East Jersey towns flood as tropical storms lash metropolis
Severe storms sweep New York area causing heavy damage. Flooding across Brooklyn and Queens subways, dozens of homes, a church, and a lumber yard hit. One dead and another missing as rainfall soaks streets for hours and basements fill.
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Jersey
United Prous News
YORK
Yor
Ridgefield
N.S
Man Cove
Glan Foye
Seo Chm
Le 1
Obe May
Mindy Durin
Mary
Giuces
Brookyn
Queens
Autor Feta
BMT
Comey Island
Glen Gave
Kirtgeweniil
Ynd
Hunting More Participants in Mexican Plot Discovery
A United Press report from San Diego details arrests tied to a Mexican plot. Authorities accuse several individuals, including Geno Biritysn and others named in the investigation, of conspiring against the government. The case involves alleged violations of neutrality and connections to Revolutionary movements.
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United Proce
San Diego
Angelo Tediral
Tore
Meticus
Foi Rosecrans
Vie
United Stans
Heavy selling hits stocks as market slides on Aug 17
Heavy selling gripped Wall Street with traders rushing to dump holdings as discounts rose to four percent. Steel and General Motors showed reactionary declines while the broader market trended downward toward noon. Min Luella Mitchell enjoys vacation at Cleveland and visits with relatives.
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Unjtaderes
New York
Carter
Steel Oommon
General Motors
Stel
Thirteen men arrested in Erie liquor raid
United Frees reports thirteen men, members of the Hows committee of the Jodie, were seized by prohibition agents in Erie Pa. liquor valued at about 85 000 dollars. They appeared before US Commissioner Enoch Filer and were released on 400 dollars bail pending a September 5 hearing. Charges of impugating and conspiracy may be brought.
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United Frees
Erie
HW. Morrison
Falls In Home Aged Resident Has Broken Hip
An aged resident Mrs Mary B Westley fell in her home yesterday afternoon, suffering a probable fracture of the hip. She was removed to Cosy hospital port and her condition was reported as could be expected. The same day Conductor William Webster of Meadville was injured nearby when his foot was caught between a car and coupling. his foot was severely crushed and treatment may be required for loss of toes.
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Mary B Westley
West Waginn Piicot
Ser
Cosy Hospital Ports Srn
Wiiliir Webster
Meadville
Westondards
Webster
Hause Wins Sesous Trip For Exposition Entourage
Mares Hause earned a free trip to the Sosqui Centennial Exposition as a member of the guarantors committee. Tickets were being sold for the upcoming events. The Chantaugua program closes tomorrow with The Bell presented on the third afternoon and Uncle Tits Dow Home Entertainers the final number. Mrs J H Clough and daughter Mrs J Westerbrook of Pilnt Mich plan a visit to Matoka Wis to see their daughter and sister. Mr Caldwell and family will attend.
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Mares Hause
Twtiogawsiliney
Uncle Tits Dow
J. H. Clough
J. Westerbrook
Pilnt
Mich
Matoka
Caldwell
Clouish
Pittsfield
Corry
Corry Firm Advances Hotel Construction Work
The G Thorfias Construction Company of this city has the contract for private work on Ushion City new hotel, erection rapidly progressing. The hotel will replace the gutted Cooper House, with Gutese Block removed as one sidewall, front widened, thirty sleeping rooms, water, restrooms, two storerooms, a central lobby, a bright dining room and kitchen, daylight bedrooms, and extensive lighting planned.
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G. Thorfias Construction Company
Ushion
George Congden Oy
Cooper
Chautauqua Aims Outlined To Rotary Club
Dr Jesse Holmes outlined Swarthmore Chautauqua aims to Rotary Club members stressing the institution funds use to improve offerings rather than profit. The Cory Rotary Club ranked sixth in district funds, with Miss Lucile Murray returning as pianist and guests Miss Lilian Dodd of Waverly and Dr Gifford attending.
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Swarthmore Chautauqua
Jesse Holmes
Corry Club
Rotary
Elrth Atoday
Wii
Holmes
Cory Rotary
Lucile Murray
Lillian Dodd
Waverly
Gifford
Swarthmore Chautaiqqua
City Council Hears Plans to Remove North Center Rails
City council last evening reviewed plans to remove trolley rails on North Center Street ahead of resurfacing from Park Place to Columbus Avenue. The panel extended planned improvements, eyed a Friday agreement with Frits for rail removal, and approved routine ordinances and street projects.
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Frits
Council
S& Conference
Oscar Frits
Northcenter Street
Park F Place
Columbus
Frits Fon
W. Bratken
East Congress
Pairview
South
King
Second Avenue
Washinton
Church Streets
Dickson
Arstriacim
North Center Street
Washington Street
Park Place
Mayer Brothers Construction Company
Erie
Om Nelson Dimick
Church and
Congoruch
Ouneil
Man Loses Both Legs Under Pennsy Locomotive
Pittsburgh Aug 17 Frank Novak 40 died after both legs were amputated. He was crushed by a switching locomotive of the Pennsylvania railroad in the Bumwesne yards. Witnesses said Novak was sleeping in a standing freight car and was struck when moved.
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United Fross
Pittsburgh
Frank Novak
Pennsylnia Railroad
Bumwesne
Novak
Deputy Sheriffs Lose Commissions in Erie County
Erie Pa. Judge Starrett ordered revocation of 1,000 deputy commissions issued since the office began. He ruled the sheriff and deputies did not constitute a law enforcement unit and cited residents using commissions to arrest others as police.
