Two Die and Seven Overcome in Powhatan Mine Disaster
In Powhatan Ohio on September 19 two miners died and seven were overcome when a fire broke out in the mine. Foreman Lawrence Lerch perished first in a black pocket, and coworker L A Kurin died aiding Lerch. Robert Hallen and John Stentas guided 80 miners to safety, bringing them through two flames to the surface. A Bureau of Mines team was en route as officials hoped to extinguish the blaze. the mine employs over 700 workers and is owned by North American Coal Corp of Cleveland.
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J. Wy ‘Newt
Lawrence Lerch
L. A. Kuriin
Whlse
Lerch
Robert Hallen
John Stentas
Bureau of Mines
Pitts- Dureh
Cone
Night Shirt
Airdaudy
Digzags
Nori American Coal Corporation of
Cleveland
Samus Purse Love
Frost Strikes Late Crops Across Region
Frost blanketed the area this morning causing heavy damage to corn and jute potatoes in exposed fields. Temperatures dropped steadily Wednesday into last night, prompting warnings to gardeners and protection of lower beds. Some gardens and flower beds reported damage while Warren and Kane noted light snow. Corry avoided major flurries yet felt a sharp, early cold snap as residents bundled up and heated homes.
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Wayne Township
Journal
Warren
Kane
Arisa
Corry
Hasbroucks Celebrate 54th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs F B Hasbrouck of Bridgeport Conn visiting at sister Mrs W C Walker on N Center Street mark their forty fourth wedding anniversary. They were married in Corry on September 19 1875 and lived here 1870 to 1885. Mrs Hasbrouck nee Mary R Bordwell daughter of Mr and Mrs Imoh Bordwell. Walker hosts eight dinner guests in honor of her brother in Corry tonight.
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F. E. Hasbrouck
Bridgeport, Conn
Corry
Bridgeport
Walker
Husbrouck
Delos Hunbrouick
Eleven Die In Storms Across France
Severe weather across France leaves eleven dead as storms move through the country. Reports from provinces say seven died in the initial storms, with three more bodies found in swollen rivers near Dinas. A separate lightning fatality occurred near Nevers.
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Unites Frese
Paris
France
Lindberghs Leave Charleston for Miami
Charles A. Lindbergh departed Charleston by plane at 12:45 a.m. for Miami to begin a South American tour with his party. The expedition, delayed to this hour, is set to continue tomorrow as they head toward their first stop in the region.
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United Prose
Charueston
Charles A. Lindbergh
Miashi
Union Leaders Attacked in Gastonia Night Turmoil
United Press reports a hostile crowd of Gastonia mobsters pursued a group of union speakers headed to Gastonia. Police say A J Roach, linked to the Aderholt murder case, was moved toward the mob as organizers awaited updates from Blacksburg and York authorities. Unclear on the ground status by early morning.
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United Press
Charlotte
N. G
Bimeksburg
N.C
Atty
Udlom
York
Blacksburg
Hugo Oeller
A. J. Roach
Aderholt
Gastonians
Tere
Dover
Beaver Falls Man Sentenced After Signalling Witnesses
Charles Lewis of Beaver Walls was sentenced to four years in the penitentiary after evidence showed he signalled witnesses during his trial to influence testimony. Judge W A McConnell noted the conduct and rejected parole, citing juror reports of Lew is signaling to witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Falls
Charles Lewis
Beaver Walls
Pittsburgh
W. A. McConnell
Lewis
Spanish plane forced down at sea near Casablanca
Moroccan Casablanca dispatch reports a Toulouse to Casablanca air mail flight with five aboard found missing after forced descent at sea. Spanish search planes scoured the Atlantic coast but located no trace. The pilot, on his first long voyage, was flying the route when communications were lost. seaplane units joined the search.
