Public pressure urged to avert big miners strike
Eastern Pennsylvania business leaders mobilize to head off a major coal industry disruption. Wilkes Barre and regional citizens urge restraint, seeking to keep the anthracite region united and avert federal intervention as miners face potential strikes. United Mine Workers leader John Lewis calls for calm and warns against ill advised actions that could widen the conflict.
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Wilkes Barre
Lewis
United Press
Wilkrs
Eivig Ung Animation
Reuttore
Wind
Rowry
Attier
Hotel Ising
Cootide
Pinchot
TNE
Philadelpata
John L. Leivis
United Mie Workers of America
Werthly
Wilkes
Barre
Mit Lewis
Wilkes Warra
Break in Union Miners Ranks Hits Pittsburgh District
In a rare disruption 80 000 idle union miners in the Pittsburgh district see 30 suspended mines resume at the Pittsburgh Goat Companys Bain Tug mine No 2 located 80 miles west of here while pay officials move to quell unrest. The resumed operations mark a shift in the long idle strike tide and reflect tensions between company management and union leadership.
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Unites Evens
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Goat Company
Fle Sittice
Bane Tug Mine
Neon Payette City
Oyly Beine
Vim
Union Aunion
Cimpany Koperty
Pickvta
Five Best Radio Features Broadcast Tonight Across Cities
Station listings show Cleveland WCSL at 8 P.M. Eastern with Standart features on international photo engraving. Pacific time scales include KOO at 4 P.M. and Fustern Daylight at 8:15 P.M. in Atlantic City. WA Washington audio programs and WANY New York bands appear from 7:30 to 9 P.M. with WEAR orchestral broadcasts nationwide.
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Cleveland
Union Banquet
KOO Officiyl
Pacific Standard
Officer
WPG
Atlantic City
Wesslins
Washington
WJZ
New York
WOW Selieneetady
WEY Springhold
Easton Standard
C_ S. Marte
WEAF
Hearings set for DRY violators after Warren county raids
Reports from Youngsville describe ongoing hearings led by Justice W. H. Hrawde as raiders posted arrests in Warren county Tuesday. Two defendants, Sue Wyde and Mrs. Mike Brunick, posted 1.00 bonds and awaited further proceedings while others were sent to the Warren county jail. The most notable arrest was a Spring Creek bootlegger named Black Diamond found after resisting arrest in the woods near his home.
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Warren County
W. H. Hrawde
Youngsville
Youngaville
Entity
Snyder
Shiners
Ae Cours Niall
Whese
Sue Wiyde
Mike Brunick
Spring Creek
Black Diamond
Hiey Hore
Legionnaires in big convention at Erie
Erie Pa Aug 20 Thousands of bullets and artillery memories from Chate Thierry and Belleau Woods flood back as 19 000 delegates and visitors gather for the seventh annual convention of the Pennsylvania Department of the American Legion J Mitchell Chase state commander and other officers open the convention with notable speakers on the program
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United Press
Erie
Chatea Thierry
Belleau Woods
Pennsylvania
Ameri Legion
J. Mitchell
Chase
State Commandor
Sonctive Fiat
Church Lawn Social Proves Fine Success
The St Joseph Orphanage Boys and the Golden Tables Festival at St Elizabeth's Church drew hundreds to the church grounds last evening. Ice cream, sandwiches, and beverages were enjoyed as the Jubilee event showcased a 40 night boys program praised by attendees. Proceeds and booths were well patronized, marking a bright community win for the church and attracting visitors from Erie and nearby towns.
