Gibbons explains premature armistice report in World War tale
Floyd Gibbons, noted correspondent, gave a World Adventure talk on NBC recounting the closing days of World War I. He described the armistice conferences in a French village and why a premature report of the armistice occurred, citing Roy Howard’s Brest dispatch and war department practices.
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United Press
NEW York
Rethonds
Roy Howard
Presi
Three Die In Plane Crash At Greensburg Airport
In Greensburg Pennsylvania a Waco monoplane crashed after lifting off. Pilot Casper McCune 21, his brother Edwin McCune 19, and Hitta Carnall 18 were killed. spectators including their parents watched as tragedy unfolded near Irwin and North Huntington township.
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United Press
Greensburg
Oman
Pittsburgh-Greensburg
Hurst
Edwin McCune
North Huntingdon Township
Irwin
Hitaa Cartall
South Greensburs
Casper McCung
Siso
North Huntington Township
Edwin McCure
Miss Carnall
Casper Meune Q
Casper
Witesses Bai
John McCune
New Erie Loading Platform Cuts Delays at Center Street
Erie Railroad has completed a new loading platform west of Center street for eastbound trains. The south side loading area speeds passenger, express, and mail loading and eases pedestrian and motorist congestion at the crossing. The platform is part of a fall improvement program including track relocations between Maple and Pennsylvania avenues to smooth two sharp curves.
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Erie Railroad
Maple
Pennsylvania
Fourteen Face Trial for Texas Rioting
In Dallas on November 17, fourteen defendants faced trial in district court for leading a mob that attacked Grayson Prison at Sherman last May. The group allegedly killed a man charged with criminal assault, battled National Guardsmen, and included charges of burglary by explosives, rioting with intent to murder, rioting, and two counts of arson. The case was moved to Dallas on a change of venue.
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Grayson
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Incendiary Fire Destroys Small Garage in First Ward
Early Sunday a small frame garage at the corner of King and Hast Church streets on the W. G. Nantes property burned completely, threatening the adjoining Botsford and Nantes homes. Fire Chief Paulson suspects torch activity. damage to the garage and affected homes is about $1,000. Helena Botsford woke to flames, triggering an alarm and a tense scene.
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Roy ‘Vankueren
Paulson
Diphtheria Serums Tied to Child Deaths and Illness
Bulletin reports a laboratory error may have caused the death of 19 children and left 30 others critically ill after a doctor allegedly inoculated them with diphtheria serums mistaken for anti diphtheria vaccine. In London, Libera l leader George renewed attacks on the Labor government policy amid Palestine debate. In Martinsburg, a man named Taylor was sentenced to life imprisonment for the July murder of his three children, whose bodies were found in a water-filled quarry hole nearby.
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London
David Libya George
Palestine
House of Commons
Martinsburg
W. Wa
Qo Taylor
W. Hott
Martinaburg
Disorder roils Madrid streets as repeal push looms
Rioting and street fighting disrupt central Madrid as protesters clash with police in Plaza Universidad and Calte Cortes. Students and strikers cast stones at streetcars as officials threaten a 24 hour general strike if the Volstead Act repeal fails.
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Barcelona
Spain
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Madrid
Plaza Universidad
Calte Cortes
Fo- Wee
Fatal Automobile Crash Leaves Man Dead in Chicago
Andrew Kokan of 309 Water Street Marece Pet Pa was struck by a car on the near West Side early today and fatally injured. He died in a hospital several hours later from a fractured skull and internal injuries. The driver fled the scene.
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Chicago
Andrew Kokan
Water Street
Marece Pet
Giros Hearing Set For November 25 At Commission
Pete Giroy proprietor of the Corry Restaurant on West Main Street faces a hearing before Uf 6 Commissioner at Brig on November 25 after a Friday raid by federal prolvns ion officers. Giroy was released on bond at a preliminary arraignment at Epley Saturday.
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Giros
Epley
School at Columbus Closed After Infantile Paralysis Case
Columbus officials closed the school today to prevent spread after one pupil, nine year old John Brown Jr., was diagnosed with infantile paralysis. He was ill since last Wednesday and remains in serious condition. No other suspected cases announced as fumigation and pupil exposure checks proceed during a one week suspension.
