Million Dollar Blaze Destroys Staten Island Shippingfront
A massive fire started by an asphalt plant explosion in Linden New Jersey sent burning oil across the Staten Island Sound, destroying the Warner Quinlan plant and 34 tanks. The blaze damaged ships, piers and nearby property, with fumes sickening residents and forcing evacuations as crews fought the fire through the night.
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International News Service
New York
New Jersey
Staten Island Sound
Warner-Quinlan Asphalt
Linden
N. J
Pralt's Island
Shipping Board
Arfling
Standard Oil Company
Meadowland
Staten Island
Island
Warner-Quinlan
Governor Declines Stay for James and Schuck Executions
Camden officials were told by Governor Edwards that he will not intervene to halt the electrocution of Franks J. James and Raymond W. Schuck in Trenton during the week of August 25. The two men confessed to murdering Paul, a bank messenger, last October and stealing 40,000 in cash and bonds.
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International News Service
Camden
N. J
Edwards
Camden County
Franks J. James
Raymond W. Schuck
David Paul
Oank
Trenton
James
Schuck
Paul
Mysterious Echoes From Oshkosh To Chicago Doctor
The passage notes a six month old baby should be talking per a Chicago doctor while referencing a Gertysturg Address and Einstein debates. It also mentions a temperature drop to seventy six and a noon dust event, with lines about arithmetic and memory.
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Oshkosh
Chicago
Gertysturg
Miss Boyle Located in Paris France Seeks Funds
Miss Charlotte Boyle daughter of Mr and Mrs David Boyle of Court and County Line surecta has been missing since July as she was found in Paris France Her father Mr Boyle received a cable from her asking for funds and to send money for her return He arranged passport and tickets for ships La France or La Laurain or Rousillon and has consulted a New York detective agency to verify sailing details with about five hundred dollars in hand
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Ase
Charlotte Boyle
David Boyle
Court
Surecta
Paris
France
Miss Boyle
French
Hunt
New York
French Steamship Company
Miss Hoyie
New York City
Ulster Leader Leaves London Peace Session
Ulster premier Sir James Craig left London signaling a pause in Irish peace talks. Eamon de Valera remained in London and is to confer with Premier Lloyd George on Thursday. De Valera declined comment while Craig returned to Belfast with his cabinet. Continued in pages.
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Newpon
Paton
International News Service
Sraft
London
Ireland
James, Craig
Ulster
Eamond de Valera
Irish Republic
Craig
Belfast
de Valera
Lloyd Geogeaydin
Watera
Doe Valerie
Jepublican
the International News
Baby Show At Playground This Wednesday
A baby show is planned at Carhogie Playground on Wednesday afternoon. Entries from under 3-year-olds will be judged for prizes in categories including prettiest, fattest, most matured, and cutest baby with accompanying adult guardian.
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Carhogie Playground
Priges
Record for laying concrete on road in United States
A record for concrete laying was set on the New Wilmington to West Middlesex road on Saturday afternoon. Under chief inspector C. W. Welsh supervision the crew laid 830 feet of concrete marking a notable accomplishment in road construction.
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United States
Juan
Wilmington- West Middlesex Road
C. W. Welsh
Boy Drowns In Shenango River Near Etna Furnace
The body of Charles McDevitt, 12 or 13, was recovered from the Shenango near the Etna furnace by Bryn Williams after lying in the river since Monday afternoon. The drowning occurred below the Pennsylvania railroad bridge as McDevitt swam with his brother. two boys witnessed the drowning and James Shaughnessy tried to rescue him without success.
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Paul Charles McDevitt
Shenango River
Etna Furnace
Bryn Williams
Reynolds
Charles McDevitt
Joseph McDevitt
Oher Street
Pennsylvania
Carnegia Steal Company
Republic Iron and Steel Company
Hitle
John
Charles Wik
James Shaughnessy
John McDevitt
Charles
Iis Brothers
Live In Same House But Refuse To Talk For Nine Years
NEW YORK July 19 Ather nine years silent separation in the same apartment during which neither spoke unless absolutely necessary, Mr and Mrs Baumann renewed their documentary agreement for another year. Baumann is the husband and wife 48. He says the original difficulties led to signing to live together but never speak when it could be avoided. Under the agreement he disavows control over his children while his wife must support herself and the children as he takes care of himself. There are twelve Baumann children, six offspring of a previous marriage.
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New York
Tine Nelther
Manman
Marriage Licenses VOT 6 Wilson O0
Pittsburgh couple Alma H Spelker and spouse listed in Pittsburgh marriage license records with an entry indicating the ceremony or license in the city.
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Wilson Oo
Pittsburgh
Alma H, Spelker
Prison Revolt Leaders To Be Put In Dungeon
International News Service reports that ringleaders of a major Western Penitentiary riot will likely be confined in dungeons. Authorities conducted a security sweep. two inmates remain unaccounted for, feared hiding on grounds. others housed on bread and water diets.
