WOUNDS HEIRESS ENDS OWN LIFE IN BROOKLYN SHOOTING
Miss Mildred Hanan daughter of late shoe magnate John Hanan was shot three times near an apartment house in Brooklyn by Mrs. Grace Lawes who then killed herself. John S. Boland an importer said jealousy sparked the attack as the trio had been visiting a friend. Miss Hanan was hospitalized in critical condition.
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New York
Mildred Hanan
John H. Hanan
Hanan & Son
Brooklyn
John S. Boland
Grace Lawes
Hanan
Boland
Lawes
Miss Hanan
Noted French flyer killed in Etampes race crash
Capt. Bernard de Romanet, famed French aviator and holder of the world speed record, died when the canvas tear on his bi plane occurred during elimination races for the Deutsche de la Meurthe cup. He was flying over 180 mph at about 650 feet when the lower wing was removed to exceed speed records.
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Etampes
France
Bernard de Romanet
Deutach de la Meurthe
Bucaire Roure
Paris
Pershing a Secret Envoy Part in Washington Talks
Sept 24. Pershing's visit to France sparks speculation on his Washington mission. Editors debate whether talks with French readers preface the November conference on armament reduction and Far Eastern issues. Herrick’s Paris dinner remarks impact views on American aims and restraint.
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Partie
Washington
L'Avenir
Gen. Pershing
Myron T. Herrick
Americas
France
France, At the Dinner Inonor of Gen. Pershing
Allied
Portland Earthquake Felt in Oregon City Area
A slight quake was felt in Portland and nearby areas on September 24. Wells, in charge of the weather bureau, reported no damage and noted the event was detected overnight. Local residents reported minor shaking but no injuries or structural harm.
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Portland
Ore
Pawerd
Wells
Oppau Blast Destroys Flourishing German Town
Paris on Sept 24 French chemists probe Oppau Germany after an explosion killed hundreds as a nitro sulphate of ammonia deflagration is blamed. Desolation covers Oppau once a busy town with 6500 residents, many chemical workers dead or wounded. French soldiers aid recovery while authorities tally about 700 dead and 4000 injured in the Mannheim Ludwigshafen area.
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Paris
Oppau
Germany
Mayence
Journal
Mannheim
Oppsu
Mannheim-Ludwigshafen
Verdun
Flanders
Bergdoll Case Emphasized by Alien Property Custodian
Pittsburg Pa Sept 24 Defending seizure of Grover C Bergdoll property Thomas W Miller alien property custodian says Bergdoll fits the trading with the enemy act by fleeing to Germany The American Legion wants Bergdoll returned under one law or another and letters Washington politicians warn that an enemy is one who resided in Germany or Austria during the war and lacked a war trade board license
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Pittsburg
Grover C. Bergrdoll
Thomas W. Miller
Pennsylvania Department
American Legion
Bergdoll
Germany
War Department
Mr. Miller
Washington
Austria
War Trade Board
Medal of Honor Men to Attend Arlington Burial
War department asks all living Medal of Honor recipients in the continental United States to come to Washington for November 11 ceremonies and burial of the unknown dead at Arlington. Recipients to provide addresses for travel expense arrangements. The Medal of Honor honors valor beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy.
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Washington
Continental
United States
War Department
Arlington Cemetery
Adjutant General
Boy Vanishes in Spokane Search Fails for Body
Eight year old William McLachlin disappeared in Spokane Washington on September 24. Playmates report he may have fallen into a sandpit as thousands of tons of sand were dug up and a pond dragged in a wide search for the body, but no trace has been found.
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Spokane
Wash
William McLachlin
Mary White a Tomboy Who Loved Cars and Charity in Emporia
The Kansas tribute recalls Mary White of Emporia a lively high school student admired for riding and social car rides. She died not from a horse fall but from a head injury after a tree limb struck while she waved to townsfolk during a ride. Mary's life mixed books and art with generous acts like organizing a county home feast. She joined the Congregational church and loved helping others, cherishing childhood freedoms and friendships with teachers police, and townspeople.
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Kansas
William Allen White
Associated Press
Mary White
Oine
Emporia
Gazette
Charley O’brien
W. L. Holtz
Tom O’connor
J. J. J. Rice
Frank Beach
Pepville
Stringtown
Conrad
Galsworthy
FE EB. Slossen
Kipling
Mark Twain
Dickens
Wells
Arnold Bennett
Eeord
Bill
Congregational Church
A Teenage Life Remembered in Quiet Funeral Rites
A high school student, thought to have passed away, is remembered by friends and family in a solemn service. Prayers, readings, and music mark the ceremony as a community honors her memory with consoling rites and hopeful words.
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Bernard de Reomanet
Pershing
Peter F. Tague
Peter F.tague
Massachusetts
Ways and Means Committee
Ku Klur Klan
W. Millar
Allen
Sinckar
Medal OF Honor
Omama
Harvard
Gazette Force
Paul
First Corinthians
John H. J. Price
Carl Nau
Tschaikowski
Kratz Abstract Company
TE Title Officce
Rida Sesciend
Sir Bag Coe
Ae Decal
E. Swatzlander
Sidney, Nebraska
BUICK
Flint
Michigan
Old Priess
Buick Motor Company
Flint, Mich
Citiee
Lincoln Highway
Sidney
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