Widow Awarded 120000 in Steger Death Case
A Buffalo court jury awarded Mrs. Margaret Steger of Oil City a 120000 verdict in her claim that her husband, Washington-born engineer Toh Bs Steger, was forced to step onto a locomotive to inspect boiler trouble and was struck by train No. 651 near Spartansboro two years ago. The verdict followed a thirteen hour, thirteen hour out, in a case against the Pennsylvania Railroad.
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Foster Court
Margaret Steger
Oil City
Bs Steger
Allegheny Division
Tus Pennsylvania Railroad
Spartansboro
Cape
Steger
Stroek
Stuker
P. Re
Seven Dead in Southwest Storm Across Four States
United Press reports a massive storm sweeping through Missouri Arkansas Kansas and Oklahoma causing widespread flooding and levee breaches. Rain totals reached two to five inches with rivers rising threatening northeast Oklahoma and the Laconia area as highways flooded and basements flooded in Wichita and Springfield.
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United Press
Isanbas City
Murch
Missouri
Arkansas
Karas
Oklahoma
Mila
Mississippi
Laconia Circle
Pontinaiee
Oklahom
Kanisis
Local family returns home after seven months in the city
Mrs Harry Walt and children will serve an evening meal at their home in Guandoo Ya after an extended stay with her parents Mr and Mrs H Dutly and family. They have resided away for seven months.
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Mra
Harry Walt
Guandoo
Mr. Aand Mex
Ws H. Dutly
Today’s Five Best radio features lineup
Radio listings present a schedule of programs and concerts across stations KDRA and WIAA. Notable items include the Central Goldman Band Concert, Aida Choral Clap, and Philadalphia broadcasts with varied evening times and stations.
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WEAF
Astern
Central Goldman
WIAA
Dalhis
Husteri
Central
Aida
Certtralbmtighe
Perm Protrim
WOO Philadalphia
Biortarn
Conteal
Road project measure moves to state senate in Harrisburg
The bill to provide state aid for improving the East Columbus Avenue road stretch has passed the lower house without dissent and goes to the state senate in Harrisburg. Local boosters anticipate Governor Fisher will approve if the senate backs it. executive support for primary highway maintenance is noted, but no action toward adoption has begun.
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Columibus Avenue
State Senate
Harrisburg
John II
Lotal Wood Foals
John
Hisher
Roosevelt Highway progress linked to local clubs
Corry Motor Club and Roosevelt Highway Association members learn the Galeton Business Men's Association is joining the drive. Funds totaling 10000 will promote the highway from Erie to New York City via scenic Allegheny National Forest. The route offers a shorter trip for motorists planning a summer cross country tour.
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Corry Motor Club
Roosevelt Highway Association
Galeton Business Men's Association
Roosevelt Highway
Erie
New York City
Allegheny National Forest
Allegheny National Forest, Bg An Ideal Route; For the Smotorint
New York
Metropolin of America
Rotary International Convention Heads to Minneapolis 1928
The Rotary International convention will be held in Minneapolis from June 8 to 20, 1928. The Chicago headquarters announced the event, expecting about twelve thousand persons to attend.
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Chicago
Rotary International
Minneapolis
Minn
Gite
Evacuation Warns Intense North China Tensions
United Press reports foreigners fleeing Shanghai and nearby ports as unrest grows in North China. A US gunship near Tientsin and rumors of weakening Kuomintang leadership under Ch'en Kai-shek frame a tense scenario, with Ningpo in northern Zhejiang province as a regional reference point.
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United Press
Shanghai
Catholics Plan Seminary for Erie Diocese
The Erie diocese announces plans to erect a Preparatory Seminary to train young men for the priesthood. About $209,000 has already been pledged toward the project, with $200,000 noted as pledged by supporters. The Visitor highlights vocations shortage and the need to standardize parish school instruction.
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Clery
CurllVite Coh
Lake Shore
Migs Cauley
Erie
Proclamation Bans Large Gatherings in Fayette County
Fayette County Sheriff Qi Adams issues a 4 p m proclamation prohibiting assemblage of more than three persons to prevent disturbances tied to a coal and coke strike. He requests 40 additional troopers to patrol the county and enforce the order amid tensions involving Rainey Coal and Coke, Oliver and Shyder Steel, and related firms.
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Gaited
Uniontown
Qi. Adams
Fayette County
Union Biliminalield
Panig
Lr Coal and Coke Cr. Wo. Rainey Co
Oliver and Shyder Steg Co
Spartansburg Pledges 6000 for Road Improvement
Spartansburg and nearby towns including Union City Titusville and Ullen City united at a meeting to raise funds for paving a muddy stretch between Merchants and Riceville Corners. Organizers expect about 7000 dollars with Titusville planning 2000 and others weighing in. Officials hope state cooperation will secure a hard surfaced road to the outside world this year.
