Fire at Oldest Bank Sparks Huge Losses and Death Toll
A devastating blaze at a long standing bank causes widespread damage and many fatalities. Reports describe explosions and a collapse that trapped patrons and workers. The night shift evacuated as flames engulfed the building, with over 100 000 in currency and 20 000 in coins lost. Most victims remained unidentified amid the chaos, and the bank’s city location is noted as a historic site. Witnesses recount frantic efforts to escape and the dramatic collapse of the bank interior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warton
Foatmen’s Bank
Bowtmen
Boston
Hlel
Europe behind John Bull in canal settlement probe
Washington argues for universal peace and a new American diplomacy as Panama Canal settlements unfold. Officials anticipate European objections easing as Britain and others weigh the U S position, while Wilson seeks a broader oil diplomacy and world rotation shifts amid talks with Britain and Cob.
O Brien Found Guilty of First Degree Murder
Norristown Pa jury rejects defense claim of insanity for Joseph W O Brien in the murder of King Tyrnard Isra Goldman. Body found last September on the White Marsh Country Club grounds after being taken by OBrien.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O Brien
Norristown
Joseph W. O'Bhian Wee
T-ynarold Israa Goldman
White Marsh
Ela
O'Brien
Destructive Blaze Damages Waco Tex Plant
Fire sweeps through a manufacturing plant in Waco Texas causing extensive damage. The blaze involves the Exporture and Traders' WareNeuse company facilities with losses including a $106,000 plant and related assets. Adjacent properties are affected as investigators assess the cause and total stakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco ‘Tex
Wasco
Tex
Waco
Bates
Coton
Elgat Brs
Froviner
Radium Discovery Reported Near Angslon Jamaica
A prospecting expert from Angslon Jamaica confirms a large radium bearing ore deposit after extensive testing. A sample of the ore was sent to the United States for verification and safekeeping by the authorities awaiting further appraisal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angslon
Jamaica
Hugilun
Fugitive Taken From Tone Alger in Trem County
A fugitive connected with a scorned wage dispute in Tone Alger is captured near the Gear County. Officials report a 2000 belmie reward and mention a trem company, William FP, and a marked incident at a connecting terminal rail line where a 1000.060-Lushel elevator was destroyed by a fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rald Ab
Tittaburgh
Alger
Noo
Gear County
Trem
William
Metlee
Suntalo
Bre
Hawkeye Plan Outlines County Road Improvements
The document outlines major highway funding ideas including state and county shares, proposed Parmalat roads costs around 710,000, and a plan to tax or invest to support road construction. It discusses urban and rural impacts, with counties contributing half the state share and potential statewide expansion.
Town council funds new electric plant from bond issue
Town council pays Union Light and Power Company 17,250 for a new electric plant linked with the town water system. Funds were raised by a bond issue, and the project aims to improve local utilities through a municipal energy and water partnership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrectionville
Corrécanville
Pninicinal Electric
Mimicinal
Union Light and Power Company
Livestock Sales Report From Hage and Alfen Auctions
Hage and George Sefrit conducted sales with Poland China hogs averaging 109 dollars per head and a top hog selling for 250 dollars to Los Angeles. The next day H S Alfen offered 40 Duroc Jerseys at an average around 108 dollars and ten cents, with one fancy price reaching 405 dollars.
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Siu Heturns
Hage
Chictwe
George Sefrit
Poland
Los Angeles
Calif
Alfen
Duroc
Gallery Employee Shot in Accident at Shooting Gallery
A firearm discharged accidentally at a shooting gallery injuring Marian Henderson andFreq Renville a 17 year old girl and a gallery employee. Renville was struck in the left breast and is believed to die. The incident occurred during an exhibition at Waterloo Witte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Bidding Confusion Over Worth County Contract
A poorly legible notice records bidding for a contract in Worth County district No 34. The board of surveyors supervised the process while attempts were made to canvass the bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dhatpage District No
Worth
Former pastor seeks radium cancer treatment in Baltimore
Perry Ingram, once pastor of the Christiani church in Ondsa Bell known town, has traveled to Baltimore to enter Johns Hopkins University hospital for radium cancer treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
Ingram
Christiani ‘Church
Baltimore
Johom Hopking
Catholic Parish Plans New Church at Monticelto
Catholics of the area apply for several parcels to build a new church. They have agreed on a plan, but if an election or vote is required the matter may be decided by the judge or bishop.
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Monticelto
Dhsely
State House
Gobalp
Alta Gavarnimienl Reckhouse
Aulahist
Clarke
Allén
Einte
Arrest Leads to Recovery of $7,000 Bonds in Nutts Control Station Case
A 32 year old suspect, Divigne-Chera Mullen, was charged after authorities recovered $7,000 in bonds found at the Witnuts Control station. The case concerns the death of a person named KRenannanh and ties to the recovered bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Divigne
Chera Mullen
Krenannanh
Witnuts
Horne Bring Good Prices At Local Horse Sale
In Alisineked County Waukou horses fetch strong prices with sales ranging from 190 to 260 dollars. Buyers bid actively as vendors report solid demand and steady bidding at the county sale.
