Special Erie Train Tour Inspects Roadbed and Bridges
John J Bernst president of the Erie Railroad led a high level inspection train through the city to review work on roadbed and bridge rebuilding ahead of speeding freight and passenger service. Officials, including four vice presidents and several directors, toured the division from Buffalo westward to Youngstown observing progress and planned equipment upgrades.
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John J. Bernst
The
Erie Railroad
Sys Slam
View
Suemmbers
Fond of Directa
Oon
Corry
Berney
George F. Brownell
We al Baldwin
George H. Minor
New York
Carl Hows
Chicago
Arthur M. Anderson
Reyville Kary
George * Maton
Robert W. Pomeroy
Henry 8. Sturgis
Berard A. Kekard
Ceorge Kal Maregghionga
JM. Danton
Induger
Ro M Wopetculf
Manaser
Thane
Mollers
Pullinad Company
Cleveland
Baldwin Works
Aivision
Erie
Ria
$97,000 HoldUp in Heart of Chicago
United Press reports a bold $97,000 hold up in central Chicago as a twin-car gang intercepted a First National Bank transfer to Kaspar American Bank. A messenger and guards were assaulted. cash, bonds, and checks valued at around $97,000 were seized before the robbers fled.
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Heart OF Chicago
United Pros
Chicago
First National Bank of
Cherg
Kaspar American Bank
Whores Krupka
Doth
Cer
Tus Klein
Axsistant
Guar
City Council Hears Chestnut Street Sewer Appeal
City Council met last evening with one complaint on the Chestnut Street sewer assessment at the municipal building. Joe Miller protested frontage and assessment, while officials said frontage need not fix property values and urged County action if needed. An amicable settlement was reached on the assessment. Ed Hewitt sought delay of demolition orders for his Mill Street structure until April 1 to allow winter quarters for animals. council urged enforcement of fire limits and demolition for safety. Sewer adjustment on McMahon property referred to officials for review at next meeting. The session closed with adjournment after other minor business.
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Joe Miller
Hewitt
Mill Street
Suruchurt
Connell
Mnarshal
McMalion
Worth Street
Journal Will Give Election Returns Tonight
The Journal will publish its usual election returns this evening and invites readers to call or phone for information on county or city contests. A large field of candidates may slow tallying, and definite figures could be late. Returns will be posted as received with the fastest possible service.
Ground Broken for Third Ward Gas Station
Ground has been broken for the construction of a new gas station by Meart and Brown owners of East Main Street filling station. McElroy and Western builders will oversee the project, aiming for one of the largest and most modern stations in the northwest. Work started last week and will be pushed rapidly. The Heath property on Westsmith Street was acquired, with a plan for expansion to include a tourist camp and facilities. The site is touted as ideal, with Rotary Club members aiding in making it a modern plant. Westley will speak at today's Hotel CoF meeting, outlining plans for a larger, more modern station on Main Street, while A. H. Fowle attends as a guest.
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Meart and Brown
East Mat Street
West Sarith Street
McElroy and
Westren
Sea
Mead and Brown
Westsmith Street
Work Street
Desi
Oynics
Oiyners
Rotary Club
Emjos
Westley
Main Street
Wentley
A. H. Fowle
Brie
United Prev Declares Extra Dividend Amid Surplus
New York September reports United Prev, the Mexican Petroleum Gov, declares a $75 per share extra dividend on common stock in addition to the regular quarterly 38 and $2 on preferred. The action reflects a surplus and may impact investors and market sentiment.
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United Prev
New York
Mexican Petroleum Gov
Fines Assessed for Unlit Cars in Union City Court
Two Cory young men, Pete Hanson and Glen Damon, were fined $100 each by Magistrate in Union City for parking cars on Fourth Avenue in the residential district Saturday night without lights. The alleged offenses occurred as the drivers should have lights on the vehicles.
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Cory Young
Union City
My Son
Fourth Avenue
Pete Hanson
Glen Damon
Keen Interest Manifested In Election Here
Voters flocked to polls amid a crowded field as early tallies favored Miller for constable in the first ward while Prank England showed strong organization and Ben Starr loomed near the top. County results held suspense with Davis expected high for County Commissioner and McCray contending for treasurer as boards counted late into the evening.
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John Prellier
P.miller
Constable
Miller
England
Ben Starr
Harbst
Corry
Abiomey
Mrs
Plate
Charles R. Davis
Hall
Sloorhead
MacLean
Rolla McCray
Northbound Allegheny Division Train Removed
Reports from Sherigan last week confirm that the morning northbound train on the Allegheny division of the Pennsylvania Railroad will be removed on September 25. After this date Carey and Oil City will be the terminals for the morning and evening trains. The spring timetable had trains running between Oil City and Bullato with northbound service extended to Brocton for a connection with the Jake and Gahge vs Bullato. The evening southbound train also ran Brocton to Oil City. Minor changes affect arrival and departure times of other replacements on the division, with a new timetable effective next Sunday and significant changes on the Renovis division.
