Loss of millions in Florida from hurricane halt on athletic field bid
Board rejects lone bid from J Ronovan Jr for grading the junior high site and votes to readvertise for bids. Plan calls for a modern athletic field for school and community use, with bids opened at a special meeting. Project overseen by J R McConaghle, Pennsylviana bureau, and linked to central field plans.
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J. Ronovan, Jr
Thweviile
Board of Education
Nxt
Vening
Titusville
Srge
Mulltee Yas
Ty Soeetty
J. R. McConaghle
Pennsylyunia Department
Jnrernal Attates
Bureau
Iunicipal Affairs
Tre
Ai Athletle
Hutte i Lhia
Wien
Aviating
Love
Lewis
Hinith
Curtis
Monroe
Patterson
Soorsbury-C. H
Supt Pewey
Shen
Dewey Flac
Raachers Institutes
P. M. Nichols
Columbus Avenue
Chennall
Movies in Home Nears Broad Use Says Aylexworth
Merlin Ann Aylexworth, president of the National Broadcasting Company, joined a Husburgh visit to witness the first demonstration of movies via radio. Dr. Frank Conrad showcased the lab test at Westinghouse, calling it an interesting development with great promise. Aylexworth warned it is a laboratory experiment and unlikely to become common before receivers are widespread in years. She noted rapid industry progress and the need to continue advancing. Continued on Page Four.
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United Press Pivysburgh
Merlin Ann Aylexworth
National “Broadcasting Company
Husburgh
Hullo
Hitlin
Frank Conrad
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
Euders
Avlwewortht
Woman plunges to death under Pennsylvania train near Mayville
Mrs Bes sie Van Dyke 28 wife of Morris Van Dyke of Mayville is killed when she hurls herself in front of Allegheny division train 903 near Mayville. The body is ground to pieces, investigation by Horover Osgood of Brocton. A death certificate by suicide is expected.
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Bessie van Dyke
Morris van Dyke
Mayville
Alleghemy Division
Pennsylvania Railroad
Corry
AinLil
Diinkivit
Ead
Shy Jeff
Horover Osgood
Brocton
Hemstreet and Hall
Orphans Visit Corry At Start Of Long Tour
About 250 orphans from Erie institutions visit Corry starting a 1500 mile eastern tour, with Governor Al Smith and Mayor Jimmy Walker speakers later in Philadelphia and Washington. In Corry two local men, Alton Robbins and George Stumpf, depart in a light 18 foot canoe on a multi week trip toward St Louis, with no word yet from them.
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Corry
Allegheny
Alton Robbins
George Stumpf
Louis
Conny
Favorus
St.Joseph'a
Erie
Severnl Ollerears
Kane
al Smith
New York State
Jimmy Walker
New York City
Philadelphia
Washington
Annapolis
West Point
Gettysburg
TL Wax
Allegheny River
Off City
St. Louis
Otis City
Itvine
Irvine
Jamestown
Robbins
Stumpf
Parole Granted for Wan V. Dwyer in Prohibition Conspiracy Case
In Washington on August the parole board approved Wan V. Dwyer s release from Allan penitentiary where he was serving a two year sentence for conspiracy to violate prohibition He had paid a 410 000 fine The prison physician recommended release and the parole was granted despite prior prosecution in New York Incarceration dates indicate a sentence that would have expired in 1928 The parole decision followed a surgeon s medical report and recommendations from prison officials
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warhington
Sargent
Wan. V. Dwyer
Allan
Edwyer
Snegent
New York
Dowyer
New York City
Wpmlicae
Power Service Interruption After Severe Storm
A severe electrical storm hit the city causing widespread outages for several hours. The Pennsylvania Bipetele Company reported both regular transmission lines and the emergency line out of commission, plunging the area into temporary darkness amid heavy showers and a citywide alert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Bipetele Company
Ehal
hAyor
Syaten
Desmond Honored to Represent District at Curtis Acceptance
Corry manufacturer and citizen J J Desmond has been selected by the Republican party to represent District 6 C at the acceptance ceremonies for Charles Curtis, Republican vice presidential candidate, in Topeka Kansas on August 18. He replaces James Thompson who declined due to business demands. The selection was announced from Erie after county party leaders met.
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Veh Desmond
Corry
Charles Curtis
Pekk
Kans
Desmond
Erie
James Thompson
Mirie
Thompson
Carty Citizen
Curtis
Brennan Rites Without Pomp
George E Brennan national Democratic leader dies from septic poisoning. Private home services followed by Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church rites. Casket carried by close associates and two police captains. Public display is canceled per Mrs Brennan’s wishes. Burial at All Saints cemetery Des Plaines Illinois.
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United Press
Chicago
George E. Brennan
Brennan
All Saints Cemetery
Des Plaines
Journal Delayed by Power Break During Storm
Today's edition of the Journal was delayed until 6 38 o'clock due to a break in the teletransmission line east and west of the city during a severe electrical storm earlier this afternoon. The delay caused the Journal to omit today’s stock quotation.
