Carnegie Hero Fund awards praise and aid across many lives
The Pittsburg Chronicle notes the Carnegie Hero Fund commission uses medals and substantial financial awards to honor and support survivors and dependents. Awards include $1,000 for surviving heroes, monthly stipends for widows and children, debt relief, and education grants totaling many thousands across multiple cases, reflecting enduring benefit and thoughtful, far reaching philanthropy.
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Carnegie Hero Fund Commission
Pittsburg
Carnegie
Parlay
New Law Covers Two Thirds State Aid for School Programs
A pending measure would have the state pay two thirds of the cost of manual training and domestic science instruction in public schools. Officials note school maintenance costs are rising and many boards question funding. Governor Tower did not approve the bill Thursday.
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Tower
Public Schools Embrace Manual Training Growth
The article notes manual training and domestic science will become key in public schools, with Corry already supporting such programs for years. It argues new state acts will boost this effort without extra taxpayer cost, and warns against flies as public health nuisances while advocating decisive action to eliminate them.
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Corry
Fly Killing Prize Contest Starts In Corry
The Acme Milling Company announces a fly killing contest in Corry with weekly reporting to A W Merrick. Prizes include 1 Bbl Very Best Flour for first place 1-2 Bbl for second 1-4 Bbl for third and 1-8 Bbl for fourth. Contest runs from today until June 12.
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Evening Journal
Acmie Milling Company
A. W. Merrick
Twenty-Five Drowned as River Boat Sinks Near Natches
Reports from Pittsburg detail a disaster when the steamer Concordia struck a pier of a bridge near Natches and sank. Twenty five aboard are believed dead with a rescue train dispatched to the scene.
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United Free
Pittsburg
Natches
Concordia
Bot
Minton
Bara Boan
Cole Home for Loan Association Meeting Plans
W H Cole returns from a long business trip through Illinois and Michigan with info on building and loan operations. A committee has gathered facts in nearby cities showing Corry’s idea viable, with a public meeting planned next week to share details and answer questions.
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W. H. Cole
Miinois
Michigan
Cole
Corry
The Vengeance of Durland Feature at Amuse
Saturday at the Amuse shows a feature extraordinary The Vengeance of Durland and two other pictures with no extra charge just 5 cents to all
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Durland
Kern Demands Peonage Inquiry Continuation
Senate chaos as Senator Kern moves to press a congression al inquiry into peonage in the Kann-Wan coal fields. He argues the earlier halt, prompted by a telegram from a mine owner claiming settlement, must be reversed to determine if peonage and forced labor existed.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
Kern
Congression
Watson
Elyit Hen
Grand View Vaudeville Troupe Arrives at Depot
This morning the Grand View Vaudeville troupe of nine or more artists attracted attention at the depot. The sem amateur Bradford group tours the area giving performances for antituberculosis work supported by sanitariums in the region.
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Grand View
Bradford
Entertaining troupe tours Titusville and Bradford
A traveling stage party recently performed in Titusville Ol City and Franklin to favorable notices. They moved on by the Urle local train to Bradford where headquarters and further shows are set for the evening. The troupe features well known dignified performers who charm audiences.
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Titusville
Ol City
Franklin
Bradford
Three Drunks Arrested Last Evening
Three drunk and disorderly arrests reported last night as officers detained men near the depot. The mayor announced a hearing this morning for the suspects, all described as foreign visitors. Officers Spencer and others handled the patrol, with two arrests recorded near seven thirty.
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Erle R. HK
Spencer
James Stevens Lands Another On West Main Street
Yesterday afternoon James Stevens landed another on West Main Street. The trio had about three decare among them, which was confiscated by authorities in tow of a larger amount to pay the fines.
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James Stevens
West Main Street
Young Lad Falls From Auto Truck In Columbus
Early this morning a Pennayl Yanjo creamery truck on a routine trip through Columbus carried four youths riding on the rear. Two boys jumped off safely but one fell headfirst on the pavement, injuring himself as another motorist helped him to his feet. Names of the boys were not learned.
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Packard
Pennayl- Yanjo Company
Columbus
East Main Street
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