Peace Bridge and naval talks loom in era of peace
The Corry Evening Journal notes a dispatch discussing the proposed Peace Bridge across the Niagara River and a Geneva naval limitation dispute. It quotes Prince of Wales and Vice President Dawes urging harmony, equality, and practical naval restraint as North American neighbors seek lasting peace.
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Niawara River
Baifalao Canda
Great Britain
Cassada
United States
Uwe
Tide Asso
Dawes
Soleness
Geneva
Maytwal
Twenty Years Ago Highlights From the Journal Files
Entries from August 17 1907 recount tests on mille sold by local grocers and distributed by dairymen, noting all samples passed state standard. The body of Weeks, killed in the Boulder disaster, arrived for burial with escort. Typhoid and paralytic epidemics threaten Ridgway children. water supply investigated. A derailment fire near Velor tower damaged cars. gasoline used in the crash. Washington Street pavement contract and labor ad requests noted. Wild West show draws crowd but few praise. Kiowa class of the season praised for town pride.
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State Pure Food Department
ATB
Weeks
Boulder
Pine Grove Cemetery
Labor Capitalists in Steel Offer 100000 Shares to Workers
United States Steel Corp offered 100000 shares to employees at 122 per share. Demand ran high, prompting an additional 38000 shares to be provided. Workers gained value as shares rose to 14 above purchase price, illustrating thrift and rising labor investment in corporations.
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Jonestate
United States Steel Corporation
Audi
Tetanus Serum Saves Youth Recovery Report
A 15 year old boy from New Markets, Howard Getz, is believed to be recovering after receiving tetanus serum. Doctors say large doses were given to combat infection and monitor his condition at the hospital.
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Ray
Howard Getz
New Markets
Arsenal Found In Man Home In New Castle Report
County Detective Fleming arrested Joe Lyle Gnd on a complaint that he was harassing women. A veritable arsenal was found at Lytle's home including six rayolvary rifles, 24 rifles, two shotguns, four bayonets, three swords, and other ammunition. The text also mentions withdrawn offers and a damaged notice.
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New Castle
Pay
Fleming
Joe Lyle
Lytle
Warren Woman Disin West Warren Woman Disin West Warren
Mrs McClintock, longtime Warren public school teacher, is said to have died in California after years of service. Her sister Mrs Mary King had moved to California a year ago seeking better health. Warren residents were saddened by the news and mourn the loss of a former Fourth Ward educator.
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Warren
Los Angeles
Calify
Blinche K. Merlintock
Fourth Ward
McClintocks
Mary ©. King
California
Pacific Coast
Tombstone Show Dazzles Capitol Visitors in DC Exhibit
In Washington tourists gaze at an Art and Design Show of tombstones and monuments set on federal park land near the Capitol. The Memorial Craftsmen of America stage a temporary display mixing memorial stonework with architecture, drawing attention from lawmakers and the public alike.
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Rodney Dutcher
NEA
Washington
Senate
Capitol
Memorial Craftsmen of America
Washington Monument
Congressional Library
Lincoln Memorial
President Coolidge
Federal Park System
Dawes
Nicholas Longworth
Controversy and decisions surrounding 1920s leaders and events
The item notes several historic questions and answers: the Debated dispute between evangelist Aime Semple McPherson and her mother, President Coolidge’s stance, Tex Rickard as the New York fight promoter, Alvan Puller’s role, the Dempsey fight venue, Leonard Wood’s burial at Arlington, flag issues in Alabama, a royal accompanying the Prince of Wales to Canada, the 1920 subway explosions, and Charles Chaplin in a high profile divorce case.
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Dempsey
Savok Vantenti
Dia
Leonard Wood
Canada
New York
Semple McPherson
Coolidge
Tex Rickard
New Work Fight Pro Noter
Alvan Puller
Massachusette
Adington National Cemetery
Price George
Charles Spencer Chaplin
Grange convention in session at Center Unify Pa
Grangers from across Pennsylvania gather at Center United for the annual State Grange leadership conference in Erib Pa during August.
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Erib
Pennsylvania
Center Unify Pa
Destruction of Flowers Prompts Police Notice
A garbled report notes a crime scene involving damaged flora and a possible deal related to a suspect named Hind bianty ew peal. Police are investigating in a southern region, seeking witnesses and reviewing nearby surveillance for leads.
Pittsfield Man Seeks Sheriff's Job at Warren
Warren August 17 A Pittsfield man enters the race for county sheriff filing petitions with the county commissioners. Other candidates include George F Uaehn Warren police captain and Heth Jeffersonshie Sheffield police officer. Three run for county commissioner Republican side KE Ds Stewart incumbent M Brady and George Grosch. Democratic nominees Mac Olney and I P Riclles perger. Party protests expected. one county commissioner candidate to be eliminated in November.
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George Grosch
Mac Olney
I. P. Ricllesperger
Borugh
Bott
Prize contest beauties clash in Philadelphia suit
Aug 17 Philadelphia Jeanne May Crowe files suit against Kath leen Coyle titled Miss Philadelphia 1927 alleging rules were violated when cartoonists selected the winner rather than artists. Crowe seeks injunction against Mayor Kendrick and the amusement park operator to bar certification of Miss Coyle.
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Philadelphia
Jeanne May Crowe
Kathleen Coyle
Miss Crowe
Miss Coyle
Kendrick
Philadelp
Titusville oil man Edward S. Powers dies at 51
Edward S. Powers a well known Titusville oil man and longtime secretary to Joseph Seep died at his home after a long illness. He was affiliated with the Seep Purchasing Agency and had suffered injuries in a 1918 railroad wreck near Petroleum Center previously announced as near Petroleumep ler.
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United
Titusville
Edward S. Powers
Powers
Seep Purchasing Agency
Joseph Seep
Pennsylvania Railroad
Petroleumepler
Daring Jewelry Indians Stage Store Robbery in Brockway
A bold morning theft at John Hutchinson’s Brockway jewelry store netted watches and valuables valued between 1200 and 2150. Police Chief Clair Bloom and state constabulary pursue two strangers after clues noted upon a window with a large break.
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Ridgway
Brockway Tarly
John M. Huychinson
Verymen
Clair Bloom
Brockway
State Constabulary
Sto
Brookway
Hutchinson
Parole Violator Sentenced to Six Months Hard Labor
Joseph Kowalski, previously paroled, violated liquor laws and lost good standing. Judge A. P. Russi declared six months at hard labor in Allegheny county Workhouse. Kowalski remained in county jail awaiting transfer to the workhouse.
Memorial shift in tombstone craft pins trends in gravestones
Washington August 17 The National Craftsmen's Association says the term tombstone is outdated and memorial is preferred in convention discussions. Attendees note carved white doves lambs and clasped hands are passé amid the high cost of stone carving and changing graveyard styles.
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Washington
National Craftsmen's Association
Association Destiles
By No Means Useless A Wabash Household Line
A brief item notes changing domestic duties with a witty line from the Wabash Plain Dealer. The piece hints at shifting gender roles in home tasks and recalls a literary quip about dishwashing expectations.
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Wabash Plain Dealer
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