Fire destroys Adams Hale Hotel in Flint
A hotel fire at the Adams Hale in downtown Flint killed 84-year-old Fred Whittley and injured 15 others. Firemen rescued 84-year-old Alice Everett and 68-year-old Frank Torrey, a blind accordionist who recited the 23rd Psalm. Four others were unaccounted for earlier.
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How To Pick Up 100000 In 20 Minutes
A postal money bag holding about $100,000 fell from a transfer wagon in Los Angeles. It was run over by a train and burst open, scattering $20 bills along the track. An employee said the money was recovered in roughly 20 minutes and noted there was no wind.
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Los Angeles
Six Foot Shark Found Dead in English Hotel Pool
Guests at the Imperial Hotel in Torquay planned an early dip but discovered a six foot long dead shark in the hotel pool. A hotel official blamed the incident on hooligans.
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England
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Wisconsin Drivers to Hit The Bottle Program
Wisconsin motorists will undergo alcohol impairment tests this fall under a state police program. The Wisconsin Council of Safety announced a statewide drunk driving initiative to test drivers physical and mental reactions while under the influence.
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