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Union Fress
Casablanca
Morovco
Toulouse-to-Casablanca
Wit Yehortett
Filer
Disorder marks Erie truck drivers strike
At Preece Brien, Sept 19 police reserves rushed to H Scott Transportation warehouses as Erie strike violence threatened. Follée and highway patrolmen were called yesterday then asked for help when substitute drivers were pulled from firm trucks by strikers at North East. Patrolmen escorted the rigs on their regular runs.
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Ot United
PSEA Convention Set For Meadville October 11 12
Meadville hosts the fifth annual Northwestern section convention of the Pennsylvania State Education Association on Friday and Saturday October 11 and 12. Sessions will be at the high school auditorium and Park Theatre with 1500 to 1800 educators expected. speakers include Dr John A H Keath State Superintendent and Dr J Herbert Kelley among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Section of
State Education Association
Meadville
Toen
Northwestern
Pennsylvania
Meadvilleadylves
Park Theatre
John A. H. Keath
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
J Herbert Kelley
Charles R. Foster
Wil Durant
Durant
Weir May Head New Steel Consolidation
Pittsburgh dispatch reports rumors that F. Weir, president of Weirton Steel, will chair a holding company formed from the consolidation of Weirton Co and Steel Lakes Steel Co with subsidiaries of M. A. Mann Co, Cleveland. The merger, expected within ten days, would place the new firm among the largest ore reserves, second only to U S Steel and Bethlehem Steel.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
F. Weir
Weirton
W. Va. Stes
Weirton Co
E Steal Lakes Steel Co
M. A. Mann Co
Cleveland
Weir
Tendys
United States
Stest
Bethlehem Stoal Corporationm
One Suspect Released in Dual Murders in Warren County
Outside of the release of John Saracen, no new developments were reported today in the disappearance and murder case of Tony Gizzola and Ralph Bootle. State troopers and local police pursued leads, but Clist of Police Tipton reported nothing new as efforts to locate Saracen continued. he left Corty Monday night and has not been seen since.
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John Saracenes
Tony Cuxzola
Ralph
Bootle
Erie
Triumphs Township
Warren County
John Saracens
Sergt
Jones
Munsee
Clist
Tipton
Rap Saracend
Gizzola
Boclo
Saraeng
Corty
Maye Mnet
Sitte Bucceas
Wimer Speaks on Crime and Youth at Kiwanis Lunch
Rev Frank A Wimer pastor of First Methodist Episcopal spoke at the Kiwanis Club luncheon in Hotel Corry on How to Make the World Better and where to place emphasis. He cited rising crime and youth conditions with statistics and urged citizen concern while committee reports and guests from Cambridge Springs New York and Mary Paulson aided as pianist.
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Frank A. Wimer
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Kiwanis Club
Hotel Corry
Mr. Wimer
Sedric McCall
H. Nichols
N. J. Gillette
R. W. Brown
N. W. Deake
Cambridge Springs
Waterford youth killed in auto train collision
Sy United Press reports William J D Meyers age 20 of Waterford was killed when his car crashed into a New York Central passenger train at a grade crossing near Bain Fa on September 18. Authorities were unable to determine how the accident occurred.
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United Press
BAIN
William JD. Meyers
Waterford
New York Central
Five Best Radio Entertainments Chart
NBC and CBS networks present schedule highlights with WE AF WAX WGN WBC programs. Hank Simmons Show from Boston airs at 2:30 PM on CBS while Libby Nour appears at 9:30 PM on WGN. Setbare Sing Singers perform at 7 PM on WE AF.
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WEAF
NBC
CBS
WAG
Hank Simmons
Bost
WZNBC
Libby Nour
Setbare Sing
Beech Creek Bank Robbery Netted $8000 In Cash
Two armed bandits robbed a Beech Creek bank taking $8000 in currency after binding and robbing a merchant outside town and seizing his car for the getaway. Cashier J T Haugh was alone in the building when the hold up occurred.
