Three Die In Train Wreck As Collision Kills Crew
A Erie Railroad derailment near Jamestown injures many and leaves five dead. Passengers describe a chaotic scene as a freight train plowed into a passenger locomotive causing a severe wreck. Rescue teams rushed to the site, moving injured to local hospitals while investigators began sorting the cause of the collision.
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Cary
Jamestown
Indies
Pawenner
Gemini Hut
Hitsipesse
Yepurt
Richartson
Lovinstiey
Itary de Johnson
Hornell
Lorelle
Ennonye Gener
Init
FOSDICK CASE DROPPED IN PRESBYTERIAN ASSEMBLY
United Press reports Columbus May 3 The Presbyterian Church assembly dropped the Fosdick case amid moderist versus fundamentalist disputes. A report on bills and overtures was adopted and a memorial seeking vindication for Marty Emerson Posdick was postponed. James Drought visited New Castle on business.
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United Press Polumbus
Ohio
Nationaal Assembly
Presbyterian Church
Wilhaviers
Ugate
New York
Pishyters
Marty Emerson Posdick
Radicul
Essembly
Quake Toll Tops Three Hundred In Western Japan
Official but incomplete figures from Saturday's quake and fire in western Japan place the dead at over three hundred. The count is expected to rise as more data comes in. Injured run into thousands with many severely hurt and numerous others lightly wounded. Eight square miles of region affected as 2806 houses are listed destroyed and property damage surpasses Tokio 1923 losses.
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United Press Oss
Japan
Firs
Thous Cis
Dar Ble
Mitratind Toyodks
Tokio
Howard J Sheen Named Principal Of Corry High
Howard J Sheen is named principal of Corry High School for the 1925 26 term by the Board of Education, succeeding M L Brown who resigned. Sheen has served as vice principal and coached athletics, with a strong teaching record and city support. Agnes Connell is named physical education instructor, with Miss Willie Spencer and Miss Vera D Young filling grade and Opportunity school positions.
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Howard J. Sheen
Wate
Ginke
Fculty
Aut
Sheen
Agnes Connell
Ebensburg
Columbia University
Misa Witttie Spencer
Wellstrom
Vera D. Young
Spadansbing
Knights Templar Attend Harrisburg Conclave
Delegates from Harrisburg travel to the annual state Knights Templar conclave. Attending are POT Babbitt John Jeries Mr and Mrs Jarfison Keppel Mrs Monty Keppel Mrs L J Keke ty Mrs G Peck Mr and Mrs Wallaso Young Roscoe Dearing and others.
Poppy Day Sale Nets About 300 Dollars for VFW Auxiliary
Approximately 300 dollars was realized by the Vieteraays of Foreign Wars through their Poppy Day sale here on Saturday. The sale was run by the Ladies Auxiliary to the local post, with plans outlined for further poppy sales on Memorial Day.
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Vieteraays
West Smith Street 1 Closed to Traffic
West Smith Street 1 will be closed today by the Keystone Construction Company for several hours. Motorists will detour via West Columbus Avenue and West Washington Street to reach the Union GCHWET highway.
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West Smith Sweet
Keystone Construction Company
Wills ‘Op
Jand Motorista
West Columbis Avenue
West Washington Street
Union Gchwetie
Delayed Fixing of 1925 School Tax Levy
An unexpected delay in tax settlement postpones the Board of Education's action on the 1925 school tax levy until Friday night. A Saturday meeting was hoped for, but Collector Gordon asked for postponement to allow settlement of delinquent assessments. A special conference occurs Wednesday, with a board meeting Friday night to fix the assessment.
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Board of Education
Gordon
Draft reply to Germany Paris May 25 note on Versailles Pact
A text, dated May 25 in Paris, outlines Germany’s security overtures to join the League of Nations and adhere to Versailles. The German note seeks pacific alignment within treaty bounds, with France and allies stressing Versailles binding within any security pact. The document notes likely minimal alterations after exchanges with England and emphasizes Germany’s need to accept Versailles.
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Paris
Germany
Franke
Allige
United Press
England
Mrmntice
Iis
Motor Club Meeting Plans Early Tonight in Corry
Sworethy Patterson of the Corry Motor Club appeals for a large attendance at tonight's meeting. A Union City delegation will seek information on forming a motor club there. Plans cover Cohneaxtt Lake convention attendance and other matters of interest. The meeting is called for 7:48 o'clock.
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Sworethy Patterson
Corry
Four Days Pass Without Advices From Expedition
Gloom deepens among Norwegians as four days pass with no word from Arctic fliers. Search efforts continue fruitless with officials awaiting any signal or update from the endangered expedition.
Amundsen and Ellsworth Reported Missing at Pole Try
Arctic experts and observers in Oslo Copenhagen and London report no word from Roald Amundsen and Lincoln Ellsworth after their air expedition toward the North Pole. Bad weather and snow fog hinder search and raise fears a mishap occurred while high winds delay confirmation of a possible polar touchdown.
