Trial ends as oil magnate Stewart faces verdict
Defense seeks directed verdict after government rests in the perjury trial of Robert W. Stewart. Justice Bailey excludes part of the jury as Adkins argues insufficient evidence and questions the competency of the Teapot Dome inquiry. Chick Evans, golf star and Stewart friend, testifies as a character witness for Standard Oil magnate. more witnesses expected next week.
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Herbert Little
United Press
Washington
Robert W. Stewart
Jennings Balley
Gerald P. Nye
Thomas J. Walsh
Teapot Dome Committee
Stewler
Nye
Stewart
Continental
Liberty Bond Dew
Walsh
Senate Committee
Bailey
Jesse
Adkine
Adkins
Chick” Evans
Standard Oil
Suim J
Chicago
Fireman Dies After Jump On Pennsylvania Train
Willian Gore a 26 year old fireman from New Castle Pennsylvania died in Sewickley Valley hospital from brain concussion and internal injuries after he leaped from the locomotive as the Pittsburgh Sharon train stalled on a private crossing near Dixmont hospital yesterday.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Willian Gore
New Castle
Pittsburgh-Sharon
Pennsylvania Railroad
Sewickley Valley
Gore
Dixmont
Man Captured After Eight Years Search San Francisco
Santa Francisco reports a man sought for eight years, Joe Piazzo alias Dominic Lonardo, captured. Cleveland detectives plan to extradite him to Cleveland Ohio to face murder charges tied to a payroll robbery. Also notes a rummage sale continuation at South Center Street heating block room with proceeds aiding the society.
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United Press
San Francisco
Joe Piazzo
Dominic Lonardo
Cleveland
Ohio
South Center Atreet
Five Best Radio Features List Across Networks
Radio listings summarize NBC WEAF WJZ WOR and WIZ schedules for the day. Programs include HST address by President Coolidge, the 12nd annual version of a national Grange event, Great Moments in History, United Opera Company, L Amico Write, Cities Service Orchestra and Wrigley Reviews with various time slots across EST and HST.
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Nbc-Weaf
President Coolidge
National Grange
Nbc-Wjz
WOR
Columbia
United Opera Company
Nbc-Wiz
Wrigley Reviews
Truck Crash Kills Erie Man John Edward Jackson
Erie Pa Nov 16 25 year old John Edward Jackson was killed instantly when a truck crashed into a cable stretched across the street near a derailed engine being moved by a wrecking train. A police officer noted no warning lights and described Jackson's fatal injuries. The scene involved a Pennsylvania Railroad derailment and contractors working nearby.
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United Press
Erie
John Edward Jackson
Pennsylvania Railroad
Broadway to honor heroic radio operator
New York November Broadway to honor Michael J. O Loughlin chief radio operator of the Vestris who stayed at his post and perished with the ship Stars from stage film and radio will attend a benefit at the Colony Theatre Broadway and Ford Street The proceeds will go to O Loughlin s aged parents in Ireland Carl Laemmle Universal Pictures turned the theatre over for the benefit WOR Newark planned to broadcast the evening from the Colony stage
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United Press
New York
Broadway
Michael J. O'Loughlin
Vestris
Colony Theatre
I. F. Maher
Veteran | Wireless Operators’ Association
New Sensations Are Expected In Probe
Government prosecutors prepared to consolidate advantages gained in the liquor syndicate trial as self confessed participants described their liquor business activities. The case centers on 46 defendants, part of a larger indictment of 187 individuals, with ties to Samuel J. Grenet a Pennsylvania state legislator, though no direct link to the conspiracy was established.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Preble Avenue
Loriginatet
Samuel J. Grenet
Pennsylvania
Stock Prices Jump In Frantic Trading
Frantic trading on the Stock Exchange shattered records in the first half hour with 893000 shares traded. Transactions in many issues came out in blocks of 10000 and were handled by Gekers. In Columbus Ohio Charles Hoppe a Toledo chauffeur killed a year old Tor othy Sacetagowall of Poleda nia. The State Supreme Court fixed a new execution date after overruling a review. A wife slayer Ernest Witmer Young farmer died by his own hand in the county jail after killing his wife on September 26. Wesley Jr Howard returned home from a business trip in Cleveland and Detroit.
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United Close
New York
Stock Exchange
Gekers
Columbus
Ohio
Charles Hoppe
Toledo
Aid
Torothy Sacetagowall
Poleda
Nia
State Supreme Court
Fopney Appeal
Neligh
Neb
Ernest Witmer
Witmer
Comic Tragedy Next Lyceum Course Teaser
A comic tragedy The First Year by Franc Graver headlines the Redpath Lyceum course to be presented Thursday evening in the city. The play follows the first year of marriage with light and laughable mishaps and a quarrel that drives Tommy Tickers’ bride back to her mother, ending in a comic, heartfelt finale. Local supporters are reminded to pay subscriptions and settle debts for ticket holders.
