Long Beach Disaster Blamed On Graft and Misconduct
A massive crash at Long Beach pier and auditorium area triggers multiple charges of graft and corruption. Officials including Mayor and District Attorney face probes as victims rise past 65 dead and nearly 200 injured, with public bodies named in the faltering construction and funding. Prosecution and civil actions loom with substantial anticipated damage awards and future investigations.
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Walte
Aniarses
Ehiglce
Eaither Mutfom
Kennedys
Baluats
Lottis Shiepin
Dane
Prineipsd
James Cavorhbig
Duara
Public Works
Alayor Stateh
Cucontr Nurthel
John T. Mychericka
Muniecipal Pier
Daughters
Minpira
Bone of
St. Geores
Associated Press
Frances Harriet Newell
Kenosha
Wis
Auto Runs Amuck in Crowded City Street
An out of control automobile driven by D C Hirsch ran onto a crowded downtown street at Clark and Madison streets. It struck and injured Police Sergeant Willard Malona and several pedestrians before crashing into a drug store plate glass window.
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Chicago
D.C. Hirsch
Clark
Midison
Willard Malona
Wilson Declares Tariff Lobbyists Overrun Capital
President Wilson plans to send in views on currency soon and to issue a special message next week. Reports say he will discuss efforts by tariff lobbyists to influence Congress and outline proposed reforms.
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Wilson
Algai
Gungresa
Efe
Owen
Senate
Taubman Named Referee Ties With Carter Probe
Washington May 26 Senator Crawford said he had fresh evidence of how the administration tied itself to Taubman and Johnson in South Dakota. Crawford recommended Dr. Franc Creamer for examining surgeon of the pension service at Dupree. Pension Commissioner Davenport said Taubmann would be the South Dakota reserve and his endorsement was needed. Agent Lang has returned to Washington to report on the Gregory land office move and other public land matters.
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Cottey
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Towa City
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Ziehach County
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Davenport
National
Taubmann
Ogent Wo Lang
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Carter
Washington
Episcopal Diocese Holds Annual Burlington Convention
The Episcopal diocese convention met in Burlington Iowa with delegates from nearly all parishes. Bishop Morrison led services, joined by Bishop Longley. Rev Sidney Partridge preached on foreign missions. Brotherhood of St Andrew members elected officers and urged growth of junior chapters.
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Episcopal Diocese of Laws
Delemites
Theodore SN. Morrison
H. Longley
Sidney Catlin Partridge
Kansas City
The
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Bers
Brotherhood
John TH. Montrose
Des Moines
de John Mersh
Reakuk
Howard Pierce
Sioux Thy
C. J. Shutt
Sudden Termination to Discrimination Case Likely
A May 26 report notes a sudden termination in actions against oil and lumber firms under anti-distribution law. Judge Trip upholds a demurrer, ruling the cited matters do not state a civil cause of action, suggesting new suits may be filed.
Cummins Confident His Plan Will Win
Unclear OCR text mentions Cummins’s confidence in a plan to win. Details are fragmented with distorted names and phrases. No verifiable entities or concrete actions are readable to establish a coherent sports or political item.
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Cummins
Settlers face irrigation costs amid frontier dispute
Fragmentary text describes settlers confronted with irrigation charges amid a regional land dispute. No clear dates or named organizations are discernible, but the issue centers on funding water rights and infrastructure costs for frontier communities.
President Gomes Backs Alaska Railways Plan
President Wilson told Senators Chamberlain and Jones he favors government construction of railroads in Alaska but cannot yet urge action due to tariff and currency reform concerns. He hopes to support a bill if it can be handled without delaying those reforms.
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Washington
Wilson
Chamberlain
Jones
Alaska
K. Wilson
Rebel airplane to sink gunboat Guerrero
Nogales Arizona may 27 insurgent aviator Masson reports big war plane ready for action above Guaymas and Guerrero gunboat in Tarayings harbor to be attacked. Simultaneously insurgents plan maneuvers in the salt port town according to state officials. Boston girl safe. May 25 reports say Mira Julia Bliggins on island of Singapore confirms sister Higginson in Singapores safe.
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Ariz
Dis
Masson
Guaymas
Guerrero
Tuayings
Boston
Senator Stilwell Convicted of Bribe in New York
May 6 report from New York states Stephen J Stilwell Bronx state senator was convicted of bribery after a jury trial. He faces a sentence of ten years to be determined. The piece also notes a separate delay in a rate case decision by the U S Supreme Court.
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New York
Stephen J. Stillwell
Bronx
Enitl
Washington
Supreme Court
California unions push for stringent land law via initiative
Unions open a statewide drive advocating a tougher land law and plan to circulate resolutions to 19 councils and publish in 12 labor journals. Governor Jolson endorses restraint on referendums while urging gradual passage of a more complete statute.
