Tornado tears through Augusta area killing one and injuring ten
A tornado last night near Augusta left one person dead and ten injured as homes were destroyed by collapsing structures and oil tanks. Guardsmen worked to restore order while physicians treated the injured. Fire crews reported blazes across national forests with efforts under way to contain spreading flames as winds shifted.
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Scott
James Hischurch
Cemmesen
Gang
Ana Taarharu National
Joanwin
Forest Hill
Tabor National Forest
Klamath National
PEBELS HOLD OFF BRAZILIAN TROOPS
In Janetra on July 14 Brazilian forces faced a persistent rebellion as the government restored order after a week of unrest. Reports indicate reinforcements moved to rail and water operations while conditions remained unsettled. Casualties and property damage were noted, with officials stating the situation did not require further intervention at that time.
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World D Men’s Convention Opens At Wembley
Delegates from South America and Asia gather as the Prince of Ped acknowledges the presence of men from all realms. The world congress opens with a focus on unity and shared purpose, highlighting diverse voices and collective goals.
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Prince of Ped
Wembley
South America
Asia
Npire
Tso Safes Blown Third Nicked in Cedar Rapids
A reported break in Cedar Rapids involved Tso safes blown and a third safe nicked. Investigators say the incident occurred between 7:39 p.m. Sunday and a later time, with dry goods and blankets noted among the affected items and estimated losses around $100.
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Tso
Cedar Rapids
Three Flyers Show Strain of Hard Trip to Paris
Three American airmen, Louderback Wade and others, pressed on after flying two thirds around the world from Vienna to Paris. They spoke of fatigue and hardships from India’s heat and Pacific weather, yet remained determined to complete their world flight on schedule as French planes met them at Le Bourget.
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Iteuts
Smith
Nelson
Wade
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India
Pacific
Impr
Lieut
Lowell
Tress
France
Hastile
le Bourget
Slayer of Owa tourist hunted in Indiana
West Liberty Indiana July 14 police aided by county sheriffs hunt for the slayer of Orton Ferguson a 30 year old tourist of Atlanta Michigan Ferguson was beaten to death with an iron pipe at the auto tourist camp in the park a man named Gabe Simmons who posed as a park attendant is being sought Simmons directed Ferguson and his wife to a lonely spot Robbery appears to be the motive Floodhounds are on the trail as hundreds assist in the search Des Moines Iowa July 14 every Negro dive is searched for Simmons a light skinned Negro believed to have murdered Ferguson who was found beaten to death in West Liberty park police and sheriffs guard roads into the city
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West Liberty
Orton Ferguson
Atlanta
Mich
Ferguson
Gane Simmons
Simmons
Gabe Summons
Des Moines
Temperature System Bids To School Board
Bids for a new automatic temperature control system were considered by the school board. Morningside High School, under construction, will be opened at a meeting of the board of education to be held tonight at the Chamber of Commerce.
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Oe Education
Chamber of Commerce
Gala throngs in Paris greet Yank airmen
Paris on July 14 erupted in celebration as American round the world airmen arrived with French escorts. Crowds lined streets and squares while Paris dignitaries, Gen. Pershing, and troops welcomed the flyers at Le Bourget airfield. Aerial honors included a wreath plan and parachute flares as the squadron landed after a 50 mile Vienna to Paris leg.
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Weiss
New Oil Fueled Electric Locomotive For New York Switchyard
A new oil fueled electric locomotive built jointly by General Electric U S A Ingersoll Rand is designed for switching service. It features 300 horsepower oil engines connected to a 200 kilowatt generator and four IHM-840 motors, one per axle, and will be tested by the New York Central in its local freight yards. Matty injured in accident in Saranac Lake after a car collision on the road to Lake Placid.
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General Electric Company
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Ingersoll-Rand
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Barber Union Demands Higher Wages Over Low Tips
In Chicago in July journeyman barbers threaten strikes as tips from customers fall short. Barbers claim unions seek higher wages while owners profit, with workers noting shrinking tips and rising costs. The dispute centers on pay and tipping culture affecting barbers and shop profits.
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Chicago
The Incision At Ankle To Knee In Medical Procedure
A report describes the ankle to knee incision and fat removal as successful. Mrs OConner, from a prominent Omaha family, notes the operation's value and plans further incisions inside the leg to remove more fat under medical guidance.
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Tess Mrs O'Conner
Omaha
Fort Maha
Bryan welcomed by home crowds in Lincoln parade
Citizens in Lincoln Nebraska greet Governor Arthur W Bryan with a warm welcome as he travels with a presidential nomination for vice president. Police bolster security while reception committees prepare to meet him at Ashland 26 miles east. The parade will proceed toward Madison Wisconsin.
