Sewer Blasts Shake New York’s West Side
A series of sewer explosions rocked a large area of Manhattan’s middle west side late Thursday, injuring several people and causing heavy property damage. A seven year old boy, Emil Miller, was burned when a manhole cover shot upward amid flames. Fire alarms sounded as police and factory workers flooded into the streets. damage is estimated around ten thousand dollars. Officials cite ignition of sewer gas mixed with gasoline vapors from nearby garages, possibly sparked by a discarded cigarette.
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Emil Miller
Emil
Midshipmen Recommended for Dropping at Annapolis
Eight midshipmen at the Annapolis academy were recommended for dismissal by the academic board for failure to pass last month’s examination. The deficiency was noted in the June exams. Names include A. H. Ruht Maryland Arnold Simmons Kentucky F C Wesster Phil McAfee Georgia Randolph Wickens Washington W P B Dixey Arkansas and J C Calehoun Colorado.
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Annapolis Academy
A. H. Ruht
Maryland
Arnold Simmons
Kentucky
F. C. Wesster
Phil McAfee
Georgia
Randolph Wickens
Washington
W. PB. Dixey
Arkansas
J. C. Calehoun
Colorado
Murded Husband Kills Wife in Indiana Dry Goods Store
William Robinson fatally shot his wife in a Koko mo Indiana dry goods store after she announced plans to sue for divorce. He fired twice as clerks intervened, killing her. Separately a New York court filed a divorce decree for Mrs Catherine Clemmons Gould granting separation, permanent alimony of 3000 dollars monthly and costs.
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Kokomo
Ind
Robinson
Tg Ft
Iver
Gould
Catherine Clemmons Gould
Howard Gould
New York
Devree
Tenant Brings Suit Against Chicago Landlords Over New State Rule
A test case was started Thursday challenging a new state law effective July 1 that bars landlords from refusing to rent apartments to families with children. The suit alleges race death by own action and seeks the courts to test the ordinance in Chicago.
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Chicago
Nust
Hursday
Pioneer Makes Escape in High-Profile Hospital Theft Case
Illus Oscar I. Drovge and Arthur Dryer are sought after a sensational escape involving $10,000 of New York state hospital funds. Authorities say the fugitives fled from Denver to California, with tracks leading to Ftayhrack, N. Wo. The case remains under investigation as police pursue a suspect in the gibe crime.
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Oscar I. Drovge
Ftayhrack
N. Wo
New York State Hospital
Denver
Calo
Mhursawy
Os Stilp
Lube
Collapse at Springfield Fair Injures Eight
A structure at a Springfield fairground collapsed on Friday, killing one person and injuring eight others amid a park setting. Authorities investigated the incident as families gathered for the event.
Fire destroys Van Wert hardware store and others
Fire swept through Van Wert causing destruction at Wilt & Co hardware and Jones Pudor store. Damages estimated at 400000 with 175000 insured. The blaze occurred Friday night and authorities report total loss across affected buildings.
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Youne
Sioux City Live Stock Market Report
Thursday quotations from the Sioux City live stock market show butcher hogs at 4,855.50 dollars and top hogs at 7.65 dollars. The fragment notes prices for beef cattle and hogs amid general market activity.
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Airona City
Sioux City
Tragedy at Highland Wife Killed Then Man Shoots Self
Louis Genzel, once Lily treasurer at Highland Lil, shot his wife in their family home on Thursday and died by suicide. Domestic troubles are blamed for the tragedy. The piece notes a separate Bank of England rate raise to 2 percent.
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Self
Louis Genzel
Lily
Highland, Lil
Walsh Must Serve Time After Court Upholds Verdict
Trial court's five year sentence for John Walsh on misapplication of Chicago National Bank funds stands. Court of appeals, in Chicago, rejects arguments of lack of criminal intent and unduly influenced juror. Walsh may seek rehearing within 30 days. bonds set at $60,000. courtroom crowded during ruling.
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John BR. Walsh
Chicago National Bank
Asve
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Chicago
Walsh
Court of Appeals
Humphreys
Grosscup
Palmer
Lberty
Counterfeit Five Dollar Silver Certificate Warned in Michigan
A new counterfeit five dollar silver certificate, series 1899 bearing the Indian head and signatures of Treasurer Treat and Register Vernyn, has appeared in Michigan and other places. The counterfeit uses two sheets of paper with silk inserts and features treasury number DGY061242 and face plate 1242 back plate 862. The Secret Service issued the warning to the public.
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Secret Service
Treat
Register Vernyn
Treasury
Illinois State Fair Special Train Collision Kills Four
A head on crash near Parnee three miles south of Farmer City Illinois between the state fair special and passenger train No 26 left four dead and at least thirty injured. Clara Watson of Kenny Michigan was killed and Engineer Clark of the southbound train lost a leg.
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Ilinois
Three Killed in Collision Between Passenger and Freight
Three trainmen died and two brakemen were seriously injured when the Maritime express from Halifax to Montreal collided head on with a special freight at Nashos Creek. One victim was buried under wreckage and fatally injured.
