Escaped Michigan Convicts Trigger Statewide Manhunt
State police and county authorities in southern Michigan scour the region for 24 inmates who fled the Home for Boys Reformatory in Benton Harbor. The breakout involved disguise, weapon threats, and the capture of guards, with multiple escape groups reported and road patrols mobilized across the lower state. Suspects Wesley Balor and others from Monroe County tied to the broader Hadley bank robbery were named in rumors, while authorities warned of continued searches and potential arrests as the manhunt expands.
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United Frese Tonta
Midhtein
Senwajiapal
Michigani
Diuagaytine
Wesley Baler
Monroe County
C. Johnson
Lonia
Michigan
Wariten
Charlés Shari
Benton Ford
Franklin Todd
Hadley, Midh
Autos Death Blow to Railroad Excursions
A Pennsylvan ia Railroad official, Newton of Titusville, reveals that automobile travel has killed excursions by railways through Pennsylvania and New York. He notes Pennsylvan ia routes carried hundreds of Titusville residents to Niagara Falls and other resorts, while many now prefer car trips, with cottages rising along shorelines.
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Mike Resorts
Bomuld B. Newton
Bulla
Newton
Levin
Penguylynnia
Pennsylvania 10
Titusville
Frantanena
Luke Gage
Niagara Fale
Fos Resorts
Ponnsylvania
Tyes
AM -Seith
Jefe
Rome
Former Corry Boy Named Bank Assistant
Former Corry boy Tanendol, once purchasing agent for Norwalk Auto Party in Norwalk Chim, has been appointed as assistant with the City Loan and Savings Company of Norwalk. He begins his new duties Monday, per the Norwalk Herald.
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CORRY
Tanendol
Corny Boy
Tinbuna
Reniral Mimnayen
Norwalk
Chim
Ecepien
Linst
City Loan and Sythe Company
Bexen
Norwalk Herald
Loum and Livings Company
U S Woman and Channel Feat Hits Dover Beach
United Press reports Hie Gertrude Ederle style record attempt by a U S woman across the Channel. The swimmer entered at Cape Gris Nez late at night and reached Dover Beach after about fifteen hours, beating the Argentine Sebastiano Wiribovhci time but not Ederle’s 14 hour record.
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United Press Rover
England
Glemington Carson
Millie Gade
New York
Givinsell
Cape Gyig Nez
Abe
Helmy
Foagke Perks
Hie
Cape Griz Nue
Enghiall
Dover Beach
Ederle
Sebastiano Wiribovhci
Teachers Institute Set For Monday September 6
Superintendent Dewey mails notices to all teachers announcing the opening of school on September 6. Preparations include rooming, enrollment details, and final plans to begin work promptly after a preparatory conference Saturday and a meeting Monday morning. The annual opening banquet for teachers is scheduled Thursday evening with limited staff attending. Building repairs and redecorations have been completed, notably at Eniview, and preparations for student enrollment proceed.
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RS. Deway
Juhwal
Weathersdee
Lore
Wit Abachers
Fam
le Fine
seVbral
Eniiview
Damages Awarded In Columbus Highway Relocation
Four Columbus property owners Charles Simpson Hertha Penty Charles Mianwaring and Simeon D Green received damages after an amicable settlement on relocation of the state highway. The adjustments followed a Thursday conference at Warren between attorney Blaine Kincaid, representing residents, Warren county commissioners, and county solicitor Paisie Nelson.
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Columbus
Warren
Blaine Kincaid
Warren County Commissions
Paisie Nelson
Charles Simpson
Hertha Penty
Charles Mlanwaring
Simeon D. Green
Three Die After Car Struck on Indiana Crossing
A Michigan Central Railroad mail train struck an automobile at an unprotected crossing in Gary Indiana, killing three people. The victims are identified as Deborah Bests a Gary schoolteacher Uarel Legrow and Robert Webster the car’s driver.
