Coal Fields Martial Law Echoes Across Region
Fragmented road to verdict as Woleben case stalls amid turmoil. Prohibition era conflicts tied to a raid on a local train line spark legal actions. Wotfe nny and Lip jury deliberations reveal tension, while a key witness links events to the Horry City incident. No final verdict reached after hours of jury deliberation.
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Doa Wolken
Wiehy
Wotton
Horry
Ie Vellevivarnd
Swan
Lip J
Tili’y Conte
Erie
Dean Solock
Wotefinny Way
Tigi Phew
Iquor ix
Eure
Retail Teader
Nit
Guy Surcest
Mate Bik
Phoenix
Tn Servic
Former Dubois Youth Dies in Streetcar Crash
United Press reports a fatal streetcar collision near Harrisburg involving Garrity Turiverly of DuBois Pa, Lovix Carpenter formerly of Mar fetes, Harold Minit of Lancaster Pa, and an unnamed driver. Garrity died at the scene, Turiverly died en route to hospital, Carpenter survived with injuries. The streetcar struck while attempting to pass on the left. the driver attributed not seeing the oncoming car.
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United Pres Jotinsdown
Duro
Lovix
Carpenter
Marfetes
Ile
Wens Kite
Harold Minit
Lancaster
Harrisburg
Revrait Ig Service
Tioind
Garot
Tmnteroycin Anil Gartity
Garrity
Turpanter
Earthquake tremor lingers in Cairo after May quake
A moderate seismic tremor was felt in Cairo and nearby areas, with authorities reporting no major damages. Residents describe the shaking lasting several moments, and relief teams remain on alert for aftershocks. Local officials urge calm and advise securing loose items.
Today’s Five Best Radio Features Preview
Radio listings highlight stations from Washington to New York with an 8 PM Pacific Standard feature on The Wren, a Mourra trio soloist at WEAR New York, and multiple city broadcasts including Philadelphia Boston Pittsburgh Minneapolis Cleveland Detroit and Davenport.
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WRU
Washington
Etary
Springfeld
WIZ
New York
Astern
United 8 Marine Band
Los Angeles
Han Kgo Maklund
Koo
the Wren
Philadelphia
WGR
Futao
WOCO
Minneapolis St Paul
Davenport
Cleveland
Detroit
Egstony Stainates
Shepherd Charged With Jury Tampering Again
A report states W J Shepherd faces charges of jury tampering in a case tied to alleged bribery efforts to influence jurors. State's Attorney Kots en Prowe cited a man offering payment to secure Shepherd's entry into the jury pool, while Shepherd and his lawyers deny any connection to tampering or witness coercion.
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W. Jiam_D. Shepherd
Winak
Billy McMintick
Philip Baiey
Shepherd
Gern Saudes
Trias
Kotsen Prowe
Harry
Worlyolin
Barry
Crewe William’ Scott Stewart
W. W. O'Brien
Crowe
Tunper
Modernists Bitterly Scored By Moderator at Assembly
In Columbus on May 21 the 37th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States opened amid bitter clashes over Fundamentalist vs Modernist doctrine. Moderator Dis Macartney delivered a sermon critiquing Modernism for creating a literary Jesus and a religion divorced from sin, as factions argue over creed and ministers.
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Columbus
Ohio
United States of America
North Ail South
William Jennings Bevan
Belie ii
Casares
Clarence Edward Macauiiyy
Macartney
Garl
John
Peter
Dis Macartney
Jesus
M. Sin
Train engineer rescues couple from burning home
Barney Wright, an engineer for the Philadelphia and Reading freight train, leaped from the cab and rescued Mr. and Mrs. Hattie Livingston from their burning house in Egg Harbor City New Jersey on May 21 after the train halted.
