Seven Navy Destroyers Wrecked Off Arguello Rocks
The Pacific surf sank seven destroyers near Point Arguello on Saturday night with 20 to 26 sailors missing and 1 officially confirmed dead. Coxswain F Bronski of Chauncey described the fog bound wreck, as crews battled rocks, with rescue crews saving sailors amid heavy injuries and confusion. The wrecked ships named Delphi Young Chan Woodbury Fuller Splee Nicholas.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Pacific
Navy
del Phi
Navy Department
Komen
Calif
F. Bronski
Chauncay
Point Arguella
Eames
San Miguel Island
Youle
Pelpil
Wausals
Delphi
Young
Chan Woodbury
Fuller
Splee
Nicholas
Eclipse of Sun Visible in Daviess County Crowds
Daviess county residents who attended the circus observed a plainly visible solar eclipse this afternoon. The event began at 2:26 p m local time with the moon obscuring the sun gradually until 3:30. The eclipse peaked and waned, with total sun clearance by 4:29. Viewers used smoked glass and photographic plates to observe safely, noting a small increase in shade and changes in light levels.
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Daviess County
Indiana
Dlak
Fever Breaks Out in Tokyo In Red Cross Aid Debate
San Francisco Sept 14. An epidemic of fever reported from Tokyo via wireless message from Gen Leonard Wood now in the Philippines urges dispatch of one million dollars to the relief committee workers in Japan.
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San Francino
Tokyo
Gov. Gel. Leonard
Wood
Phillipines
Rpy Lief Committee
Japan
Greenwood Purchases Out Partner In Kingston Audit Company
John W. Greenwood buys out partner Fucher Reith in the Kingston Audit Company, a mining operation at South Arm Strands. The deal makes Greenwood sole owner amid a major expansion, with a growing stock of mining vehicles equipment and services.
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John W W. Greenwood
Fucher Reith
Kington Auda
South Arp
Hartner
Beest
Gree Wood
Bartges
Survivors Describe Tokyo Earthquake Fire Tragedy
A survivor told of 32,000 people crowded in an open space in Honjo district succumbing to flames as a wind driven fire swept their shelter. He recalled a frantic hunt for parents, screams, bodies burning, and a plunge into a pool where he wrapped in a quilt to survive the night.
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Osaka
Tokyo
Ule Tone
al Qapar
Tox
Janes
Thousands of Legionnaires Gather for Indiana State Meeting
Michigan City hosts the Indiana American Legion encampment with 780 delegates expected and preparations aiming to attract 10 000 to 15 000 veterans and families. The three day program includes entertainment, sports, parades, and a large community sing at Washington Park, with dignitaries from state and national Legion groups attending.
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Michigan City
Ind
Indiana
American Legionist
Faulkner
Thare
Jon Bleber
Heortam. Committee
Washington Park
Mullen
Hoh W. Miler
Harry Faulkner
Shulhyuilie
Albert J. Ball
Tidianapolis
Tudina Due Paritent
Go AL I
Henry Elser
Hontingtin
Orld
Bejelan c
Fravell Consis
Tage
Labenta
Bethany Con Sul
Indianapolis
Taylor
Ierdiana
Admiral Aailerson Leads Relief Mission After Earthquake
Commander of the Asiatic Fleet Admiral Aailerson, sought by Department 45, is ordered to reach Yokohama and render assistance in the region devastated by the earthquake and fire. The navy directs immediate action to aid affected areas and coordinate relief efforts.
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Aailerson
Yokohama
Alg Barnes Circus Draws Great Washington Crowds
A bustling Alg Barnes Circus arrives in Washington with a larger, elaborate show than past visits. Spectators report thrilling animal acts including horses, elephants, tigers, and bears as 159 horses and ponies parade, followed by a parade of more than 1,000 animals claimed by management. An afternoon performance drew a sizable crowd and a second show was expected tonight, while freight derailment near Funnelton, Indiana caused a passenger delay.
