American girl fails in dream Channel swim attempt
Aug 18 report from Prante France details Gertrude Ederle and a second American swimmer facing brutal seas and crosscurrents as they attempt the Dover Strait route. Both efforts falter near the English coast amid rough SW winds.
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Miss Aderle
English Channel
Boulogne
Prange
Gallant Est
Benehoue Dhanysl
Gertrutte Ederle
Cape Gris Nez
Dover
Withhi Aie
Uelialt
Miley
Baylis
Raze Buildings for Big Ajax Addition
West Washington Street clears for a modern warehouse as the old livery barn and fire station are torn down. Royars Structural Steel Co granted permits to erect a 100 by 140 foot preatory warehouse extending from Mott Street to east of the fire station, with facilities for rapid stock and supply handling.
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Wark
West
Washington Binet
Ajak
Frank Jones Hex
Aeung Ofmon
Ast Sight
Royars Structural Steel Company
West Washington Street
Aik Orefalions
Stene
Mott Street
debt agreement late today coolidge debt talks in washington
Vaulted Press reports President Coolidge in Plymouth Vermont as debt funding terms near approval in Washington. After meetings with Secretary Mellon and Senator Smoot, Coolidge plans return to Swampscott for rest and therapy with Col John Coolidge. The visit is deemed a success and improves his health and appetite.
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Plymouth
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Mellon
Senator Smoot
Utah
Prigent Coolidge
White House
Swamp- Scott
Mays
Col
John Coolidge
Billings
Woodstock
Chorus Girls Become Cinderella Welfare Story
United Press reports a dramatic New York incident at the Bellairme Hotel roof garden where Edvened W. Brownins, a millionaire real estate figure, fled last night. Smothered by masked chorus girls seeking adoption, he was mobbed, kissed, and forced to dance as his identity became known.
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New York
W. Brownins
Sillionaire
Cinderalla Ming
Bellérlaipe Hotel
Antisemitic riots erupt as Vienna hosts Zionist Congress
United Press reports antisemitic violence in Vienna as the Fourth Zionist Congress opens amid police amid crowds. Knights of the Hooded Cross demonstrated and clashed with police, while shops along Thanos Rigstrasce closed and windows burned.
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United Press
Vienna
Wif
Zionist Congress
Knights of the Hooded Cross
Thanos Rigstrasce
Few Complaints on West Smith Street Pavement Assessment
City Council sitting as Court of Appeals heard complaints on the pavement assessment from West Wayne to York streets with few property owners registering objections. City Solicitor to petition for viewers west of York Street where property is rural. Bill No. 522 appropriated 421.76 from unappropriated funds to incidental funds approved. Rebate of 0473 on East Main street pavement assessment approved. Pablo Mattargio awarded Seventh Street sewer contract. only bidder. Work to start at once with completion in thirty days.
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West Smith Street
City Council
Court of Appeals
West Wayne
York Streets
Kincaid
York Street
Large Barn Destroyed North of Corry Pump Station
A two story barn owned by the Corry Water Company was destroyed by fire early this afternoon. A line of hose from the pumping station reached the scene but the barn was beyond saving. The cart and two tons of hay owned by Henry Miller were also lost. Origin undetermined, with suspicion of spontaneous combustion. Mary and Sarah Breen are in Corry visiting Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ragon on West Church Street. Miss Mary Bret attended Columbia University.
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Corry Water Company
Donne
Henry Miller
Mary
Sarah Breen
New York City
Corry
Thomas Ragon
West Church Street
Mary Bret
Columbes University
Crossing protection on West Smith street undecided
City authorities consider night watchman or electric signal lights for the West Smith street crossing of the Pennsylvania railroad pending a ruling on permanent protection. PA engineering staffer G R Dunlap says lights like at North Center street work well in other cities. mayor and some commissioners favor trials, others want watchman during the day. A decision is expected at the September council meeting with data to follow.
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West Smith Street
Smith Street
Pennsylvania Railroad
Connell
G R Dunlap
Engineering Department
North Center Street
Colubuy Avenue
Kittanning
Bethlehem
Alexander
Kelly
Weaver
Parsons
Howard
West Main Street
Wolock
Ls Council
Automobile Overturns Near Findley Lake in Two Crashes
An automobile collision on Findley Lake road damaged a Huick coupe owned by Miss Price and a Dort el machine opened by New York state residents near Clymer. Both drivers escaped injury. A Hudson sedan carrying a Missouri resident overturned near the Church, wrecking the car. the driver was uninjured and fled.
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Findley’ Lake Road
Miss Price
New York State
Clymer
Findley Road
Blue Eye
Local Residents Return from Daytona Trip and Visitors
Mr and Mrs John Sheely returned home this morning from Daytona Ti where they had been for the past few weeks Johnson of Jamestown was a visitor in the city on business today Dr Mabie Jones has been enjoying a month’s vacation and resumed duties in her offices in the Traction Building
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John Sheely
Daytona
Johnson
Jamestown
Mabie Jones
I Traction
City Council Approves Opening of Dartmont Street and East Church
In regular session last night the City Council moved to open Dartmont street in the First Ward and instructed drafting of an ordinance to open East Church street from Fast to William streets. Frank J. Lillie, a major local property owner, brought the matter to council attention, and the commission followed with favorable action.