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St. Elizabeth's Church Lawn
St. Joseph
Hari
Elixabeth
St Joseph Orphan Boys of
Erie
Orpihidige
Ampicat
Trichardt
Elieaberh
Seyema
Erle
Hammond to Attend New England Governors Fuel Parley
Boston August 20 John Haye Hammond today accepted Gav Roller of Massachusetts invitation to attend the 41st conference of New England governors called by Mull ve Hammond was chairman of the former dural con Commission Gay Fuller called the conference to discuss means of making New England independent of anthracite coal in view of unsettled labor conditions in the coal fields
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Hammond
Dural Con Commission
Gay, Fuller
New England
Nine Seek Erie County Sheriff Office Nominees
Nine candidates filed for Erie County sheriff with four oclock Friday August 21 deadline to withdraw announced at the county commissioners offices. Vying for sheriff include both parties on multiple tickets with nine total entries in the race and names listed for clerk common pleas court and other offices.
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Erie
Knights of Pythias elect new officers at Conneaut Lake Park
In August 2001 at a convention near here, B Hall Meport was chosen grand vice chancellor of the Pennsylvania Knights of Pythias. Harry A Bayuh Harrisburg won grand chancellor. Other officers named include G Chorpenning Uniontown grand prelate Lame Wilk Philadelphia grand keeper of records and seals Henry W Fox grand master of exchequer John W Wilckes Sharon grand outer guard WW Gustmaan Carliste grand master at arms B Hutchinson Harmony and William Sylvester Pittsburgh supreme representatives CW Merman Hess and others.
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United Press
BRIE
Hall
Meport
Pennsylvania
Henry W. Fox
Exchequer
John W. Wilckes
Sharon
Grand Outer Gaard
Gussmaan
Carliste
Grand
Hernan Goodstin
Pittsburgh
Rand
Gems
Hutchingson
Harmony
William Sylvester
Supreme Representatives
CW Merman Hess
Rand Jneesiiurd Ees
Merle Kolgtee and Spencer Thomp son depart Detroit flight
Merle Kolgtee and Spencer Thomp son left this afternoon by skoter for Detroit as reported in local transit notes.
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Merle Kolgtee
Spencer Thompson
Skoter
Detroit
Death Toll in Mackinac Disaster Soars Toward Fifty
Newport Harbor Aug 20 As the Mackinac excursion steamer disaster toll climbs toward fifty, authorities report twenty five dead and many injured. Investigators say the boiler was old and weakened by wear with extensive repairs possibly linking to the blast. Fireman Joseph Lavada, among the early fatalities, arrives at Newport hospital claiming no injuries.
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United Press
Newport
Mackinac
Forte
Naval
Oscar A. Tehaen
Attorney General's Department
George Chler
Tvs Gteamboat Inspection Service
United States Department of Commissioners
Providence
Joseph Lavada
Newport Hospital
Cleveland man charged with theft of furs in Pittsburgh
Louis Schneider, 20, of Cleveland, was brought to Pittsburgh by detectives charged with swindling A. Coe, a local furrier, of two furs valued at 2500 by posing as a messenger from another furrier. Police recovered one fur from a pawn broker and the other from a New York paying shop.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Louis Schneider
Cleveland
A. Coe
New York
Hold Realtor for Poisoning of Woman
United Press reports in Miami Florida that 20 were charged in the poisoning death of Mary Deville alias Mrs BR Hunt. John Gobel a wealthy Daytona Beach real estate operator was held in Dade county jail while chemists analyzed a white powder. A coroner s jury convened to determine blame in the death. Autopsy by Dr BE Jaudon found a powerful coxicpo1osive poison in five vital organs.
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United Press
Miami
Tla
Aus
Mary Deville
BR Hunt
John Gobel
Daytona Beach
Dade County
Cormer
BE. K. Jaudon
Announcement of Day Directors Friday Names
Names of ten regional directors selected for the Aprirewe Plan under federal prohibition enforcement will be announced Friday. Andrews completed the list this morning and will submit at 10 for endorsement by Secretary Mellon this afternoon.
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Aye
Federal
Arrows
AbSigtash
Treasurty
Andrews
Uist
Mellon
Man tarred and feathered in Hargetstown incident
In Hargetown Pa on August 20 a group abducted Robert Norris 45 proprietor of a dry cleaning shop. He was forced into cars believing he was summoned to inspect items, stripped to his robe, tarred and feathered, then returned to town and left on Main street as a crowd dispersed. Norris remained at home with no serious injuries reported.
