Tornado Toll, Quake Toll, and Prohibition Cases Across Nation
A week of disaster and legal action unfolds with a tornado near Springtown Oklahoma killing four and injuring others, an earthquake at Mort Be Paix Halt causing fatalities and structural damage, and a Seattle temple project approved for a million dollars. Police and federal indictments target prohibition era crimes in Milwaukee and Portland while a church funding revision debate surrounds a Cleveland Diocese dispute.
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Toowday
Mort Be Paix
Halt
Tne
Sad Error Darkens Lives in Boston Evewing Transcript
A flawed notice reflects a tragic error that ruined many lives and marred the Boston Evewing Transcript, destroying some joys and leaving families to cope with loss and consequence.
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Boston
iTAX-CUT MEASURE SIGNED IN WASHINGTON
President Covi ig e Monday signed the tax reduction bill after a long fight in Congress. The measure lowers federal taxes for most individuals and near doubles earned income relief, with phased in cuts in 1923 and substantial changes to the income and estate tax structures. The president said the bill offers temporary relief while acknowledging it is not a permanent sound policy and pledged further reform in a future session.
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Weahington
D. C
Coviige
Mellon
Te Hotxe
Songaie
Atwly
Treasury Department
Seemiary Mellon
Man in Heavily Incurred Policy Stirs City Debate
In New York a prominent figure faces scrutiny over a vast life insurance policy. Theo Wanamaker, heir to a departed department head, has a policy now totaling 4 million dollars, part of a broader life underwriting trend among Philadelphia professionals.
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New York
Theo Moat
Matt
Rodin Wanamaker
Herid Co Teurance
Association of Life Underwriters of
Philadelphia
Wanamaker
Department Tere
Jane Wanamaker
Power Boat Explodes Near Port Cause Unclear
A power boat named Georgia exploded while at anchor near the Bremerton harbor lock. Captain Hurrie was aboard and is missing or dead, with the vessel wrecked and nearby structures lightly damaged. The incident occurred during engine repairs and the scene drew local help.
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Hort Orelard
Waalter Hirrin
Georgia
Bremertot
Hurrie
Saus Place
Fire at Playa Del Rey School Kills 22 Inmates
A three story private school for mentally retarded children burned in Playa Del Rey California late Saturday night. Fire officials say 22 people died and 20 others were hospitalized in Santa Monica with severe smoke inhalation. The structure was an old cafe building converted for use and lacked proper protection. Firemen and nurse rescues saved several children as flames swept through the private institution.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Hope Development School
Wub-Nor Mal
Playa del Rey
Ocean Beach
St. Catherine's Hospital
Santa ‘Monica
J. C. Thomas
Wilfred Inger
Mary Jacobs
Venice
Catherine's Hoapital
Santa Monica
Japanese protest over U S immigration law rejection
Washington diplomats reported Japan formally lodged a protest with Secretary Hughes over the new immigration law exclusion and discrimination. The note stated Japan cannot continue under the 1911 treaty terms and urged Americans to act with fairness in the spirit of the alliance.
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Washington, D. C
Japan
Hughes
United States
Dextron
Uiar
Nations Barred From Visiting Russia, U.S. Leads List
A secret circular from the Russian foreign affairs ministry bans entry to citizens from countries that did not recognize the Soviet government. The United States heads the barred list, with Spain Bulgaria and China also on the list, and others reportedly included.
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Norlin
Citizeta
Russia
Rusia
Tommianeriate of Foreign Affairs
United States
Coun
Fiasco
Spain
Fulgaria
China
Adam Everyman Learns Appreciation Changes Home Life
A narrative shows Adam Everyman changing after recognizing his wife’s efforts. He vows to value daily sacrifices and expresses genuine appreciation. Small acts of thanks bring better work, happier family life, and a revived outlook on marriage and work.
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Adam Everyman
Adam
Hinself
Anl
Jin
Ile
Saleeman
Schiel
Frictoy
Sgolam
Alun
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