Ousted Dry Agent and Attorney Admit Ale Theft
Erie reports John Quinn a 16 year old dry agent and Wesley Moffatt an attorney tied to Western Pennsylvania Prohibition head Pennington confessed to stealing over 500 cases of Canadian ale from a government warehouse. The pair allegedly exposed others and faced U.S. officials in Pittsburgh and Erie with pending cases and bail set.
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United Press
Erie
John Quinn
Erie Prohibition Unit
Wesley Moffatt
John D. Pennington
Prohibition
Western Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Mottatt
Quinn
Mare
Pennington
U.S
John Dy Meyer
Penpington
Mottiatt
Evie Moose
Elaby
Ale
Piitsburgh
Wesley
Moilitt
Sailor Nivel
United State Rovernment
Muffare
Farmer killed by train near Lakeview rail line
Adrian Kittleberger reports a farmer near Lakeview south of Butler was fatally struck by fast train 907. The man, working with a binder mower, was nearly decapitated as the machine was hurled along the tracks.
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Adrian Kittlenerger
West Paewinger
Feninsylvania
Lakeview
Butlato
Kittleberger
Journal
Jol Hobins
Yea Ton
Five Best Radio Features Listed For Tonight
Radio listings for New York WGY Schenectady WNYM and other stations feature Maria Carreras and Sascha Jacobsen performances. Schedule shows times in EDT CST and PST with ensembles and soloists noted across multiple cities.
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New York
WGY
Behenectady
Maria Carreras
Sascha Jacobsen
State of Mindodippi
Wnyms Roof
Stidlipe
Davenport
Rand Conentts
JeMevon City
Los Angeles
Death Toll Rises From Gulf Coast Storm
In New Orleans August 27 a reestablished communication shows communities isolated as the hurricane struck the Louisiana Gulf Coast Wednesday night. The toll is rising with missing fishermen from Burstaritt and boats lost in the storms. Property damage tops 4 million dollars and 60 percent of standing crops are ruined across the 100 mile inland area as Morgan City and surrounding territory endure the worst damage.
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United Pists
New Orleans
Loubiarta Gulf Coast
Burstaritt
Stocksnen
Morgan City
Third Big Disaster in Clymer Vicinity
In Clymer Pennsylvania Aug 27 a series of mine disasters near the town has claimed many lives in under four years. Notable explosions at No 6 and related incidents have produced a rising death toll, including earlier blasts at Riley Mine near Spaogier and Barnes and Ticker mine near Shanktown. The August 20 blast in the Clymer mine killed at least 41 miners.
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United Press
Clymer
Riley Na
Spaogier
Barnes Gad Ticker
Shanktown
Merchants Split On Labor Day Opening Plan
Merchants debate whether to keep shops open on Labor Day. A meeting at the Anglespal building saw a majority favor staying open until early afternoon, but representation was limited and opponents argue the group does not reflect all merchants. A further meeting may decide the policy. The Chamber of Commerce division showed mixed views with some favoring limited hours and others supporting a full closure.
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Hosey
Aremet
He Huwine
Anglespal
Cor! Smith
Merchants
Chamber of Commerce
Wight
Pulitzer Prize Winner Injured in Air crash recovery planned
Washington August 27 Lieut Cy mas K Hettig injured when his airplane struck Jack's Mountain near Bellefonte Pennsylvania. He was taken to Walter Reed Hospital for examination and care with officials expressing hope for a quick recovery. The injured flyer, described as a Pulver ace trophy holder, arrived from Halley tontey Pay yesterday for treatment and diagnosis. The Department of War noted the injuries include fractures of facial bones and other injuries.
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Walter Reed Hospital
United Press Washington
Cymas K Hettig
Bellefonte
Papityaichiiw
Walter Reed
Halley Tonte
Stitt Held for Grand Jury in Farmer death case
70 year old Tawi George Stitt of Crawford County faces a grand jury indictment tied to the death of Fern D Dawley after a July 10 confrontation at Stitt’s farm in Union Township. The proceedings in Meadville involve limited witness testimony, and details cite a shotgun defense by Stitt during the altercation.
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Tawi George Stitt
Crawford County
Eli Ly
Uokman
J. WD. Roberts
Meadville
Grand Jury
Fern D. Dawley
Samme
Fairmon
Allardville
Jy Binstr
Conneaut Lale
Charles TH. Jones
T Stitt
Kent
Commonwealth
Revs
Dawley
Tone
Sie
Stitt
Union Township
Shel
Labor Day Lighting Planned for Corry City Center
Aaubeckyuys paper reports an Erie County Volunteer Firemen field meet and a lighting project to install fourteen strings of colored lights across Center Street to create a holiday atmosphere. Local electricians Riley and Riley promote the effort and note progress further funding is needed to brighten Corry for Labor Day with thousands of visiting firemen expected.
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Aaubeckyuys
Blsiness Sesson
Aise
North Center
Erie County Volunteer Firemen’s Association
Riley
Corry
Outh Insists He Is Son Of Krupp in Shambolic Report
A garbled city column notes a local gun club meeting where winter activities were planned and a range officer named Charles Huerte was appointed. The text also references a Krupp heir claim, jail mentions, and scattered names like Alverson and Spussinge worth, all in a chaotic, partial transcription.
