Greensburg man killed in Blairsville auto crash
William H. Coles 39 of South Greensburg died from a skull fracture when the car he rode in crashed into a concrete abutment on the William Penn Highway near Blairsville. Four others were injured, Mildred McNeel serious, Mrs Coles shocked, and Charles and Mrs McNeel sustaining injuries. State police say no second car was involved and the driver apparently lost control. Mrs Myrtle Leech of Manorville is in critical condition. (Continued on Page Two)
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William Penn Highway
Blairsville
William H. Coles
South Greensburg
Coles
Mrs. Coles
Mildred McNeel
Greensburg
Charles McNeel
Elizabeth McNeel
Leech
Myrtle Leech
Manorville, Pa
Learn Held For Manslaughter In Spangler Crash
Coroner's jury in Spangler investigates deaths of Thomas Stalkz and George Madchik after a head on collision between a motorcycle and Chas Learn's Chevrolet coupe on the Purchase Line road Sunday night. Learn is charged with manslaughter and posted $2000 bail for a Septem ber hearing.
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Spangler
Chas. Learn
Marion Center
Thomas Stalkz
George Madchik
Fred W. St. Clair
Learn
Purchase Line
Harry Fulton
Squire C. C. McLain
Justice
Music Teacher Chosen for HLS Department
Paul G Richman of Monmouth Oregon elected to Indiana High School Music Department to fill the vacancy created by Audrey Mead. A graduate of Arthur Gordon Conservatory Butler University Indianapolis he taught in Indianapolis area schools Arsenal Technical High School Morgantown Morning side College Sioux City and Oregon Normal School over the years.
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Paul G. Richman
Monmouth
Oregon
Indiana High School
Misa Audrey Mead
Richman
Arthur Gordon Conservatory of Music
Butler University
Indianapolis
Indiana
Arsenal Technical High School
Agbyville
N. C
Morningside College
Sioux City
Iowa
Oregon Normal School
Ore
Beautiful New Castle Nuptials Tie Morrow to Rudolph
Miss Katherine Morrow and Jay Gardner Rudolph wed at First United Presbyterian Church New Castle with 150 guests. Pastor Dr S E Irvine officiated. Attendants included Elizabeth Morrow and guests enjoyed a luncheon after the ceremony.
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First United Presbyterian Church
New Castle
Katherine Morrow
Daniel G. Morrow
Laurel Avenue
Jay Gardner Rudolph
Jacob G. Rudolph
No Mine
S. E. Irvine
Harvey Brenner
Robert Neville
Johnstown
Frank Oliver
Derry
Jack Pryde
Coalport
J. H. James
Joanna Hill
Elizabeth Morrow
Edison Improves at Llewelyn Park Home
Thomas A. Edison, ill at his Llewelyn Park home in West Orange New Jersey on August 8, continued to gain steady strength and showed active interest in daily news. A forenoon bulletin reported he slept seven hours, is in excellent spirits, and taking more interest in affairs than in many days.
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West Orange
N. J
Thomas A. Edison
Llewelyn Park
Hubert Howe
Edison
Clergyman Confirms C B C Review In Interview
A Clymer clergyman discusses the C B C Corporation in an interview, reflecting on community sentiment and the enlightenments from The Evening Gazette. He speaks on labor, energy, and mankind shaping ideas, hinting at broader implications for the town and its views.
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Clymer Clergyman
C. B.C
Clymer
C. B. C. Corporation
Evening Gazette
Six Give Testimony in Contempt Case at Local Hearing
Six witnesses testified in a contempt case before Judge Langham as the hearing, tied to a strike dispute, continued today. Ghizzoni was named in a threat claim, adding tension to the proceedings and prompting further legal argument.
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Langham'tTell
Contempt Proceedings In UMWA Case At Rochester
Six witnesses testified in Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal Co v United Mine Workers officers and members. Court adjourned from 3 to 10 next morning after judges and attorneys outlined alleged injunction violations at Indiana county mines. Witnesses detailed demonstrations and remarks at McIntyre Kent Barr Slope and Sample Run with statements by John Ghizzoni of the UMWA National Executive Board at Sample Run Mine.
