Local headlines note August sales rise and civic events
An abbreviated city news roundup reports Montgomery Ward and Company August sales at 38,998,205 up 18.72 percent from 1998, with seven month totals rising 15.63 percent. Plans include Boyd Capwell’s confectionery opening, a fire department alert, Willys Overland expanding production, and civil aeronautics hearings. Additional items mention Grants turnover, public assistance examinations, Elks district meet, grain trains, a marriage license filing, check forgeries warning, a nurses association meeting, and job referrals for relief recipients.
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Montgomery Ward & Company
Exonerations Issued In Erie Inquest Deaths
Inquests conducted by Erie County coroner Dr G. Stroble exonerated all parties in two recent Erie deaths. Louis Loesch 56 from Turnpike Hotel died August 20 from injuries after a truck owned by Gem City Ice Cream was backed over by Henry S Schreckengost. jurors found the death accidental. Schreckengost and his stepson Howard Burdick 15 testified to rearward lookout and horn use prior to reverse motion. Another case cleared Nick Verdecchia 1239 East 26th Street in the death of Richard Weber 45 of 2705 Ash Street, with the jury finding contributory negligence by Weber.
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Erie
Court House
We. G. Stroble
Erie County
Louis Loesch
Turnpike Hotel
Gem Qity Tce Cream Company
Henry S. Schreckengost
Schreckengost
Howard Burdick
Emergency food purchases eyed by Pittsburgh mayor
Mayor Cornelius D. Scully said he would consider emergency food purchases by the city to be resold at cost under a 1917 Pennsylvania law if profiteering arises from the European conflict. City Supplies Director Henry J. Yute uncovered price boosts raising Mayview Home’s May bill by $700 on its current contract.
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Pittsburgh
Sepp
Cornelius D. Scully
Pennsylvania
United States
Henry J. Yute
Mayview Home
Concord Township Work-Relief Project Approved
A general work-relief project for Concord township will absorb 12 relief men in Erie County. Edward Neiner, manager of work-relief in Erie County, announced the plan on Wednesday. The project covers general labor around the township.
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Concord
Erie
Concord Township
Edward Neiner
Erie County
Lift Election Day Disputes in Erie
On primary day Tuesday September 19 attorneys George G. Stout for the Democratic Party and William B. Washabaugh Jr for the Republicans will sit with County Solicitor J B Held at the courthouse to assist in disposing minor disputes under the permanent registration act Judge J Orin Waite will also sit to settle disputes arising from registrations and election conduct An attorney will represent each party and many disputes are settled without court decison Stout was named by Michael J Cronin chairman of the Erie County Democratic Committee and Washabaugh by Samuel J Roberts chairman of the Erie County Republican Committee Neither lawyer will receive enumeration for their work
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Erie, Sept. T
George G. Stout
William B. Washebaugh, Jr
J. B
Court House
J. Orin Waite
Stout
Michael J. Cronin
Iie County
Democratic Committee
Washabaugh
Samuel J. Roberts
Erie County Republican Committee
Retired Penn Railroad Employee Patrick Callahan Passes
Patrick J. Callahan 85 of Old City died after an illness. A 55 year veteran of the Pennsylvania Railroad, he was a charter member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Trainmen and a prominent figure in local railroad circles. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Patrick J. Callahan
Old City
P.er. R
Callahan
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Trainmen
Stocks Steady Worldwide as Markets React to War
Amtey Peis Beltey reports global market steadiness after days of volatility. New York stocks and government bonds held steady while London reopened its exchange. Rubber rose, London tin firmed, Amsterdam firmed, Paris mixed but calm. war liquidation described as completed. Egypt builds air conditioned ammunition caves by Cairo to transport munitions four miles away.
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Amtey Peis Beltey
New York
U. S
London
Stock Exchange
Nubber Exchange
Amsterdam
Paris
Egypt
Cairo
Man or Money Is Judgeship Issue
Editorial urges voters to consider candidates for Judge of the Court of Common Pleas amid concerns about moneyed influence. It highlights John W. Himebaugh as a leading Republican candidate, praising his integrity, accessibility, and qualifications. The piece argues for choosing a candidate who upholds honest, efficient government and democracy.
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Erle City
John W. Himebaugh
Himebaugh
Erie County
Mr Himebaugh
You and I
County
Commonwealth
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