Obituaries: Robert E Troy and Clair Spence Dies
Robert Emale Troy 87, longtime Wilkinsburg resident, dies at home in Chevy Chase after a long illness. Survived by widow and two daughters Gretel Elizabeth and Lore Betsy. Funeral at Christ Episcopal Church Wednesday at 10. Cremation at Homewood Cemetery Pittsburgh. Clair Spence 16, son of Lloyd and parishioners of Creekside, dies in New Castle Hospital from pneumonia after short illness. Funeral in Indiana Presbyterian Church Tuesday at 1:30, interment Greenwood Cemetery. Abram Zeidel of West Mahoning Street dies after yearlong illness in Punxsutawney.
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Switzerland
Chevy Chase
Clair Spence
Creekside
New Castle
Robert Emale Troy
Wilkinsburg
Chevy Chise
Tidle O
Troy
Gretel Elizabeth
Lore Betsy
Episcopal Church
Christ Episcopal Church
Roger Charnock
Homewood Cemetery
Pittsburgh
Lloyd Spence
New Castle Hospital
Presbyterian Church
Indiana
Greenwood Cemetery
Abram Zeidel
Revival Meetings At Homer Church This Week
Homer City January 16 The revival meetings at the Local Methodist Episcopal Church continue through the week. Rev. Oarry D. Headllse of Homestead Park Methodist Episcopal Church preaches each night except Monday, with morning and evening services planned for Sunday. He is described as a strong pulpit presence and a busy, successful pastor formerly with South Avenue Church of Wilkinsburg. Services begin nightly at 7 30 with special orations.
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Homer City
Methodist Episcopal Church
GC. le Moore
Oarry d. Head- Ilse
Homestead Park Methodist Episcopal Church
Heallee
Great South Avene Methodist Episcopal Church
Wilkinsburg
Ohio Couple Hurt In Wreck Near Blairsville
Mr and Mrs Frank Irwin of Tor onto Ohio aged 87 and 32 were injured Saturday evening when their automobile overturned on the William Penn highway about 10 miles east of Blairsville They were en route to a funeral when the crash occurred Other occupants escaped injury At Memorial Hospital Johnstown Mr Irwin suffered serious neck and back injuries while Mrs Irwin's injuries were minor
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Frank Irwin
Toronto
William Penn Highway
Blairsville
Memorial Tropital
Johnstown
Jewin
Tewin
Kaiser May Leave Holland Negotiations Reported
Berlin report from London says talks are under way to permit the former Kaiser of Germany to depart Holland. The item notes separate troubles and mentions prices and shops in Philadelphia and Indiana.
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Berlin
Jan
TNS
Leipziger Neuerte N Tite
London
Kaiser of Goermtany
Holland
Flowers for sick veteran honored by neighbors
County Commissioners Janes M. Marshall a former circulation manager of the Cagette, confined at home by illness, received a bouquet of American Beauty roses Saturday. The flowers came from Mr. and Mrs. James D. Ake of Hilldale in friendship and esteem. Marshall and Ake have long been friends, with Mrs. Ake having attended Montgomery township school where Marshall taught years ago.
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Janes M. Marshall
Cagette
James D. Ake
Hilleditle
Marshall
Mr. Ake
Ake
Montgomery Township
Mr. Marshall
Movement to stamp out vice syndicate gains support
About three thousand Western Pennsylvania residents backed moving city county and federal power to stamp out an allied vice syndicate blamed for 23 murders in the past year. Delegates from western cities endorsed John D. Pennington as prohibition administrator. Police reported seven robberies five hold ups two purse snatchings and two pickpocket cases amid rally remarks. Colonel Raymon Robbins of Chicago and state WCTU head Mrs Hila M George spoke, noting 46 of 48 states have ratified prohibition.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
John D. Pennington
Raymon Robbins
Chicago
Hila M. George
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Pennington
John W. Vickerman
Robbins
Fatally Burned While Praying
Funeral arrangements were announced for Mrs. Charlotte Greiner aged 70 who died after a candle fell on her clothing while kneeling to pray in her bedroom. Her husband James Greiner 80, in the same room, could not assist as neighbors alerted the fire department. She died at the hospital.
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Charlotte Greiner
James Greiner
Fire Department
First international passenger plane service in U S
Key West Florida January 1 1929 the first international passenger plane service in the United States was inaugurated today when the General Machado and Roy West took off for Havana Cuba carrying sixteen passengers. The planes are base operated by Pan American Airways Corporation which holds the government air mail contract between Cuba and the United States. Trips will be daily and the Key West to Havana run will take about one hour.
