China swept by bitter warfare on land and sea
Dispatch from SHANGHAI reports heavy fighting across river routes as Nationalist forces clash with local war lords. A direct river attack kills 20 sailors and wounds 40, while leaders in Peking brace for extended armed conflict between Sun Yat Sen loyalists and rival factions. Foreign legations fear escalation as both sides threaten action near Beijing.
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China
Gnitom
Shanghal
DuLtecat Pantin
Phree Plavies
Canton
Yaverny
Ais Walebipe
Pearl River
Diing
Haidhy Thu Wamy
Actin
Sun
Peking
Chang Tho Lin
Mastchutin
Wis Peifu
Legation Guards
Mhinese Barory
Petcing
Wi Po Pix
Jan
Chi
Toopa
Indhin
Peleiny
Defense victory in trial of W V miners
Charleston reporters recount a defense victory in the West Virginia miners case. The defense argued the gun laws and state system were mishandled and aimed to denounce the mining authority amid labor unrest.
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W. VA
Efforts to End Trish War End in Failure
Report from Dublin dated April 20 notes peace talks collapsed as delegates failed to reach an agreement and the conference dissolved. The piece references a republican regime, leadership shifts, and ongoing turmoil surrounding a murder case linked to the broader conflict.
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Anlwe
Dublin
Anlig
Irtah Raty Sl
Torr
Harding declines interview with youthful crusaders
A fragmented report notes President Harding refusing an interview with a group described as youthful crusaders. The article mentions White House aides and a plan to address concerns about prisoners’ children, with references to amnesty and the Attorney General. The piece presents uncertain text and garbled names from the era.
Confesses to Slaying of Circus Owner
A man named Charles M Powell, a former employee, admits to the murder of wealthy circus owner John T Brunen. The confession was announced by County Detective Ellis Parker. The killing occurred at Brunen's Riverside New Jersey home on March 1.
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United Presa
Mount Hot
No 1
Apel
Charles
M. Powell
Ink Mad
John T. Brunen
Ellis
Parker
Bout Jens
Riverside
N. J
Perfect Postal Service Week Drives Public Help
Franklin April 20 to May marks a Postal Improvement Week aimed at boosting efficiency. The plan calls for public feedback, improved mail handling, and reporting of misdirected or delayed deliveries to spur better service. Community leaders, postal officials, and civic groups back the drive as a step toward faster, more reliable mail for all customers.
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Poyemaster General
Tas
Onianelig
Bentley
Niiwiwarkers
Fentley
Eto
Grrord
Orrate
Alka
Aod
Fo Hai
Vics
Chamber of Com
Talon
Gentral
Franklin
Letreal
Carrier Force
Tian al Ben Practidiee i Seid
Duberibed
Uae
Floods Sweep Mississippi Valley Causing Heavy Loss
United Press report covers Mississippi River floods and levee breaks flooding towns from Ferriday to Perri Airy Louisiana. Thousands abandon homes as waters rise and a spillover damages properties. Rescue and relief efforts, including levee work and safety warnings, unfold across multiple towns in the river valley.
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United Press
Natonez
Mikx
Miniksippi
Carsare
Louisiana
Perri
Airy
Che
Fort Worth
Texas
Miners Riots Prompt Arrests and Injuries in Pennsylvania
United Press dispatch from Uniontown Pennsylvania reports that party men and women were arrested after a riot at Tower Hill mine on November 1. State police used clubs and bricks to disperse rioters injuring several, including Corporal Kufman who was shot in the leg.
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United Press
Uniontown
Suite Polite
Tower Hill
Ge Suite
C. Kufman
Ghorlex
Smith
Harry Gubla
Arthur Fox
Hillman Coal Coy
Delay in Bids Opening for St Pauls Lutheran Church
Bids for the construction of the new St Pauls Lutheran Church were not opened as scheduled due to missing building committee members. It was learned today that the contract for the project will probably be awarded early next week.
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ST. Paul's Lutheran Church
St. Paulie Lutheran Church
Payroll Theft Hits Seattle Star Office in Broad Daylight
Armed bandits held up rank Webster, office manager, and Miss Wilma Miyer, cashier, in front of the Star office today and robbed the payroll totaling 4400 dollars. The crime occurred in Seattle Washington with United Press dispatches noting the theft and the suspects fled. Local authorities began investigations and searched for leads as the Star office reported the loss of funds and affected staff.