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United Press
Beech Creek
J.T. Haugh
Lyceum Course Roster Highlights 1928-29 Season
Miss Henriette Fraser and Misa Walker of Redpath visit to arrange the 1928-29 lyceum lecture series under Belter Citizenship Club sponsorship. Opening numbers feature John Ross Reed and Company with baritone Reed, a cast of singers, elaborate scenery and original sketches. Other acts include Yess Sheehan Mae Saltmarsh in music and drama, Killarney College Irish act, Francisco Snyder as platformist, and the Mariachi style Barhos Mexican Orchestra. The program promises varied entertainment and strong musical numbers with comedy and dramatic offerings.
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Henriette Fraser
Misa Walker
Redpath
Lyceum
Belter Citizenship Club
Ocal
Diay
Miss Fraser
Journal
John Ross Reed
Reed
Columbia
Killarney
Mexico
Mr.Snyder
Hero
Engineman foils fur robbers in Pittsburgh raid
Pittsburgh September 19 Frank Trost Brentwood an engineeer in Union Storage Company interrupted a robbery in a storage building by discovering three men hauling furs down an elevator. The trio escaped with thousands of dollars worth of pelts.
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Pittsburgh
Frank Trost Brentwood
Union Storage Company
Ullame
Tegra
Fight grows over air lines control in Senate debate
United Press staff correspondent reports Sen Bratton of New Mexico pushes a plan to bring air transport safety and scheduling under the Interstate Commerce Commission, arguing it would stabilize air travel and boost public confidence while opponents fear hindering rapid airline growth. The bill's fate remains uncertain as tariff talks stall and opposition cites development concerns.
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Paul R. Mallon
United Press
Washington
Ures
Interstate Commerce Commission
Sam G. Bratton
Dem
New Mexico
Senate
Bingham
Repn
Conn
Prange
Bratton
United Pres
Hen
Bopton
Mackey Loses Ware Backing for Governor Race
United Press Philadelphia Sept 19 With the smoke clearing the Ware machine solidified power. Speculation centers on reprisals against Mayor Harry A Mackey and his gubernatorial prospects. Some say he lost Ware support while others report no reprisals. City Hall aides defend Mackey, and Judge Francis Shanks Brown is seen as the anti Ware candidate. M W Drake of Cambridge Springs visited Philadelphia with his brother Merle.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Senatorelrot Wm. S. V
Harry A. Mackey
Charis B. Hall
Authi Ty
Mackey
Hall
Thie City
Chanely
Ware
Nnlaid
Francis Shanks Brown
Yvare
Four Shots Fired At Canadian Shawnee Off New York
Off New York and Halifax a Canadian motor ship Shawnee came under fire from a suspected gunboat as it failed to halt. Coast Guard reports state four shots were fired, with one piercing the hull, while Shawnee, sailing from Bermuda, altered course toward Halifax. Capt. McLeod said no retaliation or formal protest has been filed.
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United Press
Halifax
No S
Normanda
New York
Joe U. 5
McLend
Elory
MiLend
Burunda
Halfarin Billust
Mc Lem
McLeod
ISG
Gresham
Gresiam
Lonjar Ti
Billards
Bermuda
Sini
New [Ork
Confession of Pedcox Read In Court Delays Trial
Earl F Pedcox's confession detailing how he killed his wife and buried her body was read in court as Judge Tompkins postponed proceedings until tomorrow. Police Captain Mikael Stiveratsin testified, and twelve witnesses, including Sitveratary, described the dramatic reading of the admission. Pedcox claimed deep love for his wife but cited incompatible temperaments as the motive.
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United Press
Whith Plains
Earl F Pedcox
Mikael Stiveratsin
Anna
Peacox
Supreme Court
Tompkins
Chia
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Ohio
Powhatan
Lindberghs
Charleston
Miami
Gastonia
PSEA
John Saraceno
State Police
Rev.f. A. Wimer
Redpath Bureau
City
M. W. Drake
Merle Drake
Ottawa
Coast Guard
Torch Slayer
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