Jamestown Murder Case Ends in Not Guilty Verdict
Clyde Peebles was acquitted after a five hour jury verdict in Erin court on charges of assaulting two girls, one under sixteen. The district attorney indicated possible new charges from Peebles admissions. Steve Rovaleik faces similar charges and may be tried next week. Judge Arird presided and had barred spectators during the trial.
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Clyde Peebles
Arird
Erin
Wis
Peebles
Tim
Tudger Arird
Warren
Steve Rovaleik
Tylus
Otney
Kuvalil
Clyde Pebbles
Icg Ilare
Harrison Lund
Pehites
Jind
Xinls
Ux Weelk
Darwin's Son Francis Darwin Dies in Cambridge England
Sir Francis Darwin, son of Charles Darwin, died in Cambridge. Born at Down in 1848, he followed his father into science, specializing in botany after studying at Trinity College Cambridge and St George's Hospital London, then leaving medicine to assist his father at Down.
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Cambridge
Eng
Francis Darwin
Charles Darwin
Prayeis Darwin
Down
Kent
Trinity College
St. George's Hospital
London
Fish Commission to Meet in City Monday
State Commissioner Buller and members of the State Division will hold their September meeting in the city Monday September 21. A. G. Bulter, superintendent of the local hatchery, coordinated arrangements for the visit at the hatchery. The session will resemble last year’s meeting with seven commissioners present. Visitors will see new construction at the hatchery and plans for possible expansion. Through the state hatcheries the year’s fish distribution far exceeds 1924 output, with more shipments planned this month.
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Wisnemes
N. Sioner Buller
Ri Buller
State Davision
A. G. Bultes
Commission
State Commis
Buller
TWO TOTS KIDNAPPED IN SOUTH WEYMOUTH MASS
In South Weymouth Massachusetts on September 18 two masked men abducted Shirley Fischer four and her brother Jacl from their grandfather’s home. The grandmother, Alda Fisher, awakened by noise, saw two men in the boudoir and, as the women reacted, the suspects fled through a window with the children while the parents slept on a veranda nearby. The Fisher family learned of the kidnapping only after sunrise.
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Weymouth
Mass
Shirley Fischer
Austin E. Fisher
Jacl
Alda A. Fisher
Shirly
Mex. Fisher
Violinist Kills Woman Then Wounds Self in Crisis
George Thompson, a temperamental young violinist, shot and killed Mrs. Marie McDonald, a pianist, after an argument with her husband Sergeant John McDonald. Thompson then shot himself in the temple and died later at Englewood hospital. The dead woman, a Belgian bride brought to the United States seven months ago, had often performed with him at the piano.
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United Press
Bergenfield
Ni J
George Thompson
Marie McDonald
Thompson
John McDonald
McDonald
Europe
Soap Plant Destroyed In Spectacular Greenport Fire
Sept 19 United Press reports a blaze at Barnes Soap Works in Greenport destroyed a two story plant. Firemen battled intense flames as hundreds watched, pouring water into the burning interior where hot lather and foam cascaded from windows. The plant was practically destroyed.
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United Pro New York
Piremen
Barnes Soap Works
Greenport
Reinby Tases Ment Howngs
Coolidge Plan for Law Parley Faces Opposition
Washington reports show League of Nations opposition to a proposed interparliamentary union meeting in Washington that would urge President Coolidge to call a world conference on codifying international law. American delegates discussed a law conference with administration spokesmen while Geneva warns the move could interfere with League activities. A commission to study international law cooperation has been appointed, with former Attorney General George W. Wickersham serving on it.
