Lineman Escapes as Fire Alarm Wires Faulty in City
A conference with Fire Chief Andrews Poulson and Gamewell Fire Alarm rep Patterson will address a city wide wire alarm system crisis. Patterson calls wires in very poor condition and urges city action to replace faulty construction by other companies. Officials plan to review maintenance and may order a full overhaul of the fire alarm and related lines to prevent further dangers to linemen and the public.
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Gunwig
Adleguil
Linamen
Tore Uring
Camel
Andrww Poulson
W.T Patterson
Gamewell Vire Alarm Company
I Welork Utin
Gamnewell
Hinee Fe
Patterson
Beng Suck
Borat
Claude Kelly Slips From Pole In Near Fatal Electric incident
Silly transcription reports Claude Kelly fireman of Cory City Electric Lighting Co was knocked unconscious when his back touched a high voltage wire while atop a pole at Center and South Streets. He was rushed to Corry Hospital and was rapidly recovering. Other linemen were injured in related incidents as the company confronts a dangerous wiring situation with aging insulation and storms weakening safety practices.
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Claude Kelly
Cory City Electric: Lighting Co
Center
South Gtrents
Corry Hospital
Kelly
Hceme
Cancern
Amandi
Theo Moos
Cany
Lighting Company
Tinteman
En-T
Farine
Tila
Temovill
James Corbett
West South Street
Corbett
Hell Telephone Company
Pitt Avenue
Stork
Chamberlain at Colonial Post A Cabinet Shuffle Talk
London dispatch notes a forthcoming cabinet reshuffle with Austen Chamberlain poised to take the Colonial portfolio, while Reginald McKenna may move to the Treasury to replace Stanley Boles, affecting the premiership and cabinet balance.
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Duke of Devonshire
Ie Anid
Reed Ltd
Theia
Austen Chamberlain
Wallinet
Reginald McKurnan
Stanley
Bales
Wisconsin wets given setback
From Madison June 21 the Tick et bill to repeal Wisconsin s prohibition war was sent to the legislature gravel yard today The repeater recently passed by the assembly was killed by the Senate by four of 19 to 12 the final wet and dry alignment of the upper home
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Union
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Legislatioe
Assembly
Senate
Killer Hid in Dense Swamp Near Escaped Prisoner
A jail escapee, George Natehoff, a life-term prisoner from Marquette, hid in a thick swamp near Acanaba while deputies hunted him after he shot and killed Deputy Storie, prompting a high alert. The suspect vowed to fight as officers pressed the search in the swampy area.
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United Prout
Ascanaba
Mich
al [Trentely
Ponie
George Natehoff
Natehoff
Marquette
Frank Cierin
Walling Leib Political Leader Sentenced in Tax Fraud Case
Walling Leib, a former campaign figure in Schuylkill County, serves a three to five year term in a penitentiary after pleading guilty to fraudulent conversion of state tax receipts. The case involved representatives and a broader political network within the county.
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Cake of
Walling
Sharp Curves Hit Cutting Crash Scene Near Findley
A recent Findley road crash left the forward portion of a car badly damaged and several occupants seriously injured. A second Ford struck a field and rolled over, a young woman passenger sustaining injuries as police and witnesses call for safer driving and stricter enforcement.
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Findley
Steys Kovaleiierty
Friends
Findley Road
Hudson Coc
Cuteting
Kovalejie
Findley Lake
Koyalcik
Amherst College President Meiklejohn Resigns
United Press report from Amherst Massachusetts notes professors Walter Rodgard and John M Gaus resign under pressure from President Alexander Meiklejohn. Meiklejohn criticizes trustees for limiting reform and vows the college must be led by faculty to advance liberal education.
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United Press
Amherst
Mass
Walter Rodgard
John M Gaus Hinve
Mexander Meiklejohn
Amherst College
Aluron
Meiklejohn
Gorry
Ies
United States
Galvin Coolidge
Bank Robbery Intercepted at First National Bank
Philadelphia report states a would be robber at the Central Branch of the First National Bank in the North American Building attempted an assault. Police responded to an alarm after a watchman was assaulted and the suspect, identified as Michael J. Haggerty, 85, was captured following a struggle.
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Union Fron
Philadelphia
First National Bank
Michael J. Haggerty
Summer School Sessions At Concord Building
One hundred and fifty attend summer school sessions at Concord Building under Superintendent Hemstreet. Thirty-two Heh hoot students take part in minor sessions with subjects from general science to English and music. Four teachers guide grades eight through twelve, with daily classes from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and a chemistry special to start later.
