Third Dry Man Named For City of Western Pennsylvania
Pennington, a tall retired naval officer nicknamed Mustang, vows to enforce Volstead Act strictly across Pittsburgh area. He aims to target major violations while local police handle smaller breaches. Mrs. Pennington plans to join him in Pittsburgh as he begins his controversial tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Pennington
Congress
Navy
Mustang
China
Gay
Twelve Bodies Recovered After Inn Fire
The fire at an inn left forty eight guests and eighty staff helpless as a watchman Stryker heroically reentered the burning building. Harold Flynn attempted to stop him and perished. Rescue efforts continued with M. d Moriarty aiding. Coroner Baldwin said some missing may have burned beyond recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stryker
Harold Flynn
M. d. Moriarty
P'lynn
University of Minnesota
Sumer
Slayton
Minn
Jack Renni
Tannersville
Bunny Martin
Peter Martin
Jersey City
Martin
Is, Shipping Board
Ae Mn
H. G. Baldwin
Baldwin
Signals and engineer blamed after Greensburg wreck
In Greensburg Pennsylvania the coroner’s findings point to signals or engineer error in the Blairsville wreck. Witnesses testified signals at Gray Station pumped from yellow to green, and rail officials admitted the block system may fail. Questions loom over train spacing and flagman adequacy amid ongoing inspections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
Iish
Thompson
R. EB. Grieve
Wilkinsburg
Pittsburgh
Sh. Thompson
Roeved
McConnell
Gray Station
Grieve
District Attorney’s Office
MacDonald
George McWhorter
Mr. Thompson
P. Painter
W. M. Pepper
T. W. Shultz
Allen Platt
Westinghouse Company
Body of Dismembered Girl Identified in Boston Case
Police hunt for Dr Thomas E Walsh of the South End in connection with Edith Louise Greene, an 18 year old dismembered body found in Mattapan. James Vincent Ford, her fiance, confesses illegal surgery and a fatal outcome at Walshs office after being paid to perform an abortion. Fraudulent cover up alleged as detectives seize records and seek Walsh and possibly another doctor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walsh
Boston
Thomas E. Walsh
South End
Edith Louise Greene
Mattapan
Jas. Vincent Ford
Betty Landry
Roxbury
Crowley
Ford
Miss Green
Edith
Dr. Walsh
Elks Parade Highlights Chicago Grand Lodges Meet
Chicago July 15. One hundred thousand Elks gathered for a grand parade amid ceremonies marking the Grand Lodges reunion. Habernfeld of Cal led the national drill contest team to first prize with Buffalo second and Jackson, Michigan third. Charles Grakelow was installed as Grand Exalted Ruler in a formal ceremony. The report notes the lively crowd and celebratory mood, reflecting the era’s fraternal zeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Michigan
Boulavale
Trinphant Habernfeld
Cal
Delege
Br‘corsfeld
Esse
Buffalo
Jackson
Mich
Charles Grakelow
Director of Public Safety of
Philadelphia
Grakelow
William “Hawley Atwell
Dallas
Tex
Elks
Grand Lodges
Local notes from Canoe Township and surrounding towns
Reports of weekend visits and family updates across Vandergrift Glen Campbell and Commodore plus a British swim attempt. Edgar Stanley and Lyle Elder families visit relatives. newborn Mary Hurd and a girl for the Lowmasters are noted. Frank Perks attempts the English Channel, swam 14 miles before abandoning the effort after ten and a half hours amid strong winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Stanley
Vandergrift
Harvey Tyger
Lyle Elder
Fannie
Glen Campbell
Glenn Wright
Mary Hurd
Punxsutawney Hospital
Homer Tyger
New Kenssington
Mia
Ella Hurd
Charles Lowmaster
William Pantall
Kinjua
John Warner
Commodore
Dollie
Harry Sherwin
Bonnie
William Painter
Mildred Painter
Clyde Painter
Dover
Eng
Frank Perks
Griz-Nez
France
Perks
Be Married On July 8 Reported Amid Fragmentary Text
A fragmented notice hints at a marriage on July 8 but unreadable parts obscure names and details. The readable bits mention attendance and a somber or uncertain context, with missing placeholders and garbled letters preventing full interpretation.
