Prison terms face kidnap plot against Mary Pickford
United Press reports Charles Stevens and Claude Moieonh were convicted of conspiracy to kidnap film star Mary Pickford. They were sentenced by Judge Victor McLucas to terms ranging from ten years to life imprisonment. Adrian Wood was acquitted. hedged by warnings, while the case revealed a police-led investigation into a plot to abduct the actress and fellow stars Peggy and Jackie Coogan.
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Mary Pickford
United Prose
Los Angeles
Calli
Charles Stevens
Claude Moieonh
Stevens
Superiér
Victor McLucas
Seiterien
Ho Ney Tinh
Adrian Wood
Bliss Bickford
Kahy
Peggy
Jackie Coogan
Iihely
Thuy
Shriners
Ah Dutomobile
Fear Doroth y Ellingson May Again Collapse
A San Francisco report on Dorothy Ellingson, declared insane after slaying her mother, facing trial. The defense questions contin uous mental strain, cites prior hospital confinement, and references testimony about her alleged threats and alleged implausible behavior. The case centers on competency and possible second confinement.
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Dorothy Ellingson
San Francisco
Dorothy Ellingston
Tater Frouil UK
Joseph Ellingee Fon
de Dows
Cortrt
Napa State Hospital
Ninaing
Debt Funding Mission to Visit New Zealand in Belgium Crisis
The American debt funding commission will travel to New Zealand Sunday to address the Belgian situation before President Coolidge. After a brief session with Belgium delegates, Secretary Mellon said further negotiations would be postponed until next Tuesday to brief the President on developments so far.
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Washington
Aug
American Debt Funding Commission
New Zealand
Coolidge
Anneneedd
Belgia
Treasury
Mellon
Corry High School Graduate Wins State Scholarship
Miss Dorothy Morrow valedictorian of the Corry High School class of 1925 has been awarded a state scholarship. The honor marks the first time a Corry student receives this award from the State Department after a competitive May examination. Morrow, with the highest class average, will enter college this fall to continue her education.
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Dorothy Morrow
Corry
Tarrisburg
Murrow
State Department
Anil Word Frame D. Koch
Mise Morrow
Bewa
Delegates Named for County Convention at Waterford
The W T U meeting at Mrs W L Henrys home reported strong turnout and plans for Chautauqua attendance. Delegates named include Mrs B Sitter, Mrs Tsa Welle Pay, and Harriet Durham with others to join for instruction and inspiration. A new member joined and a short program featuring songs and piano solos was well received.
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T. U
W. L. Henry
W. CT Us
Chautauqua
Mabel Walker Willebranidt
Waterford
BS. Sitter
Corry Union
Siso
Tsa- Welle
Harriet Durham
Flower Mission
Dorothy Henrys
Henry
L. G. Kitoh
Masked Bandit Steals 20000 From Dayton Bank Branch
Dayton report of a masked bandit robbing the North Dayton branch of Dayton Savings and Trust Company. During the morning he fled with about $20,000. Police launched search as residents described the incident and authorities pursued leads.
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United Prox
Dayton
Ohio
Dayton Savings and ‘Trust Company
Thia
Corry Shriners Attend Bradford Ceremonial
A special train carried Shriners from Corry, Ow City, and Erie to Bradford for Zem Zem Temple of Erie midsummer ceremonial during Bradford Old Home Week. About 200 Shriners will be initiated, with King Petroleum Gol 1 E Windsor and a large delegation expected aboard the train from Warren. The day features a parade, business meeting, band concert, and fireworks at Shea's theatre.
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Erie
Bradford
Warren
Shea
Women Battle On Doorstep Of Astoria Girl
In Astoria New York on August 14 1925 a clash unfolded on Mary Spas doorstep as rival women Anne Rogorsky a self declared champion confronted Mary Blanc at the top of the stairs. Rogorsky who has a reputation for forceful conduct reportedly menaced a reporter and a policeman during earlier incidents. The encounter ended with Rogorsky leaving the building while clutching alleged gold teeth and vowing revenge.
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United Press New
York
Mary Spas
Astoria
Anne Rogorsky
Mary
Jeter
Toray
Spas
Mary Blanc
Gérebus
Rogoisky
Gogolsky
Bomb destroys new Indiana Klan hall days before dedication
County and state authorities investigate a bomb explosion that destroyed the new 86000 dollar Indiana Ku Klux Klan hall three miles from the town. The fire occurred after the blast and the building, slated for dedication on August 27, was ruined.
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Indiana
Indiana Ku Klug Klan
Wwen
New Day Chiefs Expected After Treasury Review
United Press reports state 14 state directors and divisional chiefs were reviewed by Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Andrew in a process leading to the selection of two new day chiefs. Examination of personnel to be completed by Sunday night with a final decision anticipated Wednesday.
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Washinteuy
Andrew
Neselly
Ohio youth faces first degree murder charge in Sedalia
Everett Adams, 17, of Wilmington Ohio, charged in Sedalia Missouri with first degree murder in the shooting of Prof Alden R. Clawson during a car ride between Jefferson City and Sedalia. Adams confessed details of the fatal clash and said he wanted to “face the music” as hearings loom and possible juvenile court jurisdiction debated.
