Wall Street Explosion Kills Score and Wounds Hundreds
An explosion in New York's Wall Street caused substantial casualties with many dead and hundreds injured. Investigators weigh whether a bomb or vehicle collision caused the blast near the Morgan building. Federal authorities announce an official inquiry led by Will iam J. Flynn.
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New York
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Broad Street Hospital
Wall Street
Morgan Building
Grent Street
Finance
J. P. Morgan & Co
Morgan Banking
J. B. Morgan
Europe
Thomas W. Lamont
Eliot C. Bacon
Dwight C. Morrow
George Whitney
Enright
Bacon
Junius Spencer Morgan
Morgan
Governor’s Island
United States
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Wally Street
Strike troubles hit union publication in Washington
A weekly paper published by the Plumb Plan League faces strike-related disruption as labor groups from the Railway Clerks and pressroom workers join a dispute over the September issue. Phil Ziegler notes labor demands delay production and distribution.
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Associated Press
Parade Planned For Harding Campaign Tour
A large parade and front porch campaign events were planned as Warren G Harding prepared to address Constitution Day. He will speak in Baltimore on Sept 2 Wheeling Sept 28 and Ashland Sept 28. Delegations from several counties will attend in Marion Ohio with local residents joining the event.
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Ashkind Ky
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Ohio
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James R Garfield
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Merrill Shrinks Population in Census Update
The U S Census Bureau reports changes in Merrill Wisconsin and surrounding areas. Population figures show Merrill down 1 percent since 1910 and up 38.5 percent since 1919 while nearby Richland Center shows 3404 residents and other Minnesota towns list varying counts.
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Merril
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Dakota
Minn
Meeker
Ripestone
Campbell
TISZA MURDERERS TO HANG CONVICTED IN HUNGARY
Budapest report says Stephen Bodo and M Szienokowski were convicted by court martial for the assassination of Count Stephen Tisza in November 1918 and sentenced to be hanged Huettner received fifteen years for involvement while Eugene Jagoj and Wilhelm Prienne were jailed three months each.
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Budapest
Stephen Bodo
M. Szienokowski
Stephen Tisza
Huettner
Eugene Jagoj
Wilhelm Prienne
Doctor Charged With Murder of Wife
Dr C W Seda wick, a prominent Wirra Hall physician, was taken into custody in the death of his wife and his 3 year old daughter whose bodies were found in a White Hall yard this morning. Physicians believe the two were choked to death.
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Moakexon
Wiet
C. W. Sedawick
Wirra Hall
White Hall
Near Death After Automobile Collision
United Press reports Rivenweed Join Harma of Kik2n na is near death today from injuries in an auto collision on a road near here. Both cars were wrecked and occupants of the second vehicle were not in clearly stated condition.
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Store Building Collapse Ruins Wisconsin Town
A three story store building owned by George Swartzman at Spartaig in La Crosse county Wisconsin collapsed after a wall gave way. Thirteen people inside heard the cracking sound and scrambled to safety as the structure fell. The adjacent I J Moore jewelry store suffered roof damage from falling wall debris.
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Meeting of Communists Amid International Tensions
A fragment reports a January 1 meeting of communists in Westen Cityee discussing universal state ideas and Mexican industrial circles. The text is garbled but indicates a fourth international gathering with internal debate.
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Westen
Meer
Fl Universal States
Ff Pha
Illinois Primary Returns Shape State Race Headlines
Early returns show Ken Small leading John G. Oglesby in the Republican gubernatorial contest with 678 Cook County votes and 5.6 percent of precincts reporting. Democratic Lewis leads the governor race as Hamilton Lewis, with Downstate support, nears nomination while precinct counts vary across Cook and Champaign counties.
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Stowls
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Imainois
Ken Small
Kankakee
John G. Oglesby
Oglesby
Small
Frank Smith
Dwight
William J. McKinsey
Champaign
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McKinley
Thompson
Smith Wes
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Smull
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Lowden
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Senate
Robert E. Burke
Peter Waller
MacLay Hoyne
Michael Igoe
Joseph G Cannon
Danville
Victom
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Ned Sta
Len Small
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Count May Be Necessary as GOP Senate Vote In Colorado Tightens
Both leading Republican hopefuls in Colorado face a tight race with a possible full county count to decide the U S Senate nomination. Hart v Schurter Jr leads by 2578 votes over Samuel Holson. Denver returns show Democratic Nonpartisan League gains in regional races.
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Associated Press
Beaver
Colo
United States
Echoming
Hart v. Schurter
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Holson
Menpartisan League
Denver
State Senate
James M. Collins
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Man Dies After Train Hit Auto at Grade Crossing
Aberdeen South Dakota report says Jor Marsholek of Cavusa died fifteen minutes after hospital arrival from injuries when his car collided with a train at a grade crossing. He was traveling about 50 miles per hour.
