Fire Bomb Wrecks House Injures Oscar Lawlor
A fire bomb placed at the doorstep of Oscar Lawlor former assistant attorney general seriously injured him and his wife while destroying their home in an exclusive district. Police suspect motive linked to Lawlor's past government work. The device involved an iron pipe two five gallon gasoline cans and improvised end caps.
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Ayns
Middle West
Oscar Lawlor
United States
Lawlor
New Hampshire Street
Wilshire Boulevard
Earthquake Shakes Pacific Fleet Off Mexican Coast
Reported near Colima Mexico a double quake twenty miles offshore rocked six dreadnoughts of the Pacific fleet. No damage reported though the New Mexico shuddered as if hitting a reef. Sailors noted mast motion and unusual tremors while a tidal wave theory and possible volcanic origin were discussed.
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Washington
Colima
Mex
New Mexico
Georgetown University
Fire blamed on Negroes destroys Polish stockyard district
An incendiary blaze swept the area between West Forty-third and Forty-sixth streets and South Lincoln and Hermitage avenues in Chicago, destroying 100 homes of Polish and Lithuanian stockyard workers and leaving 3,000 homeless. Police say the fire was started by negroes. three people are missing and many were hurt. As suspicion falls on colored workers, they have been barred from Mabteviedst term an.
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Chicago
West Forty-third
West Forty-sixth
South Lincoln
South Hermitage Streets
Omaha
Saunders County
Wahoo
Red Cloud
Fremont
Fremont Publishing Co
Richardson County
McNulty
Arlington Telephone Co
State Railway Commission
Superior
Standard Oil Company
Dodge County
Pender
Farmers’ and Merchants’ State Bank
Nebraska
State Board of Control
Burlington
O'Dell
Gage County
Charles Lamborn
Dixow
Minden
Clara G. Quimby
Colorado
Geneva
Paul McAuley
Page County
Hall County
Congress
Representatives Reavis and Jeffries
House
Federal Soviet Republic
August Lut
Word Wan
Socaived
Railway Commission
Sathin Packee
Rail Men Debate H. C. L. Washington Ownership
Government ownership of railroads is urged as a solution in a statement backing the Sims bill. The four signers, all leaders in their fields, advocate a unified approach to the nation’s railroad system.
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Washington
Army Foods August 41 Orders From the Individuals
An October 1941 style dispatch reports orders issued by Army Foods in August 1941 directed at individuals. The note outlines directives affecting personnel actions and supply arrangements within the service.
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Guile
Army Foods
Rail workers press wage demands as Wilson seeks wage commission
President Wilson urged Congress to abandon a five week recess and consider a wage commission for railroad workers. The House moved to stay in Washington after conferences with Director General Hines as railroads face demand increases potentially totaling up to 1 billion dollars. The administration aims to require rate changes by the Interstate Commerce Commission to cover wage hikes.
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Washington
Railroad Administration
Wilson
Hines
House of Representatives
House
Republican Legislative Steering Committee
Middle West
South
Congress
Interstate Commrece Commission
Esch and Cummins
Stina na w report sparks debate on prohibition and toxins
A fragment discusses prohibition and toxicity with questions about enforcement and health impacts. The text references policy, public safety concerns, and potential effects on industries and consumers amid a broader debate.
Nebraska News Briefs From Across Counties
Omaha population estimate stands at 205000 based on censuses. Fremont to build air service paying 25 and 50 cent barber rates rise. several counties report road and bridge projects, highway work, and courthouse expansions. Primary elections Sept 16 and suffrage activity noted.
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Omaha
Laurel
Fremont
Hooper
Erkhorn
Lincoln
Nebraska
Big Springs
I. L Fusbie
H. C. Stein
U. S
Nebraska Railway Commission
Wahoo
Saunders County
Congress
McLaughlin
York
Hamilton
Aurora
Geneva
Senate
State House
Adams
Hastings
A. Soren
Chauffeur Retorts After Car Ownership Shift
A former employer reflects on driving speeds as the chauffeur explains the switch in ownership. The man notes, James does not drive as fast since he no longer owns the car. The reply emphasizes personal ownership and independence.
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Athletic Club
James
Los Angeles Times
Meeds Red Cross Ball Blue for Kitchen Towels
The line hints at a cleaning or bleaching product named Meeds Red Cross Ball Blue, touting its effectiveness on textiles such as kitchen towels and table linen. It appears in a historic ad-like fragment suggesting household use.
Pale pink silk sweater with filet floral design
The fashion page notes a pale pink silk filet knitted sweater lined with mauve chiffon. It humorously observes a man bringing such a delicate garment home after a fishing trip with a week’s beard.
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Grand Rapids Press
Do Not Wait to See What Will Happen
A call to decisive action urges taking firm steps to shape outcomes. The message emphasizes proactive leadership and seizing opportunities rather than awaiting events.
Summer Traveling Prompts City Comparisons
In a playful exchange from the Yonkers Statesman a character notes more summer travel than winter. A Brooklyn speaker jokes about mowing lawns in Bensonhurst and compares it to snowbound journeys from Flatbush and Yonkers.
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Flatbush
Bensonhurst
Yonkers Statesman
Husband Says Letting Wife Have Her Way Eases Married Life
A married man remarks the simplest way to manage a wife is to let her have her own way. He adds that years later a courtship may become a battleship and a household war.
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Oecar Lawier
Rail
British Navy
Webraska
Doan
Wat — CO
Buffalo, N.Y
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