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Bemuel Noles
Phe
K Downey
Wabash
Women’s Auxiliary
Entertainmien
Jon Fraskiln Milter
Great Lakes
Dad’s Park
Chanwee Field
Hanton
Lake Michigan
Fitzimmons
Boyle
Washington Park
Alg Barnes
Peer
Pike
Washington
Pirens
Pircas
Vincennes
Utther
Bow Railroad
Shipshop
Etology
Saylor
Pntness
Tthe
Baltimore & Ohio
Funnelton
Ind
First Methodist Church Reports Year Activities
The Rev W M Bute summarized a year of church activity at the First Methodist Church in Washington. The pastor notes expenses near 110,000 with most as current costs and lingering debt around 5 60,200. 260 in arrears. Membership stood at 1,098 with 70 new members. many non residents were dropped. The report covers finances, growth, and upcoming conference travel and events including elections of delegates and the bishops’ visit.
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W. M Bute
Washington
Eh Sheludey
Membe Shire
Fuisispbduriog
Yale Marrind
Artie
Uby Uftielil
Aise
L. W. Keith Hey
They
Jehhurch
Vincenurad
Wederslay I Benidis
Sheeworkt
Wwe
Tin Springfield
Mase Ilaymet
Bighn
Ehlers
Ieee
Lai
League onces force bids cease as talks adjourn
An early 20th century report notes ongoing international discussions amid political tension. The article mentions Geneva and Creco-Italian alignment, with sympathy votes and attempts to deescalate dissatisfaction. It describes a cautious stance by leaders toward therms of power balance and a possible declaration of impotence or admission of powerlessness in a tense diplomatic moment.
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Geneva
Pat
Mintar International Dic
Four Arrested in Moonshine Raid in Indiana Town
In Bloomington Indiana authorities seized eleven barrels of mash and arrested four men after a moonshine raid. Sheriff Walter Peters led the operation and the suspects named were W andsons, Harrison, and Dick Steele. The arrests followed discovery of a still in an abandoned cellar at a western mine area. Further identification details were unclear.
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Bloomingtnn
End
Walter Peters
Elletsvil
Ind
W Andsons
Harrison
Dick Steele
Volvera
Hudson Murder Trial Under Way in Calcutta Case
A Hudson murder trial began with jury selection and opening statements as the case against Berry Judson proceeds in the hastings circuit court. Prosecutors and defense teams faced a crowded courtroom while about forty witnesses were summoned to testify.
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Hudson
Berry Judson
W. M. Gilley HS
Talus Viben
Thoin
Gudaon
Ihe Narness
Clifford Baum
Hid
Ate
Fildson
Jidge M.S. Hastings
Judes
Aiiess Circuit Court
Alvin Tadgett
Flayian Seal
Mattipel and Myers
Allen
Hastings
Seprea Thompsart
Jiresn
George A
Gitkinson
Shhoald
Miedson
Green Union of Miners
Fietsigting
Alfred Gilley
Walton to Use Troops if Needed in Oklahoma
Governor Walton threatens federal troops to enforce his ban on Ku Klux Klan parades in Melotush county Oklahoma, as the extremist group plans a demonstration near Chee Kotuh Oregon Thursday, despite orders.
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Walton
Oklahoma City
Okla
Melotushi County
Oklahoma
Klan
Maaker
Chee Kotuh
Deaths John Riggins of Daviess County
John Riggins died Friday morning at his home near Raglesville after a week-long illness from a paralytic stroke. Survived by widow Hackler before their marriage, three children Sam Riggins of Raglesville, Mable Dant of Bramble, Rena Myers of Illinois, six grandchildren. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Raglesville.
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John Riggins
Daviess County
Raglesville
Riggins
Aaidow
Sam Riggins
Raglesvilly
Mable Dant
Uves Nor Bramble
Rena Myers
Illinois
Police Battle Three Hours With Mad Man in Belleville
An extended standoff in Belleville on September 19 ended when an armed man named John Coffey shot his wife in the front yard before officers and a 18-man special unit closed in. Coffey, released from an asylum days earlier, exchanged fire as two police were fatally wounded. the siege stretched from 9 a.m. as tear gas and riot guns were used.
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St. Louis
John Coffey
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Elmore
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D. Smiley
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