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Aberdeen
S. D
Jor Marsholek
Cavusa
Marsholek
Deschanel Resigns as French President Lineup For Succession
Paris reports Deschanel has submitted his resignation to Premier Millerand amid plans to elect a new president. Millerand refrained from immediate bid, signaling a potential shift toward a stronger executive in France. Deschanel’s decision followed physician advised retirement, with Versailles preparing for a presidential election and ministerial speculation centering on Millerand and Poincare.
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Rambouilet
France
Paul Deschanel
Henry Wood
United Press
Paris
Freeh Chamber of Deputies
Senate
Presidnt
Deschanel
Soda
Millerand
Miller
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Clemenceau
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National Assembly
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Versailles Palace
American Gold Produced in 1918 Report
United States Mint and Geological Survey tally total American gold output in 1918 at 2,419,628 fine ounces valued at $60,323,400 and silver at 15,013,253 fine ounces. California led gold production with $17,399,200 in output while Montana led silver.
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Washington
Mint
California
Montana
Mail Pilot Safe Despite Missing Since Tuesday
Associated Press reports pilot John L. Raton, who vanished last Tuesday after departing Reno bound east in a mail plane, is alive and safe in Bhafter Nevada. The craft and pilot were found miles south of Elko, Nevada.
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John L. Raton
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Bhafter
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American Fatally Shot By Mexican Near International Bridge
A U S Mexican, Santa Ago Cayazon, shot and killed F W Speed, an American from Derby Texas, at the Messenn end of the International bridge in Nuevo Laredo yesterday. The American consul reports Cavazos is jailed in Nuevo Laredo awaiting further action.
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Associated Press
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Bram
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Nuevo Lareda
Poles Gain In Bug River Drive In Warsaw Operations
Warsaw reports say Polish forces along the Bug river upper reaches have defeated Soviet troops aimed at Lemberg. The Poles captured 3,000 prisoners, 26 cannons, five planes, two armored cars and 50 machine guns in a major success. Negotiations May Break In London dispatches state talks at Rig may end over disarmament with Russia saying Poland must disarm to curb aggression.
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Associated Press
Warsaw
Bug River
Lemberg
London
Rig
Joffe
Poland
Checking Up Radicals After New York Explosion
Government agencies cooperate in a wide scale inquiry into the New York financial district blast. About 3000 federal detectives from the justice, treasury, post office, and immigration bureaus pursue possible clues under direction from Secretary Houston and Attorney General Palmer. Flynn will reinforce the federal investigation in New York.
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New York
United Press
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New York Financial District
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Gibert
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William J. Flynn
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Giolitti launches campaign against food and clothing sharks
The Italian premier Giolitti orders action against profiteers dubbed sharks. Fines and imprisonments have followed for extortion in selling food at high prices. Turin reports a 20 percent rise in food costs and 25 percent in clothing. Rome considers removing fixed vegetable prices, pushing prices higher.
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Associated Press
Giolitti
Turin
Rome
Women Earn Place on English Juries in Bristol
Ey United Press reports Bristol juries first included women in a session. Prosecutors praised the milestone and justice, while jurors spoke of personal sacrifices like leaving three children unattended and closing shops to serve. The moment marked a step toward sex equality in the country’s judiciary.
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United Press
Bristol
Bristol Sesciona
Justice
Wisconsin Hospital Association Opens Two Day Conference
Milwaukee hosts a two day Wisconsin Hospital association conference with about 250 delegates expected. Officers will be elected in the afternoon. United Press dispatch from Milwaukee notes the event opening today.
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United Frese
Milwaukee
Wisconsin Hospital Association
Mexican Liberty Day Celebrations Mark National Parade
Mexican Liberty Day is observed with elaborate ceremonies and a grand military display. The event highlights national pride as crowds gather to witness the festive pageantry and honors. Local officials oversee parade arrangements and ceremonial activities across the city.
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Merlin CI
Nominees listed by days in Prohibition league circles
Officials of the Ant-Saoon league in conference announced a public list of congressional candidates they will oppose over prohibition positions. Wayne B Wheeler urged fighting every candidate not aligned with rigid enforcement to the finish. Thomas Taggart was named as a Democrat opposing Senator Watson. An army of 1000 fights to “make the entire world dig,” per Robert Hercod, at the world congress against alcoholism in Washington. England is predicted to be dry within ten years, per Tar W. Saleby.
