Sailboat capsizes on Presque Isle Bay killing 19 year old girl
Six rescued by Erie guardsmen. one missing after a double headed 16 foot sailboat capsized near the Presque Isle Bay public dock. Nellie Smith, 19, of Harbor Creek, is dead. Survivors Ruth Flows, Marie Hart, Benjamin Geon, Anthony Weber, Joe Patterson and others were saved. missing Herbert Biethofer feared drowned as coast guard crews search the bay. Authorities planned a thorough investigation into the incident after witnesses reported the craft was overloaded. The party had consumed beverages before the accident and attempted a return to shore as gusts struck.
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United Press
Erie
Presque Isle Bay
Coont
Nellie Smith
ES Creek
Eyre
Herbert Bletkofer
Eric
Ballevell
Coast Guard
Joe
Bilis Patterson
Bbha
Jersom
el Guard
Rescue Planes Search for Five Russian Flyers Near North Pole
Rescue planes led by Joe Crosson push north from Alaska to aid the search for a crashed Russian air crew returning from Moscow to the United States. Four accompanying men assisted, as signals from a Soviet plane were intercepted and a 45 day plan outlined.
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U.S
United Press
Haranns
Alaska
Joe Crosson
Mercy Flier
Arctic
North Pole
Moscow
United States
Anchorage
Add Yom
Fairbanks
Alanka
Wages Raised for Nation's Non-Operative Railroad Workers
Chicago reports a $98,000,000 annual wage increase for about 800,050 non operative railway employees as unions push for federal unemployment insurance. The five cent per hour raise follows a long dispute with charges of communism from protesters. The average wage then rises to four cents more per hour, with section hands earning the lowest increase.
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United Press
Chicago
Yilway
George M. Harrison
Cincinnati
Heamlons
Harrison
Wage Hour Measure Dead in Congress adjournment push
Congress halted its push to adjourn by August 21 as the administration wage and hours bill stalled. Senate and House leaders admitted slim chances of passing the measure this session amid opposition from Southern Democrats and Republicans. The other three bills remain under consideration.
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United Press
Washington
Congress
House
Jeners
Ouries Dublicans
Jones Victim Of Ax Attack Recovers In Union City
Ralph Jones a 65 year old Union City man is recovering after an ax wound in the back during an early Friday incident. Gurney Titus 65 of Union City faces aggravated assault and larceny charges and remains in custody as Jones moves to Corry hospital for further treatment.
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Ralph Jones
Union City
Union City Hospital
Corry Hospital
Thas
O. Magee
Magee
Jones
Gurney Titus
Unloft City
Tus
Fille County
Titus
Jack Lyons
Linton City
Antes
Lyons
Registration in State Far Below Normal, Harrisburg
Pennsylvania citizens face the last opportunity today to register for the year’s primary on Sept 14 and the November municipal election. Registrations lag 25 to 60 percent below normal across voting districts, with 12 of 67 counties reporting home precincts fully registered. Statewide, counties now use permanent personal registration for the first time. Republican gains exceed Democratic in totals, while Nichols and Miller spend a few days in Cleveland.
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Corry
Mabel
Court House
Frank &. Hepler
Royal Oak
Socialist Party
United Press
Harrisburg
Aix
Lo Tony
Protection of Subjects in Shanghai Bombing Sparks U S Notes
Washington reports urgent representations to Chinese and Japanese authorities over the bombing of Shanghai endangering American and other Western nationals. State Department official Cornell Hill says many Americans remain in Shanghai as hostilities escalate and consular transport is essential for safety.
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Washington
Shanghai
Cerelay
Cornell Hill
Americana
Occidentals
State backs plan to reduce unsafe banks
United Press reports in Harrisburg that state officials back a campaign to eliminate unsafe banks nationwide. Secretary Luther A. Harr tollhe referenced a statement by Chairman Len T. Crowley of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The plan favors mergers without closings by strengthening a parent institution and branch relationships.
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United Press
Sharrisburg
Pennsylvania
Setratary
Luther A. Harr
Ghajman Len T. Crowley
Feveral
Eeporaiin
Fir
Crawley
Buyley Ba
Pepelyeda
Conference sessions at Corry Church August 25 listed
The annual conference at Corry Church opens August 25 with Bishop G D Baldorf presiding. Speakers include Rev Oliver E Lehnter and Rev Oliver S Williams with devotional and worship services, plus ordinations and missionary updates.
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Corry Church
Aus
Oliver E. Lehnter
Wiie
Prewch
Oliver
Williams
Pittsburgh
Lie
T. Deever
Dayton
Bro
Will Spestle
Feluay
Ray
Waller
Balwets
Layton
Oia
Rishon G
Bulwers
Paul Weaver
Thorpe
Per
Meintyre
Bealtyrd
Pay
OlLeebo
Fey
Ria
Cceniniltes
Wisien Ng
Tay
Africa
Parker Young
Union City
Fem
Americans Among Victims of Shanghai Air Battle
Shanghai reports a massive air battle as Chinese and Japanese forces exchange strikes. Thousands are said dead or wounded, with fires devastating the Cathay and Wilver hotels and American residents among the reported casualties amid bombardments by air and sea forces.
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United Press
Shanghai
XL Teala Ingen Amoeteans
Wenn Amtune Lhe Dent
Infravedt Oyluel
Svoren
Ccidentals Party
Shanghai Sul
la Mamex
Udrman-trainen
Rovern Jaent
Lineapanese
Ulmiltle Road
Imnstent
Mt Mare
Cathay and
Vilwer
Shangnay
Tamnus
selUament
Auris
Hort
Guatelnoy
Tight
America
Aduarela
Astatfeseria
Wimom
Harhny
Ayer
Iene
Jockin
Compton Patemaj
Retina
Soulit
Vtt
Wau
Pulpsiees
Uv Yungkse
Hiniporiill Rauiel Ymar Cunatinl Sonmins
Penga Phu Qinito Igonoye
Huif
Bootleg Coal Arrests Stir City Scene
Police halted several bootleg coal trucks loaded with cargo after seizing two men from Mine LEHEK for violating a city license ordinance. Vendors resisted as authorities moved trucks toward municipal licensing offices. Robert Paul and Stanley Walako of Bhamokin will face Police Magistrate Glen Miller for hearings this afternoon.
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Zenesland
Ula Wributors
Jon
Robert Paul
Stanley Walako
Bhamokin
Glen Miller
Directors Refuse to Rehire Dismissed Teacher in Pa
In Waynesburg Pennsylvania a four member school board refused to reinstate Mrs Laur Elms Morels, 43, after charges she taught pupils to mock evolution and cruelty to students. The board cited cruelty and incompetence, noting incidents with the Jones brothers using an iron poker and a music bat. The teacher invoked the state tenure act but the board upheld the dismissal, continuing the dispute.
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Waynesburg
Laur Elms Morels
Jas Spring
Morris
Ihe
Morrin
Jones
Eugene
Jack
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