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Newspaper

Rock Valley Bee

Location

Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1923

Page

3

Flood and Fire Devastate Hot Springs City

Reports from Hot Springs indicate a flood and fire caused major damage and loss of life. Seventeen people are listed as dead or missing as waters rose four feet at the railroad station and fire swept a business district near the Marnette and Ads Mingten hotels. Affected residents from Benton and surrounding areas tried to reach homes as communications faltered and washouts closed lines.

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Five Gla Tn Fires Aldon Farm Kill Four Children

A blaze of undetermined origin gutted a farm near August Kethka and Mrs Monty Vonter, killing four children aged 3 to 12. Neighbors witnessed flames and cried for escape as authorities reached the scene too late to save them.

Aldon August Kethka Monty Vonter Woethoy

Death after fall near Wentubis spotlighted in Chicago scene

The report links underworld figure Samuel Morton to a fatal fall from a strandy hovan while a public scene in Chicago ends with a death. The horse from Wentubis region near New York and Boston is noted as part of the odd tie. Police and witnesses describe a night of chaos with injuries and a mass incident at a Methodist church floor collapse.

Baxewand Tox Patrictara Methodist Moat Druigen

Policeman Slayer Convicted in City Crime Trial

A crude OCR text describes a police officer's killer, named in fragmented form, as the slayer in a crime linked to a hack at a place. It mentions Harvard Grant and a mitvilered Policumay Sorders with an interception on Oiasis Highway. The narrative notes a first degree charge and a fatality, but details are garbled.

Walive Kradser Gheoyaeds Harvard

Deaths In Bronx Tragedy Blaze Causes Quiet Rumor

A swirling obituary note reports multiple deaths in a Bronx incident linked to a pact and romance among German origin residents. Anna Katcher, 21, and Horm Tunner, 62, are named among the deceased in a disputed tale of intrigue and family tensions. Investigators note sudden fatalities occurring after a recent domestic dispute.

New York Fezad Anna Katcher Comely Germany Whim Drvinnor Slater

Tornado Rips Grand Island and Nearby Areas

Severe storm pounds Grand Island Nebraska and surrounding towns causing gym damage, uprooted trees, broken windows, and widespread evacuations. Local reports describe farms and homes struck as weather shifts unleashed dangerous conditions across the region.

Grand Island Eros Fo Real Grand Inland Cuba Nob Belmont

Unclear report with jumbled names and numbers

Fragmentary text lists names and places in New York and a stadium, indicating a sports or event outcome with a final score around 69 000, mentioning a crash or downfall and a mention of a player. The exact event and participants are obscured by garbled OCR.

Pilery Bode Found In Arizona Mountains

A partly readable report states that Francis Maren and Charles Webster, aviators formerly attached to cavalry leadership, were found in the Comhara or Mis Golinty range as they traveled from Gan Rare toward Thenos, Arizona. The date perished appears in Mab year.

Ban Wera Cal Kwa Horad Ta Te Jose Francis Maren Opy Charles Webster Gan Thenos Ariz Dor Cova Utes Mis Golinty

French Train Disaster Report Near Rhine River

Telegraph from BL Gage in Prussia reports a French train disaster on the Rhine front with 49 bodies recovered so far. The message notes travelers at St Goar observed the incident and claims French authorities cut off access to the scene near Bacharach.

Gage

Decline War on Dives Sparks Police Meeting in Pittebwegh

A large delegation from the Lad an of tha Steel Workers union visited Police Chief AcCormick in New York to discuss wage increases and labor tensions. The draft proposal suggests about 60 million in adjustments tied to streetcar and transit worker concerns as the union prepares to take the issue to federal authorities.

New York Wolfeo Gerottad Noah Twrar Dantter Kired Lamar Bawlig Wallatreet Bn Dhe Atetriet al Torhey Py MI Whanika Oslo Ntan Mongu, le v Pittebwegh Ina Hiany Dives Ray Cami Mayer Aes Myer Police AcCormick Lad Tha Wnion Laver United States

Governor Urges Sugar Boycott Across State

Cheyenne reports Governor Wyon-Gov Wildwin calls for a sugar boycott to cut prices. He argues the action will reduce sugar costs and urges public participation. The message frames the boycott as essential and states a united consumer effort will pressure suppliers.

Cheyenne Wyon-Gov Wildwin Flosn Hayting

Harding's itinerary altered amid travel plan shift

In a scrambled dispatch from Washington D C a garbled report states President will skip Chicago talk and white house events. It claims a shortened itinerary cuts a Panama Canal passage and a Caribbean stop, with a sweep through Illinois Wisconsin Michigan and Iowa still on the schedule.

