Virtual martial law as Pittston mine feud flares
Pittston Pa March 1 Virtual martial law grips the town after the murder in the bitter mine feud among 10 cal miners. Police patrol streets to deter further violence while Mayor Gillespie appeals to United Mine Workers leader John Lewis to help end the strife. Detectives pursue two clues toward the killers of Alexander Campbell and Peter Reilly amid fears of riot proportions if fighting resumes.
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United Press
Pittston
Cal
Alexander Campbell
Peter Reilly
William Gillespie
John Lewis
Internationse Union
United Mine Workers
Gillespie
Lewis
Campbell
Reilly
New York
Rao
Hiongle Agl Ife
was'sEuw Pegrew
Lindbergh Awarded Woodrow Wilson Medal For Peace
United Press reports Col Charles A Lindbergh is named among top diplomats with Viscount Cecil and Elihu Root as winners of the Woodrow Wilson medal and $25,000 for meritorious service toward peace through justice. The foundation notes the 1927 prize was given by unanimous vote. presentation date to follow in coming months.
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New York
Col
Charles
Lindbergh
Viscount Cecil
England
Elihu Rolt
United States
Chamrast
Europe
Central America
Woodrow Wilson
Elihu Root
Woodrow Wilson Foundation
Goitre Relief Claims Rapid Results for Harrisburg Woman
Mrs Joe Corsaire of 17th Street Harrisburg reports dramatic improvement after three weeks using stainless linimen derived treatment. She states her goitre nearly disappeared and she feels much better. Ad seeks sales through drug stores or direct mail from the Soi bol Company Mechanicsburg Ohio with local availability via Thomas Duwnew’s druggist.
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Goitre
Harrisburg
Joe Corsaire
Bol Company
Mechanicsburg
Ohio
Thomas Duwnew's
Driggistady
Dr Careys Marshroot Prescription 777 Endorsed by Customer Note
A testimonial promotes Dr Carey's Marshroot Prescription 777 as a kidney remedy claiming it cures swelling, backache, and water retention. The letter from Mrs L Rohde asserts benefits after three bottles and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied within one week. Sold by Thomas Downey or any local druggist.
Missionary Society Meeting at Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church
The Woman’s Missionary Society of Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church hosted a pleasant afternoon in the church parlors. Mrs. A. A. Merker and Mrs. Leslie Stith led the program on Japan’s Young People with missionary work insights. Officers were elected for the coming year and a spring conference of Erie Conference missions is planned for North East in April.
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Ry Society
1 Paul's Lutheran Church
Thurch
A. A. Merker
Leslie Stith
Smith
Ansen
Japan
J. A. Lanston
A.A. Williams
Bethesda
Peter Olsen
Sus Swanigan
Schaub
Carlsson
Ray Gilson
Sunday Morning Mischief Spurs Neighbor Vignettes
Uncle Eben remarks that he goes to church and finds comfort watching neighbors dart out of mischief for a few hours on Sunday morning. The lighthearted note reflects small town routines and familiar faces in daily life.
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Eben
Oncle Eben
Washington
Campaign Log March United Press highlights delegates and Hoover debate
The United Press reports on Democratic and Republican convention politics with Tammany delegates chosen while certain figures like Wagner and Cope-Waid were not selected. It notes speeches by James Atwood urging honesty, Hoover defending dry policy, and primary ballot petitions in Missouri Wyoming and North Dakota.
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Tammany
Rofs 5
Cope- Waid
Robert & Wagner
South
James Atteed
Los Angeles
Cramlon
Michigan
Hoover
House of Representatives
Tilson
Arkansas
Amity Newel Alain
Democratic National Committee
Women's
National Democratic Club
Washington
Herber Hoover
Hanway
Caspen
Wyo
Secretary of Commerce
Wyoming
Alfred E. Smith
Aissouri
Frank
Lowden
Marital Definition in Tough Neighborhood Speech
Ohio State Journal reports a blunt comment from a hard-edged local business figure about marriage, describing it in crude terms as part of a broader neighborhood discourse on relationships. The item notes the speaker’s notoriety and the volatile tone in community discussions.
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Ohio State Journal
Fireman Discovers Own Home Tragedy After Fire
Fire department member William Lynet rushed to his home as flames broke out late yesterday. He found his two young children Bobby, four, and Jock, not yet six, trapped in the playroom by a bedroom partition. The fire engine was used to reach the scene but the children perished.
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United Press
Plotsburgh
William Lynet
Tiy Ure
Billalny
Bobby
Jock
Ial
Lynch
Obituary for Mouliss R Phillips of Sparta Township
Mouliss R Phillips born December 25 died February 20 aged about 92, youngest daughter of Alexander and Rebueus Phillips. She married James Burrows March 2 1863. survived by six children, Mrs Maude Whittian, Mrs Georgi Stowich, Jane Burrows, Cunper Burmigges (died aged 44), and others. thirty-three grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Joined Free Will Baptist Church at Hatchtown thirty-three years ago, lived a consistent Christian life. Funeral February 22 at Baptist Church in Spartinsburg, cremated, burial Rose Hill cemetery. Attending from distance listed spouses, doctors, and relatives from Erie, Corry, Punton, Sherman, and St. Johns regions.
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Mouliss R. Phillips
Sparta
Isdi
Alexander
Rebueus Phillips
Jims Burrows
Falk
Maude Whittian
Mes Georgi Stowich
Janes Burrows
Apittinsburg
Lund
Cunper Burmigges
Hatcbtown
Baptist Church
Spartinsburg
Rex . P. Kelly
Rose Hill
K.P Apters
Herbert Byethosfer
Erie
Jaymond Brown
C. & Nichila
Velma ‘Eylile
Euan Nichola
Georgeohnson
Corry
Grune, Warhim
Folins Warhan
Jou Fischod
Funtvon
Qarrie He Price
Bene Hines
Sherman, NY
Ernest Brown
Lotteville
Cal Sehotton
North Clymer
College Women Erie Builder Club Meeting Receives Contract
The Pebrubey meeting of two wor loge Women's Chul held at Mrs. 68 Back, Weet' Smith, with about twenty members attending. The American citizenship Duparte ayn led the meeting, papers on The Prevent Status of Women in Citizenship were read, and a tale on sindsenainip' was given. A guessing contest, violin piece, and refreshments followed as the club discussed a highway project and a 1928 line of hosiery.
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IUSE
Mra 68
Duparte Ayn
Nos
Johnnson
Ehyieman
Ciiienship
Bytes
Muelx
C. W. Bracken
Li Austin
Dons Kidder
Uu Sth
Prucnen
Hue
Ino Austin
Lola Lawson
Peck
Apex
Myrtle
Clarence Loveland
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