Lone survivor recalls comrades amid McKees Rocks gun battle
Special to The Journal Pittsburgh nov 17 detectives seek former McKees Rocks resident tied to a fatal gunfight that killed Patsy Valenti and wounded others. Authorities say a woman, her husband, and two men were entwined in a long running feud dating back over a year, with Valenti recovering from a prior wound and suspects fleeing to Corry, Pa.
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Pittsburgh
McKees Rocks
Corry
Joseph Kealt
Patsy Valcenti
Hdward Reider
Ediet
McRees Rocks
Amuel Mincatty
Meyeland
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Cleveland
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McKoor Rorks
Valeenti
Velta Shurt
Worry
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Troops Deployed as Kentucky Unrest Escalates
United Press reports Hazard Kentucky where 17- Company 1404 Infantry mobilizes to quell an outbreak amid a bank siege and election clashes. Sheriff Joe Morgan’s alleged slayer Tae vill Steele is implicated in the violence, with Morgan killed by Steele's supporters during the dispute. Adjutant General Kelive orders troops as tensions rise.
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Leskie County
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Four Quizzed In Buffalo Bank Robbery Case
Syracuse police questioned a man and a woman in connection with a Buffalo bank robbery. Two suspects were identified as Frank Rewleco and Kirwitt-Rose. Detectives surrounded a Genesee Street restaurant and arrested Margaret Mary, with others detained as the investigation continued. Authorities indicated one detainee may know some band members, but no direct links were confirmed.
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Kir-witt-Rose
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Buffalo
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Thant
Scalken
Youthful New Jersey murders lead to death penalty verdict
In Newark on November 17, Harri son W. Noel, 20, convicted of murder in the first degree for slaying taxi driver Raymond Pierce and kidnapping and killing six year old Mary Daly of Montclair. The court sentences him to death in the electric chair, with sentence to be pronounced next Monday. defense claims dementia praecox.
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United Press
Newark
Harrison W. Noel
Yearald
Raymond Pierce
Auilly
Court of Oyer and Ternet
Noel
Mary Daly
Montclair
William A. Wachenfeld
Noe
Stormy session marks quiz of Mrs Lansdowne
Washington dispatch reports a turbulent inquiry session as Mrs Margaret Lansdowne testified regarding an alleged plot involving Captain Paul Foley. Attorney Joseph Davies was forcibly ejected after interruptions and attempts to question the witness led to courtroom uproar and orders removing him. The court pledged to protect the witness and control proceedings amid the chaos.
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Russ Lansdowne
Shenandoah Callet
al- Tekeel
Paul Foley
Lansdowne
Joseph Davies
Svashington
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Consel Davies
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Hilary
Jones
Leonard Cat
Teonard
Senator Pepper Welcomed in Meadville At Academy Theatre
Senator George Wharton Pepper spent hours in Meadville culminating with a speech at the Academy Theatre. He visited Allegheny College’s nursing staff and was guests of local service clubs. Pepper’s party noted Mrs Pepper and Loren Beckerink in attendance as they returned from Johns Hopkins Hospital where Beckerink’s recovery was described as favorable.
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Meadville
George Wharton Pepper
Toduy
New Academy ‘Theatre
Pepper
Gertrude Warnshouse
Allegheny College
Loren Beckerink
Lundh
Clymer
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Indhéon
Miss Warnshowse
Begkerick
No Trace Found In City On Keel Rocks Case
Journal reporters failed to locate Joisty Patsy Valentini and a female companion in this city amid a blackhand outbreak linked to McKees Rocks. Police deny prior knowledge of Valentini, with no sightings by locals. rumors circulate of possible arrest within 24 hours as McKees Rocks authorities face injuries in the related gun battle.
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Journal
Patsy Valienti
McKews Books
Valenti
Duns Kle
Valcenti
McKees Rogks
Valeanti
McKies Rocks
Valent
McKies 'Rocks
Pittsburgh
Minot
Valcelti
McKees Rocks
Isin
Sunbury P R R Agent Robbed by Bandit at Station
BURY Pa November 7 State and local police searched for a bandit who last night held up a Pennsylvania Railroad agent at the Sunbury station, demanding cash through the window grille before escaping via a rear door. A crowd waited for a train as the robbery occurred, the assailant fleeing with $10.
