Gunmen rob Manhattan Limited mail car near Altoona
Bandits halted the New York Pittsburgh Manhattan Limited on the Pennsylvania railroad near Altoona. A mail clerk, A J Lantz 88 of Thompsontown Pa, was shot. The robbers forced the crew to stop and searched the mail cars as federal inspectors hunt for the missing registered mail and determine the haul.
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Pittsburgh
New York-Pittsburgh Mantian Limited
Pennsylvania Railroad
Altoona
Pennsylvania
Manhattan Limited
Pennsylva
New York
Chicago
York
Gallitzin
J. Lantz
Thompsontown
Cassandra
Johnstown
Lants
Blairco
Firm Incorporates in Columbus Coan and Sting Rubber Co
The Stark Roe Third-stay firm is incorporated with name changes and officers named Delbert Glen PB Manard and W B WD. The company intends to expand its operations to support increasing business in a mill factory and contractors' supply. The organization traces to a Mishin late November with a focus on complete line mill factory and painting supplies.
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Stark Roe
Columbus Coan, Sting & Rubber Co
Delbert Glen PB
Manard
W. B. WD
Coan
Pry Handles & Complete Line
Sap and Paint
Weather notes and local ads mix in Sunday notice
Fragmentary weather and sale notices appear. A travel preacher is listed for Simpson Church tomorrow. Advertisements claim ladies underwear values and leather goods in assorted sales.
Mrs Bergdoll Must Hunt Slacker's Gold
The federal government will seek to force Emma Bergdoll mother of Grover Cleveland Bergdoll to dig up the $106000 in gold alleged buried in Maryland or West Virginia. Thomas W. Miller, new property custodian, said he will pursue production of the gold to complete the estate accounting.
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Washington
Emma Bergdoll
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll
Philadelphia
Maryland
West Virginia
Thomas W. Miller
Nlew
Houge Bergdoll Committee
Hoover To Discuss Housing Shortage At Ohio Convention
Relief of the housing situation tops the agenda for the Ohio Building Association league convention August 23 24 and 25 at Cedar Point. Herbert C Hoover secretary of commerce will present figures on the house shortage. Financial institutions with assets over 500 million will attend to plan relief while building and loan associations focus on financing homeowners. John J Stoddard of Columbus will speak.
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Columbus
Ohio Building Association League
Cedar Point
Herbert C. Hoover
James A. Devine
John J. Stoddard
League
Military Funeral For Corporal Griffith To Be Held Sunday
Corporal Walker J Griffith killed in the battle of the Marne will receive a full military funeral Sunday at 2 p m at his parents home 944 Rowland av ne The procession will go to West lawn cemetery If burial is delayed the Canton Cemetery association may order a military guard through Monday An American Legion escort and 107th Cavalry Service Troop band will attend The body arrived from France last Saturday born July 28 1897 in Mt Pleasant Ohio survived by his parents and brother Louis W Griffith who served in Battery C First Field Artillery
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Walker J Griffith
the Marne
Joseph Griffiths
Rowlandav
Westlawn
Canton Cemetery Association
Griffith
American Legion
Cemetery Association
Ben Dougherty
France
107Th Cavalry
Grand Army Band
Corporal Griffith
Mt. Pleasant
Seventh Infantry
Columbus
Camp Green
Marne
Louis W. Griffith
Battery C
First Field Artillery
National Guards
Arrest Seen Today for Spurgin Fugitive President
Chicago July 30 Warren Spurgin fugitive president and alleged wrecker of the Michigan-ay Trust Co will be arrested today Pinkerton detectives say. Detectives say Spur gin is near the south and heading for the coast planning to sail for Honduras to avoid punishment.
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Chicago
Warren Spurgin
Michigan-ay Trust Co
Pinkerton
Spurgin
Edward A. Schumacher
Honduras
Schumacher
Mrs Harrison Released From Soviet Imprisonment
Mrs Marguerite Harrison of Baltimore, long jailed in Russia, was freed through Senator Joseph I France after Soviet authorities consented. The Baltimore Sun report says she lost weight in captivity but is now cheerful. she had gone to Poland in 1919 as a correspondent and was arrested for entering Russia without permission. She is Governor Ritchie's sister in law.