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Horne
Waukou
Alisineked
Recan Rales
Case progresses as McCaskill manslaughter trial continues
Judge Mullan overruled a motion for new trial in the state against Spoon T. McCaskill and sentenced the defendant to a term not to exceed years on a charge of manslaughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCaskill
Wateroo
Atate
Spoon T. McCaskil
Mullan
Local church to hold late April meeting in Waterloo
A Tet ster record shows the Waterloo Precebutary gathering scheduled for late April. Me Tey and Mrs Lelieh from We Central Proessterlac church provided the details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil
Praxbyteriana
Neveda—Uhls City
Waterloo
Epidemic Closes Schools Across Districts
An official health order shuts down area schools affecting about 2,500 pupils. Authorities cite contagious illness and urge parents to follow guidance while ensuring student safety and distance measures. The closure impacts public and private institutions with classes suspended until further notice.
Iowa Postmaster Nominations List Read in State
A scrambled Reichs list of Iowa postmaster nominees includes names such as Ossatt Odebolt Gawnob Elon's Schippman Henry Nosecrans Oka loosa Jacobo Hahne Sibler May Ao Mlethley Speligene Arthur Newhart Van Hara Clitter and others. The document references contests and selection considerations for several towns including Waucema and Tneh.
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Iowa
Paskmastes Contirmea
Des Molea
Towa
Bouglas
Ossatt
JW. Gawnob
Elon
We Schippman
Hotetelit
John
Mautes
Odebolt
Henry G. Nosecrans
Okaloosa
Jacobo Hahne
Sibler
Wit May Ao Mlethley
Speligene
Arthur
Newhart
van Hara
Clitter
Tneh
Waucema
Maxwell congregation to build new Camberland church home
The Camberland Presbyterian Church of Maxwell decides to erect a new church home replacing the old structure built about twenty years ago. A contract for 41508 dollars has been awarded and construction is set to begin April 1.
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Manviell Gliird
Nevada
Camberland Presbyterian Church
Maxwell
Tra
United Motors Deal Falls Through in Nevada Amid Settlement Doubts
A noted United Motors arrangement to acquire the Nevada Manufacturing plant and ether assets has collapsed. The proposed deal, announced in Maron City, now appears unfeasible, leaving the plant and business to remain in Nevada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Motage
Mejada
United Motors Company
Maron City
Nevada
May Start New Paper Gsinnell-Word
A fragmentary report from News Sharon notes another paper is to be started by Tim City. Proprietors RI, the Ratan brothers, are predicted to launch a new newspaper venture.
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Gsinnell
News Sharon
Desilveratte Fo
Tim Clty
Ratan Brothard
Mes
Raton
Furcmun
Revival Held at Selmand Bowe
Revival meeting in the bletery of Deb biond hag fat stesed with hearty seventyelive quetenruldl conversations. The Rey. Itharhes F Marreth at Delaware, Te.lad charge at the meet.
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Selmand
Bowe
Ink spills cause council mixup and misreads
A garbled report describes an incident where officials misconstrued names and actions. It mentions indelible ink and a three ounce bottle, with references to Spencer, Mrs Spencer, and a Missouri native, all jumbled and unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Riutté
Ong Spencer
Snd
Mra
Flas Spencer
Micsonri Yate Jey
Land price record at Gilden near Myers sold for 7400
A decipherable fragment reports land pricing near Gilden east of Gilden and Myers at 7400 with figures referencing acres and a 1899 context. Names include Gidden P. W. Garner and A EL Myers, with terms suggesting farm land sale and canal or conversion notes.
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Lewa
Gidden
P. W. Garner
Gilden
EL Myers
Buried By Gavetn near Oxfent Fescuera
A 26 year old woman Miomas A. Righter was buried by a cave in. She was found in a cavern near Oxent Fescuera after fourteen feet of dirt collapsed, causing severe injuries and death.
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Gavetn
Towa
Miomas A. Righter
Wiler
Weille
Fragmentary report on police custody in Wy Poltawaltanilo area
A damaged OCR fragment mentions individuals Jaele Ceasftord and Murphy, with vague references to taping and tracking by local authorities. Names and places are unclear, but two persons were reportedly taken into custody by the police in a Wy Poltawaltanilo context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ieaners
Jaele
Iowa Geology Survey Finds Varied Road Bed Materials
The Iowa Geology survey describes clay and gravel deposits across state townships including Madison and Jefferson, noting that riverbanks and stream terraces yield good road material. It discusses clay similarity to gravel and the practicality of using local deposits for road building while warning that some clay would not support heavy traffic. It also notes automobile census figures and state budgeting for road and public works programs, with officials debating efficiency and cost savings.
