Meadeville Trial Sees Dirigible Case Toned Down
Meadville Sept 18 defense opens in involuntary manslaughter trial of Joseph Gray and Miss Jorelyn Bronson over July 15 auto crash near Lytletown that killed Mrs Leonard Antiff and Mr Charles Myer. Defense argues Bronson vehicle not speeding. calls Titusville engineer to assess road and sight lines. Jury expected to hear rest of testimony into Saturday with case possibly concluding next week.
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Meadville
Commonwealth Today
Joseph W. Gray
Charles Benesdict
John Fay
Titusville
Sigta
Prathat
Stiny
Viusville
Mids Bronson
Mr. Gray
Harry Francis
AW. Bromon
Fer Tilirse
Marghet
Brazil
Dairymen Hold Meeting Here
A large representation of the local branch of the Dairymen's League attended last night's special meeting in Municipal building. Boutelle, division representative, addressed the local dairy producers and urged closer contact with league affairs. Plans were made for similar meetings monthly and a prior session drew many women attendees.
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Dairymen's League
COA
Boittelle
Boutelle
Dairymien
Dairymen
Léngie Ice Weam
Dairymen League Jondos
Falls Through Skylight In Plattsburgh Woman Dies
Mrs Anna Shalgy, 40, fell through a skylight from her home while gathering clothes from a line. She died as a result of the fall in Plattsburgh.
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Plutsburgh
Anna
New Chief Launches Western Pa Dry-Up
Washington Sept 18 The first concentrated drive against the illicit beer trade will begin in the Pittsburgh district under Prohibition Administrator G Baird. Treasury Secretary Andrews and Baird conferred four hours on the plan. Gus J. Simons, suspended Pittsburgh deputy, remains in service pending the outcome of interviews with Baird for the 31 agents dismissed for failing to report on Labor Day. Ned M. Green, prohibition boss for northern California, will depart Washington tonight to assume his post.
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Washington
Pittsburgh
G. Baird
Prohibition
Treasury Department
Déis
Ancdrews
Simons
Baird
Andrews
Ned M. Green
California
Inauguration of New President at Sorry High School
Richard Smith was inaugurated as president of the Sorry High School Student Council in a morning ceremony led by Principal Sheen. Senior, Junior, and Sophomore class presidents spoke, with remarks from Mrs. C. Barnes of the Honora of Education and performances by students.
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Richard Smith
Sorry High School
Sheen
Wady
David Reiner
Milton Zalenek
Raymond Brown
Mra
C. Barnes
Honora of Education
Board of Education
Mavie Flanagan
Olivia Eggleston
Arfeeyn DeLury
Louise Skinner
Smith
Hawaii Beitgs
Police Scout Man’s Charges Are Dismissed
Union City police dismiss a stranger named Reynolds claims of being robbed for about 85 dollars. Reynolds says he knows who took the money and arrests will follow, but authorities say no arrests have been or likely will be made.
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Reynolds
Union City
Price of $25,000 Placed on Abd El Krim's Head
United Press dispatch reports the Sultan of Morocco has posted a 25 000 reward for the capture or death of Abd El Krim or his brother. Krim is said to be in danger from assassination as he tightens control over his headquarters and dismisses loyal guards amid distrust in his ranks.
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United Prous
Ot Abd el Krim
le Journal
Morocco
Krim
Ity
Bee
Jan Persons
Miss Ederle Denies Quitting Channel Swim
New York September 18 Miss Gertrude Ederle denying she asked to quit the English Channel attempt said she wished to continue after failing to swim the channel. She arrived from Cape Gris Nez aboard the Cunard liner Mauritania and blamed her coach Jabez Wolfe for taking her from the water and expressed she could have gone further.
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United Press
New York
Gertrude Ederle
Cape Gris Nez
English Channel
Cunard
Jabez Wolfe T
Parliament Buildings Razed by Fire in Tokio
A major fire in Tokio destroyed the House of Lords and the House of Representatives buildings. Firefighters, aided by troops, saved some records but damage exceeded 1 million dollars. Parliament archives were among the losses.
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Tokio
Parlias Ment
House of Pers
House of Representatives
Solon
Mitchell to be summoned in a few days
Washington reports the aviation inquiry board plans to summon General William Mitchell for testimony early next week after routine testimony by War Navy and Post Office officials. The board asked the War Department to have Mitchell ready for appearance following initial hearings.
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Mitchell
Washington
Coot. Lage
Nie
Gol
William Eat All
Air Service
Michell
Navy
Postoffice Department
Unita
Peebles Case Goes To Jury In Erie Court
Clyde Peebles and Steve Kurynbile faced charges after two girls reported an automobile ride and assault in Erie. Peebles had shifted from a guilty plea of attempted assault to an admission of assault while cross examination continued. The jury began deliberations at 11 this morning with no verdict by 2 pm. Kovalcil's trial was expected to start next.