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Erie
Atge
Af Rossiter
Trig County
Shey
Thomas G. Sterrett
Starrett
Erie County
Youth Arrested Over Worthless Check for Auto Purchase
Police arrested a Garland youth on a charge of passing a worthless check for an automobile purchase from a local dealer. Authorities reported multiple name confusions as the suspect signed E B Beardslee and Kenneth Beardslee, held on $500 bail awaiting Saturday hearing.
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Fieardsles
Garland
Kenneth Beardslee
Beardslee
DrugstoreEmployees Left Huge Estate
In Philadelphia, a 37 year old clerk and a 54 year old partner are cited in a case involving the estate of Willan H. Wiewallyn. The story notes ongoing management and a retirement in 1941, with references to a long service period and a related drugstore operation run by Swartles.
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United Pret Piladelpia
Ang
Willan H. Wiewallyn
Haney
Syartay
Phingnisville
Hag Mey
Lalewel
Elie Avi
Llewellyiy
Swartles
Llewellyn
Jersey murder hearing for two suspects in Samerville case
A somber Jersey court debate centers on whether two suspects, Wille gorenliie and Wenty De La Brusee Surpendery, traded or aided a murder linked to Edward Hall. Witnesses, including Charles Mollins, testify about alibis and possible accomplices as proceedings unfold.
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Jersey
United Press
Somerville
Diesopmuye
Whiether
Wille Gorenliie
Wenty de la
Roses
Edward Hall
Ulie
Vietivaen Aitaineye
Junior Chautauqua in Special Activities Night Meeting
Yesterday twenty to thirty youths took part in Junior Chautauqua at the Post Office to 6 pm. They walked to East Street Hill and cooked breakfast while enjoying themselves. A junior business meeting followed with notice of participation and plans for the future division activities.
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Chautauqia
East Street
Hill
Shirouglly
Pils Mimnink
Junie
Tr Oriler
Pine A'Elyel
Joral Mhautangia and
Breil
Track Walker Dies After Train Collision Near Westfield
Aug. 17 at Westfield Wall's crossing two men work crews from New York Central Railways faced a fatal mishap. Charles Mastio, a trackman, was struck by a passing train shortly after 4 PM. He died at St Vincent's Hospital minutes after arrival. Employers do not know his home address. authorities seek next of kin. Track gang aided by Bur Tal office personnel arrived to Westfield.
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Walker's Crossing
Delock
Charles Mastio
You Central Railray
St Vincent's
Martias
Himigly
Westfield
Wall's Crossing
U S Envoy Sees Francs Return Under Poincare
Myron T Ierrity United States Ambassador to Eronte arrived from Paris aboard the Mauretania with an upbeat message from France. He said the French people trust Premier Poincare and the government to restore the franc, and that Americans abroad have not faced hostility. He plans to visit his farm near Cleveland, Ohio, then meet Kellogg and Hérrick to discuss reintegration efforts.
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United Press
New York
Myron T Ierrity
United States
Eronte
Paris
Mauretania
France
Poincare
Alehoneh
Cleveland
Scretary Kellogg and
Tonder
Cooke Hérrick
Big Columbus Reunion Tomorrow At Mather Park Picnic
An annual Calliinius picnic and reunion will be held tomorrow at Mather Park with former residents returning. The event will feature the Union City Coleman band and sport attractions, plus a community cafeteria run by the Fommumte Aid society alongside other activities for all ages.
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Mather Park
Coleman
Calliinius
Rennin
Aesseys
Yale
Band of Union Cie
Sneasé
Bear Lake
Catan
Evens Nunerdis
Mga
Aley Ween
Fen
Lend
Fommumte Aid Society
Erven Cafeteria
Evens
Gecorinio du Vida
Jetat
Huge industrial museum proposed in Chicago
Aug 17 Julius Rosenwald philanthropist proposes a flagship museum project in Chicago with an initial $9,000,000 grant to start the institution. The plan envisions a massive two decade scale project valued at $20,000,000 aimed at showcasing industrial innovation and philanthropy.
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United Press
Chicago
Julius Rosenwald
Rosiwald
Mazer Charged in Canton Editor Murder
Canton underworld figure Louis Mazer, accused of plotting to kill Canton publisher Don R. Mellett, was identified as the driver who aided plans from Massillon to Canton. Jail reports say he pleaded for narcotics and offered to spill details. federal agents connect him to bootlegging investigations as they prepare to confront him with key witnesses.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Louis Mazer
Canton
Don Re Mellett
Steve Foschalle
Massillon
Ps. McDermott
Amarom Massillon
Rosphalk
Mazer
Offica
Federal Building
Louis Mizer
Don R. Mellers
Caimty
Sheriff County
Master
Naver
Cad Studer
Antes Baal
Bern Neon
Mellett
Muser
Roscholl
McDermott
Vinton
Mayer
Rostholk
Follay
Se Maser
Berance
Five Best Radio Features Listed for Today
A scrambled radio schedule lists WOC Davenport WBAL Baltimore WJZ New York WGY WRC and Detroit WEAF options with various times in Eastern standards. The item outlines programs including Central Standard Band Contest and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra alongside the Eveready Hour and others in a fragmented listing.
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WOC
Davenport
WBAL
Baltimore
WJZ
New York
WGY
the Keystoners
Detroit
WEAF
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Corry Firm
G. Thomas Construction Company
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