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Ar Rejiaet
Owa
Falls
Autyra
Nel Aut
Chenioas
Ded Molnen
Trant Wake Mills
Sherpey
Caerd Hor
Dire Sinin
Hd Klats Ibere
Luwa
Fem
Ratunle
Lucie
Eamugi
Polk County
Altiping Polnta
Vanderbilt 15 Dead Bese UN the' But Vilie, Ne Oy -Bchisal Wi rélved Hie
Vanderbilt of New York died born on Friday from his death of an appendectomy. He was the youngest son of Mr. Vanderbilt. the attending physician noted complications from a blood clot in the lungs. The obituary describes his life, wealth, travels, and role in Vanderbilt enterprises, portraying a man of wealth, travel, and social ties with strong emphasis on his public image and scientific interests.
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Washington
Vanderbliy
New York
Dfteats
Az Ayers
Vanderbin
Dr. Tames
Mileliol
Dismielan
Alene
Meg Vanderhile
Jongs
Olhar
Aehleyoront
Gant
Newport
Vandarbilt
Vanderblip
Fitagaine
New York City
Cararbor
Sta
Mitrmore
Ullimore
Vanderbilt
Orentry
Far and Near News Dispatches From Global Page
Reports from Gestoy and Walemonty detail manager Tola G Margelis seeking seasonal consents in Lankropley and Hreslas Germany. Carnival death of George Kopp noted. Archrian Billesta, Meningits, named in connection. U S railroads paid 76 000 009 in Vegal cebutéa over six years. inquiry by Interstate Commerce Commission questioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gestoy
Tola G. Margelis
Edatern Tea & Coffea Company
Walemonty
Lankropley
Hreslas
Germany
George Kopp
Tropeau
Archrian Billesta
Meningits
Licenusdo
Wallbfogtag
Maren
David “Lamay
Wallabeng
United States
Stae Corporation
Harlan
Lasar
Stouley Steel Committee
Senate
Tao
Lalgos
Ellis Is Given 15 Years for Murder Case
A former leather manufacturer from Chetnngtl, William conay Hila, is sentenced to 15 years in prison for murder. The trial concluded Thursday with the foreman’s reaction noted and the defendant appealing the verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis
Moreh
William Conay Hila
Chetnngtl
Ty Wales
Lily
Bia Wits
Ponnor Hilla
Sharman Gelabur
Gelat
Holder of case faces grand jury after hearing in March
A New York leader described as Sooranth Tantiert was held to the grand jury following a Bret hearing on a Friday. The proceeding related to alleged misconduct at the Melting Co slot involving entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Vriday
Ponsenbaum
Slayer to Dig In Chair New York Mate 10
An obscure report mentions police action and a violent incident involving gunmen during a tense period. The fragment references a murder case and a sequence of events tied to the deaths of four gunmen, set against a backdrop of law enforcement activity. The garbled text preserves named entities without clear chronology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mate
Imipdorer
Cate Bing
Apell
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Blaze
Elus Mnar Lous
Utes
Barder
Europe
John Bull
Indore
Wacatiington
I Atatrican Foreign
Poling
Wilson
Witoluistrotog
Beeland
United Btates
American Oil- Promnacy
Hawkeye
Bratton
Davis Ab
Parmalat
Selentan
Tova
Znehosn Investment
Engbiiete Lett
Ps Stony
Chry. Taylor
Engbiel
Esistal
Wis
Muscatine Board of Health
Stuiegits
Oshalpesa Congregation
Clatiw Thal
Council
Bynpathy
Opgkaloora
Lecal Chivehes
Laining
Opwra
Sut Sy
Caana NH
Sabtab
Wellard Ledatic
Resolutivi
Plango Luyckn Alnte Aid
James Blake
James
Make
Weeke Aga
Paank Nidotsky
Lown
Eitiin ‘Tor
Igure
State Son
California
Minnota Dla
Maryland
Vaoltorm Mutharls
County Auditoys of
Willar
Alate
Atlee
Invernee Clarke van Wa Prerentel
Imattars
Westata
Josu Gaynor
Suprama
Nistlea
Supreme Courh
Wolfit Liedhar
Saloa
Comnetant Qair
Fastica
Bata
George
Deastoinee
Landic
Cooper
Hlatway Commission
Wizaway Commiceian
Nmnetysalae
Row Mission Fing
Conmic
Unis
Omimlon
Nut
Jogl Leen
Mearns
Wenderwon
Washurii
Mloriog
Caysney
Wiel
Momands Wat Railroads Arena
Mdzetsa
Jiu
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