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Spartanshyre
Iself
Riceville
Spartansburg
Ullen City
Titusville
Crawford
Spartansbung
Tod Whey
Bixby
John T. Barber
Stevenwan
Bloss
L.B. Cartir
Tohty S Stevens
Union City
Titueville Ae
2Lairé
Solinty
State Department of Highways
Spartans
Corry Girl on Program at Radcliffe Becomes Beacon
Boston papers recount a Radcliffe German club event at Harvard Boston with Radcliffe student Desmond performing vocal pieces and a wide engagement by society. The program featured notable participants including juniors and alumni and highlighted college arts activity amid campus society.
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Boston
Harvard
Radcliffe
Jyimburs
Mike Marjorie Dionond
Yedre Berior Pharat Radklitty
Anit Mra
J. J Desmond
Thinets
Ship Disaster Claims 18 Missing From Spanish Vessel
A Spanish sailing ship, the Bilbao, sank after a collision with the British steamer Author near Saloutta. Eighteen men are missing. a British destroyer searches for survivors. The Author headed for Liverpool.
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Gibraller
Apel
Massine
League arms talks fail as world bears heavy burden
Geneva dispatch reports the League of Nations failed to achieve disarmament after years of post war effort. The world faces immense costs of armed preparedness, with only slim chances for significant reductions. Coolidge three power talks may ease naval arms somewhat, but land forces remain stiff.
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Coolidge
Henry Woon
United Press
Geneva
United
League of Nations
Europe
Sem
League
Hatlolis
Will Complete Columbus Road Projects in Warren County
Warren county ad program lists several road works for motorists including the Aliheny highway from Jrvineron to Tidiouts, Matthews Run road from YounusVille to Sugar Grove township line, and paving an Erie railroad crossing near Columbus. Pending work covers about three hundred yards and would yield paved access along most of the Warren route pending final bed and funding decisions. Miss Florence McGray is reported visiting Spring Creek after a family visit.
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Warren County
Jrvineron
Younus Ville
Sugar Grove Township
Erie Railroad
Columbus
Warren
Columbus Avenue
Pennsylvania Railroad to Curtail Local Trains April 24
The Renoves division announces curtailment of local trains B49 and 3010 on the Kane to Brig line. Added stops will occur on Train 380 at Youngsville, Sheffield, and Irvington with further stops to serve Spring Creek towns. Through trains 891 and 948 are restored to improve scheduling as highway construction parallels the line.
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Sprite Creek
Pennsylvania Railroad
Renoves
Kayu
Erie
Kane
Brig
Youngsville
Sheffield
Irvington
Iron Spring Creek
Ludlow
Spring Creel
Corry Man Receives State Appointment to Animal Industry Bureau
Shiwars of Nazi Venter street confirms that a Corry man, recently moved from Union City, was appointed by the Department of Agriculture as agent of the Bureau of Animal Industry. Showers will enforce the dog law, adjust sheep ranges, and oversee related duties across several counties. The appointment, backed by Assemblyman John King, is welcomed in Corry and Union City.
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L. Showers
Bureau OF Animal Industry
TI Shiwars
Nazi Venter Street
Corry
Union City
Iasbsen
Bureau of Animal Industy
Department of Agricul Hre
Hurrishuris
Showers
John Mr. King
AL. Showers
Nila
Tis
Chatae
Shinners
Throbihout
Stolen Auto Found Here In New York Area
A Ford coupe was found abandoned on East South Street this morning by Chief of Police Tipton. Investigation shows the car belonged to Way Nuttall of Pinchev Lake, stolen about two weeks ago. Deputies Van Geen and E. C. Bastian were in town. the owner, Joh Thompson known as Clark Ripley, will address a league meeting and dinner this evening.
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Henry Ford
River Rouge Bridge
Dearborn
Mich
Port
Michigan Boulevard
New York Flate
Tivenne Ny
Baskot
East South Street
Palle Tipton
Way Nuttall
Pinchev Lake
van Geen
Sherman
E. C. Bastian
Findley Lake
Joh Thompson
Clark Ripley
Erie
Iquake Vale
Miners Walkout Shuts Down Major Coal Regions
Across Indiana Pennsylvania Illinois Ohio and surrounding districts more than 150000 miners quit work amid a wage dispute with operators. Mines operated under temporary deals while unions press for higher pay, with some districts closed and others continuing under new temp arrangements. Government and police prepared for potential trouble as talks continued toward a wage conference.
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United Press Indianapolis
Alysis
Pennsylvania
Kio
Indiana
Ailinbis
Towa
Misour Ruinsan
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Javon Ville
United Mine Workers
Simus
Indiana Bituminous Coll ‘Werators Association
Humber
Maine Works
Dancille
Ohio
Polumbus
He None Union
Pittsburgh
Sherrif Roberts foBring
Philip Murray
Washington
Coolidus
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Renovo Division
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