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Sherigan
Allegheny Division
Pennsylvania Railroad
Inter
Carey
Oil City
Weav Inty
Bullato
Brocton
Jake Ihre Gahge
Oyany
Suinlaya
Renovis
Five Best Radio Entainments of Today Listed
A snippet list reveals programs on WEAF WHBM and WOX including Cavallev Hoke up Bastern and a Minstrel Show. Names such as Stromberg Carlson Holy and Detroit appear among the stations and clock times.
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Basters
Eveready
WEAF
Bastern
Cavalle
Ps al
Stromberg Carlson Holy
Thiago
Detroit
Base Orni
Red Apple Club
Morrow Named Envoy to Mexico in Coolidge Era
United Press report states Morrow of New Jersey is chosen as ambassador to Mexico, succeeding James Sheffield. The White House indicated informal approval by the Mexican government, though formal appointment remained pending. Morrow, a longtime confidant of President Coolidge, has served as an unofficial adviser.
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United Press Fe
Morrow
New Jerseys
Coolidge
Mexico
Sucrece
James Sheffield
Hoac Mortis
House of More
New York
White House
Plan No Chest canvassing in shops of city
Reports from the camsoaten day one show scattered returns a decent response to the Community Chest appeal campaign opened in all wards yesterday Chairman Brown hopes the drive will finish by Wednesday or Thursday evening Miss Whiteleep will run headquarters in the Municipal building from 7 to 9 every evening for reports and subscriptions No canvassing in plants House to house effort ends shop canvassing Cash workers may still contribute to Chest with small subscriptions Progress data expected for Wednesdays power Workers to report tonight at Chest headquarters in the Municipal building Every home in Porty should be visited to obtain subscriptions even if many are modest Four boys under 16 were held for court for transporting a state automobile between states in Youngstown Ohio by the United States Commissioner.
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Camsoaten
Brown
Whitele
Uliminatiy
Porry
United Preas Pipisburgh
United States Commission
Joseph Slavick
John Hanersk
Joseph Ledenko
John Keréspur
Youngstown
Pershing and Foch Honored by American Legion
At the Paris American Legion convention, General John J Pershing and Marshal Foch were feted as outstanding World War figures. Pershing received a five minute standing ovation while Foch was hailed as France’s grand old man and symbol of victory. The event highlighted allied unity and the close friendship between the United States and France during and after World War I.
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Legion Conevention
Paris
A L. Bradford
United Press
Amertaan Legion Convention
France
Pershing
Hus Pershing
Vittory
America
A.B. P
Jim Flanders
Argonnes
Deceased Man Found Alive in Missing Persons Case
Pittsburgh report shows two names listed as deceased were alive. E. Brown of Cleveland sought help ending his sister Mrs. Christian Warrell of Evansburg, Pa. A letter returned marked deceased led to confirming the couple, Mrs. Carrell and her husband, were alive in Brookville, Pa. Edward Amighe, aged man over ninety, fell and died later in hospital.
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United Pros
Pittsburgh
Foe
E. $ Brown
Cleveland
Christian Warrell
Evansburg
Brown
Carrell
Brookville
Paw
Harrisburg
Edward Amighe
Roberts Trails Other Class B Fliers in Air Derby
The final leg of the New York to Chicago air derby saw Class B biplanes, including No. 7 piloted by Verne Roberts, reach Chicago after stops from Bryan and Cleveland. Cold weather and headwinds slowed nine planes en route, while two arrivals withdrew. Roberts spent the night in Cleveland before continuing toward Chicago.
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United Frees
Chicago
New York
Bryan
Cleveland O
Joato St Paul
Jerafte
Cleveland
Verne Roberts
Air derby opens with 15 planes starting long flight to Spokane
At Roosevelt Field New York a 2275 mile air race began at daybreak with 15 planes in Class A starting in fog. Richard Hudson led the parade in a Buhl Airist, then others including Robert Plage in a Waco Whirlwind, and passengers such as Charles Dickinson and his wife aboard Ballough’s craft. The field featured notable pilots and couples, with crowds of about 400 watching the dawn takeoff.
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Roosevelt Field
Spokane
Tnt
Roosevelt Pier
Richard Hudson
Marysville
Mich
Long Island
New Jersey
Robert Plage
Concord
BB J Farlough
Chicago
G. W. O'Donnell
Atvk
Ballough
Charles Dickinson
Jo O'Donnell
Bunt Aiister
J. Radic
St. Yackey
Motroplans
B. K- Campbell
Moline
A. Maines
Ryan
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Frank Be Hinwke
Houston
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Robert Fogg
Qoncond
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Frank M. Hawkes
Jefe Cleveland
Sélvey
Rulleborg
Vipka
Tonk
Court of Appeal
Chestnut Street
Journal
Third Ward
West Smith Street
Eo Road
Heri
Allegheny
Foch
Legionnaires
Roberts
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