Four lost as lake vessel sinks off Erie in storm
Erie Pa Aug 21 fierce northwest gale hurled a lake freighter Howard S Gerken and crew into the lake after pitching seas into the vessel. Four crew members are believed dead or missing, while sixteen survivors were rescued by the Maitland ferry near Port Dover. The Gerken, about 230 feet long, sank eight miles offshore with waters and winds treacherously high. Rescue efforts and coast guard salvage work continued as authorities assessed the damage to crops and property in the county from the same storm.
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Ain
United Press
Lake Erie
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Gerken
Cleveland
George McMing
Richard Treeman
Hermit Wagmann
William Logan
John He Gamble
Tir
Maitland
Ashtabula
Ohio
Port Dover
Gummadi
Hamilton
Coast Guard
Naval Reserve
Long Point
Tile
Tria
South Shore
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Maite Land of
Mrs Larson Wins In Cole Tourney At Western Penn
Mrs Larson tops Cole tourney in the Western Pennsylvania golf division. The Corry woman competed among about seventy players in the Western region event, finishing strong in the early rounds and contributing to Greenville’s golf scene. Roy Larson noted proceeding to the final rounds with solid performance.
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Greenville
Corry
Tate Ies Roy
Columbus School Problem To Be Aired
A local Columbus item notes William Tift at Winand discusses a school issue and related proposition. The article hints at airing the problem and seeks public awareness of the plan and its potential impact.
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Columbus
William Tift
Winand
New York Phiharmonic Orchestra Conducted by Stock
Radio listings show Eastern Daylight schedule with WJ New York and WABC stations carrying the New York Philharmonic Orchestra under conductor Frederick A. Stock. Also featured are multiple bands and contests from stations in Richmond Davenport and Chicago in the era’s afternoon programs.
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New York
WGR
Buffalo
WRO
Washington
Ne York Philharmonic Orchestra
Une Fraerick A. Stock
Eusst
Wang Richmomd
Manhasset Bay
Davynport
Centra Stanfard
WLS
Chicago
Hong P.M
Nurionil Barn
Missing Child Alert Shakes Titusville Family
A frantic appeal seeks help locating fifteen year old Johnaly Puppanly reported abducted after leaving home. Police and relatives conduct searches in multiple towns including Columbus, Ohio, Bethel, and nearby areas. Family pleads for information on his whereabouts and warns of potential danger to the teen.
Franklin fire victims kin of Corry people
A Franklin fire killed several, including Mrs Heightal and three children Mary Louie Marlara Sean and Charles Jeostine. The Beightol home burned after a stove incident, trapping the family and injuring others. Neighbors, Wayne Township residents, and kin gathered for funeral services and burial at a local cemetery.
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Beightol
Fern
Deiter
F. A. Smith
David Beightol
Beigston
BA Smith
Noel
Maapeystath
Bragklin
Ariel
Wayne
Pennsylvania
Heightal
Mike Striter
Heihtel
Mary Louie
Marlara Sean
Charles Jeostine
David Beighoh
Ube
Mia-Sagith
Tuday
Three Cities Plan Joint Advertising Campaign
Oil City Titusville and Union City back a campaign to advertise the McKinney Highway. A campaign committee outlines bids for erecting signs with large lettering along the route. About 31 000 dollars is allotted with shares for Oil City Titusville and Union City. The next meeting is set for August in Itupsalle to solicit bids and review proposals.
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Titusville
Union City
McKinney Highway
Upton City
Coty
Tusillo
Tram Union Cingy
Wort
QO Hwph
J & Flevens
Carl Vin Tasish
Titnayilte
Mecahe
Carter
Gil City
J. Horna
J Skellys
Wits
Chuinyyinn
Itupsalle
Titty
Body found of missing Emlington citizen
United Press reports the body ofJ Frank Modain 60 years old missing since last Monday night was found by Pennsylvania track walkers near Church Hill half a mile below Emlington in the Allegheny river. Modain had retired from business five years ago and had been in failing health since December.
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Allegheny River
Church Gall
Emilenton
J. Frank Modain
Pennsylvania
Torlay McCuln
Grand Jury Set to Probe Canton Murder Monday
Canton Aug 21 Investigators in the Bon R. Melfett murder case prepare to present evidence before Stark County grand jury meeting Monday An assistant to Joseph Rugolt said key clues emerged in recent days including alibi revisions by Lois Mayer and Floyd Streitenberger while Patrick Dow Dermott remains a fugitive publisher Melfett was assassinated in his Canton backyard after an editorial campaign in the Canton Daily News
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Mallett
Canton Daily News
Basie
Pinchot May Quit Race Back Wilson Endorsement Implied
Harrisburg August 21 capi tol rumors say Governor Gifford Pinchot will quit the U S senate race as an independent and back Woodrow Wilson ally William B Wilson. A statement from Pinchot would imply endorsement of Wilson with Pinchot at Milford and his secretary steering word to Harrisburg.
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Wilson
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Capitol
Everyumore
Gifford Pinchob
U. S. Senate
Lickey
Trig
Willian B. Wilson
Catier
Woodrow
Senate
Milford
No agreement on removal of rails discussed by council
City Council met with Oscar Trits at the Municipal Building to discuss removing street car rails on North Center Street ahead of repaving next year. After hours of talks no final plan was reached, but officials hope for an arrangement to start street resurfacing soon and notified gas and water companies to relocate service lines this fall.
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Oscar Trits
Tioek
Showers Force Golf Match Cancellation At Local Links
Last night s rains forced the postponement of the golf match scheduled this afternoon between Titusville Country Club and Corry. The contest will probably be played later in the season as players deal with a soggy course and poor playing conditions.