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United Press
Hargetistown
Polite
Robert Norris
Norili
Main
Norris
Fire sweeps Jersey hotel on crowded Boardwalk
A massive fire destroyed the North End hotel on Ocean Grove New Jersey Boardwalk sending 60 guests into the streets in night clothes. The blaze began about 7 15 a.m. and caused damage estimated at $250000. Among the evacuees were many New Yorkers and Philadelphians as workers fought the flames.
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Jniteu
Ocean Grove
N. J
North End
Heleram
W. A Watts
Prominent Kentucky Citizens Arrested for DUI
United Press report from Hagerstown Maryland states three men, all described as prominent Kentucky residents, were arrested on charges of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. One identified as Charles Sennell claimed to be a former judge and present attorney in Tennessee. A second identified as Weadle said he was a lawyer in Lexington. The third, who was sober, claimed to be Congressmen Swope of Kentucky and tried to dissociate from the others.
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United Pres
Hagerstown
Louisville
Lexington
Lieame
Charles Sennell
Wick
Tenneville
Weadle
Congressman Swope
Kentucky
U S Seeks to Break Up Rum Smuggling Report
Secretary of State Krellogg stated in Washington that the United States aims to expand extradition treaties with Canada to cover liquor smugglers as the Canadian delegation arrives to finalize new regulations under the 1924 treaty, reflecting growing cross border enforcement efforts.
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U.S
Sugar Aye
Canada
Krellogg
Hong Kong Finance Minister Bin Chun-Goi Reported Assassinated
London Aug 20 Hong Kong finance minister Bin Chun-Goi of the Canton government was reportedly assassinated according to a dispatch from the Exchange Telegraph Company London bureau. No further details were provided.
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United Preas
London
Hong Kong
Exchange Telegraph Company
Miviser bin Chun-Goi
Canton
Chautauqua Entertainment Opens Today With Russian Sextet
Chautauqua events begin in the Washing bu school groves this afternoon and tonight with the Russian Cathedral Sextette headlining. Guarantors report a deficit after ticket sales. another meeting is planned to settle finances. Opening exercises include Junior Chautauqua and Captain Will A. Dietrich on Uncle Will's Window. Upcoming programs feature Dr Predesic Poole’s China demonstration and an S. B. Henry and Company magic act.
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We Jeek
TL Is
Will A. Dietrich
Will
China
Predesic Poole
S. 8. Henry and Company
Keyes Calls for Death Sentence in High Profile Trial
In Los Angeles on Aug 20 District Attorney Keyes delivered a bitter opening address in the Mrs. Young murder case. He pressed the jury with dramatic gestures as he urged the death penalty for Dr Mionias W Young, the alleged killer of his wealthy wife. Spectators reeled as he repeatedly invoked Hang, while the dentist defendant sat shrinking in his chair. A mention closes with Miss Tichel Klinger returning home from Jamestown after a visit to the Prince family.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Mionias W Young
Keyes
Jin
Kayes
Tichel Klinger
Jamestown
George Prince
Hunt Feindish Murderer-Thot Hiding Nearby
Police in Bru County hunt for a man known as Thompson, a barber and amateur dancer, suspected of killing Joseph Gervase in Erie. He has ties to Corry Union City and Buffalo, was seen with a dancer’s life, and was last known at a Swan Street lodging house. Authorities fear he fled to Buffalo, where he had resided briefly, after the crime.
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Elmér ‘Thompson
Corry
Union
Josephs Gepvase
Ruffato
Thompson
Civicns City
Fai
Loge Police Executive
Ianese
Buffilo
Pélite
Jade Deen
Erie
Buffalo
Tyetwe Faye
Swan Street
Tie
Geryara
Dain Tuy
Pearl Street
Roding House
Oni
Pupsie
Fang
No 160
Swan Treet
Lang
Thiompson
Higgins
Academy
Allell
Garden
Elmwood Avenue
Auburn
Sean
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