Missing Victims Searched as Lake Denmark Arsenal Tragedy Deepens
Marines and sailors reentered the Lake Denmark arsenal area to search for victims of Saturday's explosion. The known death toll reached 19, with several missing. Navy officials warn danger has diminished, and a naval court of inquiry will probe responsibility. authorities expect findings to attribute the blast to a lightning-induced accident rather than negligence.
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Dover
N. J
Lake Denmark Naval Arsenal
Arenal Grounds
Lake Denmark
Navy
Ordnance Department
Naval Court of Inquiry
Wilbur
Sargent
Jawas
Lake Denimark
Rotary Club Reports From Denver International Convention
Morne Rotary Club members discussed the Denver convention of Rotary International. Officers reported on coverage, travel prizes, and attendance plans. A total of 2111 clubs were represented with 588 registered attendees. Australia, Kallis, and Salt Lake figures cited. An invitation from the Wrie Wlale to join a Peninsula dinner on Wednesday, May 21st was noted.
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Morne
Denver
Riotary International
Western Pointe
Cenie Tayer
Abe
Seasionie
Mo Aner
Piles Beak Salt Lake
Kallis
Australia
Fentangend
Liriver
Lori Rotarians
Hye
Wrie
Brie
Jump to Safety From Building in Elmhurst Fire
A two-story Elmhurst building burned today destroying Henry Bercie’s road house. A wife and a waiter leaped from a second floor to escape flames. The loss is estimated at 10 000 dollars and marks a second Henry Bercie property destroyed by fire within a year.
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Univeg
Exons
Scranton
Hite Gay
Henry
Elmhurst
Henry Bercie
Turkish Conspiracy Faces Executions in Smyrna
In a Constantinople report dated June 132i, fifteen conspirators linked to a plot against Kemal are to be hanged in Smyrna this week. The group, including two women, allegedly gathered bombs and planned attacks during Kemal’s modernization drive, stirring strong opposition in Turkey.
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United Press
Constantinople
Smyrna
Kemal
Seayeg
Turkey
Exiled RIFF LEADER to African Isle in Reunion Plan
The Riffians leader is to be exiled to Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean off East Africa, Premier Briand announced. Spain signed a Moroccan accord with Primo de Rivera. the exiled chief reportedly aware of plans but not officially informed. War fatigue lingers as Franco's forces recover and France maintains troop actions in the region.
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United Press
Paris
Poly S
Aba
Reunion
Indian Ocean
Briand
Morocco
Briandle
Primo de Rivera
Spain
Lvl Teiends Haye
Atu
Sindha
Fox
Blkrim
Ani
Fruive
Rufian
Hyensit
Wight
Heath Swell
Sigmatirier
Taroen
Dever Blames Prohibition For Crime Rise
United Press reports Mayor William Dever of Chicago blamed Prohibition for a surge in crime after dry law enforcement. He cited bootlegging profits and gang warfare as consequences, while arguing Chicago remains key to national crime trends. Attendees at the Americas Bar Association meeting convene tomorrow.
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United Press
Denver
America
William Dever
Chieays
Americas Bar Association
Haedig
Chionger
Dever
Cilms
Chicago
Bas
Mergers Praised by Mellon as Prodding Prosperity
United Press dispatch from Washington reports Mellon endorsing increased large corporation consolidations after war. He says mergers reflect prosperity and can lower costs if not creating monopolies. Mellon supports government policy promoting railroad consolidation to reduce rates.
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Washington
Thomas Walsh
Dem
Mont
Andrew We Melion
Walsh
Mellon
Postal Clerks Seek Improved Working Plans
By United Prot Philadelphia July 1 six resolutions urging overtime pay for night work and cash payment to clerks were adopted by the Pennsylvania Federation of Postoffice Employes and sent to the national association to aid in legislation for the next Congress. More than 400 post office clerks and officials from every county attended the convention which closes its two day sessions tonight. P A Tretheweg of Scranton post office presided.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Federation of Postoffice
National Association
Sisley Faces Hearing On Liquor Transport Charge
Been Sisley held in Erie County Jail awaits hearing on transporting liquor before Alderman Morrison in Weslasville. He has prior court dates for liquor sale and pleaded guilty to resisting an officer as a separate matter before Justice Wealey Villa.
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Been Sisley
Erie County
Alderman Morrison
Weslasville
Sisley
Ars
Wealey Villa
Miss Fuller Resigns Post as School Secy
Miss Myrtle Fuller resigns as secretary of the Corry School District. Board members confirmed the move after a committee meeting, with a Wednesday board session to consider recommendations. Reasons for resignation not disclosed. A routine agenda item includes bids opening for the Fairview School building repair.
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Myrtle Fullepay
Corry Put
Board of Education
Erie County registers 31,291 cars in 1925 totals
State Highway Department figures show Erie County had 31,291 motor vehicles in use during 1925 with receipts of 485,899.00 dollars. Philadelphia led with 214,972 registrations, while Allegheny ranked second with 180,110 vehicles and 390,410 in fees. National totals reached 1,472,105 vehicles and 2,204,480.00 in receipts under the 1928 Ware act.
