Fire destroys Central State Hospital amid Norfolk powder blast
A massive explosion near Norfolk devastates the Central State Hospital site and a nearby ammunition depot. No fatalities reported as fire and search parties combat raging flames, with Marines deployed and naval vessels quelling the blaze. Communications collapse temporarily as emergency services respond. story continues on page four.
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Mags
Weather outlook and Tennessee forecast notes
Weather summary indicates clearing by Saturday morning with minor temperature changes and light northerly winds. Tennessee expected fair tonight and Saturday, with possible showers in extreme east. Observations from U S weather station record 6 p m readings. yesterday's highs and lows noted with rainfall near zero.
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U. S
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Fire Sweeps 400 Miles of Wheat Lands in Washington
Walla Walla Washington July 21 Amid scattered smoke clouds a prairie fire swept through Eureka Flats area near Walla Walla for miles on a ten mile front destroying untold quantities of wheat and several farm homes. The blaze also burned over 650000 acres of spring sheep pasture and damaged sheep buildings. Telegraph lines were down and roads blocked making reports uncertain as the fire raged overnight with little help from meteorological or firefighting efforts.
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Eureka
Hoover Homecoming Reception In California Today
Stanford Calif July 27 Herbert Hoover, welcomed as the state’s foremost citizen, arrives from Washington to a California homecoming with ceremonies in San Francisco and Peninsula towns. He will address the crowd at city hall, then depart for a nationwide campaign swing, delaying other conferences until mid August.
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Amendments Proclaimed by Governor Byrd in Virginia
Governor Byrd proclaims five constitutional amendments approved at the June special election. The amendments, part of a near rewrite of the 1902 constitution, modernize state government. They include provisions affecting segregation, taxation on land and property, and the appointment of key statewide officers. Continued on page three.
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Harry FF. Byrd
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Moses Sees No Hope of Break in Solid South
New York July 27 AP Senator George I Moses vice chairman of the eastern Republican Advisory Committee opposes an invasion of the solid south to win electoral votes for Hoover. He argues the region should not be targeted merely for political gain and urges restraint amid the party’s broader strategy.
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New York
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Tunney Heeney Fight Ends in Devastating Display
Gene Tunney overwhelmed Tom Heeney in the eleventh round at Yankee Stadium delivering a brutal display that left the New Zealand challenger punched and blinded in one eye. Promoter Tex Rickard faced a major financial setback as receipts neared 700000 with costs around 800000, while Tunney’s victory cemented his aura as a relentless puncher amid a costly bout at the outdoor season finale.
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Tanney
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Tex Rickard
Madison Square Garden Corporation
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Narvik Farewell For Survivors Of Pole Flight
Spectators hissed as survivors prepared to depart Narvik Norway for Italy to face an inquiry into their fatal Arctic voyage. Umberto Nobile appeared broken, pale and weary after the Citta Di Milano base ship landed at Fagernes en route home following the voyage begun May 5 from Vadsø.
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Governor Smith Plans Weekend Rest and Talks at Shore
Albany July 27 Governor Smith looks to a restful weekend on Long Island with swimming and golf. He will meet Maryland Governor Ritchie in New York City and at Hampton Bays to discuss the party and prohibition issues. He plans to return to Albany next week after the seashore conference.
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Coolidge Exceeds Daily Trout Catch On Long Fishing Day
President Coolidge reportedly caught 26 trout in a long Brule River fishing day, surpassing the state limit by one. Guided by John Larack, he fished from dawn until after 6 pm with a plentiful catch including black spotted, rainbow, brook, and other trout.
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Coolidge
Wisconsin
White
John Larack
China apologizes for wounding of American sailor
Chinese northern military authorities apologized through the American consul for wounding an American sailor on July 20 during Cheron recapture. The sailor was hit in the hand as northern troops retook Cheron from nationalist forces. The northern commander voluntarily provided compensation to the wounded sailor.
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I.C.C approves new rail line to Ohio River
Pittsburg Lis bon and Western Railroad proposals to build a link from Youngstown Ohio to the Ohio River won tentative approval. The Interstate Commerce Commission was advised to permit the railroad to proceed with its pros deed, in a report filed from Waliington July 27 AP.
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Youngstown
Ohio
Ohio River
Interstate Commerce Commission
Fire Strikes Central State Hospital in Nashville
More than 350 patients escaped as the four story main building burned around midnight at Central State Hospital. Nine hundred inmates were rounded up and returned to the site three hours after the blaze. 38 records were lost and one fireman injured. Officials organized a patrol-like search for missing inmates, with authorities unsure if any criminals were among the unaccounted.
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