President Harding vows to use all powers to steady transport
President Harding told reporters and Congress he would deploy all government powers to preserve transportation and labor rights. He urged immediate temporary federal action to sustain coal and interstate commerce, defend public safety, and curb violence, while condemning the Herrin killings and urging federal enforcement. The speech also touched on the need to address railroad deterioration and mine worker unrest amid a volatile national situation.
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James T. Kolbert
United Pros
Washington
Auk
Harding Todiy
Nessa
Congress
Heewis
Harding
Vangiese
Tle
Hervisi
Republic
Herrin
Sale
Provident
United Mine Workers
NoBone Company Plans Extensive Improvements
Axtowine iupiuveronte wid ub ferutionw ure plaque at the Kre Plank of Ue NoBone Pome Com pany. The main hull at avhtch wae foriurls: Joentid in elie City. The plant on the earthwest corner of Twenty AU and Ash streets offers a cork at OpperNiitely 22,000.
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Axtowine Iupiuveronte
Ferutionw
Ue NoBone Pome Company
Joentid
Elie
Acon
Bowie
Judgment for J B Johnson in damage suit
A jury awarded J B Johnson damages totaling 86 dollars after an automobile collision at a White Street intersection. Oscar Mattison of Freon was the defendant in the suit filed yesterday, with the verdict noting injuries but listing the case as a car accident on a two-way road near a water pumping station.
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J Johnson
Wwe
Oscar Mattison
Noel Himirge
Aniaur
Cars Crash on Findley Road Near North Watt
Two cars owned by Kacerl Ward of Thin Pity, formerly Corey, crashed on a curved section of Findley Road near North Watt at about 1 a.m. One vehicle reportedly veered from the highway with no additional details available. Police were investigating the collision and any injuries or fatalities were not confirmed.
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Ars
Kacerl Ward
Thin Pity
Corey
Nnittel “Phangan
Nornheas
Conerent
North
Watt
Rebekahs Hold An Interesting Session
The Rebekah lodge for its swat session on August 1, 102 met with attendees including Orphanw Hone of Mendville and delegates Raymond and Camirike appointed to bend. Sister Kay hosted activities at Windley's Lake cottage while plans for transportation and further information were discussed by Mewie White ley and KLW bell contacts.
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Rebekah
Swat
Mendville
Raymond
Camirike
Kay
Windley
Lake Abe
Local Visit Among Small Town Figures Plotted
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Mrs Ora Harper planning a local event to Warren a meeting this afternoon. Harold Crassay and a Franklin University connection are noted, with a visit expected from Mr Cork Bing and others in Mon. CB, King. Descriptions are unclear but point to a social or civic gathering in town.
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Ora Harper
Harold Crassay
Franklin Urtiver
Cork
Sheffield
Bain
King
New System of Distribution Advances Mail
A historic note on a new mail distribution system, detailing direct pouch routes from E Liberty to Pittsburgh and Union Station, with earlier delivery times for North Side and Wilkinsburg areas. It outlines increased separations, direct dispatches to stations, and the aim to speed city delivery, urging businesses to utilize the improved service.
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Huffalo
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Buffalo
Pittburgh
Liberty
Olivery
North Side
Union Station
Wilkinsburg
Swissvale
Homesveart
Corliss
Crafton
Hives
Relief From Heat Promised Amid Hottest Summer Spell
Weather reports promise relief from an intense heat wave as a thunderstorm potential emerges later today. The day brought record highs in urban centers with rainfall expected in New York City and other large cities, signaling an easing of the season's hottest spell.
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New York City
Corey Carnival Comes to East Washington Grounds Next Week
The Corey Carnival Company will perform on the East Washington street show grounds next week under the auspices of the Pt. 5 Club. The company features three riding attractions and five big shows, with a lineup announced today.
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Corey Carnival Company
Washington Street
Pt. 5. Club
Janet
Died Last Night Julia Isette and Related Notices
Mrs Julia Latte aged 7% years wife Mr Pemberton If Higley died last season at her home 70% West Wayrie street after a lingering illness She is survived by one daughter Mrs William T Ridont and her husband Deceased Well known in this vicinity Funeral services Thursday at 180 with Rev Lo M McIntyre officiating Pine Grave cemetery Mrs Tom Williams returned home from Brie after a visit with friends and relatives.
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Julia Latte
Pemberton If
Higley
West Wayrie
William T. Ridont
Lo M. McIntyre
Little Chance For Rail Peace Today
There is no prospect of the railroad strike being settled today. Warren and Stone, brothers in arms, declare after peace conference talks between railroad executives and chief traders. Stone voiced optimism that a basis for settlement would emerge, though immediate settlement seemed unlikely. Executives and broker heads exchanged greetings as sessions continued.
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United Prey New York
Todas
Warren & Stone
Brotherhood
Rill
Stone
Anniher
Autobankits Kill One Steal Payroll at City Firm
Bandits killed Hicks, Tase and Norris Co secretary William Norris and clerk Kulethie, stealing payroll of 6750 dollars. They fired at fleeing workers, forced into a car, and vanished east on Madison Street while a spectator noted the getaway vehicle. The Evening Song offered a 500 reward for capture.