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Outh
Son OF
Krupp
Erle Coynky Gasie and Fish Protective Association
Carty Rod and Gin Club
Charles Huerte
TsvetsGn
Alauquergue
Aue
Baron Brederick von Krupp, Jr
W. Alverson
Germany
Tennison
Ohio
Alvith Spussinge
Renova
Gertrude Ederle Reaches New York After English Channel Feat
Thousands greet Gertrude Ederle as she returns to Manhattan aboard a cutter at the Battery. Police struggle to control the crowd along lower Broadway while Ederle, overwhelmed with emotion, thanks supporters and waves to the throng. Her father, Pop Ederle, watches proudly as reporters flood the scene.
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Gertrude Ederle
New York
Metropolis
Battery Park
Lower Broadway
Gertrude
Battery
Tom
Trady
Gertrille Ederle
Anne
United States
Gallitentuge
Ederle
Scapa Flow Prize Hopeful Leads Saratoga Juvenile Feature
Saratoga Springs August 27 report on the $50,000 juvenile race at Saratoga highlighting Scapa Flow as a top contender aboard 125 pounds, with rival Clance Shot at 137 and Jeffords confident of victory after previous success in the United States Fate. The piece notes Betters expect a close finish with early betting hinting at a photo finish between Scapa Flow and Clance Shot alongside other contenders Teragatt and Cyndy Queen in the fly division.
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United Press
Saratoga Springs
Jefefords
Scapa Flow
Jeffords
Jewelry Robbery at Osborne Jewelry Company
Five masked men entered the Osborne Jewelry Company showroom, bound and gagged proprietor A H Onboms and several customers, and escaped with jewelry valued between 340000 and 50000. They fled from the rear as deputies and county sheriff’s office began a manhunt.
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Lawton
Dita
Osborne Jewelry Company
Ami
Onboms
Tha
Tim Tye
Grand Jury Probes Canton Murder Case
Canton Daily News reports the grand jury probes a Canton murder case with prosecutor Meutinnick and Chief Roach leading the inquiry. Witnesses including Mellet recall details of a violent campaign and the defense argues sufficient evidence to indict remains absent.
Continued Effort to Identify Bomb Carrier in Pittsburgh
Bank officials in Pittsburgh sift scraps found after Tuesday’s explosion. Aug 27 reports say notes were recovered from the Parmer Deposit Savings vault and examined for clues to the bomber’s identity.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Evers
Parmer
Jook
Fredonia Man to Head Columbus Schools
Profvlgidan Pratt of Fredonia NY has been elected principal of Columbus schools for the coming term. He is a University of Michigan graduate. L. Monroe, former Corry High principal, will head the Columbus school system. Mrs Acx Dade and Mrs Blanche Burnell will oversee grades, with several others assigned to intermediate and primary duties. The district plans extensive repairs and a reopening on September 1.
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Edinbar Norm School
Columbus
Heer
Acx Dade Will Hayes
Calumbus
Dan
Livy
Hall Mills Case Set for Grand Jury in Somerset County
Anz 27 The Hall Mills murder case is headed for a grand jury in three weeks. Special prosecutor Alexander Simpson said he will present evidence to indict Mrs Princes Stevboe Hall, widow of the slain clergyman, Wall Street worker Henry de la Bruyere Carpender, and others as the case develops. Simpson may seek a special grand jury session before Sept 25 if needed. Justice Parker denied bail for Stevens and Empendler. Simpson aims for swift trial after indictment. Fingerprint evidence questioned, with possible links to Stevens. prior residents Katconer NW and others mentioned.
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United Press
Romerville
J. Anz
Hay Mills
Aexander Simpson
Mlrs
Princes Stevboe Hall
Clergeman
Wile Stevens
Henry de la Bruyere Carpénder
Wall Street
Unee
Somerset County
Granul
Supreme Court
Parker
Stevens
Empendler
Maine
Simpson
Witis
Clereyniart
Althoneb
Journal First In News Of Disaster At Clyssic Pax
The Journal led with news of the deadly explosion at Clys sic Pax that claimed forty four miners. The paper received the disaster report via United Press telegraph just before print.
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North Westér
Belmneyivania
Clyssic Pax
Wirth
United Press Inter- Telegraph
Eres
32 Bodies Recovered From Wrecked Mine Explosion
Rescue workers battled to remove the remaining bodies after a mine explosion near Dixonville. Thirty-two bodies were brought to the surface with ten miners escaping. Four more were saved by rescue crews and hospitalized. A Mrs Earhart alerted officials when the blast blew the shaft cover from the mine.
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United Fresh Clymbr
Ba. Aig
Clymer Sci
Clearfield
St. Clair
Rusuver
Land of Debriz
Cm Che
Fred Viate
Joseph Pat
Don Olson
Elisey Buchs
Andy Valatti
Mike Good
Pases Heya
Permetto
Dixonville
Mike Puro
Wasko Ratach
M Beech
Robert Regort
Edd Earhart
Blaet
Jas
J.M. Olson
Gaesage
Tony Passage
AL Palmer
Uni
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