Eleven Killed in a Factory Blast Near Alton
A devastating blast at the Western Gart company plant east of Alton killed eleven workers and injured many more, most of them women. The dead include William Brimmes, Frank Bens, Burgell Rey dura, Charles Uaehlus, and Howard Hunter, with others injured and several feared to die. Fire followed the explosion, which occurred in a structure where about sixty workers were extracting powder from cartridges. cause unknown. Authorities dispatched physicians and ambulances from Alton.
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Alton,lit
Gart‘rida Company
Alten
Hore
Alton
Anna Bormith
Misa
Lingel Youur
Reckford
Wiliam, Brimmes
Hast Alton
Frank Bens
Burgell Rey
Brownstown
Charlas Uaehlus
Howard Hunter
Withoen
Stra
Bessie Jenkins
Minnie Wagnor
Baet Attin
Tira Department
France Ratifies Pacifis Packe Amid Silent Vote
The chamber of deputies unanimously approved pacifist treaty language matching the December 12 1921 pact among France the United States Great Britain and Japan covering their Pacific island possessions. A related declaration also passed. In Bloomfield Two Children Crushed to Death and a third escaped when a vehicle fell into flames near Altrnd Qlsoo. Clarence and Krause killed. In Texas near here a man was held for murder in the J Peternan farm shooting over irrigation water. Bond set at 1206.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Pacific
Frepes
United States
Great Britain
Japan
Bloomfield
Keb
Rndine
Mer Olgon
Ewehter
Altrnd
Clarence
Ald Ain
Ale
Krause
Fartser
Fl Pass
Tex
T. W. Fields
Futuristic Trade Inquiry Prompts Broad Commerce Review
A general investigation into future commerce is ordered following a recommendation from the customs commission. The inquiry aims to examine prospective rates and provisions for importation into the United States and new foreign trade arrangements. The move signals a cautious approach to evolving economic policy and interstate goods flow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cust
Futerstals
Andricite
United States
Credit lines and wartime industry notes in disrupted prose
Fragmented report mentions wheat growers in Oklahoma and Oklahoma associations receiving a large credit from a bank. It also touches on price changes for lead and feed costs, plus a disrupted French steel plant occupation and wartime tax issues involving occupiers. The text is garbled with inconsistent place names and typos.
Death sentences for two women in New York murder case
Detailed report describes Mrs Crudelie and Mrs Schnieder's convictions for murder of Frederick Schnieder in New York. Jury recommended the death penalty for both. case links to Peter Crudelie and James Nitti family. Testimony includes jealousy, weapon concealment, body disposal, and subsequent indictments.
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Chicago
Ann
New York
Ontisso
Therans Mra
Aona Baral
Frudette
Chicagh
Unerl
Wad
Frederick Schnteder
Crudelte
Sian Ture
Schnieder
Tala
Crideie
Nitti
Crudelle
Crodefie
Bis Ite
Charles Nitsere
Esse
James Nittl
Criitefe
Wiatte
Wardage Lsense
Buit
Unclear fragmentary report on workers and jail details
Fragmentary OCR notes reference United workers in a district of Oxee0a earning 32 hours daily, plus a Denver area dispatch about a leader and divorce case in Yonkers. The text blends names, locales, and events with many unreadable words, making a clear narrative unavailable.
Defence Alliance Renewsed Helgrade Three-Year Pact
The Rymenty Jugoslav defense alliance was renewed for three years in 8 PGtoes, signed at Bucharest. Rockefelitr passes tallestone at Tarrytown and John DB mocks feller. In a quiet way a birthday celebration occurs on the Sabbath with usual gatherings. After church verdicts, a conereeation purged gout with congratulums. Outside a tank beads with scores of children gid feve to each ebiny, new buttaln blckel 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucharest
Tarrytown
Ya-John
Mocksfeller
Arrests at Funeral Service Spark Prohibition Talk
Onlookers described a police action at a funeral in Springheld where 70 members and many prominent men were arrested. The event occurred outside the church following the burial, with authorities enforcing a local prohibition agency order on the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onle Klannera
Cortin
Kiesela
Ka Kine
Ford Has a Grand-Daventer Curate Miglo Monnye Moril y Heng Branidtanghnar
The text reads like a garbled OCR with many proper nouns and fragments. Core names and places are unclear, making a cohesive summary difficult. The readable bits mention a baby and possible personal names without forming a clear event or outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Miglo Monnye Moril'y Heng Branidtanghnar Seins
Edsel Mord Ab
Bilkel Eaub
White Weleland & Beuatngte
de Adael Pon's
Ind Lh
Pwatinee
Twa Ore Bova
Henry IP Ata
Salvation Army Gets 500000 Amid Alleged Child Cruelty Case
A New York case centers on Salvation Army funds linked to a charity effort amid allegations of cruelty to a child. Authorities report a man named Carl Cirbisavage and others face scrutiny as investigators probe motive and connections. The incident involves an arrest at a residence near 161 Park and details describe abuse, neglect, and alleged coverages of vermin, rags, and filth.
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Alrect
Lyeorall
Sciay
Wan Foun
Carl Cirbisavage
Crielty
Childragy
Palle Nile
Hla
Halle
Cluther
Blaze Wipes Out Old Boom Town Disaster Report
Fragmented OCR text describes a catastrophic blaze wiping out an old boom town. It mentions evacuations and rescue efforts, fire officials, and damaged properties including a hospital and shops. The piece references miners, refugees, and the spread of flames across the area with authorities coordinating response and relief.
