Tragic Cincinnati Limited Crash Leaves Dozens Dead
A Cincinnati Limited passenger train crashed into a standing Kington Express No 50 on a level curve near Latrobe, injuring many and killing at least 18 with the toll rising. Victims including engineers Gordon and Hollingsworth and various passengers were rushed to Latrobe and Pittsburgh hospitals as rescue teams pulled bodies from wreckage and the scene drew crowds. Officials reported nine dead in the Limited’s first coach while the club car bore the heaviest losses.
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Cincinnati Limited
Pennsylvania Flier
Kington Express
Gordon
Altoona
N. L. Hollingsworth
E. A. McConnell
Gordons
F. Bauman
Columbus
William Ody
Wilkinsburg
C. P. Heppely
John A. Kelley
New York
Dr. C. Medical Institute
Pittsburgh
A. N. Lees
Latrobe Hospital
H. Jones
Cincinnati
Haelcher
Buffalo
N. J
Charles Robin Negro Porter
Peter Johnson
Eland
Clarence Heiple
Eric
Carl Russell
Rutherford
Essie Owentown
Joseph Wise
Philadelphia
D. C
Y Eckel
Richmond
L. R. Bryant
Pamplan
Geragocian
J. R. Aller
Nashville
Tenn
H. A. Hauxhurst
Cleve
Bernice Hutton
Limited
Cleveland
Ueed
Tven
W. S. Gordon
Th Limited
Ty Hollingsworth
Pullmans
Wreck victims, investigators, and memorials across Pittsburgh and Blairsville
A derailment near Blairsville injured passengers including George Powell, J. S. Crowink, M. Simmons, and a Pullman porter named Kelley. Dr. Carnie Cather of Mellon Institute and Dr. Stratton Duluth Brooks were noted in reports. Investigators N Mills and bureau inspectors were dispatched to examine signal and wreckage details. Memorial services and hospital association meetings followed in West Virginia and Monongalia area settings with multiple local figures attending and organizing care efforts.
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Westmoreland County
S46
Pittshuech
Blakrsgills Intersection
Twork
Conemaugk
Johnstown
George Powell
Pitsburg
J. 8
Crowink
New York
M. Simmons
Sewickley
Chimm
Columbus
Ohio
Pullman
Kelley
The
New Yorker
Pittsburgh
Carnie 1
Cather
Mellon Institute
Blairsville
University of North Carolina
Chapell
N.C
Carter
Hoe
Washington
Ss. N. Mills
Bureau of Safety
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pennsylvania
Protestants Beat Brethren In Midweek Sunday School Game
Last evening the Methodist Protestants defeated the United Brethren 12 to on a closer game after revised lineups. Ned Shriver led pitching with solid control, aided by Ned and T Lloyd Shriver as battery while Reese Hefner Posten filled catching duties.
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M. Pas
Plo
Ned Shriver
Farfore
Methodists
Ned
Tloyd Shriver
Itloyd
A. B
Reese
Hefner
Posten
Army air aviators leap to safety from burning plane
Lieutenant James T. Hutchinson and P. H. Stanley of the Army Air Service escaped a fiery crash at Cook field near Osborne Ohio. They parachuted from the blazing craft at about 4,000 feet above the village, days after their June 7 report.
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Army Air
Dayton
James T. Hutchinson
P. H. Stanley
Army Air Service
Cookfield
Osborne
Willard and party leave after inspection of B& O yards
Daily Sentinel reports Daniel B. Willard and C. W. Galloway inspected the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad property in Grafton, praising equipment condition. The officials planned a Cincinnati trip for a similar check. Nearby, a bridge party in Clarksburg, W Va honored Miss Helen Brown with pink and white decor, prizes awarded for Roole and Bridge, and a future wedding noted.
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Daily Sentinel
Baltimore and Ohio. Railroad Company
Daniel B. Willard
C. W. Galloway
Grafton
Willard
Park Siding
Cincinnati
Clarkebore
W. Va
W. Bartlett
Sixth Street
Helen Brown
Tunnelton
Tianece
P'Nk
Red Pewnahre
Chirkshire
Frank M. Hollis, Jr
Hostesr J
Franet Johnston
Helen McNary
Elizabeth Glenn
Frank M Hollis
Ernest Clark
Arthne Upton
William Reep
Dot Motif Used for December Decoration Styles
A fashion section describes dotted fabrics used as decoration in December styles. It notes dirt road travel ease between Grasselli and Meadowbrook versus Fairmont access, and highlights several Georgette and two piece outfits with dots, pleats, jabot trims, and white belt accents.
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Sentral Press
Dole
Dts
Wsin
Flemington Miner Injured By Premature Blast
An employee of Mine No 4 at Flemington, Bluemont Additon, was badly burned and cut on the head by slate hurled from a premature powder blast. He was treated at Grafton City Hospital and later sent home. The exact cause of the accident was not learned.
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Daily Sentinel
Hursany I
Stansbury
Bluemont
Delmar Coal’ Company
Flemington
Grafton City Hospital
Grafton Personal Notes Include Visitors and Travel
Local society notices list Gus Johnson Junior Lewis and Paul Hannon driving to Philippi and a stream of residents and visitors in Grafton. Shown are Miss Velma Henderson heading to Aliquippa Pa and Commodore Hendersons Virginia vacation plans among many hospital and family updates.
