Blaze destroys state hospital main building
Four thousand patients at the New Jersey State Hospital for the Insane near Morristown faced a frightening fire that destroyed much of the main building. The right wing suffered heavy loss, 1400 patients were relocated, and plans were made to move 1009 women to an adjoining wing. Fire crews and staff prevented injuries, with damage estimated at $1,000,000.
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Associated Press
Morristown
N. J
New Jersey State Hospital For the Insane
Grey+ stone
Morris Plains
Marcus Curry
Quakes Ravage Northwest Persia and Turkestan
Telegraphic news reports havoc from May 6 as earthquakes hit Khorassan Northwest Persia destroying villages and killing thousands. In Shirvandad and Bujnurd near the Turkestan border 700 buildings were demolished. Askhiibad in Russian Turkestan reported four strong quakes last Friday, killing 11 and wounding 40. Medical aid dispatched to Persian victims.
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Associated Press
Teheran
Persia
Khorassan
Shirvandad
Bujnurd
Turkestan
Askhiibad
Russian Turkestan
Boxing figure sought after bad check case for $33
Police seek Frankie Woods known in boxing circles for passing a bad check of $33 forged on Dr Samuel T Ladd note. The man fled to Boston after cashing a fraudulent check and evading local authorities. Boston police were alerted but he was not present when arrival was made.
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Frankie Woods
Thanager
Frente
Woods
Samuel T. Ladd
Dr. Ladd
Boston
Maine
Tur
Wanted Experienced Second Maid for Summer
Classified notice seeks a colored second maid for summer duties in Kittery. Requires painting, writing, and general housekeeping for parents. References available from Mrs. Henry at The Plazas. Neeed experienced applicants only.
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Summeey Kittery
Heny
Neyer
May Parly at Union Rebeka Lodge Plans Big Meeting
The Rebekah Lodge plans a May meeting in the TZ 0.0. F. Hall on Tuesday evening. Fifteen teams, which have been raising funds, will report on their efforts and earnings. Recording secretary Lizale H. Anderson is hoped to attend for installation. An entertainment program will follow with refreshments.
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Union Rebeka Lodge
Ise
Lizale H. Anderson
Special meeting Notice for Journey Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 453
A special meeting of Journey Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 453 will be held Monday May 6 at 7 30 p m at Carpenters hall. Business of importance to be transacted under order of the secretary.
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NOTIC
Plumblers
Carpenters’ Hall
Imon
Six Killed at Grace Crossing in Riverside New Jersey
Six persons including four members of the Bunge family died after a collision between a train and an automobile at a Riverside crossing. The dead are John Bunge, 24, his wife Clara, 22, their two children Jack 5 and Adam Morgan, a boarder, and Jack Weller, 3. Clara Bunge and James Weller were injured, with Clara Bunge expected to live.
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Associated Press
Riverside
N. J
John Bunge
Clara
Jack
Adam
National Guard on Duty in Tennessee Reopens Plants
In Elizabethton on May 6, five National Guardsmen with mounted machine guns guarded the American Bemberg and American Glanztoff plant as it resumed operations after a strike that began April 16. Officials said the mechanical and chemical departments were nearly back to full strength, with gradual reopening planned for other sections. About 200 pickets faced off with workers, some fist fights reported but no serious disorders.
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Associated’ Press
Elizabethton
Tenn
National Guardsmen
Mechanical and Chemical Department
American Bemberg
American Glanztoff
Plete
Heflin Arrest Demand Reported In Brockton
Howard R. Coleman, Brockton city council member, filed a warrant request for Alabama Senator J. Thomas Heflin for violating a city ordinance. The charge alleges Heflin spoke publicly during a recent visit without a required permit, with action to be considered by the City Council.
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Associated Press
Brockton
Mass
J. Thomas Heflin
Alabama
Howard R. Coleman
Coleman
Hefin
Making Good Progress On Street Work Surfaces Congress Street
Supt. George E. Osgood of the Board of Public Works said this morning that resurfacing of Congress Street is advancing well. The project aims to complete the street work and improve traffic conditions for the city.
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George E. Osgood
Board. of Public Works
Congress
Street
Street Resurfacing Planned After Congress and Market Work
Work on Congress street and Market street toward the Bow street intersection will be resurfaced if the weather remains clear and dry through the middle of next week, with completion contingent on dry conditions.
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Congress Street
Market Street
Bow Street
35 Pound Halibut Caught in Lower Harbor
Old-time fishermen and Frank Hall of the island town spoke of a 33 pound halibut caught in his trawl between Fort Point and White Island. Authorities recall such a catch near the harbor outer edge as unprecedented in memory. Hall sold the fish in Boston market for 40 cents a pound.
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New Castle
Frank Hall
Island Town
Fort Point
White Island
Mx. Hall
Ducksland
Isles of Shoals
Many Caught in Sudden Shower Hits City
A sudden heavy shower yesterday afternoon trapped a large number of people and caused several motor incidents. Witnesses reported shoppers and commuters taking shelter as streets emptied quickly and minor accidents occurred near intersections. No serious injuries were mentioned.
Trial of Congressman Alfred Michaelson to begin Tuesday
The Associated Press reports the trial of Congressman Alfred Michaelson of the Illinois district on an indictment charging unlawful importation transportation and posting was set to begin in Federal court in West Florida at 10 o clock tomorrow.
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Associated Press
West, Fla
Alfred Michaelson
Ith Wlinois
Balloon Race Reports Mixed In Elimination Event
Associated Press reports that one balloon failed to report from Pittsburgh after leaving Saturday in the International Elimination Balloon race. Others traced routes through Pennsylvania New York and Montréal with Goodyear 7 seeming to cover the farthest unofficial distance of about 405 miles.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
New York
Montréal
Rass
Navy
Navy No. 1
Montreal
Injured Man Found Beside Track in North Andover
A man was found injured beside a railroad track near Lawrence and North Andover today. He was taken to the hospital unconscious and reported missing an arm.
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Lawrence
Mass
Lawrence Z
North Andover
Suderig
Tornado Rips Through Berlin Southwest Causing Heavy Damage
A May 6 tornado swept across Main Street Berlin causing extensive damage, tearing down poles and wires and plunging the city into darkness. The International Paper Company mill suffered roof collapse and an estimated $50,000 loss, with 500 workers likely idled.
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Berlin
Twin State Gases Electric Company
Main Street
Buit
International Paper Company
Glén“avenue
Paper and Pulp Corporation
Steady
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Colonial Theatre
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Ioodyear 7
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