Massive oil tank farm blaze engulfs Cue jon Oil Co facility
A sprawling fire at the Cue jon Oil Company tank farm in San Luis Obispo county followed the near simultaneous explosion of four tanks each holding 750,000 gallons. Fifteen year old farm lad Mirminie suffered burns, while six nearby houses and four farm buildings were damaged. Firefighting forces from the American Legion and railroads in Los Angeles and San Francisco were called to assist as roads were shut and explosions feared.
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T.e
Cue Jon Oil Company
California
Sanlois Obispo
Edna
Tank Farm
Theodore Mimimie
San Luis Obispo County
Southern Pacifi Railroad Company
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Doctor's 10 Hole Conference Today in Burbank Base
In Santa Rosa Cal April 7 a consultation was to be held at the bedsole of Luther Burbank. Dr Joseph HW Shaw admitted the patient was not making the hoped for progress but said there was no cause for alarm.
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Santa Rosa
Cal
Luther Burbank
Joseph HW. Shaw
Burbank
Dancer Charleston Champion Loses Both Legs in Accident
In Los Angeles April 7 a Pacific fleet Charleston dancer, W M Taugner of Philadelphia, 22 seaman first class, aboard the U S Idaho, fell from an electric train and suffered leg injuries leading to amputation. He recently won the fleet Charleston contest and was en route from a Long Beach dancing event when the accident occurred.
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Los Angeles
Pacific Battle Fleet
Charleston
Wal M. Taugner
Philadelphia
Taugner
U. S. Idaho
Long Beach
Wealthy professor buried in pauper's grave in Votter's Feld
The late Professor Leon G. Colin once owned vast estates Atsimia and Frante and was a friend of Emperor Trang Joseph of Austria. He died in a penniless state and was buried today in a pauper's grave at Votter's Feld eastly, leaving a widow and son behind.
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Sor
New York
Leon G. Colin
Atsimia and Frante
Trang Joseph
Austria
Votter's Feld
Staty-Edit
Pumfens
Smoke and fumes disrupt workers at Pittsburg post office
Smoke and ammonia from a fire in the prohibition office on the fourth floor of the federal building in Pittsburg caused employees, mostly women, to flee the scene. Fire crews contained the blaze with no report of injuries.
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Pittsburg II
Post Office
Federal
Prohibition Office
Bootleg Ring Exposed as Canada Export Threat
April 7 in Washington a Senate hearing heard Trust States attorney Emerit Puckner describe a powerful bootleg underworld exporting bootleg alcohol to Canada to evade American prohibition. He warned the illegal network diverted industrial alcohol to supply thirsty Americans and even reduced imports of foreign liquor. He cited an enormous value of illicit beverages moved last year.
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Wasteington
Canada
America
United States
League Backs at U S Reservations in World Peace Pact
Washington April 7 The League of Nations unlikely to accept the reservations tied to American adherence as enunciated by the Senate. Semi official advice confirms that the League will reject the terms, signaling that the United States may remain absent from the Pact. Senate supporters view the stance as a hollow gesture. The specific reservation bars the court from advisory opinions on matters where the United States has an interest without U S government consent. Continued on page 2.
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Washington
America
League of Nations
Senate
League
United States
Uts
Ten Moros Reported Killed in Lanao Fortress Capture
Ten Moros were reported killed and ten Philippine constabulary members wounded when a constabulary force stormed and captured a Moro fortress in Lanao province. Details are sparse. the fighting is believed tied to a fleeing band pursued along the coast.
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Manila
Philippine Constabulary
Lanao
Billy Sunday Urges Independent Ticket If Prohibition Fails
Billy Sunday, the renowned evangelist, told an audience of over 4 900 at the music hall that if both major parties nominate wet candidates in the 1928 presidential race he would run for the presidency on an independent ticket. He warned southern states would vote Republican if Democrats pick a wet nominee and vowed to fight until his last breath, insisting Prohibition is here to stay and grafting politicians cannot remove it.
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Republicum
Lam Gong
Mussolini
Ufe
Italy
Muscoling
Ite M
Rome
Miss Gibson
Ashbourne
Haly
King George
Beccause
Mussoliai
Vatican
Faselsino
Gasparri
Ory
Ernest Viet Ithsen
Caroline de Iler
New York
Lord Ashbourne
Mia Gibson
France
Toto
Polar seas first lip by Captain Wilkins and Eielson
April 7 report from The North American Newspaper Alliance confirms Captain Geo M. Wilkins and Carl B. Eielson flew a monoplane from Barrow north to 78 degrees 4 minutes and back, about fifty miles north of Point Barrow, without sighting land.
