Relief workers battle to aid Texas hurricane victims
Reports from Corpus Christi and nearby areas describe a deadly Atlantic hurricane strike. Fifty bodies recovered, dozens missing, and extensive property damage across the Corpus Christi district. Texas National Guard units move to assist with relief, transportation, and medical support as towns suffer through the disaster.
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Texas National Guard
Galveston
Hous
Corpus Christi
Corpus Christ
Four Detectives Nab Bandits After Mendota Bank Attempt
Four detectives pursued bandits after a botched Mendota state bank raid. Three pandita were captured, with all the loot recovered. Investigators searched the valley for two remaining suspects as Mendota mobilized.
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Paul
Vino
Mendota
Mendota Sitate
Chentia
Wilson and Echoes Change Policies In Senate Clash
Senator Sherman of Illinois charged that President Wilson and his "echoes" shifted from strict neutrality to an internationalist stance. He accused Wilson of abandoning the oath to the Constitution and of advocating a league of nations, contrasting prewar speeches with postwar positions.
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Pres. Wilson
Senate
United States
Sen
Isherman
Mhinois
Sherman
Hitchcork
Jusitania
Wilson
Kansas City
League of’ Nations
Shérman
Western Hemisphere
Rome Government Moves Toward Supplemental Support
In Rome on September 16 the government moves to bolster support as a general arrives to announce an immediate proclamation. The plan is to direct the effort toward securing allegiance and reinforcing the regime's position amid tense times.
Serious injury for Charles Raney at Baltimore shop incident
Charles Raney a prominent machinist at the Baltimore and Ohio railroad shops was severely injured when a heavy iron plug weighing about 400 tons caused a crushing impact at a wheel maintenance machine. He was taken to hospital with a head wound and crushed input, with the incident narrowly avoiding a fatal outcome as the plug glanced off his body and shattered a door.
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Charles Raney
Ballrosa
Baltimore
Raney
Woren Bay
Aix
MA Ranry
Labor bureaus say pressures rise as jobs scarce
Officials report increasing strain in labor bureaus as unemployment concerns grow. Workers seek assistance, while agencies push to process claims amid tighter budgets and rising demand across regions.
Labor unrest climbs as 260000 workers affected nationwide
Estimated 200000 workers join strikes since August 26 amid a wave of labor disputes. Official counts show about 15000 idle with many more unreported, including 400 Evansville real workers and 450 machinists at Mead-Johnson Co in Merion Indiana. Threatened walkouts total 21000 with further disputes awaiting vote.
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Wasington
oMiclala
Mead-Johnson Co
Merion
Ind
Rutenberg Motor Company
Consolidation Negotiations Between Two Firms
A pending consolidation involving two companies nears release after a long wait. Officials and stakeholders anticipate formal approval and potential market impact as the merger progresses through review and possible regulatory steps.
Juvenile Sentences for Theft Ring at Local Stores
In juvenile court today three youths were sentenced to terms for a scheme to steal items from multiple stores. Mary Solyerds and Ida received two year terms. Brady Wyraf Besh and George Rusreau received one year. Edward Flagt and Oth al Weddle were confined to a boys' reformatory. Pattop girls and others faced shorter sentences. The group stole various articles, later returning items and claiming refunds to simulate purchases.
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Mary Solyerds
Ida
Aga Lelsnd
Brady
Wyraf Besh
George Rusreau
Edward Flagt
Othal Weddle
Reda
Pattop
Back
Maneabe
Fees
Kauffman Atore
Gompers Denies Plans To Travel To Boston
Washington, Sept. 16. President Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor said he had no plans to go to Boston to handle the police strike allocation. He also denied plans to attend a Pittsburgh meeting of twenty four presidents of the steel workers union. Reports suggested union leaders might postpone the September 24 steel strike. Guy Orster, Gompers’s representative, left Boston to report to Washington, stating he did not expect a general strike. Mrs Gordon and Mrs Copeland visited Bridgeport today.
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Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Arenont
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Pittsburg
Altem
Teal
Gai Gomp Gompers
Stege
Benton
Guy Orstér
Samuel Gom Pers
Oyater
Contested Delegates Dominate Illinios Meeting
Cleveland dispatch reports heated debate over contested delegates from Illinois at the United Mine Workers convention. Acting president John Laws aims to quell squabbles amid reciprocity charges raised by Frank Farrington. About 2,000 delegates attend services at St John's Cathedral before continuing business with tense discussions anticipated to end the day. Nearby social notices include a surprise party for Miss Wilma Rody with attendees listed.
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Cleveland
Dnos
United Mine ‘Orkers of America
John Laws
Frank Farrington
St. John's Cathedral
John Mitchell
Pres Dent
Terre Haute Man Named Moderator
Vincennes Indiana Sept 16 The Rev R A Brown of Terre Haute was named moderator of the Indiana Presbytery which was in annual session here today Dr S S Houck of Evansville was named clerk The Presbytery closes tonight
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R. A. Brown
Terre Hatte
Yan
Indiana Presbytery
Houck
Evansville
Presbytery
Bank Robbery Strikes Chicago Lake Bank in Minneapolis
Five heavily armed bandits robbed the Chicago Lake Bank in Minneapolis just before noon today, escaping with 16,000 in cash after locking three employees in the vault. The brazen heist disrupted the bank's operations and is under police investigation. Investigators search for the suspects who fled the scene in an awaiting vehicle.
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Minneapolis
Chicago Lake
Wilson's Special Is Now in California
A fragmented note reports Wilson’s special arriving in California aboard the NCE. It mentions efforts to save a voice for the big California cities and references Shan Tung and Pacific coast opposition points. The text hints at California politics including an alive Japanese election atmosphere and a weather store schedule.
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Wilson
California
Shan Tung
Pacific Coast
Witton
Good declares chair of house committee on finance
Washington Sept 18 The Treasury asks for 5.59 billion for the fiscal year Rep Good chairman of the House Finance Committee declared in a report to the House today that the government must consider existing obligations and that the enlarged program requires additional appropriations while warning that living costs cannot be reduced without curbing government spending.
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Washington
Treasury
Good
Pres. Wilson
National Finance Officer
State Board Acts on Local Tax Petition Hotly Debated
The State Board of Tax Commissioners today heard county and city representatives over a request for higher revenue in 1920. Local officials claim many county corporations expect to pay more to the board, while city council members urge a seven-draft tax rate pending state approval. The hearing featured Eric Mattingly and councilman James A. G. appearing for the city, J. J. Clark and A. C. Wise arguing for petitions supporting higher levies.
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James A. G
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Pseusdty
A. C. Wise
Bestias
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