society leaders launch a new venture highlighting their role in advancing opportunities for women. The group frames the move as a practical contribution to empowering women in the modern era.
Mandan Officials Die In Train Crossing Crash
Nelson B. Luther and G I Solum, Mandan city officials, were killed when their car was struck by a Northern Pacific train at a crossing near the waterworks. Solum, 40, served in the National Guard and state fraternal groups. Luther, 40, leaves a wife and four children and had chaired Mandan waterworks duties as a NP engineer.
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Mandan
N. D
Ept
Nelson B. Luther
G.I. Solum
Solum
Northern Pacific
Bindi Crossing
Mr. Solum
Mandan Company
National Guard
Germany
North, Dakota Independent Forces
Democratic Central
Luther
Recommendations for Debs Release to Go to President
Washington Sept 22 Recommendations on a pardon for Eugene V Debs socialist imprisoned at Atlanta for violation of the war laws may be sent to President Taft. Attorney General Bailey said today in a brief statement outlining potential action by the department.
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Washington
Eugene V. der V. Débs
Atlanta
Matext Work
Gases Buensal
Beer Bill Heads to Senate in Revenue Debate
Washington sent 22 The beer bill was brought before the Senate today by a vote of 81 to 28 after Chairman Penrose of the finance committee sought to take up the tax revision measure first. Penrose stated he was not fully ready to proceed but progress could be made by reading the revenue document.
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Washington
Senate
Penrose
Finance Committee
Baseball scores and notices from a busy league day
AMERICAN LEAGUE results show St. Louis and Philadelphia in a tight game with late runs, Detroit and New York tally in a mixed effort, while Cleveland and Boston and Chicago meet. NATIONAL LEAGUE reports Brooklyn and Pittsburgh split a pair, Philadelphia and Cincinnati held, and minor league associations list standings and players. In a court note, a verdict of not guilty is returned in the James McGrath case in Aitkin.
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Aitkin
James
McGrath
Bullwater
Tae
White
Popeater
Political Banking Costs Citizens Statewide, Bank Scandal Highlight
A 1921 exposure details the People's State Bank of Grand Forks and its ties to the Nonpartisan League, including large loans to allied enterprises, overdrafts, and a 1921 closure. The report cites state examiner findings on September 3, 1928, noting deposits from 22 banks and questionable transfers.
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People's State Bank
Nonpartisan League
People’s State Bank
Grand Forks
United States Co
Charles
Heck
Consum|pense
Warkore
United Stores Co
Little
Wyaien la Page
Cathro
Bank of North Dakola
Jbank
Gostly
Mrs Maxfield Arrived Today at Arlington Funeral
Washington dispatches report Mrs. Maxfield arrived in New York on September 22 to learn of her husband Commander Louis H. Maxfield who perished with the ZR-2 in England. The funeral for Lt Commander Valentine N. Bieg of Bryn Mawr, Penn., was held at Arlington with full military honors today. Services will be held tomorrow at Arlington for George Welsh of Elgin, Illinois, and for Commander (name cut) in the ZR-2 disaster.
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Page Maxfeld
Washington
Louis H. Maxfield
America
England
Oy' Ae
New York
Wae
Arlington National Cemetery
Valentine N. Bieg
Bryn Mawr
Penn
Buffalo
Arlington
George Welsh
Elgih
Com
Funeral Plans for Commander Maxfield Highlight Naval Academy Honor
Navy announces funeral arrangements for Commander Louis H. Maxfield who was to command the doomed ship. The Navy Department notes that members of the Naval Academy Class of 1907 will meet as honorary pallbearers at the service.
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Mander Louis H. Maxfield
Maxfield
Aleay Department
Naval Academy
Palldearern
Turks advance continues as Greeks abandon guns
Angora Sept 22 A Turkish official communication says that west of the Bakaria river pursuit of the Greeks continues. The Turkish advance is developing and the Greeks are abandoning numbers of cannon and machine guns and quantities of material.