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Titusville Country Club
Corry
Gulf
Former Corry Man Dies at Meadville
Mrs Thomas Ragoo of west Unarch street reports the death of her nephew Edward B Coyle of Meadville who passed away Friday. A former Corry resident and local school attendee, he was a Knights of Columbus member, a B P O E member, and longtime telegraph operator for the Erie Railroad. Survived by his wife and one daughter. Funeral services will be held at St Brigid's Church Meadville Monday morning with burial in Meadville. Ragoon will leave tonight to attend the services in memory of her nephew.
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Thomas Ragoo
Unarch Street
Edward B. Coyle
Meadville
Coyle
Carry Oy
Knights of Columbur
B. P.O. Tuks
Eerie Railroad Company
Tianeral Services
Ari
St. Tvigid
Clmareh
Mes
Ragon
Part of Vanderbilt Loot Recovered by Police
New York reports recovery of part of a $500,000 burglary at the Newport home of General and Mrs Corellius Yamlerhitt. Joseph Roth and son Herbert held on $7,500 bail amid police efforts to recover stolen jewels and items, including a brooch set and jewelry. Governor Whitman directs search efforts for remaining loot.
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Annea
New York
Whitman
Spurned by thaw girl starts home
Winchester Virginia Aug 31 after five weeks of vigil Miss Mary Hope Walsh 18 and her mother and brother began the trip back toward their California home. They came to Thaw's estate in July after Thaw allegedly promised marriage in letters but he has been elsewhere since.
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Winchester
Walt
Thay
Mary
Forrest Hope Walsh
Clifoenia Howie
Electric chairs for more comfort next
A sign in the window of a South Center street store reads Dont Kill Your Wife Lot Electricky Da Th, reflecting a stray, troubling message found among storefront notices. The fragment suggests uncertain or incomplete wording and no clear event or official action.
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South Center Street
Fragmentary Pa Avia Item Sparks Unclear Notice
A garbled OCR text from a Pennsylvania item mentions a second occurrence in seven digs and an odd sequence of unreadable phrases. The fragmentary wording makes it impossible to identify persons, organizations, places, or a clear event.
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United Press
Avia
Poison Liquor Fatal to Erie Man
A man from Erie died after consuming poison liquor. The incident occurred near Punneaut and involved hospitalization at Hevewn Memorial and a visit to New York Central station. Police and hospital staff investigated the circumstances surrounding the poisoning.
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Erie
Uulou
Prie
Moe
Trislopil Erie
Cui
Fe New York Central
Pennsylvanians Primaries Face Sharp Attacks in Allentown
In Allentown Pa August 21 the Democratic and Republican campaigns sharpened. Oldfield assailed Republican leaders for backing candidates who voted against the party in the Senate. He warned that defeating those senators would hurt party unity and that taxes, farm aid, and Coolidge era prosperity are central issues.
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United Press
Allentown
Phosen
Gongrestional
Campalah
Senate
Pennsylvania
Santor Jalsemites
William Wilzoi
Willian
Phere
Oldfield-saidy
Repubican
Coolidge
Rosh Yolimaiyjes
Smitty
Missing gems valued at thirteen thousand dollars
Detro m Aug 21 Gems valued at 13000 dollars owed by Mrs Delphine Dodge Cromwell of Dewols and New York were reported missing after a raid on a local hotel. A detective agency in New York is said to be involved, with Cromwell en route to Port Washington to appear in a speed event.
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United Press
Delphine Dodge Cromwell
Dewols
New York
Humtansy
Cromwell Fe
Port Washington
Sironmstanibes
Five Army Planes Fly South American Route
The War Department announced plans for five U S Army planes to fly over South American airspace within months. The State Department will grant permission, with some governments reacting. The program aims to secure routes while awaiting final rulings from allies and potential opposition.
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United Press
Washington
Ave
Sour Ameren
War Department
State Department
Catholics Hope to Annull New Religious Laws
The Mexican government seeks arms length with the Episcopate as Catholics press for relief from religious regulations. Archbishop Mora Del Rinne and church leaders applaud the spirit of conciliation while pursuing amendment to the constitution. Police report violence linked to local strife as officials prepare new religious defense measures.
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Calles
United Press
Mexico
Messian
Callés
Secke
Galles
Mora
Ding
Tabasuo
Garmuot
Federation of Syndicates
Etree Sesiun
Police Haye
Ayde Police
Sean -wacoKine
Dyer-Susmeets
Roberts resolution on news adopted
August 21. The Press and owners held here under the auspices of the League of Nations today unanimously adopted a resolution urging caution on press activities. The measure, proposed by Almer Robe Ere, represented the Awarn Press. It supported nonexclusive government access and proposed a ten cent press fee to Japan. The commission will review the measure, led by Ray Howard, succeeding the United Press.
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United Press
Almer Robe
Awan
Heyes
Death trap accident near Pecan bridge prompts injuries
An accident on the Prittsburgh road near the Pecan death trap injured several people including Mrs Na and Mrs Laura Large. A farm vehicle crashed into an abutment near the new bridge, causing cuts and bruises. A similar earlier incident involved Mrs Laura Large, 26, suffering a severe facial cut when a car swerved and ditched on the gate road.
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Pecan
United Press Pranklin
Pay Angel
Nathan Donteant
Lynn
Maymilluyati Staines
Prittsburgh
Pauthybad Urestrihs
Devi
Laura Large
Greensburg
BK Barge
Wats
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