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William Jennings Bryan
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Charley
Ashland
Branded Pastor Van Loon Disappears After White Branding
Rev Oren Van Loon of Berkeley Michigan vanished on June 30 after being last seen taking a ride from a stranger. He reappeared 100 miles away in Battle Creek with branding on his flesh and complete memory loss. Doctors say the branding theory explains his memory gaps and injuries while police pursue any trace of the branding marks or attackers.
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Winister
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Kuklux Klan
Gregation
Ee Aoe
Two Persons Hurt In Motor Mishaps Reported
Two unidentified persons were bruised in two auto incidents this morning. TR Hughes of Platte South Dakota told police a man jumped in front of his car between Jackson and Wall streets and was knocked to the pavement. EC Kerr of Sioux City said his car struck a boy at Seventh Wall and Clark.
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S. D
Jackson
Wall Streets
Ec E Kerr
Sioux City
Teiat
Seventh Wall
Clark
Amnesty Restores Caillaux Political Rights After War
July 4 report notes France grants amnesty to ex premier Joseph Caillaux and ally Louis Malvy. After years barred from cities and civil rights, Caillaux is poised for possible return to power and a cabinet post, following leftist chamber vote at 4 20 am.
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England
Raymond Poinfare
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Ilaux
Truck overturns kill two on soda company trip
Chicago July 14 two persons were killed and two others fatally injured when a truck carrying United States Soda and Soft Drink employees overturned during a picnic. The crash occurred while a second truck swerved to avoid a collision and capsized. The deceased were Mrs Josie Marvec 86 and John Kanjorski.
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Chicago
United States Soda and Soft Drink Company
Josie Marvec
John Kanjorski
Man and wife file counter petitions for divorce
George Barton and Avis Barton fight divorce in district court with mutual charges of cruel and inhuman treatment. George alleges mistreatment. Avis filed July 7 and accuses similar conduct. Married July 31, 1920.
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Ce Street
Avis Aarton
Common scold jailed as Mrs Sarnowski in New Jersey
Trenton reports Mrs Mary Sarnowski was sentenced to one year in jail for being a common scold. In Ossining Sing Sing guards thwarted a parrot escape attempt. the bird, once a prison watchdog, shrieked All's well and flew toward Tarrytown before capture. Des Moines man A J Sherman escaped death after leaping from a blazing auto down a 10 foot embankment, grabbing a tree limb as he jumped.
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N. J
Mary Sarnowski
Ossining, N. J
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Tarrytown
Des Moines
A. J. Sherman
High Court Denies Plea to Quash Charge Against Sinclair
Justice Hoeling of the District of Columbia supreme court upheld the indictment of Harry F. Sinclair, lessee of Teapot Dome, for contempt of the senate. He refused to quash, saying Congress must be able to compel full testimony to protect public welfare and investigations.
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District of Columbia Supreme Court
Toy Day
Harry F. Sinclair
Lessee
Teapot Dome
Senate
Hoeling
Sinclair
Congress
States line up for great push by La Follette shift begun
An extensive independent political machine backed by pro-Lafollette forces is forming across multiple states to back his presidential bid. Minnesota Wisconsin North Dakota South Dakota Iowa Nebraska Illinois New York and others report strong labor farmer and socialist support with aims to nominate a VP and carry key states.
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Wnese
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Colorado
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Three Bandits Shot In Bank Holdup Near Englerada
Kansas City, Mo July 14 Three of five bandits attempting to rob the Citizens Security Bank at Englerada raised on suburb were shot and wounded by cashier C E Cole. The wounded men were dragged into a car by their companions and driven away No loot was obtained. Cole, after ed
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Credit Men Seek Debt Bill Change in Iowa
Married men in Towa tolay face loss of a key privilege as the Sioux City Retail Credit Men's association moves to push a bill at the state legislature. It would allow merchants to garnish delinquent accounts and unpaid bills, currently blocked by statutory exemptions. The effort aims to end an Iowa exemption cited as hindering merchants and will be supported by county and city credit groups statewide. A weekly Chamber of Commerce session touched on the topic.
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Towa Tolay
Sioux City
Iowa
Chamber of Commerce
Require Workers to Wear National Colors Berlin
The German republic recalls its colors with railways ordering employees to wear caps in red and gold. Previously officials wore various regional colors and no official cocarde existed. A motion in the reichstag may seek the reinstatement of black, white and red as national colors.
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United Press
German Republic
Reichstag
Folks Party
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