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Key West
Fla
Jas
United States
General Machado
Roy West
Havana
Cuba
Pan-American Airways Corporation
Local Girl Wins Radio Baking Contest Broadcast
The Grsiner Baking Contest closed Saturday evening with all entrants posting votes by six o clock. Winners include Jo Hinieh of Coal Run and Miss Helen Jones of Tschin, each claiming over two million votes and receiving 6 tube desk audience praise. Ruth Staores, director of John Strores, a well known proprietor, spoke at the event.
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Jo. Hinieh
Coal Run
Helen Jones
Tschin
Ruth Staores
John Strores
Large shipment of "My Blue Heaven" record received
Large shipment of Victor record No. 20004 received at Si las C Streams, Philadelphia, street, Indiana, Pa. 121x.
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Victor Yictrolas
Columbia
Silas C. Streams
Phila
Street
Indiana
Lita
Dast
Strvet
President Coolidge Starts Latin American goodwill mission
President Coolidge arrives in Havana to begin a goodwill mission to Latin America and opens the sixth Pan American conference. Havana displays strong pro American sentiment with flags and large posters greeting the president. The visit is seen as strengthening US relations with Latin American neighbors amid concerns over dollar diplomacy.
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President Coolidge
George 2. Bolmes
INS
Havana
Coolidge
Latin America
Cuba
United States
Harrisburg Bankers Fined in $700,900 Shortage Case
Four former Commonwealth Trust Company employees were fined 500 to 2000 each after pleading or being found guilty in Dauphin County Court over a $700,900 shortage. James A. McLaughlin, convicted on four counts of falsifying records, withdrew his new trial request. Three others altered pleas, then pleaded no defense. No jail terms were imposed. Sentences followed a recommendation by State Banking Secretary Peter Cameron and the District Attorney.
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Harrisburg
Commonwealth Trust Company
Dauphin County
James A. McLaughlin
Nalle Conterdre
Jacob
German
Carl Cross
Frank
Branton
Peter Cameron
Man Sues Dentist for 5000 Over Missing Instrument
Mercer Pa January 16 Judge J A McLaughry refused to throw out Mishach Jiskey of Farrells suit against Dr D L Ekker for 5000 alleging a dental syringe was left in jaw after sedation injection. The case proceeds with claims of medical negligence and harm.
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de Man
Cearcg
Mercer, Pa
J. A. McLaughry
Mishach Jiske
Farrell
D. L. Ekker
Jiskey
Home Destroyed by Fire at Taylorsville
A two story frame dwelling on the Horage Gibson place at Taylorsville burned last midnight, destroying all contents. Two men were present, one the lessee, and both escaped injuries. Little furniture had been moved. a larger removal was planned later this week. Cause of the fire is not known.
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Horage Gibson
Taylorsville
Salvation Army Meeting Draws Large Crowd In Local Services
A big crowd attended Salvation Army gatherings last night for the event titled The Old, Old Story. The meetings continue nightly this week at 8 o clock with Ray A B Hosbach of the Evangelical Church slated to preach, while a lost or stray brindle female bulldog is being sought under contact 139 V.
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Salvation Army
Ray
A. B. Hosbach
The
Evangelical Church
Coolidge Aims Peace Through Pan American Unity
President Coolidge travels 290 miles from Havana to address the sixth Pan American Congress. He frames Pan Americanism around patience tolerance and charity urging delegates to judge nations by achievements and to settle differences by justice and equity. The speech emphasizes goodwill and respect for small nations as central to regional harmony.
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George R. Holmes
Cio
N. S
Havana
Dan
Coolidge
United States
Rio Grande
South
Central America
Nicaragua
Ico
Tacna-Avica
Mussolini Calvi Duel Details Reported Abroad
Vienna cor respondent cites Croatian paper claiming a duel between Premier Mussolini and Count Calvi over a portrait on a new coin. Alleged events include Umberto summoning Calvi, Calvi striking Mussolini with gloves, a sword clash, and Calvi's sword breaking. No confirmation from Rome.
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London
INSI
Mussolini
Count Calvi
Yolanda
Vienna
Kapataky Nardni Glas
Prince Umberto
Prinee
Trince Umberto
Zoological Wardens
Calvi
Count Camn
All Crimes Under One Heading Smith Northampton
INS report details a sprawling investigation into the disappearance of Miss Frances St. John Smith of Smith College. Authorities pursue five theories including abduction for ransom suicide elopement and accidental death as families join the search in New York and Massachusetts. The case echoes a prior 1925 mystery involving Miss Alice M. Corbett.
