Petition for injunction restrains liquor sale in federal court
City officials opposed and a crowd greeted the petition as United Press reports state Erie County residents signed a petition to bar possession or sale of intoxicating liquor. Judge Schoonmaker scheduled a hearing for October 1 to determine permanency. The post office disturbance preceded the filing amid general merriment and claims of moonshine operations in the area.
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Monsear
United States District Court
Tale
Pachoonmeaker
John T Pestington
Fee
Erie
Sunel Russiter
Tj, Mart
Diotator
Bik
Only Two Cases Of Contagious Disease Here
Health officer reports only two cases of contagious disease in the city under quarantine in the Forest area amid reports of measles and syphilis. No serious outbreak. summer conditions expected to limit spread with public cooperation. Durham and family attend Abbott Allen reaction at Jasiestown, Ny Ya today.
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Gulf Coast
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Morgan City
Tulane University
Florida
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Texas
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Abbott Allen
Jasiestown, Ny
Miners Trapped After Explosive Blast in Indiana Co Mine
Johnstown Pa Aug 26 Roughly 60 to 70 miners are entombed in Central Run No 1 Mine of the Clearfish Bituminous Coal Co at Clymer Indiana County after a 2 PM explosion. Rescue teams from Johnstown Heilwood and other centers rush to the scene. Unknown number of deaths. telephone lines to the town are inoperative as authorities probe the cause.
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Johnstown
Central Run
Clearfish Bitumainous Coal Company
Clymer
Indiana County
Heilwood
Swimming Pool Plan Sparks Kiwanis Meeting Interest
A town meeting at the Motel Conn exhibited growing support for a city swimming pool project. Mothers club members conducted a survey on facility needs while the Kiwanis and Gook Club outlined funding and program plans. Local schools and community groups showed interest in educational use and welfare impact.
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Lomie
Flex
Kiwanis Cubs
Erie labor tieup feared imminent
Aug 20 report says the T. J. Conrath company is hiring nonunion electricians in Bele contract work, sparking business actions of carpenters and bricklayers. Union threats escalate as workers vow to strike, potentially triggering a broader stoppage affecting all company projects in New Castle and Grove City.
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Erie
Chargins
T. J. Conrath Company
Wilon
Woman Suffrage Day Observed at Sou
Aug 25 Philadelphia marked Warren Suffrage Day at the Pennsylvanian Building Sesquicentennial Exhibition. Notables and guest of honor Mrs Catharine Catt headlined a luncheon honoring Mrs Colt with attendees including Mrs Blankenbury and Mrs Upton among others.
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Philadelphia
Comrie Chapman Catt
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Mary Garrett Hays
My York
Iyierowin Blankenbury
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Munna J. Pattern
Pitbrig
Hartiet Taylor Upton
Ohio
Colt
Thoms
Erie Man Crisis Sparks Police Standoff Tragedy
A strained case in As Police Approached Brie Mountie Wenzel reports a man shot himself after police tried arresting him for non support filed by his wife. Grief stricken, Mrs Wenger blames herself and another woman, claiming he threatened self harm during the attempted arrest.
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United Press
Brie
Polive
Waterant
Mountie Wenzel
Fred
Wenger
Thompson heads Pennsylvan ia police chiefs at convention
Joseph P Thompson, Harrishung chief, was elected president of the Pennsylvania Police Chief Association at the thirtieth annual convention. Dintkis of 1 situ attended. Lieut. Samuel Wynne of county detectives was named president. M Tillaed of Altoona elected secretary and treasurer for the sixth time. Wm Detwel of Erle led initial nominations. The Bethlehem and Philadelphia choices for 1927 were sent to an executive committee for decision.
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Harrishung
Pennsylvania
Thompson
Gaw
Dintkis
Lieut
Catonel Samuel Wynne
Philadelphia
M. Tillaed
Altoona
Joke
Detwel
Erle
Bethlehem
Execut Five Committee
New York Laborites Seek Modification
The New York State Federation of Labor called for modifying the Volstead Act to legalize the manufacture of light wines and beers. The resolution urged all wage earners to back the modification in a referendum at the upcoming general election this fall.
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United Press
Niagara Pales
N.Y
New York State
Fed. Graven
Narrow Escape For Scores In Big Blaze
Three persons were injured and many escaped as a major fire broke out in the Journal Publishing Company building and spread to the Marshall Office Varnishing Company. Veronica and her ten year old sister were burned before rescue crews reached them in adjoining apartments. Mrs Mary Era, an elevator operator, ran the elevator to the fourth floor aiding trapped workers and bringing several to safety.