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United Press
League of Nations
Interparliamentary Union
Washington
Coolidge
Kel Fogs
Suklatvata
Geneva
League
The
Ladue
George W. Wickersham
Fire destroys Beaver Falls businesses causing $40,000 loss
Beaver Falls, Pa. Sept 19 Fire of undetermined origin swept the business district early today damaging three buildings by a total of $40,000 Two persons were overcome by smoke and removed by firemen The damaged structures include Ballard Storage Battery Co 25000 damage Harry Wolfen Furniture store 51000 damage and W Reich Tailoring Co 5090 damage
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Bn United Prose
Beaver Falls
Ballard Storage Battery Co
Harry Wolfen
Mosul Boundary Dispute Referred to Hague
Geneva September 19 The League of Nations council referred the Mesul boundary dispute to the court or assembly over who should control the oil rich region between Turkey and England. A second item notes an electrocution incident at Towanda during a fair where Mahlay H Knott died and the cause remains undetermined. Mr and Mrs PJ Friesian traveled to Erie for business.
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United Press
Geneva
League of Nations Council
Mesul
Turkey
England
Captain Brown resigns as Company A commander
Captain RW Brown resigns after twelve years in War Capacity as commander of Company A, Pennsylvania National Guard. Lieut Clifton Howard, recently commissioned, is expected to be elevated to captain after Brown’s resignation takes effect following the Mount Gretna summer encampment. The formal order accepting the resignation arrived recently.
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Clifton Howard
RW Brown
Pennsylvania National Suiard
Porter
Brown
Mount Gretna
Company A
Lieut
Howard
Auto Crash West of City Damages Two Cars
The Jewett touring car owned by H. P Fowler of East Wayne Sirest was badly damaged in a highway collision west of the city about o oclock this morning. Harry Lindsey of Union City, employed by Barlow Hardware, drove the other car. Both vehicles were wrecked and Lindsey and Mrs Fowler sustained cuts and bruises while Fowler escaped unharmed. The Rowler family were enroute to Erie for the day.
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Jewett
H. P Fowler
East Wayne Sirest
Rata Highw
Harry Lindsey
Union City
Barlow Hardware
Lindsey
Grant
Father of Four Dies in Fire in Stamford
Antonio Setti, 35, a father of four, died trying to save four cars in a neighbor’s barn on Stilwater Avenue. Fire at James Saba’s barn near Setti’s home was discovered early today. firemen found Setti’s body in the smoking ruins after extinguishing the flames. Saba said he had checked the barn shortly before midnight and found no one present.
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Union Frese Stamford
Cann
Antonio Setti
Ge Gardite
James Saba
Setti
Stilwater Avenue
Sabian
Fail to Revive Youth Dies After 10 Hour Effort
Tiffin Ohio September 10 All efforts of science to revive Wilford Ruts 12 after an anaesthetic during a major operation failed. Physicians and fire department pulmotor operators worked ten hours but he died at noon today.
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Oy Vunsu
Reese Tiffin
Ohio
Science
Wilford Ruts
Indiéneas
Inoon
Deport Chinese in New York Deportations Grow Centralized Action
More than 500 Chinese faced deportation proceedings in New York as authorities raided Chinese theatres and drone headquarters. Officers detained groups of ten or more and moved 250 from two theatres in the Bowery to the Federal building for questioning by federal officials led by Assistant U.S. Attorney Emory Buckner to determine legality of their presence.
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New York
Bower
Federal Building
United States
Emory Ro Buckner
Miss Bronson Takes Stand In Accident Case
Miss Joce lyn Bronson of Titusville testified in a Meadeville involuntary manslaughter case about a July 15 collision at Five Corners that killed Mrs. Leonard Antitley and Charles Myer. She claimed the car never exceeded 88 miles per hour and described when she checked the speedometer during the drive from Hydetown toward the schoolhouse.
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Meadville
Jocelyn Bronson
Titusville
Five Corners
Leonard Antitl
Charles Myer
Hydetown
Fves
O. Clare Kent
Francis
Kent
Mex Brands
Thomas
Shirt
Miss Bronson
Reconciliation Fails Leads to Suicide Attempt in New Castle
In New Castle Pennsylvania on September 1 Clarence Witt 38 and his estranged wife were involved in a reconciliation attempt that ended in her taking poison. She consumed bichloride of mercury tablets and is in a serious condition at Shenango Valley Hospital after the failed attempt to reconcile with her husband.
