Phantom burglar active in gas engine accident shocks town
A phantom burglar reportedly dodged bullets after a gas engine incident left a man dead. Charles AL Hed, a well known local figure, was killed when he was caught in machinery during a struggle. The death was viewed by health officer Dr. William MacDuffie, and an inquest was deemed necessary. Hed, a long-time resident, was connected to the city and visited often. He leaves a widow and five children with three sisters noted in the report. The body was brought to his sister’s home, and funeral services are planned for Friday at 2:40 pm at the First Presbyterian Church, with burial at Pine Grove cemetery.
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Charles AL Hed
Meath
Willian
Charles Kawarts
Tard
Ter
Tran Olean
William
MacDuffie
Qlenn
Partor Troyes
Washington Street
Je A. Martin
Nastar
First Presbyterian Church
Pine Grove Cemetery
Yaution
Harlow
North Cony
Kant Smith
Wwear Sirece
Harry Spicar
EN J. Williams
Wainmart
Idsie Seuinad
Warile
Shel
Moms
Welock
Gai
Pniamin
North Vente
Winstone
Tintiuld
Noimmes
Dupkle
Flanigan
MB. Eross
Park Street
Ti Welch
Tess
Harry Spicer
Rasisavle
Nasrugly
Homely
Spicer
Waynor
East Smith)t ‘Street
Phantom burglar eludes police after surprise Second Ward break in
A bold daytime burglary spree in the Second Ward ends with a masked intruder firing at residents and escaping after looting only a few dollars. Authorities pursue leads but the suspect vanishes, leaving a string of frightened homeowners and a wake of at tempted burglaries reported in years.
Phantom prowler robs Corry area in string of break ins
A loose-knit band of burglaries in Corry ends with a dramatic night chase as a masked intruder dodges bullets, escapes across yards, and leaves a pocketbook and a police tip as clues. Investigators trace the suspect to Waymart, Dunkirk, and a local store robbery. A government policy holder named J Williams of Waymart is sought as a person of interest.
Mussolini Sets Sail for Tripoli Amid War Speech
Rome dispatch reports Prime Minister Mussolini, unshaken by peril, delivering a wartime address from the Cavour as Italy moves to project maritime power. He outlines motives for the voyage and introduces a Fascist party directory aboard the warship. A gunshot injury leaves his face marked by smoke from a Mandrable pistol, but he continues.
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Rome
Mussolini
Cavour
Ttaly
Fascist Party
Prominei
Phird
Loot Union Gun Shop Looted In Weekend Breakin
Fragmented OCR text reports a break in at a gun and ammunition store. Names, dates, and specifics are unreadable, but the incident centers on a loot event at a firearms retailer with potential law enforcement inquiry and local concern.
Six Months of Winter Report Promises More Weather
Weather forecast notes six months since the first snow arrived on October 9. Forecasters expect continued cold with possible calmer periods and light snow events ahead. Local reports emphasize ongoing winter conditions and intermittent storms.
Kiwanis Club Meeting Report
Reys Aaucun addressed members of the Wiwankk Minh at today s meeting. Mabtiny praised the Chi with the same inspirational message presented before the Rotary Club. The meeting included a representation of membership and was enjoyable and engaging.
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Reys Aaucun
Wiwankk Minh
Mabtiny
Thw
Chi
Buster Tessase
Roture Club
Rogular Minhting
Thieslay
Taelay
Riwelils
Liege
Hold Two Suspects in Jeannette Bombing
Two suspects linked to Wednesday’s bombing in Jeannette Pa are held after authorities destroy an eight story building and damage a nearby shoe shop. Suspects, named as Italian nationals Phillip Pacchitti and Giuseppe Gigliotti, were arrested in McKeesport. Police officials say state police and Jeannette's chief of police are handling the case.
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Jeannette
Unite
Ieannette
Westernday
Wilath Hare
McKeerport
State Police
Vurt
Jennitette
Phillip Pacclti
Rophietor
Sige Pote
Quits Chamber of Commerce to Return to Err
The chamber will resume its work on Monday April 12 with new and old staff. Mr Uhlig and Mr Bagland are mentioned as agents for the Erie in this city, while attendance and support are noted as uncertain. The piece highlights ongoing unrest and changes as the chamber cancels and reopens its activities.