Improvements At Dick's Store Elevate Shopping Space
The Dick's store at the Mrs. J. R. Daugherty building corner Philadelphia and Seventh Streets has completed weeks of improvements. The first floor now features a modern store room with a 45 foot display window. Gray oak fixtures showcase nearly the entire stock under glass, highlighting nationally advertised men’s merchandise and fair dealing that have boosted business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. J. R
Thompson
Thompson Hanuies
Amusement Man Killed in Sunbury Shamokin Crash
Sunbury July 15 A 43 year old vice president and general manager of the Chamberlain Amusement Company died when his car left the Sunbury Shamokin highway and overturned after possibly dozing near Stonington Hill. He was returning to Shamokin after attending an Elks picnic in Elysburg. Coroner J K Fisher will conduct an investigation. Survived by widow and one child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbury
Ins—Boyil ‘B. Chamberlain
Chamerlain Amusement Company
Pennsylvania
Shamokin
Chamberlain
Elks
Elysburg
Stonington Hill
J. K. Fisher
Alonzo Chamberlain
Amusement Company
Blue Laws of 1794 Invoked in Sesqui-Centennial Hearing
Philadelphia reports that a girl and two men were arrested on Sunday blue law violations connected with the Sesqui-Centennial celebration. Investigators from a Methodist committee swore out twelve warrants after visiting the grounds and identifying ticket sellers. Only three sellers were found. search continues. A hearing is set for July 19 on an injunction to close the Sesqui on Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Methodist Committee
Enemies in Handcuffs Reach Sing Sing Death House
In Sing Sing's death house two murderers Joseph Fria and Joseph Provezano arrived handcuffed together after a seven hour Rochester to Ossining ride. Fria had been taken for testimony against Provezano who allegedly plotted with him to murder James Lemard in Rochester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ossining
INS
Joseph Fria
Joseph Provezano
Sing Sing Death House
Rochester
N. Y
Death House
Fria
Provezano
James Lemard
Points on People At Indiana Courthouse Visitors List
Indiana area notes show W G Dorward of Kittanning townships State Highway Department engineer in courthouse this morning. Constable Robert Graham of Glen Campbell among Indiana visitors. Whet Robinson of West Wheafield township and Tadiana friends. Rayne township reps Elble Creps and James Heilburn with County Engineer G T McCrea and Frank Smith attending Public Service Commission hearing on Kellysburg railroad crossing in Pittsburgh. Leslie Ruffner of Rayne township and Archie Jewart of Washington township visited court. Grant Cramer of Brushvalley and H B Hull of Cresson attended Indiana business yesterday. Kathryn Ewing of Pintownship visiting sister Mrs Daniel Nicewonger of Vandergrift for several weeks.
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W. G. Dorward
Kittanning
State Highway Department
Elble Creps
James Heilburn
Rayne Township
G. T. McCrea
J. G. Clark
Frank Smith
Charles Griffith
Marion’ Center
Pittsburgh
Kellysburg
Public Service Commission
Kathryn Ewing
Pine Township
Daniel Nicewonger
Vandergrift
Where Did She Get That Graceful Figure
A testimonial-style ad touts McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets as a weight gain and complexion remedy. It claims a very thin woman gained 10 pounds in 22 days and offers a money back guarantee. Daugherty's Drug Store promotes the product at 60 cents with dosing of two tablets after meals and two at bedtime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daugherty's Drug Store
McCoy's
I'm Satisfied Says Robert Scott
Mrs Russell Scott declares Robert Scott will never hang and maintains hope for his release. The dialogue follows his life sentence for the same murder that condemns Russell to death, reflecting contrasting fates in the case and ongoing fundraising for Scott's defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Detroit
Russell Scott
Chicago
Russell
Robert Scott
Bible of Forty Two Lines Edition Described
The Bible of Forty two Aines, a Vulgate edition printed between 1450 and 1455 by Gntegberg, is nicknamed for its 42 Moen per each of the 4 500 columns in the book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gntegberg
Creative Spirit Supreme Tt and the will to shape worlds
A fragmented quotation attributes to Hugh Bilark a view of the creative spirit shaping the world and bending blind forces to human ends, framing art as a force that fashions habitable spaces through intent and imagination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Bilark
Notice to Bidders Glen Campbell School Building Contracts
Notice extended for Glen Campbell Public School Building bids to Saturday July 24 at 2 30 p m for opening and awarding contracts. Dag Murray secretary Glen Campbell School Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Campbell
Glen Campbell Public
DA G. Murray
Glen Campbell School
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U.S
U. S
America
Bay of St. Nazaire
Harry Payne Whitney
Myron T. Herrick
Greensburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Nelson Hollingsworth
Blairsville
Hollingeworth
Pepa
The
Vinegar Hill
Ladies Aid
Cockport
Marion Center
J. E. Bash
C. C. Bash
J. C. Bash
R. H. Bash
E. W. Bair
Clarence Visted
Alva Learn
Laura Fleming
Wise
Mas
Learn
J. L. Shank
A. E. Learn
C. H. Shank
Clymer
Grace Goodlin
Arcadia
Howard Powell
Juliette Hall
Blaine Carlson
Anna Stewart
Indiana Normal
J. C. Stewart
Lyda Gromley
H. Gromley
Youngstown
George Powell
Bernice Powell
Rolland Berg
Indiana
Laura Weiss
Rathael
J. E. G1en
Ellsworth Green
Edwinna
Rety Green
Johnstown
Sam Yutkevitz
Yutkovitz
Hughes
Rathmel
Canoe Township
Peters
Dick’s” Store
Robert Graham
Mra
Whet Robinson
West Wheafield Township
Tadiana
Leslie Ruffner
Archie Jewart
Washington Township
Grant Cramer
Brushvalley Township
H. B. Hull
Cresson
William Parkins
Court House
Evening Gazette
N.Y
St. In
Anaconda
Eapueget
Sane
Cubasd Mn
Col
Gag Gen Motors
Goodrich Canne Sovneres Bom
Agen
Lehigh Val
Adnate
Magi Cop
Ithas Brm
M. K. T of
Beemeatie Y, Cen
Hee
N. N. Oh Saeednae
Nav Pac Rene
Panama
Pere Mar
Padres
Sinclair Oil Rock
Darter Tnee
South Studebaker Oe
Asm
South Baila Sisseeres
Westinghouse Seeyeee
Otis Steel
Phillips Pet
ATG
Packard Motor Beatae
Radia Corp
Seneca
Spicer Mig
Bear West Air Brake
Creative Spirit Supreme
Glasser’s
Hi Shoes
Deposit Bank Bldg
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