Detroit Explosion Kills Up To Hundreds At Auto Body Plant
A blast and fire at Brigge Manufacturing in Detroit damages a five story building. Two confirmed dead, with estimates of up to 100 or more feared among the 200 workers in the firm and as many as 2,300 employed across the plant. Officials caution numbers vary as recovery continues.
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Brigge Manufacturing Company
James Gillan
Warry Mason
J.net Carter
Hiead
Service Department
Cheok
Charles T. Earl
Alrputy
Marshall the Librarian Lawyer Stirs Politics in Open Letters
New York April 23 New York lawyer Charles Clinton Marshall retired to a bank lined library in a stately 53rd street home and wrote open letters to Governor Al Smith questioning whether a Catholic could properly discharge presidential duties He insists politics has nothing to do with his questions and that he is simply an American citizen and student.
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Lee Trenholm
New York
53Th Street
Charles Clinton Marshall
al Smith
Marshall
Smith
Diesse
Faecades
Vatican
Caltes
Mexico
Mussaolini
Vanderbilt-Marlborough
United States
Wet and Dry Chiefs Debate Prohibition in Carnegie Hall
In New York on April 23 AP reports a spirited debate between Darrow and Wheeler over prohibition. Darrow called the law a failure and argued for nullification and personal freedom, while Wheeler touted prohibition as a success representing majority will. No official decision was reached in the American Forum sponsored event.
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New York
Phrends Uarran
Chicago
Dawyer
Wayne T. Wheeler
Anti-Saloon League
Carnegia Hall
Wheeler
Darrow
Grutaganiat
American Forum
Dinrrow
Jie
President May Visit Wisconsin Lake
Washington reports sites on Lake Winnebago may attract President Coolidge as he ponders a summer residence. He has abandoned plans to go far from the capital but intends a brief trip to the lake area to consider options.
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Wisconsin Lake
Washington
Lake Winnebago
Wisconsin
Drenden’ Coolidge
Boy Fatally Wounded When Rifle Misfired Near Butte
James Roach six year old son of Davin Roach secretary of Witte West Side Mines and a prominent realty operator was fatally wounded in Butte when a rusty .22 caliber rifle found by him and companions on the city outskirts was accidentally discharged.
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Butte
James Roach
Davin 1 Roach
Witte West Side Mines Company
Hoy
Scorned woman revenge ends chaplaincy career
In San Francisco on April 23 the Army discharged Captain Orville I. Clampitt, a chaplain tied to two long alleged affairs. Washington ordered his dismissal as memories of a court martial and claims by Miss Lucife Swallow of Kansas City linger. Clampitt, married with four children at Vancouver Narcocks, refused to discuss and blamed no charges now.
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Orville I. Clampitt
Wossip
J. A.V. Anderson
Ninth Army Corps
Washington
Chunmpill
Clanmpill
Vancouver
Clawpitt
Lucife Swallow
Kansas City
Kansan
Mexican Prelates Flee Instead of Facing Court Trial
Meanoity April 3 An official statement says Richtrstag Mora Del Rio of Mexica City and other lead by prelates chose departure over trial facing grave charges. The clergy left amid claims of rebellion and provocations tied to a train attack. Archbishops and bishops traveled to Laredo escorted by U.S. officials.
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Meanoity
API
Richtrstag Mora del Rio
Mexica
Gosers-Ti
Basco
Roverment
Goodwill Flyers Conclude Junket After 20000 Mile Route
The American goodwill flight team completes a 20000 mile journey across the Americas landing in Miami after a four month peace mission. Captain Chaton W Woolsey and Lieutenant Jatin W Renton guided nine aircraft including New York U1 San Antonio San Francisco and St. Louis. Major General Marion M. Patrick and dozens cheered the arrival marking the end of the historic trek that began December 21 in San Antonio.
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New York
Detroit
Budos Aares
Chaton W Woolsey
Jatin W. Renton
Army
Tavana
Fatnick
Maron M. Patrick
Arr Air Service
San Antonio
San Francisco
St. Louis
Weather outlook for the Northern Rocky Mountains
The Northern Rocky Mountain region will see mostly fair conditions in the east. Occasional rain and snow are possible west of the divide at the start of the week, then calmer weather with moderate temperatures prevailing afterward.
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Rocky Mountain
Bluejackets Rescue Mentioned in Shipboard Incident
A 24 year old incident reports the rescue involving the Bluejackets. Captains TDL Burtt and J. Stain, along with B.D Wsixhure, are named aboard the standard Chi ship Mesfoo as part of the event.
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Dhanghay
Aharése
Tdl Burtt
J. Stain
B.D Wsixhure
Flood death toll climbs as Mississippi floods rise
Memphis reports thousands homeless as Mississippi floodwaters spread across levees and towns. rescues rush to save people clinging to trees roofs and barns while reports grow of as many as 150 deaths amid widespread property loss and rising water.
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Memphis
VeoueL RUNG NOSE INTO A CREVAGLE
New Orleans notes the Mississippi River cresting a crevasse on the west bank near a dive site. A widening rupture disrupted river traffic and forced emergency measures and evacuations as crews worked to halt the breach and stabilize the levee. About 2900 people were moved from homes as the flood risk persisted.
