New Year's Morn Car Crash Injures Five In City
Five people riding in a Buick sedan escaped serious injury when a collision near the Fifth and Water streets corner occurred on New Year’s morning at about 8 oclock. Occupants suffered shock. one deceased man was found slumped in the front seat with the driver. The wreck sent debris across the roadway and disrupted traffic in the area.
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Fifthater
Mir
Ly Operal
Walt Kanick
Cary Wilkiewicz
Philati
Kiwanis Club year-end meeting notes tribute to ministers
The Kiwanis Club of Indiana held its last meeting of 1928 at the Indiana Hotel. President Thomas Sheehe presided. Dr Roger Charnock of Christ Episcopal Church delivered a tribute to the Rev Pinkerton for severing his connection with the club and being part of Indiana, and he also praised minister Lyndi Linitt of the Presbyterian Church. The meeting closed with notes that ministers should be allowed to speak. (Continued on Page 2)
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Kiwanle Club
Indiana Hotel
Dent
Thomas Sheehe
Roger Charnock
Christikeopal Church
Charnock
Pinkerton
Inna
Indiana
iWilkerton
Tlarock
Fyindi Linitt
Presbyd
Charigh
Diana
Char
Three Prisoners Sent to Workhouse in County Action
Three prisoners identified as Nick Pizzini Monell Donia and Haley were taken to start serving sentences recently imposed by Allegheny County authorities. Commissioner and Deputy Sheriff Eur oversaw the process at the workhouse.
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Samine
Allegheny County
Nick'Pizzini
Monell Donia
Haley
Eur
Kidnapping Case Ends With Mob Executions
Ruth Duvall, 18, escaped her kidnapper Charles Shepherd after hours of marching barefoot. Her father, Sgt J D Duvall, was found fatally harmed. National guardsmen hunted Shepherd, who was captured after a mob burned him at the stake.
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NEA
Memphis
Bureau
Ruth Duvall
Parchman
Miss
Charles Shepherd
J. D. Duvall
Hunthepherd
Flu Control Claim Stirs Board of Health Debate
A board of health meeting discusses the claim that flu control is impossible and questions the rationale behind delaying ongoing measures titled Not Yet: se are retated Here.
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Board of Health
Official Health Board Letter on influenza control
A memo from J. Moore Campbell M D director of the Bureau of Communicable Diseases discusses influenza spread and public reassurance. It notes that controlling the disease is largely impossible and advises avoiding crowded places and unnecessary visits. It also states school closures are a local decision and that health authorities will find no broad gains from closing schools.
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Board ‘of ‘Health
J. Moore Campbell
M. D
Bureau of
Girl Students Burn to Death in Oregon School House
Three young women died and six others escaped injury when a fire at Mrs Minnie Mack’s house, home of female students at an Oregon normal school, was started by Christmas tree candles. Mrs Mack suffered severe burns while trying to extinguish the blaze.
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Monmouth
Ore
Oregon Normal School
Minnie Mack
Mack
President Coolidge Vacation Trip Sparks Impeachment Talk
Washington reports indicate President Coolidge and Mrs Coolidge vacationing on the Georgia coast. Rumors swirl that Congress may push a bill authorizing fifteen new cruisers this session while defense and naval matters draw attention.
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Coolidg
Elian
Howard We
Fire destroys two homes in Washington Street blaze
Early today a violent explosion gutted the seven room Mistretta home on Washington Street between Fourth and Fifth. The blast damaged and spread to nearby properties, destroying a four room Scarletti cottage and injuring none of the occupants who were away for New Year’s visiting. The Long residence also suffered damage as flames, smoke, and water swept through the area, with firemen and volunteers aiding efforts before the inferno subsided.
