Toronto youth wins 25000 at Catalina
A 12 year old Toronto swimmer won the Catalina Island marathon, finishing the open sea crossing in 10 hours 45 minutes to claim the first prize of 25000. He outlasted 102 rivals battling cold, fog, and currents as women racers earned 2500 consolation prizes. several contenders from the United States and Ireland failed to finish.
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Angeles
Calif
Toronto
Catalina Island
Los Angeles
Sportism
Ontario
Ontario To Hwee! Youdg
William Weigley
Wrigley
Mes
Margaret
Mauser
Long Beachy
Young
Martha Stager
Portland
Ore
Tate
Life sentence for slaver amid grim trial echoes
In Uniontown Pennsylvania on January 17 a judge handed Jas Stagen a life term for the murder linked to a swimming tragedy involving Clarabelle Barrett and Lottie Schoemmel. The courtroom context shows a somber, exhausted defense and witness accounts as the case closed.
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Uniontown
Miss Stagen
Jas
Weisel
Pennville
Mortonger
Weigel
Wrimover
Money for Your Needs From Union Loan Co
A dated advertisement offers small loans from 25 to 300 for furniture or piano at manageable monthly payments. It highlights confidential service, no endorsements, and quick application via phone or mail with hours and a local address in Oil City.
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Union Loan Co
Bam
Union Loan Co., Inc
Sennen St
Oil City
Heet Pain Relief Ad Claims Instant Warmth and Cure
A vintage ad touts Heet as instantly easing rheumatism neuritis and general pain by applying a cork applicator over the pain area. It promises heat to relieve soreness stiffness in joints muscles or nerves with two soothing ingredients. The liquid is described as clean non staining and is priced at 80 cents.
League Hopes to Suppress Drug Traffic
United States representative Stanley Woodward attended the League of Nations session on drug suppression as part of the opium commission. Arthur Woods did not participate, abstaining after the commission previously rejected his suggestions. Delegates urged strong action including production limits, international police cooperation, and controls on imports and exports.
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United Pro Geneva
Jary
League of Nations
League
United States
Stanley Woodward
State Department
Pinckney
Frank Punham
Woods
Traffic Woods
Teague
Americas
Count Szecsenyi dies in Semmering mountain fall
Vienna reports the body of Count Bela Szechenyi, 17, found after a lantern search through Semmering passes. He fell more than nine feet to a cliff, breaking his back. Hungarian minister to the United States Count Lasso Seerhenyi, related to the Vanderbilts, helped locate the body as his dog alerted searchers. He was the son of Count Julius Szechenyi.
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Vienna
Semmering Mountains
Count Bels Szechenyi
Couni Lasso Seerhenyi
United States
Vanderbilt
Whlich
Count Bela
Count Tulius Szechenyi
Michigan City Without Water Crisis Amid Ice Floes
Michigan City, Indian a city today was without water as intake pipes from Lake Michigan were clogged by floating ice. Engineers feared ice floes near the 3000 foot intake from shore while fire department head G. Bowman warned the fire department would be helpless in case of a fire.
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United Prom
Michigan City
Lake Michigan
G. Bowman
Fifty-Three Licenses Revoked In Pennsylvania Actions
Harrisburg January 17 Forty nine motorists lost their operators licenses during the week ending January 14 the State Highway Department announced. Four names were added to the department blacklist. Of the revocations twenty eight were for intoxication and eight for recklessness on state highways.
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Harrisburg
State Highway Department
Judge Hirt to Address Woman's Club Meeting
The Woman's Club regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday January 19 at Motel Corry is postponed to Wednesday January 20. Judge William Hirt of Erie will address the club on citizenship after the regular 7:30 pm business meeting.
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Woman's Club
Motel Corry
Sheen
William Hirt
Erie
Archeologist Finds 2000-Year-Old Roman Bath in Surrey
A archaeologist noting soil thrown up by a rabbit burrow in Surrey, England, found dust dating to Rome and began excavations uncovering a 2nd century bath site. The discovery points to Roman-era structures and activity in the area, highlighting ongoing historical remains beneath modern countryside.
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Surrey
England
Rome
Rommel Bath
Yillu
Great Antiseptic Ointment San Cura Ad Claim
An old advertisement touts San Cura antiseptic ointment as a universal healer for sores, cuts, burns, and rashes with a money back plan. It claims rapid pain relief and healing for various conditions and promotes SAN CURA SOAP for skin diseases and a baby soap.
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Gilbert Hard
Rinards Mills
Ohio
Spartansburg Entertainment Delivers Fine Show
Spartansburg hosted an engaging evening of entertainment sponsored by the Grange. Performers including Orla Cox, Richard Webb, and Thelma Alsdorf drew hearty applause. a social hour with games and sandwiches followed. Reports note a strong turnout and overall enjoyment despite some OCR garble.
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Spartansburg
Jan
Grange
Orla Cis
Richard Webl
Doria Pavier
Mika
Thelma Alsdorf
Pauline Varley
Ima Frionolgue
Noile
Orlo Cox
Richard Webb
Chair Lin
Robert Titsmae
Pleasubz
Vera Jamerson
Orly Cox
Rexford Bryant
Richeard Webb
Howard Boyd
John Updegraf
Robert Titus
Clair Lindsey
Hasty Richards
Esicorés
Marie Jamerson
Walter Pfeiffer
J. B. Drought
Dewittville
Muhwellrie
J. P. Crandall
DV. Kinney
Donald , Jr
Bridge Party at Parish Hall Evening Fundraiser
A parish hall bridge party is organized by a committee for a charity event. The gathering begins at 8 o clock with refreshments served after an evening of entertainment. Classified ads note rooms and lodging for attendees.
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Ani
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Harry Plait
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Oil City Trustees
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