Electric train crash in Toledo kills one and injures seven
In fog and order confusion a freight pilot car on a Toledo bound line was struck by a Toledo Cleveland bound passenger coach near Bremont. Will Thurstin, motorman of the freight, died. Seven passengers and seven crew were injured. Fire started from matches in the freight car.
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United Wie Wowane
Toledo
Lima
Will Thurstin
Hessville
Cleveland
Bremont
Cau Sen
Russell Baker
Miles Ferguson
Charles Hanville
Larg Poorman
Howard Jenk
Corry Couple Robbed by Bandit Near Maumee Ohio
Mr and Mrs D A Hillstrom from Corry were held up late last evening while driving toward Maumee Ohio a gunman emerged from a ditch ordered them to stop and compelled Hillstrom to surrender about $50. Sheriff s posse followed the trail toward Toledo and the couple continued home after reporting the incident.
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D. A. Hillstrom
Maumee
Ohio
Chicago
Maine
Hillstrom
Mrs. Hillstrom
Germany Cleared of Blame in World War I Disasters
The mixed claims commission in Washington ruled Germany not responsible for the Black Tom and Kingsland explosions, noting no conclusive proof of German agents' involvement. American demands totaled about 40 million dollars. The commission cited uncertainties about who caused the fires and ruled in Germany's favor on both cases.
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Washington
Mixed Claims Commission
Germany
America
State Department
Lehigh Valley
New York Harbor
Kingsland
Agency of Canadian Car and Woundry Company, Ltd
Roland W. Boyden
Chandler P. Anderson
Wilhelm Kleaselback
Kingland
Hinsch
Bristol
Witeke
Jahnke
Beig
German DO-X Flying Boat Lands Near Bordeaux In Fog
Do X flying boat touched down on the Gironde river north of Bordeaux with thousands watching. After fueling and rest stops at Rocque de Tous the crew prepared to continue its round voyage.
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Gironade
la Rochelle
United Press
Bordeaux
France
Bosque Dé Tai
Bordéaux
Rocque de Tous
Saiul Martif
Island of Re
Bordeaus
B.S. T
Saint Maartin Bay
la Pallice
Saint Martin-de Re
He TO X
Saint Martin
Calshot
England
Bay of Biscay
Heavy Snow Storm Grips Rockies and Mountain Areas
A severe winter storm swept from Canada into Montana paralyzing traffic in many areas. Rescue teams searched mountain highways for stranded motorists while a mother and two daughters were rescued from a cabin on the Glavier Belton route. Temperatures fell to near zero in Havre and below in Helena with snow reported in Salt Lake City Boise Durango and Wyoming. The cold wave was forecast to reach Colorado within 24 hours.
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United Press
Denver
Colo
Rocky Mountain
Sittes
Havre
Mont
Helena
Salt Lake City
Boise
Ida
Durango
Golo
Wyoming
Canada
Montana
Colorado
Death toll climbs as new landslide endangers hospital
In Lyons France a fresh landslide at 2 30 p m. toppled onto the already evacuated hospital Des Chateau delaying rescue work. The disaster total rose to 37 as workers briefly retreated for safety while the structure strained on the edge of a deep chasm.
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Lyons
France
Hospital Des Chateau
Schools Focus on Building Character Theme
A series by Superintendent Ralph Dewey discusses character as the core goal of education during Education Week in Corry Public Schools. The article argues schools must create situations where students make decisions, face challenges, and practice self control to develop honesty, politeness, and respect, with parents and teachers guiding rather than dictating.
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Ralph
Dewey
Corry Public Schools
Nigin
Tie
One Arrest Made In Liquor Raids Here
Federal agents raided Corry on West Main Street arresting proprietor Pete Gines on a prohibition violation charge. Seizure included 17 pints gin 11 pints liquor 22 half pints gin and a gallon bottle hidden in a wall. O'Rourke led 12 officers amid plans for more raids.
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Corry
West Mao Street
Bete Gines
Errest
Giros
United States
Enoch Filer
Erie
Robert O'Rourke
T Ie City
Journal
Prohibition Bureau
West Main Street
O'Rourke
Bridge near Irvington to be rebuilt and crossings removed
Public Service Commission orders abolition of two Crawford County grade crossings on the Meadville Mercer highway and a Warren County bridge improvement on Route 88 over the Pennsyl vania railroad. Projects include relocation of highways and new bridges with railroad cost shares and completion dates by Sept 30 and June 1 respectively.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Crawford County
Meadville-Mercer
Warren County
Public Service Commission
Union Township
Tiree
Geneva Station
Watson Run
Oyehead
Erie Railroad
Watson Fun Station
Bessemer and
Lake Ve
Tts
Pennsylvania Railroad
Irvington
Conewanga Township
Warred County
No Tax Boost Planned in Beaver County
Beaver County residents were assured there will be no increase in the current tax rate of ten mills. County Commissioner Arthur W. Combs told a Lions Club meeting that no hike was contemplated due to weak business conditions.
