British war fears rise as Petticoe falls under imperial control
Reports from Belfast indicate imperial forces advance into Petticoe across a front of about a mile, capturing the town largely from Free State hands. The Hellenic and Ulster border areas see intensified activity, with arson and hospital damage reported and no confirmed casualties. Michael Collins accuses Crown troops of coercion amid Irish talks with Churchill, as Pettigoo and surrounding areas remain contested.
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United Pron
Belfast
Petticoe
Free State
Pettivoo
Ulster
Helleek
London
Michael Collins
Wottigus
Hinkish
Artior Griffith
Winston Churchill
Minater
Collins
Colling
Pettigoo
Woman Urges Death Sentence for Father
Hartisburg dispatch reports from United Press that Mrs Livington Vanderbilt asks clemency for her father Elmer Milter who was convicted in Wayne County for killing his wife. She writes Governor Hartings arguing he deserves mercy and urges delay of execution until the Board of Pardons reviews the case.
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United Preans
Hartisburg
Sprua
Mery Soha
Livington Vanderbilh
Lily Officw
Elmer Milter
Wayette County
Mrs. Livingtnin
Board of Education approves repairs plans for schools
The board met and read May motions and payments. secretary authorized to transfer 8000 from approprIated funds to administration and destruction turns. Loveland and the superintendent visited architect Eckles in New Castle for plans and specs for repairs to several school buildings. bids will be advertised and further work planned as plans arrive. Eukles listed as architect for new east end school. Whittlesey recorded voting negative. May secretary report approved. Local institute for teachers authorized in Corry instead of county Erie institute. Tax collection pay order drawn. Daughters of the Americas Revolution offer to present an American flag to the public library and a small ceremony planned for Tuesday.
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Reguli
Board
Witded Ly
Amcs
Auer
Loveland
Eckles
New Castle
Carse
Mra. Haines
WG. Eukles
Whittlesey
Secratary
de AG
Grune
Edinboro
Corry
Erie
Aller
Mall of Thres
Progress With Sewer Projects In Hart City
The city progresses on the sewer program with A P O fore Company handling the lines. Laying from Wity to Main street is substantially finished, with a trench under feet. A steam driven machine speeds the work and another week or ten days should complete the West Street sewer from Marion to west of Worth Streets. C B McCray leads the project inspection, P Miller oversees the Main Street section for the city.
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A. P.O' Fore
Simi
Wity
Main Street
Marion
Worth Streets
C. B. McCray
P. © Miller
City of the Hart
Rush Probe of Fraud Cases in War Contracts
Washington notes report a rush probe of war fraud cases, with a special federal grand inquest to return indictments within a week. Prosecutors say several defendants linked to a timber surplus contract are involved, including J L Phillips held on bail while awaiting grand jury action.
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Washington
Federal ReMi
Alliance
Philly
Stan Chaitian
Georga
Phillips
Stevens
Wondrill
Michigan
United States
Rotary Addressed by Harry Stone at Noon Meeting
Rotarians heard Henry Stone outline student aided progress and high school study guidance at the noon Rotary Club gathering. The club presented Bunt Hemstreet with a gift and announced a joint meeting with the Warren Rotary Club at Parish Hall on Monday the 12th with forty guests expected.
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Trey Stone
Vounsanor
Erie Public Schools
Rotary Cuty
Mars
Prof. Stone
Bunt
Hemstreet
Coen
Columbia University
Jack Loveland
Herstrost
Royal Schools
Ypun
Milo
Warren Rotaey Club
Sterling Declines Democratic Post in Scranton
Burge P. Sterling of Uniontown Pa announces he will not seek re election as chairman of the Democratic State committee at its June 10 meeting. He says his decision lets him devote time to professional duties and urges harmony in the party to back John Mor Spartan for governor.
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United Press
Scranton
Pau
Burge P. Sterling
Uniontown
Democratic Flite Committee
Sterling
Pinchot
John Mor ‘Spartan
Special Health Feature at Rex Theatre
On Friday and Saturday the Rex theatre will show the film Our Children under the auspices of the Hele County Anti Tuberculosis Society. The 40 minute feature explains how children with physical defects are affected and directed in life, offering insights aimed at educating and engaging young viewers.