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Redpath
Franc Graver
Tommy
Jim
Mother
Lyceum
Ares
Bentley
Two Are Killed in Oklahoma Twister Incident
A southeast wind swept through Orland last night killing two persons and injuring three as severe buildings were damaged. Mrs. John Stevens and Ernest Thedford, 17, were jailed, while Jon Stevens, Walter Thedford, 18, and Leo Draper, 18, were injured. The twister demolished the Stevens home and tore Thedford’s home in two.
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Ryess
Orlando
Okio
Orland
John Stevens
Ernest Thedford
Jon Stevens
Walter ‘Thedford
Leo Draper
Wister
Stevens
Thedford
Mount Etna opens new crater erupts lava flow
Alfie correspondent says lava pours from Mt Etna's new crater and invades vineyards. In Erie, Chief of Pokies Tipton attends Mead liquor trial with four witnesses. Mudd held on East Main Street after indictment. Bugle corps organized by Archie W. Thompson Post VFW. rehearsal to feature newly arrived instruments tonight.
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Mount Etna
Mt. Etna
Alfie
Giornale Dtalia
Lisi
Archie W. Thompson
Veterans of Foreign Wars 5
Business picking up on Allegheny division rail line
A Pittsburg area Pennsylvanisa railroad report shows steady growth with staff changes since November. The company recalled six furloughed brakemen and nine furloughed firemen, bringing back 15 brakemen and 48 firemen over the past three months, signaling improving operations.
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Allegheny Division
Pennsylvanisa Railroad
Timvidon
Lo E
iVice
Judge W E Hirt to Speak at Elks Memorial Day
Judge William B. Hirt of Erie will deliver the address at the 24th memoryession of Corry Lodge B B O Elks on Sunday afternoon December 2. Arrangements for the memorial services are nearly complete. The Anderson Quartette will assist, and Red Arrow Quartette of PRR employees will perform at a Park Theatre event sponsored by the George Washington society of the Erie Chamber of Commerce. Corry Lodge reports twelve members lost this year in a heavy toll for the order.
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William B. Hirt
Erie
Corry Lodge
B. B.O. Elia
Anderson Quartette
Red Arrow ‘Quartetle
PRR
Park Theatre
George Washington Society
Erie Chamber of Commerce
J. F. Donaghy
Oil City
D. Schaffer
New Brighton
McKeesport
Corry Suggerest
Desth
Lodge
R. W. Blyfenture
Don Smith
D. J. Alexander
William Buller
Triluc I
Lo Atend
Ignant Memorial Servives
No trace found of four missing UC students in storm
Berkeley Calif Nov 16 Dawn enters third day of search for two UC couples missing after losing way in Lake county storm. Abandoned car found with tents and bedding removed. footprints of four persons lead away. Relief parties organized in Lakeport as hunt planned to resume later today.
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United Press
Berkeley
Cal
University of California
Yost
Lake County
Anna
Minnai Ramsberger
John Dempster
Robert H. Keeler
Lakeport
Three Die Sentenced for Memphis Garage Slaying
Memphis TN Nov 16 Three men convicted in the November killing of John Erskine Levy were sentenced to die in the electric chair in Nashville on January 23. The condemned are Ha Grace George Washington Prince and Free nun Turbo wGunion. Levy was robbed of $198 as he entered his garage. A broadcast program from the Chicago chapter of the Frank Walton League will be aired by NBC. The speech will feature Vice President Dawes and Corry. attendees urged to arrive by 6. The Findley Lake Mortich Has road now has two warning signs at Grahamville Street North East and Bird's Corners to mark a recent fatal crash. The signs feature the black and white checker bond design.
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Memphis
Tenn
John Erskine
Evy
Mamale King
Nashville
Ha Grace
George Washington Prince
Free
Turbo
Levy
Vanghet
Chicago
Palmer House
National Broadcasting Co
Dawes
Corry
Findley Lake-Mortich
Gtahamville Street
Bird's Corners
Gales Along European Coast Endanger Shipping
Berlin reports the steamer Smyrna stranded near Plissingen with both engines damaged and rescued crew. Paris notes a violent storm in the English Channel delaying French ports. Plymouth describes the Kentish Coast driven ashore, rescue efforts using rockets. Flushing notes Smyrna delivering eleven survivors from Alice wreck. the Alice, wrecked in the Channel, caused heavy loss of equipment and crew. The Smyrna and its crew faced peril but remained afloat after towing to Flushing. Survivors proceed to Antwerp, while Smyrna continues to Canary Islands after repairs.
