Big Washout Delays P R R Tow Grade Route
Red Bank Pa Sept 4 A rock slide four miles east of town halted the Tow grade division of the P R R. Train schedules were arranged and freight suspended as steam shovels from Oil City Phillipster and crews from Reynoldsville and Kittanning worked to clear a 200 foot by 14 foot obstruction. Passenger service was rerouted and a regular schedule hoped to resume by dawn.
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Red Bank
Tassenger
PRR
Shannon
Here
Oil City
Phillipster
Reynoldsville
Kittanning
Urewk
Corry Fair Draws Large Crowd Despite Weather
A Wednesday fair day in Corry drew a large afternoon crowd with balloon ascents and three parachute drops by Levan. The hurricane ostrich act, a high diving balloon spree, and a busy midway kept attendees entertained into the evening. Extra trains brought visitors from Kane and Intown, and improved road conditions boosted upstanding hotel and restaurant business. Tomorrow is expected to rival today in attendance, with organizers aiming for another record turnout.
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Wwe Corry Fair
Levan
Corry Fair
Teimble
Dare Devil Oliver
Neol
Fair Grounds
Pennsylvania
Inton City
Kane
Erie
Pennsy
Northwestern Pennsylvania Railways Formed By Merger Of Meadville Lines
The Cambridge Springs trolley system merges with Meadville lines to form Northwestern Pennsylvania Railways Company. The consolidation covers lines south of Erie and over 100 miles, with stockholder approvals completed. Early changes focus on branding and service policy while operations continue under familiar management. Mortgage fixed at 1.5 million dollars to cover improvements and expansions.
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Rne
Cambridge Springs
Meadville
Cambridge
Erle
Lnes Nder
Interstaie Commerce Commission
Erie
Northwestern Company
Jngd
Wagner
Brawrowle County
Expenrailiivik
Thornton
Beleman
He Dent
M. Hutch
Cambrilte Tijjo
Operyt
Accident at Fair Ground Causes Widespread Confusion
An incident at the fair ground Wednesday afternoon involving a machine on a tray led to reports of injuries and hospital transfers that were later clarified as exaggerated. Initial rumors claimed serious harm and multiple victims, but officials stated the reports were not accurate and likely overstated.
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Allen
Gs Anil
Jami
Grople
Erie
Corry -Wospitall
Fire erupts at Feed Stable second floor corner West Washington
A small fire discovered after 1 pm on the second floor of the Feed Stable at West Washington and Mott streets drew the fire department. Origin traced to a small gas stove, firefighters fought the blaze with chemicals and hoses though no water was used, and damage was slight.
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West Washington Street
Crazed man fights five at Erie iron works train station
A chaotic incident in Erie involves a man attacked by five others near Croxed with rain from fellow workers. Police chased suspects to a police headquarters where one was reportedly held overnight. details are unclear due to fragmented report and missing names.
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Erie
Maileabia Iron Works
Ladislaw
Hidtanamick
Charles
Rome
Enli
Clam Bake Next Week Draws Delegations to Park
Jamestown chef Snowden, delegated by Corry Lodge, will oversee a clam bake at Recreation Park Columbus next Wednesday. Ten lodge delegations from Corry and Yirle lodges, with eight loaded autos, plan to march at eight in the morning, aiming for a large turnout and a successful event.
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Snowden
Jamestown
Corry Lodge
Allks
Recreation Park
Columbus
Bol
Corry
Yirle
Ol City
Warren
Elevator tragedy at Johnson paper mill kills watchman
In Jane Pennsylvania on September 4 a 63 year old night watchman Michel Russel was killed inside the Johnson hare paper mill elevator. The victim's head was crushed and his body found by a helper after the incident during nightly rounds. He leaves a large family and is remembered by friends at the plant.
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Jane
Johnson Hare
Michel Russel
Thissell
Tohnson
Wall Knoye
Voters urged to register before current deadline
Voters must register today with a final registration window open from 7 am to 9 pm. The notice warns that all registrations dated before a specified date will be invalid and requires proof of eligibility.
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Tod
Freckles Please in Jamestown Opera House Night
A garbled report notes Freckles Please in Jamestown at the Sanjueth Opera House with Nell Fworboy’s organization starring Geng Buglion Porter. The performance features a comedic plot and a lively crowd, with mentions of cast members including Mendoza and Vaton and a call to support a local club event Friday evening in Corry.
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Sanjueth
Lin
Mendoza
Angel
Carl Vaton
Bert Tinley
Joan Thorn
Abe
Nien
Franc Allaton
Woodrow Wilson
Woojrey
Corry
Robs Station Caught by Posse
A fleeing robber was captured near Wendlh after a station at Robs Station was robbed. Deputies chased the suspect for hours, recaptured him aboard a Franklin-bound train, and the prisoner drank whiskey while detained. Station agent McKay identified the crime and pursued the man until capture.
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POSSE
Wendlh
Ceehl
Shovlie Homan
Hanny
Connor
Franklin
Hitself
McKay
Vannery
Jessiy
Presbytery Meets in Erie With 72 Churches Represented
The Erie presbytery assembles with seventy two churches to be represented at the full meeting. The gathering will be held at the Central Presbyterian Church on Monday September 6 at 7 80 pm. Dr George Bailey, pastor of the church, will preside.
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Erie
Heli Roblauibar
Bavonle
Peloule
Herth
Heie
Crawford
Watrritt
Mekenn
Venango
Merver
Koryt
Redfohunio
Anni
Hrln
Geore Bailey
Ehuyeh
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