Heat Wave Kills 126 Across Nation Amid Blackout
United Press reports 126 dead as humid heat grips two thirds of the United States. Deaths surge in factories and on streets. Michigan shows 16 heat prostrations, Massachusetts 11, with fatalities also tied to heat and stress. Amelia Earhart and Noonan rescue hopes fade as radio messages fail authenticity tests.
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United States
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Atlantic
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Tarme
Velief
Massachusetts
Wendell Burgh
Honolulu
Amelia Earhart
Frederick Noonan
Pacific Wastes
Wheeler strikes back at limits on senate debate on court bill
Sen. Burton Wheeler of Montana challenges the administration's judiciary bill tactics, opposing farm aid riders and accusing Postmaster General Farley and others of pressuring the Senate. He criticizes attempts to gain votes through party loyalty and drought relief concerns, and questions Sen. Duffey's charge against Chief Justice Hughes as a political move.
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Washington
Burton K. Wheeler
Mont
Senate
Wheeler
James A. Farley
Parley
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Sentara
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Congress
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Harry Hopkins
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D. Pa
Charles Tvana Hughes
Albert McElroy Postal Clerk Dies in Corry
Albert McElroy 35 a Corry resident and postal clerk died after a yearlong illness. Born January 6 1882 he worked earlier for the Erie Bessemer and Pennsylvania railroads before joining the postal service in 1898. Funeral services are set for Sunday at 2:30 PM at his home with Pine Grove cemetery burial under Corry Lodge No 365. He leaves a wife daughter mother and brother among many relatives.
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Yfetuck
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Corry
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Erie
Bessemer
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Lyre
Pine Grove
Corry Lodge
Four Die After Old Town High Tension Wire Incident
Investigators say four men were killed while repairing a high tension line at the Bradley Silo on the Penobscot River. The workers were identified as Tyler, Welkey, and two others whose names are withheld. Rescue attempts were in progress when the line failed.
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Cieertelins
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Weahen
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Penobscot
France May Open Spanish Frontier Amid Frontier Control Talks
In London on July 9, French officials signaled a possible reopening of the Franco Spanish frontier if a centralized control agreement is not fully implemented. France may withdraw patrols from the frontier if present gaps on the Portuguese border and sea control remain unresolved, as discussions among 27 nations continued behind closed doors. The session ended at 1 50 p m with outcomes unclear as Madrid reports ongoing loyalist activity.
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United Press
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Madrid
Temperature Drops Bring Welcome Rain To Boost Vegetation
Showers this afternoon provided relief from recent heat, accompanied by a thunderstorm and heavy rain that watered gardens and lawns. Officials warn that a longer dry spell could have damaged vegetation, making today’s shower a welcomed event.
Townsend Club to Install New Officers Meeting Notice
Corry Townst. Club No 1 holds a meeting at Eastern Hall Monday evening to install officers elected earlier this year. Erie officials Barber Rosa Bunting and others from the 29th Congressional District Board will attend with updates from Dr Townsend and the District Board. Auxiliary members urged to attend.
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Hall
Barber
Rosa, Bunting
Erie
29Th Congressional District Board
Townsend
O'Connor Urges House to Adjourn Quickly
Rep. John A. O Connor of New York, chairman of the House Rules Committee, urged immediate adjournment on the floor as the Senate discussed a Supreme Court reorganization program. Members cheered during the session in Washington.
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House
Witney Pleas
Washington
John A. O'Connor
D. N.Y
House Rules Committee
Senate
Supreme Court
ERIE MAN DIES AFTER DRINK GIVEN BY UNKNOWN MAN
Wound on a street led to severe stomach pains and Royal Prandin Coppins aged 62 died in a hospital this afternoon. He told police an unidentified man gave him a drink of white stuff from a bottle. Roosevelt to sail on a Potomac cruise tomorrow after visit to Washington.
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Erie
Royal Prandin Coppins
Cochran Loses WPA Post in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg July 9 Bernard J Cochran was dismissed from a Works Progress Administration position in Erie County tied to a $4 200 value The action cited a functional order and staff reductions as the cause and noted 16 000 personnel have been removed from WPA administrative staff in Pennsylvania
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United Press
Harrisburg
Bernard J. Cochin
Eire County
Hudson
WPA
Hanson
WIA
Mlle
Sila
Pennsylvania
U B Conference at Findley Lake July 16 30
Local members of the United Brethren in Christ plan services at Findley Lake from July 16 to 30. The camp will include Young People's convent Bible school Women’s Missionary Association and daily Bible reading with programs led by Professor John W Smith and Rev H Ry Harris. Conference open each morning with 7 o clock Watch services and Bible study. Banquet features Rev Marvin Laws as principal speaker with coordinated evangelistic services in the second week.
