Pasteboard houses are fire traps in Chicago talk
In Chicago on June 17 at the Associates Metal Lot Manufacturers Convention Wharton Uy construction engineer urged fewer pasteboard houses and more permanent buildings. He noted thrift in design, proper grading, lighting, and weatherproofing, with balanced mortgages and durable materials to reduce long term costs and hazards.
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Chicago
Americas
Wharton Uy
Associates Metal Lot Manufacturers
Ty Ordyr
Clay
Labor Leader Warns House Crisis Exacts Patience in Unemployed Rise
Manchester, Jan 17. John Robert Clyne, House of Commons labor leader, warned of appalling industrial conditions and urged public men to set politics aside during the crisis. He said dire new courses would exhaust patience and drive the unemployed to extreme measures.
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Manchester
Eng
John Robert Clyne
House of Commons
Miners in convention seek wage raise in Pa. rally
Hard coal miners meeting in Shamokin Pennsylvania with organized mine workers aims to press for a wage increase of about twenty percent under a contract that runs from September 1020 to March 41. The convention, led by union officers, plans to push for this raise as the current agreement nears its expiration.
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Bhamokin
President Harding Addresses National Good Roads Delegates
President Harding told delegates at the National Good Roads Conference in Chicago that highway development has greatly improved the country. He praised progress and noted substantial improvements are taking shape, calling the gains encouraging.
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Associated
Chicago
Harding
Memorial Plans Grow for Henry Watterson
Louisville reports memorial efforts for Henry Watterson editor, praised for leadership in Kentucky. Friends, editors and citizens discuss a monument, a memorial fund, and alternate tributes such as a city park or Cherokee Park bridge to honor the late dean of Kentucky newspaper men.
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Louisville
Henry Watterdn
Kentucky
Desha Breckenridge
Lexington Herald
Henry Watterson
Breckin
States Accept Federal Aid for Maternity Care
Washington Jan 17 Twenty two states have already accepted the call for federal aid for maternity care under the maternity act. Most of the others are indicated to accept by state officials Mina Grace Aldott chief of the children s bureau and mother of the federal maternity and child health act announced she is charged with administration of the act.
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Washington
Mina Grace Alhott
Children’s Bureau
Bandits Get Away With Money in Chicago Robbery
Four armed bandits opened fire from a car in Chicago, wounding and robbing twelve thousand dollars from Citizens Trust and Savings Bank messengers Joseph Ne and Anthony Keefe, who were shot in the neck and died. London reports British forces begin withdrawal from Banthorn Treland, with troop movement to follow as conditions permit. A Great Bargain sale advertises Hulk Cosoa pull for 1b.
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Chicago
Citizens ‘Trust and Savings Bank
Josephne
Anthony Keefcote
London
Banthorn Treland
Bond Issue Defeated In Local Vote By 128 Ballots
The bond election failed with about 500 total votes. Supporters argued the water system needed overhaul while opponents warned of tax burdens. Precinct by precinct tallies show the bonds were rejected. city faces questions on future water system funding and replacement options.
Principal of Central High Named Emeritus After 28 Years
Ed ward L. Maerly has been named principal emeritus of Central High school after 28 years in the role and 48 years in Cleveland education. Bur ton P. Eweler becomes acting principal as Maerly retires.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Jan
Central High School
Teader
Edward L. Maerly
Board of Education
Burton P. Eweler
Wehool
Harris
Central High
Achoole
Watab
Harrie
Warren G. Harding
John de, Hockefeller
Claxton
Thue
Inna
Earthquake Recorded Near Georgetown University
An earthquake described as very severe was recorded on the volumograph at Georgetown University starting 10 58 p m and continuing to 1 a m The greatest intensity occurred eight minutes after the disturbance began The event was registered about 2600 miles south of Washington.
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Washington
Georgetown University
Robbers Hold Up Pay Car On Street Railway
In Des Moines Iowa on January 17 three men halted the city railway pay car at 24th and gesoll avenue and secured $2,000. They fired at the conductor as he attempted to raise the alarm.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Desines City Railways
Montana Suffers Record Cold Wave
Butte Montana Endures brutal deep freeze as temperatures plummet from five to twelve below zero. Residents brace for the coldest spell the district has known, with windshow biting winds and forecasts indicating continued extreme lows through the night.
