Explosion wrecks Dr Wherry’s office after gas sparked blast
An explosion and subsequent fire at Dr J G Wherry’s sixth floor office in the Ely via Savings & Trust Co building caused three rooms to be wrecked and furniture to be ruined. A blown north side window, gas in the room, and a vulcanizer boiler caused the blaze with total damages around $25,000 in Wherry’s office and $3,000 in the suite. Firefighters confined damage to the starting area. insurance covers losses.
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J. G. Wherry
Elyvia Savings & Trust Co
Dr. Wherry
Joshua Johns 35 Former Elyrian Dies in Lakewood
Joshua Johns of Lakewood died yesterday at his home on Nicholas Avenue from a complication of diseases. A well known musician and former leader of the M E choir, he left a wife and a son David who predeceased him sixteen months earlier. Funeral services set for Saturday at 2 PM at the Masonic Temple in Lakewood.
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Joshua Johns
Nicholas Avenue
Lakewood
Eastern Heights
Englith Street
M. E. Chot
David
Octogenarian shoots young man in quarrel
In Columbus on April 1 a dispute escalated when an elderly man fired, wounding a young man. Police detained Asa S82 for nonpending matters while court actions proceed. Nearby, Mars G Sampselt and Emma Gresseup faced related charges on a separate note, with East Rock Island Plew Ca issuing quoisemen in another case.
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Court of Camtion Pleas
Taterd
Mars G Sampselt
Emma Gresseup
Ashland
Rock Island
Hawley
Bandits Hold Up Railway Express Truck in Kansas City
In Kansas City on April 14 two cars with armed bandits halted a Railway Express truck downtown and seized a safe containing about 106000 dollars in cash and valuables. Police say the robbers fired during the theft and escaped with the safe loaded into their car. The destination of the shipment was unknown.
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American Railway Express Co
Kansas City
Mor
Ame Railway Expre Company
German Trade Union Federation Sees France War Threat
The German Federation of Trade Unions claims France’s reparations policy risks sparking a European war, accusing Paris of coercive demands and cheating America of victory. The message, sent to Senator Borah, represents 17 million German workers and ties to the German government. It notes reactions from Washington and reports on labor board activities and industry orders.
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Copsright
International Vene Service
Washington
Germany
German Federation of Trade Unions
Wam E Borah
Idann
France
Marsh
Annerat Ios
America
Im Pep Umice
Iij
Proas
Araly Warner
Five Die in Essex Castle Fire at Lynn Massachusetts
A five story brick Essex Castle apartment building burned early today in Lynn. Five occupants perished trapped with no fire escapes. Rescue workers rushed victims to hospitals, while onlookers fainted as flames forced residents to jump from windows.
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Lynn
Mass
Essex Castle
Allice Merriman
MacDonald
Alma Gilman
Death by own action hints at city hotel tragedy
Pittsburgh April reports identify a young woman, Ruth A Hardy of Denver, as the suicide victim found in a downtown hotel room after leaving a note alleging inhuman treatment. Coroner and hotel staff confirm the death by poison. authorities await Denver verification and motive. The incident prompted funeral arrangements for the family of Howard N. Hardy aged about 20.
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Pittsburg
Eleanor Dies
Coracpolis
Here
Ruth Hardy
John Black
Pittsburgh
Ruth A. Hardy
Denver
Coln
Yarshon
Arrests in Louisiana Hooded Mob Outrage Nears End
Bastrop La April 19 All warrants but two in connection with the hooded mob outrage will be served before night Sheriff Fred Carpenter announced today Dr B M McKain former mayor of Met Rouge named in three bills was reported in Baltimore Md Laurie Calhoun has left Morehouse parish Fred Higginbotham and Smith Stevenson surrendered before warrants for them were made out Captain J K Skipwith exalted cyclops of the Morehouse parish plan telephoned the sheriff that he was on way to surrender
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Bastrop
Fred Carpenter
B. M. McKain
Met Rouge
Baltimore
Laurie Calhoun
Morehouse Parish
Fred Higginbotham
Smith Stevenson
J. K. Skipwith
Cyclops
Klan member confesses to slaying girl in swamp case
A KKK member confessed to killing a girl on April 4 and burying her in swamp lands near Hammonton. State police and farmers search marshes for the body while officials in Trenton and Washington report related letters and the investigation expands to nearby areas.
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KLAN
Hammontown, & J
KOK
Fetter
Himo
William Heraght
Trenton
Seton Hill Offers Two McLauchlin Scholarships in 1922
Seton Hill College Greensburg announces the James F. McLauchlin Scholarships valued at 1490 and 87090 for graduates of approved four year high schools and academies. Exam dates are June 28 and 29, with applications due by June 15. Partial scholarships of 490 are available to eligible collegians from unrepresented cities.
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Seton Hill College
Greensby
James F. McLauchlin
North Ridgeville
Pri Pal
Seton Hill
Dog Catcher To Start On Monday At County
Sheriff Underhill said the dog catcher will begin Monday to sweep for dogs found running loose without a license tag. James Kearliz, a former deputy, will assist. Those lacking tags can still obtain them. last year nearly a thousand dogs were picked up and most were cajoled into impoundment and destruction after tagging.
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Underhill
Dot ‘Atcher
James Kearliz
Man and woman burned in fires report incomplete
Two people were burned in fires and an official report details are incomplete. The incident page fragment mentions addresses on Anus Street and a referenced site unclear. Authorities have not released full names or exact conditions.
Government moves to end sugar exchange profits
Washington reports the Justice Department and President Harding backing a suit to enjoin the New York Sugar and Coffee Exchange and the clearing association from dealing in sugar. The action seeks to curb profiteering and fix responsibility for rising prices amid alleged conspiracies and inflated paper trades.
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Washington
United States Court
New York
New York Sugar and Coffee Exchange
Equity
William Hayward
Harding
W York
New York Sugar Exchange
Department of Justice
Dieri¢ks
Exchange
Treders
Uited States Supreme Court
Crain Futures Trading Act
Sugar Exchange
IT Clearing Association
Irs
Br Eral Seyrmour
Windian
New York Coffee and Sugar Exchange (Inc
New York Coffee and Sugar Clearing Association {Inc
New York Coffee and Sugar Exchange
New York Coffee and Sugar Clearing Association
Inc
Tomas
Giants Defeat Boston in Ninth Inning Thriller
Giants rally in the ninth inning to overcome Boston with Smith delivering key hits and Bracroft contributing as the tying run in a tense finish. Boston offense struggled late as New York secured a dramatic victory.
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Giants
Boston
Smith
Bracroft
Rescue Run Across Ice Bound Island For Nine Survive
A small party including Carl Cooper and Ellissa, stranded on an icebound island, undertook a harrowing 18 mile trek to reach the Northport mainland. They faced freezing temperatures, scarce food, and shattered ice as ice floes fractured under them. After days adrift they reached shore with help from rescuers and reported near starvation before the crossing began.
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Drath
Enquare
Carl Cooper
Ellissas
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