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Congress
Wayne B. Wheeler
League
Thomas Taggart
Watson
Indiana
Wheeler
Taggart
Kaipni
Cook
United Presentat Correanondent
DD. C
Robert Hercod
Switzerland
Hercod
Ehghtman
Tar
W. Saleby
England
Saleby
United States
Governor Philip to Remove Kenosha Sheriff Meyers
Governor Philipp announced from Madison that he intends to remove Sheriff Joseph M. Meyers of Kenosha following charges of inefficiency and negligence by District Attorney Peter Fischer Jr. A special investigator was sent to Kenosha. Meyers refused to resign as the governor led the order for Meyers and staff to resign.
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Kenosha County
Reas
Kenoshae
Madison
Joseph M. Meyers
Kenosha
Offic
Peter Fischer, Jr
Arion
German Property Retained as Government Loan
Capetown parliament announced that German property valued at £9.6 million will be retained by the South African government and repaid over 30 years. Enemies assets totaling £173 million are under custodian. £9 million remains, with £1 million used to satisfy SA debts or property, and £9 million raised as a loan at 4 percent interest for 300 years. No payment to the reparations commission to avoid confiscation.
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House of Assembly
General Smuts
South Africa
Germany
Rrament
Smuts
Sea Loan
Police Ease Entry For Gamblers Under New Birmingham Ordinance
United Press reports Birmingham adopts an ordinance allowing police to break down doors in suspected gambling dens during nocturnal raids without presenting cards or obtaining a search warrant. Officers may enter homes without prior authorization if gamblers are believed to be inside.
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Birmingham
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Levitan Defeated for State Treasurer by Johnson in Plebiscite
Levitan of Madison will lose to Henry Johnson by about 86 000 votes. With thirteen counties uncounted including Milwaukee and Dane, Johnson leads Milwaukee and Levitan leads Dane, creating near offsetting majorities. The AP report cites preliminary results as of closing returns with Montgomery county totals pending.
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Solomon Levitan
Henry Johnson
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Dane
Jonnaca
Levitan
Johnson
Jewish New Year Feast Marred by Congregation Fight
At Bne Ustael synagogue during Jewish New Year observances a dispute erupted among Philip Lews David Brockman and John Shinsky over possession of a sent in the rear of the building. The case went to district court where Judge Page dismissed it.
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Cheese Shrinkage Alleged To Offset Weight Loss
Wisconsin cheese dealers face claims that pay-for-weight practices cost producers about 1.48 million dollars in 1919. Alvin A. Reis asserts shrinkage and half-pound fractions drive losses, while J. Wheeler and C. Blodgett defend that deductions reflect actual shrink and curing conditions. Witnesses include Pers Paul Mantowee, C. A. Straubel, Green Bay, and Fred Dow, Plymouth.
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Associated Pre
Wisconsin
Alvin A. Reis
State Division of Market
J. Wheeler
Plymouth
Independent
Wheeler
C.F Blodgett
Weishing
Perix Paul Mantowee
C. A. Straubel
Green Bay
Fred Dow
Will Sell Steamers by United States Shipping Board Auction
The United States Shipping Board authorizes American Ship Building to sell ten 3700 deadweight ton steel steamers used for foreign registry transfer. It is the board’s first sale under the merchant marine program to foreign accounts. The ships, unable to attract U S buyers, will be sold for transfer on the Great Lakes to French British Norwegian Swedish Danish Belgian Spanish and Romanian registries.
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Associated Press
Washington
American Ship Building Company
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Great Lakes
League Council to Meet Over Sweden Finland Aland Conflict
Paris reports the league council began its ninth session with talks on the Sweden Finland dispute over the Aland Islands. Poland and Lithuania were invited to send delegates to Paris to attend, following a request from the Polish government to address frontier tensions and prevent serious consequences.
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Paris
Council of the League Ar Mitions
Sweden
Finland
Aland Islands
Poland
Lithuania
Paria
Coal Mine Conditions Reported Improved in District No 1
Wilkentwarre Pa reports improved mine conditions with United Mine Workers UT noting 100 of 125 collieries have resumed operations in district No 1.
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Associated Press
Wilkentwarre
United Mine Workers, UT
Meat Market Fire Damages Businesses in Rhinelander Area
A blaze at the Rhinelander meat market and nearby establishments caused estimated losses around 4000 dollars. Investigators hunt for the smoker believed responsible for spreading bites and property damage at Apostle Restaurant and Taylor's Pool Hall.
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Apostle Resturant
Taylor’s
O. A. Hilgerman
Explosives Wagon Blamed For New York Disaster
A massive blast in front of J. P. Morgan and Co. at Broad and Wall streets killed fifteen and injured hundreds. Authorities considered a wagon of explosives colliding with a car, though officials noted possible international links and ongoing investigations.
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