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Rex Theatre
Hele
Probe of Steel Merger Opens DOJ Inquiry
Washington July 6 The Department of Justice announced a probe into the Lackawanna Steel merger. Attorney General Daugherty said the inquiry follows a mandate to state what steps protect the public interest.
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Washington
Sun
Department of | Justice
Gener
Daugherty
Phi
Beate
Gompers Denounces Supreme Court Ruling
In Cincinnati on June 6 Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor criticizes the Supreme Court for ruling a loss pay issue against labor during a strike. He vows to appeal for legislative change, calling Justice Tart’s stance gratuitous and bitter.
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Cincinnati
Samuel Gompers
American Pessemation of Labor
Supreme Court
Congress
People
Fedération
Tariff Delays Soldier Bonus Bill Passage in Senate
Washington reports the tariff debate again stalls the McCumber soldier bonus bill as leaders push to bring the measure to the Senate floor amid tariff concerns and shifting priorities.
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Washington
Senate
McCumber
Bom
Bill
Court ruling may hasten end to coal strike
June 6 Washington The court decision releasing 750000 dollars from United Mine Workers funds may hasten the end of the strike miners stated. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the United Mine Workers releasing funds tied up in a damage suit involving Corona Coal Co. The ruling is expected to strengthen the union, potentially prompting operators to meet and discuss ending the strike already under way.
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Washington
Gunrome Wour
United Mile Workers
Apd
Strke
Miners Offichlly
Terow
Corona Coal Co
Supreme Court
United Mine Workers
Pennsylvania Minsimg Company
Circuit Court of Appeals
St Louis
Snayt
Neighbors Support Ford for President in Dearborn
Dearborn Michigan residents plan tonight to form a committee to urge Henry Ford to allow his name to be entered as a presidential candidate. Village president Dr Edward Fisher will preside, and organizers say they hope to persuade Ford to consider a bid for the presidency.
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Dearborn
Mich
Tenry Ford
Mt i
Edward Fisher
Mage Mention
Henry Patel
Cornder Him
Atatad Dr. Fisher
Endoraine
Pei
Five SERK Positions In POLIGn Department
Applications for portions in the police department have been received by the head Service Mound. Secretary Hallie Kincaid announced that Duy Ke of Mansfield was the only applicant. Four other applicants filed at the office at City Monte Porter in addition to Dinkie, with the selection to be held Friday after noon.
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Hallie Kincaid
Duy Ke
Mransdille
City Monte Porter
Dinkie
Yithers
James Loley
Herre Hane
McQuin
DC Bullock
Ranmond Elevane Company
First Avenue
Jun
Aye Pi
Iukom
Jonger
City council minutes review May finances and street work
Regular meeting notes show May balance of 5707.10 and expenditures of 15 200 15. A sewer project update and bids were discussed. Council approved bills, authorized paving permits, and considered street and alley improvements. Delinquent tax cases involving school tax were scheduled for a court appearance.
Launch War on Violators of Traffic Laws
Corry city officials plan a motorcyclist traffic officer to curb speeding and infractions. James Poley named traffic officer candidate awaiting exam Friday. mayor touts pedestrian safety and public education. New parking rules to be drafted by Superintendents Rogers and Weaver to regulate auto parking in business district.
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Corry
James Poleey
Poly
Alexander
Strep Rogers
Distnet
War History 406th Telegraph Battalion Presented to Library
C W Carrol of Bell Telephone Co presents a illustrated volume to the Corry Public Library. The book titled The First Battle and the Story of the 406th Telegraph Battalion covers the unit from its formation to the end with editor Pour Leanes-Schauble contributing vivid portraits and accessible text.
