Brower Sentenced to Penitentiary for East Street Swindle
Erie Court handed down a three to five year term to Mike Tranka Brower for defrauding an East Street resident in a $20,000 merger scheme involving railroad plans. Co-defendants Hetwicki and Wojcowski were linked to the case, with testimonies from local residents as the trial unfolded.
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Brower
East Street
Erie
Mike Tranka
Alook Wojchowski
Rane Ative Pole
Hetwicki
Tanta
Tries
Westra
Changes By Harding In Western Trip
Harding plans a Western tour with dates unsettled after Florida return. He may speak in St Louis on June 20 and end in San Diego after Alaska. A Panama Canal sea voyage aboard the Henderson is considered with Seattle as a key stop.
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Horida
Kia Vinge
Wil
St. Louis
Harding
San Diego
Alaska
Panana Canal
Henderson
Alan
Seattle
George J Gould dies in France heir to Jay Gould estate
United Press reports George J Gould, U S capitalist and heir of Jay Gould, died suddenly in France at age about 70. The veteran director of railroads and noted yachtsman left a sizeable fortune from the early Gilded Age and had remarried English actress Alice Sinclair after his first wife Edith Kingdon.
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United Press Ton
France
Foor
J Guhl
Klay
Pheamoria
Mice Stielair
Gould
Witthie
Pniulig
Dawi de
Geote J. Gowld
Jay Gould
Edith
Aitonain
Hepler Held Under Big Bail in $200,000 Embezzlement Case
In Pioenenin Arizona on May 1 Ayshow and White faced embezzlement charges over a $200,000 fraud tied to the Idealy Company of Butler Pennsylvania. Bail set at 40000 each after arraignment before United States Commissioner A worn s who ordered a jail transfer while authorities seek access to a safe deposit box key allegedly given to their attorney Benton Dick.
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Pioenin
Ariz
Ayshew
White
Hustler
Pascil Field
Tony Ty Tleu
United States
Nowal
Idealy Company
Butler
White Alay
Hepte
Stepp
Wort
Benton Dick
Bryn Mawr College Ties to Communist Doctrines Denied
Me RL Robinson, president of the Massachusetts Public Interest League, accused Bryn Mawr College of breeding Bolshevik ideas in Philadelphia. Dr Marion E Park, president of Bryn Mawr, rejected the charge, calling it untrue and noting the school's stance against radical propaganda.
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United Press
Philadelphia
RL. Robinson
Massachusetts Public Interest League
Hays Mawr College
Toke
Park
Chinese brigands double cross government move captives
A Chinese bandit group deceives authorities and moves captives to a new camp. Reports note their retreat and the government’s push to recover captives, with officials warning of possible retaliation and urging swift action.
Changes in Street Parking Rules by Police
Severn announces modifications to parking regulations to ease congestion. Cars on Main and West Street will be parked parallel along curbs, with no charges yet on other streets. Enforcement will be quiet and cooperative, as teams continue street monitoring from last year.
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Stacey
Morsenitte
West Silth
Ff Sither
Mile Street
Laistiees
Motor Inti
Askwel
Steests
Adtoftovay
Curzon to Meet Krassin on Russian Issue in London Talks
May reports from London say Curzon will meet Krassin to discuss the Soviet stance on Russia trade and diplomatic ties. The talks follow a Soviet note and UK discussions in Parliament about extending an ultimatum period as Britain seeks a united response.
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Curzon
Krassin
United Press
London
Rivesii
Russia
House of
Death of Mrs Elizabeth Colby in East Mulist City
Mrs Elizabeth Colby wife of Rolla T Colby died at home after a four week illness. A resident of the city for two and one half years she came from Oil City where she lived over fifteen years. Survived by husband and one daughter Mrs Bernice Gilligan. Funeral from St Thomas hive Friday morning at 8 o'clock with interment in St Thomas cemetery.