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Egg Harbor City
Barney Wright
Philadelphia
Reading
Hattie Livingston
Nurses Association Holds District Meeting Today
Nurses from Erie Warren Meadville Oil City and nearby towns attended the quarterly meeting of the Graduate Nurses Association of District No T in the Nursasc Cottage and Curry Hospital Alumnae hosted luncheon in St Edward's Hall. The 2 pm session, led by President Miss Annie Law, reviewed reports and discussed business items with attendees including Mrs Forringer Miss Annie Lurie Miss Whiton Miss Nefer and Miss McClaren.
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Erie
Warren
Meadville
Oil City
Graduate Nurses Association
Curry Hospital
St. Edward's Hall
The
Catholic Benevolent Association
Sprder
Annie Law
Irie
Brie
Forringer
Annie
Lurie
Whiton
Nefer
McClaren
Shooting and mysterious abduction near Lake Marunacook cottage
By United Prous Windhrop May 4 authorities and hundreds of volunteers search for Miss Amday Dayward a year old niece of Mrs Emma Townes after a shooting at the Lake Marunacook cottage. A man confronted the women fired twice wounding Mrs Townes then set fire to the cottage. Bloodhounds used and a $1000 reward offered by Jed Mr Moulton of Lexington for information leading to the abductor.
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United Prous Windhrop
Amday Dayward
Emma M. Townes
Lake Marunacook
Hayward
Townes Corriage
Jed Mr Moulton
Lexington
Mags
German Rum Runners Now On Verge Of Ruin
Bremen and Hamburg rum runners report business halved by the sum blockade. The Motor schooner Margaret Witte sailed April 6 from Bremerhaven bound for Halifax but likely headed to Baltimore or New York with an alleged cargo of 350,000 liters of liquor. British interests are said to back the seizure. Lulu Spencer visited relatives in Evie this morning.
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Frederick ¥. Kune
United Press
Berlin
Bremen
Hamburg
Newt York
Amari
Cal
Margaret Witte
Bremerhaven
Halifax
Baltimore
New York
Hanga
Mins Lulu Spencer
Evie Thial
Ontario Beer Draws Throngs From America
United Press reports a beer boom as about 50 000 Americans travel to Windsor Ontario for the opening of the province's beer era. Hotels, clubs, and restaurants rush to obtain permits while inspectors weigh discretion. Officials note limited enjoyment allowed while seated. rowdier drinking expected at hotels and chib events.
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United Press
Windsor
Toronto
Messeau
Mers
Windsors
Jamey
Wisconsin Villages Threatened by Fire
Fire rages across northern Wisconsin threatening several villages near Laona as strong winds push flames across wide reaches of summer forest. State and volunteer crews battled overnight, with hopes high but renewed outbreaks spreading through the region.
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Wisconsin
United Press
Laona
Wis
Guartaman
Catholic Boys Home Saved From Blaze Brief
May 21 fire men from Harborcreek Westesville and others saved the Catholic Boys Protectory west of Harborcreek as flames consumed a large bank barn nearby. The barn housed eight pigs 200 chickens and farm machinery and was destroyed with an estimated $10 000 loss.
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Icatholic Boys
Catholic Boys Protectory
Harborcreek
Hols
Fine program of music arranged for dance at Armory
An excellent music program is being arranged by the Maconiighe Knights for tomorrow evening’s dance at the State Armory. It features songs by Tock Giidard as part of the music set for the dancing party organized by the Apple Blossom Club. Mrs H. Ly Gordon is a business visitor today at Clymer.
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Maconiighe Knights
State Armory
Tock Giidard
Musis
Apple Blossom Club
H. Ly Gordon
Clymer
Painleve Sees War Menace In Europe
May 21 GRENOBLE premier Painleve warns European peace is fragile and teeters toward the verge of the most horrible war. He addresses the Vateratianel Water Power exhibition, urging leaders to pursue a lasting settlement and cohesion among nations.
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Uniea Vess
Grenoble
Europe
GROCERY CHAIN OFFICERS ARE FOUND GUILTY
Six Continental Grocery Stores executives in Pittsburgh were convicted by a Wisconship court jury on charges of mail fraud in the sale of stock. The company ran one grocery store in northwest Pennsylvania for a time. Several residents reportedly lost money on the stock, while others were acquitted.
