American Aviator Slain by Villa After Pay Dispute
In a distorted report from New York dated August 13, Mattory, a minor figure, claims American aviator McGuire, once aiding Villa, was killed by Villa’s associate Vithi Wae in Chihuahua. The motive centered on a $500 weekly pay. McGuire allegedly demanded payment, Villa allegedly approved a fatal shooting. McGuire’s partner faced prison but escaped as the tale was later spun to allege a fall or murder in the mountains.
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New York
Micky McGuire
Villa
Chihuhua
Vithi Wae
Mattory
McGuire
Willa
Lotte
McGuiré
Aly Meshantolan
Naval Advisory Board Meets Next Month
Uniteds'reas.5 reports in Washington D C that the Navy Daniote fee issue is under review. The advisory board, consisting of twenty members, is expected to hold its first meeting early next September. The secretary plans to convene the board and complete arrangements before the month ends.
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Naval Advisory Board
Uniteds
Wantington
D.C
Navy
Mombora Nya
Wreck on a Buffalo to Pittsburgh Flyer Near Titusville
A Buffalo to Pittsburgh flyer derailed near Titusville injuring twenty passengers and four others seriously. The train, delayed by earlier trouble, veered off the Buffalo and Pittsburgh line at Kerrs Mill and plowed into a mill stock and baggage cars, scattering debris and trapping several injured. The engineer managed to brake, keeping the rear cars on rails while passengers were hurled about, with many suffering cuts and bruises.
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Clymor
Division Headatartins
Kerr
Mit~ Ang Company
Imptel
Ruler Tripublica Founders Off Bri ceira. 250 Men Saved
August 19 report states the ruler Tripublica, a chief unit of the Portuguese navy, foundered at night on rocks near Bri ceira about twenty two miles northeast of the city. The entire crew of two hundred fifty men is reported saved, with some heavy artillery salvaged.
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Yoy Uno Crusshon
Tripublica
Unita
To Portugens Navy
Briceira
Thi City
British Ship Losses Heavily Hit By Submarines
British ships suffered heavy losses in the last twelve hours as German submarine action struck. Reports say several merchantmen were sunk or damaged, including a 4,000 ton Galen steamer and the Melting merchantman Oabray, with crews saved. A Norwegian ship was sunk near Bruel waters and a Swedish vessel is also believed destroyed.
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Britain
United Prowl
London
Angial
Raporta
Liayaa
Sayal
Italian laborer shoots at district attorney in Tionesta
Italian laborer Gereenco Seottio, a former resident of Tionesta, returned to town and fired four shots at District Attorney N A Carringer at his Dietrich home. One bullet hit Carringer but caused only a nonfatal wound. Seottio fled into the woods toward Kelletville, after attempting to buy a revolver yesterday but was refused.
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United Press
Tionosta
Gereenco Seottio
Dietrul
N. A. Carringer
Autumobites
Ttalian
Kelletville
Tionestu
Westinghouse Explosion Tied to Criminal Act at Plant
Pittsburg officials report evidence suggesting a criminal act at the Westinghousecompany Lortle Creel plant near Pittsburgh. An anonymous note signed “Gash 10” allegedly warned that the property would be blown up unless munitions production stopped for Germany. W G Taylor, plant manager, says furnace evidence remains unexplained and an investigation is under way.
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Tay
Ates
Pitsburg
Westinghonny Company
Mwhmin
Pitlburg Press
George Smith Hanged for Bath Murder in London
Uotted Press reports from London that George Smith known as the brides bath murderer was executed this morning after conviction for the murder of Deatrive Mundy, one of three wives Nell claimed he drowned in baths at his homes.
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Uotted Press
London
George Smith
Bath
Mundy
Nell
Oil Prices Jumped Up Today In New Blockade
Franklin August 18 the outbreak for industries tied to shell oil rose this morning after the Joseph Seep agency announced the first price advance since last April. Pennsylvania crude jumped 10 cents a barrel while several other regions saw increases. The overall movement aligns with a recent price report covering southern and western oil regions.
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Ratted Ross
Franklin
Sheel
Joseph Seep
Pennsylvania
Olla
Dam not to blame for Erie flood
An August report from the Slate Water Supply Commission argues excessive rainfall caused the Erie flood and that the dam at Glenwood was not at fault. The study notes the dam would have held the same water even if broken and that its records show the structure was safe and unimportant to the flood outcome.
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Erie
United Trhes
Harrisburg
Slate
Comminstom
Glemwood
van Curther
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