Bituminous coal crisis tied to unfair freight rates
Long, detailed analysis argues that Pennsylvania bituminous coal fields suffer from higher production costs and labor strain while southern operators profit from preferential long haul rates. The piece asserts Interstate Commerce Commission misrepresents local needs, calls for Pennsylvania representation, and links wage poverty to rate discrimination affecting miners, industry, and communities.
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Pennsylvania
West Virginia
South
Interstate Commerce Commissioners
Hampton Roads
Interstate Commerce Commission
New England
Inennsylvania
Fenneylvania
Piano Pioneer Cristofori Honored on 200th Anniversary
Chicago speakers mark 200 years since Cristofori invented the piano in 1726. Harry Edward Freund notes modern piano action echoes the 18th century design, contrasting harpsichord limits with dynamic control from soft to strong. Cristofori born 1665 in Padua, died 1731 in Florence.
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Chicago
Harry Edward Freund
Bartolommeo Cristofori
Cristofori
Padua
Italy
Florence
Ferdinand de Medici
Rates Disparity Hurting Pennsylvania Coal Trade
The Interstate Commerce Commission rates favor southern coal, enabling shipments to tidewater at 2.52 dollars per ton from Hampton Roads while Pennsylvania coal from Clearfield to Camden costs 2.74 dollars for a shorter 360 mile haul. Disparities widen as northern routes to Washington and Camden show southern advantages, restricting northern coal movements and prompting calls for broader rate facilities and open markets. Continued tomorrow.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Tidewater
Hampton Roads
Cleanfield
New York
Pennsylvania
Cape Cod
New River District
West Virginia
Camden
N. J
Clearfield
Clearfeld
Washington
New River Field
New England
Missionary dies in India at age 88
Washington Pennsylvania July 7 The Board of Foreign Missions Presbyterian Church reports the death of the Rev Dr William F Johnson in Manipur India He was born in Caezid Ohio and was 88 years old He was renowned for his missionary work and as an educator
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Washington
Board of Foreign Missions, Presbyterian Church
Wiliam F. Johnson
Manipur
India
Johnson
Caediz, O
Cleaning Walks with Lime Mix on White Stone
A simple mix uses one pound lime and one gallon water with eight handfuls of sagit, stirred well. Scrub the surface with a clean cid broom to freshen and brighten the stone walks.
Nearing Port Sinks Submarine S 51
Aboard the Vestal en route to New York the S-51 sank after collision with the Falcon in Hell Gate, with at least 25 men aboard. The submarine, wrested from New London, is being towed to Brooklyn dry dock amid expected ceremonies for victims of the earlier 83 City of Rome tragedy.
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Vestal
W. V. Comb
Hell Gate
U.S. S
New York
Long Island Sound
New London
Conn
Brooklyn
Hell Gat
City of
Rome
Coolidges In Mountains For The Summer
President and Mrs. Coolidge settle in a timber and granite living cabin with French tapestries and Italian art, a giant radio for world broadcasts, and four miles of telephone lines to distant offices. The estate includes separate cabins for living sleeping dining, plus guest, servant and recreation structures guarded by marines and secret service detail.
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White House
Secret Service
Congress hearing sparks political fortune telling row
In Washington Representative Bloom faces the fallout from a hearing on a bill to regulate fortune telling in the District of Columbia. The presidential spokesman denied claims about Coolidge family beliefs, while Bloom and others question how much spirit influence should steer laws governing everyday life.
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Charles P. Stewart
SEA Service
Ashington
Whol Bloom
New York
Congress
Coolidge
Sol
District of Columbia
Spirituellem
Local Folks Gather After Motor Trip and Visits
Mr and Mrs WV B Uber and James T Smith with families returned from a motor trip to Conneaut Lake. Mrs Anna S Wiggins and Miss Lizzie Wiggins of McKeesport visited Miss Mollie Wry of Railroad Avenue. John Von Alt of Johnstown visited relatives in Philadelphia. Edmund Grosse, recently operated on for appendicitis, is hospitalized at Indiana Hospital and is now at his parents East Oak Street home in serious condition.
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WV. B
Uber
James T. Smith
George Marlin
Conneaut Lake
Anna S. Wiggins
Lizzie Wiggins
McKeesport
Albert. Wiggins
Shelocta
Mollie ‘Wry
Railroad Avenue
John von Alt
Johnstown
C. R. Tomb
Philadelphia
von Alt
Edmund Grossa
Indiana Hospital
Robert S. Grosse
East Oak Street
Croce
Patrick Fazizon
Pittsburgh
Mchael Fazion
East Church Street
Driver of Death Car Still Missing After Fatal Crash
Reports say a death verdict was returned for a pedestrian struck by an automobile driven by John Richter. Jacob Gower and Elizabeth Smith of Brentzer describe being among the first victims, as Bradley’s funeral is planned at SS Simon and Judes Catholic Church. A separate collision on the William Penn Highway near Blairsville involved Ellis Strozak and J H Stuchall, both vehicles damaged. all parties continued their journeys.
