Gasoline Blast Wrecks Philadelphia Blocks
A gasoline explosion tore through a Philadelphia grocery area on Locust Street near Eleventh, leveling six buildings and damaging many more. Six people were killed and forty eight hospitalized, with several fatally hurt. Police and rescue crews searched debris near 183 Locust Street and 4014 Locust Street as families, including the McClenny and Mountain households, awaited word. The blast, centered between Alger and Warver streets, left shattered plate glass and a scorched block, with victims reported across multiple color districts and a large number of injured rushed to hospitals.
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Albert D. Mountain
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Aspee
Bullaine
Stoke
Fosethal
Frank Schmidt
Gebria
Alger
Werters Suvine Fund
Disarter Coord
Pimcea
Arm & Mork
Tun
Explosion Rescue Aftermath At Mountain Street
In a devastating blast near Mountain Street debris and screams filled the scene as rescuers pulled survivors from the wreckage. Firemen and police coordinated near the cellar, lifting rope and tackle to reach the fallen structures while hospitals in Jeffree and Pennsylvania received the injured. Seven dead are confirmed, with additional bodies found and the scene secured as authorities investigate the cause.
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Indias lottery opening begins in Klows-Comanche reservations
El Reno Oklahoma August 6 opening act in the Indias lottery begins with winners from last week allowed to file on their claims. The process starts in El Reno for the El Hen district and Fort Sill for the Lawton district, with 125 claimants filing at each location daily until about 19 000 claims are exhausted. Thousands who did not win expect a scramble for remaining tickets as federal sales begin in Anadarko Mobart and Lawton.
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Mobart
Hailstorm Kills Sheep Near Casper
A Casper region report notes a severe hailstorm in August that delivered eggsized stones feeding a flock. One sheep died from a direct hit while the storm caused limited additional damage beyond the livestock loss and localized destruction.
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Casper
Wro
Santa Fe attorney C N Sterry seriously ill in California hospital
Judee Clinton N Sterry, general attorney for the Santa Fe system west of Alba Quchsie, is critically ill at a California hospital after returning from San Francisco. Physicians entertain doubts of recovery. Sterry, attorney since 1932, has long served the Santa Fe railroad and lived in Emporia.
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Santa Fe Attorney In Hospital
Los Angeles
Los Angeies
Cal
Clinton N. Sterry
Santa Fe
Alba- Quchsie
Caliifornia Hospital
Judes
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Stole Nine Cattle Linked to Local Farm Hand Case
Newton and Walton area reports describe a pasture theft where nine cattle were driven toward a Walton pasture. A former farm hand, using the name Frank Thomas, is sought as the suspect after selling the cattle for 142 dollars. Carter's property in Kavadak faces attachment by Erwin in the U S court, with assets tied to a dispute involving Oberlin Carter and notes payments.
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Kim
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Pan
Alvers
Newton Bloé
Frank Thomas
Carter
Kavadak
Erwin
United States Court of the
Southern District of Georgia
Oberlin
Cartere
Carters
Robbers Tunnel Under Vallejo Smelting Works
San Francisco reports a theft at Selby smelting works in Vallejo where about 340,000 dollars worth of gold bricks were stolen. A 300 to 400 foot tunnel ran from a nearby house under the building to the strong room, with thieves likely escaping by boat to the bay. Investigators, including San Francisco police and Contra Costa deputies, pursue clues as the case absorbs attention along the Pacific coast.
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Selby
Vallejo
San Franchy Bay
Mnester
Pacific Coast
Bay Shore
A. J. Ralete
Aluud
Associated Prean
Tideves
Ralston
Selby Works
Buillants
Cal
Ea House
Contra Costa Coun
Sanford
Valters
Bern
Amt
Bay Cities
Howison Chosen for Schley Court of Inquiry
Washington Aug 6 Rear Admiral Henry L Howison has been selected to fill the vacancy on the Schley court of inquiry caused by Rear Admiral Kimberly's inability to serve. Howison, one of the youngest retired flag officers, led the cruiser Verula at Samoa and commanded the cruiser Chicago on a notable long voyage around Africa. The preliminary witness list includes officers abroad and others needed to be recalled, with some already on foreign stations or homeward bound.
