Big refinery fire devastates United Refining plant
A massive blaze at United Refining Company in Warren sparked extensive damage and heavy losses. Fire crews from Warren and nearby towns fought the flames for hours, with officials estimating potential losses up to 50 000 dollars insured. The fire began in an agitator with flammable material and spread to large kerosene tanks before being controlled late Saturday night.
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United Refining Company
Ific
Warren
Jeson
Venturetown
Istown
ScheMmeld
Fireman Burned In Erie Crash Near 23rd Street
Joseph C. Bobb 27, a fireman with Truck No. 3, suffered severe burns when his car burst into flames after a collision with a second vehicle on Peach Street near 23rd. His passenger Pauline Nelson 83 was burned on the head and arms. Jean Schaffner 16 who drove the other car escaped injury.
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Joseph C. Bobb
Erie
Pauline Nelson
State Street
Peach Street
Alfred Schaffner
Cherry Street
Ingle Bros
Bobb
Nelson
Jesser
Bob
Franklin Lumber Co buys Oil City Woodworking assets
Edgar np of Franklin, president and pager of Franklin Lumber Co, purchased the real estate and assets of Oil City Woodworking Co. The deal includes control of property in the Third Ward. Company affairs will close after stockholders meet between the first and tenth of August to wind up business.
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Ml Gity
Edgar Np
Franklin
Pranklin Lumber Co
Oil City Woodworking Co
S Fak
Third Ward
Jono
Savas Ad
Jaipaniy
Orp
Busiess
Two Bombings Near Pittsburgh Increase Toll of Explosions
Two more bombings near Pittsburgh shock Wheeling and nearby towns, raising the week’s tally to 14. A blast ripped the front porch of a Masonry contractor’s home, killing a man and injuring his wife and two children, with property damage around 1,009. In Coraopolis a store and apartment were wrecked, with estimated losses about 2,000.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Washington
Lows
Ana
Coraopolia Pinding
Sheermaster
Linig
Richard Barthelmess Stars In The Last At Rex Theatre
Richard Barthelmess, known for Vitaphone stardom, brings his intense interest in old California to Rex Theatre with The Last a vivid interpretation of Adios Bartletts romance set in 1850 Los Angeles. He studied every detail to portray the era’s colorful party days.
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Richard Barthelmess
REX Picture
Richard Barthelmens
First National Vitaphone
Stan
California
Bartletts
Rex Theatre
Los Angeles
Barthelmess
11 Fatalities in Central Penn a Weekend Tragedies
Central Pennsylvania reports 11 deaths over the weekend from a rail wreck and numerous auto drownings and accidents. Victims include Vivian Kuntz six Lock Haven and Charles Oblinger nineteen near Pottstown. James Murphy eighteen from Shenandoah area, and Olin Wal age unknown authorities cite drowning, accident asphyxiation, and a train wreck amid reports of an engine crew linked to a New Cumberland fire and a Pennsylv vam railroad collision.
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Harrisburg
Pennnsylvania
Vivian Kuntz
Lock Haven
Charles B. Oblinger
Pottstown
Nis
Reading
Hiram Jury
W. J. Buin
Pittsbuirgh
Stelick
Hamelstown
Here
John Molloris
Wilkes- Barre
George Hoggart
Nanticoke
James Murphy
Everett Walker
New Cumberland
Pennsylvania Railroad
Newangy
Middletown
Peter McCormick
New York City
Ue Brainy
Cottage Destroyed In Maple Springs Fire
Cottage owned by the late Dr Charles Welch at Chedwell was destroyed by a Friday afternoon fire of unknown origin. No occupants were present. damage is estimated at 2500 dollars. Bemus Point Fire Department responded as a heater explosion and windy conditions hampered efforts. a small amount of clothing was saved.
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Maple Springs
Charles 2. Welch
Chedwell
Bemus Point
Traffic light to be installed at North Corry intersection
Worth Hammond announces a traffic light will be placed at the intersection of North Corry Street and Columbus Avenue to reduce crashes and ease congestion. The device, similar to the one on Smith Center street corner, should arrive soon and be installed within days.
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North Corry
Columbus Avenue
Goluncil
North Genter Street
Golumbus Avenue
Worth Hammond
Public Safety
North Cong Street
Seal We Smith Center Street
Garrow
Roosevelt Highway
Monuments at lowest prices by Starr in Corry
Classifieds note offered memorials from Starr at 104 East Washington Street Corry Pennsylvania. Advert shows highest grade cemetery memorials with mail order service and careful attention given to orders. Amounts or prices included.
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Alyle
Ada
Starr
East Washington St
Corry, Fa
Two Follies Beauties Burned In Yacht Explosion
Greenport Illinois reports two Follies beauties badly burned after an explosion aboard a yacht owned by Harry Richman. Injuries place Richman, Mark Hellinger, and several others in hospital as the group leaped into the water. Gladys Glas, Hellinger’s wife, aided in the escape as Richman and others battled flames.
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Harry Richman
Richman
Mark Hellinger
United Press
Greenport
Burns
Gata Bow
Marke Hellinger
Broastway Cohmiunist
Heron
Waist
Virginian Isiddie
Ehor
Pasma
Gladys Glas
Hellinger
Bellinger
Driver and passenger killed in New Castle crash
July 21. Geo Lanko 25 of Steathers Pa died instantly when a car driven by Virgil Seok 28 of Butler Pa collided on the New Castle Wollngstowh road. No others were injured.
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Gars
New Castle
Geo, Lanko
Steathers
New Castle-Wollngstowh
Virgil Seok
Butler
Hem-Roid Claims Fast Pile Relief from Dr Leon Hard
An old ad touts Hem-Roid as a quick remedy for piles with claims of dust circulation, tissue strengthening, and rapid healing. It credits a prescription by Dr Leon Hard and highlights Kelster's Drug Store endorsement promising relief in days with one bottle.
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Leonhard
Healy
Kelster's Drug Store
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