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Messisheabeth
Cathy
Rolla T. Colby
East Mulist
Oil City
Mra
Bernice Gilligan
St Thomas Hive
St. Thomas
Milleville
Corry Choral Society to Present Evening Concert
Corry Choral Society under Br. Pe Tayrth presents a concert this evening at High Sellyduditorium featuring a varied program with choral classics, solos, and instrumental interludes. The performance includes works by Teves, Gloria Haye, and Stmnér Benthey with Dorothy Waller directing the choir and accompanying ensemble.
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Chery
Mngrb Society
High Sellyduditorium
Entoy
Lilo
Eam
Sacks
Stmnér Benthey
Dorothy “Waller
Baniby
Willer
Messy Apni
Pitanmans
Jim Stahot
Stratton
Hurts
Viking
Culumus Taylor
Convention of Missionary Society Here
The 88th annual meeting of the Woman's Home Missionary Society opens in Erie district. Delegates attend at the ME church with Mrs DM. Me Daginel presiding. A full program includes talks by Miss Musial and Dave Pield, with additional events planned for the following days.
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Woman's Home
Missionary Society
Erie
DM. Me Daginel
Brie
Citin
Miss Musial
Dave Pield
Aepixetnt
Howes
Krassin Foresees Early War With Great Britain
The article reports Krassin warning of a possible early conflict with Britain. It discusses international tension, responses from allied nations, and speculation on the impact on policies and alliances across Europe in the coming years.
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Krassin
Great Britain
Legislative Code Rush in State Senate Delayed Revenue Bills
Tiarrishurg May 11 The Senate moved the general appropriation bill forward while revenue measures stalled amid House opposition to new taxes. Lawmakers studied the administration code amid talks of a special session but offered no firm plan for additional revenue.
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United Press
Per Ate
Abe
Nore Reveniu
Steel Investors Move to Settle Claims Amid Turmoil
The Cory investors plan to settle their claims against LR with a forthcoming inventory report and valuation. Officials said the report would be ready by midweek next week and would outline liabilities, assets, and potential recovery steps for creditors.
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Cory Investors
Ratiabethay
Maine
Corry Endures Heavy Showers After Warm Days
Reports describe heavy showers in Corry last evening following unusually warm spells. The storm brought lightning and gusty winds, with residents encountering slick streets and difficult travel as cooler, cloudy conditions persisted into the following day.
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Corry
Arlene
Jeana Nell Sway
Dry Platform Aims in Harding Era Prohibition Push
Washington May 16 President Marding seeks a 100 percent dry Republican platform in 1904 pushing prohibition enforcement as a major second term goal. He plans to use his remaining term to advance anti alcohol policy and expects reelection to elevate it further. Mes G W Nicholson and son return to Erie this afternoon after attending the Woman's Missionary Conference at the M E church.
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Yuuwa Frost
Washington
Marding
Republican Party
Mes
G. W. Nicholson
Son
Erie
Woman's Mission
M. E. Church
P.R.R. and Erie Chosen as Central Highway Plans
A historic commission outlines a grand plan to consolidate U S rail and road networks into six major systems led by the P R R and Erie. The proposed routes group strong corridors around existing lines, with feeder roads and lines linking New York Central, Pennsylvania, and other carriers. Authorities aim to create a vast national grid of intercity travel and freight links.
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United Press
Isne
Misoner
Commission For Mest
New
York
Pohilsivania
Systen
More
Ohio
Syetem
Erie
System
Pere Marquette
New Sark
New Vaven
Norfolk and Western
Aif
Svater
Othe Ghin
Detroit
Tonto
Warning From Harding On Dry Enforcement
President Harding warns of dire consequences if any state fails to uphold prohibition in a letter to Dr Wesley Wait of Newburgh New York. He warns of conflict with federal authorities if the government must enter state territory to enforce the law and urges readiness if the New York legislature repeals the state prohibition law.
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New York
United Press
Newburgh
N.Y
Harding
de. Wesley Wait
Dr Wait
Fedlera
Gov. Smith
Plane Fire Tragedy Blamed on Engine Spark
Experts confirm the Ginny Goliath plane crash near Paris on Monday was caused by a spark from a valve in the motor igniting gasoline. The inferno trapped air passengers, delaying rescue efforts and prompting warnings about engine safety.
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United Prom Amiens
Trance
Lonton
Paris Air
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