Massive Baltimore refinery blaze in South Side collapses bridge
Flames from seven large tanks at American M1 Company refinery in South Baltimore ignite, blowing multiple explosions that injure seven firefighters and force hundreds to flee. Firemen struggle to control the blaze as a second fire erupts at Bartlett Hayward warehouse nearby, threatening further destruction.
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Primary Ballot Battles Across Several States
Ohio voters reelect Senator Frank B. Willis as Republicans look to a Senate seat. Florence Allen trails for the Democratic nomination. In Alabama Hugo L. Black leads a five person Senate field with Klan backing. Bibb Graves tops a four candidate gubernatorial field amid newspaper opposition. Arkansas sees Judge Martineau leading Terral in a mostly rural swing, while Nebraska nominates McMullen for governor with others trailing.
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Main Street Bridge Traffic Halted After Dam Breach
Traffic over the Main Street bridge, the city’s western entry, was halted as a ten foot undermined west abutment and a shifted concrete span blocked passage after the Isa Bella Street dam broke. Engineers vow rapid repairs with limited one vehicle at a time access while passable routes are diverted during Salisbury Fair week.
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Woman Faints After Bigamy Charge Dropped
In Baltimore on August 11 Mrs Betty May Reynolds fainted when Magistrate Cadden said Cambridge Maryland authorities would not press bigamy charges and freed her. Reynolds had been held during the investigation and claimed separation from her first husband and placing the child with foster parents. She then moved toward Savannah after an arrest on a Norfolk boat. her attorney Michael Freedman planned habeas corpus to return the child.
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Poincare Pushes Pension for France Debt Relief in Versailles
Premier Poincare wins swift approval from National Assembly and Senate in Versailles as 671 to 144 vote enacts a sinking fund provision to amortize France's floating debt. Disorder erupts with socialist and communist opposition, desks banged, insults hurled, and the Internationale sung amid expulsions.
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Eastman found safe after Armenia search
Miss Evelyn Eastman Near East Relief worker reported missing in Ruveian Armenia has been located safe by a searching party led by Peter Floyd of Cuthbert Ga. She is daughter of Harry A Eastman of Chicago.
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Chicago
Two More Far in Channel Attempts
Cape Gris Nez France August 11 A P1 The turbulent Channel again turned back two Dereon who aspire to swim it. Jane Sinn a French woman and Omer Perrault Canadian started from Cape Gris Nez at 10 35 oclock last sight till four oclock this morning when heavy seas and rain compelled them to abandon their attempt to reach Dover. Ming Clarabelle Barrett of New Rochelle plans another Sunday attempt. Mixer Lia Cannon of Baltimore Monday claims she is in condition to beat Gertrude Ederle's record time of 14 hours 2 minutes. Meanwhile Miss Ederle completes indifferent to the contentions of the remaining rivals for channel tens being entertained today at malar where a luncheon is given in her honor.
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Death toll rises in Florida rum runner confrontations
In Florida over five days, three killed, ten reported dead, two critical, and one missing as federal agents clash with rum runners and hijackers. A Homestead battle killed two former officers, while a captain and crewman were wounded. a seaplane pursuit followed near Fernandina Beach.
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Stock prices fluctuate in slow trading
Speculative uneasiness over tighter credit lingered as the market opened. General Motors and U S Steel showed moderate recoveries, while many issues sold off, giving an irregular early session. Mack Trucks hit a new high on the move as Hudson and other motor shares steadied amid quiet overall trading.
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Summer Song Echoes Through Quiet Town
A fragmented note hints at a seasonal pause as residents recall a festival colorfully named Nege sa Tatte. Local street scenes blend with music and laughter, while a stray line hints at a card game and sharing meals in a sunlit courtyard.
Veterans urged to file all claims at home
The article summarizes efforts by veterans and officials to encourage filing disability and pension claims locally. It notes involvement of the Veterans Bureau and civic offices, citing General Jer Clintesr and state leaders as advocates for easier access and timely processing for disabled ex servicemen.
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Daring Bandits Hold Up Hewlett Woodmere Bank
Three robbers seized cashier William F. Brower at the Hewlett Woodmere National Bank in Woodmere New York and stole $16000 in bills from the vault before fleeing in a waiting car. Civilian Frank Addison was also grabbed during the heist as the crew exited with a satchel full of cash.
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Pirates Active Off California Reported
Activity reported near California ports with pirates netting about 500 900 dollars in money. A conference between U S authorities and federal agents closes as justice officials review the case. Three pirates wearing masks are described as the operators of the vessel.
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