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United Press
New Castle
Clarence Witt
Shenango Valley
New Rum Row Established Near New York
New Rum Row established near New York as five liquor laden ships anchor offshore awaiting business. Four men were arrested yesterday while attempting to land 250 cases of champagne. Prisoners held on $1,000 bond each.
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New York
Péart
Champangé
Survey on use of Smith Street crossing at night
City considers appointing night watchman for Smith Street crossing over Pennsylvania railroad after a two day survey of vehicles and pedestrians. Regular watchman conducts day survey while railroad assigns a Section gang man at night to tally crossings. Officials weighed night watchman versus electric signals. decision expected after current tabulation.
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Smith Street
Whieye City
Pennsylvania Railroad
Iite
Kincaid
Expedition on Return Trip from Mongolia Exhibition
Roy Chaparay Andrews, American leader of the third Asiatic expedition, reports safe arrival in inner Mongolia of eggs, fossils, skulls, and bones from explorations. He plans to sail on the Taft October 15 to lecture in America and show 10,000 feet of film. The expedition, tied to Asia Magazine, was expelled from Mongolia amid military concerns over exhibition rights.
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United Pret
Peking
Roy Chaparay Andrews
Inner Mongolia
Andrews
Taft
United States
América
Seek Arrests in Election Fraud
United Press reports Philadelphia September 1 District Attorney Rotan will present formal charges of fraud tied to last Tuesday's primary elections. Independent Republican candidates were swept away by the organization machine. Judge Benjamin Renshaw and Cornel Patton, defeated for renomination, will seek arrest and prosecution of officials they accuse of vote juggling in several South Philadelphia divisions.
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Sty United Pras
Philadelphia
Rotan
Vail
Steam Roller
Benjamin Renshaw
Cornell Patton
Morgan Sails for Europe on the Olympic Night
New York dispatch says financier P Morat boarded the Olympic and sailed for Europe at midnight, appearing on the ship an hour before the Viner’s scheduled departure. His name did not appear on the passenger list.
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Wniteacres
New York
P. Morat
Europe
Viner
Jamestown Man Confesses to Brutal Murder of Mrs Sperazzo
Special to the Journal Jamestown Sept 4 Frank Sarano aged 48 confessed to the brutal murder of Mrs Sperazzo whose body was found along the Chadakoin river bank. He broke down after hours of grilling by police and said he quarreled with the woman about two years ago after she shouted at him for staying out late. He admitted he murdered the elderly neighbor known for dispelling evil spirits. He was one of three suspects arrested in the case. The victim’s head was nearly severed and wrists slashed in a shocking crime that shocked Jamestown police records.
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Jamestown
Frank Sarano
Mos
Liberia
Speraz
Chadakoin
Hay
Sariano Wats
Olice
Mes
Spére Jaszo
Sadang
Sariand
Sperazzo
Sariano
Chadakcin
Mort
Unknown Man Dies in Fire at Local Garage
Authorities in Stamford investigate a badly burned unidentified man found at a garage used as a filing shop today. The body, likely a young man, was recovered and may be tough to identify with few clues available for investigators to pursue.
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Stamford. Com
Four Children Abandoned by Mother in Harrisburg Attempt
Harrisburg reports a woman identified as Mrs Mary Rose attempted to abandon her four daughters to a local orphanage. She arranged a taxi to a train address then entered a Pennsylvania facility and disappeared. Authorities, aided by the Associated Aid Society, search for her and the children.
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Harrisburg
Associated Aid Societien Way
Newark
Mary Rose
Pennsylvania
Hind
Five Best Radio Features Roundup From WIP to WLS
A fragmented list of radio features and program mentions across stations including WIP Philadelphia WGR Buffalo WEA New York WRG Washington and WLS Chicago. Mentions a 1:45 PM EST start and a gala style opening grant for a season. Names appear jumbled and partially unreadable.
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WIP Paladelphia
P.M. Baaler
WGR
Buffalo
WEA
S. Amy
WRG
Washington
Miral Berson
RSD
St. Laus
Chicago
Blate
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Here
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NEW Rum Row
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