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United Preas Seale Wash
Webster
The
Star
Wilma Miyer
Hold Youths For Erie Hold-Up Reported
Erie police arrested Russell Monk 21 and Kenneth Smith 18 on suspicion linked to an April 10 hold-up on West Ste reenth street. Both held on open charges as investigations continue by Chief. Monk was interviewed at police HQ and Smith at his home. Earlier, police responded to a Feb 15 night call about a $200 to $700 robbery at 1810 West Pik Teeth street.
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Erie
Russell Monk
West Eight Street
Kenneth Smith
West Tenth Street
Enouhing
West Stereenth Street
Eso
Mook Way
West Pik Teeth Street
Edinboro Man Shot as Ex-Spouse Attacked
In Edinboro Pa on a Friday morning Hewey shot his estranged wife’s former suitor John A Bitches as he left the home on Watt Street. Hewey then shot himself in a yard. he died from wounds while Bitches was hospitalized with injuries and no chance of recovery reported.
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Lominstery Mass
Apri
Houshard
Lesminster
Wallace Howey
Watt Street
John A. Bitches
Edinboro
Hewey
Big Damage Suit Draws Heavy Local Attention
Residents report a major damage suit with wide interest as the case centers on a collision near Mayr daraed sy Terie tent. Voigt of Shermanville and Graver Wot nan North Clemer contend after an August accident on Margille yich Webster road. Injured driver and witnesses describe chaotic scene and delayed removal of a stalled vehicle. The trial proceeds with judge and local observers watching closely for the outcome.
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Mayvtilo
Graver
Mareel Voigt
Shermvinn
Webrer
Voigt
Peturninge
Chintanyay Lake
Wetwten
Wetton
Three Officers Slain In Attempt To Quell Section War
United Press reports riots in Heardstown Tennessee on April 20 left Sheriff Lashbronk and two deputies dead after an attempt to quell Greek section violence. One Greek was killed today as deputies tried to quell a disturbance near Frederick. Earlier, a digturance in the avetan handi chap at the Chicago, Burlington and Quin by Railroads is mentioned, with thirty laborers affected. In Erie, April 29, a rescue occurred when Mrs. Steve Lajavano, five, nearly drowned. Neil McGray saved her. Two deckhands from the Canadian steamer SNA No 1 aided in pulling the woman from the water.
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United Press
Heardstown
Bill Lashbronk
James Kiley
Lash U
Avetan Handi
Frederick
Chicago
Burlington
Quinby
ERIE
Steve Lajavano
Salatee Bee Bette
Neil McGray
Erie Taxi Company
SNA No 1
Vblie Dook
Open Drive to Curb Liquor Prescriptions
The Prohibition Director’s office orders an immediate statewide drive to shut off whiskey prescription supplies. Secret agents report doctors and pharmacists issuing illegal prescriptions as Prohibition Agents seize whiskey orders and crack down on illicit supply chains.
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United Prose
New York
Sigainst P
Dingeists
Prohibition Director’s
Landoffice
Stockholders May Take Over Parenti Motor
A Buffalo Express report from April 25 states a stockholders protective committee is formed to raise capital to buy Parenti Motor assets valued at 400000 and provide working capital to resume production. Most creditors sign consent. decision expected by May. McDougal of Marine Trust Company leads plant oversight and says foreclosures are held in abeyance while trustees decide liquidation or buyout.
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Buffalo Express
Lelny
Parenti Motor Corporation
Alfred My Superston
Marine ‘Trust Company
Trustes
Havin Lens
Maywath
William A McDougal
How
Parenti
Brokers with Franklin Offices Close Doors
Erie reports show Raynor Nicholas and Prusadell offices closed after bankruptcy filings. The Franklin firm faced a $500,000 liabilities figure while managers stated the company’s financial condition remains uncertain. An April incident in Erie details a domestic matter as Margarit Hemphill, 18, fled from Heockwaysville with a Joseph Davidson accomplice.
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Fronthik
Resinen
Veraran
United Prest i Depaen Ag Uris
Evaieny
New York
Wellcote
Bes
Raynor
Nicholas
Javit
Tiyean Entertainment
Truesdell
Pranklin
Brokthie
Nicholay
Prusadell
Amy
Anniversary of Odd Fellows Observed at Local Lodge
About 125 members attended the 106th anniversary celebration of the order. The gathering marked the 103rd anniversary of the founding with Magister presenting an instructional sketch on its history. A literary program, led by John Macknaes and others, followed the proceedings amid a pleasant social setting.
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Hull
Muscat Fund
John Macknaes
John Ohm
Two Bonus Measures Are Now Proposed
Republican senators are split over the soldier bonus bill with two separate proposals emerging in committee. A battle looms as ten groups push their ideas, setting the stage for a rift over final language and timing.