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Baltimore
Marguerite Harrison
Russia
Joseph I. France
Baltimore Sun Today
Mark Watson
Riga
France
Harrison
Poland
Baltimore Sun
Ritchie
Maryland
June Fire Loss In Ohio Rises To 489213
State Fire Marshal H A Dykeman announced the June 1921 fire loss in Ohio reached 489213 dollars, up from 451539 in 1920 and 390662 in 1919. There were 331 fires in June 1921 versus 246 in 1920 and 277 in 1919, with larger losses inflating the total. The rise is blamed on carelessness and broader economic factors, underscoring the need for fire prevention education.
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Columbus
H. A. Dykeman
Akron Canton and Youngstown Railroad loan approved
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved a loan of 212000 for the Akron Canton and Youngstown Railroad to buy equipment build new shops and improve the road bed. The loan runs fifteen years at six percent interest. Sam Lantz sewer contractor quotes sewer work rates.
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Washington
Akron, Canton and Youngstown Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Rearrested and Bond Increased in Delinquency Case
Edson T. Karns 50 was rearrested Friday and bond raised from 1000 to 3000 as new charges involving a relative of the accused were filed against him. A judge said a new affidavit will likely bring a grand jury on a statutory charge with consent.
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Edson T. Karns
Ake
Karns
Ruff
One Killed Five Hurt as Truck Hits Ford in Ohio Crash
A Syrian driver Eleas Shebon, 25, was jailed on a manslaughter charge after a large Canton Art Metal Co truck plowed into a Ford touring car on Congress Lakerd near Cairo Hartville. Mrs Harvey Wiley died, Henry Weaver and Lilian Weaver injured. Nick Frauenhoffer of Flory store on wheels bruised. The crash also damaged the Flory truck and halted traffic as deputies investigated.
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Eleas Shebon
Congress Lakerd
Harvey 0. Wiley
Hartville
Henry Weaver
Lilian Weaver
Wiley
Nick Frauenhoffer
Flory
Shelton
Congress Lake
R. L. Schumacher
Schumacher
Kirk
Dobsen
Shebon
Canton
City
Lmits
Canton Art Metal Co
W. W. Clark
Clark
Cairo
Mra
Henry Kinser
Mra. Kinser
Ford
Bia
Frauenhoffer
Search for Dr Stone Body Off Banff Continues
Banff reports say Dr. W E Stone president of Purdue University was killed July 16 in a cliff fall while attempting Mount Banon. Rescue teams exhausted, may deploy a better equipped party. Mrs Stone, five days on a narrow rock ledge, remains at a camp near Mount Fanon base and will be moved to Banff by stretcher due to weakness.
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Banff
Alberta
W. H. Stone
Purdue University At
W. E. Stone
Perdue University
Lafayette
Ind
Mount Banon
Indiana
Mrs. Stone
Mount Fanon
Greek Captain Faces Immigrant Quota Delay
Outside the three mile limit the Greek liner Megalihellas keeps its 130 American passengers aboard to avoid July quota limits. Captain Kayapis plans to land the Greeks on August first, arguing emergency and delaying entry while authorities say the line must decide.
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New York
Three Mile
Greece
Kayapis
Motherless Kiddies Save Father From 1000 Dollar Fine
Five motherless children intervened when Andy Veg pleaded guilty to moonshine liquor charges before Judge Ake. Veg, sole supporter of his family since his wife’s death, had his $1000 fine suspended. A second defendant, John Kendrct, forfeited a bond of $1000 for Crabbe act violations after missing the trial.
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Andy Veg
Ake
Veg
John Kendrct
Crabbe
Church and School Urgency Prompts Full Attendance Sunday
Community notice urges every church and school member to attend this Sunday. Strong emphasis on not missing the gathering, with a directive that everyone must be present for reasons tied to the event.
Viko Aluminum Ware Specials at Canton Home Co
Ad announces discounts of 15 to 256 percent on Viko aluminum ware with displays in the front window.