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Henry L. Howison
Schley
Kinberly
Howtaon
Alee
Parker
Sehley
Howison
Motte
United States
Wiauville
Cruider Verula
Samoa
Apia Bartor
Kuaberly
Boston Yard
Africa
Chicago
New York
Dewey
Admirersampson
Lampoon
Navy Department
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Anhiey
Natson
Anaetoey
Aloo Sill Ba
Sensation at Fort Sill land office as Wood claims 169 acres
John Wood of Weatherford Oklahoma won No 1 in Lawton land district and drew 169 acres that sweep the town site southward. The government plat shows the two most valuable sections join the south edge, while Miss Mattie Bears of Wichita Kansas held No 2 and sought a tract near Wood. Wood’s claim is valued around 50 dollars.
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Kansas City
Fort Sill Okla
John Wood
Weatherford
Ohin
Lawton
Notice to Trust Sets Secret Meeting in Pittsburg
Pittsburg August 6 President Shaffer called a meeting of the National Note Society for a secret canton at 7 o'clock this afternoon to admit the procter wilt notice to the manufacturers of the intended general strike. The citenur prepared by President Grader found Bee manufacturers that erect to enter out the man to the tiesto of the United States corporation. How Cheriting with sun belaneliiR to the Amalgamated association if they make overturns for geace. The Sieve wine by the board ana or te Drimed and sent out thin evens.
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Pittsburg
Shaffer
Grader
United States
Amalgamated Association
Fire started by a boy at Exposition building blaze
A fire at the Exposition building during Ringling Bros circus crowds spread quickly. Firemen saved nearby homes and baseball grounds as the dry structure burned for over an hour. The roof collapsed. casualties and exact damage are not stated. Weather records follow with city temperatures and conditions.
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Ringling Brox’ Circus
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Parade Delays Let Cirque Visitors Wait Hours In City
Crowds gathered from dawn as Ringling Brothers circus unloaded in Kansas City and Topeka schedules, delaying afternoon shows until 3 PM. Mayor Hughes oversaw unloading at Santa Fe yards, guards regulated crossing traffic, and thousands of spectators endured rain soaked streets and long waits while 400 plus staff prepared two complete performances in one night.
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Santa Fe
Kandas City
Ireland
Trix
Kansas City
Mayor Hughes
Sante Pe
Colonel Hughes
Fourth Wyenus
Hughes
Lagman
Ringling
Fourth Avenue
Young America
Cireux
Clicus
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City Enjoined as Judge Grants Temporary Restraining Order
In Leavenworth Kansas this morning Judge Hook granted a temporary restraining order against Topeka to block enforcement of a new dollar gas ordinance. The hearing is set for September 16 and the gas company says it has not yet tried to collect July bills awaiting court action.
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Chas
Blood Smith
Topeka Gas Company
Hook
Topeka
Wichita
Chiy
Spencer Fe
Exs
Ita
Retes Bmp
C.K. Homany
Iam
Iachmonth
Becaue
Trains Stalled by Washouts Near Santa Fe
Six passenger trains stalled at Albuquerque due to washouts on the Santa Fe line. Repairs on the main line expected today, but no trains can run to or from Santa Fe for a day or two. Nearly two inches of rain fell at Santa Fe in two hours, telegraph wires in poor condition.
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G. M
Santa Fe
Shanta Fr
Pearl found by farmer on Neosho river sparks gem hunt
Ian Emporia Zimmerman, a Neosho river farmer, found a large pearl described as bean sized with valuative color. Report notes several parties searching for the gem while Zimmerman rejects a $100 offer. Also mentions stock bequest and global royalist references amid weather notes predicting cooler days ahead.
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Emporia
Ian
Augus
Frank Zimmerman
Neosho River
Zimmerman
Kansas Wheat Recognition and Hard Winter Varieties
Kansas agricultural experts praise hard winter wheat growth, citing large acreages and record yields. Secretary Coburn notes evolving wheat production and seed distribution, with Kansas as a leading region in premium white and red winter wheat, and discusses market impacts and varietal shifts across the state.
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