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Mores
Concord
Hemstreet
Elusepy
Ruby McCullough
Tyndall
Crowell
Wood
Narrow escape for bicyclist at streetcar intersection
A bicyclist narrowly avoided collision with a trolley at the intersection of Center Street and other roads in Wayne. A bystander reported the rider twisted away as the streetcar approached, avoiding serious injuries though the rider suffered bruises.
Street Level Satisfactory to Residents After Inspection
Residents on West Hurvy Street praised the city council decision after an inspection found the proposed curb and street work acceptable. The council required final adjustments to the cut and drainage before pavement construction proceeds.
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West Church Street
West Furely Street
Bity Council
Westhurvh
Movements of Mrs Best Before New Castle Murder Trial
Mrs Josephine Best widow and defendant in the murder of Carl Dufford stood in court collapsing multiple times as testimony traced her movements before and after the shooting. Sheriff Andrews and Mes Gertrude Munteau supported her while she showed signs of severe mental strain. The crowded courtroom was largely female with social prominence in attendance.
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Josephine Best
New Castle
United Press New Castle
Carl Mr. Dufford
Last Ayr. 5
Dutford
Mex
Reverend Daniel Geroke Named Rector of Philadelphia Cathedral
The Philadelphia cathedral welcomes Rev. Daniel Geroke, newly appointed rector, following approval by the Tuscon shop authorities. His assignment marks a key leadership change for the church and the city.
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United Press
Rome
Daniel Geroke
Philadelphia Cathedral
Shop of Tuscon
Bricklayers Strike Ends Wage Settlement Reached
New York on June 21 bricklayers end a strike after agreeing to twelve dollars daily wages. The new rate equates to about 140 dollars an hour for workers, conferring a sudden pay boost and shaping labor relations in the area.
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United Press
New York
Las
All Political Prisoners Released Under Harding Clemency
United Press reports President Harding commuted the sentences of political prisoners with clemency conditions. About 28 of the remaining inmates at Leavenworth are to be released after serving nearly five years, with 25 freed unconditionally and two deported. Leonard Weber of Cleveland arrived in town.
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United Pros
Washington
Tighbad
Harding Betor
West
Department of Justice
Leavenworth
Kann
Nantly
Thee
Harding
United States
Berthall
Dutth, Minn
Relief From Hottest Spell Promised Tonight
Weather Bureau promises relief from the heat as a cooler air mass moves in tonight. forecasters warn of lingering humidity in places while temperatures should ease by midnight.
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Weather Bureau
Heat waves prompt warnings as heat spreads across multiple states
A 1930s style weather brief reports widespread heat across the eastern and central United States with warnings of heat prostrations and fatalities. It cites expected cooler conditions in parts of the south and lists states affected including New York Pennsylvania Ohio Michigan Illinois and Missouri with reports of deaths and heat-related illnesses.
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United Staries
Feigny
Raatena
Se Terres
Meluwnee
Maryland
Calamabin Vistualne Purone
Wiehtt
Kemal
United States
Misouri
Michigtn
Ninois
Newek
Mossarhunets
Pennsylvania
Harding to outline policy abroad on western trip
President Harding plans a covert western journey aboard a special train to disclose parts of his proposed world relations program. Officials expect a measured but decisive outline influencing policy on the world court and foreign affairs, with limited details shared publicly.
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United Press
Harding
St Lows
Mane
Harting
Nritfnraing
St Louis
Howe
Rees
United States
Fire tears through Pean-American Refining Plant
A large fire gutted the Pean American Refining plant killing multiple workers and forcing evacuations as flames spread through ten stills. The blast caused an estimated 75,000 dollars in losses and prompted emergency crews to contain the blaze along Franklin Street.
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Pean-American Refining Company
Bad Factory Fire Averted Early Today
A factory blaze at an unidentified plant was stopped before it spread. Sparks ignited by wiring threaten a serious event, but quick action by responders contained the flames and prevented major damage. No injuries are reported.
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Corry-Jamestown
Tom the Wiley
Anil
Ten Black Victims Perish in Chicago Inferno
A Chicago fire killed ten Black people with a dozen more injured as a structure collapsed. Firemen described a risky setup likened to a vapor box, and many children were harmed. Authorities recovered bodies and said one man died after removal from the wreck. The blaze struck while residents were asleep.
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United Press
Chicago
Aqmes
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