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United Press
Berlin
Smyrna
Plissingen
Paris
Brest
Duquesnes
Plymouth
England
English Channel
Flushing
Holland
Alice
Eng
Enryiywe
Aye Mathur
Iieine
Riga
Enmg
Senior High Glee Clubs and Orchestra in Evening Concert
The Senior High School Glee Clubs and Orchestra will present a concert this evening in the high school auditorium directed by Miss Lyle Murray, supervisor of city music. A lengthy program includes choruses, violin selections, and orchestral numbers with pieces by Saint-Saens Kreisler Sarasate and others, promising an enjoyable program.
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Lyle Murray
Card Party Proves Splendid Success
The Woman's Club committee and building fund group hosted a successful card party at Mrs. Harry Aver on North Center Street. Six tables of bridge were in play with awards to Miss Harriet Myers, Elinor Griswold, and C. Franklin. Sandwiches, cookies and coffee were served. Proceeds go to the Club's Building Fund.
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Woman's Club
Harry Aver
North Center Streets
C. M. Howard
Aver
J. E. Mount
C. F. Brown
Carrie Allen
Beas Carlisch
R. S. Dewey
Harriet Myers
Elinor Griswold
Pranklin
Warren
Titusville Delegation to Attend Walton League Lecture
A Titusville chapter delegation of the Isaak Walton League will attend a lecture by William C. Kelly of DuBois, a State Game Commission representative, at the Grand Theatre on Tuesday evening. The local chapter has issued invitations to Waltonians across the region to join the event.
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Titusville
Isaak Walton League of America
William C. Kelly
DuBois
State Game Commission
Britchey Found Guilty of Manslaughter in Erie Row
Rubin Britchey 38 of Chaneysville Pa was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the killing of Leonded Kable 42 of Louisville Ky during a dispute over gin. After hours of deliberation the jury returned the verdict and Britchey cried I didn't kill him. He was carried back to jail by deputies as Judge Jossiter deferred sentence.
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United Press
Erie
Rubin Britchey
Chaneysville
Leonded Kable
Louisville
Britchey
Sheritfs
Jossiter
Chevrolet Announces Six Cylinder Models In 1920s Prices
The Chevrolet Motor Company of Detroit announced new six cylinder models with prices from 525 to 725 dollars after January 1. The six cylinder cars match the four cylinder sedan and sport coupe prices with the roadster only eighty dollars more. W S Knudsen, president, predicted production could exceed 1,250,000 units though no schedule was set. Advance showings in major cities begin November 24.
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Chevrolet Motor Company
Detroit
W. S. Knudsen
Noversier
Card Party and Dance at St Edward's School
Evening activities announced this afternoon for St Edward's parochial school to host a card party and dance from 5 to 10 PM. Sponsored by High School students, the event will include awards and refreshments.
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ST. Edward's School
Hares
Lee
St. Edward’s
Sands
St. Eward’s Parochial School
Phototone music installed at Grand theatre
The Corry Amusement Company introduced Phototone music at the Hand theatre and patrons will hear the new sound this evening. Inauguration occurred weeks ago at the Ret Theate and the Grand will offer it in the northside movie house as well. A Jamestown man treated for alcohol ingestion was hospitalized briefly then released. Milton W. Shreve won re election in the 25th district by 14 743 over Albert Ly Thomas, the largest majority of his career.
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Corry Amusement Company
Shreve
Milton W. Shreve
Congress
Albert Ly Thomas
Seamen's View of Disaster To Be Related Today
A United Press report details Captain William J. Rey and the Vestris sinking as federal prosecutors probe possible violations of maritime law. Testimony from Chief Engineer Avard Adams and other officers is expected, with focus on lifeboat readiness and command decisions during the 2:30 PM crisis off Virginia.
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Yuitle
Radio Corporaton
Amesicn
Carey
Sanderson and Son
Lamport and Holt Line
Tuttle
Lamport Nout Holt Line
New York
de Vestris
Chester
Virginia
Department of Justice
Washington
Wyoming
Hampton Roads
Vestris
C. Z Tyltte
Lamport
Francis A. O'Neal
Federal Building
Broadway
Avard Adams
S. S. Bettin
Pasengers
Nial
GoThere
Jay
Fred W. Puppe
United States Steamboat Inspector Service
United States
Puppe
Barney Heyman
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