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Uweerudic
Eftun
Uultelle
Geek Pot
Hysie Wallott
Ceferen
Chisie
Aegis
Schurrenberg
Enis
Jolson
Cannot Monopolize Talk on Telephone
Washington argues that telephone conversations are not subject to Sherman antitrust controls. The United States Telephone Company seeks Supreme Court review of Ohio federal court rulings. The contracts with 800 local exchanges across Ohio Indiana and Illinois allegedly bar rivals from long distance business.
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Washington
Supreme Court
United States Telephone Company
Bhief
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
United States
Fragmented OCR Local Note Reflects Unclear Old Event
Fragmented text mentions a ceremony at a village altar and a travel route near Pirkin with an audience cheering. Names, places, and precise actions are obscured by garbled OCR, leaving only hints of a historic gathering and civic crowd sentiment.
Naturalized Chinamen in Alien List at Des Moines
A May 26 report notes fourteen Chinese residents who gained citizenship after admission as aliens. Names include Chase Ah el Z Bam Sang Samee Bei Lee and Ja Era amid proceedings in Des Moines.
Student suicide case reported with unclear details
An incident involving a student death is described with fragmented text. Key names and locations are unreadable, but the report references self harm and authorities. The article fragment lacks coherent facts to identify persons, dates, or institutions.
Socialist Leaders Probe Mine Strike Visit West Virginia
In Charleston on May 26 socialist leaders Debs Berger Ermer and Burger accompanied labor representative John Moore to Paint and Cabin Creek fields with Governor Hatfield and Paul J. Paulson. Berger blamed past attitudes on the executive while Debs promised corrections. They planned to return tonight and visit New River field.
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Adolph G Ermer
Thingis
John Moore
Hatheld
Paul J. Paulson
International Board of the
United State Workers of America
Paint and Cabin Creek
New River
Berger
Boy’s name changed to Henry Francis Shoemaker
Seattle May 26 The name of Henry Barckly Perry, 45, adopted son of Dr and Mrs Richard W Perry of Seattle, was changed by decree to Henry Francis Shoemaker of Als tonia Pa. He is named heir to an estate and linked to Henry Francis Shoemaker, banker of New York.
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Wash
Henry Barckly Perry
Richard W. Perry
Superior Court
Walter 3. French
Henry Francis Shoemaker
Henry W. Shoemaker
Alstonia
Anil Roond
Srampson
Reliral
New York
Oll
Gompers Appeal to Supreme Court Over Bricks Stove Case
Attorneys for Samuel Champers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison asked the Supreme Court for a review of a ruling in the Bricks Stove and Tingease case. The appeal was filed in Washington on May 2.
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Washington
Samuel Champers
John Mitchell
Frank Morrison
Supreme Court
Campen Crime Report Hidden Cache Theft Details
The body of Airry Dron dere, 40, was found in her home by her daughter on the latter's return from school yesterday. The crime appears tied to a robbery at a hiding place where a savings of the family had been stored.
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Campen
Canvax
Airry Drondere
Jun
Senadlite
Opened public dueling school for aspiring duelists
A new dueling school has opened in Parla offering students a chance to practice targeted archery style shooting at gdibouetta targets. Prospective duelists are invited to attend, with lessons aimed at improving focus and coordination.
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Parla
Kept In Suspense Scene One at Southampton Piers
A fragment describes a group of boys near the Southampton piers and an onlooker named Gdsal who abruptly acts to confront one of the youths. Interrogations follow as the old tar explains his stance about danger and the crowd’s reaction.
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Gdsal
Pittaburgh Chrostele
Wild moment as ship crew and fans clash on pier
A chaotic scene unfolds near Kronpring Wilhelm as a Tugboat crew member whistles to calm a weary youth while fans react to a tense transfer of energy. a baseball crowd at New York mariners game witnesses a surprising turn as teammates juggle hope and humor amid exhaustion and blame.
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Wilhelm
Phil
Solit
New York
Remedy for Insomnia Among Neighbors
Mrs Keepup makes insomnia a personal business she shares with neighbors by copying their remedies. When Mrs Gotthera complains of insomnia, Keepup claims the best cure is simply going to bed and sleeping it off, a method she has never found anything better for.
Like Magic Grape Nuts Forgives Years of Poor Digestion
A Chicago man describes how Grape Nuts restored his long-standing dyspepsia and appetite after trying many remedies. He reports improved digestion, stronger health, and that the product builds up body, brain, and nerves. The testimonial is from Postum Co. of Battle Creek, Mich.
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Thad
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Reagan
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