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Afré
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Maguire
Banks Closed In Four States Across Alarm Over Withdrawals
American Exchange Trust Co of Little Rock failed to open with deposits over 15 million and announced a five day suspension to protect depositors amid heavy withdrawals. National Bank of Kentucky and affiliated Louisville bank also failed to open, with a national examiner noting solvency but closure to preserve creditor resources.
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American Exchange Trust Co
National Bank of Kentucky
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National Bank
Russell Mooney
National Bank Examiner
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James
Bill Unpaid Lead to Shootings in Greensburg
In Greensburg Pennsylvania on November 17 police searched Libertio Bull, a 42 year old Salem Township grocer, after he shot and seriously wounded Joseph Marendi of Salemville. Bull fled the scene after firing two shots for payment of an unpaid bill.
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Josep Marendi
Salemiyille
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Atare
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Rescue of Crew After Petrel Shipwreck Off Block Island
New London Nova Scotia? Coast Guards rescued Captain Peter McQuire and his crew of about 20 to 30 from the Petrel, a heavily loaded fishing vessel owned by Portland Trawling Co of Groton. The Petrel carried 50,000 pounds of fish and grounded on rocks near Southeast Point, Block Island, as rescuers at Shoreham station acted swiftly.
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Conn
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Portland Trawling Company
Groton
Southeast Point
Block Island
R. L
M. Jr. Ryan
Coast Guard
New Shoreham
Unemployment Rises to 3.4 Million in September
Washington reports 3.4 million unemployed in the United States for September, according to Commerce Department figures backed by Hoover era estimates. The announcement notes seasonal factors and calls the data an approximate count tied to April unemployment census, with higher figures cited by labor groups.
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Washington
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American Federation of Labor
Hosiery Mill Workers Plan National Strike in Reading
About 12,000 hosiery mill employees in Rac ing and Berks county areas walk out in a strike over wage cuts. The Reading AF of L branch sponsored a mass meeting to demand union recognition in all mills and adoption of a national wage agreement.
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Hoover Prohibition Commission May Not Alter 18th Amendment
United Press reports Hoover's federal enforcement panel may not beyond its remit modify the Volstead act or seek repeal of the 18th Amendment. Dr. F Scott McBride of the Anti Saloon League says his group opposes any modification or repeal and will push enforcement measures only. The commission plans to reconvene November 24 after reviewing beer and light wine options with divided opinions.
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Law Enforcement Commission
F. Scott McBride
Generalissimo
Anti-Saloon League
Hete Today
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United Press
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Hig
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Dry Organsations
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Quebec
Sweden
de. McBride
1931 Municipal Improvements Hinged On State Aid
Corry officials expect state funds to support streets work in 1931 including East Columbus avenue. City Council will discuss the coming year’s budget tonight, with tax assessments possibly set and a lean municipal program likely to keep rates low while awaiting funds.
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Corry
Little Hope 13
Frank T Mngland
Three Killed In Erie Sector Over Week End
Three people died in weekend auto crashes in northwestern Pennsylvania and southwestern New York, with injuries to a dozen or more. Engesser, Hill, and Pease died from Saturday night and Sunday injuries, while Jamestown saw several injuries from collisions on East Lake road and Main street. Coroner and inquests planned. details continued on page eight.
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New York
Wiie
Jamestown
Erie
Engesser
Test Lake Road
St. Vincent's Hospital
Ridge Road
Belle Hill
Parade Street
Hamal_hospital
Wattsburg Road
Walter Pease
Y41
East Seventh Street
Haniot Hospital
Eighteenth and
Reed
East Lake Road
Robert P. Stewart, Jr
Hazel Avenue
Mary ‘Lois Jones
Clare Dodd
Terrace Place
Stewart
Uriah
Chester A. Crawford
Chestnut Street
Meadville
Five Overcome by Fire at Armour and Company Plant
Five persons were overcome by smoke in the dining room of the Armour and Company branch plant in Oil City Pennsylvania. Damage was estimated at 50000 dollars. The injured were treated at a hospital. Firemen and company employees worked to control the blaze.
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Oil City
United Press Oil
Five Best Radio Entertainments Listed Across Networks
Radio listings show WABC and CBS networks scheduling The Wagehonds at 7:45 and In gram Shavers at 8:30, with Bot eywell Symphony at 9:00 on WAG CBS network. WEAF EC network features Equiphonie Raya and Maker ali Saree snc in a fragmented schedule.
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Ingram Shavers
WAG
Boteywell Symphony
Wear
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Equiphonie Raya
Ali Saree
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