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Canton Home Co
Viko
Ady
Stark Rolling MII Division Advances Mills Start
The United Alloy Steel Corporation will start eight mills on No 1 motor drive and mills 23 and 24 on sty drive at midnight Sunday. Advy notes limited production changes.
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Stark Rolling MII
United Alloy Steel Corporation
Progress Pageant Opens In Chicago
The pageant of progress in Chicago opens today at the municipal pier and runs until August 14. Thousands of visitors nationwide are expected to attend this major commercial exhibit designed to boost business. Entertainment features will be staged throughout the exposition period.
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Chicago
Governor Small Sets Up Capitol on Wheels for Auto Tour
Illinois Governor Len Small travels in an auto road inspection tour styling a "capitol on wheels" to avoid imminent arrest in Sangamon County. He plans to inspect 95 000 miles of state roads across 101 counties, conduct duties from the road, and await legal guidance on seeking a venue change while wary allies prepare a strategy.
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Aurora
Iil
Ilinois
Len Small
U- Dieted
Springfield
Sangamonco
Mester Ia
Sangamonca
Small
Sangamon
State House
Albert Fink
Chicago
Sangamoneo
Count Obaka Urges Shantung’s Return Negotiations
Count Obaka left Tokio for Peking to press for Shantung’s return to China. He attended the Tokyo conference of Japanese ministers and officials. A dispatch warned Japan could delay withdrawing troops from Siberia due to Bolshevist activities.
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Honoluly
Obaka
Tokio
Peking
Shantung
China
Jiji
Tokyo
Siberia
Inland Steel Mills Cut Laborers Pay in Hammond
Notices posted at Inland steel mills show new pay rates to take effect Monday. The basic common labor rate moves from 65 cents per hour to 30 cents, aligning with a district wide adjustment mirroring 1917 rates. Aluminum ware specials advertise 16 to 25 percent reductions.
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Hammond
Ind
Inland Steel Mills
Delay Action On Atherton Charges Delayed Till August Primaries
Governor Davis postponed ruling on misconduct charges against Newark Mayor N A Atherton until after the August primaries. Atherton, a Democrat seeking a third term, met with Attorney I T Russell in Newark. Affidavits supporting the charges were reviewed but not disclosed.
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Columbus
Davia
N. A. Atherton
Newark
Atherton
I. T. Russell
Davis
One Killed Two Hurt In Kentucky Gun Battle
In Harlan County Evarta at a railroad station last night John Turner was killed and three others wounded. Carl Middleton Lige Fields and Mrs. Katherine White suffered injuries asFields brothers and Sam Blevin faced Turner and Middleton using rifles and a shotgun. Turner fired a pistol, the only combatant armed with one.
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Harlan, Ky
John Turner
Evarta
Carl Middleton
Lige Fields
Katherine White
Turner
Shade
Fields Brothers
Sam Blevin
Middleton
Himes Urges Tariff Protection for Working Capital
Canton congressman J H Himes argues in Washington that the tariff should shield working capital rather than invested wealth. He questions the Ways and Means Committee for elements not in line with protecting industries, workers, and revenues, urging a united all American approach amid postwar readjustments.
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Himes
Ways and Means Committee
Congressman Times
Irish Court Arrests British Generals
In Dublin on July 30 Gen Sir Nevil McReady Cameron and Strickland surrendered to a supreme court writ issued in habeas corpus for Sinn Fein detainees. The court ordered release of two Sinn Fein prisoners under death sentence pending appeal, after the Sinn Feiners were not produced by military authorities.
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Dublin
Nevil McReady
Ireland
Cameron
Strickland
Supreme Court
Sinn Fein
Riots injure 100 at Kobe shipyards in labor clash
Tokyo reports 100 injured as 13 000 striking shipbuilders clash with 80 police at Kobe shipyards amid proclaimed martial law. Workers had formed ecunelisa controlling yard operations on communist principles.
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Kobe
Tokio
Kawaanak
Tarda
Japan
Ecunelisa
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