Four Die In Gas Filled Shaft At Columbus Building
Four men died in a gas filled shaft 47 feet deep at the new American Insurance Union Building in Columbus. A fifth man escaped unharmed and was later rewarded for his courage. Victims were C. R. Bowen, 22, Greenwood Indiana. Jack Smith, New York City. John McGarthy, New York City. John Peterson, 22, Columbus. All worked for John Gill Construction of Cleveland. Details unclear. Bowen reportedly succumbed while fitting pipes, others succumbed as the shaft filled with gas. A later note mentions a separate divorce-related line.
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New American Insurance Union
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Blizzard Rages Across Minnesota and Dakotas
A major blizzard swept southern Minnesota and parts of the Dakotas and western Wisconsin. Drifted snow crippled trains and highway traffic in western Minnesota as temperatures plunged toward zero. Fargo recorded 10 below, with light snowfall. Pipestone and Oakes faced heavy drifts. Alaska reports twenty inches in Ketchikan as a separate note. Philadelphia notes Eugene Stecher surrender related to Bergdoll case.
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Mion
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Father and Sons Convicted in Greenville Murder Case
Jerry Hester and his sons Gyo Charlie and Claude Hester were convicted of the murder of J Ea Thacksios, a farmer and merchant. Judge Rice refused a motion for a new trial and sentenced the three men to die by electric chair. Thacksion was slain December 19.
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Greenville
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Jerry Hester
Gyo
Charlie Hester
Claude Hester
J. Ea. Thacksios
Rice
Thackston
Rock Island man dies after long service with Modern Woodmen
Rock Island: A. N. Wort, aged 79, identified with the Modern Woodmen of America since 1989, claimed to have held more positions with the organization than any other man. He died at his home in Rock Island.
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Jendreiy Jackson
Devo
Rock Island, HI
A. N. Wort
Woodmen of America
Wedding of Loretta Hines and Howell Howard Draws Large Crowd
Miss Loretta Hines daughter of Edward Hines and Mrs. Hines of Evanston wed Howell Maxwell Howard son of Col. and Mrs. H Maxwell Howard of Dayton Ohio. About 2003 guests attended the lavish ceremony. The Hines family reportedly spent just under 100000 dollars on the wedding.
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Chicago
Loretta Hines
Edward Hines
Hines
Evanston
Howell Howard
H.maxwell Howard
Dayton
Postal Salary Bill Blocked by Senate Fight
In Washington the postal salary bill stalled as a senate dispute over Attorney General Stone’s Supreme Court nomination dominated proceedings. In Illinois Herrin, Williamson county, Klansman Herrin S Glenn Young and deputy Ora Thomas were killed in a hotel lobby clash with Young’s First Assistant George Forbes and others wounded. The melee left several hospitalized amid varying reports on its start location before the European Hotel.
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Senate
Stone
Supreme Court
Glenn Young
Herrin
Herrin S
Kiu Klux Klan
George Forbes
Ora Thomas
Williamson County
Bethlehem Steel Earnings Near 1924 Total
Bethlehem Steel reports 1924 earnings of 48.995 million with a surplus of 2.468 million and 9.56 million in Q4. President E G Grace announces results showing year over year gains from 37.373 million and a 2.288 million surplus previous year.
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Wnet
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
E.G. Grace
Reid's Estate Bequeathed Whole to Daughter in Will
The will of Tate Daniel G. Reid, famed magnate, leaves his entire estate to his daughter Mrs. Rhea Reid Topping of Greenwich Conn and her three children. Small gifts to friends and $1000 to six veteran employees are the only specified exceptions to the bequest of the estate valued at many millions.
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New York
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Greenwich
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Coolidge Invited to Address Iowa State Fair
Des Moines reports that Ja-Président Coolidge was invited to Iowa to speak at the state fair on September 1. Communications from Gov. Hemmill and Lieut. Gov. Kimball urge attendance. Serato has been tasked with promoting the invitation.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Severe Cold Closes Fairbanks Post Office in Alaska
Intense cold in Fairbanks drives the United States postal service to close as heating fails to keep clerks warm. Thermometers drop to record lows, while mail distribution stalls. In New York, two stock exchange seats fetch about 210000 dollars each, near the 1920 record.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
United States
Pere
Ransom Asked to Explain Inquire Over Checks From Turman
Former New York public service commissioner and city court justice Ransom, now law partner of ex Gov Whitman, was summoned to the district attorney to explain receiving 243,500 in checks from Moses Turman who has confessed to forging 1,200,000 in a get rich quick scheme. He was closeted with Pecora and an assistant and interrogated at length.
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New York
William L. Ransom
Public Service
Charles. S. Whit- Tyan
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Turman
Uncle Sam's Debt to Railways Paid
Washington announces completion of the United States railroad administration's work during the war and settlement with railroads at 167,500,000 dollars. President Coolidge hails the accord as major and without litigation. James C. Davis reports costs and losses to the government, with a total near a billion in government expenses and railroad maintenance.
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Coolidge
United States Railroad Administration
James C. Davis
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Fear Iowan. Was, Murdered. Cherokee: Ia-a' coroner's inquest
A coroner's inquest in Cherokee County Iowa probes the death of Martin Cummins 52 burned to death in his Meriden shack. Authorities suspect murder and arson to mask the crime as only charred remains were found. Public attention focuses on the grisly incident and ongoing investigation.
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Legislators Outline Broad 1920s Iowa Program
The general assembly, aside from a road bond issue and gasoline tax, pursues an income tax to replace property tax, banking reform to reduce public funds preference, child labor amendment ratification, and budget adherence. Iowa Farm Bureau backs a 2 cent gasoline tax to fund roads, replacing property tax, while opposing the bond issue. Governor Hammill’s stance suggests little veto risk if the bond issue is referred. The body includes many veterans lawmakers. women from the American Legion Auxiliary aid veterans at Cherokee Hospital. Des Moines bank and statewide economic notes show gradual gains.
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Fragmented Weathered Scene From Frankfurter Zeitang
A garbled OCR fragment describes fashionably dressed people in raincoats amid an evening of marvelous colors. It mentions England, a big light, and references to Dever harbor and the Frankfurter Zeitung, with glimpses of stylish women.
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England
Dever Harbor
Disfigured Keen Cole's Carbolsaire Ad Claims Quick Healing
Fragmentary OCR advert claims Carbolsaire stops pain from burn or cut quickly and heals without scars. Mentions J W Cole Co and Waterfalls over eighty feet high with electric power. Reader is left with unclear, garbled phrases about fate courage and heaven.
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Be a Little Stronger With These Powders for Children
Mothers praise a remedy used for over 20 years to ease many childhood ailments. The advertisement claims the powder breaks cold symptoms, regulates bowels, relieves feverishness, constipation, teething troubles, headaches and stomach issues. It urges druggists to supply and warns against substitutes.
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Siother Gray Co
le Roy, N.Y
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