Wahl Dempaoy Gabons Matel
Davenport Iowa report on a disputed matter involving Rock Island and Maine figures. Telegraphed missives to managers indicate a financial settlement or arrangement is expected, with discussions ongoing between parties identified as Dampsey and Gibbons amid exchange of pertinent oil and canal matters.
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Wahl Dempaoy
Matel
Davenport, Lown
Erbetites
Rock Island
Maine
Jock Dampsey
Tommy Gibbons
Officers Seek Suspect in Dorotay Kaattmian Death
Police in Greenville New York search for a scarred male suspect linked to the death of Dorotay Kaattmian, 22, in Magendar Craighead, Vullechtrol area. Officers across jurisdictions are coordinating a manhunt with few details released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Govarnesa
Seoceiile
Enrthly
Enn
Oil Promoters Plead Guilty in Fort Worth Case
Promoters including K M Hmitield and Charles Spain admitted guilt in charges tied to an oil promotion scheme. The federal investigation focused on anti fraud provisions as authorities prepared cases in Fort Worth Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Tex
K. M. Hmitield
Charles Spain
Bonfanti Cart Matenor
Bitwin
Styleh
Wents Whelesso
ANTI
Chirges
Murgevain and Algenrating at Han Wein Chaco
A fragmented report notes Murgevain and Crl-Witio Algenrating at Han Wein Chaco with unclear ownership and titles. The text mentions a note and an avowed person named Luke Primi, with references to a seat and an Auth to THAT SHO. The overall sense is a garbled record of names and ownership without clear events or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murgevain
Witio
Han Wein Chaco
Nota Tarroy
Lina
Luke Primi
Lee Mia Wisai
Fragmented OCR Note Displays Unclear Names and Places
The readable text fragment mentions various scattered terms and names such as Geiths, CHemtsoe, Liane, Crain, Paris, and Ulin coats. Details are incomplete and no coherent event or context is evident.
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Eutalien
Crain
Paris
Five Killed and Eighteen Hurt in Navie River Incident
A distant report notes multiple fatalities and many injuries following a disaster near Howkford and Navie River. Authorities identify several workers and companies involved, with rescue operations and investigations underway.
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Howkford
Dad
Sulerko
Navie Danetion
Taavda Tnetfun
Ant
Chtcaan
Iowa Rural Life and Industry Report from 1914
Iowa farm and city notes reveal progress in electrification and farm coops. County creamery meetings, land sales, and dairy operations highlight regional growth while state officials push for public works, educational development, and agricultural modernization across towns and counties.
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Armmot
Brockton
Mess—One Hundred
Ptok
Sis
James E. Handmichoen
America
American Smelting and Refining Company
Gcovpy Steel
Dortmund
Orks
Nove Dortmund
Rehr
Krenn
Mintie Warton
Alaska
Fate
Gueago
Man
Durgy
Elguty
Quike City
Fin—Thomas Walter
Roone
Nuiurder
Dakota
Abandeve
Conriet
Whanecuset
Haying
Rauseil
Wabert
Aberthie Adiniatsternd
Yviaty
North Dakota
Puluon Lumber Company
Tha Dents
Tabert
Florida
Gnantnd
Workla Logtafiitiuve
North Shakata
Moria Inchnakers
Tavert
Verillet Way
Nigglebotham
Avvisinn
Wigglebotham
Tibert
Pau Monla
Tubert
Pat
Cortland
Allexen
Thorhington
Truxton
Vane
Burgas
Keenihiron
George Shaw
Van
Murden
Pwenty
Unita
Eixtta Biouco
Department of Irduetry
Daweler
Denver
Alrptoijvs
B. Neu
Antestie Teaver
Trienis Ny
St. Mary's Glacley
Trevern
Ty le Reid
Dazz Comsaser
Yonkers
Supreme Court Tustin Larsebause
B. Perse
Jazz Couponer
Mount Vernon
Louis Flease
Yultkere
Salvation Army
Brogelyn
Goliileid
Nevada
Golip
Atx
Buena
Yy Ganagher
Olit
Goainy
Bamosald
Wake
Tie Clee
Conopah
Tovenah
Gallagher
Lydia
Cambou
Liv Oxpington
Por Ake
Tonopah
Mbops
Carmiany Te Hou Frslatwnne
Dorby
Gslieetad
Iowa
Norsoremon
Towa Bla Collum
Che
Imetal Power Department
Cwienzo
Northwestenn
Ae Lowy
Stowe City
Sears Nga
Yoon
Ty Stour City
Ginto Fair Sarn
Agcardlig Tok
Ss. Hnevlek
Reccoingy
Hlorticultira! Society
Crooking Point
Manchester
Uornoon
Towa
Fayetta County
Innis
Carliste
Gestya Myars
Bernero
Farners
Crawford
Lansing
Fies Mathos Muathere Geminete Chtiron
Tatehoal
T. Cessna
Kionell
Parm Bueran
Towa Loday
Uniten
Uke Ajale
Wallice M. Short
Slour Coy
Pearson
Clarinds
Tle
Shaec
Arm Hots
de Tippte
Jatin G. Grackatt
Rons
United
Seateg Sanate
Hardi
Crude Kil
Aju
Holua
Connerre
Suna
Sowa
Dave
A. Sears
Mb Staaipul Wiver Hower Company
SMG
Alona Lake
Hua Melis
Mount Office
Stile Association of Locker Car
Merk
Ital Lotter Carriere Boty Thair Daniel
Aloux
Culy Raegatly
Eleams
Sebel Bey
Liteshon
Catelre
Sivas
Coeserlen
Betran
Callie
Grea Bay Coley
Suracteriy
Allen
Alien
Navy
Ruel
New York City
Lathrop
Roland
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