Fourth of July Toll Across Cities Reported
United Press summaries from multiple stations detail a grim Fourth of July with hundreds injured and dozens dead. The tally spans New York, New Jersey, Indiana, Illinois, Colorado, Missouri and Kansas, noting drownings, fires, traffic crashes, explosions, and other accidents as the nation marked a three day celebration. Notable incidents include deaths from automobile crashes, a firecracker causing a fatal blaze, electrocution, and stray bullets, with the heaviest losses around New York Metropolitan area and surrounding states.
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United Press
Toda
Man
Penphe
New York
New Jersey
New York City
Indiana
New York State
Terri Heory
Drewn
Los Angeles
Persuss Jostpheiy
United Press Today
Glenn Steves
Aqueduct Guard
Carl Gortfrey
ST. Louis
Denver
Rocky Mountain
Richard J. Hlandess
Walter Buydy Negro
Nona Pitt
Jack Albuin
Fort Collins
Rays Snond Cornet
Lask
Kansas City
Abilene
Tex
Muskogee
Olea
Dulles
Taxes
Tecumseh, Ola
Hold Driver of Car After Warren Collision
George Rogers of Isprey was detained at Warren after a nighttime crash near Irvine and Stay Brigk that injured Cy Stanley Smith and Mrs Tae Gilson. Rogers, tested by Warren doctors, was released, and a hearing was planned in Warren with no intoxication suspected. Smith, back injuries, taken to Warren Hospital with Gilson bruises. prognosis uncertain.
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George Rogers
Isprey
Maxwell
Warren
Cy Stanley Smith
Stay Brigk
Smith
Warren Hospital
Gilson
Rogers
Win
Wit
Yesireatesis
Vngsr
Aid Binane
Tsk
Hu Erie
Byrd in Paris for Independence Day tributes
Commander Richard Byrd and Bern Balchen visited Le Bourget field and joined French officials in Independence Day ceremonies. Veterans laid flowers at the American Volunteers monument and Washington Equestrian statue as France praised American courage.
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le Bourget Field
Washington Monument
A. L. Bradford
Paris
Richard W. Byrd
le Baneget Field
Avillag
Byrd
Bern Balchen
Parisi
Washington
Ham Marine
Cntire
SF W
United States
Paul Dowmer
Senate
George Nevile
Hud Hert Acosta
Fiers
Montmarte
Avere
Four Die in Wreck on West Shore Railroad
A southbound New York Central and Western passenger train derailed near Iona Island causing multiple injuries and four presumed deaths. Among the injured were Harry H Reiser of Brooklyn Hilda Reisler and daughter Sarah taken to the U S Naval Station where doctors said injuries were not serious. Four others remained trapped in the front car with fears of additional fatalities.
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United Areas
Iona Island
N.Y
Phoios
New York
West Shore
Harry H. Reiser
Brooklyn
Hilda Reisler
Sarah
United States Naval Station
J. Woods
Deadlock on cruisers stalls naval conference at Geneva
Technical Commission fails to resolve cruiser and submarine questions at Geneva. Britain and the United States dispute tonnage limits with 400 000 tons proposed along with submarine tube size. Admiral Jones proposes a compromise while Japan balks at six inch guns. Delegations adjourn as informal talks begin.
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Geneva
Technicat Commission
Ganding
Hilary P. Jones
Technical Commission
Great Britain
United States
G A R Members Guests Today of Rotary Club
G A R Post 70 members and guests gathered at Hotel Comy for a Rotary Club meeting. Rev William Baton of Union City spoke on constitutional danger and patriotism, with Baton’s message tied to a recent national celebration. Guests Frid Rowe of Daytona and A We Outing Calvabus Oliva RAL Loveland attended, Loveland recently renewing from Helgairy and slated to report on the Rotary International convention.
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Ratariine
Post 70
Grand Army of the Republic
Toiliys
Rey Wilhian I Baton
Ie Nasure
de Tolidis
Five Best Radio Entertainment Lineup Today
Station schedule lists programs from Detroit and Lincoln with times and station identifiers. Entries include WEX Detroit and WGHP Detroit listings, plus university program notes and a Red Apple Orchestra, with varying 8 to 10 p m slots and several stations referenced.
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WEAP
East
Seversady
Baston
Stromberputeluon
WEX Detroit
Basternt
Detroit
Bustern
Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Raab Lincoln
Bastorn
University of Nebruskae
Baker State G O Leader Is Stricken
Harry Baker secretary of the Pennsylvania State Senate and Republican State Committee leader died at Pottsville Hospital after a long illness and repeated transfusions. He rose from page boy to a major political figure, shaping state policy for more than forty years. His illness began near the end of the legislative session and worsened after a surgical operation and blood poisoning.
