Erie quarrel ends in murder in Pennsylvania town
In Erie on August 18 Joseph Kozousil, a farmer, confessed after a neighbor George Roberts was shot multiple times with a double barreled gun following a dispute over an inn fence and cattle. Detained by police, Kozousil admitted the shooting to Chief Detzel as a coroner's inquest ruled it a premeditated, cold blooded act witnessed by Roberts’s son and others from a local party.
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Erie
Joseph Kocowsid
George Roberts
Inn
Robert
Plense
Kozousil
Brie Deteetvus
Ghief Detzel
Quick Hmne
Roberts
Bia
Detael
Being Held for Murder in Oklahoma and Texas
Word from Franklin says Martin, once of Twin FowWnahiy, is held on murder charges after allegedly striking a patrolman with a pistol in Oklahoma fields. He fled to Texas where he was captured and awaits extradition back to Oklahoma. Indicted in Venango for a store burglary at Burkeyville over a year ago.
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Hrunkiln
Franklin
Dames Martin
FowWnahiy Ie
Asres
Martin
Oklahonit Olfields
Venango County
Marti
Texas
Oklahoma
Mingo County
People's Supply Coy
Burkeyvity
Arcested
Uke
Sinva
Sil
Trwin
Ahi
Farm House Damaged by Lightning Near Spring Creek
The farm home of Nicholas Slinger near Spring Creek was struck by lightning Sunday about two o'clock. The roof was torn, the bed splintered, and Mrs. Slinger to the floor but with no serious injuries. Family shaken, but they are otherwise unharmed.
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Nicholas Slinger
Spring Creek
Nicholas Slingor
Mra. Slinger
Famous Star Bloomer Girls Play Corry Hase Ball Club
On Salisday afternoon August 4 the Famous Star Bloomer Girls will play the Corry Hase Ball club. Alm ager Jourdet has gone considerable expense to bring Ye atthselion. A good crowd is expected. The club has three lady pitchers May Harber Knoll Carmine. The girls are young college players with strong league experience. Lineup includes Ape Miike Cathar Tuttle Knoll Pitcher May Harbur Pitcher Risie Carmine Pitcher Selma Willbaum First base Trose Fouh Second base Tessie Marty Third base WHie Dan Left Field Maggie Barth Center Magele Burke Right Field.
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Star Bloomer
Corry
Almager
Ape Miike
Cathar
Tuttle Knoll
May Harbur
Risie Carmine
Selma Willbaum
Trose Fouh
Tessie Marty
Detective Named At County Seat
Meddriile Aug 18 George Ryan of Woodrock township has been appointed county detective by District Attorney Albert Thomas. The appointment was made Friday and though not yet confirmed it is believed there will be no difficulty about giving the place to Mr Ryan. He is a son of former Sheriff George Ryan and a young man expected to do well. He made his first arrest Sept 28 evening at Conneaut Lake. William Martin W Williams and John Sire were arrested on a charge of selling minor without a license. Martin proprietor of the Brick Hole at the lake gave bail for a hearing.
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Meddriile
George Ryan
Woodrock Fownship
Albert Thomas
Ryan
George Mr. Ryan
Conneaut Lake
William Martii
W. Williams
John Sire
Mr. Martin
Lake
Lightning Strikes Corry House Wrecks Chimneys
Sunday evening during a heavy thunder storm lightning struck the residence of George Spencer on Wright street. The fire was not set, but chimneys and interior were damaged. insurance likely covers the losses. George Spencer Jr, shaken but unharmed, was knocked down by the bolt and dazed briefly. Other household members were uninjured beyond shock.
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George Spencer
Wright Street
Bost
Spencer
George Spencer, Jr
Fire at Brick Plant Sparks false alarm in rain
A small fire at a brick plant near Small Eire was misjudged as serious by bystanders but proved to be an old shed and burned out with no damage. The fire department was not deployed due to heavy rain earlier in the evening.