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Clyde Peebles
Erie
Peebles
Steve Kurynbile
Koval Cil
Third Party Talk Dies Out In Erie and New York
Erie observer notes possible independent sheriff candidate after Sterrett wins GOP and Democratic nominations. In New York, Hearst backers push third ticket rumors while Hylan eyes independent run. Walker gearing for mayoral bid. Copeland signals support for Walker if needed. City visits include Mrs G W Chinkle and daughter returning from Columbus.
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Thomas G. Sterrett
Erie
Harry Moomy
Republican’ Citizens' League
New York
Order of
New York City
Wikad
Liam BR. Hearst
John P Hylan
V Hylan
George Alvany
Teater
Royal S. Copeland
Walker
Plane exceeds 300 mph in Curtis Field test
Curtis Field reports Lieut Alfred J. Williams piloting a Curtis racing plane who hit 402.02 kilometers per hour and a top 302.03 miles per hour in a test over a kilometer cone. The run aims to verify government specs for the forthcoming Pulitzer air races.
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Curtis Field
Curtis Racing
Lieut Alford J. Awilliama
NSN
Ayerge
Community Day Sales Event Planned by City Merchants
Merchants finalize plans for a Community Day sale set for September 26 with over thirty merchants expected to participate. The event, second in a series of monthly offers by the Retailers Division of the Chamber of Commerce, aims to surpass the Dollar Day sales in turnout and bargains.
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Journal Press
Chamber of Commerce
Suring
Butler Murder Case in Hands of Jury
Butler Pennsylvania Sept 18 The fate of Thomas Collins 97 04 trial for murder in connection with the killing of Jacob Collins 47 is in the hands of a jury. His defendant entered a plea of not guilty claiming he fired the fatal shot when attacked with knife. He said he had been drinking that day.
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Suuowses
Butler
Thomas Collins
Jacob Collins
New Castle cashier held for embezzlement
New Castle, Sept 18. H G Daymo, vice president and treasurer of the closed First State Bank, charged with forgery and embezzlement of 52000. He was arrested and released on 47500 bail. Stockholders will meet today to order resumption of banking operations.
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United
Prtity
New Castle
H.G. Daymo
Tauhier
First State Bary
Will
Republicans In Congress Pay Highest Taxes
The wealthiest lawmakers pay the most income tax. Republican Senators and Representatives top the list led by Ogden Mills, with Mills paying the highest tax at 18313. Dupont of Delaware and Dupont’s Shel 116,000 plus figures for Democratic members show Parker Corning and Glass among the highest Democratic taxpayers.
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Hington
Senate
New Claws
House
Ogden L. Mills
Republran
New Yorks
TF Coleman DuPont
Delaware
Congress
United Press
Ninty
Mills
New
Parker Corning
New York
Itr Glass
Virginia
Coast Beauty Loses Amateur Standing in Astoria
New York report states Miss Lamphier formerly Miss America loses amateur status after signing with Famous Players to star in The American Venus at the Astoria studio. She won the Atlantic City pageant and now turns professional, ending her amateur title.
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New York
Puy Lamphier
Astoria
Famous Players
Atlantic City
Lunphier
Jesse K. Lasky
London police hunt pair in American tourist swindle
London police seek two confidence tricksters named Anderson and O'Reilly who allegedly fleeced several American tourists this summer. One victim, a man, lost about 1500 dollars after the scheme where they simulated a police arrest to cover their fraud.
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London
Met
Anderson and
O'Reilly
New Evidence Points to Distrress Before Shenandoah Crash
Cambridge Obis Sept 18 New evidence suggests the Shenandoah was in distress for at least two hours before the fatal Lakehurst crash. Witness accounts claim light winds under 10 mph, a slow flight over the final two hours, and the ship tumbling as it attempted to descend. The Naval inquiry at Lakehurst is set to open with testimony from locals and crew members.
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Shenandoah
Lakehurst
United Press
Cambridge
Obis
Jeffersonian
Earnest Sheehan
Naval Court of Inquiry
Hueerl
Sheehan
George Davis
Davis
Stevens
Pes Sheehan
Lansdowne
Detroit
Tie
Thos
Sask
Jacob Glein
Beers Seized in McKeesport Raid on Fischer Bar
Federal prohibition officers raided the Fischer bar in McKeesport arresting four men and seizing 30 cases of liquor amid a warehouse truck search. Warrant issued for A Fischer proprietor. J Marcec supervised the operation as chief of the division.
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Mckeesport
Prohibition
Fischer
A. Fischer
WJ. Marcec
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