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Beaver County
Arhur W. Combs
Lions Club
Loot Timed at Franklin Mill Robbery Report
Nov 15 Franklin Fa The cash register was robbed of 200 dollars the safe forced open and papers scattered inside the Laverys feed mill office When the mill opened police found no signs of forced entry and believe the robbers escaped before detection.
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Franklin, Fa
J. H. Lavery’s Sons
Red Cross Drive Exceeds Quota With 400 Members
Four hundred memberships were signed in the Red Cross drive, about 150 over the 250 quota, with total funds near 550. The campaign’s success promises the reorganization of an active local chapter and an early meeting to plan fund allocation.
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RED Cross
Gerry
Cutton “M. Howard
Mian
Exea
Howard
T. Z. Giblin
Five Best Radio Entertainments Listed by Networks
NBC network program Whaw at 7 30 and Dutch Master Minstrels at 6 30 on WIZ are noted along with CBS listings for Dixie Hehoes and Shaw Boat. Other NBC and CBS show times include The Silver Flute on WABC and Lucky Strike Orchestra on WHAF with evening slots.
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Whaw
NBC
WABC
CBS
WIZ
WHAF
Lucky Strike Orchestra
WABG
Hoover era liquor plan stalled as Congress nears session
Washington Nov 15 The Hoover era law enforcement commission may delay its long awaited report on liquor laws and enforcement until January at the earliest. Indications show the panel may not propose modifications to the Volstead act or other nonadministration changes, dampening immediate action and keeping Congress vigilant. Geneva actions by the League of Nations prep commission also loom, with debate over arms limitation and potential further appropriations likely to surface in the upcoming session.
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United Press
Washington
Hoover
Law Enforcement Commission
Congress
Murry
Mumors
Commission
Carter Glass
Dem
Virgina
Jogail
Senate
House
Geneva
League of Nations
Commission Serence
General strike cripples Madrid after street clashes
The Socialistic Labor Union called a 48 hour strike in Madrid in protest of four workers killed in clashes with police. Laborers filled streets, overturned two streetcars, and disrupted traffic while most businesses closed under steel shutters. Police dispersed crowds and made several arrests as tension spread through Puente de Vallecas and other districts.
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Socialistic Labor Union
United Press
Madrid
Novis
Socialistic
William Lander
Asdes
Puencarral
Columbas
Plaza Sun
Domingo
Theu Spede Latfic
Pullis
Bank Threat Ends With Gunfire In The Loop
In Chicago hundreds ducked as police opened fire on Harry Sanford a San Francisco bandit who had threatened to bomb the First National Bank unless he received 1000. He was captured near the bank and taken into custody. In Toledo Joseph L Lubecki 49 died and wife Marie 24 is critically injured after a suicide pact attempt. Lubecki hailed from a Polish noble lineage.
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United Press
Chicago
Harry Sanford
San Francisco
First National Bank
Sanford
Toledo
Joseph L. Lubecki
Marie
Lubecki
High Strung seized off Block Island as boat laden with liquor
Cat Suard patrol boats captured the 52 foot speedboat High Strung of Sheepshead Bay tied with 400 cash of alleged liquor off Block Island. Topeka returns show Harry Woothing Democrat ahead in governor race by 17 votes over Frank Haucke Republican. Army Navy benefit proceeds to Salvation Army for unemployment relief. New York stock market advances with gains despite profit taking. Wilkes-Barre men sentenced to die in electric chair for dynamiting the Glen Alden Coal Company pay car.
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New London
Conn
Sheepshead Bay
Block Island
Topeka
Kanga
Harry ‘Woothing
Frank Haucke
Wilkes-Barre
John Natus
Hanover Township
Joel Sadie
Wwicz
Glen Alden Coal Company
Troopers Probe Chicken Theft Near Wallace Farm
State troopers investigate the theft of thirty two chickens from the Wallace farm near the R D office area. Investigators say a promising lead exists and authorities hope for early arrests in this case.
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Wallace Farm
R. D
Wallace
Plans to lay 20 inch gas main to Washington DC announced
United Press reports plans for a 20 inch gas main extending from Southern Pennsylvania to Washington DC were disclosed in a letter to stockholders by Philip G. Gaxster president of Columbia Gas and Electric Systems. The notice highlights expansion efforts and corporate plans amid regional gas infrastructure developments.
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Washington, D.C
United Press
New York
Pennsylvania
Washington, I. C
Philip G. Gaxster
Columbia Gas
Electle Symtens
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Alex Hauchynsky
Sharon
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