Terrible Disaster In China Scene of Death and Destruction
Reports from London dated July 29 describe a May 23 earthquake in Kansu province devastating Si siang Liangchow Tumentz and Kulang with an estimated 100000 casualties. Monseigneur Buddenbrock’s letter details wrecked towns mass collapses and countless homes destroyed.
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London
Wild West
China
Kansu Province
Sisiang
Liangchow
Tumentz
Kulang
Shanghai
Shih Pao
Kiulung
Fukien
Changchonfu
Amboy
Anhwei
Ahwei
Yangtse
Westminster Gazette
Au Province
Twenty six bodies recovered after lake capsizes off Chicago
Twenty six dead recovered after a small excursion boat capsized in Lake Michigan in a squall, miles off Chicago. Most victims were women and children as rescue efforts continue amid chaotic conditions.
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Birchigan
Chicago
Metims
Noted British violator Horatio Bottomley freed from prison
Horatio Bottomley, longtime wartime figure and former MP, was released from Maidstone prison after serving about five years of a seven year term for fraud involving 6000 pounds from a Victory loan bond club he founded. The Westminster Gazette said he would resume journalism and edit a new weekly called The Ride.
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London
Horatio Bottomley
Great Britain
Maidstone Prison
House of Commons
Bottom‘y
Brother of Idaho Senator Fred W. Gooding Dies in Shoshone
Fred W. Gooding died at his home in Shoshone Idaho at age 69 after a seven month illness. Survived by widow Mrs. Sidney Smith daughter Edward three brothers including Senator Frank R. Gooding and two other brothers. Born May 8 1856 in England he moved to Michigan with his family before seeking fortune in the western states ascendant Idaho pioneer. Funeral plans not announced.
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Wiliam E. Borah
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
Idaho
Mount Meyburn
Weldon B. Heyburn
Borah
Tribune
Gooding
Michigan
Far West
Idaho and
Shoshone
England
Fred W. Gooding
United States
Mr. Gooding
Baseball scores and rain delays from July games
Baseball results include Detroit vs Washington 1-1 in nine. St Louis 1 Boston 8. Cleveland 6 New York 4. Chicago 6 Philadelphia 7. Brooklyn 3 Pittsburgh 4. Cincinnati Boston rain halted game 4. New York beat Cleveland 6-4 in opener. Pittsburgh edged Brooklyn 8-4 after ninth inning rally.
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Boston
Cincinnati
New York
Cleveland
Yanks Today
Reds
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
President Greeting More Visitors In Black Hills
The article notes daily crowds of automobile tourists in the Black Hills near the state game lodge seeking visits with President Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge. Morning hours bring ceremonial handshakes and photo opportunities as tourists request moments with the president. Afternoon porch sightings attract motorists and repeated pilgrimages to the residence.
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Black Hills
Nations
State Game Lodge
Death Toll Rises to Twenty Seven in Favorite Disaster
The Favorite capsized during a sudden squall off Chicago with 21 bodies recovered before the wreck was raised. The 27th victim, 7 year old Michael Citera, was found along the shore as divers and harbor craft continued to search the lake for more victims. A coroner inspected the wreck and discovered life preserver dated 1910 and a 1927 inspection stamp. Federal inspectors, the state's attorney, the coroner and police opened a quadruple inquiry into the tragedy.
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Oscar Wolff
Randolph Street
Chicago
William Hof- Mayer
Lincoln Park
Municipal Pier
Arthur Olson
Michael Citera
President cannot visit Spokane air races invitation dropped
An invitation for President Coolidge to attend Spokane air races was dropped from a plane at Rapid City. Major John T. Fancher, managing director of the national air races, released the note as the plane passed by the president’s office. He later presented the invitation in person.
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Rapid City
M. D
Coolidge
Spokane
John T. Fancher
National Air Races
Fancher
Mr Cool
Minister LaTour Shot at Guatemalan Legation in Washington
Guatemalan minister to the United States Senor Francisco Sanchez LaTour was found unconscious with a bullet wound in the legation study in Washington. He was alone when fired upon, with an old revolver nearby, and he is reported in a dying condition at a local hospital. Officials are mystified, his wife suggests possible accidental shooting, while recent personal disputes and a high profile court action are noted.
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Washington
Senor
Francisco Sanchez LaTour
United States
Legation
Miinister
Representative Crumpacker
Oregon
San Francisco
LaTour
Senor la Tour
James Armstrong
RAIL CHAIRMAN DIES AT OMAHA
W F Bush chairman of the Missouri Pacific railway dies in Omaha at 67 after months of ill health. Born Wellsboro Pennsylvania July 5 1860 he held posts with Northern Pacific Union Pacific Western Maryland Denver and Rio Grande and Western Pacific. Survived by widow and daughter Mrs George W Holmes.
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Bush
George W. Holmes
Wellsboro
Northern Pacific
Union Pacific Railways
Western Maryland Railway
Missouri Pacific and
Iron Mountain Railway
Denver and Rio Grande
Western Pacific
Missouri Pacific
Attack on Telleght Camp Guards Near Dublin
Armed men assaulted the guard at Telleght military camp near Dublin this morning but fled when soldiers opened fire. No guards were injured in the exchange.
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Dublin
Telleght
Gusmt
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