Berkeley Fire Destroys Hundreds Of Homes In 1906-Style Blaze
The Berkeley CA fire devastated the northeast residential section, destroying over 600 houses and leaving thousands homeless with property losses estimated between three and five million dollars. Firefighters, volunteers, and police secured the ruins as emergency crews aided Red Cross relief efforts.
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Cragmont
East Bay
Berkley Fire Department
Oakland Department
National
Eoard and Kerkiley
Oakland
University
California
San Francisco
Red Cross
Ned Cross
Washington
American Red Cross
Red Cross Disaster Fund
Red Cross Organization
Homemaking Course to Start in Dubuque High Schools
The Dubuque city schools establish a Smith Hughes era homemaking program starting in seventh grade with health, cooking, sewing, sanitation, child care, home planning, and accounting. Miss Fern Stover leads statewide rollout while others including five cities seek similar courses. The Dubuque model is a statewide pattern for vocational homemaking education.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iia
Dubuque
Marcatine
Fort Dodge
Otlumwi
Waterloo
Sioux City
May E E. Francis
Congress
Iowa Board of Vocational Training
Fern Stover
Federal Board
May Francis
Towa
Muskogee to Feel Effect of Army Rule
The article reports KulKux Klan activity in Muskogee as federal troops implement army rule affecting local order. Details indicate heightened enforcement and public unrest as authorities impose martial measures. Local officials anticipate further curbs on groups seen as extremist.
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Muskogee
Proclamation Declares National Fire Prevention Day
President Coolidge signed a proclamation designating October 9 as national fire prevention day to reflect on national efficiency and promote prevention methods. The intercommerce association announced plans for a preventative fire week campaign across chambers and the country.
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Associated ‘Press
Washington
PD. C
Chicago
Coolidge
Inter-Commerce Association
Two Killed in New Bootleggers War on Chicago Street
Police search for slayers of George Meegan and George Bucher after a drive by shooting on a Chicago boulevard marked a renewal of warfare between rival bootlegging gangs. Mayor Dever plans to close each saloon and soft drink shop and other lawful places.
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Chicago Street
Chicago
George Meegan
George Bucher
Dever
Fire Quickly Brought Under Control With Heavy Injuries
The incident was contained after flames were checked. many people sustained serious injuries according to initial reports from responders and witnesses.
Cabinet Discusses Farm Needs in Long Washington Meeting
In Washington on September 18 the cabinet spent most of its session on agriculture. Secretary Wallace plans a late report to President Coolidge on the wheat problem to shape a constructive program. Proposals include diversifying crops, boosting sage beets and flax, and expanding areas for other commodities. European wheat imports are expected to fall by 200 million bushels next year. Cotton farming prospects look favorable with higher returns, and the corn belt remains satisfactory with strong prices. A September 29 meeting with nine federal reserve district farmers will discuss revamping the United States Grain Corporation to better manage the wheat crop without fixing guaranteed prices.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Coollidge
White House
Wallace
Coolidge
Europe
Federal Reserve
Washington
United States Grain Corporation
United States
Greece Apology Delivered to Allied Powers
The interior minister submitted the apology to Britain France and Italy at their legations in Athens marking the fulfillment of allied notes after the massacre of Italian mission members near Joenina. The inter allied council of ambassadors had demanded this action as part of the note to Greece.
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Athens
Greece
Inter-Allied Council of Ambassadors
Joenina
Great Britain
France
Doubt Over Radio Message On Destroyer Fleet Crash
San Diego Sept 18 The naval court of inquiry heard Lt Wild, communication officer of the destroyer squadron, question accuracy of compass plans sent from Point Arcuella radio station the night of September 8 after seven destroyers wrecked on rocks off Point Honda and 25 sailors died
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Ascndtered
San Diego
Cal
Point Arcuella
Point Honda
Wild
Naval Court of Inquiry
First frost safe field corn brought to Journal office
Charley Schulty delivers corn specimens from Carl Oldfield farm near Picotsburg. One ear measures thirteen inches long and eight inches in circumference, another slightly smaller. Report says this indicates a mighty nice corn crop for fall.
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Charley Schulty
Journal Office
Carl Oldfield
Picotsburg
Mr. Oldfield
Des Moines Robbers Trip Deferred to Spring
Agent H. W. Russell reports the Des Moines robbers, about 125 men, have had their Rock Island trip postponed until next spring. The planned overnight stop here was to occur September 27.
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H. W. Russell
Rock Island
Des Moines
New York Pressmen Strike Shuts City Papers
In New York on Sept 18 publishers unite to issue a six to eight page edition listing affected papers. The web pressmen’s union No 25 strike halted daily publications, with only the New York Evening Post printing a morning edition before stopping further runs. Suburban papers issued extras while emergency newsboys sold copies at five cents. Proceedings moved to negotiations with the International Printing Pressmen's Union of North America after a union statement calling the strike illegal.
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Associated Press
New York
Web Pressmen’s Union No
Press
New York Evening Post
International Printing Pressmen’s Union of North America
George L. Berry
The
International Union
the International
International Local
Berry
Prisoners Escape from Johnson County Jail in Iowa City
Three inmates at the Johnson County jail in Iowa City escaped by sawing through bars early today. Prisoners William Ybarick Richard Mackey and William Swartzendraber were identified by Sheriff James S. Martin on morning rounds. fellow inmate James Fox stayed behind.
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Associated Press
City
Johnson County
Liberty
James S. Martin
William Ybarick
Richard Mackey
William Swartzendraber
James Fox
Iowa City Schools Could Be Forced To Reopen
Iowa City board closed Shimek and Kirkwood grade schools due to low enrollment. State Superintendent May E. Francis advised patrons a writ from the district court could compel reopening if peaceful means fail. Seventy two children wait to enter Kirkwood. thirty eight at Shimek with no instructors available.
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Associated Press
Pes Moines
Ila
Iowa City Board of Education
Shimek
Kirkwood
May E. Francis
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Town City Board of Education
Iowa City
Francis N. Leeper
Johnson County
Francis
Miss Francis
Governor Kendall Reported in Better Health in Honolulu
Des Moines dispatch says Governor N B Kendall and Mrs Kendall have returned from a visit to Kilauea and that he appears in much better health during a Honolulu vacation while in Des Moines.
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Kendall
Honolulu
Des Moines
N. B. Kendall
Des Moines Register
Kilauea
Newspaper strike prompts air deliveries to New York
The Christian Science Monitor issued an extra edition in Boston and five thousand copies were rushed by airplane to New York City as presses were idle due to a strike. Editor W J Abbott confirmed receipt of the Koston telegram and noted this is the first use of air delivery to supply newspapers during a street strike.
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International
New York City
Leslie Jones
The
Publishers Association
Berry
Chicago
Christian Science Monitor
Boston
W. J. Abbott
Monitor
Koston
Oklahoma Governor Declares Martial Law In State
Oklahoma City reports a clash between legislators and Governor Walton over martial law as military rule spreads. The governor warns of jail for those trying an extraordinary session and orders curfews, street controls, and military presence in Muskogee and Tulsa areas.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
J. C. Ton
Muskogee County
Oklahoma
Walton
Klux Klan
Mu Phoenix
Co Rts
State Capitol
Creek County
Tulsa
Comptroller Sues Over National Bank Condition
Washington trading day details show the comptroller of currency filing a suit regarding the condition of national banks as of the close of business on Friday September 14. The brief notes the action and the date but provides limited context on parties or outcomes.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Comptroller of Currency
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