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United Press
Sedalia
Everett Adams
Alden R. Clawson
New York
Jefferson City
Adams
Wilmington
Ohio
Will Syie
Everett
Verett
Young Adams
Suspected of R R Robbery
Hagerstown Missouri August fourth police hold William Poffenberger twenty seven as a suspicious character tied to the Cumberland Maryland B and O station robbery. He allegedly matched the bandit description and was said to have been in Cumberland during the theft of about five thousand dollars from a lunch box.
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United Press
Cumberland
Railroad
Chape
Migbleriaus murder shocks Lextonia porch scene
In LEBTONIA Ohio on August 14 county authorities investigated the Migbleriaus murder of Willis Smith a 51 year old machinist shot dead while seated on a porch swing with his wife of three months. Mrs Smith had divorced Joseph Atovifer four years earlier.
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United Press
Lebtonia
Ohio
Migbleriaus
Willis Smith
Three convicts elude large posse in Oregon hills
Aug 14 report from Salem says three convicts who killed two guards escaped their penitentiary assault and fled into the Cascades near Warm Springs Indian reservation. They seized a taxi to reach the hills with serestine, flee, and revolvers from the prison arsenal. Armed posses pursue through timber as authorities vow capture or death for the trio.
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United Press
Salem
Mrexon
Jed
Cascide
Malda
Warm Springs
Silvertor
Oregon
J Arsenal
Jones
Jinha
Corry Girl Struck by Auto in Erie
Miss Bell Lamling a Corry resident employed at Marine National Bank in Erie was hit by a car at Tenth and State streets. She suffered a broken left foot and bruises. driver stopped and took her to Hamot Hospital. Her brother Wilbur Lamling headed to Erie.
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Bell Lambing
Marine National Bank
Erie
Lanthing
Tenth
State
Hamat Hospital
Wilbur Lamhing
Eric
West Park Plate Street
SeVern
Cir
Coolidge Pays Father Visit at Swampscott
President Coolidge and Mrs Coolidge left the Summer White House by motor at 9:40 for Plymouth to visit the President’s aged father in Vermont. The trip went through unseasonable weather with rain in the early morning as they chose a road motor journey over a train ride.
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Plymouth
United Press
Swampscott
Mass
Coolidge
Vermont
White House
Gotonel John" Coolidge
London Og
Lewis Silent On Strike Situation
John T Lawin president of the United Mine Workers arrived in Philadelphia for conferences with leaders of the antinomic mint union. He refused to comment and said he would remain at the Bellevue Stratford hotel for several days and admitted he would sue the union leaders.
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Philadewhya
John T Lawin
United Mine Workers
Antheicite Mint
Hie Omi
Lewis
Bellevue Stratford Hotel
Gasoline price cut expected again soon
Dispatches to the Journal telay via United Press indicate another one cent cut by Standard Oil Company of New Jersey as part of a broader price reduction trend. Jersey prices run 17 to 18 12 cents. Dunkirk reports gas at five gallons for $1.00 along the road.
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Doery
Telay
United Press Advices
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Standard Oil of
Jersey
South Carolina
Dunkirk
Gaso Yline
Aie
Campbell Seeks School Board Nomination in Local Race
James W. Campbell pursues school director nomination with petitions on Republican Democratic and Prohibition tickets. supporters praise his school experience and community knowledge while petitions circulate amid strong voter interest. Mrs Joseph Riley and two children from Oil Guy visit Mrs Mame Matoney on Spring Street.
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James W. Campbell
Ware
Campbell
Hig
Republica
Democratic
Prohibition
Joseph Riley
Oil Guy
Mame Matoney
Spring Street
Landing base for airplanes established in Greenland voyage
Reports from Admiral Byrd describe a MacMillan polar expedition plane narrowly surviving a crash near Ellesmeraland. A landing base is to be established at a northern fjord as weather improves, with two other planes supplying and awaiting favorable conditions.
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United Press
Washington
MacMillan Poar
Wrestest Hite
Byrd
Navy Department
Hiab
Greenland
Peary
Bord
Ellesmeraidn
Hayes Miord
Npern Sea
Byrd Tole
NAS
Densi
Bettsingford
Reber
McDonald
Rocheville
Byrd and Hennett
Ab Loviock
Bettsingfjord
Bettstag
Haysford
Glaviers
Flagler Fjord
Mike Millap
Eltsemersland
Wife Leads Raid On Huland's Apartment
Chicago report describes a raid led by Mrs Laurence on Huland's apartment. Wealthy Louis businessman Thomas Fisher Laverence and widow Mrs Tila Gruner were involved, with police noting scant attire as they emerged from a State College area. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Huland
United
Chicago
Thomas Fisher Laverence
Louis
Tila Gruner
Jack Gruner
St. Louis
Laurence
Lawrerite
Grange
Todays Five Best Radio Features and Schedules
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WGY
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