Thousand Homes Burn in Berkeley California Fire
A northern California inferno swept from Contra Costa into Berkeley destroying about a thousand homes over a 45 block area in an exclusive residential district. Estimated property loss runs to eight million dollars with 2,600 homeless and 25 injured, several missing. National guard and army troops guarded the ruins to prevent looting while residents fled.
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Berkeley
Cal
Cragmont
Euclid Avenue
Harry J. Squires
University of California
Berkeley General Hospital
Iril
East Bay
Berkeley Fire Department
Stil
Oakland Department
National Guard
Reserve Training Corps
University
Oakland
Regular Army
Contra Costa County
Salandra Opposes League Vote on Mutual Assistance Pact
Geneva September 19 Former Italian Premier Salandra argues the League of Nations council cannot pass the general interpretation of the cave unit within the Greco Italian issue and says the question should be referred for authorization. Canada and others seek clarified limits before any military aid is invoked. Five bandits hold Mankato bank at bay. they loot about 14000 to 15000 in cash and bonds.
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Geneva
Salandra
Italy
Council of the
League of Nations
League
Robert Cecil
Tagland
Ujalmur Isantios
Hallan
Signor Salandra
United States
England
France
Prussia
Germany
Austria
Corfu
Canada
Bay
Mankato
Minn
Cleveland
Saate Bank
Tennis Champion Wills Hurt in Berkeley Fire
Lisa Felton Wills, national women's tennis champion, suffered injuries from a Berkeley fire on September 1. She was treated at Thuergeney hospital for a blistered feel and a cinder in her eye as prayers of thanks were offered for the victims.
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Berkeley
Cal
Lisa Felton Wills
Thuergeney Hospital
Plane Anchors in Air to Moving Dirigible at Langley Field
Newport News Va Sept 19 A plane piloted by Lieutenant R J Stoner was anchored to a moving air ship at about 1000 feet over Langley Field. The light plane traveling 75 mph caught the army dirigible C 3 at 60 mph with a stick on top linking the two. The gust broke the stick but the test was deemed successful and further work planned to secure a steel lock and test restarting the engine for continued flight.
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Newport News
R. J. Stoner
Langley Field
Stoner
Tme
Wes
Revolver Accidental Self Destruction in New Zealand
Andrew Weber aged 25 son of Highland Park hotel owner in New Brunswick New Zealand accidentally shot himself in a car while waving his army revolver and boasting to three friends about what he could do in trouble authorities report the incident occurred on September 19 and Weber was killed instantly with the weapon discharged during the display.
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New Brunswick
N. Z
Andrew Weber
Lawrence Weber
Highland Park Hotel
The Best Educated Man Knows What Is To The Point
A concise saying on education highlights that true learning lies in recognizing what is essential and relevant. It praises clear judgment and practical knowledge over mere accumulation of facts.
Negra Shot by Lynders In Mississippi Shootout
John Gray aged 20 a negra was shot to death by citizens who forced officers to turn their prisoner over. He had shot ZA W Walley of Tuich ton, father of Pr Walley and Pr Dave Walley, Jackson physicians. Ever notice how easy it is to roll off a payroll.
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Lynders
Hattlesburg
Miss
John Gray
Gray
ZA W. Walley
Tuichton
Pr. W. A. Walley
Dave Walley
Jackson (Miss
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Findan
Indian Refining Company Incorporated
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Xmas Bicycle Club
Santa Claus
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W. Patrick St. Frederick, Md
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Bliss Electrical School
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