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Daily Sentinel
Gus Johnson
Junior Lewis
Paul Hannon
Philippi
C. A. Warnick
Newburg
Bill Shimmel
Fairmont
Grafton
Velma Henderson
Aliquippa
Worth L. Poe
Franz & Burka Company
Flemington and Galloway
Commodore Henderson
Virginia
Mary Leuthke
George Hechmer
Leo Hodell
Washington
Fred Watkins
Monongah
Ex-Dry Agent Tells Of Pittsburgh Booze
K M Updegrafe, former prohibition agent for Pittsburgh, testified before the House alcoholic liquor traffic committee that prior to the Pennsylvania primary one could obtain a drink in any saloon with a Pepper-Fisher campaign sign displayed outside.
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Pittsburgh
Washington
K. M. Updegratfe
House
Alcoholic Liquor Traffic Committee
Pennsylvania
1927 Grotto Parley Set for Cleveland Meeting
The 1927 Grotto convention will be held in Cleveland. It was decided at the closing session of the thirty seventh annual convention of the supreme council Mystic Order of Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm a Masonic social organization.
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Ospital Association
Grafton
Taylor County Hospitital Association
Chamber of Commerce
D. C. Peek
Schatl
Crommitees
City Hospital
Arberfcan
Lardiles Home Journal
McCalls
W. W. Bush
St. Louis
Leveland
Supreme Council
Mystic Order of Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm
Senate Bill Allows Corn Sugar Use Without Labeling
Washington June 17 A senate bill to permit use of corn sugar in certain food products without so labeling was passed today by the House and goes to the president.
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Washington
Senate
Highway for Fairmont in good shape for travel
A motorist report describes the Fairmont road from Pruntytown to the Marion county line as fair with few rough spots and from there to Fairmont as excellent. The old route is favored over the Bridgeport and Clarksburg road according to the eyewitness.
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Grasselli
Meadowbrook
Fairmont
Clarksburr
Daily Sentinel Thursda
Pruntytown
Accord
Marion County
Tne
Fairemont
Pairmont
Bridgeport
Clarkshars
Mar'y
Prantytown
Jewelry Store Debuts in Yaste Building July First
Gratton plans to open a new jewelry store in the Yaste Building on July 1 with James Allen relocating from Fairmont to run the shop. Room occupancy is nearly ready. Allen will arrive next week to finalize the details and announce the opening with large window signs. The refurbished space features large windows and light bricks, promising an ideal showroom atmosphere.
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Daily Sentinel
Gratton
Yaste
James Allen
Fairmont
Allen
Trio Receive Prison Terms In Michigan Case
In Sycamore Michigan on June 17 Leon ard Pich Stanley Hurt and Emer son Wilson former Northern Illinois State Teachers College students were sentenced to 12 years each in Pontiac State Prison by Judge William J Patton The youths sons of farmers testified they rode with Dorothy Westervelt and Lillian Gray in April detailing the encounter They claimed Westervelt acquiesced to advances before the assault and the trio offered varied versions of the events The case drew testimonies about the ride and existing relationships with the women The article also notes Fairntony real estate dealer and Home Aid Town company plans to expand local lending offerings including new loan plans and lowered minimum loan amount.
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Sycamore
Leonard Pich
Stanley Hurt
Emerson Wilson
Northern Illinois State Teachers College
Defalb
Dorothy Weatervelt
Pontiac
William J. Patton
Miss Westervelt
Rich
Lillian Gray
Adss Gray
Wilson
Miss
Mis Gray
Hart
Y Mure
Wwler
Fairntony Real Celate
Fast Hay
Huntington
Lawler
Three State Youths Gain Centennial Trip
Three state youths gain a Philadelphia Sesqui Centennial trip as guests of the exposition. John Lichtenberger from Charleston, Irene Barnes Carney of Sherrard, and Edga Jones, Morgantown teacher, were elected by the American Youth Board for outstanding service. They will travel the week starting June 28 with a teacher, a boy, and a girl chosen from the state.
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Philadelphia
Charles Andrew Duf
Peta
Sutton
Amd
Velma Mindy'y
Eliine
Ate
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Protective iHome Circle
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Protective Home Circle Orchestra
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Frank P. Trotter
Incheon
University Avenue
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G. J. Findley
Mary Margaret Findley
Dorothy Lambert
Dewey Avenue
Washington, D. C
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Maude Bobo
Mary Smith
Christiana “Street
Howesville
Arthur Cox
J. B. Palmer
Shinnston
M B. Cox
Line National Limited
UL Faust
Newcastle
James Foy
West Wasington Street
Lloyd Sayers
Mantager
Gratton High School
Hush
West Royd Street
Dubois Crickenberger
Ira’ Myers
John Burdett
Woeat Virginia University
George Cooper
Toute Five
Ella Taylor
East Boyd
Hame
M. J. Tandley
Washington Street
Clarksburg
Mary Foley
Bilal Passe
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