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Continental Stores
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Continental Grocery
Pennsyylaia
The
Stogk
Wiswich
LN. Ridehour
Cléveland
J.T. Seaver
Cleveland
WM. Whitney
Buffalo
Keenral
C. Dunlap
Gh, Olney
Clare Nignd
Diterars
AL Pawel
Kendig
Prtshureh
Walter ‘Temmeé
Continental
Groery
Plans Complete for W B A Rally Friday
Committees in charge of the district fall of the Woman's Benefit Association prepare for a Friday rally expected to host over 250 visitors from surrounding towns and states. State and supreme officers will attend as guests, with the meeting moved to the State Armory and decorated in W B A colors.
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Woman's Benefit Associa
T Fos
Maccabee Hall
Missionary Society Session At Mrs Aver Home
The Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church held a pleasant Wednesday gathering at Mrs P L Aver s home. Thirty four ladies attended with enthusiasm for the program. Signa Anderson presented the featured song and Mrs Austin, assisted by Mrs Huuthjgame and Mrs Crippen, contributed to the program.
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Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
PL 5
Mise Signa Anderson
Austin
Mes Huuthjgame
New Driver Examinations Conducted by State Patrol
Scores of new drivers were tested today as officers from the State Highway Patrol arrived in the city. The examinations were administered to new operators, with the patrol giving instructions and evaluating readiness throughout the day.
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Mem Les
State Highway Patrol
French Break Over Moroccan War Operations
May 41 dispatch reports rising Socialist and Communist opposition to the Paris War Office policy in Morocco. Parliament reconvenes May 12 with threats of votes over Morocco aims and troop levels as Rif forces push at multiple frontline posts, risking a broader political split if operations spill into Spanish areas.
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Pannleve
Africa
United Press Parts
Chamber
Vigorans
Marocen
Marca
Vaey
Renaudet
Morocco
Donat
France
Painese
Painleve
Eang
Avery
Clemente
Achirkane
Five Shot In Attempt To Lynch Murderers
In Dallas Texas May 21 a mob of about 2000 surged the county jail in a futile bid to lynch confessed murderers van and Lorenza Noss. Pie men were shot and one seriously wounded as officers held the crowd with water streams from firemen. Dwight Stuart shot in the breast and to recover. Over a hundred shots fired. mob dispersed at dawn. 75 officers with shotguns and four bombs on duty to prevent further trouble.
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United Press
Dallas
Texas
Lyneh van
Lorenza Noss
Heer
Dwight Stuart
Dutty
Kiwanis Club Holds Regular Meeting at Bluebird
Members met at the Bluebird restaurant for a regular Kiwanis session focusing on aid to Under Privileged Children. A committee was formed to pursue the issue with the Recreation Board.
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Kiwanis Club
Bluebird
Recreation Board
Attorneys Seek New Trial For 18 Year Old Slayer
Pottsville report says attorneys for William Cavalier 18 year old slayer of his aged grandmother filed an appeal with the State Supreme Court seeking a new trial after his Monday death sentence in the electric chair was pronounced.
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Ay van
Operators' War on Miners' Union Gains Strength
Morgantown West Virginia May reports drastic court injunctions suppressing union activity. Workers fled jails, unions mobilized in Grant Town and nearby areas, with coal company officials promising open shop tactics. Police arrested hundreds as injunctions barred picketing and even social contact, while union leaders denounced the courts as unconstitutional and vowed further demonstrations.
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Morgantown
Aay
Yjdred Wnion
Mane Wonten
Teun
Tela
Porthurs
West Virginia
Qin
Aml
Momamnion
Thhe
Galler Doge
W. Meredith
Chcms
Pa-Witon
Jamies J. Stoddart
Lar Jasdith
Stmy
Stilchard
Supreme Pi
United States
Ensey
Clarksburg
John W. Davis
Vnion
Powell
United Press
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