Des Moines Gas Plant Explosion Death Toll Four
A Des Moines gas plant explosion caused over 200000 in damage and four deaths with many seriously injured. Investigations by the Polk County coroner and the gas company are underway as gas supply was cut for days and 28000 Des Moines families lost service.
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World News Briefs From Washington and Beyond
Senate passes house deficiencies bill for railroads and deficits and approves naval spending. Senate backs initial 1 million for a new San Francisco bay naval base and 9 million for other items. Post accused of law violation by immigration committee chair. Supreme Court upholds anti trust ruling against Reading and coal companies, ordering dissolution. Rivers and harbors bill set at 24 million with House amendments. Nominees for receivers of public moneys named in Michigan and Wisconsin. Mexican rebel advances reported including Topolobampo and Guaymas. Walker D. Hines resigns as railroads director general, effective May 15. Larkin convicted of criminal anarchy in New York. Revolt alleged in Chihuahua. Plane crash in Oklahoma kills a boy and injures two. Army aviation to assist in locating wolves in Mississippi region. Ida and Louise Carl killed at a crossing in Illinois. New York official calls for candy and soda boycott. Fire at Webster City destroys Northwestern Fly Show plant. Wind storm kills three near Montfordville. Mysterious murder claims two women near Turtle Lake. Polish American recruits join U S Army at Camp Dix. Eight killed at Turtle Lake farm. Chicago bakers seek higher union pay. Jolson returns from Liverpool to advocate prohibition.
Magyar Troops Attack Theresiopel and Warsaw Talks Near
Foreign Vienna dispatch notes Magyar forces entered Theresiopel on April 19 attacking the city guard, two killed and five wounded before a stout defense drove them off. Warsaw reports Poland and Ukraine near a treaty, while San Remo discussions press for reparations and territorial decisions across Europe.
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Personal Enid Ada Read Dies in Chicago of Heart Disease
Enid Ada Read daughter of Opie Read author and novelist dies at her Chicago home from heart disease brought on by overwork in connection with Liberty Loan drives and Red Cross during the war. The Republican state convention in Bellingham endorsed Millic Poindexter for president. Champ Clark declares candidacy for Democratic nomination, announced in New York by Mrs Julig Sanders.
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Slang to English evolution warned by Wisconsin professor
Prof. H Gilebsman of the University of Wisconsin warns slang forms will shape tomorrow's correct English. He notes language grows from slang and jargon and cautions against vulgarity while praising concise terms like a pull as opposed to push.
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Gunian remark in offbeat exchange
A quip about recognizing a gunman based on a humorous mispronunciation appears in an offbeat dialogue. The exchange plays on sounds to mock detection, reflecting witty newspaper humor styles.
Nature Study Pupils Offer Early Biology Notes
A nature study teacher reviews pupil papers on life science observations. Statements include definitions of organic matter, seed dispersal methods, insect traits and dangers, grasshopper locomotion, leg motion directions, and larval development as an unfinished animal.
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Winning Way Noted by Birmingham Voter Voices
A Birmingham Age Herald item notes a studious speaker praising human voice tones and recalls Mr. Godspur’s remark after listening to a candidate harangue. The piece reflects on what the candidate argued and the voters’ reaction to his call for support.
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