Drought Hits Northwestern Pennsylvania Crops
Widespread drought devastates corn, oats, hay, and potatoes across northwestern Pennsylvania and southwestern New York. Farmers report near total losses in meadows and fields, while showers yesterday provided little relief. Apple yields look strong, but grain filling and plowing face delays and stress from heat and dryness in Crawford and surrounding counties. Meadville area endures intense weather with flash floods and severe storms.
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Jharmice
Pennayt
New York
Wirin
Erin Chantonga
Chwikiiana
Venango
Clarion
Pennsylvania
Meadville
Crawford County
Menelville
Lavol
Baldwin Denies Reported Ireland Debt and Prohibition Remarks
Premier Baldwin formally denied statements attributed to him about Ireland and debt relief. The United Press reported he spoke of prohibition as likely in the Anglo American context. The London dispatch notes his denial of remarks regarding the debt question and Ireland.
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Baldwin
Eyunio
London
Ireland
United Prenc
Six Rescued From Burning Lake Launch Fire
Six people were rescued from a gasoline launch on Lake Erie after an explosion and fire destroyed the boat. Firefighters from the Bre fre department and their companion crew responded as thousands watched from Four Mile Creek park. The craft was consumed by flames following the blast.
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Bre Fre Department
Lake Erie
Four Mile Creek Park
Indictments in L R Steel Case Returned
Six former L R Steel officers and directors were indicted after a weeklong probe by District Attorney Guy St Moore and Deputy Attorney General Mugh Reilly. Five pleaded not guilty and were released on bail. Indictments named Walter M Wilds, Pas P Chase, Arthur J Todd, James R Nicholson, Francis J Roche, with one defendant yet to be named awaiting arraignment.
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Sth
Walter M Wilds
Pas P Chase
Arthur J. Todd
James R. Nicholson
Francis J. Roche
Ram
Mrs Bests Fate in Hands of Jury This Afternoon
Trial of widow Mrs Josephine Best continues in New Castle as she faces a jury over the April 6 shooting death of Carl Dufford, a local furniture dealer. Prosecution and defense have laid out their cases and the judge will charge the jury after closing arguments.
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United Prov
New Castle
Falte
Nini
Josephine Best
Carl
Dutford
Commonwealth
Defannse
Dufford
Stary
Willan Porter
S. P. Emory
Hug
Will
Coure
T Jhe Midé
Cars in crash near City Park injure driver near Maple and Smith
A Franklin sedan owned and driven by J B Brown was badly damaged in a collision with a Corry Creamery Co truck at the intersection of Maple Avenue and East Smith Street this morning. Brown suffered shoulder injury and possible other hurts.
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Franklin
J. B. Brown
Corry Creamery Company
Maple Avenue
Smith Street
Brown
Seizure of British Liquor Held Up Under Agreement
United Press reports ongoing seizure actions of liquor on British liners at New York. British government consideration and possible action loom as customs authorities plan liquor seizure aboard the Baltic and related ships, with diplomats awaiting guidance from London.
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United Press New York
White Star
Baltic
Tilleolock
Washington
American
United Prom
New York
Bulkie
United, States
Haterick
Roberta
Sessio
Arhor Jol Watson
Gov
Mrs Wingfield Dies Suddeny at 61 in De Goo
Mrs Wingfield aged 61 died suddenly at 6 30 am today at the home of Mrs TM Daugherty 976 East South street Deceased is survived by three daughters Mrs Charles Statter Huntingdon WV Mrs Lucy Hobe Richmond WI and Mrs T H Daugherty with whom she resided One son Fred Wingfield two brothers and a niece also named Funeral prayers will be held at the late home this evening and burial Sunday from Elking W V.
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Wingfield
TM Daugherty
Ease South Street
Charles Statter
Huntingdon
Lucy Hobe
Richmond
Vary
T. H. Daugherty
Fred Wingfield
Kons
W. Ways
Shathers
Kam Millar
Russell
William Miler
Puyallup
Wash
Siler
Mix Guys
Jab O'Block
Double Tragedy From Quarrel Near Long Pond Farm
John Goleman age 65 shot and killed his wife then killed himself at their farm near Long Pond in the Pocono mountains. Police report the double tragedy followed a quarrel over honey matters. A 16 year old grandson attempted to intervene but fled upstairs. the boy later escaped and notified neighbors.
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Mlegus
Wilkes Barre
John Goleman
Long Pond
Pocono Mountains
Colemans
Coleman
American Vessels Held by Soviet Paloma
June 23 report says four American ships were detained by Soviet authorities in Lviv Siberia after attempting to aid Tour American trading, with the Bear cutter heading toward the Siberian coast. Secretary Huphos Ashton received word that the ships, including Takim, carried messages for the Tar north, and were charged with violating Russian trace rules.
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Achomere
Liv
Suffocation death of Thompson ruled at inquest
Coroner Mark Fillom reports Thompson died from suffocation caused by excessive heat in a rear hayloft sleeping chamber at 912 Concord Street. He was described as a chronic asthma sufferer. Jury members included Weane, Heath, Nevils, Resslery, Craker, and Keating.
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Moya Thompging
Bronie Suf Fern
Auto
Alexander Undertaking
Juriofs
Wunfen
Mark Fillom
Thompson
Sven
Wham
Concord Street
J. ¥. Weane
William Heath
JA Nevils
ND. Resslery
WJ Craker
Charles P. Keating
Manitoba Ends Prohibition After Referendum Victory
Manitoba voters approve government sale of liquor ending seven years of prohibition. Winnipeg led with about 40 359 wet votes to 49 888 dry province wide. Moderation League backers hail a clean fight and a great victory declaring laws unjust and promising liquor sales to begin once referenda confirmed.