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New York
Gomee ST. Wilkins
Alliance
Geo
MW. Wilkins
Vaugn to Attend Lorain County School Board Meeting
R Vauhn newly appointed county school superintendent is to attend the monthly Lorain County School Board meeting this afternoon at two oclock. The selection of a new assistant county school superintendent will be taken up at this time, according to County Superintendent KE Seale.
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Vaughs
R. PV. Vauhn
Lorain County
KE. C. Seale
Seven Women Enter Sisters of St. Joseph at Rocky River
At St. Joseph's Academy in Rocky River seven young women were received into the Sisters of St. Joseph. Marie Strammier of this parish was named Sister Isadore as Bishop Schrembs presided and delivered the address.
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Sisters of St. Joseph
St. Joseph's Academy
Rocky River
Marie Strammier
Eftx
Isadore
Schrembs
Autoist Arrested for DWI in New London
R A Witmer of New London was arrested last night by Sheriff Fred A Underhill on a charge of driving an automobile while intoxicated. He was to be given a hearing this afternoon on the case.
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Trceckh
S . Baker
Lake Side
Mich
Oberlin
Steve Cowie
S. C. Cleage
Gaity
R.A. Witmer
New London
Fred
Knight Confers With Ohio Republicans On Governor Candidacy
Former congressman Knight of Akron meets with Ohio Republican leaders in Columbus to discuss a possible gubernatorial bid. Key figures include Hart Tavis, Pred Wat Wer, Watson, Laint Governor Charlie Tews, and other state officials. Knight says he would support the best candidate if an active race isn’t warranted. Davis and allies reportedly back Knight and may push other GOP hopefuls to withdraw to unite the ticket. Secretary Brown and Lieut-Gov Lewis remain in the race.
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Columbus
Knight
Akron
Ohio
Hee
Hart L. Tavis
Chevelaid
Hatpster
Republican Gubernaorial
Nowaiti
Wen Today
Eoam
Knieght
Koght
Springfield
Darton
Cimerman
Olig
Davis
Deshler Hotel
Davs
Brown
Lewis
Gubere Natoral
Cattle Owners Entitled to Vote at County League Meeting
County farmers who had cattle tested in the tuberculosis eradication drive are eligible to vote for county league officers. The meeting takes place Thursday night at the courthouse in Wigmam. Federal veterinarians will attend and report on progress to date, per County Farm Agent YH Rowland.
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County League
Court House
Wigmam
Rowland
Rowland Sal
Fatality on freight line leaves widow in Columbus
Funeral arrangements were under way for Mrs. Mary Flannigan, 55, who was struck and killed by a Hocking Valley freight train while picking up coal along the tracks in Columbus. German papers hailed President Von Hindemire’s 60th anniversary entry into the Prussian army, praising his character and leadership.
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Columbus
Anml
Mary Flannigan
Myau Hocking Valley
Wispenbing
Berlin
Apri
von Hindemire
Blaze Drives Guests From Beds In Winnipeg Fire
Several hundred guests at the Trocadero and Lindsay hotels were driven from their beds as a blaze swept through the Wonderdinlble adjoining the Lindsay hotel in Winnipeg. Firefighters battled the flames, forcing evacuation on the mat street as smoke filled the area and guests searched for exits.
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Winnipeg
Lindsay
Three Injured in Collision of Trucks
Three Wakeman men were injured in a collision of two trucks west of town near the pond. Willant Tan suffered a broken limb and facial injuries. Cure the Codd endured a fractured skull. Harvey Wood had a fractured jaw and broken ribs. The crash occurred when the steeams wheel and the two trucks collided. all three were expected to recover.
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Wakeman
Oberlin Hospital
Willant Tan
Codd
Harvey Wood
Taok
Son of Wealthy Texas Banker Stated in Dallas
April 7 report from Dallas notes the son of a wealthy Texas family, Billecht, a banker’s son, involved in a troubling incident and public affair amid despondent mood. Mrs Geraldine Watean Knight is mentioned in context of a shaken social scene and a tense outcome following a defied plea. Lagrange Bureau reports a meeting to discuss farm bureau plans and commodity handling with W. O. Gott chairing a session at eight o'clock.
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TEAAS
Dallas Tox
Uob
Sahade
N. Et. Billecht
Iene
Texas
Geraldine Watean Knight
Margaret Douglas
Ter Tae
Broadway
Knight
Lagrange Par Bureau Ter Wen
Ladhraniearn
W. of
Gott
Hoover statement deepens mystery of Thompson mission
Washington April statement from Secretary Hoover adds to intrigue over Col. Carmin Thompson of Ohio and his planned Philippine visit at the request of President Coolidge. Hoover says the trip does not aim at rubber production or general industrial surveys and notes the islands authorities hold the development remit.