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Bury
Pennsylvania Railroad
Staton
Pottsville group asks Coolidge to act on anthracite crisis
Pottsville Pa November 17 Forwarded from the executive mansion at Washington a resolution calling on President Coolidge to take action to bring about peace in the anthracite coal fields was presented today by the Pottsville Businessmen's Association.
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Former Oil City man heads Standard Oil board
George H. Jones, once a stenographer with the National Transit Company in Oil City thirty five years ago, was elected chairman of the board of directors of the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey. A former resident of Oil City, he is remembered by many locals and now holds one of the nation’s top industrial posts.
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Oil City
George H. Jones
Standord Oil Company of
New Jersey
Jones
of City
Standard Oil Directorate
Budget debate and injury report dominate city council meeting
City council discussed the 1920 budget with plans to address levies and appropriations. Roy Leslie, a lineman, reported a serious work injury from removing wires on Pennsylvania Avenue, with compensation details and hospital bills cited as the city weighs additional aid.
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Coline
N. R. Dickson
Roy Leslie
Pennsylvania Avenue
Lyste
gLestie
Corry Hospital
Sulidtor
Kinener
Fine Musical Program by Rating Club in City
Station GRC aired a fine program for the Rating Club with Harry Smith as announcer. Jack Loveland gave the eulogy over the body and selections included Hominy Quartette and pieces by Clyde Weir. W C Campbell of Jamestown attended as a guest, and the finale featured popular numbers praising club members.
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GRC Today
Harry Smith
Old MacDonald
Jack Loveland
Jor Wrecht
Clyde Weir
Hominy
W C. Campbell
Jamestown
Pepper Pays Corry Short Visit Today
Senator George Wharton Pepper and Mrs Pepper visited Corry en route to Meadville from Warren. He addressed a St. Luke gathering after arriving on train 679, then transferred to Erle train with a large party from eastern Pennsylvania. The group, met by local committee, stayed only briefly, transferring to Meadville for an afternoon visit and an evening appearance with Eric Fox.
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George Wharton Pepper
Meadville
Warrel
St.larke
Peper
Corry
Pennsylvania Rails
Als Pepper
Joel Barton
Mel Sarsh MacNeil
Robert Vale
Georges Mawhinney
Alexander Henry
Walter Capelli
United States
Ireludine G. S Bentley
L. A. Olds
Don F Smith
DA Hillstrom
Warren
Meat “Ville
Pepper
Ely
Eric Fox
Nine Coast Guard crewmen perish in Morgell tragedy
Reports from Swaflax detail the loss of nine Coast Guard crewmen aboard the Morgell after a devastating gale. Survivor Tayler recounts hangs to the boat, waves, and a capsizing that claimed most of his comrades. New York dispatch notes Guy Waggoner’s sister’s grave condition as the Morrell’s crew member remains aboard the Electra.
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Morgell
Pertiany
Pestcherd Taylor
Syle
Baredor
Tayler
Yen
Coniyads
New York
Morrell
Fort Worth
Charlottetown
Port
Hawkesbury
Better Times Foreseen for Western Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh Pa. Neve era of better times with a prosperous Christmas season across Western Pennsylvania as untapped resources are tapped. AV Snell, manager of the Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce, discusses expected industrial and financial expansion. He notes the district’s interlinked economy with Pittsburgh and surrounding towns, with improvement except in coal. Shell, recently in Florida, leads the chamber, forecasting notable growth in the Pittsburgh district.
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Shell
Pennsylvania
Andn
Florida
Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce
Pitts Jburgh
Ivania
Pharles Vaughn Returns Home After City Visit
Pharles Vaughn arrives back in Sheffield following a noble visit in the city as guest of Miss Maxon at her Bask Street residence.
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Sheffield
Miss Maxon
Bask Streets
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