Rescue Crews Seek More Bodies After Benwood Mine Blast
In Wheeling West Virginia April 29 34 men killed or missing after a mine explosion and fire at the Benwood mill mine of Wheel Steel Corp rescue workers from the United States Bureau of Mines pressed the dangerous search to clear tunnels and remove bodies while gas and fallen rock hinder progress.
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Wheel Steel Corporation
United States
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United States Bureau of Mines
Lagen Ag
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Benweed Emtry
McCombs
Moundsville
42 Years A Convict Becomes Evangelist
Phiteenee Sere 2 a former desperado of the Welsh Mountain region in Pennsylvania will be released from the Eastern State Penitentiary on Thursday after a 13 year sentence ends. He plans to become a prison evangelist, aiding convicts and spreading scriptures after visiting his Reading home to see his daughter. He began crime at 13 with robbery and later led a gang with his brothers terrorising the Welsh Mountain district with robberies and assaults.
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Abe
Pennayvania
Bustard
Reading
Beazerd
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Mart
Governor Warren McCray Found Guilty of Fraud
Indianapolis April 29. Governor Warren T. McCray was found guilty of using the mails in furtherance of a scheme to defraud. He spent the night in Marion County jail and was to appear before Federal Judge B. Anderson for sentencing.
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A. P
Warren T. McCray
Marion County
B. Anderson
Ford Proposals and Coolidge Aide Telegram Read in 1923 Hearing
Telegram dated October 1923 read to the Senate Agriculture Committee tied Ford to a bid for government properties. The missive was attributed to James Martin Miller and circulated by William J. Cameron or Ernest Liebold. It questioned Ford's actions and suggested a press friendly stance toward the sale. Continued on Page 2.
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Nearvis
Weeks
Ford
White House
Congressional Panels Debate Immigration Bills And Hearings
House conferees advance discussions on immigration bills while Hewes Committee debates investigations into irregularities at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Neuse J Committee plans a hearing to consider a proposal affecting Treasury policy and related oversight.
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Hewes Committee
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Neuse J
Treasury
No Bars in Jail for New Building Appearance
A brief note states no bars will be used in the jail's new construction to improve appearance. The report mentions architectural choices and a focus on humane design for inmates.
Late News Bullets From Across Regions
Reports from Wheeling, Baltimore, Havana, and Erie summarize a string of events. Mine wreck rescue efforts continue as bodies are recovered. Hospital surgery advances and regional political notes surface alongside maritime and weather related items.
Rich Indian Woman Saved Baby From Storm Tragedy
Martha Ax Washington, an Oklahoma oil heiress, faces guardianship curbs as state courts move to remove her from her $15,000 income. Officials argue relocation to her parents’ home prompted the guardian’s action amid the storm tragedy that endangered a baby she carried.
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Nothean
Martha Ax Washington
Mastha
Oklahoma
Indiana
Indian Department
Martha
Anch
Marthe
Daugherty Seeks Ohio Representation in Delegates Polls
Columbes Ohio April 39 Ohio voters went to the polls to day to select delegates for the nations conventions of the two major parties. The ballot campaign centers on the race for national convention delegates as candidates seek to represent Ohio at the traditions of the party.
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Columbes
Ohio
Chicago Police Stare at Emigrant Girl In Youngest Chicago Case
Reported events describe police attention to a young immigrant girl in Chicago linked to a family disturbance and a shooting claim. The account mentions a sister, a caretaker, and a man named Manning, with unclear timelines and several garbled phrases.
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Chicago
A. P
Manning
of Y
Kenley Smith
Abe
AL Smith's Room Is Being
A fragmented item from New York dated April 2 reports activity surrounding AL Smith's room. The brief text is incomplete, providing limited details on the event or context.
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AL Smith
Omaha Youth 14 Dies After Prank Incident
Nebraskan report describes a 14 year old girl in Omaha involved in a prank that led to her death. Authorities hold the girl as part of the incident investigation.
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Omaha
Committee Clashes Stir Crowd Amid Testimony
A tense session drew a throng of listeners as a committee clash unfolded during testimony. Officials attempted to restore order while advocates pressed for clarity on key issues.
SHO School Delayed Opening Until 1925
Plans for the SHO school building proceed with altered scope as only 206 dollars remains for initial work. Officials cite insufficient funds from a failed loan to cover the original 138000 dollar budget and 300 dollar shortfalls, delaying the first unit of the plant.
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Sehen Schon
Bandits Bind Three And Demand 1000 Pounds
Five men abduct Daniel Snyder on his farm after he resists a demand for 1000 pounds. They tie his wife and threaten to burn the farmhouse, steal a pocket watch, and flee toward a neighboring farm for help. Local authorities seek clues to identify the attackers.
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A. P
Daniel Snyder
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