First Photos of Wall Street Explosion Scene
Raw captions describe the Equitable Building blast and smoke as photographers capture the cratered left side and shattered floors. The Bankers Club dining room shows damage. the Treasury wing appears compromised, with unclear lines of sight and debris framing the catastrophe.
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Wall Street
Equitable
Bankers Club
York
Phis
United States
Vlogien
Wall Stree
Wis
George Washington
Morgen Company
Wilson Gives Donation to Democratic Campaign Fund
New York September 18 a four billion donation to the Democratic campaign fund was received from President Wilson. The note urged private contributions to support the campaign and to help reestablish America’s position among nations. Chairman White called the donation welcome and needed from financial supporters.
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New York
Wilson
WW. Marsh
Democratiq Natonal
White
Capitol Hill Race as Steamers Capable of Victory
Captain Archia Lat and Captain Law discuss a possible race between the steamboats G. W. Hill and the Capitol. Wilcox challenges Capitol, promising a test of speed, with stakes to be set high. The exchange references a past Isle la Plume landing and the doctors’ excursion, noting Capitol’s speed and Hill backing up in headlines.
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G. W. Hill
Capitol
Archia Lat
Baw
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Wilcox
Law
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Mississippi
State Convention of
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Proclamation Encourages La Crosse Fair Attendance
Arthur A. Bentley mayor of La Crosse Wisconsin issues a proclamation urging all citizens to attend the La Crosse Interstate Fair on September 21 or a later date. The notice touts exhibits livestock crops and educational value and notes government approval.
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la Crosse
Wis
Interstate Fair Association
Tewson
la Grosse
United States
Wisconsin
Arthur ‘A. Benney
Oor Cilitera
De Palma Sets World Records At State Fair
Ralph De Palma established multiple track records at the New York state fair. He clocked 20 miles in 1:25.66, set a 50 mile record of 1:49.65, and achieved a 2 mile split record, surpassing former marks with official times noted. The event featured high speeds and unprecedented performances by De Palma.
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DE Palma
N.Y
Ralph de Palme
Women leaders join WGA as physical director and secretary
Ruth M. Bischoff of Burlington Iowa becomes physical director and Henn G. Swindell of Sh Yoseph Michigan named girls work secretary for the Young Women's Christian Association. Bischoff taught physical training to fourteen hundred pupils in Doylestown Pa and did playground work at University House. She studied at Alice M Thurston School and Temple University. Continued on page Ta.
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Burlington
Iowa
Henn G. Swindell
Yoseph
Michigan
Little
Christian Associatan
Misa Bischoff
Doylestown
University House
Arsenal
Philadelphia
Mise Bischoff
Alice M. Thurston
Sehool
Pittsburg
Temple University ‘Taal School of
Work for repeal of Esch-Cummins Act in Congress
Patty Prunty Farrington reports on Wisconsin railroad labor groups backing a repeal of the Esch-Cummins Act. The push targets unseating Rep. John J. Vesh of La Crosse, with Howard Keating citing a clear line against the act. The Wisconsin effort views the result as gratifying despite not forcing Lenroot off the renomination list.
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Patty Prunty Farrington
Ishington
D. C
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Wisconsin
John J. Vseb
la Crosse
Howard Keating
Ragroad
Eseb
Keating
Ind
Lenroot
Sunshine Home directors appeal for help to meet rising costs
The Sunshine Home for the Friendless in La Crosse appeals to citizens for support to cover mounting expenses. Directors note $4,714.07 spent last year to house and feed six elderly women and twenty-five orphans, urging liberal subscriptions to fund repairs, improvements, and additions. Funds are sought via checks to treasurer MS Van Steenwyk, 297 South Eleventh Street, with secretary Mary Crosby endorsing the appeal.
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Home For the Friendless
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Mary Crosby
Local Interstate Fair Promises Historic Grand Opening
Exhibitors prep for the grand opening Tuesday morning as the Interstate fair aims to be the best exhibition of its kind. Secretary C. B. Vananken oversees a fast program featuring top entries and notable displays in a bid to set a new local record.
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C. 8. Vananken
Moll to Fly at Fair At Belzer Field In 1930
Captain Norman Moll, a local aviator, will display flying for fairgoers at Belzer Flying Field during the exhibition week. Poor lending limits him to not operating thrice daily from the grounds, while livestock and tents expand for overflow. Barry Palmer will miss the event due to a St Louis trek, with a strong week of entries and entertainment planned by the La Crosse Community Council.
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Norman Mol
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Mol
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Vec
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la Crosse
Fixe Council
Avis
Barry Palmer
St. Louis
Neumeister
Palmer
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