Miners Entombed After Blast Tragedy at Sullivan Mine
In Sullivan Indiana on February 21 a disastrous mine blast left fifty one workers trapped. Sixteen bodies were recovered as rescue teams faced afterdamp and a cave in delaying efforts. Elmer Davidson survived, while families waited anxiously for news and aid from local organizations and the Red Cross.
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Sullivan
Ind
Commans
Tosday Sullivan
Wosmen Club
Red Cres
Len Reebette
Philip
Wayne Walters
Pierence
Lecucy
Fear
Frank Hawpee
Elmer Davidson
Sullivan Hospital
Davidson
Clarence Ford
Harry Lew
Heneath
Davydean
Cott Lamb
Warts Tealey Sail
Ted
Undians
Bicknell
Placids Ntiaead
Hener
Explosion and Fire Threaten Philadelphia Riverfront
A massive blast on an oil barge near Philadelphia causes widespread fires along the river. Fire crews from western and eastern banks respond with multiple alarms while police reserves guard the riverfront. Debris and burning tanks scatter across the water and nearby facilities as the barge sinks.
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Adel
Lereifie
Wa Hensd
Philadelphia
Alxe
Athlext
Baltenore
Levin T & Negro
West Philadelphia
City Electrical Bureau
Baltimore and Ohio
Tume
Passengers Safe After Colliding Ocean Liners
Two liners the Tuscania of Cunard and the Rochambeau of French Line collided in dense fog off the Quarantine station. Both ships suffered damage but no serious injuries reported among the 200 plus passengers aboard the Tuscania and 195 aboard the Rochambeau. The Rocambeau arrived first and anchored. the Tuscania’s stern and railing were damaged while both upper works on the Rochambeau were harmed.
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New York
Cunard
Pochambeau
West Indies
Masee
France
Satine
Secret burial of Booth described by Army officer
A veteran Army officer recounts the secret burial of John Wilkes Booth in a Portsmouth warehouse basement. He says six men carried Booth’s body on a stretcher to a tomb-like arch, where it was placed and covered, amid wartime secrecy.
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Deavedson
Portsmouth
Booth
Baker
Secret Service
Arm
Portmouth
Deep Grove
Act Times 9 Aid
Bowling Green
Vasaad
Planet Davidson
Archoun
Niagara
John Smith
Smith
Washington Today Teo and oe mw tr es tam
The fragmentary clipping mentions Washington Today with cryptic terms Teo and oe mw tr es tam. No clear event or individuals are readable to confirm a full item.
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Teo & Oe
Police Crisis: Three Hours Held at Bay in Riots
A chaotic incident left multiple bystanders injured as police faced a gunman for over three hours before officers subdued the suspect. Reports indicate a revolver was used and a tense standoff occurred at a relative’s home before authorities contained the danger.
Doorman at Capitol Charged After Drinking Incident
Police report a Capitol doorman, on duty at the Steenman Museum, was intoxicated yesterday. Authorities charged him with disorderly conduct after an alcohol related disturbance near the museum.
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Capitol
Police probe into disappearance of Osheorar Wand
Police opened an inquiry into the disappearance of Osheorar Wand son of Leonard Wend Governor General of the Philippines. He has been missing since Monday from his hotel in the capital amid a mounting official and valet involvement.
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Osheorar
Wand
Leonard Wend
Philippiace
Tes Valet
Labor groups split over forming a new political party
Labor leaders and affiliates discussed forming a senior party at a conference. Nine of sixteen leaders favored proceedings, while William I Johnston of the Machinists International opposed directing his organization toward any new party. The meeting stirred debate as some factions prepared to withdraw if the resolution failed.
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Seanton
Che
Labor
Transportation Brotherhoed
Balece
William I Johnston
Machinists International
Johnston
World Fliers Tells Of Youthful Romance
A fragmented report describes a youth romance involving World Fliers and mentions Lieutenant Se. FP Arnid and other individuals. The text includes references to a marriage and local figures, with unclear sequence and details due to damaged OCR.
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Budlong
Jessa Budlong
Abe
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Tom Wallace
The
Louwville Times
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New York Harbor
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Lincoln
Pertamouth, Va
Ed Hedy
Ieee
Chiwaebet
Tadenel
James Hamton
Uavnisen
W22nd Infantry
John Welkes
Abrahan Liarceln
Heliefs
Edwis Harper Lampeon
Washington Today
Tmare
Daws
Howse
Self
Bankers Club
Sas
Ruamach
Surrew
Bip Tike
Iritinh Ecomemist
Publiher
AK Time
Coen
Fea Af
Swat
Ohio
Steenman Museum
Washington
Beb
Lon Angeles
Bermuda
Lakehurst
Navy Department
Hersel
West Virginia
Coreen Briar Military Academy
Toleme
Atlante
Brneo
Taerahls Eegert En Aerdre & Sense Ogrweiters ‘ Ametties
Gseers Etd & Co-Agefstie Martetrag Ord
Labor Net
Tee Associates
Frese
Armeld
Fe Anewuws
Tamien
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