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Tarrisburg
Pax
Harry Bakes
Pennsylvania State Senate
Potyo Iyy
Haker
Legisla
Baker
Herbert Mt. Goddard
Philadelphia
de Goddard
Pennsylvania
Senate
Capitol
Three Suspects Sought in Weatherby Family Killing
Officials in Alanreed Texas seek three men described as Negroes who worked at the Weatherby home. The Weatherby family of four has vanished over several days, prompting alarm among neighbors as authorities investigate possible foul play.
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Alanreed
Texas
Frank Weatherby
Killlingol
Weatherby
Would Boost Radio Proposal Rejected by Man
Pittsburgh July 5 A 27 year old man from Masontown sought help to secure an audience with President Coolidge to discuss a 1 billion dollar radio industry appropriation. He was removed to a hospital for observation and found mentally unwell.
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United Play
Pittsburgh
Lioya Werkahirs
Masontown
Ann
Goolidge
Consumer Unaffected by Miners Strike Amidst Pittsburgh Tensions
Reports from Pittsburgh indicate consumer impact remains limited as miners strike action proceeds in central Pennsylvania. About 15,000 workers in the field are affected, while operators who abandoned union policy since April struggle to reopen mines.
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United Press Plitsburgh
Hintle
Sambothe
Unio
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Five Indicted for Flogging in North Georgia
A grand jury returned indictments against five men including Acree, principal of Easton Jelle High School, and Claude Groovers, an automobile dealer, for assault with intent to murder in connection with a flogging case three weeks earlier involving Mrs Ainley Bowers. The defendants face trial tomorrow following an investigation into a series of five “Hosgings” across North Georgia.
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Rose Taccoa
Ainley Bowers
North Georgia
Acree
Easton Jelle
Claude Groovers
Jilted Youth Ends His Life
Despondency blamed on a schoolboy love affair ends in the death by self-attack of Paul Pryor Jr., a high school student. He shot himself through the heart with his father's revolver during a motor trip with three parents nearby. The incident follows the recent loss of another high school student in Harrisburg.
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Harrisburg
Pai
Paul Pryor Tt
Aony
Pryor
Rural Letter Carriers Meet In This City
Rural letter carriers gathered Saturday at the Grandin hotel for dinner and a program at Woodman Hall. Mrs Dawsoft Olmstead spoke on Hawaii and sang, with Miss Ing Austin, Burlingame welcomed visitors, Ned Goodell replied, and delegates were chosen to attend the Somerset state convention.
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Hi City
Satuday
Ici
Erie Quality Rural Currier’ Association
Grandin Hotel
Association
Woodman Hall
Hawaii
Dawsoft Olmstead
Honolulu
Mrl Olmstead
Cae Flers
Ing Austin Gang
Barlow
Is. Burlingame
Ned Goodell
Edinboro
Forse
McCloskey
Tidioute
Kuml Letter Carners’ Association
Somerset
Joe Lowes
North East
Paul Bartholme
Waterford
Roy Ferris
Eric
Norman McGlelland
Corry Spends Quietest Fourth In Many Years
Corry observed Independence Day with no public celebration or loud demonstrations. Fortified by a two day business suspension, many residents left the city for lake resorts and nearby games, while a few traveled to Pittsburgh for Cardinals and Pirates contests.
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Curry
Carristi
Lake Canadonia
Lake Erie
Chautan Jd
Pinchey
Jewell Field
Pittsburgh
Cardinals
Pirates
Seven Hurt in Philadelphia Blaze at Willowware Co
In Philadelphia on July 5 a fire at a three story Willowware Co furniture factory followed an explosion in the paint shop. John Brown, a painting machine operator, was severely burned while trying to extinguish the blaze. The incident left seven injured, including an employee who fought the fire as flames overtook the shop.
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Unieq Rress
Philadelphia
Willowware Co
Thrie Story Furniture
John Brown
New Bridge to Be Constructed in Cochran Town Area
Surveys are under way on a paved road project southwest of the town, locating the site from French Creek Bridge to the Mercer county line. Two or three locations will be mapped and submitted to Highway Department officials for approval.
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Pefa
Cochranton
Hare
French Creek Bridge
Mercer County
Highway Department
Young Man Held for Larceny in Diamond Ring Case
Leland Fredy, a young man, is to be brought back from Erie to face a larceny charge for allegedly stealing a $150 diamond ring from Mr. and Mrs. B A Baird at their East South street apartments. The ring was recovered in Erie, and police report the suspect’s earlier interactions with the Bairds. A separate incident notes Mary Castor, a child, rescued from Pinchey Lake after falling into the water while feeding swans.
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Leland Fredy
Rane
Erie
B.A. Baird
East South Street
Baird
Fredy
Kane
Lake Setheau
Eric
Prody
Pinchey Lake
Mary Castor
J. H. Castor
East Frederick Street
Jack Castor
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