Fire devastates New Willard hotel during Gridiron banquet
Washington April 25 The New Willard hotel banquet hall fire destroyed the tenth floor and damaged upper stories after officials and social leaders gathered for the Gridiron club event with President Harding and others present. Firemen forced entry to Coolidge suite as guests evacuated. no casualties except one injured fireman.
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New Willard Hotel
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John D. Rockefeller
United States
Gridiron Club
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McChord
McNary
Oregon
T. R.dunn
Rochester
N. Y
Homer Snyder
New York
Charles B. Rawson
Iowa
T. Coleman
DuPont
Del
Sawyer
Saw‘yer
Dan Mulvane
Kentucky
U.S. Guards Nationals as Britain Dispatches Troop
April 25 report from Tientsin says U S authorities will guard American nationals amid tensions. Britain dispatches a company of white troops to guard its legation as authorities seek to secure diplomatic premises and protect civilians.
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Tientsin
China
Promerican
iS Lee Seeks a Divorce Amid Packard Motor Probe
Senator Newberry comments on a divorce case while a Packard Motor Company inquiry unfolds. The report notes ongoing personal matter as public scrutiny parallels the business probe.
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Is. Lee
Monastir Blast Kills Thousands in Serbia Depot Explosion
A massive explosion at Monastir near the railway station devastates the city. Two thousand are reported killed or blown to pieces, with 30,000 homeless as fire follows. Hundreds of soldiers and 200 children die or are wounded. vast munitions dumps ignite and collapse, destroying churches and barracks.
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Belgrade
Monastir
Serbia
Near East
Kidnapping Victim Dorothy Burchard Found Brutally Hurled
Dorothy Marie Burchard twenty is owner of a Desplaines beauty parlor was found unconscious beside a road three miles southeast of Desplaines bound gagged with a wire around her throat and bruised after a daring kidnapping. Coroner Hoffman called it among the worst cases and ordered investigators to pursue the kidnapers.
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Chicago
Dorothy Marie Burchard
Desplaines
Peter M. Hoffman
Billion Dollar Gas Reserve Forecast From March 1
The Bureau of Mines reports a March 1 gasoline reserve of 818.5 million gallons, the largest in industry history. This total rises 142 million gallons from February 1 and surpasses May 1921 by 18 million, and is 138 million more than March last year.
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Washington
Bureau’ of Mines
Rail Board Faces Scrutiny After Federal Court Ruling
Chicago April 25 The United States railroad labor board fights for its existence after a federal court decision held it had exceeded its authority in specifying procedures.
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Rail- Board
Chicago
United States
Berlin Russians Accept Demands to Remain in Talks
Genoa April 24 German and Russian replies to allied demands keep both nations in the conference. Germany agrees not to participate further in negotiations while Russia accepts debt relief for foreign creditors and restoration of foreign property if the soviet regime gains de jure recognition. Both sides eye currency reform and a banking system, with extensive talks on compensation and property rights to follow.
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Genoa
Russia
Cannes
Germany
United States
Sailors Wages Rise In Coastwise Trade
In San Francisco on April 25 wages of workers on coastwise vessels in the lumber and general freight trade were raised by about forty cents per day. The announcement cited general labor conditions and industry concerns as the basis for the increase.
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San Francisco
Concerns, Jr
U S Market Report April 20 Grain Hay and Livestock Update
Week ending April 20 sees Chicago May wheat near its high with a 9 percent rise to 1.43 and other grain gains amid unfavorable weather and strong export demand. Cash prices list No 2 red winter wheat at 1.44 and No 2 hard winter at 1.42 with corn and oats also quoted. Livestock shows mixed changes as hogs ease 10-8 cents per 10 pounds while cattle and calves vary and feeder steers rise. Dairy butter remains steady with unsettled undertone. cheese prices tracked in Wisconsin markets.
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Chicago
Iowa
North Dakota
Kansas
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Winnipeg
Timothy
New York
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Memphis
St. Louis
Northern
F. O. B. Northern
Louisiana
Middle West
Boston
Wisconsin
Young Americas
Japanese Evacuation of Shantung Pressed by Conflict
Chinese troops hold the barracks and guard the first section of the Shantung railroad which is being turned over to China per the Washington disarmament conference agreement. Japanese evacuation of Shantung continues steadily.
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Shantung
Tokyo
China
Foreign Office
Fire in Denver destroys Lindquist building and damages seven story club
A blaze in Denver on April 20 destroyed the Lindquist building in the wholesale mercantile district and partially damaged an adjoining seven story club building. Estimates place the loss between $150,000 and $200,000.
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Denver
Lindquist
Wholesale
Mercantile
Club
Awith
Passenger Train Wreck Injures Several in Crash
A passenger train derailment left multiple people injured as authorities investigated the cause. Emergency crews responded quickly to the scene, treating victims and securing the area.
American fashion evolves with exclusive spring outfits and sleeveless gowns
A fashion writer notes exclusive spring frocks and suits arriving as long debates on skirt lengths continue. Evening gowns feature carved armholes with tulle sleeves and crystal bead embroidery, while costume suits pair with matching wraps and silk linings. Sport clothing and tweed looks dominate, with varied colors, hats, and comfortable, stylish shoes marking the season.
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New York Times
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