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New Orleans
Miley Helmy
Cuba
New Orleans Flood Warnings Highlight Engineer Predictions
Engineers warn residents of New Orleans of severe flooding as Mississippi River valley waters threaten the area. Warnings stress historic flood risk, urging precautions as waters may rebound into the river soon.
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New Orleans
Ueaioner
Thadower Valley
Devon
Aourne
AnyAeMs Mpc
Fla
Coghbors
Flood Threat Looms Over St Louis Area Monday
Flood warning expands as river levels rise threatening the Mississippi at St Louis. Weather forecasts indicate heavy rains and crest expectations may flood farms and homes along the river, prompting evacuations and urgent shelter plans tonight.
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St, Louis
Paddock Beaten at Phoenix by University of Arizona Captain
John Fraarts, 21, captain of the University of Arizona track team, won the special 220 yard dash at Phoenix meet defeating Charles Paddock and other top sprinters. Fraarts led from mid race with a time of 21 seconds plus, while India’s runners and local college athletes also competed in longer events including a five mile race won by Paty Auepiewa of the Orainht recreation.
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Anite
John Fraarts Feolt
University of Arizona
Greanway
Shay
Charles Paddock
Yuider Ai Orvey
Sears Tyne
Holand Locke
Mark
Muddock
Bork
Paty Auepiewa
Oraiht Recreation
de Onnor
Mnie Maming
Cin
Colorada Springs
Mimi
Howe
Vohoquopteai
Sam Awn
CNN
Hick Ravnr
Snett
Pete Ty Foe
Haners
Cada
Leime
Fis
Regime at Washington to be Safe Until 1929
Washington April 22 AP veteran messenger at the secretary of state has held a position since 1869 and despite calls for retirement will remain in service until at least 1929. He earns 6500 a year as a mark of appreciation and is slated for special recognition by secretaries and higher officials.
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Washington
Erdie Savoy
Alain ¢Ver
Alncehn
Jey
Hamilton Fish
Kellogg
Nader
Vddte
Rovernment
Ignace Paderewske Off Air In Adelaide Broadcast
In Adelaide on April 23 Ignace Paderewske, a noted statesman, was declared off the air. He denounced broadcasting and warned it would demoralize, yet performances and visits continued as officials discussed the incident.
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Adelade
Australia
uTi
Ignace Baderes
Ant
Danny Tnemny
Disaster in Detail Drives Mississippi Valley Flood Crisis
Floods sweep the Mississippi valley with over sixty known dead and unconfirmed reports of more than a hundred missing or drowned. Cities including Greenville, Benoit, and other towns suffer vast property losses as waters rise, triggering swift federal relief efforts and refugee evacuations.
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Sipward
Thosn
Toste Tontel
Ayater Fm
Arkansas
Asho
Lelwal
Cingeland
Shaw
Benoit
Croutialin
Miss
Ha Fawna
Gittering Road
Walter
Pon
Savola
Wegman Altlig
Yeseu
Arkanaaa
Misatsslit
President mobilizes Red Cross aid for flood relief
President Coolidge and the Red Cross act to enlarge and speed relief for Mississippi flood victims. Hoover is sent to Memphis to expand Red Cross ground presence and survey needs, as Henry M. Baker is named disaster relief director to coordinate operations.
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Washington
Coolidge
Red Cross
Hoover
Rota Memphis
The
Henry M. Baker
Missoula Maid 21 Admits Blame in Infant Death
A 21 year old Missoula maid confessed responsibility for the death of an infant found near a hospital walkway. She testified at the inquest that the child was born around 8 pm on January to the room she inhabited and that she prepared the body following the incident. The case proceeded with witnesses and coroner proceedings as officers pursued further details.
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Missoula
Fleet
Calton
Stevanaville
FE. M. Tucker
Lambvon
Anortte Fania Ta Miasaahe
Loreento Devers
Uehrephal
Mee
Rennich
Stevenssille
Coronr'n Jury
Renort
Offlsarm
Ahr
Hayes
Quell of Minnesota Thots Over 76 Miles
In Mn eapals on April 23 Haree Hesil of Monneanots ran a long distance race, finishing amid uncertain times and sparse details. The chaotic OCR yields little clear data beyond a midwestern setting and a note of a 76 mile effort with mentions of Tra ch and Duel in a gritty, fragmentary recap.
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Minnesota
Mn Eapals
Haree Hesil
Monneanots
Death ends romance of lovers of music
Paris dispatch reports Julian Francis Meredith vocal student at Huitalo New York found dying and Marion Roberts pianist fiancee dead at the roadside near Château De La Barre. The anniversary of their engagement marked the killings as Meredith shot himself after Roberts died with a bullet wound. Police consider it a murder suicide with no motive found.
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Paris
Julian Francis Meredith
Huitalo
Marion Roberts
New York
Dawk
Chateau de la Barre
Mass Roberts
Fraure
Corigt
Merechely
Hundreds of Aimee's Converts Form New Congregation
Religious crisis at Angelus Temple as hundreds of followers resign under musical director Gladwen N. Mekels and establish a separate church in Glendale. Mrs Kennedy, mother of Aimee McPherson, acts as intermediary but reconciliation appears unlikely. Nichols spokesman notes split will proceed under own banner as conflict escalates.
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Angelus Temple
Gladwen N. Mekels
Temple
Hall
Glendale
Sfenhjieh
Tuinlgrean
Manus
Kennedy
McPherson
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