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Angora
Asia Minor
Bakaria
General Porsting to Visit Elysee After Talks with Barthou
General Porsting plans a visit to President Millerand at the Elysee palace tomorrow following a morning conference with French War Minister Barthou. Minnesota forecast shows cooler tonight, while Dakota expects fair weather with little change through Friday.
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Paris
Porsting
Millerand
Elysee Palace
M. Barthou
Minnesota
North
Ipaenba
Dakota
Plots To Free Prisoners Reported In Two States
Reports from Jefferson City Missouri and Topeka Kansas reveal plots to break prisoners from facilities. In Missouri thirty four inmates are under arrest over a plan to escape and break prisoners. In Kansas officials say a plan to blow a prison tower and harm guards was investigated and denounced by Warden Amarine. A separate sports note in Sioux City describes Earl McArthur defeating Frankie Schmalzer by technical knockout in the ninth round.
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Jefferson City
Irty
Encape
Eni
Privicely
Topeka
Kaba
Ommciaia
Kansas State Penitentiary
Lan- Sing
Amarine
Sioux City
Earl B. McArthur
Frankie Schmalzer
Milwaukee
Metz
Murder Verdict in Grand Forks Woman's Death
A coroner's jury in Grand Forks North Dakota returned a verdict that Blooma Seliger died of suffocation by cloths and pillows applied to her mouth and face in her home on September 19 or 20 1921. Two witnesses offered limited details and no arrests or solid leads emerged. The investigation, involving State's Attorney T B Elton, yielded few clues and the motive appeared linked to missing money from the victim's room. Police have issued alarms and sought help from other cities to find a suspect or vehicle connected to the case.
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Juey
Blooma Seliger
Second Avenue
Grand Forks
North Dakota
B. Papermanter
T. B. Elton
Tnteles
Susme
Mra Boliger
Lis
Death of Sir Earnest Cassel Announced in London
Announcement from London reports the death of Sir Earnest Cassel, a leading philanthropist and financier who served as financial advisor to the late King Edward VII. He was present at the monarch’s deathbed and was created a king in 1905, with honors from France, Sweden, Turkey and Japan.
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Londor
Earnest Casnal
Icler
Edward VII
Edward
France
Sweden
Turkey
Japan
Opposition To Treaties Negotiations in Senate Hearings
Washington Sept 22 Senate finance committee opened discussion on peace treaties with Germany Austria and Hungary. Senator Borah objected to the new arrangements arguing they would bind the United States to European entanglements and bypass the Versailles terms. The panel planned further action tomorrow.
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Washington
Germany
Austria
Hungary
Devel
Senate For Finstions
Rete
Bugie
Gendt
Artio
Borah
America
Propaganda and Bond Sale Costs With State Funds
North Dakota records show the state industrial commission has paid out $123,158.83 from April 1 to November 13, 1927 for propaganda and bond sale efforts funded by taxation. The payments include salaries and fees to press agents, ad agencies, and staff linked to the senate investigation, with notable sums to George Webb, C. K. Gummerson, W. F. Prater, and others. detailed itemized payments cover publishing, advertising, and related expenses across multiple vendors and campaigns.
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N. D
State Industrial Commission
Senate
Baker
William Prater
Senate Journal
Dag
Ti_haw
George Webb
Bank of North Dakota
Webb
C. K. Gummerson
Courier-News
Gummerson
Courter-Newa Thie
Industrial Commission
Equitable Audit Co
George T. Webb
National Service Bureau
Grove Advertising Agency
State Record Publishing Co
Biemarck
the Nation Inc
Pearson's
Rex Large
Andrew J. Borat
R. V. Roulger
R. Sinkler
Spurgeon O'Dell
Laura D. Stone
Ladd
New York
Washington
William FF. Kurke
Ky Gummeraon
O'at Bibb
Prater
Ieee
Lynn J. Brazier
Bond
Nsues Bond ‘Mill and Biev
Ags
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