Chinese baseball team denies discrimination over lodging
A Chinese team complained of refused accommodations during a Hawaii university game trip, alleging race discrimination at the McClure Motel and Commercial Hotel. Manager Yap reports no room for the visiting players and the group sought alternate lodging after dining at Ridge Brothers. The hotel counters denying bias and notes full occupancy over several days.
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Franklin
Nutelo
Srinkiln NeWwir
McChute
McClure
Paniopler
Roprekonthg
University of Hawaii
YM. G. A
Pittstirs
Pennsylvaniac Road
Commercial
Guineas
ON City
Whue
Exchange
Yap
Ridge Brothers Restaurant
Chines
Autoists Narrow Escape In Pine Valley Crash
A Union City party in a Flinders 20 lost steering control on Pine Valley and swerved into a ditch. The right front wheel broke, the left bent, and the heavy axle twisted. Local repairers Brown garage Isblinly and Mosave Bryn and Wingate freed the car. By evening the car was repaired and ran well, narrowly avoiding a worse outcome were the accident to occur a minute later on the steep descent.
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Union City
Pine Valley
Bryn
Wingate
Thie Ely
Dead Man Near Tracks in Worle Virginia
A man about 70 was found near Reed and Nhuendth streets after a train incident. Detective Alexander of the Nickle Mate road investigated and pronounced accidental death. Coroner Hunley noted no trace of Mrs Bonnell and the body was taken for identification.
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Worle
Reed
Alexander
Nickle Mate Road
Hanley Wis
Tosilo Bontti
Harborerek
Eric Go
Hunley Wald
Bonnell
Motor powered flyer tested near Savona New York
Miller near Colsa station has secured a motorized bi plane to be tested this week. The machine, with a 1400 rpm propeller and 245 pound engine, is expected to fly from 66 to 70 miles per hour once wings are reinforced and safety measures completed. A hangar has been purchased for the meadow testing site and preparations proceed.
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Startin Miller Hoa
Miller
Colsa
Corry
Wneo
Prohibition Leader Cheered by Throngs at Union City Rally
Valon Siu reports a large crowd gathered at Dick's Grove north of Union City for the prohibition picnic. Chafin of All ondi, the party's candidate, spoke fervently that ending prostitution would destroy the liquor trade, predicting higher turnout next November. Order was maintained and supporters refrained from demonstrations.
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Dick's Grove
Union City
Valon Siu
Gathar Hni Dick
Uiton City
Union City Dey
Street Fight Shuts Westfield Street in Brawl
Aug 18 in Westfield a street fight broke out between two townsmen on Portigo WtroRr BhORHY after 10 pm. Citizens formed a ring as police were alerted but arrived after the fighters separated. Both men were injured. one cut hand and the other had a damaged hand. Conductor 1,008 attempted to intervene. bystanders aided.
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Tt Meats
High School Hit by Severe Storm at Flagstaff
A heavy rainstorm and lightning damaged Flagstaff, striking the high school building and tearing off about ten feet of its roof. A nearby residence also lost shingles while a group of people on the street were knocked off their feet. Fire crews extinguished a blaze as the roof was burned out twice.
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Run Town
Hinche High School
Rm Fuge
Irie Crawford district conference draws varied party leaders
About thirty party leaders attended the Irie Crawford congressional district conference at Cambridge Springs on Saturday afternoon. The gathering included 19 active Democrats and progressive Republicans and party leaders, with no fund endorsement for state or county offices agreed. Members of the Washington party central committee from Philadelphia led the first derogation, and upon return they voiced confidence in their organization’s strength, promising four campaigners at every precinct.
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Palicat
Irie-Crawford Congressional District
Roosevelt Marty
Cambridge Springs
Satur
Atats
Washington Party
Ph J. Barber
L.A. McRéler
Ubon
McBrier
Ivery
Birthday Surprise at Mrs VanCampana
On Sunday August 18 Mrs Suawn Babbitt celebrated a birthday with friends at Mrs VanCampana. Eight widows sat at table totaling 570 years of ages. An initial repast and vocal music followed. The narrative includes exaggerated features of a man named His Couninhance and a large wig. The text notes the birthday celebrant’s age and references a prior year.
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Suawn Babbitt
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