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Gary
Via
Michigan Central Railroad
Deborah Bests
Gary Schow
Uarel Legrow
Robert Webster
Esr
Track Repairman Suffers Bad Gash Near Kane
Ralph Petergon of Union City employed with an Erie repair gang was injured at Maple Avenue crossing when a spike struck his left arm causing a deep gash. Clarence Davis of Kane drove a car striking J. Hkms of Tulsa as he entered his war, leaving him seriously injured with broken ribs and a punctured lung.
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Oklahoma
Kane
Ralph Petergon
Union City
Erie
Maple Avenue
Petergon
Clarence Davis
Corry’s Two Most Beautiful Girls Sought for Exposition
The Journal reports manager Manley Parker of the Strand theatre in Wirren seeks Corry’s two most beautiful girls for the Women Exposition Beauty Contest. Katie will be represented with two entrants. entrants from neighboring towns will join. Entries due to Beauty Contest Editor at Corry Journal for judging consideration.
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Corry
Manley Parker
Strand Theatre
Wirren
Katie
Sheffield
Jamestown
Johnsin
Wing
Tuuaville
Erie
Phik-gection
Corry Journals
Wid Mogt Beautiful Girls
IFORESEE EARLY IMPROVEMENT OF CUTTING ROAD
County boards discuss highway progress and planned improvements in New York and Pennsylvania. State projects Nos. 8207 205 482 208 588 6152 8252 progress rates, with several segments near completion while others need new right of way or further work. Total state construction miles amount to about 30.98.
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Clymer
Pennsylvania
Hewitt
Chota County
Pennavania State
Watteburg Ds
Higiway Department of
New York State
Board of Supervisors
Chautauqua County
Ed Mayville
Glerk McGinates
Cd Qb
Tmkitt
Clymer-Cuttigg
Wattsburg
Erie
Bitch
Hiighway Department
Sherman
sherman-Mayville
Sheppans
Ripley Berman
Gearligg
Nnenango Valley
Halcoms
Ferguson Fights for Texas Reelection in Bitter Nomination
In Austin on August 28 voters decide between Governor Miriam Ferguson and Attorney General Dan Moody in a fierce gubernatorial primary. Moody led the field in earlier polls, while Ferguson and her husband accuse Moody of Ku Klux Klan involvement amid a heated race marked by personal clashes and strong partisan rhetoric.
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Dan Moody
United
Austin
Texas
Miriagna Ferguson
Genera
Moody
Sagara
Feel Buson
Mary
Fergusons
Wim Ferguson
Kulphix Klan
Nas
Chautauqua Assembly Closes Season With Sacred Service
Chautauqua marks end of 2026 season with the Sacred Song Service at 7 18 Sunday evening directed by Professor Vy Augustine Smith. President Bostor in is last appearance this season will announce plans for the 1027 saison.
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Chayusiiqua
Vy Augustine Smith
Bostor In
Runners Capture Lake Rum in Unclear Report
United Press dispatch from Erie notes runners capturing Lake Rum amid foggy chaos. Report mentions multiple named figures like Artanis Weights and George Austis, with scattered details on pursuit, weather, and an alleged guard action, but the fragmentary text yields few verifiable facts.
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United Press Erie
York
Calle
Brie
Yast
Sitison
Artanis
George Austis
Red Bank
Guarda
Renovo Division Enjoying Boom Heavy Freight Traffic
Renovo division of the Pennsylvania Railroad is booming with freight and rising shipyard activity. The Erie Railroad expects a boatload of ore and iron orders. crews from the Olean shops arrived to bolster operations as machinists and helpers are hired daily. The surge will boost local employment and support merchants while improving overall trade in the area.
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Renovo Slme
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania
Olean
Gow
Renova
Erie
New Mal
Five Hurt as Oil City Crash Injures Five People
Five persons were injured in a car crash near Oil City yesterday. Victims include Walter Fleming and Doll Shawler among others. details of injuries vary from severe to bruises, with one possibly fatal. Police and witnesses describe a Chrysler involved and a vehicle leaving the roadway.
