Gas breaks up session of Senate in chlorine gas incident
In Providence on June 19 the State Senate chamber was flooded with gas during a fight over control. Republicans refused attendance and were arrested on warrants by Lt Governor Felix A Toupin. Four senators were hospitalized while others evacuated, with tensions underscored by a gas soaked gauze found near the rostrum.
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Providence
State Senate
Senate
Felix A Toupin
Andrews
Herbert E Harris
Toupin
Arthur A Sherman
Sheor
Powers
Sherman
Recf
William Flinn
Nation Wide Search For Matteotti Body
Rome reports a nation wide search for the body of Giacomo Matteotti, the Socialist deputy kidnapped and murdered amid political feud. Investigators focus around Mentana, 100 miles northwest of Rome, after an anonymous Naples letter to the Crown Proseuctor alleged Matteotti was buried there and described a knife wound and burning.
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Rome
Giacomo Matteotitti
Mentana
Naples
Matteotti
Ram Tows
Mar Mentana
Beadang
Sac
Friendly return noted among William and all
Fragmentary OCR text cites a friendly note involving William and others, with garbled phrases about time, place, and local references. The readable portions mention a generic reunion or cordial interaction without clear dates or locations.
Lawson Daughters Prefer Scrubbing Floors Over Wealth
In Boston on June 18 the two granddaughters of financier Thomas W Lawson are described as preferring to scrub floors in a cottage for their impoverished father rather than live with their wealthy mother. Mrs Nearying Blake, the lawyer for Lawson’s divorced wife, seeks custody of Vera and Jean Lawson. Arnold Lawson, raised amid luxury, now rents a $35 monthly home beside a railroad in Milan with two daughters and twin sons.
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Boston
Thomas W Lawson
Nearying Blake
A Lawson
Vera
Jean Lawson
Arnocld Lawsen
Milan
Miners Clash With Guards in Brady Operation Open Shop Violence
W V a miners fight with special mine guards at Brady near Morgantown. One man wounded two sides clash from midnight to dawn as homes and property suffer heavy damage. Four union miners arrested urge they defending against open shop attack linked to the Brady Warner mine dispute.
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Morgantown
W Va
Union Ee
Numr
Websda
Wgimie
Brady
Here
M. Yout
Brady-Warner Company
Yost
A. Huber
Byron Castlan
John Hutchinson
Ray Cottrell
R. P. Posten
Huber
The
Regulatora
Tardy bear ing and plank move for convention platform
A tardy bear ing and plank arrives in Helen L. Baugham of Washington aiming to place it before the platform committee of the Democratic National Convention. The plank seeks amendment of the Olstead Act to allow light wines and beer. Headquarters opened for a future campaign candidate. details murky amidst chaotic notes and names.
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New York
Helen L. Baugham
Washington, D
McAdeo Seizes Campaign Lead in Nomination Drive
The report outlines McAdeo taking an active role in the campaign for the presidential nomination as party leaders organize the convention. Senator Pat Harrison is named vice chair and other figures including John Underwood, Carter Glass, and Samuel L. Raten appear as potential supporters or speakers amid platform debates and Klux Klan scrutiny.
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New York
Waituan
McAdeas
Thenis
Pat Harrison
John Wo Fenein
Carter Glass
Samuel L. Raten
Jame
M Cox
Joseph T
Alteaddy
Eo Brennar
Beemen
Rights by Japan Tokyo told in a tense exchange
A distant wartime exchange centers on U S rights by Japan. The message references Tokyo's stance and a public reply amid warnings and diplomatic pressure. Names and places are obscured in the fragmented OCR text, but the core theme is a government statement about press rights and international tensions.
NEWSPAPER WRITER OF NOTE BM DEAD
Ryth ald Pree and Frank G. srrenter reveal the journalist’s career, describing his journeys and influence as a traveling writer and editor. He reported on the era’s events from Nanking to Cleveland, leaving a noted mark on early press.
Dynamite attack targets Newrartle detective home
County Detective Jack Dunlap, his wife, and three year old son escaped a dynamite blast at 2 am in Newrartle. The rear wall and many windows were wrecked, a bedroom used by the family was destroyed, and Mrs Dunlap is in critical condition. Dunlap vows to pursue the responsible bootleggers as authorities offer a reward and local groups pledge aid for rebuilding.
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Newrartle
Jack Dunlap
Newcastle
Damio
Pennsylvania Boys Killed by Express
Two boys died in an automobile incident near Shady Grove during a local festival. The report notes Justin Ashe, son of J. J. Ashe, as a participant in the festivities and mentions the nearby Tri-State Candy factory. Details on exact cause and other victims are unclear due to damaged text.
Bandits Extend Car Payroll Heist Across County
Five bandits seized the semi monthly payroll of 130 dollars in a street car at Asmerstated Prowse Indiana. Federal, state and county authorities widened the search to Cambria County. A Pittsburgh salesman, A. Kneras, was wounded in the hip but expected to recover. The robbers carjacked the street car, then fled in an automobile after the hold up, leaving passengers threatened with pistols.
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Indiana
Ruser ® Coal Company
Cambria County
A. Kneras
Pittsburgh
Tornadoes Leave Deaths And Injuries Across Regions
A late news bulletin reports multiple fatalities and injuries from storms and a major traffic collision. The tornadoes caused extensive damage estimated around millions in property losses. Separate reports note deaths and injuries from a train collision near Adeiveville, Georgia, and legal rulings involving notable figures.
Four Arrests in Chicago Mail Train Robbery Case
Federal investigators pursue the mastermind of a Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul mail train heist that yielded 2 075 200 in cash and securities. Four men in custody and four others at large include Max Greenberg ex leader of Egan's Rats and Ernest Fonteno Samuel Grant and Blackie Wilcox. Willis Newton and Carlo Fontana are held. James Murray faces an accessory charge with bonds set at 100 090. Walter McComb his wife and Anna Mead are held as accessories.
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Chicago
Milwaukee and St. Paul
Here
Max Greenberg
Egan
Blackie Wilcox
Convite
Huntsville
Texas
Willis Newton
Joe Watson
Willie Newton
John Wayne
Carlo Fontana
Ernest
James Murray
Palirine
Walter McComb
Newton Brothers
Anna Mead
Milwaukee
Hughes Addresses Amherst Graduates
Secretary of State Charles E Hughes spoke at the Amherst commencement, receiving a Doctor of Laws degree and praising Amherst's national contribution. He lauded Amherst alumni, urged clearer foreign understanding, and warned of current global tensions while highlighting integrity and leadership.
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Secretary of State
Coolidge
Amherst Mas
Charles E Hughes
Amherst
Alvin
Whoiai
Ankery Amd
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