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Washington
Col. Carmin Thompson
Ohio
President Coolidge
Secretary of Commerce
Hoover
Col. Thompson
Sail Hoover
Sland
Winte Hensg
Col Thompson
AIA Atts General Crabbes Inquiry on Cattle Purchases
Attorney General Crabbe visited by AIA investigator regarding alleged improper cattle purchases by the state. Local residents report questioning, with a state examiner and others present. The party departed after discussions, no injuries. Officials expect a shipment of cattle to be delivered by week’s end.
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Ladin
Nerab
Blame Street
Theo Albed
Bern
Mr. Wise
Wutel
Sheriff Asked to Deploy Highway Patrol on Local Roads
Lorain Craiity Attempbie Club asked the sheriff to station highway patrol deputies on Route number two and Lake Road to curb speeding. Directors say spring traffic will rise and many drivers exceed speed limits, endangering lives and trees, urging steps to regulate highways.
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Taretors
Lorain Craiity Attempbie Club
Shore
Asha Mianper
Tregueateky
Body of Child Drowns In Allegheny River Mystery
A drowning body found on the shore near Oil City appears to have drifted in through winter frost, with few injuries and little decomposition. Nearby, James J. B Storven of Boston, a financier and philanthropist, died in a New York hotel leaving an estate valued at $16,200,000, per probate court records.
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Oil City
Lester Rossedd
Ted Thank
Giraid
Sayres
Penne
Fee
BIG Fortune
Boston S
James J. B Storven
Boston
New York
Corn Borer Exhibit Shown in Rowland Store Window
The Corn Borer Exhibit from the United States Department of Agriculture is on display in the Day’s Hardware Store window in Rowland County. Rowland announced the exhibit today.
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Whiely County
C.hh. Rowland
United Sisteq
Mussolini narrowly escapes as gunwoman fires at close range
April 7 Rome reports a female assailant fires at Premier Mussolini near his car after an International Congress address. The bullet misses his head, wounds his nose, and causes crowd chaos. The elderly attacker, named Violet Aven, is seized and imprisoned as censorship blocks further details.
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Rome
Prewier Mussoing
Frenier
International Congress of Surgeons
Mussolini
Chigi Palace
Mussoalisi
Injuries Fatal to Enemy of Mussolini in Cannes
Paris April 7 Prof Gio vannol Amendola longtime opponent of Mussolini and Fascism died in Cannes from injuries suffered six months earlier when attacked by three men alleged to be Fascist hirelings. He was smuggled to Paris for treatment and his death sparks calls for an inquiry by the Italian government.
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Paris
Giovannol Amendola
Mos
Mussolini
Italy
Cannes
le Matin
Amendola
Jinian
Muttead
Signor Amendola
Floods Threaten Central Missouri Railways and Roads
Columbia Missouri April 7 floods menace the state as snow melt and rain swell rivers. rail and highway traffic are crippled with four to five feet of water. bridges washed out halt travel between key towns. over a hundred cars stranded between here and Boonville and a Chicago and Alton bridge near Fulton is out. A Missouri University busload is marooned at Boonville.
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Columbia
Missourieday
Trewley
Hoonville
Jeferson City
Fulton
Chicago and Alton
Missouri University
Boonville
Postal Receipts Show Big Gain Across 60 Cities
Postal receipts in 60 industrial cities rose 16.14 percent in March from a year earlier, totaling 3,625,232.77 dollars versus 3,035,111.88 dollars. Tampa led with a 45.73 percent rise, followed by Springfield Illinois 49.49 percent and South Bend Indiana 35.84 percent. Akron faces 65 thousand dollar fine as bootlegger Plemon’s store raid yields 65 gallons of moonshine.
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Waertlaneus
Tampa
Fla
Springfield
South Bend
Ind
Browning's Cinderella to Appear in Children's Court
The case centers on Frances Heenan known as Cinderella the second, daughter of Edward Browning, a wealthy realtor. Mrs Heenan is summoned to appear before Chief Justice Hoyt tomorrow to answer improper guardianship charges tied to alleged neglect and lack of supervision at the Heenan home. Frances is also ordered to appear as the proceedings scrutinize guardianship and welfare concerns raised by the children's society official.
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New York
Frances
Peaches Heenan
Cinderella
Edward Browning
Children's Court
Hoyt
Heenan
Children's Society
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