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Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal Company
United Mine Workers of America
J. N. Langham
Indiana County
Thomas Thomas
William Craig
Roy Penfield
M. L. Coulter
Timothy F. McCarthy
EK. EB. Long
Clearfield Bituminous Coal Corporation
Messrs
Thomas
Craig
Messrs. Coulter
McCarthy
Long and Penfield
McIntyre
Kent
Barr Slope
Sample Run
John Ghizzoni
Wayne Shaffer Released From Indiana Hospital
Wayne Shaffer, son of Mr and Mrs Earl Shaffer of East Philadelphia Street, who suffered serious injuries after being struck by an airplane propeller at Indiana Airport weeks ago, was discharged from Indiana Hospital yesterday and is expected to fully recover shortly.
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Wayne Shaffer
Earl Shaffer
Philadelphia Street
Indiana Airport
Indiana Hospital
Mottey Announces Sheriff Candidacy on Republican Ticket
George Mottey of Clymer, longtime United Mine Workers of America former board member and current worker at French Cleaners, announced this morning his candidacy for sheriff on the Republican ticket. His supporters say he has a splendid chance to win.
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George Mottey
Clymer
United Mine Workers of America
French Cleaners
Ray Reunion at Pair Grounds Hosts John Ray Descendants
The annual Ray reunion will be held at the Pair Grounds Saturday August 8 inviting all descendants of John Ray and friends and relatives to partake in the day’s festivities and activities.
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Ray
John Ray
Strike Leader Rough Rides to Allegheny Jail
Frank Slemok leads a group of about 20 deputies during a wild chase that ends with immediate capture near Allegheny jail. His wife accompanies him in custody, sharing the same predicament as the arrest unfolds.
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Allegheny
Frank Slemok
Miner Riot Sparked by Car Ride in Harmarville Strike
Pittsburgh August 3 Frank Slemok 40 of Indianola sparked a near riot during a coal mine strike when he rode with his wife in a car and gave a rough riding exhibition to about 20 deputy sheriffs trying to control 25 miners at the Harmarville mine Consumers Mining Company. Slemok already faces 1500 bail on assault and battery charges and now faces intoxication reckless driving and other counts. His wife 35 Mary was jailed in Allegheny County on disorderly conduct charges after resisting arrest as officers halted a second group near Cheswick with 20 deputies.
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Pittsburgh
Frank Slemok
Indianola
Nene
Slemok
C. C. Moore
Mary
Allegheny County
Je Ana
Harmarville
Consumers’ Mining Company
Cheswick
Spring
Lloyd George Improves After Kidney Operation
London Aug 3 David Lloyd George the 68 year old Liberal Party leader was improved today and recuperating from a recent operation for kidney trouble.
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London
David Lloyd George
Liberal Party
Will Rogers on trade policy and beer law ideas
In a casual column from Santa Monica dated August 3, Will Rogers jokes about selling wheat and cotton to Germany, trading beer for favors, and proposing a whisky ban with ten-year penalties. He imagines beer taxes funding unemployment and mocks protectionist schemes as a single day’s musings.
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Santa Monica
Cal
Germany
Great Crash of 1893 Consoles Sufferers
A consoling column notes the 1893 crash offers relief to readers overwhelmed by current troubles. It presents a toned down reflection on past economic turmoil and the endurance of communities, urging patience and perspective amid hardship.
Read on Anyhow by Raymond Clapper Cup
Washington Aug 3 1930s style column contrasts 1893 crash to present despair noting US gold reserves near 5 billion and widespread wealth. It cites savings, industry shares of oil steel and autos, and recalls Wall Street panic with banks smashing and cash stringency.
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Raymond Clapper Cup
Washington
United States
America
Wall Street
Denver
Philadelphia
Reading
Goal and Tron Company
Pottaville
New York Sun
Salvation Army Annual Picnic At Cliffside Park
The Salvation Army held its annual picnic with good weather and 150 people transported by car to Cliffside Park. Bats, drinks, swimming and races topped a day enjoyed by all including 24 Willard Home children. Thanks were extended to helpers. Sunday School attendance reached 88 with a full evening audience.
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Salvation Army
Cliffside Park
Willard
Alony
Had Leg Fractured in Sagamore Mine
Stanley Code, 50, sustained a double fracture of the right leg in an accident in the Sagamore mines shortly before 9:00 this morning. He was removed to Adrian hospital, Pungetawney, in Bowers ambulance. His condition is satisfactory.