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406Th Telegraph Battalion
C. W. Carrol
Bell Telephone Co
Corry
Hell Telephone Cominy
Pennsylvania
Voll Wstern
Bell ‘Telephone. Com
Corning Advances 10 at 2.05 a Barrel Price Shake
The report notes a price movement in Corning with barrels selling at 2.05 each. A new quotation rises to 28 per pair, reflecting market changes and recent adjustments in rate and value for the commodity.
Progressive leads in Iowa election primary field
In Iowa six Republican candidates compete for the U S Senate seat in the upcoming primary. Early returns show Progressive candidates leading as the election advances. Voter turnout and percentages reported suggest a tight race amid party competition and local campaign activity.
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Iowa
United Fras
Dee Maines
Hines—Smith
Brookbhart
Ito
Sth
Hyookej
Wei
Former stage beauty Lillian Russell dies after illness
Lillian Russell, famed stage star and later public figure, dies in Pittsburgh at 2200 hours after a ten day illness. Survived by fourth husband Alexander P. Moore and daughter Dorahy Russell Walvit, her career spanned vaudeville to grand opera with hits including Mabel in The Pirates of Penzance. Funeral services set for Trinity Episcopal Church with interment in the family vault in Allegheny.
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Lillian Russell
Tate
Allve Boards
Hanope
Cardin
Alexander P. Moore
Pittsburgh
Dorahy Russell Walvit
Martin Miss Russell
Clinton
Cynthia Leonard
Tiny Pasture Theatre
Broadiway
New York
Pinafore
Mabel
TMU
Patton
Dorothy
Polly
Jonathan
Trinity Episcopal
Allegheny Temover
Ward's Wife Refuses to Answer Grand Jury Questions
Mrs Waltup Ward defied the grand jury and refused to answer questions about the night of May 6 when Clarence Peters was killed. Justice Mursohimner ruled Ward’s wife must answer all questions about events with others present, making her the first witness in the probe.
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United Prem
White Plains
N.Y
Waltup
Ward
Clarence Peters
Weeky
Atlanta Campbell
Mursohimner
Tory
Peters
Police and mob clash in High Point related to white teen death
Police outwit a mob of nearly 1,000 as officers close in on a suspect linked to an 18 year old white youth slaying in High Point North Carolina. Chief Blackwelder led the pursuit with heavy guard amid tense chase and capture of the suspect.
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Charlotte
Palle
High Point
Nsine
Ini Shidine
WTEC
Pluice
Yewro
Cue Thomasyilte
Blanchie Sweet to Wed Noted Actor This Week
Reports from United Press indicate Blanbhia Sweat the dereet ota and Marulall Neilun actor producer will wed in the near future. A probe into gasoline prices is underway as part of a department of ustrogy inquiry with disclosures expected to follow.
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United Prose
New York
Jone
Blanbhia Sweat
Dereeit Ota
Marulall
Neilun
He Mactipil
Wages Cut for Rail Shop Workers Shocks Nation
United Press report on a strike vote among rail workers as the railroad labor board decrees wage reductions across shop categories. Pay cuts totaling millions yearly hit repair and maintenance crews, with freight car and car cleaner wages lowered and overall employment effects debated amid industry hardship and living-cost concerns.
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United Press
United Stites
United Piped
Marlinints
Sheileramakers
Abd Clerinicianié
Fis
Jboard
Uebers
O Whartat
Albert Phillips
McMemmer
Jabior
Taba
Gattere
Futhom
Lavalvai
Jewall
Presistant
Tie Ra
Coal Price Boost Seen In Rising National Costs
Washington dispatch reports that unless Congress acts immediately coal prices could rise nationwide from $1.50 to $24 a ton. Officials warn that retail dealers may push higher prices, while Hoover criticizes plans to use price controls and urges action only if necessary to avoid harming the economy.
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Walted Press
Washington
Loover
Blowton
Bieretry Hoover
United
United States
Road bids opened late June for two bridge projects
United Press reports Harrisburg releases show June bids open for highway and two bridge projects. Officials announced details and timing for the construction work, with one project tied to a defiance of funding and plans.
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United Press
Harrisburg
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