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Ampsiated Press
Butte, Mont
Butte
Oil drilling set to start near Rocky Point in Campbell county
Gillette Wyoming January 17 with spring advancing drilling for oil to begin in northeastern Campbell county near Rocky Point post office. The rig is up and ready for drillers. Geologists report favorable oil indications in the region about 60 miles northeast of Gillette.
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Gillette
Wyo
Campbell County
Rocky Point
Gillutte
Bank clearings fall off in Cheyenne 1921 report
Cheyenne bank clearings dropped by more than 20 million dollars in 1921 from 1920, a 22.5 percent decline. The annual report of the local clearing house shows 1921 clearings at 470,508,925.215 and 1940 figures at 490,962,144.36.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Focal Clearing
Riots at Stockyards Spark Multi Fire Incidents
Chicago authorities investigate after three simultaneous fires erupt near the stockyards during renewed clashes between non union workers and strikers. A church election and officers' meeting occurred nearby, with community notices listing officers and planned social activities.
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Chicago
Jan. W
Bargain Sale Of Balke Omn Just Received
A fragment notes a bargain sale of items from Balke Omn just received and offered by DUPONT & O'NEAL for sale at a price of two bits.
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Balke
Testimony on French war deaths questioned by Senate panel
Former U S service men testifying for the American Graves Registration Service denied charges that soldiers executed in France were buried with rope around their necks and a cap on. Witnesses said they heard nothing to support the claims and described procedures like giving opiates to calm nerves before hanging.
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Washington
American Graves Registration Service
France
Senate Investigating Committee
George Bamford
John Flyon
Cambridge
Massachusetts
Plyan
Rufus P. Hubbard
New York
Edwin EB. Lamp
Hartford
Conn
Bazailea
Funeral Held For Grover Goodman Rancher In Gillette
Grover Goodman, a rancher formerly of four miles west of Gillette, died after an accidental gunshot when an automatic pistol dropped from his pocket. His wife rode into town through deep snow for help as a coroner’s jury ruled the death accidental.
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Gillette
Wyo
Grover Goodman
The
American Legion
Goodman
Mie
Arthur Burch Trial Date Set For March 27
Arthur C Burch indicted for the murder of J Belton Kennedy has a second trial date of March 27 set by the court The first trial ended in a hung jury after 71 hours of deliberation over eight weeks The co defendant Mrs Madelyne Obenchain also indicted is scheduled to stand trial February 6 with no delay indicated
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Los Angeles
Cal
Arthur C. Buch
J. Belton Kennedy
Burch
Madelyne Obenchain
Chicago Bread Price Cut Sparks City Reaction
Chicago on January 17 saw the price of bread cut by one cent per loaf. The move affects local shoppers and bakers, with the broader impact on cost of living under review as merchants assess supply and demand dynamics in the wake of the reduction.
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Chicago
Woman admits to twelve burglaries in New Hampshire
Manchester New Hampshire January 17 Mrs Katherine Marston mother of five children was bound over to the superior court on four burglary charges with bonds of 1200 dollars. It was said she confessed to 12 burglaries.
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Manchester
N. H
Katherine Marston
Superior Court
Pioneer auto inventor George Senden dies in Rochester
George Baldwin Senden, inventor of the first gasoline propelled vehicle and president of the Senden Motor Company, died today in Rochester New York. His work established early strides in the automobile industry and he is remembered as a pioneer.
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Rochester
N. Y
George Baldwin Senden
Senden Motor Company
Prisoner flows at Wyoming penitentiary rise in two months
Warden Frank Hudsell reported to Governor about prison activity at the Wyoming state penitentiary. Discharges and arrivals roughly doubled in the past two months with 19 prisoners discharged in December and a higher total in January. The governor noted Christmas penalties affected the numbers but the ratio suggested a two to one trend in releases versus admissions.
