Erie Negro Fugitives From Penitentiary Detected Inquiry
Joe Williams, an Erie convict sentenced for home burglary, escaped from Rockview Farm after scaling the fence. He was later moved to the Western Penitentiary but vanished again and is believed to have fled the farm. Williams, once deemed insane but later declared sane, was transported back toward the Erie penitentiary platform by Warden Hess.
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Joe Williams
Srcil
Itirecida Hall
Rockview
Baring
Oprlayel
Walkins
Warren Hess
Pittshuceh
Worth Eastle
Joremir Phibf
Peirce Strighland
North East
Williams
Pishar Tle
Farevew
Wareen
Eric
Big Rock Bridge to Be Scrapped
March 29 report states the Big Rock bridge will be torn down and scrapped after a Friday morning meeting. Citizens Traction Company manager VO A Redfield and engineer Brank McKib Len inspected the structure, noting the destroyed span and plans to remove the remainder once scrap value is set. Transportation shifts to bus service from Franklin to Venango, ending trolley service to Mocharch Park, with no residences nearby except Venango village.
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Big Rock
VO A Redfield
Citizens Traction Company
Com Pny
Brank PB
McKib Len
Schenectadly
Jowats
Vesprad
Tne
Reno
Wranklin
Venango
Vrasit
Mocharch Park
Franklin
Railroad Delays After Wreck Near Oil City Scotland
United Press reports a freight wreck tore up a large section of track between Oil City and Franklin causing complete disruption. No injuries were reported. The derailment near the Buffalo River forced rescheduling, with trains to Pittsburgh made up at Oil City and buses carrying passengers onward.
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United Press
Pennsylvania
Oil City
Tranklin
Reno
Buffalo
Pittsburgh
New York
City
Pittyburgh
British Knighthood Ranks and Transmission Limits
The conferring of knighthood in Great Britain does not confer private rights beyond precedence. A knight ranks next after a baronet. Neither dignity nor title can be transmitted to heirs.
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Great Britain
Gem Robbery Solved in Oil City Case Arrest
Thefts of diamonds watches and cash totaling six to seven hundred dollars led to the arrest of W. J. Jenness, a former employee from Pittsburgh, by Pinkerton detectives. He formerly worked for Punxsutawney and Wilkins Jewelry firms and fled with money and merchandise valued at over five thousand dollars. Tried in Pittsburgh, he received one to two years in county jail after the commonwealth objected to settlement.
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OM. City
Ainmonds
W. Dickinsaut
Jenelon Oil City
Jewelen
W. J. Jenness
Pittsburgh
Pinkerton
Tennest
Ort
Ponssutawney
Me Didsnnson
Ant
Tle
Punxsutawney Finn
Unti Shout
Wilkins Jewelry
Aung
Wesday
Commonwealth
Board Chairman Backs Students at Little Valley High
March 29 telegrams from Tim Champlin, chairman of the Little Valley school board, express support for the graduating class of 1926 after thirteen students were suspended and three left in solidarity. Champlin, owner of Puttaraugus Cutlery and bank director, sent notices to all board members and the clerk.
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Little Valley
Little Valley High School
Board of Education
Tim Champlin
Whcent Charman
Morita
Champlin
Puttaraugus Cutlery Company
Melloglo Powder Promises Flawless Natural Look
An Ames & Co advertisement touts Melloglo a new Preach process beauty powder that resists perspiration. It claims to stay on until removed, hides pores, provides a velvety complexion, and looks like natural skin.
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NPF Ames & Co
Refurnishing Time And A Complete Furniture Line
Refurnishing time is near with a full range of quality furniture at popular prices. The showroom features living room suites in various fabrics and finishes, kidney shaped suites, and bed davenports. Bedroom sets include ivory, birds eye maple, brown mahogany, American walnut, burl walnut fronts, and Huguenot finish. Dining room suites showcase figured walnut, brown mahogany, and golden oak pieces.
Prince Recovers Sideshows To From Influenza Feature Indoor Circus
London march 40 Prince of Wales recovering in St James palace after influenza and a routine ear drum operation. Bulletin says condition not serious and hearing should not be affected. Junior class to stage an indoor circus at high school auditorium april 6 and 10 with various acts including MINE Zaluneke’s Wild West Show and Belle of the Kitchen. Guides will explain artworks and there will be take outs of prominent school figures.
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Prince
United Prose
London
Prince of Wales
St James Palace
Thte
Wales
Clase
Heigh School
Mine Zaluneke
Influenza Epidemic Strikes Greensburg Pa
Greensburg Pa March 20 The influenza epidemic here grows worse with the first death reported and several cases more serious. An 11 year old high school student regis dam Hoebing is named as the first victim dying after four days illness.
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United Pres
Greensburg Pa
Heught
Hich
Tegis Dam Hoebing
Romeo and the hearted lady in a curious pageantry
A fragmented OCR note describes a performer scene with a Romeo figure, a life sized hearted lady, a living skeleton, two hens and no feet, plus strong men and an array of other stage items. The text hints at a bustling spectacle with varied acts and props.
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Romeo
Youth fatally wounded by pal after card game
Joseph Coe. 16, was shot by a 16 year old friend, Frank Palwa, at a Camlen candy store after a card game dispute. Police say the pistol discharged accidentally. Coe is reported as fatally wounded. Palwa is in custody. Public authorities note the incident occurred last night.
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United Press Pitladelphias
Joseph Coe
Chiarelly
Frank
Palwa
Pyle
Probe Italian debt agreement sparks Senate inquiry
Washington March 26 the Senate finance committee opened a probe into the 150000000 debt settlement negotiated by the American debt funding commission with Italy Senator Robinson and others condemned the rush to pass the bill urging a full appraisal of its impact on foreign relations and the League of Nations disarmament conference
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Wasifington
Senate
Hiniaqce Committee
Robinson
Pemmberatie Aor Todor
American Debt Funding Commission
Traly
Congress
Mothers Must Plan Growth Foods For Child Health
Health guidance stresses that protection from disease in children comes from the quality of nourishment rather than quantity. Mothers are urged to include growth forming foods like Mothers Oats with milk, which provides about 23 percent of a child’s daily tissue forming protein.
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Asylum
Lading
Whitig
Athony
Heford Cenons
Ture Koenig
Elite Beauty
A. Durham Marcelling
Franklin St
Big Rock Bridge
P.R.R
The
Barlow Hardware Co
Furniture Dept
Greensburg
Pal
Vaye
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