Men Accused of Gathering Evidence for Government Against Harvester Trust
Two men arrived by train from Erie and rented a car to tour farms west of town. One was said to be a government agent assigned to collect evidence against the Harvester Trust, interviewing Dr. McCray and a storekeeper, and later dining at the St James hotel. The effort touched local farmers and related agricultural firms.
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Erie
Corry
Murray Farms
Mall Country
Tellers
Ilyin
Union City
Harvester Trust
McCray
St. James
Couran
West End Scrape Not Serious in Pittsburgh Yard Incident
A reported incident at the Pennsylvania Railroad West End yards involved a guard and a watchman in a disturbance centered on alleged trespassing and foreign labor tensions. Harrington reportedly rushed from the yard and leaped from the company engine after threats. later reports of his severe beating were denied by railroad men familiar with the affair.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
West End
Harrington
Mulderick
Dows Toys
Railroad
City Fathers Eye Street Improvement Funds Boost
In a brief council session, residents near Spring Street push for sewer extension to ease a defective intake trap. Mr. George Sullinger offers $500 for a lot if extended and upgraded, while Brook Street residents oppose shifts that would move the nuisance nearby. The sewer committee to investigate, with focus on trapping and potential impact on street property values. Another topic: securing more funds for the street improvement fund and addressing school frontage costs.
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Hosston
Finuln
Spring Street
Folsome
Wulpharlie Frank
George Sullinger
Sullinger
Brook Street
Broo Street
Sewer Committee
Corry Brakeshoe Plant Prep Underway for Restart
Preparations are being made to restart the Corry Brakeshoe plant of United States Brakeshoe Co. Local manager J J Ressler reports there is a strong possibility of revival, with expert Mr Streuber of Betend Andrew Jensen to inspect and assess the plant before operations resume.
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CORRY
United State Hrakeshoe Company
Bio
J. J. Ressler
Wenin
Alveng
Informaan
Streuber
Betend
Andrew Jensen
A. Z. Foulner
Old City
J. J Ressler
Collins Desertion and Testimony in Wood Conspiracy Case
Boston May 40 United Press reports Dennie J. Collins deserted his co defendants to testify for the State in the Wood million aire case. He described the dynamite planting in the Lawrence strike area and said the real work was done by others paid by Wood. The court ruled that proof of a censor to discredit strikers could absolve the defendants from direct involvement. The defense argues Wood and associates were ignorant of the explosives.
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United Press
Boston
Mass
Dennie J. Collins
William Wood
Hetd
F. B. Atteaux
Collin
Collins
J.J. Breen
Lawrence
Collins Jo
Ias
Wood
Boys maimed in explosion near Sharon home
Sharon Pa May 20 two boys Thomas Bock 10 and Charles Bock 10 were badly injured when they found and played with a dynamite sack near their home. The blast hurled them 10 to 15 feet. Thomas lost an eye and Charles lost a finger with possible amputation of a toe.
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United Brees
Sharon
Thomas Bock
Charles Bock
Thomas
Charles
League to Meet This Evening in Commerce Chamber
The new City Baseball League meets tonight at the Chamber of Commerce rooms near Johnson store. The schedule committee report will be presented for approval. Work on the new diamond at the East Washington Street grounds shows a fit venue for games. Directors are urged to attend promptly as the season schedule awaits approval.
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Wreetore
Chumber of Commerce
Johnson
Vchledule Committee
Washington Street
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Greany
Ayntar, Sten
Government
I. H.C
Warren National Bank
Pri
Parren Savings Bank
Phensylvania Incorporated
Capite
Jensen
Brakeshoo Company
Oil City
Chia Urata Una Oil City
First National Bank
Citizens National Bank
Desmond
Sas
L. West
W. Farmer
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