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Stanley Code
Sagamore Mines
Adrian Hospital
Pungeutawney
Bowers
Vintondale Foreman Severely Injured in Fall at Home
James Dempsey 49 of Vintondale suffered an almost complete severance of the spinal cord and was listed in critical condition at Memorial hospital Johnstown after a fall from the back stairs at his home while awake early yesterday. He was a mine foreman for Vinton Collieries Co and an avid radio enthusiast. Little hope is held for recovery.
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James Dempsey
Vintondale
Memorial Hospital
Johnstown
Dempsey
Vinton Colleries Co
Kent Audition Date Nears for Local Musicians
Rosa Wollrath Buchheit, chairman of the Atwater Kent Audition, announced that the audition territory expands to Punxsutawney, Reynoldsville, Brookville, DuBois, and Clearfield. Eligible ages are 18 by November 1 to 26 by the same date. Applicants may meet with Mrs. Buchheit evenings this week at 7 to 9. Public ballots count 40 percent with judges at 60 percent.
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Rosa Wollrath Buchheit
Atwater Kent
Monday Musical Club
Indiana
Indiana County
Punxsutawney
Reynoldsville
Brookville
DuBois
Clearfield
Treasury net balances and daily expenditures report
The Treasury net balance for July 31 stood at 273,881,614.06 dollars with expenditures that day of 9,826,358.71 dollars. Customs receipts through that date totaled 34,479,507.18 dollars. Moore Hotel Barber Shop offers haircuts for children two cents on page a. Sao 289.
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Washington
Treasury
Major fliers report safe at different spots
Clyde Pangborn and Hugh Herndon Jr aim to beat the world girdling record with other pilots on long distance flights. Lindberghs rest at Churchill and plan to move toward Baker Lake. Refueling leg Seattle to Tokyo passes, with teams near Khabarovsk and Istanbul awaiting next moves. Pangborn Herndon reach Khabarovsk and plan Nome leg, while Amy Johnson departs Chita toward Tokio. Continues on Page Two.
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Clyde Pangborn
Hugh Hertieson, Jr
Wiley Post
Harold Gatty
Charles A. Lindbergh
Seattle
Tokio
Chita
Siberia
Khabarovsk
Istanbul
Turkey
Ruggell Boardman
John Polando
Pangborn-Herndon
Clyde E. Pangborn
Hugh Herndon, Jr
Noma
St Vincent Rector Ambrose Kohlbeck Dead at 62
The Very Rev Ambrose Kohlbeck 62 rector of St Vincent Seminary Latrobe for 15 years died after a long illness attributed to diabetes. A Bohemian native educated at St Vincent he taught in Rome and Chicago and authored reference works. He is survived by five siblings in Pittsburgh Czechia and Austria.
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Erie
St. Paul Church
Chicago
St. Bede Abbey
Peru
Ambrose
Benedictine International Seminary
Rome
St. Vincent Seminary
Pittsburgh
Czecho-Slovakia
Wels
Upper Austria
Blind Man Wins Medal and Cash for Economic Achievement
Robert Brown of Johnstown, Indiana, blinded in infancy, won a gold medal and $200 from the Harmon Foundation in a national contest honoring economic achievements by the blind. Among 109 medalists, Brown led entrants from the United States, Canada, and the Philippine islands. He built a local business with Crown Ribbon and Carbon and writes orders by portable Braille writer.
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Robert Brown
Stony Creek Street
Johnstown
Indiana
Harmon Foundation of
New York
United States
Canada
Philippine Islands
Brown Waal
Crown Ribbon and Carbon Manufacturing Co
Rochester
N. Y
Mr. Brown
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Penn Highway
Stalkz
Madchik
HLS
Namine
Jay Rudolph
Local
Teachers College
Thomas Edison
Ill
Congo
Lindberghs
Rockcliff Field
Ottawa
North Haven
Moose Factory
Hudson Bay
Lloyd George
Will Rogers
Sagamore Mine
DuBois and
U. S. Treasury
Sao
Pangborn and Herndon
Italy
Boardman
Polando
John Mollison
Hag
Karachi
India
C. We AE Scott
Amy Johnson
St.vincent
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