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Smith Northampton
Maas
Frances St. John Smith
New York
Smith College
Alice M. Corbett
Allen
Mise St. Juinmith
Dinner by Republican Women to Feature Dr Melanis
Principal speaker Dr Melanis of Torrence Hospital will headline the Republican Women’s Club dinner Wednesday evening at the church. The event marks the year's start for the Council with talks on state institutions and a discussion of the 840.000 000 bond issue this fall. Mrs Wesler Wail will discuss "The Ce and Tory" as part of the program.
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de. Melanis
Torrence Hospital
Council
Dr. Melnnis
Valingr
Wesler Wailmayre
Do Nothing Congress in Sixth Week
Washington January 16 The Seventieth Congress enters its sixth week with few achievements and many items ahead. No medals or major measures passed yet as committees prepare to tackle the Walsh resolution on antitrust, the Power Trust probe, and the Johnson-Burns river dam bill while eyeing early farm relief legislation by February.
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William K. Rutchinson
Tn.s
Washington
Senate
Senaterleet
Frank L. Sintéh
Asent
Bw McMaster
Charity Ball at Greensbury Schedules January Event
The Greensbury Greensh Section of the Council of Fey Women hosts a midwinter charity ball on Wednesday evening January 18 at Armory Hall Greensbury. Clark's Original Pennsylvanians will perform with a ten piece band and other features planned for an outstanding social event. Tickets available at the door or from Mrs. Alex Cohen Greensburg, Pa.
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Greensh
Council of Fey Women
Armory Hall
Greensbury
Clark
Alex Cohen
Greensburg 2Ias
Prohibition Observance Planned by County WCTU
County WCTU members will observe the anniversary of the prohibition law with a special meeting at the Presbyterian Church in town. The program includes an interesting lineup and will begin at 7 30 o clock.
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WCTU
Presbyterian Church
Civil Court Adjourns After Jury Verdict In Suit
December civic court closed Saturday as jury delivered verdict in the case filed by Use of BL EL Brig et al. The scene shifted to Sauer raut Supper Luther an Church where a bake sale and community meal followed, featuring sauerkraut, vegetables, beans, pie, pickles, coffee, and gingerbread.
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Ziolutheran
At & O
Lindbergh Weekend Resting in Panama City Circuit
Lincoln Lindbergh expected to reach Colon today after a weekend of rest at Eleptretes. Departure time remains undetermined amid speculation on air service and preparations. J M Stewart and home cooking events noted, with lunch served from Ll a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Panama City
C. Z
Vis
Lindbergh
Colon
Eleptretes
Act
Lindher
Wna
J. M. Stewart
Homt
Plan Outlined for Indiana School Religi ous Education Program
Poorly legible notice outlines a church based education plan at First Church with classes starting at 7 36. It mentions two sessions and a chapel period with teachers and visitors noted but details are garbled.
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Indiana
B. F. Bieber
Expulsion Raid At Chicago Cabaret Involving HIG SUABOLERS
Police raid at a South Side cabaret targets a group linked to Hig Suablers. Administrators report 75 youths aged seniors were present, with reports of intoxication and disorder after a Senior Prom. A mother called prohibitions officers as an alleged wild party ended in detentions.
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Chicago
Jan
Medill High Sah
Srs
Ciro Bagdad
Administrator v
Prohibition Office
Nort
Healing Art Committee Meeting Report in Harrisburg
Involving Dr Ralph Lytle and Dr Shaukus, the Healing Art Commission traveled to Harrisburg to attend a meeting of the commission to study the laws relating to the healing art. Chairman William C. Franch of Cornwall, Lebanon County, headed the delegation.
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de I. Shawls
Dance Event Promises Fine Orchestra in Avntary Hall
A Wednesday evening dance is announced with an adequate orchestra for the opening event. Attendees are invited to Acreptances for the dances, with a hope of good times and prompt returns as in past months.
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Teddy
New Arrival at Hospital Ends in Tragedy
Mr and Mrs Nial Rook of Road Avenue announce a birth at Indiana Hospital but the newborn and mother die soon after. Authorities report the arrival occurred Sabbath morning and cordoned off the scene as a fatal hospital incident with limited details available.
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Ars. Nial Rook
Road Avenue
Indiana Hospital
Er Muolter
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