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Erie County
State Highway Department
Aloc
Philadelphia County
Allegheny
Allegheny Rustaty
Highway Department
Pennsylvania
Ates Armstrong
Des
Fayette
Lawrence
Mater
Warren
Washington
Westmoreland
Marines Deny Desertion Reports After Denmark Arsenal Blast
Brig. Gen. Williams denies reports that 20 Marines were arrested for desertion after the Take Denmark arsenal explosion. Advices from Rear Admiral Plunkett and Col. Rhea say there is no foundation for the report. The Marine detachment at the Denmark post continues duty with no confirmed incidents.
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Washington
Denmark Arsenal
Williams
Marine Corps
Plunkett
Third Naval District
Col. Rhea
Danmark
J Foundation
Wiliams
Globe Trotters on Last Lap of Trip
Salt Lake City Utah July 12 Edward Eyam and Linton Welle Jefu arrive en route to Denver on the last lap of their record breaking around the world junket from New York. The pair flew in today after a quick plant change and expressed confidence they would arrive in New York as scheduled.
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United Press
Salt Lake Pity
Utah
Denver
Colorado
Junket
New York
Edward Eyam
Linton Welle
Jefu
Subway Strike Wanes Amid Rising Transit Service
July 14 New York improved service on the Interborough Rapid Transit lines as authorities probed a strike cited for injuries to passengers. Twelve people suffered minor injuries when an emergency motorman's express train hit a buffer at Van Cortlandt Park terminal. Alice Hixley sustained a fractured nose. others received treatment and returned home. President Hedley extended the ultimatum for workers to return to work, while the company claimed most trains were back in operation.
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United Press
New York
Interborough Rapid
van Courtlandt Park Terminal
Alice Hixley
Frank Hedley
Ison
Italians and African Rebels Clash in Libya War
In Benghazi on July 18 Italian forces battle Senussi tribesmen on the central plateau near Tiliummi and Nadi Gereiba. Major Terrari, an Italian officer, was slain as rebels report ten killed and five captured. Omar i Asfar, tribal chief, is among rebel dead amid ongoing rebellions and patrols across Italian Libya.
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Benghazi
North Africa
Tiliummi
Nadi Gereiba
Terrari
Pix
Omari Asfar
Mt. Ana
Italian Lybia
Italy
Spain
Mayer Brothers to Resurface North Center Street
Representatives of Mayer Brothers Construction of Erie visited the city to confer with City Engineer Dickson about the resurfacing project on North Center Street. It was announced that materials for the local job have been ordered and construction could begin early next week.
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Mayer Brothers Construction Company of
Erie
North Center Street
Dickson
Government costs show a big increase in appropriations
Washington July 13 Republication of figures by Rep Martin Madden shows total federal appropriations for the current session rising sharply from last session by about 470 million dollars. Major increases cover Postal Service Veterans' aid roads construction and enforcement of prohibition Rivers and harbors and other items. The report notes the public debt fell to about 19.43 billion as of June 30 1926 and predicts a possible surplus next year with efforts to reduce the debt.
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United Press
Washington
Martin Madden
Huse
Congress
Madden
Postal Service
Postal
Orgina
U.S. Veterans
Navy
Army
Marden
President Coolidge pays tribute after Lake Denmark blast
July 1 reports Coolidge offers condolences to families of victims and praises Navy workers at Lake Denmark New Jersey for their courage and devotion, noting the explosion calamity and the hazardous duty of guarding munitions. Also reports John D. Graham, 50, of Turtle Creek, killed in a separate Erie Pittsburgh highway crash near Mercer.
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Coolidge
Jersey
United Press
Paul Smith
Navy Wreenal
Lake Denmark
N. J
Inom Arc
Fotlows
Naval Ams
Mercer Mercer
John D. Graham
Turtle Creek
Erie-Pittyburgh
Graham
Five Best Radio Features Listed Across Stations
A rundown of notable radio features schedules across major outlets including WEAF KFAB KGO WCX and WPG Atlantic City Philadelphia and Detroit. Programs span minstrels, university talks, Shilkret novelty ensemble and opera performances with times in daylight saving zones.
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WPG
Atlantic City
Wie
Philadelphia
Murphy
Minstrels
WEAF
Shilkret
KFAB
Lincoln
KGO Oakland
Pacific Standard—Opera
San Toy
WCX
Detroit
Detroit Symphony Orchestra
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London
Iity Ih
Winston
Hungain
Joey Callous
Curchill
United Prov
Solumbus
Pittsburgh
Christopher Columfus
Schenley Park
Rotary Club
F. A. Loveland
Harry Auer
Corry
Erie Kish Fry
West Newton
Mass
Weeks
Davia
Tibor Davis
New
Welter
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Annapalis
Stall Hines
Riff
American Bar Association
U. K
Secretary of Treasury
United Pros
United
Fuller
State
Globe Trotters
Transit Company
House Appropriations Committee
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