American Dirigible ZR-2 Explodes Over Humber River
The American dirigible ZR-2 carrying 52 crew, including 21 Americans and Capt Maxfield, exploded near Hull and fell into the Humber while nearing a trans Atlantic trial. Only two survived, parachuting clear as hull wreckage scattered. reports cited prior defects and structural strains before the accident. General Maitland was believed aboard, a noted British air officer with a long record of service.
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OBF
Unie Breas
London
Maxfield
Navy
British Air Service
Ajstoria
Maitland
England
Aly
Jin
Offiger
Russia
Amosa
Garman Hasa
War Office
Britain
Air Service
Warnock Farm Sold Tuesday Near Snyder
Aventar near Snyder sold in front of Ys Court House Tuesday afternoon for Kaedy Lane and Kaylor trustana. The H R Warnock farm, better known as Eldridge farm along the Downaville Pike, sold to D Melvin Ridenour for 145.25 per acre. First sale in front of Court House for about monte. Also, Antelia Byarly property in Funkstot sold to Bite L. Koy nor for 2208 dollars.
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Aventar
Snyder
Ys Court House
Afernoon
Kaedy
Lane
Kaylor
Trustana
H.R. Warnock
Eldridge
D. Melvin Ridenour
Hte
Court House
Rfe Monte
W. P. Wachter
Tenates
Antelia Byarly
Funkstot
Mra
Bite L. Koynor
Building Permits in Fort Worth Show Flow of Applications
Nitto at 216 West Washington street requests garage work and related alterations. Alexander Chase seeks property improvements at 80 Woab Bothot. Officials review plans for compliance and zoning. Working notices list address ambiguities and pending documentation for permit approval.
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Nitto
West Washington Ataat
Garagd
Alexander Chase
Woab Bothot
Jones Ter Ld
Patriet Fon
Sitditlom
Dail Eireann Reacts to Beit Offer Causing Vague Pause
Dublin August 24 The Dail Eireann reply to the Beit government peace offer is to keep doors open for talks. United Press says the reply, while not accepting terms, should not signal resumption of hostilities. Sinn Fein leaders have approved the reply and sent it to Dail Eireann for approval. An official Blow Fan reply announcement expected tomorrow.
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Dublin
Dail Eiregan
Beitin
United Press
Sinn Fein
Eirciea Lave
Dall Bireann
Pick Misses Vital Head Spot by Quarter Inch
A Pennsylv a Railroad two workmen had a near fatal head wound when a pick struck within a quarter inch of the skull. Frank Long was treated by Dr Wareham after a taxi transport to his office. The injury was serious but not fatal. Also noted is a family trip by Mr and Mrs Rudy and their son Ming Sarah Adams to Wildwood and Anglesea New Jersey for several weeks.
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Frank Long
Pennsylania
BE. .A. Wareham
Harry HR. Rudy
Ming Sarah Adams Ead
Wildwood
Anglesoa
N. Sy
Divorce filing for Florence KK Sting
A divorce proceeding is filed by Florence KK Sting through attorney A. R. Hagner, with Amos W. Stinn listed as the opposing party. The action appears in a BI filing and is tied to pending legal steps. No court dates are provided in the readable text.
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Florence KK. Sting
Amos W. Stinn
A. R. Hagner
Workman Killed in Electric Drill Accident at Quarry
William Kelley, 49, died instantly at Pittsburgh Limestone Company quarries near Naasie on the Potomac River above Williamsport after direct contact with the high voltage line feeding his electric drill. His father-in-law nearby was knocked down but unharmed. A coroner's inquest will investigate the transformer disturbance. Funeral services are set for Thursday morning at 10 o'clock conducted by Reverend Gardner of the United Brethren Church.
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William Kelley
Pittsburgh Limestone Company
Naasie
Potomans
Williamsport
Harry Davis
Indan
Kelly
Kelley
Marlowe
God Daughter
Clyde Norris
Halfway
Manette
Willianmsport
Albert Leaf
Nev. J. CG. Gardner
United Brethran Church
Armed Mobs Rampage in Malabar India Violence and Fires Spread
Stirred by religious zeal, armed mobs in Malabar district burn and loot towns, threaten white inhabitants, and force rail stoppages. Military reinforcements arrive as garrisons exchange fire, causing numerous casualties among whites and natives while efforts to contain the mob intensify.
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Malabar
Bombay
India
Aldes
Typhoons Kill 10,000 in China Strain Labor Fears Rise
Shanghai reports say typhoons near Ningpo and along the Yangtze coast caused massive deaths and severe disruption. Communications with the district are cut as ships and junks are swamped and steamers run aground near Shanghai Bar.