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
John A. Fairman
Poison Board of Inspectors
Ecry
Yesterda
Ineu Ain
Freie Menu
Bergdoll Graft Charge Linked to Washington Bribe
Mrs Bergdoll testified before a congressional committee investigating the Bergdoll escape case claiming men sought $500,000 from her and Grover Cleveland Bergdoll mother of Philadelphia slacker held in Germany. She named a Captain Campbell as someone who asked for $100,000 alleging higher ups in Washington were involved. She indicated Campbell may be a reference to Bruce Campbell and tied the bribery to Grover Bergdoll's trial.
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Captain Campbell
Mergdall
Henry Ford Advocates Lower Freight Rates
Henry Ford declares a 20 percent cut in rates on the Detroit Toledo and Ironton line urging broader reductions nationwide. He cites elimination of wasted energy and excess spending as key to lower transport costs and predicts further cuts across rail and industry. Health notes report John and Emil Seins of 724 West Reynolds with whooping cough as health department monitors.
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International News Service
Detroet
Lus
Henry Ford
Detroit
Toledo and Ironton
John
Emil Sieins
West
Reynolds Street
Health Department
Lennox Case Sees No Arrests Yet
Little Chara Bell Lennox remains in critical condition after a skull fracture near the Greer farm last Friday. Hospital reports note a high fever. Officials, led by Craige Magee, chase clues as rumors swirl and no definite suspect has emerged.
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Chara Bell Lennox
Greer Farm
Shenango Valley Hospital
Tila
Jengih
Council Offers $500 Reward In Lennox Case
City council votes to pay five hundred dollars for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for a brutal attack in New Castle. The notice cites the crime occurring within the county and outlines eligibility for funds upon apprehension of the offender.
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Council
Lennox
Wo Agsalline
Clara Bell
Cty
Nano Orarte
Milan Clara
New Castle
Explosion in Cemetery Kills Father and Injures Son
Canons Shel duty of Jonni Wilson, superintendent of the Oak Spring cemetery in Gutalirts village, and his son Thomas Wilson, 40, were inspecting a road extension when a dynamite charge exploded. The father was killed and the son was injured as the fuse ignited and failed to disperse.
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Jonni Wilson
Oale
Alos
Thomas Wilson
Wien
Theo Mosion
Only Late Picture Of Girl Attacked
A photo of the girl, taken within the past months, was secured yesterday. Her father confirms it is the only image of her captured in recent years.
One Wounded Prisoner From Lawrence Co
Charles Davis, a prisoner from Lawrence County, was shot during yesterday’s riot and fire at the Western penitentiary. Davis, a colored man, had pleaded nolle contendere to felonious assault and battery and was returning to Ellwood City. He is reported in serious condition.
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Charles Davis
Western Penitentiary
Lawrence County
Pharrison
Wiss
Harrison
Nalle
Thomas W. Dickes
Butler Equity
Das
Anerst
Extel
Death Notice for Charles Melevitn on West Middlean Street
The notice records the death of Charles Melevitn aged 8 at West Middlean street. Names listed include EM Cunti and Aura Mzkirba among others, with a few unreadable fragments surrounding the location and recipients.
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Charles Melevitn
Lers
Mys
Mont My Saveq West Milla Street
Given
EM Cunti
Uontts
Mes
Aura Mzkirba
Gtr
Vhel Miller Byyrs
West Middloana
Letters Declare He's Being Held For Big Ransom
Sensational kidnapping case in SHARO S Pa details Thomas Randolph a 33 year old stationer and newsdealer son of E G Randolph and cousin of Frank Buhl held for 50000 ransom. He telephoned from unknown location early Monday claiming a Youngstown call then failed to return home. Letters from Sharon postmarked 7:05 am alert parents to demand and threaten death if term not met.
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Shaho
S. Pa
Thomas Randolph
Mr. Randolph
E. G. Randolph
Frank Buhl
Randolph
Youngstown
Sharon
Milk and Ice Fund Receives Strong Public Support
Generous citizens of New Castle vow to sustain the Milk and Ice fund through the season. Donations of two to three hundred dollars are expected as the need to supply milk and ice to needy city babies continues. Campaign leaders urge rapid contributions to bolster the fund's balance before weather ends.
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New Castle
Char
Paterson
Marshall of Gas Ue
Fragmented 19th Century News Snippets From Abbreviated Report
A mosaic of mishaps and incidents appears in a garbled news fragment. Reports mention a fatal crash near Bellen and four archers injured, fines issued in St Chirpsville, Ohio for violations, and multiple deaths from explosions and accidents. The garbled text also references arrests, a mining-related incident, and various named locales and persons in scattered phrases.
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Hagshand
Chilren
Bord
Clara, Delle Lennox
Lawrence Co
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Theresa Turk Neeting
Bellen
Wirht Miowtin
St. Chirpsville
Ohio
Heber Stephenson
Butler
Co RL Noble
Devry
AL Aulitson
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Porvest Visguins
Pearle Lise Pighe
Joseph Alber Stuighes
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Ated
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Dorin
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