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United Pro
Winnipeg
Manitha
Owintattine Cary
Moderation League
FW. Russell
League
Manitoba
Vinkion
Modermtion League
King Albert of Belgium Injured After Horse Throw
King Albert of Belgium sustained a broken wrist and other injuries today when he was thrown from his horse near Lacken. Mrs A L Poster, visiting for the past few days, returned home last evening.
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United Pres
Brussels
King Albert of
Belgium
Lacken
A. L. Poster
Frie, S
New Clubhouse Planned With Summer Construction
Directors announce a new clubhouse to be built during summer. Architect AP Mouit has completed plans and specifications. funding aims for a substantial copper-toned building with brown shingles and a white trim. Interior features include a large hall, kitchen, lounge, and locker room. cost estimated around $10.00 and a fine improvement program underway.
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Ap, Mouit
Hretieh Wuory
Sclub Hiya
Boys Bathing Band Roundup At East Gambay Creek
Residents complain of a group of boys bathing in Huge Creek near a swimming hole and mistreating young girls. Chief of Police Chinkle and Officer Duxkin arrived Friday as Edward Harvey of Second Wind Youth faces a 2 PM hearing before Police Magistrate Porter. Other boys are expected to attend. investigation centers on alleged improper conduct and public nuisance.
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East Gpumbay
Huge Creek
Chinkle
Edward Harvey
Porter
Marvey
Duxkin
Liv
Harvey
Anay
Treaty to regulate war use of airplanes proposed
Washington June 23 The United States plans to submit to the Senate a treaty with other powers imposing drastic limits to curb the horrors of air warfare. A Hague jurists commission completed the agreement with resolutions from the Washington arms conference. John Bassett Moore led the U S delegation as the World Court issue looms. President Harding, back from the West and Alaska tour, is expected to submit the draft to the Senate for approval.
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United Pratt
Washington
United States
Senate
Hague
John Bassett Moore
American International Law Authority
World Court
Harding
West
Aalaske
Weather outlook shows warm temps into next week
The forecast indicates continued warm weather for the Great Lakes region into next week. Daytime highs will remain near to above seasonal normals with no major storms expected for the period.
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Washington
Lucy
Great Lakes
Harding Will Address Kans Farmers Today
President Harding will speak to Kansas farmers during a Southern Plains tour. The trip covers Hutchinson and surrounding areas as he promotes dry farming techniques, agricultural policy, and farm support initiatives aimed at boosting wheat and grain production in the western and northwest regions.
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Harding
Kans
United Pros
Hutchinson
Kan
Yne
Provident
Kanvas
Mundin
Tiny Davie
Kansas
Mt Harding
Ile West
Nonthwest
Girl Scouts Big Outing Planned for Monday
The Girls Scouts and leaders will hold a large picnic at a nearby park next Monday morning. All troops and committee members are expected to attend and help organize activities for the day at the event site.
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Canadentis
Vie Pine
General Disorder in Ruhr Suppresses German Vagrants
Report from Ruhr Valley describes French occupation forces shooting a German worker near a railroad station in West Lhythron area. A German foothold disrupted by patrols. another worker attacked while rebuilding. Recklinghausen reports ongoing food shortages intensifying as officials monitor supply. Rioting appears increasingly likely amid crisis conditions.
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Dusseldorf
Ruhr
Ji Hin
West Lhythron Panied
Twenty Injured As Bus Strikes Pole In Camden
Twenty people were injured, five seriously, when a bus loaded with commuters from Brooklawn crashed into a telegraph pole on Broadway in Camden New Jersey. Police said steering gear broke, causing the heavy vehicle to swerve and hit the pole.
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Tees Wanes
Camden
N. J
Brooklawn
Broadway
Shamburg Named Manager of Rex Theatre
J C Shamburg named new manager of Rex Theatre with plans to run both Rex and North Kids Theatre. He will oversee stage and house operations, acquire major interests in local amusement firms, and aim for completion of the North Kids venue by October.
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J.C. Shamburg
REX Theatre
County Amusement Company
Theatres of Company
Sharmburi
Thay Wty
Shamburg
Lee Chamiillinger
Cocie
Thee Lorry
Ar Shineburg
Cony Ariemene
Urdander
Midlingenent
Ew North Kids Theatre
Shunhure
Tito
Grahe
Sharon
Wolc
ahWil
R Rogers Hay
Gauth
Theatur Sud
Aerobates
Mlantsam
Corry
Many Arrests For Violation Traffic Laws
Police report a surge in arrests for traffic violations over the past few days. Reckless driving led to custody for several autoists, with Walter Purdy and Richard Johnson among those charged and summoned to court for hearings.
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Gillette
Wiernen
Porter
Harold Jewell
Walter Purdy
Wright Yilver
Richard Iyhnsin
Wrightaville
Land Big Musky at Findley Lake
A large musky was landed at Findley Lake this morning and weighed 27 pounds. It was presented at the City Market where citizens praised the catch as one of the finest of the season.
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Findley Lake
Hndles
Little Oil Found in Ingram District
Harrisburg June 23 The state geological survey reports oil in the Ingram district Pittsburgh but wells will not cover drilling costs. None of the recent wells are large and they are closely spaced, draining the area quickly according to the department of forests and waters.
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Uine A
Harrisburg
State Geological Aurveyiue
Ingram District
Pittsburgh
Department of Forests and Waters
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L. R. Steel
Cory Investors
Grand Jury At Buffalo
City Park
Quarre
Pro
Vince
Direuturs
Anivers of
Girl Scouts
Ingram
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