Dust Explosion Kills and Mains Rescue at Pekin Plant
At the Car Products Company's starch plant in Pekin Illinois a dust explosion in the dry starch room killed several workers and trapped many more. Three bodies were identified as rescue efforts continued with up to 60 believed missing and extensive property loss. Ambulances from Peoria and Pekin hospitals aided victims as Chief McIntyre warned the death toll could exceed 59.
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Bullotin International News
Pekin
Car Products Company
Alternational Sewn Service
PEREN
Corm Products
Jee Harding
George Hinnams
Wiliam Ramier
Peoria
McIntyre
International’ News Service
J. T. Conaghan
Record Of Man Held For Shooting Dines
Police pursue motive in the Denver oilman shooting of Courtland S. Hines by Horace A. Greer. Greer’s past is checked as Miss Norma nd lies and hospital conditions draw attention. Greer, also known as Joseph Keller, arrived eight months ago from Buffalo. Page two.
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William Cayce
Statenden J
Angeles
Ise
Courtland S. Hines
Denver
Colorado
Horace A. Greer
Mabel Normand
Greer
Joseph Keller
Good Samaritan Hospital
Chence
Central Emergency Hospital
Dimes
Miss Normandy
Dudley Fulton
Miss Normand
Dines
Buffalo
Greers
Connellsville Coke Output in 1924 Worth Millions
The Connellsville coke region shows 1922 production at 13,714,549 tons valued at 877.874 million, with 1922 output equal to 5,000 tons valued at 40.576 million. The 1823 figure stands as the largest since 1918.
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Connellsville
Dan
Socks Too Small for Men in A Peculiar Complaint
A humorous letter complains about wool socks labeled size ten being far too small for a grown man with a note urging ladies to choose size seven or larger. The writer reports wearing the socks briefly, finding them warm but unusable as the heel tore after seventeen minutes.
Toledo Men Inspect New Castle Industries Tour
Fifteen members of the Toledo Plaster and Supply company led by president R L Withers are touring New Castle to inspect the New Castle Mining and Clay Products plant and other local industries. They were hosted by Charles M Andrews and enjoyed lunch at the Leslie hotel then planned dinner at the Field club with New Castle directors.
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Toledo Plaster and Supply Company
R. L. Withers
New Castle
New Castle Mining and Clay Products Company
Toledo
New
Mr. A. McLure
George T. Weingartner
H.J. Preston
J. A. Butler
W. L. Campbell
F. L. Rentz
H. Andrews
Marriage Licenses Recorded in New Castle District
Marriage licenses issued in New Castle include Ronco Mary Seexhone and Roy Watson as well as Kathryn May Bedinglelt, reflecting the local civil ceremonies completed this period. Public records show these entries for the city and surrounding area.
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Dow Police
Ronco Mary
Mabel Normand Linked To Party Pressure In Shooting
Chauffeur H A Greer tells International News Service that Miss Normand could not resist party invitations and claims the shooting of Courtland Dines was in self defense after Dines blocked a doorway and threatened him. He recalled gifts from Normand and described her as sweet when sober and difficult otherwise, while acknowledging Rosy Christmas cufflinks.
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International Wemsa Serviee
Los Angeles
Cal
Tine
Mabel Normand
America
H. A. Greer
Courtland
Dines
Tuan
Today
Greer
Miss Normand
Misa
Normand
Edith Burns
Fred
More Accidents In 1923 Than Since 1917
Harrisburg Jan 3 More accidents were reported to the Bureau of Workmen's Compensation of the Department of Labor and Industry last year than in any year since 1917. The increase over 1922 was 44 180 and the total for the year 200 43h. Of the total accidents reported for the year 2 412 were fatal and 1 017 of them occurred in mining operations.
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International News Service
Harrisburg
Bureau of Workmen's Compensation
Department of Labor and Industry
Congress Returns to Capitol With No Progress Made
Washington Jan 2 Congress returns from vacation to fresh bickering over senate control of the intensive commerce committee and a revived house tax issue. Leaders concede no definite predictions on the 6th Congress’ accomplishments, with progress toward major legislation still uncertain. A tax revision bill is expected to pass, though factions remain split.
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George Holmes
Enteraatees
Starr Larrea
Washington
Congress Cima
Irwan
Senate
Uto
Dr. James Kerr Pallock Dies Suddenly at 79
Dr. James Kerr Pallock aged 79, a pioneer physician in Lawrence County, died suddenly on Wednesday at his home 12 Hast Street. He had practiced for fifty years and was the oldest member of the Lawrence County Medical Association, with death attributed to heart trouble while at his desk.
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James Kerr Pallock
Lawrence County Medical Assocrtion
Hast
Br. Tolleck
Artibuter
Wreckage of Dixmude Sheds Light on Blown Dirigible Mystery
Paris reports suggest explosion wrecked the French airship Dixmude off Sicily after a search found debris and a scorched tank among inscribed markings on its hull. Commander Lieut. Duplessis Da Grenedan’s body had been recovered earlier, deepening officials' belief the airship vanished with many aboard. The Mulhouse continues seeking wreckage as doubts linger about waterlogging.
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Ministry of Marines
Mulhouse
Marina
Capa
San Marco
Duplessis da Grenedan
Clrelas
Narrow Escape In Apartment Fire In Cleveland Ohio
Mr and Mrs Herb Moore and daughter Verettla with Mrs Violet Cruchman and Ida Cruchman escaped a Wellington apartment fire in Cleveland Ohio. One man died two were seriously injured and over a hundred residents were left homeless. The Moores and Cruchman reached safety through a smoke filled hall to a fire escape and were taken to Kendlang home. They expected to travel to the city by Friday.
