Texans Seek Four Million in Mexican Gold
Houston July 17 Old legend claims Mexican gold bars worth four million lie in Fish Horn Lake bottom under quicksand for a century. Henry Barnes directs the salvage and says a shaft with a plank enclosure will reach the treasure. The search, begun 30 years ago after an injured Mexican veteran supposedly revealed a map, has attracted hundreds to the draining lake site as work progresses.
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1000 Guards Enlisted For Frisco Service
Chicago July 17 General headquarters of the Bergoff Service Bureau a private detective agency today prepared to send a thousand pairs to the San Francisco strike nine. Orders awaited from P L Pergoff now in New York before shipping a hundred guards to another the same number that left yesterday. The bureau insisted the men were coming to protect life and poverty and not strikebreakers. Whether any would be sent to the St Paul Minneapolis area was not determined. Highways pass under shed OHNSON City Tenn Three federal highways past under the shed of a filling station ere believed to be the only one in the nation similarly served.
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Sparta Firemen Score With Dance and News
Sparta news notes a July 17 gathering at Mrs. Mincie Eastman’s home for a 24th birthday surprise, a successful firemen dance in Firemen’s Hall with 72 numbers by Stover Orchestra, and many local social visits including residents from Townville Corry and Meadville.
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Titusville
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Marie Fralick
Charles Thompson
William McMillan
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North East
Shrine band concert delights large Me City Park crowd
A throng of several hundred from Erie and surrounding areas enjoyed a splendid concert by the Zem Shrine Band of Erie in Me City Park last evening. Directed by Charles R. Campbell the orchestra played popular favorites and drew praise from attendees. Members later dined with the Golde Rule Club at the Washington Lunch, reflecting the warm reception.
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Penn a Teacher Retired After Long Service
Miss Xina C. Lang, 71, tops 282 Pennsylvania teachers retired per the state retirement board. She began at 16 in West Liberty and totaled 53 years in Allegheny county schools with 40 plus year records among others. The group includes several with six decades in teaching and will receive teacher retirement pensions.
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Reckless Driving Charge Against Unidentified Driver
Pittsburgh July 17 winner 48 Arnold faced a reckless driving charge after allegedly striking and killing an unidentified man. The incident occurred in front of Siegeworth's automobile, pursued by a friend. Police planned to ask Mayr Wim McNair, believed to be the man's attorney, to identify the body.
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Cochran Seeks U S Senate Seat From Missouri
Congressman John J Cochran of Missouri announces his candidacy for the U S Senate challenging Republican Roscoe Patterson. He pledges unqualified support to President Roosevelt and reveals his campaign aims and party backing in St Louis.
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Philippines Plans for Own Army Under Murphy Direction
Governor General Frank Murphy directs plans to form a national Philippine army in anticipation of independence. The force may reach 50,000, using the Philippine Constabulary of 4,500 and the Philippine Scouts nucleus of about 7,200. Constabulary size to rise to 1,000 by 1927. scouts officers may gain preferred enlistment. Basilio Valdes seeks funding to expand the Constabulary by 200 men.
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West Coast Pioneer Samuel Benn Celebrates 60th Birthday
Samuel Benn, a longtime pioneer and resident of Washington's West Coast area, marked his 60th birthday. Born July 2, 1882 in New York, Benn remains in good health and active in the community at 60.
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Painful to Soothed with San-Cura Soap and Ointment
A vintage style ad touts San-Cura products to ease painful aching feet. It claims quick relief from soreness with San-Cura Soap followed by San-Cura Ointment and antiseptic healing benefits. Endorses druggists carrying the line.
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