Knickerbocker Theatre Disaster Death Toll Rises
Washington reports 108 dead in the Knickerbocker theatre collapse as rescue crews recover bodies from the snowbound ruins. Ninety victims are confirmed, with 100 plus injured. most fatalities are city residents and others from nearby areas. Soldiers and volunteers aided the difficult recovery amid ongoing exploration of the wreckage.
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Reception Postponed by White House Observers
President Harding announced the postponement of a White House reception planned to honor the birthday of President McKinley. He cited widespread grief in Washington as the reason for delaying the event, noting the attendance would have included residents of Ohio born in Washington.
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Senate Investigation Proposed On Knickerbocker Disaster
Washington Jan 30 A senate resolution by Senator Capper Republican Kansas proposes a broad investigation of the Knickerbocker theatre disaster. Referred to the audits and control committee, the measure is backed by Senator Frelinghuysen Republican New Jersey who says the inquiry should span the entire District government and warns Washington buildings are fire traps risking many lives.
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Hague Court Postponed Inaugural Meeting Delayed
The permanent court of International Justice inaugural meeting in The Hague was postponed and now likely to occur within a fortnight. The session originally scheduled for today has been delayed, with officials citing unspecified scheduling adjustments.
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Two Girls Rescued From Knickerbocker Wreckage After Ten Hours
In Washington a four and six year old slept beneath debris when the Knickerbocker Theatre roof collapsed. Rescuers pulled them free after ten hours with no serious injuries. Earlier a five year old was found unharmed between two women killed during the disaster.
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Plans Completed to Elect Pope
Rome Jan 30 Final preparations for the conclave to elect a pope to succeed Pius XI are completed. Three solemn requiem masses precede the vote with cardinals taking part. The Sistine Chapel is prepared for the ceremony and specifics of dress and conduct are issued. Those within the Vatican doors will take a secrecy oath as the college assigns commissions to examine credentials and attendees.
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Choir member in Vatican chapel shouts down pope during Mass
In the Sistine Chapel during a requiem mass for the late pope a Pontifical choir member suddenly becomes violent and shouts Down with the pope. He demands to lead the procession out before being overpowered.
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Memorial Service Held By Jos Hooker Post No 21
In memory of comrades who passed away within the year the Jos Hooker post No 21 G A R held memorial services at the post hall Sunday at 2 pm. Rev H J Cleeland delivered the oration and Capt Lawrence Sperry directed the music.
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Shackleton Dies During Antarctic Expedition on Quest
Sir Ernest Shackleton, British explorer born 1874, died January 5 aboard the Steamship Quest while pursuing uncharted southern seas. His body was brought to Montevideo aboard a Norwegian steamer. Captain L Hussey will escort the body home as Gravel and other party members continue the voyage. The Quest began last September for a two year journey.
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Athletes Admit Playing Semi Pro Game Disqualified
Wright Notre Dame athletes confessed to playing in a semi professional football game at Taylorville on November 27. They were disqualified from further competition at Notre Dame. Eight players named Eddie Anderson Cheater Wynne Roger Kiley Lawrence Shaw Harry Mara Robert Thelan Earl Walah and Dick Seifert exonerated Gus Desch and John Mohardt. ABHATABULA parish house vote approves build of St Peter's Church parish house costing $55,000.
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Fred J. Wheaton Dies at 59 Democratic Committeeman
Fred J. Wheaton, 59, Democratic national committeeman from Minnesota, died at a local hospital Sunday after a long illness. Death was attributed to heart disease brought on by overwork, according to Associated Press dispatch from Minnlis dated January 30.
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Parker Repairs Hawke Charges In Tax Case
State prohibition chief Don V. Parker answered George Hawke of Cincinnati, denying Hawke’s claim to tax 500 Cincinnatians for a $1,000 assessment. Parker asserted the tax applies only to real property where the owner knows or consents to liquor sales, noting most offenses occur on rented property where tenant is responsible.
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Repairs at shack nearing completion
Ropatia will be completed to the school shack and classes will be resumed there Thursday morning, according to Supt. A. W. Elliott. The shack was recently damaged by fire and carpenters are at work making repairs.
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Chicago Opera Singer Ill With Appendicitis
Lucien Mura, tenor of the Chicago Opera Co., ill with appendicitis in his Manhattan hotel apartment. He was stricken after a performance with Mary Garden in Carmen. Engagements for Monday and Wednesday were canceled as his condition was not reported as serious.
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Shantung Dispute May Be Settled
Washington on January 30 indicates a settlement of the Shantung controversy nears as Japanese and Chinese delegations resume talks. A meeting of the naval committee is expected late in the day to review fortifications, the last unresolved point of the five power naval treaty.
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New English Teacher Settles In at Mt. Vernon High
Sept A W Elliott received a telegram from Mrs Florence Parks the new English teacher in Mt Vernon high school stating she would arrive to begin duties Thursday morning. Miss Parks comes from Columbia where she completed a spell of work.
Six Thousand Women Called Out On Strike Order
New York January 30 six thousand women and girls in the lower Fifth Avenue district were ordered on strike by the Ladies' Valet and Dressmakers' Union over a proposed 25 percent wage cut. Tomorrow and Wednesday the remainder of four hundred workers affected would be called out.
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Howard Institute marks best Knox county session yet
Reports from the independent Warmers' Institute at Howard show a record turnout of over 200 attendees across Knox county. Held January 27-28 in Mt. Vernon, sessions covered mornings afternoons and evenings with speakers John Hammond of Leipsic and Hulda Horst of Columbus delivering strong talks and discussions. Officers elected: President Harry Simpson, Vice President J C White, Secretary J R Drake, Treasurer Alva S Deeds.
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Teacher Fired Over Skirt Length and Party Attendance
Martha E. Barrett, 20, a Delaware native and Ohio Wesleyan graduate teaching in Hanover Township Central Schools, is absent as the school board requests her resignation for wearing skirts deemed too short and attending a party with a 15 year old high school student.
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Bora Makes a Startling Charge in Senate
Washington Jan 30 Senator Horah Republican Idaho declares in the Senate that the allies and associated nations owe the United States 11 billion dollars and that powerful financial influence aims to prevent repayment today.
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Allied reparations commission to transmit Germany's proposals
Paris reports the allied reparations commission decided to send Germany's latent proposals to the allied governments and await decision on whether to handle negotiations with Germany directly or refer back to the commission for grouping.
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Cleveland Exciting Night Of Many Crimes
In the east end a cafe safe was cracked and $3800 taken after tying the night watchman and locking him in the basement. A downtown dental office safe yielded diamond jewelry and gold valued at $1000. Earlier, four men and two women were robbed in two east end stores, with more than $1000 taken.
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Lenin Going to Conference in Genoa
Kremlin dispatch reports Soviet Premier Lenin will attend the Genoa economic conference as head of the Soviet delegation. The telegram confirms Lenin’s participation and Moscow dispatches note his leadership role in the talks.
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Home Brew Blows Up A Residence In Willoughby
A 50 gallon whiskey still exploded in a two story Willoughby residence on a Saturday night. Five people were hospitalized with severe burns. the blast shattered windows and tore the roof from the house as villagers urged a crackdown on bootleggers and home distillers. Police and local authorities launched a campaign to clear bootleg operations following the incident.
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Standard Plan for Knox County High School Courses
Knox county meeting of superintendents and principals from ten high schools in the community room of Knox County Barrows Bank last Saturday discussed standardizing high school courses for practical uniformity. A tentative plan was agreed upon but not adopted. Further discussion will occur before boards of education decide on adoption.
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