Severe electrical storm leaves towns with fatalities and damage
Across multiple communities Mayville Jamestown Elmira Garland and Franklin report fatalities from electrocution fires and collapse. Homes barns and windows shattered by hail and wind damage. A packing house and store struck by lightning suffer major loss. cattle killed. telephone and wheat crops disrupted as storms move through northeastern areas.
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Jamestows
Mim Vrancis
Seventh Street
Mrs Atwater
Mayville
Hidnestown
Elmira
Curtis
Franklin
Rohereq
Erie Stanley
Rosinaki
Gneuil
Delphine Higgins
Indication of Settlement After Bituminous Strike
Reports from Cleveland indicate a conference planned to resume tomorrow between miners' leaders and operators. Analysts forecast an early end to the nationwide bituminous strike with agreement among anthracite operators and unions likely to be announced, aiming to restart production by early next week. Officials anticipate a two-year contract and large-scale revival of mining activity nationwide if talks succeed.
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United Preex
Cleveland
Minery
Apertor
Bani
Lewis
Optinisn Mike
Bod Department of Labor
Amen Lin Hand Ae Munpfitvia Ulservgre
District Meeting Reports Bonded Indebtedness Cleared
The district noted the cancellation of all school bonds and interest coupons for the first time in years. Contracts were awarded for removing a third story and updating heating with electric service. Salaries and resignations were discussed, with Miss Sarah Noble set for a teacher position and the district subscribing to the Pennsylvania School Journal.
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Eye Asogees
SAM
Maleu
Justy Sc
Poperty Simmittee
Frauih Jong
Jones
Amup
Ming Marine Suutton
Oxford
Sarah Noble
Pennsylvania School Journal
Way
Sly Lyeland
Claim Gasoline Being Hoarded By Producers
Washington Ang. Newdu reports say crude oil and gasoline are heavily hoarded by producers to push prices up. A special committee investigating high gas prices received tabulations from government trade experts suggesting storage in Moss co Texas Oklahoma and the Rocky Mountain region instead of releasing supply to ease demand from automobiles and trucks.
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United Prous
Wasilington
Ang
Newdu
Rena
Tom
Menwells
Mossco
Texas
Oklahoma
Rocky Mountain
Midway Lake Tragedy Verdict Contacts Safety Call
Jamestown on August 8 reports a coroner's finding on the sinking of the motor launch Queen in Chantaugne Lake near Midway on July 31. The three victims drowned due to mismanagement by the crew, per coroner BF Nieto, who urged revived navigation laws for greater lake safety.
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Midway Lake
Jamestown
Queen
Chantaugne Lake
Midway
Foroner BF
Waeiter
City Commission reviews sewer, water projects and lighting
City Commission in session discussed East and Bilt street sewer assessments and private property work, potential home owner hookups with the Catau Company. Approved Seventh street sewer plan, Fifth and Hust streets sewer assessments, and transfers of funds for city teams and street supplies. Debated East Main street sewer inject totals, rebates on West Smith sewer line, and redistribution of water funds. A July police court report was filed and high water main extension to East South Street considered.
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Eaat
Bilt
Seventh Street
Conurant Piroperty
O'larm Company
He Hust
Fifth Street
Dickson
Smith, West Mai
OT Inre
Me Turia
Arctiit
Hele
Russell Road
Wwore
el Uy
Reste
Bnet Columbus Avenue
Mare Geek Bridge
Sojota Road
Oat Missioner
Enygineen Dickson
J. Weis A. P. Flowsyd
Main
West Smith
East South Street
Summer Street
Shady Avenue
Snperintendent of
Public Safety
Arrests Threatened Over Sunday Disturbance on East Church Street
A Journal report warns that prosecutions will follow the disturbance on East Church Street in the early hours of Sunday. Neighbors say the nearby area is plagued by wild orgies and officials vow immediate action with arrests anticipated tomorrow.
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East Church Street
Commissioner Rogers Scored On Russell Road Work
City council withholds a $643 bill for Russell Road improvements amid accusations the street superintendent ordered the project without bids or contract oversight. Members express concern over lax methods and potential overstepping authority, while some call for payment despite the controversy.
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Council
Russell
Russell Road
Corry
Rewers
Et. Culischub Clymer
Rogers
General Council
Pressort
Labh
Ream and Weaver
Lourie Thal
Rutgers
Inter
Une Raja
Easeil
Ross Cirelessrness
Grel
Alrthres
Messra Laurie
Weaver
Resim
Carlisoh
Provemont Alsi
Hole
le Hie
Alexander Onder
Ream
Econoj
Nationalist tensions flare as government battles continue
Fragmented bulletin notes clashes at disputed points across a crisis region. Reports indicate nationalist forces contest control on multiple fronts while governments push back, with paramilitary actions and alleged rebel advances shaping tense daily headlines.
Ground Broken for New Theater Here
Ground was broken on a site in Gary for a new theater seen as the late authorities advance plans. Work gears up to complete the project, aiming for a modern facility as early as possible this winter season.
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Bole Daduyt
Cnr
Gary
Ty Lilly
Eifijwe
Alan
Ales
Pyyyrini
Dastmal Cheupaney
France Plans to Collect Debt From Germany
Paris proposes rigid controls on German finances and strict supervision of payment through allied finance ministers. Prime Minister Poincare and allied experts presented the plan to the wartime conference in London as Britain and other allies consider reparations terms for a financially unstable Germany.
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United
FLAS
London
France
Germany
Prentier Poincare
Finnzice Miinistera
Jamestown Mayor Charged With Fraud
Jamestown official Samuel A. Cast Navid faces charges as a Washington grand jury filed indictments naming Mecham Mecham Mecham and others in a fraud investigation tied to Mirmingtasy Motors Company of New York. The release lists multiple defendants including George Mecham Sr Ida Mechary and Thomas Dickens among prominent Jamestown figures.
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Uni
Corry
Manly
Samuel
Jamestowe Iitveneth
Val
Mirmingtasy Motors Company
New York
Washington Grand Jury
George
Mecham, Sr
Ida M. Mechary
George Mecham
Vanen Si Mecham
Samiel A. Carlson
Thomas E. Dickens
Mturlin VanWyck
ALC Ve
Martin Linguist
Alexander J
Atm
Leland
Cannan
Niu Weaver
Guy Fayer E. Hayden
PS. OlNeil
Alsovvie
Wittam
Clark
Harding Plan to End Strike Opposed by Rail Executives
Washington Aug. Rail executives and union leaders plan a major conference later this week as opposition grows to President Harding's mediation proposal. The Imperial Union and railroad chiefs indicate they will push for a different settlement approach, with talks to be held in Cleveland and Washington. The union side presses for wage and rights concessions while the executives insist on management autonomy in any settlement.
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United Press
Washington
Newt Wble
Mulding
Ian Il
Une Shoperafs Workers
Wii
Latir
Lutiorene
Lleveland
Warren
Stind
Ente Jxucibiyes
Wsoeiutily
Ty Tay Callie
Amerian Association of
Raite Way
Thomas du
Harding
Bar Flarbar
Poison Plot Spreads To Other Cities In News Wire
A Pittston family of five is critically ill from suspected poisoned cake bought in New York. Authorities believe the poison came from a lure to a store, with the father traveling for the cake then infecting his family. Police link the case to a broader poisoning plot tied to a New York source and a separate Ford plant incident.
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Pittston
Ford
United Press
New
New York
Detroit
Ford Motor
Peter Tomi
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