Blackmail Arrests Involving Federal Officialson Trial
In New Orleans on August 2 a U S Department of Justice special agent Raymond Matthews and deputy J O Mott, with Mexican junta rep Ern o Arteaga, were jailed after allegedly plotting to collect 500 from Miami businessman Brito in a blackmail scheme. A fake Washington telegram signed McReynolds prompted the sting, with Brito exposing the plot after a staged meeting. Matthews denied knowledge of the telegram while Arteaga claimed no involvement beyond showing the message to Brito.
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United Pees
New Orleany
G. Raymond Matthews
Mylted States Department of Dusties
Brito
Washington
McReynolds
Department of Justice
Billa
Mooney
Matthewn
Attensa
Mexicans Denounce Mediation Amid Civil War Turmoil
United Press dispatch from Paso, Texas, reports Carranza head of the northern Constitutionalists rejected mediation efforts. He vowed to continue fighting Huerta and his co-conspirators until they are exterminated. Carranza also promised to safeguard American lives and interests despite tensions with Washington's plan.
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United Press
Paso
Tex
Carrangi
Concalitutionists
Carranza
Washington
Huerta
Re ‘Constitutionalist
Willo Ull
Meadville Clergyman to Preach in Absence of Pastor
Tomorrow at the First Methodist Church Rev J A Eayley of Corry will preach in the absence of Rev Slaw, the regular pastor. Layley is supplying for the conference and has been highly recommended. Corry residents have welcomed him before. All services will be held as usual with special music arranged for the morning service.
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Meadville Sian
Hirst
J. A. Eayley
Mosvig
Slaw
Layley
Huber
City considers garbage collection plan and staffing
A new city proposal to hire a garbage collector on a daily basis was discussed today as a tentative agreement emerged. Residents complain of higher costs and dumping issues while authorities seek a practical site for trash, with Mayor Alex aiming to have the plan in place by week’s end.
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Alex
Ambassadors wallet theft denied by Henry Wilson
Ambassador Henry Wilson, returning from Africa, said thieves stole $128 from his wallet at Pennsylvania Station. He denied any state papers or important documents were taken, insisting nothing of value beyond the money was disturbed.
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United Ress
New York
Henry
June Wilson
Afex
Wilson
Pennsylvania
Italians protest monthly pay schedule on the mail road
Within the past week or two a score of Italians and others employed on the mail road near the city have complained about payment methods. Companies paid on one specified day at month end, forcing workers to remain at camp until payday. A local notary advised paying twice monthly, but no cases have reached court yet.
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Awithin
Oaidan Alita
Utter
Miss Florence Daley Lacks Hope for Recovery
A Kingston doctor and other specialists examined Miss Florence Daley and found an abscess near the brain nerve as the cause of her affliction. They consider relief unlikely. Her guardians plan possible schooling in Millisburg if feasible, after her party’s recent travels for care.
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Florence Daley
Canada
Margaret Connell
Tasbel- Ma
Datey
Parke Lewis
Buffalo
Charles O’lon Hor
Kingston
Ontario
Daley
Millisburg
Corryite to Work in McKean temperance tour begins
Melntyre of this city today announced the appointment of Rev. McIntyre Leunt as special lecturer and organizer for a temperance movement in McKean county. He will visit towns from August 24 to September 6, conducting meetings and promoting prohibition policies. Leunt, a Corry clergyman, has long been active in local politics and was a strong Prohibition candidate.
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Melntyre
Iis
McKean
Wathrover
Secson
McKenn
Geak
McIntyre Leunt
Corry
Prohibition Party
Lack of Local Aid for Hospital Threatens its Operation
Carrying people interested in the hospital report that insufficient local support may have contributed to the loss of state funds. Officials consider drastic steps to raise a sizable annual endowment for the institution. As the current year passes, hospital funding has dwindled with few citizens maintaining effort, while organized efforts press to keep the hospital operating efficiently.
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Instituton
Conalderlaog
Harrinburg
Plana
Victims Die After Motordome Incident Near Ludlow Lagoon
Corry mourns as Michael Carney of Lina dies at Covington hospital and two others, Mrs. Buchynan and Orville Marcin, face probable death. Investigators hold operators of the motordome over for criminal negligence probes. Warren hospital reports Henry Kirsch, son of Mr and Mrs Kirsch of Summit, died after a fall injuries. Funeral plans announced for 2 pm Sunday at the family home with Spartansburg Cemetery interment.
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Michael Carney
Lina
Arouy
Covington Ky
M. Buchynan
Orville Marcin
Ms. Dauinty
W. C. Toss
Ela
Marie
Minnie
Louis
Charles
Clarence
Corry
Winirch
Warren
Spartansburg
Cemetary
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