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Maritime Express
Halifax
Montreal
Nashos Creek
Wreck on the Santa Fe near Temple Texas
Santa Fe passenger train wrecked near Temple Texas on Wednesday as the engine overturned and several coaches left the track. Several passengers and Engineer McGinnuls were reported seriously injured, with the engineer pinned under his engine.
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Temple
Tex
McGinnuls
Johnson Victory Aims at Street Railway Settlement
Tom Johnson victory follows a Cleveland conference on Tuesday to finalize plans for an absolute settlement of the local street railway dispute. The strife centers on Mayor Tom L. Johnson's demand for a decent fare and its impact on operations.
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Cleveland
Tom L. Johnson
Unrest in Venezuela Reports Arrests and Poisoning
Reports received in Willemstad say Venezuela is in considerable political unrest. A number of prominent men have been arrested recently and have been poisoned in the fortress of San Carlos.
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Willemstad
Venezuela
Republic
Hay
San Carlys
Wind Lite hotel guests found unconscious in Jersey City room
Two men registered at the Lincoln hotel in Jersey City New Jersey William M Gill of Louisville Kentucky and Kay Howell of Charles City Iowa were found unconscious in their room Thursday with gas escaping from an upaen jet authorities investigated the incident as a possible gas exposure at the Lin Lincoln hotel scene remained under study with no immediate charges filed
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Jersey City
N. J
William M. Gill
Louisville, Ky
Kay Howell
Charles City
Palmer Fatally Injured In River Sand Hauling Accident
George Powers a well known resident of Liscomb Iowa was fatally injured on Wednesday when struck by a moving vehicle while leading a sand hauling team toward the river. The incident occurred during routine work for the Central Iowa company on the riparian corridor. He was taken to a local hospital where he died of the injuries sustained at the scene.
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Palmer
George Powers
Liscomb
Ambassador White Hecalled Leave of Absence
American Ambassador to France Meany White will take a leave of absence and sail with Mrs White for the United States on November 3 and will not return.
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Ambassador White
Meany White
Prance
Whirty Lives Feared Lost in Wellington Colliery Blast
An explosion entombed more than fifty workers at the Wellington Colliery in Nanalmo British Columbia on Tuesday. Rescue efforts continued as authorities confirm numerous casualties and search for survivors.
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Wellington
Nanalmo
Ll. C
Noted Chinaman Dead in China Council Member
Chang-Chih-lung, grand counselor of China, died in Pekin Tuesday after long government service. Three distinct earthquakes were felt in Salt Lake City Tuesday night, the first at about 7:45, with impacts reported across the area.
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Pekin
Chang-Chih-Tung
Grand Council of China
Salt Lake
Utah
Pad
What Gold Cannot Buy A Paris to Sainte Croix chapter tale
Mrs Saville and Miss Desmond travel from Paris to the fishing village of Sainte Croix in Normandy. In August, the village awakens to their arrival at Hotel de l Europe as Mrs Saville hopes for quiet, yet seemingly dramatic social currents follow. Hope enjoys a brief exploration while the local maid Jessop offers wry commentary, and a slow, heavy horse’s approach interrupts their respite.
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Mary Dacre
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Sainte- Croix
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Hotel de l’Europe
Sainte-Croix
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Madame de Albeville
Madame la Marquise
Grenoble
Madame’ d'Albeville
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Tessop
Endor
Gates and the Reporter Interview Sparks HiringSpree
A Chicago reporter defies John W. Gates in his office demanding an interview. Gates, after a tense confrontation, laughs, grants the interview, and the next day hires the reporter for 150 dollars a week.
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Gates
John W. Gates
Chicago
Mr. Gates
Inruder
John- Watch-Me
A Doubtful Coupliment From A Busy Shopkeeper
A small boy insists on two pounds of butter exactly like a previous order and warns his mother’s relatives should not visit again. The grocer calmly serves other customers, declaring he enjoys meeting customers exactly as they are and will attend to them.
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Emi
Eastman’s effects sold at auction in Easton Md
Personal effects of the late Lame Bob Eastman and Mrs Woodill were auctioned in Easton Maryland. The estate administrator Lavinia Eastman oversaw brisk bidding with items fetching above their value. Goods included Eastman’s motor boat sold for 285 to George B. Taylor and oars bought by Neil Shanahan. A revolver, barrel of alcohol, and household items also sold as relics of the double tragedy. A Philadelphia factory produced a leather belt 160 feet by five feet using 300 hides.
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Woodill
George B. Taylor
Neil Shanahan
Hastman
Postum Helps Girl Overcome Coffee Nerves At School
A reader recalls how coffee nearly ruined her job and nerves, then switched to Postum. After a faulty first brew, following directions produced a rich flavor and steady health gains, allowing her to work comfortably in the classroom and abandoning coffee for good. The letter endorses Postum as a healthful drink for children and adults alike.
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Wellville
Pei
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