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United Press
Oslo
Rapld Amundses
Américas
Lincoln Ellsworth
North Pole
Polar Slide
Andree
Amunilsen
Spitebergen
Weath
Amundsen
Mitek
Mim
London
Toutes
Amurndson
King’s Hay
Spiggbergen
Hopenhagen
Roald Amundsen
Point Air
Pater Freuehen
Arctic
Northland
Imdiay
Walrow
the Exchange Telegraph
Copenhagen
Movie benefit for playgrounds at Rex theatre
The Rex theatre on West South Street offers its movie house for a benefit to raise funds for playgrounds. The program is set for Wednesday at 3 30 in the afternoon and the management donated the use of the venue for the cause.
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Playground Fund
Rex Theatre
West South Street
Painfully Injured Worker After Jump From Truck
Donald Morrell of Venango Corporation was badly injured when he leapt from a moving truck on North Center Street just south of Bike City. He suffered a compound comminuted fracture of the left leg and ankle, with bone protruding. He was treated by Dr. Kibler and later moved to Corry Hospital for recovery. Morrell is a well known Venango employee with friends hoping for a full recovery.
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Donald Morrell
Tusk Uneman
Venanga Pattie Service Corportion
North Center
Steset
Morrelle
Cegeer Street
C. H. Kibler
Jef
Corry Hospital
Supreme Court rules income tax returns may be published
Washington May 25. The Supreme Court upheld newspapers ability to publish income tax returns. The decision centers on the revenue act of 1924 and its publicity clause, which allowed publicity of returns but did not specify whether periodicals may publish the lists.
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United Press
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Record Heat to Snow Swings This Weekend Across Cities
Severe temperature swings swept the nation from midsummer highs to near freezing. May 23 saw record warmth in many cities followed by May 24 with unprecedented cold and snow flurries. Chicago cooled from 94 to near freezing as New York logged the coldest May day in 34 years, while Philadelphia posted 86 then 48. Crops suffered as storms hit New England and Maryland, with snow in Pittsburgh and frost in Milwaukee.
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Mississipi
Chicago
Maynard
New York
Long Island
Chester
New England
Message by Rev J A Martin at Memorial Service
Rev J A Martin, pastor, delivered a Memorial Day sermon at the Presbyterian church. A large audience including Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary attended. He urged dedicating one day a year to honor soldiers who gave their lives and called for a strong global peace campaign to end war and prevent future conflict.
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J. A. Martin
Presbyterian Church
Martin
Two Motorcyclists Die in Collision Near Irving New York
Rolald Woodbury aged 21 of Sheridan and Williard P. Babb Jr., 22, of Presonia were fatally injured Saturday morning when the motorcycle they rode collided with a automobile near Irving on the road to Ridvale. They lived only a short time.
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Rolald Woodbury
Sheridan
Williard P. Babb, Jr
Presonia
Irving
N.Y
Ridfale
Bishop Ward Visits Emmanuel Church for Confirmation
Rev. John C. Ward bishop of Erie visited Emmanuel Episcopall Shared yesterday. A class of fourteen was presented for confirmation by Rev. M. S. Ashton. Ward preached at the 11 oclock service delivering an inspiring message to a largely attentive congregation.
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John C. Ward
Emmanuel Church
Erie
Emmanuel Episcopall
M.S Ashton
Ward
Two Escapees From Mayville Jail Loose Saturday
Reports mention two inmates fleeing Mayville jail Saturday with sightings in the western area. One suspect identified as James Phillips of Williamport was captured near Williamsport after a chase that spanned days. Authorities pursued leads linking the pair to an earlier boarding of a train toward Hanis.
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Anitapson
Jamestown
James Phillips
Williamshort
Wane
Phillips
West End
Cis
Mayville
Hanis
Anderson
Philips
Phillis
Williamsport
Andersoh
Jiam
Phillipe
Grand Jury
Clyde Mason
Stowe
Williamsp ort Man to Deliver Memorial Day Address
Williamport resident John E. Person will deliver the Memorial Day address in Williamsport, announced by Ross Fellman of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The event includes a citywide observance with a parade, cemetery ceremonies, and veterans, civic groups, and school participation. The Eagle Temple band of Jamestown will provide music for the occasion.
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John E. Person
The
Williamsport Sun
Jamiesetown
Williamsport
Stariny
Ross Fellman
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Elinice
Pera
Gite
Veterans’ Commiteree
Pebimnan
Eagle Temple Band
Jamestown
Park
Ll War Vaterlans
Five Best Radio Features From Major Stations Listed
A fragmented broadcast listing names KDKA East Pittsburgh WDAF Kansas City WTAM Cleveland KGO Oakland and WEAP New York among others. It notes evening times around 8 p.m. Eastern Standard and mentions orchestral programs including a string orchestra. The readable fragments suggest a scheduled radio feature lineup with educational and standard programming across multiple markets.
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KDKA
East
Pittsburgh
Eastern Daylight Symphony
WDAF
Kansas City
Central
WTAM
Cleveland
Victor Haber
KGO
Oakland
WEAP
New York
Detroit
Providence
Eastern di String Orchestra
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Lounsbury
Gar Mail
Merk Willan Loyella
Mori Nelly
Fosdick
Presbyterian Assembly
James Droright
New Caste
Wina Ternoon
Corry High
M. L. Brown
Knights Templar
Harrisburg
West Smith Street
France
Versailles
League of Nations
Motor Club
L. We Fields
Caine
Kane
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