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China
Shanghai
Ningpo
Yengtéta
Raliet
Shanghai Bar
Expect Action on Debs Soon in Washington
August 24 An official word on Eugene V Debs socialist leader imprisoned for Espionage Act violations was anticipated by friends of Debs The outcome hinged on President Harding stance after debates over the peace treaty with Germany As discussions continued supporters await clea r policy signals from Washington
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Washington
Harding
Eugene V. Debs
Friends of
Gabe
Debs
Valaage
Atlanta
Germany
Attempted holdup reported on Western State road
A man named Price turned over a report of another attempted holdup in the Western State area. The incident occurred near St Pauls Road by St Pauls Church with a figure in women’s garb. a Philadelphia salesman, James Zimmer, was targeted on the same road near Clearspring. Price said the assailants fled as he drove away, and another possible suspect was noted. Authorities are investigating as residents describe multiple similar incidents over recent days.
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Vad
Price
Merica
St. Paul's Road
Ha State Road
St. Paul's Church
Randardy
James Zimmer
Philadelphia
State Road
Clearspring
Aman
Zimmer
Thomas L. Reichard
W. P
Dilove Ft
van Gnoord
J. G. Stoffey
Morrow
Busitogs
Duttalo
Thin Grastiog
Evacuation Order Issued for Panamayans at Coto
An official government order directs Panamayan residents at Coto to evacuate completely before Conte Aloag's arrival. The decree was issued on August 24 as authorities move toward Gunulod province amid ongoing tensions.
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Coto
Panana
Government Horn
Peace with Germany Near as Harding Announces
President Harding announced at the White House that a peace treaty with Germany will be signed soon. The draft treaty was submitted to the Senate Foreign Relations committee and the Reichstag for simultaneous consideration. Diplomats plan ratifications to restore full peacetime relations. Reichstag resumes September 20.
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Washington
Germany
Harding
White House
Republican Senate
Berlin
E. Lorring Diesel
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Reichstag
Hersh
Johnson
Borah
White House Center
Train crashes off high bridge near Grand Junction
Grand Junction Colorado August 4 engineer Douglas Armtrong of Grand Junction was killed and 28 passengers injured when Denver Rio Grande passenger train No 1 plunged through a bridge 10 miles east of here at 8 15 am today A hospital train left here for the wreck scene Officials say the bridge supports were swept away by a landslide the engine and four cars remained on the track despite the collapse
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Grand Junction
Colo
Douglaa Armatrbng
Denver
Rio Grand
Here
Caporta
Hs Erening
Railroads face added credit as McAdoo cites debt to government
United Press dispatch notes William G McAdoo former secretary of the treasury and railroad director general told Senator Stanley that the railroads owe the government 1 444 billion and may gain a further 500 million in credit. He said the government took control to save the war and warned of greater tax burdens and possible inadequate collateral. McAdoo argued the federal control act allows deductions and compensation but Congress must appropriate funds, with critics labeling the arrangement wasteful. The article continues on page 10.
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United Preast
Washington
William G. McAdoo
Secretary of the Treasury
A. 0. Staneley
Kentucky
Senate
McAdoo
Ioney
Harding Woat
United Ktaton
Isiirounds
Treasury
Cont Maithea
Stanley
United States
Congress
Publishing Co Seeks Site in This City Heading to Hagerman Town
A large publishing house, Tocafad of New York, seeks a location in Hagera town. Preliminary tens have been taken to find two suitable building sites. Representatives have visited Hagerstown and favor the city and facilities. The firm wishes to locate outside New York due to labor troubles. If established here, many men and women would gain employment.
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Tocafad
New
Hagerntown
Parking Sign Mixup Solved by Taximan
A garbled First National Bank parking sign showed "Parking Limited to Two Houps." A taximan explained the error, noting the painter misprinted P as R, turning it into "Two Hourd." The misread caused confusion among lawyers and office workers until corrected.
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Taximan
First National Bank
Farmers Ship 3000 Pounds of Wool for Blankets
Farmers sent 3000 pounds of wool to Chaton Milla Mikina N C yesterday. The wool was made into blankets and robes and shipped through the County Agent's offices. Another shipment will follow. Ten pounds of wool and 86.75 were made into a blanket, eight pounds and 445 were made into a robe. Proper allowance to be made for dele or Surry wool. Dublin August 24: Ireland fears a break in the truce as reports of kidnapping and violence surface in Belfast Cork and other towns. Armed men roamed streets and abducted victims in autos.
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Chaton
Milla
Mikina
N. C
United Press
Dublin
Ireland
Belfast
Atx Rion
Thair Vicline
Brick Plant to Resume Work at Wiltis Tomorrow
The Coptacocheagua Brick plans to resume operations at Wiltis tomorrow following an inersagad on after a clagad town. Cushwa, the manager, stated that the restart aims to restore production and reduce delays in the local market.
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Wiltis
Tyrt
Cushwa
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Warnock
Dail Eireann
ZR-2
L. H. Masferd
Wm. Kelly
Nessle
High Bridge
New York
Cork
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