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Queyenne
Frank Hudsell
Wyoming State Penitentiary
A Great Bamoain Arrives for Balk Coena Sale
A fine shipment of Balk Coena has been received and will be sold by Sie. 1b.
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Dupont & O'Neal
Governor Carey Heads East for Agriculture Conference
Governor Robert D. Carey of Wyoming will depart for Washington to attend the agriculture conference called by Secretary Wallace. He will be accompanied by his father former Senator Joseph M. Carey who is in poor health and Mrs. J. M. Carey.
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Cheyenne
Robert D. Carey
Wyoming
Washington
Wallace
Joseph M. Carey
J. M. Carey
John Gonin Elected Secretary-Treasurer of Wyoming Farm Bureau
John Gonin of this city was elected secretary and treasurer of the Wyoming Farm Bureau at a meeting in Priday. The bureau will meet next year at the University of Wyoming and pledged full cooperation with the agricultural college and extension service. Other officers elected include Oliver Howley of Cowley as president Paul Dupertuis of Lingle as vice president and board directors M. Harper J. L. Thompson of Wheatland.
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Wyoming
Farm Buerau
Priday
Genin
Thi City
University of Wyoming
College of Agricultu
The
Agricultural College
Extension Service
Oliver Howley
Cowley
Preside Paul Dupertuis
Lingle
Pedent
Earthquake effects noted at Gonzaga University in Spokane
Two distinct earthquake shocks were recorded on the seismograph at Gonzaga University in Spokane last night. Also, American troops have arrived from Koblenz to participate in ceremonies at the grave of an unknown soldier tomorrow. Classified notices offer hourly or weekly work, rental of an eight room house near the courthouse with bath for 904.50, and Gull Paves ads.
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Kpokane
Wash
Gonzaga University
Associated Press
Emt
Coblens
Benst
Nour Court House
Bath
Ruby Ara Case Shocks Chicago Woman Detained At Store
Miss Ruby Ara of Amon Iowa, arrested by Chicago store detectives, admitted concealing a baby left five weeks old on a doorstep. Her parents planned to visit from Iowa. Her sweetheart, a Iowa State University student, betrayed her leading to the revelation and arrest.
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Chicago
Ruby Ara
Amon
Iowa
Shoe
Iowa State University
Chisago
Graft alleged in New York federal reserve building project
In the Senate on January 17 Heflin of Alabama attacked Governor Harding and other Federal Reserve Board members, charging graft connected with the construction of the new district federal reserve bank building in New York.
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Washington
Changon
Harding to Proclaim End of Passport Rule for Mexicans
Washington reports that President Harding will issue a proclamation removing passport requirements for Mexicans entering the United States after official notification of Mexico's order nullifying American passport needs. State Department had not yet received formal advice despite Nogales cables.
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Washington
Harding
Obregon
Mexico
Isue
United States
State Department
Mexico City
Nogales
Arizona
Americana
Miners Vow No Wage Cuts at Key Convention
In Binghamton area reporting, President Lewis tells miners that wage reductions are unacceptable amid organized propaganda. The statement comes as miners in the hard coal field convene to discuss labor conditions and future negotiations. Germany informs Washington that Alanon B. Houghton of New York would be acceptable as ambassador if nominated.
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Bhamokin
Lewis
Associated Press
Washington
Germany
United States
Alanzon B. Houghton
House For
New York
Robbery Plea Ties to Canadian Mail Truck Theft
Detroit January 17 AP report says Alex Meleno and James Logan pleaded guilty to robbing a Canadian mail truck on October 7. Registered packages valued at $25,000 were stolen. Both defendants admitted involvement in the heist and face sentencing.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Alex Meleno
James Logan
Notice to Probate James I C Moore Will Acampo Calif
Notice to here give that the will of James IC Moore of Acampa California has been filed in the District Court of Fremont County for probate. All interested parties must appear in the District Court on February 6 1028 at 10 o clock AM to show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Detected this 10th day of January.
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Prince-Nixon
James IC. Moore
Acampa
California
District
Fremont County
Bald
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