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Jacob Gower
Elizabeth Smith
Brentzer
Here
Bradley
John Richter
Ss.simon and Judes — Catholic Church
SS. Simon
Judes
H. A. New
Brady Street
Blairsville
Ellis Strozak
Johnstown
J. H. Stuchall
Plumville
William Penn Highway
Strozak
Pittsburgh
Stuchall
McCurdy
Aul Bush Reunion Gala At Baptist Church Event
The Aul Bush reunion gathered July 3 at the Baptist Church near Georgeville with over two hundred attendees. Music and reminiscences filled the day as members shared meals and community fellowship. Officers for 1927 were President William Bush, Vice President Danks Aul, and Secretary Mrs Jennie McCreight. The next gathering is set for July 2 1927 at the Bush home in N Mahoning township to mark William Bush and Jennie Bushs 65th wedding anniversary.
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Baptist
Georgeville
Aul-Bush
Indiana County
William Bush
Danks Aul
Jennie McCreight
Bush
N. Mahoning Township
Foxes in Rocking Moon film valued at a million dollars
The Ritz theater shows Rocking Moon next Friday and Saturday with live blue foxes valued at 350 to 500 dollars each. Filmed in Sitka and Juneau, the Alaska romance features Lilyan Lashman and John Bowers among cast, with authentic Aleut and Thlinket artifacts and Governor's mansion scenes. The project received support from Juneau and Sitka Chambers of Commerce as the first authentic Alaskan story.
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Ritz Theater
Alaska
Lilyan Lashman
John Bowers
Rockeliffe Fellows
Laska Winter
Luke Cosgrave
Eugene Pallette
Evelyn Selbie
George Melford
Sitka
Juneau
Barrett Willoughby
Thrinket
Governor's Mansion
U. S
Andrews Letter Conflicts on Resigning Gen Moves
A. E. Masten & Company report that Gen. Andrews faced pressure over an imminent resignation. Mellon and officials weighed timing to avoid harming his mission to Britain and a forthcoming treaty on liquor ship clearances. Andrews left Washington without a final reply, though privately he indicated irrevocability and a mid August retirement.
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Andrews
Ande
Me. Mellon
Gen. Andrews
Wwe
etRakeed
Washington
Mr. Mellon
Europe
Strongstown Social Roundup Includes Visiting Families
Local residents report numerous Sunday and midweek visits from families in Indiana Heilwood and Strongstown. Guests include Mr and Mrs Dan Whittemore Mrs Dan Orner Mrs William Bracken and children, Mr and Mrs George Adams Heilwood, Mrs Roy Schrecengost Thelma Cramer Ruth Strong and others. Activities feature cherry picking at Harvey Strong farm, industrial exposition attendance, and timber and milling updates at the Williams tract.
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Dan Whittemore Ofkron
Dan Orner
William Bracken
Indiana
Wilson Bowers
John Henry’s
George Adams
Heilweed
Tuesay
Mable
Thelma Cramer
Ruth Strong
Steve Jusko
Heilwood
Highland Garage
Roy Schrecengost
Harvey Strong
Floyd Wilkins
Cecelia Lewis
Smith’ Bennett
Richard Troxell
Strongstown
Ed. Strong
Ruth
Paul
Frank Marsh
George
Fair
Guy Fleming
Erd Stiffffler
Jay
Wilmer Henry
Rank
Lucas
Cash Grocery
Douglass
Cherry Tree
Williams
Bert Peddicord
Edward Myers
Dead Waters
Naval seaplane forced down during Pacific crossing
The giant PB-1 seaplane attempting a Seattle to San Francisco nonstop flight was forced to land less than two hours after departure, at Pillar Point near the Juan de Fuca Strait. Radio messages from Puget Sound district officers reported the landing and a fading transmission before completion.
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San Francisco
Ins
Seattle
Pillar Point
Juan Dé Fure Strait
Cape Flattery
Naval Headquarters I
Thirteenth Naval District
Puget Seand
Tuan de Face Strait
Pacific Ocean
Ohe
New Dungey BR
Salvation Army Camp Closed for Young People
The Salvation Army camp for youths closed yesterday after a week of religious education and recreation. Lectures in the morning, outdoor activities in the afternoon, and evangelistic meetings at night filled the schedule. Cadets earned marks for behavior and service, with Indiana delegations scoring highly among Western Pennsylvania participants. Windber Chamber of Commerce plans were noted.
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Salvation Army
Indiana
Atkinson Ang O
T. Malpass
Pennsylvania
Greenville
Ly Boie
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E. J. Miller
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