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Dartmont Street
East Church Street
William Streets
Frank J. Lillie
Uke Commission
Presentation on Pennsylvania accident statistics at Rosary Club
Jake D Spicer reports rising industrial accident casualties in Pennsylvania at the Hive Bird restaurant meeting. He urges strict adherence to state laws to reduce accidents while noting preparations for Governor Sid McMichael's visit on September 1 in this city. musical numbers were performed by Lee Whittlesey and partner.
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Jake D Spicer
Tarristineg Club
Rosary Club
Hive Bird
Spicer
Pennsylvania
John Ham
Baltimore
PC Bogart
Warren
Ars
Bee Whitstlesey
Detroit
E. J. Lewis
Roberts
FE Whittlesey
Lee Whittlesey
Whittlesey
Dlols
Sid M. McMichael
McMichael
Toronto
Can
First regional arrive for state convention opens Thursday
Garrett Cochran of Williamsport Pennsylvania arrives first regionnaire for the state convention opening Thursday. Discharged from Baltimore Hospital last week he traveled to Erie and walked most of the distance.
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Erie
Garrett Cochran
Williamsport
Donvention
Cochrane
Baltimore Hospital
Witnesses Guarded as Murder Inquest Opens
In Muncie Indiana on August 18 witnesses summoned for the coroner s inquest into the murders of Ben Hance and his wife were guarded and testimony held secret. Police say new witnesses strengthen the case against Charles Wolfe and George Anderson, with a possible grand jury indictment to follow after the inquest. An insurance man reported Wolfe driven to Cincinnati with another man the previous weekend, fueling theories that Anderson acted to avenge betrayal by Hance and the Chapman gang.
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United Presa
Anderson
Charles
Wolfe
Snan
Yorktown
Muncie
Hance
Chapman
Hane
Cartwright Descendant Evangelist Dies in Pittsburgh
Rev. Charles L B Cartwright age 69, a descendant of Peter Cartwright, revered evangelist, died after four weeks illness in Pittsburgh. He served across roles in religious work and lineage tied to early English revival history.
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Cartwright
Pittsburgh
Charles LB Cartwright
Peter Cartwright
Chautauqua ticket drive nears final push in Corry
Corry residents are urged to back the midsummer Chautauqua with 32 guarantors backing the drive. About 300 tickets at 2.50 each remain to meet the contract. Organizers stress value, talent, and family friendly entertainment across evenings and mornings, with a money back promise if not satisfied.
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Corry
Cory
Worris
Spring Creek Bootleggers Arrested in Warren County Raid
Prohibition agents sweep Warren County uncovering moonshining activity around Spring Creek Lottsville and Sugar Grove. Raids lead to multiple arrests near Pittsfield and Youngsville with warrants issued for the rest of the suspects. Officials say the operation marks the most extensive raid in the area.
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Prohibition
Warren County
Warren
Pittsfield
75Ingler
Grosch
Weaver
Youngsville
Rome
Porter
Youngsville Inter
Itesfeld
Sugar Grove
Spring Crack
Spring Creek
Lottsville
Warerin County
Justice Brose
United States Shipping Board To Take Over Merchant Marine
Washington Aug 12 The United States Shipping Board will take over operation of the infant American merchant marine if foreign operators push American firms out in a cutthroat war. Chairman O'Connor made the statement after the board decided to sell 10 freighters of the American export line to Export Steamship Corporation for about 1 million dollars. The company has operated the ships to Mediterranean and Black Sea ports.
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Sy United Prose
Washington
United States Shipping Board
O'Connor
Five Best Radio Features Highlighted for Today
WIZ New York and stations across the network present a lineup of classical and operatic programs. Listings include Verdi Requiem by the New York Philharmonic with soloists and chorus, Shilkret Orchestra performances, La Sonnambula, and daylight opera and symphony showcases across cities from Philadelphia to Des Moines and Detroit.
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WIZ
New York
WGY
WEAF
WPI
Philadelphia
WEE! Bostnn
WIAR
Providence
WGR
Buffalo
WOAE
Pittsburgh
WSAT
Cincinnati
Des Jit
WCCO
Minneapolis St. Pauly
Davenport
Shilkret
Opera “la Sonnam
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Haig
Matthew Webty
Americas
BO Leila
AJAX
Coolidge
Vaulted Press
Mattargio
Seventh Street
Cony Water Supply Co
Judson
Findley Lake
John D. Spicer
Harrisburg
Rotary Club
Youngs+ville Justice
EGO Oakland
Springield
Biem
Daylight Entertainment
Ordée
Estray
VOX Desit
Detrois ‘Symphony
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