Harding Washington, D. C Chicago Alaska Panama Canal Porta Rica Minneagolia Iwinconatt Iowa Michigan

US presses China on ransom and prisoner release

The United States seeks immediate release of American prisoners held by bandits in Lincheng and demands detailed guarantees. Washington reports Chinese Prime Minister agrees to these terms, including ransom payment and dismissal of local officials in Shandong and surrounding areas.

Washington, D. C United States Apatha Ghinese Isovaramank Lincheng Idyicen Suburman Paking China America Ely Chness State Department Jaen Su Schurman Fu Bawills Prigonera Stantung

Subway Smoke Overcomes Rush of Passengers

Smoke filled a New York subway car during a rush hour near Sixteenth Street and Lexington Avenue. About fifty people were overcome by smoke and five were seriously injured and hospitalized after emergency treatment.

New York Aubney Interborough Company Lexington Avenue

Child Pedestrian Struck by Car Near Bealies

A 13 year old girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs John dor nan Bealies, was run down by an automobile driven by Dr Femiod near Bealies. The girl attempted to cross a street when warned by a companion who urged caution before the accident occurred.

Netratka Gilet K Duulricu

Lowe Women Boycott Sugar in St Louis District

In a local action, the Lowe Women boycott sugar amid temperance era concerns. The record notes community groups and district committees urging reduced consumption and urging restraint on sugar use in daily life.

Lowe St Leia Sugar Hayeatt St. Loilly Ty St

Prices cut ripple through Wyoming crude oil market

A report shows Wyontting opi Mastin crude oil prices reduced by 10 cents across all grades. Dutchased at the walls, the Odio Oil companies announce a reihlclin of pricing amid regional adjustments.

Srude Easner Wso

Learning to Drive and the Chaotic Start

Fragmentary text describes an attempt to learn driving with scattered phrases about first steps, frustration, and a potential event titled We take near the amietaat per. The readable names and clear actions are limited, leaving a rough outline of a learning process and imperfect notes.

Fragmentary note from St Paul paper hints at a strong wind

The unreadable passage from a St Paul segment mentions tall figures and a windy scene with heavy flakes or fykes described as strong. The text is garbled but implies a notable weather or wind event and some local observation.

St. Paul St. Paph Mian

McGany Defeats Young Leonart in New Orleans Bout

McGany defeats Young Leonart in a round by decision in New Orleans, advancing in a bout that boosted his standing amidst a crowded boxing card.【Note: The source text is garbled. readable entities are preserved as a concise record.】

McGany Tin Victor McCann Cleveland Leonart

Debtor Mildred Havela Named In Bankrupt Case

Debtor Mildred Havela, formerly wife of Chavo Chaplin, discharged debts in a bankruptcy case ruled by Judge Oscar A. Trippel. The eroded record notes opposition by Wor Machovga and mentions unrelated names and dates among scattered fragments.

Lau Angelena Mildred Havela Chavo Chaplin Oscar A. Trippel United States Amani

Iowa News Items Highlight Agriculture and Local Developments

Governor Kendall designates Mothers Day and farm notes report bean planting fruit tree ages and planned plantings. A seventeen passenger bus operates between Des Moines and Iowa Falls while county fairs, dairy breeders, and school appointments expand rural economy and public services.

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Planting shade and nut trees gains support for utility and beauty

Authorities urge combining shade with practical fruit and nut benefits in tree planting. Proponents note rapid growth and resistance to pests, arguing even if crops fail, shade and landscape value justify planting, with highway views enhanced by mature specimens.

Porroadsiné Croy Charles la Gap Ciel Ia Ag

City Planning in Early Urban Growth and Zoning

A historical view outlines how city planning emerged before modern skyscrapers, detailing aims to regulate street use, public spaces, and building heights. It discusses zoning as a tool to protect residents from noise odors and visual intrusion while guiding future urban needs.

Mike Sity Eigar Contig Archinanen

Fragmented Voice Analyzes A Weird Political Scene

A garbled excerpt discusses figures like Weboih tania Wet and others, mentioning voters and struggles over a complex issue. The text hints at elections, power dynamics, and social tensions, but details are unclear and many names seem misspelled or invented.

Utillaing Shade Trees In A Distant Landscape

A fragmented piece describes reined and ornate shade tree growth in a distant landscape. It mentions the United Stars and long avenues with rows of evergreen and deciduous trees, noting pedestrian comfort and scenic, canal-like vistas amid distorted phrasing and stray proper nouns.

Turope United Stars

Fragmented note on trees and shade across communities

The readable fragment references trees and shade in country roads and communities. It mentions duties of residents and elites and hints at the role of shade in local life. No clear events or names are identifiable in the damaged text.

Heauly

And Well Worth While Tha W Melows Haek Lenni Tilt

The excerpt shows unclear lines about Lenni and a hearkening tactic. Readable portions suggest a whimsical note on activity and interest. Names are obscured. the fragment hints at a busy schedule or effort worth the while.

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