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Herb BE
Moore
Verettla
Alrs
Mise Violet Cruchman
Butler Avenue
Wellington
Cleveland
Mra. Moore
Ida M. Cruchman
Mrm
Miss Cruchman
Kendlang
Pittsburgh Flood Warnings Issued For Major Rivers
The weather Bureau issued flood warnings for all points along the Monongahela Allegheny and Ohio rivers as heavy rain from the watershed caused rising waters. Officials warned the full impact would start later and that it was impossible to predict the exact crest time.
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
Monongahela
Allegheny
Ohio
Weather Bureau
Penneylvania
Atveroann
Gas Explosion in New Kensington Damages Buildings and Injures Many
A gas explosion in a two story brick building in Arnold Borough near New Kensington causes extensive damage. One bulldipe was destroyed and five others damaged. Scores of people were endangered. Damage estimated at $50,000. Cause of blast not determined.
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International News Service
New Kensington
Pauy
Arnold Borough
Hare
Certificates Granted By P. C. Harrisburg Transit
The public service today granted certificates of public convenience to operators of motor vehicles as common carriers. Included in the tab were the Clarion Bus Company for routes between the city and Oi City, and Ray Nixon for certain streets in Uniontown and vicinity. The Yellow Line Company was refused a certificate to operate between Oi City and Clarion.
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International News Service
Harrisburg
Palen
Tonintaatan Today
Clarion Bus Company
To City
Oi City
Ray Nixon
Uniontown
Yellow Tus Line Company
Clarion
Mrs Harding to Spend Winter in Washington
Mrs Kling Harding wife of the president arrived in Washington from Marion to spend the remainder of the winter in the capital city.
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Kling Harding
Washington
Marion
Fire Threat From Crafton Heights Wells Subdued
Fire in Crafton Heights wells district near Pittsburgh destroyed an engine room and a 100 barrel oil tank, damaging property estimated at 2000 dollars. Firemen from two alarms fought the blaze for four hours. cause listed as ignition from a leaking gasoline line near the engine.
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Maternational News Service
Pittsburgh
Pacan
Crafton Heights
Trarhera
Is Is
Weather Pranks Mark Year With Unusual Records
The United States Weather Bureau released a post-mortem verdict noting a year of unusual weather shocks. Records spanning 43 years show December the wettest and warmest on record for Western Temmaylyants, with average daily temperatures around 43 degrees and rainfall above normal by several inches.
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International News Service
Ihla
United States Weather Bureau
Ha Hurein
Narnud
Plan Increased Effort To Stop Drug Smuggling
Officials plan a 1924 drive to curb narcotic trafficking at borders and ports. Aimed at registering international smugglers and tightening cross border cooperation with Mexico, the program seeks stronger enforcement, with Colonel L. G. Nutt leading efforts alongside federal departments. Reports highlight improved U.S. conditions but promise intensified campaigns in key cities like Kansas City and Buffalo.
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Rupert S&s
Thoryburgh International
Havre
Mervicd
Bratz Ironpondsat
Jan. S
Unttec
Stairs
Federal
Narcotic Central Board
L. G. Nutt
Narcotic Control Board
Simulario
Buffalo
Treasury
Hughes
Mellon
Sec ‘Yatary of Commerce
Hoover
Uarentie Control Board
Colonel Nutt
United States
Mexico
Spain
Germany
Switzerland
England
Natt
Nutt
Noilen
Ser
Kansas City
Philadelpha
Cox
Nurn
Death Notices and Ages From Local Ledger
Kerry Pollock, 72, of 12 Hast Stoner. Amen Frank Woolf, 48, of Mas Souchdeffersan Street. Mes. Sarah Dane Anber, 4, New Wilyingtoy.
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Kerry Pollock
Hast Stoner
Amen
Frank Woolf
Mas
Souchdeffersan Street
Mes
Sarah Dane Anber
New Wilyingtoy
Paris Flood Closes Rail Stations Downgrades City
In Paris the Seine floods threaten the city with worst disaster since 1910. Suburbs flood and many homes emptied to second stories as trains and rail hubs like Orleans are shut. Officials broadcast warnings as rainfall continues and the crest remains unpredictable.
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Prederick K. Abbott
Corresponaen
Paris
Seine
Dax
Noan
Foreign Office
Eloffel
Siena
Venice
Orleans
First Chickens Hatched This Year Record Set
A White Rock hen owned by Mrs. Shiny hatched ten chicks on January 1 marking a strong start to the year. All chicks are reported doing fine as the farm notes the first hatch of the season.
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Shiny
Latrobe Coal Camp Tragedies Highlight Cranks of a Pennsylvania Rail BH
A scrambled Latrobe report describes multiple tragedies including a woman Susie Dautnebst found near a railroad, a poisoning death near Mittsburgh, and a fatal incident in Wyounpstowi. It mentions Henry Heddick of Gil City, a donation by John T. Ford of Detroit for a new insanitary facility, and several other fatal accidents and burns with limited details.
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Henry Heddick
Gil City
Mit
Peep Hollow
Crown
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Corn Product
Arthur Mometer
Ax Guesta
Mabel
Says
Congress
JK Pellock
East St. Home
Family One OF Pioneers
Wh. We. Tk, Pollock
Anjare
Pennsylvania Railroad
Latrobe
Susie Dautnebstski
Bruce Edeburm
Mittsburgh
Eizabeth Asbo
Midland
John TG. Ford
Detroit
Antonio Prago
San Drage
Tarver
Holt
Walter Zoller
Wyounpstowi
Fran
Carnegie Stegt Cony
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