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Washington Street
Fourth
Fifth
Thomas Mistretta
Mistretta
Mr. Mistretta
Onofia Scarletti
Arthur R. Long
Scarletti
Alfonso Mistretta
Murder Farm Slayer in Court Faces Trial
Riverside California January 2 19 2 The accused Gordon Stewart Northcott faces trial for the Wineville chicken ranch killings with District Attorney Earl Redwine pursuing a science driven case while a new confession and search for burial sites are anticipated The prosecution relies on physical evidence alongside witnesses and the possibility of identifying Richard West as a composite victim in the investigation into multiple boy slayings at the ranch.
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Arthur L. Marek x
INS
Riverside
Cal
Gordon Stewart Northcott
Earl “Redwine
Northcott
Los Angeles
Richard West
Wineville
Mrs Minnie Hill Obituary In Indiana Transplant Dies At 64
Mrs Minnie Hill aged 64 wife of David J Hill died at her home 1108 Oakland Avenue Tuesday at 5 15 am after a long illness. A resident of Indiana for years the family home is in Indiana for sixteen years She leaves four daughters Mrs Lee Ankeny McGrawan Pa Mrs Leda McClarren New York Mrs Glen Painter Meco and Mrs Frank Cochran Homer City and two sons George Hill at home and Guy W Hill who is missing since the war Funeral services at the residence Thursday 2 pm with interment in Oakland Cemetery
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Minnie Hill
David’ J. Hill
Oakland, Avenue
Indiana
Shoe
Lee Ankeny
McGrawan
Leda McClarren
New York
Glen Painter
Meco
Frank. Cochran
Homer City
George Hill
Guy “W. Hill
Guy Hill
Oakland Avenue
Oakland Cemetery
Johnstown Man Fined for 1928 Tags Offense
Johnstown resident Johnstown was brought before Squire C. C. McLein after a State Patrolman A. A. Arter arrested him for using 1928 automobile license tags. Walters received a hearing and was fined 310 plus costs.
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A. A. Arter
Fred J. Walters
Johnstown
Squire C. C. McLein
Hillsdale raid nets seven gallons and flour at local home
County Detective Kaozer with Constables Ervin Dunlap and Thomas Moorhead raided the Hillsdale home of R B Engle last night, seizing seven gallons of hooch and flour. A price line notes 49 lb sacks at 1.75 with unclear context, followed by stray garbled text and names.
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Kaozer
Ervin
Dunlap
Thomas Moorhead
R. B. Engle
Hillsdale
Evangelical minister J Q A Curry dies at 73
Johnstown January 2 The Rev J Q A Curry aged 73 retired Evangelical minister and former presiding elder of the Johnstown district died at 1 20 pm yesterday at the Curry Swanks residence 1125 McKinley avenue Eighth ward after weeks of critical illness He was life member of Cambria lodge of Masons and in July 1928 celebrated his 50th wedding anniversary with a testimonial dinner at First Evangelical church
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Johnstown
J. Q. A. Curry
Curry-Swanks
McKinley Avenue
Eighth Ward
Curry
Cambria
Lodge of Masons
First Evangelical Church
Cherry Trée
John
Rev Mr Saxman Speaks at Latrobe Win-My-Chum Meetings
The Rev Mr Saxman of Latrobe spoke at the opening meeting of the Win-My-Chum week services in the Methodist Episcopal Church. A large attendance attended last night and officials expect growing interest as the series continues with social events planned. Meetings run nightly at 7 30 with invitations to young people and parents.
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Saxman of
Latrobe
Methodist Episcopal Church
Watch Night at Luciusboro Hall Service
The Watchnight Service led by Rev. Charles Williams of Indiana was well attended at Luciusboro Hall. After midnight, ladies served a nice lunch followed by singing and well wishes for a Happy New Year as attendees returned home in the early morning hours.
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Luciusboro Hall
Charles Williams
Indiana
Blairsville Residents Dead Obituaries Noted
Two Blairsville residents have died. Marty Jane Bergman, 98, died at her son's home from pneumonia. Martin P. Johnston, 84, died at his home yesterday evening. Obituary notices will be given tomorrow.