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Saat
Atoeke
P R R Seeks Permit for Big Bus System
The Public Service Commission heard the application by the Pennsylvania General Transit Company for charter rights to operate motor buses in 5d counties. One protest from the Pennsylvania Bus Association. Two witnesses testified capital at 100000 dollars. Plan to supplement steam rail with bus service and substitute buses on some branch lines. Road line proposed between Phoenixville and Braver with possible abandonment of passenger train service on the Frayer branch. Former Governor Pinchot blocked similar apps as monopoly risks. Governor Fisher approved Reading Transportation Company charter.
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Pennsylvania General Transit Company
Pennsylvania Railroad
Public Service Commission
Harristeg Tony
Pennsylvania Bus Association
Robert J. Stackhouse
Philadelphia
Geo
Norton
Phoenixville
Raver
Commission
Frayer
Pinchot
Pennsylvania Genral Transit Co
Reading Transportation Company
Reading Company
Fisher
Tri State Telephone Convention Opens with 500 Attendees
More than 500 executives and managers registered at the three day Tri State Telephone convention and traffic conference at the Hotel Lawrence. Speakers include William D. Kinney acting mayor, B H Russet of New York Telephone Albany, S R Edwards of Telephony Chicago, Howard Jones of Alden, Howard and Jones Pittsburgh, and Ray A. Manson Stromberg Carlson Rochester focusing on information service building design and radio in telephony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-State
Mutual Telephone Company
Hie
Lawrence
Tten
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Huneheom
William D. Kin‘ney
BH. B. Russet
New
First Carnegie investment repaid after 17 years
Pittsburgh August 9. H G Scott insurance executive disclosed the first known Carnegie investment. Andrew Carnegie bought insurance stock for a cent with his father John endorsing the note for 400. Carnegie settled the note in 17 years.
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Pittsburgh
H. G. Scott
Andrew Carnégie
Scott
John
Carnegie
Thousand killed by volcano on Paloenet island
A Batavia dispatch reports about a volcanic eruption on Paloenet island near Flores causing about a thousand deaths and 600 injuries as six villages were destroyed. The sea rose several feet trapping many, with nine ships sunk off Celebes. Paloenet is a Dutch possession, with broadcasts sent to Amsterdam.
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Freas
Amsterdam
Rokatind
Paloeweh
Batavia
Paloweh
Flores Island
Sunle
Celebes Island
Puleoweh
Ghich
Paloenet
Flores
Flores Sea
Philippines
Borneo
Death of well known Concord Twp resident
Decatur Crowell a longtime rural carrier from Corry Post Office died at his son Omar Crowell's home in Corry R D 3 at 8 30 this morning after weeks of illness He was born April 6 1881 in Loyalls Station Concord township and lived most of his life in the area He retired as a mail carrier about ten years ago Survived by his wife and three sons Herbert Crowell Wesleyville Pa D R Crowell Corry and two brothers Henry Crowell and Frank Crowell and a sister Mrs G B McCray Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Fatally burned near Butler Pa Morenet Mathera 3 died today in Butler Hospital after clothing caught fire from a gas stove in her Queen Junction home
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Decatur Crowell
Corry
Omar R. Crowell
R. D
Mr. Crowell
Virginia
Herbert
Loyall's Station
Concord Township
Mail Cartier
Crowell
Woodman
Herbert Crowell
Clinchburg
RD. Crowell
Wesleyville
D. R Crowell
Henry Crowall
Eric
Prank J. Crowell
G. B. McCray
Holl
Wvill
Radio features and concerts schedule today
Radio listings show varied programs across networks. WE A Hetwolk hosts God man Band at 3 P M, WIZ airs Max well Hour at 5 30 P M, WEG presents Atlantic City 7 15 5 ML Organ Recital, WGHP Detroit offers Detroit Symphony Orchestra at 8 P M, and WRC Washington schedules Navy Bans at 6 P M.
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WEA
Hetwolk
God= man
WIZ
Maxwell
WEG
Atlantic City
WGHP
Detroit
Detroit Symphony Orchestra
WRC
Washington
Navy
Florida hurricane pushes into Gulf north of Tampa
United Press reports a tropical hurricane luring its full force into the Gulf of Mexico north of Tampa, with widespread damage across the peninsula and outages in many towns. Wind speeds up to 80 mph, ships and lines cut, and Florida cities like Tampa Orlando and St. Petersburg report darkness and ruin. Estimated losses reach into the millions, with no confirmed deaths.
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United Press
Jacksonville
Florida Peninsula
Gulf of Mexico
Tampa
West Coast
St. Petersiurs
Curug County
Mid-Lands
Appalacheal
Mobile
Sitrlis
Vero and
Wort Piaice Ditrict
Fort Pierre
Oulie Wise
Cus Ulla
Florida Straits
New York
Orlando
Winterhaven
Burton
Winterhayer
Lasimmee
Florida
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Jone
Chautan~ Gul
Torm
Kinar ix
Troun
Thin City
Tons
Wyer
Miah Novae
Mendville
Bir
Wim
Jett
Clymer
Alfred. Heri
J. J. Desmond
C. P
P.R.R
Fearing
Harrisburg
Paloewek
Concord Twp
H. D. Crowell
Butler
Queen Junction
Here
Mlorénet Mathera
Butler Hosaitak
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