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Christchurch
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Findley Lake
United Brethrenean
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Women's Missionary Association Pully
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He Young People's Union
John W Smith
Bible
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H. Ry Harrig
Night traffic signal to operate 24 hours at key intersection
Chest of Police Johnny Flanigan announced that the 24 hour operation of the traffic light at Center street and Columbus avenue has been approved. Previously the light was off after 11 pm and the night amber signal was dropped to comply with state motor code requiring a flashing light. The 24 hour control will guard against several narrow bumps since night operation halted.
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Flanigan
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State Motor Cole
Roosevelt may answer charge of tax evasion
Washington July 9 The president may respond to statements by Rep Hamilton Wish regarding several tax returns of members of the Roosevelt family. An inquiry urged by the committee into the Treasury funding proposal discussed by Mrs Roosevelt for charity credits.
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United Press
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Hamilton Wish
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Aianislin
Budsuvell
Bowie Myles Lasker
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Basseers
Gum Vending Machine Stolen From Station
A gum vending machine was torn from the wall near the ticket office at the passenger station sometime between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m. It contained about 25 pennies and 125 sticks of gum. Patrolmen Mead and Drake investigated but found no trace of the thief or the machine.
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Ross Mead
Corry-Jamestown
Kinney Gets 11 703 Year Sentence In Allegheny County
Paul Kinney aged 28 received a harsh verdict after pleading guilty to breaking and entering and larceny. He escaped the sentence briefly in court but ultimately drew a 11 703 year term and was sent to the Allegheny County Workhouse. Kinney, a former athlete, had been involved in multiple city incidents in recent months.
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Payil Eunney
Raney
Oakimtal
Allegheny County
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Piyt — Nojaibons
District Guild Meeting Highlights Otterbein Church Event
Erie district members of the Otterbein Guild gathered at the Witney Brother church for a district meeting and dinner. Miss Ina Whitney presided as chair as delegates from several areas attended and the Woman's Missionary Society organized a brief program with floral tributes and remarks by secretary Misé Filsie Uostifsnn.
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U. B. Church
Erie
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Witney
Chriyk
Ina Whitney
Kris
Uwe
MW Ofelek
Chery
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Woman's Missionary Society
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Sehiol
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Keie
Bryce
Jamestown
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Mainveld
Winley
Lalo
Garry
Waterford Man Seriously Hurt In Gusty Yard Accident
A Waterford man, age 58, was seriously injured when a rake and a power line caused a fall at his home. He was taken to St. Villeruns Hospital with injuries to his head and right arm after being struck and tossed by the heavy rake. Police and ambulance crews investigated the incident and the injuries were described as serious but not life threatening.
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Waterford
Omerasins Omb
St. Vilreuns
Noopital
Mme
Sertouy Merl
Righ Urme
Tmantel
Meinland
Myers
Liner West Mahwah Runs Aground Near California Coast
Mackay Radio reports an emergency SOS from the West Mahwah, a combined freight and passenger carrier, that went aground five miles north of Pigeon Point about 40 miles south of San Francisco Bay. The ship was en route from San Francisco to South American ports. Command and passenger status were not immediately learned.
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Mackay Radio
McCarrinoke
West
Brisker Goes Berserk After Refused Drink Incident
In Murgestown Pennsylvania on July 9 Charly Geersty 52 attacked after a waitress refused him a drink. He wounded two men James Russell 30 died from neck wounds and Nicholas Yarksic 52 injured. Geersty arrested at a shack six miles from a service station beer garden near Bavington.
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Murgepistown
Charly Geersty
Toiliy
Pitsburgh
Moen Evern
Ywento
Bavington
James Russell
Nicholas Yarksic
Mercy Hospital
Fittsburg
Complete Flight Montreal Flight Initiated Trans Atlantic Test
The Cale donia flying boat operated by Imperial Airways departed Montreal at 1 12 p m EDT for New York completing the last leg of its trans Atlantic test flight from Southampton.
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