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Blairsville
Janu
Marty Jane Bergman
Edward H. Bergman
Martin P. Johnston
Gospel Meetings at Homer City Homer City Pa
Old fashioned gospel meetings are held at Everybody s Mission Homer City Pa Special music and singing each evening with cornet hand saw and guitar Sunday at 2 30 pm and daily at 7 30 pm
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Everybody’s Mission
Homer City
Church Street Resident Christina Fleming Dies at 9 AM
Mrs. Christina Fleming, widow of W Harrison Fleming, died at her home 1842 Church street this morning at 9 o'clock. Funeral arrangements not yet completed. Ad ends with auto parts and Ritz Theatre bidy notes.
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Christina Fleming
W. Harrison Fleming
Church Street
Auto Parts Co
Ritz Theatre Bidy
Poison Killer Sought in Guggenheim Murder Case
NEA New York Bureau reports an assistant at the Guggenheim laboratories was found dead by cyanide poisoning. Police sought James Baker also known as Becker, 22, a former employee, after a poison bottle was found in his room and he disappeared.
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NEA
New York
Guggenheim Laboratories
James Baker
Becker
Baker
Vare Case Up In Senate Again Delayed by Slush Fund Action
The Vare case advances to the Senate once more as a delay is expected due to further actions linked to a slush fund. Political figures and procedural moves shape the ongoing investigation and timing.
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Vare
Senate
Early Senate Action on Vare and War Treaties Delayed
Washington notes dim prospects for early New Cruiser Bill and Kellogg Anti War Treaty as Ware Slush Fund case nears senate decision within five weeks. Senator Reed’s inquiry showed Vare’s bloc spent over 1 million to win the nomination, delaying Ware’s oath since 1927. Reed’s committee meets tomorrow for final session.
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William K. Hutchinson
INS
Washington
Senate
Vare
William
Pennsylvania
Coolidge
James A. Reed
Missouri
Reed
Ware
Reed Committee
Mrs Gertrude Davies Dies At 21 In McIntyre
Mrs Gertrude Davies aged 21 wife of Harris Davies died at her home in McIntyre Tuesday evening at six o'clock. An obituary notice will be given later.
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Gertrude Davies
Harris Davies
McIntyre
Assemblymen Seek More of 6000 Roads Plan
Harrisburg dispatch reports lawmakers from both parties plan to push hundreds of road bills during a two week recess in hopes of expanding the state highway network. Governors warnings and a veto loom as the omnibus road bill faces opposition amid a push for better roads across counties.
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William B. Brown
Harrisburg
Seach
State Highway Department
Hia
Speselt
Hearst Offers Prize to Repeal Eighteenth Amendment
New York January 2 The Hearst newspapers announce a $25 040 prize for the best plan to repeal the eighteenth amendment and replace it with a more liberal temperance measure The telegram from Edwin J Clapp quotes Hearst condemning the amendment as a flagrant violation of personal liberty and proposes a comprehensive reform to substitute a more liberal policy.
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New York
Randolph Hearst
Hearst
Edwin J. Clapp
Améri
Jewel thief escapes from Wilkes-Barre jail
Suspect identified as Stevye Ream, a Philadelphia resident, admitted stealing a $75,000 jewel set from Mme Rappold, a New York singer. He fled the Wilkes-Barre jail but was recaptured minutes after reaching the street.
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Wilkes-Barre
Pal
Jin Iis
Stevye Ream
Ichomond
Jeaye
Mme Rappold
Wilkes Barre
Hoover Ship Enters Cooler Area North of Tropic of Cancer
President elect Hoover sails aboard the Utah as it moves north of the Tropic of Cancer entering cooler seas. The voyage, about 1 200 miles east of Key West and 1 500 miles south of Hampton Roads, aims to reach the Virginia Capes by Sunday. Hoover plans to reach Washington by March fourth to study inaugural addresses and prepare his speech.
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Hoover
Cancer
Lawrence Sullivan
U.S. S. Utah
Arlington
Utah
Key West
Fla, and
Hampton, Roads
Virginia Capes
Washington
Copley
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