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United Pron
Washington
Senate Findnes Commuiiae Soday
Nts
Admits Betrayal in Choir Girl Case Denies Slaying
A report from United Press notes Wyn, a 5 year old, testifies during a Presbyterian parish inquiry. The witness denies harming the choir girl and admits betrayal of the girl. no charges have been filed following the incident. The article mentions Tus amvilefed and references attorney statements amid ongoing scrutiny.
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United Pro and
Hoopestown
Gaynor
Unitet
Waterford Man Fatally Hurt In Farm Accident
A Waterford man suffered severe injuries after tripping near his home while pursuing sheep near a water trough. He was rushed to St Vilieen's Hospital at Brig with grave facial injuries and extremely limited hope of recovery.
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Jain Riedy
Resi
Sean Waterfit
Kendall
Waterford
St Vilieen's Hospital
Brig
Lantest
Rice
East Main School Program Interrupted by Personnel Changes
A garbled report lists the East Main School program with multiple recitations songs and instrumental pieces led by students and staff. It mentions the Schoolhouse setup and various performers including Aiden Brundage Dorothy Soper and Jerryo with names like Dahlstrand Miller and Thompson. The notice also references a Newsy section and a Glee Club presentation.
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East Main
Lake
Telén Miller
Aiden Brundage
Barnes and Fish
Dorothy Soper
Selo
Mra. Kinley
Reading
W. J Guun
Vbteton
Hiowara Loveland
Grandmas Milnet
Ardath Brindage
Elsie Whale
Jerryo
Ithe Minew
Dahlstrand
Miler
Miller Ani Trodema
Johy Carrier
Ef Brundage
Shay
The
Glee Club
Death of Miss Dorothy A. Marsh
Miss Dorothy Arline Marsh seven, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Slirsh of 950 Delaware Street, died yesterday at Gore Hospital after surgery for appendicitis. Her parents and two siblings survive. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at the parents’ home with burial in Fine Grows Cemetery.
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Miss Derothy
Arline
CA. Slirsh
Delaware Street
Pole Jiowilie
Gore
Will Tey Grewty
TV Antera
Will Tee
Sentences Meted Out Total Nearly 500 Years
United Press reports New York on April 2 as courts in a single day imposed about 500 years in prison terms on numerous bandits and criminals in the city. Police responded to a rash of crime as prosecutors declared a campaign against the underworld, labeling suspects the “little fellows” and detailing a master plan of arrests and sentences.
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United Press
New York
Start
Panitentiariss Ane
Ryjucla Wuidrone
Irish insurgents seize revenue sources across southern centers
Reports from Dublin say Irish Republican Army insurgents have seized all the Wonderatures in Cork Limerick Galway and other southern centers disrupting revenue streams of the provisional government. The action aims to cripple state funding by targeting key sources.
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Dublin
Irish Republican Army
Cork
Limerick
Galway
Thhraideche
Russians Weigh Allied Notes in Genoa Talks
Russian delegation reviews French and British draft terms at Genoa conference. The Allies plan a mixed commission to handle war debts and property claims, with a seven point inquiry to align Russia’s stance before presenting final terms.
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United Press
Genoa
Russia
United States Supreme Court
George Tehltcherin
Subi Commission
Turlus
Union Service Precedes Salvation Army Campaigning
The Salvation Army Publicity and Campaign Committee, led by B A Hillstrom, held a meeting at the Municipal building to plan a union service with Protestant and Catholic churches to boost the May 8 appeal. Ministers expected, ally for the effort, with details to be announced May 7. Two pledges of $100 each were reported before the official launch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Ollock Tast
B.A. HillStrom
Boom Erie Woman for Clerk of Courts
A campaign circulates in Erie urging Governor Sproul to appoint Miss Young to fill the clerk of courts vacancy for the term. The deputy clerks have held the office for about ten years and were appointed or reappointed under prior officials including Phelpy Gillett and Ross Cutter.
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Erie
Annette Wousty
Ross Cutter
Corn Court
Sling Youn
Sproul
Miss Young
Wilk
Jy J Phelpy Gillett
Waterford
Miss Young Way
Ipay
Thiberland Forest Fire Spreads Across Thousands of Acres
Reported in Wilkes Barre area, a massive forest blaze devastated thousands of acres around Sanday alley near Hazelton. Early evening sightings led to rapid response from about 500 men to prevent spread to farms and homes. By morning officials said the fire was under control, though some lumber and timber losses were noted.
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Bey
Exon
Wilkes
Barre
Pay
Sanday
Alley
Hazelton
Mons
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