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United Prom
Baltimore
Wiliam B. Norris
Secretin
Hicks, Tase and Norris Co
Cnbeudors Dis
Wis
Wits Settolisly
CommonWealth
Norrie and
Kulethie
Donping
John Sterand
Seums
Pabinet
Rhage
Temporary Rail Strike Disrupts Delaware and Hudson
Freight trains on the Delaware and Hudson were tied up as members of the Brotherhood called a temporary strike. Officials did not confirm a complete disruption but stated passenger services remained on time. The walkout targeted alleged unfair labor practices and employed status, with reports of reduced freight movement.
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Wilkes Barre
Delaware and Hudson
Big Hour Brotherhood
D. and
Posenger
Untouched offshore oil field reported near Georgia coast
Reports claim a huge untapped oil field offshore near Georgia and the Southeast, with discoveries described from near Galveston vicinity and Atlantic waters. Observers note drilling activity and chart data, though details are unclear in the source text.
Two Drownings Reported in Lake Erie Night
Two people drowned in Lake Erie last night near the Bright harbor as rescuers recovered bodies. A sister of one victim and others were present as divers and officials investigated the incident and searched the waters near the shore.
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Lake Erie
Four Escape From State Prison Inmate Breakout
Four prisoners escaped from the State Prison Terre last night after stabbing Deputy Warden Arthur Shudow. Warden George T. Jameson, kidnapped by the convicts, was left bound in a church near Crooks, five miles from which he escaped later that night.
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Privon Terre
Arthur Shudow
George T. Jameson
AL Othe
Church
Crooks
Bomb Wrecks Texas Shops In Lone Attack
A blast ripped the Texas and Pacific Railroad roundhouse in Dallas injuring one worker and narrowly missing eighteen others. Tom Smith, a commissary employee, was hit by flying debris as the explosion occurred above guarding quarters. The incident blindsided railway crews and caused extensive damage to the roof and surrounding area. Police investigated the bomb attack, with authorities promising full inquiries into the incident.
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United Presa
Dallas
Texas
Texas and Pacific Railroad
Tom Smith
Slays Woman and Kills Self in North Columbus Case
A Columbus area suspect confessed to killing Mrs Thannah Muss and stabbed himself during the attempt to elude discovery. The assailant then shot himself in the abdomen but survived as authorities investigated the sequence of events at the Muss farm near Steel. The Hess family, prominent in the county, owned the farm referenced in the report.
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United Press
Columbus
David Aleck
Jinkew
Thannah
Luilione
Hess
Mranktin
Police fail to locate murder victim in Smith Street area
Cries of murder help echoed as a car sped west on Smith Street. Residents heard eight bells and reports called police. Patrols arrived but could not find the victim or suspect, and the scene yielded no homicide confirmation despite searches.
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Smith Strest
Siyouyedi
Meadville Man Dies At Age Of 102 Years
Meant to read a obituary notice from Leadville dated August 1 marking the death of a Meadville man aged 102. The fragmentary text notes long life, mentions final illness and passing, with scattered garbled phrases about family and last days. details are unreadable but indicate a veteran centenarian who died after a long life.
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Meadville
Leadville
Mirtigtre
Social dance band benefit planned by Chamber of Commerce
Preparations for a social event to benefit the American Legion and the Chamber of Commerce are under way. The past several months saw the top band entertain with fine musicales and cream social. a park grounds Pavement Dance is planned for Thursday evening at eight.
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Chamber of Commerce
of Legion
Suirk Tinder the Napicds OE the Chamber of
Jorge Plumber
O'Elork
Western Penn a Miners Return to Work
Union miners returned to the Valle Gimp and Kimbich mines at Westmoreland County after a mass meeting. A Ford Gots lleries Company plant at Curtisville reported 900 workers voting against resuming work until nearby operations signed the Cleveland agreement.
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United Front
New Kenningston
Weeligh
Valle Gimp
Kimbich
Valley Camp Goal Company
Ford Gots Lleries Company
Curtisville
Throwattons Agaist
Cleveland
Peace Near in Anthracite Coal Fields
Report from Philadelphia dated August 1 notes miners and operators optimistic about resuming work by Monday or Tuesday. A meeting discussed settling wage disagreements that had stalled progress, with expectations a deal acceptable to both sides could be signed at today’s session.
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United Prose Philadelpilia
Spits
Union Offet
Dynamite Attack Hits Buffalo Streetcar Line
A dynamite attack damaged Buffalo streetcars injuring several passengers. Nine men suspected of involvement fled after the blast near a Philadelphia area, as authorities offered a ten dollar reward for leads.
War on Hip Toters Tops Broadway Headlines
Federal authorities launch a campaign against those carrying their own hip totters in New York City. Reports describe clashes on Broadway with improvised squads and enforcement actions under a Sullivan Law style crackdown. Police and officials move to curb the portable mobility devices as tensions rise and arrests are reported.
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United Prats
New York
Yellowley
John Laws
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