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Chamber OF Commerce
Weel
Farmer de Les
Brie Ralfroad
Cane Hills
Chimbey
Wogan
Erie
Bogtani
Manshi Toor
Indoor Circus Postponed at Cory High Auditorium
Indoor circus at Cory High School scenes are delayed as students and staff await a rescheduled date. The Junior Class planned events at the ILS Auditorium were to occur Friday and Saturday evenings this week but are postponed. A make up event is expected in the near term with details to follow.
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Wevanoe
Igness Agnoie
Cory High
Five Best Radio Features Across Markets Listed
A scrambled broadcast listing shows stations from Washington to New York with times and program names. Entries include WRO Washington 460 meters and WIZ New York 110 ACM noted alongside personalities and show titles like The Witt Duck and Sir Arthur Sullivan half hour segments.
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WRO
Washington
WIZ Now
York
Deiress
Aooliese
Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan
Joseph Kivcht
In chot Wins Coveted Top Ballot Post
In Pittsburg Pennsylvania April primary draws selected top ballot posts. Gillird Pinwhiy won first place on the Republican gubernatorial ballot and other named figures drew for Senate and House positions. A large crowd watched as envelopes were opened and ballots assigned to candidates with officials marking results.
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Ware
Pepper
Beidleman
Tarrishurg
Fos Gillird Pinwhiy
Joe Lee
United States Senate
Wims Vare
Philar Adlphis
Geo Wharty Peppir
Jeral Marin
Pepper Edward E. Beidelman
Sarriburg
Thomas
Hitler
Din Je. Tener
al Hip Loro
Unter
Joby
Kishen
Ana
Chile
Elertinn Juireau
Charles Wifiets
King
Richair Wenss
Pielid My
Davis
Republical
Philadelphia
Pyineressitin Vare
Early Radio Club Meeting Advances to 7 30 Tonight
The Radio Club schedules an earlier meeting at the Municipal Building to finish in time for the 8 o clock basketball game and Armory events. John G Reynolds of Erie Lighting Company will discuss radio trouble shooting, sharing expert insights for radio enthusiasts.
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Liek
Dave Hot
Radio Club
Torieht
John G Reynolds
Erie Lighting Company
Reynolds
Radio Trouble
Erie
Radio
Shreve Tops Ballot in Primaries race title
Shreve wins first ballot position for primaries as candidates prepare for Assembly and Congressional races. Ballot ordering listed includes Arthur flies and Thomas Piechan, with Col Geary J Rickards also noted. Drawings for ballot positions to run in the Assembly race set for tomorrow.
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Shreve
Thie
Shireve
Congressmar
Arthur Flies
Thomas
Piehean
Hare
Bixler
Col
Geary J. Rickards
Buckner urges modification of prohibition law
New York District Attorney Buckner told the Senate Prohibition Investigating Committee that greater cooperation between states and the federal government is needed. He urged Congress to define what constitutes an intoxicating beverage to aid enforcement and warned current plans risk weakening the Volstead Act. Buckner suggested a formal partnership and noted New York court capacity could rise with new facilities and judges.
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New York
Washington
Ro Buchter
Senate
Hutkner
Congress
Burkner
Buckner
George Brenna
Micago
Anton J. Deemal
Cant County
Commission
Deadly Oil Tank Farm Fire Disturbs California Town
In San Luis Obispo on April 8 a massive Union Oil tank farm blaze killed at least one person and injured a daughter, Doris, 18. Two large blasts shattered homes, sent flames and oil into the air, and destroyed 40 percent of the field’s 5,000,000 barrels, with 19 steel tanks spared only after a massive loss.
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San Luis Obispo
Calif
Union Oil
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Qlfkey Flanigan
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North Corry
Uulanbue Avenue
Nuyth
Spleer
Sith
Geiger
Ani
Carrie
JH. McMahon
Dunkirk
McMahon
Awas
Namie
Ai J
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Waymart
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Wayne County
Dunlkirc
Wey
Witymart
Tripoli
United Press
UNION
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Ashbery
Stiles
Vitor Atlool
Dafite
Petaline Bioubiet
Wbeater
DeVek
Amd
Woman's Club
Hotel Corry
SAO Telit
Simme Ciligepa
Kiwanis Club
Frank England
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Lillian Rustite
Ty Watersford
Inchot
John G. Reynolds
California Field
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