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Journal Publishing Company
Marshall Office
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Marshall
Mary Era
Journal
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Jana
Pre School Health and Enrollment Guidelines for Corry Public Schools
Superintendent Ralph S Dewey outlines pre school fitness, vaccination, and paperwork for Corry Public Schools fall term opening September 7. Emphasizes medical examinations, correcting defects, and ensuring nonresident pupils arrange local funding and bring records. Enrollment rules allow entry for six year olds by February first, with nonresident students advised on district payment.
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Ralph S Dewey
Journal
Eb Selon
Iay
Revival of Curfew Urged in Chicago
A delegation of Chicago women will appeal to Police Chief Morgan A. Calhoun for the reinstatement of the curfew ordinance. They seek a law requiring all unescorted women under 18 to be off the streets after midnight amid reports of assaults in the business district.
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Chicago
Five Best Radio Features Listings
Program guide lists top radio features across stations including WEAF Silvertown Orchestra WGP Atlantic City WIP Philadelphia Edwin Franko Goldmanns Concert Band KYW Chicago Congress Cardival KPO San Francisco String Quartet WNY WRG Washington WGY Schenectady WBZ Springfield United States Marine Band scheduling various times and daylight time zones.
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Washington
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Prohibition chiefs summoned to national conference
Washington Aug 20 Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Andrew announced a national prohibition enforcement conference. He called all dry administrators to the capital on Sept 1 for an extensive course in enforcement aid procedures. The gathering marks a historic step in the administration’s anti alcohol program.
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United Press
Washington
Mystery Bomb Carrier Identity Remains Unsolved
Pittsburgh August 20 Every available clue to identify the bomb carrier in the Harmer Depot Savings Bank bombing yields no result. Investigators pursue a headless corpse at the morgue, seek a distinctive telephone number, and review witnesses who saw a man asking for $2000 at the bank. Frank Andre has been checked as a possible match but denied involvement. local authorities pursue leads and compare descriptions to ailing notes and prior associations.
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United Press
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Konic
Bertilloy
Napupal Baresi
Waslington
Mane
Frank Andre
Andreiud
Treasury chief says no tax cut in sight
Acting Secretary Garrard Winston told United Press there is no reduction in sight for the present tax policy. He said the administration aims to retire public securities as rapidly as possible, noting the Civil War debt is being retired faster now.
Two Injured in West Virginia Penitentiary Riot
In Moundville West Virginia Aug 25 two inmates a prisoner and a guard were seriously injured in an uprising at the state penitentiary. Childern 87 a life term murder convict sparked the riot by refusing work then stabbed the guard and was shot by another officer. Conditions improved but remaining danger noted.
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Moundville
West Virgina State Penitentiary
Wavely Childern
John Gilland
Win
Phildern
Gilland
Web of evidence tightens in Jersey case
Aug. 26 Somerville A bail hearing disclosed possible new links in the murder case of Rev. Stevens and his widow, Fran Stevens Tall. Edward W Hall and Mrs Eleanie Mills were named in the proceeding as officials discussed whether additional violent evidence could be admitted. Justice Charles Parker presided with special prosecutor Alexander Ellison stating the state holds potential new leads.
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Henry di la Biyere
Carpender
Willis
Simpada
Jane Gillson
Phillipy
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Dee
Cdort
Wiles Carpender
Robert Metarten
Eles: Pounce
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Justice Parker
Injured flier moved to Army Hospital in transit
Bellefonte Pa Aug 29 A large Douglas passenger plane carried Lt Bettis to Walter Reed Hospital Washington with Army flight surgeon aboard Captain Baker piloting. Bettis was badly injured in a crash Monday with a broken leg jaw and facial injuries. his condition described as satisfactory.
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Manifestations Over Star Death Stir New York
Rome Aug 26 Osservatore Romano notes New York crowds over Rudolph Valentino death are collective, showing a serious perception of life from the actor near death. The Vatican paper deems the thirst for screen romance as a folly signaling moral and civil decadence.
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Rome
Osservatore Romany
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US warships sail toward Nicaragua amid unrest
Aug 26 dispatches indicate mixed reports on Nicaragua’s revolution. Two US gunboats Tulsa and Galveston head toward Bluefields and Corinto to protect American lives and property, with no landing planned unless outbreaks occur. The State Department acted to clarify the dangerous situation.
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