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Oil City
Oil City Tate Yesternass
Lemnon
Phu
Clawle Redsiond
Sajesmith SC
Moror Company
Walter Fleming
Oil
Weny Tyler
Tosaphiny Miller
Briate Jin
Famous naval aviator killed in plane crash
Washington Aug 28 The body of Commander John Rodgers, noted naval aviator, killed when his plane dived into the Delaware River near Philadelphia, will be buried at Arlington with military honors. An inquest board will investigate the crash to determine causes and aid Navy aviation progress. Rodgers, slated for a Panama flight and tests, was a pioneer in naval aviation and had commanded hazardous missions including the Hawaiian expedition and a San Diego shuttle flight.
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United Prose
Washington
John Rodgats
Navy Aviation
Pera
Gusly
Philadelphia
Viesiluy
Pinmladelpna
Jol Rodgers
Naval
Delaware River
Mageider
Thaba
W. &. Riddle
Admir i Magrailér
Leutenant
Bard Bie
Placeiphia
Ammanden
R. Rodgers
Panama
Rodgers
Delawarsiver
Fayal Aircraft
Cere Fierc
Hlovwell Naval Wagon Development Rixigels
Mine disaster toll deepens as bodies recovered
Johnstown Pennsylvania reports the recovery of three more bodies from the Clymer Mine explosion bringing the total to 44 victims. Funeral services were arranged for most victims with high mass requiems at St Anthony's and St Michael's churches. Relatives claimed bodies in the morgue while coroner's jury had viewed the scenes.
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United Press
Johnstown
Met
Si Clymer Mine
St. Anthony's
St Michael's
Bathrolie
Ham
Claims Former Erie Mayor Shared In Ale Claims
That Automey Aftes B. Kitts, former sign of Erie, shared some of the ale stolen from the government. Warshonist of Erie and confession mare by AU James Wesley Moffatt of Pittsburgh say Moffatt told agents at Pittsburgh he started at the home of Kitts on Waterford pondapel and gave Kitts and his father in law a bottle of the stolen ale. Mrs. Florente Gordon went to Wat ron this afternoon to spend the week with her son, R. A. Gordon.
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Severn
Jihis Giga
Eqiy
Wesley
Erie
Rownstromp
Aruncle Uys
D. Pennington
Quinny
Trafic
Eardlake
Amos Vandeveer
B. Kitts
Warshonist
James Wesley Moffatt
Pittsburgh
Moffatt
Hone of
Kitts
Waterford
Floating mines spotted off New Jersey coast
A thorough search of New Jersey coastal waters was ordered after a second floating mine was found ten miles off Overfall Shoal near the Delaware Capes. Coast Guard Patrol Boat 106 towed the mine to Lewes Delaware for examination. A second mine was detonated fifteen miles southeast of Cape May near the steamer track into the bay. officials believe the mines are remnants of a World War German mine-laying operation.
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United Press
Philadelphia
New Jersey
Geast Guard
Delaware Capes
Coast Guard
106
Boaty Swayne C Jordan
Lewes
Delaware
Cape Muay
Vie
Jatsey
Maryland
Five Best Radio Features Listed for Today
A radio schedule lists top features across networks including WNYC New York Philharmonia at Lewisohn Stadium and New York Symphony Orchestra under Albert Steu…, with times from 8:30 p.m. EDT to evening slotted programs on WLS and WOC. National Barn Panel, Saxophone Quartet, and Night Hawk Frotic are also noted in the lineup.
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WIZ
New York
WRE
Washington
New York Philharmonia Orchestra
Lewisohn Stadium
WNYC
New York Symphony Orchestra
Albert Stoeesel
WLS
Chicago
National Barn Panel
Davenport
Central Standard
WDAP
Kansas City
Oat Sennen
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Cathay
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Chautauqua
U. S
Dewey
Indiana
N. l Barron
Aurora
N.Y
Ma’ Ferguson
Chautauqua Assembly
Capture Lake Rum
Renovo
P. R. Re
Plorente Gordon
Watron
R. A. Gordon
Jersey Coast
Jersey
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